Having been fascinated by Brunel's SS Great Britain since a visit to the ship (heroically rescued from the Falkland Islands in 1970 and brought back to the very dock in which she was built; an achievement in which the books author was the prime mover) on my third birthday, this was the book to both answer many of the questions which I had about the ship, as well as raise many more. It has been these questions which have led me into a tremendous amount of research not only on the SS Great Britain, but also I.K. Brunel's other ships, the Great Western and Great Eastern.

In short then this is THE book for the enthusiast of Brunel, of early transatlantic steamships and Victorian engineering in general.

I hope that the book, and the restored ship will bring many other people the happiness they have brought to me.

This is a page-turner depicting the battle between the sexes as the main characters take on an impossible task going up against killers and rapists. One of the best Westerns to hit the stands in a while.

As always, Lafferty is unique -- you're going to like some, hate some, and go away baffled from some.

What a fun read! Fantasy, magic, and swordplay, but with characters that THINK RATIONALLY (what a concept!). Enjoyable fare.

For those who are looking for a higher power to guide their lives this book may be of help. It stresses the importance of the human will in all endeavors. Reading this book once will inspire you breifly, but if you can summon the will power to sacrifice an hour each day to devote to reading this book, you will begin to inspire others and amaze yourself at the strength you can summon in your hour of need. You will accomplish things of which you only dreamed. Your efforts will become heroic.

I loved the first edition because it mentioned one of the early competitors training for the iron man while living out his van and training himself and others at a health club. This was an inspiratiion to me as an ex-marine/student who lived in his van while attending college and working out/showering in the gym.

My motivation to write this review on an out of print book, was because I would be the first to review it, but I have always referred to the author when people questioned my ability to thrive on a van-lifestyle. My goal was to buy a house by paying for it in cash, but my life has taken a different turn. In any event I am almost 40 years old, in great shape, and have only paid rent for six months in my life.

Thanks Mike Plant for the inspiration.

This is volume one of the "Iron Wok Jan" series- new volumes are coming out on a monthly basis. It's a bit shy of 200 pages, b&w, in the original Japanese format (that is, backwards). This volume introduces us to cocky young chef Jan, who cooks only to defeat his opponents! If this sounds over the top, it assuredly is- but you'll be caught up in the high melodrama and the bizarre recipes. Now that Food Network is out of new episodes of "Iron Chef," there's no better place to get that "they're eating what?!" thrill.

Richard Adams presents folk tales to the reader in a clever way.
Ths book is hard to find in good condition, but if you can get a hold of one, I highly recommend purchasing it!
It is called 'The Unbroken Web and 'The Iron Wolf and other stories'. I am a fan of Richard Adam's work, and so I treasure this book like I do all of his.
The illustrations are unique and wonderful. The introduction is beautiful and changes the way I percieve stories. The first story 'Cat in the Sea' is great! It explains why cats hate water.

This book also includes 'The Legend of te Tuna' which is also called 'The giant eel'.

If you are like me, you are bored with the modern American poetry scene (save for a handful of fine writers). Might I suggest Native American poetry? Native American authors are publishing some of the finest poetry I have ever read - it is very real, it shakes you to the bone! In "Iron Woman", Diane lets us in to feel the unique emotions, see the unusual visions of a mixed-blood life. I'm only sorry such authors do not receive the recognition they deserve. Excellent poetry!

This is a very cool, hot! book!