Sometimes part 2 of a story disappoints-but not this one! A great conclusion that kept me turn the pages until the very end.

Like I said in my review for SCE 4, the first 3 are average stories trying to give you background info on the crew and captain. SCE 4 and 5 is where they finally take off. 4 was excellent and 5 continues the tension and suspense. You are wondering will they get the ship or not? What was the Defiant up to and why are the Tholians so determine to get the ship or kill our heroes. The ending is real cool and if this was on the small screen I think people would rate this as one of the most emotional scene in Star Trek. Can't wait for SCE 6. Also one of the small complaints I have about these books that they are short 100 plus pages. But if you have no problem with that then you're fine. Once again this is great stuff for TOS and TNG fans.

This book concludes the story began in Interphase, book 1.

While the Defiant has been lost in interspace for decades, what were the *real* reasons behind it's disappearance?

What was it doing in Tholian space? The SCE crew will find out...with interesting results.

Kevin Dilmore and Dayton Ward are true Star Trek fans, and they show it in the work they've done with these novels.

The West : An Illustrated History by Geoffrey C. Ward, Dayton Duncan has got to be one of the most "Can't put down" type of books I've had the wonderful pleasure of owning, ever! The illustrations, to many to count are of the finest quality I've ever seen in a book not to mention that the editorial choices were perfect. The photos depict the exact expressions that capture those lost moments in time... If you can get this book - buy it! It is for all ages and you could never grow tired reading it, as well. A certain coffee table type book! I rate this book a 5 STAR!

The world has known the American West as the wild and untamed land of cowboys and Indians that Hollywood brought along with it's movies. The real story of the West is much more amazing than at first sight. Ward's story is beautifully illustrated with magnificent text that makes it a worthy successor to the movie series. He tells the story through the eyes of those who lived it and that is something very important in the history of the west. Without first hand accounts our knowledge would be vague, but this book captures the essence of all the west had and has to offer: adventure, a beautiful landscape, and a great mysterious past...

Being sucked into this book is not hard at all. With it's wonderful photographs of Native Americans and western pioneers, you get a true feeling of the life and culture. Geoffrey C. Ward is an excellent writer, and has put together one of the finest books of early American history and culture. I highly recommend the reading of this book to anyone whose roots derive from this era.

This planner is so much more than just a planner. I find I use it as an ephemeris every day and take it with me in my briefcase whereever I go. This is the first book I buy I every year and I imagine will be a continual purchase every year henceforth!
No other ephemeris I know of tells the reader down to the minute when moon is v/c and to what, or the exact minute of a placement any given day. I live by this book!!

An essential tool for anyone who is into astrology. It has the aspects and emphemeris in an easy to work with format, and it is sturdy enough to carry with you. I bring mine back and forth to work, I couldn't do without it!

Tian Dayton offers a compendium of useful ways to use improvisation and theater games in a variety of group settings. The ideas are based on psychodrama, the action method developed by Dr. Jacob Moreno in 1921, but the practitioner need not know all about psychodrama to make use of these ideas. On the other hand, it just might start you on a wonderful journey to learn more about how action methods and drama can support growth and change in fascinating -- and even fun -- ways.

I am an art therapist at a psychiatric hospital. I recently started a psychodrama/dramatic expression therapy group with individuals who have eating disorders. I was searching for a book that would provide some sample psychodrama group experiences. Quite honestly, when I ordered this book, I had no idea what it contained, but I thought it sounded useful. As it turned out, this book is just what I was searching for! The author provides a variety of ideas for both individual and group exercises, many of which utilize the creative modalities of both art and drama. The exercises speak to individuals who come from co-dependent families/dysfunctional homes, and I have found that the exercises can be easily adapted for individuals ranging from children to adults who have experienced the effects of various addictions or diagnoses and are struggling with the resulting emotions. The exercises encourage self-awareness and playful, creative self-expression. Each exercise includes goals, steps, and variations. There is even a section on Guided Imagery. I would highly recommend this book to experiential/expressive arts therapists who are looking for creative therapeutic techniques for fostering self-development!

In "The Drama Within: Psychodrama and Experiential Therapy," prolific author Tian Dayton offers a look at the often-misunderstood method of psychodrama, which is the root of role-playing techniques.

Her book is readable and informative for clinicians, students of psychodrama and people interested in alternative therapeutic treatments, with a special focus on psychodramatic treatment of adult children of alcoholic and dysfunctional homes. Her "how it can help" segments offer specific commentary on psychodramatic techniques and approaches.

Dayton provides an in-depth look at the controversial topic of experiential therapy while keeping the text interesting and comprehensive. The book provides an description of the various areas of psychodrama, helpful diagrams of psychological cycles, and examples of activities used in therapy.

_Feminism in the Heartland_ will give young women a feel for the joys and sorrows of second wave feminism. As a community activist, I learned a lot from this readable study on how people, with little political clout, came together and built a movement that changed the fabric of American society.

In the fall of 1969, some 20 women from all walks of life gathered in the living room of a middle class family home in Dayton, Ohio, to learn about the birth of a new idea: women's liberation. They ranged in age from 20 to 40. Among them were a minister, a journalist, several stay-at-home moms, a college student, a clerical union organizer, a social worker and a retail clerk. Like the women who initiated the "first wave" of the women's movement when they met in Seneca Falls, New York, in 1848, many of the Dayton women were first awakened to their own oppression while working for the liberation of others. The Dayton feminists were as inspired by the civil rights and black liberation movements of the 1960s as the 19th century feminists were by abolitionism.

Within a year, the women in that room inspired hundreds of others throughout the city and suburbs of that quintessential Middle American town to reexamine their own lives and communities in small consciousness raising groups. By the end of the 1970s, close to a dozen women's organizations ranging from a socialist feminist collective to a pro-choice coalition had brought profound changes to the lives of thousands of their sisters in Dayton and beyond.

This is the story Judith Ezekiel tells in Feminism in the Heartland. An impeccably researched scholarly work that is must reading for serious students of women's studies, this book also offers a fascinating collection of personal stories told by 58 of the women who were involved. As one of those women, I can attest to the author's fairness, thoroughness and accuracy. The stories are as fresh and inspirational today as they were when they first unfolded.

I lost my copy of this book, which I deeply regret. Boehm, as any flute player knows, invented both the key mechanism and concept of the conical, rather than cyndrilical flute. He also, in addition to being one of the finest flutists of his age, was the first to make flutes from metal, having trained as a goldsmith.

This book details his research into the acoustical properties of the flute, as well as the key mechanism, and why he felt the need to improve them. I feel that any flutist will benefit from an understanding of why the modern flute is as it is.

Boehm also includes invaluable hints on the correct manner of playing the flute. And who better to do so than the man who developed it to its' current level of perfection? His complete knowledge of the instrument is shown in this treatise.

Overall, an indispensable book for flutists, and other windplayers who play on Boehm system mechanisms (eg: clarinets, oboes, bassoons, saxophones). Don't miss!

This book is a journey into the development of the modern flute by Theobold Boehm in mid-19 century. It reveals the combination of the artistic approach mixed with science, craftsmanship and persistence of Boehm to perfect the flute to what we know today. The transition from wood to metal, the new mechanism - all are groundbreaking. Another part of the book deals with flute playing and practicing. A must for anybody interested in acoustics of musical instruments. After reading this book I cannot but admire Boehm and his contribution to the world of music!

With all the drama and soap opera theatrics of the Clinton years, its hard to remember just how unusual and downright bizarre the 1988 Presidential election was. Though it didn't feature any serious attempts at impeachment or Wag the Dog style bombings, 1988 was still the year that saw, briefly, the possibility that both parties would nominate preachers for President, the Willie Horton ads (which have been called "racist" so many times that people tend to forget the fact that the only was they became an issue was because Gov. Dukakis saw no problem with allowing a known dangerous felon to have an unsupervised weekend outside of prison), Dan Quayle, and most strangely, the theory that the pairing of robotic Michael Dukakis and blandly corrupt Lloyd Bentsen would somehow lead to memories of Jack Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson. Yeah, it was a strange year from the beginning, as this book clearly proves.

As opposed to other campaign histories, Grass Roots covers only one pivotal event in the campaign -- the New Hamsphire primary (which, even if it wasn't admitted at the time, pretty much sealed the nominations of both Bush and Dukakis). As well, instead of concentrating on all the behind-the-scenes strategizing, Grass Roots focuses on the citizen/activists who spent a year crisscrossing New Hampshire in an effort to bring their candidates to victory. Its a nice change from most campaign histories. Instead of supplying analysis of why certain campaigns failed, author Dayton Duncan instead shows us the gritty details that goes into the campaigns at the ground level and one comes away with both an appreciation of the massive effort it takes to run a succesful political campaign and a better feel for what makes for victory and what dooms a cause for defeat.

Duncan concentrates his narrative on a few individuals such as Doug Kidd, a former directionless man whose devotion to the Rev. Pat Robertson's campaign becomes rather touching and inspirational even if Robertson, himself, hardly strikes one as Presidential. We meet Al Rubega, a down-to-earth conservative whose frustration with the stillborn campaign of Jack Kemp reaches truly tragic heights. On the Democratic side, Dan Burnham faces the agony of watching Bruce Babbitt crash and burn as a result of the candidate's lack of charisma while veteran activist Andi Johnson helplessly watches as both Gary Hart and Joe Biden self-destruct in scandal before finally hooking up with the far more honest but just as doomed Paul Simon. Along with these stories, we get insightful views of various Presidential long-shots doing their best to make a name for themselves -- Duncan's account of a day in the life of Republican Pete Du Pont and his attempts to campaign as a common man (let's just say that juggling is involved) are especially funny and strangely sad. All in all, it makes for inspiring reading as both a political history and an account of human drama.

Duncan, it should be said, is admirably upfront about his own political leanings. He is a Democrat and, after the primary, even worked as a press secretary to the Dukakis campaign. So, what is amazing, is that this partisan has managed to write a truly nonbiased account of one of the most partisan presidential elections in recent history. As opposed to so-called objective journalists (Jack Germond and Jules Whitcover, I'm looking in your direction), Duncan treats all the candidates and their campaigns fairly and, even when writing about the Republicans that he surely disagrees with, Duncan never resorts to easy stereotypes. Everyone is allowed to present their case and everyone is treated with respect. What a concept!

Every post-election year, it seems that we are flooded with books that claim to give an inside account of the previous election and usually they dissapoint by either engaging in the pompous rhetoric of Teddy White's later books or the surly partisan grumpiness that seems to have afflicted Germond and Whitcover (who always seemed to be saying, "How could the rest of you vote differently from us!?") Duncan's book, however, reminds us why so many people have devoted their lives to politics. It reminds us that politics -- even today -- can still be an exhilirating way for a citizen to make his voice heard. And for that -- as well as giving as a wonderful record of really weird election -- he is to be commended and his book treasured.

Andi Johnson of Cheshire County, New Hampshire will tell you that NH takes their presidential politics seriously. You will find well educated voters and activists as they work hard to let people know their candidate can beat the other guy best. Dayton follows several local activists during the First in the Nation primary in Cheshire County, NH. You will learn what makes them tick and why they feel they are going to win: who's it gonna be: Senator Paul Simon (D-IL) or former Massachusetts Governor Mike Dukakis against George Bush or Pat Robertson...? Enjoy a good read and learn history in the making.

This book is one I reach for again and again in trying to understand feelings and behavior for those who did not have good models for dealing with loss, grief, stress, depression. The book has several easily understood charts and summaries to explain its points. But the author writes clearly and uses good case histories to (1) explain what happens to individuals in trauma and loss, (2) what they take into their relationships with others from the tragedy. The author offers much hope that people can work through the origins of problems which blight relationships and grow beyond them to be healthy and happy themselves and with others!

This book uses a new lens to look at what is really going on in a relationship. It is an easy read and Tian uses language that is not too difficult for anyone to understand. The exercises at the back of the book are invaluable in gaining a greater introspective look at what makes you react in different circumstances. Unresolved grief is the problem that every relationship encounters. It is especially helpful in examining divorce and relationship interaction issues. Treat unresolved grief with understanding by looking at the whole picture and things will start looking up for all of us.

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Spur-of-the-moment Husband. A marriage proposal was the last thing Micah Scott expected to hear from the stunning blonde who'd come to his exclusive club seeking sanctuary. But Sherry Nyland was in desperate need of a stand-in husband. And, try as he might, the once-burned businessman couldn't say,"I won't" to this alluring woman in distress.

Proposing to Mike was the only way Sherry could escape a dreaded, family-arranged marriage. Now here she was, Mrs. Micah Scott, yearning to get up close and personal with her seductive, in-name-only husband. What would it take to convince this mystery millionaire who'd said no to love that I DO meant yes to a lifetime of happiness?

I adored this book! It's sweet and sexy at the same time. From the first page to the last, I couldn't put the book down. I told myself I'd read just the first page or two....... 184 pages later, I read the ending and loved every second!

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