RISING FROM THE FLAMES is a rare sort of scientific book, one fully accessible and indeed fascinating to any literate lay person. It uses technical terms sparingly; these are almost always either clearly defined or comprehensible in context. No reader need shy away from this book in the fear that it will be "over his head." Facility of reading is enhanced by the authors' frequent use of section breaks and headings. One does not have to read more than a couple of pages before finding one of these helpful organizing devices. Numerous photos add greatly to clarity and explanation of points in the text. Another rare achievement of the book is its blend of science and sympathy. As its subtitle, The Experience of the Severely Burned, suggests, the authors show an amazing ability to convey what it feels like to be severely burned, to show and explain the psychology of burn victims. Frequently and throughout the book such feelings are conveyed by the authors' use of case histories. Perhaps the most amazing aspect of this book is its rich breadth of reference, seen especially in Chapter 5, "Myths of Fire and Burns," and Chapter 6, "Darkman and Other Images of Burns in Popular Culture." Here we find discussion of views or representations of fire in all the world's major cultures and religious myths. Film treatments of fire constitute virtually a distinct genre; while many seek to exploit the horror of burn disfigurement, others display insight and even sympathy. Fire, for good and ill, is a powerful element in our lives. Reading this book will greatly increase anyone's understanding of it.

This book captivated me! Its many characters, locations, and emotions swept me away into an era of mint juleps, magnolias blooming, and the unspeakable tension in the air of the South. It plays human emotion like a grand piano. In this book, friendship is based on what you don't know about other people. Love is not an emotion but an arrangement between persons of indifferent character. This book is for anyone interested in the smoldering taboos of the old South. A good read!

Routine Circumcision : The Tragic Myth is a very important book from a journalist and ex-tv person.

Result? To the point and packed with information that you just don't get easily from a lot of post-natal personnel who'll just tell you everything's "routine.".

In the US today the gentital mutilation of young males is not a holdover amongst Jews and Muslims--it is practicsed on millions of innocent kids.

THINK: if a kid has to be 18 to pierce his tongue or tattoo himself they why the rush to lop off the "crown" of the family jewels?

This was a wonderful, warm, funny and inspiring real-life story of a family's journey to discovery. This book showed me how to improve my relationship with God and the world around me by example, rather than by preaching.

The Wells family, inspired by Faith Wells' trust in God, decide to make him a central part of their every day existence. Their faith is rewarded by miracles in their lives which leave them emotionally, physically and financially richer. It seems to me that applyng the illuminating principles that Ms. Carter has woven into Rural Harmony can help anyone to clarify and simplify their life; renew and expand their faith in God; and transform their existence into one that is beautiful, peaceful, healthy and wealthy.

This book was bright, entertaining, and so interesting! I highly recommend this one!

Judith Prest's book of poetry titled SAILING ON SPIRIT WIND----MIDLIFE REFLECTION S is a real treat for the poetry lover. Her images are strong and her voice is consistent and honest. She is unafraid to examine her life and share her insights in a unique and inspiring manner. I find this stance courageous as well as inspirational.

Rumors that a second rate reporter has obtained authentic pictures of a demon draws professor Nigel Jameson to a science fiction convention. Nigel convinces another convention guest, Sherri Hudson, to aid in his plan to steal the pictures and negatives before they become public. Unfortunately, someone else wants those pictures as well. After Nigel successful obtains them and learns the "demon" is his vampire sister, someone else slips into the reporter's room and leaves him dead.

Several days after the convention, Sherri receives a threatening phone call demanding the pictures. Soon she finds herself swept away on a supernatural adventure to find Nigel's sister Laura. While Nigel protests the possibility of a long-term relationship, neither can resist their shared allure, plunging them into a passionate affair.

Margaret Carter maintains the seductive allure of vampire legend yet lends vampires their own unique heritage in SEALED IN BLOOD. Vampires in Carter's world have their own evolutionarily and cultural background coexisting with humanity. One is born a vampire, rather than transformed, as the bitterly disappointed antagonist learns. Vampires earn livings and live among humans, though they maintain a mild sensitivity to the sun. In addition, Carter's understanding fandom and cons lends the novel an authentic background complete with filk music and fanaticism. An intricately woven novel that blends romance, adventure, suspense and the supernatural, SEALED IN BLOOD comes highly recommended.

This gem of a novel by Ashley Carter may be one of the best kept secrets in the "steamy interracial" genre, of all times. Carter picks up where the originators - (Onstott & Horner),- left off. This talented author raises the bar to an unequaled level of sensuality, exploiting the incredibly hot topic of black male/white female sexuality to the outer limits. What a writer, and what a fabulously sensuous novel. A must read for anyone interested in this controversial, super hot topic!

This book was very touching. It showed me how kids and people with blind spots see. Through this little girl's life, it shows everyone who reads it that everyone is blind in one way or another.

Collaboratively edited by Carter Jones Meyer (Associate Professor of History and Convener of the American Studies Program, Ramapo College, New Jersey) and Diana Royer (Associate Professor of English, Miami University), Selling The Indian: Commercializing & Appropriating American Indian Cultures is a scholarly, serious anthology of contributors surveying over a hundred years of attempts and practices using Native American culture for commercial profit, in eight original essays that range in topic from "white shamanism" to Cherokee basketry and tourist economies. A unique, informative, insightful, and very welcome contribution to Native American Studies, Selling The Indian showcases and documents commercialization as a form of cultural imperialism and a danger to American Indian culture to identity is discussed and analyzed in this careful and thought-provoking treatise.

Like everything Angela Carter ever wrote, her essays are precise, profound, lyrical and always always decidedly hers. The essays collected here overflow with Carter's humor and insight. Every page was a true pleasure to read.