This second volume of Theleweit's ground-breaking examination of proto-fascist 'Freikorps' novels spans disciplinary lines by examining historical documents from a unique combination of feminist and psychological perspectives. While the text is intellectually weighty, Theleweit manages to avoid the verbal dryness inherent in the subject. His thesis is outrageous, illuminating and largely coherent. A must read for aspiring academics and cultural historian

Where "eros" was covered in the first volume, the second deals with the thanatos, or death urge. Particularly interesting is Thewelveit's treatment of the "soldier's blackout," a synapse frying climax of inner psychological tension resulting from extended periods of drilled formation. An invaluable companion to Volume One, though less interesting in that Vol. I was (IMHO) a revolutionary reformulation and synthesis of many of the insights of Reich, wheras this volume merely elaborates on the (not so obvious) conclusions.

This book is an excellent story of the Martin family and how they came to be guitar manufacturers for the past 133 years. It gives you a brief history of the family and the many guitar styles that have been produced through the years. The book also touches briefly on the history of guitar playing in the United States and how the Martin family rose to meet the challenges of the era of the banjo and the mandolin. The book also contains many fine photographs illustrating the Martin line from the beginning until the mid 1990's (when the book was written).

The second half of the book is a reference section that lists each Martin guitar style and gives information on how to date particular instruments. This is valuable, especially for collectors since on the early instruments only the cases were labeled and not the guitars themselves.

All in all I found the book interesting. My only complaint, and it is a minor one, is since the book was published in 1995 Martin has come out with many special run guitars. Unfortunately they're not covered in this book. If you have even a passing interest in Martin guitars you'll find this book interesting.

I JUST WANTED TO SAY THAT I RECENTLY PURCHASED A VERY OLD MARTIN UEKELALY FROM A THRIFT STORE. I ESTIMATE IT'S AGE TO BE APPR. 70-80 YEARS OLD AND IT'S IN MINT CONDITION. I WOULD VERY MUCH LIKE TO SELL IT TO A COLLECTOR OF FINE INSTUMENTS. IF YOU COULD HELP ME IN ANY WAY I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IT. THANK YOU VERY MUCH MR. KIM A. RIVET 25587 WALKER ST. SANBERNARDINO CA. 92404 PLEASE REPLY, THANKS AGAIN

"Not Without Scars" is a journey of inspiration. It reaffirms that lives can change for the better and that one's past does not have to hinder them forever. I plan to send copies of this book to two wayward young men soon to be released from prison. "Not Without Scars" will not only be of benefits to them but to all who take the time to read this book. I was moved by its content.

I was throughly impresssed with this book. I knew Mark Olds and his family. His parents used to visit my grandparents (William & Essie Streeter). His brother (Aaron) married one of my aunts. I knew of the teachers he spoke of in the books because they both taught me in school as well. I knew of Edwin Gay. So in reading the book about his life for me was just as I remembered things about him in his younger years. I couldn't wait to share the book with other people to read. It was a great inspiration because he told things just as they were.

I just want to say Good Job Mark Olds and glad to see that things finally turned around in your life. You truly had angels watching over you. It is much more fun reading a book when you know who the person is. Would love to read more of your writings.

Suzanne Streeter Swain

From the award winner Ezra Jack Keats comes another masterpiece of a picture book. Based on the original by Olive Wadsworth, Keats's animals come alive on the page as the babies perform their mothers' commands. Keats uses bright colors and simple lines to make this a good book for sharing with a large group or single child.

We love this book! I hope it never ever goes out of print. We started reading it with our son when he was about 11 months old. He loved the rhythms and we all loved the illustrations. It is beautiful to look at while you read. Now our son is almost two and I find that this book just gets better and better for us to read. We all have it memorized (my son chimes in at the end of each line). We are trying to teach him to count and he loves animals, both of which are so wonderfully illustated by Keats. A true classic! A "must have" for kids! I am buying it now for a friend who is pregnant and, like me, loves nature.

Peace Under Heaven, by Ch'ae Man-Sik, is one of the most informative books in history to shed light on the lifestyle of Koreans under Japanese colonial rule. The story follows the trials and tribulations of Master Yun, a Korean rice dealer, whose role in society is influenced by these Japanese rulers. The book also gives creative insight into the roles of women in society, as well as information on the class system of Korea at the time. For all those interested in Asian history, I highly recommend this novel due to all the reasons mentioned.

Chae Man-sik's Peace Under Heaven is a satire worthy of global attention. The story, which takes place in the short span of a few days, with occasional flashbacks, is claustrophobic. Most of the story occurs within the close confines of Korean houses, and efficiently illustrates the relationships in a yang ban family during the Japanese Occupation. Even in translation, the dialogue conveys the characters' materialistic greed, sensual decadence, and petty antagonisms. It's critical edge is directed at Koreans, not the Japanese.

The main character, Toad Yun, is an elderly, stingy, profane, lecherous landowner, who resides in the capital, far removed from his property. However, within the confines of his houses are numerous servants, daughters-in-law, grandsons, and concubines, all of whose machinations make the story profoundly hilarious. The main character should be loathsome, but the creatures around him and his past experiences make him believably human and pathetic. He is no better than his ..., indebted offspring and conniving servants and daughters-in-law, but the author manages to make the reader feel sorrier for him. There is a universal concern for inter-generational conflict and misunderstanding.

The narrative also has strong cultural and historical tones, mostly critical. The Yun family is presented as a mockery of traditional Confucian virtues and nearly traitorous. It depicts a period in Korean history little understood by non-Koreans. The translation, aided by a glossary of Korean terms, catches the spirit of the language, but is still a little too sanitized. The author treads a thin line between propriety and realism. This is more than a historical novel, and it is not necessary to know Korean history to appreciate it.

This is a very good book for Cell Block H fans although it does not contribute to the full extent of the series.

Overall this was a very good book.

Amazons are evil, Prisoner's are nice

One of the best of its type - good mix of strategic and tactical. could have been shorter

If you want one book explaining state-of-the-art thinking in procurement, this is the one. It has chapters on every important topic. It's not a book I would choose to read from beginning to end to learn about purchasing (unless I were a University student) but it's a good starting point for looking deeper into many topics.

Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Very different and well-developed characters, especially Stupe and Molly. I felt like I knew them personally by the end of the book and kind of wanted to know what might become of them.
I loved the descriptions of the locales; they left very vivid pictures in my mind of what this rural area of West Virginia might be like.
I read lots of mystery novels and rank this one pretty high up there, in part because it was a different kind of story line, with unusual main characters. The fact that I can remember characters and the plot several months after reading it is something I can't say for many of the mysteries I read!

It's been two weeks since completing the book and I still find myself thinking about each character. Chapter after chapter left me feeling outraged or heartbroken, and brought more than a few chuckles as little Molly's ,less than polished, personality unfolded. The author writes with a vivid and decriptive quailty that brought the good, bad, and ugly events in the mountains of a small town in West Virginia to my nightstand. Molly and Stupe have a long future, and I look forward to a sequel.

Revisiting the crazy O'Malley clan he recently created, Father Greeley tells us the story of Chuck and his beloved Rosemaire and the events that they were part of in the last years of the seventies.

Chuck has been sent to Vatican city to witness and photograph the election of the new pope. He watches as politics shape the church, then is called to the White House where he meets President Carter and is witness to national crises. However, the national and worldwide events pale compared to the desolation that is in Chuck's heart. A thriving career and beautiful wife just are not enough to satisfy him. Divine intervention alone will restore his joy.

**** Lovingly told, this story will enchant readers familiar with the series, but new readers will most likely be a bit lost. However, new or old, you can not miss or fail to be charmed by Father Greeley's warm writing style that plays out events casually, but still has a profound message. Particularly engaging is the way he has divine figures show up in such a friendly manner.

Happily married to his beloved Rosemarie and father to five adult children and three grandchildren that he adores and loves Charles "Chucky" Cronin still worries about the future. He remains a faithful Catholic, but wonders if perhaps the church abandoned its flock. He contemplates whether he is just suffering from a biological occurrence for someone turning fifty or a reaction to continual racial inequality, assassinations, priestly wrongdoing, Viet Nam and Watergate? Rosemary worries about much of the same agenda, but also is concerned with Chucky, who seems to have lost his step.

Chucky, a professional photographer and former ambassador, soon regains much of his sixties and early seventies fervor that put him at odds with presidents. He and Rosemary try to dislodge a church protected pediophile priest. That fails because Cardinal Archbishop Thomas John O'Neill is psychotic and paranoid especially when it comes to protecting one of his own. Chuck and Rosemary have a cause to remove both abominations even as a personal miracle that has not happened to this couple in two decades occurs.

The sixth O'Malley chronicle is an insightful look at the Carter Administration through the eyes of Chucky and Rosemary, alternating chapters. The story line provides a vivid scrutiny while insuring the lead couple feels complete. Chucky suffers from a mid life crisis as he begins to question all he once believed in while Rosemary encourages him to gracefully continue the fight for what both know is right. Andrew Greeley furnishes a delightful charmer that displays how the late 1970s, only twenty-five years ago, feel today like ancient history even to one who lived through it.

Harriet Klausner

This book is about using visual displays to get an intended message across to a given audience. At first I was surprised by the small size of the book, but it is packed with good ideas. Using photographs, other visuals like artwork or handouts, and carefully selected text, displays can be created to inform parents about a classroom or the general public about other issues in early childhood. Ideas are easily applicable in other arena's as well.

Though this book is focused on communicating information about early childhood programs, it could be used for any subject you want to inform others about with an eye catching visual display. I plan to use the guidelines for making a display about the activities in my churchas part of our fundraising for a new building.