I can't disagree with anything the previous reviewers have said; this is a great collection of lobster lore and recipes. However, the production values of this book fall far short of the premise, the cover, and the lobster itself. After you get past the cover, you will find cheap paper, no graphics or photos. It looks like it could be an extension service cookbook typed on a simple typewriter. I would not recommend this as a gift book if you are trying to impress someone.

Mr. White's book is an excellent resource for everything lobster. He tells you where and how to buy your lobsters (even if you're not lucky enough to live in coastal New England). He talks about how the seasons affect the qaulity, quantity, and price of lobster. And for those who are intimidated by the prospect of eating a lobster (especially in public), Mr. White even includes a section on how to eat them!

The recipes include the essential steamed, boiled, or grilled lobsters, as well as salads, chowders, and soups. In addition, Mr. White provides excellent directions and variations for his wonderful Pan-roasted lobster. The book also includes recipes and detailed directions for such classics as Lobster Thermidore and Newburg.

This is all around an excellent book, and Mr. White's style makes lobsters much more approachable!

A quick note about Mr. Lafleur's comments: Perhaps he has a different "version" of the book (is there more than one version?), but my copy includes full-color pictures of some of the recipes, plus drawings of how to cut up the lobster, lobster anatomy, and various lobster prep/eating tools. I especially like the circular chart describing lobster availability/quality throughout the year.

My husband and I have traps off of New Hampshire and I look forward to the various ways of preparing the lobsters we have during the summer and fall months. I especially liked the broth recipes, since I have so many bodies to dispose of. Since lobster freezes so well, I can enjoy lobster well into winter, thanks to a 21 cubic foot freezer and Mr. White's book.

This is a good introduction if you have some background in philosophy. Otherwise, it is likely to be over your head. Jaspers' look at Nietzsche is philosophically creative and sometimes complex. It is not just a guide to Nietzsche's thinking but a rather detailed reading of his philosophy. If you are looking for a guidebook of sorts, a good one is Kaufmann's 'Nietzsche: Philosopher, Psychologist, Antichrist'.

Consider Karl Jaspers a master of multiplicity, whose understanding of Nietzsche's thought is like the complexity of a physiologist's understanding of the peristaltic activity involved in swallowing anything. For Jaspers, an interest in Nietzsche is mainly meaningful if it is accompanied by a wish for intellectual growth (this may be a valid career goal for those who are lucky enough to pursue this kind of thing professionally). At least, such a view of Jaspers could be supported by what he wrote on the topic, "Ways of Criticizing Nietzsche" in this book. Anyone who does not accept and assume the full multiplicity of the topic being considered falls into the error described on page 420. "He is bound to consider as fixed and final formulae what to Nietzsche were only steps and to pervert these formulae by turning them into jargon, demogogic means of persuasion, or sensationalistic journalese." The world which offered Nietzsche such foolish models for demonstrating the recklessness of typical thinking does not receive due consideration here, this being a book on a lonely thinker. The self of Nietzsche can only emerge for readers who are able "to keep this depth in sight" while overcoming "the rationally onesided formulations of the understanding which he himself recognized in his own thinking but failed to check." Such a view of Nietzsche springs from the desire of those who need to consider themselves fully educated, but sensible. The kind of thought-check which is being suggested by Jaspers is supposed to thwart the kind of racing thoughts which are not productive. Don't forget that Karl Jaspers was also a doctor, an expert on General Psychopathology, a field in which facts are not as important as the emotional experiences of the kind of person who becomes the subject of such studies. In the field of philosophy, where Nietzsche's desire to learn the truth about the limitations which always prevent the full realization of this desire for truth, thereby setting a new standard for intellectual integrity, Jaspers felt that Nietzsche's sense of "knowing full well where to find exactly what I have to learn" (p. 421) when it came to matters fully covered by books "was of little consequence for his truly philosophical thinking." (p. 421) I must be over-simplifying this ~ this is only a review, and Jaspers's sympathy with Nietzsche's awareness of the limitations placed on his knowledge by the fact that "he was forced to content himself with the reading of books" (p. 421) must be true as well for people who are only reading reviews.

This wonderful introduction to Nietsche by Karl Jaspers was written in 1936 after Jaspers had been disgraced by the Nazis and forced out of his professorship. He had taken refuge in Bern. This work is his offering to help us see that Nietsche was critically important to 20th centruy philosophy, and was not the pop-philosopher the Nazis tried to make him out to be. Jasper's work is the first real undertaking to show Nietsche as he was, and to appreciate him for what he was and is.

This is a book for those who love to understand what it is that makes the food they prepare so delicious. Jasper White writes with infectious enthusiasm about the history of chowder, and explains the roles of the component ingredients in each exceptional recipe. I just prepared his Layered Fish Chowder, and cannot describe the satisfaction I found in the rich aromas of cooking and the incredibly balanced flavor and texture of the dish. My family was delighted with the meal, and I can't wait to prepare more of these elegant but simple recipes. I cannot praise this book highly enough, not only for the recipes, but for informative, well-written text. I am a collector of cookbooks, particularly on the subject of one-pot meals, and this is by far the best I have found to date. Those readers familiar with John Thorne will recognize White's Thorne-like connection to and love for his work.

Growing up in the Northeast and living in Maine for the last 17 years, I have a distinct love of 'chowdah'. There is nothing better than a good fish or clam chowder. That being said...I'll leave the quahogs (they're like chewing on rubber..littleneck clams are better)to the Massachusetts and Rhode Island folks and as for that 'red stuff', NOT on my table!

Jasper White has written a wonderful tribute to that delicacy we know as chowder. You don't have to live on the ocean to make it and you certainly don't have to use seafood either. When I lived in Vermont, I used to make a killer Corn Chowder that was rich and tasty. I even got my mother to try it (She had a particular aversion to what she called 'white sauce' soup). It became a traditional Christmas Eve fare and Mom was the cook.

That aside, this book is replete with absolutely fabulous recipes! Imagine a Mushroom and Leek Chowder or Farmer's Chicken Chowder. Mr. White gives you the basics of building a chowder. The recipes are great but you are free to experiment with ingredients and spices that match your culinary tastes. Chowder is decidely a comfort food and this is the definitive book on this traditional American staple.

I'm new to chowders and cooking in general but I found this book extremely useful and easy. The corn chowder was my absolute favorite. It was incredible. I made it for a group of people and everyone thinks I'm such a great cook now. They don't realize how it easy it was! Although I usually would agree that a cook book needs more photos, the recipes are so easy and explained beautifully that you don't need them. A great book for those who love to cook but may be just starting out.

The way, the author describes Kenya is wonderful. I've been there before and this book is like a safari to memory lane. Whether it is the beautiful Kenya of tourists and safaris and wildlife or the shocking Kenya of Nairobi slums, whether it is the culture of Kikuyu or the life of whites in this African country, it is all painted in vivid colors! I really loved that part. But the mystery part was sucks, pardon my language. I have already read "Deadly Safari" and it sounds so dumb, that the same lady should come across three murders in less than one year. And of course she solves them heroically. More or less without anybody's help. That's great, it's just a little too way off for my taste. If I may suggest something to the author: keep writing about Kenya, but try something different from mystery. Or at least let go of Jazz Jasper!

As with her first Jazz Jasper novel, Deadly Safari, Karin McQuillan's Elephant's Graveyard provides adventure, mystery and entertainment. That's a good start. On top of that, McQuillan's action scenes are among the most exciting and gritty ever written for a woman protagonist. Set in the beauty of the African Jungle, Elephant's Graveyard explores all kinds of relationships between people, animals, the environment, and ultimately, between good and evil. It's a great read that comes complete with a set of moral standards firmly in place. Write on, Karin McQuillan. Jazz is a winner.

This is my second book by author Karin McQuillan, and I am ready to read her third - Cheetah Chase! The book is well written, interesting - fast paced and lyrical at different points. The author's love of Africa, of its wildlife and her perceptive understanding of human nature come through very clearly. The book is written intelligently, with unexpected twists and turns to keep the reader curious and challenged. Its main protagonist is a real and likeable personality. I look forward to book number four!

(...)reading heaven's gift (on the death of my son) only brought back the many enriching aspects of mick and our lives together - over and over again. yes, for those having a hard time overcoming bereavement or loss of a loved one (as in the WTC tragedy), heaven's gift is indeed a must read.

mick (mike) had been my best friend since age 12, when we were in preparatory school together. we were inseparable. i recall our mutual bicycle crash together, and how he mimicked my reaction for many years to come. we purchased(okay had our father's purchase) our first suzuki motor-cycles together. our choice in music were similar, as was our artistic flair. we even dated mutual friends - both with similar personalities. as i said; we were inseparable.

jasper to this day, remains the epitome of what a father should be; as he was always there - listening, consoling, supportive, kind and generous with his giving out of advice. one could go to him with any problem and he would be the ever caring guiding light towards achieving a workable solution. in all the years that i knew this wonderful family, not once have i ever heard jasper raise his voice in anger. i was more comfortable discussing issues - across the board with him than, i would ever have attempted with my own father.

the untimely passing of mick; my meeting with jasper a week later (as had been living some 350 miles away) was so heart-wrenching, for we both commiserated with each other, over the almost selfish loss of our best friend mick/mike who had gone on to a better place ...

reading heaven's gate (on the death of my son) only brought back the many enriching aspects of mick and my life - over and over again. yes, for those having a hard time overcoming bereavement or loss of a loved one (as in the WTC tragedy), heaven's gate is a must read.

This book has to be one of the best book's written for a family who are trying to come to terms with the death of a loved one, Heaven sounds such a wonderfull place,and it is so well written. After the death of my son this book was my turning point,I cannot begin to tell you how much it helped me. Well worth reading, everyone should have a copy. Thank-you Jasper.

This isn't a review. This is to say how much I enjoyed this extremely well-written book. Unlike most fiction, it's not a book quickly forgotten. Is it ok if I say "there's more to it than meets the eye". Last time I enjoyed a book of fiction this much was Bonfire of the Vanities.

This is one book I couldn't put down. I read it straight through. The characters are so real that I felt like they were part of my life (and I hope I have a Joseph in my life somewhere). The plot and the switch from present to past was done with great expertise. When is his next book coming out?

This debut novel by Newton, while seemingly a paranormal story, has significant subplots revolving around the ongoing lessons of one man's life. The plots are interwoven in a manner that allows the reader to have the "aha" about the connections between two time periods and one supportive black man. The main characters are engaging and much can be said about the symbolism each brings to the story. This novel exemplifies the need for humankind to resolve their spiritual issues in the midst of whatever situations occur. An entertaining, action-packed, and thought provoking read.

In its almost 50 parts, all written by experienced cooks and cook book writers, HP Books' "The Book of ... Cooking" series takes you to the cuisines of various regions of the U.S. and around the world; all in easy to follow, well-explained recipes.

This installment, the Book of Chinese Cooking, starts with a brief introduction into regional Chinese cuisine, the necessary equipment and utensils and a glossary of ingredients, and then presents recipe suggestions for all major courses, from dim sum to rice and desserts. Special chapters are dedicated to soups and stocks, starters, fish and shellfish, poultry and (red) meat. Classics such as fried rice, chow mein, stir-fries, won tons, hot and sour soup, mandarin chicken, Peking duck, spring rolls, Szechuan and sweet and sour dishes and jasmine tea appear next to unique recipes such as drunken fish, duck in lemon juice, mango mousse, lamb and cucumber soup,and snapper in hot bean sauce.

From asparagus and beef soup to Yellow River carp, this collection of recipes, while not all-encompassing, is a great introduction to the richness of the Chinese cuisine - and at a relative bargain price, to boot. Also recommended for fans of Asian cooking: this series' installments on Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese Cooking, on Stir-Fries, and on Curries and Indian Foods.

I refer to this book often, as much for its clear and easy to understand recipes as for its wonderfully tasting creations. Of all the cook books I have (and I do have many) this is by far the most beautifully designed. Each step of the recipe is photographed so you never stray to far from the intended creation. I highly recommend this book; I only wish Jasper would do a book like this on sushi!

The main problem with translations, obviously, is that they all too often say more about the translator(s) than the work translated. The Jowett translations of Plato are cases in point, on the negative side, and Mitchell's translation of Rilke are another, on the positive side. This series of translations by Hopkins and Richardson fall decidedly into the positive side.

I personally have a love/hate relationship with the great saint of Canterbury. On the one hand, as a philosopher his works on ontology and the "proofs" of God, while ultimately refuted, nevertheless have served as fodder for nearly every thinker since his time. I am constantly amazed by his depth and committment to inquiry. Many have nuanced or adapted his arguments, particularly the (in)famous "ontological" proof, and Anselm to this day still enjoys a wide readership and is likely to remain popular, not only as history, but, like Plato, as a living intellectual force.

On the other hand, Anselm is responsible for bequeathing to the Christian world the feudal satisfaction theory of the atonement (Cur Deus Homo?, wonderfully presented in this translation). Anslem won the war with Abelard, and we inherited the God whose honor has to be satisfied. I dare say most Christians today have no idea that Anselm's theory was new in his day, and yet was so brilliant (in his day) that it has stood as our paradigm for the atonement ever since. There were myriad interpretations of the atonement before Anselm. Augustine would never had recognized Anselm's theory, committed as he was to a "ransom" theory, and Paul's mystical-communal "en ho christos" concept of the work of Christ certainly stands in contrast to Anselm's feudal monarchial view. Still, history and the church was with Anselm, so we today take for granted the satisfaction theory of Anselm. Sadly, the satisfaction theory is one of the most infortunate (to be kind) beliefs ever adopted by the Christian church.

Five stars for the translation, minus one because I cannot give even the mighty Anselm a perfect score. The message is more important than the medium, however satisfying the medium may be.

There are two ways that you could rank this book, either on the basis of the content by Anselm or as a packaging of Anselm's writings. I'll talk about the latter. If you're at all interested in Anselm's thought, this book is a great deal. A hard-bound edition of all of Anselm's philosophical and theological treatises for eleven bucks? What's not to like? I haven't studied the translations in detail, but from glancing at them, they seem fine, and render Anselm into fairly clear English. This book also includes a short and useful introduction, which gives an overview of Anselm's life and works, reprinted from the Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy.

I wholeheartedly recommend this book for all women from the age of 16 to 100. The setting is in a peaceful little resort town, where violence and fear comes unexpectedly to haunt Melinda Parker in the form of spousal abuse. This talented author makes the main characters seem to come alive as you read about Melinda's sorrows, fears and triumphs. Her friends become your friends, and her enemies your enemies.You will find this book very difficult to put down. Buy it! Read it! You will be so glad you did!

From the beginning to the end Anne Marie Jasper held me spellbound with her journey into the subject of spousel abuse. Too often we think if a woman is abused she deserved it or that it is all in her mind and no abuse took place to begin with. Anne shows us the woman is not to blame and shows what can happen when authoities scoff at a woman's complaints and how friends are few and far between when abuse is reported. The story Anne told us and the way she told it, is a must read. If you pick up this book you will have a hard time putting it down until you come to the last exciting page.

Stand Up for Your Rights is a great intoduction to humanrights. Children will appreciate the detailed and well chosen artwork and the short passages contributed by children from around the world. The passages come in the form of poems, letters, interviews, and narratives. These passages are short and easily accesible to both children and adults. While the book does attempt to give a balanced view of human rights, some ethnocentric and unbalanced reporting did come through. In several cases the authors failed to explain the reasons behind human right violations. In this respect, Stand Up for Your Rights is a good resource manual for teachers and parents to go over with children, who can supplement the book with discussion or other resources. At the end of the book is a listing of organizations and ways for children to get involved with human right causes. In all, this is a gook book about human rights and I believe children will appreaciate it as well.

"Stand Up for Your Rights" is a book written by and for children around the world from over 60 countries, who describe in their own words and pictures the importance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Declaration was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948 and sets forth the basic civil, economic, political, and social rights and freedoms of every person. This book divides the Declaration into two broad sections, the first dealing with legal and political issues, such as freedom and equality for all people, while the second relates to the daily quality of life of an individual. Within this context the book explores each of the 30 Articles, beginning with the language of the article made simple and then a mixture of historic and contemporary events with the words and drawings of the children and young people. It is the later that provides thought-provoking material, which should serve as an excellent starting point for class discussions. Certainly the topics touched upon within these pages will be easily relatable to what young students see on the nightly news. The book also includes the Convention on the Rights of the Child adopted by the U.N. General Assembly in 1989. Comparing the difference in the rights of children versus those of "humans" should also prove interesting, especially as a way of defining the difference between children and adults. There is also a list of organizations and efforts, such as Amnesty International and Defense for Children International, which gives children an opportunity to do something about this issues besides just reading about them.

Stand up for Your Rights is a fascinating and informative book. Written by youth from around the world, this book puts the Universal Declaration of Human Rights into terms that everyone can understand. Photographs, drawings by children, first-person narratives and explanatory paragraphs make this a very readable and eye-catching book. As an ESOL teacher with young students from around the world, I find this book to be unparalleled in offering a view of life that doesn't always make it into the daily news or the movies. I highly recommend this book for anyone of any age who wants to learn more about our world and its people.