The authors delve into some of the least-examined aspects of eating disorders with grace and insight. This is the book that the eating disorder literature has needed: one that incorporates a feminist perspective, involves cultural considerations, and combines theory with research for a dynamic text.

I have read many books on the multidimensional subject of eating disorders, and I can confidently say that this is one of the best. The 22 authors deal with all aspects of eating disorders: historical, cultural, social, and psychological, to name just a few. I especially like the on-going theme of the FEMINIST PERSPECTIVE--I find it empowering. Hopefully, the views in this book can generate discussion that will lead to change.

As someone with a relative with Alzheimer's, I found this book to be very helpful, informative and well-written.

Is It Alzheimer's is an incredibly informative, useful book filled with all the most recent information available. It is easy to read and a must have for anyone who has or loves someone who has a memory problem.

A great book for those who want to spend a few months covering the entire region. Though a few geographical and historical errors are there, the good tips and listings give a great start for the intrepid traveler.

I am stationed in Germany and therefore have the opportunity to travel frequently throughout E. Europe. For several years now I have been looking for a travel guide that offers detailed travel info as well as historical and regional information. I finally found it all in Lonely Planet's E. Europe. Although it was an older version (1995) with often outdated prices, it provided an excellent source of maps, key sights, as well as a good, country-by-country historical brief. This book was so good, in fact, that someone in Ljubljana, Slovenia, decided they needed it more than I did, forcing me to buy the latest edition. I'm looking forward to seeing this updated edition.

The Lonely Planet guides are excellent for any locale..but this edition (covering Italy, Spain, Greece, France, Portugal and even Morocco) is a must-read for the quintessential backpacker jumping on a plane for Europa. These guides excel at recommending lodging of many price ranges (from youth hostels to 5-star hotels) and meal choices of the same range (excellent recommendation for outdoor markets.."buy a loaf of bread, a block of cheese and a bottle of wine here"..which is a plus as many guides catering to this area focus on only older travels with large budgets..or persons seeking to spend only a dollar a day or some insanity..it's always good to have the most information possible..and it's included here. Entertainments ideas from free plaza and park visiting to museums, discotechqes, architecture, boat rides etc. etc. are included..good for young and old. It even lists culture-sensitve information such as appropriate dress for visiting churches and monasteries as well as travel-safe tips for women. Book your Eurorail pass and get going.

Lonely Planet has great books and this one certainly was. It's very thorough and tells alot about things that interest travellers. They are up to date and tell you the pros and cons of the different countries. I liked it alot and I know that other people will too.

A Theatergoer's Guide To Shakespeare provides a companion to the plots, characters and themes of Shakespeare's plays, and will delight both beginning theater buffs and those studying Shakespeare. Fallon's treatment avoids the usual jargon and presents a clear picture of the play's events and characters, providing lively commentary on the plots and history. A recommended picks for a wide range of audiences, from students to drama fans.

In this fine introduction to Shakespeare, Prof. Robert Fallon had more sense than to try to "dumb down" Shakespeare. It can't be done--however, you CAN approach Shakespeare simply and cleanly, as the "Dummies" guides absolutely fail to do. The appropriate approach is to present the basics that are required to appreciate Shakespeare's plays, and that is exactly what Fallon has done in an enjoyable, highly readable text with no frills, distracting unfunny cartoons and trivia quizzes. To put my cards on the table, I worked in the recent past in a publishing company where I was not permitted to publish this excellent introductory guide myself, because it did not take a "for dummies" approach. I greatly regretted the stupidity of this decision (ever have a stupid boss?) and I salute Fallon for filling a need on the theater shelves of the bookstores. And bravo to his intelligent publisher Ivan R. Dee for putting out a well-designed volume. So take it from me, a theater lover for ages: This is the guide to choose if you want to begin to feel comfortable with Shakespeare or just want a solid guide to complement your experience of the plays.

This book explains how the emotions develop from conception through adolescence. It points out how crucial emotional development is to a person choosing to lead a altruistic, cooperative and creative life resulting in a person being naturally moral, automatically considerate of others and having a healthy passion to fulfill his or her purpose in life.

Kristine has provided an outstanding review of the BUSINESS issues being faced by large & small AEC firms, and has given readers a road map for using technology to achieve business success. This book will be invaluable for any company owner, engineering manager, or IT manager, struggling with WHAT, WHY, and HOW to use technology to not only stay alive as a business, but as a competitive edge. Kristine has organized her book in 3 sections: Chapters 1-4 answer the question "WHY implement technology in my company." These chapters cover how the information revolution is affecting AEC globally, how the power of technology is more in its COMMUNICATION value than its computational value, and a GREAT section called the AUTOMATING BENEFITS CONTINUUM. Chapters 5-10 provide guidelines on WHAT and HOW to implement technology along a sliding scale....from "cost containment" to "competitive positioning". These chapters provide the core benefit. Chapters 9 and 10 are an easy read regarding the history & future outlook of technology in AEC. In summary, a great guidebook for anybody running any part of an AEC business.

I was surprised that Mr. Fallon chose to write about culture in a narrow and classic sense but was immediately glad. He focuses on the artists of the period, touching on sociological aspects like politics and religion but always in relation to the art of the time. How exactly did the church, national politics, changing lifestyles and art interact? While more at home with the writers he also touches on visual arts and music.

There is a widespread belief that this was a sleepy time for Irish art and Mr. Fallon tears this notion down with relish. Like any simplification this ignores the facts and he uses exhaustive research and personal experience to bring the characters and their struggles into light.

There's no question that this is written for an Irish audience, or at least people with more than a passing interest in Irish art. As a novice I had a hard time keeping up with the names and events. Most of the time Mr. Fallon would provide enough background to get by. In some cases, like the Mother and Child episode which showed up several times in the book, I was left in the dark. However, he is such a good writer and so enthusiastic about his subject that the narrative moves along with a great deal of energy. Even when he is simply listing names it's easy to get through. And there are a lot of names. This volume provides more material than a college course could get through.

Fallon's writing is an absolute joy to read. It's not only clear but has a breadth of expression that is wonderful to experience. He uses an extensive vocabularly without becoming wordy or pompous. A true professional with the kind of talent that seems long lost here in America.

Scholarly and entertaining, An Age of Innocence is for the reader who is interested in more than Yeats and Joyce and would like a glimpse at other artists and Ireland itself during this time.

This series of books is so consistently good that I automatically order each one as soon as it's available. #21 keeps up the tradition. My daughter (just turned 8) loves it, as she has the previous 20. The only difference from the beginning of the series to the present, is that now she has to read each chapter to me before I'll read it to her. She's always excited when Marc Brown releases a new book.

I have lived in Paris for over two years, but this guide remains my favorite for restaurant ideas, bars, cafés, and days I just want to change my neighborhood. While prices are in francs, and some of the stuff about bar and club trends is a bit dated, it's still the best resource I've found besides word-of-mouth for how to see the City of Lights on a budget. The restaurant suggestions are especially well-chosen.