The images of New York are as haunting as it is today after the attack. Fee's photographs of the Statue of Liberty and NY are dark, emotional and surreal. It makes you think of a future that can easily become reality if we remain too naive to recognize our own stupidity.

I saw work by James Fee in some galleries and it really blew off the top of my head. He's doing crazy things to an image and the results are great. The subject matter here moves from iconographic images of he US, sunken ships in Southeast Asia, to impressionistic nudes. The great thing about him is none of these images have been digitally manipulated. If you are a photographer and looking for a book to shake things up a bit, James Fee will not dissapoint. What makes this book succeed is that it's not just about the process, there is a real communication happening. I keep coming back to the book for ideas and inspiration. Owning this book will only do good things for you.

There were a wide variety of recipes in this book. I have enjoyed everyone I tried. My only comment would be that many of these recipes were time consuming and used a lot of dishes. However, the end result is worth the work provided you have the time.

A keen gourmet cook and now a keen (by necessity) dieter, I am more than impressed with this book. I expect to find at most 5 good recipes in the average cook book (and I have 100's). Jenny Craig's offering came as a wonderful surprise to find that I had 'tagged' almost half of the recipes as 'worth a cook'. I am now working through them and have yet to find a failure. One of the reasons I was so reluctant to start dieting was my love of cooking and the prospect of giving up my search for the ultimate recipe. This book is a joy for me - I can indulge my love of preparing food without the guilt.

I admire greatly the great works of Poe. He's magical in his own way. This book is mysterious and "spooky" yet a great treat for the mind.

Poe no fue alguien oscuro ni mucho menos loco, fue obsesivo. Quizas por esto cuando se leen sus cuentos y te relacionas con alguna situación que ocurre, además de entenderla la sientes. Pareciera que cuando ocurre esto las letras penetraran por las uñas y llegaran a tus nervios.

While some of the content of this book is time-sensitive with respect to the November 2000 election, it's still filled with meaty content for the conservative, Christian activist. The authors, Janet and Craig Parshall, provide substantial information in the following realms: historical, political, legal, theological, social, moral, and practical. Since Janet is the chief spokesperson for the Family Research Council, she offers unique insight for Christians who want to be involved in the cultural war waging in our nation. While some may label her work as "propaganda" for the "Religious Right," she is loving, respectful, and well-balanced in her presentation of the theological/philosophical spectrum and diversity within our society. At the same time, she (along with her husband) gives substantial examples and incidences of anti-christian bias and discrimination going on in our country - especially towards conservative evangelicals and fundamentalists. If you want to be a Christian activist but aren't sure what to do or how to do it, this book is well worth the price. And it needs to be read and applied...sooner rather than later!

Janet and Craig's book The Light in the City is a must read educational tool for ALL Christians. Before you read this you might have some insecurity about being involved politically, after you read this, you won't have an excuse.

As a former Focus on the Family employee, myself, I can testify that what is in this book, regarding Christian persecution and media bias is true. What is most impressive about the Parshall's book, however is that they base EVERYTHING on the Scripture and the law. This is a strict apologetic defense for our faith, as well as why Christians MUST be involved in the culture. It IS our duty and responsiblity to shine our lights and reading this book is a great place to start.

One thing that I might note however, is that for the person who is not a real critical thinker, they might have some difficulty understanding what the Parshall's have written. I believe this book is written above a 5th grade level, so be forewarned that for some readers you might have to reread and take time to digest the material.

This is worth the time and definately the money. I think this so much, that I've bought more than one copy already. You go and do the same.

One final thought - after reading this book, you will fall on your knees, and that alone tells me that the authors have a passion and heart for our culture, as ALL professing a faith in Jesus Christ should have.

My sons love this book. Every page has something for kids to figure out. They can find where everyone is hiding and figure out what close up picture belongs to which person. It's good book for any fan of blues clues.

My sons love Blue's Clues and everything to do with it. Theylove this book too. We have read it many times. Not many stories haveMagneta in them so I think that is one reason why they like this book.

For VERSUS BOOKS who have given us the best-selling Zelda Guides, Resident Evil guides, Metal Gear Solid, and more this guide is a little shallow and not as detailed in their items list.

Don't get me wrong, this is actually worthy of 4.5 stars but isn't a five star. Look, the walkthrough and basic training sections are very well. The maps are the most detailed out of the three guides and cover info in-depth with some of the best boss strategies ever. They have two sets of maps as well. The area maps and the checkpoint to checkpoint maps. The area maps are good cuz unlike other guides you don't have chest and such getting in the way.

Now for the misses. Eventhough it holds a big spoiler the guide doesn't cover level 30 (the "secret" boss), and doesn't go indepth on level 31 either. Overall that was kinda bad. That was part of what reduced this. I know they don't like to spoil but they could've given us a strategy without spoiling (BradyGAMES did it, and VERSUS BOOKS couldn't...scary). The items list and power ups list are NOT detailed at all. Great description but they don't really have any detail.

The art gallery in the back is nice but they also didn't cover the secrets in-depth. This is what VERSUS BOOKS excels at best!

OVERALL:
Postive:
+Detailed Maps and walkthrough
+Icons don't get in the middle of maps
+PERFECT boss strategies
+Very well written layout in walkthrough
+Very descriptive

Negative
-Secrets aren't explained well
-Secret level is not explained
-Level 30 is completely missing and they don't explain why
-Don't tell you how much stuff cost
-Item list isn't very detailed

Have you ever played a game where you knew the very first time you played that it would be a instant classic? Well this game is it. THe graphics and environments submerge you directly into the game. You actually feel like there's a chill coming through the window, when you are playing the "snowy" stages. The enemies are very diverse, each with their own personality, strenghts, and weaknesses. The music is fun and appropiate, not too much and not too little. The levels are a perfect length and challenge. Just enough to challenge those video game wizards out there but still fun for all ages. I think it is a must play for all gamers of all kinds.

1. Emphasis on fundamentals - slower-paced in the beginning where engineering books should be. 2. Does not waste space on advanced topics such as thick,curved beams, etc. 3. Exception to 2 (above): Gives a brief introduction to the finite element method which is vital to today's stress engineer. Includes a 4-page insert of photos of FEM models. 4. Does not use complicated matrix and tensor notation. 5. Uses concepts of equilibrium. stress-strain, and geometric compatibility where possible. 6. Provides a systematic, 4-step, problem-solving procedure which includes a review of the solution (something many engineers don't do enough) 7. Comprehensive discussion of strain. 8. Numerous examples and HW problems. 9. Comes with a CD-ROM containing an award-winning program called MDSolids which has numerous modules for problem solving of beams, trusses, Mohr's circle, properties, etc. It is the most user-friendly software I have ever used, and I have used a lot of software over 30 years. The CD has built-in examples for learning the material, but the modules also allow you to input your own problems. For example, the Beam Module allows you to break up a beam into up to 10 finite elements with generic loads on each element. Output values are tabulated and plotted for shear, moment, slope, and deflection.An added feature is that you can import values from one module into another. For example, you can use the Properties Module to calculate area and moments of inertia, and then import those values into the Beam Module. The CD alone is worth the price of the book.

I became familiar with this outstanding text when my son took a strength of materials course at the University of Texas at Austin. As a Professional Structural Engineer, I understood the importance of this course in the engineering curriculum. Also, I know from experience that many good students have trouble mastering the material. So I bought a copy so I could help my son by telephone. I am familiar with all the major texts in this subject including the classic book by Gere and Timoshenko and the popular text by Beer and Johnston.

I was immediately impressed with the Craig book. The text has clear discussions and explanations and a masterful emphasis on the three fundamentals of structural mechanics: equilibrium, material behavior and geometry of deformation. For my money it is head and shoulders above the Gere and Timoshenko and the Beer and Johnston texts. Not that they are bad books; but the Craig book is a much better book. The Beer and Johnston text is largely a cookbook approach. The emphasis is on learning specific methods to solve specific types of problems. The Gere and Timoshenko text is a virtual strength of materials encyclopedia. No book in this field has a more thorough discussion of beams. But what students (and practicing engineers) need most is where the Craig text has no peer: 1)clear, simple explanations with an emphasis on equilibrium, material behavior, and geometry of deformation and 2)a rational and logical problem solving procedure that shows students how practicing engineers approach real-world problems. A student who learns the material in this book will have solid basis for becoming a competent engineer and for more advanced work in structural mechanics.

Some of the strengths of this text include:

1. A graphic-based menu-driven computer program that includes for modules for beams, section properties, solution of simultaneous linear algebraic equations, plotting shear and moment diagrams, and plotting of Mohr's circles for stress and strain. The output from one module can be imported to the other modules. This is very user-friendly software. It can be used to solve homework problems and for carrying out iterative design solutions.

2. Emphasis on a rational and logical four-step problem-solving procedure including flow charts. The procedure includes planning the solution as well as reviewing the solution for reasonableness. Making these two steps an ingrained habit is essential to being a competent and proficient structural engineer.

3. Repeated emphasis on the three fundamental concepts of structural mechanics: equilibrium, deformation behavior of materials, and geometry of deformation. Part of becoming a competent engineer is making these three concepts second nature and learning to apply them in a skillful manner.

4. The use of force-method and displacement-method concepts; understanding these concepts is essential in more advanced work in structural mechanics.

5. All of the traditional mechanics of materials subjects are covered including what I consider the best, most through discussion of strain found in any of the popular texts on this subject. The discussion of strain includes a thorough explanation of the concept of deformation diagrams and strain-displacement analysis.

6. An introductory chapter that reviews the concept of static equilibrium and relates it to the equilibrium of deformable bodies.

7. A superior discussion of stress concentrations and failure theories.

8. Exceptionally clear discussions of stress and strain in beams.

9. The illustrations in the Craig text are clearly superior to the illustrations in the competitive texts.

10. Appendix A includes a valuable discussion of the use of power series approximation formulas. The approximations are useful in strain-displacement analysis because they allow the reduction of complex, nonlinear strain-displacement equations to linear, small-displacement forms.

11. The Craig book comes across to me as a book written by someone who passionately cares about his subject and really wants his students to understand the subject. Not just to learn enough problem solutions to pass the course. I get the impression that this book was a labor of love by the author. If an engineering student can pick up on that he has to believe that this is an important subject to master, not just to pass. The writing in the competitive texts comes across as somewhat stale. Maybe they have been through so many editions they just are not fresh and have become another job for the authors.

It was difficult to imagine but one can work out the muscles in your face and 'feel the burn' while doing so. This is an excellent alternative to costly -- and potentially dangerous -- surgical face-lifts. It can be done daily, in the privacy of your home, and be thought of as part of one's daily exercise routines.

This is a very good book. I've owned it for years and keep going back to it. It has humour and helpful step by step instructions. And my face feels sooo good after a session.

A project by the Center for International Policy, founded by Senator Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), this book brings together a series of chapters that are largely anecdotal (but reasoned) pieces from former foreign service officers recalling all the terrible things CIA did or did not do while they were in service. It includes a chapter by Mel Goodman that some thought was to have been a full-blown book. The chapter by Richard A. Stubbing on "Improving the Output of Intelligence: Priorities, Managerial Changes, and Funding" is quite interesting. There is a great deal of truth in all that is presented here-Ambassador Bob White, for example, was in El Salvador when I reported, a graduate thesis on predicting (and preventing) revolution in my past, and I remember vividly our conversation about the need to suppress the extreme right if we were to stabilize the country.

Most thoughtful observers agree that our intelligence community (Central Intelligence Agency, Defense Intelligence Agency, Department of State, National Security Agency, National Reconnaissance Office and National Imagery and Mapping Agency) remains structured for the Cold War and badly needs reform to meet the challenges of the new century. And they tend to agree on its principal weaknesses, a familiar litany for those who follow these matters: inability to produce analysis useful to policy makers, politicization of intelligence product, emergence of an "intelligence-industrial complex", wasteful spending, damaging and counterproductive covert operations, inadequate legislative oversight, overly restrictive secrecy regime and so on.

But when it comes to what should be done, the consensus breaks down. The Center for International Policy, editor Craig Eisendrath and the ten other contributors to this volume have provided a comprehensive assessment of the community's current ills and prescribed remedial actions. Their numbers include: a former director of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research, a long-time chief of staff of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC), a former CIA analyst and division head, a former OMB budget examiner for intelligence, two former career ambassadors, and the former chief investigator for the SFRC and the Iran-Contra investigation. All bring extensive experience with or within the intelligence community to the table, provide a wide range of practical knowledge and argue the case for reform persuasively.

For the most part the reforms they recommend seem reasoned and reasonable, though many, as they note, strike at the heart of bureaucratic and vested interests and are likely to be difficult to implement. There was, however, one glaring exception to my "reasoned and reasonable" rule: several of the contributors suggested that at least part of the CIA's covert operations responsibility be transferred to Defense. I can think of no worse solution to the quandaries posed by maintaining a covert operations capability.

In sum, this is an extremely important and readable book on a subject that should be high on the next administration's list of priorities. Most of its recommendations deserve very serious consideration and, hopefully, adoption.

This is a college-level philosophy text in which the words naturalism, etiology, epistemology, ontology and so forth are used without definition, but it is perhaps the most profound book of philosophy in a generation.

The preface would have been better if it had defined such terms for the uninitiated, but reading the text with a dictionary will solve most of these problems. I personally felt that Chapter 2 was writtem in much more of an introductory style than Chapter 1 and should have preceded it for that reason. For these reasons alone, the book gets four stars instead of five. The book itself it excellent.

The book contains 10 chapters, each written by a different author, as follows:

1 - Farewell to philosophical naturalism - Paul Moser & Dave Yandell

2 - Knowledge and Naturalism - Dallas Willard

3 - The incompatibility of naturalism and scientific realism - Robert Koons

4 - Naturalism and the ontological status of properties - J.P. Moreland

5 - Naturalism and material objects - Michael Rea

6 - Naturalism and the mind - Charles Taliaferro

7 - Naturalism and libertarian agency - Stewart Goetz

8 - Naturalism and morality - John Hare

9 - Naturalism and cosmology - William Lane Craig

10- Naturalism and design - William Dembski

In subjecting naturalism -- the rejection of all things supernatural -- to a critical analysis, the authors expose in convincing fashion the complex incompleteness of our current naturalistic thought processes. William Lane Craig's chapter on Naturalism and Cosmology is particularly excellent in this regard and should not be missed by any serious student of physics.

It does not take long while reading this book to realize that the authors may well be erecting a new philosphical structure for the 21st century. They show repeatedly that we ignore some types of information when the information doesn't fit the standard naturalistic model. They emphasize that we cannot hope to achieve our full potential as a species unless we can overcome these self-imposed bounds.

This is a first-rate academic dissection of naturalism, which is the view that nothing exists but the natural world -- i.e., the world without God in the picture. The essays in this volume explore the consequences of naturalism on morality, free will, consciousness and other areas. Each essay is top-notch and written by a theistic philosopher.

There are so many problems with naturalism one hardly has to look far to find them. For one thing, naturalism entails physicalism, which holds that our mental states and physical bodies are one and the same. Physicalism, however, seems unable to explain the non-physical properties possessed by our mental states (beliefs, memories, desires, etc), for how can my recollection of last Thanksgiving be explained as existing 2 inches behind my right ear, 4 centimeters in length and smelling of cranberry sauce? Also, J.P. Moreland pointed out in another book that while a brain surgeon may know more about my brain than I do, he is not privy to the fear I experience before I'm opened up or what I dream about while I'm unconscious. Moreover, it seems almost impossible for physicalism to account for the intentionality of our mental states. Our mental states possess the property of intentionality, or "aboutness." That is, they are directed as certain things. People don't just "desire"; they desire something. Physicalism seems unable to adequately explain this.

Genetic determinism is touched on as well as naturalism implies genetic determinism. Genetic determinism is self-refuting, as the belief that genetic determinism is true is itself determined. Believing genetic determinism to be true is no more rational than picking your nose. If a determinist has genes that determine him to be a determinist, how can he convince anyone of anything given that everyone else's beliefs are putatively determined by their genes? Also, accepting genetic determinism would mean acccepting a radical re-evaluation of morality. If genetic determinism is true, then all we are is a collection of accidentally arranged atoms. When a bomb hits them, they become rearranged. Ergo, any gut feeling that such acts as murder and rape are evil is illusionary. The type of morality naturalism prescribes is an evolutionary morality. For instance, murder wasn't socially-advantageous at one time in the distant past, so it became taboo; but there is nothing really wrong with killing someone. It is not hard, then, to understand why naturalism provides a very, very poor foundation for morality.

An important book.