Take another trip with Mrs. Greene in which she continues to explain her world in ways which will add rich meaning to yours. Her insights into the "everyday" inspire a focus on living and experiencing and remembering. And through it all, your family, like hers, becomes a touchstone to the past and a lifeline to the future. The book structure is as unique as her perspective and her wisdom. Do yourself a huge favor and join her on her journey. You will think as you never have, dream with a boundless enthusiasm, love life more fully and find death less daunting. Bring on book number 3!

Phyllis Greene again invites us into her world, where every transition is viewed as an opportunity to experience, to learn, and to savor--and, of course, family is the touchstone to the past and the lifeline to the future. And what a treat it is to glimpse the snapshots given so candidly here. You might smile, you might laugh out loud, and you might cry. One result though, is not a "might". You will absolutely and without question understand anew that soaking up what is around you will make you feel your best. And you will be profoundly grateful to Mrs. Greene, and like me, anxiously wait for book number three.

"...the truth shall set you free." When I read this book, its words jumped out at me as the truth. A beautifully written, very helpful presentation about life and beyond. These concepts changed, or more aptly put, "saved" my life. This book should be a textbook in schools and on every bookshelf in every home. Thank you.

The Silver Cord changed my life and view of spirituality. In a time of chaos and change, The Silver Cord gives us some excellent "inside" view of the "unobstructed". The author's conversations with "entities" of the unobstructed universe are revealing and powerfull. I recommend this book to everyone I meet

An impressive, professionally prepared practice guide was born in 2002 for social workers. Professors Roberts and Greene include 146 topics that are relevant to social work practice in this desk reference. This exciting guide, that is divided into sixteen parts, not only provides the essential components for social work practice, but also presents the most informative discussions about how to enhance knowledge, skills and values for use in social work education. This book is also an encyclopedia for social work practitioners. It provides a clear picture of how skills are applied in different situations with contents and describes the use of case studies that are devoted to vulnerable populations, as well as to children and families with special needs. It addresses the technological, ethical and cultural issues of skill applications in direct practice and research. It also analyzes past issues, current state of practice principles, and future of social work development. Its comprehensiveness makes this guide book a social work treasure.
Monit Cheung, PhD, LMSW-ACP
Professor of Social Work
University of Houston
Houston, TX 77479, USA

This Desk Reference is a positively remarkable compendium and sourcebook for social work practitioners and academics. It is so comprehensive and so well organized that everything you would ever wanted to know about social work ethics and practice is at your fingertips. Each of the 146 chapters is assessable and uniformly well written, all by recognized scholars and practitioners in the field. The book closes with a chapter brimming with ideas for future social work research, providing a wonderful platter of research directions for the next generation. The Editors and their Board deserve our gratitude for exemplary work. I highly recommend this extraordinary book to everyone in the social work profession.

When I entered college, I was surprised to hear that there were so few Greek tragedies extent in the world today. I was also surprised that Sophocles actually had more plays than the Oedipus cycle. After debating whether to buy this translation of the texts (I am trying to collect all the Greek tragedies in this series), I finally checked it out of the library. Personally, I think that these plays are better than Oedipus, possibly because I think that Oedipus is rather overdone by high schools and colleges all over.

Ajax: It was good. I was kind of annoyed that the translator decided to mark each choral ode by its parts, which wasn't necessary. This play is about Ajax, one of the heroes of the Trojan War; this tale goes past the Trojan War portrayed in the Iliad, however. In the Odyssey, Odysseus meets Ajax in the underworld who is upset because Odysseus won the contest against him for Achilles armor. This play expands on the outcome of this contest. Ajax, disgraced, desperately turns himself against the Greek warriors, especially Odysseus. At the end, he kills himself because of his loss of honor.

The Women of Trachis: Definately climbing near Medea for my favorite Greek tragedy. This play is about Deianeira, a wife of Heracles. When Heracles returns from a city with a new mistress, Deianeira decides to take action against the man he loves. She uses a potion that was given to her by a Centaur, whom Heracles killed when the Centaur attempted to rape her. The Centaur gave her some of his blood and told her it is a love potion to give to Heracles, so if his attention ever wanders, she could bring it back to her. When Heracles brings home the new woman, Deianeira decides to use it. What Deianeira didn't realize, though, is that the Centaur wanted revenge upon Heracles, and the blood was actually poison.

Electra: Unlike the Electra in Aechyllus' Oresteia, this Electra is focused on a bit more. She resembles the Electra of Euripides. Same story: Orestes returns to avenge his father Agamemnon's murder by his mother, Clytaemnestra, and Aegisthus, Agamemnon's cousin and Clytaemnestra's consort. Electra has been living with Clytaemnestra and Aegisthus, and she was the person who saved Orestes from Clytaemnestra's rage. (Why did she murder Agamemnon? She could have just been an evil wife, but Agamemnon did sacrifice their daughter Iphigenia when he sailed for Troy.) This play is about Electra's pain and desperate hope that Orestes will return.

Philoctetes: When the Greeks sailed for Troy, one of the Greeks was bitten by a venomous snake, and the Greek soldiers abandoned him on an island before reaching Troy. After the events of the Iliad, and after Achilles death, the Greeks capture a son of Priam who prophesized that the Greeks would not be able to take Troy without Philoctetes' bow and arrows. This bow was given to Philoctetes by Heracles. This play is about Odysseus and Neoptolemus' conspiracy to steel the bow. Neoptolemus is to pretend that his is bitter towards Agamemnon, Menelaus and Odysseus because of the contest of Achilles' armor (Neoptolemus is Achilles son). Neoptolemus befriends Philoctetes and no longer wants to deceive him, plus he realizes that the prophesy not only demands the bow and arrows, but Philoctetes himself. (These bow and arrows are fated to kills Paris, the "cause" of the Trojan War for abducting Helen.)

I definately recommend this collection of plays, especially if you are an Ancient Greek nut like me! :)

"Ajax" is probably the earliest extant play of Sophocles. Sophocles is the earliest known playwright to use painted scenery. He also decreased the importance of the chorus, added a third actor, and abandoned the trilogy format (each play is complete by itself). Ajax is the classical Greek tragedy about the downfall of a man who is sinned against and has a tragic flaw; in this case, insolence and pride. Ajax becomes enraged when Achilles' armor is awarded to Odysseus instead of to him. Agamemnon and Menelaus also exhibit insolence when they refuse to bury Ajax after his suicide. But, Odysseus changes their minds. This play is probably the earliest known example of a play containing a scene of violence on the stage instead of offstage. In "The Women of Trachis," considered my many critics to be the poorest of the seven extant plays of Sophocles, the wife of Heracles, Deianira, unknowingly sends a poisoned robe to her husband who has finally completed his labors. She is also concerned that she has allowed a rival for the affections of her husband to enter her household. Hercules has sent the captive Iole to Deianira. As Hercules lies dying, he orders his son Hyllus to marry Iole. Does Hercules truly love Iole? Even when dying, he is concerned for her future. In "Electra," the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra awaits the return of her brother Orestes so that he can avenge the murder of their father. I think that many scholars have tended to misread this play. It is a play about Electra, not about Orestes or Clytemnestra or Aegisthus. And, it is a tragedy. Should one allow hatred to rule their own lives to such an extent as seen in Electra, even when one is in the right? Finally, "Philoctetes," a member of a group of plays that won first prize in Athens, is concerned with a man who has been left marooned on an island several years earlier (because of his disease) under orders of Agamemnon and Menelaus. But, the two kings later discover that Troy cannot be conquered without Philoctetes and his bow, a bow given to him by Heracles. Odysseus and Neoptolemus (the son of the late Achilles) arrive at the island to persuade or trick Philoctetes to return with them. Neoptolemus wants to be noble in his actions; yet, his commander, Odysseus, wants to use guile. At the end, a deus-ex-machina device is used to resolve the conflict. All four plays should be required reading for any educated person.

This is perhaps the best book on the sun signs I have seen.
Liz Greene describes the spectrum of experience as well as extremes for each of the twelve astrological signs of the zodiac. She begins with the element approach (breaking the twelve signs into the fire, earth, air, and water categories) before delving into the specifics of each of the signs. A wonderful addition to the astrological library. Just as one of the reviews for another of her books states, Liz Greene, in fact, RULES.

If you are able to get past the hokey name and cover picture, you have just found yourself a guide into understanding yourself, family and friends in a more in depth arena. Keep your mind open and really consider what the author has to say and you. Her insights and practical way of expressing a rather complex spiritual and psychological truth are both conforting and thought provoking.

By far the most accurate and extensive profiles on sun signs to date.

I want that book so badly so please let me have it

I want that book from a long long time and I pray to have it so please let me have it a big thank you ?

If you don't have a foundation in the basics of music theory and some playing experience go find a good teacher and work your way up to and through these books. These books are jazz based but everything in them can be applied to any other style. Totally worth the effort.

This actually is the second and last part of Greene's miniseries, and I decided to write about it because I bought this part based on several recommendations that it contains way more important and helpful material for guitarists, much more into the detail than Part I.

Greene himself says that the topic was basically only "touched" in Part II, while in this episode, he provides even more examples and material. Or to quote Greene "so we're going to really 'hit it' now"

He jumps right in, talking about condensed arpeggios, preparing to demonstrate how to solo while staying in one position. Chapters deal with "Playing through changes", "Chromatic tones", "Soloing over fast changes", "Slurring and decoration", "Rhythm and Phrasing", different scales and chords, up to sophisticated scales, chromatic progression.

Greene does something here that I personally consider extremely important: Not only does he provide much useful information and explains many many important techniques and approaches, he also explains how to use them and incorporate into real playing, by talking about Rhythm and Phrasing, slurring and decoration. (Which I think is even more important than just the scales by themselves). Each chapter features easy-to understand explanations and diagrams, but the major part of this book is MUSIC. A lot of notation, with chord diagrams, all based on the topic of the chapter. I think that he not only addresses all the important topics, but also explains how to apply them to the "real world", and all that with lots of musical examples, therefore providing the reader with an actual demonstration of the discussed techniques and topics.

One of the best jazz players writes an extremely complete guide to a huge topic. And pretty much covers EVERYTHING important! Not only straight theory, but also important topics like phrasing (which often is ignored and dismissed, although it is as important as the actual notes one plays). A great guide to the topic, very complete, with theory ranging from basic to very sophisticated, requiring quite some time and experimentation by the reader. Very very good, I absolutely recommend it

Prerequisite: Sight-reading, good knowledge of chords and basic theory, a bit of playing experience in any case.

I was asked to review this book and CD for our library and decide where to place it in the library. It was a pleasure listening to the CD and reading the book one Sunday afternoon. The CD filled my house with love and warmth as it reverberated with stories and music. I especially enjoyed it because it spoke of how one can help other people and do a 'mitzvah'! The 'pushke' was an added extra which I was hoping the library could use to encourage people to do good things for others. I believe this book is worldly and important to everyone especially during these troubled times. Both young people and adults will enjoy it. I especially related to the mother who enthusiastically chauffeured her children around to all of their activities. I did place the book in the 'Parenting' section of our library so that adults could read it along with their children in order to share the warmth and love! Enjoy!
Lydia Kugel, Librarian

This is more than just a book, its a kit. Besides a beautifully illustrated book, it comes with a CD containing tons of great music (which my kids, ages 3-9, all love) and a cardboard foldout that you can make into your own "Precious Pushke".

Before I read the book I didn't know what a Precious Pushke was. Some of you will already know and realize that its something you should take the time to teach your kids about.

This book is about the power of giving and sharing. The Pushke is where you keep your spare pennies to give. No matter how many pennies you put into the Pushke somehow there is always room for more! A great lesson for the whole family!

This fine addition to the Disney Sketchbook series has many of the wonderful sketches done by Disney's animation department for Lady and the Tramp, including many pieces from the storyboards, and several sketches of scenes that never made it into the final film.

Artists that would like to study the Disney style of drawing and animation should find this volume a terrific addition to their collection despite its rather high price. As a student of art, and a fan of the Disney style, I highly recommend any of these books for your library.

The Lady & the Tramp sketchbook is just a beautiful book to add to any Disney fan's collection. This book is HUGE and it is full of wonderful sketches of all of the characters (even minor ones) and full color photos from the movie. This is an excellent book for anyone who loves Disney animation.

For a new runner like myself, with a super busy schedule, this book is a wonderful companion for starting and maintaining the running life. It is easy to read with great visuals and tips on how to fit running into your busy life. Whether you are running for fun, staying in shape or training for a marathon, this book can help you achieve your goals.

This book was the best down-to-earth, usable book on running that I've found. It's no-nonsense advice will have you running and enjoying it. I don't run marathons, but I do run to stay fit and this book really got me motivated! It has some fantastic tips you can use right away.

The Women's Guide to Non-competitive Running is GREAT!