This book stuneed me with it's great start, wonderful wording and the greatest ending to a novel I have seen in a long time. W.O. Has out done himself and this book leaves me to wonder if he good do better?

George Zygmanik was paralized from the neck down after a motorcycle accident. His younger brother Lester loved and idolized him. George begged Lester to kill him. Lester shot George to help fulfill his death wish. What follows in this book is the riveting true crime story of Lester's indictment for first-degree murder of his brother George. This book is mostly about the trial and all the parties. It's a truly riveting story!

One of the unsung workhorses of the second world war was Bell's P-39 Airacobra, and the disasterous experiences of this aircraft in British service could be the main reason for this, for very few of this aircraft served in the prestigious European Theatre of Operations (ETO) and most were relegated to the Far-East and the Russian Eastfront instead. The fact that the plane acquited itself very well there remained relatively unknown to most people, and Mr. Mitchell was one of the first to put things right in his book.
It is a good book about the Airacobra, with history of the plane and it's Nephew/successor, the Bell P-63 Kingcobra, a nice comparison section to put things in perspective about the various fighter planes, personal accounts, a part about surviving planes and a thorough bibliography.
The only thing missing for me was a color art section, showing about the plane's camouflage and markings, but there are special books for that. The fact that the copy I bought was the second printing of March 1995 -the first being of March 1992- prooves that there is a steady market for books of this quality.

And Grace Will Lead Me Home is a tender portrayal of friends surviving and even enjoying contemporary life, children, and work. I especially enjoy the setting--the references to old time and church music right out of my own culture. The mystery holds up and the characters are a delight. I keep thinking I'll run into one of them in town some weekend! Read and enjoy!

What I want out of a recipe book is quick, easy, and most importantly, delicious chicken recipes. The Betty Crocker book doees just that. All of the recipes are for normal people with normal kitchens. There aren't any specialty foods or equipment that you will need to prepare and of the dishes. If you want a chicken recipe book that will keep you happy for a couple of years, this is the one.

I really think this book is worth buying and that MacSweeney was one of the most important poets in Britain. He's a world away from the cosy, nauseatingly self-important poetry being churned out by people such as Andrew Motion and tom Paulin. This is raw poetry, with Hopkins' ear for alliteration and sound but with a clarity lacking in much poetry of this sort.

The book deals with MacSweeney's alcoholism and near-death experiences he suffered as a result. it is confessional literature but isn't constricted to straightforward, plaintive regret, one is tempted to see the poet as loving these demons, as is borne out by his death earlier this year. the poems are also accompanied by 'pearl', in my mind a weaker set of poems about his innocent childhood relationship with a mute girl who he taught to read and write. the countering is simplistic, but this is in part the point.

i would say buy this book at all costs. it's real poetry, a world away from the safe conventions being adhered to currently.

The photographic essay which is this book is quite remarkable. Not many communities in the world have seen such complete annilation short of destruction by war or natural disaster. This working class city neighborhood, which somehow did not fit into the masterplan, was completely destroyed. I wish it explained how it happened, how the government was able to kick everyone out of their homes. This photo essay portrays an awesome sense of community and neighborhood which once was, never to be replaced by the highrise apartments which were erected in its place. The replacement community, which has developed over the past 35 years was not a fair trade. Anyone who sees what is there now and compares it to what was clear cut away will agree. The plight of the Westenders is not easy to argue with after seeing the pages. After seeing the photographs you can't help but feel very sad for the people and what happened to them in the old West End. This is a true must read for anyone who now resides in Charles River Park and anyone who is doing research on urban renewal.

This book is an excellent read for people who want to feel the timelessness of the Catskills. It gives the reader a sense of stepping back in time. The pictures show an example of New York that no "foreigner" could imagine. Every time I show this book, the overwhelming response is one of surprise. One only mentions New York and immediately the hearer conjures up images of its famed city. But where does the great metropolis of New York get its life? It flows from the mountains. This book does an excellent job of portraying the peace and serenity that a visitor, or native, would receive from observing the splendor and beauty that only an incredible God could instill within these lost hills.

The pace in the village of Bishop St. Leon may be a bit slower, but the townsfolk have their share of dark secrets that are not as concealed as the holder would prefer. For instance, Martin Trent has returned from the continent to do what he does best physically and mentally abuse his mother Susan, who in turn tries to hide her fear and bruises though everyone can see both. Others have their own nasties to torture their soul.

Into this pleasant mix arrives enigmatic Adam Wilson, who lifts a few everyday at the pub as he gathers information about the locals. No one including his flatmate, DI Roger Morris, suspect that Adam pays full attention to what is going on around him as he learns much about the townsfolk. However, soon Adam will have what he needs to accomplish his arcane quest.

If the reader seeks non-stop action they need to go elsewhere. However, those fans of slowly simmering psychological suspense will gain much pleasure from CAUSE FOR CONCERN. The story line portrays an overall negative outlook from the villagers, as dysfunctional relationships seem everywhere. The depressing perspective turns darker as Adam aided by nature uncovers an interred secret that will send the unhealthy over the edge. Though deliberate in development, Margaret Yorke provides a cerebral look at crime that readers of a more leisurely paced thriller will enjoy.

Harriet Klausner

This book is entertaining, mainly because of the time that has passed since it came out. Published in 1970, there are photos from the Golden Age of broadcasting thru the 60's, and the comments and predictions are interesting and sometimes unintentionally hilarious (the wires of tomorrow will be pipes the size of an eye...). The cover says it all: "Radio & Television: How They Grew: The Scientists, The Pioneers, The Stars, The Conflicts, The Technology, The Future - with over 150 photographs." A fun look back for anyone interested in broadcasting and its connection to the growth of American culture.