This is the book that I turn to when I want to learn something new. It is not the best "Learn to Juggle" book, but if you can already juggle, this book will push you to the next level.

This book just expects you to want to learn how to juggle 5 pins, or learn complicated passing routines.

The coverage complete, but brief. There isn't a lot of hand holding, but covers a lot of ground.

I have had this book for the last 10 years, and it is well-worn. It has been very useful in helping me refine my club juggling, devil stick, and ball juggling skills. The diagrams are well drawn, and Finnigan also provides hints for when things go wrong.

He goes into details other books skip over (such as color-changing rings) and cigar box juggling.

My only complaint is that this book isn't indexed, so you have to rely on the Table of Contents to search for stuff.

All in all, I highly recommend this book.

I just bought this book and the more I read it the more I am impressed with the author's ability to clearly explain ideas in a concise manner. I am a relatively new MAX user but this book has supercharged my learning curve as well as providing new insights into the possibilities of MAX.

This book gives one a clear and inspiring view into the Max language and the wide scope of work being done with this Macintosh software. My only regret is that I don't own two copies, one for the studio and one to read at home.

This cow wants to contribute and tries many ways to do it. In the end he learns that being yourself is the best way to be.

Follow along as Cow tries to discover a way to be useful, and realize the best way to be "Cow." You'll also enjoy "Cow in the Dark"

A delightful story, teaching values and character with wonderful illustrations rich in texture and life.

Laying it on thick? I don't think so. As a father of 2 under age 3, I look for a long list of qualities in a children's book. - Scary elements aren't overdone - Story makes a point or teaches values - Story is fun - Illustrations are warm and colorful - Short enough my kids don't lose interest - Long enough we don't have to read it more than twice in a sitting - Durable construction to handle my kids

You don't neccessarily need all of these to have a great book, but when you find them all, you've got a gem.

This is a really fun book! I bought it back in 1986 when I was in high school. Ah! The girls I charmed. Woohoo! I'm the man!
Okay...all foolishness aside. I really like this book. I participated in a dating workshop at a Christian camp (Windermere) that allowed me to share many ideas that I adapted from this book. It also inspired me to be a better date, a better friend, and a better Christian.
Doug Fields and Todd Temple have created a fantastic book full of creative ideas, witty admirations, and several chapters that include how-tos on sending notes, buying gifts and saying "I love you." I know this book and the authors were very popular when I was growing up, but I'm not sure how today's teens and young adults would recieve them. Still, the ideas are fantastic!
Each idea is rooted in several basic principles of a loving relationship. The ideas in this book are creative and fun, which love must always be. They are sincere and honest, definitely a requirement. Each idea is rooted in principles of equality and independence of the individuals involved. A successful relationship, as Pastor Dinsmore once told me, is dependent on both members remaining independent individuals. These principles aren't the content of the book though! They are just the outcomes of some really great date ideas!
Amusing illustrations by Steve Bjorkman accompany varying date ideas. These witty little cartoons make light the subject of that awkward moment when two people come together for the first time. The authors also include details of "Worst Dates". These worst dates include quotes and detail the tragic events that occurred from real readers' experiences. (The authors are renowned youth group leaders and teen advisors.) The ideas in the book can be used by both boys and girls and they are definitely appropriate for married couples.
Some of the best ideas in this book are "Run for Your Money" on page 33 which suggests the mischievous couple spread "fifteen dimes, twenty nickles and fourty eight pennies" out on a sidewalk outside a movie theater "two minutes before the children's matinee lets out." (Genius!) On page 99 "Day Camp" is a fun idea that costs a little more than $2.98 but promises to be entertaining for a group.
Finally, I want to recommend everyone read this book. Unless for some reason you just can't stand communicating with other people, you will enjoy the ideas in this book. Don't save all these ideas for one date though! Have fun sharing these moments over time. I haven't been able to ever put this book down. It is definitely a keeper that will be with my family for a very long time. I agree with the previous customer reviewer; this makes a fantastic wedding, anniversary or engagement gift!

Perfect for any couple or single person, this book offers a unique and delightful perspective on dating. Includes many ideas ranging from absurdly funny to extremely inventive, and from low-cost to expensive. Offers something for everyone.

Highly recommend as an engagement gift. Enjoy!

My 1-year old LOVES this book! Be prepared to read it more than once in a sitting! The illustrations are beautiful, and Todd Parr expresses that daddies can do anything, even stereotypical motherly duties!!!

Every book Todd Parr has done is part of our personal library! His simple yet hilarious illustrations (done mainly in loud, primary colors) is as big a hit with kids as adults. Parr helps us to see the greatness in all different kinds of Dads. "Some Dad's have hair", he writes, "and some don't". "All Daddies love watching their kids sleep", he says. The dialogue is sweet, but again, it's the crazy illustrations that will sell you. A great Father's Day present for a Dad or Grandpa of any age. The same goes for Parr's "The Mommy Book".

If you are new to the diabolo and are looking for some help on what to do, then Todd's book is an excellent choice. This book has very clear explanations of the basics, yet still includes enough advanced ideas to keep you busy for quite some time. It also is the only instructional book I have found with a fairly comprehensive history of the art, including pictures ranging from the Diabolo Craze of the early 1900s to shots of modern performers. If you're interested in learning more about the diabolo than just tricks, this book is definitely worth picking up.

If you're looking for more advanced diabolo tricks than Todd's book has, then you should check out Donald Grant's series of books (published by Circustuff, and unfortunately not available on amazon.com -- check any juggling prop vendor, they carry them.)

This book allowed me to master many new tricks, I thoroughly enjoyed the entire thing. If you want to increase your hand eye coordination, I suggest a diabolo. It lowered my golf handicap by 5 strokes.

For any person going into a pharmacy-related field, I would highly recommend this book. My greated challenge has been dosage calculations, and this book has been an excellent resourse.

As a first year nursing student, med-math is one of the tasks I had to accomplish. This book explains it in easy to read terms. A must for every nursing student!

This is a great introduction to Magritte's work. It's well organized, give's various quotes from Magritte himself and has serveral sidebars of information realted to Magritte's life and work. It is a quick read, and is not bogged down with a lot "artsy", hard to understand terminology (Any art teminology that IS included is clearly defined in common terms). The book is jammed full of Magritte's paintings, and they are all full color (which is not always the case with art books). To sum up, this is a great springboard into the work of Magritte.

What a wonderful little book. Clearly written with the appropriate amount of biography and historical reference. Excellent plates of many of Magritte's important works that represent his career from start to finish. In less than 30 minutes, your appreciation and understanding of Magritte will blossom! I recommend this book to anyone who loves modern art. I recommend this book to all who think they don't like modern art. I recommend this book for everyone!

My 8 year old had this book on her school reading list. She loved it and has read it many times. She thought it was really funny and loved the part about the gummy worms on the pizza. Any book that gets a child to read is all right with me.

I read this book in my second grade class. This is a funny book. Even Steven likes everything even. Odd Todd likes everything odd. For example, Even Steven would like 8 pancakes and Odd Todd would like 7 pancakes. Even Steven goes through hard work with Odd Todd. Then, Even Steven notices that odd and even are both good. My favorite part was when Odd Todd and Even Steven win their $50 prize.

Review Summary: Fathers and Sons profiles 30 fathers and sons (and occasionally grandfathers and grandsons, as well) plus describes Mr. Richissin and Mr. Graham's relationships with their fathers. The examples look at the famous and the unknown, the heroic and the fallen, the typical and the unusual, and the traditional and the nontraditional relationships. These connections are exposed in the context of both soaring success and tragic loss . . . and everything in between. What speaks loudest is that the sons want to be connected to the fathers, regardless of how the relationship started out. Most dads will get ideas for how to be there for their sons in more ways.

Review: This book is greatly enriched by emphasizing both photography and family relationships. Each exposition enhances the other. The expressions and body language of the pairs say a lot about their connections that an essay could not.

Fathers and sons who feel estranged from each other will find this book most valuable. They will see that there is always a way to start again, and they will eventually be welcomed.

The book will also be valuable to those who are about to face a family crisis, like an illness, death, or divorce. The examples here will give you ideas and courage for dealing with the inevitable in constructive, emotionally enriching ways.

In the introduction, Mr. Richissin indicates that he asked the men and boys for candor. He seems to have been pretty successful in that way. A number of the men describe what had to have been the most painful moments in their relationships. That made the book more meaningful.

Regardless of your interests, you will probably find fathers and sons whose occupations will be relevant to you. There are a number of sports star families including the McEnroes, Alomars, Mannings, Nicklauses, Graves, Lindroses, Pettys, and Esiasons. You also have performers like the Elliotts and Gebels. Journalists and authors are represented by the Keillors, Schapps, and the Wallaces. Business families are represented by the Mondavis. Politicians are represented by the Lockes.

The stories of ordinary families are moving also. You don't have to be a celebrity or father one to be an inspiring father. Some did it even through their hobbies.

The most touching story for me was about the Aycocks. Knowing that his grandson needed a kidney transplant to survive, grandfather Charlie insisted on being the donor. Going into surgery together and recoving forged an even closer bond than would otherwise have existed.

I was also powerfully moved by Mike Wallace's description of having a sense that something was wrong with his son, Peter, and catching the next plane to look for him in France. Mr. Wallace found Peter's body at the bottom of a 150 foot cliff.

The Lindroses inspired me by their strong desire to make choices that were good for the family in every circumstance.

The courage of the Farrell-Forsteins in sharing their nontraditional family impressed me very much.

After you finish enjoying this wonderful book, I suggest that you share what you learned from it with your father and son(s). Encourage them to read it, too. Then sit down together and discuss how you can make your relationships even richer.

Share your heart with your father and son(s) to fulfill yourself!

It's hard to capture those things that make the relationships between fathers and sons unique. This book is a well written and facinating acount of some of the most celebrated and well-known father and son teams along with some 'ordinary Joes' and their sons. The book is divided into stories of individual families of fathers and sons with photographs of each.

The book is very beautifully photographed in black and white, with interesting shots of the subjects. I got it as a gift for my father-in-law, and it is an impressive-looking book, which will be noticed on a coffee table or in an office waiting room. It has newsmen Mike and Chris Wallace on the front cover and quarterback Boomer Essiason and his son on the back. It was fun to show it to friends and ask them to guess if they recognized the photos of famous father/son teams in the candid settings shown in the book. I thought it made a pretty impressive looking gift that had a little personal touch, because it describes things that have gone right and wrong in some famous and not-so-famous father and son relationships. Overall, I would highly recommend it as a nice looking book that provides some thought-provoking stories about what a father/son relationship is and can become.