Published in 1953, this book remains the essential study of that uniquely American brand of anarchism, known as individualist anarchism, that owed more to the frontier than it did to the urban anarcho-socialists of Europe like Bakunin. This book has become very hard to find, but is well worth tracking down. Another recommended book on the same subject, which is easier to find although not quite as thorough a study, is Eunice Minette Schuster's "Native American Anarchism". Individualist anarchism has been influential far out of proportion to the small number of adherents it gained - the modern Libertarian movement, credit unions, Robert LeFevre's branch of pacifism, and the food co-op movement can all be traced back to the individualists' ideas - so it is a subject that deserves to be read about. And this book is the best place to start.

This is the essential treatment of the American anarcho-individualists -- Josiah Warren, Stephen Pearl Andrews, Benjamin Tucker, Lysander Spooner, and similar figures. Not only those interested in individualist anarchism, but anyone interested in anarchism -- or even politics and economics generally -- should find much of this book eye-opening.

'Michael's Story', by Charles Martin Cosgriff, is about the experiment gone wrong. That is not a bad thing. The experiment is one the reader should not want to succeed.
Michael is a confused young man, a true product of his environment, who eventually becomes almost too certain of his righteousness. A thoroughly and completely used man, impulsive, charismatic just enough, his is a compelling story which can be read easily and appreciated on several levels: a simple tale up to a profound indictment of science unchecked by any real consideration of right and wrong. The subsidiary characters, the reluctant but redeemed Kim Green, the trapped Judge, and the paternal Nathaniel, offer great insights about the state of Michael's futuristic world.
Although of particular interest perhaps to the science fiction fan, I heartily recommend this book to the general reader. It is a story which could resonate over many readings.

The blurb for this book compares it to works of C.S. Lewis and Tolkien. I found it closer to Huxley's "Brave New World", and a hint of Orwell's "1984" with a telepathic Big Brother.

"Michael's Story" is about a society, presumably here on Earth, that is working toward perfecting humans. Each generation living longer, healthier lives, but more like drones than thinking, feeling beings.

It was a quick and enjoyable read, but not exactly light reading. It will make you think. Mostly along the lines of how true to life it could be in the not too distant future. Although having already read "A Subtle Armageddon" I should have expected the ending, I found myself angry anyway. Angry not so much at the ending itself, but in the realization of how very possible it could actually be.

As we strive for perfection in humans, are we really aware of the true meaning of what "perfection" would be.? And are humans capable of perfection? Also can there be more than one "perfect" human? Perfect is singular, there can only be one perfect. Even a copy or exact duplicate would not be perfect because of it being a copy. Give that some thought, then I suggest you read "A Subtle Armageddon" for Mr. Cogriff's answer.

This book has been my dessert bible for a few years now. I have even bought a second copy as my first had become rather battle weary. The clear instruction enables a reasonable cook to produce desserts that will stun guests, not only in presentation, but in taste also. I have yet to attempt a recipe that was not delicious or turn out succesfully.

It was one of those very lasy weekends which I had the time to read some newspapers, and there it was - a short enthusiastic review about an unusual baking book. As a baking fan it made me curious - after all you don't read such a good review about a cooking book. Cooking books have become a matter of fashion - so I got the book. And I don't regret. This is not just "another" recipe book, this is a professional book written in common language. For the first time in my life I didn't need to "guess" the next step or the duration of a procedure. Michele Roux does not leave the reader in the dark - everything is there, quantities (accurate ones), procedures and techniques (professional...), and unusual marvelous recipes. All I needed to do is follow the instructions carefully. Though everything is written and clarified, it still requires some practice. The final procedures are mostly a compound of few basic ones. It took me one cake to practice the basics but it was worth it. I think it's an important milestone in every baking fan's way, it was so for me. Michele Roux has done a wonderful job.

Imagine the sort of writer Irvine Welsh would be if he'd never been bullied at School, and you've got Martin Millar - one of the most imaginative and downright hilarious modern British writers alive today. In Albhy,Sulphate.... we find ourselves in familiar Millar territory amidst the underbelly of Brixton life, and follow the misfortunes of anti-hero Alby as he struggles wilfully with The Milk Board, bad skin, rare comics and beatiful female assasins - a riot, can't wait for the film!

Terry Pratchett and Douglas Adams are amateurs compared to Martin Millar, who writes clever, complex tales of British slackers and their loves and paranoias. Alby Starvation is a twentysomething everyman. This book follows Alby's persecution by the Milk Marketing board, and his eventual triumph and the tearful reunion with his comics collection. It doesn't get any better than this.

Susan & Martin Penny have written a fun book that is chuck full of projects for do-it-yourselfers. They show how to create miniature items from inexpensive materials (craft sticks, aida cloth, beads, pins, paper, clay, etc.), and/or things you might normally throw away (bottle caps, coffee stirrers, aluminum foil pie plates, etc). There is a wide range of projects, including a tea room inside an old teapot, a ladies hat & accessories store inside a hatbox, a whimsical fairy dwelling (made with twigs, dried cones, and other interesting things you may find in your backyard or the woods). There is also a wizard's room depicting an open book, which serves as the walls of the castle where the wizard lives. This is a book that will pay for itself in no time at all with the money you save by making your own accessories. It's a must for the DIY-er and I highly recommend it!

I have made doll houses and miniature furniture and have used unusal things to create the furniture and furnishings. I borrowed this book from the library and couldn't put it down. Couldn't wait to get started and wasn't happy about having to return it to the library. I found so many inexpensive easy ways to create so many things to add to the doll houses. I couldn't wait until Mother's Day to get it as a gift. Went right to Amazon.com to get it NOW. Didn't even want to search in the stores. Thank you Amazon.com for having this available!

"Judith" as she is called so often (and improperly!) writes with such a playful tone that even my 12 year old wants to read her insights on Rearing Perfect Children. (She likes finding out just WHY I make her do certain things!) I grew up without such a book, but I assure you, each and every "rule" that Judith posits, is RIGHT ON POINT. My older cousin and I recently marvelled at how lovely our lives have been BECAUSE those same Rules were inculcated into us,time and time again, all of our lives. Neither of us has EVER had an awkward social moment, and yes, we each know how to be presented to Royalty, AND which knife is the fish knife and which is the oyster fork! (knowing the Rules early on makes life such a breeze-one never has to THINK about them--one is on auto-pilot from age 14 or so!

Did you ever wish your children were presentable in public? Did you ever wish they were tolerable at home? Then this book is for you! And if your children are already presentable and tolerable, you'll die laughing at Miss Manners' wit and wisdom. You'll reread this book every year and enjoy it every time. Before you know it, you'll be enjoying an outing to the mall with all your kids in tow.

I once saw an interview with Joe Martin in which he described a cartoon he submits every year and can never get published. In the cartoon, a man is on a psychiatrist's couch, saying "Doctor, all my friends think I'm crazy". To which, the doctor replies, "Why don't you kill them?". Even without such a darkly hilarious cartoon as that, this book is packed with laughs. I'd recommend it to anyone who appreciates a little insanity in their humor.

Bought this one, bought the other one, and keep on looking in case he decides to put out another book. He has the material, I've read enough cartoons in the papers for at least one other book, so come on Joe. I'm waiting, along with a few other people who can't get enough of Weederman the wonder dog. I recommend this book to anyone who likes a bit of slapstick mixed with the sanity of a slightly insane world.

Every now and then you come across a little treasure, and that is exactly what this book is. Full of wonderful thoughts and delightful illustrations that just make you happy to be alive and in this world full of wonder. Yes, I am rhapsodizing, but it is seldom one finds something so charming and refreshing. It will do your soul good!
"Words are not crystal, transparent and unchanged; they are the skin of living thoughts and may vary greatly in colour and content according to the circumstances and time in which they are used." --Oliver Wendell Holmes
"What is true in the lamplight is not always true in the sunlight." --Joseph Joubert

Thoughts from history's great poets and thinkers - arranged around the hours of the day - symbolize the stages of our lives. Whimsical, fearful, loving, and foolish, the Medieval people populating Denman's world are lovable because they are us. Great detail and imagination in her soft, perfect portraits. My thanks to illustrator Cherry Denman, from Edie De Avila

What a great book for beginning or struggling readers. Children have been very successful with this book. I love the length of the story and the characters are delightful. My favorite features are the Introduction for each book, a strategy used in Reading Recovery, and a part called, Helping Your Brand-New Reader . I've bought the whole collection for my first grade readers. Great series!

What a wonderful idea for beginning readers! Children need books like these in order to feel successful. The size of the book is perfect for small hands to hold. The repetitive story line allows children to be successful while reading the book and the book uses familiar sight words. The surprise ending makes the book fun for children, so they will want to pick it back up over and over again.

The illustrations are adorable! Children will enjoy each and every one of them beacause they show the actions on each page so clearly.

The front and back covers offer many good ideas to help children benefit from their reading experiences.

Joan Martin's More Than Chains And Toil provides a study of Christian work ethic and enslaved black women, analyzing work in the experience of black women and analyzing the meanings women attributed to their work. A fine guide examines notions of work, 'calling', and social conditions and issues of the times.

The Reverend Dr. Joan M. Martin has produced a fantastic volume on the roles,lives, and philosophies of life of the Africa-American slave woman during the period of slavery in the United States and later. Dr. Martin, a Presbyterian Minister, describes and dissects how the Christian Religion of the slaveowner was used (and abused) by him to control his slaves, but also demonstrates how the slave women (and men) found in the same Christianity the key to their survival. The book's many Notes enables the interested reader to follow paths suggested by the text. Dr. Martin also supplies a very fine Bibliography. This book is not only of great interest to the individual reader, but should be considered as a text by Anthropology, Sociology, and Black Studies Dpartments as well.