Fifteen-year-old Lady Gwyneth is in a predicament! Her father is sick, leaving Haverleigh, their estate, in her care. To make matters worse, the greedy Baron DeVilliers will do anything to have Haverleigh for his own, even try to persuade Gwyneth to marry him. Desperate for help, Gwyneth asks Gavin, a thief, to pose as a squire and teach the men of Haverleigh to fight so they can protect the castle. In time, Gavin becomes more to Gwyneth than just a helpful thief. Sparks fly between the two, but can love happen between a lady and a thief? Are they both willing to take the risk?
I thought this was a great book. I have read several of the Avon True Romance books and every one is a great read!

I loved the setting of this book! With her mother and brother dead and father sick Gwyneth is the lady of the manor in 1202 England though she is just fifteen. She is desperate to avoid being forced into marriage to her despicable neighbor, who wants her family's estate of Haverleigh for himself. To save herself and her family's land Gwyneth rescues a handsome young thief from certain death and forces him to train the men of Haverleigh in combat, but her plan is complicated when the two fall in love. Read this book if you like historical romance, it's great!!!

This is the first book I have read from the Avon True Romance series, and I really enjoyed it. The story is about Lady Gwyneth of Haverleigh. Her father, the earl, is ill and she is in charge of her castle. The Baron DeVilliers wants Gwyneth as his wife and also wants the property of Haverleigh to add to his own, Aldenborough. When Gwyneth sees a thief, Gavin, abandoned by his group, she decides he would be useful in training her men in protecting Haverleigh. As time goes on, both realize they are in love with each other. Soon DeVilliers gives a challenge, his men against Gwyneth's, in an attempt to capture Haverleigh if his men win. Will Lady Gwyneth be able to keep her castle safe, and be with Gavin, the person she loves? This is a really great novel, and I would definitely recommend it for teenagers.

This book has changed the way I cook! I own over 80 cookbooks but this one is one of my most used. I am a grape illiterate. I don't care much for drinking wine but I love to cook with wine and I love to entertain for friends who like wine. This book saves me tons of research. Not only does it feature great recipes to go with each type of wine but it also gives you foods to match with the wine in case you want to cook from another cookbook. So now I know that if I want to serve or cook seafood with wine a dry Pinot Gris would probably go great. It also tells you a bridge item (side dish) that helps to bridge the wine with the food. My only complaint is that the book isnt larger. The author should definitely come up with a part 2 to go over all the types of wines he did not cover in this book. Excellent basic reference book.
Despite what the author below says about the recipes being too complex...the information this book provides in such a concise, organized manner is too valuable to pass up. The ingredients in the recipes are easy to find but most of the recipes do have a lot of ingredients. I just try to serve them on a day when I have nothing better to do. The recipes are not difficult but they do involve a lot of steps. The salmon/crab cakes with remoulade sauce recipe is worth the price of the book alone!
If this is the only cookbook you will own..then no... I would not buy it...but if you are looking for a great resource on how to cook and pair wine (which is what the title implies) then this is an excellent book to add to your cookbook collection and the information it provides will stay with you long after you finish it! Recipes or not...I would buy it for the reference material.

I cook and my significant other collects wine. I found the recipes in this book to be tasty, relatively easy, and a good way to find out how to construct meals around specific wines. Or how to find the right wine for a meal. I particularly liked the explanations of what ingredients can create bridges with wine flavors. The author even gives spicy Indian and chili recipes which can work with the right wines. I hope the author is working on a second volume right now, and will offer some suggestions recipes for other wine varieties, particularly for red wines!

I love this cookbook. The wine and food pairings are awesome, the recipes always are wonderful, the pictures are beautiful. I have yet to be disappointed by a recipe from this book. Yes, they take a little time and maybe more ingredients than some people prefer to use, but they are most definitely worth it.

If you have felt that Bible studies just haven't gone deep enough for you, or maybe you're tired of hearing the same old things in women's studies, this book is for you. Many women in our church are going through the workbook version of this book and all agree that there is power and truth in this study. It will take you deep into the Word...mostly old testament, especially Isaiah, but really all through the Scriptures. God has really blessed Beth with insights and the ability to pull powerful and life-changing truths from His word. The title, Breaking Free, Making Liberty in Christ a Reality, is right on, and what is inside does not disappoint. Again, I have experience with the workbook (which I don't see listed here)but the hardcover covers the same topics. There is a video series that goes with the workbooks, but much could be learned through the book even without the video. It's wonderful for group studies. Encourage your church to purchase the video series to use in small groups. You will not be unchanged!

I have been a Christian for many years and thought I understood freedom in Christ until I took this Bible study. I found out more about what a loving Father God really is in 10 weeks than I have in 22 years. Beth Moore takes you on the Freedom Express as she journeys thru Scripture to show how God loves us, forgives us, and wants us to live a life free of guilt and shame. She brings to life the point that we are children of the King and worthy of His love and forgiveness. She points out how as such a child, we truly are beautiful in His eyes.

Beth Moore has a wonderful ability to remind us of what Jesus said is finished and why we're free. I found this to be a delightful book from a female prospective that hit me right where I am. She reminded me of my identity in Christ and how there's no shame or condemnation since now I reside in Christ Jesus.

What more can I say! Who doesn't want to EXPERIENCE freedom, especially if you already HAVE it!?!

Mount Kilimanjaro is not a "tourist trap" as an anonymous reviewer has mistakenly written. My wife, 2daughters, and I read Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro by Carmichael and Stoddard, and we all made it to the Top of Africa. It was grand! We particularly appreciated the advice about using poles on the ascent, and particularly on the descent; it was treacherous going in the muddy parts of the rain forest., and poles were essential. Also, I noticed that Dr. Carmichael is a Professor of Anatomy (and Orthopedic Surgery) at the Mayo Clinic, so I am convinced that he knows more about anatomy than the reviewer cloaked in anonymity. I am a surgeon myself, and the anatomical references are correct. The advice in this book worked for us, which speaks volumes. I understand that a new edition will be out soon, which is good news for those of you who are considering climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.
I wanted to add, that while the ascend is tough and challinging in regards to muscular and cardiovascular fitness, the descent poses a different challenge and is hard to prepare for. I found it very helpful to use a sideways descnet technique, especially in the loose gravel on top, similar to slalom ski run downhill. The strain on the upper legs and knee joints is impressive.
Bernd-Uwe Sevin, M.D.

Although my "mountaineering" is limited to hikes in the Canadian Rockies, I found Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro a fascinating and informative how-to on summiting this high point in Africa. The book is dense with practical tips on getting in shape, getting there, and getting to the top, with just about everything to keep you out of trouble in-between. This is not a page turner for the professional mountain climber or the extreme sport fanatic. But for the average hiker with aspirations for a sunrise at the top of Africa, it's hard to imagine a better guide. Pay special attention to the tips for staying healthy - the authors (both from the Mayo Clinic) obviously know of what they write.

As a middle-aged "regular guy" this book got me into the best physical shape I have ever been in. You don't want any serious surprises on a trip like this, and "Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro" prepares you with the right equipment, clothing, energy foods and most importantly ATTITUDE. I summited Kili three weeks ago and judging from what I experienced, it pays to be prepared. Great trip - great book!

My brother lent me this book, and I was quite prepared to not like it at all - it seemed at first to be one of those sappy men's movement books.

However, once I started reading it I finished it in one long sitting.

The concepts are simple and make sense.

The core concept is that every man has varying amounts of King (representing the ability to bring order out of chaos, and a sort of benevolent use of power), Warrior( the ability to marshal resources, have courage, bear pain, make clear choices based on facts not emotions), Magician (or "alchemist" - concerned with knowledge and skill, and how to use it), and Lover (emotionally connected to others, having empathy).

Each one of these attributes has many good qualities; they can turn negative however, in both active and passive ways. The book cogently explains the symptoms of this - this was the part of the book that made me think the authors knew what they were talking about, in that I saw myself and my co-workers in some of the examples.

I would highly recommend this book for any man or woman who is interested in Jungian Archetypal personal development work. The book details the history of each of the quadratic archetypes and how it relates to todays world. It explains the immature versus mature stages of the archetypes development in people. It also details the passive and aggressive behavior of these archetypes as manifest in men in our society today. The book came to me as recommended reading for a New Warrior Training Adventure weekend which I participated in. While it may not be an 'easy read' it does provide ample food for thought for the seekers among us.

I first read this book when it appeared in the early '90s, when the Men's Movement was everywhere (how long ago that seems). I have come back to the book many, many times for guidance and insight, finding relevance in different portions as I have aged, changed jobs, and faced new challenges. There is a reason why this book remains in print: it's an intelligent, clear, and well-grounded examination of the primary facets of men's selves and how men can use this understanding to improve their lives. The authors discuss each of the title's four archetypes in turn, explaining both the positive and negative aspects of each one, and how each can interact with the others. A particular strength is the authors' ability to describe each archetype in a vivid, three-dimensional (yet concise) way that enables you to *see* the archetype at work in yourself and others. I would recommend this book especially for readers who may be turned off by self-help works that are either too simplistic or too mystical. And, as other reviewers have pointed out, much of it would appear to be of interest to women as well as men.

Alan Moore has the amazing ability to infiltrate an existing universe and recast it from within while never straying from the original framework. He did it with 19th century victorian literature in "League of Extraordinary Gentlemen", with the Doc Savage/Tarzan hybrid archetype in "Tom Strong", and he does it here with the old-school Superman-Universe in "Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow".

By outward appearances, this story seems interchangable with any of the generic Superman stories of the 50s and 60s. But Moore injects a dark edge to the story without leaving the bright, shiny DC universe that Frank Miller so brilliantly deconstructs in "The Dark Knight Returns".

The story seems so understated, in part due to the fact that the art is nowhere near as radical as the story, and its possible, that without an understanding of, or a nostalgia for the old Superman comics, the story might not pack the same punch. But even though I grew up a diehard Marvel fan, I loved it!

Even people who have never read a comic book have heard of the Death of Superman series where Superman fights Doomsday and wins, but dies and of course, several months later, is brought back to life. However, few have heard of this "death of Superman" story. This is the story of the Superman that no longer existed after Crisis; this is the story of the original Superman, the Man of Tomorrow and how he died. The illustrations are a par above the norm and contain within them the melancholy of the tale. The writing is superb, carrying with it a ton of emotion that swells and builds until the unexpected conclusion at the end. Many characters are brought into play and all loose ends are tied up. It's a great story and a fitting final tribute to the original Superman.

One of the troubles I find in reading highly regarded works such as this one is that all the praise sets up incredibly high expectations that are often impossible to live up to and often leave the reader (or viewer) disappointed. However in the case of Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow had no such preconceived notions. For while I had heard of Alan Moore's sterling reputation, influential work (and his impressively long beard,) I had never read any of it or heard about this little gem until I started reading it in local comic shop. I was riveted from the first few pages. Though I thought (and still think) 6 bucks is a rather hefty sum for a reprint of just two comic books, this comic is one of the most brilliantly done superman stories ever.

Upon my first reading I knew very little about pre-crisis Superman history, but more manages to make even an unfamiliar read learn it quite quickly and even come to appreciate it. Moreover the book manages to evoke all the huge "It's all coming to an end" feelings one gets during high school or college graduation.

In this tale we learn the final fates of Bizzaro, Luthor, Jimmy Olson, and all the other key players of the Superman mythos and the identity of the Man of Steel's greatest foe. I won't give, but I will tell one thing: it ain't Luthor! This story is considered an "Imaginary Tale", yet because all Pre-Crisis Superman was wiped out anyway one could easily "count" it and thus accept the final story in the huge cannon of superman stories. Although many of the Pre-Crisis superman stories that I have read were rather childish and the whole Superboy bit seems rather silly to me, this story makes appreciate many aspects of the old mythos and makes one wonder if there wasn't some better alternative to just erasing decades worth of stories.

A note on where in continuity this story fits even though it's not considered as such: After the Crisis the old continuities still remained intact. The John Byrne revamp did not occur until several months after "Crisis". This is why Superman is able to refer to Supergirl's death in the story, because it takes place after "Crisis" but before Byrne's revamp.

This is a truly magnificent work and I recommend every one to go out and buy it as soon as possible!

you must read this book. And if you are also a woman, you will really sink your teeth into it. I was recently introduced to Lorrie Moore by reading "Who Will Run The Frog Hospital" and decided to venture into "Anagrams." It is a delicately crafted, ironic story. It took all my willpower not to pull out my yellow highlighter and mark up the pages, noting where I found my own life's experiences and desires mirrored in-between the printed lines of the text. The book is flawless. I know I will return to it over and over again as the years go by and as my own writing develops.

I laughed out loud numerous times, little suspecting that I would put the book down upon completion and sob for about twenty minutes. I've never had this intense a reaction to a book, with the possible exception of Catcher in the Rye. Lorrie Moore is not only clever and funny as hell; she also has a spectacular dark side. The reader is at first a bit confused -- is this a collection of short stories? If not, why is this character's back story different in this chapter? What the hell's going on here? By the last chapter, you think you've settled into an acceptable reality, only to have the rug pulled out from under you again. For readers who take a perverse pleasure in this kind of experience, I highly recommend "Anagrams".

There are a lot of people like Benna in the world-- I'm one of them-- always wondering "what if," and building my world over in my head, using old events and people in different ways. The first time I read Anagrams, I didn't really recognize these tendencies in myself, and I was so depressed, I couldn't pick it up again for a year. After I got over the ending, (no spoilers here, read it yourself!) I came back to the book and truly enjoyed it. I found out about Lorrie Moore at a poetry reading in college, which I went to on a whim, and I'm very, very glad I did.

This book was my first introduction to Runes. It is an easy read, beginning with good history of the Runes and continuing with thoughtful, applicable information about each stone. The focus is on healing, which doesn't apply to my life right now (thankfully), but this will be my first reference tool when I next enter a state of healing! This book was a great introduction for me and my family.

I can't say enough about this extraordinary book. Somewhere inside, I knew I was sick again, but I was in denial due to years of surgery. My former husband bought me, The Healing Runes, and as he handed it to me, he said, promise me this---if you pick the same stone twice, you 'll go to the doctor. I did, and I DID. I'm alive today due to my husband's gift, his love and friendship, AND THIS AMAZING BOOK, filled with so much love and clarity.

I bought this version of Blum's Rune book (written with Susan Loughan) after owning the first "Book of Runes" for a few years. I now use both in my life. I pick up "The Healing Runes" when I have a particular situation in my life which needs healing. The book takes the same attitude toward runes and the quest of the spiritual warrior. The difference lies in the interpretation of the individual runes.

For example, the rune shaped like an "X" is the rune of "trust" in the "Healing" book. In the original book it is "partnership". The healing book asks you to examine trust in your life and what you can heal around that issue.

I find these runes very useful and enjoy the "recovery" language used by Mr. Blum and Ms. Loughan. There are so many people who are putting their lives back together -- runes can only aid them in the spiritual quest. I have used runes for about 6 years now and always get so much out of them.

I truly admire Alan Moore for refusing to stay in a one box, no matter how well it works for him, commercially. From erotica (Lost Girls) to horror/conspiracy theory ('From Hell') to futuristic serial killers ('V for Vendetta') to superhero deconstruction ('Watchmen', 'Tom Strong', 'League of Extraordinary Gentlemen'), Moore continues to grow as an artist, following his muse down some very different paths while remaining in the same genre.

In "Top Ten", Moore mixes "Powers" (graphic novel where everyone has superpowers), an Astro City-esque "Neopolis", and a premise right out of a "Hill Street Blues" episode into a very unique, ensemble, comic book-sitcom. I loved the concept, I liked the art, but something was missing for me that I found in varying degrees in his other works. By no means is it bad, but "Top Ten" left me feeling disappointed. Its hard to pinpoint why, or even if the elements I missed weren't intentionally left out, but for whatever reason this was certainly not one of my 'Top Ten'.

Instead, I recommend "Watchmen", "League..." or "Tom Strong".

It's funny, when I saw Top Ten in the store, I really wasn't too interested but for two facts: it was recommended by the store I was in, and it was written by Alan Moore. Those being two notable exceptions, I took a chance and bought it. And I guess, given my five star review, you can guess that I didn't regret it. (The only thing I do regret is getting the particular copy I got; I just noticed that the binding is coming loose in the back. But I would guess, unless there are further complaints, that this is just this particular copy, as the book doesn't seem to be cheaply made at all.) Top Ten takes place in an alternate universe city called Neopolis, which is best described as a futuristic version of Fritz Lang's Metropolis. This city, built shortly after World War II, is charged with housing the world's superheroes keeping the rest of the population safe. By 1999, the year the events here take place, Neopolis is quite overcrowded, as you might expect. The story follows Robyn "Toybox" Slinger, who is a rookie at the 10th precinct police station, casually referred to as Top Ten. (Her "power," incidentally, is her box of robotic toys she carries around, which can search and destroy upon command)

What impressed me most about this comic is the character interaction. Each of the characters, and there are quite a few, are well-designed and genuinely interesting. It's very nice that while they all have definite personalities, no one can really be pigeon-holed in a one-word adjective. A lot of characters in other books (and not just comic books) can be described accurately as "the grouchy one" or "the stupid one." Not so here. (The only exception is Smax, Slinger's partner, who is the grouchy one. But it's easy to forgive this, because there are many other qualities to him) One particular standout is the boss, Sergeant Caesar, who is a dog in a robotic suit, sort of a quadripedal version of Earthworm Jim.

The credit for this book really is equally divided between it's artists, Gene Ha and Zander Cannon, and it's writer, Alan Moore. Moore, who at least I had only known to write downbeat stories like V for Vendetta, Watchmen and Swamp Thing, here shows that he can write upbeat, funny stories as well. Of those books, I would say this is sort of comparable to Watchmen. It has a lot of similar observations about superheroes, although using a far less dark storyline to make them. And Ha and Cannon's artwork is simply incredible, showing amazing amount of detail in every panel.

Basically, if you have any interest in comics, you really should read Top Ten. It's probably the most well-drawn, funny and fun comics for adults I've yet read.

This is a fun book. With his ABC COMICS titles Alan Moore seems to create tons of characters but leaves them a little shallow. But it kinda works because the audience he writes for knows by heart the origins and types of heroes he's parodying.
This trade paperback works for me due to it's insanely funny moments (I normally don't find Moore's work this funny). Also, I love the pacing of the plots and sub-plots. There are some great characters in this series, but I don't really enjoy Toy Box that much. SMAX is great.
SIDE NOTE: Gene Ha just doesn't do it for me and his art. While it's very detailed, I find the artwork difficult to get a grasp on character facial features. When the series first started, it was the artwork the decided I would wait on buying it straight from the comic shop shelf. I know Zander Cannon's artwork from the REPLACEMENT GOD, but i don't see his influence at all in this series.

Overall, a really great book. Much better than some of the other comics that are out there!

Elaine Moore's book is the best resource I've found since being diagnosed with Graves disease. I was lucky enough to get a copy of this book right after being diagnosed and it has quickly become the most read book on my shelf!

Elaine puts the information simply enough that even those just diagnosed (and with no medical background) can easily understand what is happening in our bodies -- information many doctors don't (or can't) take the time to do. Knowledge is the most important factor in fighting any disease and this book is a fantastic resource for those of us living with Graves disease!

Graves Disease: A Practical Guide should become the gold standard for thyroid patients and their families. Like other popular books on Graves disease, Moore's maps out the basic Graves symptoms, Graves Opthalmopathy, diagnostic procedures, and treatment options. That's where the comparison ends. Unlike the other books I've encountered, this one ventures into more complex territory, and does it well. For example, instead of the standard single page on the nature of autoimmunity, Moore gives us a chapter that starts with the basics and gets detailed. She tells us what the immune system is; she clearly discusses antigens, antibodies, and autoantibodies in a way that allows the Graves patient to actually understand the intricate misfirings that result in disease. Nifty little illustrations let us see that antigen and the binding antibody. Any thyroid patient knows that our favorite refrain is, "the thyroid affects every cell in the body." This book might not hit every cell, but sure gives us a run at it: we learn about the various hormones and how Graves affects them, about vitamin deficiencies that go hand-in-hand with Graves and how those deficiencies play out upon our bodies, we're treated (yes, treated, considering the clear cut prose) to a lesson in the anatomy of the thyroid. In addition, Moore ventures where others are afraid to go, offering the latest theories of how the environment and hereditary play out together in the development of thyroid disease. She also incorporates alternative medicine into her discussion of treatment options through the testimonials of people who have employed alternative methods with or without allopathic treatment. The end result of this well-written and thoroughly researched book is that the newly diagnosed can read this and know precisely what is happening inside of their bodies and become fully informed on their treatment and lifestyle options.

If you've just been diagnosed with Graves' disease, and the only thing your doctor has managed to do is confuse the heck out of you, then GRAVES' DISEASE, A PRACTICAL GUIDE is an absolute necessity! Just think, you can educate yourself with this book, and then show up at your next doctor's appointment ready and able to competently discuss your disease and ALL your options. In fact, I believe that every DOCTOR who truly wants to help his or her Graves' patients should also read this informative book.

AND for those of us who have been struggling with this complicated and frustrating disease for months, or even years, this is just what we've been waiting for: ANSWERS to our questions -- all in one refreshingly in-depth and yet easy-to-understand book. It discusses the many aspects of this disease, explaining how the thyroid works, how the immune system and its antibodies are involved, and which dietary, emotional, and other factors may be influencing your thyroid health.

This book fully explains all the traditional treatment options--anti-thyroid drugs, surgery, and radioactive iodine--as well as nutritional and alternative therapies that some Graves' patients have had success with.

You will find valuable information on the various diagnostic tests--which ones are useful and which ones may not be necessary. It also teaches you about lab testing and how to interpret your results. There are lists of organizations and wonderful support groups, as well as numerous medical resources that can enable a patient to continue to research this disease as far as s/he desires. Most importantly, this book offers suggestions for healing.

Up until now, most thyroid reference books tended to favor the destructive practice of radioactive iodine (RAI) "treatment" or I-131 thyroid ablation. In fact, most doctors still prefer this method because it is quick, easy, and cheap. It's in your best interest to know why killing off your thyroid gland with radioactivity, and trying to replace its function with synthetic hormone pills, is not your ONLY option!

This brilliant author has been there. Elaine Moore has taken her extensive medical knowledge as well as personal experiences, and has put them to good use in helping others to educate themselves. We all know that KNOWLEDGE IS POWER! You have every right to take your time and research ALL of your options. You have the right to make INFORMED DECISIONS regarding your treatment, testing, medications, and other avenues you may wish to explore. After all, it's YOUR body, isn't it?

I've had this disease for 23 years, and this is the most USEFUL and INFORMATIVE Graves' reference book I've ever seen. Thank you, Elaine Moore. I have learned more about Graves' disease from you than I have from all the endocrinologists I've consulted over the last 2 decades--all put together!