This adventure, a brilliant follow-on to Lovecraft's "At The Mountains Of Madness", totally immerses the players in the tense drama of an Antarctic expedition. Don't be put off by its sheer size--it's a combination of a campaign-length single adventure and a well-researched Antarctic sourcebook. Lots of player handouts and extremely helpful keeper material, including a detailed timeline of all the multiple plot lines, make this book a standout. It truly captures the essence of Lovecraft's great novella.

If your keeper can't afford it, chip in and buy it for him. You won't regret it. The Antarctic Explorer pack is also nice, but not necessary for playing.

This colossal volume combines both an epic adventure, based on Lovecraft's "At the Mountains of Madness" and a complete Antarctica sourcebook. The level of detail is extraordinary. Special investigator sheets are included, with stats specific to an Antarctic investigator.

Oh Boy! Make sure you are prepared before you embark on this adventure. "Beyond the Mountains of Madness" is an incredible investment in time and energy. The book assumes that the keeper has read and is familiar with both "At the Mountains of Madness" as well as Poe's "Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket." (As far as preparation goes, this is a joy. They are both great books, and should be read anyways.) It took our group about 5 months to complete, and we skipped several optional sections. The adventure takes place in several chapters, including preparing for the trip, the ocean trip to Antarctica, on Antarctica, and then the trip home.

The book is a challenge for both keepers and players. If done well, this will be one of your best adventures ever.

The Mountains of Madness adventure is the best adventure I have ever run, for any game system. I picked up the extra Antarctic Expedition pack, and ordered several Antarctic books (Antarctica-A guide to the wildlife, Endurance an Epic Polar Adventure and several others (including the original Mountains of madness book) - for about $125 I have enough material to last for hundreds of hours of gaming. The players absolutely love the adventure! Preparing for a polar adventure is a blast and this is an incredible adventure book. The only thing I would like to have improved would have been a large cut-out of the ship / polar camps but the price to do that would have been very high- but could have been put in the separate adventure pack instead of patches, etc.

This first compilation of Terry Moore's Strangers in Paradise collects the first three issues of the comic (Volume 1, Issue 1: Breaking up is Hard to Do; Volume 1, Issue 2: Katchoo's Revenge; and Volume 1, Issue 3: Busted!) into one volume. We are introduced to two long-time friends, Francine Peters and Katina "Katchoo" Choovanski, as well as assorted other characters such as Francine's boyfriend (well, at the start) Freddie Femur and the smitten David Qin. So many relationships! Francine is in love with Freddie, Katchoo is in love with Francine, David is in love with Katchoo, and Freddie is mostly in love with himself.

The volume revolves around Francine's relationship with Freddie. The sexual tension, the infidelity, the breakup. Then, there's Francine's reaction to the situation, which spurs Katchoo's reaction to the situation, which spurs Freddie's reaction to Katchoo's reaction. It's all very cause-and-effect.

The interaction and by-play between characters tends to be fairly fast-paced, with everyone reaecting to the world around them. The one exception seems to be David Qin, Katchoo's unwanted admirer, who seems to take on the role of observer in all of the drama unfolding around Francine and Katchoo.

What strikes me about this comic is that it's about normal people in (mostly) normal situations. Francine tries to deal with a breakup. Katchoo and David deal with unrequited love. Freddie is a jerk... There are no magic powers. There are no fantastic worlds. It's just about ... people, living their lives.

The exception to this rule seems to be Katchoo herself. Her methods of dealing with alarm clocks must make the alarm clock manufacturers of the world very happy. She seems to be unnaturally strong. She has what the politically correct might call 'anger issues.' But underneath it all, she is a friend, and a protector, willing to do anything she can to keep Francine safe, and happy, and sheltered from the ugliness of the world. Oh yeah, and she also has a felony record that the FBI won't release.

Interesting.

I am not a comic book reader. I like Sluggy Freelance, Bloom County, The Tick, and Doonesbury, but I have never really bought comics. Sluggy and SIP have changed that. A girl I knew used it for her webpage (librarianavengers, it's called now) so I checked it out, and wow, was I impressed! The characters are very evocative, the story is sexy and angsty... I'd say it's really a fairly good comic book for Kevin Smith fans, though it isn't Bluntman... the friend who introduced me to it is a tiny little blonde feminist library science major, who would beat me up if I said she resembled Katchoo!

To be honest I don't read American or Brtish comic books that much. I really only read Japanese comics. My local comic store owner said that because I enjoyed reading Rumiko Takahashi's Maison Ikkoku I would probably enjoy SiP, and I did. That was four years ago. I've just finished reading the slim volume again, and I enjoyed it once again. It is a refreshing comic book. No super heros, or "Satanic Trash" that is what the guy who reviewed before me said, guess he doesn't like Lady Death :) Anyway this series is a simple love story With Katchoo who loves her best friend Francine, and David who seems to have a thing for Katchoo, problem is she does not like men. Just read the book. I'm sure you will enjoy it.

From the very first page of The Nomination, you will find yourself asking questions. Slowly, Williams weaves a tale that will ultimately provide the answers you are seeking. The book opens with an election celebration party. As a result of the election, new political opportunities emerge for several African American politicians.

Through this enjoyable novel, Williams addresses a myriad of serious political issues, especially those relating to African Americans. He also explores such issues as crime, substance abuse, and family values. Ultimately, this is a story about choices and sacrifices that will have you wondering whether political success is worth it's price tag. I was impressed by how well the author was able to demonstrate how the character's personal lives were influenced by their career choices or the career choices of family members. I also appreciated the fact that although this book had it's share of scandal and characters that seemingly did not have a moral bone in their body, the author also included a primary character that acted on his beliefs and values. This provided a wonderful balance among the male characters in the book. The only thing I disliked about the book was the fact that there were so many weak female characters. In spite of this, I felt I could understand, relate to and feel for all the characters in some way.

Williams has written a sharp political mystery that is indeed a page turner. It is pleasant to read a political novel featuring a cast of African American characters. Even though this was a work of fiction, I felt as if I got an inside look at what African American political life is like. Read this book with caution, because once you pick it up you will not want to put it down until you have read the last page.

-Reviewed by Stacey Seay

I was pulled into the characters, events, locations and was kept on edge. The story line had movie rights written all over it. I could visualize everything I read and I am a first time reader. With the current events that is going on in the Whtie House and the Washington Metropolitan Area, the author captured the political climate in the African American community as it exist across the country, the essence of the drug culture and street life. Although "The Nomination" is a fiction, it is quite believable. This is a must read. Looking forward to the author's next novel.

In The Nomination, author Frederick Williams pens a gripping tale that weaves drama, intrigue, love, and politics into a wonderfully entertaining mystery.

Mr. Williams' vivid character portrayals and descriptions of our Nation's capitol demonstrate his mastery of the artform as well as his extensive knowledge of Capitol Hill and the Washington, D.C. area.

Readers will find this book thoroughly enjoyable. I highly recommend it!

Not since Roald Dahl has a writer spoken to kids with such respect and imagination. When I read this to my 4 year old she was filled with questions and ideas and that is all I need to know. Some people have an unconventional style that fits both children and adults and Maira Kalman is certainly one of those people. This book and the Max series will be included in the lives of all the children I will ever know and they will be the happier, more imaginative and more creative for it.

Author Maira Kalman takes us on a fascinating and entertaining whirlwind tour of Grand Central Station, "the busiest, fastest, biggest place there is." Meet some of the people who work there from Lenny Maglione who's in charge of the whole building, Wanda who hears complaints, Ed, the lightbulb changer, and Marino Marino who makes oyster stew at the Oyster Bar, to Audrey in the information booth who will answer your questions, Melvin Johnson who helps you find the right train and step aboard, and Frank Chidester who runs the Lost and Found. And watch the travelers, waiting, looking up and down and all around, rushing, eating, and going to work, or play, or appointments, or visits. The action never stops at Grand Central because people need to come and go all day and all night long..... Ms Kalman's creative text is full of wordplay, puns, energy, humor, and fun that will send imaginations soaring, and is only outdone by her bold, busy and engaging artwork. Kids will love poring over all the marvelous detailed illustrations and are sure to find something new and exciting each and every time they open the book. Perfect for youngsters 5 and older, Next Stop Grand Central is an innovative smorgasbord of fast-paced action and fun that transports the reader to this very "grand" place for the adventure of a lifetime. "Trains are trips. And trips are adventures. And adventures are new ideas and romance and you can't ever know what in the world will happen which is exactly why you are going." Jump aboard and enjoy!

This book rules. I work at Grand Central TERMINAL (not Station!) and Kalman captures the marevelous energy and wackiness of the building. I can think of few places that offer such a great opportunity for people watching, and "Next Stop Grand Central" portrays this in a bright and colorful way that adults and children alike can enjoy.

This book has given me the validation and straight forward facts to motivate me to find the me that was lost over 11 years. What a liberating feeling it was to see that someone not only understood my reality, but that there were many others in my very situation. This book illustrated the phases of control which lead to the erosion of ones identity. I could not put this book down! The only complaint I have is similar to the reviewer below. I wish there would have been more strategies for dealing on a day to day basis with an Emotional Abuser; ways to diffuse anger once it has escalated. Setting boundaries can be nearly impossible when dealing with an abuser.

Oh my. Oh my oh my oh my.
I could only read bits of this book at a sitting. Dr. Hirigoyen equates emotional abuse with trauma. That explains my intrusive thoughts and flashbacks while reading it. This is SO satisfying to one who has experienced the lasting effects of emotional abuse. At last! Someone understands!
This book is not for the timid. It is a clear-eyed, and unabashedly biased (toward the victim) look at the abusive process in varied aspects of life - the family, in business, and in the intimate relationship. Grit your teeth and read this one. It's a keeper.

I purchased this book after extricating myself from a relationship with an emotionally unstable man. By the time I left the relationship, I had no self identidy or self esteem; he had sucked the life right out of me. I thought I was going crazy.

Emotional abuse and physical both erode the victims identidy, the only difference being that emotional abuse victims don't wear their scars on the outside. This book explains how the abuser gets inside your head, and the slow steady degradation of self that occurs as a result. I found myself amazed at the author's insights, and vindicated by her words of encouragement and healing. From this book, I learned to spot the warning signs of emotional abuse - in myself, and in my relationships. After reading this book, I don't think I will ever fall into an emotionally abuse relationship again. This book is a must read for anyone who has been in an emotionally abusive relationship, and anyone who suspects they may be.

The book had wonderful tales, though I skipped the one that was in poem form. I don't understand why that story was done that way. Tales are meant to be read like stories, not poetry. Fave tale was the Good Knight, with Nikol and Michael meeting Lord Soth. At least I was able to know that there was a good side to Soth, even though it only happened once.

The Cataclysm is an event talked about in almost every Dragonlance book. We have been given hints of the destruction it caused Krynn. In this book, you get the full fury of what kind of an impact it made. The story on Lord Soth is by far the best short Drangonlance story I have ever read. This book has some of the most terrifying stories in the whole series. A must read for any fanof the saga.

I loved every single writer. I can't believe they meshed so well. The only problem I saw, was that they weren't longer; instead of just short stories, I would love a bunch of novels! A must read.

Have you ever been at a loss for words when praying to God? Do you often have a hard time expressing to God what you feel in your heart? Are you struggling with certain issues in your life? Then this book is for you.!

The complete title of this book is: "Breaking Free from Spiritual Strongholds: Praying God's Word." Spiritual strongholds include addiction, depression, sexual strongholds, feelings of rejection, pride, unbelief, guilt, etc. If you feel you need help for any of these things I encourage you to get this book. It is loaded with practical advice and shows you how to take God's Word, the Bible, and use it in your prayers.

2 Corinthians 10:3-5 refers to "tearing down strongholds by captivating our minds with the knowledge of God." Beth Moore's informal style of writing makes it easy to understand the Word of God and to apply it to our daily lives. This book is a wonderful companion for your Bible and a useful tool for your prayer life. Any Christian will find this to be an instructive and very helpful resource.

Beth Moore's "Praying God's Word" is written for busy people who yearn for more intimacy with God, for a deeper and fuller spiritual life, yet are tied up in a life of knots. Moore helps us untie the knots with God's help through the Bible and through prayer. This book is for parents who are too busy to pray. You will find her written prayers a bit clumsy at first, then find joy in stepping along these well marked ancient paths back into the presence of the living God. For two other books for busy parents on family spirituality, look into THE FAMILY CLOISTER: BENEDICTINE WISDOM FOR THE HOME (Crossroad, 2000) and THE CHRISTIAN FAMILY TOOLBOX: 52 BENEDICTINE ACTIVITIES FOR THE HOME (Crossroad, 2001).

Whether you are a new Christian or someone who has a commited relationship to the Lord, you will find this book helpful. Although Beth Moore is the human author listed on the book cover, she is only God's messenger,these prayers originated with Him. It doesn't matter whether you think you have strongholds in your life or not, you will find this book a wonderful companion to your Bible. I have already given 4 of these books as gifts to hurting friends...I recommend this for ladies or gentlemen. If you have taken Beth Moore's study, Breaking Free, this book will be great followup to that powerful experience!

The authors definitely "go the distance" ... in demonstrating that Scott Adams' cast of Dilbertian characters is still alive and well in Silicon Valley!! For example, Leadership DNA = authenticity + orientation to service + bias for learning. Please. Save your hard earned cash, and re-read a real leadership book like Giuliani's or Jack: Straight from the Gut.

Going the Distance is an great guidebook for anyone in management. You'll understand the common traps, how to identify them and how to recover. What I like best is that the authors have years of real life experience in large corporations. They didn't just interview other people about what they have done, Kennedy and Moore have lived it. This is an excellent resource, especially in these economic times.

This book is an exceptional source of information for executives in high technology or any business. The authors elaborate on "Eight Predictable Challenges" consisting of four in execution - innovation, product transition, strategy and alignment and four in governance: developing a culture of learning, leadership DNA, effective governance systems and board of directors oversight. The book also includes an analysis of Cisco's acquisition logic, which I found very interesting.

I'm keeping this book on my shelf where I can refer to it often.

This book needs to be read by everyone in America. It would help reverse the increasingly negative trends that America has been experiencing over the past 30 years from situational morals, victimization, devaluation of all life, and the collapse of general moral principles and honesty. This book certainly opened my eyes to the lies of modern society

I read this book when I first started going to college, at a time when I was questioning my faith because of the incessant secularism I was bombarded with from professors. Reading this book helped me settle my heart about my faith by showing me that the secular academic onslought of ideas that I was drowning in was not well-established, objective, scientific truth, but rather a highly biased, one-sided version of events. Whether regarding American history, the sexual revolution, homosexuality, entertainment, or even law, David T. Moore helped me see that Christians need not accept their beliefs solely "on faith," but that faith can be reasonable, too. His chapter on evolution was especially insightful for me, for it showed me that in spite of all the gobbly-de-gook that professors were shoving down my throat, it was actually more reasonable for me to believe in a Divine Creator than it was to assume that my entire existence was nothing more than a cosmic accident which occurred in a puddle of slime millions of years ago. This book showed me that not even science is above politics and moral agendas. David T. Moore's book was an excellent introduction for me to the culture war that has corroded American society.

A very well researched book that provides christians withamunition to fight against the lies of evolution, sex, family,entertainment, and America's providential history. This book was very easy to read and contains great quotes. Moore gives truths and evidence for his convictions. He tackles very controversial issues like homosexuality, abortion, and the entertainment industry with a great deal of class and boldness. A book every American should read.

I can't delude myself into thinking this was a great read, but there are enough nuggets here to make it an entertaining and marginally satisfying way to spend a few afternoons.

First, the bad stuff. Moore attempts to present a panoramic cross-section of small-town characters here, but juggling the enormous cast is a bit beyond his ability at this point. As a result, the plot jumps in fits and starts as the main character is left out of the story for many pages at a time, and actually becomes more of an afterthought rather than a driving force by the book's final third. In fact, I cared little about him (and as a result, about any character) by the end of the story. Beyond a general lack of character development and care, Moore brings us yet another "alien meteor come to earth" centerpiece, although he does handle it with more skill than a lesser writer might. Finally, this book was in dire need of an editor with an ear for the cliche. Moore has a tendency to write like he's authoring a bad D&D module rather than a novel. An experienced editor could have challenged his creaky and lazy prose in a good many spots.

But there are many bright points here as well. Moore handles action scenes as well as anyone. He has that real writer's ability to give just enough description to throw you into the scene, but not so much that the action slows. Despite the fact that his characters are kind of lifeless, he does have a great knack for using character actions and decisions to advance the plot. His ear for dialogue is a little tinny, but his characters are always doing something that makes the story move. Moore also has a nice way of tossing around the gore, which I always appreciate. I hope he plays to this strength in the future, and here's my advice: "More Gore, Moore!"

When I recieved my advanced copy in December '99 I sort of wondered how this book could keep screaming to be read without losing it's voice. Now on the shelf, it's still vocal. Moore offers in this tale the power of wishful thinking and the revenge that follows when served cold. Thinking of how Carrie opened doors that have become one of many for Stephen King makes me wonder if the reader public is prepared to build Moore his own hall of doorways. This book is excellent on many levels. It has a message for anyone who wonders back to the time when they made wishes that were good, bad or ugly. Even if you never revealed it, this tale reminds one to think about wondering if you did would it still could come true. This tale allows the wish to be expressed in prose that at the end feels like the moment after blowing out the last candle and know it can, does and will. Great story for beginner's to the genre, if they ever ask what they grew up reading in horror, this would be the answer. Excellent vacation for those seeking to read something King-like but new and early. Moore is not a new writer, he's been gracing the pages of this genre for ten years. This tale is the result of a great steak that has been marinating in the best wine and spices. Enjoy! King took Carrie to the prom. Find out where Moore takes you!

Meisha Merlin is a publisher to keep your eyes on. Every bookthat I've received from them has been of the highest quality. Icannot find words enough to express my excitement at receiving ARCs of such obviously high standards. Though once I'd started reading, Under The Overtree, I wasn't positive that I would like it. It seemed to be a mediocre tale told often of a nerdy kid, new in town, and all the baloney that he endures. Upon further reading, it became ever so much more with complexity upon complexity. Though listed as a tale of dark fantasy it could be a horror story to chill your bones when your home is dark and you are not quite sure just what is making that noise under the bed. On the surface, but only on the surface, it is indeed the standard tale of a nerd who is new in town and all that normally accompanies such a story. Mark Howell, the nerd of which I speak, has endured much in his life. James Moore is perhaps the most talented writer of this genre to date.END