This is a good, sweet story which is also somewhat predictable. The two main characters are well-developed and complement each other.

The title is compelling enough although the book does not quite live up to it. No expose of the Corps can ever be really complete without reference to the monetary waste and resource degradation that are the bread and butter of the Corps. To his credit, the author made it clear from the outset that his aim was to focus on other subjects, such as the Corps' traditional cliquishness which has its origins in the experience many Corps employees used to have while at West Point, and the breathtaking institutional vanity. In these respects, the book provides some interesting information that probably cannot be found in other books. All in all, this is a "meaty" read and still surprisingly relevant after thirty-or-so years. Keep in mind that the author was about ninety years old when he wrote this book but it is very cogent and well-written.

In the waning months of the year 1929, the New York Stock Exchange was going strong. Millions of small and large investors poured their life savings into the pool of speculative issues, hoping for a big return on their gamble. On Black Tuesday, October 29th, the dream came to a crashing halt. This is the heart wrenching tale of that fateful day: the giddy years that preceded it, and the miserable decade that followed in it's wake. Sterling drama, with many poignant stories of the principal movers and shakers of Wall Street...before the Bubble burst.

The setting of a small town holds intrest and innocence. After this book was written I sure they would have had to redefine the meaning of horror. Through dreams Jodie McCullough is drawn to an ancient burial ground and is consumed by its immaculate powers. Recomemded for anyone who loves absolute terror.

If you like the type of main character found in James Lee Burke novels (ex-Viet Nam, military, tough guy sort), I recommend this book. Good plot, pretty good character development and lots of mood found in the north coast of Florida environs. These guys that live in old mossy big mansions on the canals and waterways of Florida have got it made! They seem to have the money to spend plenty of time fishing and watching great flaming sunsets over the gulf... and they always have the time to help out a friend who is in trouble. It's what I would call a good "airport read"... You will probably have to search the used book stores for this one. His books are hard to find.

I am a neurologist who cares for people with Parkinson's disease. Eric Morgan has written a thought-provoking book that educated me and that I would recommend to many of my patients. His observation that coping with the disease requires both optimal medical treatment and optimal self-care is particularly valuable. He realizes that with both of these he can not completely control his illness but can greatly improve the quality of his daily life. My only hesitation in recommending this book to those with Parkinson's disease is that his illness has been a particularly trying one, and many patients with Parkinson's do not experience the complications and tribulations that he describes. I would not want patients with mild Parkinson's to be discouraged by his experiences.

In June of 1757 Benjamin Franklin embarked for London to serve as a agent for the Pennsylvania Assembly, returning to Philadelphia in 1762. In November of 1763 he returned to England, again as Assembly agent. Over the next few years he is appointed agent for the colonies of Georgia, New Jersey and Massachusetts, returning to the colonies in 1775. This book chronicles Franklin's years in London serving as colonial agent

I am surprised to be the first person to review this book The Die Song, by Donald T. Lunde and Jefferson Morgan, was a wonderfully written nonfiction book It was about Herbert William Mullin, a mass murderer who was sent to prison although it was clear he was insane. The psychologist who helped write the book, Donald T. Lunde, was the one who worked with the murderer during the trial. It was written in a way that made the reader feel like a witness to the murders, the trial and the criminal's life. It provided a deep analysis into the background of Mullin. The book was very well written, and I could hardly put it down! I highly recommend this book to those interested in either psychology or criminology.

Chapter One discusses the history of Disco, beginning with the ancient roots of dance, through rock 'n roll and the birth of the actual discothèque in the mid-1960s. The dance called the Hustle, created by the youths of East Harlem, was instrumental in spreading the new dance culture and by the mid-1970s, discos started opening in great numbers all over New York City. Van McCoy's record The Hustle was one o the fist soon to be fold by Gloria Gaynor's Never Can Say goodbye and the songs of Barry White. Donna Summer and The Village People. Chapter 2 deals with disco fashion and has a nice pic of Christina Onassis dancing away, while Chapter 3 provides interesting histories of disco stars like grace Jones, John Travolta. Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, The Bee Gees, Chic, Sister Sledge, The Village People, Cher, Linda Clifford, Sylvester, Gino Soccio and Madleen Kane. Chapter 4 describes the dancing styles and demonstrates the Cross Step, the Bus Stop and three types of Hustles with illustrated footsteps, while Chapter 5 provides a list of discos in all the major cities of the US and Canada, from Atlanta to Winnipeg, as they existed in the late 1970s. The text is enlivened by stunning black and white photographs of places like Regines, Studio 54, The Electric Circus, The Copacabana, The Funhouse, and celebrities like Margaret Trudeau, Liza Minelli, Bianca Jagger plus artists like Grace Jones, Tony Orlando, Rod Stewart and all the others mentioned above. There are also 15 brilliant colour photographs that really capture all the glitter and excitement of the disco culture. Reading this book again gave me a feeling of extreme nostalgia for those more innocent times - as a teenybopper I was fortunate to enjoy the last years of disco. For those interested in the disco phenomenon, I would also like to recommend Albert Goldman's Disco, a more substantial and detailed work that also features lovely photographs.