Ecellent approach to the language where the Hawai'ian and English are separated. The movement through the laguage is very practical. Maika'i noo.

This is a first-rate book. I certainly recommend it as a good place to start for anyone interested in keeping this beautiful language alive (and it is also is a good point of departure for anyone interested in Polynesian languages in general.) Each lesson begins with a section of sentences that introduce new grammatical patterns as well as new vocabulary, and at the end of each lesson each pattern and each usage is explained very thoroughly. The lessons progress from each one to the next very smoothly. Many of the exercises and drills are clearly intended to be done in a classroom setting, but it isn't too difficult to adapt them to home use.

A candid writing style complements a steady flow of advice in a fantastic new book by Anthony Kovner, Ph.D. His Health Care Management in Mind: Eight Careers is an elegant story on many levels. First, one can read this book simply as an autobiography of one of health care's most successful and brightest leaders. The book is designed as a story of Dr. Kovner's resume. Each chapter is devoted to the eight respective careers that Dr. Kovner has held, each filled with a detailed description of what it means to be an administrator, a consultant, an academic, respectively, in various organizations. Second, each career proves to be simultaneously easier and harder than the previous or next one. This is made clear by Dr. Kovner's ability to lend insight with a welcome but heavy dosage of wit (e.g. a manager in a difficult situation can best be labeled as "having as much chance as a one-legged man in an ass-kicking contest"); advice ("network, network, network"); and a "lessons learned" segment within each chapter ("I would encourage any manager to pay attention to timing and questions of tone.") Tying these thoughts together, and reading in-between the lines, one can read past Dr. Kovner's clever wit and openess to understand: 1.) That a successful career is one that is a mixture of skills and experiences where one can be a "gentleman" who completes his work with passion and merit; 2.)That one needs to fail in some jobs to be ultimately successful in other, more challenging ones; 3.)That friends and mentors help enhance one's ego, mind, and temperament; 4.) That every manager needs to keep his eyes focused, his ears open, and his sense of humor ever present; and 5.) That it is fun to look back on one's career and be able to tell anecdotes and managerial tidbits. Each chapter ends with a checklist of questions that current and future managers can answer honestly about themselves, all based on the themes of the chapter. Ever the professor, Dr. Kovner concludes each chapter with a "Practical Exercise" segment that allows the reader to ask and look into questions that helps her own career. With humor, classic academic rigor, and fine storytelling, Dr. Kovner paints of picture of eight careers that are fun, practical, insightful, and most importantly extend a lesson. I highly recommend this book to young managers who need a mentor and to experienced managers and academics who can share in the experiences of a fellow leader. As a young administrator myself, the next time I want to serve as a consultant, become a CEO, work with a billion-dollar foundation, or teach graduate school, I think I'll check back with each respective chapter and see what may come my way in way of expectations, rewards, lessons, and, of course, work. For this I remain thankful, as will any reader.

This book is a fascinating look at the evolution of a career in management. It is notable for the author's honesty throught his 8 careers -- moving at first haphazardly, and then with more direction, a reader can follow his decisions. As a MBA student, I found his description of careers heartening and engaging. The guides at the end of each chapter serve as a more formal learning guide for readers pursuing health management careers. Overall a great read, and educational to boot!

I have never read words that were so profound or so graphic. It is like a beautiful melody to my heart. Mark Anthony Grubb's poems play lip service to feelings I've never been able to express. Awesome.

I really was was touched by this poetry book. It was so spiritual. I have been looking for some way to express the way I have felt for so long and now this book is here for me to always refer to.

Anthony DeMello is a master of story telling. Here are more than two hundred of his stories belonging to various cultures, countries and centuries. They are classified under seven heads of Spirituality, Education, Authority, Human Nature, Relationships, Service and Enlightenment. The author takes credit for only stringing them together. They are highly thought provoking and illuminating. Nobody can resist a story and sometimes a story can change one's life.

Anthony DeMello was one of the great spiritual masters of our time. He was a Catholic priest of the Jesuit order, hailing from India. He died in New York on June 2nd, 1987. He has left behind a body of literature, which will continue to influence the world profoundly in the years to come.

Anthony de Mello's books generally fall into three groups - guided meditations; cross-cultural, interreligious, traditional teaching tales; and sayings of the Master in context. This book falls into the second category - traditional teaching tales. Fr. de Mello has categorized the stories into seven chapters: spirituality, education, authority, human nature, relationships, service and enlightment. Most of the stories are told without any "editorial" comments i.e. the author trusts the power of story. The selection is excellent coming from a wide variety of traditions and ages, including modern jokes such as "where do you plug it in?" when faced with a piano.

You can read the book straight through and get a lot of laughs or you can read it as intended, pondering the stories and risking having your life changed. The latter is the intend of the author.

A great Book about a Great Soldier. Easy to read and follow. I recomend it to any veteran

.This book is an account of infantry combat in the Korean War by the war's most decorated soldier. Soon after the war Herbert wrote "Conquest to Nowhere" this book is a more detailed account of his 13 months in Korea. Prior to the war Herbert served as a paratrooper and cold weather survival expert. He arrived in Korea in '50, still a private, and attached himself to the 2nd Division by going AWOL from a replacement depot. When the Chinese enter the war Herbert was attached out to a Turkish brigade and earned the Osminieh, their version of the Medal of Honor and one of only nine men to ever recieve it. Back with his own men he experienced cold and hunger and had many escapes from an advancing enemy. He recieved four Purple Hearts and was offered a battlefield commission, which he refused, but was promoted to Master SGT on the spot. Later, when his company was in reserve, he stayed on the line with the Marines who awarded him his third Silver Star, he also had recieved two Bronze Stars,the Ville De Paris,the Distinguished UN medal,the Korean Service Medal w, six battle stars, and various other awards. While fighting on Heart Break Ridge he was pulled from the lines and sent to Washington D.C. to meet Pres. Truman. His home town gave him a parade and he was awarded the New York State Medal Of Honor. He then started a world tour as America's most decorated soldier. After his discharge Herbert wrote "Conquest To Nowhere" and continued to do P.R. work for the army. He even went to Hollywood, for the army, for the purpose of being photographed with Audie Murphy and was a guest on Groucho Marx's "You bet Your Life Show." This is a good infantry book by a man now mostly forgotten.

Brent Graham, High School Principal, Grand Rapids, December 3, 2002,
HG21C is Long Overdue
When I was introduced to HG21C, I thought it was just another marriage guide. However, as I read it for the third time, the only thing I can say is, "For the veteran husband searching for answers, HG21C is long overdue". I salute Bell for his marital wisdom.

A friend of mine called me and said "Man, you-gotta-get this book!" So I purchased HG21C and could not put it down. As a "veteran husband" I was amazed how Bell was able to find the loophole in the feminist movement by reminding husbands that our wives have ignored their responsibilities as wives. And what's really great about HG21C is that it's funny, funny, funny.

I will admit, my wife was not happy when I told her that HG21C is a "Husband's Guide for the 21st Century" and that I would not let her read my copy. It's Top Secret.

As Bell say's "Never in history, have husbands had any reason to question what we should expect from our wives". - Until now.

I say Pulitzer.

Roland McIntosh
St. Louis, Mo.

The version of this book that I have is called the 'The Viking Atlas of World War 1', but it appears to be the exact same book with the same author, published date and number of pages. What impresses me most about this book is the quality of the maps. There are more than 100 colour maps which trace the development of the major campaigns with unprecedented clarity. Along with the maps there are numerous photos and drawings which are all easily read and understood. The accompanying text is detailed but not overbearing. Overall this is a lovely reference of World War One which is very nicely balanced in its presentation. It also makes an informative accompaniment to the World War One grand strategic boardgame, 'Paths of Glory' by Ted S Racier of GMT games. This is a boardgame which those interested in reading this book may wish to explore. It is one of the best grand strategic boardgames available.

An excellent overview of the major battles of "the Great War." The maps are vivid, accurate and understandable. The accompanying text and photgraphs are also well done and compliment the maps. By far the best of the World War I atlases, and generally superior to even the West Point Atlas of American Wars, 1900-1918, which is also excellent.

This book is fascinating and remarkably useful. it`s great both for browsing and for reference. I`ve already bought and read two books I found described here and have added several more to my "to read" list. Hooked on Horror is worth the price for anyone who likes horror stories--not only is it enjoyable in itself, but it leads you to other reading within your areas of interest that you may never have known abou otherwise. I know that's true for me.

Horror fiction is on of the most controversial, often deplored, and misunderstood of all the literary genres. In Hooked On Horror: A Guide To Reading Interests In Horror Fiction, Anthony Fonseca and June Pulliam have collaborated to describe and illuminate some 1,000 contemporary and classic tales of this popular genre. They examine the best-selling hits of the past decade and unearth many undiscovered or forgotten literary treasures of the genre. They trace the history, trends, and appeals of this unique body of literature in all its various permutations with insight and humor, offering a reader's advisory with a lively and thorough introduction to the genre. Hooked On Horror is a seminal work of impressive scholarship that will be a valued reference for educators, librarians, booksellers, writers and fans.

Anyone who has read Devil's Food and Double Espresso in the Kovacs/Marvelli series is in for the ride of their life with this third wacky installment about the lovable duo. In this episode, Marvelli is persuaded to go to San Fran with another parole officer, Vissa. Because of jealously and a concern for her ice cream addicted partner, Loretta Kovacs follows them.

It turns out to be a nightmare for both her and Marvelli(especially Frankie) Frankie ends up getting kidnapped by a group of S&Mers and is subjected to some torture. Loretta has to use all her smarts and Attitude to save him.

Boy is this book a treat. Literally too. The reader will be introduced to a new way of eating a hot fudge sundae, demonstrated by the dominatrix Sunny, with the unwilling help of Marvelli(I CANNOT GIVE IT AWAY, read it yourself), and the reader will also discover the secret ingredient of Elmer Fudge whirl. Meanwhile, we root on Loretta as time winds down on Frankie's life span, and she struggles to rescue him.

This book is hilarious. It has a dizty blonde in it, an unusual dog named Dragon, a Finnish lesbian massage therapist, a man who leaks, and other weirdos. Plus, there is a sex club in which Loretta infiltrates, and of course her attitude gets her in trouble.

Don't miss it! I bought this in hardback. And it was worth EVERY darn penny!

Loretta and Marvelli hit book #3 in top form. For starters, they're finally, reciprocally, in love. Anyone woman who's ever identified with smart, sexy and somewhat overweight Loretta and her seemingly hopeless crush on a co-worker who is not only sexy but also one of the few remaining truly nice guys on the planet will find herself cheering. But the two New Jersey "Jump Squad" officers soon have more to worry about than being caught making out in an empty cell at the Parole unit... When the usual hilarious plot complications set in, Marvelli is sent on assignment to San Franciso, but instead of taking Loretta with him, his partner is the ultimate sex vixen, Elvissa Mylowe. Loretta, wracked with jealous insecurity (can we relate?), decides to call in sick, don a wig and follow the two to San Francisco. There the story twists and snakes down into the more sordid and bizarre aspects of SF's extremely alternative sex scene, as the three pursuers race to track down cruel and creepy Ira Krupnick, crook-turned-gourmet-ice-cream-manufacturer, who's screwing two women--Dorrie, his business partner's wife,and Sunny (one very hard-hearted dominatrix with a well-trained, vicious dog and a fully equippped S&M dungeon). The plot is as rich as the book's title, and the pace is fast: I ate -- er, read-- it all in one sitting--and a single paragraph can travel from sadistically sordid to funny to painful to heartwrenching. Bruno keeps up the suspense throughout and also delivers an answer to the age old question, in which part of the body does a man's brain really live?

This compendium of travel stories provides essays by Isabel Allende, Jan Morris, and more notable travel writers and provides an unusual focus on experiences of living abroad. Essays range from the humorous to the observation of cultural differences as they provide both entertaining and enlightening autobiographies embracing the overseas living experience. A House Somewhere is perfect as a leisure literary pursuit and highly recommended for the traveler who contemplates residency in another country.

A collection of essays and stories about living in foreign countries. Books about this usually contain certain predictable themes. The writer is usually English or American, doesn't have a regular job, and the natives among whom he lives are lovable eccentrics with fractured English. It's commonly an island, or somewhere remote and warm, and when we next read about the writer he's no longer living there. (Jan Morris points out of these cliches in her or his introductory essay, "Some Thoughts from Abroad")
Some of the pieces fall into these obvious categories but one writer is Indian, one Welsh, and one South American. In three of them the foreign country is the United States. Others are set in the Philippines, Paris, Provence, Italy, Kenya, Singapore, Mexico, Ireland, Morocco, Japan, China, Egypt, Thailand, Turkey and Greece. Tragedy strikes in two of them but the mood is mostly light-hearted and humorous. I enjoyed them all. They made me appreciate electricity, paved roads, and being able to turn on a faucet and drink the water.