Both Nadia's novels, "Colored Sand" and "Under the Roman Pillar" are at the top of the reading lists of many avid readers and teachers of world literature. These stories portray, through true, positive images, cultures unknown to most of the world. The events caputure the readers and engage them in fascinating adventures.

"Under the Roman Pillar" is an independent sequel to Nadia's first novel "Colored Sand". Both novels have fascinating stories and are set in the ruins of ancient civilizations. I strongly recommend them to readers of all ages, especially teachers of world literature. The events in Nadia's novels reveal cultures that have been well abused by the media.

What memories this book brought back.

As a soon-to-retire worker, born to a single shot 16 guage, thousands of hours of bird hunting and responsibility to my children pretty well met (for now), I've turned my attention to what I want to do with the rest of my life. Mr. Fergus reminded me of what I had left. It's time to return.

What a true delight it was to read his prose. I could hear the beating of wings. I could smell the dew. I could feel that wonderful tiredness in my legs. I could see the lab run hard for the corn field.

Absolutely, it's time to return. And this book brought it all back.

I was thoroughly engrossed in this short, but surprisingly full book. As a first-year bird-hunter reading this during the height of grouse season, I felt as though this book was probing my mind and transcribing my own thoughts onto the pages. The text was wonderfully thought out and the ideals espoused are those that true hunters wish all others believed as well. Caring and knowledgeable of both people and birds with due attention paid to our interaction with nature, this book taught me much about why my first few outings were not only successful (despite the lack of birds brought home), but worth repeating. I suggest this read to beginning and experienced hunters alike. Now, all I need is a bird dog. I found Fergus's description of the human/canine bond compelling.

To adalois, who wrote a review of these short stories, you are right : who still wants to change China? Or did the Author ever want to? Desillusioned for sure, as far as the narrator is concerned, or too realist, but not sad though, and very funny sometimes... Is it politics? Does not look like it, but can actually be controversial, as its only focus is the individual, and one who has no ideal, who does not take part in society, in a society which is supposed to be filled with ideals. I believe these short stories have less to do with politics than with the acknowledgment that life is purposeless. The narrators are lone dreamers who try hard to remain themselves and discover that it's impossible, that they cannot be the masters of their own lives, and worse, that it would be futile to try to. Nihilism and cynicism are the dark side of these stories (the purpose of life, if any, is just "being"), but with a bright appearance : fun, the sense of the absurd and cheerful sarcastic remarks. So, if you read them in a joyful mood, you will laugh, a lot. If not, you will feel desperate (for the moral of the story is : don't get involved with people, it's too painful and dangerous). Conclusion : be careful, this is dangerous stuff!

Refreshing, sarcastic, humorous, existencialist. This are the four words i'd use to describe the work of Xuxing. He is a writer from the late 80's, early 90's, post 89 june 4th, desillusion and ecseptisism prevailing among young Chinese. Who is going to change China? or who still wants to change it? A must for anyone interested on contemporary China. Great translation, too.

I first saw most of these sites when I was fifteen (7 years ago), but Brooke shows them in a whole new way. By photographing them empty of the hoards of people usually in, above, outside, and underneath the city, and using only black and white photography with perfect lighting, he brings a stunning, cool, serenity to the hot, crowded, volatile, emotional city. I happen to love the intense, 90 degree, crowded, tense Jerusalem; those are probably the reasons I have had such a long and passionate love affair with the city, but Brooke's view is not to be missed. In short, buy this book for its unforgettable, striking, devastatingly beautiful images, but get on the next plane to Israel and experience it for yourself as well. I currently only have it on (perpetual) loan from my university library (...because I re-check it out every three weeks), but it is currently on my amazon wish list, and will hopefully join my permanent library soon! Thank you, Steven Brooke, for taking me back to my spiritual home so beautifully.

Like his earlier classic work "Views of Rome", Brooke presents visual poetry of the architecture and monuments of Jerusalem and the Holy Land. The composition and lighting are flawless; the images are stunning and unforgettable. Not just a "coffee table" book, but one to re -visit and appreciate over the years.

I bought this book the moment I saw it. I have read a detailed biography of Swami Vivekananda (in two volumes by his east and west disciples) and this book complements it very well by providing all available pictures of Swamiji. The firm, clear and practical message of the Swamiji to both his countrymen and the west of both their achievements and needs is beautifully brought out in this book with precise and apt quotations. A must for all seekers of harmony and peace in the society..

A must for all Swami Vivekananda followers. The photographs are simply amazing and mostly been seen for the first time.

Having read everything ever written on Lawrence, and even written a book myself, I can unconditionally state that this is the best book in the field. I unconditionally reccomend it to all readers, whether neophytes wanting to learn about the "myth behind the man," or seasonsed Lawrence experts. Although each essay shines in its own way, Stang's stands out as a major new contribution to Lawrence scholarship.

Having read everything ever written on Lawrence, and even written a book on him myself, I can state without qualification that this book contains the best work ever produced on Lawrence "of Arabia." I reccomend it both to the first-time reader wanting to go beyond the Lawrence of legend, and to the long-time academic devotee of the military and intellectual career of this icon of the 20th century. Although each essay is excellent in its own way, Stang's stands out as a pillar of Lawrence scholarship.

This book is hilarious!...and informative. The travel essays tell how it really is to travel in some of these incredibly remote, but incredibly wonderful parts of SE Asia. Unlike most travel guides that merely descibe the points of interest, without honestly telling how difficult it can be to get there--without doing it the "tour group way"--this book tells how YOU can do it on your own...but gives some advice to ease the trip as well as to caution the traveler. Every chapter also provides tons of information on the history and politics, etc. of the region, too. But what I like most is that the author encourages everyone to give independent travel a try. And by traveling as the author and his wife did, anyone can do it on a shoestring budget. Personally, I would RATHER eat and do as the locals do; the author shows that it's not only possible but very cheap and a lot of fun!

Southeast Asia is a world filled with mystery and intrigue, and one that doesn't give up its secrets easily--as the author and his wife soon found out! Walking To Singapore is an often hilarious, but always informative look at the daily lives and disparate cultures of the region, and provides insight into the history of the region, the best (and most bizarre) foods, even religious temple etiquette. The book celebrates the beauty of Southeast Asia: swimming with sea turtles in Malaysia, seeing the sunrise from the rim of a smoking volcano, the Grand Palace in Bangkok, and watching wild orangutans waking at sunrise in Borneo. The author's adventures also take them to some of the most magnificent historical and archaeological wonders of the world such as Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Burma's city of 4,000 temples at Bagan, and the magnificent Buddhist and Hindu monuments of Borobudor in Indonesia. Helpful as a guide to budget travel in Southeast Asia--for about $10 per day!--Walking To Singapore also recounts some of the difficulties and downright danger that await--from an all night journey along the Road to Mandalay in Burma, to leeches in Sumatra, to grenade attacks in Phnom Penh!

This is essentially a photo album of Operation Iraqi Freedom which again proves the old adage, a picture is worth a thousand words. It dispenses with text and allows the reader to visually
experience the war on land, sea, and air. I think it is the best of the current spate of Iraq War books by photo-journalists.

THE WAR IN IRAQ is a 352-page, color photograph document of the US-led invasion of Iraq. I found this book incredible and priceless, a book to be saved for future reflection on what we have just lived through.

The reason I believe THE WAR IN IRAQ will be important in future reflection is that it beautifully demonstrates the American mainstream media's attitude toward war coverage: the overwhelming majority of this book is dedicated to the military men and women of the US military, with the words "hero" and "heroic" mentioned several times in the book's preface. Very, very few images of Iraqi civilian suffering are offered, which I found interesting considering that over 3000 civilians were killed during the war. Certainly, there are many more photographs of the other side of the war. I find it quite telling that such photographs were largely ignored.

In 1993 We're Back was in theaters. It is my favorite book also , my favorite movie. It was funny and I laughed ,when I read it. It was just great ,everyone should read it. I like the part when all the Dinasaurs screamed, cause they didn't want to get in trouble.

My five year old son loves this book and I've read it to him many times. It's about a group of dinosaurs transported to modern New York and their adventures in the city.

What I especially like about the book is that the humor makes an adult smile and I don't mind reading it repeatedly.

Unfortunately their is so much revisionist junk history about the atomic bomb and the cold war. Nuclear diplomacy, racism and other unfounded theories about the bomb have found their way into textbooks and classrooms. Anyone who does not think Truman used the bomb to end WWII quickly and with less lives lost is simply ignoring the obvious and the evidence. This book helps set the record straight. The decision to use the bomb was simple: to get Japan to stop fighting. Truman wanted to save lives and end the war: end of arguement. This book helps set the record straight.

Mr. Maddox has done a great service in analyzing the decision to use the atomic bomb on Japan. He systematically demolishes the arguements used by those who (for whatever reason) think that the bombing was unjustified. He shows through intercepted transmissions how the Japanese were ready to commit themselves to a bloodbath to fight off an invasion and how the Japanese military still wanted to fight even after Hiroshima was destroyed. Overall, the book is great work and should be required reading in schools and the Smithsonian Museum.