Arthur Ide,one of the most prolific authors in the US,has written one of the most delicate,useful,human books about this subject.If you need a professional and human insight,this IS the book for you.

From herbal abortifacients found in home gardens and public parks to medical/clinical procedures that enable a woman to exercise her freedom of choice by not carrying an unwanted pregnancy to term, Dr.Ide's newest health study offers in simple language information that all women have an inalienable right to know. The author not only details the various steps to a safe abortion, but details the radical right's political action to deny woman freedom of choice over her body, an explicit expose' of the errors in the Silent Scream,and ingenious insights into the dangers both present to human freedom.

REVIEW: TOTALLY TWISTED TUNES

At first glimpse, Gary Frederick's cartoon book, TOTALLY TWISTED TOONS, hits you as hilarious, naughty, and/or insulting. It is a little of all three. It is certainly very funny at times, and it pokes fun at our collective silliness via the bedroom. But it is also a thought-provoking look at the fear within our communities that some people will consider insulting. Take a second look. Frederick is making a statement, in my opinion, about the sub-culture America tolerates or tries to ignore. No one group is left out. The author/cartoonist hits us where we fear the most: racism, ill-treatment of women, gay-bashing, animal cruelty, religious intolerance/persecution. Politicians and over-zealous religious leaders did not evade Frederick's observations. What is insulting is that these attitudes still exist and, sadly, dominate the nightly news across America. TOTALLY TWISTED TOONS is an American commentary in cartoon format that is worth the price of admission.

M. L. HINOJOSA
HOUSTON, TX.
11-14-02

I am amazed as the humor set forth in Totally Twisted Toons. Gary Frederick has brought out the humor in almost any subject you care to mention. From religion, sex, race, natural origin, preofession, you name it he has found some twisted humor in all of them. He has poked fun at all segments of society. I guess you would call him an equal opportunity offender. This book is great and I recommend it to anyone with a sense of humor - twisted or otherwise!!

Frederick C. Selous was one of the giants of Vitorian Africa and in this work, written at the urging of President Theodore Roosevelt, he compiles many of his most keen observations about life and wildlife in Africa. Fascinating not only as a period piece, Selous's thoughts are remarkably prescient about the state of game in Africa even today. Though it was written before the rise of the commercial poaching that has ravaged so much of the continent, the book gives an excellent insight into the need to carefully observe, record, and interpret the ecological signs found in the wild. Clear and lively in style, the tales told within encompass everything from dietary habits of hyaena to the effects of sleeping sickness on agriculture. Especially interesting are the authors remarkably forward-thinking ideas on race relations, ideas that would not become the rule in southern Africa for over 75 years. An altogether satisfying read.

I have read plenty of elephant hunting volumes in the likes of Bell, Stigand and several others but this Selous book is different. It's not entirely an account of Selous' adventures with his rifle but rather as the first portion of the book's title suggests, an informative wrap-up of the ways and characteristics of various African game. Selous is a unsurpassable raconteur when it comes to telling of big game, as this book proves. There's a chapter on Selous' search for the elusive inyala antelope, and it is of great interest. A book well worth parting with your cash for. Simply a true must-buy !

I read this book when is was in the early grades of elementary school. It created a love afair with aviation that has led me to a career in aviation. I have flown nearly every small aircraft produced by the major airplane manufacturers. And to day I am a captain with one of the worlds largest airlines. Thanks Ann.

This was a siminal book in not only mine but the lives of many of my gradeschool classmates. It had all the elements of a great story: airplanes, great pictures and a kids outlook on the world. This and 'Andrew Henry's Meadow" became staples of imaginative thought and allowed a vicariously shared experience. You (or your kids) will return to it often

If you are looking for a nice intro to weather or even a nice thorough review then this would be the book for you. Clearly defined and many illustrations available to help you grasp the info without reading it over several times.

Lutgens and Tarbuck made this a very readable text by writing in a stratightforward manner and by focusing on fundamental principles. The typical non-science major undergrad or general reader should be able to grasp the important concepts, while the more scientifically literate readers will find plenty of material to wrap their minds around. For example, much of the quantitative stuff is presented in separate boxes, for those who want to go beyond the basics as presented in the text. The illustrations by Dennis Tasa are, of course, excellent, as are most of the photos. I used this text for a weather and climate class I taught and would use it again.

Anyone who wants to feel proud of being human must read this account by a noble and corageous woman, the worthy child of a noble and corageous father.

It was incedible to live through, in impeccable detail, the life of one who survived the camps of Joseph Stalin. Despite the murder of her husband and the seperation from her children because she was a supporter of Trotsky she maintained her dignity and her faith in humanity. Many have suffered less and surrendered more of their soul to their persecutors. Her recollections of the events are told as if they happened last week. If there is to be evidence that there is hope for human progress and a brighter socialist future for mankind out of the ashes of the suffering and intolerance of this past century, this woman is the human embodiment, the evidence, upon which such hope rests.

Dr. Fred C.Schwarz has finally done it. At least, there is a scholarly book that exposes and indicts those who are willingly followers in the ambit of American Communism. Every policy-maker should have a copy of "Beating The Unbeatable Foe," because it is a critical look at how Communism has evolved into a major threat, and it provides facts on how Red China is using their thesis of dialectical materialism to take over the world. Indeed, in Dr. Schwarz's book, we find out how our American universities have transformed into Marrxist re-education camps and how the hard-core Communists are using religion to further their plans for world conquest. Dr. Schwarz and his Christian Anti-Communism Crusade deserves every American's attention. Indeed, with the help of patriotic men like Dr. Schwarz and Ronald Reagan, we have finally beaten "The Unbeatable Foe."

In writing this autobiography, Dr. Fred Schwarz seeks to fulfill his life motto: THAT TRUTH MAY PREVAIL. This book is a must read for anyone interested in either politics or religion. But don't expect a tedious collection of essays on why communism doesn't work. Most of us in the United States basically agree on that point. Instead, Dr. Schwarz's monumental book is a detailed history of the Christian Anti-Communism Crusade, which he founded in 1953. In a compelling manner, the Australian native explains clearly the reasons for starting the Crusade, and why it received such enthusiastic support amoung the American people. As a committed Christian, Dr. Schwarz also defends the Christian name of his group, showing how communism's self-stated goal was to eliminate God from the human mind. Then he covers and carefully refutes the vicious (and invariably false) character attacks aimed at him by the left-wing press and communist dupes around the world. If you're a big Ronald Reagan fanatic, you'll love this book. Even if you're a dedicated communist, you'll still enjoy the book for its great stories and amazing details about how you lost the cold war. The cost of this book is far less than the cost of not knowing this great slice of history

I was amazed at reading this book, I felt as though I was in the moment with these extreme atheletes as they were participating in their sports. The way the authors Gutman and Frederick integrated the stories of these incredible athletes into a montage of life and death escapades, was absolutely wonderful. I mean, I thought these guys were just crazy people, but they're not. They are articulate and thoughtful individuals that know as much as one could know within their craft. Excellent read, I totally recommend this book if you have a passion for reading exciting stories.

Most books about high risk, adventure sports seem to focus on a single individual adventure. For this reason, Being Extreme was not only a pleasant surprise, but a highly informative book that gathers athletes from a number of these often death-defying pursuits under one roof to talk about their lives and their sports. To learn about sports such as BASE jumping, sky diving, big wave surfing, freestyle motocross, freestyle skiing and snowboarding, and mountain climbing into the "death zone" was both interesting and compelling. It was made even more fascinating by having the thrills and dangers of each sport described by the athletes themselves. The authors allow the reader to see these athletes as real people who seemingly have a different perspective on life than most of us. The book gets into the "why" of these sports and athletes many times over and will give readers a total understanding of the men and women who put their lives on the line every time they climb, jump, surf, or take up a new challenge. This is a book about sports that are increasing in popularity and one I would highly recommend for both its style and substance.

I began reading the Dinoverse series this summer as part of a children's literature course at college. I didn't think they would hold my attention, being juvenile literature...boy was I wrong! The course ended two months ago, but when I found this book, the fifth in the series, I had to read it! My hat is off to author Scott Ciencin, whose work reminds me of my own childhood fantasies of dinosaurs brought to life. I work in a bookstore, and often recommend these titles to parents, looking for books that their sons might enjoy. These are great books for boys, jam-packed with adventure and imagination. I highly recommend the entire series! Can't wait to read the next book when it comes out in November!

This is an execellent read! If you've ever thought about what it would be like to be a dinosaur, then this series is for you. If you are already familliar with Dinoverse,then expect another romp through time with Bertram and some new faces. Each chapter ends in a cliffhanger, and the end of the book will leave you wanting to get your "claws" on the next. I recommend this to everyone, adults and children alike!

Mr. Forsyth in this book became the voice of millions of suffering Biafrans whose sin was a determination to exist against all odds.

His analysis captured the brutality of the Nigerian soldiers while the rest of the world fell victim to the deceit of the pronouncements of the Commander of the Nigerian Armed Forces...General Yakubu Gowon.

Forsyth is known for his later works the "Day of the Jackal", "Odessa File" and "Dogs of War". This though is his first book and in many ways superior to the rest.

A non-fiction detailed description of the Biafran war, Forsyth pulls no punches describing the valiant but fruitless fight by the Ibo tribe to secede from Nigeria. Outnumbered, outgunned and out financed by the central government, the Ibo finally fell because of the support of the European powers for Nigeria.

Forsyth does a wonderful job in giving us a journalist eye view of the conflict which eventually became known more for the starvation of hundreds of thousands of Ibo. A long forgotten classic that has never been outdone by his later novels.