A great reference book for the person using Word '97. If you are stuck on how to format a document it is easy to look up the solution in this book. The index is user friendly with topics listed in alphabetical order. The table of contents is comprehensive with a clear and concise outline. Each set of instructions is discussed with diagrams and simple step-by-step, recipe-like instructions.

This is one of the best books on the planet. The author has succesfully put into words the personal rewards people recieve when they donate their time or other resources. I feel compelled to get involved in some project asap when I open this book. Like the other books in the Life 101 series, you can read this book through or open to any page for inspiration or meditation. Many books about success emphasize giving as essential to personal success; this book clarifies that and motivates readers to share themselves.

The photos are fantastic,the comments much more interesting,worth buying it.You can really understand why it is more than what you see at first in the movie.I loved it.

This is a must-have coffee-table book (it's also available in paperback) for all fans of Paul Verhoeven's brilliant, moving epic; it comes close to capturing the lush beauty of the movie itself. Anyone with taste, style, and/or half a brain will cherish both the gorgeous book and the inspiring, elegant movie. Thank you to the publishers of the book as well as the filmmakers.

What can I say about Showgirls that hasn't been said? I am sure I echo the sentiments of anyone who's seen this film when I say it's the best movie ever made. This book is also amazing. It features an in depth look at the talent that made this movie happen. Verhoven helps us to understand the seedy underworld of Las Vegas and why this movie is truly the story of a girl in search of herself. Where, oh where, is the sequel to this stunning masterpeice?

This version of the story is the PLAY. Not the actual book. Do not be confused!

My mother introduced me to Mary Laswell's hilarious stories 20 years ago, when I was in my 20's. I can never forget them. "Suds In Your Eye" was the first I read and I had a ball with it. I, also, enjoy the vernacular of the WWII style that my mother initially had to help me with. Mrs Feeney and Old Timer who live at the junk yard, behind a wall made up entirely of beer cans, are characters you will love. Mrs. Rasmussen is a gem for feeding the crew and various visitors (usually service-men) on a nearly non-existant budget. And what meals! Mrs. Laswell's stories are strong in characters that are not afraid of poverty and hard work. They can get what they need in the most ingenious ways, will never hesitate to expect the best from everyone that they meet, and will give their last '2 bits'($.25) to anyone they find who needs it.

I read this book many years ago at a tender age and it has always stayed with me.

It's like the Secret Garden, if the secret garden had been a junk yard surrounded by a wall made from beer cans.

The story is sentimental and dated but too charming to keep out of your heart. Being that the setting is a junk yard and it's about a couple of women who drink a lot of beer, it's not your typical children's book. But as a child, I loved it. And as an adult, it transports me back to a place and time that few books can.

A very enjoyable read.

Whenever Eloise Kendall and Gregory Ward meet, an accident of some sort is sure to ensue. Eloise is sure that Gregory enjoys embarrasing her, and Gregory is unsure of how to placate the prickly Miss Kendall. The book follows their rather complicated romance as both young people begin to realise they are actually attracted to each other. However further misunderstandings prevent the love from blossoming and before the romantic miscontrusions can be untangled, Eloise's young brother is kidnapped. Will Gregory be able to save Jeremy before it's too late and salvage his romance with Eloise?

I think what I enjoyed most about this novel was the developing romance between Gregory and Eloise. This is a romance novel after all, so that the romance plot is predictable. But Martha Kirkland has provided the readers with a slightly older couple (not teenagers) who have hangups and preconceptions of their own that they manage to overcome in an entertaining and adult manner. Definitely a winner!

Since she was just out of the cradle, almost, Gregory Ward has had a disastrous effect on Eloise Kendall. Anything that could go wrong, would go wrong whenever the two would meet. So of course, when Eloise and her younger brother Jeremy are orphaned by the deaths of their parents, the siblings end up living with her youngish widowed cousin, the Dowager Lady Theadosia Deighton.

The only difficulty with this situation is that Gregory's uncle, Lord Threwsbury has the adjoining property. And Jeremy's best friend and constant companion is the earl's nephew and heir, Basil.

Gregory has been busily carving out a career for himself as a politician, and returns to his uncle's home with the Whig party whip, Colin Jamison. The two hope to raise funds for Gregory's next campaign.

Unexpectedly, however, love at first sight strikes both Colin and Thea, casting each into alternate bouts of exhilaration and despair. While trying to sort out these strange feelings, which neither have ever experienced prior to this experience, Gregory and Eloise are having their own battle of the sexes. They don't want to care for each other, but yet those amazing emotions keep erupting!

In other parts of the realm, the Luddites are beginning to make their feelings known, as well, but Gregory thinks the returning soldiers--now no longer needed--have a real complaint. And then a villain steps in, and kidnaps the wrong heir.

This is a delightful book--in particular the romance of the older couple, which unfortunately gets short shrift in the hurried-up ending. Too bad the publisher couldn't have granted another page or two for a slightly more detailed resolution! Still, all the loose ends are tied up in a most satisfactory manner, if a bit rushed. The cover is charming,too, with its Hugh Grant lookalike!

Another winning romance from Kirkland, who knows how to deliver a love story.

After reading loads of her current books, I slowly found myself going back into time to read her more older books, and boy were they old! More sappy and happy endings, not much suspense, lacked in plot. I kept thinking, "This is the pre-Sandra Brown?! IS this even her writing?"

Even though this book was simple compared to her power packed contemporary trash, this was quite lovely.

I first read this book when it was published as a Loveswept title in the late 80's. The story has stayed with me and I usually read it during flights or long appointment stays, etc. I can no longer find my original copy. Elizabeth owns a wonderful shop called Fantasy. Her sister (whose story follows in "Adam's Fall) always tries to get her to lighten up - even getting her a vanity license plate. I really do not want to give too much of the plot away, but it is a fast and fun read. Ms Brown has come a long way from her formula days, but for a good short story, this one is great.

This book was the first romance novel I ever read, and to this day, after reading dozens of other novels, remains one of my all-time favorites. This is one of Sandra's older books before she went mainstream and did that horrid murder/suspense stuff. This is pure, sensual trashy summer reading at its best! The plot is charming, but the characters didn't really light up (Elizabeth's facade of primness and properness is a little annoying) Then again, who cares? The best scenes in the novel are the sex scenes! (The title says it all) If you're looking for some good dirty fun, this is definitely a must-read! P.S. You should read Adam's Fall afterwards, which follows up on Adam and Lilah, the heroine's sister, the best characters in the book.

I found some aspects of this book helpful especially in helping me to define my anger. The authors give very clear examples how to tell if you are dealing with a real or an imagined problem/situation/issue. That was helpful to me as I thought through my anger issue and was able to know why I am angry in my marriage. I think this alone will help me to be more articulate as I seek counseling to work on what I can do to stop allowing the anger to permeate the entire relationship.
However, this is as far as it goes in helping with the very real, very hurtful issues. Upon realizing that I DO have some very real issues that need more than just being thought through, I don't get much help or relief trying a different approach. My spouse refuses to see that he is behaving in a way that is selfish and self-centered. He refuses to change and I can't do it. I now realize from reading this book that my anger comes from trying to convince him, and feeling frustrated because I'm not able to do so. After this initial realization the book is not all that practical.

After another big blow-out with my significant-other, I went on line and bought this book. WOW! What an eye opener! It may me realize that I CAN control my thoughts and explosive behavior, and gave me the tools to do it. I even loaned the book to my son's girlfriend after they had a fight, and she's telling all of her friends about it.

If you find yourself constantly fighting with your mate over the same things, then this is the book for you, but only if you're willing to do some serious soul searching, and if you're willing to make a change (for the better).

Psychologists Lorel Lindstrom and Shari Kirkland say that "relationship problems between lovers is the number one complaint in psychological clinics throughout the country." Their book, Red Hot Relationships: How to Defuse the Anger and Keep the Romance, is a primer for couples who want to overcome destructive anger and enhance their relationships.

Drs. Lindstrom and Kirkland say their goal "is to help both of you become your own therapist, to fix your emotional swings when you're upset." They say that fixing yourself is the first step in learning to fix a relationship. They add that "your thoughts and beliefs are the cause of your feelings, good or bad, and they control your behavior."

The first chapters of their book are devoted to defining what anger is and describing some ways in which it manifests itself. The authors maintain that many of the problems in relationships are symptoms of anger that hasn't been properly dealt with. They discuss the role of anger in emotions such as impatience, demanding behavior, and possessiveness. Passive aggression, substance abuse, and excessive control are also defined as some of the ways in which hidden anger is expressed.

The next section teachs readers how to recognize and manage anger using a five-step plan. The final chapters discuss what makes good relationships, and includes information on realistic expectations, communication, and trust. The authors also explain how to express anger in healthy ways. Each chapter in Red Hot Relationships includes exercises for couples that will help strengthen the relationship.

The book is not intended for relationships in which there are serious problems such as psychiatric disorders or physical abuse.

Once again, Martha Kirkland (my very favorite Regency author) has treated us to a well-crafted, lovely tale that is so beautifully and authentically written, I feel like I'm sitting in a drawing room, enjoying tea with the Regent himself. Marianne is a wonderful heroine who defies the strict societal rules of the day and chooses to live alone in a manor house she's inherited. Adam, Viscount Jensen, is a worthy match for Marianne and I greatly enjoyed seeing them overcome their problems and differences to find true love. Do yourself a favor--brew a cup of your favorite tea, put your feet up, and let Martha Kirkland take you away to Regency England for a few wonderful, memorable hours.

I love romances and this book spoke directly to my heart. Charmingly written, THAT SCANDALOUS HEIRESS is a winner in every sense. The characters were well written and thoroughly likeable. Marianne was a special delight and I could see why Adam was immediately intrigued by her. The chemistry between the hero and heroine was there from the first meeting and sustained throughout the entire book.

I also thought the mystery element of the story was perfectly handled -- it was just enough to add to the story without obscuring the plot.

This is one of the best books I've read this year and I will read it again. BRAVO, Ms. Kirkland! You never fail.

Run, do not walk, to buy this book.

Martha Kirkland is one of my favorite Regency authors. With each of her books, she transfers me back to the period with such skill, I feel as if I'm sitting in a drawing room, taking tea with Prinny himself. In THAT SCANDALOUS HEIRESS, Marianne is a delightful, spunky heroine who has inherited a manor house. When she moves in, she meets Adam, the handsome neighbor--and the fun begins. Do yourself a favor--brew yourself a nice cup of Earl Grey, then sit back and let Ms. Kirkland whisk you off to Regency England. You will definitely enjoy the trip.

At first I wasn't really sure how good this book would be, but the more I read the more I like! Ms. Kirkland did a wonderful job with description. And she did a great job pulling me into the story and feeling what the characters were feeling. The only problem that I had with the story was that the heroine seemed to me to be blind about her "real" true love. To me it seemed to take a little to long for her to accept the truth of her feelings and figure out that it wasn't her betrothed that wrote her those wonderful letters that she fell in love with but in fact his friend. Overall it was a really good book that completely kept my attention for the entire book. I do recommend this book to many people.

I bought if for the beautiful cover, kept reading for the fun story. I highly recommend it.

What more could you ask for?

I wasn't sure I was going to like this one, but once I started reading it, I was unable to put it down.

Miss Maitland's wealthy father wants a title for his daughter. So, he gets her engaged to Paul Clement. Only, Paul has little use for the daughter of a wool merchant. So, his friend Stephen Rutledge begins a pen pal relationship with Lorna Maitland. Through the course of their letters, they fall in love with each other. Lorna thinks she's fallen in love with her fiancee. Stephen knows he has fallen in love with his friend's intended bride.

The main characters are truly likable. Stephen is a strong man - a leader - without being too strong or too competant. He isn't perfect and doesn't want to be.

Lorna is the daugher of a wealthy father. She doesn't take that lightly, but uses her wealth and position to help others.

Does it take her a while to figure out that Stephen wrote the letters and not Paul? Yeah - maybe that was dragged on a bit too far. But than again, without the reader's omnipotant knowledge of the events, how long would it take any of us to figure out what had happened?

This was a fun, well written book. I highly recommend.

This book written brilliantly by Gelsey Kirkland and Greg Lawrence is positively a book that I would recommend to all dancers like myself as well as anyone that is intregued by the effects of the dance world. In this book Gelsey takes us through a journey of chaos and problems. When you read this book you travel through the abusive effects of drugs as well as more dancer prone problems like eating disorders and self-image. You also see the beutiful side of the ballet world and it helps you relize how much work ballet dancers put into their passion and how little they get out of it. Gelsey and Greg did a great job at showing the reader dancer or not how hard and sometimes impossible the dance world can be. Over all in my humble opinion I think that this one is a keeper.

Dancing in my Grave, by Gelsey Kirkland is an amazing book. The book is about Gelsey's dancing career, and how she mangled her way through the jungle of ballet. In it are described many of the hardships that come with serious dancing. This book may not apply to people who are not into dance. Dance, when taken seriously, can bore people if they're not interested in it. However, all dancers who are even thinking of getting serious with dance should read this book.

This book portrays Gelsey Kirkland as a hero because it elaborates on her issues both mental and physical, but then it tells about her rehabilitation. A hero is someone who does something that benefits someone, not necessarily someone else. Gelsey found and helped a person in need of help, that person just so happened to be her. On page 102, ''I began to starve myself, limiting my diet to candy bars and coffee. This was the first sign of an anorexic syndrome that later would become an obsessive rule in my life.'' Gelsey, although it took her years to realize, convinced herself that she had a problem and she fixed it. To convince oneself that he/she has a problem is a very difficult thing to do. Denying it is the easy way out, or even admitting to it but not changing it is fairly easy but dedicating time to fixing a problem like that, that is what makes a hero.

Gelsey shares not only her problem of anorexia but her usage of drugs, her physical adjustments made for beauty reasons and her personal life issues. Gelsey had an older sister Johnna who was given the gift of physical beauty. Throughout the book it tells how Gelsey tried to change her physical appearance as much as possible to be beautiful like her sister. Gelsey undertook many face operations and adjustments to other areas to her body to make her look more like a prima ballerina. Gelsey grew up with a hard family life, possibly partially the cause of her problems later on in life. She shares her dependence on drugs and her fathers drinking problems as well.

Another virtue of this book is its great description of George Balanchine. Through most dancers eyes during Gelsey's time Balanchine was a god. This shows how Gelsey got close to him and started seeing things others could not see. The book tells about her partner Mikhail Baryshinkov and her partnering days with Misha and other wonderful dancers. Great views of the differences in Russian ballet and American ballet are exhibited in this book.

Dancing On My Grave is a very informational book on dancing, but at the same time it tells the story of a great adventurer and a hero who saved herself from the lies of prima ballerina beauty. This autobiography takes the reader behind the scenes of the ''making'' (training) of a perfect ballerina, and tells all of the gruesome details of love, beauty, drugs, eating disorders, and both physical and mental pain. Gelsey Kirkland worked through all of those hardships and made her mark on the ballet world. The key factor in that is that she realized that she had problems and so she was able to fix them and live through them to write Dancing On My Grave to warn others in her same position. Experience is everything, and so in the world of ballet Gelsey Kirkland is a genius.

Gelsey Kirkland doesn't hold back in her tell all life story. She doesn't cover and hide her relationship with Balachine, Peter Martin and many others in the ballet world. She doesn't hold back either when she tells us of her drug and emotional problem. Despite all her misfortunes she is one the worlds greatest dancer, who deserves all that the world has to offer her. Her book is a page turner and a look into her fascinating life that is true and emotional. READ THE BOOK AND YOU'LL BE IN LOVE WITH GELSEY KIRKLAND AND WILL WANTED TO READ IT OVER AND OVER!!!!!