This timely new book covers all the aspects of Menopause, sometimes written as separate topics in other books. Dr. Schoenbeck, Dr. Gibson and the other contributers have written a book; of women - by women - for women, based on their experience practicing medicine, published research and listening to their patients. At 332 pages, the book is quite comprehensive. Not only does it address specific issues such as Hormone Replacement Therapy, the book appropriately looks at the surrounding physical, emotional, cultural and psychological aspects of this natural process.

The authors emphasize that each woman is an individual. therefore, interwoven throughout the book is the empowering message for women to actively listen to their bodies, read and keep knowlegable on Menopause; and thus be in control, throughout the medical decision-making process.

Importantly, the title: "Monopause: Bridging the Gap Between Natural and Conventional Medicine", is at the heart of the message. The book talks about and gives examples of how women are working with both conventional and Naturopathic physicians to meet their individual health needs. The authors show how this is partnership is not only working, but may provide the best range of options for your particular health issues.

This book is recommended because it is not a one-time read, but will become a good reference book. Whether one needs information on bone health, herbs, perimenopause, the changing body, etc., the book will be there when you have a question.

In an age where books on this topic may be written in a week in order to be marketed to take advantage of recent headlines (such as Hormone Replacement Therapy), this well-researched book which was over 3 years in the making, will be around long after other books shelf life has expired.

I purchased this book when in graduate school in Chicago, Ill. Along with Caribbean Style, which is by another publisher and still in print, this book offers beautiful color photos of the real Miami "style". If you are looking for the tropical look this book is an excellent reference as well as the variety of architectural styles prevelant in Miami. It is also a nice reminder of the residential lifestyle of Miami not often seen by the tourist. Along with Caribbean Style, this book ranks high on my list as a book I keep pulling off my book shelf.

Long recognized as one of Spain's preeminent painters, Bartolome Esteban Murillo (1617 - 1682) worked for the most part in his native Seville, where he began his career as a painter of religious subjects. His earliest works were a series depicting the lives of Franciscan saints for Seville's Franciscan monastery.

In later life he opened a painting academy in his native city, and served as the academy's first president. He is also known for his touching scenes of beggar children, adroitly capturing their facial expressions and tattered garments in somber hues, many of which are featured in "Murillo: Scenes Of Childhood," a thoughtfully compiled tribute to the great Spanish artist.

Of special interest is the painting belonging to the Louvre in which Murillo first revealed the face of a street child, and the unforgettable painting known as "Four Figures On A Step," which captures three apparent beggars and a matron carefully cradling the head of a wounded urchin in her lap. The gazes from these faces remains an indelible impression for all who view this scene.

Some of my fondest memories are of reading this book to my daughter, Madeline, when she was four and five. The verses can be purchases in many different editions, but the illustrations are equally marvellous. It is a great loss that they are not currently available.

I got this for my daughter who is almost 2 and a half. She loves to read and was showing the signs of being ready to potty train. We read these books and she was instantly talking about the things Lulu does when she needs to go potty. Its been about 2 weeks since we have been reading this collection and she is doing great. I really think the things addressed in these books have been a positive influence on her, such as washing her hands after she goes to the potty. No matter how many times I told her, she wouldn't do it. Now she does because Lula does :o)

If you have children, then this is a must have. This coloring book accompanies the "Prince Siddhartha" children's book....

The book is great way for children to experience the tales of shakyamuni in a peaceful and fun fashion!

The usefullness of the coloring book lies in the opportunity it affords a child and partent to practice mindfulness and artistic expression at the same time.

Coloring after the story also affords the child opportunity to ask the parent questions about why Prince Siddhartha acts the way he does.

Not to mention being an adult I still like to color...( but i still haven't mastered staying between the lines ;)

Remeber, above all else let your child have fun with it!

may tranquility follow in your footsteps

a simple dharma man, ron

I could tell that Chi-Lou, my daughter, was very interested in this!! We had taught her many thing about Buddha, but she learn it best when it was tell to her in story like this book! Even I liked this children book. Great for kid, and great for spirituality. I highly recomend book!

As anyone that reads Pynchon novels can tell you, trying to get at all of the different potential readings of his novels can be downright difficult. If you snooze your way through a couple pages, you invariably are going to miss some of the sub-plots, or even keys to one of the on-going plots. Every novel of his that I finish, makes me realize that I need to go back and read with a different eye towards the actions and events of the text. To me, this is the mark of a great artist - enjoyable and rewarding every time, with something new to offer upon each successive return.

This companion collection of literary criticism regarding "Mason and Dixon", with contributions by some of the preeminent scholars on Pynchon, doubtless increased my enjoyment of the book several-fold on my first time through it. For that, even given the steep price, I have to heartily recommend this title. Since the novel itself takes over much of your life for an extended period of time, you may as well assign an appropriate level of importance to it and go for the highest level of comprehension that you can.

I know with absolute certainy that when I go back for a second read of "Mason & Dixon," that this book will be my map towards a more detailed reading.

Here are a list of the papers included:

"Foreshadowing the Text," Irving Malin

"Mason & Dixon in the Zone, or, A Brief Poetics of Pynchon-Space," Brian McHale

"'Cranks of Ev'ry Radius': Romancing the Line in 'Mason & Dixon'," Arthur Saltzman

"Thomas Pynchon and the Fault Lines of America," Donald J. Greiner

"Mapping the Course of Empire in the New World," David Seed

"Dimming the Enlightenment: Thomas Pynchon's 'Mason & Dixon'," Victor Strandberg

"The Sound of One Man Mapping: Wicks Cherrycoke and the Eastern (Re)solution," Joseph Dewey

"Reading at the 'Crease of Credulity'," Bernard Duyfhuizen

"Historical Documents Relating to 'Mason & Dixon'," David Foreman

"Plucking the American Albatross: Pynchon's Irrealism in 'Mason & Dixon'," Jeff Baker

"Plot, Ideology, and Compassion in 'Mason & Dixon'," Thomas H. Schaub

"'Mason & Dixon' Bibliography," Clifford S. Mead

Tracey Shiffman has designed this catalogue to look as though it's going from 0-60 in a few seconds, and has given it a sexy energy that perfectly matches its subject. In some ways it works better than the exhibition that's on view at the Geffen Contemporary... There, the concept cars are at rest and can't be touched; here they emerge suggestively from shadows, stretch, and zoom off in a blur of light. A perceptive essay by curator Brooke Hodge and candid remarks from Mays make this an irresistible treat for lovers of automotive architecture. (Michael Webb is the book reviewer for LA Architect magazine.)

This book if full of excellent vegetarian (suprisingly!) one-dish meals. The author's tastes run along my own lines. In this book you'll find recipes that come from Japanese, Indonesian, Indian and Thai roots as well as American eclectic innovations. The author has included main dish, soup and dessert recipes.

I'm not a vegetarian, but have been pleasantly surprised at how satisfying the dishes are. I never thought that vegetarian dishes could be so good. Rice is, of course, the common thread that ties all of the collected recipes together and the author has devoted the first chapter of the book to educating the reader about the different types of rice and how to prepare rice in a foolproof manner.

What I loved about the book is the way I changed my eating habits by getting hooked on the simplicity of the one-dish meals contained within, the flavors of the dishes (incredible) and the way I felt after eating (full, but not stuffed = more energetic).

This is my current favorite cookbook.