This book had got me taken totally back from the very first time I read it to the 5th time! It is just as exciting and heart breaking the whole way through and be prepared to shed a tear or so! It is definately a book to read for all ages.

This book is full of outstanding digital, arcrylic,oil and sculptures of just amazing art work. I showed most of these Spectrum books to my art classes and they went over well. I enjoy looking at the pictures as weel it creates a spark in my imagination to draw and paint better. I reccomend this book to any one that can handle a slight bit of nudity. But its great you should buy it.

This book is typical of pretty much any other introductory level survey of Buddhist doctrine and history. Burnett shows that he is familiar with good primary and secondary sources, and has spent a fair amount of time thinking through Buddhist thought. There are many concise and accurate discussions of various aspects of Buddhist belief and philosophy. The work, however, is subtitled "A Christian Perspective on Buddhist Thought," and, while it is nice to see he has taken the time to accurately grasp what Buddhists believe, there really isn't much Christian perspective about it. Other than a chapter on how Christian missions impacted the Buddhist world, there's very little in this book you wouldn't find in an equivalent work by a non-Christian; and it doesn't come near substituting for an introduction like Harvey's. Given the differences between these two faiths, one would naturally expect some interesting philosophical fencing, but none of it appears here. Still, if all you want is a good introductory survey and, for whatever reason, you think you need to get it from a Christian anthropologist, this is your book.

I work in company with network combined of Win NT/2000, MacIntosh and Unix/Linux computers. This book helped in many ways in integrating Win and Unix platforms. Not only it helped in enabling Apache to handle ASP using Pearl modules and running Pearl on Windows (Python and Tcl/Tk are also covered) but it also helped in every day job (administration, backup, etc.). In many things book starts from the beginning and guide the reader to the end. Most important, book gives solutions to the real life problems. If you are beginner examples can be little confusing. Overall good book, recomendable to everyone working in mixed enviroment.

It appears that Amy had a difficult year when the family moved. She had many more issues than her father womanizing, gambling and drinking. Her red hair was a problem for her. The author told a good story on how Amy coped in her child hood, but how did she get beyond that point in her life. When the book ended she still was struggling with unresolved issues.

Ring Around The Moon is a moving novel about a family in rural Virginia during the 1940s. The story is told throughthe voice of Amy the 11 year old. She descibes the life of her family and life for the outside the home- school, segregation, etc. The books seems as though it could be autobiographical describing both the good and the bad of this family and the community. The author brings dignity to the characters and to their surroundings. Amy and Aunt Minne were my favorites. Though a dysnfunctional family there still is a story of hope, survial,and endurance. I look forward to reading other books by Mary Burnett Smith.

This is an excellent book. Some mentioned, what was the point and what was the storyline? There were several points and stories relevant to those interested in African American history and the African diaspora. Among those points are issues of skin color and hair among people of color. Specifically, issues that all types of people of color (all over the color spectrum) deal with and how some of these backwards ideas were planted. Issues regarding alcoholism and its effects on the family and future generations are also brought up. In addition to these issues, sibling relationships are explored and the story of a marriage tearing apart is told. There are also many more issues in this book. Some reviewers mentioned the lack of "closure" in the book. I don't see a problem with this lack of closure. Does everything in our own lives as human beings end elegantly and neatly? This book adds one perspective to the question,"What does it mean to be human?"

I was amazed at how well the author lived through 11 year old Amy's life. This is an excellent book. When I started it, I could not put it down. I highly recommend it!

The book covers all important areas. However much entry-level content that is available elsewhere in a better form in reproduced (i.e. an introduction to tcp/ip and subnets) I'd expect someone who buys an UNIX/NT integration guide to be fairly accustomed with these basics. In short, this book is really inflated but also provides some valuable insights into typical problems of NT/UNIX integation

I hope more books like this come out in the near future. Shows lots of good examples, and offers lots of reviews of software packages. A must have for an administrators bookcase.

Provides many solutions to common and not so common problems faced in modern environments that have a mix of NT and UNIX systems. The mixed environment printing chapter is a MUST read.

Is it just me or is Mark Burnett getting further and further detached from reality (delusional as Rich Hatch would say)? Has he become so attached to his dramality projects that he no longer relates to the common masses who watch his shows? Does he not realize how obvious it is that he either wrote less of this book than his first one or that he wrote most of it and that's why it's just an extended brochure?

SURVIVOR: THE ULTIMATE GAME was an interesting book. It contained a lot of behind the scenes information and though you can't believe everything you read, it was intriguing. Even if you weren't a fan of the show you can pick up that book and have an enjoyable read. Not so with SURVIVOR II: THE FIELD GUIDE. If you have never seen an episode of either Survivor, you'll probably not enjoy this book. A lot of the stuff found in here can be found in the encyclopedia.

The chapter dealing with the end of the first show was a nice way to begin the book. The chapters dealing with the history of Australia, famous survivors, and the dangers of the outback were informative. Unfortunately, the character backgrounds and etcetra of the new contestants is lacking. There really isn't much here. There are a few tidbits scattered throughout, but for the most part, the contestant info (which should be the most interesting part of this book) is lacking. All in all, the book lives up to what the first few episodes of SURVIVOR II turned out to be: lots of movement, but not enough character.

"Survivor II: The Australian Outback" is over and done with, so why read "The Official Companion Book to the CBS Television Show"? Because if you were a devotee of the show you will find it interesting. The first section, "Survivor: Borneo," provides Mark Burnett's comments on the end game of the first "Survivor," looking at the last days, final tribal council, wrap party, and the show's premier as a prelude to casting the second series. The chapters providing "A Short History of the Land Down Under" and "The Playing Field" are concise but interesting looks at the playing field for the game with color photography similar to what we got during the series.

The information on "The Contestants" in Chapter Four is arguably more interesting to read after the show rather than before hand. The comments of the Casting Director and the Psychologist about Jerri, Colby and the rest of the cast are wonderfully ironic given the way the game played out. This is even truer about the final chapter on "Strategies," where we learn how each of the sixteen INTENDED to play the game (Jerri wants to "find a way of not being so controlling"). The Sixteen Strategies for Winning "Survivor" laid out by Burnett are certainly fodder for discussion around your own tribal fire.

But let's face it, the great thing about this Field Guide is reading about Jerri's intentions and self-image and comparing it with the "edited" product. You might get similar enjoyment reading about Tina, Elisabeth, Roger, Keith or whoever you favorites were (to win or to hate), but I cannot believe that there is anything as choice as what we see about the Wicked Witch of the Outback who insisted everything anybody did in the game was a strategic move, except, of course, for some of her kinder, gentler moments. This book would certainly be a fun read for anyone suffering from Survivor withdrawal.

If you follow the show this is an invaluable source of information that you won't see on the current show or find on the DVD. A nice summary of last season's show, how the current location was picked, information about the new cast, including the casting director's comments and the psych review, which is interesting to read now that the show has started to eliminate its players. Interesting commentary about 16 strategies to win the show, and advice for anyone applying for future shows. Full of color photos and a map of the current camp, this is an excellent book to have alongside while you're watching the Australian Survivor, or if you are infatuated with the show and want more informaiton.

Other than the Ben Wright debacle and a surface glance at the issue of lesbianism on the tour, the book really dosen't offer anything more than a travellers guide to U.S. golf courses and a lot of high-fiving between players and caddies. However, to date it is the best reference for those who wish to learn more about the LPGA.

I enjoyed traveling along with Jim Burnett throughout the 1996 season. He explores the history of the LPGA, past controversies (Ben Wright), and the present lives of tour veterans and rookies. A great read for someone who wants some biography, some technique, some of the business of the tour, and a behind the scenes look at the nature and condition of wowmen's golf today. Good Book!!!

At the back of the book, you will find 6 charts for budgeting (all related) that are of minimal use.The remainder of the book is strong on Chrisitian preaching and bible quoting! I wasn't looking for a lecture on how a Christian family should budget, tithe or keep their family close---I was looking for a meaty and helpful budget guide.I found nothing I didn't already know from general budgeting information except that my checkbook was down a little!If you have strong Christian beliefs this may be for you, but if you want a simple no-bull guide for budgeting---save your money and pass this one by.

I was discouraged and ready to throw in the towel on the familly budget. After reading this quick little book I gained a new vitality to get my finances back in order...Thanks for your wisdom Larry...

C'mon Amazon. Let's be rational about reviews. Does one review from one individual constitute a review? I think not. Let's not blow the opportunity for others like myself that have no clue as to how to start budgeting or how to get control of finances. This book is written in a Chritian context from a Christian Author. It places the focus of stewardship/finances where they belongs. A book this small reads to the large part of the problem: If one does not have a budget by now, chances are they don't want to get bogged down in pages. This is a great place to start and an insight regarding the real source of all that we have! Let's make the rating on this book "not rated" until we hear from more readers.

What a disappointment! As a HUGE fan of the show, I couldn't wait to read this. But Mark Burnett seems to be under the impression that he's writing a novel -- and "The Great Gatsby" at that. There are LOOOOOOOOOOONG descriptions some of the travails of the crew and the stormy conditions of the sea, and extremely little new light is shed on the actual contestants of the show. Also, there's no commentary about anything that happened after the castaways left the island. (Were the producers behind the false rumors about Gervase winning? How about that doctored opening-credits shot of the supposed "final four"? We'll never know...) Rather than a companion piece to the show, it's merely a retelling, and a sloppy one at that.

The problem becomes clear at the very end of the book, when Burnett reveals that he wrote the book entirely when he was on the island and didn't change a word afterward. Well, he should have! It's called rewriting, and it's part of what makes books entertaining to the reader.

The photos are merely pointless headshots of the castaways, presented without captions and placed randomly throughout the book.

Hey, Mr. Burnett, next time, focus your attention on what you do best-- making a great TV show-- and hire somebody else to write the book. (Like Rich-- and let him write his own book, you big grinch! Maybe he'll tell us the things we REALLY want to know!)

I thought this book would be a bit spicier than what can go on TV, but I found details and stories to be a bit thin. It was as though the book was an after-thought to the hit show; another piece of merchandise not quite up to snuff. Not a bad book, but I think it could have been better.

I put off buying this book, figuring it was just another companion book to a pop culture phenomenon. However, I'm sorry I waited so long. This is a page-turner. Survivor isn't a sanitized version of island life, but a book full of surprises and insights. Burnett obviously took the time to interview the castaways and get inside their heads. The judgements and psychological nuggets he delivers about them don't come across as flip, but well thought-out. Yeah, the book had a few typos, but over the course of 240 pages, a half-dozen minor mistakes hardly constitutes a sloppy book. I realized, after reading, that the reason I waited so long to read it was that I'd fallen prey to the same arrogance many reviewers of this book have displayed in this forum. I assumed that since it was about popular culture the book was meant to be looked down on. I was wrong. Put this under "guilty pleasures." Not only was Survivor well-written (economy of language, crisp rhythm), but the pacing was deliberate and insights penetrating. Those reviewers that slam this book for the sake of sport and self-glorification are revealing loads about their pettiness and intellectual insecurities. I'm looking forward to Burnett's next Survivor book. The man can flat-out tell a story.