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5 Reasons to Choose Audio Books over Physical Books

Did you know that audio books are becoming more and more popular by each day? For example, in 2004, over $124 million worth of audio books were sold in the UK and $120 million in Germany during 2005. Experts say that this year the market is expected to rise by 20% in Europe, and audio books seem to be even more popular in the USA.

But why are audio versions a convenient way to "read" a book?

1) You save time, because you can listen to an audio book anywhere and everywhere, and you can even do other things at the same time. You can listen when driving to and from work, when walking the dog, cycling, working around the house or at the computer, exercising, and so on. The possibilities are endless.

According to a recent survey, in the USA a person is driving an average of 1 hour and 13 minutes daily, which means over 440 hours a year for each driver, or 11 full-time work weeks. This is huge! Imagine how many things you could learn during this time by simply having your MP3 player with audio books at hand.

2) If you love reading but don't have a enough time, audio books can give you the opportunity to read many more books that you would otherwise have time for. Audio books are a great way to fill the "dead" moments we all have in our lives.

3) Audio books are good for older, ill or recovering people and can be a wonderful gift for someone in a nursing institution. This is a gift they can remember and enjoy time after time.

4) Audio books can be a blessing for blind people, disabled people or people with impaired vision. Everyone should have the chance to experience and enjoy a book and in many cases, this is the only way for such persons to do it.

Spoken books can help these people improving their education, help them developing new hobbies and habits and greatly enriching their life, both personally and professionally.

5) The most important skill a child can ever acquire is probably the ability to read, and audio books can be easily used to stimulate literacy in children. Books can be listened to by children while following the story in the paper book. Or they could listen just to gain and improve vocabulary and communication skills. If you want to instill in your child the love of reading, audio books can be a excellent start.

There are many more benefits of using audio books, but even these few reasons should be enough to convince you to enter the exciting world of the spoken books.

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Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance

Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance
In this lyrical, unsentimental, and compelling memoir, the son of a black African father and a white American mother searches for a workable meaning to his life as a black American. It begins in New York, where Barack Obama learns that his father—a figure he knows more as a myth than as a man—has been killed in a car accident. This sudden death inspires an emotional odyssey—first to a small town in Kansas, from which he retraces the migration of his mother’s family to Hawaii, and then to Kenya, where he meets the African side of his family, confronts the bitter truth of his father’s life, and at last reconciles his divided inheritance.

Customer Review: Fascinating & brilliant--a leader for our troubled times

What a gift Barack Obama has given us! This book is useful on so many levels--as a biography of an emerging leader, and as a guide through our own introspections. When has American ever had a politician who not only could but also was willing to reveal so much in such a fascinating way? The brilliance of Barack Obama shines forth in this fine book.

Customer Review: Informed electorate

No matter whom you support in the 2008 presidential election, this book is an important read -- not to mention compelling and insightful.

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Why HTML and CSS "How To" Books Suck

Most HTML and CSS books end up on bookshelves collecting dust as reference books. The last thing we need in the web development world is another HTML or CSS dictionary. While we all need one or two good references on our desks, they are not very good tutors. While I can learn about every HTML tag and every CSS selector, most books are not inherently practical enough. I need to be able to construct the WHOLE not just the parts. It does not serve the reader well if they cannot connect all the pieces together in a very practical way.

While these referential texts do include practical components(I can learn how to construct a link or how to add an image), they are often divorced from the concept of building a website as a whole.

Here is what any HTML or CSS book should accomplish:

*speak in a language beginners understand

*begin with the idea of showing how a complete website is built. Build a vision for the reader, then lead them through it step by step.

*emphasize developing CSS layouts. This is the most challenging topic and requires time and practice for beginners to master.

*practice show and tell. Most books explain the concept then have users practice. Forget that. Get the reader in there doing it first. Explain why it works later.

If at the end of reading the book, a reader has not successfully designed their first website, then the book is a failure.

Goals for book authors:

*simplicity - beginners do not need to know the battles that go on within the CSS Standards working group.

*Do not explain every possibility. Save that stuff for the appendix or another advanced book.

*Practical thru and thru. A book of well written exercises serves better than lots of discourse.

How can a beginner evaluate a book?

*Look to see how much of the book is discourse versus exercises

*Does it focus on developing a complete website or does it just give you the pieces?

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The Power of Private Label Books

Ever since the earliest days of the internet, there have been those seeking ways to make money on the power of the web. The power of the internet has allowed many businesspeople to enjoy great financial freedom and to escape from the boss and the rat race. There are of course many ways to make money on the internet, but in the end it all boils down to providing paying customers with products, services or information of real value. Those web based entrepreneurs who are able to provide customers with the items they want, when they want them, and at a fair price, will find themselves in a unique position to profit from the power of technology.

Of course that is easier said than done, but the good news is that there is a unique and very valuable product line that practically sells itself. This little known product line is that of private label books. These unique products can be derived from copyright free public domain works, and this derivative use is fully legal and 100% above board. Copyrights expire all the time, and this means that new public domain works are constantly being created, providing more and more opportunity for smart web entrepreneurs.

Of course there are a great many things to consider when using such public domain information to create derivative private label books, including making sure there are truly no copyright or trademark issues, making sure the information is timely, relevant and accurate, and formatting the information into a useful and user friendly package.

Many new web based entrepreneurs have found that doing all this preparation on their own is prohibitively expensive and time consuming. It can cost thousands of dollars to find, prepare and publish a single derivative public domain work into a sellable private label book package. Fortunately, there are some excellent companies that specialize in providing their members and subscribers with a steady supply of those ready to sell private label books. Having a reliable supply of top quality private label books can open up multiple streams of revenue, and it can provide the owner of the web site with a reliable source of excellent income month after month and year after year.

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The Secret (Extended Edition)

The Secret (Extended Edition)
Not really a movie or documentary, The Secret is more of a video seminar, a presentation featuring a series of authors, philosophers, doctors, quantum physicists, entrepreneurs, and spiritual practitioners expounding on the powers of The Secret (probably the most well-known of the presenters is Jack Canfield, author of Chicken Soup for the Soul and The Success Principles). What is The Secret, exactly? "That principle can be summed up in three simple words: thoughts become things," proclaims writer Mike Dooley, author of Notes from the Universe. Put it another way, it's The Power of Positive Thinking and how it can be applied to attracting more money, better health, and relationships; in short, happiness. (There is a rundown of topics on the DVD Chapters menu).

Most of the material here is given in a straightforward manner, with the presenters simply talking into the camera to address the audience directly, which is good because it avoids the trap of pretense. On the other hand, the quick edits between presenters (would it hurt to let them say more than one sentence at a time?) don't help because it reduces many of their points to palatable sound bites and aphorisms. To many viewers, this may make the program come across as a series of nice ideas not rooted in reality. Plus it's somewhat spurious to claim that The Secret was well understood and practiced by specific individuals like Plato or Shakespeare (it's well known that some of the historical figures noted didn't exactly live happy or even prosperous lives, despite their achievements). But still, the primary message is one of positivity and hope for everyone. So what to make of it? In the end, programs like this generally find an audience that is open to the message, and many will probably find it to be a source of inspiration. Others will approach it with a good deal of skepticism or dismiss it as another way of marketing happiness the masses. It simply won't resonate with everyone, but if it resonates with you, you're likely to enjoy it and get a lot out of it. Those looking for more on The Secret might want to check out the companion book by Rhonda Byrne. --Daniel Vancini

Customer Review: NEGATIVITY NEVER GOT ANYONE ANYWHERE - Cheesy but WONDERFUL

It can be cheesy - you know the music and the sound bites, but seriously, this is a GREAT DVD to OWN. So some of us may know the secret or think we know it, but it helps to have this DVD on hand to watch to inspire us and remind us of what we have to do, what we are capable of, and how we are the makers of our own destinies. I found it inspiring and although you think things like "Follow Your Bliss" and "You are the designer of your own destiny" may be cheesy or obvious, the messages in THE SECRET are ones that we may think we know, but forget or really don't live by. I watched this online and want to buy the DVD to have on hand to watch at home when I start to get negative and feel defeated. It's funny that this DVD is meant to help people see the positive and forget the negative and these reviewers all focused on the negative. Maybe they should be watching this DVD over and over. Buy it and Watch it over and over!

Customer Review: Life altering

This movie, along with the book will change your outlook on life for the better. Put the ideas and thoughts to practice and the world is your oyster.

Even if you're the happiest person on earth, this will make you happier.

It's quite remarkable.

Every living person, young and old, should see this film and read the book of the same name.

What a wonderful world it would be.

Nineteen Minutes

Jodi Picoult, bestselling author of My Sister's Keeper and The Tenth Circle, pens her most riveting book yet, with a startling and poignant story about the devastating aftermath of a small-town tragedy.

Sterling is an ordinary New Hampshire town where nothing ever happens--until the day its complacency is shattered by an act of violence. Josie Cormier, the daughter of the judge sitting on the case, should be the state's best witness, but she can't remember what happened before her very own eyes--or can she? As the trial progresses, fault lines between the high school and the adult community begin to show--destroying the closest of friendships and families. Nineteen Minutes asks what it means to be different in our society, who has the right to judge someone else, and whether anyone is ever really who they seem to be.

Customer Review: So well written, a tough topic

I enjoyed this book and I wasn't sure that I would. I had read "My Sister's Keeper" and was blown away with the story. I had not read anything by Jodi Picoult until then, so I wanted to read another of her books. "Nineteen Minutes" is such a very difficult subject to write a story about, but after I began, I couldn't put it down. I did'nt care for the ending but others may love it.

Customer Review: Nothing special for those accustomed to Picoult's work

Nineteen Minutes was certainly an entertaining book - I finished all 400+ pages in a weekend. However, I can't say I continued reading the book because I was interested in the characters or the plot, but mostly because I couldn't tear myself away from Picoult's multitude of ridiculous stereotypes and adages about high school life. Picoult lays it on thick, to say the least; as a high school student myself, I can't say I've ever witnessed (or even heard of) 99 percent of the occurrences Picoult describes in Nineteen Minutes. Every "jock" is tall, muscular, and witty; every "cool girl" has long blond hair. I wanted to slap each and every character at some point in the book - not because I was emotionally invested in them, as is usually the case with Picoult books, but just because people like that simply don't exist. While such characters aren't always a book's downfall, I found them very distracting in this novel.

Picoult also strays from legal realities when she insists on keeping Alex, the judge with a maternal conflict of interest, on the bench for a portion of the trial. Even more bothersome was Picoult's attempt to justify it to her readers by repeatedly exposing them to Alex's questionable thought process on the matter. This only caused me to distance myself further from the book and its characters.

In short, the book just read more and more like a bad teen novel as it went on, which was disappointing. The book was more frustrating than anything; it definitely showed potential, but was thrown off course by a lack of research and shallow, stereotypical characters. Definitely not Picoult's best work, but worth reading, I suppose.

Curvelle-Isatori Weightloss Formula For Women, 200ct (2 Month Supply)

Curvelle-Isatori Weightloss Formula For Women, 200ct (2 Month Supply)
Curvelle was designed specifically for a womans needs when it comes to losing weight, healthfully. Weight loss is not only about losing inches but also looking and feeling great and, more importantly, being healthy and radiant.

Customer Review: I think it works.

I have been using it for 2 weeks, I lost 3-4 pounds. I do my normal diet routine: exercising 3 times a week (just 30 minutes) and eating 5 small meals daily. I definitely lost more weight faster than without the pills.

I definitely feel more satisfied even eating less. I do feel more energized without much of side effects. However, I feel really tired when the pills wear off.

Customer Review: What is it suppose to do? (REVISION)

On my third week of Curvelle. No results what-so-ever! No curbing of my appetite, no energy, no weight loss. I exercise throughout the week and eat a lowcarb diet. So maybe I can't expect anymore results, I don't know.

UPDATE////////OK, now into my second month and have lost 3 lbs!?? But, I am losing inches like crazy. My body seems to be getting smaller and slimmer. However the weight is not moving down. I think I will try a few more months and see what happens.

Black Contact Paper, 18" x 75'

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Adds decorative accents to any horizontal or vertical surface. Each roll features an easy-to-peel liner and an adhesive that allows it to be repositioned during installation without leaving a sticky residue. It’s easy to apply, easy to remove, and easy to keep clean. Simply cut to length and shape for a custom application.

Customer Review: contact paper has a zillion uses!

I have always liked the simplicity of using contact paper to "clean up" otherwise old or messy looking spaces. I am not saying that I would use contact paper to cover furniture in the home if you are wanting a classy or "rich" look! But, as a school teacher teaching in a very old building with very old tables that are dull and mismatched and have little finish left on them to clean them properly...a little contact paper really can pull together the "look" and it is very easy to clean! I have used contact paper to cover gross looking tiles on classroom walls, to dress up my old chipped desk, dented file cabinet and even to cover containers such as margarine tubs or juice cans - there is such a variety of colors and patterns out there that you can coordinate both to come up with a solution to a drab decor! It sticks smoothly and evenly, takes a short time to complete the job, wears well over time (as long as you are careful not to purposely abuse the area or put it on something that will obviously get mistreated!)

Children appreciate a classroom that is fresh and interesting and "fun" to work in....contact paper has always come through for me in these 16 years of teaching and one more thing....you can change it out inexpensively as you wish.

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Take a Look at These Scary Halloween Books

My friends and I have tried may various ways to ?fete? Halloween. Twenty years ago, we would joyfully don our Halloween costumes. Wearing the Halloween costumes was such a wonderful experience.

We would of course consume our favorite Halloween foods and drinks, but what we were most eager to do is to take out the books that we used to call Halloween books. We took turns reading to the others just to scare them or at least give them the willies.

Our favorite collection of Halloween books is undoubtedly represented by Edgar Allen Poes books. These Halloween books will certainly have the same effect now, as they did before evn though it's years later.

I loved to read my favorite short stories - The Fall of the House of Usher and The Masque of the Red Death. The first one was about a haunted house while the second was about a Halloween party in a house where one imagines and one is trapped, with other people.

If you do not prefer to read Halloween books but you want something scarier and terrifying like the occult genre, a metaphysical, Para psychological, real people haunted by real ghosts and others like these, it is better to take true scary stories. I will recommend you the following:

Amityville Horror written by Jay Anson this book is really quite creepy. The book is based on true events. It has a photo of the real house on its cover. The windows and the doors make the house look alive. They are placed in a way that gives the illusion of a face. The book tells the story of a man who killed his family and of the new family who moved in and became possessed by the ghosts of the former house inhabitants. This is the first Halloween book that I remember when hear the words Halloween books.

The Shining written by Steven King most of Steven King books are good enough to be Halloween books but this one is so realistic that it makes you terrified. This Halloween book tells the story of a writer who is staying in a locked hotel with no electricity in New England full of ghosts, while outside there is a snowstorm.

The Mephisto Waltz by Fred Mustard Steward this one is a very good Halloween book. This Halloween book tells the story of a woman who is trying to get out but the guard dogs, Doberman Pinschers, are tracking her in a terrifying manner, whenever she tries to get out.

I do not approve these Halloween books to be read to children. There are just my favorite Halloween books for adults. Halloween books like The Happy Pumpkins will not make me tremble of fear for sure!

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Get Rich on the Internet E-books are Revealed as Scams"

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Pride & Prejudice

Pride & Prejudice
One of the greatest love stories of all time, Pride & Prejudice, comes to the screen in a glorious new adaptation starring Keira Knightley. When Elizabeth Bennett (Knightley) meets the handsome Mr. Darcy (Matthew MacFadyen), she believes he is the last man on earth she could ever marry. But as their lives become intertwined in an unexpected adventure, she finds herself captivated by the very person she swore to loathe for all eternity. Based on the beloved masterpiece by Jane Austen, it is the classic tale of love and misunderstanding that sparkles with romance, wit and emotional force. Critics are calling it "Exhilarating. A joy from start to finish" (Carina Chocano, Los Angeles Times).

Customer Review: Jane Austen Brought to Life

Jane Austen wrote six of the most sparkling novels ever penned and adapting them to the movies is hard because fans of Austen are passionate, literate and critical and can recite whole chunks of dialog from the novels the same way fans of Monty Python can do the lumberjack song. And Pride and Prejudice is probably her best loved and most frequently dramatized work.

This is the best adaption I have seen. It is true in spirit and in sense to the original. The visual adaption of the novel is done with lyric beauty, gritty attention to detail and an eye for symbolic clues to the properly restrained feelings of the protagonists. The scene where Elizabeth wanders through the nearly naked statuary of Pemberly is pure genius as if the artwork is showing us her secret attraction for Darcy. So much fun--such chic chick-lit!

Customer Review: Passionate!

This is such a great movie. There is such passion! What a great love story made into a great movie. The actors and actresses were perfect for this movie. There were parts where I wanted Mr. Darcy to just ravish her!!!!!

The Jungle Book (40th Anniversary Platinum Edition)

The Jungle Book (40th Anniversary Platinum Edition)
One of the most popular Disney films ever, THE JUNGLE BOOK is a song-filled celebration of friendship, fun, and adventure set in a lush and colorful world. Inspired by Rudyard Kipling's "Mowgli" stories, Disney's 19th animated masterpiece was the last animated feature that had Walt Disney's personal touch. The jubilant adventure begins when Mowgli, a little boy raised by wolves, is urged by his friend Bagheera, a wise old panther, to seek safety in the man village. Feeling very much at home in the jungle, Mowgli resists and runs off. Much to Bagheera's dismay, Mowgli meets a new friend with a happy-go-lucky philosophy of life -- Baloo the Bear, a lovable "jungle bum." Together, the three buddies find the journey back to civilization anything but civilized! They encounter a crazy orangutan, the hypnotic and sly snake Kaa, and the menacing Shere Khan! Fully restored for this 30th anniversary edition, this enduring classic swings with jazzy toe-tapping music, including the Academy Award(R)-nominated "The Bare Necessities," and the freewheeling "I Wan'na Be Like You"! A thrilling story for all ages, THE JUNGLE BOOK is an absolute necessity for your video collection.

Customer Review: Amazing Edition!

The work Disney did in restoring this was AMAZING!! The colors were jumping off the screen and you could really appreciate all the artistry done 40 years ago. The person I bought this for and I noticed the difference right away! Even if you have the early DVD release of this movie, getting this copy is well worth it!! If you are a fan of the movie, this DVD set is a must! The characters and songs are even better than they were before! I'm so glad that Disney is taking the time to restore these classics for a whole new generation!

Customer Review: The Jungle Book

Story of a boy who is raised by wolves in a jungle but after many adventures is finally reunited with other humans. Delightfully told with voices provided by Phil Harris, Louis Prima and others.

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Over The Hill Coffin Gift Set - Birthday Gift Basket
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Comic Books Can Be For Professionals Too

The most recognizable and triumphant periods in the comic books era were: the Golden age, Silver age and the Bronze Age. We've all heard of the saying, "what goes up must come down." This seemed to apply to the comics industry as well because it didn't only come down in the mid 1990s, but it came down with a crash.

Lately the comic book industry has been trying to pick itself up through the aid of comic 2 films. This approach has proved to be helpful for titles like Spiderman, X-men, and Sin City in sales but it may have been hurtful for other titles that flopped in the Box office. That is why this is not enough to bring redemption to the industry. One of the problems that led to the downfall of the comics industry was said to be accessibility due to the removal of comics from stores and shops. This can no longer be true for the reason that comics are getting exposure through animations, movies, and the internet. Then why is this industry still struggling? I'll ask another question, why is anime doing so well? The simple answer is better storyline and the fact that it is made for a broader audience. Japanese comics are usually in the form of graphic novels 60 to 200 pages. As long as comics are seen as a kid thing, or for the unintelligent, it would be hard for major growth in the American industry.

In the past, there were a lot of criticisms about comics making the readers delinquent and depreciating their reading abilities. These criticisms resulted in drafting of the comic codes. Parents believed the claims and criticisms made toward comics and were not elated about their children reading these "picture books." I intentionally wrote "picture books" because picture books are related to little kids learning how to read.

Many of us read comics when we were kids, but when we hit fourteen we are feeling closer to adulthood. We're teenagers, young adults. This meant anything synonymous to children had to go, including our comics. The problem was, we knew we couldn't just stop reading comics or dispose of them, so some of us decided to read our comics in private. We even played the hide the comic book inside another schoolbook trick, going as far as to dis comic books in front of all our friends, to make sure that no one associated us with such "childish things".

Some of you may have experienced looking at comic books at a store ready to purchase, when one of your friends walk into the store. You are walking to the cashier and notice her walking towards you. You're now trying to hide the comic book behind your back and talk to her as calmly as possible, praying that she doesn't see this comic book you're hiding. You greet each other and chat a little. Unfortunately for you she notices the comic book behind you and asks, "What's that you're holding behind your back." You begin to sweat and all that runs through your mind is "Oh no!" You now begin to think of all the possible excuses you could give to explain why you're holding a super friends comic book in 2006. Bingo! You've got an idea, so you confidently begin to explain to her, "Oh this thing, my little brother likes to read this piece of trash." Fortunately for you she believed it and your reputation is safe.

Let's be real, if we saw anyone around the age of seventeen to fifty reading comics we would think to ourselves, "Isn't he to old for that?" This grown man may be a genius or even a great athlete, but if he picks up a comic book, he's just another unintelligent geek. The whole point I'm trying to make is comics and adults don't mix in our society. As I mentioned earlier, it is because of the perception created about comics. Theories like comic-books are picture books for little children or comics make readers delinquent and reduce their reading abilities helped build the perception. And neither has been proven.

If anything, comic books are helpful to readers because it is a form of story telling. The pictures only help one capture the story being told, leading to the creation of a visible scene. Movie makers, coaches, video game designers, Scientists, engineers, etc, all implement this method.

About the Author

I've always considered comic books a very interesting and intelligent way of storytelling. This has caused me to research what has made some comic books and characters popular and successful. Check out this info at http://www.comic-book-and-strip-service.com

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LeapFrog Leapster® Educational Game: Mr. Pencil's Learn to Draw and Write

LeapFrog Leapster® Educational Game: Mr. Pencil's Learn to Draw and Write
Let your imagination run wild with Mr. Pencil's Learn to Draw and Write. This educational game features over 150 step-by-step lessons that show children how to draw favorite animals, objects and characters, as well as upper and lower case letters and numbers. Also includes dozens of art tools, so you can create anything you can imagine.

Teaches drawing, handwriting, color theory and creativity. For use with the Leapster Multimedia Learning System.

Customer Review: Frustrating, but still a valuable tool

I bought this game, despite the negative reviews, because I really wanted a way for my four year old to work on his fine motor without having to argue about "yes, you must TRY to color in the lines" and "son, you need to TRACE the lines, not free color". He is a very independent spirit :-)

The other reviews are true, it is a frustrating game.

The calibration is an issue (this can be remedied. A Mr. Jason Mortara left a comment on another review stating "To access the Calibration Screen, turn on the Leapster and wait for the Sign In Screen to appear. Then press the Home + Hint + B Buttons simultaneously. Use the Pen to touch the five points that appear." and it works). Even after recalibrating the stylus, if you hold the pencil at different angles than when you recalibrated the line appears in different places. For instance, if you hold the pencil straight up and down during the recalibration, but at a slant when you trace, the line is not in the right place.

When my son does the mazes I feel the game is overly sensitive. You are not allowed to pick up your pencil during the maze, you must make one continuous line. Who doesn't stop to get your bearings during a maze? So you have to determine your course before you put your pencil down, and then don't dare get turned around.

He was becoming extremely frustrated, but what amazed me was that he didn't want to take a break, and try another game. Despite the high anxiety, he still wanted to persist until he got it right.

What we ended up doing was taking turns. I would try a maze, and make sure I crashed somewhere close to the end. Then he would try it. This way he got an idea of which way to go, because it isn't fair to expect them to actually do the maze, AND concentrate on not lifting the pencil, their pencil grip, and not going out of the lines. I felt the fine motor was more important than the logic skills of maze solving, for this particular instance.

So, in the end, it IS a FRUSTRATING game, BUT nevertheless does its job. It still teaches the fine motor skills that my son needs to work on. And it is more entertaining (barely) than the usual PAPER tracing pages, mazes, connect the dots, etc.

A more traditional, paper, alternative to this product would be the Kumon Workbooks, excellent products.

Durability: I'm not sure about this game specifically, because we haven't had it long. However, "Number Raiders" accidentally got put throught the WASHER AND DRYER and still works fine!!! Amazing. Tough little cartridges!!!

Customer Review: mostly fun

I brought this game for my 6 year old for Christmas. She enjoys tracing the pictures and playing some of the games. She gets a little frustrated with the maze. You have to go through the maze without touching any of the lines and if you take the pen off you get the buzz sound. So she gets really upset with that. I like the game because it helps to teach kids to write neatly. She is just beginning the game but I think it will help her. She has not played all the parts of it yet. She also loves the part where you just change colors and can write and draw what you want.

Grace

Grace
Resembling at times a soft-sung Robert Plant, Buckley was an intuitive vocalist capable of dizzying arabesques and choir-boy sweetness

baby books have always fascinated me. This is the initiative I needed in getting this article written on baby books, to let this fascination fascinate others.

2008-11-23T01:33:00.001-08:00

A baby books Artilce for Your Viewing
When it comes to pricing your ebooks.

Are you having a difficult time pricing your ebooks? Dont feel
bad, your not alone.
Correctly pricing an ebook is like looking for a needle in a hay
stack. There are many
factors that come into consideration when pricing your ebooks.
Two such factors are
supply and demand. Many internet marketers will be upset with me
when I say this but I
dont care, unless you have one whopper of an ebook on internet
marketing with a truly
killer of a USP (Unique Selling Point) your dead in the water.
Ouch...I know the truth
hurts but this is reality in my opinion. With the LARGE amount
of IM (internet
marketing) ebooks on the net today and the dwindling lack of
interest because of some
really poorly written ebooks Id bet their sales have suffered.
There are some good
ebooks on IM out there, just hard to find. When a guy is
offering a $27.00 ebook with
$1500.00 worth of bonuses (ok, maybe Im exaggerating a little)
somethings up,
wouldnt you think? However, if your writing an ebook on a very
tight, specific niche
market this is where things turn in your favour. Little
Supply+Lots of Demand=Hefty
Sales at a premium price. You know your onto a good idea when
searches on google and
amazon show up with zero results for your topic. This is when
you should get excited
and start creating. Look at the prices of print books and
base your pricing on that if
your really stuck for a figure. Of course this is just a general
guideline, some say pricing
amounts to psychology and using the right words too hook you.
This is true to a certain
point. I mean look at all the brochures and fliers you read
every week, everyone tests,
tests, and tests more. Testing comes with a price, it takes
manpower to test the price
feasibility of any product. Another strategy to consider when
pricing your ebooks is the
estimated income of your target market. How much are they
making? Is your target
market lawyers, teachers, or people in lower income brackets?
The only way to know this
is by....RESEARCHING. Some people claim that prices that end
with a certain number
sell better than others that end with different numbers. Reality
is...who really knows for
sure? No one does, once youve reached a price that seems to be
in your target markets
comfort level and you seem to be getting STEADY sales...stick
with it. As you may have
realised in my writing I have a slightly different view of the
way things are compared to
other people. Do I have a degree in economics? Heck know! Do I
have a degree in
psychology? Only if you consider ex-cabdrivers experts in human
psyche...maybe Im on
to something. The bottom line is this folks, come up with a
niche market that has little or
no competition on the web. Start to price your ebooks on the
basis of print books (thats
if there are any) and go from there. Follow your gut instinct,
acquaint yourself with your
target market WAY before hand and see how valuable your
information may be to them.
What is THEIR perception about what carries value and what
doesnt? Thats a difficult
question to answer and one you must do your best to find a
solution too in order to climb
to the top! I bet itll be quite the eye opener for you. If all
else fails market your info
product offline first to see what kind of prices people are
willing to pay than apply your
finding online with a 20% discount and see how it goes. Why the
20% discount online
you ask? Everyone expects to SAVE money when buying online.
bad, your not alone.
Correctly pricing an ebook is like looking for a needle in a hay
stack. There are many
factors that come into consideration when pricing your ebooks.
Two such factors are
supply and demand. Many internet marketers will be upset with me
when I say this but I
dont care, unless you have one whopper of an ebook on internet
marketing with a truly
killer of a USP (Unique Selling Point) your dead in the water.
Ouch...I know the truth
hurts but this is reality in my opinion. With the LARGE amount
of IM (internet
marketing) ebooks on the net today and the dwindling lack of
interest because of some
really poorly written ebooks Id bet their sales have suffered.
There are some good
ebooks on IM out there, just hard to find. When a guy is
offering a $27.00 ebook with
$1500.00 worth of bonuses (ok, maybe Im exaggerating a little)
somethings up,
wouldnt you think? However, if your writing an ebook on a very
tight, specific niche
market this is where things turn in your favour. Little
Supply+Lots of Demand=Hefty
Sales at a premium price. You know your onto a good idea when
searches on google and
amazon show up with zero results for your topic. This is when
you should get excited
and start creating. Look at the prices of print books and
base your pricing on that if
your really stuck for a figure. Of course this is just a general
guideline, some say pricing
amounts to psychology and using the right words too hook you.
This is true to a certain
point. I mean look at all the brochures and fliers you read
every week, everyone tests,
tests, and tests more. Testing comes with a price, it takes
manpower to test the price
feasibility of any product. Another strategy to consider when
pricing your ebooks is the
estimated income of your target market. How much are they
making? Is your target
market lawyers, teachers, or people in lower income brackets?
The only way to know this
is by....RESEARCHING. Some people claim that prices that end
with a certain number
sell better than others that end with different numbers. Reality
is...who really knows for
sure? No one does, once youve reached a price that seems to be
in your target markets
comfort level and you seem to be getting STEADY sales...stick
with it. As you may have
realised in my writing I have a slightly different view of the
way things are compared to
other people. Do I have a degree in economics? Heck know! Do I
have a degree in
psychology? Only if you consider ex-cabdrivers experts in human
psyche...maybe Im on
to something. The bottom line is this folks, come up with a
niche market that has little or
no competition on the web. Start to price your ebooks on the
basis of print books (thats
if there are any) and go from there. Follow your gut instinct,
acquaint yourself with your
target market WAY before hand and see how valuable your
information may be to them.
What is THEIR perception about what carries value and what
doesnt? Thats a difficult
question to answer and one you must do your best to find a
solution too in order to climb
to the top! I bet itll be quite the eye opener for you. If all
else fails market your info
product offline first to see what kind of prices people are
willing to pay than apply your
finding online with a 20% discount and see how it goes. Why the
20% discount online
you ask? Everyone expects to SAVE money when buying online.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Brian is the owner of www.theebookking.com
He publishes a monthly ezine called The Ebook King Chronicles which dissects one hot in demand ebook per month.

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MCAD/MCSD Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft (2nd Edition) .NET Core Requirements, Exams 70-305, 70-315, 70-306, 70-316, 70-310, 70-320, and 70-300 box vol. set

MCAD/MCSD Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft (2nd Edition) .NET Core Requirements, Exams 70-305, 70-315, 70-306, 70-316, 70-310, 70-320, and 70-300 box vol. set
Microsoft .NET Core Requirements - MCAD/MCSD Self-Paced Training Kit - self-training course - CD

Customer Review: computer computer and computer

read the books

friends...reading this.

I have one WORD?

J2EE

thats it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Customer Review: Pretty much useless

I think I must have read at least 3 of the books in a set (spend a chunk of my Caribbean vacation on reading those). I read very thouroughly but when it came to taking a practice test from Testking.com, I could not answer any sample questions at all. Also when reading the questions and trying to find an answer using one of the books in this set, I couldn't because a lot of important concepts are simply not there (for example Web Farms).

The first exam I took was 70-305. I passed it the first time with a pretty high score. The book I used to pass and highly recommend is MCAD/MCSD Training Guide (70-305): Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Visual Basic.NET and Visual Studio.NET (Training Guide) by Mike Gunderloy. You can get a used one for under $20. It's worth every cent. Also I would like to recommentd to pair it up with sample questions from Testking.com.

Black / Silver Glitter Leather Guitar Purse Sling Bag

Black / Silver Glitter Leather Guitar Purse Sling Bag
This ultra-cool black and glittery silver leather guitar shaped purse is large enough to use as a messenger bag or attache, but is also perfect for use as an everyday purse. Measuring 15 inches tall, 12 inches wide and 2 inches deep, it features a glitter silver vinyl pickguard, metallic silver vinyl sides, tremolo and strings, black leather pickups and sparkling clear rhinestone crystal accents. The incredibly comfortable 2 1/2 inch wide leather strap has a drop of 16 inches, and is designed to look like the neck of a guitar, complete with black headstock and metallic silver tuners. It's a real attention grabber, and perfect for music fans.This bag is BRAND NEW, never used, and makes a great present. We have a very limited supply of these, so don't miss out. Get yours now!!!

Wet-Stop3 Bedwetting Alarm System

Wet-Stop3 Bedwetting Alarm System
The Wet-Stop3 is newest Wet-Stop available. The Wet-Stop alarm has provided excellent results for families for many years (Over 275,000 sold). The Wet-Stop3 has all of the best features an alarm can offer. The alarm now has a 2 step turn off feature, uses 2 AAA batteries and all the features listed above. This is a bedwetting system, not just an alarm.

Scrabble: Classic Edition

Scrabble: Classic Edition
The classic crossword game played by millions around the world! Use your seven letters to build crosswords, and use bonus spaces to add to your score! Genuine wooden letter tiles and racks. For 2 to 4 players. Age: 8,9,10,11,12,Adult Manufacturer: Hasbro

Customer Review: Classic Scrabble

Unfortunately, this low cost Scrabble board has no insert to secure the letters so, at the slightest jolt they go all over the place.

I would not buy again.

R Boyer

Customer Review: Scrabble, an old game, but still fun.

Since I purchased this Scrabble game as a Christmas gift for one of my granddaughters, I cannot answer any more questions about it. It will not be opened for another month or so. It is sealed and I don't want to break that seal to look inside. I am unable to answer the query with the stars above because I have not seen the inside of this game, nor have I played it with my grandchild yet. I have played Junior Scrabble with my granddaughter and she liked it a lot.

4" H Brushed Silver Monogram Letters - Letter "I"

4" H Brushed Silver Monogram Letters - Letter "I"
All 26 English Letters (capitals only) and "&" symbol available. Monograms can be created using different letter sizes if desired. These Brushed Silver Monogram Letters can also be used to personalize other decorations. Add to centerpieces, buffet tables, guest book tables, wherever... a perfect way to create a "signature" look.

Lodge Cast Iron Cooking for Dummies Cookbook

Lodge Cast Iron Cooking for Dummies Cookbook
Learn the secrets of cast iron cooking. The reference book for the rest of us! This 328 page book is packed with cooking tips, tricks and 150 tempting recipes on everything from fried chicken to pan-seared filets of beer. Cornbread to fajitas and jambalaya to pineapple upside-down cake. Discover how to cook with cast iron indoors and outdoors and become a cast iron chef in no time! 328 pages.

Customer Review: amazon screwed me!

amazon changed the description of the page prior to my receiving it. they altered the information on the webpage, removing the information stating that it came with the 5 quart dutch oven and 10" skillet. when i called to try to get this corrected, even though i had a pdf file of the previous webpage on my computer, all i get is subsidized customer service from india. people who cant even understand what im really saying, and only know what general rules they are to follow. i called multiple times, the whole time no one would help. i have amazon prime and this took a month to get to me, not only that it was the wrong item, they changed the description so i dont have a leg to stand on, and wont accept the saved pdf of the original description. wow, thanks amazon.

Customer Review: Just the book

I don't know what the above reviewer ordered, but when I placed my order for this book that was all that I got...the book. When I inquired as to where the cookware was I was told that there was none included in this item purchase.

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If you want to know what’s going to happen in the economy, business and investment markets, look at population trends or demographics. If we can’t see the very long term coming, at least we can observe how people are changing their way to spend money. The biggest years for births in the baby-boom generation were 1957 to 1961. Spending on motorcycles seems to peak at age 45. Harley-Davidson started to flatten out in 2006 and declined last year. Now we are all concerned about the future. The Uni

Oakland Tribune - Doctor shares secrets to calm your child

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2008-09-14T17:12:00.001-07:00

Another Great accounting book keeping Article
Health and Fitness eBooks: The Less Embarrassing Alternatives to the Happy, Healthy Lifestyle You Seek

Did you know people shoplift boxes of condoms more frequently than any other item found a pharmacy's shelves? Think about it for a second. The reason becomes fairly obvious: people are too embarrassed to be seen with condoms in their possession, let along buying them. And perhaps you're one of them--the "embarrassed," not the "shoplifter," that is... Afraid a friend might enter the pharmacy at the point of purchase. A family member. A neighbor. Your boss! Even confronting the cashier who rings up your, um, purchase, or the person standing behind you in line is a potential source of discomfort. Suddenly anyone you encounter equates what you're holding with your blushing face, immediately realizing what you'll be (or at least hope you'll be) doing that evening. Of course, you could be among the brave who march straight to the counter, box in hand held like it were a trophy, greeting everyone as you go. If you are, you're luckier than many who become overwhelmed to the point of simply replacing the box and leaving, or, because they cannot do without, shoving the condoms into their pocket and, well, hoping they remembered to lace their sneakers tight that morning.

Of course harrowing experiences for the easily embarrassed do not limit themselves to the pharmacy. In fact, have you ever considered what books people shoplift most frequently from your local bookstore (to likewise avoid embarrassment)? If you guessed self-help books, you're right. (Interestingly, as a genre, they still manage to outsell any other category on the shelves despite the hordes of shoppers with particularly sticky fingers and deep coat pockets). And not just self-help books related to sexual techniques, marital problems, infidelity or other relationship issues, but also those related to our physical well being, i.e. how to(s) on Health & Fitness.

For example, you may have an issue with acne, bad breath or your weight; browsing the self-help section for a cure of fitness regime only indicates to others that you're self-conscious about what may be equally obvious to them. Or, you may have an issue with something previously unrecognized by the public including premature ejaculation, intense social anxiety, or warts that suddenly, even without witnessing your issue firsthand, become apparent to others as you flip through titles on the latest remedies. Thus self-help books, while partly the bookstores "bread and butter" are also their "condoms," so to speak. Shoppers, likewise, are not only too embarrassed to be caught browsing the self-help shelves, but are doubly embarrassed to then parade throughout the store carrying whichever book applies to their specific issue or perceived inadequacy, only to hand it over to a cashier, immediately letting him or her in on the shopper's previously kept secret. Harrowing indeed!

But, instead of either not buying a book because you are too embarrassed (thus allowing whatever issue ails you to fester and grow), or worse yet shoplifting what is supposed to be self-help, not self-hurt, and potentially subjecting yourself to criminal charges or jail time, you can now find similar information, and often the exact same books, online in an eBook format. Any reader, formerly too embarrassed or otherwise noncommittal about owning up to and confronting their respective issues, perceived inadequacies or habitual vices, can now pursue the diets, cures and other life-enriching methods from the comfort and privacy of their own homes. No more scouring the bookstore shelves or entering the diet center beneath the scrutiny of the public eye. Thanks to Health & Fitness eBooks, anyone can conduct the requisite in-depth and educated research needed to tackle their problems and improve their life, head on, without further worries about answering the prying questions of peers or enduring the judgment of family members.

Download a Health or Fitness related eBook when you want, on your terms; leave a printed version lying about, or keep the digital file tucked safely away on your computer. The choice is yours. Let everyone know (friends, family, neighbors, even your boss!), or limit those who know to those you trust or even to no one at all. Either way, you can begin improving your life immediately at a level of comfort you deserve.

Begin by conducting your research thoroughly, and with the knowledge that eBooks related to Health & Fitness just like their counterparts on the bookstore's shelves, tackle virtually every issue under the sun, under your roof, or simply within yourself, from how to conquer panic attacks to asthma, jet lag to unsightly moles; turn fat into the muscle mass, a belly into bulging biceps or voluptuous breasts; or even learn to maximize your mind's potential.

Finally, eBooks, now that most experts write them in addition to their tangible world publications, offer methods to improve your life that simultaneously accommodate any and all lifestyle choices and belief systems. Examples included hypnosis practiced while sipping a cup of coffee before work, natural alternatives that appease both body and spirit, with or without supplements, some secular, others associated with religious practices, and so on. Whatever your lifestyle or beliefs, you're likely to find a cure for what ails you or a program for your future, without necessarily breaking the bank, and perhaps most important, without the embarrassment of confronting your issues with the whole world watching... Now, if only the same could be done for that box of condoms...

About the Author

Robert Blanc is a frequent traveler and freelance writer, having covered current events, niche markets and subjects of personal interest for both online and traditional print publications. Recently enamored by the eBook phenomenon and the booming self-help industry, he regularly turns to http://www.ebookreviews.net to begin his searches for the latest information and eBooks currently on the market.

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2008-09-12T18:11:00.001-07:00

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E-Books: Using Their Power

Have you ever wondered why e-books are so popular? Could anyone write and publish one? These are a couple of questions that we will answer today.

Nowadays you can find e-books everywhere on the internet. There are even libraries where you can download them directly to your computer. While some e-books are free, because they are in public domain, there are some that are written specifically to boost advertising.

It is well known that everyday people log on to the internet in search of information and the best way of giving it to them is through e-books as they are quickly and easily delivered. Their contribution to the marketplace is one of the forerunning advertisement methods in use today.

How to use e-books to promote your business?

When you offer free e-books to those people who visit your site you are allowing them to know more about the product/service you are promoting. By writing on a topic that you are familiar with you set yourself as an authority in your particular field.

Surely you are wondering how to get an e-book written for your customers to help boost the traffic and sales of your website. Can anyone write an E-Book ? YES. Even if you consider you don't have what it takes to be a writer, if you try you'll see that it is not that difficult. The main idea is to write about something you are familiar with, to find the perfect niche for your business. If you love video games, then write about video games; if you are good at fishing write about fishing techniques - you get the picture. When the readers see that you are an expert they will develop a trust in you and they will be more eager to do business with you.

After your e-book is finished all you have to do is convert it to a PDF format. You can use any PDF converters that are available on the internet.
Now that you have this knowledge I recommend getting started as quickly as possible. Remember - Time is Money :-)

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Travelon Shoulder Bag - Messenger Style

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Travelon Messenger-Style Shoulder Bag

Customer Review: messenger shoulder bag

this bag is ok for quick shopping but there isnt a lot of room in it for every day use for all the items i usually have in my purse, If you are like me and carry a regual wallet and a check book then this purse is full with these two items already! this is something i would use when traveling perhaps when i dont take my wallet and check book with me jjust my id and other nessecary items its very secure and safe to carry but just not practica as an every day purse for me.......

Customer Review: Too small

I loved the look and material, but it needed to be about 2 inches bigger each way. The pouch has a zipper to allow expansion, but the mouth of the opening stays the same size, kind of defeating the purpose. It was just too small for my purposes and I sent it back.

Creative Zen V Plus 2 GB Portable Media Player (Black/Green)

Creative Zen V Plus 2 GB Portable Media Player (Black/Green)
Flaunt your independent sense of style with its tiny size and eye-catching design that will be the envy of your friends. Everything you need right at your fingertips. Carry your treasured music collection, funny video clips and family photo slideshows. Audio Playback Format - MP3, WMA, WAV and Audible Photo Format - JPEG Video Playback Format - Transcoded video format Syncs with and views Microsoft Outlook Contacts, Calendar & Tasks Personal video clips FM Radio View Photos and Album Art at any viewing angle Subscription service support and pay per download music Direct CD recording Built-in Voice Recorder Syncs contacts, calendar and tasks Skip free playback Plays music, ZENCast, and audiobooks Alarm and clock Customizable main menu System Requirements - Microsoft Windows XP (Service Pack 1 or higher) / XP 64-bit, Intel Pentium III 1GHz or AMD Duron 1GHz, 256MB RAM, USB 1.1 port (USB 2.0 recommended), 170MB free hard drive space (more for audio content storage) Dimensions - 1.7 x 2.7 x 0.6 inch Weight - 1.55 ounces

Customer Review: IPOD < ZEN 5 PLUS

Zen 5 plus is a great mp3 player. It is easy to understand, I can't vouch for customer service because it DOES NOT BREAK. I had an ILO 1 gig. The thing:

1.) Ate batteries

2.) Would not play songs in its memory

3.) Buttons would break

4.) The recorder function became unoperable

Zen 5 vs. IPOD is an easy choice. Who needs Itunes, when you can download music from Amazon and put it on your Zen 5? No monthly fees, no tears, get music you want, not music you don't want but pay for. Best of all, you can keep all of it in mp3 format!

In addition to all that it also acts like a jump drive. Could you ask for more?

Zen 5 is the way to go!

Customer Review: Cute, BUT, Not So Friendly

I believe I am computer savvy, but this piece of work is not user friendly. I have not been able to anything but charge it.

Quickbooks Premier Accountant Edition 2008

Quickbooks Premier Accountant Edition 2008
QuickBooks: Premier Accountant Edition is the comprehensive bookkeeping, write-up, and financial reporting tool designed for accounting professionals who work with QuickBooks clients. Accountant Edition contains all the QuickBooks 2008 editions, and it comes with enhanced support and data conversion tools.

Customer Review: Quick Books 2008

I ordered the Quick Books 2008 from Amazon at a much lower price than anywhere else that I could find. I received the program in just a few days and was very pleased with the ease of the order. Thank you

Customer Review: Amazon - Quick Books

Free shipping means it took about 10 days to ship 160 miles. The program is interesting and has potential for my profit and non-profit organizations. The product support was good for the first two emails in which the call back Later they never responded at all.

Western Digital 320 GB Scorpio Sata 5400 Rpm 8MB 2.5IN

Western Digital 320 GB Scorpio Sata 5400 Rpm 8MB 2.5IN
WD Scorpio 5400 RPM 2.5-inch SATA hard drives deliver lightning-fast and ultra-quiet performance hand-in-hand with low power consumption. In addition, they are designed with ruggedness, reliability, and data-protection features that actively watch over valuable data. The 320 GB WD Scorpio hard drives is designed for portable digital devices including SATA compatible notebook computers, and digital media players. 320GB can hold Up to 91,400 digital photos; Up to 80,000 songs (MP3); Up to 8,000 songs (uncompressed CD quality); Up to 24 hours of Digital Video (DV); Up to 140 hours of DVD quality video; Up to 38 hours of HD video (720p or 1080i) Formatted Capacity 320,072 MB / Capacity 320 GB Interface SATA 3 Gb/s Unit Dimensions Height 0.374 inch x Length 3.94 inch x Width 2.75 inch; Weight 0.26 Pounds

Customer Review: I am very pleased with this smooth and enormous storage drive

I bought this item on AMAZON March'08 to upgrade my laptop from 120 GB to this massive 320 GB. Assembly was a piece of cake. The drive has been running smoothly and does not make any noise whatsoever. I am happy that I could get rid of my older TOSHIBA HD that had been making lots of spindle noise lately. Now, I can store all my favorite music numbers and movies on my HD and watch/listen to them on the GO. I'll use my old TOSHIBA drive as an external drive for sometime as I just bought an enclosure on AMAZON for 25 bucks.

Customer Review: Great product

Its a great hard disk which is extremely silent. The delivery was timely and the drive was appropriately packaged. I've installed it in my Lenovo Laptop and its highly recommended for upgrading your laptop.

HP 21 Black Inkjet Print Cartridge (C9351AN#140)

HP 21 Black Inkjet Print Cartridge (C9351AN#140)
Give your black-and-white documents a polished, professional look. The HP 21 cartridge is perfect for low-volume users who want laser-quality text and graphics. Features include:

Print professional-looking documents with laser-quality black text.
Reliable—print crisp text every time with your HP printer.
Simple to install and easy to use.

Initial HP printer compatibility:

HP Deskjet 3910
HP Deskjet 3930
HP Deskjet 3940
HP Printer/Scanner/Copier 1410

What's in the Box
One HP 21 Black Inkjet Print Cartridge

Customer Review: HP 21

I purchased this ink cartridge as a package of 2... it was a better per unit price. It arrived quickly and was packaged well.

Customer Review: HP Stinks! I use a cartridge a week

Way over priced. Too little ink. Did I say that HP stinks? :-)

Here Come the ABCs [CD/DVD Combo]

Here Come the ABCs [CD/DVD Combo]
No stranger to the realm of children's records, They Might Be Giants have seen success with their CD No! and the book-and-CD combo Bed, Bed, Bed. Their latest CD, Here Come the ABCs, offers up 25 alphabetically themed songs. However, as is their charming way, the two Johns (Flansburgh and Linnell), use the letters as merely the connective tissue, allowing them to pursuit intriguing flights of fancy that consider everything from the relative power of letters and sounds to animal hijinks. Just as they've always done, there are wistful ballads and high octane rockers. TMBG have always been a family-friendly band, and this disc works just fine for adult fans, who can rightfully consider this simply their newest release. --David Greenberger

Customer Review: Great fun for everyone!

What a great, fun album! Our 23 month old has been listening to it for about 6 months now, and loves to speak along to it. Different songs are favorites at different times. My husband and I think it is catchy and fun for us, too. If your toddler is going to demand songs be repeated "one more time" as our does, these are songs you can listen to, too, "one more time" ad infinitum (almost). You even learn to sing the alphabet backward!

Customer Review: Great!

Here's another great hit by They Might Be Giants. Wonderful music and I loved the CD/DVD music combo. I don't think you can go wrong with this musical group for children.

Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions

Why do our headaches persist after taking a one-cent aspirin but disappear when we take a 50-cent aspirin?

Why does recalling the Ten Commandments reduce our tendency to lie, even when we couldn't possibly be caught?

Why do we splurge on a lavish meal but cut coupons to save twenty-five cents on a can of soup?

Why do we go back for second helpings at the unlimited buffet, even when our stomachs are already full?

And how did we ever start spending $4.15 on a cup of coffee when, just a few years ago, we used to pay less than a dollar?

When it comes to making decisions in our lives, we think we're in control. We think we're making smart, rational choices. But are we?

In a series of illuminating, often surprising experiments, MIT behavioral economist Dan Ariely refutes the common assumption that we behave in fundamentally rational ways. Blending everyday experience with groundbreaking research, Ariely explains how expectations, emotions, social norms, and other invisible, seemingly illogical forces skew our reasoning abilities.

Not only do we make astonishingly simple mistakes every day, but we make the same types of mistakes, Ariely discovers. We consistently overpay, underestimate, and procrastinate. We fail to understand the profound effects of our emotions on what we want, and we overvalue what we already own. Yet these misguided behaviors are neither random nor senseless. They're systematic and predictable—making us predictably irrational.

From drinking coffee to losing weight, from buying a car to choosing a romantic partner, Ariely explains how to break through these systematic patterns of thought to make better decisions. Predictably Irrational will change the way we interact with the world—one small decision at a time.

Customer Review: un-predictably irrational

I purchased the book to learn something about the human nature. I found author's examples of irrationality interesting but quite obvious to anyone who is even marginally observant. Since the human behavior interests me, I read the book.

Then the author came to a surprising conclusion - the free market price mechanism is not working because the people make decisions irrationally. It is some time since I read the Wealth of Nations, but I do not recollect rationality as the condition for free movement of price.

Not content with that strange reasoning, the author capps it with a whopper: The government policies are needed for markets to work "for the best". Now that is REALLY irrational!

I finally lost it when the author advises return to the "social norms" to replace "market norms". Anyone with cursory knowledge of 20th century history will recognize this as socialism - you work for your Socialist state, your Fuehrer, your "society", not for money. There is name for complete replacement of "market norms" with "social norms" - it is called SLAVERY.

I bought the book to learn about irrational human behavior. The book is irrational, but in an unpredictable way.

Customer Review: Interesting, Living, and Engaging

Rarely do a buy a book through spontaneity. But I was in Target last week and noticed this book. I picked it up and flipped through the pages. The content seemed interesting. From the beginning impression to the final impression, the book did not disappoint. It was a great read about behavioral economics. It highlighted studies of how peer pressure and slogans influence our decisions. This style of economic thought differs from the classic economics because of the classic approach of assuming that all business transactions deal with rational people, but this discipline of thought realizes the wide variety of influences over our buying decisions. The book is more than just a technical rendering of the material, it has fresh insights and helpful application. If someone enjoyed Freakonomics, then this book is a must read.

Sound of Music

Sound of Music
Some people may sneer at this 1965 musical, but the truth is the film has earned its status as a perennially watchable romantic-drama, largely on the strength of a fun story and chemistry between stars Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. Veteran filmmaker Robert Wise (The Day the Earth Stood Still) mostly stays out of the way of the film's appealing elements, which include a based-on-fact tale of Austria's von Trapp family, who fled their Nazi-occupied country in 1938. Andrews is delightful and even fascinating as Maria, who sheds her tomboyish ways as a novice nun to accept the mantle of adulthood, becoming matron of the motherless von Trapp clan. Plummer is matinee-idol handsome and gives a smart performance to boot, and the cast of young people and kids who make up the singing von Trapp children make a strong impression. Based on the Rodgers and Hammerstein stage musical, the score includes such winners as "Maria" and the future John Coltrane hit "My Favorite Things." --Tom Keogh

Customer Review: DVD-Sound of Music

This movie is my Mother's favorite musical. She loves her dress she wears when she sings on the mountain top. It's a true story.

Customer Review: The Sound of Music (Two-Disc 40th Anniversary Special Edition)

I saw this movie at a theater in Chicago when my husband of 39 years and I were dating. My grandchildren now know and love this movie from watching it on TV. When they learned the music to the movie I decided they should have it to watch whenever they wanted. Good movie, good story, clean!!!!

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Dr. Seuss's Abc Children's Book I Can Read

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:20:15 GMT
Synopsis An introduction to the alphabet for young readers. Color illustrations accompany the text.

Books: Will "The 39 Clues" fulfill the hype? (San Jose Mercury News)

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:58:52 GMT
Book series aimed at the Harry Potter set gets a global push by its publisher, which conceived it and has developed multimedia add-ons such as blogs, videos, thousands of pages of background and more. The first book is already out. Now, will kids buy it?

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Tips about Selling eBooks

Tips on selling eBooks

First things first for those of you that do not know what eBooks are. This is probably the simplest explanation that I can give. eBooks are electronic books that you can open, read, and print by using your computer.

Many people have bought eBooks and software for whatever reason selfhelp, selling on eBay, the list is almost endless. You know what they say knowledge is power.

Several eBooks that I have authored are currently being sold on eBay and the eBooks that have been purchased and given to me free is in the thousands there is a topic for almost anything you can think of from A to Z.

Why not take a look at my eBay store at: http://stores.ebay.com/E-InfoSpot. While your there browsing around go ahead and check out the feedback and about Me pages. You really should check out my webpage here is the webpage url: http://www.e-infospot.com

Selling eBooks on eBay is nothing new alot of sellers claim they have made lots of money in the 100,000.00 range and more.

My experience selling eBooks on eBay has been around 6 months. The profits for me have been no where near 100,000.00 but they have paid my seller fees, internet access, hosting fees, and my featured store on eBay.

That in my opinion is not too shabby lets face it I'm not getting rich but selling eBooks is starting to become a nice second income. Who knows maybe one day I'll quit the full time job.

Lets take a look at the normal cost of an eBook selling on eBay the average cost totals around 2.99 to make around 100,000.00 per, year you would need to sell close to 100 each and every day.

The question you may have at this point is it possible to sell that many eBooks each day? My answer to that is in my opinion yes it is realistic and achievable.

Realisticly to obtain a goal of say 100K annually in sales you will need to automate as much of the selling of eBooks as you can. Put it on autopilot so to speak, and you will need to attract as many potential customers as you can.

Here are two items that is a must to have if you are looking to make some serious money item number one is an eBay store, Item number two would be a website. You need these two items to have the ability to cross promote and drive traffic to you. Without traffic there simply is no sales.

Promote promote promote I can't say that enough join forums and post to as many topics as you can. Ask questions become an active member.

Warning don't go into these forums and start blasting ads all over the place or you will find yourself banned faster than the time it took to register.

Pay per click advertising is another way to go I suggest you research it very well it could get expensive very fast so go with a well known advertiser such as Yahoo/Overture, Google, or Kandoodle. Don't play around with them ppc's that promise 100,000 visitors for only 10.00 and that type of traffic scheme.

One thing for sure if you are going to go the traffic wholesale route you might as well throw your money away because buying that type of traffic is the same thing.

If you are considering going that route send the money to me and I will send you some real information that can actually do you some good. I hope this article has been entertaining and informative

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Book Safe - Diversion Safe, Made with Real Book

Book Safe - Diversion Safe, Made with Real Book

3" H Brushed Silver Monogram Letters - Letter "I"

3" H Brushed Silver Monogram Letters - Letter "I"
All 26 English Letters (capitals only) and "&" symbol available. Monograms can be created using different letter sizes if desired. These Brushed Silver Monogram Letters can also be used to personalize other decorations. Add to centerpieces, buffet tables, guest book tables, wherever... a perfect way to create a "signature" look.

The Adventures of Indiana Jones (3 Tapes)

The Adventures of Indiana Jones (3 Tapes)
Set Includes:
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Indiana Jones and the Treasure of the Peacock's Eye

Customer Review: A Must Own Collection

These films are no doubt part of American Cinema at it's best!

I grew up watching these movies and even today when I sit back and watch them, I appreciate them even more as if it's my first time tunning in.

The locations, the acting, the screenplay all work perfectly. I don't think there are words left to describe how amazing this collection is on DVD.

I heard George Lucas is set to release these films on it's own soon, but why bother? Why spend your money on the same thing, even if your going to get some new bonus features. It's not like your getting a brand new movie.

I would recommend to wait until the 4th installment hits DVD shelves, then maybe it would be worth a purchase if it gets released into the box set. Till then...this collection is timeless!

Customer Review: captions

At least on the set I'm watching, the captions on the extra disc are attempted but are NOT well done. It's apparent that they haven't been "cleaned up," so understanding can be iffy. I appreciate the effort, but it would be nice if the execution were better.

LeapFrog My First LeapPad Educational Book: Dora The Explorer To the Rescue

LeapFrog My First LeapPad Educational Book: Dora The Explorer To the Rescue
Come on, vamonos! Your child can team up with Dora and Boots as they lend a hand to reunite a lost little bird with her mother. But they must be careful of Swiper the Fox.
Preschoolers just place the flip book on the My First LeapPad® player, pop in the cartridge, and touch any page with the Magic Pen to bring learning to life.
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The actual item may vary from the photographs and/or illustrations.
Part of the Preschool Discovery series, "Dora the Explorer to the Rescue" teaches story comprehension, character comprehension, vocabulary in English and Spanish, problem solving, cooperation, and shapes and colors.
Use the Learning Guide card to the right to find out more about the general categories of learning for the Dora The Explorer To the Rescue. By clicking a category on the Learning Guide card, you'll see a list of knowledge areas that children develop when they play with this product and the skills on which those knowledge areas are based.
This is a cartridge for a MyFirstLeapPad and cannot be used by itself.

Customer Review: Good!

My daughter likes this game very well. She plays it every night just before going to bed. I have had no problems with it. She has already mastered all the games on it though within the first day she had it.

Customer Review: Nice idea

My 3 year old got this with her first leappad and adores Dora, so it was an immediate hit. She listens, repeats and plays quietly for ages.

Well worth a buy for any Dora fan.

The Beatles (The White Album)

The Beatles (The White Album)
Better known as the "White Album," this was meant to be the record that brought them back to earth after three years of studio experimentation. Instead, it took them all over the place, continuing to burst the envelope of pop music. Lennon and McCartney were still at the height of their powers, with Lennon in particular growing into one of rock's towering figures. But even McCartney could still rock, and the amazement on "Helter Skelter" was that he had vocal cords at the end. From Beach Boys knock-offs to reggae and to the unknown ("Revolution #9"), this has it all. Some records have legend written all over them; this is one. --Chris Nickson

Customer Review: BEST BEATLES Album in my opinion

MY favorite song is Goodnight and it will be the lullaby I will be singing to my grandchildren. That song just touches my soul. Sadly it is only on this album, and unless you have this it goes unheard. There is great music on this album I have to say that this is my favorite and I have a lot of Beatle music.

Customer Review: Their Greatest Accomplishment

As my friend says, "Everything the Bible doesn't say, is in the White Album". This album may have some of their worst songs but the rest is perfection. Every time I listen to it I have a new favorite, the songs grow on me or they leave and come back, Hell Helter Skelter is kind growing on me. The album has everything I could ever ask for; however, this is not my favorite Beatles album, that goes to Rubber Soul.

Highlights

Dear Prudence

While my Guitar Gently Weeps

Happiness is a Warm Gun

Why Don't We Do It in the Road?

Julia (favorite as of this moment, so touching and beautiful)

Birthday

Long Long Long

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Cake Charms

Cake Charms
This set of six silver-plated cake charms is perfect for the bridesmaid ribbon-pulling tradition.

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Dog Books - Reviews and Resources

Best Selling Dog Books

1. HOW TO RAISE A PUPPY YOU CAN LIVE WITH, 4TH EDITION
by Clarice Rutherford & David Neil

This puppy book starts way back with your breeder and steps you through all the processes to make sure you can raise a puppy the right way. It touches on the subjects of selecting breeders, bonding with puppies, discipline, house training, tricks and simple commands.

RAW DOG FOOD: MAKE IT EASY FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG
by Carina Beth MacDonald

This offbeat, light read received the Dog Writers of America Award for Best Book Under 100 pages for the year 2003. It is a funny, informative book on how raw diets can actually benefit dogs while being cost-efficient at the same time. This is a must-read book for those grappling with their dog's diet.

2. CAUTIOUS CANINE, 2ND EDITION
by Patricia McConnell

This book is so handy it could even benefit people. Patricia McConnell walks the reader through training techniques such as counter conditioning and desensitization to deal with behavioral problems and phobias. It works with people too.

3. RALLY-O: THE STYLE OF RALLY OBEDIENCE, 3RD EDITION
by Charles 'Bud' Kramer

Rally obedience advocates an exciting and fun approach to dog obedience. It's a surefire way for the dog and its owner to enjoy their training sessions. If one were to look for an effective, non-burdensome way to train to dogs, this should be in their shelves.

ONE ON ONE - A DOG TRAINER'S GUIDE TO PRIVATE TRAINING
by Nicole Wilde

An intimate training guide to those new to one-on-one training sessions. It is an easily understandable, yet comprehensive guide to private training and focuses on the intricacies of the training psyche and the dog's response to such.

POSITIVE PERSPECTIVES: LOVE YOUR DOG, TRAIN YOUR DOG
by Pat Miller

Almost a book about children. This groundbreaking read will change the way you view pet behavior management and pet upbringing. This comprehensive course emphasizes the emotional aspect of training and behavior modification. Also in this book: vaccination, training with treats, and housetraining.

BRINGING LIGHT TO SHADOW - A DOG TRAINER'S DIARY
by Pamela Dennison

An inspirational story of how one trainer refused to give up on an ill-tempered dog with behavioral problems. It is a diary of sorts that deals with the issues, frustrations, solutions, and the patience it takes for one to deal with such difficult dogs. It is a fascinating read that should inspire every dog trainer.

About the Author

Jay is the web owner of http://www.dog-training-tips.org Dog Training Tips, a website that provides information and resources on dog training, puppy training, and more. You can also visit his website at: http://www.petmall.us Pet Mall for pet supplies.

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Speck MacBook 13" See-Thru Hard Case - CLEAR - Fits all versions of 13" MacBooks

Speck MacBook 13" See-Thru Hard Case - CLEAR - Fits all versions of 13" MacBooks
Accent the sleek look of your 13-inch MacBook notebook. Get great hard case protection, a hint of color and a massive dose of shine. SeeThru MacBook cases are made of translucent hard plastic to beautify and protect.

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my white macbook picked up scratches in its first two days with me, even with tender treatment and without leaving the house. a cover like this one is a must. my speck cover snapped on easily and doesn't impede the computer's function in any way. fortunately i haven't dropped it (yet) so i can't speak to impact protection, but i have read several other reviews that said the speck cover protected a hard fall onto asphalt and similar surfaces.

and the orange looks fabulous. it gets lots of comments.

Customer Review: mac skin

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Dr. Seuss' Butter Battle Book with 7 Original Musical Productions

Dr. Seuss' Butter Battle Book with 7 Original Musical Productions
Based on the book by Dr. Suess. This animated story is about a battle between the Zooks and the Yooks. They feud about whether you should eat your bread with the butter side up or down. It seems each country could not accept the habits of the other. As th

Customer Review: Dr.Suesses Crowning Achievment

'The Butter Battle Book' is one of the most interesting youth

political satires I've ever seen.The story has to due with two powers battling eachother over who butters ones bread on which side.Each tries to outwit the other until both are evenly matched-with a weapon of mass destruction.Done in Suess's classic style this telling story of the nuclear arms race was to have applied to the cold war but also says alot about todays conflicts on the world front.With an adult or not all children of all ages should see this but so should the adults-especially any contemplating military service.The message presented here is clear-the reasons for war's are sometimes very trivial-usually it's the weapons that are the frightening part.

Customer Review: www.sportofdistraction.com

Excellent parody of the actual illogical sentiments espoused by members of most societies. This work definitely simplifies the Cold War, but some might argue the actual war is just a s simple.

Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left, From Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning

“Fascists,” “Brownshirts,” “jackbooted stormtroopers”—such are the insults typically hurled at conservatives by their liberal opponents. Calling someone a fascist is the fastest way to shut them up, defining their views as beyond the political pale. But who are the real fascists in our midst?

Liberal Fascism offers a startling new perspective on the theories and practices that define fascist politics. Replacing conveniently manufactured myths with surprising and enlightening research, Jonah Goldberg reminds us that the original fascists were really on the left, and that liberals from Woodrow Wilson to FDR to Hillary Clinton have advocated policies and principles remarkably similar to those of Hitler's National Socialism and Mussolini's Fascism.

Contrary to what most people think, the Nazis were ardent socialists (hence the term “National socialism”). They believed in free health care and guaranteed jobs. They confiscated inherited wealth and spent vast sums on public education. They purged the church from public policy, promoted a new form of pagan spirituality, and inserted the authority of the state into every nook and cranny of daily life. The Nazis declared war on smoking, supported abortion, euthanasia, and gun control. They loathed the free market, provided generous pensions for the elderly, and maintained a strict racial quota system in their universities—where campus speech codes were all the rage. The Nazis led the world in organic farming and alternative medicine. Hitler was a strict vegetarian, and Himmler was an animal rights activist.

Do these striking parallels mean that today’s liberals are genocidal maniacs, intent on conquering the world and imposing a new racial order? Not at all. Yet it is hard to deny that modern progressivism and classical fascism shared the same intellectual roots. We often forget, for example, that Mussolini and Hitler had many admirers in the United States. W.E.B. Du Bois was inspired by Hitler's Germany, and Irving Berlin praised Mussolini in song. Many fascist tenets were espoused by American progressives like John Dewey and Woodrow Wilson, and FDR incorporated fascist policies in the New Deal.

Fascism was an international movement that appeared in different forms in different countries, depending on the vagaries of national culture and temperament. In Germany, fascism appeared as genocidal racist nationalism. In America, it took a “friendlier,” more liberal form. The modern heirs of this “friendly fascist” tradition include the New York Times, the Democratic Party, the Ivy League professoriate, and the liberals of Hollywood. The quintessential Liberal Fascist isn't an SS storm trooper; it is a female grade school teacher with an education degree from Brown or Swarthmore.

These assertions may sound strange to modern ears, but that is because we have forgotten what fascism is. In this angry, funny, smart, contentious book, Jonah Goldberg turns our preconceptions inside out and shows us the true meaning of Liberal Fascism.

Customer Review: Enough is Enough!!!!

I'M AM SICK & TIRED OF THE RIGHT VILLIFING EVERY LIBERAL! WE WERE'NT THE ONE'S THAT LEAKED A CIA AGENTS NAME, WE WERE'NT THE ONES THAT LIED GETING INTO THE WAR, & GETTING OUR TROOPS KILLED, WE WERE'NT THE ONE THAT TURNED OUR BACK ON KATRINA VICTUMS & VETS AT WALTER REED, & WE WERE'NT THE ONES THAT BULLIED 911 WIDOWS. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Customer Review: American Fascism: Progressives, Woodrow Wilson, FDR and Useful Historical Idiots

"History is written by the winners." So goes the discipline-denigrating cliché. A more accurate observation, as Jonah Goldberg's new book, Liberal Fascism, suggests, is that history is written by historians--and especially, in recent decades, by academics whose biases predispose them to serve as useful idiots for Joseph Stalin's defunct propaganda ministry. Though Goldberg's well-researched book doesn't focus minute attention on the culpability of leftist historians, it does provide convenient targets (Richard Hofstadter and William Shirer) who might be blamed for abetting the greatest intellectual ruse of the twentieth century--the absurd designation of fascism as an ideology of the political right.

Anyone looking for Coulteresque theater in Goldberg's work (the product of four years' labor) will be disappointed. The book isn't meant to toss "f-bombs" at liberals the way liberals regularly toss that seven-letter epithet at conservatives. Indeed, Goldberg reiterates again and again that he doesn't employ the word "fascism" as a synonym for Nazism, racism, or "evil." Rather, he uses the term to label a method of governing that expressed itself differently in different countries. Given that caveat, anyone who chooses to read this engrossing analysis of the origins of fascism will likely be rewarded with a paradigm-shifting experience that puts the history of the twentieth century in a new light--a history that places Woodrow Wilson and Franklin Roosevelt in the same political neighborhood as Benito Mussolini.

The story of fascism, Goldberg notes, begins with the "holistic" philosophy of Jean Jacques Rousseau and his revolutionary progeny--men whose boundless conception of national communion (via a general will) led to the odd idea that dissidents would be "forced to be free"--a fate more benign than the guillotine that "freed" enemies of the state from error during the French Reign of Terror. Hegel's philosophy, where the state incarnates God's work in history, provides another piece of the ancestral puzzle, while Nietzsche's romantic and relativistic "will to power" adds a third leg to fascism's Continental heritage. A fourth progenitor was Otto von Bismarck, whose comprehensive welfare package for the new German Empire provided Western intellectuals with a top-down model of social policy that they yearned to replicate.

These historical connections aren't exceptionally novel, but the American branches of fascism's genealogical tree are unexpected--limbs that include the pragmatic philosophers William James and John Dewey as well as political writers like Henry George (Progress and Poverty), Edward Bellamy (Looking Backward), and Herbert Croly (The Promise of American Life). Drawing on these and other sources, Goldberg not only shows that European fascism is a product of the political left, he also argues persuasively that America's version of that system is rooted in the Progressive movement and was first given national expression in the war socialism of Woodrow Wilson.

Not surprisingly, Goldberg's first two chapters are devoted to Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler. But contrary to the impression given by pop-history, Mussolini isn't relegated to the status of an absurd fifth wheel. Instead, Il Duce's role as the "Father of Fascism" is clearly laid out. The portrait of his rise to power in 1922--more than a decade before Hitler became Chancellor of Germany--is the story of an intellectual whose communist sympathies were developed from infancy. (Even his given names, Benito Amilcare Andrea, conjured up leftist heroes from the past.) Those socialist sentiments remained with Mussolini to the day of his death--alongside his obsession with sexual conquest and his contempt for Christianity.

As Goldberg notes, Mussolini's state-centered, anti-capitalist rhetoric could only be declared "right-wing" by ideologues who were fighting over the same political bone. In other words, it was the internecine struggle between fascists and communists that gave birth to the longstanding practice of separating the terms "fascist" and "socialist." This linguistic divorce was mandated by Stalin to stigmatize the socialist heresy Mussolini promoted in light of his comrades' nationalistic response to World War I.

Goldberg also emphasizes that fascism itself varied from nation to nation. Most significantly, the Jew-hatred that characterized Hitler's regime wasn't integral to Italian Fascism--a movement that included a disproportionate number of Jews. Indeed, Mussolini scoffed at the Aryan myth that animated German Nazism, preferring for his part to play the role of a latter-day Caesar who was destined to resurrect Rome's ancient greatness.

The most unexpected part of Goldberg's Mussolini portrait is the way the Italian leader was hailed in American Progressive circles (e.g. in issues of Herbert Croly's New Republic) and in American pop-culture. Even as late as 1934, Cole Porter's song, "You're the Top," exhibited this adulatory attitude toward the Italian idol. Only after Mussolini invaded Ethiopia in 1935 did this admiration begin to wane. Significantly, the American President that Mussolini praised effusively in 1919, three years before his march on Rome, was Woodrow Wilson.

As far as Hitler's left-wing credentials are concerned, Goldberg's discussion of the Nazi Party Platform does a good job of demonstrating that the word "socialist" in National Socialist wasn't mere window dressing. After summarizing that ambitious document, Goldberg offers this sarcastic conclusion:

"Ah, yes. Those anti-elitist, stock-market-abolishing, child-labor-ending, public-health-promoting, wealth-confiscating, draft-ending, secularist right-wingers!"

Analysis of the groups from which Nazism drew its support also shows that corporations weren't (as Moscow insisted) pulling strings behind the scene. Rather, Nazism emerged as a populist movement that was so cash-strapped Hitler frequently rode to rallies "in the back of an old pickup." As the historian Henry Ashby Turner concludes, corporate funding of the Nazi party was "at best" of "marginal significance." Were it not for decades of leftist disinformation, that conclusion would have been a foregone conclusion, given the virulently anti-capitalist language of Mein Kampf--language Hitler still employed in 1941. In short, Goldberg provides extensive evidence that Hitler's political program was just as "right-wing" as the politics of Leon Trotsky--whom Stalin also labeled a "fascist."

It is one thing to assert that fascism is a product of the political left--one of the "heresies of socialism" according to Harvard Professor Richard Pipes. It is something else to argue that fascism has its own American expression that grew out of the Progressive political tradition and that "Woodrow Wilson was the twentieth century's first fascist dictator." That, however, is precisely the proposition put forward in Goldberg's third chapter: Woodrow Wilson and the Birth of Liberal Fascism.

To bolster this hypothesis, Goldberg highlights connections between the intellectual milieu that fostered fascism in Europe and the milieu that begat American Progressivism. Henry George's Progress and Poverty, for example, was received enthusiastically in Europe where it helped to shape populist and socialist economic theory. Similarly, Edward Bellamy's utopian vision in Looking Backward (where a single municipal umbrella would one day shield all Bostonians from the rain) drew inspiration from Bismarck's top-down political example in Germany. These and other "holistic" visions of society fed into an American Progressive movement whose moral energy was derived largely from legions of Social Gospelers. As Goldberg notes, the party's 1912 presidential convention was described in the New York Times as a "convention of fanatics" and "religious enthusiasts." This fusion of social reform and religious fervor is central to what Goldberg calls "liberal fascism."

On the philosophical side of the ledger, American Progressivism looked to William James, John Dewey, and Charles Darwin. The former duo provided a relativistic and pragmatic outlook that coincided nicely with bold social experimentation. Dewey, in particular, advocated an "organic" Darwinian approach to society that consigned American individualism to the dustbin of evolutionary history. Darwinism also brought to the Progressive project a focus on racist genetics that (alongside the movement's militant imperialism) subsequent historians have been eager to forget. Furthermore, the polite moral relativism of James and Dewey echoed the unequivocal relativism expressed by Nietzsche (whose philosophy, according to H. L. Mencken, Theodore Roosevelt had swallowed whole). Finally, the attachment of elite progressives to Hegel's political philosophy (Goldberg notes that Woodrow Wilson "even invoked Hegel in a love letter to his wife.") reinforced the idea that society is an organic whole and that reformers are, quite literally, God's instruments on earth.

Woodrow Wilson is the unexpected villain of Liberal Fascism. Based on a review of his academic writings, Goldberg demonstrates that Wilson was a devotee of power--power utilized according to the pragmatic lights of John Dewey. Consequently, the twenty-eighth president denigrated, with the confidence of a divinely anointed leader, those constitutional provisions that limited his ability to mold the nation into a healthy organism that worked for the good of all. This "evolutionary" vision of history provided the intellectual justification for that modern legal theory that dissolves all governmental boundaries--the living Constitution. It also paved the way for an approach to education that transferred the locus of pedagogical authority from parents to the state. In Professor Wilson's words: "Our problem is not merely to help the students to adjust themselves to world life...[but] to make them as unlike their fathers as we can."

World War I gave President Wilson the crisis he needed to implement the top-down vision of social coordination he had written about for decades. Government instruments employed in this massive effort (whose only near precedent was Lincoln's response to the Civil War) included the War Industries Board, a vigorous and widespread propaganda ministry, and a justice department that, Goldberg notes, presided over the arrest and jailing of more dissidents than Mussolini incarcerated during the entire 1920s. From censorship, to price-fixing, to Palmer raids, to patriotic nursery rhymes designed for toddlers, mobilization gave Wilson's government unprecedented access to and control over people's lives. This whipping of individualistic Americans into collective shape was cheered by progressives like Walter Lippmann who saw in the war an opportunity to bring about a Nietzschean "transvaluation of values as radical as anything in the history of intellect." No wonder Warren Harding won the presidency in 1920 with a campaign that promised a return to "normalcy."

With the advent of the Great Depression, Progressives were given an opportunity to reprise the coordination achieved under Wilson's war socialism. The British journalist Alistair Cooke doubtless turned many heads when, in the 1970s, he announced on his popular PBS history series that America under FDR "flirted with National Socialism." Goldberg argues that the amorous relationship was a good deal more intimate--a relationship fanned by the populist hot air that emanated from Father Coughlin and Senator Huey Long and consummated by many of the individuals that ran Wilson's war agencies. A prime example of these fascist retreads was Hugh "Iron Pants" Johnson, whose "sock in the nose" style at the National Recovery Administration doubtless drew positive reviews from one of FDR's early admirers, Benito Mussolini. Even Germany's new Fuhrer had words of praise for the government-business partnerships that typified Roosevelt's New Deal.

The expansion of government under Franklin Roosevelt is well known. What isn't acknowledged in polite historical circles, as Goldberg notes, is how "the fascist flavor of the New Deal was not only regularly discussed" but even "cited in Roosevelt's favor." Why this inconvenient fact was dropped down the historical memory hole is clear. Leftist historians had no desire to link the paragon of modern "liberalism" with "right-wing" fascism. Stated more honestly, they didn't want to acknowledge that fascism was a left- wing philosophy and expose the ongoing historical ruse that kept conservatives (i.e. classical liberals) off balance.

The remainder of Goldberg's book (more than half) discusses progressivism's third wave of influence on American life in the 1960s and explains how its fascist traits have been incorporated into modern "liberalism." While not as narrowly focused as his first four chapters, these materials do give further definition to the concept of "liberal fascism"--a phrase coined in 1932 by H. G. Wells to promote an ambitious "liberal" variant of Europe's burgeoning political system.

Among the concepts that Goldberg identifies as integral to sixties radicalism are these: the romantic embrace of youthful impulsiveness and sexuality, the denigration of reason and tradition, the extension of politics into all areas of life, the exaltation of identity politics (initially in terms of race and gender), and the justification of violence committed by revolutionaries intent on creating a mythical heaven on earth (e.g. the Black Panthers). All these themes, Goldberg notes, have significant corollaries in the fascist regimes of Italy and Germany.

What separates these 60s street radicals from Great Society and contemporary progressives, however, is the smothering maternalism that characterizes the latter groups. Today's "liberal fascists," unlike their European and turn-of-the-century American forebears, promote a religion of the state that is non-militaristic. As such, it resembles Aldous Huxley's Brave New World, not George Orwell's 1984. No better example of this smothering maternalism exists than Hillary Clinton's magnum opus, It Takes A Village--a mythical world where helpful government programs cover the social landscape and where repetitive video messages inculcate useful parenting tips "any place where people gather and have to wait."

Another Goldberg chapter, Liberal Racism: The Eugenic Ghost in the Fascist Machine, shows how "eugenics lay at the heart of the progressive enterprise"--an assertion backed by historian Edwin Black, who noted that the eugenic crusade was "created in the publications and academic research rooms of the Carnegie Institution, verified by the research grants of the Rockefeller Foundation, validated by leading scholars from the best Ivy League universities, and financed by the special efforts of the Harriman railroad fortune." This embarrassing skeleton in the Progressive closet is compared with the implicit pro-abortion subtext in the best-selling book, Freakonomics--namely, "fewer blacks, less crime."

Regrettably, Goldberg's final chapter, The New Age: We're All Fascists Now, begins to treat fascist traits so eclectically that the precision and focus of earlier chapters is lost. Looking for fascist themes in Dirty Harry and Whole Foods Market is a bit like searching for grandmother's features in little Ricky's newborn mug. One is bound to find something, but isolated traits don't amount to a close likeness. A similar critique applies to Goldberg's afterword, The Tempting of Conservatism, where playing (perhaps badly) at the only governmental game in town seems to be confused with religious devotion to the political Weltanschauung exhibited in It Takes A Village.

Despite these end-of-book drawbacks, Goldberg has produced a popular book of rare historical depth and quality--a book that promises to scrap those ridiculous history-class charts that put democracy midway between "socialism" on the left and "fascism" on the right, then justify their totalitarian extremes by bending the linear ends into a globe where left and right magically "meet."

An old Soviet joke asserted that loyal comrades know the future; it's only the past that keeps changing. With Goldberg's assistance, Americans can begin to rewrite their own political history, this time putting the "fascist" label where it belongs. That single alteration would be a momentous accomplishment--one that would make the architects of democracy's future more sure-handed.

Review by Richard Kirk

Richard Kirk is a freelance writer and a regular columnist for San Diego's North County Times. His book reviews have appeared in American Spectator Online, Touchstone, The American Enterprise, and First Things. See his blog, Richard Kirk on Ethics: Musing With A Hammer.

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seeing ms. winehouse on t.v. made me curious as to how well she performed.

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A novel re-definition through experimentation of the classical format of the book is emerging.

Consider the now defunct BookTailor. It used to sell its book customization software mainly to travel agents - but this technology is likely to conquer other niches (such as the legal and medical professions). It allows users to select bits and pieces from a library of e-books, combine them into a totally new tome and print and bind the latter on demand. The client can also choose to buy the end-product as an e-book. Consider what this simple business model does to entrenched and age old notions such as "original" and "copies", copyright, and book identifiers. What is the "original" in this case? Is it the final, user-customized book - or its sources? And if no customized book is identical to any other - what happens to the intuitive notion of "copies"? Should BookTailor-generated books considered to be unique exemplars of one-copy print runs? If so, should each one receive a unique identifier (for instance, a unique ISBN)? Does the user possess any rights in the final product, composed and selected by him? What about the copyrights of the original authors?

Or take BookCrossing.com. On the face of it, it presents no profound challenge to established publishing practices and to the modern concept of intellectual property. Members register their books, obtain a BCID (BookCrossing ID Number) and then give the book to someone, or simply leave it lying around for a total stranger to find. Henceforth, fate determines the chain of events. Eventual successive owners of the volume are supposed to report to BookCrossing (by e-mail) about the book's and their whereabouts, thereby generating moving plots and mapping the territory of literacy and bibliomania. This innocuous model subversively undermines the concept - legal and moral - of ownership. It also expropriates the book from the realm of passive, inert objects and transforms it into a catalyst of human interactions across time and space. In other words, it returns the book to its origins: a time capsule, a time machine and the embodiment of a historical narrative.

E-books, hitherto, have largely been nothing but an ephemeral rendition of their print predecessors. But e-books are another medium altogether. They can and will provide a different reading experience. Consider "hyperlinks within the e-book and without it - to web content, reference works, etc., embedded instant shopping and ordering links, divergent, user-interactive, decision driven plotlines, interaction with other e-books (using Bluetooth or another wireless standard), collaborative authoring, gaming and community activities, automatically or periodically updated content, ,multimedia capabilities, database, Favourites and History Maintenance (records of reading habits, shopping habits, interaction with other readers, plot related decisions and much more), automatic and embedded audio conversion and translation capabilities, full wireless piconetworking and scatternetworking capabilities and more".

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Sam Vaknin is the author of "Malignant Self Love - Narcissism Revisited" and "After the Rain - How the West Lost the East". He is a columnist in "Central Europe Review", United Press International (UPI) and ebookweb.org and the editor of mental health and Central East Europe categories in The Open Directory, Suite101 and searcheurope.com. Until recently, he served as the Economic Advisor to the Government of Macedonia.

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Do Not Believe All You Read In The Holy Books.

Observation shows that human creative activity has a physical, a social and a spiritual aspect. (By human creative activity I mean useful and constructive activity by human beings). The physical aspect of our creative activity concerns our activity in relation to the physical universe. The social aspect relates mainly to human behaviour and interaction amongst humans. The spiritual aspect of our creative activity primarily concerns our activity in relation to God. Over time, mankind has acquired considerable knowledge of the physical universe. This knowledge has been classified as the physical and natural sciences. Knowledge we have acquired of human behaviour and interaction amongst humans has been classified as social science. This has not been the case with knowledge we have of the spiritual aspect of life. Such knowledge has not been classified as spiritual science. This is so because much of what at present constitute spiritual facts and beliefs cannot be considered as science. A lot of such facts are not backed by proof and many of the beliefs are not founded on reason. Unverifiable conjectures about phenomena and existence beyond this life are professed as truths. The situation at present is such that spiritual works available to us contain fiction, misconceptions, superstition and falsehood in addition to actual facts. I will use some examples from the Christian teaching and Holy Bible to illustrate this point.

Consider the Bible account of the creation of Man and his fall from grace, (the Bible, Genesis 2:7-24 3:1-24).

We are told that God created Adam and Eve and established them in the Garden of Eden where He had made adequate provisions for their needs. All went well until the serpent came along and deceived them into disobeying God. The act of disobedience in the Garden of Eden caused Adam and Eve to lose favour with God. Christians believe that the sinfulness of Adam and Eve subsequently passed on to all generations of mankind. That, in their thinking, is responsible for mankind's fall from grace and the human proneness to commit sin. The Christian concept of original sin which is that sinfulness is a part of mankind's nature is founded on this Bible story.

Now let us examine this Bible account rationally. It has been scientifically established that mankind has inhabited the earth for over a million years. The coming into existence of the human being is, therefore, a primeval event that is prehistoric and immemorial. Surely, any account of this even cannot be anything but an invention. Moreover, the incidents related in this Bible story are inconsistent with natural phenomena. God does not talk. Snakes do not have the faculty of speech. Knowledge is not gained by eating the fruit of a tree, neither is it possible to attain everlasting life in this way. This tale, by all indications, is only a Jewish fable. It is not a true account of real events. However, Christianity accepts it as a factual historical event and has built its all-important concept of original sin on it. Clearly, this is a case of fiction being passed for fact.

Let us go on to consider the concepts of heaven and hell as propagated by the Christian faith. Heaven, we are told, is the home of God where people who do God's will on earth will spend eternity with Him in bliss. Hell, on the other hand, is the place of punishment where those who lived sinful lives will suffer everlasting torment after death.

Now let us think seriously about these issues. God does not have physical substance, God is spirit. Because spirit has no physical limitations, God is everywhere at all times. In other words, God has infinite presence. Since God is infinite in expanse, so to speak, it does not make sense to say that God has a particular place of residence. The concept of home is a physical concept which has no application in the spiritual realm. Reason clearly shows that heaven, in actual fact, does not exist.

And to the question of hell. Forgiveness is a cardinal moral principle of the Christian faith. Jesus Christ in his teachings stated unequivocally that we should always forgive others no matter how many times they offend us. If one desires to commune with God, one must have a forgiving heart, he taught. How then can we think of God as being so unforgiving as to establish a place of everlasting torment for those who go against His will. The very idea of hell implies that God is wicked and unchristian. It is, without doubt, a misconception to associate God who is infinitely good with such a cruel idea. In reality, heaven and hell are misconceptions that have passed for spiritual facts.

Let us now consider superstition in the Bible. The gospel tells us about a father who brought his epileptic son to Jesus Christ for healing, (Luke 9:37-43). The account says that Jesus rebuked the demon in the boy. It came out of him and the boy was instantly cured.

Let us examine this report in the light of our knowledge of medical science. Epilepsy is a nervous disease and we know from medical science that demons are not responsible for illness. There is actually no proof that evil spirits exist. The belief in their existence and that they are responsible for ailments is irrational. Such belief amounts to superstition.

And now to the matter of falsehood in the Bible. We shall examine the Bible account of the conception of Jesus Christ by the Holy Ghost and the reports of his resurrection and ascension.

Knowledge is usually brought to mankind through people of high intelligence. In some cases such people are gifted with extra-ordinary mental or creative 666bilities. People like this, referred to as men of genius, very often take us to new levels in knowledge of the universe. One such person was the mathematical genius, Albert Einstein, who brought us exciting new knowledge of the physical universe. Jesus Christ belonged to this class of people. He was a luminary who made revolutionary contributions to spiritual knowledge. Unfortunately, the Jewish educated class of his time did not understand or accept him. That probably explains why he chose his disciples from amongst the uneducated, fishermen and the like. These followers, who obviously were not men of high intelligence, did not recognize him for what he was which was simply a man of extra-ordinary mental abilities and l! earning. His remarkable accomplishments were, rather, what made profound impressions on them. It is reported that he healed all manner of sickness, raised the dead, and fed thousands of people with few loaves and pieces of fish. We are told that he walked on water, waves became still at his command and a fig tree that he cursed withered. They (his followers) were awed by these incidents and began to perceive him as a deity. Jesus Christ noticed this idolization and at the end of one of his sermons said to his followers and the crowd present, (Luke 6: 46-49).

Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord' and not do what I tell you? Every one who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like, he is like a man building a house, who dug deep, and laid the foundation upon rock and when the flood arose, the stream broke against that house and could not shake it, because it has been well built. But he who hears and does not do them is ike a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation against which the stream broke, and immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house was great.

Jesus Christ was clearly not happy that he was being idolized while little attention was paid to his message. He was just a genius who had used his extra-ordinary talent to gain profound spiritual knowledge. His primary concern was to impart this knowledge to others. His desire was for people to listen, learn and practice what he was teaching them.

After his death, however, his followers who did not fully understand him or his work declared him deity. To lend credence to this claim, they presented us with the story of his conception by the Holy Ghost and the tales of his resurrection and ascension.

Let us now subject these things to logical reasoning. Spirit does not have physical substance. A thing that does not have physical substance cannot be divided, reproduced, split or apportioned into two or more separate and different units. Spirit, therefore, cannot exist in the form of separate and individual entities. This means that you cannot have one spirit called, say, Michael, separate and different from another spirit called, say, Gabriel, separate and different from another one called, say, Satan, etc. Existence in this form is a physical phenomenon that does not occur in the spiritual realm. It logically follows that there can be only one spirit in existence. That spirit is God. Clearly, no Holy Ghost exists and Mary the mother of Jesus was not made pregnant by any such spirit.

Let me add at this point that the human being does not have a spirit or soul. Our mind, which creates the illusion of a spirit in our body, is actually a mechanism of the brain by which we perceive and experience spiritual as well as physical phenomena.

Logical reasoning has shown that there can be only one spirit in existence and also that heaven does not exist. Going by these conclusions, the tales of the resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ do not make sense. If there can be only one spirit in existence, what then did Jesus Christ become after he resurrected? If heaven does not exist, where then did he ascend to? The claims of a resurrection and an ascension are inconsistent with logically established spiritual realities.

The Bible account of the conception of Jesus Christ by the Holy Ghost and the reports of his resurrection and ascension are definitely falsehood.

The occurrence of untruths, conjectures and fallacies in current spiritual teachings is not peculiar to the Christian faith. I have found a high incidence of this flaw in other spiritual works and teachings that I have come in contact with. I am, however, hopeful that my spiritual works will help clarify matters and also enable mankind to gain full spiritual enlightenment.

My spiritual knowledge was obtained by study and experimentation with spiritual facts and principles, by observation of spiritual phenomena, and by logical reasoning. It qualifies for classification as science. The knowledge I bring I therefore present as a branch of learning I have called Spiritual Science. The aim and scope of Spiritual Science are to provide such spiritual knowledge of existence as will enable mankind gain complete happiness and success in life.

God has endowed me with extra-ordinary mental abilities. It is by His grace that I have gained full spiritual knowledge of existence. I recognize my moral obligation to share this knowledge with others and help others gain full spiritual enlightenment. I have a duty to work for the spiritual enlightentment of mankind. It is my fervent hope that you will maintain an open mind and try to comprehend the spiritual knowledge which I bring to you. Being fully enlightened spiritually will enable you to live your life the right way. When you live the right way you will undoubtedly find complete joy and success in life. May the grace of the Almighty God be with you always.

Consider the Bible account of the creation of Man and his fall from grace, (the Bible, Genesis 2:7-24 3:1-24).

We are told that God created Adam and Eve and established them in the Garden of Eden where He had made adequate provisions for their needs. All went well until the serpent came along and deceived them into disobeying God. The act of disobedience in the Garden of Eden caused Adam and Eve to lose favour with God. Christians believe that the sinfulness of Adam and Eve subsequently passed on to all generations of mankind. That, in their thinking, is responsible for mankind's fall from grace and the human proneness to commit sin. The Christian concept of original sin which is that sinfulness is a part of mankind's nature is founded on this Bible story.

Now let us examine this Bible account rationally. It has been scientifically established that mankind has inhabited the earth for over a million years. The coming into existence of the human being is, therefore, a primeval event that is prehistoric and immemorial. Surely, any account of this even cannot be anything but an invention. Moreover, the incidents related in this Bible story are inconsistent with natural phenomena. God does not talk. Snakes do not have the faculty of speech. Knowledge is not gained by eating the fruit of a tree, neither is it possible to attain everlasting life in this way. This tale, by all indications, is only a Jewish fable. It is not a true account of real events. However, Christianity accepts it as a factual historical event and has built its all-important concept of original sin on it. Clearly, this is a case of fiction being passed for fact.

Let us go on to consider the concepts of heaven and hell as propagated by the Christian faith. Heaven, we are told, is the home of God where people who do God's will on earth will spend eternity with Him in bliss. Hell, on the other hand, is the place of punishment where those who lived sinful lives will suffer everlasting torment after death.

Now let us think seriously about these issues. God does not have physical substance, God is spirit. Because spirit has no physical limitations, God is everywhere at all times. In other words, God has infinite presence. Since God is infinite in expanse, so to speak, it does not make sense to say that God has a particular place of residence. The concept of home is a physical concept which has no application in the spiritual realm. Reason clearly shows that heaven, in actual fact, does not exist.

And to the question of hell. Forgiveness is a cardinal moral principle of the Christian faith. Jesus Christ in his teachings stated unequivocally that we should always forgive others no matter how many times they offend us. If one desires to commune with God, one must have a forgiving heart, he taught. How then can we think of God as being so unforgiving as to establish a place of everlasting torment for those who go against His will. The very idea of hell implies that God is wicked and unchristian. It is, without doubt, a misconception to associate God who is infinitely good with such a cruel idea. In reality, heaven and hell are misconceptions that have passed for spiritual facts.

Let us now consider superstition in the Bible. The gospel tells us about a father who brought his epileptic son to Jesus Christ for healing, (Luke 9:37-43). The account says that Jesus rebuked the demon in the boy. It came out of him and the boy was instantly cured.

Let us examine this report in the light of our knowledge of medical science. Epilepsy is a nervous disease and we know from medical science that demons are not responsible for illness. There is actually no proof that evil spirits exist. The belief in their existence and that they are responsible for ailments is irrational. Such belief amounts to superstition.

And now to the matter of falsehood in the Bible. We shall examine the Bible account of the conception of Jesus Christ by the Holy Ghost and the reports of his resurrection and ascension.

Knowledge is usually brought to mankind through people of high intelligence. In some cases such people are gifted with extra-ordinary mental or creative 666bilities. People like this, referred to as men of genius, very often take us to new levels in knowledge of the universe. One such person was the mathematical genius, Albert Einstein, who brought us exciting new knowledge of the physical universe. Jesus Christ belonged to this class of people. He was a luminary who made revolutionary contributions to spiritual knowledge. Unfortunately, the Jewish educated class of his time did not understand or accept him. That probably explains why he chose his disciples from amongst the uneducated, fishermen and the like. These followers, who obviously were not men of high intelligence, did not recognize him for what he was which was simply a man of extra-ordinary mental abilities and l! earning. His remarkable accomplishments were, rather, what made profound impressions on them. It is reported that he healed all manner of sickness, raised the dead, and fed thousands of people with few loaves and pieces of fish. We are told that he walked on water, waves became still at his command and a fig tree that he cursed withered. They (his followers) were awed by these incidents and began to perceive him as a deity. Jesus Christ noticed this idolization and at the end of one of his sermons said to his followers and the crowd present, (Luke 6: 46-49).

Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord' and not do what I tell you? Every one who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like, he is like a man building a house, who dug deep, and laid the foundation upon rock and when the flood arose, the stream broke against that house and could not shake it, because it has been well built. But he who hears and does not do them is ike a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation against which the stream broke, and immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house was great.

Jesus Christ was clearly not happy that he was being idolized while little attention was paid to his message. He was just a genius who had used his extra-ordinary talent to gain profound spiritual knowledge. His primary concern was to impart this knowledge to others. His desire was for people to listen, learn and practice what he was teaching them.

After his death, however, his followers who did not fully understand him or his work declared him deity. To lend credence to this claim, they presented us with the story of his conception by the Holy Ghost and the tales of his resurrection and ascension.

Let us now subject these things to logical reasoning. Spirit does not have physical substance. A thing that does not have physical substance cannot be divided, reproduced, split or apportioned into two or more separate and different units. Spirit, therefore, cannot exist in the form of separate and individual entities. This means that you cannot have one spirit called, say, Michael, separate and different from another spirit called, say, Gabriel, separate and different from another one called, say, Satan, etc. Existence in this form is a physical phenomenon that does not occur in the spiritual realm. It logically follows that there can be only one spirit in existence. That spirit is God. Clearly, no Holy Ghost exists and Mary the mother of Jesus was not made pregnant by any such spirit.

Let me add at this point that the human being does not have a spirit or soul. Our mind, which creates the illusion of a spirit in our body, is actually a mechanism of the brain by which we perceive and experience spiritual as well as physical phenomena.

Logical reasoning has shown that there can be only one spirit in existence and also that heaven does not exist. Going by these conclusions, the tales of the resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ do not make sense. If there can be only one spirit in existence, what then did Jesus Christ become after he resurrected? If heaven does not exist, where then did he ascend to? The claims of a resurrection and an ascension are inconsistent with logically established spiritual realities.

The Bible account of the conception of Jesus Christ by the Holy Ghost and the reports of his resurrection and ascension are definitely falsehood.

The occurrence of untruths, conjectures and fallacies in current spiritual teachings is not peculiar to the Christian faith. I have found a high incidence of this flaw in other spiritual works and teachings that I have come in contact with. I am, however, hopeful that my spiritual works will help clarify matters and also enable mankind to gain full spiritual enlightenment.

My spiritual knowledge was obtained by study and experimentation with spiritual facts and principles, by observation of spiritual phenomena, and by logical reasoning. It qualifies for classification as science. The knowledge I bring I therefore present as a branch of learning I have called Spiritual Science. The aim and scope of Spiritual Science are to provide such spiritual knowledge of existence as will enable mankind gain complete happiness and success in life.

God has endowed me with extra-ordinary mental abilities. It is by His grace that I have gained full spiritual knowledge of existence. I recognize my moral obligation to share this knowledge with others and help others gain full spiritual enlightenment. I have a duty to work for the spiritual enlightentment of mankind. It is my fervent hope that you will maintain an open mind and try to comprehend the spiritual knowledge which I bring to you. Being fully enlightened spiritually will enable you to live your life the right way. When you live the right way you will undoubtedly find complete joy and success in life. May the grace of the Almighty God be with you always.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Emmanuel Emezie is a philosopher-scientist whose six-year-long scientific research into the spiritual aspect of life led him to the discovery of intriguing and life transforming spiritual knowledge. His findings are recorded in a book entitled Spiritual Science. Visit the Spiritual Science website at: www.spiritualsciencesociety.org

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The Fall of Reach (Halo)

As the bloody Human-Covenant War rages on Halo, the fate of humankind may rest with one warrior, the lone SPARTAN survivor of another legendary battle... the desperate, take-no-prisoners struggle that led humanity to Halo—the fall of the planet Reach. Now, brought to life for the first time, here is the full story of that glorious, doomed conflict.

While the brutal Covenant juggernaut sweeps inexorably through space, intent on wiping out humankind, only one stronghold remains—the planet Reach. Practically on Earth’s doorstep, it is the last military fortress to defy the onslaught. But the personnel here have another, higher priority: to prevent the Covenant from discovering the location of Earth.

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Customer Review: Halo: The Fall of Reach

This is an action packed thriller! "Halo: The Fall of Reach" is an okay book I think. This novel is about how the way the great Spartan, "Master Chief" came to be. It is hard for someone young to read, and has some foul language. This book has some very, vivid, intense action scenes. After saying that, when the Spartan's aren't in battle, the story is very boring.

Master Chief's real name is John. He was taken away from his family when he was young to become an elite soldier called a Spartan. Every day, they train and train, until John and the other Spartans are needed in battle, a battle to save humanity. They are needed to fight the brutal covenant. As the covenant attacks, the Spartans stay ready. The Spartans one rule is, "Never Surrender". Master chief also knows that he will have to live if the humans will ever have a chance against the covenant, on the strange, artificial world of Halo.

You will love this book if you like to read, and you can understand war novels. It is a very fast paced book, and uses a very adult dialogue. In all, I will give this book 3 out of 5 stars.

Customer Review: An encouraging book fit for young adults!

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Electronic books - that is books you read on the computer- have the same information and entail the same reading experience as books in the traditional form - that is books you actually hold in your hands. An ebook looks just like a Microsoft document but it is transformed into an ebook format such as PDF where the reader cannot make any changes to the document. There are other points of comparisons of ebooks and just regular books.

Anybody can buy an ebook the traditional way, just walk into a bookstore but with ebooks you have to have a computer and internet connection and also a credit card which presupposes your finances are in good order for the bank to allow you a credit card while with a traditional book no matter your financial situation even if you do not have a credit card you can purchase one as long as you have some money.

Suppose you were looking for a book on a particular subject and your local physical bookstore does not carry books on such subjects you can always find books on such subjects on the net (and even subjects you have never dreamed of) and you can purchase a book from someone halfway around the world and have it in minutes!

An ebook is not a book you can physically hold in your hands and it can be irritating to sit in front of your computer to read an entire book while you can curl up with a traditional book anywhere but with ebook readers this make ebooks portable just as the traditional books.

You flick through pages of a traditional book but you scroll down the pages of an ebook.

You can make copies of a traditional book with a photocopier while with ebooks with just a click of a button in mere seconds you can make an entire copy of a book.

You cannot hold ebooks in your hands but the pages will never yellow no matter how long you have it nor get doggie ears no matter how much you read it. The pages will always be crisp and new as the day you bought it (unless your computer is invaded by a worm which destroys all documents on your computer).

Electronic books - that is books you read on the computer- have the same information and entail the same reading experience as books in the traditional form - that is books you actually hold in your hands. An ebook looks just like a Microsoft document but it is transformed into an ebook format such as PDF where the reader cannot make any changes to the document. There are other points of comparisons of ebooks and just regular books.

Anybody can buy an ebook the traditional way, just walk into a bookstore but with ebooks you have to have a computer and internet connection and also a credit card which presupposes your finances are in good order for the bank to allow you a credit card while with a traditional book no matter your financial situation even if you do not have a credit card you can purchase one as long as you have some money.

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With the same wicked humor and delicious charm that have won her millions of devoted fans, Sophie Kinsella, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Shopaholic & Baby, returns with an irresistible new novel and a fresh new heroine who finds herself in a life-changing and utterly hilarious predicament….

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Stanley Fish caught up with the controversy surrounding Sherry Jones 's still-unpublished The Jewel of Medina , and wanted to remind NY Times readers that, whatever else you might say about Random House 's ...

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2008-08-29T04:24:00.001-07:00

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Promote Your Books Through Flyers

Promote Your Books Through Flyers
Judy Cullins 2003 All Rights Reserved.

A good, inexpensive way to promote your books is a flyer.
What makes one flyer so much better than another? Use these
10 tips to make yours stand out from the crowd.

1. Include your front cover. People want to see what your book
looks like. Color is great, but not necessary. Make sure your
colored book cover copies well in black and white. It's far
cheaper to print in black and white.

2. Hook your prospective buyers with the headline in the top line.
For instance, read about SEX as it really is! Give your audience
a reason to buy--Show those benefits!

3. Include some juicy excerpts. Buyers want to see a sample of
your writing.

4. Include your picture with a brief biography near it. People
want to see what the author looks like. Place it on the right
side if possible.

5. Add praise from others. This is the most important way to
market. The praise doesn't have to be from famous people. One
author added a testimonial from a convict!

6. Put ordering information on a coupon at the flyer's bottom.
Include ISBN number, Web site URL, and discount information.

7. Make it easy to buy. Offer easy ways to buy: credit cards, checks
or money orders. Include your toll-free 800 number.

8. Give your buyers all the ways to stay in touch with
you-street address, e-mail, Web Site, local phone and fax
number, and 800 number.

9. Carry at least 25 flyers with you in a folder. Give one to
every person you meet. Remember the "law of seven." After
seven exposures, you have a buyer!

10. Use the backside of the flyer. Multiply buying results with
more testimonials on the back. Include a longer excerpt from
your book there.

Your flyer is an extension of you and your book, and one of the
least expensive ways to market with print. Print hundreds, even
thousands so your book buying public can easily purchase your
book.

Judy Cullins: 20-year author, speaker, book coach
Helps entreprenurs manifest their book and web dreams
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Clear Solutions Brass Hinged Cookbook Holder

Clear Solutions Brass Hinged Cookbook Holder
An original design, this great book holder adjusts to hold almost any size book open to a comfortable reading angle. A heavy hardwood base assures stability and durable brass plated hinges allow the clear acrylic front to swing down so you can easily turn the page. When the acrylic front is up it protects your book from spills and when you're done, it folds flat for easy storage in a bookcase. Made in the USA.

Customer Review: This is the best!

I received this for Christmas and I use it almost everyday! It is so nice having a safe place for the cookbooks that I am using for the week. It is very sturdy and it is nice to protect the books from splatters and spills.

Hannah Montana "In Concert Collection" Deluxe Singing w/ "The Other Side of Me"

Hannah Montana "In Concert Collection" Deluxe Singing w/ "The Other Side of Me"
This Hannah Doll is dressed up for an electrifying performance and ready to rock the stage. Press a button to hear her sing her hit song, "The Other Side of Me." Includes Hannah doll in authentic outfits from T.V. show, Hannah Montana, microphone, poster and backstage pass. Requires 4 "AG13" button-cell batteries, included. Measures 13" tall.

Customer Review: another "gotta have" for the Hannah Montana set (meant facetiously)

I wish companies would set these toys to play more of the song. It is very annoying to hear the same two or three bars of an already constantly heard song. This was a Christmas gift, but I haven't seen or heard my daughter playing with this much.

Customer Review: FUN with HANNAH!

My 6yo dd loves playing with this doll. She loves wearing the bracelet that came with it. My only complaint would be the back of her head is lacking hair...but that didn't make a difference with my little girl. She loves it. The doll sings very loud, which was surprising, but at least it's only a small portion of the song. I imagine that we will be collecting ALL the Hannah dolls now...

4" H Brushed Silver Monogram Letters - Letter "K"

4" H Brushed Silver Monogram Letters - Letter "K"
All 26 English Letters (capitals only) and "&" symbol available. Monograms can be created using different letter sizes if desired. These Brushed Silver Monogram Letters can also be used to personalize other decorations. Add to centerpieces, buffet tables, guest book tables, wherever... a perfect way to create a "signature" look.

High Sierra Boxer Backpack

High Sierra Boxer Backpack
Squarish in design and decidedly urban in style, the High Sierra Boxer day pack offers intelligent organizing features such as a padded interior computer sleeve (for a 17-inch wide laptop) and easy access media pocket for storing a cell phone, PDA, or MP3 player. The large multi-compartment interior includes an organizer with zippered mesh pocket, pen pockets, and key fob. A front stash pocket holds sunglasses, ID or change, and it includes one side mesh water bottle pocket. The contoured Airflow shoulder straps feature ventilated Vapel mesh to keep you cool.

Material: Mini-Hexagon Ripstop, Waffle Weave, Reflective Piping
Overall measurement: 13 by 16 by 6.5 inches
Capacity: 1352 cubic inches
Weight: 1 pound, 8 ounces

About High Sierra
For over 25 years, High Sierra Sport Company has strived to provide the bags you need at a price you can afford. Specializing in adventure travel, High Sierra's dedication to function, design, and quality shines in each product. From athletes and outdoor enthusiasts, to students, travelers, and professionals, High Sierra's versatile, innovative products are sure to fit your needs. High Sierra Sport Company is the official supplier of bags to the U.S. Ski and Snowboarding teams, and its memberships include the Outdoor Industry Assoction and Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA).

Founded in 1979 as H. Bernbaum Import & Export Company by Harry Bernbaum and Hank Bernbaum, High Sierra Sport Company has grown to become one of the largest outdoor companies in the United States. Today, High Sierra Sport Company employs 40 people and distributes and sells to more than 1,500 retailers and 2,250 corporate accounts worldwide.

Customer Review: great bag

I use this bag as my traveling office and it's great. A place for my laptop, thermos of coffee, folders and personal stuff. Lots of little places to put things, too. Great bag.

Customer Review: Stylish not practical

Not pleased because I paid extra to have it delivered two days after I ordered it and that did not happen. I was never given an opportunity to rate the seller- and leave feedback. The backpack itself is not very practical-which is what I was looking for, but it is stylish and I teach in a middle school and the kids love my work bag- but that was not what I was going for.

Honda Civic, 1984-1991 (Haynes Manuals)

Honda Civic, 1984-1991 (Haynes Manuals)
Manuals for the Do-it-yourselfer All Haynes manuals explain how to carry out routine maintenance, restoration and servicing of cars and motorcycles, and are aimed primarily at the Do-it-yourselfer

Customer Review: really helpful

this is a very helpful book. lives up to its promise of taking apart the honda civic completely. gives you the confidence and assurance of dealing with the problems of your high mileage honda civic. the book is very well organied too and supported by a very helpful collection of photographs.

Customer Review: Definitive repair guide for Honda Civic

This book is well-structured by system (e.g., fuel and exhaust, engine electrical) and features thousands of actual black and white photos from the cars as well as thousands of diagrams. I found the book invaluable when I owned a 1991 Honda Civic CRX; a must-have for Civic owners.

Quickbooks Pro 2008 W/Payroll 2008

Quickbooks Pro 2008 W/Payroll 2008
QuickBooks Pro + QuickBooks Payroll: 2 great products in 1 value pack. With this integrated set of tools, all your payroll and accounting data is stored in a single location, eliminating double data entry and saving you time.

Customer Review: Quick Books 2008

I received the product just as advertised and wasn't all that hard to install and get up and running.

Customer Review: Intuit will monitor you business without you knowing. You are forced to keep it forever.

Quickbooks has gotton far from where it used to be. Small business software with easy input and quick reports. Now you must register, Check in monthly, Allow them to monitor your work, Update monthly, and never be able to sell your software to anyone els. If you fail to notify or update your intuit software you will be banned from ever using the software you put on your computer. I lost hours of work and talked to the Pakistanis on the phone for hours trying to work this out. I lost lots of time and money. I have to buy an other computer to run the software I had bougt for it. No one will change anything on my account. Intuit will never get my business again. I will go with Excel with is faster and prints out just as pretty. If you own Intuits software, you are stuck with it unless you go to Pakistan to sell it cheap.

Microsoft Windows Movie Maker 2: Do Amazing Things (Bpg-Other)

Microsoft Windows Movie Maker 2: Do Amazing Things (Bpg-Other)
WINDOWS MOVIE MAKER 2 DO AMAZING THINGS

Customer Review: Movie Maker 2 review

Opens up the world of video/audio post-production on your home computer.

Software is already installed on most windows computers.

Customer Review: Great for beginners like me!

I've been doing photography since the 1970's. Until recently I never owned a camcorder. So I literally knew nothing about how to work with it or any kind of video media. This book totally solved this issue. If you're a beginner this is a great book for you. It goes deep enough to keep me going for the next few months. Eventually I'll outgrow it but not for a good while.What I like best about the book is that it really does start with the bottom line basics which everyone "in the know" assumes that you already know. But that's the problem that this book solves. Buy it!

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Superior Galleries Announces New Numismatic Book Release
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PR Newswire - Baker & Taylor Announces Melton's Departure

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This week's best-sellers from Publishers Weekly - The Olympian

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:08:21 GMT

This week's best-sellers from Publishers Weekly
The Olympian, WA - 18 hours ago
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Steal My E-books...

Wayne Perkins

"My mission in life is to help you achieve your mission in life."

Do you know what the most common question I receive from my e-book- consulting clients?

The question is...How do I keep someone from stealing my e-books?"

My answer to that question is... you want people to steal your e- books!

Here are three reasons you want people to steal your e-books.

1. Qualify more consulting clients.

Recently 3 separate individuals called my home and asked me if a document they found under another author's name was mine. They were afraid it was stolen and wanted to make me aware what was happening to my valuable e-book files.

Actually, I sold reprint and distribution rights for this document to the accused.
In addition I sold him co-author rights as well.

I added that everything was okay.

The three callers have now become my consulting service clients since the initial phone calls.

I would have never found these 3 clients for the fact that they were good Samaritans, informing me of possible "evil doing."

2. Create and Ignite "cluster bombs" Filled with Money.

How would you like to create and set off bombs and not hurt anyone? I plant a series of cluster bombs; loaded with money that can be triggered by thieves in each e-book I create.

These cluster bombs include valuable resource information that either direct the reader to my free information, e-books and telephone consulting over the Internet or to affiliate links that drive the reader to other websites.

This is all great, NO-SPAM publicity for me.

In the case of my most popular digital product, "Stage Hypnotist Training, " I include my Amazon.com Associate's Program links over to the best books on Stage Hypnotism written by other authors.

When the potential thief steals my files and posts my stage hypnosis lessons for free over the Internet, I stand to make a great deal of money from the seeded affiliate links.

Since the files are just ASCII text files delivered by autoresponder, I stand a great chance of enhancing my income from any e-book thief.

3. Discover a New Sales Network for Your E-books

If you have marketed successfully on the Internet, you realize that no matter where you stand in the search engine standings, you still need high traffic websites linking over to your website.

In order for the "thief" to be successful in posting your e-book on- line and selling it or giving it away for free, the thief must have a large network as well.

An easy way of finding the thief's network is for you to conduct a "link search" on the thief's website. (This can be executed on AltaVista.com)

Within a few seconds you have discovered websites that are "pointing" at the thief's website.

Once you have discovered the Thief's network, you can submit your articles and free content in return for links over to your product description page on your website.

After all, the thief's network has already proven interested in what you write. They are encouraging others to view your purloined document.

Summary:

Think about the advantages and opportunities you can create by having your E-books and digital content stolen.

Once you realize that within minutes you can acquire consulting clients, ignite cluster bombs filled with money, and discover new networks of business opportunities, you too will be saying..."Steal My E-books...Please"

Wayne Perkins is the best selling author of "A Cheap and Easy Guide to Self-publishing E-books" and offers special consulting by phone. http://www.wayneperkins.net/ebooks/guide.html wayne@wayneperkins.net

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Riverdance - The Show

Riverdance - The Show
Riverdance--The Show is a cultural phenomenon that defies criticism for the enthusiastic and leaves everyone else scratching their heads. The wonderfully talented cast, headed by the Riverdance Irish Dance Company, bewitchingly spins (and stomps) its Celtic folk choreography featuring numerous breathless solos by Michael Flatley (since departed) and Jean Butler. The mellifluous Riverdance Orchestra boasts Davy Spillane, who coaxes plaintive lamentations out of a peculiar instrument that resembles a bagpipe in a metal leg brace. For Enya fans, there is the sound-alike choral group Anuna, who casts a similarly New Age-style vocal spell. Also thrown into the mix are such disparate folk traditions as American gospel and Spanish flamenco. Though it's only 70 minutes long, Riverdance is repetitive by half. But judging from the ecstatic audience ovations and the continued foot-stomping during and after the curtain calls, too much is still not enough. --Richard Natale

Customer Review: Ver en vivo y opinar

Pude observar el espectaculo en Nueva York cuando se presentaba en Broadway el año 2000. Ya tenía el video y estaba maravillado por la excelencia y calidad en su totalidad de la puesta en escena; no puedo mas que decir que ambos espectaculos (video y en vivo) son ESPECTACULARES, quizás el sentir la música en vivo hace tener mayor emoción de estar observando la magnificencia de la danza, orden, prestancia, agilidad y música.

No es posible comparar lo vivido con lo que se ve en video, pero cualquiera de las dos cosas que ocurran primero, no demerecen lograr lo segundo.

Customer Review: Asleep At The Wheel

Recorded at The Point in Dublin - THE ORIGINAL staging after the incredible response to the Eurovision performance when Ireland was the host country. Even includes Michael Flatley and Jean Butler from the Eurovision performance. This is where it all started. Good enough for VHS, but where is the DVD?

Dragon's Lair

Transformers Robot Fighters Game

Transformers Robot Fighters Game
Meet Transformer robot fighters Optimus Prime and Megatron. Ideal for ages 6 and older, these two robots compete in head-to-head battle. The first to knock their opponent off the base wins.

Action Figures for a New Generation
Modeled after the hit 1980's TV series and recent movie, this Transformers Robot Fighter game includes detailed figures of Optimus Prime and Megatron. Parents can have it ready in a matter of minutes; just slap on a few stickers, put the robots on their stand, and the battle begins. Playing this game is simple: The action figures perform ruthless kicks and punches as your galactic young mastermind twists and turns the knob. One minor design flaw is that the limbs move only at the shoulders and hips, thereby limiting the moves they can make. But they are built to last and loads of fun. These Transformers should integrate nicely into your child's regular action figure collection.

Optimus Prime and Megatron are modeled after the characters from the recent Transformers movie. View larger.

Turning the knob causes Optimus Prime to unleash a fury of punches and kicks. View larger.

What We Think

Fun Factor:

Durability:

(what this means)

The Good: Fun, exciting, designed for small hands

The Bad: Strike plate is small, hard to hit

In a Nutshell: Provides hours of entertainment

At a Glance

Ages: 6 and older
Requires: No batteries or power source required

Defeat on Battle Platform, or Play Anywhere
Transformers have been around for decades and are now more popular than ever. This game allows children to decide the outcome of the endless battle between Megatron and Optimus Prime. Kicks and punches can be completed on command, and knocking your opponent off the platform is quite a challenge.

Keep track of hits with the zero-to-five bar--the first one to land five hits wins the game. Or defeat your opponent by targeting the strike plate and knocking the robot off the platform. When taken off the base, the Transformers stand on flat surfaces and make a great everyday toy.

Easy and Action-Packed
After being a staple of virtually every home in the 1980's, Transformers are now a favorite for the new generation. With a simple design and easy game play, this toy amuses little boys for hours. Shaped like a joystick, the base features a slick futuristic design adorned with the Transformers logo.

Lightweight and durable, the base is easy for small hands to control and maneuver. The action figures boast intricate details and moveable joints at the hips and shoulders. One minor design flaw is that their knees and elbows don't bend. When playing the game, the warriors are somewhat limited to sidekicks and uppercuts, but once the fighting frenzy begins, most children won't notice.

Another slight drawback is that to knock your opponent off the platform, you have to hit the strike plate, which is so small it is nearly impossible to reach. Kids will enjoy trying to land five hits first and the numbered bar at the top allows them to easily keep track of their score. Overall, the Transformers Robot Fighters game is simple to play and packed with action.

What's in the Box
2 robot Transformer action figures, 2 bases, and decorative decals

Customer Review: Transformer Excitement

We gave these Transformers to our great-nephew for his sixth birthday--among other gifts. When he opened the box, he hugged the box, and tried to tell everyone what he had just gotten. He was so excited that it took several tries to get the words out. They are now his favorite toys. As an aunt (and 9 time grandmother), I too love these toys--especially the fact that they do not need batteries.

Customer Review: Fun for the first few minutes...

My kids got this for christmas, and it was something they had really been excited about. They played it a few times christmas morning, once a couple of days later, and have not even touched it since. It is a little bit on the simple side- all it is is optimus prime and megatron on their own little stands, then you twist this little handle trying to knock the other off their stand. I think its boring to play, the kids like it okay, but they lose interest after a couple of times of knocking them off. I'm glad it was a good price at christmas, otherwise I think it would have been a waste of money.

MLB '06: The Show

MLB '06: The Show
MLB '06: The Show brings an all-new dimension to hardball. The gaming mechanics and new game modes help you recreate the experience of real-world baseball. Set up and maintain multi-game rivalries, or jump into duels between pitcher and batter. Save your game to your Memory Stick to preserve your progress, as you make your way through The Show. With the new Historical Greats option, nostalgic fans can go up against baseball's legends New 3-man booth - Rex Hudler, Matt Vasgersian and Dave Campbell provide in-depth commentary Multiplayer gameplay, locally via Ad Hoc Mode or across the nation via Infrastructure Mode

Customer Review: Little data, lots of space, only good to hit batters

When I was told I could have this game I was pumped. When I loaded the game and saved my data, it took 3000 kb for rosters, profile, and dynasty. That and it was hard to play without setting everything good and taking about 750 kb. The only way to set the ball in the strike zone is to try and pitch it high. My way of hitting is to just swing and see what happens. Hitting was fairly easy, and playing on easy, I was losing 19-1 in the 3rd. My favorite part of the game is to......... hit batters with fastballs. So overall, 2 over 5.

Customer Review: MLB 06 The Show

Great MLB game for the ps2. Easy to pitch, field, steal, and bat. Has a ton of different modes of play. A lot of editors have given MLB 06 The Show a better rating than MLB 07. Do the research it's a great game.

The Little Mermaid (Two-Disc Platinum Edition)

The Little Mermaid (Two-Disc Platinum Edition)
THE LITTLE MERMAID, one of the most celebrated animated films of all time -- and winner of two Academy Awards(R) (Best Music, Original Score; Best Music, Original Song, "Under The Sea," 1989) -- splashes onto an exciting 2-Disc DVD with an all-new digital restoration. Ariel, a fun-loving and mischievous mermaid, is off on the adventure of a lifetime with her best friend, the adorable Flounder, and the reggae-singing Caribbean crab Sebastian at her side. But it will take all of her courage and determination to make her dreams come true—and save her father's beloved kingdom from the sneaky sea witch Ursula! Dive into a world of music and adventure in this new 2-Disc Platinum Edition your family will enjoy again and again!

Customer Review: Great Classic

Another great job by disney restoring this movie. Love the extras on the dvd like the game and the music video.

Customer Review: Good Movie for what it is

Like many I enjoyed this movie as a kid and I still think of it as a good movie. However as an advisory to those who have kids I pass along this advice. This is one of the big animated disney films based on a literary classic that takes liberty with the ending. Disney knows that its primary audience loves the happy ending. It is my feeling that had disney told the actual story of the little mermaid then this film would not have been as popular. When the mermaid becomes human it is a literally painful experience every step that she takes hurst and feels as if she is walking on needles. The mermaid also dies at the end of the book because the one she loves falls for someone else.

Now before any of you get on to me and think I'm bursting peoples enjoyment, I'm not. I enjoy this movie for what it is. Even though the ending is not the correct one I will say that disney does do a good job at keeping the overall story intact. The one thing that disney is going to take into consideration is that if it is going to do more animated movies on literary classics then they need to make sure that the ending is a happy one because that is what its audience on a regular basis expects the studio to deliver.

iLumina Premium Special Edition Software - Live the Bible

iLumina Premium Special Edition Software - Live the Bible
iLumina is the world's first digitally animated bible and encyclopedia suite. Check out the entire website (www.livethebible.com) for a complete list of features and enjoy the tutorial videos we put together for you!

Customer Review: Bible CD

Fantastic product recommend to anyone who wants access to the bible on their pc. Great service from seller in America and even with shipping cost £60.00 less than buying in UK. There is so much to this cd that you keep discovering new things. Easy to use and navigate around.Well worth every penny.

Customer Review: Wow!

I titled my review "Wow!" because that is what I said the first time I saw the software in action. The information provided, graphics, layout, ease of use, and excellent cross-referencing all make this a must-have for any theological library. Great for pastors or for home use. I would highly recommend this product to any one who wants to learn more about the Bible.

Western Digital My Book World Edition 1 TB Network Storage System - WDG1NC10000N

Western Digital My Book World Edition 1 TB Network Storage System - WDG1NC10000N
Add this unique remote-access storage system to your wired or wireless network and you'll have a surprisingly simple and secure way to access and share data and photos, at home, in the office, and anywhere in the world even when your local computer is off. The WD Anywhere Access storage system and all the files on it are always accessible when you need them. From any PC, use Windows Explorer to securely browse through folders on My Book World Edition. Open, edit and save files as though they are right there with you. An efficient convection cooling system and a thermostatically controlled fan keep this unit reliably cool and remarkably quiet Easily access and edit your files on any computer Securely share photos with your friends anywhere in the world without uploading them to the web Back up your laptop data to your home computer while you're traveling Offer your clients an easy way to access business documents, designs and artwork Eliminates the need for a separate FTP server Back up critical files to a remote drive for the ultimate protection from loss Simplify your home network and access data from any computer or external hard drive in the house Automatically back up all your PCs to one central location Gain peace of mind with a mirrored back up of important documents and images Network setup is a breeze with our unique, powerful remote access software System Requirements - Available 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet connection (network adapter, router, switch or hub port), Broadband Internet connection, 512MB RAM, Pentium III class, 500 MHz, Windows 2000, XP Home, Pro, Web browser (Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, Mozilla Firefox 1.0.3 or later) and CD-ROM drive

Customer Review: Don't believe everything you READ

This product is probably the most controversial electronic product out there !

With all the reviews I read: "self policing, etc" I was very hesitant to buy the drive.

BUT, I am sooooo happy I did.

The drive installed in 3 minutes. Since I have Windows Vista, I had to download the new Minionet software from the WD support site.

Once, I did the rest was easy. I saved a bunch of mp3 and backup of my DVDs. I was able to access these files (when logged in through my account) from several anywhere.. from work, from a friends house.

Now for couple of cons:

1) Wireless transfers can be very slow for large files (4-5GB files)

2) If you log in yourself, you can access the media files from any computer with internet connection. If you send an "invite" to someone else, you can cannot share the media files.

Hope this helps with your purchase decision. I'm glad I bought it.

Customer Review: Avoid Unless You're a Masochist

I was a fairly loyal WD customer until this piece of junk drove me up the wall. All of the other complaints here are true:

The Mionet software is useless

The much-touted remote access feature requires a monthly subscription --blatant false advertising

It is unbelievably slow

And most important, it is just horribly unstable, throwing up all kinds of erratic behavior which will have you wasting hours to try and correct.

Avoid like the plague and shame on WD for subjecting an unsuspecting and (formerly) loyal customer to this abuse!!!

I BEAT ANOREXIA Classic Funny T Shirt Small THRU 5X

I BEAT ANOREXIA Classic Funny T Shirt Small THRU 5X
We personally guarantee this will make people stop, think, and LAUGH! For the fat, lazy couch potato in all of us, the 99VOLTS.COM original I Beat Anorexia shirt.

Customer Review: Pleased with purchase

I was afraid thet since I ordered it so close to Christmas it was going to be late but it was shipped earlier than expected and I was thrilled. I will shop here again for cheap good quality funny t shirts.

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MAS AND PARTNERS OFFER NEW ONLINE TRAVEL INSURANCE SCHEME (Bernama via Yahoo! Malaysia News)

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SUBANG JAYA, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- To provide a wide range of services to customers, Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has partnered with Etiqa Insurance and Mondial Assistance to offer a new online travel insurance called MHinsure.

Vegas Vacation :: Homo Style

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT
Let's face it: Las Vegas is one of the gayest cities in America. That may seem like a crazy thing to say on the surface, but just look a little deeper and you'll see that it's true.

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Writing about publishing book was indeed a spontaneous decision on my part. I solemnly hope that this was a wise decision that I had made.

2008-08-24T20:14:00.003-07:00

A Featured publishing book Article
Get The Facts Before Marketing Your Self Published Books

This article will provide you with book marketing, promotion and publicity tips to get you headed in the right direction. Ensuring the success of any book is something even the biggest publishers have never been able to guarantee, but with a good book, a little or a lot of money, and just plain hard work the odds are in your favor; many have done it. You can have the best book in the world, but if no one knows about it, no one will buy it; publicity, promotion, marketing and a focus on selling more books should now be a big part of your daily life.

When picked up by wire services, a press release can easily end up generating hundreds of mentions for your book. Press releases can generate thousands of dollars in sales when picked up by national trade or print media. Make sure your press release spells out the 'who, what, where, when, and why.'

Your book press release should not be written as you would a sales letter or flier, it should be written for the editor and tell about your book in a factual way, no opinion or glowing remarks. Invest in press release submitting software and set aside time every week to send out a press release online to the press directories. Using press releases for marketing or promoting your book or book's website has become increasingly popular as publishers discover the powerful benefits of using press releases.

Mail a press release to at least 1000 print and broadcast contacts just prior to publishing your title and again and again after you publish; you can never send too many. Using press releases can be a very effective marketing tool if used properly.

If your book fits a specialty market, find a store that fits the genre and offer to leave books on consignment; many publishers have sold thousands of books this way. When you get a nice write up or feature about you and/or your book, have it laminated and set it up on an easel at trade shows. Get as many testimonials about your book, as possible, from experts in the field relating to your title, not customers; use on your fliers and back of books.

Make five telephone calls a day that relate to marketing your book. Offer to trade writing a monthly column in a trade publication in your books' genre, in trade for display ads on the same page. Contact any companies, corporations or organizations that might use your book for promotions; offer significant discounts for volume orders or for thousands of copies offer a specified amount above book production costs.

Arrange to speak at local, regional and national events that relate to your book topic; bring books along and have an associate sell them at the back of the room. Build a web site that provides another avenue for ordering, a virtual online press kit and link exchanges with sites that relate to your topic. It's important to publish a website that focuses on your title; you'll be able to refer editors and customers and all interested parties to your book information with the click of a mouse.

Market your book to your number one market first, and then go after the secondary markets. Submit articles to online article directories that focus on your book's topic to drive customers to your website. I've seen publishers lose a lot of money paying for expensive display ads, so beware if you do this; I don't advise it in the beginning -- get your feet wet first so you know what you're doing.

Your sales letter or flier should include an eye-grabbing headline, the benefits to the buyer, the book features, book sales information and testimonials. Women buy more books then men; see how you can fit your book into the women's' market.

Create an online contest and list it in online contest directories to drive traffic to your website. Find a non-exclusive distributor with a good reputation to carry your book for the book store trade, as well as for other retailers.

Use your book promotion and book marketing dollars wisely; go after the free and cheap resources daily. I hope this article has provided you with helpful tips to accelerate your book marketing and book promotion efforts. If you apply yourself every day and you promote your book like crazy, you can achieve that ultimate goal of selling thousands of copies of your book, many self publishers have.

For more information on book marketing tips and selling more books go to http://www.TwinPeaksPress.com founded in 1982, specializing in help for authors, self publishers, ebook and book publishers with tips, advice and resources, including information on media, library and other mailing lists, and press releases ? online, wire service and offline distribution

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Dr. Seuss Green Eggs and Ham

Dr. Seuss Green Eggs and Ham
Children learn word recognition when they read along with Sam and click up to 20 "hot spots" on each page. Green Eggs and Ham includes a new Wacky Food Concentration Game and much more!

Customer Review: Simple animations provides alot of excitement for the little ones!

Both my kids enjoys this CD-ROM. Green eggs and ham may not be your idea of a tasty treat, but this CD-ROM serves up an appetizing Seuss in a well-done interactive storybook. This delightful software from Living Books is meticulously animated with hundreds of sketches, new scenes, surprises, and activities. Your child directs the action with just a click of the mouse. And littler ones can choose the Read-to-Me mode! Children will build important skills while playing games such as Mouse in a House, the Wacky Food Concentration Game, and the Silly Rhyming Sentence Machine.

This CD consists on clear, bright images that are nearly identical to the original book illustrations, with the simple animations providing new excitement as the story builds to its "surprising" climax.

With Dr. Seuss's excellent combination of phonics and word repetition, your children will receive a great introduction to crucial early-reading skills, making this CD a solid addition to an educational software library. Believe Me.

Customer Review: wow, what fun

I can only say that our 4 and 2 year olds love hearing the story of green eggs and ham. being able to play along makes this so much fun for them! they love it! definately worth the money, in fact i have ordered more similar items so they can try them.

Subaru Legacy, 1990-1999: Includes Legacy Outback and Legacy Brighton (Haynes Manuals)

Subaru Legacy, 1990-1999: Includes Legacy Outback and Legacy Brighton (Haynes Manuals)
All Subaru Legacy models, including Legacy Outback and Legacy Brighton (90 - 98) Haynes offers the best coverage for cars, trucks, vans and SUVs in the market today. Each manual is written and photographed from "hands-on" experience gained by a complete teardown and rebuild of the vehicle. The first Haynes manual was written this way 40 years ago, and all the manuals continue to be produced this way, making Haynes the world leader in automotive repair information.

Customer Review: Beginner handbook

I have not done as much work as I might have liked, so I have opened the book relatively little. In what little I have used it, it has been more reassuring than helpful--for instance, the book confirmed that the rear hatch lifter supports come without the entire ball-joint assembly, and that there is little one can do about this. Not really helpful, but reassuring for someone who wonders what is going on.

I consider the book satisfactory for its purposes, and I am glad I own it.

Customer Review: Haynes manuals explain best!

In my opinion, short of an actual manufacturer's shop manual, you can't beat a Haynes book for completeness. And, given that they are written for the non-professional, in some ways they are far superior. Based on complete engine tear-down and rebuild, and covering standard repairs and maintainence, I never buy anything else.

If you are even reasonably handy, like to save money on basic (or even complex) repairs, this is the book for you.

A Thousand Splendid Suns

A Thousand Splendid Suns
After 103 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and with four million copies of The Kite Runner shipped, Khaled Hosseini returns with a beautiful, riveting, and haunting novel that confirms his place as one of the most important literary writers today.

Propelled by the same superb instinct for storytelling that made The Kite Runner a beloved classic, A Thousand Splendid Suns is at once an incredible chronicle of thirty years of Afghan history and a deeply moving story of family, friendship, faith, and the salvation to be found in love.

Born a generation apart and with very different ideas about love and family, Mariam and Laila are two women brought jarringly together by war, by loss and by fate. As they endure the ever escalating dangers around them-in their home as well as in the streets of Kabul-they come to form a bond that makes them both sisters and mother-daughter to each other, and that will ultimately alter the course not just of their own lives but of the next generation. With heart-wrenching power and suspense, Hosseini shows how a woman's love for her family can move her to shocking and heroic acts of self-sacrifice, and that in the end it is love, or even the memory of love, that is often the key to survival.

A stunning accomplishment, A Thousand Splendid Suns is a haunting, heartbreaking, compelling story of an unforgiving time, an unlikely friendship, and an indestructible love.

Customer Review: Lightning Strikes Twice

After finishing The Kite Runner, I yearned for more. But when I saw A Thousand Splendid Suns and read the jacket, I feared that Hosseini had merely re-dressed his first novel, literally. While the two share the author's authentic style, they could not differ any more. While The Kite Runner focused on two male childhood friends, this one delved more into the intertwining of two women's lives due to the religious aspects of the Muslim culture while forcing the reader to face the misogynistic tendencies. Hosseini not only entertains us with another page turner, but educates as well, about a world that remains a secret to most of us. Thousands have read this insightful work; now that we have, to whom will we abdicate our knowledge of what we have learned?

Customer Review: Great without being addictive

Like "Kite Runner," this novel deals with love and hope in the face of fear, desperation, sadness and loss. Hosseini crafts characters which are genuine and complex behind a facade of simplicity, and I found I could identify with some part or portion of almost all of them. The story really drains you by spanning generations and lifetimes. In this way, it made me feel like I had gone on the journey with these two women, and had been beaten down and raised up emotionally alongside them.

The story and characters definitely kept me intrigued, but I didn't feel that addictiveness I feel with really fantastic books. I didn't get that sense that I had to be late to work or stay up late into the night to finish another chapter, and I think that says something about the novel: that while it is definitely an incredible story, something about it lacked urgency. Maybe that's simply because it did span so many years, I felt like I had a whole lifetime to read it.

Still, Hosseini has crafted a remarkable story and I look forward to what he comes up with next.

The Aristocats (Special Edition)

The Aristocats (Special Edition)
This enchanting tale begins in Paris, when a kind and eccentric millionairess wills her entire estate to her family a family of adorable high-society cats. But when Edgar, the greedy butler, overhears her plan, he catnaps Duchess, the elegant, soft-spoken mother, and her three mischievous kittens and abandons them in the French countryside. Soon, they re being escorted home by the charming Thomas O Malley, a rough-and-tumble alley cat, who takes them to his pad along the way, where Scat Cat and his band of swingin jazz cats perform the memorable Ev rybody Wants To Be A Cat. Enriched by highstyle Disney animation (The New Yorker) and toe-tapping music by Academy Award® winning songwriters the Sherman brothers, The Aristocats is a timeless treasure and the last animated feature to get the nod from Walt Disney himself.

Customer Review: Aristocats

We had the old VHS version and had been waiting for Disney to release a DVD version. Somehow we missed it so we were super glad that Amazon had a brand new copy for sale. This has been a family favorite for years and we really missed owning a copy. We're very happy with our purchase.

Customer Review: BEST IMAGE SHORT OF TRUE HI-DEF!

Nostalgic artists' views of pre-WWI Paris and the French countryside are the backdrop for this sweet Disney classic. The colors and crispness of image on this DVD are truly amazing. I would love to see this movie on Blu-Ray. It is hard to imagine this film looked much better in the theater. The story is the tried and true Disney formula of separation and struggle to be reunited. Innocent enough for the youngest kids, this movie has plenty to offer their parents. It is a shame there aren't six stars for a film like this. The DVD also lets you isolate the songs and skip everything else. It's like buying a separate soundtrack disc but with full animation. I'd like to see this feature on ALL musical movie DVD's.

Jersey Boys (2005 Original Broadway Cast Recording)

Jersey Boys (2005 Original Broadway Cast Recording)
Recounting the rich history and reliving the timeless sounds of the phenomenal Frankie Vallie & The 4 Seasons, the new Broadway musical Jersey Boys answers the musical-and philosophical question, "How did four would-be wise guys from Newark, NJ, become one of the greatest chart-topping successes in pop music history?" Jersey Boys celebrates legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito, and Nick Massi who, as the 4 seasons, wrote their own songs, invented their own identity, and sold 175 million records worldwide-all before they were 30.

Customer Review: Awesome

If you loved the show, you will love this CD! Great music with clips from the Broadway production.

Customer Review: Great CD

I Loved the Jersey Boys Play. Saw it twice!!! Would see it again. The singing is awesome and the CD is just as great!

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Senator Joe Biden's memoirs, once as forgotten as his presidential run, has shot to the top of the best sellers list following his selection as Barack Obama's running mate in the US Presidential election.

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Winesburg, Ohio

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A few weeks ago I spoke at my church about my Greenville book and how it was a series of linked short stories. One of the audience members was a lit professor and afterwards he told me that I was working in what was a long tradition called a short story cycle. He suggested I read Sherwood Anderson’s “Winesburg, Ohio,” which is just such a short story cycle. I finished the book a few days ago and here are my impressions. Upon reading the first story, which is called “Hands,” a sense of fami

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We had thought that producing some matter on marketing book would be an impossibility. However, once we started, there was no turning back.

2008-08-24T20:14:00.001-07:00

Today's marketing book Article
How Distributors And Wholesalers Affect A Book's Journey Into Bookstores

When I started publishing books, I thought a wholesaler and a distributor were essentially the same thing. Not so. Like so many small publishers do, I chose to print my books digitally through Lightning Source Inc, which is actually a subsidiary of Ingram Book Company. This makes all their books available for order in bookstores throughout the USA. AVAILABLE to order. That is the key phrase. This does not mean the books will magically appear on bookstore shelves. That is a different process altogether. Let?s examine the process.

The bookstores and Libraries can order from Ingram who in turn supplies books to bookstores and libraries from the distributor?s stock. How does this work?

1) The distributor lists the publisher?s books which they, the distributor handles, with Ingram

2) The book shows up as available in iPage, the online virtual warehouse.

3) If the book is printed at LSI, then the publisher?s iPage listing shows the book as available from them as well. It also shows how many books are stocked in the virtual warehouse, usually 100, in which facility,

TN, OR, PA, IN

It is confusing for authors when their books are printed digitally through Lightning Source, and the stores can order them through Ingram. In this case, Ingram acts both as wholesaler and as distributor. But Ingram doesn?t do most of what a distributor does.

4) If the publisher has a distributor, for example, we work with BOOKWORLD to distribute select titles, then the distributor?s iPage listing shows the book they handle for the publisher on the publisher?s iPage. This allows the publisher to watch the sales of the books handled by the distributor.

5) But the distributor does so much more than the wholesaler.

* They sell to the stores. They are the Key to getting on the New Books table and staying on the shelves.

* They help book signings for major authors with major media coverage.

* They trouble shoot shipments.

* But the key difference is they will only work with Offset printed books, not digitally printed books. This is an important distinction!

Offset printing is more time consuming and costly, but the per unit price is less. This is how you get print runs, THE magic term that opens doors. A print run of 2000 books is the first cost effective step above digitally printed books. Up to 1000 books, it?s pretty much a draw on the per unit price. But go beyond 1000 books, and the price per book drops precipitously, and this is essential for marketing to the trade and having any money left over for the publisher and the author.

When I started communicating with BookWorld, they wanted us to provide them with all our titles and allow them to be distributor for all our books, until I noticed in the fine print that I would need to have at least 1000 books of each title printed offset. This means print runs of 1000 for 50 titles at $3000 per print run, which tallies up to $150,000 in printing costs.

Whoa! Hold your horses! This was the scenario every small publisher simply must avoid ? unless the rich uncle or the lotto has just come into your financial realm handing out bushels of cash to spend.

So, I went back to the drawing board and explained I wanted to work with just one title as a test. Our ?hot? title is DYING TO BE YOUNG by Dr. Eric Kaplan who appeared on my CALLING ALL AUTHORS program on March 6th. Dr. Kaplan is a passionate, committed powerhouse of marketing savvy and willingness to learn and take risks. He has put more than ten thousand dollars of his own money into the marketing of his book. But, it has been money well spent instead of lavishly spent and thrown away. The publicist provided him with print coverage, review and has him booked on radio and television all across the country and on the internet, and his most recent TV appearance was on the Montel Williams show in late February. More major appearances are planned for the near future.

Now, back to the talk about distribution.

What does it take to get a distributor ? even for one book?

In a word: Buzzzz! To create buzz you title will need to be all these things:

A timely and controversial topic.
A well-written book.
Mainstream reviews.
Newspaper articles about you and your book.
Well-planned marketing, endorsements from people the public can recognize, reviews of all kinds, ( mainstream, online, newspapers) and money to back it all up.
An enthusiastic author who works several different avenues, including as a speaker to get the word out about his/her book.

Then, of course, it helps to see the sales follow all the marketing. We are seeing that materialize now, and hope for the longevity of this title to expand outward for a few months. I?ll get back with you when that happens.

Valerie?s talk show on Global Talk Radio is a popular program which targets writers worldwide to provide them a place to promote their books, discuss their experiences as writers, and learn from experts who also appear on the program. When Valerie goes into the Publisher?s Corner, an informative segment that highlights book industry trends and reveals important issues affecting writers and their books, she gives her listeners the publisher?s perspective on vital information they need to keep up to date on a wide spectrum of topics. She also teaches the essentials to successful book development and promotion for aspiring and published authors alike. Go to http://www.globaltalkradio.com/shows/callingallauthors to listen to archives. Go to Valerie's Blog at http://www.valerieconnelly.com Learn about Publishing with Nightengale Press at http://www.nightengalepress.com

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Bad Brains

Bad Brains
Legendary hardcore-punk album from 1982, considered the definitive landmark for breaking the NYC hardcore scene. All material on this CD was recorded at 171-A Studios, NYC, during August, September, and October 1981, except "Pay to Cum," "I Luv I Jah," "Jah Clling Dub" recorded live at 171-A on May 16, 1981. Liner Notes by Ira Kaplan. With Lyrics.

Customer Review: The Pioneers of Hardcore

They say punk has no memory. That styles and influences are forgotten only to be brought back by the next generation as something brand new. The Bad Brains break that trend with the immortal "Bad Brains" album. Every track is a blueprint for the hardcore sound. Sure there will always be arguments about other bands that came before or since but the Bad Brains not only laid it down in the studio but continue to tour today. Definitely a must buy for both musicians interested in the sound and fans interested in the music.

Customer Review: This Is Hardcore

I'm gonna keep this short because there really is no need to get in depth. If you like hardcore(and I'm not talking about all that crap most of todays youth is calling "hardcore"), you need this album. No one else sounds like the Bad Brains and they were pioneers in the hardcore movement.

Sony Optional Book Covers / Brown

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Protect your Sony Reader from scratches, dings and dust with the fashionable PRS-500LC/T Reader cover. Enjoy worry-free operation of your Sony Reader while protecting it from dust and debris with the stylish PRS-500LC/T Reader cover.

Customer Review: WRONG COVER

THIS COVER DOES NOT FIT TO PRS-505.

I UNDERSTOOD THIS TOO LATE.

THIS COVER IS FOR PRS-500 , BUT AMAZON SOLD IT ME WITH PRS-505!!

Customer Review: wrong product

While the electronic book cover I received looks to be quite nice, I was very disappointed on two fronts: Amazon e-mail marketed the product to me along with a charger for the e-book. The charger order was canceled by the supplier without giving me the opportunity to cancel the cover portion of the order (I would not have purchased one without the other). When I received the cover, it was not clear that it only fits an older version of the e-book, so I only realized I'd wasted $30+ AFTER I'd broken the packaging and couldn't return it. I will think twice about purchasing anything marketed to me based on a prior purchase from Amazon.

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The Road (Oprah's Book Club)

The Road (Oprah's Book Club)
NATIONAL BESTSELLER

PULITZER PRIZE WINNER
National Book Critic's Circle Award Finalist

A New York Times Notable Book
One of the Best Books of the Year
The Boston Globe, The Christian Science Monitor, The Denver Post, The Kansas City Star, Los Angeles Times, New York, People, Rocky Mountain News, Time, The Village Voice, The Washington Post

The searing, postapocalyptic novel destined to become Cormac McCarthy's masterpiece.

A father and his son walk alone through burned America. Nothing moves in the ravaged landscape save the ash on the wind. It is cold enough to crack stones, and when the snow falls it is gray. The sky is dark. Their destination is the coast, although they don't know what, if anything, awaits them there. They have nothing; just a pistol to defend themselves against the lawless bands that stalk the road, the clothes they are wearing, a cart of scavenged food-—and each other.

The Road is the profoundly moving story of a journey. It boldly imagines a future in which no hope remains, but in which the father and his son, "each the other's world entire," are sustained by love. Awesome in the totality of its vision, it is an unflinching meditation on the worst and the best that we are capable of: ultimate destructiveness, desperate tenacity, and the tenderness that keeps two people alive in the face of total devastation.

Customer Review: In response to Joseph Anderson

!Spoiler Alert!

I think the reason that all of the plants and animals were dead is because of nuclear winter - think about it. When the sun gets blocked, what dies? The plants die. When the plants die, what else dies? The animals. It is a grim scenario but under the right conditions it seems somewhat feasible.

I thought this was a great book. Much of it is truly horrifying but it makes you SOOO thankful not to live on the earth that's described. I can't explain it rationally but I think the ending is one of the most poetic and powerful that I've ever read - it makes you grieve for things not yet lost. Beyond the quiet, touching relationship between the old man and his son, I think this book is especially important now with the level of environmental catastrophe that this planet is facing - it is a warning. "Wake up before it's too late!"

Customer Review: A masterpiece of modern literature

The Road, by Cormac McCarthy is an absolute masterpiece of modern literature. I listened to the audio book because I'd read so many comments about how readers were distracted by McCarthy's minimalist prose. If you are planning on reading this book and think that his style will bother you, I recommend the audio version. Tom Stechschulte reads it and does a wonderful job.

The book is dark. It is dark in a soul-wrenching way. I found myself tearing up at some of the simplest passages, because McCarthy taps into very real human emotion and thought. How many of us haven't wondered about a post-apocalyptic world? McCarthy makes it real and understandable, even if we don't know exactly how it happened, how many years it is post disaster, or even the characters' names. It's easy to envision the gray world that McCarthy paints with his words. The contrasts of the two main characters makes for some interesting comparisons. The boy knows nothing but a post-apocalyptic world - the man remembers what once was and what's been lost. They have two opposite perspectives, and that sets the book up for real introspection. The rambling journey they take is as aimless and purposeless of a post-apocalyptic life.

There are some real moments of terror that might not be suitable for younger readers.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire brings back Harry, Ron, and Hermione for more adventure! Harry is mysteriously selected as the fourth contestant in the dangerous Triwizard Tournament. Each competitor in the international competition must confront a fire-breathing dragon, rescue friends from the icy depths of the Black Lake, and navigate the twisting mysteries of a vast, dangerous maze. It may sound difficult, but Harry is older, wiser and more skilled now. Still, even he isn't ready for another show with the evil Lord Voldemort himself!

Customer Review: Controls not explained!

Let me start off with the good things:

-the graphics are phenomenal

-you can choose your character

Now, the bad things:

-unlike the other HP games, you CANNOT wander around the Hogwarts grounds, which I enjoyed.

-The mouse has NO action whatsoever, not even in the main menu!

-I get stuck on so many levels, because most controls are NOT EXPLAINED! Not even in the manual!

-your "friends" (whoever you're not playing with) are so slow in following you and are almost always occupied with sneezing or wandering around when you need help so badly!

-I tried to install this game for one full year and never got it to install until I did some tricky things

Overall, I would have rated this game five stars if the bad things were fixed.

I think that EA Games was just porting over a Play Station game (I can tell by the graphics style) and not bothering to make it anymore convenient. EA did a poor job here. I would sort of recommend this game.

Customer Review: The worst. Period.

I LOVED the first four (SS, CoS, TPoA, and QWC) games.

The first one was a little too easy (I beat it in three days after some practice), the second one being a bit too hard (I have a fear of fire snails), the Third one and Quiddich World Cup being perfect.

When I bought the first game I was expecting another GREAT game. But here is what I got: graphics that were grainy, NO exploring, and no fun trunks with goodies. it was a HARD game, and i'm still stuck on the second task. I can't believe I decided to buy PetVet later because I wanted this. Here's hoping you can explore in the fifth one.

~a very angry horsewhisperer360

>:(

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How Books Help With Self Improvement

Self improvement books can offer a systematic approach to achieving success. A good book will give step-by-step instructions and principles you can apply to achieve your goals and will be written in an easy-to-read style that makes the information accessible to everyone.

Here are five important benefits of self improvement books:

1. DREAMS. How many of us have forgotten how to dream? If we do dust off and resurrect our dreams, we often find it hard to sustain a focused march towards them. We are pulled in so many directions and all sorts of people want a piece of us. Self improvement books can help us to recover our lost dreams or even find them in the first place. Sometimes, we need to dream new, bigger dreams and these books can provide the inspiration and the motivation for us to do this.

2. ROAD MAP. An effective self improvement book will provide a road map or help us to draw one up that can take us from where we are now to where we want to be.

3. EMPOWERMENT. Self improvement books provide the knowledge and motivation that can empower us to take action confidently. Knowledge is definitely power when it comes to overcoming self-defeating behaviors or achieving new levels of success. We cannot open a locked door without the right key; success is a locked door to many people and the knowledge given in many self improvement books is the key that unlocks that door.

4. PROVEN TECHNIQUES AND STRATEGIES. Sometimes it can seem that if you?ve read one self improvement book, you?ve read them all. This isn?t true, of course, but it seems that way because there are universal principles that work if applied consistently and they don?t change. All the best books will reveal the strategies and techniques that work and explain how to apply them.

5. INSPIRATION AND MOTIVATION. A major benefit of self improvement books is that they do more than inform, they inspire and motivate us to take the action necessary to succeed. They will tell parables with a message, true stories about courageous people who have transformed their lives, often against great odds. They will also try to scare you into action by asking you to consider what your life will be like in five years then ten years, if you do not make any changes to what you are doing and how you are living. Just the thought of things still being the same in a decade is enough for many people to sincerely decide to change.

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Tony And Me: A Story of Friendship

Tony And Me: A Story of Friendship
TONY AND ME is about the lives and close friendship between Jack Klugman and Tony Randall from their early days of stage and television to the "Camelot" of THE ODD COUPLE and onto their later lives. What emerges is a touching portrait of a legendary professional relationship that in the end became deeply personal. A free DVD of never-before-seen outtakes from THE ODD COUPLE adds a hilarious third dimension to this intimate account.

Customer Review: Very Insightful, Surprising

Reading this book by Jack Klugman, you could almost see it written by Tony Randall. Far more vulnerable and sensitive that you would expect from the characterization we see of his public persona.

The book was very insightful and surprising on the complexity of these two individuals and the relationship they developed over the years. I was duly impressed.

He sums it up quite well at the end of the book:

"If you're like I was, or you're someone who likes to hold a grudge, or you've never really let someone know what they mean to you because you're afraid, ask yourself this question: what are you really protecting? If you look, you'll see it: nothing. Absolutely nothing. Just phantoms from old wounds that never healed. Give them up and join the people in your life who love you. Risk it all. For me, it was the best gamble I ever made."

In this, though the book is easy and quick to read, it is an epic in personal growth as well as a tribute to the effect those we let in our lives have on us.

Customer Review: A GREAT Story of Friendship

This was a wonderful story of friendship. Jack wrote this after Tony died. It briefly tells about how they met, how The Odd Couple came to be and how their friendship became a life savor for Jack, especially after he was diagnosed with throat cancer. Tony was instrumental in building Jack's confidence back after Jack lost his voice from cancer surgery so that Jack could perform again. Tony was also helpful in allowing Jack to see how important friendship is, especially during rough times. Jack never thought much of friendships. He was a loner and reluctant to open himself up to trusting anyone. But, Tony showed Jack how much he cared and how much he was routing for him when he was trying to come back as an actor. This book is a tribute to a partnership, a very successful partnership. Included in the book is a DVD of some outtakes from The Odd Couple. This was the icing on the cake.

3" H Brushed Silver Monogram Letters - Letter "S"

3" H Brushed Silver Monogram Letters - Letter "S"
All 26 English Letters (capitals only) and "&" symbol available. Monograms can be created using different letter sizes if desired. These Brushed Silver Monogram Letters can also be used to personalize other decorations. Add to centerpieces, buffet tables, guest book tables, wherever... a perfect way to create a "signature" look.

Recipe Memory Book - Family

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The Family Recipes Memory Book makes the perfect keepsake or the perfect gift! Use the binder to preserve photos or heirloom recipe cards and record family specialties, preparation tips, and recollections of special meals shared.Features include: Die-cut

Customer Review: Great gift!

My best friend loves to cook and I bought this for her bridal shower. I added recipes from all the people at the shower and she loved it.

This book is tall enough to provide ample room to write out recipes. There are also sticky pages to add photos or individual recipe cards. The book is the size of a photo album. The pockets seem big enough to hold quite a lot of recipes cut from magazines and newspapers. The theme is "recipes and memories" so there is a line on each page for memories or anecdotes regarding that recipe.

The cover is really cute with the wooden rolling pin glued on the front- makes it look like it was homemade. Cute idea to welcome someone into the family with treasured recipes. Great gift for weddings, showers, etc.

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Darien Collier is a seventh grade student who attends an ?urban-city school.? He has been diagnosed with a behavior disorder and is one of fourteen students in the behavior disorder (BD) class. His behavioral disorder is further aggravated by an emotional disorder (ED). Earlier this school year, his education was interrupted due to a sixty-day sentence and imprisonment to the department of correction.

One day at the dismissal of school (which is at 1:15 pm for some special education students), Darien asked for permission to wait inside a grade level office until his aunt arrived. I believe this is a tactic Darien uses to disassociate himself from the ?special ed? kids for social purposes. I?ve noticed that many of his friends are ?regular ed? kids. He was granted that permission and did in fact go and sit in the grade level office until the regular dismissal of school at 2:15 pm.

At the dismissal, Darien walked out into the hallway to socialize with some of his peers. Moments after he had began mingling with the other students, he was confronted by a school security officer. This particular security officer and Darien has had a rough history. Darien has received long-term suspensions on a few occasions because of his defiance when given directives from the security officer. Darien has expressed to his mother and the principal that he feels threatened and targeted by the security personnel.

When the security officer saw Darien, he approached him and told him that he had no right to be on the property. The security officer ordered Darien to leave the school?s property. Darien tried unsuccessfully to tell the security officer that he had been given permission to stay and wait for his aunt. The security officer continued to order him to leave the property. Finally, Darien became defensive and angry. He became argumentative and verbally abusive. He then took his coat off and threw it to the floor as he took a fighting stance. The security officer called for backup. When Darien heard the call, he gathered his belongings and began to walk through the hallway.

Two more security officers arrived within a couple of minutes and someone pointed Darien out to them as he walked away. The security officers caught up to him and ordered him to turn around and leave the property. Darien became angry and belligerent. The security officers eventually had to physically restrain and handcuff him. Darien received a ten-day suspension from school for verbally threatening a staff member and he was also arrested for Disorderly Conduct. When his probation officer was notified, Darien was also charged with probation violation.

Well, this story sounds rather typical for an inner-city, poor, black, male, student. And the truth of the matter is there are too many of these stories being told everyday in schools where the demographics are similar to this one. But I submit to you that there are many critical elements of these stories that are not being told. And I want to share a few issues that I have with this one.

First and foremost, the entire incident involving Darien and the security officers took place while an assistant principal stood nearby but looked the other way. In fact, it was that assistant principal?s office that Darien had been sitting while he waited for his aunt to arrive. But yet the administrator did nothing to resolve the conflict between the security officer and the student. Once that conflict escalated, the administrator amazingly stood there and said or did nothing to intervene. After the situation was brought under control and a second administrator was charged with handling the investigation of the incident, the first administrator did not even offer information even though he was a first hand witness to the entire incident. Oh?and by the way, the inept administrator was Darien?s grade level principal the year before. So he was very familiar with the student?s disabilities. What could have possibly been the motive for the level of incompetence demonstrated by this administrator? And since Darien was being held to a high level of accountability for his actions, what about the administrator?

Darien is a behavioral disorder student who receives special educational services. Everything we know about students with Darien?s disability, tell us that they are not likely to make good choices when left unsupervised. Since he also suffers from an emotional disorder, it is understandable that he might become easily frustrated and angry when he feels mistreated. So, why did the teacher leave him unsupervised for approximately an hour? Why did she not communicate with other staff members that she had given the student permission to break from his normal routine? And where?s the accountability for her?

The security officer who first confronted Darien refused to allow him to explain why he was still at school beyond his normal dismissal time. Even though he (security officer) saw the assistant principal standing there, he never requested assistance to help manage the escalating situation. After he realized that he had lost control of the situation, he called for extra security instead of the assistant principal. The security officer has worked in the school for years and never received any formal training for dealing with students with disabilities. In fact, the security officer has received no training in how to manage difficult students. Who will hold the security officer accountable for his poor judgment and handling of this situation? After the investigation was done, the assistant principal who handled the discipline for this situation went to the head principal for advice and guidance. The head principal offered little help except to say, ?suspend him for ten days?.

I don?t remember things happening this way when I was younger. When I attended public schools in the same socio-economic community as Darien, this could have never happened. The schools I attended may not have had the most talented instructors nor the most capable administrators. Security officers and other support staff might not have had the highest level of training and certification. But there was never a day when I felt unsafe at school. I never had to think about whether or not the staff truly cared about me. In fact, many of the difficult questions I had about my future, I could depend upon adults at the schools I attended to help me find answers. I guess you might say that I was ?school dependent.? A lot might have changed since I attended public school, but I know one thing that has changed for the worst. More and more of our children are school dependent.

School officials must understand that they often represent the last hope in determining whether or not our youth in low socio-economic communities will be able to overcome the many challenges they face. I am very concerned that our children go to school every day and have to ponder the reality of whether there will be books for them or if they will hear the words ?book?em.? We may talk about all the ills in society that lend themselves to broken families and homes. And sociologist and other behavioral scientist have analyzed, theorized, and standardized us until we?ve become paralyzed from all the information about why these particular youth are not being successful. It is all too easy for school officials to treat these kids as though they are just some statistic. But I submit to you that we ought to look deeper into the hearts and souls of these precious young people who so desperately need us.

You see, earlier that day, Darien surprised the teacher and asked for a pass to go and speak with the head principal. This was a surprise since he usually was sent reluctantly as a consequence for misbehavior. But this day he respectfully went into the office and began to cry for a different reason. After he gathered himself, he poured out his heart. He took responsibility for many of the bad choices and decisions that he had made in his young life. He went on to express his frustration with feeling ?targeted? by teachers, security officers, administrators and even his own peers.

But Darien didn?t stop there. He made a commitment to ?turn his life around.? Instead of cheating, stealing, and lying, he decided he wanted to try a different route. He wanted to be honest, hard working, and make something out of his life. He said he was determined not to ?end up in prison? like his father. The principal told him that he was proud of him.

But I wonder what is going through Darien?s mind today as he sit in a jail cell at a juvenile detention center? Are our children entering our schools and leaving them feeling confirmed that there is no justice? At age fourteen, how much could Darien have contributed to his life?s circumstances? How did all the black males involved in this incident allow one of our sons to experience the violent injustices that our fathers gave their lives in an attempt that we might have hope? Where is the compassion for our youth?

The juvenile code in the state of Illinois, as well as in all other states, is supposed to be rehabilitative in its philosophy. But at every level of the continuum of that system (e.g. arrest, detention, probation, confinement to department of corrections, etc.) Darien and other youth that look like him, are disproportionately represented. Is this happening in part because our schools are becoming nothing more than ?feeder programs? for a criminal justice system? I wonder if our young black men are realizing the self-fulfilling prophecies they so often hear spoken to them by so-called professionals whose job should be to give them hope.

While I realize school officials have a monumental challenge in today?s society with educating the nation?s youth. And I recognize that an ever increasing violent society is cause for us all to be concerned. But I pray that we will not lose our way and our focus. All of us as stakeholders must persevere for a high quality education to be afforded to all our nation?s youth. We must not give in to the temptation of allowing the kids that need us the most, to be passed on from school halls to prison cells. We must work hard that our youth do not see us as the enemy. They must not see in us the demons that they face every evening as they see their fathers, mothers, brothers, and sisters arrested and drug off to fill our prisons. Instead, they should be met with a sense of dignity and respect at our school doors. We must never allow Darien?s day to end in this way again.

Dwayne Cotton founded the School Resource Officer Program for St. Clair County Sheriff's Department and Cahokia School District in Cahokia, IL. He was born and reared in East St. Louis, IL. He attended East St. Louis public schols and received his formal education at Fisk University in Nashville, Tenn.

For the last ten years, Dwayne has concentrated his law enforcement career in the field of school-based policing. He shares a philosophy of community-based policing that enables him to work effectively with both those who serve in the discipline of education and law enforcement. He has worked tirelessly to help leaders in both field better understand how much they need each other in today's society.

Dwayne has trained and consulted with school board members, administrators, teachers, and support staff. He has also served as a trainer/consultant to law enforcement agents on the local, state, and federal levels. He has received many awards and recognition for his public speaking and as a trainer.
His work on several boards allow him to continue to impact policy in schools and law.

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I use this every year with my special needs class, they make comic books with it.

The kids still have to draw their own stuff, and you scan it in.

LOVE the program so much and so do my students!

Customer Review: Wonderful software for Kids or Adults

I have used this software on a Mac for several years but I understand it is now available for Windows users as well. This is a great value and offers a creative outlet for all types of projects. I have made photo pages for a scrap book, a comic birth announcement, and more. Not-for-profit institutions can purchase a "Site" license for all their computers for only $500 from the company (direct buy. Our local school district purchased that license for some 5,000 computers or .10 cents per machine. Many student with "writing problems" have enjoyed this software to write simple reports.

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The cantankerous and brilliant Dr. House (Golden Globe winner Hugh Laurie) is back for a third season of the hit drama House, which picks up with his being shot at the end of season two and ends with his staff dramatically refusing to put up with his oddball (and borderline abusive) demands. Each of the 24 episodes, which aired on FOX from 2006 to 2007, is included in this 5-disc set. Fans of the drama will be happy to hear that the formula remains the same: Each show begins with a medical dilemma that's so severe and life-threatening that only Dr. House can diagnose and fix the problem, even if it goes against conventional medical rules. His put-upon boss Cuddy (Lisa Edelstein) is back, as are his young charges Foreman (Omar Epps), Cameron (Jennifer Morrison), and Chase (Jesse Spencer). Oncologist Wilson (Tony winner Robert Sean Leonard), who is House's best friend by default, also returns to support (and infuriate) the cranky doctor. Speaking of cranky, House's difficult nature proves to bite him in the rear. In a six-episode arc, the Vicodin-popping House meets his match after he antagonizes the wrong patient, police officer Michael Twitter (David Morse, who played a compassionate physician on St. Elsewhere). Hell hath no fury like a patient poked and prodded like a guinea pig, and Twitter makes it his business to make House's life miserable. But since the show is called House, viewers are safe in assuming that House will not be rotting his life away in a jail cell. After all, the excitement of the show is driven by his unorthodox treatment of patients. As Cuddy succinctly points out, "You just keep on going until you come up with something so insane it's usually right." Look for a slew of excellent guest stars (rocker Dave Matthews, Charles S. Dutton, Piper Perabo, John Larroquette) to help stir things up. The episodes are as compelling as ever, focusing on a morbidly obese patient in denial, an autistic child, and a comatose man that House insists on "waking" up. The bonus materials include Morrison and Edelstein doing scenes in Valley Girl-speak and a featurette on Laurie's all-star charity group called Band from TV (Laurie plays piano). --Jae-Ha Kim

Customer Review: House is... House

What can I say about House....in this season he is caustic, funny, sarcastic, stubborn....pretending to be untouchable, with a sardonic smile and manners of a 10-year-old (when he is really pissed and wants to get back at somebody- and you know what? he pays for it).

But most of all he is lonely, hurt, and in pain.

If you liked the previous seasons, you're gonna love this one.

House is House. What else is there to say?

And... one more thing... nobody could play House the way Laurie does.

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Great way to spend a weekend - stuck in the house with a snowstorm outside.

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With 40 Years Of X-Men DVD, you've got a full collection of every X-Men story published in the last four decades. Almost 500 issues of the classic X-Men comics are reproduced here, from the very first issue in 1963 to August 2005 -- all in full color, from cover to cover. Explore a world where a small group of people are born with genes that give them super-powers. These "mutants" are hated and feared by humanity at large, and the X-Men come together to protect both mutants and human from prejudice and evil mutants alike. You'll get to follow their incredible adventures as they span four amazing decades.

Customer Review: A perfect gift for the comic book fan who has almost everything

My husband loved this as a gift. He is a long-time comic book fan and this gave him an opportunity to read some of the very first editions that are way before his time. They look amazing on the computer, plus you can print if you want. (with 15,000+ pages I can't imagine why you'd want to) I was concerned about Mac compatibility, but since the thing is just a PDF interface, you just need Acrobat, no special Windows-only software. We're looking to pick up the Spiderman collection next.

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It is just as it says. A pdf scan of all comics. It's really neat to read some of these again. Great value and good entertainment.

Apple MacBook Pro MA896LL/A 15" Laptop (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD SuperDrive)

Apple MacBook Pro MA896LL/A 15" Laptop (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD SuperDrive)
Stylishly and intelligently designed for mobile professionals, Apple's MacBook Pro gets a serious speed bump with the new, powerful Intel chipset (dubbed Santa Rosa), which provides a faster Core 2 Duo processor, longer battery life, and native support for 802.11n wireless connectivity. This model (MA896LL/A) also includes a new mercury-free, power-efficient LED-backlit display measuring 15.4 inches and a state-of-the art NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT video card for more realistic graphics for animation and gaming. This MacBook Pro is powered by the new 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo T7700 processor and 2 GB of 667 MHz DDR2 memory--the fastest portable computer memory currently on the market (June 2007). But some things haven't changed: the trademark stunning aluminum enclosure that's is just one-inch thin, built-in iSight video camera, and Apple's magnetically connected MagSafe power adapter, which safely disconnects when under strain.

This MacBook Pro measures just 1 inch thin and weighs 5.4 pounds.

Other hardware features include a 160 GB hard drive, 8x SuperDrive for burning multiple disc formats, built-in 10/100/1000 BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed networking, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), a FireWire 800 and a FireWire 400 port, an ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot for expansion solutions such as 3G wireless networking, and a DVI video output.

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
The Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 processor has a 2.2 GHz processor speed, super-fast 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and an enormous 4 MB of Smart Cache, an L2 cache that can be shared between the cores as needed. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)

The Intel Core 2 Duo's 128-bit SSE3 vector engine handles 128-bit computations in a single clock cycle, accelerating data manipulation by simultaneously applying a single instruction to multiple data. And its two execution cores are designed to share resources and conserve power, helping it to achieve higher levels of performance since it uses fewer watts

The new 15-inch MacBook Pro offers a new mercury-free, power-efficient LED-backlit display with an antiglare finish that's perfect for color-minded professionals.

Display and Graphics
The 15.4-inch widescreen TFT (non-glossy) display offers a native resolution of 1440 x 900 pixels and an antiglare widescreen display that's perfect for color-minded professionals. The new MacBook Pro display is backlit by light emitting diodes (LEDs), which gives it a lighter weight and more power efficiency than the cold cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFLs) which most notebooks employ. It's also better for the environment, thanks to its new mercury-free display.

Video and graphics are powered by the NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT card, which is boosted by 256 MB of GDDR3 SDRAM. GDDR3 (Graphics Double Data Rate, version 3) is a graphics card-specific memory technology that's better able to deliver fluid frame rates for even the most advanced games and applications. The GeForce 8600M GT brings a new level of realism to the MacBook Pro with its 16-lane PCI Express architecture, 16x full screen anti-aliasing, 128-bit High Dynamic Range rendering, and a texture fill rate of up to 8.2 billion per second.

Hard Drive and Memory
The 160 GB Serial-ATA (SATA) hard drive (5400 RPM) provides more than enough space to store business-related documents and presentations, as well as offers space for a large digital audio and video library. This SATA hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0. The 2 GB of PC5300 DDR2 RAM (two SO-DIMMs of 1 GB) have an industry-leading 667 MHz speed, and the RAM capacity can be increased to a whopping 4 GB.

Wireless Connectivity
The built-in 802.11n wireless networking provides up to five times the performance and twice the range of 802.11g, but it's also backward-compatible with 802.11a/b/g routers, enabling you to communicate with the a wide variety of Wi-Fi resources. It works seamlessly with the new AirPort Extreme with 802.11n. Use the built-in Bluetooth wireless technology to connect to your PDA or cell phone, synchronize addresses, or download pictures from your cell phone. You can also use a wireless headset for iChat audio chats and VoIP calls as well as quickly share files with a colleague.

Video Conferencing with Built-in iSight
Artfully placed in the display bezel is an iSight camera, which enables easy video conferencing as well as allows you to snap pictures of yourself and create video podcasts. Using the iChat AV application, video conferencing is integrated into your iChat buddy list, so initiating a video conference is a breeze. iChat also lets you hold audio chats with up to 10 people and provides high-quality audio compression and full-duplex sound so conversation can flow naturally. For video podcasting, you can record a short clip using the iSight camera, then use iWeb to create a video blog entry or post your GarageBand-recorded podcast.

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The magnetically connected MagSafe power adapter breaks cleanly away, without damage to either the cord or the MacBook Pro, if you trip over the cord..

The MacBook Pro is the culmination of years of refining hardware and software design to an integrated art. One of Apple's most celebrated innovations is the MagSafe power adapter connector with offers a magnetic connection instead of a physical one. So, if you happen to trip over a power cord, you won't send MacBook Pro flying off a table or desk--the cord simply disconnects, without damage to either the cord or the system. As an added nicety, this means less wear on the connectors.

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The MacBook Pro has battery life that rivals most notebooks in its class. If you'd like to make that battery last even longer, Mac OS X has a few tricks up its sleeve. Go to System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and change battery optimization from Normal to Better Battery Life. Or tell MacBook Pro to reduce its screen brightness and give yourself a little more time untethered.

And with the included Apple Remote and Front Row software, you can show off your latest photos and access your iTunes music and playlists from across the room. You can also use it to watch downloaded movies and TV episodes as well as control playback of DVD movies. The Apple Remote features a minimalist six buttons--just press the Menu button to activate Front Row and begin to navigate through your media. You can even use the remote to control Keynote presentations in iWork '06.

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Two USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 400, one FireWire 800, ExpressCard/34 slot
DVI output port; VGA output using included DVI to VGA adapter
8x slot-loading SuperDrive with the following write speeds: 8x DVD-R, DVD+R; 4x DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, DVD+RW; 24x CD-R; 10x CD-RW
Backlit keyboard with ambient light sensors for automatic adjustment of keyboard illumination and screen brightness
Internal omnidirectional microphone and built-in speakers
Combined optical digital output/headphone out (minijack)
Combined optical digital input/audio line in (minijack)
60-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery (with integrated charge indicator LEDs) providing up to 6 hours of battery life
Kensington cable lock slot
Measures 14.1 x 9.6 x 1 inches (WxDxH) and weighs 5.4 pounds (including battery)

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Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard (includes Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat AV, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Xcode Developer Tools), iLife '06 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand), Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, a 30-day trial of iWork '06, Comic Life, FileMaker Pro Trial, OmniOutliner, Photo Booth, and Front Row.

What's in the Box
MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2.4 GHz); 85W MagSafe power adapter, AC wall plug, and power cord; lithium-polymer battery; Apple Remote; DVI to VGA adapter; install/restore DVDs; printed and electronic documentation. It's backed by 90 days of telephone support and a one-year limited warranty.

Customer Review: MacBook Pro

The MacBook Pro is great, looks great and works well. The only thing is the new operating system wasn't loaded to the laptop but the disk was included. Other than that, everything is great. Love it.

Customer Review: MacBook Pro

I bought this computer one month ago and the price has dropped $305! I bought an Apple for its reputation as a reliable system. This one crashes regularly, especially when I attempt to use the help function. Also, it does not pick up wireless signals unless they are very, very strong. My six-year old Toshiba works better than this machine. Definitely not worth the premium paid.

Beachbum Berry's Triple Play (3-Book Set)

Beachbum Berry's Triple Play (3-Book Set)
Includes all 3 books in the Beachbum Berry Series: *Grog Log* Tiki bar mixology is a lost art -- but Beachbum Berry's Grog Log rescues it. A 20 page introduction traces the history of Polynesian pop culture from the '30s through the '70s, then teaches you everything you need to know about how to make the log's 80 tropical drink recipes. *Intoxica* Elixirs exotica! More lost recipes from the golden age of the tiki bar from the Polynesian pop scholar and mixologist Jeff Berry, co-author of the praised Beachbum Berry's Grog Log. *Taboo Table* Taboo Table features famous "lost" and exotic recipes for appetizers, entrees and desserts. There is also a fascinating and informative history of tiki cuisine from the first Polynesian settlers to the last remaining Polynesian restaurants. Vintage menu art as well as new, tiki-inspired artwork dot every page, making Taboo Table a must-have for people looking for a nostalgic trip into a lost part of exotica. Includes: All three books.

Customer Review: Making a proper mai tai

I make it a point of ordering mai tais anywhere I go and after learning how to make a proper mai tai from Jeff Berry's Grog Log, I am usually disappointed and have had some really bad ones except Trader Vic's original Mai Tai(You have to ask for the original).

Heres a tip. Buy this set of books, make your drinks and put your local hangouts drinks to shame by challenging them to a Mai Tai Throwdown like I have.

Thanks Jeff for bringing back the lost art of tropical drinks.

Ojaitimo

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Some other top downloadable audio books are lower in cost than their hard copy alternatives. There is no limit to what you can learn or experience through listening to books; you can download audio books for your studies, to learn more about your hobbies, get ahead or stay up to date in your profession, self improvement and empowerment and of course for pure and simple enjoyment. There is also a wide range of fiction from both modern and classic literature available to be downloaded anytime.

Proving to be the most popular of all audio books are those relating to personal growth and improvement. There is a huge new age movement of people who are hungry to evolve spiritually, mentally and emotionally on an ongoing basis through their lives. With audio books being so readily available and easy to listen to, there is so much more opportunity to do this. Authors such as Anthony Robbins, Glenn Harold and Stephen R Covey are just some examples of self-help experts who have ensured their information is available for the audio book audience.

If you are new to downloading audio books, you could possibly find it overwhelming when you see how many are available on the internet for purchase. There is an abundance of information available in relation to self-development, but you want to be sure you are relying on trusted authors who have achieved known success.

These are ten of the top audio book downloads on the subject that are bound to help you to initiate personal growth and emotional development:

Boosting Your Confidence: Andrew Johnson

Awaken the Giant Within: Anthony Robbins

Develop a Powerful Memory: Glenn Harrold

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Stephen R. Covey

How to Win Friends & Influence People: Dale Carnegie

Dynamic Intuition: Laura Day

Be Creative: Guy Claxton & Bill Lucas

The Power is Within You: Louise L Hay

Creating Inner Peace and Calm: Glenn Harrold

The Magic of Thinking Big: David Schwarz

Do not waste another minute cleaning the floors or washing up in silence or to the dull drone of the distant television. Choose one of the above audio books to download and listen to, either on your MP3 player or home computer. You can even copy them to a CD and listen to them on your home entertainment system or in your Discman if you do not have an MP3 player.

Audio books are an authentic way to learn and grow, every opportunity you get and now just because you are busy no longer means you have to stagnate or become out of touch. After you have listened to one, you will want to listen again and again, and as soon as you feel you have had enough you can go and buy a new online audio book to start. It is that easy to supercharge your mind effortlessly with a self-help audio book!

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The Johnny Cash Show: The Best of Johnny Cash 1969-1971

The Johnny Cash Show: The Best of Johnny Cash 1969-1971
DISC 1 Johnny Cash - Ring Of Fire
Bob Dylan - I Threw It All Away
Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash - Girl From The North Country
Kris Kristofferson - Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I'll Ever Do Again)
Louis Armstrong and Johnny Cash - Blue Yodel #9
Stevie Wonder - Heaven Help Us All
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon Rising
Linda Ronstadt and Johnny Cash - I Will Never Marry
George Jones - Medley (White Lightning with Johnny Cash, She Thinks I Still Care, Love Bug, The Race Is On)
Johnny Cash - Hey Porter
Waylon Jennings - Only Daddy That'll Walk The Line
Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash - The Singing Star's Queen
Waylon Jennings - Brown Eyed Handsome Man
Tammy Wynette - Stand By Your Man
Marty Robbins - Medley (Big Iron, Running Gun, El Paso)
Johnny Cash - Come Along And Ride This Train
Johnny Cash - As Long As The Grass Shall Grow
Johnny Cash - Man In Black
James Taylor - Sweet Baby James
Pete Seeger and Johnny Cash - Cripple Creek, Worried Man Blues
Johnny Cash - Sunday Morning Coming Down
Johnny Cash - Old Time Religion
Johnny Cash, The Carter Family, The Statler Brothers, Carl Perkins and The TennesseeThree - Daddy Sang Bass
Mother Maybelle and The Carter Sisters - Wildwood Flower
Neil Young - The Needle And The Damage Done
Johnny Cash and The Tennessee Three - Tennessee Flat Top Box
Joni Mitchell and Johnny Cash - The Long Black Veil
Johnny Cash and The Tennessee Three with Carl Perkins - Big River
DISC 2 Johnny Cash - I Walk The Line
June Carter Cash - A Good Man
Derek And The Dominos - It's Too Late Derek And The Dominos with Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins - Matchbox
Charley Pride - Able Bodied Man
Bill Monroe And His Blue Grass Boys - Blue Moon Of Kentucky
Loretta Lynn - I Know How
Jerry Lee Lewis - Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On
Johnny Cash - Ride This Train (America The Beautiful, This Land Is Your Land)
The Everly Brothers with Ike Everly and Johnny and Tommy Cash - That Silver Haired Daddy Of Mine
Ray Charles - Ring Of Fire
Johnny Cash - A Boy Named Sue
Conway Twitty - Hello Darlin'
Mother Maybelle Carter - Black Mountain Rag
Tony Joe White and Johnny Cash - Polk Salad Annie
Glen Campbell - Wichita Lineman
Neil Diamond - Cracklin' Rosie
Ray Price - For The Good Times
Roy Orbison - Crying
Roy Orbison and Johnny Cash - Oh, Pretty Woman
Johnny Cash - Wanted Man
Chet Atkins and Johnny Cash - Recuerdo De La Alhambra
Chet Atkins - Medley (Country Gentleman, Mister Sandman, Wildwood Flower, Freight Train)
June Carter Cash with Homer And Jethro - Baby, It's Cold Outside
Merle Haggard - No Hard Times
Merle Haggard and Johnny Cash - Sing Me Back Home
Carl Perkins - Blue Suede Shoes
Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, The Carter Family and The Statler Brothers - The Old Account Was Settled Long Ago
Roy Clark - Medley (In The Summertime, 12th Street Rag)
The Statler Brothers - Flowers On The Wall
Johnny Cash - Working Man Blues
Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash - Jackson, Turn Around, I Love You Because
Hank Williams Jr. - Medley (You Win Again, Cold Cold Heart, I Can't Help It If I'm Still In Love With You, Half As Much)
Johnny Cash - A Wonderful Time Up There

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The Johnny Cash Show: The Best of Johnny Cash 1969-1971

great performances of old favorites

Customer Review: whoah nellie!

lot's of great performances. this set is rich with performance and low on interviews. has some interviews but not too much. ray charles and stevie wonder are amazing - sends chills down you.

not a big country fan, but the country performances here are great. george jones, t. wynette, waylon jennings, hank jr. are exceptional.

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Americans refusing to leave airport after Bibles seized BEIJING A group of American Christians are refusing to leave an airport in China until they get their Bibles back.

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Tips to Fast E-book Publishing The overall success of ones E-book creation and marketing can be measured through the income or profits of the business. However, how can a publisher be assured that he will achieve skyrocketing sales if he is able to generate barely a handful of E-book collections? Here are a few tips that will help you produce a multitude of E-books in just a small time yet you can guarantee a good quality making them sell like hot cakes. Create a Structure or an Outline Befo

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We had thought that producing some matter on writing a book would be an impossibility. However, once we started, there was no turning back.

2008-08-17T20:47:00.001-07:00

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How Audio Books Can Help Engage Your Children In Their Learning

It is always a challenge to get children to sit down quietly and read a book, especially kids who are just beginning to read or those who have difficulty in reading, audio books is a good way to integrate fun and interaction in learning.

Parents can now have an easier time in teaching their kids with audio books.

Educational experts have agreed that books with narration are easier for kids to absorb and remember. Kids enjoy story telling and could remember stories if they heard it from someone.

Many schools have now taken audio books not just to the homes of their students but also in the classrooms.

Here is how audio books can help engage children in their learning

1. Parents can have an ease of mind when they send their kids to school. Kids will no longer be crying their way to school. With audio books, children will enjoy going to school as audio books provide interesting books that arouse children?s interest and attention. Children tend to be more attentive if there is a third party talking and speaking to them. With narration and sound effects, it is sure to get children to remember information better.

2. Audio books can make learning more entertaining than conventional teaching. Your children will be excited and keen to learn more from exciting audio books.

3. Using audio books to teach kids in school allows teachers to have more time in planning more well-thought and interesting programs and teaching materials for your children

4. Children with reading difficulties can listen and follow the books simultaneously. This could promote their interest in reading and allow them to learn as they listen. Most importantly, popular stories that children love, will be very interesting for them to listen to.

5. Audio books save money for the parents and storage space for the school as teachers don?t have to buy and store up tons of books for a classroom, just one audio book can be played for all the students in the classroom.

6. Children don't particularly like printed books as much as they do audio books. It feels much more comfortable for them to "listen" to an audio book than "read" a book.

7. Audio books can also help children deal with the pronunciation of certain words that they would have difficulty with when merely reading them. By hearing the pronunciation and seeing it printed, they are able to remember and pronounce it better.

No wonder, audiobooks is getting more popular among parents and teachers. They can easily assess children books at the popular audio bookstore like Merlion Audio Bookstore for a wide collection the all time classic stories such as Alice in Wonderland,Hans Christian Henderson?s Fairy Tales, a wide collections of Chronicles of Narnia and a series of fairy tales such as the Three Little Pigs, Tom Thumb, Goldilocks, The Emporer's New Clothes, Hansel & Gretel and many more.

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Carved Art LED Night Light, Rose or Moon,-Styles May Vary

Carved Art LED Night Light, Rose or Moon,-Styles May Vary
Customer Review: This has a very pleasing look to it.

When you look at the soft blue light of the crystal moon in this light you will hardly be able to stay awake! It is a very soothing image to behold. I wish it had a auto-shutoff for morning light, but I knew it didn't have this when I bought it. I have read in consumer news that lights light this can run 24/7 for 20 cents a YEAR, and the light is supposedly garanteed for a zillion hours but I don't know how you would collect on that seriously. If you only plugged it in at night it should last for 5 years although I can't attest to this for this particular one.

If you don't want a real bright glaring night light, this is for you. If you want a room partially lit so you can see where your going at night, you might want to select something brighter. In fact I think I am going to order some of the ones that Amazon customers complained about being too bright; but this one is a keeper for my bedroom!

Customer Review: Anyone considering this light should also consider

Anyone considering this light should also consider:

"Megabrite LED Dimmable Color Changing Night Light "

Amazon Item: B000M3LKX6

As it costs about the same.

I have the Megabrite and have not tried this one (either moon or rose), but I have to say that children love the changing colors and it gives them something to watch as sleep overtakes them. Once they are asleep I move something to block direct view of the nitelite because it can be bright as it shifts color. The ambiant light around the blocked item is still more than enough to keep them company if they wake at night. Note: it has a single button that stops the color shifting at any color and brightness you choose...but you need to unplug/replug it on to get the light shifting to start up again. (no light sensor so it is always on too).

Since I don't own the above (and I won't since I cannot choose the moon or rose specifically), I will give this item 4 stars as that seems to be the common opinion of it.

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National Treasure 2 - Book of Secrets (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)

National Treasure 2 - Book of Secrets (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
Ben Gates (Nicolas Cage) sets out to find the lost 18 pages from the diary of Abraham Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth. One of the 18 missing pages has been discovered by Jeb Wilkinson (Ed Harris). On that page are the names of the Lincoln assassination conspirators. Thomas Gates, Ben Gates' great-great-grandfather, is listed on the page. After discovering this, Ben does not want Thomas Gates to be remembered "as a conspirator in the assassination of the man who brought this nation together." His quest to clear his family's name leads to unexpected twists and turns. Agent Sadusky (Harvey Keitel) tells Ben that a secret book has the information he needs. The president's "book of secrets" holds documents, for presidents' eyes only, of all the nations secrets; from the truth behind the JFK conspiracy, the missing minutes from the Watergate tapes, and Area 51. When Ben's request to see the book is denied, he says he must kidnap the president. Each clue leads him closer "to a discovery that the world isn't ready to believe."

Customer Review: Still Fun, But Not as Exciting

While delivering a presentation about his great-grandfather, Thomas Gates (Joel Gretsch) and his relationship to John Wilkes Booth and attempt to stop the assassination of President Lincoln, Ben Gates (Nicholas Cage) is challenged by a man, Mitch Wilkinson (Ed Harris), who claims to have a missing page from John Wilkes Booth's diary that suggests that Thomas Gates was actually one of the ring-leaders of Lincoln's assassination. In an attempt to prove his great-grandfather's innocence, Ben, Abigail (Diane Kruger), and Riley (Justin Bartha) begain a globetrotting adventure that takes them from Buckingham Palace to the Oval Office in the White House. Their journey ultimately leads Ben to "kidnapping" the President of the United States (Bruce Greenwood) and a perilous journey inside Mount Rushmore.

NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECRETS is a fairly average action-adventure movie. Like the original movie, BOOK OF SECRETS boasts a decent mixture of actual history with tons of conspiracy theories to bolster an otherwise lackluster plot. However, there really isn't as much action as there was in the first movie. Things have been watered down, including the "villain", Mitch Wilkinson (Ed Harris). Harris' talents (as well as those of Jon Voight, Harvey Keitel, and Helen Mirren) are completely wasted in the movie, but so is his character. Wilkinson is intended to be an evil foil to Benjamin Gates, but instead by the end of the movie comes off as being a completely sympathetic person that was just trying to clear his family's name just like Ben is doing.

The strongest thing about the movie is the characters. It is true that Benjamin Gates and Riley Poole and the rest of the cast are basically cardboard figures. However, they are cardboard characters that the audience actually cares about, even without ever having seen NATIONAL TREASURE. Abigail is beautiful and throughout the movie the audience roots that the adventure will bring her and Ben back together; Riley Poole is adorable and the audience keeps hoping he will end up with a fraction of the success that Ben has; etc.

Overall, though NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECRETS isn't a great action-adventure movie and at times struggles to build excitement, it is a decent yarn involving some lovable characters.

Customer Review: Great movie!

National Treasure 2 is one of my favorite movies. It has a perfect balance of action, story, and humor. I also really like all the historical details that were added in.

The only thing I didn't like about it (and this is a very minor flaw to the movie) is that Ben Gates extols Abraham Lincoln, calling him one of his favorite presidents. I am NOT racist by any stretch of the imagination, but I don't think the "Civil" war was fought solely over the issue of slavery. I think history shows us that Lincoln had an agenda to bring about a highly-centralized form of government that few of our founding fathers had. (On this topic, I would recommend "The War between the States: America's Uncivil War.) You can leave a comment on this review if you disagree with me and I'll try to answer your objections to the best of my ability.

Despite this, I give this movie five stars. I think this movie is comparable with the first National Treasure (see my review on that movie for more details).

Taking Chances

Taking Chances
Brand new 14-song studio album featuring such songwriters and producers as John Shanks, Ben Moody (formerly of Evanescence), Linda Perry, and Ne-Yo.

Customer Review: Sounds like a bad night on American Idol

I've bought several of Celine's albums but I was disappointed with this one. It really lacks the enthusiasm of the others. The remake of Heart's alone will have you wanting to take out Celine and put the real thing in...it just doesn't work. The other songs were dull and forgettable.

If you are a fan of a new day has come, this is very different, and you will likely be disappointed, and may enjoy some of her older albums over this one.

Customer Review: for Celine fans only

enjoy Celine's voice but this cd was disappointing. luv the title song "Taking Chances" ~ one of her best. was hoping the rest of the songs would be just as good. sadly, not so. read where she was trying for a 'new'sound. well, she accomplished THAT. too bad it wasn't a good sound. die-hard fans will like this, I'm sure. me? not so much.

Small Engine Repair (Haynes Manuals)

Small Engine Repair (Haynes Manuals)
Manuals for the Do-it-yourselfer. All Haynes manuals explain how to carry out routine maintenance, restoration and servicing of cars and motorcycles, and are aimed primarily at the Do-it-yourselfer

Customer Review: Excellent

My husband wants to take a course in small engines and wanted this book. He has been very satisfied with the purchase.

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With 8th gold, Phelps swims into history ... and now on to London

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 03:14:45 GMT
United States Michael Phelps and teammates celebrate their win after winning a Gold Medal during the men's 4 X 100m medley relays at the National Aquatics Center also known as the Water Cube Sunday August 17, ...

I am a peripatetic poet

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:44:36 GMT
If his sharp mind made Kapil Sibal emerge as one of India's top legal eagles, it was his sense of humour that made him pen 84 poems, mostly during international flights, on his mobile phone.

Phelps re-writing record book -- and dictionary (Sports Illustrated)

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:54:28 GMT
BEIJING -- On a sticky Sunday morning when history and mythology were intertwined, a 23-year-old swimmer with the slack-jawed smile and an acute sense of the moment churned through Lane 4 of the Water Cube and into sports immortality and the common currency of the English language. In rewriting swimming and Olympic history with his eighth gold medal, Michael Phelps was rewriting the dictionary. ...

Please don't treat this as an average piece of writing on book publishers. A lot of effort and hard work has been put to get this end product!

2008-08-13T02:10:00.001-07:00

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Buying eBooks On Ebay-No-Not The Tongue Twister!

The sale of eBooks is a multi-billion dollar industry. Practically every conceivable subject is covered, just like tangible books. The exceptional qualities of eBooks are:

Viral sharing - one person passes the book along electronically to another.
Ease of publishing. An eBook can be written, formatted, packaged and offered for sale in the amount of time that it takes to enjoy a meal.
Reseller rights. Many (if not most) eBooks are now made with the express intention of making them resellable by the buyer. This is a very important part of Internet Marketing that has become more than a "niche".

As for eBay, originally they weren't too hot on the idea of sellers offering Digital Downloads. Call it a question of imagination (or lack thereof). They finally decided that eBooks, software and other types of digital information were acceptable products to offer eBay buyers, as long as a few rules were observed:

1. Must use PayPal for purchases.

2. Must offer the buyer a download link or alternative means of delivery.

3. Fixed price or "Buy It Now" sales only - no auctions.

With these practices in place, sellers could offer just about anything that they have the rights to sell. Some of the hottest items are how-to products that save the buyer money. Of course, how to buy and sell on eBay will probably be the one focus that practically every eBook seller on eBay will want to exploit.

If you're a buyer of eBooks or want to start, it's best you keep a few things in mind as you shop. Make sure you know what you're buying. If you don't know a .PDF from a PDQ, do some basic research on the ?Net to find out more about eBooks from your local search engine. Try searching for "eBook format" (with or without the quotes) and read more about it.

When browsing the selections on eBay, make sure you check out the seller's feedback and reputation. Don't be afraid to click the link marked "Ask seller a question", even if you think your question is trite. How fast and how well the seller answers you can indicate the quality of service they'll provide in the future.

Also check the seller's refund policy. Some will begrudge you the $.99 you paid for a six page report on basket weaving, since they can't actually get the item returned. The very thought of you perusing an eBook you've gotten refunded gets them a little crazy. Stick with those sellers who stand behind their product 100%.

If you should come across an item that seems to be either stolen or sold when it was supposed to be free, don't hesitate to contact the owner of the rights to the product. Most writers or publishers put contact information in the first few pages - use it to report a thief. The only way to curtail piracy is to make the pirates uncomfortable with the idea of repeating the act of piracy.

Finally, if you're planning on becoming a reseller yourself, there's one rule you should heed: when in doubt, DON'T. If you think you've gotten a product that is not really okay for you to resell, check with the writer/publisher. Make sure you actually have the right to do so. Many eBooks are sold with limited rights to resell, including stopping the right to resell with the first purchaser. Anyone who subsequently sells the item is liable for damages, a lawsuit, etc. Don't mess with this. Do it right and do right by others.

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3M Document Wedge 3.75 in x 4.5 in x 2 in

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Holds documents vertically for easy viewing. Helps reduce neck and eye strain by placing documents where you need them.

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Packaged Quantity: 36

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Dimensions: 4.5" x 3.6" x 1.7"

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this truly is the best paper holder i've ever used (and i've tried nearly all of them). easy one-handed operation to use it; holds the paper securely whether its a post-it or even a 8.5x11 sized notebook. Non-slip on the bottom, doesnt slide around. Small size (about 2" x 4"). Most versatile paper holder i've ever used. Its got a permanent spot on the desk by my computer.

Customer Review: Great document wedge

this document wedge holds paper(s)nicely - i am very pleased with this product.

NewNovelist 2.0 [Novel Writing Software]

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NewNovelist software breaks down the process of writing a novel into manageable chunks. This means that you are never faced with a blank screen or piece of paper.

This approach also means that you don't have to start with the introduction and keep on writing until you get to the end. You could start by developing a character or work on a plot turn. You could describe a particular event, or even write the ending and work backwards! You can dance around as the inspiration takes you - and the software collects all of your work into one single file, together with background, research notes for each section.

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Customer Review: Not what I expected

I bought this software (two days ago) from the product website as a download + CD. There was a 28-day money-back guarantee. I only used the program for 1 day.

After spending much time entering data, I was ready to begin plugging my already written manuscript into the software. As I began the edit process, I realized the program is nothing but organizational software. If I had only had bits and pieces of my novel scribbled on note pads, perhaps I would have appreciated the software more than I did.

I was shocked that the word processor did not have word count or spell check features. The name generator formulated some strange suggestions. It also underlines contractions, within dialogue, as though they are errors.

Customer Support:

First of all, I did not receive a confirmation e-mail following the purchase. I checked my bank and the transaction showed up in my account. When I visited the product website, there was no web form available to contact customer service. I decided to surf over to the software manufacturer's website. I sent a message letting them know a form was not available on the product site and that I desired a refund. Then I went back to the NewNovelist site and used their tech support web form to request a refund and ask that they not send the CD. First thing this morning, I got an friendly e-mailed message confirming the refund.

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Now this is a great software program! Although I have already written and published two novels, ("Devil's Game" and "My Friend Sam") with three more in the works, this program adds a great deal of "splendor" to your efforts. It strongly "urges" the aspiring novelist to think out his/her characters in advance. This offers more opportunities for them to go off in interesting tangents. I recommend it very highly!

Seinfeld - Season 9

Seinfeld - Season 9
Seinfeld: Season 9 is a four-disc boxed set including all 24 episodes from the ninth and final season of the long-running series, including the finale and hours of exclusive, never-before-seen bonus footage. The wealth of bonus features for Seinfeld: Season 9 include scenes from "The Roundtable" (excerpts from the one-hour table discussion), deleted scenes, bloopers, trivia, interviews, stand-up comedy footage, and other behind-the-scenes bonus material. The ninth season was nominated for five Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series, and features an astounding array of noteworthy episodes such as the unique backwards episode, "The Betrayal," and the reemergence of a classic arcade game in "The Frogger." The season culminates in the highly rated two-part finale, which boasts an illustrious gathering of some of the show's most memorable guest stars including Larry Thomas (Soup Nazi), Wendel Meldrum (Low-Talker), Golden Globe® Award-winner Teri Hatcher, TV journalist Geraldo Rivera, and others.

Customer Review: Still the best

This is still the best comedy out there. I would recommand getting them before the take them off sale .

Customer Review: Honest Wrap Up

The 9th season of the most highly rated comedy series ever obviously strove to wrap things up in a way which would exemplify the character of the series and seemed to succeed in doing so with this pot pouri or episodes followed by the inevitable climax. This was not your father's television but it was cutting edge and took chances and maintained a bite to it while providing so many laughs and yet..

Western Digital WDH1CS5000N 500GB My Book Home Edition External Hard Drive

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Very easy set up. Fast and easy. The only negative comments seem to come from PC users. Maybe the problems are not the hard drive- they are the operating system. If you have a MAC buy it! It is great!

Customer Review: Smaller than it appears but The size I need it

I was unsure which one to get, but I found this and it is good, I can use it USB or Firewire, the sSata is not really usefull for me now, the plus thing I found on it is that it turns on and off automatically with the computer, so no need to go and click on the power botton.

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Under fire - Ha'aretz

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:49:00 GMT

Under fire
Ha'aretz, Israel - 10 hours ago
I spent years conducting field research and publishing my findings. To see someone, whom I was happy to help write her book, publish it as if it were the ...

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Landscape Turned Red: The Battle of Antietam

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“The best account of the Battle of Antietam.”New York Times Book Review “A modern classic.”Chicago Tribune “No other book so vividly depicts that battle, the campaign that preceded it, and the dramatic political events that followed.”Washington Post Book World Winner of the Fletcher Pratt Award for Best Nonfiction Book about the Civil War The Civil War battle waged on September 17, 1862, at Antietam Creek, Maryland, was one of the bloodiest in the nation’s history: on this single day, the