Photography is exceptional, though the internal advertising can be distracting.

Book has dual covers, each reversed vertically, with pages divided equally.

Anyone who reads this book and does not come away with the feeling that the Clintons have been taking the US for a ride, for a very long time, should pour another cup of coffee and read the book again. As has already been said, it is well-researched and the "coincidences" are beyond extraordinary. It should also be noted that the Clinton Foundation has been able to amass a bank balance never before experienced by a legitimate charity, in such a short time, without a major disaster or other such occurrence for which major funding would have been needed. This book should be required reading for every voter, before the upcoming election.

Excellent artwork and storyline.

An extraordinary glimpse into the beginnings of the skateboarding phenomenon, in 70's California.

I won't add any details from the book to support my belief that it is a brilliant and detailed description of how foodstuffs, precious metals insects, disease, slavery, Europeans and indigenous people were all intertwined to bring us the world we have today. I'll let it be a surprise. This was the beginning of globalization and it is a very interesting read, if you want to learn more about why we eat potatoes in Europe and why the Amazon looks the way it does. The truth about both will undoubtedly surprise you.

In the study of American history, during my school years in the US, including college, I just could not believe that Europeans arrived at the only continent on the planet to be so sparsely populated as to appear 'empty.' It didn't make sense, to me. After reading this book, I finished with a smile on my face. It is the first book on the early history of the Americas that made sense and had the data to back it up. This book should be required reading for every student in the Americas. (I also highly recommend '1493, How Europe's Discovery of the Americas Revolutionized Trade, Ecology and Life on Earth,' by the same author.)

Well-written, balanced and accurate. A sensible review of the no-religion concept and how it actually can work in today's world. I found this book to be a very interesting read and recommend that anyone studying religion - or anyone else, for that matter - take time to read it.

I found this to be a thought-provoking book detailing the history of one of the gay world's most controversial publications - Destroyer Magazine. From the man who wrote, "The only God I worship is Beauty," we are taken into the concept, creation and publication of his magazine and its purpose - to share the beauty of the young male. For those among us who fear issues of controversy, this is still a book you should read.

Germaine Greer, in her 2003 book, 'The Boy,' wrote: "A boy is a male person who is no longer a child, but not yet a man." Karl Andersson's magazine celebrated the 'boy' in this gap between being the child and becoming the 'man.' He did not accomplish this without obstacles, however, and some challenges came from surprising sources. In Karl's own words: "And who said it ought to be easy?"

Boys "are a source of fascination as well as of irritation on the rest of society, but no one remains indifferent to them," says Karl. And, the public was not indifferent to Destroyer Magazine, as chronicled in this informative book. The reader will also gain an inside look at the gay culture's attempts to be 'mainstream' with straight society, a process that many consider to be a misguided approach for 'acceptance.'

Overall, I highly recommend this book for anyone wanting to learn more about gay culture.

Stephen Fry is noted for his style and wit, neither of which is absent in this delightful book. It is an easy read and created in a different style than his usual, which lends credibility to its authorship having been undertaken by his 'wife.' Give it a read, and I assure you you won't be disappointed.

What Fraina paints for us is a multi-faceted portrait of not only the enigmatic main character, but the other players are presented as credible likenesses of people as well, often on the same quest as the reader.

What better way to draw us into this quest than inviting us to an exhibition and showing us a painting; a self-portrait by arguably the most secretive artist of the 20th century, Balthus. Yes, and there is also a cat in the painting, which not only lends its title to the book but gives us an early clue in the first of five vignettes, that, not always in chronological order, one by one add ever more attributes to the overall portrait of Jimmy Lyons, a royally cool cat. Or is he?

In order to find out, you are invited to look at many images, painted in loving detail, up to the pattern on a cherished tea pot. Not talking about the almost analytical manner in which the characters are sketched most colorfully. The only thing I miss is a soundtrack, preferably by Jimmy & The Mogs, because I am left on the guessing side of what kind of music they play.

However, it is the love of detail that makes Fraina's portrait a fascinating and engaging read that starts at MOMA , heads out onto the streets of New York City, and into the world of the King of Cats.

I bought this book with some trepidation, considering all of the fallout it has received. I have friends from all walks of life and I wanted to know more about the religion that some of them share.

The first thing that caught my attention was that the author drew his material only from sources recognized by Islamic religious leaders, and did not draw from Western interpretations to illustrate his points. The second thing that became evident was the style in which the information was presented. It was balanced and formulated through a process of logic, without emotion and rhetoric.

My conclusion is that this book should be read by every Westerner, and then discussed openly and freely. Robert Spencer laid out the facts and whether or not one agrees with his findings, it is impossible to ignore the hard truths in this book, and current events do nothing less than support his conclusions.

For the internet neophyte, there are some tips that will be important. For the most part, though, one would have to be a complete virgin, when it comes to the internet, to not be aware of most of the suggestions in this book.

One large complaint I have with the book: when listing suggestions for printing, the author should point out the financial pitfalls of POD, Amazon distribution and the reality of selling through bookstores. Not enough details were given concerning these points, and they are very important for new authors to consider.

The book covered many topics, but did not have the analytical depth a writer will need to market his/her book successfully.

At first glance, I sensed that this book was more about the slow movement of women onto an equal footing with men in the workplace and and in the home. However, as I continued with my reading, I was pleasantly surprised to see that my first assumption was wrong: this is truly a book in keeping with its title, for what affects woman has an equal affect on man, although in many cases in an entirely different manner. Wherein the woman is expected to cope with diminished aspirations/compensation for her professional success, she is still expected - in many quarters - to fully maintain a 'domestic success,' sometimes with little help from her partner, and often through no fault of his own.

Ideals have changed, albeit slowly in many quarters, and more men have exhibited a desire to share in the domestic chores with their partners, whether or not their partner is also employed outside of the home. Unfortunately, as is clear from the evidence provided within this book, the opportunity for men to do so is thwarted by their need to spend more time and energy with their professional pursuits and/or their inability to 'turn off' after the work day ends, to the detriment of the family as a whole.

As a marketing professional I am used to numbers being used to present a point, and often those numbers can be somewhat 'managed' to give the picture desired by the presenter. In this book, I found the numbers compelling and if this study is truly indicative of our social setup regarding show more working men and their partners, then we have a long way to go before equality is 'real' in both the home and the workplace. In this day of corporate irresponsibility and downsizing for profit maximization, one can only wonder if this problem will ever get better.

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A late sixties compendium of household tips and visuals of then-current kitchen tools and equipment. Book was published by a German store, to enhance sales.

Very outdated theories and information, and she leans more toward sensationalizing and creating drama about the topic rather than finding a viable solution. Since writing this book, she has made a career out of the topic, without producing a positive solution. Read 'Erotic Innocence' for a more informed review of this topic.

An exhaustive review and detail of the works by this great German artist.

An excellent compilation of many extraordinary portraits by the German artist, Otto Lohmüller.

The greatest series of books of its kind.

One of the most comprehensive books one should review, to learn about l'affiche francais.