Book Description
Do you think you can't profit if the economy is in serious decline? Many investors believe you can earn substantial profits only if it's strong. In this groundbreaking book, Jordan E. Goodman, "America's Money Answers Man" and an expert with thirty years of experience in the financial media, proves how wrong they can be. FAST PROFITS IN HARD TIMES reveals ten simple-to-implement but little-known investment venues that can make it easy for you to earn high returns even when the economy is down.

Goodman describes how these ten strategies work. He gives you a realistic appraisal of how much time and effort you'll need to spend on each, and tells you how much money you need to get started, what kind of returns you can reasonably expect, how liquid each investment is, and how to minimize the risks both before and after you plunge in.

Together with this book's detailed resources-Web sites, associations, companies, and more-the insider tips in this book are geared for the average American, not full-time investors. Just one of these strategies could be your path to a much more comfortable lifestyle...this year and every year. ... Read more

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Same old, same old
I heard the author on a local radio show promoting this book, and with his background, thought it would be good. I was disappointed to find many of the same old ideas. How long do we have to hear about property tax sales and below market real estate? Many of the chapters are things you've been reading about for the past 30 years and is on every late night, get rich quick, these people did it, infomercial. The real problem I had is that nothing is in depth and you really need more and better in depth books to know what you want to do to really get into any of these ideas. It was helpful with some suggestions, but a lot more research and detail needed. The author does give a lot of links to other sources.

Somethingfor every level of "financial" knowledge
Fast Profits in Hard Times well worth the money. It highlights ten successful strategies for wealth accumulation that work in rising or falling economic conditions. By wealth accumulation I mean money earned on investments. You still need seed money to start the process, of course.

Everyone knows it's easy to make money on investments when the stock market is bullish. Buy low and sell high. Even the worst mutual fund manager can't help but look like a star under this scenario. But what do you do when the bears come out? How do you generate a healthy return when stocks are dropping? This book helps answer these nagging questions.

The text is less than 250 pages, so it's an easy read. The style of writing is direct; it's like Jordan E. Goodman is sitting across the table from you in a conference room. There are ample call-outs and highlights to make sure you catch and remember the most important points of each of the ten chapters.

My favorite chapters are the ones on high-yield equities, dividend reinvestment programs (DRIPs), bonds and the mysterious foreign exchange. The chapter on stock options is solid, but I think it underemphasizes the risk associated with these leveraged investments. A summary chapter at the end of the book on risk vs. return is something I longed for. Also I found the chapters on tax liens and below-market-value real estate and trusts to be a bit too timely. It seems like everyone is pushing these vehicles nowadays in the foreclosure-rich environment. But make no mistake; the chapters are well-written and chock-full of information.

I'm still chuckling about the chapter on investing in vending machines.

Armchair Interviews says: For the novice investor, Fast Profits in Hard Times is a goldmine with ten solid veins. For experienced investors, there are some good tidbits.

New Helpful Business Strategy Book
This new book comes at an excellent time, given the volatility uncertainty, and unpredictability of the stock market.It is clearly written, easy to understand, and offers very useful and practical strategies for weathering the financial turbulence of today. ... Read more

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Joe Haldeman "has quietly become one of the most important science fiction writers of our time" (Rocky Mountain News). Now he delivers a provocative novel of a man who stumbles upon the discovery of a lifetime-or many lifetimes.

Grad-school dropout Matt Fuller is toiling as a lowly research assistant at MIT when, while measuring subtle quantum forces that relate to time changes in gravity and electromagnetic force, his calibrator turns into a time machine. With a dead-end job and a girlfriend who has left him for another man, Matt has nothing to lose taking a time machine trip himself-or so he thinks. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (33)

Romantic Sci-fi Comedy
It has been a long time since I spent a whole day reading a book because I could not put it down. It's light yes, but fun, like one of those old romantic comedy movies you see on late night TV. The humour is very low keyed. Well done Joe.

A plot that allows us to see many futures, and to feel satisfied with where it all ends up
I have read very few science fiction novels, preferring short fiction or non-fiction, but I can't resist time travel reading!This book was much better than I had even hoped.Mostly by accident, Matt gets control of a strange time machine---every time you use it, it takes you further into the future and further away from where it was first used.He jumps into the future many times, finding many types of societies and conditions on Earth, and along the way finds romance too.The ending made me so happy---I love ending that really tell what happened next!I do admit there were strange characters and perhaps some plot oddities, but I still give this book five stars because these didn't bother me at all---I loved reading the book, felt eager to hear what happened next and have a fairly light knowledge of physics, so mistakes in that area wouldn't bother me!I would recommend the book to any lover of time travel reading.

Not Joe's bestwork!
I honestly wasn't very impressed with this book.It had a lot of promise, but the ideas just weren't developed enough.This read like a book put out to fulfill a contract, rather then any other reason.Many interesting ideas were introduced, just to fall to the side and get no further development.All in all I was disappointed with this book, although I DID finish reading it!

Science fiction reminiscient of fun, classic works
Tripping around the internet I have seen a variety of reviews for Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author Joe Haldeman's latest offering, The Accidental Time Machine. They range from effusive praise to damning criticism and everything in between. What many of them do, without fail, is admit that Joe Haldeman is a singular author with stellar works of science fiction to his credit. I myself have limited experience with the works of Joe Haldeman, and unless this book wins an award this year, I have not read any of his award-winning fiction. What I can unequivocally say is that both of the Joe Haldeman books I have read, Old Twentieth and The Accidental Time Machine, have been a delight.


There is a certain type of book that reminds me of the kind of science fiction novel that got me hooked on the genre in the first place. Whenever I happen upon that type of book, be it older science fiction or something recently written, I cannot help but enjoy the experience. The Accidental Time Machine fits that mold. While some may criticize this type of work as "sci fi lite" or "more of the same ol' schtick", I truly believe that it takes a great deal of skill to write the type of science fiction that has broad appeal, a page-turning plot, an appealing central character, and enough science and vision to keep the story grounded in a science fiction universe. The Accidental Time Machine delivers just that kind of engaging story.

The Accidental Time Machine tells the story of young Matthew Fuller, a semi-motivated MIT lab assistant whose recent creation, a caliber built for nothing resembling time travel, begins disappearing and reappearing for no apparent reason. A series of experiments leads Matt to discover that the machine stays gone for predictably longer periods of time. It is not long before Matt decides to include himself in the experiments. Not surprisigly this leads to the kind of difficulties that impel Matthew to continue pushing the reset button on the make-shift time machine, sending himself to ever greater distances into the future. As the future becomes ever stranger, and more dangerous, Matthew cannot help but believe that an incident in his past indicates that he himself found a way back in time. That way back is Matthew's only hope of delivery from a future that is nothing like the world he is from.

With The Accidental Time Machine Joe Haldeman has crafted a futuristic adventure story that is hard to put down. With each jump into the future the story becomes more interesting and more suspenseful for both Matthew Fuller and the reader. While scientific theory is certainly a part of the equation, Haldeman never diverts from the thrust of the story long enough to the alienate the reader with scientific mumbo-jumbo. Instead he weaves that into the story in such a way that it does not detract from the adventure in even the slightest way. Matthew Fuller is a very likeable, accessible everyman and as such is a very comfortable hero for the reader to journey with. Along the way he meets interesting characters and finds himself in interesting situations that compel the reader to keep turning pages.

For me the very best science fiction adventure stories include a little romance and Joe Haldeman delivers that in a way reminiscent of the relationship in Jack Finney's classic tale Time and Again. In fact there were more than a few similarities in these two stories that led me to feel a kinship between these tales. Do not misinterpret me to mean that one is a copy of the other. Joe Haldeman's tale certainly stands on its own, but I felt a sense of comfortable nostalgia reading this story that no doubt stems from my previous enjoyment of Finney's must-read classic.

Joe Haldeman's more recent tales may not be comparable to his earlier award-winning classics. I am no judge of that. If however these past two novels are lesser creations from a science fiction master, then it certainly makes me want to read his older stories as both Old Twentieth and The Accidental Time Machine are thoroughly enjoyable, well written tales. The Accidental Time Machine engages the reader with a journey that is both suspenseful and fantastical and along the way brings two very likeable characters together in a way that is most fulfilling for an old romantic like myself. Read it!

Disappointing rehash of old ideas
I never really slam a novel.I have a little idea of how much an author puts into the printed word.With this in mind I must say I felt like I was reading a time traveller yarn from the 1940's or 1950's.It has that flavor and pacing.I can see this being written by Heinlein or one of his contemporaries.This would be fine if it was meant to be a parody or even a homage to the "Golden Age" of sci-fi.I never got that feeling.It as just same-old same-old.A real disappointment. ... Read more

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Timeless Children's Series
This is arguably one of the best series ever written for adolescents. (I would say 10-16 years old, depending on the child.) They are beautifully written allegorical novels that teach good values without being preachy. I remember them well from reading them over 20 years ago, and bought this set for my daughter's collection. She is 5 months old now, and I am reading them to her(she does not care what we read). I hope that in time she will read them herself.

Yep - it sure does say paperback!
Ok - I love this series and hate to see it bashed by someone who doesn't read well.Clearly this set states that it is paperback.Clearly it is a charming set of books, as it always was.Miss Kristin, I hope you pay more attention next time you buy your books!

wrinkle in time quintet
good books.i remembered them from when i was in elementary school.i still like them.i particularly wanted paperbacks so they would be lighter since i was bringing the books with me on a long trip.

Disappointed Wrinkle in Time
I am disappointed because your description clearly states that this was a hard cover book set.There was no picture for me to enlarge to check out before purchasing.I wanted to give these to my daughter for her 30th birthday because one of the few memories she has of her father from her childhood is of him reading A Wrinkle in Time and A Swiftly Tilting Planet to her and her brother.I wanted her to be able to do the same for her own child now that she is a parent so I really wanted her to have the hard cover books.Then she could pass them down to him later in life.Well, that isn't going to happen because these are paperback books, and they are in a pasteboard case.NOT the deal that was advertised by any means. ... Read more

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A no-fluff, easy-to-read compilation of the best advice from the top 20 time management books. Recommendations cover five areas:Focus, Plan, Organize, Take Action, and Learn.Short chapters cover the A to Z of time management from finding out what time means to you to prioritizing, overcoming procrastination, and managing stress and well being.You can read the book from start to finish or zero in on specific areas for improvement.The book includes a useful annotated bibliography and bonus sections on recommended books on being successful and how to buy books for much less. ... Read more

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women's sandels
I'm flat footed and so my feet start hurting (heel spurs) easily.While I was hoping that these sandals would let my foot flex more, they do offer the cushioning I need.With the velcro expansion I can adjust for socks during the colder months. With the white pair, I'll have to keep them only for in the house.The foot bed has molded air holes in it and that wouldn't be good for walking in the morning dew or doing flower bed weeding.

Excellent for professionals and students alike!
Tired and stressed? I understand! I work full time and go to school full time. With this on my plate, I certainly need the help this book offers!

If you are looking to organize and improve your time-management and goal-setting skills, "The 25 Best Time Management Tools & Techniques: How to Get More Done Without Driving Yourself Crazy" will be an excellent resource for you.

The authors have clearly done their homework.This book takes the best advice from the best authors and experts and puts it all into one easy-to-read volume.You will get sound advice for getting and staying organized.The authors seem to understand that not everything will work for everybody.Use what you can.Use what you like!Helpful, not preachy.

The book is clear, well-written and easy-to-follow.The different topics and skills are divided into chapters so you can find what you need fast.

You can read it all, or use it as a reference, taking what you need when you need it.

This information is very helpful. I definitely recommend "25 Best Time Management Tools & Techniques" to any professional looking to increase productivity.This would also be a good book for any student. I have recommended it to my classmates!

Business Owners Need This Book
The 25 Best Time Management Tools and Techniques is a practical, step by step guide to taking control of your life.This book covers in detail topics from goal setting to organization.If you want to complete more tasks in less time, this is for you.Pick up a copy of this book and take some stress out of your life.Highly recommended!

A great "to the point" summary of techniques
Very easy to read and summarizes some great techniques for getting more out of the precious hours of the day.

The 25 Best Time Management Tools & Techniques
I have been taking time management courses for over 15 years, but i learned more in this time management tool than i ever learned in those courses.Each chapter is filled with tidbits of information that you can quickly put to use to become more effective in your career development.The chapters on vision and goals are excellent. I have benefited greatly from the tips, albeit small when you look at them in the book, will make a big difference once applied to your life.Love the book.Am passing it on to a coworker tomorrow. ... Read more

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The Hardball Times Baseball Annual 2008 is indispensable for serious baseball fans. It is the best place to innovative stats combined with accurate and piercing analysis. This comprehensive book covers the entire 2007 season from the first pitch to the last out, and it is also the first book of its kind to include a review of the postseason and World Series.

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The Hardball Times Baseball Annual 2008
Being a big fan of The Hardball Times Baseball Annual 2006 and The Hardball Times Baseball Annual 2007, I was truly looking forward to reviewing the The Hardball Times Baseball Annual 2008. And, once done, I was not disappointed.

Following the format of the two annuals that preceded it, The Hardball Times Baseball Annual 2008 provides an extensive review of the past season, essays related to baseball history, features deep-rooted in statistical analysis, and, pages and pages of stats, stats, and more stats.

If The Hardball Times Baseball Annual 2008 was a baseball bat, clearly, the content therein centering on statistical analysis would be the fat part of the bat.

Don't take this to mean that the features on the 2007 season and baseball history were not enjoyable. On the whole, I found them to be interesting and worth reading.

In particular, Dave Studenmund's "The Story Stat," where Dave uses the 2007 season to explain "Win Probability Added" (WPA) and "Leverage Index" (LI) - at a level where the old woman down the street would understand it - was excellent and recommended reading for anyone who does not understand WPA and LI.

And, Will Leitch's "The Deadspin Spin on 2007" was very entertaining - as was "The Months of 2007 in History" by Richard Barbieri.

Further, Chis Jaffe's "Manager Grinders and Boppers" (where Chis, via the stats, shows us who are baseball's true 'small ball' and 'moneyball' managers) is a must read. (Spoiler Alert: Buck Showalter would rather lose a finger than risk giving up an out.)

More so, it's a matter of the (deep) "statistical analysis" features being so off-the-charts in terms of value that they bring cause for you wanting more of them and less of the other (non-stats based) content in The Hardball Times Baseball Annual 2008.

Mitchel Lictman's "Signals and Noise" (where he shows us which teams under- and over-performed in 2007), Tom Tango's "With or Without You" (where he uses the stats to determine the best fielding catchers in baseball history), David Gassko's "Do Managers Matter?" (where he details which skippers actually help or hurt their teams), and John Walsh's "The Origin of the Platoon Advantage" (where he shows us that it's actually the fastball and the slider that lead to large platoon splits - and not the not the curveball or the change), were so outstanding that they alone make The Hardball Times Baseball Annual 2008 a worthy purchase.

To be fair, not every feature in the analysis section was as attention-grabbing as those noted above. Personally, I found Tom Tango's "With or Without...Derek Jeter" (where he uses a new look to show Jeter's lack of fielding skill) and Vince Gennaro's "The Dollar Value of Player Development" (where he makes a case for player development being "the lifeblood of an MLB franchise") to be somewhat like beating old drums, albeit using a new stick, and playing a song that we've all heard before...many times.

However, again, the "great to good" to "O.K. to boring" ratio for the statistical features in The Hardball Times Baseball Annual 2008 is very heavy on the "great to good" side. By far, these features put a great swing on the ball and make solid contact many, many, more times than not.

Lastly, I would be remiss if I did not mention the "stats" in The Hardball Times Baseball Annual 2008 - as more than half of the book is pages full of statistics.

In a nutshell, the "Statistics" section of The Hardball Times Baseball Annual 2008 is, well, it's the data that you pray the G.M. of your favorite baseball team has at their fingertips, understands, and uses when making decisions. The statistics provided are both ground-breaking and illuminating.

For example, as noted in the book, Jose Contreras had an ERA of 5.57 in 189 innings pitched last season. Ask 99 out of 100 baseball fans and they will tell you that Contreras was a terrible pitcher in 2007.

However, as the statistics in The Hardball Times Baseball Annual 2008 show us, Jose's Fielding Independent Pitching (FIP) - meaning strikeouts, walks and homers allowed - was not very out of line for him. Also, his Defense Efficiency Ratio (DER) - meaning the percentage of times a batted ball was turned into an out by his fielders - was third worst in the league. Further, 68% of Contreras' ground balls allowed went for outs - compared to the league average of 74% - and Jose gave up more runs per grounder compared to the average big league pitcher. Via the stats in The Hardball Times Baseball Annual 2008 you can see that Jose Contreras was not a very lucky pitcher in 2007.

You just can't get stats like these in very many places - which makes The Hardball Times Baseball Annual 2008 incredibly unique and useful.

When you factor in the retail price of $19.95, there's really no excuse for a zealous baseball fan not to pick up The Hardball Times Baseball Annual 2008. (And, if you know a baseball fan, and are looking to buy them a gift this holiday season, you will do no wrong by getting them this book.)

I've read many books like this over the last quarter-century and this one is right up there among the best of the group. In terms of providing great and ground-breaking baseball analysis, The Hardball Times Baseball Annual 2008 is an excellent learning tool and valuable resource. I highly recommend it.

Slightly Better Than the Best
If you want to understand baseball, not just better than the guy next door but even better than the geek who keeps winning your fantasy league, this is the publication for you.The writing is superb and creative and includes baseball's "Sultan-of-Stats" Bill James. This is truly the hidden treasure of baseball annuals.You no longer need to wait until February or March to satisfy your hardball munchies.The ultimate statistical snack is being served.
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A fully revised and updated edition of the essential guide for men and women moving through the turmoil of divorce. ... Read more

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Very helpful
This book was very helpful to me.It helped to realize that I am not alone and helps to deal with the steps of the divorce process.

Great Insight
I am going through my first divorce and this book has really explained well how I got there in the first place. There are many stories that relate to different kind of situations. It is an easy read and would be helpful for people who would like to know why they are feeling the way that they feel. I highly recommend it.

great book for anyone getting divorced
This book helps reassure you that there is a happy life possible after a divorce and that the mood swings and crazy feelings are normal. I have given this book to several of my friends, as well as using it myself.

Ending the Roller Coaster Ride
Crazy Time: Surviving Divorce and Building a New Life has just the right tone to help someone stop playing the blame game and start healing. This book is an excellent tool for understanding the anguished feelings that arise when going through a divorce. I recommend adding this volume to the repertoire of anyone dealing with the traumatic divorce or separation situation.

Very Informative, Interesting Book
The author experienced a divorce and shares her story in the prologue. The book provides the reader with many case studies chronicling divorce in great detail. The stories touch on the emotional impact of divorce from the beginning to well after the divorce in over. I found this book to be very helpful. ... Read more

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With war and violence flaring all over the world, many of us are left feeling vulnerable and utterly helpless. In this book Pema Chödrön draws on Buddhist teachings to explore the origins of aggression, hatred, and war, explaining that they lie nowhere but within our own hearts and minds. She goes on to explain that the way in which we as individuals respond to challenges in our everyday lives can either perpetuate a culture of violence or create a new culture of compassion.

"War and peace begin in the hearts of individuals," declares Pema Chödrön at the opening of this inspiring and accessible book. She goes on to offer practical techniques any of us can use to work for peace in our own lives, at the level of our habits of thought and action. It's never too late, she tells us, to look within and discover a new way of living and transform not only our personal lives but our whole world. ... Read more

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A little classic of straight-talking compassion
Choderon's books keep getting shorter and clearer. Here she gives a little classic of straight-talking compassion. In a world obsessed with finding security she speaks of living with "positive insecurity". In a simple, honest way she demonstrates how to culivate our own peace step by step, and why it matters so much:

"If we arn't training inch by inch, one moment at a time, in overcoming our fear of pain, then we'll be very limited in how much we can help. We'll be limited in helping ourselves, and limited in helping anyone else. So, let's start with ourselves just as we are, here and now." (p. 78)

--BG, author of "Different Visions of Love" and "The Gardens of Their Dreams"

Excellent concept, difficult to apply
The book concept is great. But in actuality, trying to apply this is really hard. If each one of us could wait to respond to provoking situations, and really think about how to respond in a kind and compassionate, non-provoking manner, and then teach our children, friends and family the same method, wow!what potential for peace! The book is very short and easy to read.I would like to have the author narrate how in specific situations this actually works.She does,but personally I need more help than this small book to really catch on.I will probably look into another book by this author in hopes of finding more on this subject.

One of her Pema Chodron's Best books
I loved this book.It was concise and powerful, like a distillation of her other books.It also gave me new perspectives on the subjects that have already been talked about, which is sometimes exactly what one needs.

Practicing Peace -- Really
With so much discussion and dispute about what it will take to bring peace to Iraq and other troubled places in the world today, it is hard to believe that a tiny book of barely 100 pages could even begin to offer an answer.It suggests no commitment of troops or dollars, no complicated strategy, and no national policy.The answer is not easy, and because it requires individual, personal commitment, it may not make headlines.With disarming clarity, Pema Chodron provides a plan that is so practical and so down to earth that it is probably irrefutable.

What can one person do to bring about peace?This book answers the question.I've considered carrying extra copies of the book to give to friends and strangers:maybe this review will encourage you in some way to pick up a copy for yourself.

Inspiring Book
This book is a wonderful guide for opening the heart and finding peace within.A very quick, inspiring read. ... Read more

Book Description
There was once a kitten so filled with love he wanted to give the whole world a hug!And so Jules the kitten (also known in the Mutts cartoons as "Shtinky Puddin'") goes down the stairs to hug his friends, then all the birds in the park--and then he travels the world, hugging all those he meets! As Jules learns, a hug is the simplest--but kindest--gift we can give. And you can start giving right here, right now with the one who's closest to you. A joyous story about sharing love with a gently environmental theme. ... Read more

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WONDERFUL
This book is adorable. I love the poetic meter and the illustrations, while spare, are great, too. I love the cool blue sky he paints when Jules finds himeself at the North Pole and the picture of the lion hiding in the tall grasses. I think it would make a great Valentine's Day gift for a child or an adult. The themes of loving nature and those close to us can be appreciated by folks of all ages.

Inspiring
I just love Mutts.It clicks with me on many levels and I am sure it resonates with many people.I bought two copies of this book to give away for Christmas and actually will only part with one.... to a really good friend.I want to thank Patrick McDonnell for his artwork and inspiration.He is wonderful.
Everyone should own at least ONE Mutts volume, and this is a good place to start.

Touching
A simple, yet powerfull and beautiful story. So touching. Great drawing and colouring. 5 stars

A fun book
Reviewed by Conner Aguren (age 3) and Mom for Reader Reviews (11/07)

"Hug Time" features Jules, an orange-striped kitten from the "Mutts" comic strip written and illustrated by Patrick McDonnell.This is the story of Jules' adventure around the world to give everyone a hug. He starts with giving his friends hugs; then the animals around his neighborhood, afterwards he travels the oceans, jungles, rain forests, savannahs, and even the poles to give everyone he sees a hug.

Conner was very interested in the picture of the `species brand-new.' He wondered if it was a frog or a lizard.He didn't think that Jules could hug a whale.He was also intrigued by the new animal names listed in the book. He never heard of a `wombat,' `humuhumu fish,' or a `petite pudu' before.He also never heard of a baobab tree and thought that they looked funny.

Parent comment:

The watercolor illustrations in "Hug Time" are artfully done and are fun to look at with my son. They really capture the essence of a scene with enough detail to keep talking about the picture but still simple and clear for a child to grasp what is happening.

The story rhyme is well-written and flows quite well. While the overall message in the story is promote love, the places and animals visited are from an environmental conservationist point of view. This philosophy may not agree with all readers.

Even if you're not a fan of "Mutts", this will win your heart!
To be honest, I think McDonnell's comics series "Mutts" is cute enough, but it never really charmed me. This little volume, however, is the cat's meow. I love the simple style, drawings which could be described as sparse, except they are warmed with a lot of color, and the sweetness of the kitten's mission: to give the world a hug. ... Read more

Amazon.com
This box set of paperbacks includes the first three books in Robert Jordan's bestselling epic fantasy series, the Wheel of Time. No saga since Tolkien's Lord of the Rings has evoked such fervor among readers. In the first Wheel of Time book, The Eye of the World, Jordan introduces a worldbroken by phenomenal power and threatened by engulfing shadow. In The Great Hunt, our hero, Rand al'Thor, begins his epic journeys with a quest for the lost Horn of Valere, which promises to raise long-dead Heroes of Legend. And in The Dragon Reborn, Rand's destiny begins to take shape as his followers flock to him, and the world descends further into darkness. This box set is a great way to begin exploring the world of the Wheel of Time. But don't stop here, the second set awaits!Book Description
The #1 Internationally Bestselling SeriesThe Wheel of TimeThe Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and pass. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow. Let the dragon ride again on the winds of time.This boxed set contains:Book One: The Eye of the WorldBook Two: The Great HuntBook Three: The Dragon Reborn ... Read more

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One ofthe best high fantasy sagas I have read
As a LOTR fan, I find good high fantasy titles hard to find. This was not the case.A friend of mine which is also into this kind literature had told me about it a couple of times. Not unil recently I gave it a chance.

I hope you (the reader) fidn this helpful even if I can only say a couple of words about these books: Great work from Robert Jordan. I didnt expect to be so into the books as much as I was into LOTR the first time I read it.

I fully recommend it!

The First three are Great
The first three books of the wheel of time series are really good. In my opinion everything leading up to book number eight was really good. Then the series starts slipping into a terrible bog of pointless point of view chapters, many from point of view characters that aren't even important.
The problem with the series after book seven is that the series begins to cover signifigantly less, and less time in Rand-land, whereas the beggining books (The first three in particular) each cover a year or more of book time, the later books begin to cover half-years and eventually just months of time in the wheel of time.
The first three books are really cool. Characters and setting are presented spectacularly, and Robert Jordan is truly a master at creating a intricate and fascinating fantasy world. Humans, trollocs, shades, Aes'sedai, and countless quibbling nation states create a fascinating world and setting. A interesting philosophic view of time and the world around the Wheel of Time create atmosphere, and a fascinating ancient history creates wonderful subtext for the events in the books.
The first three books are well worth having, and in my opinion everything up to seven is good. This is a good buy, for a relatively cheap price, and of course if you have never picked up any of the wheel of time books a good place to start is the beggining... Allthough theoretically in Rand-Land time is a loop, so perhaps you can start anywhere you like and eventually cycle through it one way or another.

It will not be an incomplete series!!
First I want to resond to a earlier post.Yes Robert Jordan has died before finishing the last book, but another writer is finishing the book based on his notes and recordings, that, by the way, has the ending to the last book.It will be published in 2009.
As far as the series.I bought the first book in 1990 when it first came out and I was hooked.He created a detailed world with great characters. You will not be disappointed.

Wonderful series, hoping for a super ending!
Robert Jordan will be sorely missed, but the final book will go on. His widow, Harriet, picked Brandon Sanderson to finish the series. It is expected to come out in the Fall of 09. I know I can hardly wait, I'm just glad I found the series a few years ago as I wouldn't have been able to stand waiting for each one to come out. Goodbye RJ, you will live on in all of your wonderful work.

An excellent read
Robert Jordan sweeps you away into another world and makes it believable.Like Tolkien, he gives you "ordinary" people who are caught up in extraordinary circumstances that are being manipulated by the powers of magic.It is the classic "good against evil", and like life, not everything is black and white.Jordan's detailed discriptions of things make it easy to visualize the places and peoples of his story.I started reading the Wheel of Time books when the second book came out.I am reading them again; and find them just as great the second time around. ... Read more

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In Organizing from theInside Out, author Julie Morgenstern used three main strategies to whipa living space or office into shape: "analyze, strategize, attack." Using thesame system, Morgenstern now shows readers how to get rid of chaotic schedulesin order to live more comfortable and productive lives. Morgenstern likens acluttered schedule to a cluttered closet. For example, a closet is typically"crammed with more stuff than storage," and a schedule is typically "crammedwith more tasks than time."

Those who fear "time management" because they worry about living uncreative oroverly scheduled lives will find themselves reassured by Morgenstern's abilityto customize her system. The most important thing readers must do, sheemphasizes, is to create a time management system that fits one's personalstyle--whether it be spontaneous and easily distracted or highly regimented andefficient. "Just as everyone's living room looks different, reflecting theindividual's or family's values and priorities, everyone's time managementsystem will look different, reflecting what's important to him or her," sheexplains. Fortunately, readers can easily customize her excellent advice whilelearning how to create a personal time map, streamline routine tasks, conquerprocrastination and chronic lateness, and manage all the inevitable crises anddistractions of daily life. Speaking of procrastination, what better time thannow to try this book out--ridding yourself of all that draining clutter so youcan get on with living the life you want? --Gail HudsonBook Description
A thoroughly updated and expanded edition of the definitive guide to managing and freeing up time Applying the groundbreaking from-the-inside-out approach that made Organizing from the Inside Out a New York Times bestseller, Julie Morgenstern set a new standard for the time- management category. Her system has helped countless readers uncover their psychological stumbling blocks and strengths, and develop a time-management system that suits their individual needs. By applying her proven three-step program-Analyze, Strategize, Attack-and following her effective guidelines, readers will find more time for work, family, self-improvement, or whatever is most important to them. Time management is a learnable skill, and in this completely revised edition, Morgenstern provides the ultimate tools to combine, delegate, and eliminate unnecessary tasks; put technology to work; and stop procrastinating once and for all.This revised edition delivers- a new chapter about the WADE formula for getting started- new time maps for people with irregular schedules- new four-, eight-, and twelve-week program guides for improving time-management skills - a fully updated resource guide ... Read more

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The only time management book you need!
Throw out the time management books and replace it with this one. Ms. Morgenstern is easy to read and her book is a great reference to have on hand.My husband does everything on the computer and I am a paper freak, Julie addresses both types and explains which one will be better for you. The time map is awesome once you implement it.I can't say enough about this book, but I know I need no other and they have all moved out of my house!

Excellent; just a little repetative
I LOOOOVE this book.It so explains the psychology behind tardiness, mismanagement of time, etc.It definitely gives a great step-by-step guide on how to manage time.It also takes into consideration people's personalities and individual lifestyles.For instance, people who are afraid that a rigid "time map" might hinder their creativity and spontaneity...it gives us various methods to deal with the realities of our lives and accept our weaknesses (rather than continually pretending that they don't exist and continually failing!) and find ways around those weakness, and use our strengths to our advantage.The book shows how to reach our goals by using our time to our advantage.It can transform the person whose time is chaotic and imprisoned and turn them into the person whose life is orderly and free!

The only disadvantage to this book (very minor) is that the author starts repeating herself 2/3 of the way into the book.As I was typing notes throughout my reading, I started realizing that I was typing the same things over and over.

Good time strategies for aquired brain injuries
I have an acquired brain injury from falling down some stairs.I find the strategies in this book to be very helpful indeed.I would recommend this book to anyone who needs to get a handle on their time.

Worth Reading
I really loved this book. I got so much out of it, that I have started to read all her other books too. She is really different in her approach to time management and it really works for me. The book is very well written, easy to follow and is a book you can keep to use as a resource for many years to come.

My Clients Love this Book
I just got this book because my business coaching clients often have issues with running a business, often by themselves, and finding enought time to have a life.Julie offers great, easy to implement strategies that help the really busy person get control.I love that she looks at the hidden reasons behind our time management difficulties and styles.I keep recommending it and will continue! ... Read more

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In her sparkling and hilarious debut, author Gwyn Cready introduces Persephone "Seph" Pyle, a total control freak who plans for everything -- until a pair of killer heels sends her back in time and into the arms of a ruggedly handsome sea captain straight from the pages of a romance novel.

Wandering the Pittsburgh airport before a business trip, Seph decides to kill time with some preflight shopping -- anything to get her mind off Tom Fraser, her irresistible, dimple-chinned coworker turned travel buddy. So when a pair of to-die-for pink stilettos calls her name from a store window, she tries them on -- only to be swiftly transported back to the eighteenth century and flung aboard a turbulent ship sailing the Mediterranean!

There, Seph is stunned to meet Phillip Drummond, an arrogant British pirate and the spitting image of Tom. Phillip has summoned her back in time to straighten out his complete mess of a life -- for he is the burly hero in the romance novel she someday hopes to write, and she is responsible for his destiny. But in the midst of turning things right so she can get back to reality, Seph starts to fall for the smolderingly sexy Phillip. And when Tom is thrown into the mix, she doesn't know what -- or who -- she wants. Seph soon realizes that spotting the perfect pair of shoes may be easy, but finding the perfect man can be a real trip. ... Read more

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Magic shoes, Time travel, and Pirates......Oh My!
I love to laugh and this book certainly delivered the one-liners by the bucket full!!!
Irreverent, outrageous, and hilarious, this book left my sides splitting! The heroine Seph was my kinda girl. I loved her spunk and the fact that she was a size 14. Not only was she bigger than the usual stick figure heroine, but she didn't let her size stop her, nor did she spend the whole book complaining that she wasn't good enough! The plot was a new one to me. I have read plenty of time travel themes, but never one quite like this. The storyline and main characters were great and even the secondary characters were well developed too. That's not something you always find in newer books. Be warned some of the characters do have a mouth on them. The 'F' word is used, but I did not find it to be an obstacle overall because the rest of the material was so enjoyable. That said, I'm planning on reading her next book for sure and I whole heartedly recommend this one!

My kinda book!
Tumbling Through Time has evrything I want in a romance novel. It has, of course, romance, shoes, time-travel, pirates, and of course, more romance and shoes.

It's a cute, light, funny read with wonderful characters, settings -- it's just good!

And I can't wait to see what Gwyn Cready has up her sleeve next. Brava!

fabulous whimsical time traveling romance
While at the Pittsburgh International Airport on a business trip with Tom Fraser awaiting a flight, "look before you leap" business executive Persephone "Caution" Pyle tries on a pair of shoes at Nine West.The next thing Seph as she is called knows is that she is not in Pennsylvania or even the twenty-first century.Somehow she has leaped without looking to a ship Neuf Ouest on the Adriatic during a hurricane; the year is 1706.

The vessel is captained by Philip Drummond, a privateer who could be the twin of Tom, who she is attracted to.However, more confusing is that Philip happens to be the male lead of a romance novel she has considered writing.Drummond offers to take her to Venice if she assists him in locating documents that could impact the English navy and she writes his destiny with a positive conclusion as he does not want to be left hanging.As she falls in love with her host, Seph returns to her present so that she can aid Philip by obtaining the help of Tom, who she also loves.

TUMBLING THROUGH TIME is a fabulous whimsical time traveling romance starring a wonderful protagonist.Seph the cautious one is terrific as she inadvertently leaps from office life where romances are disdained into a buccaneer adventure where a romance is encouraged.Fans who appreciate a clever different type of tale in which a modern day white collar woman wannabe writer lands on an early eighteenth century buccaneer vessel will appreciate this fast-paced charmer as she controls his destiny.

Harriet Klausner

Double the Romance and Humor for Seph
I loved this book.It delivers twice as much entertainment as most romance novels!Think one current and uniquely engaging heroine ("Seph") with two really sexy men, two great locations in two different centuries, a mystery to solve and great shoes, it easily delivers twice as many moments that leave you both sighing or laughing out loud, and a surprise ending that really delivers!It was a page-turner I couldn't put down, cliche as that sounds.Seriously, after I read the book I had to go to Ms. Cready's website (www.cready.com) just to see what's next!Now I can't wait for her next novel "Seducing Mr. Darcy".

Sexy and fun!
This was such a fun read - not your typical romance novel!I loved the "time travel" element, as well as the fact that Seph had two romantic interests who looked like the same man (and Colin Firth, at that!), but at two different points in time.Also, there was a "twist" to the time travel - Seph was also a would-be romance writer and the "past" she lived through in the book was the romance novel story she had in her head.It was so different than other romance novels and I'm very happy to see that this author has another book coming out.Unfortunately, I'll have to wait until August when Ms. Cready's next book, "Seducing Mr. Darcy" is published!Seducing Mr. Darcy ... Read more

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This is the second box set in Robert Jordan's epic bestselling series, the Wheel of Time. The first set included The Eye of the World, The Great Hunt, and The Dragon Reborn. The follow-up includes the next three books of the series. The Shadow Rising, The Fires of Heaven, and Lord of Chaos continue the great saga of Rand, the Dragon Reborn in a world broken in two by unimaginably powerful forces.Book Description
Boxed Set contains Mass Market Paperback editions of The Shadow Rising, The Fires of Heaven, and Lord of Chaos, books four through six of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.The Shadow RisingThe seals of Shayol Ghul are weak now, and the Dark One reaches out. The Shadow is rising to cover humankind.In Tar Valon, Min sees portents of hideous doom. Will the White Tower itself be broken?In the Two Rivers, the Whitecloaks ride in pursuit of a man with golden eyes, and in pursuit of the Dragon Reborn.In Cantorin, among the Sea Folk, High Lady Suroth plans the return of the Seanchan armies to the mainland.In the Stone of Tear, the Lord Dragon considers his next move. It will be something no one expects, not the Black Ajah, not Tairen nobles, not Aes Sedai, not Egwene or Elayne or Nynaeve.Against the Shadow rising stands the Dragon Reborn.....The Fires of HeavenIn this sequel to the phenomenal New York Times bestseller The Shadow Rising, Robert Jordan again plunges us into his extraordinarily rich, totally unforgettable world:...Into the forbidden city of Rhuidean, where Rand al'Thor, now the Dragon Reborn, must conceal his present endeavor from all about him, even Egwene and Moiraine....Into the Amyrlin's study in the White Tower, where the Amyrlin, Elaida do Avriny a'Roihan, is weaving new plans....Into the luxurious hidden chamber where the Forsaken Rahvin is meeting with three of his fellows to ensure their ultimate victory over the Dragon....Into the Queen's court in Caemlyn, where Morgase is curiously in thrall to the handsome Lord Gaebril.For once the dragon walks the land, the fires of heaven fall where they will, until all men's lives are ablaze.And in Shayol Ghul, the Dark One stirs...Lord of ChaosIn this sequel to the phenomenal New York Times bestseller The Fires of Heaven, we plunge again into Robert Jordan's extraordinarily rich, totally unforgettable world:On the slopes of Shayol Ghul, the Myrddraal swords are forged, and the sky is not the sky of this world;In Salidar the White Tower in exile prepares an embassy to Caemlyn, where Rand Al'Thor, the Dragon Reborn, holds the throne--and where an unexpected visitor may change the world....In Emond's Field, Perrin Goldeneyes, Lord of the Two Rivers, feels the pull of ta'veren to ta'veren and prepares to march....Morgase of Caemlyn finds a most unexpected, and quite unwelcome, ally....And south lies Illian, where Sammael holds sway.... ... Read more

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Execellent Series
I picked up the first three books in a set at a Books a Million, and after I started reading in December I haven't been able to stop.I'm about 1/2 way done with book 7 after about 2 months of reading in the series.It's a very engaging series and has merits for readers across multiple ages and preferences.I recommend this series to everyone except people who don't have at least 2 to 4 hours a day set aside to read, because you won't be able to stop yourself.

Very good
See my review on boxed set #3 for my brief series thoughts. Jordan is a good author, and has me hooked on a few of his characters. Perrin and his developement, in particular, has become my favorite. Features of the series nonwithstanding, I always like boxed sets for the ease of storage and organization, as well as the slight discount. On top of that I order two new boxed sets at once, and with the free shipping from amazon on orders over $25, it almost always turns out to be less expensive than buying used and paying shipping. This makes it an excellent value in my opinion, especially for print junkies like myself.

Maybe not everyones cup of tea..., but I like it
I have had all of these books before and lost them. It was well worth it to me to re-purchase them after approximately 6 years. I am re-reading the books for the 4th time and I still like them. The complexity of the story allows me to find new insights every time. I will admit though that it might be difficult to follow all of the different threads of the story when reading it for the first time around.

The Wheel Of Time
This might be one of my fav books of all time! This is a amazing story. Robert Jordan is a master at creating a world that comes alive in this series. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading.

Better than Lord of the Rings
Robert Jordan has indeed surpassed the Lord of the Rings series. It's just more fun as Jordan takes you along on an extroidinary adventure with his charaters. The box sets are nice especially for those of us in Iraq where book stores are not available. When starting the third book in the set an order for the next box set usually arrives just in time. ... Read more

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simply the best
I bought four Kumon workbooks for my 5 year old's kindergarten. This will be our first year homeschooling. I totally love the Kumon method. The workbooks introduce the information in a highly incremental way. The layout of the pages is very simple and consistant. I just love this workbook and am confident that it will work really well for us.

Great workbooks!
This is a great work book to help your preschooler or young learner to start understanding the concepts of telling time. It focuses on learning the numbers, hours, and hand placement on the clock as well as learning about half-hours. It's a great workbook to take to an appt. (waiting room), or for a few minutes before dinner. My children have enjoyed many of the KUMON books. ... Read more

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Sharpen your sociological skills . . . connect with sociology . . . and master the concepts with Kendall's expert guidance! Vivid and compelling, Kendall's text uses real-life stories and unique Lived Experiences to introduce you to the study of sociology. Kendall takes you on an exciting journey that lets you experience sociological theory and research and see for yourself how it can be applied to everyday life and to the pressing social issues we face. As you explore body image, poverty, suicide, Hurricane Katrina and the war in Iraq, you'll see the relevance of sociology to your own life–and, you'll see how accurately the book's real-life stories mirror the diversity in society. Plus, Kendall presents ideas on how you can get involved and effect social change. ... Read more

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school sucks
it's a school book. who likes school books? honestly? but no it's ok. no complaints from me...

Boring
This is the worst college class I have had. This book is sooo boring. It is all common sense; I learned nothing except how to name everyday knowledge with big words. This class was awful, and so was the book. Sorry I'm usually not negative about anything I just can't help it, it has been a horrible four months. I expect a A, which is a really big deal because I thought I was going to fall asleep in several of the tests. Horrible, just horrible.

A fine introduction to sociology
As one of the most recently-developed social sciences, not to mention one that seems to be consistently popular with college students, sociology is a field that truly needs a good comprehensive text. Put quite simply, this is it. Diana Kendall, a well-respected scholar and author in the field, has managed to put together a text that manages to cover all of the major subfields of the field, presenting a lot of information on each, and giving a good general overview. All of the major subpoints of sociology are covered:population studies, race/gender/ethnic relations, collective behavior, criminology, and more. In addition to providing a solid block of information for each subtopic, Kendall further invigorates her text with well-placed contemporary and classical photographs, graphs, charts, and other peripheral information. She also prefaces each chapter with a real-life example relating to the forthcoming information, a quiz about the information contained within (which sometimes will yield surprising results!), and more. Throughout the individual chapters, she also sprinkles dialogue boxes with separate takes on individual subissues relating to the major topic at hand and shows readers how they can get involved. As a bonus for the college student, certain editions of the book feature a CD with access to additional material, and a free four-month subscription to Infotrac, a well-known scholarly index.

Kendall writes well, and she presents a lot of information. Therein, however, lies my only complaint about this text:certain chapters feel overlong. Granted, sociology is a diverse field, and this book attempts to cover it all between a single set of covers. Still, some chapters are so jam-packed with information that they become somewhat tiresome. Nevertheless, it is all good information -- and all worth reading. It is a small complaint, on the whole, that does not detract from the overall quality of the text.

In summary, this is an excellent introductory text both for a college text and for the individual reader.

One of the better Sociology Textbooks
There are a number of good sociology textbooks available, and one can choose almost any of them with confidence.However, this is definitely one of the best.It is accessible, yet the author does not talk down to the student.The illustrations are pertinent and timely.The choice of topics is comprehensive.It is a broad-ranging textbook, yet, at the same time, is focused and direct.

The instructor who chooses to use Sociology in Our Times can be comfortable with the choice.The student who is fortunate enough to have a teacher who chose Sociology in Our Times should be confident that they have had a good exposure to Sociology.If one learns the material in this book they will be well-grounded in Sociology.

Sociology in our times
this book is very board. it doesn't discuss things in details. Personally,I don't like this kind of book. I would rather get a psychology than this. ... Read more

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"Sleep. And when you awake everything you know of the twentieth century will be gone from your mind. Tonight is January 21, 1882. There are no such things as automobiles, no planes, computers, television. 'Nuclear' appears in no dictionary. You have never heard the name Richard Nixon."

Did illustrator Si Morley really step out of his twentieth-century apartment one night -- right into the winter of 1882? The U.S. Government believed it, especially when Si returned with a portfolio of brand-new sketches and tintype photos of a world that no longer existed -- or did it? ... Read more

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One of the best novels ever written
This is a true classic. Jack Finney's description of New York City in the late 19th century makes you feel as though you are really there.The pictures in the book are the icing on the cake.Si Morley's journey comprises the best time travel tale ever concieved.A gem that you will enjoy over and over.

Great Potential Unrealized
This book had been recommended to me time and again by a few friends whose taste in literature I respect.As a New Yorker very interested in our city's history, particularly the late 19th Century, I was very much looking forward to reading Finney's novel.

A complete disappointment?No.It is obvious that Finney poured his heart and soul into this work, especially the research he did, which results, unfortunately, in the lengthy descriptions that others here have bemoaned.The concept itself, while full of holes others have mentioned, is still intriguing, especially given it's use of the Dakota Building and Central Park, two of my favorite locals.

Perhaps it's the nature of science fiction, of which I've read very little, but I found the prose amateurish at best.I also agree that Si's character was one-dimensional and boorish, I really couldn't sympathize with him, as he seemed interested in little more than satisfying his own curiosity, and latching onto any woman that crossed his path.If he described one more woman as being "beautiful" or "pretty" I was ready to drop the book altogether.Very repetitive.

My biggest issue with the book though is something for which Finney certainly can not be blamed.Living in current day NYC, and seeing the incredible turnaround we have had since 1970, when Finney wrote this book, I found it difficult to empathize with his viewpoint that the 1880's were the "good old days".Does he not recall the slums of the Five Points?The treatment of women, children, and minorities?The lack of safety standards that surely resulted in some of the death and destruction at the World Building he uses as a centerpiece of the plot?The corruption of government and law enforcement that also plays a central role in the book?

I think if Finney saw NYC in 2007, his perspective, and the plot of this novel, would be greatly affected.

A final note:I agree with others that the photos and "sketches" that accompany this "Illustrated Novel" are poorly reproduced and serve mostly as a distraction to the prose.

Overall, a fun, if times tedious read.

How Had I Missed This One?
I've been intrigued by stories of time travel and/or apocalypse since I was a teenager in 1950 ("Earth Abides").It's difficult for me to comprehend that I didn't discover "Time and Again" of 1970, which may well be the best of these genres, until here in 2007!I recommend it highly.Even stronger recommendations are unknowingly provided by some of its one-star reviews, so don't overlook them.

I wish I'd known NY then
I first read this book when I lived in New York City as a young career woman. It fleshed out the New York experience for me by connecting certain locations and activities to historical possibilities. The subject of time travel has always fascinated me. It is my first wish when asked the parlor chit-chat question, "if you had three wishes..." Beautifully written, exciting to imagine, I've always wished it had been made into a movie.

Not Free SF Reader
New York backtrip experiment.

A man becomes involved in a project that apparently can place someone back in late 19th century New York City. He has to study up and learn how to fit in to that particular society.

There is quite some detail spent on small facts about how people lived and looked in that period. ... Read more

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Make the Most of Your Time on Earth: A Rough Guide to the World with 1000 must-do experiences from around the world, Make the Most of Your Time on Earth is a book that will inspire everyone. Perfect for both the seasoned traveller and the armchair dreamer, it brings you the very best travel experiences - extraordinary landscapes, jaw-dropping architecture, white-knuckle adventures, and the world’s best beaches. From Intrepid travel adventures such as trekking to the source of the Ganges, cycling the Karokoram Highway and hiking Corsica’s GR20, to suggestions for the perfect places to stay- have you ever tried sleeping in a yurt in Inner Mongolia or chilled out at the Icehotel in Sweden? For amazing wildlife why not look for lemurs in Madagascar or go platypus-watching in Australia. Don’t forget the world’s most spectacular festivals including Queen’s Day in Amsterdam, Trinidad carnival and the camel fair in Pushkar. Whether you are tempted by living in an African village or tagging dolphins on the Spanish coast, there’s all manner of ethical travel experiences to keep those feet itching!

The very best things to see or do, and not before you die, but now.