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A true story as exhilarating as a great spy thriller, as turbulent as today’s headlines from the Middle East, A Time to Betray reveals what no other previous CIA operative’s memoir possibly could: the inner workings of the notorious Revolutionary Guards of Iran, as witnessed by an Iranian man inside their ranks who spied for the American government. It is a human story, a chronicle of family and friendships torn apart by a terror-mongering regime, and how the adult choices of three childhood mates during the Islamic Republic yielded divisive and tragic fates. And it is the stunningly courageous account of one man’s decades-long commitment to lead a shocking double life informing on the beloved country of his birth, a place that once offered the promise of freedom and enlightenment—but instead ruled by murderous violence and spirit-crushing oppression.

Reza Kahlili grew up in Tehran surrounded by his close-knit family and two spirited boyhood friends. The Iran of his youth allowed Reza to think and act freely, and even indulge a penchant for rebellious pranks in the face of the local mullahs. His political and personal freedoms flourished while he studied computer science at the University of Southern California in the 1970s. But his carefree time in America was cut short with the sudden death of his father, and Reza returned home to find a country on the cusp of change. The revolution of 1979 plunged Iran into a dark age of religious fundamentalism under the Ayatollah Khomeini, and Reza, clinging to the hope of a Persian Renaissance, joined the Revolutionary Guards, an elite force at the beck and call of the Ayatollah. But as Khomeini’s tyrannies unfolded, as his fellow countrymen turned on each other, and after the horror he witnessed inside Evin Prison, a shattered and disillusioned Reza returned to America to dangerously become “Wally,” a spy for the CIA.

In the wake of an Iranian election that sparked global outrage, at a time when Iran’s nuclear program holds the world’s anxious attention, the revelations inside A Time to Betray could not be more powerful or timely. Now resigned from his secretive life to reclaim precious time with his loved ones, Reza Kahlili documents scenes from history with heart-wrenching clarity, as he supplies vital information from the Iran-Iraq War, the Marine barracks bombings in Beirut, the catastrophes of Pan Am Flight 103, the scandal of the Iran-Contra affair, and more . . . a chain of incredible events that culminates in a nation’s fight for freedom that continues to this very day. ... Read more

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A Time to Betray: The astonishing Double Life of a CIA agent Inside the Revolutionary Guard of Iran
The book arrived on time as a birthday gift for my husband. He read the book and was amazed at how accurate it was. The condition of the book was excellent(new) and the price was good. Thank you

Political/Personal Review of "A Time to Bertay"
Reza portrays his life growing up in Iran under Shah Reza Pahlavi as a difficult one, but certainly not one such that he couldn't have a happy childhood with his friends, nor a normal one with his family. The 1979 Revolution changed all that for him, his family and his friends.

Reza realizes in early adulthood that a government run by Fatwah issued by cleric's was going to be an even much more difficult one with which to live and contribute to society. When he sees the brutatality being meted out by the ruling clerics, he decides to save himself and family.

Reza worked for the CIA for several years and was able to furnish valuable information to our government. What our government actually accomplished with the information fed them by Reza would be a fascinating follow-up to this book and could be an eye-opener to the government's ineptness in utilizing the information effectively..

Very informative
When you start reading this book, you can't stop it. This is not onlyan excellent book, also it shows how patriotically andbravely he came forward to tell the truthwithout fear of being judged. I admire Mr Khalil for the love and passion he has for Iran. He is atruepatriotic

A Time to Betray-review 9-15-10
Great book and I have been suggesting it to anyone and everyone I can.A must read if you want to better understand the vicious Iranian Regime that is currently in power; how they could and would like to effect the world w/their radical, violent ideology.Espionage at it's best and gripping, as I've told others, you will get up off the couch/chair to make sure the doors are locked.It's well written and there are not a lot of descriptive gory details, for those that can't handle that type of detailed writing, but Reza respectfully outlines the horrors that these people inflict upon their own people daily.

Very touching story related to his wife and family and the sacrifce that he's made to rid his homeland (Iran) of the insane governing element currently in place.He's a lot braver than most humans and he did it out of love for his countrymen and because, as Corrie Ten-Boon once said about the Gentiles hiding the persecuted Jews of Europe from evil Hitler 'it was the (right) thing to do'!

gripping & educational
I read Reza Kahlili's book while traveling, and no pun intended, but the time really flew. Graciously, twice people sitting next to me on the plane were intrigued by the cover and started asking questions.

I certainly learned more about Iran-Iraq war and the Islamic Republic of Iran than I have ever heard in the media or during my school days. It also helps me understand the kinds of challenges that Iranian people must still be dealing with today - the regime is still there.. I literally took notes in the margins and underlined, etc.

There was a ranking US Marine sitting next to me on one commercial flight. I couldn't help but read the following quote outloud to him, about battles in Iraq, just trying to grapple with how Iranian military functions in the desert:

"The Basijis sacrificed themselves by walking through minefields to clear a path for the Guards or by tying bombs to their bodies and throwing themselves under Iraqi tanks to blow them up. While it took remarkable dedication to do something like this, each also believed that God would reward him for being shahid, a martyr, like Imam Hussein. Each was convinced that heaven and all of its promises were awaiting him.

The mullahs used the legend of Imam Hussein to prepare the teenage Basijis psychologically for their martyrdom before every offensive...

"...how he fought for Islam; how he sacrificed his life for his religion;...and how just before he died, he exclaimed 'Dignified death is better than humiliating life'"

There is no doubt in my mind now that it may not be a religious war to the US, but it most certainly is to the Islamic Republic.

My prayers for a Free Iran. ... Read more

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The Shadow Rising/The Fires of Heaven/Lord of Chaosf Chaos.Amazon.com Review
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 includesthe next three books of the series. The Shadow Rising, The Firesof Heaven, and Lord of Chaos continue the great saga of Rand, theDragon Reborn in a world broken in two by unimaginably powerful forces. ... Read more

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best buy for the fantasy bang
i couldn't find the second set of books anywhere cheaper than amazon. they come well packed and sealed. if you're going to buy this series, buy it from amazon! don't buy used books online! i've had books that had some pages completely missing!

awesome
i'm not going to review a 14-book series.these are great. if you like fantasy, give this series a try.

Wheel of Time Box Set #2 (Books)
Arrived ahead of schedule, no problems in shipping or with the books themselves.

Thanks!

Great books - II
The books arrived quickly and in perfect condition. I love the books and the boxed set is the only way to go.No seriously, you'll want to read the books back to back to back.

Best, book, evah!
Buy the entire series.This is an epic fantasy series that introduces a new way for "magic" to work and has all the best high adventure.It is very very in depth and has the best character development around.My fav series to date, even over LOTR. ... Read more

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Get your hopes up. Raise your expectations. Your best days are in front of you. This is exactly the moment to put your faith into action and expect God’s blessings. It’s your time to declare your faith, to look for God’s favor, and to give control of your life to Him so that you can find fulfillment in His plans for you! It’s Your Time to believe.In It’s Your Time, an instant #1 bestseller in hardcover, Joel Osteen, who has quickly become the pastor of a new generation and a voice of hope for millions, issues a call to readers to seize the day and recognize that God has given them the power to improve their lives. Whether you are going through a difficult time or looking for ways to increase in God’s favor and soar to new heights of fulfillment, this book will provide bold new prayers, inspiring stories, and practical tools to help you move forward in faith and realize your dreams. The hopeful messages and warm encouragement in this book will push you to expand your horizons beyond what you thought you were capable of doing so that you might go even further than you’d ever dreamed of going. IT’S YOUR TIME! ... Read more

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Good for life, bad for economy
This guy's "believe it and it shall be" attitude is good for your personal life. However, if you are an investor, please stay away from this guy and all of his books. The markets rely on risk to balance greed, and these texts essentially enforce a mental block over risk. This book plays into the subprime loan game...Buyer beware.

Rhema Word!!
This books is an awesome word from the Lord! For those who are seeking God for a whole new level spiritually, this book is definitely for you. Let it minister to you as it did for me!Well done again, Pastor Olsteen!

Amazing book! I highly recommend it to others
I feel this is an amazing book. A friend bought me a copy. I have read it twice and am currently reading it for the third time. I have bought a copy for two other friends who are suffering from depression. I feel the book will be a definite pick-me-up for both of them. I highly recommend this book to others!

Joel Osteen is Not a "False Prophet;" Great Book
I would encourage anyone who wonders if Joel Osteen is teaching false doctrine to look at his life and message objectively. Sometimes I hear people say he is not preaching the true gospel.

I believe Christian pastors should not only get people saved, they should disciple others in their walk with God. Discipleship is not contradictory to the gospel. This is what Joel Osteen does in this book (he also invites readers to give their life to Jesus at the end). Joel has said that in his books he is teaching Christians how to live the Christian life. In other words, this book is saying "It's Your Time" to persist in the good fight of faith and expect God to do good things in your life.

He states several times in the book that God's promises may take years to come to pass in our lives (as happened in the Bible with Joseph, David, Moses, etc.) and he never says to just "have a good attitude, and everything will work out," as some claim.

At the beginning of the book, he shares about how he was driving home from a speaking engagement and got a ticket for speeding. I noticed right away that he didn't say he was in his limo and his chauffeur got a ticket. He does not live extravagantly and manages his ministry with integrity.

Joel Osteen's view of "prosperity" is not "God wants to make everyone millionaires," but he says in the book that he believes God would be faithful to provide for your needs and also to bless you with more than what you need so you can bless others. The only thing I would definitely improve on in this book is the punctuation and spelling errors (not too many, but should be easily noticed by a good proofreader).

His message in "It's Your Time" is to keep believing and walking in the ways of the Lord, and God will be faithful to bring His promises to pass in your life. A highly recommended read.

Life Changing! Your mind will be transformed and you'll see miracles coming!!
This book is absolutely amazing. I've been dreaming about a book like that for so long and Joel wrote it!!! It transforms your mind in such a way that miracles start happening all around you. God has a huge plan for your life and Joel unveils it in his book. I highly encourage everyone to read it.. you will be amazed. You life will be transformed.
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GREAT!
From a child I've always loved this book,and now I own ALMOST the entire set of Madelenine L'Engle's books that takes me back to fond memories. The shipment arrived but not knowing when (since I'm always away to recieve my packages)I would recieve it. There isn't a way to track this shipment,so don't try. Also,if you're a fan of the writer,I highly recommend looking for the sub novels that's attached to this series. They're hard to find so get ready to search. It would be nice if you carried the other books that goes along with them.
Ex:
The Arm Of The Starfish
Dragons In The Waters
A House Like a Lotus
An Acceptable Time
Meet the Austins
The Moon by Night
The Twenty-four Days before Christmas
Young Unicorns
Ring of Endless Light and Troubling a Star

Excellent Service
This was a great deal! I ordered this set and was extremely happy with it. The set was wrapped as new, was in excellent condition and arrived very promptly.

Wrinkle In Time
My son read "A Wrinkle in Time" at school. He liked it so much that he was very excited to find it was part of a series. If it can get a 11 year old boy to read and want more, you know it must be good!

Waves of Nostalgia
Wow!I first read this series in the 5th grade, more than 12 years ago and I couldn't believe all the memories that came rushing back with this story.It's the first fantasy series I ever read and the vivid picture that L'Engle paints with stay with me for every.I highly recommend this set to kids from 10 to 100!Absolutely wonderful

A Wrinkle in time Quartet Boxed Set
L'Engle has a very vivid imagination based on known technology at the time of her writing. Was really impressed and enjoyed the fantasies along with the scientific facts. Excellently written. ... Read more

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Your every significant choice-- every important decision you make -- is determined by a force operating deep inside your mind: your perspective on time -- your internal, personal time zone. This is the most influential force in your life, yet you are virtually unaware of it. Once you become aware of your personal time zone, you can begin to see and manage your life in exciting new ways.

In The Time Paradox, Drs. Zimbardo and Boyd draw on thirty years of pioneering research to reveal, for the first time, how your individual time perspective shapes your life and is shaped by the world around you. Further, they demonstrate that your and every other individual's time zones interact to create national cultures, economics, and personal destinies.

You will discover what time zone you live in through Drs. Zimbardo and Boyd's revolutionary tests. Ask yourself:

• Does the smell of fresh-baked cookies bring you back to your childhood?

• Do you believe that nothing will ever change in your world?

• Do you believe that the present encompasses all and the future and past are mere abstractions?

• Do you wear a watch, balance your checkbook, and make to-do lists -- every day?

• Do you believe that life on earth is merely preparation for life after death?

• Do you ruminate over failed relationships?

• Are you the life of every party -- always late, always laughing, and always broke?

These statements are representative of the seven most common ways people relate to time, each of which, in its extreme, creates benefits and pitfalls. The Time Paradox is a practical plan for optimizing your blend of time perspectives so you get the utmost out of every minute in your personal and professional life as well as a fascinating commentary about the power and paradoxes of time in the modern world.

No matter your time perspective, you experience these paradoxes. Only by understanding this new psychological science of time zones will you be able to overcome the mental biases that keep you too attached to the past, too focused on immediate gratification, or unhealthily obsessed with future goals. Time passes no matter what you do -- it's up to you to spend it wisely and enjoy it well. Here's how. ... Read more

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An essential perspective
The central concept to balance our perspective between past positive, present hedonistic and future, is essential to being healthy and happy.
Like the authors I've spent much of my life preparing for the future and need to let go of some of this and be more present now. As well as telling you how to change, the book brings a wealth of knowledge of current findings about psychology and personal development. It links Mindfulness meditation with mainstream psychology.

Too much time required to learn about our attitudes toward Time
The authors argue that Time is the most valuable thing in the world since it is irreplacable. They provide an analysis of different kinds of people according to their orientation to Time. They provide tests by which the reader can assess themselves. I learned from the book the non- surprising information that future- oriented people tend to be more successful than past or present oriented people.
In general however I would agree with another reader who suggested that the book is too long, and too time- consuming for what it gives.

Solid Groundwork For A Fascinating New Subject
This is my first psychology book on the subject of time, so unfortunately, I have nothing to compare it to, in terms of subject matter.

Contrary to some of the other reviewers, I did not find it difficult to read this book. It felt extremely similar to all other psychology books I've read, (if anything, more simplistic than most) and don't think anyone well-read in non-fiction science books will have any problems getting through it in a relatively short amount of time.

However, I didn't particularly like the writing style of the authors. It felt very ''political'', in the sense that the authors seemed to be trying to convince their readers that, ''You need to be worried about this, and luckily, we have all the answers''. Quite frequently I felt that the authors were trying to qualify themselves, their knowledge, and their research, just in case the readers wouldn't automatically submit to their authority on the subject. I also think that it could have been shorter, and found myself scanning through & flat out ignoring some of the trivial content.

I also became slightly annoyed at the constant injections of their personal & religious beliefs and political opinions, as well as how stereotypical and black & white they were on categorizing how people think about time.

Maybe I'm just feeling some resentment because of how well I fit into a few of the categories :)

All of that being said, I am still fairly pleased with their knowledge of the subject. Just focusing on the subject of time seems to have many practical advantages, and I am glad that I read the book. If I was writing on this subject, I would have approached it a little differently, but I think this book lays solid groundwork for others to improve & expand upon, hopefully in a more detailed and scientific way.

I commend the authors for taking the time share their knowledge about this fascinating subject with us all.

Would have benefited from a heavy-handed editor
While a lot of ground is covered, I find it reminiscent of a survey of cognitive psychology as it is taught in university classrooms.The discussion of hedonism is a central theme, and I found this to be insightful...for a few pages.In short, this book shares some good perspectives, but as a cohesive work, it fails to draw a reader in...and thus, the book is ultimately unremarkable.

Excellent book
Phil Zimbardo is the current granddaddy of social psychology. I heard him speak at a conference and ever since then, wanted to get the book. It is very helpful in understanding my patients, my friends...and myself.

The copy I received was in excellent condition. ... Read more

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Daisy Phillips is tired of being treated like an old lady. Sure, there was that incident with the lawn mower and the mud. And she did get trapped at the top of a ladder. But that doesn’t make her incapable of living on her own, as her son Dennis seems to think. Now Dennis is pushing her to sell the family home in Liverpool and move into a retirement community. To make matters worse, her best friend is going away for the summer and the new boss at the library politely informed her that her services as a volunteer are no longer needed. Is it any wonder that Daisy is feeling distressed?

But the unflappable Daisy won’t go down without a fight. What she needs to boost her spirits is an adventure. A long-forgotten watch found in a box in the basement provides the perfect start. The watch belonged to her first love, an American soldier stationed in England during World War II. With a decades-old Brooklyn address as her only clue, Daisy embarks on a trip to New York City with plans to track him down and return the valuable keepsake, and maybe get a peek at the life she might have had.

But first there’s a haphazard family reunion, where she meets and settles in with her colorful American cousins on Long Island. Elisabeth is the harried working mother who’s engaged in a fashion battle with one of her five sons. Richard, her attorney husband, might be taking his enthusiasm for the game of darts too far. And their sullen teenage son Michael is on the brink of failing all his final exams. Though Elisabeth can barely keep up with the life she already has, she eagerly jumps on board with Daisy and her quixotic quest, determined to help Daisy find her long-lost love—an adventure that holds surprises for all involved.

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Loved it!!!
I could not put this book down til I got to the very last sentence.The characters were a delight. I really hope Ms. McGlynn is on her way to a new novel.I will reserve it right now. I highly recommend this book to all my family, friends and anyone who loves a story that gives you that warm fuzzy feeling.
Theresa Van deinse

Daisy's American adventure
In Liverpool, septuagenarian Widow Daisy Phillips knows she has had elderly moments, she wishes her concerned son Dennis would stop pushing her into leaving the family home for a retirement assisted living community.At the same time Daisy is undergoing offspring pressure, her BFF is going away for a few months and the new town librarian informs her and other elderly volunteers that their services are no longer needed.When she finds a long lost watch in her home given to her during WWII by a Brooklyn GI, Daisy decides to cross the pond to the States to find him.

In the United States, Daisy's American relatives have issues too.Her second cousin Elisabeth loathes her job and fears her dart playing spouse the attorney is the notorious "Dart Man," who rides a bike while shooting women in their backsides with darts.Parents of five children; their teenage son Michael overwhelms her with his raging hormonal torment and failing grades.Daisy's arrival at their Long Island home seems to calm down Michael and gives Elisabeth an escape as she teams up with her English relative in search of the solider.

When the enjoyable story line uses third person grammar it is distracting, however the fully developed cast especially the two female amateur sleuths provide insightful gripping first person dialogue more often.Fans will enjoy harried Elisabeth who feels her world imploding die to her belief her husband has been firing darts are female butts and her son's anguish while also wondering what her other fearsome foursome is up to.However, this is mostly Daisy's American adventure even with a coincident over the top of the BQE.

Harriet Klausner

KEEPING TIME
A TRUE DELIGHT. AN UPLIFTING BOOK WITH HUMOR AND DRAMA. I LOVED BOTH THE STORY AND HOW IT WAS TOLD. WOMEN IN ALL WALKS OF LIFE WILL ENJOY THIS ONE.A TESTIMONY TO FACING EACH AND EVERY DAY WE HAVE WITH ANTICIPATION, LOVE AND LAUGHTER.POIGNANCY PERMEATES THE PAGES YOU CAN'T WAIT TO TURN. ... Read more

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A revealing look at Wall Street, the financial media, and financial regulators by David Einhorn, the President of Greenlight Capital

Could 2008's credit crisis have been minimized or even avoided? In 2002, David Einhorn-one of the country's top investors-was asked at a charity investment conference to share his best investment advice. Short sell Allied Capital. At the time, Allied was a leader in the private financing industry. Einhorn claimed Allied was using questionable accounting practices to prop itself up. Sound familiar? At the time of the original version of Fooling Some of the People All of the Time: A Long Short Story the outcome of his advice was unknown. Now, the story is complete and we know Einhorn was right. In 2008, Einhorn advised the same conference to short sell Lehman Brothers. And had the market been more open to his warnings, yes, the market meltdown might have been avoided, or at least minimized.

• Details the gripping battle between Allied Capital and Einhorn's Greenlight Capital
• Illuminates how questionable company practices are maintained and, at times, even protected by Wall Street
• Describes the failings of investment banks, analysts, journalists, and government regulators
• Describes how many parts of the Allied Capital story were replayed in the debate over Lehman Brothers

Fooling Some of the People All of the Time is an important call for effective government regulation, free speech, and fair play. ... Read more

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A Wise Purchase but...
This book is a wise purchase and deserves a spot on your shelf if you have an interest financial institutions or want to gain a better understanding how to analyze financial statements but, in my opinion, the book is overly detailed and about 100 pages too long. The first 150-200 pages, which are both interesting and amusing, detail Einhorn's background, investments and, of course, analysis of Allied. After that, Einhorn starts to beat a dead horse and goes into excruciating detail on many of Allied fraudulent loans and practices. This level of detail is impressive and would have been a little more palatable if he hadn't used so many examples of the correspondence between himself and Allied, lawyers, journalist, et al. that ultimately lead nowhere and didn't really shape the outcome.


All in all, a very good read I'm happy to recommend.

Outstanding Book - Regulatory Failure and Political Corruption Abound
Wow, what an eye-opener to the inner workings of the establishment and the corruption, fraud, theft, politics, & incompetence running throughout the system.David does an excellent job of walking you through his incredible fight with the establishment, based on his analysis of Allied Capital which to this day has not ever really questioned or tested his facts.Like they say all good frauds must eventually come to an end, having finished the book I was not surprised to find that Allied's corrupt management team lead the entire flock of sheep over a cliff in a disgusting act of pure greed.Mr. Einhorn's analysis has proven to be more than accurate.

What is surprising is that Allied's Management, Allied's Board of Directors and key government employees are not serving long prison terms for their fraud perpetrated on the American public and the American taxpayer.This emphasizes the distinction between regulations and regulators, the regulators (surprise) are totally inept at performing the most basic of job functions in jobs that we the taxpayers fund.Apparently if you're connected on Capital Hill operating a ponzi scheme in the light of day isn't a problem provided you tithe blood money to politicians

Allied stole hundreds of millions of your tax money, paid themselves handsomely, funded political contributions and broke every rule in the book while also stealing billions of dollars from investors.Raising new money from investors to pay dividends because you're operating business (Allied) can't generate enough operating cash flow is a pure crime no matter how you twist the story against Einhorn's position.I especially liked how management orchestrated the company to purchase employee stock option awards while purposely delaying bad economic news so they could execute the extraction of money before things went bad - pure manipulation.Now I know for sure that Martha Stewart got a bad deal compared to these crooks.If you invert the story it's a guide book on how to openly steal millions and get away with it.SOMEBODY in Washington needs to take action and punish the evil doers.

If you're interested in investing, politics, or the basic freedoms afforded in the United States you MUST read this book.You wont be able to put it down, Einhorn's analysis has proven to be 100% accurate and then some (google Allied acquired by and see for yourself the carnage this management team left in its wake).WARNING - it will make your blood boil and you will likely loose faith in the American political system while learning how defunct our regulators really are at doing their job.This does not bode well for Fin-Reg, or regulation in general.As you will learn, regulations (or lack thereof) are not the problem, it is the regulators that pose the biggest threatand I'm afraid that isn't likely to change any time soon. A blatant FRAUD of epic proportions, you wont believe what you read.

Thanks to David Einhorn for having the courage and stamina to fight the good fight for our freedoms and for protecting the health of our economic markets.Whatever money you made shorting Allied wasn't enough in my opinion.

Must read for investment professionals
I'm not going to be very eloquent here, but I just finished this book and felt compelled to review it.As an investment professional myself, I was blown away by this book.Quite simply, this book is: 1) an incredible story, and 2) a detailed insight into the process of a keen investor.The book moves quickly and is really a page-turner.I couldn't put it down as each new page left me aghast how the regulatory agencies and the Wall Street machine would be so reluctant to investigate (let alone punish) Allied's actions.The book is so well written that I'm a bit suspicious that Einhorn wrote the whole thing himself (most fund managers I know can only write in bullets).In terms of the insight into the mind of David Einhorn, his well articulated investment thesis and supporting analyses were learning tools for me that I can apply in my own work.Often with books on investing, I get disappointed because they're filled with generalized maxims like "buy only undervalued securities with a high margin of safety", which is helpful in a philosophical sense, but not very instructive on implementation.In this book, Einhorn systematically takes the reader through his investment thought process, and gives supporting analyses.One could almost use the analyses in his book as templates to look at other BDCs and specialty finance companies.

Lastly, I just want add a little editorial here on the sad failure of the regulatory agencies.As with the Madoff scandal, the SEC's unwillingness or inability to enforce its already existing regulatory powers is really disheartening as a citizen.I guess you can also throw in the SBA, USDA, Congress, and others in there.With all this talk of greater financial regulation, what's the point if those with the powers don't bother to exercise them?

Fooling Some of the People All of the Time
Allied's ultimate collapse proves Einhorn was not crying "Wolf. wolf" and that the SEC, SBA and their governmental cousins were asleep or wilfully ignoring Allied's nefarious conduct .The story is a good one, and worth reading if you can make it through a lot of tedium that the author could have left out or summarized.

Inside the glitz and glamour of activist investing
MY RATING SYSTEM:

* - if you have to chose between torture and reading this book, then you might want to consider reading the book - although it depends on just how severe the torture would be.

** - if you've lost your job and have quite a bit of free time on your hands, and don't have anything else better to do, then you might want to consider reading this book; don't expect to learn much or really be entertained. It will however, help you pass the time until your death.

*** - meh...I'm indifferent. Reading this book will not alter your life in any significant way, yet it is not so horrendously dreadful that your taking the time to read it will be a complete waste of time.

**** - Good book to great book zone here. You should probably read this book if you have some spare time. This book could be interesting, entertaining, or informative.

***** - Outstanding book! Make time to read this book - you'll learn or be entertained or intrigued. The book might even be good enough to provide original or helpful insights into the world that we live in.

REVIEW:
My review title is a bit tongue-in-cheek, as this book is far from a story of the glitz of activist investing.Instead, in Einhorn's chronicle of his investigations into Allied Capital, the book reveals the extent to which diligent investors will go to undercover the truth that underlies the real value in a company.Einhorn's story highlights the hard work, extensive due diligence, and tireless campaigning to bring Allied Capital's shady business practices to light.

Over the course of several years, Einhorn meticulously researched Allied Capital and its lending practices, accounting practices, and governance, coming to the conclusion that it's stable dividend stream and seemingly unshakable financial performance were the products of shoddy lending practices covered up by dishonest and misleading stories from management, and frequent trips to the capital markets to raise new equity capital.

I found the book interesting for a number of reasons.One, Einhorn spends some time discussing the early growth of Greenlight Capital, as well as some of his prior successful investments including the investment thesis underlying these investments.Two, Einhorn's chronicle of the Allied Capital saga goes into a tremendous amount of detail to demonstrate the extent to which dishonest practices permeated Allied and its portfolio company BLX.For instance, Einhorn discusses how research into bankruptcy proceedings of some of BLX's borrowers revealed interesting insights into the lending practices of BLX and the business practices of Allied.Finally, it was surprising thatAllied was able to continue its operations despite the overwhelming evidence of less-than-best practices permeating its business and in many cases blatantly illegal conduct.

There is a coincidence between the best and worst parts of this book - notably, while the detail and lengths to which Einhorn goes to chronicle Allied's business practices is the critical part of the success of this book, at times it becomes a bit overwhelming and can make for dry reading, especially for those with only a passing interest in investing. ... Read more

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When a mysterious accident sends Professor Simon Cross and his assistant, Elizabeth West, back in time to 1920s New York, they find it's more than a the world of Prohibition and speakeasies. It's a world where the underground is run by the underworld, and where vampires and mobsters vie for power in the seedy underbelly of Jazz Age Manhattan.

As a professor of the occult, Simon's life was a ritual of research and stoic solitude until he met Elizabeth West. A gambler's daughter, Elizabeth knows a bluff when she sees one. Behind Simon's icy glares and nearly impenetrable armor beats the heart of a man in desperate need of love.

Simon spent his life searching for vampires and now that he's found one, it just might take from him the only woman he's ever loved. Together they fight demons real and imagined, as trials of murder, intrigue and danger push Simon and Elizabeth together and pull them apart.

Out of Time is an award-winning story of love and redemption. ... Read more

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Great Time Travel with unexpected turns
I didn't read to many reviews before purchasing this book as I like to be surprised. I do like Time Travel romances and there aren't that many of them to find that I haven't read already :)

I got a lot more than a Time Travel story and for me it was unexpected in a good way.

The Author really created the atmosphere for me, the vibe of being in the 1920's, the dark alleys, the characters, it all worked for me.
Simon is one of these brooding silent type Hero's I really enjoy. It was nice to see him thawing for Elizabeth who is a bit more carefree and in the moment. The romance was done very very well, I like to see the buildup and the emotional and sexual tension and it was delivered and then some :)

I really enjoyed their time in the past and the practical consequences of it.
Yes, they had to get a job and it made it more realistic, well as realistic as Time Travel can get I guess :). But I like my Paranormal books to still make rational sense in that way, if that makes sense.

Only tiny thing for me was that it seemed they got used to being in the past quite quickly. I think I would have been way more freaked out, but then I am not a professor type I guess. :). I guess in order to move the story along they needed to adjust faster.

I really hope there will be another book following this one, I can see those 2 being quite the team in their Occult investigations.

Its really more of a 4 1/2, but I can't give half stars.

Very enjoyable and hard to put down.

Great story!
I had heard good reviews about this book and finally decided to give it a try. I was not disappointed.
A truly good love story about time travel, struggles, overcoming inner demons, fighting real demons and love that withstands time.
I can't wait to see more from this author.

4.5 stars - Great characters and a fascinating trip to the '20's - what a great find
Kindle is opening my horizons and Out of Time is a great example of the wonderful treasures you can find if you get lucky. Despite the 'paranormal romance' subtitle, Out of Time is really more of a time travel romance with a paranormal complication as part of the conflict than an actual paranormal romance, since neither of the leads go bump in the night, but it is a really good time travel romance.

An accidental trip to the past, lands Professor Simon Cross and his graduate Assistant Elizabeth West in New York during the summer of 1929. Being stranded out of time with only each other to rely on, allows the unacknowledged attraction between the pair to come to light and I enjoyed the way their relationship slowly -and steamily - builds into something more. (For those concerned with sensuality level, Simon and Elizabeth's relationship does become physical and the first love scene is descriptive but not as detailed as most main stream paranormal romance and nowhere near the paint-by-numbers descriptions of the more erotic stuff.)

All of the characters in Out of Time are interesting and fully fleshed with interesting back stories - even the supporting characters. But I really loved Simon and Elizabeth. The pair couldn't be more different. From a moneyed background, Simon is a man who has held himself back from life and relationships with all of their messy complications, so the accidental trip to the past pulls him way out of his comfort zone. Elizabeth's upbringing was almost on the opposite end of the spectrum, but she genuinely likes people and has a talent for relating to others, so she approaches their `ordeal' as an adventure and an opportunity to experience first hand all that this era has to offer.

Simon of course wants to be careful not to make ripples in time. But since they have to survive until they hopefully will be returned home, Elizabeth wins and they both find jobs and end up immersed in 1920's life - the trials and entertainments of the prohibition era itself add an interesting flavor to their story. But survival is going to be more than just making ends meet until it's time to go home. Simon's prescient nightmares and a more than human monster who has set his sights on Elizabeth, add an element of peril to the tale and provide the means to bring about an ending that takes the whole time travel part of the story full circle, which I always enjoy - it just ties things off so neatly.

So I am happy to have stumbled on Out of Time and if it were paper and not pixels it would be going on my keeper pile - I guess I'll have to start a virtual one. But in any case, I certainly will be keeping an eye out for more from author Monique Martin.

Excellent story!
The description of Out of Time caught my attention, and so I downloaded the sample to my Kindle. I knew within the first couple of "pages" that I'd have to read the entire book. The characters are likable and realistic, yet still "larger than life." The plot is captivating and unpredictable. But there's more to this book than romance; it has mystery and danger and vampires. And it has romance! If you read my other reviews, you'll see I don't normally gush about books. Out of Time is gush-worthy! It's extraordinarily well-written in every way. I love this book and highly recommend it!

Review Previously posted at http://everybodyneedsalittleromance.com/2010/09/19/the-sevenfold-spell-by-tia-nevitt/
Out of Time by Monique Martin
* I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*

I loved Out of Time.This book grabbed me from the beginning.It has everything you can imagine, including traveling back to the 1920's.It starts out in present day and the next thing you know, Simon and Elizabeth are thrown back in time to a period full of mobsters, murder and mayhem.

He receives his grandfather's stuff after many years.As he's sharing it with Elizabeth, something happens and they get transported back in time. Elizabeth is excited to experience things she has only read about.She takes each day with enthusiasm, even getting a job working at a speakeasy.There they meet Charlie, Dixie and King.

Both characters are strong and complex and still have a lot to learn.Elizabeth has been in love with Simon since she first saw him but he was her teacher.Now as his assistant, he still keeps her at arm's length.She has had a hard life and has learned to live life to its fullest.She has a ready smile and easy going personality.

Simon watched his grandfather die many years ago and vowed not to let anyone close to him again.He can't stop thinking about his pushy assistant and now he is having dreams about her.He grew up in boarding schools and stays to himself.He is considered eccentric and quirky because of this.He learned to depend on no one but himself.

I loved the fact that the period they were transported to was the 1920's.It's one of my favorite periods in history and was fun to read about mobsters, prohibition, and jazz.Both Simon and Elizabeth were like a fish out of water and did the best they could to survive.People were drawn to Elizabeth because she was a pure soul who saw the good in others.They had amazing chemistry and the sexual tension was evident from the beginning.

The descriptions of people and places in the story helped paint a picture of a time we can only dream about visiting.The people we met along the way were interesting and added to the depth of the story.It amazes me that you could eat breakfast for .25 and rent a room for a couple of bucks for a week.I loved visiting Coney Island and seeing the inside of a speakeasy.

I haven't read many time travel books so I wasn't sure what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised.Not only did it transport me to one of my favorite time periods, I was surprised by the presence of vampires.Overall I thoroughly enjoyed this book and recommend it to others.I give Out of Time 4 flaming hearts.
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The only time management book you need
I have read through countless books on the subject, and they all kind of suggest the same techniques. This book also suggests similar techniques, but it is still different. Different how? It's tailored to you, and the author seems to really want to help you, and he comes across as someone how actually knows this stuff from experience.
He helped me realize where my strengths are and what I WANT instead of spoonfeeding you some useless mantra I am not comfortable with.
The best indicator of how serious and professional the author is, is the page count. It's ~160 pages, this guy does NOT waste your time in any way what-so-ever.

My highest recommendations for this book. I will not need to buy another book ever again on this subject.

Much Better than Getting Things Done
I have read a number of books on Time Management. This is one of the earliest but I still think it's the best. Get your long term priorities straight, prioritize your daily To Do list and work it--simple and effective. I tried the Getting Things Done method and it was terribly cumbersome so I was surprised by the GTD recommendation in the 2 star reviews.

All other time management books are footnotes to this one
This book is the best time management book ever written. All subsequent books are more or less ripoffs of this one. It sounds harsh, but this book is THAT good.

Old School GTD
How to Get Control of Your Time and Your Life (Signet) is the spiritual ancestor of Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity.This book discusses how to prioritize and process all the stuff that is keeping you bogged down and it keeps it fairly simple.I read it before GTD and it really jump started my thinking.Many of the ideas in this book are centered on how you might manage your time in the 80s, but regardless of the technology used, the concepts are still sound.Following this book up with GTD is a powerful 1-2 punch for anyone looking to improve their ability to determine the important things and accomplish them.

Buy This And Give It to Teachers For Xmas!
What do you want it to say on your tombstone? A,B,C priorities. Get more accomplished by compartmentalizing your tasks. Write a letter to someone far away like a diary entry over several days! That is what I learned to do after reading this book. Leant out first copy, never got it back! Thanks Carmenza! Anyone wanting to increase their potential needs this book as a primer. Remember if I bought it here it was because it was a standout in my life! ... 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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Time And Again
Absolutely loved this book about 'time travel.'Well written, and truly brings the reader into the time period of the book.

A Unique Read
After checking out some of the contradictory reviews, I think I have a test to distinguish if you will like this book or not. Have you ever stared mesmerized into an old photograph waiting to see an eyelid flicker or a curl stir in the breeze, feeling that if you could just hold your breath for a second it could happen? If you can answer yes, then you'll insanely love this book. If not, perhaps it's not your cup of tea. Of course, I'm not saying you need to be crazy to love this book, just that it helps if you come hardwired already with an awe for the sturdy reality of the past.

I stumbled onto this book in a pile at a thrift shop in the early 90s, absolutely loved it and still have my tattered copy. I almost never hang onto a book as I usually lose interest after I've finished it. This is one of the few I've held onto and reread quite a few times (along with Boy's Life by Robert McCammon and Anne Tyler's Breathing Lessons).

As an aside, I have always loved science fiction, including the time travel classics some of the negative reviews mention, but those books are in a completely different category than Time and Again and not suitable replacements for it, in my opinion.

The book itself is incredibly romantic, but the love story contained within it is a very low-key one, so if you're looking for a highly passionate and erotic ride, I think there are many better options. The real romance of Time and Again lies in its vivid recreation of another place and time that has you feeling its reality in your very bones. I've never experienced anything quite like this book. The fact that the time-traveling main character has his camera along and is actually taking photographs that he shares with us along the way is a contrivance that brought me real thrills when I first encountered it.

As another reviewer described (paraphrasing wildly here as I don't have it in front of me) the early part of the book: the darkness, the silently falling snow, the quietness, is Si still in the 1970s or has he slipped into the past? I too found the first part of the book, which many others have described as incredibly boring, to be most satisfying and almost excruciatingly suspenseful. Ifyou even think you might be one of the people who stare at photographs that I mentioned in my opening, give this book a try. It's quite unique.

Lots of people love it - alas not I
I know that this is a very popular book, and seems to have some real lasting value.40 years after its publication, it is still selling, and it still has some word of mouth heat (at least someone recommended to me).It is a great concept, and I would like to read more such literary works.In this not plausible yet mostly realistic tale, a young commercial artist is selected by a government agency to participate in a time travel experiment.A lot of (mostly uninteresting) pages are spent on describing the preparations and organization involved - the elaborate sets used to train time travellers, for example.And how exactly it is done and what happens when the travellers cross over - well, Finney leaves that up to the reader's imagination.What is good here is the enthusiastic descriptions of Si Morley wandering around the New York City that existed 80-90 years before his time, the realization of the dramatic changes that have occurred since then.But this experience is hampered by a contrived plot and mostly hackneyed writing.

An amazing look at NYC in the 1880s
It is the 1950s and the world is changing by leaps and bounds. Technology is developing faster than ever before and the US government is willing to try almost anything in the name of science if they can be the first to do it, which leads them to a very unorthodox time travel experiment. Simon (Si) Morley a designer/illustrator and former military man, living in Manhattan is recruited by a secret organization to be trained as a time traveler.

The first section mainly has to do with Si's training, which when all is said and done seemed over blown given the simple mechanism for his travel. This section also dithers about too much and was quite slow. But the themes of the story are what make this an engrossing read with its vivid and disarming ability to place you in the moment, especially when Si makes his way to the late 1800s in search of a simpler time. There was a gorgeous scene of a sleigh ride through Manhattan that was particularly well done. The descriptions of NYC during that time period feel real and spot on as Si explores the city he doesn't know and gets a taste of life as it was. Time and Again also features many period photos and drawings, which portray the places Si talks about and visits.

"I turned to look, and here it came straight for us, a team of immense white horses, manes flying, hoofs pounding, drawing a red-and-brass fire engine, the driver slashing his whip at the horses, a flat steam of white smoke link out behind it like the wake of a ship."

Si also bears witness to a famous calamity of NYC history, which is delved into with impeccable detail to history that is at time harrowing, but totally entrapping. There is no technological science involved in the travel although some psychological devices such as hypnosis are employed. This twist of the story makes the whole process of traveling too simple after all the training Si goes under to get to that point. That time is just a state of mind can be difficult to believe especially of hardened time travel story readers, but it somehow works as this is a story very much left open to interpretation as to whether Si's travels happen or are somehow caused by his training techniques. The idea of places being frozen in-time or being snapshots of how places once were is quite an intriguing as a time travel device.

"This park itself is something of a miracle of survival. Right here in the heart of what must be the world's most changeable city are, not just acres, but several square miles that have been preserved practically unchanged for decades."

Time and Again is in is essence a time capsule of a New York that is more than worth stopping in to see how the middle class lived, loved, and played. If you're not at all interested in life in New York at this time period, I wouldn't recommend the story. Also, the first part of the book moves very slowly and methodically with only a few what I'd call action scenes, but the descriptions and characters are richly woven. This is a journey for love and discovery about the true desires of yourself. Si never feels entirely comfortable in his life in the 50s. He is doing what is expected of him and when he has a chance to go to the past and almost start anew he grabs the opportunity for all that it is worth. Even though he is tries to be careful in the past he tries to experience the places and most importantly the people to the best of his ability. Si falls in love with the realness of the people of the 1880s often describing them as more human than in his own time. Their faces telling stories that would fill whole books.

"Now I saw her face clearly and glanced quickly away so that I wouldn't offend her, because her face was scarred with dozens of pitted cavities, and I remembered that smallpox was almost commonplace still. No one else paid her the least attention,"

At first glance, Time and Again does seem a little dated, considering how the main character`s job seems so foreign for readers reading this for the first time in 2010. However, the most irritating part is the way women are portrayed and treated. There are two main female characters and one all but fades away from the story even after getting deeply involved with the secret project. The other woman, meanwhile, comes from the 19th century where she is already subservient. The latter is easier to accept since the last two-thirds of the story takes place in the past. In both cultures women are regulated to more playthings or support roles. One scene during the early days of Si's training was particularly annoying as three characters are involved with making jest about their light-hearted desires for a certain secretary. Little else would be different if the main character had traveled from our time period since it was about him trying to fit into the 1880s.

Is this a "Masterwork"? Time and Again does have a timeless appeal that has grown in the decades since its release, which makes it a Masterwork in my book. Having read Time and Again I can clearly see how newer Time Fantasies have been influenced by it, such as more recent greats like The Traveler's Wife or Forever by Peter Hamill, the latter of which also portrays a NYC of the past only more all encompassing as it travels through the founding of NYC to present time, but showing as much detail and love of the past as Time and Again shows us.

Magical and captivating
When I was growing up in the San Fernando Valley, the last place I wanted to visit was New York City; as far as I could tell it was a filthy drug and crime-ridden dump (remember pre-Guiliani). After reading Time and Again, New York became one of my must-see places to visit before I die. The book was that captivating. ... Read more

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Who knew you could unravel some of the mysteries in time?
I absolutely loved this book.I actually began reading it in the library and enjoyed it so much, I decided I would like to own it so I could refer back to it over "time."If you have a curious mind and would like to stretch your imagination about how long you will be on this journey and this planet, you will enjoy reading this great book.
M.M.

Forces you to examine your own use of time
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I loved the studies he and his team did in various countries around the world and in various U.S. cities. The thing I loved most though, was just like traveling, the information forces you to look more at yourself and your own culture that what is being presented. How does my reaction to waiting in line compare to people in Italy? - wouldn't it be better if I could chat with my neighbors lining up with me instead of being grumpy the whole time? The book is not a self-help book, but it did help me realize how an unnatural, manmade constraint (the clock) dictates not only working time (which can't really be helped) but also my leisure, my meals, and every other part of my life.Ex:Why am I eating if I am not hungry - "because it is time to eat." I feel now as though I have more control over my own tempo and the events in my life as well as an insight into the people around me, and those around the world.

An excursion in temporal relativity between cultures
Every so often I read a book on time managementas sort of tune up to the administrative side of my life. Most say more of less the same thing but Levine's book is a bit different. Comparing social attitudesas to how different cultures measure and use time and the kindsof time that people value (ie: personal, appropriate waiting, urgent vs non-urgent, mourning, decision time) gave me some insight into other people's behaviour that I think I needed.

Levine took a sabbatical off and traveled the world and observed. Later he organized a set of simpleexperiments measuring simple tasks such as purchasing a postage stamp, walking pace or taking time out to assist a stranger in different cities around the world and reported the results in the book.

Some cultures are slow (Brazil) or very slow (Malaysia). For Americans "time is money" and we often value work based on the amount of effort put in, but an African might make a gift of some labour intensive craft that we would not "afford" to make because that connection does not get made.

The book also got me to notice another book When Cultures Collide: Leading Across Cultures [WHEN CULTURES COLLIDE 3/E]which also discusses temporal attitudes country by country and corroborates Levine's conclusions.Obviously broad statements are stereotypical and people differ but such books can act as rough guidelines (some might say no more valuable than horoscopes - I disagree) and are only dangerous if you adhere to them slavishly.

The last third of the book however focuses on the time sense of Japan and here the book loses some of its energy - the comments kaorshi (suicide by overwork) and the communal nature of decision making have been covered well elsewhere.Compared to other sections the number of anecdotes and insights is less dense.

Overall I greatly enjoyed the conversational tone of the book and how it points out different values across our shared humanity. IMHO Prof. Levine should prove to be an interesting lecturer in person.Recommended.

Whose time are you taking, anyway?
Chances are good that you live a clock-time life, even if your inclination is toward event-time. You may be either mono- or polychronic, Type A or Type B, and within that frame either aggressive or passive. Whichever way you take your time, neat or on the rocks, time and your relationship to it are part of the unspoken language of any culture. Levine's GEOGRAPHY takes you around the world and into yourself exploring the meaning of time in our lives.With annecdotes and statistics, the author helps readers pry the back off of mental clocks to see the surprising works inside. A man arranges to meet his brother in Kabul, Afghanistan, and waits all week before turning to an embassy for help. When contact is finally made, it turns out that the two men had agreed on a week but not a year. To us that seems humorous, because our years seem to move on a timeline from past to future. To an Afghani the calendar is more viscerally cyclical, years repeat the circle and are not meaningfully different.Historically, why did duels, battles and treaty signings so often happen at dawn? Then, (as now in the few remaining clock-free cultures) dawn was one of three "times" in the daily flow that could be clearly specified, along with "nonetime" (noon) and sundown (clearly an inauspicious hour to take aim at one's opponent).I realized through this reading that I am inclined toward event-time polychronism. That is; I prefer to handle things as they occur instead of adhering to a pre-set schedule, and prefer to engage in several things at once instead of one thing at a time. Helpfully, Levine offers suggestions of ways to include your innate time sense in life within a society running in a different mode. Also included are rankings of a few dozen cities world-wide in order of pace: not surprisingly the dominant economic countries, where "time is money" tend to be the faster moving ones. On the other hand, Japan moves very fast but without most of the tension and stress found in the U.S. -- probably because theirs is a cooperative culture and ours competitve and individualistic. Equally illuminating are the differences dividing Japan and the U.S. from Europe. Europeans move quickly like we do, but take a whole lot more time off -- five weeks mandatory vacation in most countries, and a friend told me just yesterday that France is slated to move to a 35 hour work week. Time sense is important. Differences in personal timing rank second to monetary concerns as a cause of friction in relationships (!), and cultural variance can cripple communication for travelers and governments alike.An American keeping an appointment is shown into an office somewhere in Africa. Her host is engaged in conversation with another person and so she stands back, politely waiting her turn. Several minutes later the host turns on her and blasts her with castigation for failing to interrupt and greet him. Has she no manners? What civilized person could possibly enter a room and not immediately greet another? Her explanation/apology that she was following American rules of conduct is rejected. He insists she was intentionally being rude.You see? Timing is everything.

interesting look into human perception and modern society
Levine reports beautifully on his studies of cultural perceptions of time in the modern world. He writes well and engagingly, presenting a very interesting and telling look into human perception of time in different cultures and its effect on mental and physical health, reasoning, and society. A must read. ... Read more

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In a career spanning more than thirty years, Patrick Swayze has made a name for himself on the stage, the screen, and television. Known for his versatility, passion and fearlessness, he's become one of our most beloved actors.

But in February 2008, Patrick announced he had been diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. Always a fighter, he refused to let the disease bring him to his knees, and his bravery has inspired both his legion of fans and cancer patients everywhere. Yet this memoir, written with wisdom and heart, recounts much more than his bout with cancer. In vivid detail, Patrick describes his Texas upbringing, his personal struggles, his rise to fame with North and South, his commercial breakthroughs in Dirty Dancing and Ghost, and the soul mate who's stood by his side through it all: his wife, writer and director Lisa Niemi.

A behind-the-scenes look at a Hollywood life and a remarkable love, this memoir is both entertainment and inspiration. Patrick and Lisa's marriage is a journey of two lives intertwined and lived as one--throughout their years in Hollywood and at home on their working ranch outside Los Angeles, and culminating in the hope and wisdom they've imparted to all who know them. This book will open the door for families, individuals, and husbands and wives to grow, bond and discover entirely new levels of love and sharing, proving that life shouldn't be lived as a series of endings, but rather as the beginning of greater strength and love. ... Read more

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Patrick Swayze and Lisa Niemi
It is all about Patrick's life from high school and how much he wanted to dance dispite a serious injury to his knee. The story goes on to tell us about his life with Lisa. His tragic death and the way he handled himself was a real testimony of his faith.

This was a moving, behind-the-scenes look at Swayze's career and, also, about his love for his wife Lia.
Heard the CD version of THE TIME OF MY LIFE, written and read by both Patrick Swayze and Lia Niemi.

This was a moving, behind-the-scenes look at Swayze's career and, also, about his love for his wife Lia. It was also about what it's like to find out that you have pancreatic cancer.

I liked learning about his early upbringing, as well as his rise to fame with NORTH AND SOUTH that was followed by commercial success with DIRTY DANCING AND GHOST . . . though not as big a hit, his story about how he had to prepare for TO WONG FOO THANKS FOR EVERYTHING, JULIE NEWMAR had me laughing out loud.

The book runs through his last effort, THE BEAST, a TV show that he somehow managed to complete despite his illness . . . I'm glad that it received good reviews.

This is one title that you'll want to listen to, as opposed to read, just to listen to Swayze's voice one more time.

great read
love the book, always enjoy reading about someones life. I never knew all the movies that Patrick Swayze was in. He and his wife hung in together thru it all and that is so great!! Both very strong people!! He died so young but in reading the book, you learn he never gives up a fight when he wants to reach a goal.

great!
I received the book shortly after I got it - read it - loved it!

It was so great!
I really enjoyed listening to this audio cd set. Patrick Swayze led a good life and his marriage to Lisa was something out of fairy tales. I believe they were soul mates truly. Great set! Highly recommend it! ... Read more

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"Time to Hunt" marks the return of one of Hunter's most popular characters, Bob Lee Swagger, also known as "Bob the Nailer", first introduced in "Point of Impact" and "Black Light". Now, just when he thinks the horror of the Vietnam War is behind him, Bob must face his deadliest foe from Vietnam. Only this time, it isn't just his own life at risk, but also the lives of his wife and daughter. With his trademark timing, and prose that cuts to the bone, Hunter delivers another dead-on thriller.Amazon.com Review
After a literally explosive opening where sniper fire cuts through thechest of an unnamed victim (Swagger?), readers of Time to Hunt areplunged into the final years of the Vietnam War and the struggles of MarineDonny Fenn. Stationed in Washington, D.C., after recovering from a nearlymortal wound, Fenn is asked to spy on Marines who may have ties to thepeace movement.What Donny quickly learns, however, is that his Navysuperiors are more interested in framing somebody than they are infinding the truth.In this first section, readers waiting to discover theoutcome of the assassination and glimpse Bob "The Nailer" Swagger willinstead be swept away by Hunter's vivid painting of the divided loyaltiesand torn identities that plagued soldiers and citizens in the early1970s.

But all of this action is only a prelude to Donny's subsequent relationshipwith Swagger in Vietnam. Hunter fleshes out the mythology that he began tocreate in Point of Impact as readers watchSwagger add to his famed body count and confront his nemesis, Solaratov. Hunter moves deftly from the mind of Solaratov to Donny and back toSwagger, and in each character finds the core of the Vietnamexperience--fear, coldness, sadness, horror, elation.

The last two sections cut to contemporary events and find Swagger marriedto Donny's former love, Julie. Slowly, the events of the first half of thebook begin to merge with Swagger's present history and stories that readerswill recognize from Hunter's earlier novels. Swagger uncovers a deepconnection between the Vietnam demonstrations of the 1970s, the predatorywork of the CIA, and the killer who is after him and his family now. Nothing is as it first seems, and readers of Point of Impactand BlackLight will have to revise all their expectations. --PatrickO'Kelley ... Read more

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Another great Hunter novel
Time to Hunt is another novel that can be added to the list of fantastic Stephen Hunter stories. I have read about half a dozen of his books, including Dirty White Boys and Point of Impact. He has yet to disappoint. Hunter is very entertaining to say the least. I also appreciate the level of detail in his works. There is significant detail in his work, but it does not overshadow the level of intensity -- it doesn't get in the way of the story.

As usual, the writing is exciting and at times incredibly intense. The battle that takes place against the vc is virtually unmatched excitement. And I always enjoy how he is able to maneuver Swagger out of what appears to be an impossible situation.

Much like Black Light, he does a great job of bridging the two timelines (the '70s and today) together painting a conspiracy picture that is totally relevant in either era. The opening segment of the book is a bit of a drag as we familiarize ourselves with Trig and Donny, but it still works and sets the stage for what is to come. That is: yet another extremely entertaining story by Hunter. I highly recommend this novel.

grandpa6
This is the best of a very good lot. One battle last 125 pages and you just can not stop. The story lines are fabulous and you think you have got it pegged and it takes a twist and turn that really throws you. I did not want this story to end.

"A Time to Hunt "
The seller described the condition of the book perfectly and was very prompt with the mailing.
Good to do business with this seller.

There is a passion for hunting something deeply implanted in the human breast." Charles Dickens
4 1/2 Stars.

"Time to Hunt" tells the story of Marine spiper Bob Lee Swagger and his spotter, the idealistic Donnie Fenn.

The first part of the novel relates how short timer, Donnie Fenn, was sent to Viet Nam even though he only had a bit more than a year left in his enlistment. His Viet Nam assignment was a punishment when he refused to betray a fellow Marine who was associating with peace marchers in Washington, D. C.

When Donnie meets Bob Lee Swagger and they travel in country in Viet Nam, they cause such damage and disruption to the Viet Cong that VC officials contact their Russian advisor. He makes a connection to Swagger based on his weapon and the 173 grain bullets. These are the same rounds used intarget shooting and this Russian had lost a shooting championship to Swagger. He is sent into thefield to eliminate Swagger and his spotter.

What follows will leave the reader gasping with suspense and the plot twists that the author adds to the story. Needless to say, everything isn't as it seems. The action goes from Viet Nam to Swagger's home on a farm in Idaho, then back to Washington, D. C.

The novel is a good example of why the author is considered one of the top thriller writers in America. The plot is original and Bob Lee Swagger is an excellent character and hero.

Highly recommended.

Ever been to Idaho?
This was good but the authors description of Idaho stinks. His locations are very inaccurate and it really pulled me out of the story. He has the same issue with 47th Samurai. I wonder if Mr. Hunter has ever visited our great state.

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Part of The Hussies series Sara's life is filled with mysteries. Why did her parents abandon her as a baby? What's behind the baffling blackouts she suffers and the frightening images she creates while she's out? Who is the strange woman claiming to hold the answers, and why does she keep calling Sara a Hussy?Morgan's got a few mysteries of his own. What was his father going to give him on the day he died — the gift he said would change Morgan's life? Who is this bewitching woman who keeps passing out and creating pictures of his past and future — and why was she sent to save his life?All they both know from the moment they meet is that the bond between them is stronger — and more passionate — than anything either has ever known. And that fate has brought them together for a very important reason. If only they knew what it was. ... Read more

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I couldn't even finish it...
I don't know what to say about this book other than I couldn't finish it.There was nothing about it to draw me in to care about what happened.I understand a PNR is not supposed to be realistic, but I think the characters reaction within the reality of the book should make sense. None of the characters made sense and nothing about them made me even care about what ever the problems or torments were.

Even free this one is a waste of time.

Identity crisis
I downloaded this book hoping for a fun, sexy read. However, it soon became obvious that this book has an identity crisis. It does not have enough sexual activity or build-up to be considered erotica. Its paranormal aspects are not well-explained. You do not discover the main character's power or what she is supposed to do until you are almost at the end. The main characters don't meet until over half-way through the novel which means that it is not a romance.

This book left a bad taste in my mouth. With some editing ( and counseling) this book could have been decent. In its current form, save your time. It is not worth the kindle space.

Disappointing
I downloaded this book because I like fantasy, and I read good rewiews about it: a reader actually said that she read this book 30 times or more, so I thought it had to be interesting. I guess it would be an interesting "erotica" book, but for me it would need something else, a bit more structure in the plot, a bit more depht in characters: i.e, see Diana Gabaldon or George R.R. Martin. I'm sorry I really can't recommend this book, I couldn't ever finish it.

well done
its been a while since ive read a fantasy book that i wanted to keep reading.good job.

Disappointed because of misclassification
The other evening, I settled myself into the bathtub with a glass of wine and my Kindle, hoping to read a nice piece of erotica.I opened up this ebook and found myself reading a story.A story.With plot and dialogue.... regrettably, lots of dialogue.Not exactly the titillating piece of erotica that I had hoped for.What is more, the length of the story was significantly longer than I expected... taking much, much longer than my usual bathtime reading.

I continued to read the story for the next several days because, just on principle, I like to finish what I start.Also, the story is not bad, it just wasn't what I had wanted to read.I am giving it two stars because, for 'erotica', it is very disappointing, particularly because the sexual moments are fairly tame and uninspiring, focusing more on how in love the two characters are rather than the nasty things they do to each other.
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Sometimes life’s hurdles literally stop us in our tracks, sapping vitality and preventing us from participating fully in our own lives and the lives of those we love. Carolyn Scott Kortge recognizes that a key to joyous re-engagement with the world can be—just as literally—to get moving again. With a focus on walking for wellness, Kortge outlines a compassionate, practical program for navigating your way through life’s physical, emotional, and spiritual hard times.

Within the supportive framework of this eight-week walking program you set your own pace, taking steps that restore a sense of balance and order, even if you’re weighed down by the lethargy and loss of control that often accompany illness, depression, or trauma. Discover how to link mental focus with physical movement to create healing periods of stress release. Learn to match your steps with meditation in a way that clears a path through confusion. Move forward, literally, both in good times and in tough ones, with mental and physical steps that lead you away from fear or stress and guide you toward wellness and peace. Engage in a path to recovery that attends to not just the physical, but also acknowledges healing as an emotional, spiritual, and mental journey—a journey of survivorship.


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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Jillian Westfield has a life straight out of the women’s magazines she obsessively reads. She’s got the modern-print rugs of Metropolitan Home, the elegant meals from Gourmet, and the clutter-free closets out of Real Simple. With her investment-banker husband behind the wheel and her cherubic eighteen-month-old in the backseat, hers could be the family in the magazines’ Range Rover ads.

Yet somehow all of the how-to magazine stories in the world can’t seem to fix her faltering marriage or stop her from asking "What if?"

Then one morning Jillian wakes up seven years in the past. She’s back in her Manhattan apartment. She’s back in her fast-paced job. And she’s still with Jackson, the ex-boyfriend, and star of her what-if fantasies.

Armed with twenty-twenty hindsight, she’s free to choose all over again. She can reconnect to the mother who abandoned her, she can use ad campaigns from her future to wow her clients, and she can fix the fights that doomed her relationship with Jackson.

Or can she?
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Great
This is definitely a book that needs to be read for fans of Emily Giffin novels. It is similar to Love the One You're With, but with a fun twist. It will keep you guessing until the end.It is a book for wives and mothers who have sacrificed so much for their families. It is about not losing one's identity despite the challenges motherhood brings.

So boring
Based on the reviews, I thought I would love this book.I am a big "chick lit" lover, and enjoy getting lost in a fun, easy read.This book bored me from the start.It is so repetitive and boring.Also, I understand that you have to "suspend disbelief" when reading a work of fiction, but are we supposed to believe that the main character would just go along with this new life she's tossed back into so easily?I hate to stop reading a book before I feel like I gave it a few chances to "pick up", but I had to stop reading after 100 pages because I simply was not interested in the story any more.Skip this one!

Great read about second chances
Jillian thinks her life is falling apart at the seams, her husband is boring and never home, and she just can't be the mother-of-the-year. While getting a massage she's ruminating on her past life and old flame Jack, and the next thing she knows...it's seven years in the past! What would you do if you could go back and change history? Jillian thinks she can make her future turn out differently because she has prior knowledge, but little does she know that she's not really in charge of her destiny. This was a great read that had substance...this is not some fluffy chick-lit book. If you could change your past would you???

I love these second chance romps!!
This reminds me of one of my favorite movies, THE FAMILY MAN!
Jillian, living the seemingly PERFECT life, great, stable, hard-working husband, big house, precious baby girl, but finds herself wondering, "what if?" If she'd taken a different road and stayed with her former boyfriend; then she wakes up one morning, only seven years before but remembers her real life...This is a humorous and exciting romp that I could read again and again!!! Well worth your time!!!

Others on a similar premise that I could read again and again are: THE OPPOSITE OF ME, EXPLOSION IN PARIS, TIME OF MY LIFE, and SECOND TIME AROUND...

Very relatable
It's a story that everyone dreams about. What if, when life isn't what you wanted, you can go back in time and do some things over. Reunite with a lost relative. Say a final goodbye to a now deceased friend. Get back with an ex-boyfriend. That's exactly what happens to Jillian Westfield, who, in her perfect life with her perfect husband Henry and perfect child, feels lost and not entirely herself. When she learns that her ex-boyfriend, the one she never fully got over, is getting married, she wonders...what if?

That question becomes a reality, when she wakes up seven years in the past, back in her post-college apartment shared with Jackson. With her knowledge of the future, she can do everything over - and right this time, from work to family to relationships. But with each change she makes, she realizes that her future is also changing. As she gets what she thought she wanted, she realizes that maybe things were okay as they were - and maybe her problems didn't actually stem from the two men in her life, but maybe the problem was with her.

Allison Winn Scotch's Time of My Life is an incredibly quick read. Engaging and relatable, it takes you through Jillian's mistakes and makeups over and over again as she learns that hindsight isn't always helpful. An incredibly fun read, and very well written, it made me wish I was Jillian quite a few times.

At first I didn't much like Jillian - I found her problems ridiculous. She was upset that she had a wonderful house, husband, and daughter? She was upset that she didn't have to work? But then, as the cracks were slowly opened, you see the real her and realize that those problems are a big deal, and that life isn't always as great as it looks. Sometimes feeling comfortable just isn't enough. Sometimes it's better to live than survive.

Both men, Henry and Jackson, are fantastic characters, different in their own ways, and you can see why Jillian has a hard time getting over the latter - or, now in the past, why she wants to make sure she doesn't lose him again. With an incredibly amount of perception, Scotch gives Jillian the choice to choose everything all over again, and it's interesting to see where she goes right, and yet where she still goes wrong.

But it's more than just choosing between the two men - she has to revisit work, family and friends. She learns that ignoring problems, and friends, doesn't solve anything. In fact, some of my favorite scenes are her with her friends - they seem very real.

What stuck with me most about this book, though, was this quote:

That is how life should be...shiny and imperfect, but, despite the flaws, still full of promise for the year to come.

Life isn't perfect at times, no, but things happen for a reason. And despite their effects, it's your job to make sure you live the life you want. That you don't settle or become someone you don't recognize. And that's what Jillian learns - that she doesn't have to change the past to be the person she wants to be. That sometimes you just need to revisit who you were to see who you've become.

A wonderful "what if" book that makes me look forward to what else Scotch has in store. Beautifully written, I really enjoyed it. ... Read more

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What would the Buddha say to an alcoholic or addict? What could those in recovery offer to the Buddhist path? Kevin Griffin has immersed himself in the Buddhist and Twelve Step traditions, and in One Breath at a Time he gives some surprising and inspiring answers to these questions.
The author, a Buddhist meditation teacher and longtime Twelve Step practitioner, weaves his personal story of recovery with traditional Buddhist teachings. The book takes us on a journey through the Steps, examining critical Twelve Step ideas like Powerlessness, Higher Power, and Moral Inventory through the lens of Buddhism. One Breath at a Time presents potent ancient techniques for finding calm and clarity and offers a vision of a Higher Power not tied to traditional Western Judeo-Christian concepts. One Breath at a Time, describes the convergence of two vital traditions, one ancient, the other contemporary, and shows how they are working together to create a rich spiritual path for our times.

Certain to resonate with both meditators and those whose mantra is "One day at a time," One Breath at a Time should find a large, welcoming audience.
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Profound Compassion and Curiosity without Judgement
This book is another path towards recovery from a Zen perspective.There are many roads that lead towards sobriety and seeing it from a Buddhist perspective in this book allows us once again to look at our disease with profound compassion and curiosity without judgment.The Law of Sobriety: Attracting Positive Energy for a Powerful Recovery

APPLYING THE 12 STEPS WITH BUDDHA IN MIND
I HAVE REALLY ENJOYED READING THIS BOOK AND ALSO DOING AN INVENTORY. WHAT WAS HARD FOR ME WAS EXPECTING A "BIG BOOK". BUT THIS BOOK IS WRITTEN FROM A DRUNK'S POINT OF VIEW WHO HAPPENS TO BE A BUDDHIST. HOW VERY INTERESTING IS THAT? ONCE I GOT OVER MY EXPECTATIONS, I LEARNED A GREAT DEAL ABOUT BUDDHISM, THE STEPS FROM ANOTHER'S VIEW, OTHER RELIGIONS AND MY OWN CHARACTER DEFECTS. I HAVE LONG-TERM RECOVERY (EVEN THOUGH I AM ONLY ONE DRINK AWAY FROM THAT SLIP). I STILL GO TO MEETINGS KNOWING I AM CHANGING MY WAYS IN A SPIRITUAL DIRECTION HAVING FAITH I AM BEING CARRIED AS WELL AS WALKING ON MY OWN.

Honest, open-minded and willing
Someone suggested Kevin Griffin's book to me several years back and it has been a valuable addition to my library on alcoholic recovery. Kevin is great in presenting a stark review of his crazed years and shows how we can make real change in our life, through spiritual practice. This is a great book. Anyone interested in recovery and Buddhism should read it.

Recovery and Full Life
The approach in this book to addiction recovery guides the reader through steps to defeat the addiction and begin again a full and satisfying life through a combination of a twelve step program approach with the similar techniques of the Buddhist experience.

Alcoholism Recovery yes, Buddhism no
This book will actually dissuade you from the desire to learn Buddhism. The author even says that Buddhism alone did not solve his problems, mainly alcoholism, but he needed to rely heavily on an integration of both Buddhism and the 12 Steps of overcoming alocohol addiction, in order to obtain fulfillment. He admits the title is wrong, and that it is indeed. There are no 12 steps to Buddhism, but to an individual looking for a basic book about Buddhism fundamentals, "Buddhism and the Twelve Steps" could easily deceive the unititiated or unsuspecting person to believe that this book is indeed a book about 12 steps of Buddhism. It is not. Buddhism has 5 precepts or 8 precepts, depending on your attitude and goals for a peaceful life and mind. And while any person can characterize his Buddhism as 12 steps, this book is not such a book either. The author works tirelessly attempting to integrate alcohol addiciton recovery and Buddhism, but to those not well-informed or educated about the 12 steps of alcoholism recovery, this book leaves much to be desired. This is not a beginner's book about Buddhism at all, or even a book about the precepts of Buddhism. Rather, this book more accurately should be categorized as a book about alcohol addiction recovery, or a book about how the 12 steps of alcohol addiction recovery can be supplemented by some teachings of Buddhism. If you or one of your loved ones is suffering from alcohol addiction, or what the author says might be any type of dysfunctional behavior, and you have been immersed in and can fully appreciate what aloholism is about, and more particularly what the 12 steps of alcoholism recovery are about, then you could consider supplementing your library with this book. But if you are seeking to learn how Buddhism alone can help you solve a different type of real-world problem, say, dealing with a chronic illness, an eating disorder, anxiety, drug abuse, job stress, depression, the loss of a loved one, or bipolar, then this book is not for you. Or even if you are merely looking for an example of how Buddhism alone has worked to solve another person's problem, this book will leave you at a loss, since, again, the author stresses that fulfillment cannot be attained by Buddhism alone, but rather by only a combination of Buddhism with the 12 steps of alcohol addiction recovery.

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A brother and sister get ready for Halloween early- by planting their own pumpkin patch!Readers will discover the simple joys of gardening and enjoy watching the exciting transformation from pumpkinseed to jack-o'-lantern. ... Read more

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Love "Cheap" boooks
I have loved getting books for so "cheap."On a school teachers budget this really helps."It's Pumpkin Time" is a great book to help kids know the life of a pumpkin through pictures as well as words.I am using it along with the Mailbox Literacy series.

A MUST for any early childhood classroom!
As a pre-k teacher "It's Pumpkin Time" is a must have for my fall unit.The colorful, painted paper collages that illustrate this book are fantastic and the text is simple yet not too simple.I also use this book to teach the sequence of growing a seed.I have several copies of "It's Pumpkin Time" in my classroom, one for me and 3 for my students and they still fight over who gets to look at this book!

Fun and colorful
I bought this book for my two year son to introduce him to Halloween and the autumn season.From the moment we received this book, it was one of his favorites.The book goes step by step in planting, taking care of, and harvesting a pumpkin patch.The pictures are so colorful and bright.It is really an enjoyable book to read.

Wonderful seasonal book!
We just bought this for our 2 year-old, and she absolutely loves it.The pictures are bold and colorful, reminiscent of Eric Carle-type pictures.This book tells the story of how pumpkins are grown, and how they eventually become Jack-o-lanterns.It is a wonderful book, especially for the price. ... Read more

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Truely Inspiring!!
Pen Farthing demonstrates the demands of being in the military, serving overseas, and what a typical day is like defending everyone's freedom in such vivid detail that you can almost imagine yourself there. He also does an excellent job describing what it takes to keep one's self from going to bonkers while doing an extremely stressful and dangerous job. His telling of rescuing "outcasts", as they are in afghanistan, is so compelling and heartwrenching that you ache for both the writer and the companions he continuously rescues. It is a very addictive read and makes the reader wanting to come back for more. I would like to read more his writings as they are awesome stories. I wish him luck with all of his endevors and wish I could do something to help those he is trying to help himself. God Bless you Pen!!

One Dog at a Time
Excellent book for lovers of dogs and animals in general. One man's volunteer efforts to save the stray dogs in Afghanistan. An easy read. An inspiring book.

A wonderful, heartwarming book
Pen Farthing was a British marine with a big heart. Deployed in one of the worst places on Earth, Afghanistan, he befriends a number of stray dogs, some of which had previously been used for vicious dogfighting events by the local Afghans. Pen's book relates how he found and took care of these dogs, and how they also took care of him through providing friendship and and reprive from all the misery and danger that he was embroiled in. You can't help falling in love with these hapless dogs. This is a great read, with only one minor exception. Since it was originally published for British readers, it contains a lot of British slang that most American readers won't be familiar with. But the context of this slang is obvious, so it doesn't detract from the great story.Pen's experience with the strays of Afghanistan led to his starting a rescue organization to help save other strays. What a noble pursuit, and what a great human being Pen Farthing is. Anyone who loves dogs will enjoy this great book, I couldn't recommend it more highly. ... Read more

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Josephine Tey re-creates one of history's most famous -- and vicious -- crimes in her classic bestselling novel, a must read for connoisseurs of fiction, now with a new introduction by Robert Barnard

Inspector Alan Grant of Scotland Yard, recuperating from a broken leg, becomes fascinated with a contemporary portrait of Richard III that bears no resemblance to the Wicked Uncle of history. Could such a sensitive, noble face actually belong to one of the world's most heinous villains -- a venomous hunchback who may have killed his brother's children to make his crown secure? Or could Richard have been the victim, turned into a monster by the usurpers of England's throne? Grant determines to find out once and for all, with the help of the British Museum and an American scholar, what kind of man Richard Plantagenet really was and who killed the Little Princes in the Tower.

The Daughter of Time is an ingeniously plotted, beautifully written, and suspenseful tale, a supreme achievement from one of mystery writing's most gifted masters.Amazon.com Review
Josephine Tey is often referred to as the mystery writer for peoplewho don't like mysteries. Her skills at character development and moodsetting, and her tendency to focus on themes not usually touched uponby mystery writers, have earned her a vast and appreciativeaudience. In Daughter of Time, Tey focuses on the legend ofRichard III, the evil hunchback of British history accused ofmurdering his young nephews. While at a London hospital recuperatingfrom a fall, Inspector Alan Grant becomes fascinated by a portrait ofKing Richard. A student of human faces, Grant cannot believe that theman in the picture would kill his own nephews. With an Americanresearcher's help, Grant delves into his country's history to discoverjust what kind of man Richard Plantagenet was and who reallykilled the little princes. ... Read more

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STUDYING RICHARD IIIYOU MUST READ THIS POINT OF VIEW
The Daughter of Time is an entertaining and thought provoking fiction. I can imagine this book could be tedious reading for someone who hasn't studied British history. But if you're interested in the topic,the concept of mystery and/or history, or a high school student or undergraduate who is studying Richard III, it may provide a new point of view on the subject. I think you will enjoy this book. Josephine Teys skillfully summarizes the historical facts and the case for Richard's innocence and presents them in an entertaining way.

I found this book a thought-provoking exercise.But if one is looking for thrills and to be astounded by a mystery, this is not the book I would recommend.I recommend it for all amatuer historians out there. It opens your eyes to the bias of history.

Interesting theory
This is my first experience with an historical detective novel, and I hope to find more. I suspect history is written by the winners, and it takes a long time for the truth to come out. I had some background knowledge about Richard III before reading Daughter of Time, so I don't want to say anything that spoils this book. I did find the theory interesting and well-presented, since I had heard a convincing argument for another perpetrator (not Richard). The portrait of Richard III referenced in this book is easy to find on the internet, which is fun to have while you read.

History and Mystery
This novel is a delicious mix of history and mystery, two of my favorite genres. Tey has turned one of the great unsolved mysteries of all time into an intriguing mystery novel. The murder involved is the disappearance of the two princes in the tower, and the suspect is Richard III. Did he do it? This is one of those unanswerable questions that intrigue the history buff as much as the historian. The question has never really been answered to anyone's satisfaction, except perhaps those historians who have written their version of the facts.

Tey's protagonist finds himself captivated by the mystery, when he discovers that the face of Richard III does not strike him as that of a villain. As he explores the facts of the case that still remain after all of this time, he delves deeper and deeper into the intrigues and battles of that era, and into the personality of Richard III. I found myself becoming captivated as well. It was a true page turner.

Give Tey a try.
Did Richard III have the princes in the Tower "done in?"That isone of the great mysteries of history, and Tey "solves" it in the Daughter of Time.Some critics consider this the greatest mystery novel ever written, and I concur. Have read hundreds of mysteries, many of them marvelous,but The Daughter of Time is the best.
There are those who think Christie's The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is best.I don't because I had correctly figured out who the murderer was by page 2.

Great Classic
Was Richard III a ruthless murderer of children or was he one of the finest, most honorable monarchs of Britain? Innovative, great read. ... Read more