Major General Nguyen Van Hieu, ARVN

Book Description

Brigadier General George Wear once noted, "When the ARVN troops were well led they fought as well as anyone's soldiers. They simply needed commanders who would support them properly and who could win their confidence and make them believe that their cause was worth risking their lives for." General Hieu had been one of such commanders. Colonel John Hayes, 5th ARVN Division senior advisor remarked in 1970, "General Hieu is an above average commander. Good qualities include dedication, experience as a combat leader, ability to stimulate and maintain morale, and ability to control those in his command. He is quite religious and patriotic, and demands high standards of conduct and discipline. He is methodical but decisive. He is rated better than the average US Division commander in overall performance." American Veterans who had served in Vietnam might be interested in knowing that General Hieu had collaborated closely with the following American units: USMC HMM-364, 52nd Combat Aviation Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, 173rd Airborne Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, 174th Assault Helicopter Company, 1st Battalion/50th Mechanized Infantry, 7/15th Field Artillery Battalion, 19th Engineer Combat Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade/82nd Airborne Division, 12th Aviation Group and 3rd Squadron/17th Air Cavalry. * General Hieu was obviously a great soldier who put his country and his people foremost. (General Fred C. Weyand) * Biography of a South Vietnam general officer who has been likened to Patton, Rommel, Montgomery, and LeClerc. He was much admired by Vietnamese civilians and respected by his American advisors. (Douglas Pike) * This book sheds light on the ARVN Forces never before told. (Darryl Nelson) * I do not see how anyone studying the Vietnam War on the ARVN side can neglect your book at all. (James Miguez)

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Meet an Unsung Hero of the ARVN.......2000-12-24

Meet one of the most gallant warriors of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam. This biography depicts ARVN Major General Hieu under different facets: his personal life, his military career, his military exploits, and his unjust death. It reveals General Hieu as an unsung hero, whose tactical and strategic skills put him among the best soldiers of modern times, at par with General Rommel of Germany, Patton of the United States, Montgomery of England and Leclerc of France.

The Internet format of this biography has received wide acceptance from its readers with more than 20,000 visitors the first year. One reader comments, "Besides its military historical value, it has room for deep, emotional feelings," and another reader writes, "Of all the military stories I have read, yours is the most touching. What a fine officer General Hieu must have been, so very much an all around person. I did not know him. But I am sure glad I have read about him; it seems as if he comes alive again through your stories, and once again he is an inspiring figure, as his modesty transcends the years," Vietnam War Veterans have found it "fascinating", "incredibly factual," "exceptionally superior," and something that "may well be required reading in high schools, military college..."

Containing first hand military documents pertaining to operational orders, it provides a rare presentation for ordinary people; one is allowed to see how a divisional commanding general plans and executes his battles. The story of an individual life, this biography offers an illuminating insight of the ARVN and provides a unique perspective of the Vietnam War.

This book gives answers to the following questions:

- The NVA has General Vo Nguyen Giap. Does the ARVN have someone comparable?

- How did General Hieu score next to General John Norton, Jr of the US 1st Cavalry Division?

- How did General Hieu score next to General Albert Milloy of the US 1st Infantry Division?

- What did General Dennis McAuliffe of the US Big Red One Division think about General Hieu?

- How did Colonel John Hayes, Senior Advisor of ARVN 5th Division, evaluate General Hieu?

- How did the ARVN 22nd Division score next to the US 1st Cavalry Division?

- How did the ARVN 5th Division score next to the US 1st Infantry Division?

- What role did General Hieu play in the Ia Drang Valley Battle (US 1st Cavalry Division), Pershing Operation (US 1st Cavalry Division), Dong Tien Operations (US 1st Infantry Division), Total Victory 46 Operation (US 1st Cavalry Division)?

- How did the ARVN Airborne Division score next to the US 173rd Airborne Brigade and the US 101st Airborne Division?

- etc...

An Uncommon ARVNB General.......2000-10-31

This biography, a reader would notice at the outset, is not written by a historian, an investigative reporter, or a professional biographer. It originates instead from the pen of a younger sibling seeking to resolve the mystery surrounding his brother's untimely death. This legitimate curiosity has evolved into a collection of articles depicting General Nguyen van Hieu as a family man, a patriot, a military strategist, and a man of integrity. This collection of articles authored by siblings, friends, and fellow military men unexpectedly converges to project a dynamic image of an intelligent soldier and brilliant strategist engaged in the twofold quixotic task of overcoming a corrupted military hierarchy and fighting the invading North Vietnamese communist army. The book presents the reader with glimpses of a man living the yin aspect of the Vietnamese society (egalitarian, flexible, spiritual, congenial) and, at the same time, confronting the yang aspect of the neo-Confucianist military and government hierarchy (male dominant, rigid, self-serving, elitist, concerned with face and status). Without any claim to being systematic or thorough in his research, the author has nevertheless gathered a number of revealing personal anecdotes, testimonies from living witnesses, declassified documents from the National Archives, letters from former military academy classmates, phone interviews, excerpts from books, and so forth. From this cacophony of voices emerges the image of a virtuous man, caring father, loving spouse, and competent general respected by Vietnamese and American military personnel of all ranks. The reader would no doubt be surprised to discover this unsung hero in the stark background of negative memories of the Vietnam War and betrayal of the Vietnamese people by the neo-Confucianist military and government hierarchy. Though modest in its presentation, the book manages to do justice to a dedicated soldier and competent general, who is mostly unknown to both the Vietnamese and the American public. After reading this fascinating biography, the reader comes away wondering what might have been had this uncommon general, who epitomized the true Vietnamese people, been allowed to fully exercise his military competence.END

Uncommon ARVN General.......2000-10-31

This biography, a reader would notice at the outset, is not written by a historian, an investigative reporter, or a professional biographer. It originated instead from the pen of a younger sibling seeking to resolve the mystery surrounding his brother's untimely death. This legitimate curiosity has evolved into a collection of articles depicting General Nguyen van Hieu as a family man, a patriot, a military strategist, and a man of integrity.

This collection of articles authored by siblings, friends, and fellow military men unexpectedly converges to project a dynamic image of an intelligent soldier and brilliant strategist engaged in the twofold unenviable task of overcoming a corrupted military hierarchy and fighting the invading North Vietnamese communist army.

The book presents the reader with glimpses of a man living the yin aspect of the Vietnamese society (egalitarian, flexible, spiritual, congenial) and, at the same time, confronting the yang aspect of the neo-Confucianist military and government hierarchy (male dominant, rigid, self-serving, elitist, concerned with face and status).

Without any claim to being systematic or thorough in his research, the author has nevertheless gathered a number of revealing personal anecdotes, testimonies from living witnesses, declassified documents from the National Archives, letters from former military academy classmates, phone interviews, excerpts from books, and so forth. From this cacophony of voices emerges the image of a virtuous man, caring father, loving spouse, and competent general respected by Vietnamese and American military personnel of all ranks. The reader would no doubt be surprised to discover this unsung hero in the stark background of negative memories of the Vietnam War and betrayal of the Vietnamese people by the neo-Confucianist military and government hierarchy.

Though modest in its presentation, the book manages to do justice to a dedicated soldier and competent general, who is mostly unknown to both the Vietnamese and the American public. After reading this fascinating biography, the reader comes away wondering what might have been had this uncommon general, who epitomized the true Vietnamese people, been allowed to fully exercise his military competence.

(P.S. Please use this book review instead of the earlier version I sent to Amazon.com this morning. Thank you. Tri V. Nguyen)

Virtue and Corruption in the Viet Nam War.......2000-10-22

This text presents and illuminating perspective into the highest Vietnamese traditions, and is a fitting posthumous tribute to a ranking member of South Viet Nam's highest military cadres. Written as a sibbling biography, it is richly peppered throughout with mild bias, something freely acknowledged by the author, which nevertheless does not detract from the wealth of objective information, and data that are only enriched by a personal, if family-oriented point of view. This book extolls the virtue of Vietnamese tradition with the highest esteem, as exemplified in this in-depth analysis of one man's contributions to his motherland, set against the backdrop of one of southeast Asia's most tragic and sad chapters in history. Factual information is well presented with adequate supporting documentation and numerous pictures give this historical personage a very vivid and intimate familiarity. The details of some of the information presented can be simultaneously revealing and startling. This book is well-balanced in the extremes: One man's virtues and rapid progression through the military ranks being consistently contrasted with the insidious prevalence or corruption or corrupt practices by the government which he is sworn to protect and defend. The admiration of the author for the Major General lies in stark contrast to the shameful behaviors of so many government officials at all levels, including the presidency, which must bear the brunt of the responsibililty for the eventual downfall of the government of the Republic of Viet Nam. "I am only the instrument of my brother. General Hieu's biography is a self-expression ... General Hieu drew a clear-cut line between the two military and private life areas. This explains why he was able to maintain his integrity and virtue while working with other corrupt and low-moral generals ... The majestic aura that soldiers perceived in General Hieu's personality came from his inner strength, not from an artificial majesty requiring the use of a general's baton, or a combat camouflaged outfit, or a cigar, or an imposing guard detail, etc... And thus they genuinely respected and loved him dearly ..." General Hieu was assassinated in his office headquarters on 8 April 1975. Except in the fact that he was shot to death, official reports and eyewitness testimony remain internally contradictory. by: Dr Michael JM Raffin 1st. Brigade, 5th. Infantry Division (Mechanized) Province of Quang Tri, Viet Nam July, 1968 to March 1969

Book Description

1922. In the early part of the 16th century there began to be accomplished in the world of medicine a revolution in many ways similar to that which was taking place at the same time in the domain of religion and theology, and with results not less (perhaps even more) beneficial to posterity. Just as the forces which achieved the reformation of the church, so too, did those which accomplished the reformation of medicine. Contents: Paracelsian reformation of medicine; Van Helmont's own account of his early life and studies; travels and trials; mysticism and magic; epistemology; ontology; psychology; power of magnetism; alchemical achievements; advancement of the healing arts.

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Not conventional

Refreshing antidote to too much positive thinking

This author needs some help

talks the truth but is also flawed

An excellent succinct contrarian view of psychotherapeutic bromides!

The Last Self-help Book You'll Ever Need: Repress Your Anger, Think Negatively, Be a Good Blamer, And Throttle Your Inner Child
Paul Pearsall
Manufacturer: Basic Books
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Binding: Paperback

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Book Description

Best-selling psychologist and motivational speaker Paul Pearsall explodes the myths of the self-help machine and shows us how to lead happier healthier lives. Although the tenets of self-help have been attacked before, Pearsall is the first psychologist to expose these deeply entrenched ideas to scientific scrutiny. And unlike other debunking books, The Last Self-Help Book You'll Ever Need goes beyond skepticism to propose a set of life-affirming (and refreshingly contrarian) axioms that can help anyone lead the Good Life.

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Not conventional.......2007-01-04

the author presents unconventional views on self development that are worth considering. he challenges lots of mainstrean ideas that don't stand the test of real experiments. definitely worth reading even if opinions are not always shared.

Refreshing antidote to too much positive thinking.......2006-12-11

Fat? Unhappy? Looking for love? With 20,000 plus self-help titles on the shelves, people are still overweight, suicidal and unfulfilled. Neuropsychologist Paul Pearsall debunks the promises of the self-help genre. He exhorts you to treat it skeptically, being mindfully aware of whether its counsel fits your life. This is probably not the "last self-help book you'll ever need;" it's certainly not the last self-help book Dr. Pearsall is likely to write (and he writes well, so that's fine). However, it will make you think and help you gain perspective on "self-helpism." Quit obsessing about the future and what you don't have. Seize the moment. A life well-lived must, in fact, be authentically lived, not just contemplated. We advocate Pearsall's contrary point of view as the antidote to way too much positive thinking.

This author needs some help.......2006-09-04

Very frustrating book to read. The idea of the book is great--that the self-help business has gone too far and allowed people to cop out of their own personal responsibility. But the execution of the book is filled with poor research, weakly-drawn conclusions and hypocrisy.

The chapters on love and the family are particularly bad. Though he claims unconditional love is hogwash and that family interests should rise about individual interests within the family, by the end of the chapters he is preaching the same old self-help message that he claims to condemn. He even praises bad parenting and then uses his own problem kids as an example.

The book doesn't deliver what it claims to sell. It doesn't practice what it preaches. And, worst, it uses a few oddball research studies to attempt to draw conclusions that are just not supported through most research.

So if you are buying the book based on the title or description, beware! It ends up being a pretty traditional self-help book that preaches a traditional psychological perspective with a lack of moral perspective.

talks the truth but is also flawed.......2006-07-05

This book is garbage, I got tired of it after reading the first 3 chapters. There is a hint of truth in what he says, his logo "High self-esteem can be damaging to you and others around you. Try a little humility." Yet, after just reading the first few pages you can see that he is the one who carries a big ego, he critizes others alot, inluding big names like Ophrah, Dr. Phil, Dr. Laura, Deepak Chopra and just about any popular self-help book ever written. He obviously doesn't know what humility is yet he is telling everyone to be just that, while he is the know-it-all, his ego really takes over at the time of his writing. You can tell by just reading his title it takes humbleness out of the picture ("The Last Self-Help Book You'll Ever Need")

The problem with his book is his overemphathization on his proof that self-help books are flawed, yet he offers no real advice of what to do about it, as if just knowing these facts is gonna help you.

From my experience self-help books have always made me feeling worst, almost all authors over-emphasize on their ideas, never out of a unselfish desire to help others more because they wanna be heard and acknowledged, most of the time it will go in such and extreme for a desire to be acknowledged they will most likely lead you into the wrong path, you should stay far away from these authors, you can tell by their over-emphasis, authors like Tony Robbins is a good example. (That guy is a joke) Its not that these authors are doing it on purpose they honestly think that their book and their advice can help you but the answer lies within you.

Save your money and don't buy these books, buy books that lead you to doing something more realistic about your life, there is no self-help book out there that is gonna help you period. Only taking action on something is gonna help you not trying to overcome yourself mentally.

An excellent succinct contrarian view of psychotherapeutic bromides!.......2006-04-07

Nowhere is the inclination to substitute cliches for substative thought more evident than in the self-help therapeutic culture. "Love should not be conditional" we are told sonorously by TV "experts." "Be all that you can be," "live up to your full potential," "nurture and understand your inner child," "express your anger," and my personal favorite, "we are all victims" are just a few of the silly old chestnuts that masquerade as legitimate advice. And of course sometimes there is an element of truth hiding somewhere in these hoary old sayings. But more often than not they are accepted as gospel and repeated ad nauseum until they've gained general acceptance despite being patently wrong most of the time.

Pearsall explores these and other hackneyed canards and exposes them to the light of the scientific method. Deep down, haven't most people suspected that many of these fabrications are utterly bogus? Pearsall says that the cornerstone of the self-help culture, the addiction paradigm is also a flawed construct. Only 5% (FIVE!!) of people in Alcoholics Anonymous succeed. This, according to their own literature. The famous 12 step program is unsuccessful in NINTY FIVE percent of cases!! Something's gotta be wrong with that particular picture!

Have you ever considered the possibility that this is as good as it gets? Well, it probably is, so why not sit back, relax and enjoy yourself? We're wearing ourselves out trying to "be all that we can be" and living up to our potential. Ever consider the possiblity that perhaps some people are just naturally happier than others? One of things that makes people so darn unhappy is that they think they should be happier and more fulfilled. If you aren't skipping down the street every day whistling zippity-do-dah you're probably pretty normal. But more likely than not you can't understand why you aren't happier. Most people think they are "entitled" to more happiness and if they don't get it then by golly someone's going to pay. And all too often it is the hapless spouse that pays the price.

Primarily, this book advocates being realistic in your life. If you've got the potential to become a concert pianist then by all means go for it. But if you are tone deaf, clumsy and simply loathe the piano then give yourself a break and take up something else that you are better suited for. Enjoy what you've got and what you are capable of. Derive happiness from your current situation and better appreicate those circumstances and those around you. Be realistic in your aspirations. There's nothing wrong with going for it, but again be realistic and recognize when to quit. Blindly forging ahead when you are not succeeding is as defeating as never trying something in the first place. Forget your inner child!! Learn to reach out to others and to behave as a mature adult. Do not succumb to the sirens call of victimhood and entitlement. NOTHING is more destructive to your happiness.

The whole of the therapeutic culture has come to rely on the silly nostrums that eventually have gained the status of unassailable truth. Pearsall effectively addresses these myths and explores their validity from a more flinty eyed realistic perspective. Many sacred cows are gored by Pearsall and I say it's long overdue.

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A poor man's Heat

A Great Read!

Perceptive

Is Food a Showbusiness?

A description of how a professional kitchen is run

A Meal Observed
Andrew Todhunter
Manufacturer: Anchor
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0385720203
Release Date: 2005-04-12

Book Description

Awarded three stars by Michelin, Taillevent is one of the finest restaurants in the world. Todhunter spent several months working in its kitchen in preparation for the divine experience of eating a five-hour meal in the nineteenth-century dining room. From the amuse-bouche (a warm cheese puff to “amuse the mouth”) to the crowning glory of the fantasie, he perfectly captures the sensual pleasure of the meticulously served dinner. Along the way he expertly discusses everything from the state of French haute cuisine and the complexity of running a renowned restaurant to the chemistry of chocolate and the history of salt. A Meal Observed is a rare treat, a paean to the French and French cuisine that is as enchanting and richly satisfying as the meal it describes.

Customer Reviews:

A poor man's Heat.......2007-03-01

This is a muddled, confused book that occasionally entertains, but ultimately grows tiresome. As the narrator, Mr. Todhunter fills page after page with reminisces about old girlfriends, his mother's curious relationship with food and his father's unusual disciplinary style. Ummmm... why do I care?

The sad thing is that the author is obviously a talented writer and has chosen an interesting topic, but his story becomes self-indulgent and tedious. In the end, he isn't as interesting as the cooks and culinary history that he should be probing. When he does provide insights into cooking and the spirituality that underlies the process of preparing, serving and eating food, they lack any real depth. His ponderings are really quite trite.

Throughout the book, the author comes off as a dilettante, intrigued by fancy cuisine and proud of his ability to appreciate it. His credibility stems from his off-and-on work as an apprentice at Taillevant. Well, in writing "Heat" and by really delving into culinary history and the personalities behind a highly successful restaurant, Bill Buford handily beats this rambling jaunt.

A Great Read!.......2006-07-25

I love this book. Some of the reviewers miss the point. This book is about the meal and it is about the life of the author. They are interwoven wonderfully making his book a fascinating and delightful read. Don't miss it!

Perceptive.......2005-04-12

The best dinners are those slowly savored with friends and loved ones. Years afterward, one might still recall much of the fare of a memorable evening, the warm ambiance and the stylish décor, or an incredible waiter, a magnificent seafood dish, soufflé, or the fifty year old Bordeaux. In France, Guide Michelin starred restaurants are intended to be the ultimate French dining experience employing the best chefs, lush furnishings, unparalleled service and a magnificent wine cellar.

Yet, unless one is accustomed to formal French dining, there is a certain apprehension, the dread of committing some unpardonable dining room faux pas that will draw glares from the haughty staff and muted mirth from in-the-know fellow patrons. Andrew Todhunter invites the reader along to a memorable dinner at Taillevent, the world renowned three star restaurant and, arguably, the best restaurant in the world. Todhunter shares his apprehension and appreciation of this dinner-of-a-lifetime at the mecca of haute cuisine.

A Meal Observed will not leave the reader drooling over the cuisine served nor will it divulge secret recipes from the celebrated Parisian restaurant. What it will do is reveal to the reader the dedication of those who have chosen cooking as a career and the complexities of flawless performance night after night.

The premise of each of the book's chapters is to unhurriedly savor every exciting course from amuse-bouche to the complimentary cognacs that conclude the evening and to recognize the varied skills of the maître d', table captain, sommelier, head chef, sous-chef, pastry chef and the entire kitchen "brigade." The author incorporates not only apt descriptions of the courses laid before him but sprinkles in reminiscences of his own culinary life, a few interesting philosophical observations as well as a smattering of gastronomic history. Todhunter served several months as a sort of apprentice - reporter at large at Taillevent before making the anonymous dinner reservation for he and his wife.

A Meal Observed is more than just a recitation of ingredients of artistically arranged plates. The author interviewed several of the chef/craftsmen that daily toil long hours in obscurity, many with minimal pay, their years of endeavor, their singular mindedness, their near maniacal dedication to churning out masterpiece after masterpiece. Unlike much of America, where advancement is the goal and each rung on the ladder a mere stopping off point, European culture is still tied to apprenticeship and mastering the job at hand - imbuing each step of the career path with proud accomplishment. In the end, the reader is left with a deeper appreciation not only of the glorious presentation of food but the intricacies of preparation, coordination and management of a world class restaurant.

Is Food a Showbusiness?.......2004-12-19

We all eat with our eyes . So the make-up is part of what you pay for,if you have a professional like Taillevent.A highly overrated show-off restaurant , where the Americans are carefully segregated. because they are "too loud" Mr.Vrinat ,the owner, is as arrogant as he believes to be entitled to. If you want to have a real meal in Paris go to the "Ami Louis" where President Chirac took President Clinton. It is not cheaper, but infinitely better

A description of how a professional kitchen is run.......2004-11-06

Gourmet food fan Andrew Todhunter is both the American who travels in search of the best local foods and a writer who have spent months in restaurant kitchens learning behind-the-scenes processes: as such, his A MEAL OBSERVED is the perfect description of how a professional orchestrated kitchen is run. The reader may wonder how a single restaurant coverage can take up over two hundred pages: the meal in question is itself a five-hour affair: take in-depth descriptions of French dishes, add memoirs of the author's American childhood and foods, consider cooking methods and politics and add liberal dash of recipes at book's end and you have the answer.

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A Meal Observed
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Great Beginners Book.......2001-06-26

Chapters cover the evolution and classification, biology, housing, feeding and general care of salamaders and newts, while focusing on a vast array of fairly well-known species. A seperate chapter covers the popular axolotl. Full of colour photographs and illustrations. Very helpful book for anyone interested in keeping a salamander or newt as a pet and is new to the whole scene.

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Knit Hats!: 15 Cool Patterns to Keep You Warm (Knit)

2 lovely hats

A Complete Waste of Money

Fun, but not essential

Knot for new knitters

Knit Hats!: 15 Cool Patterns to Keep You Warm (Knit)
Gwen Steege
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Knitting is in. Julia Roberts knits, high schoolers are knitting in the cafeteria, urbanites are knitting on the subway, college students are knitting in the dorms, and bookstores are sponsoring knitting groups. Colorful new yarns, the availability of simple patterns, gift giving, stress relief - all are reasons for picking up knitting needles and getting started on a great project.

Though knitting is growing in popularity, knitters still want projects that are fast and easy, but ultimately useful and attractive. KNIT HATS! is a colorful die-cut book that's small enough to tuck into a knitting bag, backpack, or purse.

The book begins with an easy-to-understand, illustrated overview of the basic techniques followed by 15 fun project patterns (with instructions for a range of sizes) bound between sturdy, die-cut board covers. Each pattern includes the following: a close-to-life-size color photo of the completed mitten or hat; a brief introduction to the pattern; materials and equipment lists; gauge information; a color chart; special tips and hints; and a detailed drawing of any unusual techniques involved. Because the rich palette flows through each book, knitters can mix and match hats and mittens (in Knit Mittens!) to create unique sets.

Customer Reviews:

Knit Hats!: 15 Cool Patterns to Keep You Warm (Knit).......2007-02-21

I really like this book and I bought a copy for a gift. I have found good basic reference information in it and some good basic knit hat patterns. I even learned new techniques from this book. I consider myself and advanced beginner when it comes to knitting so I still have much to learn.

2 lovely hats.......2007-01-20

I liked this book, but I had to be careful the hats didn't end up too big around. Not all the hats were that great, but the few that were were worth buying the book.

A Complete Waste of Money.......2007-01-14

I thought the patterns in this book were hideous. It contained absolutely nothing that I would wear or would want to knit for anyone else. There wasn't a single hat that caught my eye. I think this was a complete waste of my money. I would recommend Cathy Carron's Hip Knits Hat, a book that I absolutely loved. I also wish Nicky Epsteins' hat book was still in print (or that she would release another). As far as this book goes, unless you are planning on knitting for a very young kid who might be able to pull off one of these awful patterns (small kids can be charming that way), pass on this one.

Fun, but not essential.......2006-12-21

I generally avoid "trendy" knitting, as I have been knitting since the age of 9 and would rather never touch any yarns with "fun" on the label, so I viewed this book with great skepticism. That being said, it's cute. Not deep, not challenging, but cute. There's a variety of hats, and even a lesson on double-knitting, so it doesn't cater only to the novice knitter. I made 2 hats exactly as written--one I am very pleased with & one I am not overly pleased with--and used another pattern as a jumping-off point to design my own hats, which turned out great. One hat is knit on straight needles for those who are reticent about trying dpns, but the best bet is to jump in & try circular knitting--it would be FAR easier.

Not the best book in the world, but it's worth adding to the "fluff" section of your knitting library.

Knot for new knitters.......2005-03-02

I have to agree with the previous review - cute book, bad directions. Ready to try out some fun color hats, I was drawn to this book by the meticulous directions that (it appeared) even a beginning knitter could follow, plus the illustrations were clear and easy to understand. However, I soon discovered that whoever wrote the pattern did not knit the hat or vice versa... and did not master basic math in school. Example... the cute bunny hat with carrot poms... the ear flaps were not centered when knit according to directions. I had to rip out and redo the math to get them centered correctly on the hat. Then the bunny chart is 14 stitches which gives you 5.7 bunnies in the 80 stitches of the toddler hat -- and the math is not right for the other two sizes shown either. The bunny would have been better accomplished with a duplicate stitch (which I ended up doing... way too much carrying of the contrast colors.) A novice knitter would be sorely tested.

This is a classic example of bad or non-existent proofreading. You would think that one of the three editors listed in the book would have checked the math. Don't blindly trust the printed material (and if you can't do that, why bother with the book to begin with?). I gave it two stars for the design, photos, and illustrations which were good.

Book Description

Create a little garden paradise in every corner of your home and enjoy its beauty year round. The designs and instructions here show how to assemble your indoor garden from plants purchased at a nursery or grown from seeds, rootings, or cuttings. Photos illustrate the basics--plants, potting techniques, containers--and provide endless inspiration. Watch a water garden grow in a punchbowl or experience the power of nature with a mini-forest of bonsai. Tend a small salad garden or one with culinary herbs and cook with its fresh-picked bounty. Recreate the Hanging Gardens of Babylon...right on a tired cake plate! Your house will turn into a veritable Garden of Eden.

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Disappointment.......2004-09-02

Disappointing. Glossy pictures of unoriginal designs. Many selected plants would not survive in limited interior lighting.

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Lifestyle changes to reduce the risks of cancer

Packed with information we and our daughters need to know.

Abnormal Pap Smears: What Every Woman Needs to Know
Lynda Rushing M.D. , and Nancy Joste M.D.
Manufacturer: PROMETHEUS BOOKS
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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You have just received an abnormal Pap smear diagnosis, joining the ranks of the close to 4 million women annually who receive one. What does it mean? Do you have cancer? What happens next?

For most women, the follow-up for an abnormal Pap smear involves long periods of anxious waiting as well as unfamiliar procedures and examinations. Few women understand the significance of their abnormal results or know that abnormalities on a Pap smear are linked to infections by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Even fewer are aware that this virus is pervasive, with the majority of American women being infected at some time in their lives.

Written by two physicians in clear and concise language, this comforting book covers the various Pap smear diagnoses, ranging from "atypical" to cervical cancer. The association of cervical disease with HPV is emphasized and the various treatments for Pap smear abnormalities are explained in-depth. New technologies that promise better testing are critically examined. Also discussed are "lifestyle" changes that may lead to minimizing a woman's risk of developing cervical disease. Vital to the book are personal interviews with women who share their experiences and feelings about cervical disease as well as how it was detected and treated. A list of important questions to ask your physician and helpful sources for additional information round out the book.

This well-illustrated, uncomplicated, and sympathetic handbook is indispensable, and may even be lifesaving, for all women who are seeking to understand their abnormal Pap smear results.

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Lifestyle changes to reduce the risks of cancer.......2002-02-08

Pap smears detect cervical cancer but there's a major difference between different types of abnormal pap smears, from full-blown cancers to results which are atypical yet benign. Abnormal Pap Smears not only helps consumers understand the differences; it also suggests lifestyle changes to reduce the risks of precancers and cancers.

Packed with information we and our daughters need to know........2001-10-24

I never fully understood the mystery of pap smears, and I was never really sure that I could trust the results (happily, always negative). This book fleshed out my understanding of paps, and answered the many questions I have had about them but never could quite articulate to my doctor. Further, little did I realize the significant link between sexually transmitted viruses and diseases and their potential, long-term effects until I read this book. I am much better informed now.

This book is for every woman.

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