Ariel Reviews

i thought this book was absolutly brillient for fans. it has a few b&w pictures and is a very good read if u love christina like me.

Even though this is a small book it is very informative. It gives alot of facts about her, telling stuff like how her stardum started, birthday, ect. This is a very cool book and you can bring it anywhere since it is pocketsize.

This is a great book. I've read it six times. It is definintly worth buying.

This was a joy to find in an outlet bookstore; just what was needed to keep a 4-year old entertained during a 6 hour flight. He was attracted to it immediately and had to help us buy it -- Not a common occurance.

It has pirates, sharkfins, rowboat, Island, Map, storybook, and a really cool detailed multilevel ship with plank, cannonports, anchor, sails, and everything!

Here's hoping the publisher decides to reissue this cool book.

Agree with what others have written! My ten and twelve year-old (and their Mom!) regret that the book has worn down from years of play.... Sure wish it would get re-issued! :)

My son and I have spent many hours enjoying this book Unfortuneately, it had succumbed to wear and tear. I'd really love to get ahold of some copies as christmas gifts. It's a book, an interactive toy and a treasure hunt rolled into one.

O.K. I think Prince William is cute and this book was great in that it gave me good pictures and info. But it also made me think. He's just a normal teenager,trying to live his life. It sort of made me feel bad that I got this book. Like I was envading his privacy. I guess all I want to say is that if your going to get a book about William please don't get an unofficial biography. Think about it, how would you feel (someone saying stuff that sometimes isn't true)? I really can't express my feelings any better.

Murphy gives us a glimplse of Prince William in almost all phases of his life.

Prince William was born on June 21,1982, and was christened William Arthur Philip Louis. Both parents were very much hands-on parents. With such an energetic nature and getting into much mischief such as dumping wastebaskets, flushing his father's shoes down the toilet, pushing the button which set off the palace alarms,etc., prompted his mother once to call him a "mini- tornado." It is difficult to imagine that this young, charming, handsome prince was such a little monster that his detectives had to devise a way to keep tack of him.

It was not long before his mother, Princess Diana, shortened his name to Wills who was very thrilled when his brother, Prince Harry, was born on September 15, l984. The two princes were and remain extremely close today.

For me, it was interesting to note that as a child Prince William was the only youngster who lost a race at a birthday party because he was the only child who refused to cheat. This says much for his character as a very young boy and for the character of his parents - Diana in particular since she was with him more.

Wills' parents broke with royal tradition and sent him off to boarding school as other aristocratic British boys. This probably helped contibute to his becoming much more well-rounded, and the popular young prince that he is today. He is much more liked than most royals before him. Prince William possess his mother's shy charm, poise, good-looks,etc., but, even more important, he knows that he has a role and destiny in life to be crowned king of England one day.

Prince William excels in academics, as well as, in many sports as no royal before him. Even within the royal family, he is considered the most popular and the most handsome which has not gone to his head.

As young as he is, he has had his share of heartbreak and pain. When Princess Diana drove to Ludgrove in December, 1992, to inform her son that she and Charles had decided to separate, he told his mother, "I hope you both will be much happier now." P.36 His most dreadful sorrow came on August 31, l997, when his father, Prince Charles, awakened him and told him that his beloved mother had been killed in a car crash. Publicly, Prince William handled the situation well; although, heartbroken, he returned to Eton just a few days after her funeral and several days after the opening of school. Wills seems to have matured far beyond his years into a young man who has inherited the best characteristics of each of his parents.

This book is a must for all regardless of whether you are a fan of the young, handsome Prince William. There's so much information crammed into this small, short book. It's hardcover and has only 78 pages. It includes many colorful photograghs of his immediate family - Princess Diana, Prince Charles, Prince Harry, and, of course, Prince William from his toddler years to the present. The book is about three and a fourth inches by four inches. There's much, much more in this book. I thought I knew almost all there was to know about Prince William, but there is more.

This book has terrific pictures of the handsome prince. It concentrates on his likes and dislikes , as well as, a few of the things which he did as a youngster. I have been collecting books on all members of the royal family for almost twenty years. Therefore, this information is not new to me. This book is a must for young girls who want to keep a picture of the young, charming prince with them at all times. My only complaint is the size of the book; it's entirely too small.

This is an excellent introductory text, as well as a reference for someone who is just starting to study structural engineering or structural design,or for any nonspecialist who is just interested in basic understanding of the subject.

Although very concise, the book is very readable, providing essential information, in nonmathematical form, without any redundant material. extensive illustration (half the book) make understanding easy and an excellent index helps in referring back to basic concepts. A very affordable price makes it a "MUST" for anyone interested in the engineering and architecture of structures.

Un buen libro para intoducirlo a el mundo de las estructuras, lo recomiendo tanto para el estudiante como para el profesionista.

Being a firs year architecture student, I could not find anything better on the market both for cost and for quality! The book contains only some 150 pages, half of which are illustrations, yet it contains all the information I needed and more. Brief explanations, easy to understand and an excellent index for reference and review. Excellent for review before exams,and, if permissible, for reference during exams.

Recommended for all students of structures!

David Ariel , in "What Do Jews Believe" gives a balanced account of the evolution of Jewish thought and beliefs, demonstrating that Judaism is a living, changing system, always renewing itself. Each chapter covers a different concept: God, the problem of good and evil, mitzvot, prayer, Jewish identity, and starting with the Torah, traces the development of those concepts in the Talmud and among the various sages and schools in Jewish history right up to the present. The book, though an overview, is by necessity deep reading , yet I can think of no other which has succeeded in presenting such an enormous and difficult topic so clearly and fairly. One is left with an awe of and appreciation for Judaism's capacity for creative diversity, while remaining grounded in scripture and history. I consider this book a must for one's personal library.

I like the book because it presents belief and history across the spectrum of Jewish thought. It doesn't say some Jews believe this.. some Jews believe that. Ariel explains why Jews believe what they believe and those beliefs evolved.

The most lucid explanation of the basic ideas of Judaism I've ever read. Reccomended for the scholar and the layman. Be sure to read the ethical will to Dr. Ariel's children.

I was very impressed by the great illustrations in this book. Colorful and eye
drawing they gave a clear picture of the words you were reading. Very nice job!

The story is about a little girl named Ariel and her mother Carlotta who flys balloons.
Ariel wanted to be with her mother on the day of the big race and she stowed away, not telling her Mother.

This is where the fun begins as Ariel and her Mom battle to win the race and Ariel ends up in the lake. A cute read, one you will enjoy reading to your child.

Do you like balloons? If so, this is the book for you. The story is true and took place in 1882. I loved it. There were four characters: Carlotta, Ariel, Bernard, and Mr. Myers. I think kids and their friends should read this book. It did take a long time to read, but it was good.

Blake's Therapy raises a lot of issues and, in my opinion, leaves a lot of questions unanswered. But it many ways that's OK. At the very least, it will make you think.

I'm giving the book four stars instead of five because I really think the book should have been longer. Dorfman has paced the book quite fast . . . you zip along from one surprise to another. But I would have liked to have had more. I want to know more about the background of the characters, particularly those who act out Blake's whims. I wanted to know more about the company that was giving Blake the "therapy." These are just two examples.

Dorfman offers us many intriguing mysteries, but then doesn't give us the answers.

Despite these criticisms, it's a very good book. Those claiming that Dorfman doesn't understand CEOs are missing the point. Blake, given his interests and the company he created, resembles the kind of person you might find working at Patagonia, Ben & Jerry's, The Body Shop, or Working Assets -- companies that are dually committed to both a profit and progressive political ideals. Blake is believable in that role.

But even then, in the broader sense, if Dorfman isn't offering us a realistic CEO, one has to wonder how morally ambivalent a real CEO would be before they would care about their employees. If Dorfman is offering us an unrealistic vision -- a CEO who cares "too much" perhaps? -- then it makes for a damming commentary, not on Dorfman's work, but on the world we live in. Because overall, Blake is a good guy. He wants to make a profit like the rest of us, but he doesn't want to destroy the planet in the process and he wants to help people at the same time. He feels guilt when he fails at doing these things. One only has to look at Enron to realize that many CEOs aren't like that.

A book hadn't disturbed me so much since Nude Men. Dorfman captures the lunacy of the depressed mind with the insight of a prophet. His vantage point is one of unhampered voyeurist... Blake's therapist, which happens to be the unidentified narrator, feels that his patient might benefit from a rather unique treatment in which Blake witnesses the turbulent life of one of his female subordinates through a hidden camera. He has been given the power to dictate the woman's future. There are so many disarming scenes in this novel -- it's like Reality TV for the insane. Even if you've never watched the ubiquitous programs that prowl the cable system, you will be uncontrollably bewildered by this story, for it questions morality and raises various questions regarding today's success-driven society. I read it in two sittings. Do not eat or drink while reading this book -- you don't want to spray coffee over your copy of what may be, to date, the purely and unapoligetically thought-provoking book of the new millenium...

although i have only read this novel once so far,i found it to be extremely compelling. questions of: deceit,betrayal,revenge,desire and power tirade throughout the play. for who is really honest?- certainly not gerardo(a recarnation of robespierre); nor paulina (your frustated, dillusional, prototypical housewife);nor ricardo (the sly,oil slicked stranger accused). these characters undeniable flaws (it could be argued that dorfman has potrayed every piitful and pathetic trait ever known to man)seem to cause their downfalls,but also growth within themselves and their relations with others. surely the final setting will influence the reader to think so.

Thousands of Chilean citizens are said to have "disappeared" during the regime of General Augusto Pinochet, who reigned from 1973-1990. Though not specifically set in Chile, DEATH AND THE MAIDEN is about learning to live again in the aftermath of such an era.

Gerardo Escobar has just been named to a commission that will investigate human rights cases against the old government that ended in death (or the presumption of death). His wife, Paulina, was victimized herself fifteen years earlier, and still has not recovered from the trauma. Now she believes Roberto Miranda, the good Samaritan who came to Gerardo's aid on the road when he had a flat tire, is the same doctor who oversaw her torture years ago, and since there is no hope of gaining justice from the courts, she decides to put Dr. Miranda "on trial" herself.

Playwright Ariel Dorfman pits his characters' heads against their hearts, and the result is a play that is as exciting intellectually as it is emotionally. They are forced to try to answer the kinds of questions with which human beings prefer never to be faced.

How can we be sure of our own ideals? How can we escape our demons when they surround us every day? How can there be justice if the criminal is never punished?

How can we ever learn to forgive, and NEVER learn to forget?

It was boring a little because it was just the words to the song. I liked the pop-ups though. And the music where you pressed a button.

My child loved this book, there were all the words to the song, and the tune was crisp, clear and lively. The pop-ups are delightful. I highly recommend this book, made a nice gift

Before I enter into a review let me say I have been a Joanne Kilbourne lover since Gail Bowen's first mystery. I have distributed all her novels to all my friends and family. I have been looking forward to every single one of her novels - until Burying Ariel.

This to me is a very tortured attempt at incorporating a personal view into fiction.

I gather the topic is misguided expectations: expectations parents have of their children, lovers have of their paramours, individuals have of themselves. And how we fail and cannot let go or, if we do, the price we pay.

This is certainly a valid topic and true. But in the novel it is so lifeless. So there is the old academic who cannot let go of his mysogenistic perceptions (only in the end) and that is exemplified by the fact he doesn't like email or using a computer; then there are the parents, high achievers, who do not want to recognize the artist in their daughter; the feminists, who are totally obnoxious and want to claim her as a victim of patriachy; there is the (almost ex-) partner, badly scarred himself; etc.

But none of these characters are actually explored in detail. They are just what they are: People who do not understand. They all do things, but none of their actions have any grounding in the novel. They are simply scarred people (there are a few more) and none of their actions are related to anything.

I was truly disappointed. Sure there is the usual family history; but there are also some memorable hitches when it comes to the series. Funny, Joanne Kilbourne, at nearly 50, would suddenly have a new gynaecologist, I guess for the sake of the novel.

Gail Bowen writes wonderful novels, but in this one she just stretched credibility too far.

If you want to complain about feminism or the imagined threat of "political correctness" on campus, there are other ways.
If you want to make everybody's misconceptions topical in a novel, make characters come alive. Do not leave them cyphers.

For her creation, and maintenance, of a heroine who is not in the early years of her life, Gail Bowen deserves a lot of credit. Joanne Kilbourn, first introduced to us in "Deadly Appearances" has aged with grace and style by the time we get to "Burying Ariel," and this book shows no sign of her character declining.

Mixing in Joanne's daily life with the sudden stabbing-murder of a loved teacher on campus with ehr usual deft touch, Bowen has definitely left the pattern of every murder being tied so someone in Joanne's past (something that was starting to get a little bit hard to swallow in some of her previous books). This murder is connected to her solely by the place Joanne works, the university, and a respect she had for the deceased.

Tying in radical feminists, student protests, and angry pointed fingers at a man who may have confessed - or merely said the wrong thing at the wrong time - keep the plot humming in this Kilbourn mystery. And as always, it is the depth of character in both villains and hero(ine)s of the book that immerse you totally in what is going on.

Big cheers for Gail Bowen, Canada's Lady of Mystery!

'Nathan

In Regina, Canada, everyone associated with the university is stunned to learn that someone killed twenty-seven year old Professor Ariel Warren. The culprit stabbed the popular political science lecturer in the back.

The police have several suspects from a professor previously accused of sexual harassment to Ariel's boy friend radio star Charlie D. The campus' militant women feel Ariel is the victim of a male animal and use her vigil to further their goals rather than as a memorial to the deceased. Realizing the campus is divided and turning ugly, Professor Joanne Kilbourn who has known Ariel for two decades begins to make her own inquiries not yet realizing where the danger really comes from.

BURYING ARIEL is an exciting academic murder mystery that provides insight into extreme campus politics. Readers will take pleasure from the story line though they will wonder how the vigil turned ugly so quickly. The characters seem genuine especially Joanne, her family, and most of the political science department. Though the killer's motive seems stretched, the audience will find the latest Kilbourn Canadian who-done-it to be a delightful amateur sleuth tale.

Harriet Klausner