Ariel Reviews

Although this book is miniature it is packed with information about your sun-sign. The feature of this book I enjoyed most was that it paired your sign with each of the other eleven signs (including itself; Gemini and Gemini). For example Gemini and Leo. It then described the chances of a relationship between the two. Another feature I enjoyed was the different chapters about Gemini. Such as your talents and careers, body and mind, and Gemini at a glance. I know that you will enjoy this small book as much as I have.

After receiving this book, i instantly loved it, the collection of quotes ranges from historical figures to proverbs, all with a poignant inspirational statement. Helpful in speach writing, papers, and tidbits for friends.

Wow! I really enjoyed this small but filled with little treasures book. Each page holds only one quote, but so many of them encourage one in the journey of life and really give you good food for thought! Makes a great gift!

These stories are written in a compelling and straightforward style. The characters are enhanced by a crisp attention to the important details, creating a sort of character "sketch" which is like a gestural drawing.

I really like the way that Julie photographs these beautiful children. She shows great creativity and feeling for the kids. Keep clicking.

This tiny book is great, it takes about five minutes to read, but it is one you'll pick up and look at again and again, I have mine on my nightstand, great photos and interesting Jeff Gordon facts and information. This is a must for a Jeff Gordon Fan.

I happen to be Jennifer Love Hewitt's biggest fan, and this book is great! A must for any fan. Great pictures and great facts. I definitly recommend, and the tiny size makes it perfect for your pocket so you can bring her around where ever you go!

este libro, que es muy obsceno pero entretenido nos lleva a traves del mundo de las llamadas malas palabras, las cuales no son malas en si, son solo palabras referentes a tabues en nuestra sociedad, a actos fisicos que parece que no deberian mecionarse. pero este libro trata de desmitificar y que perdamos el miedo a su empleo, cosa que creo que nunca haremos en publico aunque si en nuestra vieda privada como una descarga de nuestros problemas. creo que ellas, empleadas en forma moderada en nuestra vida nos ayudaria con los problemas o a comunicarnos mejor, siempre y cuando no se las digamos a alguien, solo entre nuestros intimos... LUIS MENDEZ

"Another book on leadership", I thought - "Do I really need to add yet another to my imposing collection of hastily read, never consulted, ever-growing collection?", I thought. My answer was a resounding "No", ... until I noticed the words "dramatic techniques" on the cover. As a long-time theater lover, my interest was piqued. When I discovered the authors were not academicians or businessmen, but professional actors, I was hooked. Now this promised to be something different - and it is: "Leadership Presence" is an entertaining, page-turning, insightful, multi-layered, inspiring, pragmatic book on leadership! In the immortal words of Swoosie Kurtz in "Uncommon Women & Others", "Who woulda thunk it?"

I have intuitively thought there was a connection between the stage and the boardroom, but couldn't have put it into words. Drawing upon their professional theater training, consulting experience and personal beliefs, Ms. Lubar and Halpern have put a fresh and much-needed twist on leadership.

In my heart of hearts, I truly thought leaders are born, not made - and those of us who were "charisma-challenged " could never aspire to inspire. After reading "Leadership Presence", I have hope. Whether quoting Shakespeare or David Gergen, Lao-tzu or Woody Allen, the message is clear: effective leaders/actors know & live by their beliefs, are fully present in the moment, show their passion and reach out to others. Makes perfect sense.

That insight alone got me to second base, but no home run. What really hit it out of the ballpark was the exercises/practices at the end of each chapter. These well-laid out, real world "to-do's" show us leader-wannabes how to apply the principles to our lives and make little, incremental changes in attitude and behavior, one step at a time. I might have to amend my "leaders are born" belief. I hope so. In the meantime, I can have fun reading about Kenneth Brannagh's preparation for Henry V and Martha Graham's philosophy of unique movement.

Now that's a book on leadership worth getting, reading and referring to. With teachers like Laurence Olivier and Meryl Streep, how can I go wrong? Hhmm.. Maybe I'll leave it on my nightstand.

(Dolores Warwick Frese was my Creative Writing professor in college, but I'll try to be as impartial as possible...) This book is kind of like Lord of the Flies meets The Belles of Saint Mary's with a Henry Jamesian style of delivery and a Charlotte Bronte demeanor. I love the economical use of adverbs. But that's to take nothing away from the telling of this sober tale -- the daily trials and tribulations of a diverse group of girls from dysfunctional families who live in a dysfunctional boarding home run by Catholic nuns. The overall theme: always wear clean and color-coordinated underwear. My favorite character is Marcella -- but the five main characters -- Lucy, Rose, Michelle, Grace and Cee-Cey -- tend to tug at your heart-strings as well. Intended specifically for pre-teen to early teenage girls, living back in the day, no doubt, pre-teen to early teenage boys could also benefit from the telling of this tale. Quite frankly, if I had read this book thirty years ago when it first came out, there'd probably be a few less people in the world today ... (Still life, after birth, in the confines of a lonely chamber, a young girl cries ..., she is a mother now ..., perhaps she's crying. Still. ... but hopefully, not much longer ...) -- P.S. Love stays.