Block

This pocket size book of woodcuts first published in the 1920's seems remarkably contemporary in its perception of cities, capturing in black and white the crowding, pollution, corruption, poverty, greed, lust, and good times that were as much a part of the urban landscape back then as they are today.

New York artist Eric Drooker's work (Flood!, Allen Ginsberg's Illuminated Poems) often reflects Masereel's sensibility, both in its blocky look and subject matter.

All the best books are out of print but this one is definitely worth tracking down. Good luck.

If you love Close to Home this is for you. Every Day a new cartoon, who could want more than that with a cartoon calander?
If your a Close to Home fan go buy this, you'll thank yourself

Talk about complete! The author wasn't kidding when he titled it "The Complete Block Book". This book is an interesting look at the use and popularity of blocks over the past 200 years. You will learn everything you ever wanted to know about blocks including their use in educational settings, the different types of blocks available, the benefits to children, why blocks are considered educational toys, how best to set up a block corner, and which educators and philosophers influenced the popularity of blocks. Also, this book gives a very good historical overview of the emergence of "play as work" as a concept in children's education.

Now turning thirty, seven years has passed since an idealistic Emil Brod joined the police force as a Comrade Homicide Detective, but now by 1956 he is like his peers, grim and ever looking over his shoulders at the KGB representative. Emil has learned survival means trust no one and gingerly investigate whenever the Party is involved.

Meanwhile Police Officer Ferenc Kolyeszar prefers to be a novelist, but in this small Communist nation getting anything published is controlled by the Party. Though Ferenc has talent his résumé shows one paperback. Now he writes a book about the depressing world of artists representing Everyman behind the Iron Curtain. Any creativity typically leads to work camps that even in the post Stalin era remains dehumanizing and deadly. Besides the censorship that haunts Ferenc, he suffers remorse over a recent assignment involving college students. As he investigates the murder of a party bureaucrat, KGB agent Kaminski watches Ferenc looking forward to destroying the wannabe author.

This 1950s Communist police procedural is a terrific tale that provides the audience with insight into life inside a Soviet satellite country just after the death of Stalin. The strong story line surprisingly relegates the hero of the first novel (BRIDGE OF SIGHS) to a cynical secondary role. This allows comparison to Ferenc, a tragic Shakespearean character who knows that his latest case will personally cost him dearly; yet he cannot adapt to the party line especially after he carried out a recent assignment to bash the heads of protesting college students. This is a great Eastern European Communist historical police procedural that should provide Owen Steinhauer a strong fan base.

Harriet Klausner

How great is it when we are not afraid to look at the past with honesty! The Consultants Journey is filled with warmth and realism, it reminds us that we are human and we are often at our best when we remind ourselves of this all to forgotten fact.

This book gives a great overview of the basics of communication in business, including examples. Also provided are examples to write better and more effective persuasive letters, complaint letters, and difficult to write bad news letters. I highly recommend!

Anne Brewer has written another book that has the power to change your life. She writes in a clear, descriptive manner that makes it easy to understand and apply to oneself. I have read all of her books and she just keeps getting better.

This book was great! Loved it! I borrowed the book from a friend, and wanted a copy for myself. This book is worth every penny!

This block calendar has kept people around me entertained for the whole year. You can temper with it, it folds inside out and in several different shapes, folding back showing different months. It is also great as a calendar, takes up little space, looks good, and still shows no signs of wear.

Scott Adams has done it again! I saw this 'mental block' in a store and bought it! I am so glad I did. What most won't tell you is--this is not just a calendar/monthly Dilbert cartoon, it is also a desk toy. The blocks open and unfold, revealing new sides/months---it almost reminds you of a Rubik's Cube, but with Dilbert and Co. This item is a must-have for the Dilbert fanatic in your office.