Cure

I did not know what a bone density test was until I picked this little book up at an airport. May be the best purchase I ever made. I read it on the way home and decided I was at risk for osteoporosis. My mother had it and my grandmother. I am 45 and had an early menopause. I made the appointment for the bone density test and to my surprise I have low bone density. This book saved my life. Easy to read and describes the risk factors very clearly as well as the latest treatments. Thanks!

I'm technical writer with a broadband company in Atlanta, and had never heard of osteoporosis--until a bone density test showed I had osteoporosis at age 48. My bone density at that time was like a woman, age 65!! Imagine the fear I faced. My doctor put me on Fosamax and HRT. I started walking 5 days a week--started weight lifting every other day. I added calcium tablets and 2 more glasses of skim milk daily. Last year (2 years since I was diagnosed), my bone density had actually increased!! I'm stronger now--and more well-informed. This book confirmed what I was told--and what I did to save my bones. I hope it will help you, too.

This book is a real eye opener. I thought it was a disease that old folks got. Now I know I need to start a plan right away for myself and my children to make sure we prevent this disease. Great book, easy to read and the suggestions on prevention are now a part of our daily lives.

After 10 + years of fighting against infertility I have pretty much tried everything Western medicine has to offer so when I saw this book I decided to give it a chance. I have to say that it is quite well written. Randine Lewis presents her case clearly and consisely. She doesn't make any wild claims and she's not pretending that her mehtods are the only ones that will work. I went looking for something to criticize in this book and I can't find anything. It's the best "natural" infertilty book I've come across and I've read enough of them to fill a book case over the years.

Now, who is this book for? I think it's best for mature readers who have nothing left to lose. If you no longer have any illusions and won't be heartbroken if this doesn't work out go ahead and buy this book. However, I would say to any potential reader to go to her doctor first and then to remember two things: Rhinos and tigers are endangered mainly becuase Eastern medicine promotes the idea that pills made from the bodies of these animals has medicinal benefit. In other words Eastern medicine is not perfect. It's a diferent approach to the human condition, not necesarily a better one. This is a entertaining, and highly readable book but don't expect a miracle; okay?

Dr. Lewis' new book is a must-read for anyone---medical professionals and patients alike---dealing with the emotional, physical, and financial rollercoaster that encompasses infertility today. She outlines the general principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and provides in-depth information about treatments for a variety of infertility issues ranging from unexplained infertility to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).

Most important, Dr. Lewis' book gives new hope to millions of people who dream of becoming parents. One of the most powerful thoughts in this book, from my perspective, is that infertile couples are *not broken* but rather imbalanced. For those patients who have only walked along the treatment paths that Western medicine has to offer, Dr. Lewis' well-written text is a guide to forging a new path---one that can replace and/or complement Western medicine. Through and through, this book is empowering and healing for both the physical and spiritual self.

When Dr. Randine Lewis used millenniums old Chinese techniques to help her conceive, she later visited China to learn first hand more about Chinese medical practices. There she worked with local doctors assisting Chinese women with reproductive problems while studying infertility remedies. In Houston she opened up the Eastern Harmony Clinic for reproductive enhancement. Dr. Lewis claims her combining Chinese techniques with western medical knowledge have resulted in a success rate of 75%, well above the average.

THE INFERTILITY CURE provides an easy to follow self help guide that individuals can use to increase their potential for reproductive success. There is also numerous line drawings that augment the already easy to follow reference book. However, the key to the tome is that Dr. Lewis considers the whole person based on a philosophy that a healthy woman with a positive attitude has a greater chance of triumph in this endeavor or any for that matter than someone who is depressed and lamenting over failures. The book enables the individual to diagnose via detailed a questionnaire listing specific problems. This is followed up by a diet, acupressure techniques, and consumption of herbs to ensure a harmonious healthy body. Though the person should still see their doctor especially to discuss the use of herbs, Dr. Lewis' book is easy to follow and more important easy to use.

Harriet Klausner

The Cure was a very interesting book about a futuristic boy named Gemm 16884. In this time the human race has decided to eliminate racism and emotion by having every one ware masks and pretending as if their emotion does not exist. Because music is considered to bring emotion to humans, and Gemm 16884 ca not stop making it he takes part in a experimental cure where he take on the role of a Jewish musician in Midlevel Europe named Johannes. Johannes while he does not remember his life as Gemm 16884 experiences pain, joy and love. He struggles to keep his faith even though the majority of the populous feel is the reason for the plague which has just begun it's onset of death on the European continent. The strongest point in this book is its interesting story line. It keeps you begging for more and more as you get deeper and deeper into the story. You ca not put it down. The story is just that good. I would say that the flow is a little shaky but her attention to detail makes up for it. However, it's the plot and the ideas behind it that just draws you deeper into the life of Gemm 16884 who is later Johannes. You root for him and hate his enemies as he does. You feel sympathy for his losses hope for his endeavors and wonder how it will all tern out in the end.

The Cure was a very interesting book about a futuristic boy named Gemm 16884. In this time the human race has decided to eliminate racism and emotion by requiring that everyone to wear masks and pretend as if their feelings do not exist. Because music is considered to bring emotion to humans, and Gemm 16884 can not stop making it he takes part in a experimental cure where he take on the role of a Jewish musician in Midlevel Europe named Johannes. While he's Johannes he does not remember his life as Gemm 16884, but Gemm 16884 will remember the experiences of pain, joy and love. He struggles to keep his faith even though the majority of the populous feels he is the reason for the plague which has just begun it's onset of death on the European continent. The strongest point in this book is its interesting story line. It keeps you begging for more and more as you get deeper and deeper into the story. You can not put it down. The story is just that good. I would say that the flow is a little shaky but her attention to detail makes up for it. However, it's the plot and the ideas behind it that just draws you farther into the life of Gemm 16884 who is later Johannes. You root for him and hate his enemies as he does. You feel sympathy for his losses hope for his endeavors and wonder how it will all turn out in the end.

The world in which Gemm 16884 lives is considered a utopia. The year is 2407, it is a conformed world, where harmony and tranquility reign. There is no violence, no hate, no passions. Diversity is banished, shunned by all. All except Gemm. He finds release and happiness in the forbidden arts of song and dance. This frightens him, but he can't stop the dreams in which he performs these emotional acts. As "a cure" he is sent back to Germany, the year 1348. He is the son of a Jewish money lender, and he is gifted with the talent playing the flute. He live his life side by side, hand in hand, with his music. It is his passion. When the plague comes to his town, it catches him fully caught up in his recent betrothal. He is unprepared for the tragedy that the pestilence brings with it. Now he is caught up in the tide of others emotions. The emotions of fear, hate, and prejudice. Emotions all brought on by ignorance and insecurity that shock him. The last chapter of The Cure is truly a masterpiece in itself, bringing on a tide of sensations, ebbing and flowing until we, as the readers, are dropped on the beach of reality in all it's hard bitterness, but with a lasting melody of hope and love echoing into the deepest crags of darkness. Sonia Levitin has written a book that sings a powerful message. A message that is not subdued or subtle, but one that speaks the truth. We cannot live a full and rich life without pain, and we should not fear to confront, nor can we plead ignorance to the cruelties of hate. Instead, we should conquer it with our own love and compassion, no matter what the cost.

I was on original fan long ago, but approached Joe Jackson's memoirs with trepidation. There is a rock bio genre, and it is not a style known for insight or wit. Frank Zappa once described the rock memoir analogue, rock journalism, as people who can't write, interviewing people who can't speak, for the benefit of people who can't read.

But I quickly got over my initial resistance because the book has such an honest feel to it. And you know what? It's simply a great read how David Jackson came up from the most shabby depths of the provincial English working class to ride the crest of New Wave as an avatar of in-your-face cool. Only a special person with no family encouragement could have gone from basic poverty through an industrial secondary school to the Royal Academy of Music on a composition scholarship. You can't help but root for this asthmatic loser as he climbs up the ladder.

The Musician as a Young Man.

As a devoted fan of Joe Jackson, A Cure for Gravity was something I HAD to read, just as the purchase of each of his musical releases is mandatory. But this book isn't just for JJ fans. It's for anyone who's tried to come to terms with that most enigmatic of subjects -- why are we so drawn to and rewarded by this thing called music?

It's a tricky subject to tackle for anyone, and the fact that a (some would say) faded pop star has taken a whack is probably doomed to failure. The book, however, reveals much about what makes an artist just that, and also why so many of us find ourselves touched by music in a way nothing else can move us.

That all sounds very serious, perhaps a bit maudlin to some, and the book does address some heady philosophical subjects. It also made me laugh out loud often as Joe weaves some highly entertaining tales about gigs gone bad, singular characters in the music world, and aspects of his own, often misunderstood character.

It's a great musical memoir in its classic "rise to the top" storytelling, and those parts of the book will appeal to any reader. Damn, if the man isn't as skilled with the computer keyboard as he is with the piano. His lengthy discussions on the nature of music's appeal, though, might turn off the casual reader, but end up being the essential central theme of the book for those of us who are caught under the spell of music.

First, read this book, then start listening to Joe's musical releases over the last 10 years and you'll begin to understand exactly what he's trying to uncover with this ambitious, and successful work.

All I can say is that you don't have to be a musician to enjoy this book. If you are a human being and dream of of pursuing a passion then read this book. Funny, moving and instructive.

This book is much faster than regular therapy, and I am the type of person who likes fast results and I will work hard to get them. I, like thousands of others, suffer with some anxieties. This program is loaded with wonderful tips and tools in combating anxiety, and I have learned extra tools that I will incorporate into my own lifelong recovery system. I liked the eight-step program that was used and I liked the "family" kind of feel it gave me when reading it. In the future, I will be recommending this book to people who think they may have a problem with anxiety or if they are just inquiring about it.

This book has helped immensely with my anxiety disorder. When it first hit me I had no idea what was happening. If I did not acquire the book and follow the steps outlined in it, I would be incapacitated by now. I confronted the fear--it was tough--but succeeded and am so much better off because of it. I highly recommend this book for anyone who suffers from any kind of anxiety disorder.

Very helpful. Clearly written, good practical advice. Relates the importance of facing anxiety. The authors explain that denying or trying to minimize fears actually make them worse. The trick is to explore what is behind the anxiety and allow yourself to experience the fear. This can be done with small managable steps. The fear then loses its power over you. Also contained are helps and guidelines for support people. This book lives up to its name and is recommended.

There is a new print of The Final Program movie now out from Anchor Bay on DVD and VHS. The movie is a weird version of the book, but has a lot of its flavor and is worth watching. In some places it became a cult picture, shown along with Rocky Horror Show, and it has some of that same quality, but that's really what's left from the books. According to Moorcock's account, the actors provided much of the best dialogue and the director did his best to turn the story into an Avengers episode. At one point Moorcock had to stop him putting Billie Holliday on the sound-track and at some stage removed his name from the script-writing credits. For all that, John Finch, Sterling Hayden, George Chakaris, Jenny Runacre and pretty much an all-star cast, give the picture a flair Cornelius readers will probably enjoy.

It's amazing how many people have drunk from Moorcock's well. Cornelius created a revolution both in literary fiction and graphic novels. It was crucial in the way cyberpunk developed and it's obvious in the surreal adventures of Steve Aylett's
Beerlight denizens, which lacks Moorcock's substance but looks to rival him one day. This is a far more complex and profound series than anything that's followed it so far, though Ingo Schulze, the young German writer, looks as if he could give Moorcock a run for his money one day. This is muscular stuff! It is by no means conventional in its attitudes. Moorcock is a literary anarchist -- but a classicist, too, so these stories have complex, sturdy structure. He's like Borges writing contemporary Stevenson (his favorite British writer) but with an irony, a wild sense of fun, a genuine prescience which none can touch. Moorcock's wit, his cunning shaping of his narratives, is all his own. He's a master. Very satisfying
reading. Take the plunge. Let him lead you down twisting branches to places you've never thought of going to before and let him stimulate your mind, because this has a way of being utterly contemporary -- as in The Nature of the Catastrophe -- with the same issues being discussed, the same trouble spots under examination. Get aboard Moorcock's Mobeus Strip Express, the wildest roller coaster in the universe!

This is Moorcock's most ambitious work. Certainly his most honest. There are a million and one experiments in literature here, not all of which come off. But according to Schopenhauer the errors of geniuses are worth a hundred truths of lesser mortals. (Or something like that.) The fact that Moorcock provides the most visceral experiences in the sort of fabulous sf universe his brain inhabits means that even when he's mistaken his point is well taken. (For a similar world, see Zelazny's stuff.) The characters of this book will live forever. Even though he's not a household word like Tolkien or Rowling he certainly will be some day. Keep your chin up Mike, the zombies will get the point eventually.

One of the best books I've read. Great character's with all you might need in a book--depth, page turning, can't put it down story. Insights on two different cultures and one way someone handles a painful child hood. Humor. I has a mystery, a tale of power and pain, of two American cultures, a tale of a childhood that helps create a brilliant psychiatrist. It's too complicated to describe-read it if you want a dense page turner with interesing characters.

This book is divided into thirds. The first, which covers Dr. Neruda's childhood, is great writing in every way. Few works I have read have moved me and informed me at an equivalent level.It is literate, interesting, nearly flawless in it's exposition. There is a great feeling of safety, even though much of it is harrowing.

The next sections lead us into Dr. Neruda's adulthood, and show us the practical result of his childhood, an abused child who only works with abused children, and at his own expense, and then we are drawn past that into the world beyond child-psych by the case history of his adult patient. When the patient loses it, Dr. Neruda takes it personally, and slowly becomes a George Smiley with Freud on his shoulder. Even though some of this is unpleasant, it is this part of the book that kept me thinking--about the nature of evil, the irony of behaving in an evil way to "cure" evil, and the inherent evil nature of many "winners" if one takes his definition to be the correct one. A minor note: Dr. Neruda himself does not come up with the definition.

When this book does stumble, it does so because of a thread of preachiness that creeps into the narrative in the form of statistics about child abuse and Ritalin, and this has the effect of nudging one from the reality of the book, like a neighbor's dog barking while you're trying to read. But this is very slight, and may not even be noticed by some readers. One thing that cannot be overlooked is Yglesias' concern about social inequalities--in fact, many of the carriers of the "evil" described in this book are the usual kinds of pathological business stereotypes, although he does have many characters who are also in business and not malevolent. Some retentive professionals and some pathological business types will likely find the conclusions drawn by Dr. Neruda to be offensive.

All in all, a ripping good read, with a dry aftertaste of moral and social big questions. Reading this is almost like doing analysis, but without blaming your parents.

this is one of the best books i have ever read in my entire life. the book draws the reader in immediately and holds the reader's attention for all 600 plus pages. i finished it a couple days ago and cannot stop thinking about it.

I thought I was the only one laughing at the news headlines - fast food lawsuits?!?! Starbuck O'Dwyer's satire on the fast food industry is by far the most creative and hilarious book I have EVER read and it came out at a great time! The characters and plot in Red Meat Cures Cancer will keep anyone turning the pages as fast as they can while in hysterics! I recommend this book to anyone who wants to dust off their own creativity and get a laugh out of fast food!

Schuyler Witherbee Thorne, 45, the Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President in charge of marketing at Tailburger, Inc. of Rochester, New York, has a problem.
Frank T. Fanoflincoln (aka "The Link"), a Civil War buff who has legally changed his name, is the founder and President of Tailburger and the father of the golf-obsessed triplets Ned, Ted, and Fred ("a triumvirate of stupidity"). The Link gives Sky an ultimatum: "Pull Tailburger out of its tailspin. Increase our market share to five percent or you will be 'let go.' "
The flagship sandwich of the franchise, known as the Tailpipe, consists of four batter-dipped, deep-fried patties of red meat and a bun, held together by five generous dollops of Cajun-style mayonnaise. For the "fast food outlaws" at Tailburger all talk of "no fat, low fat, reduced fat, artificial fat" is anathema.
Tailburger's customers? "We go after the disenchanted, the disaffected, the dispirited and the dispossessed. We go after the self-mutilators, manic-depressives, agoraphobics, crackheads, scoop fiends, and redneck trailer trash. We're banking on the fact that most Americans would rather be fat and happy than thin and deprived."
At "Cholesterol City" the bottom line is, well, the bottom line. Advertising campaigns, no matter how mendacious, are launched if they will increase revenue. It's full speed ahead into the coronary zone, and the public be damned.
With twenty years of faithful service at Tailburger, and only six months to go until retirement, Sky looks forward to a well-deserved pension. But, given declining sales and spirited attacks by consumer advocate groups such as SERMON (Stop Eating Red Meat Now), Sky's work is cut out for him.
A widower and father of two semi-estranged grown children (Ethan and Sophia), Sky is basically a decent man who strives for moral integrity, peace of mind, and someone whom he can love and who will love him.
Trouble is, Sky, has been caught up in the rat race of pursuing the American Dream. Snared in a tangled web of deception, he cuts corners, tweaks and twists the truth, and fabricates inaccuracies. Let's face it: he lies.
Sky has a torrid encounter with Muffet Meaney, SERMON's tofu-munching, "politically correct," nymphomaniac who zealously warns consumers of Carnegeddon. He even makes a videotape of their erotic tryst. He soon realizes, however, that the real prize is Rochester's mayor, Annette McNabnay, an intelligent, beautiful, and caring woman.
Sky's "New Age" do-nothing older brother, King, who flits from job to job, seeks to heal Sky's "chee" (restore his "inner harmony") with a mishmash of Taoism, Buddhism, and Qigong, and a regimen of chai tea, organic polenta, and various soybean derivatives.
The plot thickens (sickens?) when Sky's best friend, Cal Perkins, convinces Sky to link Tailburger with a pornographic website and promote a sordid (and, as it turns out, illegal) sweepstakes at Nevada's www.lustranch.com
"Lies are wonderful devices," muses Sky. "Like hidden mines, however, they forever threaten to blow you up if you aren't careful. . . . Why do my desires and basic needs continually put me at odds with the truth? I'd started my life with the desire to have the fortitude of David Copperfield and I'd ended with the weakness of Pip."
All of his life, Sky has dreamed of escaping the rat race and sailing to Tahiti, where he will find the elusive peace of mind. Will he find love and happiness or will he be sent to prison for his shady deeds? At the end, just when it seems that Sky's ship has come in--literally--a shattering bolt from the sky, a deus ex machina, writes finis to his tale (tail?).
A rip-roaring spoof of the fast food industry and a withering satire of pork barrel politics, corruption, nepotism, toadyism, bribery, and blackmail, Red Meat Cures Cancer is a veritable primer of political incorrectness.
Raunchy, risque, and ribald, this ribbing of American pop culture is a comic romp--a hoot, a howl, a sidesplitting takeoff. If Starbuck O'Dwyer's novel doesn't make you laugh hysterically, you don't have a funny bone in your body.
Red Meat Cures Cancer, however, is more than slapstick comedy. There's also a serious leitmotif here of pathos and tragedy. Commenting on the sad state of American culture, O'Dwyer opines that the false idols of money, fame, power and youth thrive because of the perceived void of worthier things to believe in.
"Life, I'd learned," says Sky, "is just one big accumulation of wounds. Now I needed time to heal." Apparently, O'Dwyer is saying that we are fortunate if, in the end, we have found more joy in life than woe.
A well-crafted book, Red Meat Cures Cancer moves briskly; its characters, dialogue, and story line snap, crackle, and pop--like juicy burgers sizzling on a red-hot grill. Starbuck O'Dwyer has written a winner.
Starbuck O'Dwyer is a graduate of Princeton, Oxford, and Cornell Universities. Originally from Rochester, New York, he now lives near Washington, D.C. You can visit his website at www.starbuckodwyer.com
Roy E. Perry of Nolensville is an amateur philosopher, Civil War buff, chess enthusiast, and classical music lover. He is an advertising copywriter at a Nashville Publishing House.

Outrageous and smart humor makes this book an enjoyable read. The story starts so far from reality and coherently spins out of control, I found myself searching for real-world parallels. This is an effective technique making the story work and the characters memorable.

Like a recurring, well done Saturday Night Live sketch (Will Ferrell as George W. Bush or Darrell Hammond as Chris Matthews "Hardball") the caricatures follow the subject and continue to entertain far into the future. Red Meat will no doubt have the same result for the many stereotypes O'Dwyer weaves into the book.

I love stories set in familiar places and I think this is the first book I have ever read set in Rochester NY, where I grew up. The many popular landmarks from upstate NY added to the story

md
Michael Duranko
www.bootism.com

In one of the most imaginative thrillers to come along in many moons Kenneth Oppel presents three memorable characters, each obsessed, each willing to risk all for a prize - the lives of millions.

Condemned killer and religious zealot David Haines is on Death Row, scheduled to die in ten days for the wanton killings of research doctors. Both crazed and canny, Haines is a former medical student willing to murder to prove the sins of medical science. This he would do in the name of God.

Equally devoted to her cause is leading oncologist Dr. Laura Donaldson. She si waging war on cancer, struggling mightily to discover a cure. In an eerie twist of fate she finds that Haines may have the cure within his own blood. A test shows that his immune system is able to zap cancer cells. Obviously, Dr. Donaldson wants some of the murderer's blood. Haines will do whatever it takes to keep it from her, including an escape from prison.

Enter FBI agent Kevin Sheldrake, the man who originally apprehended Haines. He's assigned to capture him once again.

The ensuing chase and confrontation is a cleverly plotted pulse pounder.

Dr. Laura Donaldson has a driving need to find a cure for cancer. She thinks she has found it - but her cure turns out to be worse than the disease. Then she discovers that the blood of a man called Daivd Haines carries the cure - the only problem is that Haines is a religious nut on death row for killing doctors just like Laura. When Laura tries to take samples of Haines blood he escapes from prison - sparking a manhunt. That hunt brings Kevin Sheldrake - the FBI agent who captured Haines - too close to his own past.

I got this book for my mum to read, but after she raved about it I decided to read it for myself - and I do not regret that decision. This is probably the best book I read all year. I am not usually one to read thrillers, but this book had me glued to the sofa until I had finished it. Oppel has an incredible way with words and character development. I felt like I was inside the characters heads throughout the whole novel. Oppel has also created a science fiction that could almost be science fact.

This book builds you up and then carries you down towards a finale that leves you gasping for breath. If you want a mystery and adventure tied into one then you have got to read this.

Psychotic killer David Haines is on death row, awaiting execution, when cancer researcher Laura Donaldson (whose own daughter has cancer) sees a video of a blood sample taken from Haines only days before his execution. To her amazement his T-cells are fighting and destroying cancer cells. Haines may be carrying the cure for cancer in his blood. But he doesn't care and he's not interested in giving any of the precious stuff away. He thinks it's ungodly. Besides, he hates doctors and has tried to kill as many of them as he could before his capture.

This is a five star book full of thrills and chills you won't want to put down.

Reviewed by Vesta Irene

I had the pleasure of meeting this man in person several years ago. This book is the next best thing if you can not "experience" him directly. He is very much into "energy" and that aspect is not found in the book.

This was a really helpful book that acted as the light at the end of the tunnel when I was trying to quit smoking. I had wanted to quit for years and found it virtually impossible. This book helped me to achieve "the impossible."

Anyone who is adicted to something and reaching out for a book to help knows the truth--you're hooked and you need some help. Preaching a ton of facts that only make you feel worse won't help. Shubentsov cuts to the chase and reminds the reader of the inner strength each person has inside necessary to break the chains of addiction.

This book was by my side for the better part of a year as I continued to fight the urges with Shubentsov acting as my tough but loving coach. I have since passed my copy on to my mother and have bought copies for friends and other relatives that struggle with addictions.

If you're looking for someone to tell you that you have no control and that there is no hope for you, this is NOT the book for you. However, if you're looking to end the vicious cycle of addiction, PLEASE READ THIS BOOK. It may very well change your life...

This practical guide to overcoming addictive behavior should be required reading - if only for the controversial nature of the "boot-strapping" approach! Molly-coddled Americans will blanch at Shubentsov's take on dealing with our cravings: RESIST! Fight back! Stop being such a sissie! "What are you - a man or a mouse?" Personal initiative is prized here, and it's a refreshing change from the victim mentality offered by many therapies and so-called "self-help" programs. For help in steeling your resolve, read this book!