FO Books

What a gem this book is! One might doubt that a Buddhist nun could have anything useful to say about having too much junk in our lives. Yet the Venerable Yifa writes simply and elegantly on junk relationships, junk food, junk communication, junk emotions, etc. in this slim volume. The ideas she discusses are not new, particularly not to anyone familiar with Buddhism. However, one need not be familiar with Buddhism or even care about Buddhism in any way to benefit from what she has to say. While her ideas are not ground-breaking, her discussion of them is refreshing. This is a book that would be a welcome text for anyone looking to live a more authentic life, no matter what one's spiritual path is. I was impressed with her writing style, particularly her clarity and her conversational and friendly tone; it does not sound like she's preaching or being judgmental. This is a nice change from other texts about 'improving' one's life that start by telling the readers just how horrible and pathetic their lives are.

This book is a fast read, but it also seems the sort of book that I will be happy to read again, if I feel I need a little pep talk sometime in the future about ridding myself of more junk.

The wrong textbook was sent instead of what I ordered. However, the vendor was very quick to acknowledge the error and credit a refund upon return.

Box Turtle at Long Pond is a rarity among children's books - it contains accurate information! It is very refreshing to read a book to children that portrays wildlife in a natural setting rather than wearing clothes, driving cars, etc. Bravo to the authors for combining their artistic and creative talents to create such a treasure. If only other authors would follow in their example. (This book also contains beautiful illustrations!)

This is a must read for anyone who is interested in the process of design and construction of one of the most talented and challenging architects of the modern era. Nancy Joyce is able to take Gehry's ideas and shepherd them to reality - working with the folks "on the ground" who make it happen. I recommend this book to those who aspire to serve as a bridge between a genius and the blue collar folks who actually create the vision; not an easy task. But Nancy Joyce is a master, and this book is a very useful guide.

It's a shame to see it being sold for so little. I owned this since '93, stored away and forgotten, in hopes to see it increase in value. *Sigh* Maybe an Ebay auction is in order.

Now, as far as the comic is concerned: Insightful, with talks of x-factor and what happened to that huge space station, Greymalkin. They left out conversation about his 'twin' brother Stryfe. But, nice artwork and cover. I heard/read the author/illustrator went on to bigger and better things as well.

This book was in new condition when I purchased it, and it was a lot cheaper then in the student bookstore where i attend school.

The book is just awsome. It answered many of my questions! I highly recomend it to all!

I bought this book. It was published in 2005 so it's may be an earlier edition. Bought it solely for the soup section and it's great. There are a lot of receipes including those for appetizers, Beef, Lamb, Pork, Poultry, Seafood, Sides and Soups.
It's a fun book and easy makes it better.

This book contains 14 Buddhist terms which are elaborated in simple words from Ven. Master Hsing Yun. The terms cover very important teachings such as the Four Reliances, Three Dharma Seals, Four Noble Truths, Nirvana, Nature, etc. All of these topics are linked together with the first chapter on "How to Study Buddhism" and the last chapter of "How to Follow the Bodhisattva Path". This is everything-in-one for beginners or intermediate or advanced readers in Buddhism. Not only learning the teachings from a great Chan Master's perspective, but also his guidance in applying these teachings in our daily doings. MUST READ!!

This book offers a fantastic introduction to Nobel Prize Winner Dario Fo's theatre, cultural context and roots. It's essays discuss his performance, his writing and the wonderfully controversial and comical elements of Fo's unique theatre. The essays are by Fo specialists all over the world and they are excellently introduced by the editors (Farell and Scuderi), both eminent Fo specialists themselves. "Stage, Text and Tradition" is a very clear, concise and illuminating presentation of one of the greatest actors/performers/authors of own time. If you are in to theatre and life, I strongly recommend this book!