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A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1558593306
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 1, 1 ]
Dr. Ruth takes us through dozens of museums, and using her own knowledge, searching for the history of human arousal. As to be expected, this book contains close-up sexual genitalia, male and female. It is interesting that female genitalia was too exciting in many cases to show directly, while the males were shameles...
5
FUN, EXCITING AROUSAL
1,272,326,400
04 27, 2010
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1558746137
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
A fun, entertaining book about man's best friend - the dog. Whomever has owned a dog, or someone planning on adding one to the household, this is 'must' reading. Lots of good information, and the cartoons are great. I swear Richard was checking out my mutt when he plotted out of the activities and the happy grins. O...
5
DELIGHTFUL AND ENTERTAINING
1,304,726,400
05 7, 2011
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1560259795
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 4, 7 ]
Good job by the writer in bringing to our attention the seriousness of a growing private army, and once again, a possible crusade "under the banner of God." No doubt that the members are "tough guys" and trained and proficient, and can just about handle any emergency, but the whole concept of our government is keepin...
5
NEEDED SOME SUNLIGHT ON THIS PRIVATE ARMY
1,226,880,000
11 17, 2008
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
156647129X
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
I truly enjoyed this book and checking out the movie locations and watching again some of the movies. The Garden Island has always been one of my favorite spots in Hawaii, and this beautiful book served as places to go see that I hadn't noticed before. Then photography is excellent, and when I'm home in Arizona in my...
5
OUTSTANDING INFO AND PHOTOS
1,378,080,000
09 2, 2013
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1566474485
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 1, 1 ]
A wonderful trip back in time to the Polynesian Islands, and with some very interesting background on Hall's writing. Except for World War II, it was a wonderful, innocent time to be an island writer, and have your special niche and library for your creative writing. Good book. I liked it and would recommend it to a...
4
IN THE ISLANDS
1,178,755,200
05 10, 2007
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1566475007
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
It's very nice to see all the spectacular sights of Hawaii in one volume. I have been to the Big Island several times, and obviously missed some of the great venues, which I won't miss next time (except maybe close-up to the volcanos). Beautiful photography and well done with the explanations. It's more than a book ...
5
WONDERFUL AND SCENIC
1,378,080,000
09 2, 2013
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1566911621
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 4, 4 ]
An excellent general travel review of the Micronesian islands. There's so much to see and do in paradise, that it's hard to cover everything in one volume covering over thousands of islands (you can either count at high or low tide) and many, many square kilometers of pristine, and sometimes wild, open ocean. I enjoye...
5
HAPPY TRAVELS IN PARADISE
1,217,548,800
08 1, 2008
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1569473692
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
This is the third in a series about Inspector Chen Cao and police work in contemporary China. Even in modern Shanghai, there are ghosts and nasty, evil memories of Mao's vicious times, and of course, this is interwound with Chen's murder investigation of a middle-aged teacher. I liked the description of the food and ...
4
FROM THE PAST TO THE PRESENT
1,265,155,200
02 3, 2010
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
157071701X
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
A wonderful, little gift book all about love and of course, kisses 365 days a year. The sayings and beliefs about love are right on, e.g., Mother Teresa when she said, "If you judge people, you have no time to love them," or the Spanish proverb, "Take hold lightly; let go lightly. This is the one of the great secrets...
4
DELIGHTFUL
1,308,787,200
06 23, 2011
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1574886916
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
After reading the book and the included reviews below, they are just a reminder as to how controversial history can be, and how recollections vary about events. Roger graduated from West Point in 1942, and found himself soon entrenched with Merrill's Marauders and an OSS Detachment during WW II. After Burma and the Phi...
4
HISTORY IS OFTEN CONTROVERSIAL
1,318,636,800
10 15, 2011
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1575100800
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
This is a great review as things were in 1941 right after the Pearl Harbor attack by the Japanese. It's a significant lesson on how the country felt and how we became united against two enemies - Germany and Japan. Many of the collectibles are listed in full living color....well done. I liked the sidebars where some...
3
WE'LL NEVER FORGET
1,394,409,600
03 10, 2014
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1576855775
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
INFORMATIVE, HELPFUL GUIDE FOR THE UPCOMING TEST FOR MY FILIPINA WIFE. SHE'S A COLLEGE GRAD AND A GOOD STUDENT, AND THE BOOK FILLED IN ALL THE MISSING BLANKS AND HELPED HER RECOLLECT MUCH OF HER PREVIOUS STUDIES (AND FOR ME TOO). SHE HAS RECOMMENDED IT TO SEVERAL OF HER FRIENDS WHO ARE ALSO FOLLOWING THE AMERICAN DREA...
4
GOOD STUDY GUIDE
1,216,512,000
07 20, 2008
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1577315251
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
A cute, heart-warming book about "Bob", formerly known as "Red." Not much content, word-wise, but a good message about spreading unconditional love around the world. I read it under a palm tree with a little snoozing off and on, listening to the surf, just completely relaxed. I liked the book, the presentation and t...
4
NICE AFTERNOON READ
1,216,771,200
07 23, 2008
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1577489853
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 3, 3 ]
This Bible Dictionary is a wonderful, quick resource while learning about the Bible and trying to figure all the main characters and the locations. It is a fast reference and doesn't slow you down trying to move forward in the stories and lessons. I bought it for my children so they could sort out the different kingd...
5
WONDERFUL RESOURCE
1,279,929,600
07 24, 2010
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1579121128
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
Very informative: a wonderful tour of all the ball parks, past and present, and enjoyable with the great photographs and side stories. I l also enjoyed the dimensions, years of construction, and all the little sidebars about each park. If you're a baseball fan, a good one to own. I just regret that the games have b...
4
a wonderful tour of all the ball parks
1,398,556,800
04 27, 2014
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1579128653
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
A fun book to flip through when you have leisure time and don't have to think very intensely or seriously. They're all here - Geronimo, Richard Gere, Dennis Hopper,Lizzie Borden,The ScottboroBoys, and many others. In the past, you could escape scrutiny in books and the internet, but no more. You are on the front page...
4
MUGS & THUGS
1,320,451,200
11 5, 2011
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1579401139
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 1, 1 ]
Johnny ran in the grandest traditions of the early Greek marathoners, and not just for fame and fortune, and running shoe endorsements, but for the fun and thrill of running, and finding glory at winning two of the Boston Marathons. Johnny will forever be identified with long-distance running and Boston - running the ...
5
RUNNING PIONEER
1,358,899,200
01 23, 2013
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1579548571
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
Found this gem of a book in an antique shop in Phoenix....beautiful photography and stories, and really helps you understand that strong bond between humans and animals of all types. The relationship between the horses and their owners include Redford, Shriver, Palance, Quaid, Bridges, and others. If you can find or ...
4
beautiful photography and stories
1,398,556,800
04 27, 2014
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1581607164
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 2, 2 ]
Bryan and Cynthia have produced an outstanding book, accurate and to the point. I find their observations right on, the writing exceptional and their observations are honest and straightforward. I've been a policeman for 45 years in many countries, including Kosova and Bosnia, but some of my most challenging and frus...
5
BEEN THERE, DONE THAT
1,262,908,800
01 8, 2010
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1582970912
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 1, 1 ]
As the previous reviews indicated, this manuscript is considered the 'bible' of the self-publishing industry, and can help the newcomers immensely, and often create new ideas for the experienced authors. Besides addressing the usual ways of selling books, the authors also look at nontraditional venues and generating mo...
5
BREAKING OUT
1,254,009,600
09 27, 2009
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1588167860
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
There's nothing new here, but is a great reminder and review of what to eat, and what to avoid. I'm working 5 lbs at a time, and it's showing results, mainly because I'm tackling my fast foods habits and skipping those tasty, juicy, wonderful pastries and pies. Geez, have we forgotten that fruits and veggies make more...
5
EAT SMART, LOSE WEIGHT
1,346,112,000
08 28, 2012
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1591292905
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
Author Price has written a realistic, enjoyable look into the Asian community, especially in the LA Area. I found myself learning about another culture, as well as being caught up in the suspense and intrigue of the story. It is obvious that Price has worked this area of law enforcement investigation, and is right on...
5
Inside the Asian Community
1,175,904,000
04 7, 2007
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1591942101
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
This book is a good prompt for writing and discussions, with characters such as Little Red Riding Hood, Rumpelstiltskin, Cinderella, Beowolf and others. The stories are abbreviated and then there are discussion possibiliities and questions at the end of each chapter. "The Pardoner's Prologue and Tale" from "The Canterb...
4
GOOD PROMT FOR DISCUSSION S
1,315,353,600
09 7, 2011
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1592238238
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
Woof and bow-wow....this bathroom reader concentrates on dogs/canines/k-9's/pups/mongrels, etc. with many cute and interesting stories. Ever wonder why dogs sniff each other, or why they circle around before lying down, or why they mark up fire hydrants? This little gem with experts will tell you and also relate tidbi...
4
ANOTHER GOOD ONE FROM THE INSTITUTE
1,355,702,400
12 17, 2012
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1592239161
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 4, 4 ]
As always, another piece of great literature for serious reading in the bathroom or out on the front deck. My whole family loves sharing much of the trivia and some of the commonly unknown facts about anything and everything. I really enjoy watching my kiddies reading away on their own and I'm often treated to some ...
5
ANOTHER GREAT ONE
1,249,516,800
08 6, 2009
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1592284825
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
29 UNFORGETTABE TALES - Most enjoyable and written in different places and by different writers. I am not a hunter, except for photography and bird-watching, but I sure enjoyed the bounty when my father brought home the deer, rabbits, dove and quail. I believe that anyone that appreciates the outdoors and Mother Natu...
5
THE OUTDOORS
1,401,753,600
06 3, 2014
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1592333362
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
We know that the politicians and media lie to us, but it is tougher now with live TV and the internet. This book looks at some the major lies in history, or the distortions that ended up in the history books with such figures as Paul Revere, Cortes, Galileo, Emperor Nero, Ramesses II, Wyatt Earp, etc. I am an amateur h...
4
TRUTH ...BUT TO WHOM?
1,402,012,800
06 6, 2014
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
159240197X
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 1, 1 ]
Just another fun, creative, heart-warming piece from Willie. He takes all the wisdom for happiness to fill the heart, and from his creative music, and from his personal life/s (he's had more than his share), and turns out a nice, relaxing philosophical tome for pleasurable, meaningful, comfortable reading. It's not ac...
4
JUST GOOD OLE WILLY
1,220,486,400
09 4, 2008
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
159307767X
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
There's lots of fast action with guns and muscle cars, and two adventuresome young American women who own a Chicago gunshop, but also work as bounty hunters (eat your heart out, Dog). Of course, the gals are sexy little ladies with huge blue eyes, beautiful bodies, and not afraid to take on the mob and other high-power...
4
SONODA SPECIALS AND SHELBYS
1,326,931,200
01 19, 2012
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1593370563
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 3, 3 ]
My 18-year-old is college bound next autumn. She plans on studying the social sciences with an emphasis on psychology. She's been enjoying "why we do the things we do," which of course is giving her insight into herself as well as others, including her papa. This is a good primer for the big textbooks coming her way. ...
4
COLLEGE BOUND
1,290,384,000
11 22, 2010
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1593372566
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
I like this little book and have been working at training my little mongrel pup called Sogu. She hasn't learned many tricks yet, but I'm learning a lot about dog behavior and expectations. She is already very alert to the opening of the refrigerator, and knows that she should be on guard duty when a car pulls up in th...
4
OWNER IN TRAINING
1,312,243,200
08 2, 2011
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1594201870
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
This is an easy-reading historical account of how two men brought the UK and the USA closer together, thereby cementing a long term relationship between the two countries and side-by-side concepts of democracy and war time/political allies. We have our own Teddy with his sexual puritanism and his values of family and m...
5
DESSERT CREPES SUZETTE
1,293,667,200
12 30, 2010
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1594742111
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 1, 1 ]
I found the book fun, interesting and down-to-earth. All us book types enjoy looking at our favorite authors, and of course, when you review a book like this one with its quirky haps and circs, it just stimulates your interest in other writers. I noticed Hemingway didn't appreciate bad reviews and Louisa May liked her...
4
FUN, RELAXING READING
1,226,880,000
11 17, 2008
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1594863849
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 2, 2 ]
We all basically know what we should do to lose weight and obtain good health - eat right, exercise and have good genetics. I liked this book for the mantras for motivation and the good advice and inspiration from Bob and Julian. It got me back on track and I have lost 21 lbs in 30 days, by doing the exercises and eat...
5
MOTIVATION AND INSPIRATION
1,216,080,000
07 15, 2008
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1594868808
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 3, 3 ]
We all know war is stupid and deadly, but sometimes necessary for survival, but in this case, a sad commentary for the cover-up and the way Pat died in 2004. There are still unanswered questions, even after seven investigations, several inquiries, and two Congressional hearings. We,as the American public, finally lea...
5
A SAD, TOUCHING ACCOUNT
1,272,499,200
04 29, 2010
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1595230572
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 1, 2 ]
Nothing much new here but did enjoy some of the insights into the past campaigns. Mike has some good ideas going, but needs to concentrate more on the future than rehashing the old battles with the rivals for election. He needs to move above the crowd and inspire America, which he can do. I like the man and the book...
4
COMMON SENSE FOR THE FUTURE
1,262,822,400
01 7, 2010
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1596911220
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 1, 2 ]
A fun, adventuresome romp thought 18th-century in Venice and other parts of Europe. I found the book entertaining and interesting, and it was not bogged down with boring facts and footnotes. It is the story of Giacomo Casanova, the great lover and seducer, who supposedly bedded down over 200 women, ladies like Teresa,...
4
THE GREAT SEDUCER
1,236,643,200
03 10, 2009
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1596980907
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 4, 4 ]
Anyone that watches the three major networks knows that Bernard Goldberg is right on with his discussion of the 'love affair' with President Obama by much of the news media. If anyone gets objective or throws out the tough questions, right away they're hit with the 'race card' and PC. There's no doubt that Obama is br...
5
GOOD ANALYSIS
1,294,531,200
01 9, 2011
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1596985674
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 8, 8 ]
We know the government lies, and the media bends the truth as they see reality, which isn't always objective and in the best interests of the American people, or the world for that matter. The media ranks right down in the pits with lawyers as far as perceived integrity and truthfulness by society; thus we received a v...
4
THE GOVERNMENT AND THE MEDIA
1,301,875,200
04 4, 2011
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1597775762
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 2, 3 ]
Along with Hugh Hefner and others, Flynt brought a fresh, sometimes smelly, view of what free speech means, and what people should be allowed to read, see, and enjoy. The book covers his upbringing, and his time in the military, and of course, his early sexual experiences (do we really care?). This book is dated, 1996...
4
WHO KNEW?
1,318,982,400
10 19, 2011
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1599988364
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
This is a hot, erotic, exotic romance story about cowboys and cowgirls; and like the warning label sez, "this book contains explicit sex nine ways 'til Sunday, including menage a trois and naughty cowgirls getting spanked..." It is not your typical Victorian romance story but gets right down to the nitty-gritty. Kense...
4
GRAPHIC AND FUN
1,356,220,800
12 23, 2012
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1600603408
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
This is a very interesting, inspirational true-to-life story with wonderful, colorful illustrations. Other reviewers have told the story but it's always motivational and exciting to hear that a young man can go so far in sports, like in an assortment of track, football and baseball. My boy really enjoyed it, so much so...
4
GREAT ROLE MODEL
1,322,956,800
12 4, 2011
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1605506419
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 7, 8 ]
I bought this little source of information for my grandchildren - everytime they have a little disagreement, they can go here for the right answer. I really liked the stats parts where they can find the most winniest team discussed, who hit the most home runs, which players had the highest batting/pitching average, e...
4
SETTLE THAT ARGUMENT
1,314,144,000
08 24, 2011
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1607100371
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 1, 2 ]
These series of books are great..just when you think you're an expert in trivia, another fun copy comes out with more very important trivia. I recommend them all to my friends and neighbors. Good job once again!
5
MORE VERY IMPORTANT TRIVIA
1,259,539,200
11 30, 2009
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1607101009
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 6, 7 ]
Just another good one eh, from The Bathroom Reader's Institute of Ashland, Oregon. All the fun stories and historical information about Canada are here concerning the Mounties, hockey, beer, winter sports, and the Canadian celebrities like Jim Carrey, Avril Lavigne, Celine, Michael Cera, Shania Twain, Mike Myers, Pame...
5
OH CANADA...
1,273,536,000
05 11, 2010
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1607146657
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 2, 4 ]
My wife is studying for the NCLEX-RN and checked out this book from our library. She found it invaluable as a great study tool dealing with 300 medications and the 'must-know' side effects. She was so impressed that we ordered copy from Amazon for her own personal professional library, which she will use for the nurs...
5
WONDERFUL STUDY TOOL
1,355,011,200
12 9, 2012
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1609613104
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
Dr. Katz explains and clarifies the conventional and integrative therapies for the cancer monster. I enjoyed it from cover and cover, and a lot of confusion and myths were set aside; and a clear path was set for making the big decision on handling the bad news when your doctor calls you in for that specific session, a...
5
CLARIFIES A FRIGHTENING TOPIC
1,354,492,800
12 3, 2012
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1609788907
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
MY WIFE AND SISTER-IN-LAW ARE REVIEWNG THIS ONE AS WE SPEAK. THEYARE THOROUGHLY ENJOYING IT AND FIND IT TO BE VALUABLE RESURCE. KAPLAN ALWAYS COME THROUGH WITH GOOD MATERIAL STUDY ON!
5
EXCELLENTE
1,390,780,800
01 27, 2014
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1840721715
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
This is a wonderfully sensitive gift book about the relationships between sisters, the trust,love and strong bond.I never had a sister but it must be comforting and supportive to have a sibling that you can confide with, and relate to without criticism, and have unlimited love. The photographs and commentary are beaut...
4
A WISH FOR A SISTER
1,288,310,400
10 29, 2010
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1841195944
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 1, 1 ]
Like the title says, it is a mammoth book of heroes from ancient times to September 11, 2001. Well-known heroes like Dolly Madison and Digby Tatham-Warter are explained, as well as the Charge of the Light Brigade, up to present times when Todd Beamer declared "Let's Roll" on United Airlines, Flight 93. Heroes have not...
4
HEROES - NEW AND OLD
1,358,985,600
01 24, 2013
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1845376625
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
A fine little travel book that I bought at a kiosk at the flea market in Manila - glad I did. It listed all the important events and places around Metro Manila and also in the outlying provinces and other major cities. It also had some significant historical dates and places, and why the information was important to th...
4
MABUHAY
1,287,619,200
10 21, 2010
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1853672890
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 3, 3 ]
This book contains the illustrated history of the American Marine from 1775 right up to the Gulf War. The narrative is maybe too short and precise, but the photos and artwork are outstanding. Anyone interested in military history, weaponry, and the fighting soldier will find this book a gem. It has a large number of o...
4
GREAT REFERENCE
1,300,233,600
03 16, 2011
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1864501049
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 3, 3 ]
This is a great general introduction to Micronesia. I have sent the book to my friends several times, and as they came out to Saipan, they were able to experience on the "Island Hopper" Continental flight, places such as Pohnpei, Chuuk, and later on Yap and Palau. Good explanation of what to expect, what to see, and t...
5
GOOD OVERVIEW
1,267,228,800
02 27, 2010
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
187845384X
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 1, 1 ]
A wonderful book to read anywhere on any of the Pacific Islands. The author is an authentic canoe builder, navigator and captain, and what's interesting about Lino, besides being a gentleman and good friend, is that he unselfishly passes his knowledge along to the next generation. He is a true-to-life islander that ...
5
PACIFIC HISTORY
1,267,833,600
03 6, 2010
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1878734679
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 6, 8 ]
For many reasons discussed in this book, Dr. Vila espouses the theme, "good cops don't let tired cops hit the streets." He presents a well-written and documented book that encourages law enforcement officers at all levels to make proper sleep and rest as important in survival as training with firearms and th...
5
STAY ALERT - STAY SAFE
982,022,400
02 13, 2001
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1882824504
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 3, 4 ]
John Kocis has written an interesting, true-to-life account of his 32-years of being a deputy sheriff/supervisor with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The book is well-written and easy to follow, discussing some of Kocis' humorous interaction with his fellow deputies and the USMC, and of course, the very s...
5
THE REAL STUFF - ON THE LINE
1,359,417,600
01 29, 2013
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1883522137
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 3, 3 ]
This is a very worthwhile, superior reference book for anyone that studies history with the military involved. It seems that every period in history expands the flexible English language and uses of slang and cussing in every war has added to the language, and if you miss a war, you might be in the dark as to what the...
5
MILITARY REFERENCE PAREXCELLENCE
1,251,158,400
08 25, 2009
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1887521488
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 2, 3 ]
Most everything has been said about this book with other reviewers. I will just reiterate the importance of understanding the unique communciations problems when romance begins with an Asian woman from a man's perspective. There is a whole different mindset with the typical topics of trust, love and lust, money, pare...
4
REQUIRED READING FOR ASIAN ROMANCES
1,236,816,000
03 12, 2009
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1891280082
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 1, 1 ]
A wonderful book about a truly inspirational priest who made the ultimate sacrifice for his "Marines". Father Capodanno came from an ordinary background and family, and was obviously destined for great things in this life. Father/Author Mode not only related the heroism of "The Grunt Priest," but also explained much ab...
5
SERVICE AND SACRIFICE - INSPIRATIONAL
1,347,062,400
09 8, 2012
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1892155052
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
My wife and her sister have used this book several times and found it to be productive and helpful. Not the most up to date, but the subject matter doesn't change that much from year to year. Read and study it and decide for yourself. The ladies were glad they had it for their studies.
4
GOOR FOR STUDY
1,394,409,600
03 10, 2014
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1899171975
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 14, 14 ]
Remember when you were a child and you played in the sun all day, with a little time in the shade and eating ice cream, and came back home feeling refreshed and vibrant? Then as adults we got shut in fabricated buildings with little fresh air and no sunlight, then feeling stressed, and to feel good we had to take vita...
5
HELIOTHERAPY
1,251,244,800
08 26, 2009
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1931561095
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 1, 1 ]
I found this little literary gem in a hideaway bookstore in Manila, probably left off by another traveler. It was a godsend in passing time in a productive manner while I was waiting for a bus, train or jeepney. There are several dozen writers represented, and all were entertaining in their own unique styles and plots...
4
TRUE GEM OF SOUTHERN LITERATURE
1,275,696,000
06 5, 2010
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1932361278
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
Any experienced traveler will be able to say, "Been there, Done that..." It's a collection of wacky and bizarre adventures from around the world by writers such as Peter Mayle, Paul Theroux, Steve Martin, and the Daves, Letterman and Barry, plus a bunch more. I wasn't searching for true, academic literature, but for l...
4
TRAVEL HUMOR
1,277,424,000
06 25, 2010
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
1933502002
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 4, 4 ]
I am a retired law enforcement officer and really enjoyed reading some of real facts about the Old West. Many of the stories we read and see on TV have been embellished to make it seem more interesting, but the truth is often more fascinating that the fictional accounts. And Sven dug out the truth through research and...
5
THE TRUE OLD WEST
1,190,592,000
09 24, 2007
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
3822812005
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 2, 2 ]
A wonderful piece of history, clearly showing that the interests/drives that boys and girls have for one another have not changed thru the centuries. For recording the interaction, we've gone from cave drawings to renowned artists to the age of the digital camera and fast reproductions of love and sexual displays, and...
5
BOYS AND GIRLS
1,271,462,400
04 17, 2010
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
3822813532
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 2, 2 ]
This little book is a great photographic journey through the Indian/Native American tribes, ranging from the Apaches to the Klamaths to the Hopis. The portraits are magnificent and totally historic, and the photos of the women and children are so noteworthy. If you mentioned early, authentic photographers of the tribe...
4
PRESERVING HISTORY
1,305,936,000
05 21, 2011
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
3822825174
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
Excellente stuff! The whole Taschen experience is well done - colorful and great art from post-war America. Not all the damsels are in distress, but some are darn good fighters and independent. This is one of the best that I've bought from Taschen, one of my favorite publishers. I probably didn't realize it at the t...
5
MACHO
1,249,084,800
08 1, 2009
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
3822847682
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 1, 1 ]
If you're an historian, photographer, or just appreciate the human body, this is a great one to add to your library - covers 1839-1939. I really enjoyed the natural look of everyone involved; no trick photography and clearing out the blemishes that we all have. The photos cover the sprectrum of lesbian love, whipping a...
5
HUMAN BODY IN HISTORY
1,315,353,600
09 7, 2011
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
3822855286
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 1, 1 ]
Just another exciting Taschen product covering the offbeat and interesting. The ink and body art are colorful and I'm sure each tattoo has it own history/story. Tattoos are not for me, and the people involved are in the long haul for telling their life's experiences, who they were with, what they did, and even what the...
4
COLORFUL AND HISTORIC
1,278,633,600
07 9, 2010
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
3822855359
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 4, 4 ]
Love and sex were doing well in the 17th-18th Century, as exampled by the numerous paintings and sketches. It also showed that for humans there are only many ways to make love and display the human body. Some of the scenes were hilarious and funny, while others were typically beautiful and enjoyable. There was little...
4
ART/EROTICA HAS IMPROVED
1,275,523,200
06 3, 2010
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
3836505053
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
I enjoyed this Taschen edition, as I generally do with all of their publications. I remember seeing all these gals on calendars in my Dad's garage - he wouldn't dare bring some of these scantily dressed ladies like this into the house. Some of the names of the magazines were memorable - Eyeful, Beauty Parade, Whisper, ...
4
PRESERVED HISTORY OF THE PIN-UP
1,271,980,800
04 23, 2010
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
3836508036
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 2, 2 ]
If you enjoy history details and great photography, this is the one for you. It is a Taschen book, and as always, you get great printing and wonderful layout. You definitely get the stories behind some of the fantastic photographs in history, such as "Emperor Maximilian's Shirt," "Sarah Bernhardt" portraits, early nud...
5
GREAT HISTORY
1,248,480,000
07 25, 2009
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
3935508077
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 1, 2 ]
This is a fun, different kind of travel book with the officious, overbearing gate checkers (customs and immigrations) - you know the ones I mean, with the big rubber stamps that have the power to tell you to come aboard and spend money, or go home. I enjoyed the the experiences that Ted and his wife Au share with the ...
5
OFFBEAT AND FUN
1,228,435,200
12 5, 2008
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
3935508093
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 2, 2 ]
Lerner captures the feeling and essence of the Philippines(PI) right on. I've been there many times, and when Lerner describes the marketplace, the cockfights, the pig butchering, the dog menu, and/or the bars, he puts you side-by-side with the locals. Poverty and wealth, dirt and brilliance, and ignorance and fine edu...
5
CAPTURING THE ESSENCE
1,220,054,400
08 30, 2008
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
6300214540
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 1 ]
Not much need to review this one after over four hundred people took a shot...it is just a remarkable film for excitement and a great love story. The actors were superb and in their primes - how Top Gun II will fare is yet to be determined. A whole new generation is discovering how fantastic this "old" movie is...one o...
4
SPEED AND ROMANCE
1,324,166,400
12 18, 2011
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
6300214826
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 3, 4 ]
This movie/story stands the test of time...I just recently re-watched it and was moved in a dozen different directions of emotions again. It has the thought-provoking scenes about the good and evil of humans, and how we mistreat the hell out of each other; and how war always seems to be some sort of solution or compro...
5
STILL A MASTERPIECE OF FILM
1,301,529,600
03 31, 2011
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
6300216195
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 1 ]
Entertaining movies, old or modern, never can surpass this one for music and comedy, and great scenery, movie sets, and acting. Lee, Clint and Jean do a wonderful job in the leading roles, and the classical movie score by Lerner and Loewe couldn't be better. I lived in Orgeon for several years and often went to the mou...
5
OFF TO OREGON
1,280,275,200
07 28, 2010
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
6300249964
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
The lead-in line of "A Comedy Beyond Belief" is spot-on, and the laughs never stop. The movie has a great cast and wonderful extras, and it was Nicholas Cage and Holly Hunter at their best. Holly plays a comedic role as the love-sick police photographer, and Nicholas is the convenience store bandit. The Coen Bros turn...
5
A COMEDY BEYOND BELIEF
1,316,563,200
09 21, 2011
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
6300268063
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 1 ]
This film was made in 1971 and shows its age. The photography was interesting and used a lot of shadows, adding to the suspense. Fonda won an Oscar for her role, and the murder/mystery/thriller film was loaded with good character actors. The plot has been discussed except there wasn't much praise of Sutherlnd playing ...
3
ACTRESS PAYING HER BILLS
1,317,254,400
09 29, 2011
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
6300270548
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
I was recently in Cambodia and visited the sites and museums (and the piles of skulls) of the killing fields. It always makes you aware of how thin the veneer of civilization really is when you consider Cambodians killing fellow Cambodians - according to the official count 1.7 million of their own people. The other rev...
4
WELL DONE AND FACTUAL
1,263,859,200
01 19, 2010
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
6301393899
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
This old biker B-movie was obviously made for the drive-ins of yesteryear. It had an improbable plot but viewing the old dune buggies and classic motorcycles were worth seeing while you waited for the movie to end. Some of the riding and spin-outs were excellent - the acting mediocre at best (Casey Kasem, Dovie Beams,...
3
DUNE BUGGIES AND BIKERS
1,298,764,800
02 27, 2011
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
6301599896
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 1, 1 ]
This is a typical good Paul Newman movie, but in this one, he is a worn-out, beaten-down, alcoholic lawyer who takes on a case of serious mal-practice. Of course, he battles with a bevy of corporate lawyers led by the "evil" James Mason, and gains able assistance and direction from his pal Jack Warden. The plot is cov...
4
DOWN-AND-OUT - MAYBE
1,317,772,800
10 5, 2011
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
6301777387
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 1 ]
This original movie was the front-runner and inspiration of the wonderful TV series. I liked this one with the the quirkly surgeons and looney characters; but overall what I always enjoy is the infusion of humanity and genuine caring. It's truly loaded with slapstick comedy, loads of fun and of course, the tragedy of ...
4
GREAT ANTI-WAR FLIM
1,317,254,400
09 29, 2011
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
6302032245
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
This one is enjoyable and fun, and a reminder about the Old West and the tons of action. Get out the popcorn, kick back and remember all the westerns that were made, and how our old heroes have stood the test of time. Well worth the bucks. Rider up!
4
GOOD OLD CLASSICS
1,395,100,800
03 18, 2014
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
6302060788
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 1, 4 ]
This is a post-World War II 1946 film starring well-known and talented actors. A notorious Nazi war criminal escapes to America, becomes a teacher and marries a local woman. But as the plot unravels, a federal agent is hot on his trail and the rest is an exciting, suspenseful story. I liked it and would recommend it t...
4
POST-NAZI FILM
1,308,441,600
06 19, 2011
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
6302676576
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
This is another great baseball movie (I list it with the best), this time with Tom Selleck and some of the cultural differences and expectations between the Japanese and Americans. It has its hilarious moments, as well a love interest between Tom and the Japanese manager's daughter. The movie has been around awhile bu...
5
BASEBALL AND CULTURE
1,350,086,400
10 13, 2012
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
6302676711
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 1, 1 ]
The plot is simple and hilarious - just plain good old entertainment. The actors were were right on the spot and wonderful comedians. There's a laugh-a-minute, and with Kurt playing off of Martin, it was a sheer delight. We were all waiting to see what Captain Ron would do next and how Martin would react, and of cour...
5
ALL GREAT - ALL FUN
1,287,619,200
10 21, 2010
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
6302731224
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 1, 2 ]
A labor movement film cannot be possibly better than this one - you can smell the diesel fumes, feel the clubs from the strike-breakers, and observe the losses endured by the strikers' families. Jack Nicholson and Danny DeVito, and their supporting players, are just outstanding. Hoffa, regardless of his association wi...
4
REALISTIC - POWERFUL CINEMA
1,308,614,400
06 21, 2011
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
6302763908
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
Just another great episode of NE, with all the fun and quirky characters. With the spring break (of ice) coming, everyone is on edge, cranky, drinking, ready to fight, etc. Wonderful entertainment - too bad the series ended so soon. I visited the actual set in Washington several times, and it was fun to see Joel's off...
5
SPRING BREAK IN ALASKA
1,291,334,400
12 3, 2010
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
6302862906
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
The reviewer can sum up this movie with several words: hilarious, chuckles, laugh riot, etc. Jack Lemmon has to shape up a pack of inexperienced misfits and get the mission accomplished. An added plus is the wonderful scenery of Maui - you can almost smell the plumerias along the beach. Good show!
4
WACKY GOBS
1,380,844,800
10 4, 2013
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
6302888298
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
Barry Corbin ends up with a Korean family that he never knew he had. He is gruff and not accepting of his visitors, not even friendly, but soon mellows during the Christmas season. The usual characters are here - a wonderful series that should have lasted longer. This chapter is just another example of great acting an...
4
HOLIDAY TREASURE
1,285,977,600
10 2, 2010
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
6302928540
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 1, 1 ]
This is a fun movie with loads of morality and the lead actors (Kline, Kingley, Weaver) having good intentions and doing the right thing in government. Of course, we have the manipulators (led by Frank Langella) doing the typical 'bad guy' stuff behind the scenes. Additionally, we have a little romance thrown in with t...
4
IF ONLY...
1,308,441,600
06 19, 2011
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
6302990114
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 1, 2 ]
Watched it again for old time's sake and was still impressed with the acting and the mystery. Agatha writes a good story and her characters are outlandish and entertaining, and our Inspector and Colonel Race do a superb job in solving the cases and bringing the culprit/s to justice. The land of the pharaohs and the lo...
4
MAJOR CRIMES ON THE NILE
1,329,523,200
02 18, 2012
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
6303209866
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 1, 1 ]
A wonderfully funny, entertaining spoof of the Old West and the movie "Shane." It's the typical story of the cattle baron trying to force the sodbusters off their land, and of course, the farmers 'ain't' moving. The lead female lead has a thing for the ranch hands, and of course, Kris becomes the center of her charms. ...
5
LAUGH OUTLOUD
1,282,521,600
08 23, 2010
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
6303696813
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 2, 2 ]
I saw this originally in the theater, and it was action-packed and suspenseful with the great acting combination of Denzel and Gene. It has stood the test of time, and I found it exciting and very entertaining on the re-watch. The protagonists clash over the meaning of the nuclear orders to launch, and of course, they...
4
WORTH WATCHING AGAIN
1,270,857,600
04 10, 2010
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
6303965911
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
Although the film was dated and taking that into consideration, it was still a tough stretch getting in into the "average" category. There were a few laughs, and some nice cameros roles by well-known celebrity types, but overall the film was an embarassment to the National Lampoon bosses, based on their previous succe...
3
GREED, ANGER, LUST
1,305,936,000
05 21, 2011
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
6304111347
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
It's no doubt that Tracy is one of the greatest American actors, which he clearly displays in this thriller which has stood the test of time. Of course, he had some great villains to back him up: Ernest Borgnine, Lee Marvin and Robert Ryan; with beauty interest played by Anne Francis. Walter Brennan and Dean Jagger c...
5
MYSTERY THRILLER
1,355,011,200
12 9, 2012
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
6304766742
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
This romance story in Ireland is not the greatest 'chick-flick' or comedy ever made but very entertaining and loads of fun. The plot has been explained in other reviews, and little short Janeane does a stand-up job in holding her own with other fine actors. Of course, the scenery is outstanding and some of the driving ...
4
CUTE AND FUNNY
1,298,764,800
02 27, 2011
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
6304836260
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
I always enjoy the surprising, unexpected finishes in sports, and this tale is particularly exciting because it is true, and no one expected Sioux Indian Billy Mills to go all the way and win the Olympic Gold Medal in Tokyo. From obscurity to winning a gold medal in the 10,000 meter race, to joining the USMC, to becomi...
5
LOCAL LAD MAKES GOOD
1,294,272,000
01 6, 2011
A1DNUHDSDIAS41
6305090645
Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango"
[ 0, 0 ]
One of the all-time great baseball movies, with a lot of sex thrown in. It's not for the weak of heart, or for those that are ofended by graphic language and acts. But if you are around baseball at any level, there's a lot of cussing going on, and there's often romantic entanglements involved, even from town to town....
5
SEX AND BASEBALL
1,360,195,200
02 7, 2013