A collection of short stories and essays (and even a poem) on the possibility of using a solar-sail as a mean of inter-planatary travel. Written by masters like Niven, Clark, Brin & Anderson, this book cannot be bad. The stories are interesting, and the book is not too long that the premise begins to become annoying. Maybe the theme is a bit forced at some points. All in all, one of many other good sci-fi collections.

In Reed's explanation of the Christian Coalition's success, he shares with his readers how he operates and lets the average follower see the slick, well-greased workings of the behemoth machine that is the Christian Coalition.He is up front regarding his views on playing down the more extreme views of the Coalition in order to gain votes and get his zealot followers elected. If one reads his text seriously, it can be quite scary to see how Madison Avenue techniques can work so well with the simplistic thinking of Reed's followers. He is straightforward about how he pimps God to get political power; I especially found interesting his discussion regarding his use of language to sugarcoat his otherwise inflammatory agenda. The book reminds me of Mein Kampf, but with a more user-friendly spin to it.Any Christian who actually reads his/her Bible will probably find this book as revolting as I have.

That Reed and his followers still claim that the "Christian" Coalition is a non-partisian organization, remains on of the biggest jokes in American politics in the second half of the 20th century.Reed's agenda bears little if any resemblance towards the message of Jesus Christ whose commitment to the poor and outcasts was a threat to the Pharasee's (the Reed's of Jesus' time). How anyone can read the Gospel's and subscribe to this mean spirited agenda is one of the great mysteries of the 1990's.

The Christian Coalition, a sub-component of the National Republican Committee, attempts to display their "impact" on America. I say this heresay now: That whatever impact, whatever change they have made on America, has intensified their enemies' interests and fascination with the largest Republican organization of America.

HOLY COW! Harry Carays cookbook is fabulous! This is one of the best and favorite cookbooks from a eating establishment out there. It is also one of the best Italian cookbooks I have used. The Chicken Marsala and Vesuvio are just out of this world. All of the favorites can be found within mixed with a little history and some 4 color photos intermixed but most photos are black and white. You will wear this book out. Try out the crab cakes.

It is amazing to see what kind of atrocities go on in other parts of the world. What's even more of a shock are the institutions put in place to keep the masses oppressed for the benefit of a few. This book opened my eyes to the widespread repercussions of the cold war, and how the US supported tyranous regimes in the name of "defending democracy".