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Author : Ph.D. Ellis Jones
Edition : 2nd
Number of Pages : 184
Publisher : New Society Publishers
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Product Description "The new edition doesn't disappoint. Pocket-sized so it's easy to carry around, and at-a-glance easy-to-read, it grades companies with a simple A to F. The grade encompasses human rights, the environment, animal protection, community involvement, and social justice. I've always believed we vote with our dollars every day, choosing through our purchases what kind of world we want to live in. This book embraces that idea, and also gives a list of 'Top 10 Things to Change' from banking and credit cards, to chocolate and coffee."—Chris, Seventh Generation blog The only comprehensive guide for socially and environmentally responsible consumers available, this book ranks every product on the shelf from A to F so you can quickly tell the “good guys” from the “bad guys”—turning your grocery list into a powerful tool to change the world. Representing over seventeen years of distilled research, data is organized into the most common product categories including coffee, energy bars, computers, gasoline, clothing, banks, cars, water, and more. Also included is a summary of the essential information about particular product categories, profiles of the best and worst companies, practical buying tips, and the most useful online resources available. Whether you believe in environmental sustainability, human rights, animal protection, community involvement, or social justice, this book is for you! Small enough to fit in a back pocket or small purse and organized in a shopping-friendly format, The Better World Shopping Guide will help you change the world as you shop! Ellis Jones has been teaching people to make a difference in the world for over a decade with works like The Better World Handbook. A scholar of social responsibility, social change, and everyday activism, he founded and directs the Better World Network. He teaches sociology at the University of California, Davis. Customer reviews informative and easy to take along when shopping  by .. Karen Sampson (Sayward, B.C. Canada)
We have been using the first edition of The Better World Shopping Guide for some time now and were pleased
to get the updated edition this Fall. We gave copies out to friends and family as Christmas presents and
asked them to carefully consider all future purchases for the sake of our environment and the well being
of workers around the world. The book does well in covering general shopping information about the
best and worst companies but I wish there were a few more specifics. Many of the things we shop for are
not covered. I would like to see even more information about health foods, supplements, and organic, fair trade items including clothing and furniture.
A Must Have Book by .. K. Vetrano (New York)
I just finished reading The Better World Shopping Guide and I find it a very valuable tool to help assit me in making better shopping decisions from coffee to cars and from paper to cereal and everything in between.
I agree with some reviews that I wish they gave me detail into why many of the companies got the grades that they did. But it's still a valuable tool to help you make better, more informed decisions when making purchases. I would rather purchase something from a company that believes in Fair Trade and is helping our envioment then a company who is not.
Pretty Good  by .. Kikia ()
I received this book this morning for Christmas, my mom and I went through it looking at all the different brands we buy. It is a good little guide I can fit in my purse. The only complaint I have is that we live in a fairly rural area and I have never seen a number of these products. I'm not sure if they are from a different part of the country (I know the author is from California, I live in Pennsylvania) or if we just have a poorly stocked grocery store (Price Chopper, which isn't in the book) It might be nice to see a review of how well some of these products work, particularly the cleaning ones, in a future edition. I'm all for getting the greener products, but only if they sill work, otherwise it's pointless.
Not as comprehensive as I hoped  by .. A. Rasmussen (Louisiana)
I devoured the Better World Handbook and purchased the Better World Shopper without thinking twice about it. While I knew it was compact (for portability's sake) I am a bit disappointed that there is no additional information on each company reviewed. I was under the impression you could go to the website and see more of the authors research to make better informed decisions. For example, exactly does Morningstar Farms receive such a bad grade? The reader is not informed of the details, the author simply "graded" the company based on his (admittedly thorough) scale and the reader is supposed to trust it's accuracy. Other than that, this is very helpful. If you do not want to know details, this is the book for you.
A guide that makes a difference and compact enough to carry in your pocket! by .. Melissa K. Adair ()
Every dollar does count and now I can keep track of how I am helping to make a positive change in the world. I have always wanted a guide that helps me to know what kind of company I am supporting and now I have one! The time the author has taken to research the companies in this book makes me feel confident I am loaded with valuable information that is correct and valid. Based on environmental impact, human rights, animal rights, employee treatment and more, it encompasses the very things I consider to be important in making a buying decision. I highly recommend this book to anyone that wants to make a change and to those who have friends/family that talk about making a change but need a little nudge. I bought this book for everyone in my family this year. Buy it, you'll live by it! The Better World Shopping Guide - 2nd Edition: Every Dollar Makes a Difference
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Author : Andrea Linett
Number of Pages : 320
Release Date : 2003-11-06
Publisher : Gotham
List Price : $30.00
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Product Description What to wear, how to buy, where and when to spend: These are the topics covered each month by the exceedingly plugged-in staff of Lucky, whose circulation rocketed from 500,000 to 800,000 in just two short years. For Lucky's devoted fans, and anyone devoted to dressing better and shopping smarter, The Lucky Shopping Manual will be the über-find. Finally, there is a book that does away with the inconsequential information in previous fashion books and presents only the most useful tips and imperative information for how to dress better for less. Filled with tips that will appeal to shopaholics and disciplined bargain hunters alike, this enticing guide is packed with over 1,000 full-color photos and illustrations, with a ribbon marker and flexi-cover so women can take it shopping with them. With great advice on every uniquely designed page, The Lucky Shopping Manual includes features such as: * Building a wardrobe you love, with cross-referenced sections on everything from skirts, tops, dresses, pants, and suits, to shoes, bags, belts, and what looks best for your body type * How to spot great finds at the local flea market or the best boutiques * What to spend your money on and where you can scrimp * Cool stores coast-to-coast to check out when you're traveling * Practical tips for fabric care, shoe maintenance, and stain remedies * Shipping just in time for the holidays, The Lucky Shopping Manual makes a luscious gift-a fantastic shopping spree under the tree. Customer reviews Not Just For Women Under 30, Unless You Want To Dress Like Your Mother by .. Eileen (Virginia, USA)
I am age 45 and size 10 or 12. I typically end up with a lot of different pieces of clothing, but don't know how to pull them all together. I used this book to make an inventory of the pieces I already had and went shopping to pick out pieces to pull them all together.
I read the one review that said this book was meant for women under the age of 30. I know one thing, I'm not ready to start dressing like my mother! I take care of myself and try to dress nice and people often think I am 10-15 years younger than I am. Age is a frame of mind and dressing young is part of it. This book helps you build a great versitile wardrobe for any occasion.
Fun, good read by .. Lauren (Tampa, FL)
This book is great for building your wardrobe from the bottom up. It has everything from what pieces to buy, to how they should fit, to how to take care of and store your clothes. Theres even a section in the back of what to pack on a 3 day trip. The only con was there was little mention of accessories, belts, etc. However, now that the sequel "The Lucky Guide to Mastering Any Style" is out, that book includes plenty of advice on accessories.
Excelente!! by .. Dalia Garduño ()
En general me pareció bueno el libro, pienso que es un básico que cualquier mujer debe tener, te ayuda a definir cuantas prendas y cuales son las necesarias para poder tener un guardarropa completo, además dan bastantes ideas acerca de como combinar una misma prenda para cada ocasión, tiene buenas imagenes y es muy colorido, lo recomiendo ampliamente.
If you need major help! by .. Jamnaz ()
This book is an excellent primer for those such as myself who may be slightly clueless on the fashion front. For me, it's a bargain alternative to a personal shopper (I wish!).
The book has loads of pictures that offer plenty of ideas for new outfits and spark your creativity. I like this book as it is not pretentious or condescending. The authors offer advice for styles that will bridge seasons and outlast fads.
I found the "build your wardrobe" and "in the fitting room" sections useful as well. This book does not go into vivid detail about body types nor is it the be all/end all. You could combine Lucky Shopping Manual with Pocket Stylist or The Science of Sexy and be completely educated.
Worth the money by .. Rachel B (San Francisco, CA United States)
The Lucky manual is a helpful tool for pairing shapes of every piece you can buy for your wardrobe and does not limit you to the time when the book was written. I would have liked to see a section on coordinating fabrics like: What in the world goes with a linen skirt besides cotton? And maybe a little more guidance for getting color and pattern combinations right.
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Author : Dr. Mara Matison & Mr. Dainis Matison
Edition : 2
Number of Pages : 447
Publisher : Kal-Haven Publishing
List Price : $24.95
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Product Description Voted the 'Best Seller' on Gluten-Free Mall and the Celiac website.
Frustrated in trying to find Gluten-Free Products in your grocery stores? Tired of calling food manufacturers and guessing on nutrition labels? Well, help is here! Introducing Cecelias Marketplace Gluten-Free Grocery Shopping Guide! This easy to use 4.5" x 6.5" book is a list of over 25,000 gluten-free alphabetized products. Popular brands like Heinz, Kraft, Del Monte, Frito Lay, as well as supermarket chains, such as Kroger, Wal-Mart, Publix, Safeway, Walgreens, and more. Just pick a product, look it up, and all the gluten-free brands are at your fingertips.
Unlike CD-ROMs or gluten free computer software, this book is easy to carry to the grocery store for easy product confirmation anytime, anywhere. The book easily fits in one's purse or back pocket. Either take this book with you or make your grocery list before you leave the house. This guide is not only designed for people with a celiac disease, gluten intolerance and gluten sensitivity, but excellent for family members, friends, chefs, dieticians, or others that needs to prepare gluten-free meals or learn about gluten-free products. In addition, Cecelia's Marketplace Gluten Free Grocery Shopping Guide includes 'Gluten-Free Kitchen Tips' which gives family members, friends or chefs specific tips on how to avoid gluten contamination in the kitchen.
As an added bonus we have also included 1,500+ 'over-the-counter' pharmacy products which included antacids, pain relief, hair care, supplements, vitamins & minerals, and more.
This book is a must have in making gluten-free living easier! Customer reviews Excellent Resource for Gluten Free Living by .. F. Lakutis (Buckley, WA USA)
This wonderful guide takes the guessing out of shopping for gluten free foods. We take it with us on all of our grocery shopping trips. The guide is worth every penny in gold.
Good guide, could be more thorough by .. M. Seay (Renton, WA United States)
Although it is a helpful guide to products that are not MADE with gluten products, there are products listed that are "manufactured in a facility that also manufactures products made with wheat...". The front of the book states that these products are included and that is on page xii. For those of us that are extremely sensitive, these products can contain enough contamination to make us ill; therefore it is advisable to triple-check the allergen warning. Not all products will have this, especially condiments and such things. I use this guide with the thought that if not all the manufacturer's products are gluten-free, I will not be buying anything from them unless it is certified gluten-free.
That being said, it is still a helpful guide and I do carry it. I have accidentally glutened myself by not triple-checking thoroughly the product labeling as well as the manufacturers ingredient for their similar products.
Nice guide, I wish it eliminated products with possible cross-contamination because it is a very handy resource.
A Must Have for Anyone With Celiac Disease by .. E. Hoffer ()
As a parent of a toddler recently diagnosed with Celiac Disease, I have found this book to be VERY useful. At first, I thought I would only be able to shop at the costly specialty foods store, but now I know that there are many gluten free foods I can find at the "regular" grocery store. I know some day I will master label reading, but in the meantime this guide has been invaluable. It fits right in my "mom purse" so that is an added plus. My only complaint is the way the book is layed out. Everything is listed in alphabetical order by brand under the type of food it is. The problem is, if you aren't sure what category the item you are searching for would fall under, there is no way to cross-reference to find the correct category.
Finally! I can grocery shop without fear! by .. Kate Cooker ()
This is an extremely helpful book for those who are gluten-free. It's the right size to take with you to the grocery store. I used to read labels until I was cross-eyed trying to figure out what has gluten and what does not. This book doesn't answer all of my questions but it is a huge help.
Cecelia's Marketplace Gluten-Free Shopping Guide  by .. Sue S. Robertson ()
We paid over $24.95 plus postage for this book, advertised to be small enough to carry to the grocery store. It has jillions of items and I was impressed and thought this would really help with my husband's celiac problem. THEN, I started getting ALERTS! on my email to "take off PACE - all products - on page XX --- take off all Campbell Soups on page XX - If they could find this out after I bought the book, why couldn't they have delayed publishing the book until they did all their research? It is a lousy buy and I wish I had our money back! I wouldn't give it one star.
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Author : Carolyn Mahaney
Number of Pages : 96
Publisher : Crossway Books
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Product Description Overwhelmed. Miserable. Exhausted. These are often the words that women use to describe their high-demand lifestyles. How are women who are always on the go expected to cope with the demands of work, family, and ministry? Carolyn Mahaney and her three daughters, Nicole Whitacre, Kristin Chesemore, and Janelle Bradshaw, recognize the needs of Christian women today. Shopping for Time offers the solution to women who truly desire to glorify God with every use of their time. These authors offer five tips to help ladies do it all without becoming overwhelmed: rise early, sit down, sit longer (occasionally), choose friends wisely, and take fifteen minutes. By weaving biblical principles of God’s Word into these keys, these authors give women practical advice on how to fulfill—and excel in—their daily responsibilities. “Like most women today, I struggle with feelings of ‘too much to do and too little time to do it’! My friend Carolyn Mahaney, along with her daughters, offers practical, biblical advice to help us plan, evaluate, strategize, and make wise choices concerning our time and priorities. As a godly mentor, Carolyn takes us by the hand, points us to God’s Word, shares out of her own life experience, and shows us how to apply God’s timeless truths to the contemporary challenges we face as women.”
Nancy Leigh DeMoss, author; Revive Our Hearts radio host “‘We can actually do all that God has called us to do… and we can do it in a peaceful, joyful manner and get sufficient rest beside.’ When I read that, a light flashed on in my soul. Of course! I knew that! Once again Carolyn, Nicole, Kristin, and Janelle have created a book that’s fun to read and filled with truth that resonates because it’s biblical and practical and manageable.”
Noël Piper, wife, mother, grandmother, and author of Faithful Women and Their Extraordinary God “Shopping for Time offers a glimpse into the delightful Mahaney household. This book offers no simplistic solutions to the perils of superwoman syndrome. Instead, it deliberately leads women to the bedrock of biblical priorities and then suggests real-life methods by which to apply them.”
Mary K. Mohler, wife of R. Albert Mohler Jr., president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Customer reviews Excellent Book by .. Tammy Marcelain (Abilene, TX)
My copy of this book is almost worn out, I have passed it around many times. Everyone loves the perspective, and even though the 5am club is a bit hard to grasp for some, it really puts your day in perspective. Love this book and all the good info inside.
Shopping for time by .. K. Plumberg (Florida)
I have so enjoyed this book... I have been a blog watcher of the Mahaney Ladies off and on for the past few years and I enjoy their open honest bibilical assessments. Sometimes they are hard to swallow (in my own sinfulness) but through prayer God has used many of their encouragements to convict and lead me to change. I just finished going through this book with the ladies from my church in our Titus 2 Tuesday meetings. What a time of challenging and practical application! I am excited to be reenvisioned to use the time God has given me... I whole heartedly endorse this book!
Shopping For Time by .. C. L. Blakey (Laguna Hills, CA United States)
Carolyn Mahaney is one of my favorite authors. What I enjoy so much about her books is how consistently loyal she is to the Biblical text and how personal and practical she responds to those passages in her writing. Her two other books-Feminine Appeal, a book about Titus 2 and Girl Talk, a book for moms and daughters about Biblical womanhood-have been instrumental in my personal growth and ministry.
So, when I saw this book pop up on my Amazon suggested products page I was excited, especially because Caroyln wrote it with her three grown daughters who all contribute to the GirlTalk blog. I didn't want to even waste time waiting for it to come in the mail so that same week I visited the local Christian bookstore and bought it and after reading this review, I hope that is what you will do too!
Shopping for Time helped me think through my days and how I spend my time and I easily saw how I need to readjust a few priorities, step-it-up in some areas and completely overhaul others. I know that I don't always manage the time God has given me with the intensity and purpose that I ought to, so as I read this book I began to see that even though I thought, "I'm doing my best" managing my time, I really wasn't.
What I enjoyed most about this book were the five practical tips to help me evaluate and accomplish the things that God has called me to do as a Christian woman. Too often we are harried, frazzled and overwhelmed as we run around trying to get done all that we think we need to do each day. This book is not a "system" or 5-step plan to life success. It is simply the disciplines the Mahaney women have exercised over the years that have greatly maximized their usefulness for the Lord. Here is a glimpse at the 5 Time-Saving-Tips:
Tip #1-Rise early, they propose that you join the "5 AM Club" to reap benefits both for your spiritual life and the good of your family.
Tip #2-Sitting at Jesus' Feet, making reading and studying God's Word, prayer and meditation top priority.
Tip #3-Taking a Personal Retreat, a time to study God's Word, read pertinent books to where you are in life, devise solutions to some of our problem areas and make goals and plans that are thought out and Biblical for the upcoming months.
Tip #4-Consider People by evaluating relationships carefully. Do your friends sharpen you? Do you have a mentor and are you a mentor to someone? Are you reaching out to others by being a friend? Are you evangelizing those who need salvation?
Tip #5-Plan to Depend: being productive in daily life. One thing in this chapter that has really helped me is what they call the "15:4 rule." Fifteen minutes of planning in the morning, saves four hours of your day. When I read this chapter I started doing this the next morning and have found each day to be so productive because I wasn't wasting time trying to nail down what I needed to do next.
I hope reading these five ideas that you have some ideas about how you may need to change your schedule tomorrow! This book is simple, easy-to read and short, only 94 pages! What made this book so helpful is that it's not about teaching us how to perfectly execute our daily plans, but to make sure our heart is wholly God's, focused on Him and His priorities, relying on Him to accomplish each task and being intentional about living every day for His glory!
Shopping for Time by .. V. Whitley (Southern California, USA)
I recently finished the new book, Shopping for Time: How to Do It All and NOT Be Overwhelmed, by Carolyn Mahaney, Nicole Whitacre, Kristin Chesemore, and Janelle Bradshaw. I've been reading their blog for a few years, and though I often find myself relating more specifically to the writing and experiences of one of the ladies more than the others, I love the unique styles, personalities, and perspectives of each one. They are daughters, sisters, (pastor's) wives, and mothers.... So, when I heard about this book, I was excited to read it, and learn from their combined wisdom and experience.
Regardless of the season in which you find yourself (single, newly married, mommyhood, empty nest, widowhood), these ladies realize that each one holds its own special challenges, and is full of demands on our time and energy. And, they understand that life is busy. But, they are able to offer wisdom and guidance through the overwhelming busyness because they view these demands (the real and the self-imposed) through the lens of Scripture. They start out by saying, "We can accomplish everything that God has ordained for us to do in this life....And we can do it in a peaceful, joyful manner and get sufficient rest besides." (pg. 13)
When I first got this book, I showed it to a friend. She looked a little skeptical as she read the title..."How to do it all? I don't know about that." Probably anticipating this reaction, the authors say, "These tips are not our attempt at Christian-coated time management principles. Rather they are biblical, life-tested practices we trust will encourage and assist you to bring glory to the Savior through every season of your life." (pg. 26) Using biblical principles as their foundation, alongside the wisdom of their individual experiences, they offer 5 tips to help women apply the words of Ephesians 5:15-16, "Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil."
Rise Early: The subtitle of this chapter is "Joining the 5 a.m. Club." My first thought when I read that was, "Seriously?!" But, as I read, I became convinced. They offer this disclaimer, "the point of this chapter is not that really godly women get up at 5 a.m. Nowhere in the Bible will you find such a principle. Therefore, nowhere in this book do you we make that claim." (pg. 28). They also allow for the fact that "early" will look different for everyone. So, if 5 a.m. is not biblical, then why this chapter? "Hands down, the most important reason to rise early is to make meeting with God a priority. Secondarily, however, this practice has great potential to serve your family." (pg. 34) Rising early, whatever that may mean, allows us to give proper time and attention to our most important priorities - our relationship with God, and our relationship and service to our families.
Sit Still: This is the most important chapter in this book, and one of the best I read on the topic of personal devotions, or quiet times. Understanding that "we're doers, not sitters, by nature. We awake each morning, our minds whirling with all we want to accomplish that day. We bound off to complete these urgent tasks. But we must sit before we do. In order to effectively shop for time, we must first sit - sit at Jesus' feet." (pg. 40) We are encouraged to meet with the Lord, regularly, and consistently, in order to obtain guidance, wisdom, and peace from His Word for all that we must accomplish. Yes, life is busy. But, before anyone begins to think that their particular circumstance merits excuse in this area, the authors offer this admonition, "Please don't assume that because you're a mom with young children, it's fine for you to meet with God sporadically. All of us...need to choose the best portion along with Mary...." (pg. 45)
Sit and Plan: This chapter addresses the necessity of being careful how we walk (Eph. 5:15), by taking time out, and getting away, to prayerfully evaluate, and assess our priorities. "If we simply allow each new season to come along without charting a course, we could easily be sidetracked by urgent yet unimportant activities. We could wear ourselves out repeating the same mistakes and dealing with the same problems over and over. And we could potentially miss the truly significant opportunities each season has to offer." (pg. 52) They offer ideas for a personal retreat in order to plan for better effectiveness in areas that may be lacking, or needing improvement. While getting away may seem like the last thing an already-too-long to-do list will allow, "The pressures of life are, in fact, the very reason we need to sit and plan. (pg. 63)
Consider People: God's Word clearly shows us that, when it comes to relationships, our most important are those with our Lord, and our families. Because these ladies have dealt with these (important) relationships in other books (and on their blog!), this chapter deals specifically with friendships - both the kind that must be cultivated and maintained, as well as those that may need to be reevaluated, and possibly removed from our lives. They offer help in evaluating our current list of friends in light of Scripture.
- Do we have friends who will sharpen and mentor us? We should.
- Do we regularly reach out to those in need of friendship, or salvation? Or, would we rather stick with the familiar, even if that means making unwise choices in where, and with whom, we spend our time?
"We must prayerfully evaluate our relational priorities in the light of God's priorities." (pg. 69)
Plan to Depend: "By consulting this tip, we can make out good intentions a reality, avoid a solution-dispensing lifestyle, and avail ourselves of God's grace each and every day." (pg. 80) In this chapter, the authors suggest (or, rather, "highly recommend") developing a daily planning system. You will see as they share their personal planning styles, they are not suggesting a one-size-fits-all system. But, you may find one that you can closely relate to, and use to inspire your own system. "While a daily planning system and smart planning will enable us to make the best use of the time in the ordinary course of daily living, we know life doesn't always conform to our plans...So what do we do when life messes with our plans?" (pg. 85) Whether interruptions, busyness, trials, or just the ordinary routine of everyday life, we need to depend on God each and every moment - realizing that we are completely unable to handle even the most routine tasks apart from God's help and strength.
While some of their tips might seem a bit overwhelming (especially when you seriously consider "Joining the 5 AM Club"!!), they really are far from it. Each one offers biblical principles, personal experience, encouragement, and a welcome sense of humor, as these godly women help their readers understand the need for implementing biblical principles into the busyness of our everyday lives. They close with this reminder from Matthew Henry,
"It ought to be the business of every day to prepare for our last day." (pg. 94)
Finding the best deals...in time by .. Stephanie Van Gorden (Pennsylvania)
"There is no such thing as simply a busy month or a busy year. It's a busy life, pure and simple...[But] we can actually do all that God has called us to do" (p. 13).
Sound far-fetched? Absolutely it does - it did to me! I've read stacks of books, just trying to learn what my schedule should look like, what my to-do list should look like...and on and on. Shopping For Time has been one of the simplest, most concise, and clearest helps in this process. "We wouldn't dream of going to the grocery store without a shopping list, or buying a car without haggling over the sticker price, or purchasing new shoes without checking the price tag, but we throw away our time as if we had an endless supply" (17).
In a sweet, conversational style, the Mahaney girls paint with appropriately broad strokes a picture of a life that is joyfully submitted to God's to-do list. This short (under 100 pages) book clearly, helpfully, and gently offers five tips on how to "shop for time," and it recognizes some things that many other time management or "Godly woman" books barely touch on or miss altogether:
The authors explain that we need to rise early (remember, flexibility!), sit at Jesus' feet, plan, consider the spheres in which God has placed us, and humbly recognize our dependence on God to be productive. The main thing this book has going for it is flexibility. What's required to act wisely will look different across the spectrum of women who're reading the book. What works for one won't work for all in exactly the same way. There are different seasons in each life, and application of these principles will look different during each one. Managing time wisely for the glory of God isn't something that can be done haphazardly. Your effort will depend on how complicated your life is, but there will be effort. Motivated rightly, though, our lives can be fruitful and joyful expressions of our love for the Savior and delight in serving Him.
"In the end, our highest goal each day is not flawless execution of our plans or increased productivity. It's our relationship with God, walking in dependence upon Him throughout the day. ...This book will help you become a wise shopper of time in every season of your life, so when you pass from time into eternity, you can know the intense and indescribable joy of our Savior's pleasure and commendation" (90, 94).
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Author : Seth Kantner
Number of Pages : 256
Publisher : Milkweed Editions
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Product Description His story begins with the arrival of his father, Howard Kantner, to the remote Arctic of the 1950s and ends with him as a grown man settled in the same landscape. Through a series of moving essays and vivid photographs, ranging in subject from family histories to hunting stories, celebrations of people and places to a lament over a majestic wilderness rapidly disappearing, Shopping for Porcupine provides a compelling, intimate view of America’s last frontier — the same place that captivated so many readers of Ordinary Wolves. Customer reviews from the author of GOING TO EXTREMES by .. J. mcginniss (Juneau, Alaska)
There are almost as many "real" Alaskas as there are native-born Alaskans, but none is more real than the original Alaska: the land, as it was before the mechanized incursions of modern man. Seth Kantner was born in that Alaska and has lived his life there and in this book he writes about it with a precision, grace and beauty unmatched by any other prose I've ever read about the state, and state of mind, that Alaska is. And I say that as one who has tried to do the same.
--Joe McGinniss
author, "Going to Extremes"
Life above the Arctic Circle by .. Scott D. Mcmurren ()
Seth's book was powerful and overwhelming. There are brushes with death, moments of wild abandon, tales from many generations--along with some great pictures. Even tho' I live in Alaska, Seth's description of his everyday life is completely foreign to me. I've hunted caribou. I've picked salmon from a gill net. I've ridden a snowmachine and spent the night outside when it's -20F. But Seth was born and grew up in a sod house and in a special harmonic relationship with the wild world outside his front door...with the caribou, the dogs, the occasional visitor and the river. Me? I've always had an address on the house, lived on a paved street and enjoyed daily mail service, a telephone that works, city water and two cars in the driveway. Read this book and learn more about the Alaskan wilderness. It's an example of that wise saying: "You don't know what you don't know." Wow.
Life imitates Art by .. Nick Jans (Juneau, AK USA)
I'll be honest; I tried to talk Seth out of writing this book; told him he should get on to the next novel and can this essay business. But Seth was stubborn, and, like a porcupine that had its mind made up, kept shuffling down the trail. Well, I hate being wrong, but I'm used to it by now. This is a fine, fine book in several respects. First, it's a series of sharply focused, vivid, evocative snapshots of of life in arctic bush Alaska--some from the rapidly fading past, some from the present, and some toward the southern horizon, where the sun keeps reminding us that the future, for better or worse, keeps coming. By the way, I wasn't talking about the photos when I said 'snapshots', but the essays themselves. The color images round out and anchor the text, and are a beautiful, understated addition to a book that isn't quite a memoir, not quite a collection of essays, and not quite a nonfiction narrative--but manages to blend and shift between these three forms in unique, original fashion. What I like best about Shopping For Porcupine is its wry, totally original voice--like the book itself, a blend of colloquial simplicity, wry insight, sharply etched imagery, and elevated, poetic elegance. Seth spent a bunch of time sanding and polishing these words down, and while the blisters don't show, the sheen, elegant and rich as the patina of fossil mastadon ivory, does. Just the writing is enough for me, and would be enough for anyone who believes that the story is merely a convenience to the words themselves, where all meaning, art, and emotion lie. If you're a fan of Alaska writing, or writing at all, you owe it to yourself to read this book. And though you don't owe it to Seth to buy it, do it anyhow, and spring for the hard cover. This is the kind of book you'll keep. Nick Jans
Simply Beautiful by .. Eclectic Booklover (Any Town, USA)
If you are looking for a beautifully written book with wonderful photographs of Alaska, I highly recommend: Shopping for Porcupine: A Life in Artic Alaska, by Seth Kantner.
This book is part autobiography and part a historical portrait of Alaska and its people. Seth Kantner was born in 1964 and spent most of his life in Northern Alaska. His story begins with the arrival of his father, Howard Kantner, to the remote Arctic of the 1950s and ends with him as a grown man settled in the same landscape. The story is told through a series of moving essays and vivid photographs. The subjects range from family histories to hunting stories and celebrations of people and places.
This book is # 2 for the author. His first book Ordinary Wolves received great reviews, and I look forward to reading this book as well in the near future.
READ THIS BOOK!!! by .. AKreader (Alaska)
Seth Kantner's writing has a way of awakening something inside me that I don't even have words or ways to reach on my own. His storytelling prose is thoughtful, true -- it's more than words -- it's like an unnamed emotion all its own.
"Flower of the Fringe," is one of several chapters in the book that highlights characters in the writer's life...Kantner connects you with these people, beautifully captured and introduced to you in ways rarely reached in writing.
This book will not disappoint...it's creative nonfiction at its best: entertaining, intimate, eye-opening, introspective, refreshing...and true.
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Author : Paco Underhill
Number of Pages : 256
Publisher : Simon & Schuster
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Product Description Is there a method to our madness when it comes to shopping? Hailed by the San Francisco Chronicle as "a Sherlock Holmes for retailers," author and research company CEO Paco Underhill answers with a definitive "yes" in this witty, eye-opening report on our ever-evolving consumer culture. Why We Buy is based on hard data gleaned from thousands of hours of field research -- in shopping malls, department stores, and supermarkets across America. With his team of sleuths tracking our every move, from sweater displays at the mall to the beverage cooler at the drugstore, Paco Underhill lays bare the struggle among merchants, marketers, and increasingly knowledgeable consumers for control. In his quest to discover what makes the contemporary consumer tick, Underhill explains the shopping phenomena that often go unnoticed by retailers and shoppers alike, including: How a well-placed shopping basket can turn a small purchase into a significant sale
What the "butt-brush factor" is and how it can make sales plummet
How working women have altered the way supermarkets are designed
How the "boomerang effect" makes product placement ever more challenging
What kinds of signage and packaging turn browsers into buyers For those in retailing and marketing, Why We Buy is a remarkably fresh guide, offering creative and insightful tips on how to adapt to the changing customer. For the general public, Why We Buy is a funny and sometimes disconcerting look at our favorite pastime. Customer reviews Applied common sense by .. Erika Mitchell (E. Calais, VT USA)
This book is an exploration into the common sense of retail marketing. Underhill, an anthropologist turned marketing consultant, presents many of his observations concerning the arrangement of retail store displays and their effect on sales. He was the first to apply techniques from anthropology for studying spaces and how humans use them to retail stores to determine how space usage affects sales. He founded a company that collects such data and makes consequent recommendations to retail stores. Indeed, some of the book reads like a marketing brochure for his company, Envirosell. Nevertheless, general readers as well as store owners may find interesting points to ponder in the book.
The title of the book "Why We Buy: The Science of Shopping" in itself is a bit of a marketing ploy. Such a title suggests "consumerism," and investigations of what makes people choose individual items or shop as a hobby, or how people go about the shopping task. Instead, the book addresses questions of store layout and physical product placement in stores, bringing to bear observational data that explain the impact of such choices regarding layout and placement on sales. For instance, Linklater points out the obvious yet so-often-overlooked fact that products must be placed within reach of the most likely customers. Thus, a layout with pants with short lengths on bottom shelves and long lengths on top shelves may generate more sales and fewer complaints than the reverse order, however more organized the reverse order may feel to the person doing layout in the stores. He notes the importance of finding out who the customers are before one tries to attempt such placement details, pointing out that, for instance, an observational study showed that dog treats are most often selected by children or elderly customers, so putting them in reach of specifically these customers may increase sales.
Although Underhill and his company emphasize observational research for making their recommendations, in this book, Underhill doesn't always provide the data to back up his claims. For instance, he argues that it was the growing interest of women in home repairs and do-it-yourself that led to the growth of hardware box stores and the decline of small hardware stores. That's an interesting hypothesis, but Underhill provides no observational data in this book to support such claims. It's hard to tell whether this was an editorial oversight or a glimpse at some personal opinions that may be coloring the interpretation of the data that was collected. Underhill includes a chapter on Internet marketing written before the topic got truly popular. Not surprisingly, in trying to predict the future, he completely missed one of the main factors that would come to affect Internet sales: reliability, and how having a reputation for reliable sales and customer service will far outweigh most other factors. Overall, the book makes some interesting points and may be worth reading for those involved in retail sales. However, it doesn't actually provide much information about "Why we buy".
Great Insights by .. Jos Pols ()
Nutshell review - This is a very interesting look into the psychology of why we buy (or not) by one of the original researchers into this field. A great book for the layman and will help you become more aware of the various ways in which we are being influenced to spend! A great read, well written and really fascinating.
Good book by .. Grammy (McLean, VA USA)
I haven't finished reading this book, but have picked up some good ideas so far.
An eye-opening read for this consumer by .. Kristina , the fashion maven neurologist who cooks (Viroqua, WI)
I would think that most retailers could learn a huge amount about maximizing profits from this book. It was an eye-opening read for me. I am almost sorry that I am not a retailer so that I can't use this information. I wonder if the author has done any writing for professional journals. As others have noted, there isn't enough information on technique for anyone to really critique his methods. Still, though, that would be important mainly for an academician. The ideas themselves are what would be important to a retailer.
The Ultimate Guide to Understanding for Retailers Who Want to Better Understand In-Store Consumer Behavior by .. David Carleton (San Diego, CA USA)
From store layout and design to how and why your customers behave the way they do in your store, this book reveals a ton of information that you can use to increase your sales.
It also gives you advice on what changes you can make to help you make the buying experience easier and faster for your customers.
In my marketing consulting practice I concentrate on "guerrilla marketing" strategies that retailers can use to quickly, easily and inexpensively increase their sales and reading this book is one of the ways. I recommend it to all my clients.
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Author : Rebecca Perry Magniant
Number of Pages : 208
Release Date : 2008-06-17
Publisher : Little Bookroom
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Product Description The secret of dressing like a Parisian starts with les bonnes adresses: the coveted, seldom-shared addresses of the best shops. When author Rebecca Magniant moved to Paris five years ago, she made it her mission to find the best boutiques in the city–and that she did. When some of her finds impressed her impossibly chic belle mere (mother-in-law), she knew she was on to something. She went on to found Paris’s premiere shopping service, Chic Shopping Paris, and now reveals her prized list of boutiques whose offerings embody quintessential Parisian style. Even as the world seems to be getting smaller, with everything imaginable available on the Internet, there remain some things that can only be found where they are designed and made–in France. Chic Shopping Paris contains the best, offering clothing, jewelry, lingerie, makeup, shoes, hats, art supplies, toys, stationery, and more–more than eighty venues in all. So let the contents of Magniant’s little black book inspire you to bring back a piece of Paris in your bag. Some of the shops include •Da Rosa, an épicerie that supplies luxury products to some of the biggest restaurateurs in town •Blanc d’Ivorie, a shop specializing in gorgeous French linens and housewares that are all in white, gray, or beige tones •Fabrice, a boutique selling over-the-top, chunky costume jewelry •Karine Dupont, a young, fun designer of bags known primarily to insiders •J. C. Martinez, whose amazing collection of antique prints is as good as anything at the famous Paris flea market •Sabbia Rosa, a designer of gorgeous silk or satin lingerie who will make things to order Customer reviews Need update by .. J. Wang (DC)
I am in Paris now and before my trip I cannot help buying a couple of insiders' Paris books before coming here. The photos are nice and reviews are enticing, but I tried several shops in the 4th arr. and they are not working out well for me.
Carabosse (page 90) - the store is closed for good at this address.
Lobato (page 97) - shop is closed at 5pm. Display in the window showed very expensive (500-900 Euros)and not so unique shoes.
ba&sh - Simple and well-cut, but most are dark colors. I find a top selling over 3000 euros and don't think it worths the price tag.
It maybe a coincidence three of the four stores I went in the same neighborhood did not work out well, but I lost confidence in this after the experience.
If you want to find unique things without a big price tag, I don't think this book will help you very much. Just my two cents.
France and This Little Book - aimer à première vue by .. Sudie Hiller (Greater Tampa Bay, FL USA)
It will be love at first sight! This lovely little book is a must if you are traveling from your armchair or in person. The photography is wonderful and you get the feel of how special shopping is in France. Don't leave this little diamond at home - read it while sipping a cup of coffee at your local Starbucks or on the plane before landing in France.
Shopping is one of the joys of travel ... by .. Robert C. Ross (New Jersey)
even if it's only window shopping.
My wife and I love travel and we have had the privilege in shopping in many of the great cities of the world: New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Rome, Milan, Houston, and many many others. Paris is without equal for shopping in a number of respects: elegance, beauty, quality, knowledge of staff and the pure joy of seeing fine products in a beautiful setting.
We both admit that we are sometimes a little intimidated, and frankly it's only in Paris we have that feeling. Partly it's the attitude of the sales people -- worldly, fashionable, speaking impeccable French. Partly it's our awe that the French seem to have discovered how to imbue even the simplest product with a level of sophistication.
Chic Shopping Paris is a passport to discovering the joys of shopping in that great city. The photographs by Alison Harris are beautiful -- the book is almost a postcard collection of beautiful products beautifully displayed. The text is descriptive, educated, loving even -- Rebecca Perry Magniant proves her learning not only in this sampling of her work, but also on her frequently updated website. If the following passage resonates with you to any degree, visit the website, and carefully consider buying this beautiful little book:
Nicole Lehmann
19, rue de Turenne, 4th arr.
01 42 77 57 21
Métro: Saint-Paul
Tuesday-Saturday 11am-7pm, Sunday 2pm-7pm, closed Monday
nlparis.com
Nicole Lehmann's new shop just a block away from the Place des Vosges is small but elegant, the perfect setting for showing off her luxurious purses. Each of her bags is entirely handmade, with attention to fine details, in high-quality leathers and skins with metal accents. The bags come in three basic styles: the cabas (tote), the pochette (clutch), and the besace (messenger). Each comes with either long or short straps and in different finishes (grained or smooth leather, suede, alligator, ostrich). Some have unique details such as a long chain strap that can be removed and worn as a necklace; another style has a slim leather closure strap that is interchangeable with straps of other colors, and any of the straps can be worn as a bracelet. A small line of jewelry, cuff links, and belts rounds out the collection."
And if this book doesn't interest you, at least visit the publisher's website; The Little Bookroom publishes a number of delightful books that will enhance your travel experiences.
Robert C. Ross 2008
Le Bon Shopping by .. S. Jacobsen (West Linn, Oregon United States)
I travel to France and especially Paris often and love to have an insiders look at shopping places that visitors often don't know about. I can't wait to get there in October and use my little green book to check out some of the places in it. Love having the email addresses, phone numbers and the many pictures. Thank you Rebecca!
The Best of the Best by .. MCP ()
Travel through the best of the insider's Paris in 208 beautifully written and photographed pages. In concise, but through narratives, Ms. Magniant brings the best of Paris to your mind while Allison Harris' photos are each a well composed tableau of the individuals shop's wares. From wall designs to unique notions to toys, antique printed matter, designer clothers, jewelery, perfumes, all manner of foodstuffs, and other off-the-beaten-track treasures- if you can't find something of great interest to you, don't see Paris-see your doctor!
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Author : Judith Levine
Number of Pages : 288
Publisher : Free Press
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Product Description Shocked by the commerce in everything from pet cloning to patriotism, frightened by the downward spiral of her finances and that of the trash-strewn earth, Judith Levine enlists her partner, Paul, in a radical experiment: to forgo all but the most necessary purchases for an entire year. Without consumer goods and experiences, Judith and Paul pursue their careers, nurture relationships, and try to keep their sanity, their identities, and their sense of humor intact. Tracking their progress -- and inevitable lapses -- Levine contemplates need and desire, scarcity and security, consumerism and citizenship. She asks the Big Questions: Can the economy survive without shopping? Are Q-tips necessary? Not Buying It is the confession of a woman any reader can identify with: someone who can't live without French roast coffee or SmartWool socks but who has had it up to here with overconsumption and its effects on the earth and everyone who dwells there. For the humor and intelligence of its insights, the refreshment of its skepticism, and the surprises of its conclusions, Not Buying It is sure to be on anyone's list of Necessities. Customer reviews Not what I expected. by .. Anonymous (USA)
I thought the author would write more about her struggles to give up spending. There was a little of that but most of it was a political diatribe. I'm so sick of ultra-liberals preaching their weird philosophies to the rest of us. This women has two homes, three cars, and at one time didn't pay a student loan because "nobody else did" until forced to do so because her credit rating was bad. What a hypocrite. Don't waste your time or money on this boring book.
Not buying it (this book) by .. Christopher Lund (Houston, TX USA)
First off, this book lost points with me for a fairly two-faced marketing strategy. The title and a review on the back of the book suggest that this book is about making do with a very minimalist approach to shopping, spending, and possession. Barbara Ehrenreich, who wrote the bit on the back, says "if you have to do without... Levine is the person to do it with." However, the blurb on the inside of the dust jacket paints the author in a markedly different light, and seems to suggest that Levine found that she couldn't hack it without dropping tons of cash, which is the conclusion I reached as a reader.
Although Levine probably had very good intentions, her follow-through falls depressingly short, to the point that this book paints a very unremarkable story. Part of the dust jacket blurb describes the author as "a woman any reader can identify with: someone who can't live without French roast coffee or SmartWool socks but who has had it up to here with overconsumption and its effects." Right off the bat, I can't relate to that. I don't think I've ever drunk French roast coffee or worn SmartWool socks, and I still feel like I can cut down my consumption a lot. Levine seems to realize she is part of the problem, not the solution, and wants to fix that, but the book strays from this a lot.
Other reviewers have made very good points about the author's vastly hypocritical spending habits. If the author talked about these habits like they were unsurmountable psychological tendencies, and tried to address how to cure them, then okay. But she didn't, and it just comes off as the author wanting to talk a good game about saving money and the environment, but not backing it up with action at all. She also strays considerably from the point of this book by discussing at length political issues that are unrelated to consumption.
If you want to make it a year without shopping, start by leaving this book on the shelves.
Thought-provoking, entertaining read by .. Kari Buh (Oregon, USA)
I was surprised to see the number of negative reviews that people have given this book. Expecting to read a book of what it's like to resist the urge to spend frivolously, I was pleasantly surprised to find an entertaining, deeper reflection on culture that surrounds consumerism and buying. I noticed many people seemed bothered by Judith Levine's "hypocrisy" and I feel they have failed to miss the point of this book. Levine is not preaching her experience, instead, sharing it as a human being with elements that show she is every bit as human as anyone, which in my opinion makes this all the more inspirational.
I greatly enjoyed the authors witty style, and she brought up an number of intriguing statistics and facts. It does get a little political at times, but it's a true reflection of the circumstances that surround the book. While I'm not about to embark on a similar social experiment after reading this, it has made me reflect on how buying is defined in society and ask myself why do I want to buy the things I want to buy, and are they necessary?
dont buy it by .. D. Vavra (TX)
dont buy "Not buying it" it not as enlightening as I thought it would be.
Wouldn't bother...  by .. squintz22 (United States)
I flew through the first third of this book...when she was still having a hard time with not buying things.
Then, apparently, she adjusted, because the rest of the book didn't really have much to say about the lack of buying. It was mostly about politics at that point - which I'm not interested in reading about in the least.
Several hypocritical points, as other reviewers have mentioned. And by halfway through, I found I just didn't care anymore.
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Author : Paco Underhill
Edition : Upd Rev
Number of Pages : 320
Publisher : Simon & Schuster
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Product Description Revolutionary retail guru Paco Underhill is back with a completely revised edition of his classic, witty bestselling book on our ever-evolving consumer culture -- full of fresh observations and important lessons from the cutting edge of retail, which is taking place in the world's emerging markets. New material includes: • The latest trends in online retail -- what retailers are doing right and what they're doing wrong -- and how nearly every Internet retailer from iTunes to Amazon can drastically improve how it serves its customers. • A guided tour of the most innovative stores, malls and retail environments around the world -- almost all of which are springing up in countries where prosperity is new. An enormous indoor ski slope attracts shoppers to a mall in Dubai; an uber luxurious Sao Paolo department store provides its customers with personal shoppers; a mall in South Africa has a wave pool for surfing. The new Why We Buy is an essential guide -- it offers advice on how to keep your changing customers and entice new and eager ones. Customer reviews Fascinating, though it ends badly by .. sizer99 (San Diego, CA United States)
The first four parts of this book are absolutely fascinating. It's an in depth look at the psychology of shopping and it is exactly what the title promises. Underhill's company gets paid to spy on people in stores and see what they're doing wrong and right. The gems in this book are the anecdotes and the specific revelations about how any obstacle you put in the way of a shopper drops your sales figures. Any way you can make life easier raises your sales. This all seems sort of obvious, but most people running the businesses don't think it through.
One example is the entry zone at the front of the store - you'd think that's a prime location for signage, deals, brochures, etc. But when you're headed through the door into the store you see almost nothing and stop for almost nothing, and then (in America) you tend to drift to the right and then you're 'in' the store. If you put a store directory just inside the door, nobody uses it. Move it back a bit so you can find it once you're into the store and suddenly it's heavily utilized. He has hard observational data for all these, so they're compelling in addition to being fascinating.
And of course all the bad examples are great fun to read (seniors crawling along floors trying to read labels on badly shelved medicine), as are the descriptions of how different groups shop (male vs female, old vs young, parents vs. single, etc.) The whole book is pretty much a commercial for Underhill's company, but it's still informative and fun reading.
Where the book falls down is at the end, where a chapter on the Internet is shoehorned in and a perfunctory shout out to each of Envirosell's worldwide branches is included.
Even though I think he's more right than wrong, the whole Internet chapter comes across as a confused old guy muttering about how he doesn't get that new fangled rock music. He complains about how many review sites there are, for instance, and has no idea how much it can transform the shopping experience (and not just be a poor supplement). Worse, the book's entire premise is mostly about how you need observational data of real customers because they'll always do things you don't expect (can't argue there), but he HAS no data on this topic, so it's just not compelling. I can't help but think the whole chapter is just in there because 'we need something about teh intertubes'.
The 'Come Fly With Me' chapter must be in here because he needs to professionally backscratch all his international partners. It's pretty much useless and turns a mild commercial into an infomercial.
If I sound too negative, please don't take it that way - I'm just trying to tell you why this isn't a five star book. You have 220 pages of 'awesome and can't put it down' book followed by 40 pages of 'what the hell am I doing reading this' slog, then another 30 pages of fairly decent reading. If you don't read those two chapters, it's a five star book!
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Author : Gordon Corera
Number of Pages : 304
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
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Product Description A.Q. Khan was the world's leading black market dealer in nuclear technology, described by a former CIA Director as "at least as dangerous as Osama bin Laden." A hero in Pakistan and revered as the Father of the Bomb, Khan built a global clandestine network that sold the most closely guarded nuclear secrets to Iran, North Korea, and Libya. Here for the first time is the riveting inside story of the rise and fall of A.Q. Khan and his role in the devastating spread of nuclear technology over the last thirty years. Drawing on exclusive interviews with key players in Islamabad, London, and Washington, as well as with members of Khan's own network, BBC journalist Gordon Corera paints a truly unsettling picture of the ultimate arms bazaar. Corera reveals how Khan operated within a world of shadowy deals among rogue states and how his privileged position in Pakistan provided him with the protection to build his unique and deadly business empire. It explains why and how he was able to operate so freely for so many years. Brimming with revelations, the book provides new insight into Iran's nuclear ambitions and how close Tehran may be to the bomb. In addition, the book contains startling new information on how the CIA and MI6 penetrated Khan's network, how the U.S. and UK ultimately broke Khan's ring, and how they persuaded Pakistan's President Musharraf to arrest a national hero. The book also provides the first detailed account of the high-wire dealings with Muammar Gadaffi, which led to Libya's renunciation of nuclear weapons and which played a key role in Khan's downfall. The spread of nuclear weapons technology around the globe presents the greatest security challenge of our time. Shopping for Bombs presents a unique window into the challenges of stopping a new nuclear arms race, a race that A.Q. Khan himself did more than any other individual to promote. Customer reviews Good book, great info and insights; tough reading by .. Chris (St. Louis, MO)
Even as a well-read history teacher, this book has taught me a considerable amount about A.Q. Khan, Pakistan's foremost nuclear scientist, and his success in proliferating nuclear technology.
While this books jumps through both time and location on a number of occasions it is still easy to follow, even if reading the book itself is not.
This book contains numerous interesting pieces of information and helps create a unique prism in which to view President Bush's foreign policy decisions from 2001-2006.
I will end this review with a quote found near the end of the book and which I hope to discuss with my classes in the future:
"In the midst of the Iraq War, Khan, the world's most dangerous proliferator, had been put out of business, Libya had been disarmed, and Musharrah was preserved to fight other battles. It might not be ideal for many in Washington but it was enough. But was it?
This book is highly recommended and is well worth the few dollars that is being asked on Amazon.com for a used copy. Pick your's up today and see what has been happening behind the "nuclear scene" for the last decade.
Actual Man who achived this for his country-Dr. Alam by .. T. Alam ()
All the world knows that Dr. A. Q. Khan (Khan) stole but incomplete diagrams & he initailly thoughts he can make bomb with few technicians but this was his Deputy Dr. G. D. Alam (Dr. Alam) who told him that you can't do this without proper manpower.
Dr. Alam is the actual man behind this achivement for Pakistan and he is the man who achived this for Pakistan (Dr. Alam died on 5th December 2000). (This is Dr. Alam once said that "History don't lie" this is true.
This is the book 1st time mentioned Dr. Alam as his deputy, which means his investigation and research is very thorough, Dr Alam is the man who negotiated with all seller throughout the world for Pakistan's bomb, but refuse to help Dr. Khan sell the technology for personal gain)
Cheers'
Nuclear technology for sale by .. BernardZ (Melbourne, vic Australia)
I found it a fascinating of how one man could become a major dealer in nuclear technology.
The lax security in the European nuclear program allowed a Pakistani engineer Khan to steal the centrifuge designs. Khan took those designs to Pakistan to help create a nuclear bomb there. Soon Khan became the head of a major nuclear organization in Pakistan. Soon the Pakistani had developed centrifuges technology that could bypass the international controls on making nuclear bombs.
Here contrary to the writer, I am not so sure from his evidence the US atomic program for peace failed as he suggested. The appeal of Khan technology to rogue countries was they could bypass the checks here. So Khan sold this technology for large sums to Iran, Libya, North Korea and maybe one more.
Part of the problem stopping Khan was finding what was happening. Then it was his prestige in Pakistan. Plus the free world's need for Pakistani support both in the cold war and the war in Afghanistan after 911 but eventually in January 2004, under world pressure Khan was arrested and put under house arrest. So finally stopping Khan, leaving us with a problem of knowing how much damage Khan did!
Now it is a few years since the book was written. Iran is still trying to make a bomb. At best, Khan would have given it a boost. The Libyan spent much money for nothing and eventually gave up on nuclear bombs, so his contribution there was useless. North Korea appears according to recent information gave up earlier on this type of uranium enrichment technology and went back to the power reactor method. Maybe he helped with the bomb design. The last unknown country, I cannot comment.
Finally I am left wondering what happened to the money the Pakistani got from these countries? Khan lived a good life but he did not take much of the money. I suspect that it went to the Pakistan's nuclear program which I find a disturbing conclusion.
Overall if you are interested in this, you will find this a fascinating read.
Outstanding! by .. Loyd E. Eskildson (Phoenix, AZ.)
George Tenet reportedly described A.Q. Khan as "at least as dangerous as Osama bin Laden." Corera adds that Khan has had greater impact on nuclear proliferation than any other individual - yet, his story begins simply as the right man in the right place. Trained as a metallurgist in Europe, he began work in '72 at a research lab in the Netherlands at the forefront of Europe's efforts to develop the latest centrifuge technology for nuclear fuel, providing independence from the U.S.
Next to the research lab was a plant holding thousands of tall, slender centrifuges connected by a maze of metal piping. Each machine only enriched the gas a tiny amount - thus, the need for a connected cascade. Each centrifuge consisted of 100 parts, many engineered to within /001 of a mm. and able to withstand very high speeds. One tiny mistake and the centrifuge spins out of control, often crashing into other machines and destroying the entire cascade.
Khan's first job at the research center was to translate documents for a new German-designed centrifuge - the P2. Security at the site was lax, and within three years Khan's co-worker became convinced Khan was a spy. Authorities were alerted, but according to most accounts, the CIA helped convince them just to watch Khan and remove his access to secret materials. Realizing he'd been found out, Khan returned to Pakistan, taking thousands of pages of documents and even discarded parts with him.
At about this same point in time the U.S. learned of Pakistan's intent to use fuel reprocessing (aided by France) to make a bomb. France as convinced to stop the program, leading Pakistan to instead focus on Khan's knowledge of centrifuges. (Other advantages of using centrifuges were that much less space and power were required than reprocessing or gaseous diffusion - making the program much easier to hide.)
Khan knew Pakistan lacked the manufacturing skills ("couldn't make a pin"), but he also knew who the component suppliers were for the research lab where he had worked. Thus, he utilized a network of Swiss, German, U.K., U.S., China (bomb design), North Korea (missile design), and Niger (yellowcake) suppliers. By 1987 Pakistan had the bomb. Soon after, Khan began marketing his/Pakistan's skills - North Korea, Libya, and Iran. Throughout this period and on to the present, the U.S. knew of Pakistan's activities but refrained from taking strong action because their cooperation was needed to help defeat the Russians in Afghanistan, and then after 9/11 in terror-reduction efforts.
An IAEA inspection in '03 found Iran with 160 cascaded P1-design centrifuges and evidence of uranium enriched to between 36 - 70%. Iran's original efforts began under the Shah in 1976, were known about in the U.S., and reportedly led Saddam Hussein in Iraq to press for his own program (began by purchasing a reactor from France). Iran, like its mentor, Pakistan, eventually also decided to go the centrifuge route after the U.S. pressed France to renege on an agreement to provide Iran with a fuel reprocessing (enrichment) plant. In addition, taking a lesson from Iraq's reactor being destroyed by Israel, Iran built its facilities in a dispersed, underground manner.
Currently it is not clear what Iran's strategy is. It may simply be building a large, legal stockpile of power-plant level fuel - ready to upgrade to weapons grade on short notice in only 20% of the time required starting from scratch. Or, it may have a parallel setup that is creating bomb-grade material at the present.
Pakistan's proliferation activities continued after 9/11 - however, dissidents in various countries provided information that led to finding enrichment centrifuges on a ship bound for Libya. Libya decided to renounce its program, and the information garnered from them and their suppliers helped prove to Pakistan's leaders that Khan and his associates were running amok.
A.Q. Khan has now been under house arrest in Pakistan for several years, unable to even use the telephone. Hopefully his proliferation activities have all been undone. However, his network suppliers have by now learned how valuable their offerings are, and it is also known that he also worked with those wanting to start a program in Saudi Arabia.
A top recommendation for both general-interest collections strong in terrorist studies and military holdings. by .. Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
A.Q. Khan was the world's leading black market dealer in nuclear technology and a hero in Pakistan: Khan was known as the Father of the Bomb and built a global network selling nuclear secrets to Iran, North Korea and Libya. It's surprising to note that this is the first book-length survey of the rise and fall of the man and his role in spreading nuclear technology. It use interviews with politicians and key members of his own network to survey not only Khan's life and influence on the spread of nuclear technology, but the methods and intentions of the rogue states who bought from him. New details on how the CIA penetrated his network and broke his ring makes for a unique and eye-opening analysis which is a top recommendation for both general-interest collections strong in terrorist studies and military holdings.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
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