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GREAT MANGA!!!!!
GREAT MANGA!!!!
I'm in my twenties and this is one of the best mangas

Awesome
My 2 teenage daughters love the Mars series. So far, #8 has been their favorite. I finally started reading the series myself and it is a wonderful animae teenage love story.

Woot!
I guess its a very typical premise. Bad Boy/Good Girl get together and have turbulent relationship.

I've only read to volume 8(And that's only because I can'tbuy them all at once!). As of today I've that's what I've read. And I love it, its addictive.

And maybe the characters syart out stereotypical, but I think they break them with a lot of character development. I mean I really understand where Kira is coming from. Maybe that person thinks she's damsle-distressy. And maybe so, but some people are like that. Or wish they were(Despote all the feminime, we shouldn't be like that and are'nt like that stuff.). I mean I've been through some stuff similar to Kira. And well I guess unless you've been through it you may not think her actions are realistic or whatever. But I really saw a lot me in her.

And whether or not its a pretty overused story-line, I think Mars is a *great* Manga. The characters(Like Harumi, I thought she seemed all B**** at first, and she'd be the typical girl you love to hate, but she ends up being really nice. :D) to me are quite intrueging(And no, I'm not a sheltered little kid, I, in fact make studying people my hobby. :D). And I'm always wondering what will happen next, I figure they'll probrably end up together in the end, but maybe they wont. Either way I'm more concerned with what happens along the way.

So I say give Mars a shot, I mean its made me think a little about myself, and make me try to get over some things in the past. So it can't be allbad. :D

And well, its not for everyone. So maybe you'll hate it and maybe you wont. And there is vulgarity, violence, and sexuality. So beware.! :)

God Bless ~Amy

A classic that you'll diplay on your shelf with pride
This series has the best qualities that you wish every story had. The plot is intersting and well formed, the characters are lovable and have alot of depth, the artwork is beautiful (especially the character designs, Rei is hot!), and so much more. I usually stay clear of most romance and shoujo(girls) manga, but I've become addicted to this series. I even got my sister (who NEVER reads anything) to read these books and she's in love with them too.
Mars is a classic series and it's easy to see why tokyopop picked this title to help launch their manga collection which has become such a huge success. (check out the publisher's other titles if you get the chance) ... Read more

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Son de Mar is a love story about shipwrecks and returns. The main character, Ulises Adsuara, who disappeared ten years ago, is found floating on the beach dressed as a groom. A few hours later, his widow, Martina, appears dressed as a bride almost in the same place. From that moment, the author rewinds the story to the time the couple met, when Ulises was a literature teacher, and Martina, a daydreaming waitress at her fathers bar. The tedium takes a toll on their marriage. He wants to be a real sailor, tired of all the Greek classics. She expected something else of married life. One day Ulises disappears, and no sign of his body is found. Martina marries with an important local businessman. She apparently is happy with her new life until the day her first husband appears in the middle of a big party at her new house. The renew their relationship until events lead to the finding of both corpses that opens the novel.Description in Spanish:Son de Mar es una novela de amor, de naufragios y regresos. Todos los muertos vuelven si los llama el amante con la fuerza necesaria. El protagonista de esta novela es un naufrago que regresa despues de diez anos, pero este hecho sucede tambien cada dia en el asfalto de la ciudad. Segun el manual de la resurreccion, el primer requisito que se exige para resucitar es estar vivo, aunque la vida te sumerja cada dia en la profundidad de los mares. En este caso siempre habra algun amante que te llame desde cualquier orilla y tu tendras la necesidad de volver a ella. Manuel Vicent fue galardonado con el Premio Alfaguara de Novela 1999 por Son de Mar. ... Read more

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Tiene sus momentos
No es una gran historia, tiene buenos momentos y pero tiene partes que son realmente tediosas, un hombre deja a su mujer embarazada y se larga por 20 años, regresapor que se da cuenta que aún ama a su mujer, pero esta ya se ha casado con otro hombre, en fin, se hacen amantes y por supuesto no hay final feliz.
Si tienes duda renta la película y te darás una buena idea de lo que trata.

So-so son
Ni fu ni fa. La historia de un joven profesor que se enamora, desenamora, desaparece y años después reaparece en una playa, ahogado. Resulta que después de todo sí estaba enamorado de su mujer. Concepto trillado e inocuo.

amor o aroma
Un libro maravilloso, irónico, original, muy poético. Me gustó mucho, aunque creo que no llega a 100 años de soledad, ni lo pretende. También me llamó la atención el hecho que el amor es tan ciego, intercambiable, las ganas que tenemos de vivirlo y encontrarlo superan nuestros instintos: si es Ulises o no lo es, en el fondo no importa tanto. Importan las primaveras con sus aromas que vuelven siempre para volvernos locos de deseo.

La mejor novela que he leido
Un vivido e intenso relato que me hizo sentir presente dentro de la historia. Magnifica prosa hecha facil para el lector con maestria. Espero impacientemente la proxima novela de Vincent.

La mejor novela que he leido
El relato es tan vivido que me hizo sentir presente dentro de la historia, magnifica prosa hecha facil para el lector con mucha maestria. Espero con impaciencia la proxima novela de Vincent. ... Read more

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Kira is a lonesome waif who cares more about her art than anything else. Rei is an arrogant, rebellious and tough playboy who wears his delinquency like a badge. When these two opposites find each other, the sparks fly, but they also attract some unwanted attention. ... Read more

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Great!!!!!!!!
GREAT MANGA!!!!
I'm in my twenties and this is one of the best mangas

Mars #7
This story is very addictive.....I just can't put it down...If you like shojo(girls manga) then you have to get this serise. It's not the kind of manga that you can just start in the middle, try the first book first. they all connect.

Plus the artwork is fablous......There may not be much backround, but the facial experssions are the best I have seen. ... Read more

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Second book in Edgar Rice Burroughs's Mars series. ... Read more

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Better than the first!
There is a great cast of characters in this book.Its been a long time since I read the first few Tarzan books, but I don't remember his supporting cast being as well drawn as the characters in this book.Tars Tarkas for example--John Carter's four armed, green skinned war chief of a best friend is just amazing. In some ways he is an even more interesting character than John Carter (his backstory in the first book is wonderful).

This book picks up about where the first left off, ten years later, again introduced by John Carter's distant cousin--Edgar Rice Burroughs, pretending to be a Virginian.John Carter claims to have figured out how he travels between Earth and Mars and has prepared his young nephew for the upcoming excursion. (To a degree it reminds me of the Perelandra tales of C.S. Lewis, except MUCH better.)

John Carter goes back to Mars, hoping to be reunited with his princess, Dejah Thorris, only to find himself having transported to the worse place on Mars to be.He has transported into the Dor Valley--essentially he is on his way to the land of the dead.In this book he discovers the 'truth' of the Martian spiritual beliefs, which up unto this time he had been content to respect.

He encounters races that in his time on Mars before, had been unknow to him at all.There are white martians, the holy Therns--essentially a priest class, and black martians, the First Born, who are essentially an over pampered high class. He also comes face to face with the goddess of death, Issus.

Its a great book, and the love between John Carter and Dejah Thorris is really well illustrated.

Now on to the third, as the second left me wanting more and while it was 'wrapped up' it wasn't really.

Be sure to read "A Princes of Mars" first
We last left John suffocating and wondering if we will ever see him again (except for those few intrepid people that dare to read ahead)

"Twelve years passed since I laid the body of my great-uncle, Captain John Carter, of Virginia, way form the sight of men in that strange mausoleum in the old Cemetery at Richmond."

John returns to a Mars he never saw before yet soon finds old friends and new adventures. Not everything is black and white as in the Saturday morning cowboys.The story is a never-ending series of last minute escapes until the very end when, well read the book and find out. Once again, we get to kibitz.

A Princess of Mars

Timeless classic.
I just finished Gods Of Mars and am ready for chapter 3.I feel truly fortunate to have "discovered" burroughs at 43.The rush of action, the clash of steel and its all mine for the taking.I have been forewarned that perhaps after the first three books it becomes hit and miss but I shall discover that for myself.Do yourself a favor and pick up A Princess Of Mars - book 1 - if you haven't already.

I love this series
Burroughs gets a lot of love for his Tarzan books, but one never hears much about these books.If you love adventure stories, swashbuckling, and good old fashioned rescue missions, you'll love this series.CLASSIC in every sense of the word.

Life on Mars!
The Viking lander in the 70's proved there was no life on Mars. If you just forget that while reading this book you will enjoy it from beginning to end. Gods of Mars takes place ten years after the first John Carter Mars book, A Princess of Mars, but you really don't have to read it to enjoy this one. Another note, this there is a John Carter of Mars movie in the works due out some time in 2006-(7?). Check out this imdb link to learn more:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0401729/ ... Read more

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A Princess of Mars is an Edgar Rice Burroughs science fiction novel, the first of his famous Barsoom series. It is also Burroughs' first novel, predating his Tarzan stories. Full of swordplay and daring feats, the story is considered a classic example of 20th century pulp fiction.The Gods of Mars is another Edgar Rice Burroughs science fiction novel, the second of his Barsoom (Mars) series. ... Read more

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Laid an Egg!
ERB explicitly states that Carter's son by Dejah was hatched from a very large egg-shell which she shows him with maternal pride. I say, Gentlemen prefer mammals.That make me a speciesist?

Where SF started, but a careless publisher
Many older SF readers will tell you that the Burroughs "Mars" books are where they fell in love with science fiction.For many of us a lifetime of reading started here.Grand adventure well told, and a root tale of SF -- every writer in the field has, at some point, touched on themes originated here.

But now that these books are entering the public domain, it seems that publishers are getting careless.Not only does the first volume split second and third volume of the opening trilogy, but someone should be really embarrassed that the got the title of the first book wrong.

It's "A Princess of Mars" not "THE Princess of Mars" -- one wonders if the copyediting is any better inside!

A classic series from an age when boys could be boys and marvel at tales of adventure.
The only comparable work is The Lord of the Rings.Harry Potter is a comic strip compared to this genuine and enduring series of Edgar Rice Burroughs.

I read the entire series as a young boy (about 13, 14 or so).I cannot express the wonder of reading this on a warm summer afternoon, and being carried away by tales of sword play and courage.Feminists who have secret dreams of castrating their young boys, head back to therapy and let these kids read about adventure and daring.When I think of kids reading Harry Potter (note the artwork on all the Harry Potter books makes it almost impossible to tell whether Harry is even a boy or a girl), I am truly saddened by the androgenous menu too many misguided women have in mind for little Bobby. And of course, we all know feminism dies at the first dark street corner in NYC, where suddenly a protector is needed (now tell the truth ladies.Oh c'mon!Remember when you were glad Cliff or Biff was along when suddenly everyone got out of the play house and seemed to vanish; and that big old street looked very dark indeed?)

This series will astound readers of any age.There is quite a test of time here that has been passed.These books were written not long after the turn of the century.

I hope all parents will let their boys dream on a long summer afternoon like I did, with my treasured collection of John Carter adventures.It made you want to be brave; it made you want to grow up and be a good man (oops...did I use the word 'man'?).It made you want to be a gentleman.

Basically, it made you want to be like John Carter.

Some fiction inspires in the best way.

My reading skills were high for my age, but I still learned a lot of new words and expanded my vocabulary. These books are so exciting, you may find your youngster actually picking up a dictionary.

These new volumes are very athoratative, in that they keep all the original names and spellings.

Joseph M. Vottis

To good to be real
I first read this series when I was an innocent 13 year old boy and was not wise to reality of life.Now some 40 years later I decided to read them again.Big mistake these books were designed for the young and innocent.This Heroine like all of Borroughes Heroines are the most desirable creatures on any world.Even though thy always spend most of the story in the clutches of the most vile creatures you can imagine.Thy are as safe as a baby in it's mothers arms.In reality thy would be repeatedly Raped and Sodomized through out the story.In these stories when the Hero comes to the rescue he finds his woman unscathed with her maidenhood still intact.In reality he would find a creature so dehumanized that he would no longer want her.I read a story once where the Hero came on a beautifull naked young girl tied to a tree.She told him of all the degrading acts that she had endured and implored him to cut her free.His response was:Boy'this just aint your day is it then he had his way with her too.Now this is more like real life.Read Burroughs when you are young and never revisite it just wont be the same.

Still a good read 20 years later.....
I first discovered John Carter in paperback form in an old discount bookstore when I was 18 years old. I bought it for 1.50 or something like that. Am I glad I did. I could not put the book down. Fortunately the book store had the remaining volumes in the set (Del Rey) and I was able to purchase and read them all.

I am 40 now and happened upon these editions of Burrough's Mars saga so I purchased them all. I have read the first two volumes and the stories are as fun and magical as they were when I first read them. I give this edition only 4 stars because the publisher could have done much better than the same cover illustration on each volume. I give it 5 stars for the stories inside though.

If you have never read these stories before or perhaps read them long ago, I recommend reading them. They are wonderful fun. ... Read more

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Otis Adelbert Kline's final triumphant sword-and-planet epic soars back into print for the first time in almost 50 years!Jerry Morgan accepts his scientist uncle's offer to transport him to Mars for a series of thrilling adventures and exploits featuring terrible monsters, fantastic societies, and gorgeous princesses in the Edgar Rice Burroughs tradition.At last presented in the original, unabridged format last seen in 1934's Argosy Weekly, the new Planet Stories edition of this science fiction classic restores Kline to his place of honor in the sword-and-planet field. ... Read more

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Super Reader
The second of Kline's Martian Planetary Romances again sees a man with reasons to be happy to get the hell out of dodgy planet Earth. This time, Jerry Morgan, a falsely disgraced army officer ends up with his wealthy uncle.

Who just happens to be Richard Morgan (also writing something that just may be planetary romancesque, too, in The Steel Remains).

Richard Morgan happens to have hopefully perfected a way to transport a man to Mars, as opposed to doing the body inhabiting-mentality switching type trick employed elsewhere.

Once he makes it there, Jerry is propelled into sword swinging action, as he becomes embroiled in an interracial conflict and war - and is also caught between two space princesses and their various relatives who would like to see him lose a few vital body parts.

Some great monsters in here, flying beasties, sentient vegetable balls and more, including the trusty dalfs.

Not quite as good as the first, but certainly still up there with Burroughs best few Mars books, by way of comparison.


3.5 out of 5 ... Read more

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Just when things are beginning to heat up between Kira and Rei, Rei's old girlfriend shows up and confesses that she never stopped loving him. When Rei tells her not to come around again, she walks into traffic and Rei is forced to rescue her. His act of heroism only intensifies her obsession, and soon the exiled ex refuses to get out of bed or eat until Rei agrees to see her. When Kira tries to give him some girlfriendly advice on the matter, Rei lashes out at her and reduces her to tears. Emotions continue to escalate until the anniversary of Sei's death, when repressed memories are unearthed and hidden secrets revealed. ... Read more

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Great shape Great book!
The book itself was awesome and I received it shortly after I bought, it was in perfect shape. No pages miss-treated or bent it was just great!

Mars #4
The books arrived quickly and in excellent condition.Purchased as Christmas gift for my daughter and she read them all in one day!Now she thinks I need to buy more!

Great Manga!!!!!!
GREAT MANGA!!!!
I'm in my twenties and this is one of the best mangas

Great manga!
I have alawys loved most manga but MARS is one of my favorites.When I first encountered it the plot seemed extremely cliche and boring, but when I started reading it I couldn't stop.This is not the average romantic-good-girl-helps-corrupted-bad-(but good on the inside)-guy.It has some major twists that, while you may see coming, are always intense.I have read up to 11 but cannot wait to finish it- Mars is that riviting!

mars #4
This whole series is the best manga I've read. It is wonderful and I would recommend it for everyone who like intrigue and romance. The characters are original and very interesting. I can not wait for the next book to be published. ... Read more

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An asteroid transformed Mars from a lush planet with rivers and oceans into a bleak and icy hell. Is Earth condemned to the same fate, or can we protect ourselves and our planet from extinction?

In his most riveting and revealing book yet, Graham Hancock examines the evidence that the barren Red Planet was once home to a lush environment of flowing rivers, lakes, and oceans. Could Mars have sustained life and civilization?

Megaliths found on the parched shores of Cydonia, a former Martian ocean, mirror the geometrical conventions of the pyramids at Egypt's Giza necropolis. Especially startling is a Sphinx-like structure depicting a face with distinguishable diadem, teeth, mouth and an Egyptian-style headdress. Might there be a connection between the structures of Egypt and those of Mars? Why does NASA continue to dismiss these remarkable anomalies as "a trick of light"? Hancock points to the intriguing possibility that ancient Martian civilization is communicating with us through the remarkable structures it left behind.

In exploring the possible traces left by the Martian civilization and the cosmic cataclysm that may have ended it, The Mars Mystery is both an illumination of our ancient past and a warning--that we still have time to heed--about our ultimate fate.Amazon.com Review
Mars holds a special fascination for us, because it is themost Earth-like planet we've yet encountered. As we continue toexplore the red planet, geological evidence mounts that long ago waterflowed freely across its surface, begging the question: If there waswater, was there life? Graham Hancock thinks so. In fact, Hancock, aformer journalist and the author of several books, including Fingerprints of theGods, believes that certain formations on the Martian surfaceare the remnants of an ancient civilization--one strikingly similar toancient Egypt--that was destroyed by a cataclysmic deepimpact. Further, Hancock claims that NASA's reluctance to givecredence to "The Face," "The Pyramids," and otherthings people see in images of the Martian surface is evidence thatthe U.S. space agency is motivated by cold war paranoia andmistrust. Hancock seems to be more fair-minded than many NASA critics,stating that, "what we see is a mindset, here, not aconspiracy." And indeed, one is hard-pressed to imagine why NASAisn't agreeing wholeheartedly with Hancock, since his ultimate pointis that we should be paying more attention to our planetary neighborsand the skies above, lest we suffer the same fate as the Martians.Hancock raises many intriguing questions in this synthesis ofunorthodox Mars theory, but those looking for applications of Ockham'srazor had best search elsewhere--Hancock's theories require a leap offaith as surely as NASA's do. --Therese Littleton ... Read more

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Another good read from Hancock
I enjoyed reading 'Fingerprints of the gods' a lot. this book is very good as well.

No Pyramid, No face, No evidence of Life on Mars
1. Dr. David McKay analyzed the Meteorite ALH84001 and said, "There is not any one finding that leads us to believe that there was past life on Mars. Rather it is a combination of many things that we have found...These include an apparently unique pattern of organic molecules, carbon compounds that are the basis of life. We also found several unusual mineral phases that are know products of primitive microorganisms on Earth. Structures that could be microscopic fossils seem to support this. The relationship of all of these things in terms of localization - within a few hundred thousands of an inch of one another is the most compelling evidence"

2. The biological evidence of life was not found. Mineral evidence of life was circumstantial and provide a possible correlation.

3. Mars temperature ranges from minus 23 Celsius to minus 137 Celsius. Mars has no electromagnetic shield. For Mars to have life, it must have water.

4. Olympus Mons is 27 kilometeres above datum and the floor of the canyon system is known as Valles Marineris. Olympus Mons has 700 km lava scab, 80 km summit caldera, and a outer edge of the lava scab of 5,000 km in diameter.

5. Valles Marineries chasm is 7 km deep and 200 km wide, four times deeper and six times wider and ten times longer than the Grand Canyon. The Valles Marineries run across the floor of the Chryse Planitia basin.

6. Argyne, Hellas, and Isidis meteorites transformed Mars. Argyre crater is 3 km deep and 630 km wide impacted by 36 km object. Hellas is 5 km deep and 2,000 km wide impacted by a 1,00 km object. Isidis is 1,500 km wide impacted by a 50 km object. Mars has over 3,305 craters that are wider than 30 km and 93 percent lie south of the line of dichotomy.

7. Mars gravitational pull could have broke up a passing body into fragments. The lack of a strong atmosphere would increase the likelihood of impact and may have trigger volcanic eruptions on the opposite side of Mars. Large fragments of Mars surface could have been ejected into space.

8. The D&M pyramid on frame 70A13 is 1.6 miles long and has more than a cubic mile of material with the apex nearly a half mile height. D&M is a five sided pyramid and sits on the 40.8 latitude mark. D&M has three edges spaced 60 degrees apart.

9. No dune will ever form a symmetrical polyhedron. D&M is characterized with flat side and straight edges. Local reverse airflow can cut a flat surface perpendicular to the wind direction

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Former larger debris aprons might have been covered by later lava flows in the surrounding area; the Western wall of the face moved downslope as a coherent mass. The location of the detachment zone is reflected by a large scarp extending from North to South. The results of large mass wasting, or downslope movement of rock, are also visible at the foot of the pyramid-like formations.
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10. Cydonian hills (mounds) appear to look like a "Face", an produce of light and shadow and rock/ice formation.

11. Cydonia adjacent regions have sloping areas surround by hills or reliefs known as debris aprons.

12. Debris aprons form at the foot of the mounds and most likely consist of rocky debris and ice.

13. Debris aprons are controlled by talus formation, a sloping mass of rock debris at the base of the cliff, and the landslides.

14. Former larger debris aprons might have been covered by later lava flows.

Mars Gets Left Out In The Cold
After the first several sections, Mars isn't mentioned again until the last several sections. Graham Hancock should have entitled this "Lessons In Comets and Their Orbits". No secrets between Mars and Earth were forthcoming. He threw in his usual spiel about the age of the pyramids, where they're located, etc, etc. With a dash of his precession theories. Not a very good book to read it you are looking for any relationship between Mars and Earth. A big disappoint! Could have been summed up by just saying, we're not sure if that's a face or not - end of book.

Interesting
Another excellent work by the author. Mr Hancock is an excellent and interesting writer.He writes in great depth so you can understand the who, what , when, where, how and why of his research and opinions.This book is typical to his writing in that regard. If you are knowledgeable on what he has written the books may cover a lot of ground you have trod in previous times.If you however are a novice in his field of research, you will be amazed at the amount of information he conveys. It is definitely another pass around book!

surprisingly enlightening!
You could read the title as "A warning from history that could save life on earth" or you could read the book and justify that it should have read "A rambling from conspirators that could ignite paranoia on earth."

Joke beside, this was actually very enlightening. I just thought it's be some crackpot ideas about Mars. I was 95% sold on the idea when they got into the mathmatics, which match those of ancient earth monuments. Reading that part alone sent me into shivers with a wide-eyed gaze. The second part which grabbed me was the section on camets and astroids. The truth is straight told and this alone will leave you wide-eyed. Getting into the speculation will just send your eyes drooping from their sockets.

So, the mathmatics and the comets were the best parts of the book. The rest was just filler - getting from one point to another. ... Read more

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For many years Richard Hoagland alone hypothesized thatsentient beings spent time on Mars millions of ye ars ago assemblingbehemoth structures whose ruins are still seen today. Here Hoaglandredefines the solar system as a different place than NASA haspresented. The book includes a new preface covering the Mars GlobalSurveyor photos and reactions of NASA. ... Read more

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Fake Editorial Reviews.
Just wanted to point out the fairly obvious;Here's the "Editorial Review" in question:

"I'm sure you're aware of the extremely grave potential for cultural shock and social disorientation contained in this present situation, if the facts were prematurely and suddenly made public without adequate preparation and conditioning."
--Heywood Floyd, Head, The National Council of Astronautics, 2001

Dr. Heywood Floyd is a fictional character in Arthur C. Clarke's Space Odyssey canon. The quote is from the movie version of 2001: A Space Odyssey.It seems fairly fitting to have a fictional character write a fictional review for a work of fiction, written by a fictional scientist.

Some Explanations Seem Due
The Monuments of Mars: A City on the Edge of Forever (5th Ed., 2001, Frog, Ltd., Berkeley, CA) is an audacious book -- a true space oddity.

At over 600 pages (the front matter alone comprises 87 pages), _Monuments_ is massive for a book of this genre (extraterrestrials/conspiracies). Author Richard C. Hoagland practices a "kitchen sink" style of writing, including everything related to the case of the Face on Mars and then some. And then more.

Thus, in addition to the history of The Face on Mars we also get copious information about what Hoagland deems to be other artificially created artifacts in the area around the Face, all of them forming a "city" -- a "fort," and, for this reviewer, probably the most intriguing structure of all -- a five-sided pyramid.

A good photograph of this pyramid (dubbed the D&M Pyramid) is on page 14 of the 79-page center insert of black and white (b&w) photos. Of this structure, Hoagland writes: "Recent geomorphical analyses conducted by E. Torun (see Epilogue) argue strongly against any known natural mechanism of origin... .")

I agree with E. Torun that the D&M Pyramid is the most compelling of the Cydonia artifacts, demanding further investigation and ultimately an explanation. What caused the buttressing at the corners? What accounts for its startling symmetry?

I mentioned Hoagland's tendency to include everything but the kitchen sink in this book. A happy example is the 32-page section on lunar artifacts in a chapter called, "The Moon/Mars Connection." This chapter also contains b&w photos. A particularly interesting one is at the top left of page 453: a structure that Hoagland calls "The Castle."

A reviewer here on Amazon suggested that it's probably a scratch on the negative. However, there are two problems with this explanation: (1) my understanding is that these photos did not "go to negatives" at all but were stored as data on tape and then recreated using an esoteric (to me, anyway) process; (2) there is a photo, unfortunately not in this book but on the internet, that shows "The Castle" at a different angle in the lunar "sky."

I do reject The Face as an artificial structure. Natural formations that look like things are not uncommon on Earth. New Hampshire's "The Old Man of the Mountain" (which crumbled in 2003 but is depicted on the state's quarter) is one famous example. Further, better-resolution photographs of The Face (taken since 1976) make a further case against Hoagland's claim, although he insists that NASA intentionally released poor-quality/manipulated images of The Face and other space mission photos.

Finally, as a professionally trained proofreader and copy editor, I'd like to address some quality issues in the book by addressing publishing processes in general.

Small publishers (and Frog Ltd. appears to be one) probably do use proofreaders; however, even if they do use them, they may inadvertently let errors get through. This can happen because of tight deadlines; because the proofreader's talents are spread over multiple titles in various stages of production; because the typesetter did not make the correction as marked, etc. The error may even happen AFTER the proofreader has done the job (for example, if an author wants to include text just before the book goes to print). Typos are not necessarily the author's fault.

Even so, some of the typos in _The Monuments of Mars_ are distracting. For example, on page xlix, 2nd paragraph: "However, my coefficient of skepticism about an artificial originfor (sic) the Mard (sic) Face and the Martian Pyramids,... ."

A good copy editor, too, would have noticed that Hoagland used "towards" in one chapter and "toward" in another (this may seem like nit-picking, but the wavering between "toward" and "towards" led me to think that a second writer contributed to this book); used too many exclamation marks, and might have suggested that Hoagland tone down his anecdotal style. Had I been given this to copyedit, I don't think I would have tried to change Hoagland's style, as he can be engaging. Instead, I think I would have deleted some of his meandering words; for example, instead of simply saying that he studied a photo again, he might write, I studied the photo again, and even though it was 2 a.m. I decided to call a friend of mine. ... and so on.

(If Hoagland [and his of-late coauthor Mike Bara (see the book _Dark Mission_)] happen to read this review, I hope that they work with the publisher to minimize typos in future editions of this book and of course any other books they're writing.)

Call _The Monuments of Mars_ tabloid science if you must. This reviewer finds that, amid the muck, Hoagland raises some interesting issues that demand further inquiry.

Skip it.
This is a difficult text to read.Not well organized.Theories are scattered with very little support.Conjecture abounds.Richard C. Hoagland was expelled from mainstream science for a reason, the evidence is within this text.

Fraudulent from the cover forward...
If Mr. Hoagland wants to be taken seriously, he should reconsider placing a blurb from a fictional character on his book. Heywood Floyd is a fictional character from Arthur C. Clarke's 2001.

Also it's worth pointing out that the quote from Mr. Clarke are taken completely out of context and have nothing to do with Hoagland's book. In addition, the other two quotes refer to the "Face on Mars" which has since been photographed at higher resolution and was shown to be just another hill.

Misleading at best, but fairly typical of Hoagland.

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Excellent book . I had original copy back in the 80's but lost it. New edition has more info than old one. I am an astronomy lover for most of my life and this book confirms my belief thatother beingsexist. ... Read more

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Romance Roller Coaster
This series makes you feel all the emotions the characters feel, and if there was ever a MARS Romance Roller Coaster, this book has top coverage. Rei pretends he's over breaking up with Kira, and it crushes her. Then, Kira waits for Rei to come home, but instead, Rei's out 'gettin some' and decides he loves Kira midway,and sucks up to her. When he finally finds her, she's about to be abducted by a couple teenagers, and he takes her home. But lo and behold, Kira's stepfather finds out about Rei, and trouble arises. Then, Kira almost kills her sepfather because she thought he was going to assult her again. Helpless, she runs to Rei, who takes her in with open arms. kira demans Rei does not leave her that night, and kira says she dosent mind what rei would do to her if he spent the night with her.....and Rei accepts.... ... Read more

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There's no turning back.

The year is 2085, and a new teen has arrived at Mars Experimental Station One, a colony built to test humans' ability to live self-sufficiently in an alien and hostile environment. Already in existence for ten years, "Marsport" is a functioning city of two thousand people -- with only twenty teenagers. These teens, part of the controversial Asimov Project, were hand selected from the billions on Earth and are always under the watchful eyes of the adults.

The newcomer, Sean, is a fifteen-year-old orphan who acts tough but secretly thinks he can't measure up to the others. His companions are Jenny, also fifteen, an ethereal blond whose frail looks belie her fierce intelligence, and Alex, a fourteen-year-old pilot in training who doesn't always know his boundaries. They each have reasons to doubt themselves...and distrust each other. But one thing is certain: Mars offers them something Earth never could. When the existence of Marsport is suddenly threatened, the group must overcome their fears and join forces, for their survival depends on nothing less. ... Read more

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This was not THE BEST book that I've ever read
I'd advise this book to younger readers (around ages 6-8)because it's not that long and it doesn't use extremely complicated words (such as ubiquitous)and it doesn't delve far into the main character's personal life. It is reasonable for people who want to learn about Mars because it is jam-packed with facts. It is in the future, and young kids who like science fiction would pretty much enjoy it because it has mention of robots and spaceships. Forlovers of good literature and avid readers, it doesn't have much to offer because it doesn't describe that many things, only like splashes on a Mars colony's lake and those small things.

Pretty good book
Well... I sort of like it. Brad Strickland didn't describe Sean's, Alex's, or Jenny's faces, only what they were wearing. That I don't like.The good part of Mars: Year One Number One is that Sean passes the obstacles and finally reaches his goal, to fit in with the group.The book is also full of facts about Mars. Those I like. I hope the second book in the series will be better and have more description. ... Read more

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A bad boy can change a good girl forever. Rei is the school delinquent. Kira is shy and studious. What they see in each other is a mystery to their friends. What they find in each other is a miracle to themselves. With a style that is artistic and chic, this tale of restless and confused high school love will appeal to young women everywhere. ... Read more

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GREAT MANGA!!
GREAT MANGA!!!!
I'm in my twenties and this is one of the best mangas

MARS, not for everyone
Mars is in my opinion the best manga yet created (cine-manga not included) how ever, parents who buy this for young kids should be wary, there is alot of violence, curse words, sexual senes and references and some may find some of the past stories disturbing, however, one ur into it u cant get out, it has all the coponents of a A+ manga ... Read more

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Bonus Book/DVD Twin Pack includes both the NEW title and NEW DVD from John Gray.


(Hardcover Book) John Gray will introduce the world to his 17th installment of the Mars Venus series and most astounding book yet, VENUS ON FIRE, MARS ON ICE HORMONAL BALANCE THE KEY TO LIFE, LOVE AND ENERGY. Featuring groundbreaking research and simple, natural solutions for keeping our relationships and our bodies happy, healthy and strong.

(DVD) VENUS ON FIRE, MARS ON ICE in this hilarious life changing DVD John Gray shares groundbreaking research, abundant examples and simple solutions for keeping our relationships and our bodies happy, healthy and strong. John teaches the astounding effects super-oxytocin producers, super-foods, super-exercise and blood sugar can have on our ability to cope with stress and stimulate the healthy hormones that lead to lifelong love, joy and vitality for anyone of any age. ... Read more

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good book
I have just received your book, I had already red this book from a friend and I liked a lot. ... Read more

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A classic tale from the Grandmaster of Science Fiction.

Podkayne Fries, born and raised on Mars, has just one ambition: to earn her wings as a starship pilot and rise through the ranks to command deep-space explorations. The opportunity to travel aboard the Tricorn- on an interstellar journey to Venus and Earth in the company of her diplomat uncle-is a dream come true.

Poddy's idea of diplomacy is keeping the peace with her troublesome brother, Clark, but she's about to learn some things about war and peace. Because her uncle is the Ambassador from Mars to the Three Planets Conference, which makes him-and his niece and nephew-potential targets for any radicals looking to sabotage the negotiations between three worlds.

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A later juvenile - not the best of them
Podkayne is a later one of Heinlein's juvenile books. It wasn't a bad book, but it has several flaws. The single largest flaw is that Podkayne acts rather too young for her age, which is supposed to be late teens. Similarly, her brother is a severe sociopath. In the end, Podkayne is a moderately dark novel, with a deeply ambiguous ending.

The other major flaw of Podkayne is only really a flaw in the context of the majority of Heinlein's other juvenile novels: it lacks the depth of science that most of his other juveniles carried. Heinlein had a solid career writing young adult novels that centered on science and the application of science to adventure, oft serialized in Boy's Life. Podkayne does have science, but not nearly the level of science as his regular juvenile, perhaps because it was supposed to be directed at young women, and such fare was less likely to have a lot of science content.

Overall, Podkayne should be read by people who like Heinlein, esp. Heinlein's juveniles. But if you are just getting into Heinlein's books, I would recommend starting with either one of his short story collections (The Past Through Tomorrow, i.e.) or other juveniles that I think are probably a little more accessible (Have Spacesuit, Will Travel, Between Worlds, or Farmer in the Sky). If you want to start with one of his adult novels A good recommendation would be The Door Into Summer.

One of Heinlein's best juvenile novels
Podkayne of Mars tells the story of a young woman whose dreams of interplanetary travel come true when she and her younger brother, Clark--a rascally genius--accompany their uncle on a space cruise. Unbeknownst to Podkayne, her uncle is using the trip as a cover for some high-stakes political lobbying, and Podkayne quickly finds herself swept up in all sorts of nasty intrigue and trouble.

Heinlein is possibly the finest science fiction novelist the world has witnessed. His novels fall into two main categories: those written for adults and a series of juvenile fiction, in which this book falls. However, adults as well as teens will enjoy the novel for its plotting, characterization, and setting. I often do not enjoy reading old science fiction because the real world has usually progressed far beyond that imagined by the authors writing then. Heinlein, though, possessed such vision that his futuristic novels still ring both futuristic and plausible. It's amazing to think that he envisioned the practice of creating and banking human embryos (the scenario that starts the novel) way back in 1963--but he did, and it would not surprise me in the least if creches materialize in the way he so perceptively described back then.

Heinlein peppers his novels with strong and interesting protagonists, and Podkayne is no exception. In fact, in many ways I like her better as a heroine than some of the female characters in his later adult novels who come across as being TOO perfect. Poddy is a teenager, with a teenager's unique combination of self-confidence and insecurity. I quite liked Clark, too, though I suspect I would share Poddy's exasperation if I had to actually live with him. The pseudonymously named "Girdle FitzSnugglie,", the aging starlet who befriends Poddy on the cruise, is another minor yet thoroughly enjoyable character who comes to life in Heinlein's prose. Heinlein also does a masterful job of creating a vision of Venus as a Las Vegas/Corporate-owned town run amok that created the archetype for any of the post-Utopian large cities found in modern science fiction films (e.g., Blade Runner).

This novel is darker than most of Heinlein's other juvenile work, and some pretty scary things happen to characters we care a lot about. Casual fans may be interested to hear that Heinlein original's ending was even darker than what appears in this novel (serious fans will already know this) and that Heinlein was pressured by his publisher to change it. No spoilers here, but curious readers may want to check out the Wikipedia entry on this novel after reading the book to see how Heinlein would've preferred to end it. ... Read more

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Brokering Belonging traces several generations of Chinese "brokers," ethnic leaders who acted as intermediaries between the Chinese and Anglo worlds of Canada.Before World War II, most Chinese could not vote and many were illegal immigrants, so brokers played informal but necessary roles as representatives to the larger society. Lisa Rose Mar's study of Chinatown leaders shows how politics helped establish North America's first major group of illegal immigrants. Drawing on new Chinese language evidence, her dramatic account of political power struggles over representing Chinese Canadians offers a transnational immigrant view of history, centered in a Pacific World that joins Canada, the United States, China, and the British Empire. ... Read more

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GREAT!!!!!!!!!
GREAT MANGA!!!!
I'm in my twenties and this is one of the best mangas

I just wanna say...
I am 12 years old, and this book was kind of innapropriate, so i suggest, that yea, while the label says 13and up, 12 year olds who are obsessed with the series should be able to read it too. Oh, and i just wanna say, MAN!!!THAT LADY CAN DRAW!!!! But anyone under that age shouldnt be able too. I mean, i'm pushin' the bar here, but, if you have a little kid that wants to read it, no acceptions. Besides, it might be hard for them to understand anyways. Now that i've rambled, i want to say, in the series up to this point, the author has created a wonderful storyline, well developed characters,and exquisite art that should be admired by all.....people over 13 that is.....

Great for teens, bad for little kids
GAWD this book was one of the best in the series. Kira and Rei! It finally happens! Sucks for Shori from earlier volumems but I digress. This book is great for Mars fans 13 or older, how ever, there are some young budding fan girls (younger that 13) for whom this would probobly be inappropriate. It is, how you say "graphic" inthe nudity depo. Not too much, but just enough that I strongly recommend adhearing to the age lable on the back. For all you appropriate readers however, GO READ IT NOW. DONT DELAY. MAY SOME RABID OTAKU SMACK YOU ON THE NOGGIN IF YOU DELAY ANY FURTHER. Well said my peice. Enjoy.

Great
This book has made me fall in love again.Not only is this my favorite book but this has one of the best pictures ,(especially the sex part).I recommend not sharing with this with kids under 13.This book is great and it's so romantic since there getting back together.

Another Hit!
Soryo's work keeps you captivated and begging for more! After reading the first book, I not only fell in love with the story but the characters and artwork.Unlike some "manga" books, the artwork is clean and smooth, and not sex obsessed.This is the only book in the series with any sex that may not be appropriate for younger readers (under 12 or 13).At first glance this may seem like the stereotypical bad boy-good girl love story, but the twists and turns and emotions you get are something completly different! This book is more than worth it!I just count the days until I can read the next one! ... Read more

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While it's true that Ginta is having the time of his life in Mar Heaven, getting in one exciting adventure after another, what's happening to those he left behind in the real world? With both her husband and now her son gone, Ginta's mother is beside herself with grief. Can Ginta's friend Koyuki reassure her that her son is actually doing all right, and that fairy tales really do exist? Meanwhile, Ginta and his motley crew, having just dubbed themselves Mar, depart for the main continent, and confront the fearsome boss of the Bandit Guild! ... Read more

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SEVEN SAVIORS
As the Chess Pieces run amok in Marchen killing innocents and destroying cities, Ginta and the others learn that this is simply the prelude to an even deadlier battle in which they declare war against any survivors strong enough to stand against them. The Cross Guard, the warrior force that fought and defeated them last time around has had its ranks decimated, so Princess Snow has been sent out to recruit seven saviors of Marchen a la The Seven Samurai. She's found six so far, and when Ginta and his friends run into the leader of the Thieves Guild of Luberia, the Nanashi, she might just have found the seventh! Their skill in battle will soon be tested as the proceed to their appointment to battle with the Chess Pieces.

Mar is a series constantly succeeds at being entertaining. Even though it seems aimed at little kids, the issues and drama it portrays are very adult. I mean, we're dealing with whole continents being laid waste and thousands of people being slaughtered for no reason other than to amuse the Chess Pieces. They seem to enjoy killing innocents and see world conquest as a means to increase the body count rather than amassing power! Ginta's character has progressed rapidly from schoolhouse failure to self-sacrificing hero in a few volumes, stepping up to the plate when he's most needed. The great thing Nobuyuki Anzai does is to always give the impression that the path of Ginta is not preset and that he could fail at anytime. Or make the decision to ignore Marchen's problems. He doesn't always make the right choices, which makes Mar really interesting because its hero is not some infallible superman. A fun read.

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This exciting picture book combines an engaging story with real science to help children and parents learn about Mars. Back from his trip to the moon, Max the dog is ready for his next adventure — the first human mission to Mars. But the trip is too long for his human friend Tori to make, so she helps Max prepare for the journey. On the red planet, Max sniffs out many mysteries — and makes one of the most important discoveries of all time. This engaging story fuels young readers’ interest in space travel, while explaining difficult scientific concepts in an easy-to-understand manner. ... Read more

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Informative and fun
This book combines a fun picture book format with real science. Young children will enjoy the imaginative artwork and the fantasy story about a dog in space. Older children will be able to dig into the substantive information about Mars. I highly recommend this for children of all ages who are fascinated with space, stars, and the planets. (It's also nice for animal lovers!)

Outstanding Science for Childrean
How does a dog go to Mars? This charming, yet realistic, book written by Dr. Jeffrey Bennett, tell us just how a dog and astronauts may take the first manned spaceship to Mars.Max Goes to Mars is jam-packed with interesting scientific facts and information in fictional story form, which always appeals to young readers.Even better, the scientific information is explained fully in readable, understandable terms without over-simplifying as can happen in children's books.

The illustrations by Alan Okamoto make a perfect marriage with story, which is the ideal for picture books.The paintings also convey a technical detail and knowledge that young readers will pour over time and again, always finding something new to discover.Almost every page has sidebars for the readers who want to learn more about the science of space travel, Mars, and the ancient mythology about the planets.As well, there is an activity page near the end, which demonstrates the orbit of Mars through a movement exercise.Most special are the photographs of the real Max at the end.They are heartwarming and will bring the readers closer to Max and his adventures.

This book is extraordinary as it brings so many elements together in a nice harmony.Teachers will also find this book to be a marvelous core for the space unit.Most highly recommended for ages 4 - 10 and classrooms from pre-school through fifth grade.

Motivational Science Book At Its Best!
Max Goes To Mars is an outstanding book that combines a fictional trip to Mars along with the non-fictional information that is included on each page. Both children and adults will find the story and artwork, as well as the factual information motivating and exciting. Teachers of elementary and middle schools will find the book the perfect interdisciplinary tool. Activities are included.
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Truly Mars and Venus celebrates the wisdom of the number one international bestseller Men Are from Mars, Women Are From Venus.

With passages drawn from John Gray's groundbreaking classic on relationships, this beautiful book is illustrated with humorous cartoons and charming artwork by Barbara State.

The perfect gift for a loved one or for yourself, Truly Mars and Venus delivers John Gray's rich and inspiring advice for creating and sustaining healthy and loving relationships.

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To the point
Great fun to read book that simplifies the Mars/Venus theory. Guys might even read this one. Short and to the point.

read it twice and decided to give it only 3 stars
I read this book and found I got more info on men more than women. Of course, the author is from Mars. He mostly like could only describe womenhow moody they are than giving "solutions to men on how to fix relationship". Maybe like he said, Men don't like people telling them how to fix things. Instead, he wrote more chapters on "Versuians only". I don't see a chapter noted "Marians only". All he wrote about is how moody women are and it is not men's fault. And, when men feel like "going back into their cave, women shouldn't bother or offer talk." He wrote on what Martian and Verusians shouldn't do. But, what we should do?? Very few recommandations.

I remember I read a review from a lady who bought John Gary' another book. She totally got disappointed that John Gary believes that maybe women can gave men a head when women don't feel too well for sex. Women don't only want love and a listener after a long day, she also wants some pampers and a massage as well.

John Gary, maybe you need to put yourself into women's shoes. Think aboutwomen's PMS days and suggest men know HOW to show their love instead of telling men "show your love". But too bad, men don't take suggestions anyways...

Great book, thanks!
I received the book right away and it was in great shape.

Good tips
Its a good book overall, Although it has on both, I think its oriented more on how to please a man. It should be equally done..

Truly Mars and Venus
I'm a 17 yr. old high school student that had to do a report on love, differences, and communication. My teacher suggested the other book, and Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus, but the lazy student that i am, i went for the shorter version. But wow, this book is amazing, I'm so glad I read it, I've learned many things about men that i will be able to use throughout life. It really helped me understand somethings that had been going wrong even in my own relationship. Very good book, I would suggest it to anyone! ... Read more

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Great!!!!!
GREAT MANGA!!!!
I'm in my twenties and this is one of the best mangas

Better then average....
I guess its a very typical premise. Bad Boy/Good Girl get together and have turbulent relationship.

I've only read to volume 9(And that's only because I can't buy them all at once!). As of today that's what I've read to. And I've loved Mars, its not only addictive, but its worth being addicted to!!

A lot of the characters do start out stereotypically, but I think they really break from those stereotypes with a lot of character development. I really understand where Kira is coming from. Maybe that person thinks she's damsle-distressy. And maybe she is, but some people are like that. Or wish they were(Despite all the feminime crap that we shouldn't be like that and are'nt like that stuff.). I mean I've been through some stuff similar to Kira. And well I guess unless you've been through it you may not think her actions are realistic or whatever. But I really saw a lot me in her.

Whether or not its a pretty overused story-line, I think Mars is a *great* Manga. The characters(Like Harumi, I thought she seemed all B**** at first, and she'd be the typical girl you love to hate, but she ends up being really nice and one of my fav characters. :D) to me are quite intrueging(And no, I'm not a sheltered little kid, I, in fact make studying people my hobby. :D). And I'm always wondering what will happen next, I figure they'll probrably end up together in the end, but maybe they wont. Either way I'm more concerned with what happens along the way.

So I say you should give Mars a shot, if you've never read manga before its great place to start!! Its made me think a lot about myself, and make me try to get over some things in the past. So it can't be all bad. :D

Well, also, its not for everyone because there is quite a bit of vulgarity, violence, and sexuality. So beware, but *enjoy*.! :)

God Bless ~Amy ... Read more