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To select the animals of the zodiac, the Jade Emperor has called for a race between all the animals. Full-color illustrations. ... Read more

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Okay...
I thought this book was just okay.I bought it for a friend to share with her kids.The illustrations are all kind of dark and scary for young children.

How the cat and the rat became enemies.
This is a wonderfully charming and beautifully illustrated children's book explaining the legend of how the Chinese years came to be named for animals. It really is a marvelous little tale, but don't plan on reading it in dim light. The illustrations are so low-key as to be invisible in low light and the reverse (white on black) text is equally unviewable. So save "Cat and Rat" for a daytime reading or with the lights full on.

The story itself, whether adapted from an actual Chinese legend, is wonderul. Cat and rat are great friends. The Emperor announces a contest, a race for all the animals. The first twelve animals to cross the finish line will have a year named in their honor.

How the friends cat and rat became enemies is an engaging tale. Words and pictures work well in this book.

Great for dramatic reading to the little ones in your life.

Jerry

A dark, but interesting Chinese Legend
I really like the Chinese legend of the Chinese Zodiac and how the animals where choosen and how the cat and the rat are no longer friends. I really like Ed Young, and my only problem is that it the book uses a lot of dark colors.

Best book for Chinese New Year!
I've been reading this story to Preschoolers, Kindergartners, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders for three years now.It is a hit everytime.It is a good version of how the animal zodiac came to be without any religious theme which makes the public school system happy.

Chinese New Year, here we come!
I have found some great books for children on China and Vietnam.My students from those areas will love them and my other students will be able to appreciate the culture better.We all benefit from learning more about each other.Cat and Rat helps with an interesting entertaining story.The zodiac is always intriguing to everybody. ... Read more

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California was thrown into a paralysis of fear in 1969, horrified by the elusive Zodiac serial killer. The Zodiac became the most enigmatic and frustrating adversary ever encountered by the law enforcement community in the San Francisco Bay Area. Over 30 years later, the Zodiac killings remain unsolved. The authors analyze the Zodiac's crimes and supply psychological insight to his letters providing a glimpse into the mind of a mysterious murderer.

California was thrown into a paralysis of fear in 1969, distraught over the unsolved murders of the Zodiac killer. The Zodiac became the most elusive and frustrating adversary ever encountered by the law enforcement community in the San Francisco Bay Area. A series of letters, allegedly written by the murderer himself and published in local newspapers, only added to the mystery and panic. Over 30 years after he exploded onto the headlines of the San Francisco Chronicle, the Zodiac serial killer remains an enigma that is unparalleled in the history of crime in America, and the case remains unsolved. Violence expert Michael Kelleher and psychologist David Van Nuys attempt to provide a glimpse into the mind of this mysterious murderer.

Kelleher and Van Nuys reconstruct the crime scenes, delve into the records, and psychoanalyze the Zodiac's letters to newspapers and the law enforcement agencies. The facts of the case and the fragmentary glimpses of the Zodiac's psychodynamics that came through his letters forced the authors, reluctantly, to draw a conclusion that is sure to be controversial-namely, that the Zodiac suffered from multiple personality disorder. They also debunk many popular legends and myths about the case, laying out the limited facts that we do have on the notorious Zodiac.

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Editing errors detract from an otherwise fine effort
Let me say first of all that this is the book to own on the Zodiac Case.The authors are comprehensive in their summation of the facts and sober in their assumptions and conclusions based on the facts.There is none of the crazy assertions, half-truths and outright distortions of the Graysmith books, although the authors do credit Graysmith with the original ground-breaking work on the public case.This is the Zodiac Speaking is a fine introduction to what we know about the case coupled with some good analysis by a professional profiler.While a certain amount of supposition is required to create these profiles, the authors play it very conservatively based on what is actually known.

My one quibbling complaint is the lack of professional editing.Another reviewer points out the ridiculous comment regarding a seven inch watch found at the Bate's crime scene (this pins the blame squarely on Flavor Flav I suppose).I am sure the writers were aware that they meant to say a seven inch watch band, but it shows an annoying lack of precision.Also, one would think that a person that works with words for living would know the difference between infer and imply, yet infer is repeated used when it is clear from the context that the writer means imply.It is quite jarring, and frankly, unacceptable from anything but a vanity publication.

No matter.This is a good book and light-years ahead of the mess which Robert Graysmith has bequeathed us.

The facts, no bull
If you want the facts with no exaggerations then this is the book to read on the Zodiac. Factual descriptions of the murders and a fascinating analysis of each letter received from the Zodiac showing (among other things) how his mental state changed during the years until he was heard of no more. The final letter, received after a very long silence is particularly spooky. The authors make some deductions and speculate on what may have become of him and most people I think will agree with their conclusions.

Best book ever written on the Zodiac case
"This is the Zodiac Speaking" is a joint venture between authors Michael D. Kelleher and David Van Nuys, Ph.D. and is a must-have for any serious researcher of the infamous Zodiac murders case.

The Zodiac murders occurred in California's San Francisco Bay area during a period spanning the late 60s to the mid 70s.By all indications, the Zodiac was a highly intelligent and unusually enigmatic killer.He sent dozens of bizarre letters to area newspapers containing complex coded messages, a few which remain unsolved to this day.In his letters, "signed" with a distinctive crossed-circle symbol that was to become Zodiac's trademark, he detailed his crimes and taunted the police by threatening to commit future murders.The Zodiac murders remain unsolved and over the years, the accumulation of so many creepy and weird clues that have been uncovered by investigators, qualifies the Zodiac murders as possibly the strangest case of serial murder on record.

The book paints a picture of an exceptionally cold-hearted serial killer whose propensity for violence was surpassed only by his incredible ability to play the media and to constantly adapt and evolve, a tactic that allowed him to stay several steps ahead of the police at all times.

Kelleher and Van Nuys stick to the known facts of the case and don't repeat the glaring mistakes that other authors and researchers have made in the Zodiac case (such as focusing on a single suspect or claiming to have "solved" the Zodiac murders).

Scholarly, well-written and highly recommended.

Curt Rowlett,
Author of Labyrinth13

In the end, though interesting, the book doesn't add anything to the literature about the case
A strange book.Starting with an engaging premise - the author worked with the Chair of the Psychology Dept. at Sonoma State University to create a profile based on Zodiac's letters to various newspapers - Michael Kelleher proceeds to swamp his book with potboiler-level prose.The psychologist, David Van Nuys' analyses maintain a degree of detachment that I appreciate with this sort of book, but his conclusions don't aid in understanding of the case or its perpetrator.Most of Van Nuys' conclusions seem facile, on the order of "He must have had a terrible childhood. Perhaps he was abused.He had great rage toward women and fear of male authority figures".In the end, though interesting, the book doesn't add anything to the literature about the case.

Analyzing Zodiac.
"This is the Zodiac speaking" is an investigation into the Zodiac killings.
What makes this book interesting is the psychological analysis by Mr. Van Nuys,chair of the Psychology Dept. at Sonoma state University.

A quote from page 6 lays out the objective of the book- "We will begin this fascinating journey with facts-solid irrefutable facts and nothing more."
With that in mind,the authors avoid speculating on the personal identity of the Zodiac killer.

The authors explain the differences in the Riverside and Zodiac letters. They make a compelling argument for different writers based on the style of the letters with a different emphasis. By that reasoning,the man who murdered Cheri Jo Bates was not the Zodiac.

The Santa Rosa hitchhiker murders were examined for possible links to the Zodiac. They seem to be un-related on various levels.

It's obvious from the aftermath of the Stine murder that luck played no small part in the Zodiac avoiding discovery and arrest. You get the sense that he never recovered from his close call with the SFPD immediately following the cab driver's murder.

"Overall,it appears that Zodiac was deteriorating psychologically and had now relegated himself to engaging in a strange fantasy dance with the media."-page 140.

The British language connection was intriguing. Although witnesses state that he had no accent,one has to wonder where that connection came from. Were one of his parents of British origin?

The change in tone in some of the letters,notably three from 1974,was examined. This "denoted a change in Zodiac's psyche that probably related to his ongoing and significant psychological disorder." He may very well have had two personalities. Another interesting theory has the change in tone as a positive result of therapy or medication.

This book doesn't solve the Zodiac killings,but it does shed light on the psychology and evolution of the killer.
After reading this book I have to wonder if Zodiac didn't succomb to suicide or by some means become more psychologically stable?
We may never know the answer. I recommend this book as a clear,sensible investigation of the Zodiac murders.


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Teaching kids about the constellations and the mythology of the Zodiac
"Zodiac: Celestial Circle of the Sun" points out something that is true once you think about it.Everyone knows their own star sign, but most poeple cannot identify the Zodiac constellations in the night sky and the stars that form them.I know I sure could not.After the Big Dipper and the North Star I am lost.I did see Saturn once through a telescope, but somebody else had to set it up so that I could.That is why writer Jacqueline Mitton and illustrator Christina Balit take pity on me (and people like me) by providing an astronomical guide to the Zodiac.They also look at the celestial legends of gods, mortal men and fantasy creatures from which we the tradition of the Zodiac is rooted, but I am much stronger on that score.

In Introducing the Zodiac, Dr. Mitton (a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society who has an asteroid named after her and her husband Simon) explains that the Zodiac is made up of twelve of the most well-known constellations, with some of them first being recorded thousands of years ago on clay tablets.It was Babylonian astronomers who divided the band of the Zodiac into twelve equal signs around 500 BCE.Then it was Greek astronomers who adopted the Zodiac, while Greek poets and writers linked some of the constellations to their mythology.

The rest of the book devotes double-page spreads to each of the constellations in turn, starting with Aries and ending with Pisces (because when the Sun crosses the celestial equator from south to north at the equinox, the Sun happens to be in Aries).Basically for each sign Mitton does two things.First, she describes the constellation in terms of the starts that make it up.You can compare this with Balit's gorgeous full-color paintings, in which the stars that define the constellation are actually shiny silver stars stamped into the artwork.So when Mitton talks about how Aries has a trio of stars that mark the Ram's head, chief among them being a yellow giant called Hamal, you will notice that star is the biggest one in the constellation and that Balit has painted it in a yellow circle.The second thing Mitton does is to explain the significance of Aries in Greek mythology, where it becomes the magical flying ram with the golden fleece sent by Zeus to rescue Phrixus, son of the King of Boeotia.

On some of these constellations there are multiple explanations, so you can choose which one strikes your fancy the most.The mythology parts tend to come out ahead of the astronomical, mainly because Mitton and Balit do not really get to go into all of the stars which make up the various constellations, but also because the stories mix in tales from Mesopotamia to go along with the classical Greek (and Roman) myths.The order of the constellations in the book follows both of the key chronologies, whether you go by the dates the sun is in a traditional astrological sign and the dates sun is in the astronomical constellation (for Aries, for example, the former is March 21 to April 19, while the later is April 19 to May 13).This only sounds confusing, and Mitton explains how astronomical constellations compare with astrological signs at the end.If you want to know when Zodiac constellations are visible in the sky, there is a table for that as well in the back of the book. ... Read more

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Interesting and an easy read
The book contained a lot of interesting information on the early Zodiacs and how they relate to the Christian Gospel.The chapters are short and the book is a fairly light read.The writing style seems a bit repetitive, but some of that comes from the way the book is set up.For someone who knows little about the subject this would be a good introduction, personally I would have preferred it to be a bit more detailed and academic.However, the book is written for a mass audience and there are more detailed books available for those interested. ... Read more

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This zodiac does not negate the significance of the solar zodiac, but complements it by providing a more rounded picture of the personality that can be obtained by sun sign reference alone. A professional astrologer for 15 years, Helen Paterson's research is a treasure trove of insights into mythology, herbal lore and Druidic mystery tradition. Color illustrations. ... Read more

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Strictly fantasy
A beautifully illustrated book but the reader must realize it is mostly fiction/fantasy from the mind of the author.

The pictures are beautiful
This book is full of beautiful pictures which I would buy the book just for that reason alone. It also has alot of interesting Celtic information. Recommended.

Fantastic illustrations, fascinating text
The illustrations are breathtaking- I want framed copies of them all! Thetext is well thought out and the concept of the lunar zodiac is expoundedwith great clarity. There is something here that will interest everyoneinto Celtic lore.

Beautiful Coffee Table book!
This books is chocked full of information and correspondences on the Celtic and Greek level for each lunar tree.I ignore the astrology part because that really isn't the meat of the book for me.The author has donean excellent job of coordinating the legends for an understanding of themyth around the particular tree. Why do I say its an excellent coffee tablebook, the illustrations are excellent.This is a lovely produced book andan excellent gift for people interested in the subject area.

An excellent compliment to traditional astrology
If you're tired of the same old boring astrology books, Helena Paterson puts a new spin on things with her Celtic astrology resources.I have found that her system compliments my personality more than traditionalastrology, and her celtic moon sign kit (another product of hers) makescasting your chart that much easier.Not for everone, but I certainlyenjoyed it. ... Read more

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Lively account examines the nature, philosophy, and mythology of the zodiac in ancient Mexico, Tibet, China, India, Greece, Rome, Babylon, and Egypt. Anecdotes and illustrations enhance a text that includes fascinating material on zodiacal gems and birthstones. An absorbing, well-researched study that will fascinate students, scholars, New Agers, and anyone interested in the zodiac's colorful history.
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The zodiac was first clearly defined by the Babylonians some 2500 years ago, but until recently the basis of this original definition remained unknown. This zodiac of the Babylonians, known as the sidereal zodiac because it is specified in direct relation to the stars (Latin sideris, 'starry'), was used for centuries throughout the ancient world, all the way to India, and must be distinguished from the tropical zodiac in widespread use by astrologers in the West today, which was introduced only in the middle of the second century A.D. by the Greek astronomer Claudius Ptolemy. Such was Ptolemy's influence, however, that the tropical zodiac gained prominence and, except for its survival (in a variant form) in India, knowledge of the sidereal zodiac was lost.In this thrilling study of the history of the zodiac, first submitted in 2004 as his Ph.D. thesis, Robert Powell rescues the the sidereal zodiac from the dusts of time, tracing it back to the Babylonians in the sixth/fifth centuries B.C. The implications of this discovery-among them the restitution of the sideral zodiac to its rightful place at the heart of astrology-are immense, they key point being that the signs of the sidereal zodiac, each thirty degrees long, coincide closely with the twelve astronomical constellations of the same name, whereas the signs of the tropical zodiac, since they are defined in relation to the vernal point, now have no direct relationship to the corresponding zodiacal constellations, owing to the precession of the equinoxes.This revolutionary history of the zodiac includes chapters on the Egyptian decans and the Hindu nakshatras, showing how these sidereal divisions, which originated in Egypt and India, are related to the original Babylonian zodiac. It also sheds light on the controversy surrounding the 'zodiac question' (tropical vs. sidereal), illuminating the history of the tropical zodiac-showing that originally it was not a zodiac at all, but a calendar for describing the course of the seasons! This book, the fruit of thirty years of research, is intended not only for scholars but for general readers as well, and offers the clearest andmost comprehensive study of the history of the zodiac yet published. ... Read more

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Inspired
A great resourse for those interested in discovering the roots of modern astronomy, and a must-read for any serious student of astrology - it will change your thinking. ... Read more

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The latest addition to the bestselling Fortune-Telling series, this charming book reveals the secrets written in the night sky with month-by-month fortunes and predictions based on Western and Chinese zodiac symbols. Covering everything from money and careers to love and friendships, this little book provides a fun and easy way to consult with the cosmos. ... Read more

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not even worth two bucks
The cover and ribbon bookmark are right-side up, while the text inside is upside-down.So much for giving this as a gift.The content also leaves much to be desired; most of the book is your western sign's monthly horoscope.If I wanted that, I'd just read the horoscope section of my newspaper.I'd have rather spent my two dollars to buy a sandwich.It'd be an awful sandwich, no doubt, but I would have gotten more satisfaction from that than I've had from this book. ... Read more

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Once, every doctor was also an astrologer because knowledge of the zodiac was essential for diagnosing and curing illness. Healing Herbs and Health Foods of the Zodiac reclaims that ancient tradition. It covers the illnesses most often associated with each zodiacal sign, along with the herbs attributed to healing them. For example, common problems with Leos are heart affections, sore eyes, and cramping. The best-known plants associated with Leo include eyebright and marigold which can be used for sore eyes, and mistletoe, a tonic for nervous hearts. - Discover the healing properties of seventy herbs and learn to identify them by sight. - Purify and refine your physical body with the "cell salt" for your sign. - Follow the correct steps for preparing teas, tinctures, cough drops, and salves. - Learn the proper way to harvest and use dozens of different herbs. This book also covers the cell salts for each zodiacal sign. Found in various fruits and vegetables, cell salts are necessary for health. For example, the cell salt of Libra is Sodium Phosphate. Found in celery, spinach, and figs, it maintains the balance between acids and alkalis. Healing Herbs and Health Foods of the Zodiac  by Ada Muir is a complete introduction on how to use herbs and plants for healing. Filled with illustrations of dozens herbs, this book is informative to read, delightful to look at, and a pleasure to own. ... Read more

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Nothing Here
This is one of the worst books I've read in quite some time. Fortunately I only lost a few dollars on it. There is very little of value in this book. ... Read more

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Definite Buy!
This is a very good series, despite being so short. I love how the mysteries are incorporated with tidbits of astrology. It's really very interesting and engrossing. Another thing I love is the blossoming romance between Lily and Hiromi is so fun and you'll be screaming for them to get together the whole time. Lily is an astrology whiz who has just taken over her missing mother's job; Spica. Spica is a detective who uses her secret ring to call upon the spirits of each sign to help her solve the murder or mystery. The little spirits are adorable and each has a distinctive personality based on their representative sign. Throughout each book their will be author's notes telling you about the sign being investigated at the time. The mysteries themselves are varied and some (as in later in the series) can be downright frightening! This isn't a book that will scare you, however. It's a story about mystery, lost love, a missing parent, and fun. There are many funny bits to lighten the story up. The art style involves a lot of shading and screen tones. It is very detailed. This is a great series all around and I definitely recommend it!

Zodiac 4 ever
I searched everywhere for this book, and when I found it, I practicly lunged at it, and it was beyond worth it. Step into the life of the young sleuth, Lili, as she uncovers mysteries by finding the birthdates of the victims and the suspects, so she can use her mothers ring to solve the cases. I love the series; I bought all of the books within a month. Enjoy!

This series was my first and FAVORITE manga!!
I LOVE Zodiac P.I.! It's wonderfully written, with a awesome cast of characters and catchy plot! I've read all 4 of the books so many times that I accidently ripped the spine of the 4th volume...oopps.

~The Characters~
Lili (NOT Lily) Hoshizawa is a 13 yr. old astrologist on a search for her mother,Kaoruko Hoshizawa,who disappeared 2 years ago. In the meantime,she busts mysteries under the alias Spica P.I. and leaves the police, along with her own father, scratching thier heads as to who she is. She solves crimes with 2 things: the birthdate of the victim and the help of 12 zodiac spirits who give her clues and guidance from Lili's summoning of her Star Ring.
Hiromi Oikawa,however,is another story. Good-looking,yes, Hiro is also a detective(much to Mr. Hoshizawa's annoyance) and deals with the mysteries in a logical manner. At times, he's a regular pain in the behind. Hiromi is also allergic to girls, including his own sister, Megumi(whose vainity is VERY annoying..I'd like to do nothing more than kick her and Michelle/Sailor Neptune over a cliff. They're so AIR-HEADED...) I find that very funny.......poor Hiromi!!

Pretty good.
This is a good series. It's about Lili, a high-schooler who solves crimes with the help of a magical ring containing the spirits of the zodiac signs (Virgo, Scorpio, etc.), who give her clues to track down who did the crime, and how.

The art is pretty good, but not what I would call remarkable. The story is mostly meant for younger kids, so a 10-year-old would probably like it a bit more than a teenager. If you're trying to get a friend of yours interested in manga, (or want to find out about manga yourself) this is a good choice for fans of Nancey Drew and Encyclopedia Brown.

A great manga!
This manga is great! It has comedy, mystery and action. And the art is beautiful. Its too bad that there is not much on it on the web... Cause it never got turned into a tv show, and so it is not known very well :( I recommend that you buy this and introduce this to your friends, make them read it even though they might judge the book by its cover! my buddies say that they didnt like to read this because of the cover T_T! its a good manga! ... Read more

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From the New York Times bestselling author of Black Dahlia Avenger

Former LAPD detective Steve Hodel compiles never-before-seen evidence that reveals his father as a serial killer who may have been responsible for some of the most infamous murders of the last century- including the Zodiac killings. ... Read more

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An interesting theory that needs more work
This book in brief attempts to link the infamaous Elizabeth Short murder (Los Angeles, 1947), the Lipstick Murders (Chicago,1945/1946), and the Zodiac murders(San Francisco,1968/1970)to a single diabolical killer, namely author Steve Hodel's father, George Hodel.That author Hodel is a 20+ year veteran LA homicide detective helps lend his theory (or prehaps I should say theories, for there are several here all loosely fit together)an air of credibility that it might otherwise not possess had Hodel been an accountant or an engineer instead.But that said, once the book moves beyond the Short murder (to which I think Hodel makes a strong case of linking his father), the theory grows weak.Hodel struggles mightly to establish his father as both the Zodiac and Lipstick murderer, and I have to admit that his comparison of letters written by the both killers do show some surprising similarities with letters written by Elizabeth Short's killer (who was almost certainly George Hodel); but in the end the letters are all Hodel really has on which to build his circumstantial case.What's missing?Evidence that would place George Hodel in Chicago and/or San Francisco at the times of the resepctive killings in those cities.A credible explanation as to why the methods of killing changed so radically from from Short in 1947 to Zodiac in 1968. (A few reviewers here have argued that this might be due to the fact that George Hodel was twenty years older when the Zodiac murders ocurred and was thus less physically capable of the bludgeoning/stabbing/dismemberment that accompanied Elizabeth Short's murder; but this overlooks the fact that at least one of the Zodiac murders -- Cecelia Shepard -- did indeed involve a stabbing).And most obvious to me, an explanation as to why George Hodel (assuming for the sake of argument that he was in fact Zodiac) suddenly stopped killing in the early 1970s.Serial killers as a rule don't suddenly stop killing--they're either caught (for the murders they've committed or for some other crime, but either way they're put out of commission) or else they kill themselves.And, for that matter, what about George Hodel's early years?Did he abruptly start killing in his early thirties (an unusually late beginning for a serial killer) or are there other murders of his that have yet to be (and perhaps never will be)discovered?

To Steve Hodel's credit, not only does he not gloss over the weaknesses in his case, he admits to them.I take it from the note on which he ends his book that his is still a work in progress.He says he hopes that one day DNA will prove his theory right, for his own peace of mind, no doubt, as well as for the closure it might provide to those who still remember and mourn the dead.As someone who has long been interested in the Zodiac Murders, I hope so, too.Zodiac is one crime I hope to see solved in my lifetime.

Compelling read....not very convincing conclusion
This is a quick and interesting read about several unsolved (or incorrectly "solved") murders that the author strings together and lays at the feet of his father.While I did not read his first book, this book's retelling of the Black Dahlia murder convinces me that his father very likely was the murderer of Elizabeth Short.On the other hand I found very little in this book to convince me his father committed any of the other murders the author fingers him for.I would have expected a thorough time line showing where George Hodel was when each crime was committed and how the author(s) know that.Absent any real proof that his Dad was in Chicago during the crimes the author attributes to his Dad or in San Francisco during the Zodiac killings, the rest of the crimes remain unsolved in my mind. There are some interesting coincidences, (i.e. letters tovarious newspapers that bear some resemblance to each other) that may point to the same person as killer...and that person may be his father....but then again it could all just be coincidences tied together with "facts" that the author wants to use to prove his point, while discarding any other "facts" that would point in a different direction.The most obvious "fact" that S. Hodel seems to constantly skim over is that the murder victims and the method of killing vary so widely, and that is not usually the case with serial killers.

Enjoyable-- but I don't buy alot of it
I am reading this book now and I am thoroughly enjoying it, as I did with Steve Hodel's fist book, the Black Dahlia Avenger. I bought the first book's premise hook line and sinker. I believe that George murdered the Black Dahlia, but I am having a hard time with much of the murders in this book. I can maybe buy the fact that he murdered those people in Chicago (although I would have been more inclined if Steve could have proved that his Dad was in Chicago at all during these times). I can also maybe buy the fact that he killed that woman in Manila. But there is no way in this world that George Hodel was the zodiac killer. Other than finding the hood that the Zodiac used during one of his crimes or part of Paul Stine's shirt in George Hodel's things, I will not be convinced. I think the 2 men that survived the Zodiac attacks would have known if the man was over 60. Yes George might have been in great shape, but you can't make a man of 60+ seem like a man of 25-35. It just doesn't work that way-- people are not that far off in their witness accounts. As far as I can tell, all Steve has to prove his case is a handwriting sample saying maybe or "probable" and the fact that George wore baggy pants. This isn't enough in my book.

I would have preferred this book to go further into what Steve thinks caused his father to be this way. There had to be something that created this aberration of a personality. Lets hear more from his friends and the family members as far as what the man was like and what made him tick-- that would have been super interesting. I just think Steve is way off on alot of his theories.

review of most evil
I found the book Most Evil to be a really good sequel to Steve Hodel's Black Dahlia Avenger book.There is a lot more information and a compelling case is made that Dr. George Hill Hodel has killed many more people in California and the Orient.One of the compelling arguments is the handwriting of the notes submitted to the San Francisco Chronicle newspaper.The handwriting does NOT match the main suspect for the Zodiac killings - Arthur Leigh Allen although Arthur may have actually committed the murders, the notes seem to have been written by Dr. George Hodel.I feel that Dr. Hodel, in his later years was the mastermind behind many of the Zodiac murders, but that he always had at least one or more Assistants to these various crimes.I found this to be an excellent book and very well researched in the methodical manner of Steve Hodel's first book, the Black Dahlia Avenger.He uses classic crime solving techniques used everywhere in police work always relying upon evidence.This is a very good book.I recommend it for anyone interested in the Black Dahlia murder case of Elizabeth Short in Los Angeles, California and anyone interested in true crime and the Zodiac murders.

Good Read
I read Steve Hodel's 1st book and was absolutely convinced regarding his theories and looked forward to reading this as well.It too was very good, but not as convincing.Regardless of my level of conviction, it was entertaining and I wound up finishing it in a day and a half as I could not put it down. ... Read more

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1932. A book divided into two parts.Part 1 is entitled the relation of the mineral salts of the body to the signs of the zodiac, while Part 2 is an esoteric analysis and synthesis of the zodiacal signs and their physiochemical allocations. With the renewed interest in homeopathy, increased study of astrology and the entrance of the Aquarian Age, this book has gained more importance. It is an attempt to answer all the questions regarding the cell salts.Part 1 is a brief and concise outline of the 12 signs of the zodiac, their symbology and the salts to be used to overcome any disease. Part 2 enlarges on Part 1 by discussing the physiochemical analysis, symbolism and actual use of each mineral salt. ... Read more

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Zodiac and the Salts of Salvation
Dr. Carey has done a masterful job of assigning the cell salts to the zodiac signs. Biochemistry is a science most underrated for its contributions. Other correlation are offered that fill in the missing pieces in the Life Puzzle. Miss Perry's contribution fits in well also. Amazing what inspiration can do!

The Fountain of Youth
For anyone interested in discovering the fountain of youth, the 12 cell salts are IT.It is precisely BECAUSE this book was written in the 1930s that it's so important.This was when Big Pharma was just beginning to get its stranglehold on the medical "profession," and i use that term loosely.Most doctors don't have a clue.For Pete's sake, the Father of Medicine, Hippocrates, made it absolutely clear that a doctor needed to check the stars before performing any kind of surgery.No wonder so many people die on the operating table.

Anyway, the cell salts (triturated minerals) are the builders of the body.IMHO, this book is probably the most important book on the planet for those who are interested in regeneration, age reversal, obtaining perfect health, etc.This is a huge Secret that no one is supposed to know about.Read it for yourself and decide.

By the way, the salts are inexpensive (Hyland's brand).

interesting but antiquated
An interesting book, especially Archivally, but I didn't know until I got it that it had been written in the 1930's. ... Read more

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Crystal Healing According To Your Sun, Moon, and Ascendant
"You may already know your birthstone, but you may be surprised to learn that there are several other stones associated with your birthchart." --from the book

Your natal astrological chart is based on the date, time, and place of your birth. Most people are familiar with their Sun sign, which is one of 12 Zodiac symbols. The placement of the Sun in your chart indicates the pathway your soul is following, and each sign is associated with one or more crystals. Using the gemstones associated with your Sun sign can help attract beneficial energies, balance out less desirable tendencies, overcome your karmic inheritance and connect you to the path of your soul.

Each Sun sign is also associated with specific body parts, indicating areas where health challenges may occur. Birthstones can help with these ailments, as well.

While the Sun sign is important, there are two other components of your natal chart that paint the unique portrait that is you: the Moon sign and Ascendant (also know as the Rising Sign). The Moon sign shows how you process and express emotion. Your instinctual nature, unconscious patterns and expectations are also governed by your Moon Sign.

The Ascendant, or Rising Sign, is the "mask" you show to the world. It's the part of your personality that is readily seen to most-a "first impression" if you will. Interestingly, this face you present to the world may be far different than the inner workings of your Sun sign!

The Crystal Zodiac by Judy Hall is an incredibly practical book that explains which gemstones and crystals correlate with each Sun, Moon, and Ascendant placement...and why. So if your Sun is in Scorpio, your Moon is in Aquarius and your Ascendant is in Aries, you'll get a comprehensive overview of the crystals that will aid you on your own unique journey.

For each of the 12 Sun Signs, Hall provides an in-depth look at the corresponding birthstone, abundance stone, ritual crystal, and companion crystals. She then takes you on a journey exploring each Sun sign and how specific crystals help you reach your highest potential, deal with challenges, handle emotions, balance your thinking, link you to your soul's pathway, and heal physical ailments. Hall even provides a special birthday ritual for each Sun sign.

The Crystal Masks section explains the Ascendant and what it reflects in a natal chart. Hall asserts that the Ascendant crystal for each sign is a powerful tool for self-development, bestowing confidence and helping you "own" the qualities of your Ascendant. For the 12 Ascendant placements, Hall explains how each one "meets" the world, the nature of its "mask", and crystal "confidence tricks". She also provides the "fairy godmother" blessings innate in each Ascendant Sign, as well as a wonderful meditation.

For the Moon Sign, Hall outlines the Moon crystal, intuition crystal, and lunar crystals for each of the 12 placements. She explains the significance of your Moon crystal, and the positive qualities of each Moon sign. Because the Moon is associated with emotions, ingrained behavior patterns, and intuition, you'll find out what crystals help with exploring hidden needs, overcoming emotional blocks, developing intuition, and nurturing yourself. Two intriguing aspects to the Moon Sign section is the past life association and a specific ritual. For example, the ritual for the Aries Moon involves a Co-Operation Ritual, Scorpio Moon a Forgiveness Ritual and Cancer Moon a Tie-Cutting Ritual.

Because we each possess a bit of all 12 Signs, Hall provides a full-color Crystal Zodiac Mandala for meditation and contemplation.

The Crystal Zodiac consists of 144 glossy pages featuring dozens of full-color pictures of gemstones and crystals. Although gemstones may often be prettier and pricier, Hall provides the less-expensive correlations for each-assuring the reader that they exhibit the exact same qualities as their counterparts.

Hall writes in an enjoyably lucid style, so this potentially complex subject has been rendered quite graspable for individuals new to crystal healing and astrology. Those familiar with Sun, Moon, and Ascendant signs will be sure to gain additional insights into personality patterns and past life ripples. Crystal healers will love the added dimension that the Zodiac brings to balancing mind, healing the emotions, grounding the body, and expanding the spirit.
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The twisted copycat who looked to the stars...
He slipped like a sinister shadow in the night, stalking, then savagely attacking. Most of his unsuspecting targets were shot at close range and one woman was stabbed over one hundred times. After dispatching his victims, police allege he left their bloodstained bodies and crept back to the neatly kept room in his mother's apartment.

Sleep my little dead...
The taunting, bizarre letters alleged killer Heriberto Seda sent to the police and the New York Post were full of strange symbols and mysterious references to the Zodiac. For six terror-filled years, the Zodiac killer ruled the night, claiming nine victims in his homicidal rage. One of the biggest manhunts in New York City's history was unleashed...and still the body count rose.

When would the terror end?
Police claim his lethal fury finally exploded one summer afternoon. After shooting his own sister, he held her boyfriend hostage and kept scores of heavily armed police pinned down in a ferocious firefight that finally ended with his surrender. But it was only when an alert detective recognized a symbol drawn on Seda's confession as similar to the personal signature used by the Zodiac Killer in his letters, that investigators concluded that the madman they had arrested was in fact the notorious Zodiac Killer.

Author Kieran Crowley, an award-winning New York Post reporter who covered the case from the first grisly shooting and cracked the psychopath's secret code, reveals the exclusive inside story and finally solves the biggest remaining mystery of the case.
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Twenty-two-year-old Eddie Seda lived with his mother and sister in anapartment in Brooklyn. He had no job, no wife, no girlfriend, nofriends. He was desperate to become somebody important. The person hechose to "be" was the infamous Zodiac killer who haunted SanFrancisco during the late 1960s. Between 1990 and 1995 Seda shot ninepeople in a pattern according to their zodiac signs, sent crypticmessages to the New York Post in a style imitating the originalZodiac, and then finally, in 1996, staged a fierce firefight with thepolice after barricading himself in the apartment. Kieran Crowley, whocovered this "New York Zodiac" as a reporter for the Post, hasa lively, dramatic style that is well-suited to his fictionalizedaccounts of Seda's inner thoughts and private rituals. At times,though, Crowley's prose is overly excited, even sloppy--such asreferring to a DNA fingerprint as a "map" of the "genetic code." ... Read more

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A deadly good read
I think the other reviews of this book are unfair; yes some people may be confused and think this is about the original Zodiac killer from San Francisco.However, if you have even passing knowledge of the case, or at least have seen the movie, you wouldn't make that mistake.The person on the cover of this book, Heriberto "Eddie" Saeda (The New York Zodiac copycat) is clearly too young to be the Zodiac, who was always described as 30s, or even in his 40s, and who was a chubby white guy; clearly different than the trim, hispanic Saeda.Also, this picture and case came from the 1990s, so anyone would know that the Zodiac from San Francisco, even if he was only in his 20s during his active period, would be in his 50s or 60s already.

Now that that's out of the way, let's get to this book:It is a little brief, and doesn't have a satisfying ending, mostly because it was written before the trial of Saeda concluded, but other than that, it was a very good read.This is one of only known copycat cases out there; they happen in the movies a lot but not so much in real life.It's a very interesting case.The New York Zodiac isn't as mysterious, or clever as the original, but he is just as brutal in his ways.One of the most intriguing aspects is how Saeda constructed his own guns, and also how he was able to actually kill people by their astrological signs (making him a more true zodiac killer.)
Just because he is a copycat doesn't make his story less interesting; in fact the original zodiac was just a copycat.He got his name and famous crosshairs symbol from a watch; and his outfit and even some of his writings were knockoffs from the book and film of Most Dangerous Game.

I wish this book had been finished after the trial, so it could contain a proper ending, however, everything up to the ending makes for a thrilling read

Cover of book uses notoriety of San Francisco Zodiac as major selling point.
I have not read this book but when I came across it at the book store one day I immediately recognized that the author uses the notoriety of the San Francisco Zodiac murders as his selling point. I am very familiar with the San Francisco Zodiac killings and I admit for a second that I thought the murders had been solved until I realized that the picture of the man on the cover looked too young to be the Zodiac from the late 60's. The release of ZODIAC in 2007 may inspire some viewers who are unfamiliar with the case to want to read the books by Robert Graysmith and may also buy this book as well thinking the case has been solved.

SMALL SERIAL KILL INSIGHT...
THIS BOOK GIVEs INSIGHT TO A SMALL PERSON WHO WAS NOT THE BIGGEST OR BEST OF THE SERIAL KILLERS I HAVE READ ABOUT.THIS PERSON WAS VERY RANDOM AND JUST WANTED TO MAKE HIMSELF A NAME.HE TRIED TOPATTERN HIMSELF AFTER THE ORIGINAL ZODIAC KILLER & DID NOT DO A GOOD JOB AT THIS.APPEARS TO BE A YOUNG PERSON WHO HAD MENTAL ISSUES THAT GOT TOTALLY OUT OF HAND & DESTROYED PERSONS LIVES IN THE PROCESS. A GOOD BOOK BUT NOT THE BEST I HAVE READ!!

What Can I Say?
I've read material safety data sheets more engaging than this. Stick with Graysmith or others if you want a good read.

Zero Stars for this book!
Save your time, save your money, don't purchase this book.

Yes, in NYC this guy was called the Zodiac, but this author uses California's infamous Zodiac Killer symbol, etc. on the cover.So much for imagination.

The book itself is a total waste of time, the writing is poor, there are spelling and grammatical mistakes throughout. If I could have given this book a zero star rating I would have.

If you want good true Crime check out books by Graysmith, Keppel, Rule, Bledsoe and Carlton Smith, these names are KNOWN in the True Crime genre, Crowley is not. ... Read more

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This esoteric classic contains meditations on each of the twelve signs of the zodiac. John Jocelyn uses traditional astrological symbolism to envision a Christ-centered zodiac—one in which each of the signs relate to an aspect of the New Testament. This is not a book about astrology, but about the deeper meaning of the twelve Zodiac signs. The author relates the Zodiac signs to the development of inner Christ consciousness and encourages readers to meet their individual destinies more consciously and courageously and even with gratitude. ... Read more

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Meditations on the Signs of the Zodiac
There are many books on astrology that explain the zodiacal influence of each sign on the nature and tendencies of the human being. This one, however, dares to bring these influences into relation with the impulses of love and freedom being brought constantly by Christ. In fact, the whole zodiac is treated here as the dwelling and working place of cosmic beings who work upon the human being and his or her destiny. It brings the signs of the zodiac, the cosmic Christ, the hierarchies of spiritual beings, and the processes of reincarnation together in a very readable form. ... Read more

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Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award

Black Zodiac offers poems suffused with spiritual longing—lyrical meditations on faith, religion, heritage, and morality. The poems also explore aging and mortality with restless grace. Approaching his vast subjects by way of small moments, Wright magnifies details to reveal truths much larger than the quotidian happenings that engendered them. His is an astonishing, flexible, domestic-yet-universal verse. As the critic Helen Vendler has observed, Wright is a poet who "sounds like nobody else."
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"Time and light are the same thing somewhere behind ourbacks," Charles Wright supposes in "Meditation on Form andMeasure." That's just one line from one poem in this finecollection, but it goes a long way toward capturing the flavor of theproject. These poems are investigations into the Big Truths, butthey're carried out with a subtle sense of mischief as well asreverence. Poetry refers to the "sheer wisdom" in Wright'swork, and Helen Vendler writes that he "never ceases toastonish." ... Read more

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topsy turvy
The cover of this book reproduces a masterpiece of Chinese calligraphy -- upside down. I once wrote to the publisher asking why they didn't turn it right-side up, but they never responded. I wonder if they did that intentionally, or through ignorance. That would be like printing a page from the Book of Kells upside down.

& wholly modern
This book is a beautifully eloquent, quiet meditation on so many mysteries & philosophies, influenced by both western & eastern canons.

Why Black Zodiac?
Considering the many excellent poetry books that were published in 1997, why did Charles Wright's Black Zodiac, which is not very good, win the most prestigious poetry award, the Pulitzer Prize?It probably has something to do with POLITICS viz. Jorie Graham told Helen Vendler to select Black Zodiac and soon after Wright -- naturally, Mark Strand.

Although I don't think that Black Zodiac deserves the Pulitzer, I do think that Mr. Wright should have won the Pulitzer for China Trace, The Southern Cross and The Other Side of the River.The Other Side of the River and selections from Zone Journals were Mr. Wright's best books.After Zone Journals, Mr. Wright began to depend on skill, technique and repetition as a means of `crafting' his poems.In his earlier work, it seems as though his poems were spontaneously inspired and that they came together in entire stanzas or full sequences in which very little revision was applied, save for touch-up considerations.In the Paris Review Interview, Mr. Wright explained that he now counts every syllable and that he works on one line at a time.Unfortunately, it shows.

Here is an example of Mr. Wright's earlier work.These lines are taken from The Other Side of the River:

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What is it about a known landscape/that tends to undo us,/That shuffles and picks us out/For terminal demarcation, the way a field of lupine/Seen in profusion deep in the timber/Suddenly seems to rise like a lavender ground fog/At noon?/What is it inside the imagination that keeps surprising us/At odd moments when something is given back/We didn't know we had had/In solitude, spontaneously, and with great joy?

`Lonesome Pine Special'

And now consider these lines from Black Zodiac: ...

For instance, in 1944...I was nine, the fourth grade.../I remember telling Brooklyn, my best friend, my **** was stiff all night./Nine years old!My ****!All night!/We talked about it for days,/Oak Ridge abstracted and elsewhere,/,D-Day and Normandy come and gone,/All eyes on the new world's sun king,/Its rising up and its going down.

`Apologia Pro Vita Sua'

Those lines are not only bad,they're embarrassing! Apparently, Mr. Wright is incapable of distinguishing good from bad poetry.If he is,then his editor at FSG should have enough sense to tell this author when sections of the poem do not work.

If you wish to read Mr. Wright's best poetry,poetry that really sets the page on fire, read his earlier work from China Trace up to Zone Journals.

voice, and time
each time i read it i find a different favorite poem, formidible ways of addressing understood mystries

The "seasons" of Charles Wright
These are the themes that I see in Wright's work: seasons, a journey, memory, "God", landscape, the power of language, the power of silence, the politics of place and time and particularly, theprocess/effects of grief, in many senses. "Black Zodiac"continues Wright's relationship to the play among time, place, and seasons.In this book of poems, I think there is an increasing sense of theinterplay of memory and "aging." Wright's poems offer a look intosolitary, yet common, moments when we speak the "truth" toourselves....for example he asks, "What are the determining moments ofour lives?/How do we know them?/ Are they ends of things orbeginnings?" Another key, and pressing, theme to this book is Wright'sstruggle over agency-- do you give yourself over to "nature", tothe "landscape", or try to negotiate the always-human tendency tocontrol life's outcomes? Is this even a choice? He says, "To someonestarting out on a long journey...take it easy..../Relax, let's what'staking take you..." This is an important and powerful collection ofpoetry...from a brilliant poet with a deep, and critical, understanding oflanguage. ... Read more

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LET HIS STARS BE YOUR GUIDE...

Whether you're looking for lasting love or an unforgettable affair, renowned astrologer Robin MacNaughton has the ultimate how-to for you! The author of Power Astrology takes you inside the male psyche to the heart of the matter and shows you How to Seduce Any Man in the Zodiac. Learn:

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