2 comments about Leonardo da Vinci (Grandes biografias series).

1. wath do you want me to tell you if i not readit yet



2. I bought this book for my thirteen year old. He was not too atracted to the topic, but once he started reading it, he finished it very soon, and found it very interesting. He also learnt a lot from it.

No comments about Heroes: Great Men Through the Ages.

No comments about Vision, Reflection, and Desire in Western Painting (Bettie Allison Rand Lectures in Art History).

2 comments about The Mona Lisa Caper.

1. The Mona Lisa Caper by Rick Jacobson is based on a real theft that took place on Monday, August 21, 1911 when Vincenzo Perugia stole the famous painting by Leonardo Da Vinci from the Louvre museum in Paris. Vincenzo actually meant well, he wanted to return the painting to the Italian people in the mistaken belief that it had been stolen from them. Vincenzo was caputered in Florence and put on trial. He became something of a hero to the Italian people who gave him so much food, wine, clothing, and furniture that he had to moved to a larger cell. Very nicely illustrated by the Laura Fernandez and Rick Jacobson, The Mona Lisa Caper has the story being narrated by Mona Lisa herself! Lively, imaginative, and fun, The Mona Lisa Caper is enthusiastically recommended for children ages 5 to 7.



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   Who would believe that one of the most famous paintings in the world could be stolen from the Louvre? Not only did Vincenzo Perugia believe it could be done - he did it. The year was 1911 when he stole the Mona Lisa, mistakenly believing that it belonged to Italy he was determined to take it home.
   
   Perugia was apprehended in Florence and brought to trial. The Italians made him a patriotic hero, bringing him so much food, wine, clothing, and other gifts that he had to be given a larger cell. The jury, while sympathetic, did find him guilty. However, by the time of their decision his seven month sentence had already been served and he was set free.
   
   And what of the enigmatic lady, the Mona Lisa? The painting toured Italy before it was returned to its rightful place in Paris.
   
   Quite a story, isn't it? And Rick Jacobson relates it with gusto, allowing the lady in the painting to narrate her adventure. Illustrated by Jacobson and Laura Fernandez, the book is a small gem sure to edify and entertain young readers as well as adults.
   
   - Gail Cooke

1 comments about Leonardo Da Vinci And The Renaissance (Treasure Chests(tm)).

1. The glider guy and the building were complicated enough that my lego savvy eleven year old couldn't manage them without adult help, but we did find the kit enjoyable overall.

1 comments about Who Can Crack The Leonardo Da Vinci Code? (Museum of Adventures).

1. My [...] daughter loved this book. The book is filled with fun facts and wonderful illustrations. The book is very interactive taking the reader along the for the mystery. The book had lots of clues and puzzles to unlock. My daughter had a great time reading it. We also purchased the other two books like this one. They were all highly entertaining.

No comments about Leonardo da Vinci.

No comments about World History Biographies: Leonardo da Vinci: The Genius Who Defined the Renaissance (NG World History Biographies).

5 comments about Leonardo Da Vinci: Giants of Science #1 (Giants of Science (Viking)).

1. One of the things I spend oodles of money and time on is previewing books for my kids. I so value books that can tell a story in something more than an informational tone. I thought this would be a promising book for my "middle" kids - out of picture books, but not ready for high school / adult material.
   
   The write up above states ". . this book will change children's ideas of who Leonardo was and what it means to be a scientist." The cover has an attractive illustration, and I went for it.
   
   I scanned the first 3 chapters, and they were well written for the upper elementary/middle school age group. Vocabulary was understandable, spacing of the type and size of print not intimidating. Then I got to Chapter 4, "Nothing But Full Privies" The whole chapter is about homosexual activity. "This was the office that summoned Leonardo in 1476. Someone had anonymously accused four men - Leonardo, a goldsmith, a tailor, and someone related to Lorenzo de Medici - of having sex with a male prostitute." There is further text on his story, what Florence laws and views were on homosexuality, and then, "Historians disagree about Leonardo's sex life, or whether he even had one. But most think he was probably homosexual. . . . Various writings show he shared the common male attitude of his time: women were less intelligent than men and full of "useless chatter." He described the act of procreation as 'repulsive.' Homosexuality was illegal . . . The authorities in Florence generally fostered a don't-ask-don't-tell policy. In fact, homosexuality there was so widespread that the German word for homosexual was Florence. But being discreet was crucial . . "
   
   Okay, I already knew this, but . . . do my children have to get into THIS level of detail of Leonardo's history to understand why he was a Giant of Science?? I do read classical works to my kids without censorship, and there are references they may or may not understand. But they are not highlighted and focused on gratuitously. I have forgiven a passing, non-highlighted reference in some books that my kids don't even seem to notice. The Parrot's Theorem is an example of a book with a few adult references, but they are not so pronounced as to color the whole book for moderate families. I felt this book's chapter on homosexuality was WAY more than necessary and ruined this book for the purpose I purchased it. For a high schooler or adult, it may be appropriate, but do not hand it to your child unless you are ready to explain adult sexual issues in detail.
   
   I DID find a WONDERFUL da Vinci book for the middle set that has no such references, and it is truly wonderful: Leonardo da Vinci: Genius Of Art And Science by Jennifer Reed.



2. I am a big fan of Kathleen Krull. She has written so many wonderful books, but LEONARDO DA VINCI is a book that I do not feel comfortable recommending or sharing.
   
   In addition to focusing on some issues which might be controversial to introduce to a younger audience, the book lacks end notes or source notes to validate the material in the book. Although Krull is always using quotes, she never tells specifically where she is getting her information. A long bibliography is essentially useless for doublechecking facts since I have no intention of reading twenty books (two specifically speculating on Leonardo's sex life) to find out where she learned that Leonardo hated having dirty fingernails, for example.



3. This book is wonderful! I recently purchased it at the Louisville Science Center for my sixth-grade son interested in science and math.
   
   The homosexuality concerns from another reviewer are ridiculous. The mention of Da Vinci's sexuality is slightly mentioned on page 38 only, and it is brief saying that historians disagree. It doesn't go into graphic homosexual details or such as you would think after reading one alarmist's review.
   
   I highly recommend this book to encourage the study of science and free thinking. Now we need the author to write one on Darwin and Newton.



4. For over thirty years Leonardo Da Vinci was obsessive about investigating everything in the natural world, from the color of the sky to mountains and water sources. Packed with anecdotes and much research yet lively in tone and presentation, grades 4-7 will find a lovely coverage spiced with Boris Kulikov's drawings in this new 'Giants of Science' addition.



5. Doing everything from dissecting humans to painting beautiful paintings, Leonardo da Vinci really was a man of wonder. Leonardo da Vinci was born in 1452 in Tuscany, Italy. Throughout his life he had wondered about everything. He always kept everything he saw and observed in notebooks. He worked in art during his childhood and then mostly researched for the rest of his life. He did everything to gain knowledge including dissecting humans, looking at bugs, and staring at water for hours. After a long life, Leonardo da Vinci died in1519 at the age of sixty-seven. I liked this book because it contained many interesting facts, it included artwork, and it told of the many characters in Leonardo's life.
   
   One reason I liked this book is that it contained many interesting facts. For example, Leonardo used to stare at water for hours until he came up with the theory that everything travels in waves. Another example, is that he dissected forty different human corpses in order to find out more about the body. Lastly, he wrote down everything he discovered in notebooks. At his death there were more than 10,000 pages. Half were lost throughout history.
   
   Another reason I like this book is because it included vast artwork. For example, when the book said that he built a model of the solar system it included an interesting picture. Another example is that when it said that Leonardo used to buy birds just to let them go and study their flight, it included a picture. Lastly, when it said that he dissected bodies it included a picture of him leaning over a body.
   
   One other reason that I liked this book is because it told of many characters in Leonardo's life. For example, the book described the characteristics of his mother and father. Another example is that the people he worked with were described. Lastly, all of his friends were described.
   
   The last and most important reason that I like this book is that it covers Leonardo's life very well. This book has his birth date, his death date, the dates of most of his achievements, his friends, his parents, and his many interesting facts. I liked this book because it contained many neat facts, it included artwork, it told of the many characters in his life, and this book sums up Leonardo da Vinci's life up very well.
   
   C. Copeland

5 comments about Anytime...for as Long as You Want: Strength, Genius, Libido, & Erection by Integrative Sex Transmutation.

1. I am a 48 year old female and as long as I can remember had been overweight. I also tried many programs and diets without success. When I came to Dr Runels, I remember being in such pain mentally and physically and felt as though I was too tired to do anything.
   
   After talking with him, he gave me a plan and his book. I began reading his book and I couldn't stop until I was finished. (It was just that interesting) As I read and followed his plan, I learned so much from a physical, mental, and spitritual point of view. As time went on, I ate as he told me, took testosterone, growth hormone and armour thyroid (as I was low in all of these) and began to walk three miles a day.
   
   I had never been consistent with exercise until I heard Dr Runels explain it the way he did. It turned a light on for me and I have been consistent ever since.
   
   Now, with a weight loss of over 90 pounds and walking 3 miles a day, I have never felt better in my life. I will forever be grateful to Dr. Runels for changing my life and I thank God for him and the knowlege he shares in his book.
   
   Dr. Runels has changed many lives which I have had the privilege to witness first hand. I now work with him and am blessed to see many people come from a place of pain and hopelessness, to a place in their lives where they are vibrant and alive again. It is so refreshing to see a physician with such passion and compassion use his knoweldge outside the box to change many lives.
   
   Darlene Manning



2. Amazing book, I had some questions about how to better understand the whole process of Sex and Sexual Response so I could better understand my own body and how to use it in the most advantageous way, as well as the smartest way. This book is amazing and accomplishes that and much more. Sexual Desire and Libido is such a present part of a male that it permeates many areas of our lives and even with that influence and power we have at our fingertips, most people are not informed about this powerful force. It is really amazing, and we should all be thankful to Dr. Runels for sharing his valuable expertise on this matter and helping potentially millions of men live better lives. I am a musician and a student and have felt the effects first hand in my studies and in my creativity. This book is not just about sex, it is a vital very necessary component, but this book expands into what amounts to a higher spirituality, more productivity in whatever endeavor you choose, and a guidebook to attaining genius in your own life. It amounts to a super charged quality of life. Get the book, utilize and use the book, and the results and outcomes you will realize, see, and achieve will be higher than you may even imagine to be possible! Get this book and use it, and change your life for the better!



3. After reading the book,I decided to read through it again and take notes which I intend to use for application and further study. Definitely an easy to understand piece of material with valuable information not seen elsewhere.



4. Great book, is informative, with lots of common sense which is the least common of the senses. Good for everybody.



5. We got this book quite by accident but it has turned out to be a wonderful - life-changing book. Not so much for the sex aspect - but more so - for the attitude changing - healthy perspective it brings to human sexuality. Dr. Runels candidly discusses the importance of sexuality as part of us - natural - vital to total health - and - when focused and used properly - a powerful tool! He does a great job of addressing how un-directed - un-channeled sexuality can be very destructive - or - with proper discipline and focus - can be a powerful life-changing - attitude changing tool. That is - by increasing your sex-drive - and at the same time - harnessing it - the result will be a more fruitful, healthy, joyful, invigorating, productive life!
   
   My personal view is that all too often - Christians grow up with little understanding of their sexuality and in almost total denial of how God made them! This denial comes at a high cost - both in divorce rates - and - leading dull lethargic lives (as compared with accepting how God lovingly and with purpose and intention - designed us). I firmly believe our God was far more careful and with intent and purpose - as He lovingly crafted our emotional and sexual makeup - and in balance and understanding - this is a source of great strength, drive and power not to mention strength and intimacy for a committed couple. Yet so many seem wired to live steeped in denial as if it was Godly and our expected sacrifice - when in fact - we are denying the wonderment and power of how he not only made us - but intentionally equipped us! Yes - intentionally equipped us!
   
   For me, this denial is tantamount rejecting His finest and most careful creation - that was fashioned in His image! On the other hand - to break down the icy walls of this denial - and candidly acknowledge Him in all your ways (your sexuality included) and give Him the credit and glory begins an amazing journey that is forever life-changing and family-strengthening.
   
   Simply put - unbridled - run-away sexuality leads to destruction of personal lives - and - families. So does denial.
   
   Without a doubt - The sexual and intimacy aspects - are extremely wonderful, tender and alone are well worth the effort. Absolutely! But this book does much more than that.