Georgia Review

One man's viewpoint: This is a first class journal. Finely made poems often with a sense of heart, not just the head churning and questioning. Highly recommended. Also, for the heart of spirit, check out Stranger by the River by Paul Twitchell.

Bible Expositor and Illuminator

This was purchased for my mother and it seems to keep her busy. It arrived well ahead of schedule and she was very glad that see didn't miss an issue.

I have received my 1st 2010 edition of the "BIBLE EXPOSITOR AND ILLUMINATOR," SPRING QUARTER

I have used the magazine for a number of years. My brother who was a minister(now deceased) instructed me to use the BIBLE EXPOSITOR AND ILLUMINATOR along with my Sunday School Commentary. I have been delighted that he gave such an insightful teaching tool. Amazon was prompt with my order. Thanks for the opportunity. I am a home-bound, disabled senior citizen and having my reading materials mailed to me is very important. God Bless and have a safe and spirit filled Lent Season.

Sincerely,

Lizzie Guess-Goldwire,

RESEARCH HISTORIAN

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Runner's World (1-year auto-renewal)

Just an all-around great runner's magazine. Who's it for? Anyone who likes to run, from beginner to advanced, casual to professional. Here's a few things you'll find inside:

-equipment reviews (i.e. evaluations of the latest shoes)

-training techniques (tips from the pros)

-info about races (national as well as international)

-inspiring stories (to boost your motivation)

-nutrition info (tips to lose weight and boost performance)

A very well rounded running magazine with great information, I highly recommend it. Also for runners: Treat Your Own Achilles Tendinitis if you have tendinitis that is affecting your running.

I've been reading Runner's World for about three years now. It seems that whenever my motivation hits an all time low another magazine will end up in my mailbox. After reading half of the magazine I am forced to put on my running shoes and hit the streets.

There are many educational benefits I receive from these magazines. I enjoy their training tips to help me improve my running time. I enjoy their list of races in the back of issue so I can plan what I want to run next in my geographic area.

Most importantly, I highly appreciate the safety tips that are included. Running can be very hard on your body, as most of my cross country team learned in high school. This should become standard reading for high school students. I wish my coach had gone through an issue every month with us, highlighting how to run safely while diminishing run times.

If you run, get this magazine. If you don't run but would like to, visit their educational web page to get an idea how to start and then subcribe to the magazine so, like me, you are reminded to get off your duff and hit the streets.

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I've been reading Runner's World for several years now but I am going to stop. Month after month I'll look at the cover and get excited about an "article" they say is included in the issue, only to locate the "article" and find it is no more than either a fluff piece of information that must be targeted toward someone who has never ran so much as a city block in their life, or it is a three sentence answer to a reader's question that was sent in. Do these actually count as in depth pieces that warrant advertisement on the cover?

Furthermore, every issue is the same. There will be an article on losing five lbs. by the holidays/summer/race season whatever month the issue happens to come out. There will be a shoe review (blah!). There will be a "Fifty Ways To Stay Motivated" piece which is always the same commonsensical tips. And there will be a "Special Woman's Section" which, when it shows up every single month, makes me wonder just how "special" it could really be.

Once in a while there will be a good recipe, or a decent (but way too short) article on a runner. However, you could save alot of money by only purchasing one issue of this magazine because, except for the pictures and graphics, all the articles will be pretty much the same month after month.

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Hardcore runners will read "Runner's World" because they have to. It popularizes the sport, and brings newcomers 'up to speed' about issues and techniques important to them, as well as clues them in on who is who out on the road. a great magazine, except I simply prefer the depth of training and racing issues "Running Times" provides a bit more. Really... I wish I could've given this magazine a 3.9.

Running is a funky subculture, and "Runner's World" defines and educates that culture.

Since the late George Sheehan wrote his famous column that emphasized running as spiritual endeavor, "Runner's World" has taken on an Oprah Winfrey/Deepak Chopra sort of generalist running philosophy. That's not all bad, as I think the magazine thoroughly encourages fitness through running.

It isn't all fluff. There is plenty for the more avid runner to soak up. The avid runner will find their marathon coverage, especially Boston and New York, impressive.

Their running shoes review is what any runner will benefit from. It details every aspect of what makes a great shoe, almost to the point of parody. However, parody or not, their analysis will help you buy the shoe you need for your foot for your distance in your environment.

Buy a subscription to "Runner's World," lace up, and get out on a run!

I fully recommend "Runner's World."

Anthony Trendl

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Being an infrequent runner and trying to get back into shape for the Baltimore marathon this year, Runner's World is indispensible. A number of the articles are encouraging and help me with training, diet, etc. The equipment reviews make me salivate (I wish I could afford one of the Garmin training watches), but in all it's a great magazine. I highly recommend it!

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Indianapolis Monthly (1-year automatic renewal)

Just by coincidence, I've bought the last four copies of Indianapolis Monthly at the newsstand price...but there is no coincidence in this being a quality local magazine. Last month...Peyton...this month, SLAMMY FAYE! I'm a longtime fan of the Naptown Roller Girls...and a new fan of this magazine! The price of the roller derby bouts may be very affordable, but there is nothing cheap about the quality of this sport and the athletes in it. Add all the info about other Indy sports, local arts and entertainment, restaurants...I've decided a subscription is in my near future. As in...how fast can I close this review and click over to the subscription page!?!?!

How could not want to get a subscription to this.....I mean really you have the Naptown Roller Girls on the front cover!!!!! What more could you ask for?

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Forza

FORZA does an excellent job of detailing interesting and otherwise undiscovered aspects of the Ferrari community both here in the United States as well as abroad. It is always refreshing to read new material in an intellectual format!

By far one of the best Ferrari magazines on the market. Whether you are an enthusiast, or a seasoned collector, this magazine is fantastic. I started by purchasing issue # 1, when I was just dreaming about owning a car. First article was wonderful and described how a person on a decent living could purchase a 308. Even now, after owning several cars, traveling, and hosting Ferrari events, this is my favorite magazine. Photos and articles are wonderful. Very interesting and does not bore you as other magasines do. Simply the best. Saw one or two negative reviews that are ill-informed at best and contrived at worst. I have every issue since the begining of this magazine and cannot wait for the next issue to arrive. Bravo!!!

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Awesome magazine.

Loved every page.

Just subscribed for two more years. Look forward to receiving future issues.

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Was given a subscription to this mag for Christmas by my kids, since I own a 550 Maranello, and have found it far superior to the "Club" mags of similar ilk. There's actual content here, not just pages of ads and updates about what each of the club chapters did last month (zzzzzzzzz). I dropped my memberships to the various Ferrari clubs, but I'll be renewing this mag.

To the subscriber who hasn't received his first mag yet: just be patient there are only 8 per year, so it's not a monthly thing. I think my first issue after the Christmas subscription arrived in February?

To the person looking for objectivity: This is a magazine written by & for Ferrari enthusiasts, not an objective review of Ferrari models. Ferrari enthusiasts and owners tend to be a bit blind to all the warts and shortcomings of our cars, so if you're looking for objectivity, you may be reading the wrong mag.

One thing I'd suggest to the publisher PLEASE figure out a way for your subscribers to renew electronically. Printing out subscription forms, filling them in and faxing/mailing them back is soooooo 20th century. Phoning is too. Nearly every other magazine in existence has online subscribing and renewal so get with the 21st century guys!

p.s. A digital edition would be great too not to replace the paper edition, but in addition to it. This could boost your sales and wouldn't cost a ton to do.

p.p.s. Downloadable digital archives could also boost your sales, and it would be great to have a digital archive to refer to on the laptop or reader while traveling, etc. (and yes, I do have the Ferrari workshop manuals on my Kindle :))

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Fair disclosure I have been a regular contributer to this magazine since issue 4 (back in 1996). I was a subscriber before that and worked hard to earn a spot on the masthead. I know many of the writers and photographers on the staff so I know that everyone loves these wonderful Italian cars. We dream about them. We talk about them and we drive them. Oh yeah, we drive them everywhere and we go fast. I hope the passion comes through in every page we really try.

And if you have an interesting Ferrari and are interested in sharing it with our readers, send an e-mail to the editor. We get great leads that way.

As to the reviewer who says the magazine is on it's last legs absolute nonsense. I have been a writer for the parent company since 1987 so I think I know a little more than the writer. The magazine is on firm financial ground and I plan on working for them another 10 years.

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Boys Quest

Gave this to friends kids. They went crazy for it. It has no adverts in it. No Disney or toy adverts. Pure fun for kids.

The magazine has good intentions and worthy goals. The photography is awful. The layout, design and printing is so bad as to be distracting. The writing is good for the target audience which would have to be rather good beginning readers because there's scarce little that is attractive to the non-reader (my boys are 3 and 4 so the level of writing in this magazine would need to be read to them). With that said, the writing is neither personal nor authoritative. You get the sense the authors are simplifying or dumbing down a more authoritative source on their subjects than themselves.

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This might be good if your kids have never seen a TV set or you're a homesteader, but this isn't designed for today's kids. The themes and stories are very old-fashioned, and the advertised "computer games" are instructions for creating games using DOS. Yup, you heard that right, DOS! I can't even remember the last time I used DOS, the 80's maybe? There are many other good children's magazines out there, I'd recommend spending your money on something else.

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My oldest son (10) reads every one of these cover to cover and my little guy (7) is starting to read it now, and also enjoying it. The magazine is full of facts and tidbits that are just right for the 8-12 age group, especially the inquisitive ones. Both my kids think it's very funny. And each month has a different 'theme' which keeps it fresh and interesting. We have a hard time justifying the cost of ANY magazine, but this is one that's actually worth the cover price even if we wish it were cheaper. Educational, fun and always interesting.

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This was bought for my grandsons and they love it. Lot's of things to do.

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Spider

Spider Magazine is a dream come true for the young gifted reader. The magazine is pitched for children ages six to nine. Strong independent readers may be ready for it earlier. Sample issues run to 33 pages, plus each has an additional pullout paper craft. There is a lot of writing packed into this little mag and the very youngest subscribers might prefer to have Mom, Dad, or big sister share the joy.

Issues of Spider have a fairly predictable pattern. This is a positive for most of the target audience, who are young enough to find comfort in predictability. The publishing information is tucked into a tiny box on the inside front cover. A lovely drawing of Spider's Mailbox takes up the rest of the page, as well as all of the first page. This is the backdrop against which Spider and her little buggy friends cavort in unique poses each month. My daughter could tell you exactly who the bugs are and all about their personalities, but I'm not quite as Spider savy as she. Suffice it to say that she follows the antics of these little characters with glee, as they appear on page bottoms throughout each issue. The bugs are well loved by readers and they all receive fanmail.

The Danderfield Twins is a recurring feature and the first story in each Spider magazine. The twins and their friends are a lively and intelligent bunch, who often must work together to solve a problem. These stories are short and sweet, running about six pages long with large type and plenty of illustrations. Other stories, puzzles, and poems may follow a particular theme. One issue appeared to have two themes, both trains and dogs. A recipe for peanutbutter dog biscuits was a pleasant surprise here.

Illustrations in the magazine are bright and appealing. I heartily appreciate the fact that there is no advertising whatsoever included in Spider. This is very refreshing and a significant demonstration of Carus Publishing's commitment to fair marketing.

Near the back of each issue is a department known as Spider's Corner. Reader artwork and poetry is shared here, with an invitation to submit a drawing or poem on a given idea. One request is for farm animal pictures, another for poems about pets.

Posted for Maddie (age 9)

My favorite part is Spider's Mailbox and the comic strips. I read every issue four times each! There are buggies that make comments and have their own stories on the bottoms of the pages. All the buggies are funny.

If you are thinking about buying this magazine for a child you know, you should know it's mostly reading, stories, and one pull out game page in each issue. I'm sure kids everywhere will love Spider Magazine as much as I do!

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My children (7,5,2) and I always get terrific belly laughs when we read the spider cartoons aloud that appear throughout the magazine in each issue. The stories, illustrations and poetry are excellent food for young (and older)minds. But our favorite feature is the cartoons!

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My daughter started with the LadyBug series and is now into the Spider and loves the projects, stories and recipies. If her magazine isn't here on time every month the postman gets the glare when he comes *laugh*

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What a DISAPPOINTMENT. I previously ordered "Ask" from the same company and am very pleased and have renewed that subscription. I wanted something else for another child. "Spider" looked like a good choice WRONG. The first issue recently arrived. The first story had characters calling things stupid and dumb. The child I ordered it for asked if those weren't bad words. I tried to make light of it saying that it was calling things not people those words, and hoped that things improved. In the second story one charater completely controls another, having him do mean and dangerous things. At one point character one tells character two to go up to a man walking down the street and tell him "he's ugly as anything and his girlfriend looks like a flea". Character two does as told. We read no further and I cancelled the subscription. When telling the magazine that I was cancelling because it was inappropriate and a disappointment, I was never asked why. That led me to believe that they don't care and that there is no chance of improvement so I am writing here in hopes of helping someone else avoid my experience.

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True Confessions

THIS is not your grandmother's TRUE CONFESSIONS. Your mother probably had to smuggle this magazine into the house and read it on the sly -not realizing that HER MOTHER probably had her own copy hidden away, as well. Why all the secrecy? There was always the fear that young ladies would learn all too much about life on the "wild side." In truth, no matter what the writer's experience, there was always a lesson learned and the chance to repent and begin life anew.

Today, the stories are all about modern women enduring the trials of lifestyles past generations could never have dreamed about.

If you have never read this magazine before, or always passed it up at the newsstand thinking it was somehow "dirty," or even WORSE -"DUMB" -I only ask that you give True Confessions a chance and read a few issues. It's sure to become one of your favorite magazines.