Title: Interesting background for musicians, but be careful Review: It certainly broadens one's knowledge and appreciation to study the physical dances that so much of Bach's instrumental music was based on. But there's a difference between music written to literally accompany dance and music stylized in the form of dances, meant primarily for listening. Bach did not play Saturday night dance gigs in Leipsig nor did Chopin play his waltzes in Parisian ballrooms. Tempos (and flexibility within those tempos) need not be based on realistic assumptions of how people may have actually danced bourees and minuets. There were enough differences in style among Italian, French and German strains of late Baroque music (and dance) that one should be cautious about any definitive rules here. That being said, the book is well written, illustrated and an interesting read. Is the review positive or negative?
Positive

Title: YuGiOh Review: My kids are really enjoying this game. They have a lot of fun with it and I'm happy I bought it for them. We have another one we will be getting from 2011 soon so I will leave feedback on that once we get it :) Is the review positive or negative?
Positive

Title: Nearly Ultimate Review: This beautifully illustrated tome on world mythologies now possesses pride of place upon our coffee table. I would call it the "Nearly Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology" because it does not include Australian, African, South American, or North American mythology. Most of the rest of the world is covered, however, and covered rather well. The book is divided into large sections, one on each of the major world traditions (e.g. "The Myths of East Asia"). Within each section you will find encyclopedic coverage of that tradition, including very fine artwork. I give the book the highest rating, despite the omissions, because it is truly an excellent mythology resource (and treats the "major" world traditions in mythology).If you like Bullfinch's, but would like something more pleasing to look at, this book is for you. It's captivating, and fun to peruse. Is the review positive or negative?
