If you're a visual learner and new to homeopathy, this small investment makes a good first purchase. The first part of the book explains what homeopathy is, how it works, how it views symptoms and other background information. The last part, the short "materia medica," gives a summary of 15 different remedies. Each includes not only a clear synopsis of symptoms typical of the remedy, but great little pictures of a person who would fit the remedy, and the picture of the little herb or whatever the remedy was made of. Peppered throughout are little text boxes which include helpful things, like what to do for minor injuries.

An excellent book. A must for all occupational health practitioners and students. We will recommend it for all members of our Kuwait society of occupational Health.

Adam has provided students of preaching with a solid theological foundation for preaching. He begins with the doctrine of revelation, the inspiration of the written word, and the command to preach the word. From these three principles, Adam draws a wealth of practical advice. His model of preaching is taken from the apostolic proclamation in Acts and the exposition of Scripture in the epistles. All of this is supplemented by insights from church history -- namely, the examples of Richard Baxter and John Calvin.

Every minister of God's word will profit from Adam's explorations.

As always, Peter has managed to say some new words about his first love which is bonsai. There are many helpful guidelines in this book that we can all use when designing our trees. Peter is a real genius at this task.

This volume offers a supurb introduction to the delightful range of Johnson's genius (1934-98). It includes previously scarce poems--such as the concretisms of "Songs of the Earth"--as well as late poems which have not appeared in other books. Johnson is a poet of formal condensation and originality, but one whose work provokes delight. O'Leary has done an admirable job in the selection of (and introduction to) this volume--I highly recommend it.

Chef Antonnuci's cooking is considered by many to be "the best italian in NYC." And if youv'e eaten at his Remi restaurants I am sure you would agree. So, there is no doubting that the chef is knowledgable... but what is most important for a cookbook (as far as I am concerned), is how easy it is to re-create (at home) the meals Antonnuci has mastered over the years. And having just had a dinner party where we served several of his receipes, I can assure you that this book is a "must add" addition to your cookbook collection. To begin with all the receipes are mouthwatering, so you will no doubt have as hard a time narrowing down "what you are going to make" as I did. But once you start, don't worry -- you can't help but be successful... the instructions are easy to follow, and the end product will be your proof (not to mention the rave reviews of your guests).. This book is also nice in that it delves into the regional cooking of venice... it explains what venetian cusine means... and it's interdisciplenary, in that it delves into venetian taste in architecture, design (hand-blown glassware) etc. The roast herb chicken reciepe was a "no brainer" -- and I can't tell you the rave reveiws it got from our guests! It was so simple to make (the secret is in the herb salt receipe)... inexpensive and delicious ... you can't imagine how tender the chicken ended up being. The risotto, which I had been told "would be a nightmare" was painless to make and just delicious... I also have to add, that we NEVER cook... which is proof that this book is for those infrequent food lovers as well as those who get to cook all the time

Pat O'Brien came to speak to my graduating senior class this year about the reality of college and how to make the best of it. I think it was a good thing to put the end in perspective first and make goals for yourself in order to make your path towards success even more efficient. His Winning Characteristics are not always easy to accomplish, but with discipline and hard work anyone can achieve them. Basic tips on studying, getting to know professors, extracurricular activites, and internships are helpful in envisioning your undergraduate years as challenging, but exciting experiences. Overall, O'Brien offers sufficient and real information that every college freshmen should know, and if he or she utilizes O'Briens advice they will be much more likely to be successful.

This book is about more than just surviving in college, it's about thriving in college. A must have for every student entering college. If you like this book, you'll love "Major in Success," by Patrick Combs. It changed my life.

I have read this book twice now, and will probably read it again. It motivates me so well. It gives you a sense of direction and provides you with the necessary steps to follow. If you are looking for the perfect graduation gift this is the one. This should be on every freshmen's must read list before going to college

For anyone who has ever wanted to know about Mozart, but does not want to dig through massive tomes, or the intracacies of counterpoint, Peter Gay gives a thorough linear analysis of Mozart, his life, and times. Describing the growth of a musical genius, with commentaries on major works, Gay places Mozart firmly in his historic period. We see the role of the musician as hired tradesman and Mozart trying to equate his genius with social standing, only to play secaond fiddle to the second rate. An excellent and enjoyable window into a complex mind and a brief but indelible life.

Noted cultural historian and Freud scholar Gay, author of the autobiographical My German Question (LJ 8/98), here presents an intriguing psychological exploration of the life and music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Using copious excerpts from Mozart's family's letters and drawing on a variety of secondary sources, Gay constructs a portrait of a developing genius who appears obsessed with the scatological and financial aspects of his existence. Gay traces the artist's maturation in his relations with his father and other authority figures while describing the culminating musical masterpieces of Mozart's later years. Gay is an eloquent advocate for Mozart's place in the very highest echelon of composers. He performs a valuable service in debunking several myths, and his exemplary bibliographic essay directs readers to other relevant titles. Recommended as an illuminating guide to Mozart's psyche; seek elsewhere for musical analysis or straightforward biography.

Peter Gay's brief biography of Mozart is the third of the new Penguin Lives which I have read, but only the first to offer a reasonably complete portrait. (The others were "Mao Zedong" by Jonathan Spence, which seemed disappointingly incomplete, and "Woodrow Wilson" by Louis Auchincloss, which seemed terribly superficial.) As an eminent cultural historian of Europe since the Enlightenment and a native of German-speaking Europe himself, Gay is more than qualified to write a superior life story of Mozart and certainly rises to the occasion with a captivating style that made reading this book a pleasure.

For a book that is only 163 pages long, exclusive of endnotes and bibliographic essay, this volume offers an unusually full picture. It depicts Mozart as man and musician, while placing him and his art in the context of his times. Gay delves into Mozart's complex relationship with his autocratic father, describing his evolution from docile Wunderkind to assertive mature artist. He also explores Mozart's unusual personality, including his often juvenile sense of humor, his devoted commitment to his wife, his tendency to constantly live beyond his means and the resulting sometimes obsequious dependency on his patrons, and his interactions with contemporary composers, particularly Johann Christoph Bach and Franz Josef Haydn. Gay is especially good at explaining Mozart's major contributions to the development of classical music in terms that even someone who lacks a technical understanding of music can fathom, showing how he contributed to chamber music, the symphony, and opera. And he briefly points out what is distinctive about a number of the composers' major works.

In short, this is a book that offers all the fun of "Amadeus," but a far more satisfying portrayal of Mozart and a fuller explication of why he is an icon of Western civilization. For readers who lack much knowledge about the composer, Gay does an artful job of tantalizing them into wanting to learn more, then pointing the way with a helpful and thorough bibliographical essay.

This book is a condensed review of statistics, without laborious examples. It can be used as a refresher or supplement to a more verbose introductory primer. It is perfect for a high school or a one semester introductory stats course.

I am taking Stat 244 after taking the first class 5 years ago. I needed a review to catch up, but I am finding that this is much more comprehensible than the textbook and the instructor. Nice and straight forward... Makes you wonder why you need to spend $80+ for a used textbook in college when you can learn it more efficiently from this little guy... THANK YOU!!!!!!

Cliff's Quick Review of Statistics is a good supplement
to any Stat course, and should be kept as a reference.
Good intro text. It ought to be required.

For non-quantitative concepts, presented for the layman,
get the classic "How to Lie With Statistics" by Huff.