This was an excellent read. Not something you're going to plow through in a couple of days. I'm near the end now, and have been "digesting" this book over the course of several weeks.

The photographs are excellent-some of the best work I've seen in compilation form. Haven't read Larry Burrows yet, but that's on the list. The distraction comes that when you've been inundated with one photographic history, they all become somewhat similar. Carnage on a grand scale, big machines, weapons, sad people and faces, etc. Some useful maps with photo displays.

I found that there were some inaccuracies, particlarly when I submitted this book to my professor of military history as a good read. He was in Vietnam, and immediately picked a couple of issues right off the bat, but overall thought it was a great book for the cost. Typos are a small issue, would have been worth the effort for an additional proofread for such a sturdy, big book, and sentence structure is sometimes off, making things confusing.

While this book does a good job of detailing a photograpic illustration in format by year (e.g. 1965, 66, 67, etc.) it reads a bit dry at times due to the nature of trying to cram a ton of strategic and tactical information in as simple blow by blow. For instance, unit x came from position y, and unit w, from position z, etc. It is, however, very effective in transcribing in detail the history and some of the complications surrounding the Vietnam War.

... well worth the space it takes up in my bookshelf. Don't try toting this thing around, it's massive and heavy.

This book [and separate tape are] essential for ESL/EFL teachers who teach intermediate or advanced communications courses. Each chapter focuses on a business theme such as negotiation, business meetings, telephoning. The tapes are slow for learners above an intermediate level; however, the speaking activities can easily be used by both intermediate and advanced learners. One good aspect of the tapes is the British Accents which makes a nice contrast to my North American accent for learners in EFL situations. You can even stretch certain exercises into writing exercises. However, the book lacks any structured grammar lessons. At an intermediate level in some contexts you might find the book a bit thin because of this.The teachers guide is unfortunately essential because you often can't complete exercises without having the companioned instructions. Which means more of a cost outlay for some teachers.This book absolutely cannot be used for self-study or one-on-ones. Nevertheless, it is the best resource I've had for these types of courses so far. Definitely worth investing in.

I have found this workbook extremely helpful in instructing business English to the many foreign professional students I receive. For the intermediate English speaker it is helpful in teaching them the basic communication that they need as they communicate around the world with colleagues. The book makes my instructing easy and covers all the basics I need to convey the language to them. I use the book with all my International professional businessmen .

Horst Dietrich Preuss, following in the tradition of classic Old Testament theologies developed by scholars like Walther Eichrodt and Gerhard von Rad, presents a comprehensive analysis of the theology of the Old Testament. Utilizing the most recent scholarship available, Preuss proposes that the central and unifying theme of Old Testament theology is God's acts of election and covenant and the subsequent human responses to God. Special attention is given to the Sinai and Exodus traditions, the figure of Moses, and the themes of law and land. Preuss's thorough investigation of the names, descriptions, functions, and titles of God found in the Old Testament makes this volume one of the best resources available. Volume two includes a full range of discussions about the social, political, ethical, and historical ramifications of Israel's sense of "Primal Election." Topics include, but are not limited to, the development of priesthood in ancient Israel; the significance of prophecy; the rise of Jerusalem as "City of God"; humanity and its relationship to God; and the future of the people of God

this is probably the first book about OMP. The author has decribed the uses of many functions and directives of OMP. The examples (in Fortran and C) given are also useful. Generally this is a good book to get you started off with OMP.

I read this book ages ago, while studying the ww2 period in a history class. The code-master himself writing about spies and their development during the war years, what could be more exiting. The book is too short, so it was pure pleasure to see that the "sequel" had been published this year, giving me an excuse to re-read this one - unfortunately my old copy has been lent, relent and disappeared, I hope the other guys enjoyed it as much as I did.

I liked this book quite a bit, but then there are things that leave me wondering as well. It is the story of a little boy who wants to go to school, but his mother says that he is too young. One day, when his mother and father are at work, he notices that his grandmother, who is supposed to be watching him, has fallen asleep. So Philipok goes to school, and it is quite an adventure getting there. He does arrive, and is afraid to go in, because the teacher might be angry, but he is also afraid to go back and face the things which hindered his journey. I think this book portrays that fear well - that fear that comes when one is doing something that they maybe aren't supposed to, but have gone so far that it's just as scary, if not scarier, going back. As for the "moral" of the book, i'm a bit torn. On one hand, I feel that going to school is a noble endeavour, and that it wasn't wrong for Philipok to want to go, but on the other hand, i'm not sure that i totally agree with the way things turned out at the end. Children SHOULD listen to their parents, and they meant him no harm in saying that he wasn't old enough. However, i do think the book was pretty good. The illustrations, while not bright, are very intricate and set the mood well. I love the very Russian setting, and the use of Russian words (with Cyrillic characters) in some of the illustrations. There was the minor glitch, however, when Philipok is spelling his name. This book was translated (this IS Tolstoy) and when Philipok spells his name for the teacher, he spells it "Filipok" - which is closer to the Russian letters, rather than Philipok, which is how it is spelled in the book. I know, it's a minor glitch, but it bugged me a little nonetheless, especially with the emphasis on knowing the alphabet toward the end of the story.

When he even cares, malicious criminal mastermind Grant Helms seems to relish the pleasure of knowing the misery he causes. Usually, the sadist is indifferent to the trouble he makes. For instance, Grant ignores the plight of a boy maimed by Grant's rottweilers. However, the lad's mother feels the passion and pain of her son. She cold bloodedly kills the two canines, but that fails to satisfy the need for vengeance. Only Helms's death might ease her thirst.

Leontine hires private investigator Connor Gibbs to keep her from killing her foe. Connor moves into Leontine's trailer, but miscalculates when he allows her to do a TV interview. On the air, Leontine challenges Helms, who eagerly picks up the gauntlet. He sends his thugs after her, but they all fail due to the abilities and experiences of Connor, a former "company" operative. Now Helms adds Connor to his personal most wanted list.

PLAY DEAD is an extremely grim novel because all of the characters spend much of their time on the darker side of the human experience. The villain is as vile as they come and the anti-hero is his match because he thinks similar thoughts. Readers who enjoy a complex, realistic psychological suspense drama that paints the mind as a gloomy receptacle of evil will fully enjoy Leo Atkins' heart thumping thriller.

Harriet Klausner

This book charmed our family for quite a long time. It is a retelling of an African tale which traces the beginings of the mosquito's buzz. The disasterous effects involve many different animals with many different reactions. This tale is sure to amuse and delight any and all readers.