Knowledgeably edited by Martha Thorne, featuring essays by Richard Guy Wilson, Pauline C. Metcalf, and Ghenete Zelleke, and enhanced with color photography by Bob Harr and Hedrich Blessing, David Adler, Architect: The Elements Of Style is an astounding visual and descriptive tour of the unique and influential architecture of David Adler (1882-1949) famous for designing homes and estates in America during the period of the "great American house." His elegant style, blending classical inspiration with a uniquely modern finish that shows through the test of time, is presented through memorable color and black-and-white photographs as well as diagrams and extensively detailed text (beginning with an informative foreword by Robert A. M. Stern) and offers enriched background information as to the creation of David Adler's most well-known masterpieces. David Adler, Architect: The Elements Of Style is very highly recommended for connoisseurs of grand architecture and a core acquisition for professional and academic Architectural Studies reference collections and American Architectural History supplemental reading lists.

Have 13yr old grandson, with reading problems. He, WE, were so engrossed in this book, it became the first he ever finished and I read it through the first night, had to know how it came out. I couldn't wait! My first experience with David A. Adler, it will not be our last. WISH IT WERE A SERIES. Interesting, Easy reading, Holds attention, well written, realistic, broad age appeal. It is in our local library...should be in everyones!

This book is written with a traditional viewpoint for Jewish children. It includes all of the holidays, including Rabbinic fast days and modern holidays. Best for ages 6+

In this darling tale of Chelm, where the not-so-wise-men live, everyone has their recipes for Chanukah latkes.

Malke, the tailor's wife, guards her recipe with her life. "I may be a poor woman, but I make the best latkes in Chelm, and I'm the only one with the recipe," she says. As a young bride, she would let people taste them, but afraid that people could taste each of her ingredients, she closed her doors to all but her own.

In their memories, the Chelmites remember Malke's latkes tasting even better than they did. Finally, Berel the shoemaker could stand his wife's heavy latkes no longer. To ensure that he will again eat latkes that taste like clouds, he hides behind a tree outside Malke's kitchen until she starts cooking. He writes down everything she does.

Berel gives the paper to his wife. The recipe calls for 5 potatoes and 2 eggs. His wife Yentel says, "Some secret recipe."

"Scallions," he says. "Scallions," she screams. "Who ever heard of using scallions instead of onions!" She uses an onion, as always. Next Malke used flour, but Yentel uses bread crumbs like always. Malke used pepper, but Yentel objects to that too, and uses salt, as always. When the recipe calls for lemon and parsley, Yentel balks again, just as she does when the recipe calls for frying in vegetable oil.

"That's not a secret recipe, that's secret nonsense!" Malke protests. So, she fries in chicken fat, as always.

Needless to say, the latkes come out as heavy as ever. "They taste just like ours," Berel concludes. To which Yentel replies, "Well this just proves that no matter how you make them, latkes always taste the same."

When you have finished reading the story, you and your children can make the secret recipe, which is happily provided. Trust me, latkes DON'T always taste the same. But the fools of Chelm will never know. Alyssa A. Lappen

My son just read this book aloud to me. He really enjoyed it. We love David Adler and plan to read all the books we can by him. If you have a young mystery lover this book is for them. My son is 7 and he loved it!

Anyone who works in architecture, designing, space planning, or related fields should have this book close at hand. Metric planning and design data laid out in a clear concise and easy to find manner. 500 pages of design data, ranging from an introduction to the SI and Metric systems, to specific information relating to anthropomertic data, circulation of vehicles and people, thermal design, and every building type you may have to design. Whether student or consultant, this book is a must if you need Metric data.

I think this story touches on the basics of the women of the century-Golda Mier was definitely an outstanding woman and this author has touched on the finer points regarding her character. I've already read her biography and another non-fiction book written about her times and travels...beginning in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Being a Wisconsin native myself-This woman definitely inspires me. True to form, Golda is portrayed as a strong, determined woman on a mission..somewhat along the lines of Eleonor Roosevelt.

This book is perfect for K-3 students who just can't wade through those lenghty chapter books. It is abundantly illustrated with adorable pictures to keep little eyes busy while you are reading to them. Florence Nightingale was a young lady who graciously served as a nurse to wounded soldiers and instituted many improvements in the field of nursing. Other titles in the series include, Edison, Jefferson, Lincoln, Washington, Franklin, and more.

A great book with which to incorporate children's literature with social studies instruction. Political Science is just one discipline of the social studies and as such can be taught effectively in early childhood classrooms. Books like this one about Frederick Douglass demonstrate how individuals sought to secure rights for all people and were willing to violate unjust laws in the process.

The entire "A picture book of..." biography series byDavid Adler is outstanding. Perfect for lower elementary studentsdoing their first real report. Makes a great read-aloud for non-readers as they are easily completed in one sitting. The cute cartoon-like pictures are kid friendly. But most importantly, they are loaded with information including a timeline of important events.