Dobbs and Jacob provide a very good introduction to the history of science at a high school level. This is a rare thing in an academic discipline that, like many others, increasingly limits its audience to other specialists in the field. The chapters are well written and the book avoids being an excessively laudatory biography, despite its focus on one of the "Great Men" of science. If the book has one shortcoming it is that the chapters do not fit together well to form a coherent whole. It shows some of the roughness indicative of a cooperative work.

What a terrific introduction to the origins of modern science! The authors have provided a balanced, lucid and engaging treatment of a pivotal topic in modern science and culture. The book falls into two parts. The first section provides a thumbnail sketch of Newton's life and scientific achievements, written with a talent for abbreviated grace. The second section shifts to the multifaceted impact of Newton's achievement and surveys the origins of both the Enlightenment and the First Industrial Revolution with panache. The authors, top scholars in their fields, have written an excellent, short book on a big subject for students and the general reader. It's just what we need but rarely get.

Imagine this: You, your husband, Moody, and your daughter, Mahtob, are all going away to visit Moody's homeland of Tehran for two weeks. You are hesitant at first, but decide to go through with it for Mahtob's sake. When you arrive in Tehran, you are overwhelmed and surprised by Iranian way of life. As the two weeks come to an end, Moody tells you that you are not going back to America, seeing as how he has lost his job. When you confront him about this, he tells you that he is the man of the family and his decision is the final decision. Moody takes away your passport and sometimes locks you up in a room for days on end. You plan your escape but everytime there is a chance for you to able to flee, you are always told that you must leave Mahtob behind. Sounds horrific? This is what really happened to Betty Mahmoody in 1984. Although she is in a country where women have no rights whatsoever and Americans are hated, Betty never gives up hope that one day, she and Mahtob will be in America once again. This story was so captivating that I didn't want to put it down until I was through and when I was done, I still wanted more of it. It was also easy to follow and comprehend. I believe that this novel is a must-read for any woman looking for encouragement, motivation, or just a good book.

Betty is a woman of strength and her courageous struggle to flee her tormentor clearly emphasises this fact. The book is one of the most exhilirating books that one can read as it strongly highlights the unbroken human spirit as well as faith and devotion to Jesus Christ. I believe that the experience that Betty as an individual undergoes gives hope to even the most pathetic souls. The fact that she and her daughter are conquerers in their own right allows for us to look upon them with admiration and satisfaction that prayers are always answered.

My synopsis is the same as the previous reviewers': we checked this book out of the library several times for my three year old before he finally asked us to buy it for him for his birthday. He love the beautiful pictures of a day at the beach and enjoyed the rhyming story. I recommend it.

We checked this book out of the library and my 2 yr. old son wants to read it every night before bed. It is a wonderful story about a dream of a day on the beach. The pictures are delightful to look at, and have lots of interesting things to find page after page. I think it would be nice for children old enough to talk about their dreams or for children who may never have been to the beach, as well as most others. We have really enjoyed this book.

This book was full of helpful recipes for my aunt who was recently diagnosed with diabetes. She has always been a huge fan of pasta and chicken so this book helped her out showing her how she can have the food she wants. Having diabetes strips your freedom to eat what you want and cook books like this give diabetics a choice of recipes rather than a bag of rabbit food.

I rated this one five stars based on what I look for in diabetic/low-carb cookbooks (1) has to have complete nutritional information (I don't like just "exchanges" or just a carbohydrate range or just sugarfree...); (2) recipes I will make (a favorite is the Guiltless Brownies with cocoa and bananas) that my family won't bypass or that require too many shopping trips to specialty stores; and (3) variety (I don't need another book telling me a crustless pie with sugarfree pudding or tying to just substitute a sweetener for sugar) -- this one has a variety of menus, lots of different dishes, real food ingredients and a wide range of carbohydrate counts instead of assuming all diabetics are using certain ranges or exchanges or avoiding the same foods. Realistic menus.

Although this book was written in 1990 and many changes have taken place since then, and changes continue to be made, the accuracy is unbelievable. Personally, I believe the military person should read this to see what it feels like to be a military spouse. Only military spouses know the actual hardships and I for one am glad I read this book. It gave me persmission to finally say that yes, being a military spouse is hard without sounding like a complaint. Being a military spouse is easier than it was 20 years ago and let's hope if another book is written in 20 years, it will be much better still. This book gives a voice to military wives that has been quiet for so long . My only regret is that I didn't read the book in 1990!!

Anyone with an interest in the sociological perspectives of being a military spouse as well as anyone living in a democratic society will find this book eye-opening, thought-provoking, and potentially disturbing. Published a decade ago and now out of print, one would like to think it is because the themes are outdated-- but while they may be under increasing opposition from the "new spouses" and other much-needed forces of change, military spouses past and present will recognize and be able to relate to the accounts outlined within. Definitely not something I'd give to a prospective military spouse unless I was seeking to discourage him/her from marrying into the military. Nonetheless, this book is thought-provoking and really leaves one questioning what our armed forces stand for... the irony seems to be that the very things we cherish as Americans are denied to military spouses, including basic civil rights, fundamental independence, and freedom from coercion and forced servitude. Viewed collectively, the authors seem to paint an extremist view-- but from spouse abuse, to denial of employment, to isolation from family and friends, to discrimination against immigrant wives, to unspoken pressure to have children, and to other unique facets of military family life, the individual accounts are often right on the money. This book takes a factual approach, greater in scope but in some ways similar to the provocative fictional piece by Charlie Hudson (Orchids in the Snow).

Read the other review for the plot description from the back cover. This is a run-of-the-mill Neels story. This heroine is really a little too meek, but she is caring, kind and loving, all the reasons why we read Ms. Neels books. The hero is a gentleman who also cares about those around him. The best thing about the story is how he slowly comes to realize he loves Deborah, and tries to do the best for her. If you like Betty Neels, this is typical of her--OK and heartwarming.

COVER: Deborah knew that she wasn't glamorous......
Even if she had all the time and money in the world, nothing was going to alter the fact that she was skinny with hair the color of carrots. So it was hardly surprising that attractive consultant Sir James Marlow viewed her as a waif and stray to be rescued, rather than as a woman he could love. And yet he must feel something for her. Why else should he keep turning up on her doorstep?

Deborah Everett is one of Ms. Neels' most appealing Cinderellas. She is a wonderful warm and caring person with the patience of Jobe and the gentleness to match. She is truly one of God's gentle creatures put on earth to spread her boundless healing warmth to any unfortunate creature she comes in contact with. Because of this, this story is chock full of all the deliciously evil people in the world who constantly try to take advantage of gentle little ladies and the hero is the knight who swoops in just in the knick of time to snatch her to safety. You will become enthralled in the warmth and characters. There are the requisite selfish nasty stepfather, stepbrother and stepsister, as well as other petty selfish grown children who abuse their older loved ones who are temporarily infirm and who Deborah nurses and warms back into full life. It is a true pleasure to read this story from start to finish. It will reach into your chest and squeeze your heart.
Loyal Neels readers will savor every page in this book and new readers will wonder how they ever missed reading books by this incredible author!

A very pleasant biography in an original format, allowing for a good understanding of the main character. Typical american biography, where few details are untold, and where the author remains "transparent". We have to assume that B.A.Toole likes Ada, since she wrote a book about her, but we can't figure out why: was it beause she was Byron's daughter, or because she was Babbage's assistant, or because she lived an interesting life, or because she worked on early computers, or for any other reason... It might be a quality of good biographers, but as a French guy, I like to feel a greater intimacy between the autobiographer and the central character. A small disappointment: the lack of details regarding Ada's program for computing Bernouilli's numbers. Having computed some of those by myself, I know what an advantage it is to have at one's disposal a good algorithm to shorten fastidious calculations. In Toole's book, those numbers are barely mentioned, and the chapter 12, even though revised by an US Army colonel,doesn't explain why the Dept of Defense has chosen the ADA language. This having ben said, I took a great pleasure in reading a book which taught me a lot, even if Toole is too discreet on "an affair" that young Ada had when she was 17 years old with one of her preceptors (the great Turner?). Again the French side in me would have liked more details on that topic... Iconography is nice and all graphics are useful. All in all, a very good book to be read by all those who feel interested by an extraordinary woman who remains too little known by the general public.

I thought all three stories were really intriguing. The first story is that classic beauty and beast story that everyone will enjoy reading.

The third story made me feel so many different emotions, ranging from dislike, excitment, anger, nervousness etc. The author did a good job of making the main characters frustratingly lovable. Just read it, you'll love it.

The second story is little complex in regards to the writing style. I had a hard time concentrating on the story because the wording threw me off. I had to constantly re-read lines, because I simply didn't get it. Ultimately, it is also a sweet love story.

All in all, the book is definitely a keeper.

Caroli provides an interesting overview of a position most Americans take for granted, about which they may hold very deep-seeded opinions they may not even realize. Her historical treatment provides the backdrop I would guess many people lack in drawing conclusions about contemporary first ladies, and this background is, and always would be, cogent.

I remember (with some regret) as a child remarking to my mother during the 1980 elections that Nancy Reagan was prettier than Rosalyn Carter. My mother replied, "Well, Reagan was a movie star! Don't draw your conclusions based on how they LOOK..." Now, 19 years later, I get the facts to back up my mother's admonition.

The book is only a gloss, not an in depth treatment, and Caroli states she's not trying to draw wide-ranging conclusions. The strength of the book comes in her setting forward a small written portrait of each woman and her times, giving the reader a good spring board for further study in areas of interest.

A favorite account was of Betty Ford's candor and refreshing attitude with the press. Through this book I developed a real interest in her and the work she did during her time in office. Even democratic friends say they remember her time in the White House as good years for the "office" of first lady.

This book is a wonderful story! All about a girl who is sent to school in a totally foreign country . On the way, she meets a boy and becomes casual friends. When she finds he lives near her boarding school, they become closer and gardually romance blooms! Also on the way you meet a bombshell with an attitude and a handsome hunk of a ski instructor. This book has been a favorite of mine for years.