Transaction publishers should be congratulated for making this important book available. Knight has fair claim to be regarded, along with Joseph Schumpeter, as the greatest economist of the 20th century. The primary reason for Knight's greatness is his ability to synthesize economic theory with an empirical sense of actual economic reality. Unlike so many right-wing, pro-free market economists, Knight does not view economic reality solely in terms of abstract models of the market processes. He knows that there is more to economic reality than is to be found in the theories of supply and demand and consumer sovereignty. Although deeply symphathetic to the cause of freedom (including that old bugbear of the Left, economic freedom), Knight never shrinks from criticizing even pro-market ideas. This enables him to understand not merely the weaknesses in these ideas, but also their unique strengths.

Knight also manages to avoid the other major pitfall of economists, especially economists from the Left. He never becomes so excessively wrapped up in the empirical as to become interpretively obtuse. He understands perfectly well that, in the absence of theory, economic facts cannot be understood. He thus avoids the lamentable errors of left-wing economists who, noticing some fact which does not square with the laws of classical economics, decide to throw the entire classical system into the rubbish heap of refuted ideas. But economic laws, Knight would point out, are mere approxtimations measuring tendencies within the economic system.

Those who want to deepen their understanding of economics as it exists in the real world of fact rather than in the heads of shrill ideologues can do no better than to treat themselves to a perusal of "The Ethics of Competition."

If you are an aspiring teacher, a teacher trainer, or an experienced classroom teacher, you will find Dr. Frank's presentation both highly informative and motivating. Dr. Frank successfully takes the reader into a sense of "being there" while opening our eyes to the reality of personal biases. A helpful and friendly feature about her style is her accessibility, i.e., I felt that Dr. Frank was on hand to offer clarification and annotated insights as a means to better equip me in my own observation.

In the interest of full disclosure, I should point out that I served as an editorial assistant to Professors Thackeray and Findling on this series, though I had no involvement in the production of this particular volume.

This is an excellent starting point for anyone who wishes to understand the world in which they live, but has been turned off by histories that cite an endless number of names and dates. Rather than producing a traditional textbook, the editors chose to focus upon the century's most seminal events, including the origins and events of the World Wars, the Russian and Chinese Revolutions and the Cold War, and the end of Colonialism. Each chapter begins with a short introduction of the facts, and is followed by an interpretive essay which allows the reader to understand the long term ramifications of them.

Extremely useful for high school and college students, this book should also be required reading for anyone who wishes to be an educated citizen, or who wants to make sense of the nightly news, particularly if they are too young to have lived through the events themselves.

Ever Against The Stream: The Politics Of Karl Barth, 1906-1968 is an impressive and informative survey drawn from the many speeches and letters of Karl Barth, a man who spoke loudly against National Socialism in Germany and Switzerland, and who confronted enemies among those in the churches in Switzerland who wanted to give the state more absolute power over its citizenry. A truly fascinating and perceptive survey of the life, beliefs, and outspoken testimony of a remarkable and idealistic man, Ever Against The Stream is very highly recommended reading for students of Political Science and 20th Century International Studies.

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If you only own 1 book it should be this one (excellent reference for 'Flame Wars'). A good physiology book is a must if you wish to be 'educated' on exercise and nutrition. Understanding how and why the human body works is very important if you plan to train others or be your best. If you buy 1000 bodybuilding, fitness and health newsstand magazines they will still not contain the information you will find in one good human physiology book, and this is one of the very best. If you want to be able to hold intelligent conversations on the internet than you should have several books on physiology - I can't stress this enough. Learn about the food we eat and what happens to it after it's eaten. Learn all the reactions in the body, when and why they take place and how they effect your training, learn what makes muscle grow. If you want real facts get any good physiology book. Knowledge is power - learn the truth - you will find the real secrets in a good physiology book. In general these books are expensive, but worth it. You might also check for used copies at college bookstores, medical institutions or used book sales. NBAF 'very best'.

This book covers just about every game in the casino's. It will tell you the odds on each, the best strategies ( if there are any ), money management, and the absolute best strategy for blackjack. I have read more than one book on gambling, and this is the most all around informitive book ( as well as up to date ) out there. Definately worth the money!!

I read through this whole book in one day. I was mesmerized by the terrific selections in particular. A great read!

Here we have the essential - and i mean, Essential - commentary set for every Christian.

The Exegesis and lauguage study is top-notch; just the commentary on Jeremiah by Dr.Feinberg is worth the price. Dr. Sailhamer's Genesis commentary is just outstanding as well.

If you want a commentary that will give you the MEAT of the Word of God, this is the one to buy.

I wish I had time to comment on each book, but I would suggest that the first volume of general articles will give you a good idea about how incredibly Christ-centered and Godly this series is.

Don't let the vastness of this work (2 vols.) scare you away. It is thorough, but remains accesible to the lay reader. Zimmerli brings Ezekiel's propheicies alive and makes them modern without getting sidetracked by the eschatological pitfalls which often beset commentators on Ezekiel. The only factor which limits the usefulness of this commentary is that Church curricula rarely focus on this prophet - a sad circumstance considering the relevance Ezekiel has for our times, as illuminated by Zimmerli. For preachers and scholars the works are a necessity; for the layman they are a wonderful expansion of Ezekiel's message.