This little book organizes the stock market into relevant segments that greatly facilitates stock selection and reference with other stocks. Great buy!

In today's crazy market, this book proves to be a terrific tool. It makes understanding market segments a lot easier. I can quickly look-up the information I need.

I love the size of the book because I can eaily keep it with me for quick reference.

I highly recommend this book to anyone all ready investing in the stock market or someone that is about to start.

This book debunks any number of assumptions about reading. The chapter on phonics is a must read for anyone who belives that 'sound it out' makes sense. He looses a star for not citing his sources, which would be helpful. The lack of notations takes some of the authority out of his otherwise passionate defense of sensible reading instruction.

This book really helped me to understand more about teaching reading and about the theories behind teaching reading. i would recommend it ot everyone.

The authors confirm the earlier judgement of P.J. Carisella's work "Who Shot the Red Baron." This most recent work contains numerous first hand accounts, particularly from the Allied side, of Richtofen's last flight. Particularly interesting are the actual reports submitted by those involved.

The authors combine their own practical flight experience, along with photographs (both period and today) of the famous "last flight" route, to convincingly determine and at point in the "last flight" Richtofen received his mortal wound, and who inflicted it. Addionally, they contend Richtofen made a "map reading" error that greatly contributed to the final outcome.

World War I aviation buffs will want to add this work to their collections.

When i saw this book in the bookshop i was thinking it was another historian knowing who shot down the red baron. as i pick it up and browsed through it. i started to read a chapter or two.i was amazed that how the author got right into the fact about the medical examination,the mapping and the witness of people who saw the crash. so i bought it and i was prowd of it. i have read many books about his death and i totally agree with Norman franks on how he was shot down. i recomend this book to any person who is interested in world war one aerial warfare. well writen and a book worth reading

One of the most interesting things about Van Gulik's Judge Dee books is that the Judge is usually juggling three or four mysteries at once. Your brain definitely stays awake as he shifts his attention from one to the other. "The Red Pavilion" takes place on "Paradise Island", a town in which the main industry is the selling of pleasure--sort of a Las Vegas of ancient China. Between current murders and murders of the past, the Judge has his hands full, and with only one of his usual four assistants he is a busy guy.

I enjoyed the interesting characters of the various courtesans, bouncers, businessmen, and mysterious beggars no end. His Excellency is not beyond making a guess at a solution and then proving himself wrong, which is quite refreshing in detective novels. If you like detective novels combined with ancient culture, you may well enjoy these books.

Oriental sleuth Judge Dee, based on a historical character, is brought to life in 'The Red Pavilion'. While Judge Dee shares many traits with traditional quirky Western detectives, this novel has a definite Chinese feel. The cultural interplay is very interesting, and allows for different scenarios than the typical mystery. A nice change of pace.

This book gives a very detailled description of the joint pathologies, looks at different causes, genetic, bacterial or viral. The section on arthritic pain is a little short, even though pain is one of the most important symptoms of the disease. But some of the world's authorities in the field have contributed to this book, and it is very interesting to have such a group putting their knowledge together.

This book is the demonstration of the exciting development in rheumatology for what concerns the knowledge of pathogenesis and the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. The list of authors is a Who is Who's in rheumatology. The book begins with an introductory part on etiology that contains the fundamental chapter on the role that the polygenic nature of rheumatoid arthritis plays in the disease pathogenesis. In this chapter, the problem of HLA association with RA is well presented and the problem of candidate genes analysed for the first time. The chapter on infectious agents is interesting and presents not only viruses but also a part devoted to bacteria (proteus, klebsiella, chlamidia, borrelia, and others) as potential causative agents of the disease. In the section on mechanisms of inflammation, each chapter is thorough and comprehensive and offers a deepening in the understading of the disease pathogenesis. In fact, the whole disease pathogenesis is dissected by the role that each cell (lymphocytes, macrophages, neutrophils, synoviocytes), each mechanism (adhesion and homing, apoptosis) and the cytokine network play. This part is enriched also by a chapter on pain mechansims that explores exhaustively the different aspects of pain generation and the contribution of the peripheral nervous system to the generation of inflammation. Indeed, this section is closed by a chapter that summarises the interaction of all the single factors analysed one-by-one in the previous chapters and gives a general overview on the mechanisms of joint destruction and the consequent therapeutic implications. The section on clinical aspects is comprehensive and enriched by the chapters on imaging and on the utility of molecular markers for the assessment of cartilage damage. However, the feeling of the reader is that, in a further edition of the book , the number of chapters concerning the description of and the approach to the clinical features of the disease should be more numerous. The book might benefit from the evaluation of the problems of the early diagnosis and of the progression of the disease to the late phase, and from a detailed presentation of the differential diagnosis as well as the analysis in detail of the joint and organ involvement. In fact, the limitation of the purely clinical section strongly reduces the attraction of the book for practicioners. The sections on drugs is largely exhaustive and analyses not only glucocorticoids and NSAIDs but all the DMARDs (gold salts, antimalarials, sulfasalazine, methotrexate, and others). This part of the book contains also a useful chapter on intrarticular therapy and a chapter on the new techniques of combining different DMARDs in the treatment of RA. This part is complemented by an excellent section on the surgical treatment of different joints affected by the disease and by practically useful chapters on diet, patient education and psychological and social aspects of rheumatoid arthritis. Probably, the most interesting part for the rheumatologist is the last section of the book that presents for the first time a new and focused way in approaching the management of the disease. All possible compounds that block the effects of proinflammatory cytokines TNF alfa, IL-1, IL-6, IL-8) or that enhance the action of antinflammatory cytokines (IL-4, IL-10, IL-13) are accurately analysed. This section is also enriched by chapters devoted to new treatments targeting the cells (lymphocytes and macrophages) responsible for the disease pathogenesis, to the factors (matrix metalloproteinase) involved in cartilage breakdown, and to the novel inhibitors of transcription factors and their upstream activators that block signal transduction and gene transcription in inflammatory cells. Indeed, the new chapter on clinical trials provides a helpful and enjoyable reading for any physician that needs to understand the modality and the tools with which the efficacy of new therapies in rheumatoid arthritis is tested. This book demonstrates the enormous achievement in the knowledge of pathogenesis that has been transformed in practice in targeted treatments. For this reason it gives to physicians an intellectual and modern pathway of looking at rheumatoid arthritis. The book may be useful for practicing physicians, advanced medical students, and fellows. More likely, the book may be used frequently by specialists in rheumatology to deepen their knowledge into the pathogenesis of the disease as well as it may assist them in the choice of the strategy and in the tailoring of the treatment in rheumatoid arthritis patients.

Before I read The Rustling of Leaves, I had a few preconceived notions of what this story would tell. I thought It would be another one of those same old "rags to riches" tales that are so often told among various people in recovery. I thought it would be the average run of the mill epics that are often predictable and lacking any real human experience that has been done time and time again. I was wrong.

Throughout the book, I found myself held captive by the honesty of Mr. Costanzo's situation. His battle with booze, the courts, the prisons and ulimately himself, was a reflection a man who had managed to survive through an incredable amount of pain and misery. He basicaly was in a place where he had no choice but to surrender to the people, places and events that led him to helplessness and a ten by fifteen foot cell in Folsom prison. He was locked up with nowhere to turn, except to his God and his wife. Thats when started to realized all the problems he caused himself and all of those around him were a direct result of his unwillingness to let go of his own will. That's when he finally stated his long spiritual path that led him to the love that he knows today. The message this reader received was hope. The way Costanzo outlined his understanding of the twelve steps his never ending relationship with God, was moving as well as entertaining. The most effective and lasting memory I have of this book is the timeless love story between Mr. Costanzo and his wife Ginger; it brought me to tears.

In my opinion, this book would not only be help for those who are in recovery, but to the average reader that's looking for a story that will bring hope to the hopeless, faith to the faithless and joy to the joyless.

This book is of interest because it reveals the obsession of the mind of a man that is a recovering alcoholic. In the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book there is a section that reveals that the "disease" of alcoholism and drug addiction is the obsessive "thought process" in the individual. Mr. Costanzo, by giving the readers his life experience of this phenomena, assist others who might find themselves becoming obsessed. This book was a joy to read. An exciting adventure into the mental and emotional process of a recovering alcoholic who moves away from "the program of Alcoholics Anonymous" and begins to "take his life back for himself," rather then depending on a Power Greater than himself. He travels back to emotional hell and comes back to warn us of the pitfalls. I think any person on a spiritual path would enjoy this book. Certainly anyone who is in recovery from either alcoholism or drug addiction would find the pages an eye-opener in regards to their own life in recovery... it uncovered some of my own difficulties in my recovery process.

St Joan is one of Brecht's less well-known plays. Set in Chicago, it is the story of Joan Dark and is the modern version of the biblical story, Joan of Arc. Joan is a leader of a religious group, the Black Straw Hats. Throughout the play, she preaches to common-folk and the "meat kings" of Chigago, namely Mauler, Cridle and Lennox. Although criticised, her support for the needy is much appeciated. The play consists of lots of monologues, linked by short sections of dialogue. Joan uses biblical phrases and terms in her preaching such as "Oh ye of little faith" and words like "ordain" and "salvation". The structure of this play makes it ideal to be used for monolgues, after a bit of editing.

This play, one of Brecht's best if least known, is perhaps the first postmodern classic. It combines the dramaturgy of a tragedy and a comedy and a passion play. It makes an attempt (years before todays financial tv programs) to make the market and its affairs excitingly dramatic. This new translation by Ralph Manheim, arguably Brecht's most accomplished translator, does much to save the text from earlier mistranslations. This year (2001) there will be an all star performance of the new translation in Chicago, the city in whose Stockyards and at whose Board of Trade the Play was originally set. This could be the seminal Brecht performance of the year!

This book was a great help in my acting class at college. Definitly upped the ante.

Frank Dunlop (Founding Director of the Young Vic, B'ways SHERLOCK HOLMES) and Jim Dale (Autoclytus for the RSC, many others) have put together a primer for those interested in knowing how to correctly take a pie (or plate of spaghetti) in the face.

Highly recommended, and I'm not just saying that for the free gift certificate.

I had hoped that this book would be more like "Intended for Pleasure," but it is more about case studies of troubles marriages and how negative emotions can affect the sex life in a Christian marriage. It's less of a manual, and more self-help.

Problems in the bedroom? Never fear. *** BEGIN HERE*** Whatever you do, please don't go $pending thou$and$ of dollar$ on marriage counseling (like me) BEFORE you check out this handly little "how to" book written by the experts. Sex in the Christian Marriage is an excellent resource for any Christian couple interested in achieving the true spiritual oneness that God intended marriage to be. New and old Christians (even the really old ones) will benefit from the anatomical and practical information regarding the differences in the sexes. The content has a distinctly straightforward medical spin and lays out the kind of information you would expect to get in a good premarital sex education class or at a marriage seminar, but you probably won't because most people are not willing to teach others the detailed educational info you will find in this book. Plus, the M.D.'s are shrinks and at least one of them is bolder than the average shrink.

Since lack of knowledge may be a hindrance to some couples I'd recommend reading it just to be on the safe side and to be certain both mates have the same intentions and are fully committed to a healthy biblical oneness in marriage. Authored by two Christian M.D.'s and ex-pastor, Richard Meier, now a Marriage and Family Therapist practicing at the Paul Meier New Life Outpatient Clinic in Richardson, Texas, along with his wife, Lorraine, they've utilized many years of counseling experience to provide sound medical knowledge on a variety of disorders and encouragement through case studies with some very happy endings. Those who did not live happily ever after, however, have not been included. If you have a resistant spouse, don't waste another moment waiting for them to see things your way, read this book and make practical applications in your personal behavior which will affect your marriage. God will sort things out. You may find your spouse pleasantly surprised when you take the initiative to spice things up a bit. Locate the local candle shops, bath and body shops, Christian music store and pick up a new nightie or two while you're busy filling up that shopping cart.

This book is a MUST for all couples with young children in the home. The Enemy likes to attack young fathers while young mothers are busy focusing on the needs of small children. Men are often working longer hours in order for their wives to stay home with young ones and men face many temptations in the workplace. Every father of preschoolers ought to carry a copy of this book in his briefcase for some light reading at lunchtime. Some men may need to carry it in their front shirt pocket as a reminder or as a badge of marriage. (Great stocking stuffer too, the book is just the right size for your love's Christmas stocking!) Some men may get fresh ideas after reading this book and realize that women would prefer their time and attention versus material items.

Those dabbling in cyberporn or who think just one visit to Hooters or the Cafe Risque' for lunch won't hurt anything are deceived. (It's much like Lays Potato Chips, it's impossible to stop after just one visit to the chip & dip bowl but those thin chips deceive the eye and when you take a look in the mirror the results begin to affect you sooner than you think). Any married man who is surfing the net in his spare time looking for pornsites or exploring the Sports Illustrated swimsuit video should seriously be focusing that attention upon his wife INSTEAD, that is, if he doesn't want to be the Enemy's next target. It can happen to you. You don't know what you have until you've lost it. Consider this paperback to be preventive medicine. I recommend this great little guide book wholeheartedly to all newlyweds and oldyweds alike. It's certain to motivate you to celebrate with your very best friend the marriage God blessed you with and to assist you in achieving true oneness as God intended. Submitted by V.L. Wight

So common has the Holmes pastiche become over the past 25 years that it almost forms its own literary genre, apart from mysteries and historical novels. Veteran stage, TV and screen actor Frankie Thomas wrote a number of Holmes novels in the mid-1980s, including GOLDEN BIRD, SACRED SWORD, TREASURE TRAIN and MASQUERADE MURDERS. The series of paperback originals was cut short when the US publisher went paws-up, so that a number of Frankie's novels were never published here, although they were issued in Germany, Israel and other spots overseas where there live many Holmes fans.

Now the "lost" novels are being published in the US for the first time, and here is the first of them, in which Holmes and Watson tackle a baffling case that first seems to turn on shady international finance, then on the whereabouts of four priceless oil paintings, the "Panamanian Girls".

If Frank's take on this genre is new to you, I might mention that Frank's Holmes, although quite true to Conan Doyle's original, is more like Doc Savage and The Shadow in relying heavily on a small core of highly specialized assistants--- in this novel, one of them is the legendary safe cracker Jimmy Valentine!

I found it to be compelling reading and the turn-of-the-century English color and locales seem authentic.

It's great to have these novels in print, and I hope the other "lost" episodes will soon follow. Highly recommended for fans of the World's First Consulting Detective.

Here's a new edition of one of the difficult-to- find Holmes novels written by Frank Thomas in the early 1980s. Holmes and Watson tackle a difficult and confusing case that first seems to turn on shady international finance, later on the theft of four priceless oil paintings. If Frank's take on Sherlock is new to you, I might mention that this Sherlock, while being very true to Conan Doyle's original, is more like Doc Savage and the Shadow in depending heavily on a small team of aides, each with a unique talent.

There are some bizarre glitches in the printing of this trade paperback, including a "footnote" that appears in the midst of the text on p. 7, but actually belongs in a later chapter, perhaps Ch.10. Chapter 15 is (for no reason) in a totally different font from the other chapters. And etc. Fortunately the story moves so well, and events are so continually surprising, that the typesetting peculiarities are not at all distracting.

It's great to have this book in print again, and I hope the other Thomas Holmes novels will soon follow. They belong on everyone's shelf of Holmes pastiches. Indeed, they deserve a special place of merit.