As a Spanish teacher of some expereince, I read this book hoping to find applications at various levels, with high school students. This book, which is presented side-by-side in English and Spanish did not disappoint me. While the authors are not the ones that most high school students will be accustomed to reading or hearing about, they are representative of the diversity of culture and experience in Latin America. It is easy to envision grammar related exercises using this book, as well as cultural lessons. Indeed, several of the stories are wonderful illustrations of culture and society in Latin America. "The Black Butterfly" is a great introduction to the notions of "magic as part of reality" in Latin American thought. "The Lazy Bee" serves as a tale of the dangers of laziness, which span many cultures. "Lina's Eyes" and "A Sad Tale" are magically romantic, and will serve to provoke many discussions regarding what the author "really" intended.

As one with an appreciation of literature, apart from being a teacher, I enjoyed the simple "read" of the book. I was able to complete it during my "free" periods during one school day. It is entertaining, yet thought provoking. I would recommend it as simply a good book to read and enjoy, as well as one to expose learners of the Spanish language to.

In "Beyond Left and Right," Anthony Giddens analyzes the changing welfare state and, in this context, charts a course for the future of radical politics. Other readers and reviewers may place this book in the context of 1990's debates on welfare reform, but this more a work of sociological and political theory than public policy. In fact, by welfare state, Giddens means the whole of the state as it is concerned with the welfare of its citizens.

Giddens' analysis of various conservative and radical political philosophies--this occupies the book's first three chapters--is trenchant. His new radical politics starts, philosophically, with the insight that a conservative movement become radical and a radical movement become conservative are both intellectually inert. A new radical politics could, however, apply philosophic conservatism in the service of its values.

Also among the book's strengths are the coherence of its of sociological analysis and breadth of academic research. Giddens describes various forces challenging the welfare state in terms of manufactured uncertainty, a concept which is original, convincing, and rich in its implications. He also uses a variety of fellow academics as conversation partners consistently, but unobtrusively, giving the text a value which is quite independent of his thinking.

The last half of Giddens's book, however, is dissapointing. Perhaps that is the inherent paradox of Giddens's writing, that, as a sociologist he can so ably encompass a variety of social changes with terms like manufactured uncertainty and active trust but leave us unimpressed with the generative politics he proposes. Giddens' language is often removed from the practical world of law and politics, so it is never clear whether the superficialitiy of his treatment of issues like third world development or gender relations is deliberate or not.

Nonetheless, I recommend "Beyond Left and Right" to other readers interested in taking a tour of political philosophy and sociological scholarship. Giddens is a scholar capable of ordering his thoughts and those of others in ways which are insightful and cogent, if not always practical. This is evident in the first half of the book, which is strong.

Hi,
My dad wrote this book so please be nice. I know that I am the first person to review this book so here goes nothing! I tried to read the introduction but to be honest, it sent me to sleep. If dad wants to make money why doesn't he write about something interesting like soccer, or fishing? Ah well, I guess you can't win them all!
El Loza

DO NOT go to the Bahamas without this book if you are an ornithophile! It covers not only Grand Bahama and New Providence, but virtually all of the inhabited Out Islands. Each chapter offers various suggestions for birding trips and covers all reported hot spots and species. This is NOT a field guide, however, you will also want to take along the Bond/Peterson guide to birds of the West Indies, and I recommend a North American field guide as well, though you could get along without that if you take good notes (some species will not show up in either of the other two books).

This work has a great deal to offer the novice in terms of an outline of ancient Greek history, religion and thought. For the more advanced student, there are a number of illustrations that accurately portray ancient Greek life (as well as some less accurate but nonetheless interesting illustrations). Best of all are the architectural drawings of ancient Greek sites.

I highly recommend it.

By TT reviwer Wendi Thrasher [full review on our website]

The city-states of Sefron and Datyl find themselves inexplicably being targeted by assassins, not quite at random, nor with a truly recognizable pattern. No one is completely safe - and no one is above suspicion. The leaders of both cities are worried and have few clues with which to work.
When guardsman Jasper Baronson's lord and his wife are poisoned by a flower girl, he becomes obsessed with finding those responsible. He guards Lord Valon Padrason as the Sunlord begins his own investigation, and aids the Sunlord in his search. Unfortunately, the assassins are dedicated, professional and diligent. Leads are scarce and difficult to obtain. The shocking breakthrough in this case and the reasons behind the murders are horrifying. Will Lord Valon be able to put all the pieces together before the cities' leaders are assassinated next? Will Jasper Baronson be able to avenge his Lord's murder? Will they be able to stop the assassins, or will they merely have to settle for driving them into being more cautious?

A surprisingly good tale! I had trouble putting it down, and found my thoughts coming back to it throughout the day. The conflict presented here is not just one of good and evil, but one of basic morality versus social conditioning. The difficulty of doing the right thing in the face of those who insist otherwise is poignantly presented. Love, loss, frustration and fury are equally well represented here.

Definitely a keeper! This one is going on my "not-to-be-loaned-out" bookshelf, and will be saved for my children when they are a little older. Appropriate for teens on up, and yet will engage adults as well. The dialogue runs along smoothly, descriptions are vivid, and the plot moves along without faltering or stiffening. I am looking forward to more in this series, and will be disappointed if they are not forthcoming soon. I want to know where the Sunlords come from, how the settlers got here in the first place, and where they are going from here.

This text provides a quick, concise review of the pimary topics covered on emergency medicine exams. I found it to be a good way to prepare for inservice exams and the written boards.

I'm into the home stretch of Powell's Top 100 Modern novel series (in a sense, like Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings," this series by Powell is a meta-novel; unlike Tolkien, however, Powell was the one to split his sections into separate books), and it is gaining momentum, mainly because of the inertia gained from having placed this much of a time investment into the series. The title of this novel has to be my favorite, and the anecdote within the book from which it comes is quite amusing--a character receives the nickname books for his statement, upon entering the library of a home in which he is about to commit an adulterous act with the wife of a prominent book person that "books do furnish a room." This kind of droll, understated, and somewhat dark humor is indicative of Powell's series.

This picks up in the aftermath of World War II, as Jenkins and his friends attempt to return to life as civilians. Jenkins becomes the book review editor for a magazine that was endowed by his brother-in-law, Erry, and is also supported by Widmerpool, newly elected MP. Jenkins is fascinated with the novelist X. Trappable, a strange free spirit of words who is constantly in debt and quite deft with "the touch" (i.e., borrowing from friends and acquaintances), yet who can follow up a touch with the offer of buying a beer for the person from whom he just borrowed a quid. Trapnel finds himself entranced by Pamela Widmerpool, but, as readers of the previous book should know, this is doomed to be disadvantageous to everyone involved by Pamela herself.

The description of how a small literary magazine was run in the post-war era is quite interesting, and unfortunately put in the background as Powell features the actions of the characters. Jenkins sees the magazine as a job, and his interest, as always, is in the gossip that can be provided by the changing of partners in this complex dance of life. Maybe I'm just a wallflower, who finds more beauty in the decorations than in just who is dancing with who on the floor. However, midnight is drawing near on the dance, and most couples are, as Molly Ivins would say, "dancing with the one what brung ya." It will be amusing to see if there are any coaches turning into pumpkins in the last two books.

The photographic essay which is this book is quite remarkable. Not many communities in the world have seen such complete annilation short of destruction by war or natural disaster. This working class city neighborhood, which somehow did not fit into the masterplan, was completely destroyed. I wish it explained how it happened, how the government was able to kick everyone out of their homes. This photo essay portrays an awesome sense of community and neighborhood which once was, never to be replaced by the highrise apartments which were erected in its place. The replacement community, which has developed over the past 35 years was not a fair trade. Anyone who sees what is there now and compares it to what was clear cut away will agree. The plight of the Westenders is not easy to argue with after seeing the pages. After seeing the photographs you can't help but feel very sad for the people and what happened to them in the old West End. This is a true must read for anyone who now resides in Charles River Park and anyone who is doing research on urban renewal.

I would recommend this book to anyone interested in TV and its actors and would like to find out more about them. It even gives contact details via their agents. It includes US actors as well if popular in UK, and includes birthdates, previous work and a few extra personal details along with a photo. Even 10 years on this includes many well known faces, and my only comment is they could have put in many more. I hope a new edition arrives one day.