First, a word on Amos -- he may be counted among the "minor" prophets, but his significance is enormous. Amos was the first of the Hebrew prophets to put his message into writing (as far as we know). His message was revolutionary, introducing themes which are standard in the later prophets: e.g., Amos elevates social mores above ritual sacrifices (5:21-25) and transcends the narrow vision his countrymen had of the Lord as the God of Israel only (9:7). Amos's prophecies were fulfilled in a remarkable way. He was particularly remembered for predicting a major earthquake two years in advance (8:8, 1:1); he also seems to have anticipated the rise of the Assyrian empire before there was any clear evidence for it. In sum, Amos is well worth studying either in his own right or as an introduction to prophetic writings in general.

Which brings us to Paul's commentary on Amos. This book is an excellent aid to one's study of the prophet.

Like all the commentators chosen for the Hermenia series, Paul is learned: the book includes a massive bibliography, categorized into numerous areas of inquiry. Because it is a very recent work, Paul is able to take advantage of ongoing advances in scholarship. (Hermenia also publishes an older, standard commentary by Wolff, but decided it was appropriate to provide an update.) Despite Paul's erudition, the commentary is readily intelligible to readers who do not know Hebrew.

Paul is a very clear writer. He summarizes various points of view in the main text but, when he interacts with other scholars in detail, he places that information in footnotes (which are extensive). Thus the reader can follow the exegesis of the text without being unduly distracted by academic minutia, or turn to the footnotes for detailed argumentation where that is desired.

Paul is conservative in his conclusions. Notably, he defends Amos's authorship of various passages which other commentators regard as interpolations: see his excursus on the doxologies in Amos (4:13, 5:8-9, 9:5-6). He also defends the authenticity of the message of hope which concludes the book. (Other commentators believe it was added for comfort only after the people of Israel had been carried off into exile.) Preachers and teachers will particularly appreciate this aspect of Paul's commentary, since their sermons and lessons are based on the text as it is found in the Bible, not on theoretical reconstructions of it.

In sum, the commentary is highly recommended.

This book contains some great monologues, and really makes you think. Worth the special order.

The Buckleys have crafted a beautiful story about decisions made in haste and subsequent redemption.The artwork is superb and carries along a well-crafted story. This was my younger daughter's favorite library book and I believe all children will enjoy it.

This book is very comprehensive for undergraduate level in Electrical Engineering. I am glad that I found this book in my school engineering library. I would suggest if any student is interested in mixed signal, this book is a good one to give you fundamental knowledge.

This must be the one of the last classic textbooks in electronics. (1987 Harper & Row, OR 1986 J Wiley) It seems to me that electronics books published after 1990 (with a few exceptions) tend to be naive. Authors try to simplify the matter by leaving out the esential maths and/or presenting only the obvious and simplfied applications. This makes sense since in these days electronics have been relegated to just a course module or two in many Colleges. So, by publishing an easy text for first year-first semester undergraduates authors present a palatable text for everybody. This is not the case with P. M. Chirlian. (author also of 'Basic Network Theory'). This book is different. It belongs to the traditional electronics texts where the material is well documented, full of design information and formulas, examples, and anything that an electrical engineer may need in subsequent courses or later in his/her carrier. P. M. Chirlian has put everything: from the usual semiconductor physics to R.F. tuned/untuned cases to digital circuits. If you are looking for a good book in electronics this the one. Though written in 1986, it is still modern by 2000 standards. A very good investment (just £23) and a must. Electronics enthusiasts will like it too.

I had the great pleasure of learning from this book when it was still in manuscript form. For the first time in my long history as a student I found that I understood the text at first reading! The chapters generally present two approaches: the technical (scary!) and the commonsense -- with the latter truly written in a commonsensical fashion. In fact, it is so well written that it is possible to go over the material on one's own. The book is pricey, but it delivers on its promise.

Paul Avrich is the best mainstream historian of anarchism out there. This book is a vital addition to anybody's library if they want a clue about anarchism, which is so often shrouded in myth and mystery.

The book traces the history and culture of anarchism, tracing its progression during its "Golden Age" (the 19th century, mostly) and the early 20th century.

Anarchists were originally called "internationalists", and this is brought to bear in Avrich's portraits. It follows various anarchists from disparate cultures and countries, from Russia and the Ukraine, to the USA, to Italian, French, Brazilian, Mexican, Australian, and Jewish immigrant anarchism.

It brings out the international flavor that permeates anarchism, showing it to be a very human movement, rather than the product of any given nationality. The photographs inside are good as well, putting a human face on various prominent anarchists.

If anything, this book will whet your appetite regarding anarchism. You'll want to read and learn more about it.

This book and CD-Rom contained lots of knowledge and was a really good learning book. I really liked the moving stuff on the CD. I would have liked more information about South American civilizations.

After reading this book, I was surprised that it didn't garner more attention. Friedman's world is that of the "everyman," and his keen ear for dialogue, his subtle rendering of the despair lurking behind polished suburban surfaces, and his dense and arresting realism approach the intensity of Ray Carver. For an unaffected look into the psyche of the middle class--and modern man as a whole--this collection of short stories is an important work. Dark, unsettling, and inexplicably compelling like the best of the minimalist genre, "If Defeated Allege Fraud" is short fiction at its finest.

This play is in three acts. It's about three woman who are basically crazy and why they are crazy unravels as you go further into the reading. Definetly read this play. It's very very funny and cleverly written. The characters are interesting and the story is too. Another highlight is how the book gets to the point. It won't take you long to read because of how short it is but it's definetly worth your time.