Ok, first of all...the premise behind this book wasn't all bad. Sure, it has a B-movie quality about it, but that can be entertaining at times. My problems, however, lie in both the prose of this novel as well as the editing. Never in my life have I read a novel with so many typos. I doubt I read 5 sequential pages without seeing at least one typo. Not only were there many periods where there should have been question marks, and commas where there should have been periods, there were many, many misspellings. My favorite misspellings: "How are your doing?" page 372. And "petty" instead of "pretty"...as in "she had a petty nice smile", I think the phrase went. I can't find the page number for that one.

Odd/bad phrasing: "They would be able to write concise essays about death and dying on parchments made of fear". xi
"Maggie's eyes narrowed in understanding" p 199.

But I could go on and on for pages. I'm no Hemingway, but I edit for a living. Whoever edited this book was overpaid.

I'm giving this novel 2 stars simply because I actually got through it. Life is too short to read boring novels, so I usually put one down if the plot is not at least slightly interesting. That alone makes the book deserve one star above the minimum. But just one.

I just finished reading "The Applicant," and absolutely loved
it. Without a doubt far greater than "Sign of the Guardian"
and "Eve of Regression" combined. I sat in my bed shivering
late at night, and slept through my classes with nightmares during the
day. I hope that nobody else makes the movie, because when I become a
director after college, I hope to make "The Applicant" my
directorial debut. John Arthur Long, without a doubt is the greatest
author in quite a while. And I'm not just saying that because he is
my Script/Creative Writing teacher.

I've always been partial to novels where you see the action from the perspective of both adversaries locked in struggle. "The Applicant" puts you in the head of both the psychopathic applicant and the dedicated law enforcement officer, who both play their own cat and mouse game while simultaneously pursuing other agendas. While fast moving and highly entertaining, "The Applicant" challenges the reader with its twists and turns and thought-provoking questions.

Quite simply, a literary masterpiece. Simply written, 'A Simple Heart' evokes depth from simplicity, beauty from tragedy, humanity from suffering. Flaubert's world endures and remains relevant, because the human heart remains unchanged.

Whether or not one enjoys the style of writing of Flaubert's period, this book is a masterpiece. In a handful of incidents with a maid's life, Flaubert provides us with a full character which exhibits a quiet, uneducated saintliness that weathers a life of significant hardship. The text is down-to-earth realistic description with simple items such as a map illustrating her complete lack of education and a (stuffed) parrot which the priest recognizes the importance of in a final gesture to the servant. This is a "must read" book.

I love this nouvelle. As for the reader from New York below, their review can be summed up as follows,"I wish I could like this masterpiece of French literature, since I am such a fan, but I find it incredibly boring." Since this doesn't make any sense, I would advise disregarding his/her review.

I must admit these series of stories took me by surprise. Surprise because my impression of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle has been of a detective author. This appears to be written earlier in his career when he was experimenting with supernatural being. Initially I was somewhat disappointed as I it didn't meet my expectations; but nonetheless it is an interesting read.

I love creepy stories. There is something nice about that feeling, the slow tickle at the back of your neck you get when reading well-written horror. Someone, or something, might just be reading over your shoulder. Spooooky.

Horror, like any fiction, is only as good as it's writer. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is just about as good a writer as you are going to find, and "The Supernatural Tales of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle" is one of the best horror books I have read. There is an acknowledged Poe influence in this collection of 16 ghost and mystery stories, but the stories are definitely Doyle. Several of the stories focus on the then-current vogue of Egyptology, including "Lot No. 249" featuring the first "walking Mummy" story. Other gems include "The Leather Funnel," "The Ring of Thoth" and Doyle's first published story, "The Mystery of Sassa Valley."

This slim volume is a treasure-trove of wierd fiction.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote far more than just the Sherlock Holmes series - he wrote a tremendous collection of short stories and novels, with subjects ranging from the occult to science fiction. Some of these stories are better than most of the Holmes stories, and that's saying a lot!

I cannot recommend enough stories such as "The ring of Thoth", with it's amazing mystery of the ages. Doyle's writing does not diminish with time, and can be read by those who simply are looking for something different.

Judy Wardell wrote one of the very best, and first, non-diet books for achieving desired weight loss - "Thin Within". Then she got married. I can only blame her husband for converting an imaginative, insightful writer into a Bible-beating fundamentalist who quotes scripture in every paragraph.

I absolutely loved this book! Since my purchase two months ago, I have lost 43 pounds! Just reading the book makes you understand so much, but more importantly, it allows you to give up the dieting "thing" and give it to God. He is the only one that has perfection and can give the support you need. This book also helped me understand why I have failed so many other times. I admit that in giving up my "legalism" it has been very hard to throw away the scale, but I have never ate my favorite foods and still lost weight.

In the past I tried Diet Center, deal a meal, shots, starvation, and numerous pills and vitamin programs. I always lost weight, but always felt deprived, and once I would overeat or eat the wrong thing, that was the end. Not so today!

In some ways I'm glad the other ways I tried to lose weight never really worked. Now I can say that my success is all to the glory of the Lord!

I used to participate in Weigh Down Workshop, which had similar guidelines for hunger and fullness, but after multiple problems I encountered with the religious teachings, I dropped the program. Then a friend told me about 'Thin Again' which was actually around BEFORE Weigh Down! What a refreshing alternative, and easy reading! Now I'm back on track with my weight and guilt-free!!

As the title indicates, this is essentially a book about Wellington's engagements in the Peninsular War, not the Peninsular War as a whole. Keeping that in perspective, this is an excellent book which covers each of Wellington's battles and sieges, as well as his logistical and strategic decisions, in great detail. Weller uses abundant footnotes to document his sources and indicates any conflicting accounts in the source material. So while this is a view of the British involvement in the Peninsular War, it is an unbiased one. It is also light enough in scope that one can get a good feel for this conflict without having to read all seven volumes of Oman.

I bought this book in preparation for a "Sharpe's Battlefield Tour" of Spain and couldn't put it down. Weller maybe very pro-Wellington, but it is hard not to be when he never lost a battle! Whether this was due to him being a military genius or simply lucky really doesn't matter, since even Napoleon was quick to point out that he'd rather have generals that were lucky that good.

Weller paints a picture of a Wellington that is practically precognitive in his ability to figure out what the French were up to and move his troops into position to do the most damage before the French ever really attacked. According to Weller, Wellington emersed himself into the most mundane facets of keeping his army healthy, fed, clothed and armed, and always well positioned. While he might not have been the great producer of talented subordinates that some of his contemporaries were, he knew how to wring every advantage out of a situation and was willing to sacrifice his own reputation at home by avoiding battles on ground that was not advantageous to him, or when the French were able to concentrate a vastly superior force.

This volume begins with a description of the two armies, how they fought, how they were equipped and how they operated, giving the reader a clear picture of how Wellington's "Thin red line" was able to consistently defeat the armies and Marshals who conquered Europe. He ends the book with a description of how Wellington and his consistently outnumbered army was able to defeat the conquerors of the continent. In particular, his obsession with intelligence which he managed himself, training, supply, so that his troops would not be forced to strip Spain bare to feed his army as the French did, and there by turning the partisans against his army as well, and a tactical flexibility that allowed him to consistently out maneuver the French. While Oman and Napier second guess Wellington in their volumes, Weller sticks to telling the tale of the Peninsula and leaves the reader amazed with Wellington's good common sense.

It should be noted, Weller does not paint Wellington as a genius. The portrait he gives us is one a general who fought smarter and did not take the big risks that Napoleon was famous for. He patiently chose his ground based on his correspondents, his own personal observation, and his enemy's tactical doctrine. And then he patiently maneuvered his troops to cause the most damage to them when they inevitably struck.

For someone going to Spain with the intention of seeing where the battles took place, Weller provides a clear description of each site at the end of each chapter, describing the lay of the land, at least as far as it was at the time of publishing. This was invaluable help when trying to figure out exactly where things happened, since Spain does not look upon the Peninsula Campaign (The Spanish War of Independence) with the same pride as the English do.

I took my time buying this volume as I wasn't too sure of Jac Weller. However, seeing the Greenhill label on it convinced me and I was not disappointed. It is a very good, solid one volume account of the Peninsular War, although the author is quite frank in his adulation of the Iron Duke. Still, it is worth the effort to read, and the author relies on Oman, Napier, and Fortescue in his narrative, and he knows his subject area thoroughly. It is also a thoroughly enjoyable read, as well as being quite easy to skip around and find information you might need immediately, such as to answer a question about battles, leaders, casualties, etc. I highly recommend this book. The photographs of the battlefields, especially of the towns and fortifications are superb and enhance the understanding of the problems both armies faced in Portugal and Spain, especially if you haven't been in that part of the world. This will not be the only Jac Weller book that I will purchase and keep. Once past the blatant hero-worship, the author is a solid historian with much to tell and say. Definitely a keeper.

One of the most frustrating, useless, and difficult textbooks I have had in 20 years of school. I'm startled to see favorable reviews of this textbook as it is completely unhelpful as a reference or educational tool for anyone actually trying to learn Mechanics of Materials. The examples are difficult to follow. The text is overbearing. The figures are confusing. An awful textbook.

One of the best reference books to have on the shelf, although some others may be better as course textbooks.

I was searching for a text book dealing with the concepts of Advanced Mechanics of Materials and found the right choice.One can undoubtedtly go ahead in buying this book as it vividly explains the concepts...

My feelings towards this book are ambivalent. This is not one of my favorite children books - reason being this book deals with destruction and chaos, even the end of the world and for me - with my adult associations, this is very unpleasant. My child however accepts this book "as is" without questioning for once the reality / validity of the story and the power of Arthur's anger - an anger so destructive it ruins the world("Look mom, his grandma is an astronaut now"). The text is very simple and clear and the subject is very close to a child's heart... ("when I get mad"...)I think that the other reviewers are correct in saying that with the right guidance, an adult can lead the conversation and discussion of the book into an educational experience. I am just uncertain that I wish to do it. I also agree that the topic is very strong and can be related to what anger and hatred can cause - wars in general and the stupidity of man... but do you really want to get into this when you read a bedtime story...?

I bought this book looking for something to help children explore the emotion of anger, and hopefully open up a realistic dialogue to include problem-solving for angry situations. This book's plot is fantasy-based, and offers no jump off point for a realistic dialogue with children. Also, since anger is sometimes a scary feeling for very young children, I did not like that Arthur's anger actually caused his world to explode. This is not very reassuring to children looking for mastery over their emotions.

Constantin, my 7 year old son, tends to loose his temper... This book really opened his eyes about self control. "How could a little boy generate such a mess?" he wondered and laughed... We explained to him that sometimes your bad temper can ruin your day and other's and it does not take you anywhere, in the end, you do not even remember how everything started! All that chaos and energy for nothing! Constantin loved those last pages where Arthur is sitting on is bed in outer space... We read this book in Spanish and liked it so much that now want to order it in English.

It seems that author just band-aided chapters from different books - didn't even care about gluing them elegantly. Algorithms that are not even required are mentioned (similar to an educational research magazine) while none of the practices are touched. I found that the "ECommerce for Dummies" from Hungry Minds presented more in-depth and practical knowledge. Even passed brainbench test using that book compared to the one I am reviewing

I picked up this book on a recent business trip to new york, and read it during the long flight home. I felt by the time i got off the plane that all the niggling questions i'd had about putting my business online (and especially integrating some really quite antiquated bits of our inventory system) had all been answered. i have referred to this book constantly while working out our new system. many thanks for a remarkably clear and relevant guide. this was money very well spent!

I wish I had had this book three years ago! It is extremely hand-on and covers everything from user analysis to the installation and testing of complex transactions. The section on designing interfaces to legacy systems and databases is invaluable. The book also reveals best ways to extract information from users, marketers, and consumers. This is perfect for anyone involved in the planning, development, and maintenance of an ecommerce system.

Lots of typos, and no search capability. OK, if you're desperate for the Holmes stories on CD-Rom, and can't afford something better.

There are too many typos, and no search capabilities. But, for the prce, it's o.k.

My son is reading it at school & I've read some of it .But I'm anxious to find out what is the sign of four?

againandagainandagain. it gets almost interesting. lovecraft's scientific story ending up with nothing much of a climax, Poe drowning in nautical technical information and fragmentary style. taine's is the most interesting one. first too little happens, then too much. could have been good, but is first too boring then too much in the overwhelming action-genre. glasby has good descriptions, but his story doesn't go anywhere. some of the other stories could have been good too. but always, something destroys. too boring, not going anywhere, lacks suspence. truly sad since many of the stories shows potential.

An excellent collection of short to medium length stories, all dealing with Antarctic expeditions and what the adventurers found (but wish they hadn't).

I only gave this book three stars because of the horrible proof-reading. It appeared as if the original documents had been scanned in and run through OCR software without a human bothering to check the results. Some examples: in one story, Tekeli-li is printed T>k>li-li; in one story all instances of "he" are printed as "be".

Other than that, I would recommend this collection to anyone interested in weird fiction set in Antarctica.

From the ends of the Earth come stories of adventure and really BAD things. Start off with a sonnet by Lovecraft himself, called, 'Antarktos', then on to the first course with 'The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket' by Edgar Allan Poe, with a follw-up of excerpts by Jules Vern's called 'The Sphinx of the Ice Fields'. This is followed by the not-so-well-known 'The Greatest Adventure' by John Taine. 'At The Mountains of Maddness' by H.P. Lovecraft is served next, the main course, followed by 'The Tomb of the Old Ones' by Colin Wilson. Arthur C. Clarke cooks up a fine story in 'At the Mountains of Murkiness' and what meal would be complete without 'The Thing From Another World' by John W. Campbell Jr.? We finish off our fine dining with 'The Brooding City' by John S. Glasby and 'The Dreaming City' by Roger Johnson. Full yet?