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Manufactured Houses: Finding and Buying Your Dream Home for Less
Published in Paperback by Dearborn Publishing (October, 1994)
Author: Arthur Martin Watkins
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Good
Very good information but we were looking for information on "mobile home/ trailer" house manufactured homes. This is more on modular homes.

good job on some areas, lacking in others
i bought this book because i'm interested in getting a modular home. the author did an outstanding job of describing the different types of manufactured housing and how to differentiate between them, with the plus and minuses of each choice.

there were also a number of general tips on how to tell a good floor plan, signs of good construction, etc. these were good enough, even though some were just common sense.

what i _didn't_ find much of, though, was specific help on getting a good deal on a modular home. i was hoping for more shopping tips--e.g. expect this from the dealer, if you see that, beware, you should get this or that, here's what you need to do, etc.

if this is what you're looking for, you'll probably be disappointed.

i did learn things from the book, and it was a reasonable investment. just be aware of the info you're looking to get from it. if you're trying to decide about options or get advice about floor plans, etc., it's a great choice. if you, like me, have decided what you want and are just looking for the best way to get it, it's not the best choice.


The Monongahela: River of Dreams, River of Sweat
Published in Hardcover by Pennsylvania State Univ Pr (Trd) (November, 1999)
Author: Arthur Parker
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this waterway--opened frontier..going west
The Mon, is shortest commercial river in US. But, by 1815 was steamBoat building capital of world... Parker,age 79-is writing a sequel

I was born on the Monongahela River
When looking for the perfect book for my parents for Christmas, I was so pleased to see that someone had written a book about the Monongahela River. My parents and myself were born in Belle Vernon, PA right on the Monongahela and it played a big role is all our lives. The book is full of information, historical and geographical. It also has many great pictures and I highly recommend it. janetkane@earthlink.net


Mr. Putter & Tabby Take the Train
Published in Hardcover by Harcourt (01 September, 1998)
Authors: Cynthia Rylant and Arthur Howard
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A Cool Book!
I liked this book because it's a good and funny book. The way Mr. Putter keeps on saying, "Are you sure? Are you sure? Are you very, very, sure? " is funny. It's it a little easy to read. It reminded me of Poppleton. Most kids would like this book. (age 8)

Mr. Putter's Train Ride
In this book, Mr. Putter and Mrs. Teaberry try to bring their pets, Tabby (the cat) and Zeke (the dog) on the train. When they find out that they can't, Mr. Putter comes up with a scheme to bring the pets on the ride.

This story helps kids realize that Mr. Putter can come up with a good plan and can be kind of "naughty" in a good way.


Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes
Published in Paperback by Penguin Putnam~childrens Hc ()
Author: Arthur Doyle Doyle
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Good,but not great
This book is good,but it's not great.It only contains 3 stories,which of have no Moriarity in them.I was kind of disappointed in this book,as it did'nt contain enough good stories in it.This book is great for kids,however.It's a good way to introduce kids to Sherlock Holmes.

A Great way to introduce your kids to Sherlock Holmes!
This book is a great way to introduce children to Sherlock Holmes. It's easy to understand, and the pictures are superb! Will definatly keep their interest.


The Mystery of the Talking Skull
Published in Paperback by Random House (Merchandising) (November, 1992)
Authors: Robert Arthur, Harry Kane, and Alfred Hitchcock
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Robert Arthur's Last Three Investigators Mystery
The Mystery of the Talking Skull is the last Three Investigators novel by Robert Arthur. As such, I was a little hesitant to read it because Arthur's genius and talent created this series and made it into a staple of many young people's lives. No one made reading as fun as Robert Arthur did for untold numbers of children over the last thirty-plus years. Arthur's previous two entries in the series, the mysteries of the silver spider and the screaming clock, were brilliant and, in my opinion, his best, so I had high hopes for this book. I must admit, however, that this book is somewhat flawed and is, to my mind, Arthur's most disappointing 3I story. Let me make clear, though, that Arthur's worst is many times better than almost everyone else's best. This is a ripping good story and is well worth a read, despite the flaws I perceive in it.

In terms of critiquing the story, I have to say that the last few chapters seemed somewhat rushed; the boys' actions, especially those of Jupiter Jones, seemed somewhat out of character, and the ultimate explanation of the mystery was not completely satisfactory to me. While Jupiter is not always right, of course, his deductive and reasoning skills were not too sharply honed in this book. Early on, once he has the skull and has heard it sneeze, he is supposedly too drowsy after supper to set his mind to figuring out how the skull talks--this does not sound like the Jupe I have come to know. Later on, he is actually "suckered" quite easily, much to my consternation and disbelief. Were it not for unexpected outside help, the boys would have bungled this whole case. In terms of the ending, the explanation of how the skull actually talked did not thrill me, and that is the primary reason I must give this book four stars rather than five. That explanation was a little contrived and unoriginal, I felt. Despite these faults, I did find several clues to be rather ingenious, and I experienced a few "Aha" moments of a quite satisfactory nature.

Sadly, as I write this review, this is the last Three Investigators book to have been recently reissued by Random House. The reissue of the first eleven books in the series (including all ten of Arthur's 3I books) is of great importance because this action not only reintroduced me to the friends and heroes of my youth but introduced the Three Investigators to a whole new generation of young people; these books have induced a love for reading in countless numbers of us all. I would implore Random House to continue reissuing these books until the complete 3I library is readily available to one and all--how these books ever went out of print is a mystery not even the great Jupiter Jones could solve. As for me, I have my own case to work on now, an undertaking that will not be completed until I have assembled a complete collection of the Three Investigators series.

Intriguingly mysterious until the end
The three investigators are at it again. Only this time they have to find out the secrete behind a talking skull, a prop from an old magician's trunk, that they bought at an auction. The skull mysteriously talks to the boys, giving them clues on the location of a hidden fortune. But the three investigators aren't the only ones who are trying to solve the mystery of whereabouts of the hidden treasure. There are many other dangerous villians that are looking for the treasure too! This book is full of mystery, and complex problem solving, and is great for all ages.


On Politics and the Art of Acting
Published in Hardcover by Viking Press (October, 2001)
Author: Arthur Miller
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Votes aren't the only key to success in politics
As Miller emphasizes in his essay, some of our best political leaders were excellent actors as well. Although, Reagan was the only actual actor elected as our president, many others have benefited from their skills as a thespian. During the presidential debates, one's countenance can be the deciding factor in the decision. Miller explained that on the outside, Reagan never seemed the least bit unsure of what he was saying. It was this talent that made him the best acting president. Miller also points out what bad acting skills can do for a president. In Einsenhower's case, his impromptu speeches and unprepared speaking style made him seem more like a bumbling comic than the actual intellectual he really was. During the Bush-Gore Debates, Miller commends Bush on his acting talent and criticizes Gore his attempts to try many different roles than the one he was most accustomed to. Miller has also stated that since Bush has been elected to office, his acting skills have improved dramatically. Just as an actor gains more confidence after reading positive reviews and is certain his work will be a success, Bush's confidence has also increased following his victory. Miller shows that politics comes hand-in-hand with acting and this witty work is truly something that should be read by any fan, or critic, of politics.

Timely Miller book enlightens on politics and theatre
On a March evening at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC, in a packed auditorium, Arthur Miller, America's most distinguished living playwright, delivered the 2001 National Endowment for the Humantities JEFFERSON LECTURE IN THE HUMANITIES. Selection of the annual lecturer is the highest honor the federal government bestows for distinguished intellectual achievement in the humanities. The great author's observations and insights about the twin arts of politics and performance poured forth in a memorable address. While Miller's liberal past is well-known, on that evening he hit (and occasionally praised) politicians both sides of the aisle. It was a fair and even-handed assessment, spiced with illustrations from antiquity to the present.

In the days following the lecture, my notes hasily taken in the dark were excitedly deciphered and shared with colleagues and friends. When this book, adapted from the lecture, appeared, I immediately bought copies for myself and as gifts. The book would have benefited from a preface, explaining the original purpose and audience, but it is a good read. Having been written before the recent attack on America, Mr. Miller's most important observation may be that "one of the basic conditions of [a president's] employment...[is] a willingness to kill for us." Many of those regarded as 'great Presidents' were war presidents. "As war leader, a president rises to the stature of tragic figure touched by the arcane, the superhuman, entrusted as he is with not only the lives of our sons and daughters but the purity of the ideals which justify their sacrifice."


The Origins of War: From the Stone Age to Alexander the Great
Published in Paperback by W.W. Norton & Company (September, 1986)
Authors: Arther Ferrill and Arthur Ferrill
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An interesting premise, but somewhat vague at the end.
Although this book starts out being very interesting and well supported, the last few chapters on the Macedonian armies of Phillip and Alexander are disappointing. The author begins using vague euphemisms (such as the cavalry being used as a "hammer" on the "anvil" of the phalanx) which are not explained. Without some background in military history, and especially ancient tactical doctrines, one could be left puzzled as to exactly why Alexander was such a great general. Since the premise of the book is about Alexander's unification of near-eastern and Greek tactics into a new form of warfare, this flaw decreases the impact of the book.

Almost as interesting as the author.
This is a facinating book! I am currently enrolled in professor Ferrill's class at the University of Washington on ancient military history. The course follows the book to a great degree and was the obvious insperation for the class. So think of it as not only reading a book, but also taking a class from one of the most influencial military historians alive. Furthermore, It is an well researched book and is very thoughtfully put together for all reader types. Of course the class is more in depth and personal, but reading the book is like having some of the most exciting stories ever told put into your hand. Who needs fiction, when we have stories like these? It is books like this that brought me to college!!!


Philosophy of Logical Atomism
Published in Paperback by Open Court Publishing Company (November, 1985)
Authors: David Pears and Bertrand Arthur Russell
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Solid work by one of the top minds of the Century
An excellent short introduction to the philosophy of logical atomism. The lectures should be read along with Wittgenstein's Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus. Russell's logical atomism differs significantly from Wittgenstein's version of the theory but both share certain key features which make the theory distinctive. Those who enjoy "mathematical Philosophy" will not be disappointed.

A Good Launching Pad for Russell's More Academic Philosophy
This brief work serves as a fine introduction to the academic Russell for those curious about what distinguishes him among philosophers of the twentieth century and/or for those chiefly familiar with his "popular" works, such as "Why I Am Not a Christian" and "Marriage and Morals."

While Philosophy of Logical Atomism certainly does not cover his academic philosophy in depth, and it contains a number of points that he later amended (this is true of much of his academic philosophy), it is a good starting point for the Russell initiate as he can be a very difficult read in other academic texts.

The Theory of Descriptions and the Theory of Types are both presented here. The Theory of Descriptions in its "indefinite" and "definite" form (as opposed to its presence as only the Definite Theory of Descriptions in Principia Mathematica).

Anyone with a serious interest in analytical philosophy should be familiar with this material, and at the very least, the Philosophy of Logical Atomism will defintely tell you who wrote Waverly.


Pocket Companion to Textbook of Medical Physiology
Published in Paperback by W B Saunders (15 January, 1998)
Authors: Arthur C. Guyton, John E. Hall, and William Schmitt
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Pocket Companion as a good review, esp. before you sleep!!
This pocket companion serves as a concise overview of the most important facts & concepts from the parent textbook (Guyton's Textbook of Medical Physiology). However, it does not contain all the details or some clinical relevances, that's why you have to go back to the parent textbok for furthur info.

Review of Pocket Guide for Guyton's Medical Physiology Text
Good figures. Text is easy to read. Guyton's text is especially good in explaining cardiovascular material. It complements the larger text well, and is recommended as a good, shorter version of the main text.


Power
Published in Paperback by W W Norton & Company (February, 1969)
Author: Bertrand Arthur Russell
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Broad Scope, Fascinating
Bertrand Russell's Power is very ambitious in scope. Support for his thesis that the taming of power should be of chief concern to thinking people (his favorite audience in the three Russell books I've read) includes support from references to ancient China, medieval Europe, Machiavelli, the American businessman, the rise of the Catholic Church, American reverence for the Constitution, causes of the Protestant Reformation, ancient Greece and Rome and their governments, and more. As is to be expected of Lord Russell, his writing is an edifying, entertaining glimpse into the mind of a genius.

Russell's descriptions of the motivations behind power seeking individuals and organizations, the appeal of leaders, types of power and the basis for authority are compelling. The means for acquiring and exercising power are described by Russell in a systematic, conspiratorial manner. By understanding its appeal and the methods by which it is attained, Russell argues, mankind can hope to tame power. I felt that in this book Russell sought to deliver a "world-view" a la Karl Marx, whose communist ideas were based on the belief that the source of conflict in the world was man's alienation. With a twist, Russell might say that man's (and man's organizations, which he grants develop an organic life of their own) grasping for power is the chief cause of pain, stifled freedom, and stunted progress.

It's important to keep in mind that this book was first published in 1938 - though it's not hard to do while reading since Russell continuously warns of an impending great war. He refers to WWI as the "War" and an imminent WWII as the "Great War." I think, perhaps, the great motivation for writing it may have been to explain the rise of despotic and totalitarian governments during the era preceding its publication. A defining quote is:

"No other organization rouses anything like the loyalty aroused by the national State. And the chief activity of the State is preparation for large-scale homicide. It is loyalty to this organization for death that causes men to endure the totalitarian State, and to risk the destruction of home and children and our whole civilization rather than submit to alien rule."

Russell is my favorite philosopher and I'm planning to read many more of his books. I strongly recommend his History of Western Philosophy and The Conquest of Happiness. Russell wrote so many books on such a wide variety of subjects. My qualms with Power are its over ambitious reach, the frenetic pace of the writing and Russell's disdain for business and economics. Enjoy!

Qualifies as a study
If you want to see behaviour for what it really is, this is worth reading. I gave it four stars instead of three because of the incredible effort B. Russell put into the book. Much of the writing is heavily opinionated but well reasoned. The thinking ties in well with Machiovelli (14th century?) who wrote "The Prince", a thinly veiled "story" describing the raw mechanics of political power. If you want to recognize power in modern politics, read Noam Chomsky, "The Common Good" or most anything else Chomsky writes. A couple of books that I prefer more than B. Russell's recognize power as a dynamic. They are "Escape From Evil" by Ernest Becker and "Kinds of Power" by James Hillman.


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