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Youth, Heart of Darkness, the End of the Tether
Published in Paperback by Oxford University Press (December, 1996)
Authors: Joseph Conrad and Robert Kimbrough
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Good stuff
The only thing missing is "the nigger of the Narcisscus", but you can't have everything. As complex as "the heart of Darkness" is, you may be better served by starting this book with "The end of the Tether", it is great in its apparent simplicity, yet it has its own complexity.

Three of the finest short stories ever written
I first read "Youth" in my own youth, over 25 years ago. It has haunted me ever since. That it is difficult to describe why is, I believe, more a testament to Conrad's subtle skills than to my own undoubted incompetance as an expositor. On one level, "Youth" is little more than a tale of a ill-fated sea voyage, but its poignancy is unmatched by any work of short fiction I've ever come across. Good or bad, pleasant or horrific, our youth is what we all miss. The inclusion of this great novella and the magically exotic "End of the Tether" ought to be more than justification enough to buy this book--even if it didn't also include the justly famous, if sometimes obscure, "Heart of Darkness". No one should think he or she is familiar with Joseph Conrad who has not read all of these three wonderful tales. (If you can find a collection that also includes "The Nigger of Narcissus," even better.)


The Artist-Signed Postcard Price Guide: A Comprehensive Reference
Published in Hardcover by Colonial House (01 April, 1993)
Authors: Joseph L. Mashburn and Ralph Roberts
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Another wonderful book from the expert...
Mashburn writes terrific books. His Postcard Guide is the best general book out there. He also does specialized postcard books such as this one. Anyone who collects artist-signed postcards will want this book, no question about it.

It is filled with hundreds of pages and pictures of all our favorite artists, like Harrison Fisher, Philip Boileau, Earl Christy, as well as the more obscure yet fabulous artists like Lupiac and others. He covers a variety of categories, like Beautiful Ladies, Beautiful Children, Nudes, Blacks, Sports, and Comics. He includes a reference section in the front which goes over important information such as how to determine the age of a card, grade a card's condition, and so on. My only quibble with this book is that all the inside images are in black and white, and I would have loved to see some in color. Perhaps in the next edition.

If you're looking for a comprehensive reference on Artist-Signed postcards, this is the book to buy.


Barriers to Conflict Resolution
Published in Hardcover by W.W. Norton & Company (May, 1995)
Authors: Kenneth Joseph Arrow, Robert H. Mnookin, Lee Ross, Amos Tversky, Stanford Center on Conflict and Negotiation, and Robert Wilson
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Must Have Book for Serious Scholars
This book is a classic in the field of research in negotiations and conflict resolution. This book is a must have for any serious researcher or student of negotiations, conflict resolution, game theory, behavioral research, economics, psychology, and law. Too bad it is unavailable as of the time of writing. Hopefully, it will be available again very soon.


Basic Pharmacology
Published in Paperback by Morton Publishing Company (March, 2000)
Authors: Robert Vlosky, Dennis Hogan, Tammy Newman, and Robert, Vlosky,Melanie, Medina,Joseph, Pleskow,Bruce Shrewsbury
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Basic Pharmacology
"Basic Pharmacology" is a godsend to the the pharmacy technician student and classroom. I find this book to be exceptionally well written in an easy-to-understand format. This format unlike other text books allows the student to visualize medications (photograph) which is not found in other text books of this type. The information provided is the best that I have ever read in a pharmacology book. I think that not only will individuals benefit, college programs will charish this text also.


Building and Safety Codes for Industrial Facilities
Published in Hardcover by McGraw-Hill Professional (August, 1992)
Authors: Joseph N. Sabatini, Stephen R. Sabatini, and Smith Robert D.
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SPACING IN OIL INDUSTRIES
Please provide me with the followings: 1.the safe distance from the oil well head to the nearest building , pipe lines, oil tanks,etc. 2.the distance between oil/gas drilling rigs and burning off pit. 3.the safe hieghtbetween an air-plane and oil storage tanks on the ground. 4.any guidelines regarding the same above enquirees. thanks very much.


Color Atlas of Microneurosurgery, Microanatomy, Approaches, Techniques, Volume 3: Intra- and Extracranial Revascularization and Intraspinal Pathology
Published in Hardcover by Thieme Medical Pub (15 January, 2000)
Authors: Wolfgang Th Koos, Robert F. Spetzler, and Joseph M. Zabramski
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Awesome!
Awesome, simply awesome. But DO NOT try these operations at home


Complete Encyclopedia Of Wine,Beer, And Spirit
Published in Hardcover by Carlton Books (28 October, 2002)
Authors: Andrews McMeel and Robert Joseph
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perfect
This is such a super book. All the stuff you need to know about what is a good buy, plus extrodinary details on the history, making and regional characteristics of wines beers and spirits.
The information we could test, about Australian Wine was spot-on, so can only surmise the rest is too. There were however a few German spelling errors in the beer section. Good at all levels of interest.


The Cross and the Rainforest: A Critique of Radical Green Spirituality
Published in Hardcover by Acebo (June, 1996)
Authors: Robert Whelan, Joseph Kirwan, and Paul Haffner
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Worship the Creator, not creation
I enjoyed this book because it combines science and religion. Too many environmental science books are secular and miss the point of taking care of the planet--we are God's stewards to manage his "property." This would make a nice supplemntary text in a religious college where God has not been kicked out. It wouldn't fly in a state school, but it gives a believing instructor some "flavoring" which could be worked into current environmental issues. Science needs to be taught objectively--given that God is above objectivity as the first and still sustaining cause.


Delphi in Depth
Published in Paperback by McGraw-Hill Osborne Media (May, 1996)
Authors: Cary Jensen, Loy Anderson, Joseph Fung, Ann Lynnworth, Mark Ostroff, Martin Rudy, Robert Vivrette, and Jensen Cary
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One of the BEST books on understanding and using DELPHI
'Delphi in Depth' is the best book I have found on understanding Delphi. I have 14 books on Delphi and this book is a must have, for anyone serious about learning and using Delphi. It is useful for both the novice and expert programmer. The explainations and CD examples are simple and direct, showing you HOW, but also explaining in plain english WHY and WHEN to use properties and methods.


Divine Inspiration: From Benin to Bahia
Published in Paperback by Athelia Henrietta Press (01 June, 1998)
Authors: Phyllis Galembo, Robert Farris Thompson, Joseph Nevadomsky, Norma Rosen, and Zeca Llgiero
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A book with moving photographs and interesting essays.
Divine Inspiration is an unusual coffee table book because the pictures do tell a thousand words, and because the text is helpful and interesting, not just filler. It is a good, respectful introduction to the Yoruba religion and its many offspring in the Americas.


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