This is an odd book.

I believe Encoh's account to be authentic, accurate, and ancient. I don't believe, though, that it was divinely-inspired. This is an ancient work full of curiosities, historical references, and cross references with accepted scripture.

Accounts of angels having relationships with earthly women, of Noah being a remarkable great-grand baby, of the portals for the four winds, and other supernatural phenomena are all described in detail by one of two humans ever to be translated. "Enoch walked with God and was no more." says the book of Genesis.

This ancient text will leave you pondering events the scriptures allude to. Well worth the reading along with "Josephus", "Acts of Pilate", and other ancient manuscripts.

Whatever theological disagreements one might have with the compiler and editor of this volume, and Dr. Yefru's critical analysis therein, there is no denying that Rev. Ronald K. Brown has presented the reading public with something wonderful and very readable. It is a breath of fresh air. This volume is a noble addition to the right library, to any person who is interested in the history of the Book of Enoch. "Believers" and church study groups will find it useful and informative, as will critics, skeptics, scholars and humanists. Certainly there is nothing to fear here, unless one is afraid of a good story.

Written, refined and compiled over a period spanning at least 800 years (approx. 250 BCE-650 CE, from Qumran through the Hellenistic and Roman periods), the Book of Enoch, or Henok, is one of the finest non-canonical writings produced in the apocalyptic tradition, and is referenced numerous times in canonical books. It certainly influenced the OT and NT. Ironically, Enoch was once (and in some places, still is) part of the canon. The reader will at once see that Rev. Brown has compiled and edited a version of the Book of Enoch from purely Ethiopic sources, though he does not cite which manuscripts he referenced and studied for this compilation of a truly "African" edition of Enoch. Whatever the reasons Rev. Brown speaks only broadly of his studies of Ethipoic texts (and the questionable, dated, 1906 translation by R.H. Charles), this book is compiled from the only known complete works of Enoch dating from antiquity.

The most complete texts of Enoch have been preserved through the Ethiopic Christian Church in a language known as Ge'ez. Ethiopic (Ge'ez) is an African writing system designed as a meaningful and graphic representation of a wide array of knowledge, including, languages. It is a knowledge system that is organized to represent philosophical features like ideography, numerology, syllography, astronomy, and grammatology. Furthermore, Ethiopic is not only a cultural agency: It is a foundation to a great literary tradition in Ethiopia. This rich literary tradition, too often overlooked in the past by many Western scholars, is evident in this book, though it is still arguable whether Ethiopic was the original language of Enoch. In fact, no one is certain what the original language of Enoch was; some feel it was both Aramaic and Hebrew. Others think it was Ethiopic because it is akin to the ancient Egyptian (Mirzraim) Hamitic language family. In this case it hardly matters because Rev. Brown has chosen some of the finest renditions of the Ethiopic for readers, and this IS a Book of Enoch based on that literary tradition. In fact, the finest translations of the Book of Enoch I have read have all been structured on the Ethiopic sources (e.g., Kebran 9/II, Princeton Ethiopic 3, Abbadianus 55, EMML 2080, 4437, 4750, the Chester Beatty papyrus, et al). Admittedly, Rev. Brown's compilation has a somewhat compressed Astronomical book (the Book of Heavenly Luminaries, probably the oldest preserved Enochian book), and though taken from Ethiopic texts, the Book of the Similitudes appear here though they were decidedly a later, Christian addition from the common era. 1 Enoch is, after all, a composite that represents numerous periods and writers. One may wonder how the Book of Enoch was shaped, polished and edited over time, how later Christian insertions became a part of the story. There is no Book of Similitudes (Book of Parables) in the Qumran corpus, but rather fragments of the Book of Giants, or men of renown and power.

I do beg to differ with Rev. Brown's assertion that the Book of Enoch is an "inspired" work that only further bolsters claims of biblical prophecy, as well as Dr. Yefru's contention that the Book of Enoch dates from 4000 BCE. The foundations of Enoch may very well have existed in several places around the Mediterranean and Northeast Africa before 300 BCE; in fact, it is quite likely. The genesis material that became the Book of Enoch almost certainly predated the written word, circulating as oral tradition, traveling from East to West. At some point, the elements of Enoch coalesced, but no one knows when. The current body of evidence cannot support the contention for a 4000 BCE inception.

To his credit, Rev. Brown has included, for those married to the KJV of the Bible, an exhaustive concordance. His remarks in the preface aside, Rev. Brown has compiled/edited a very neutral, unbiased Book of Enoch accessible to any reader, and it is, in my opinion, a fine contribution to the investigation and reconstruction of ancient African historiography. This little gem of a book should not be ignored.

The Book of Enoch will open your eyes to some questions you've been asking. I really don't understand how this great book wasn't Canonized with the other 66 books of the King James Bible. There are a lot of Uncanonized Holy Books out there, and The Book of Enoch is amongst my favorite. I love the Holy Bible but I know God's words go far beyond the 66 books choosen by man. Increase your Wisdom and Knowledge, buy this book and hopefully God will lead you to the other Uncanonized books.

I never felt in my heart OJ killed Nicole and Ron. There are too many things that don't make sense...simple things. One, no matter what they may say about OJ, the family of Nicole admit he is a good father...why would he kill the children's mother as they slept? They could wake up during the attack or in the morning find her. The media told us Ron put up a huge struggle...no bruises or cuts on OJ save the silly little finger cut...omg...how many have I got at work and couldn't explain it? Good thing I've never been accused of murder at those times! I heard "friends" of the Simpson's interviewed and told stories of how "crazy" OJ looked at the dance recital. Well I saw a video of him at the very recital...he looked happy and was warm and friendly to Nicole's family. I don't mean to sound stupid but you rarely hear of black people killing with knives all bloody and sloppy like that (HEY even some of my black friends said that from the jump street). No, OJ didn't do it...you're looking at two young in shape people with adreneline fighting for their lives...the killer had marks on him, use some commonsense!! I was watching some forensic show years ago...there was too many inconsistancies in the case..the socks with blood for one, how in the world can blood go thru an ankle and make the same pattern on the opposite side??? uh try dipping the sock sans the foot in a pool of blood. I really hate being called half brained by people convinced that he did it but I kept an open mind. All the books that have been NoJ inspired are really by people that aren't credible. Faye Resnick? COME ON!! Vincent Bugliosi??? Yeah he's a good attorney but he got the whole Manson motive wrong and is an all around annoying self righteous ego maniac. Remember he got a girl off (And the Sea Will Tell) that may be guilty of double homicide, outrage uh? Anyway...this book is good and gives different views, that's refreshing. It's amazing no one thought for a second how Ron, a waiter, no car etc could be opening a chic restaurant...where did the money come from??? I guess his family can buy it now...with their blood money from a lawsuit that won't end the pain of loss or bring him back. At least this whole tragedy has some good outcomes...Nicole's family has been able to bleed more $ from Mr. Simpson and Denise has a job!

The testimony of the two witnesses who cannot lie say that OJ Simpson is not guilty.

Blood and flesh were found under Nicole Brown's fingernails; the blood type did not match OJ (or Nicole or Ron). Ron Goldman walked to work, worked out, and practiced karate; his hands showed bruises from punching someone in the face or head more than once. OJ had no scratches or bruises on his hands, arms, face, or body: he could not have been a lone murderer.

The newspapers said that when the bodies were found after 12:15 AM their red blood was trickling down the sidewalk. The crime scene pictures printed in the National Enquirer showed the red blood. This says they were freshly killed, around 11:30, because their blood would be black and clotted if dead for over an hour (as in the Borden Murders).

The above physical evidence proves OJ Simpson to be innocent of these murders. Some say the 25 to 30 stab wounds on Ron Goldman suggest an emotional frenzy from a personal enemy, and Nicole Brown was the innocent bystander. The book "Killing Time" is the first and only objective book (arguments for both sides) to discuss all the evidence.

I hope that those who want to know the facts will read this, and reconsider any prejudgments that they made in June 1994.

Freed & Briggs did an excellent job with this book. Unlike the American press & the many pundits that declared Mr. Simpson guilty as charged, this book examines the facts versus myth. Like many others, I hadn't followed the case but was confident that O.J. was guilty since many reporters treated it like an open and shut case. However, I did hear of some inconsistencies that made me wonder what was the truth?

The authors pursue this case based on facts, motive, and the essential timelime, or killing time. If you are interested in truth, you'll love this book. The authors did a great job of exploring what was possible and by whom. To this day, many people believe O.J. guilty. Yet, they seem little bothered by Mark Fuhrman asserting his fifth amendment right when answering to questions about whether he planted evidence in this case. There is a whole lot more for someone willing to open their mind. In the end, you may find a greater appreciation of people who tirelessly pursue truth versus the many who are so eager to capitalize on their own careers. It makes one wonder about how eager we are to grasp truth no matter how hard it is to swallow.

The Library Journal review of A Few Good Men incorrectly cites the lack of an index. There is, in fact, a twenty-eight page index that lists more than one thousand entries to include all names, units, and significant battle sites mentioned in the text. Aircraft,equipment,named operations, and weapons are also categorized.

lots of great information,
just a tad boring even for an academic purchase..!

In this unauthorized biography, Steven Holmes has done a meticulous job of reporting -- conducting countless interviews and citing numerous original source materials. This highly readable work conveys the essence of a man who rose to the highest ranks of American government and whose influence on the global economy is felt even today. Holmes delves into every aspect of Ron Brown's life -- from his childhood at the Hotel Theresa in Harlem, through his college and military days, his stint at the Urban League, and his meteoric ascension through Democratic party politics into the Clinton cabinet. Readers of "An Uncommon Life" get a thorough sense of Brown's charm, his analytical mind, his tenacious drive to succeed, his weakness for beautiful women. Holmes offers an unsparing but ultimately fair view of the nation's first black Commerce Secretary, whose all-too-human flaws can never overshadow his accomplishments.

Wow! This is a great book. The story of how one man, Ron Brown, emerges as the hidden hand behind the Democrat's re-taking of Washington is a gripping tale of power, politics and personality. Born into a middle-class black family, Ron Brown's life takes him from the halls of Harlem's fabled Hotel Theresa, where he grew up, to all-white Middlebury College, to the civil rights movement and, finally, to a position where he helps resurrect the fortunes of the Democratic Party. Ron Brown is presented in all his complexities - his life, his loves, and his ability to bridge racial divides with a silken, yet steely, determination. It's a tale well-told, smoothly-written, and filled with solid investigative reporting. This is a book to buy - and keep.

This is a great book especially if you're interested in what makes Washington tick. It is a true, honest, tough but fair portrait of a man who lived and breathed politics. He succeeded tremendously in his efforts on behalf of the Democratic party and his community of people, African Americans. Unfortunately, he made a few mistakes along the way but he should not be chastised. Are we not all human and do we not all show our frailty in different forms? The biography moves quickly as it evolves from childhood thru youth to mature adult and captures the essence of Brown's experiences to show us how he became the man we remember today.

I was so enthralled with the sermons written by this female minister, that I could not put the book down! I read 70 pages the first sitting, when I had intended to read only the first two sermons. This is a collection of sermons that is divided into two major categories: the first deals with the problems of pain, tribulations and suffering while we are yet alive and struggling with our spiritual journeys, the second is dealing with the pain of loss by relating it to God's pain in allowing His Only Son to choose to die for us. For anyone who wishes to learn how to make every word count, this is an excellent resource. Human suffering is often one of the hardest issues to address with congregations. This resource can definitely start you on the right foot.

She goes where few preachers or theologians dare, and never, ever leaves the reader without plenty to think about. Of all her books, this one is the least satisfying in some ways because of what seem to me to be some inconsistencies on key points. Maybe that's to be expected given the subject matter. What she succeeds beautifully in doing is revealing how shallow and inadequate most Christian thinking is on the subject of the passion and death of Jesus. No pat answers from BBT, ever. Good for her, and good for those who read her and are prompted to go deeper into what Good Friday means.

The author is trying to jump around on the concept he is trying to explain. Sometime, author used a long paragraph to explain a concept while at the end the point is still not clear.Examples in the text are not given in a consistent manner which causes lots of confusion to reader.
Some important concepts are not presented in the text, unsymmetrical substitution in the conjugated system for example.
I would recommend reader to read the book critically and do expect that things in the book are not 100% correct.

The second edition contained incredible errors regarding mechanistic organic chemistry, many of which were corrected by the third edition. No doubt, these errors were taught to a significant number of students, and have resulted in some ribbing of the authors by their peers. Nonetheless, the third edition still contains significant errors. Bright students will find those errors confusing, as they contradict what they learn about pKa's and acid/base chemistry within the text.

Text information states pKa values are for the conjugate acids of bases listed in tables, and this further confuses students, who assume the molecules listed are the acids themselves.

Incredible leaps of logic must be required for students to take sparse detail in the text and apply them to complex problems in the problem sets. Although the problems are enjoyable for Ph.D.'s in the field, they miss the mark regarding beginning students. I find the problems relevant and amusing, but they are often advanced or graduate level. In contrast,example problems in the text are quite simplistic.

It appears that the text attempts to address biochemistry, polymer and medicinal chemistry to some level - but must sacrifice content in the core areas of organic chemistry in order to satisfy the unwritten rule of a book of dimensions of 1.5" x 8" x 10" for the publisher.

The sidebars were a reasonable attempt to humanize chemistry. University academics are still scratching their heads as to why they continue to have trouble interesting students in chemistry - they need to look close to home regarding text and laboratory material. Both seem to provide an exercise in futility for U.S. students. Scientific method is taught in high school, and promptly forgotten. Logic and flow is missing today.

Good luck with the next edition!

Of all the Organic Chemistry text books I have reviewed, this one is at the top of the pile. It is logically organized and figures are well done. Brown & Foote do a great job of presenting the difficult subject matter.

If you already know Visual Basic then you might find this book useful. If you are just learning then it is not the book for you. Most other VB books do a lot more explaining about the fundamentals than this one does. Some concepts are just presented with almost no explaination where other books I've read take about half of a chapter to this. I think the authors forgot that the simple things are not simple if you don't know them yet.

The worst VB tetxbook I've ever read. What a waste of time and money!

A+++..... A completely satisfactory book for the beginning programmer.

As a first time sales manager, I was immediately drawn to the title of the book. After reading it, I was disappointed that the published date was simply the most recent edition date. The core of the book was written decades ago.

As a result, other than some very general good advice about a manager's job being to coach and develop sales talent, the book is not useful. To give you an example, it goes into detail about keeping index cards and how a real go-getter salesperson will always be seen in a phone booth contacting clients!

I will research the original publication date of business books more carefully next time.

i had read this book 6 years ago when i was an mba student taking a class on sales management. i consult now for a large consumer group company in the gulf for their marketing and sales group. i thus decided to re-acquaint myself with the book and im glad i did. the ideas and suggestions in the book were helpful in promoting ideas to the first time sales managers. i suggested that the company read the book to get a general idea of the complexities of promoting sales people to management positions. especially on the part of sales force appraisals, the objective is for the field manager to help each sales rep achieve objectives and you cant do it in the office. the field is where its at as the book firmly states. i just wish that there was a newer edition with the advent of technology.

This book was a very interesting account of Beruria, a rare female Talmudic scholar of distinction. The book delves into Beruria's thought, feelings and minute details of her life, however, the author provides no account of the extent that the book is fictionalized. Being that Beruria is a historical figure, I found it highly unsatisfactory to read a biography with no real sense of how it reflects the reality of the person. I would be interested in finding out about the sources that were used.