The SP I'm with told me this has an answer for almost all my questions. He refers to it frequently himself-- a very good reference!

You will not find a more complete and comprehensive medical resource. This book tackles every disease I can think of.

Es un excelente libro que sirve de guia de referencia para la identificacion de las aves de presa, ademas de la ubicacion de las mismas a nivel mundial; por otro lado, las ilustraciones son extraordinarias, en verdad es una obra que vale la pena.

Yo tenia la obra, fue un regalo de cumpleaños, pero lo preste y nunca me lo devolvieron y he estado buscandolo los ultimos tres años.

Sight and Insight! As a painter this book is invaluable to me, as an appreciator of art and a viewer it is an opportunity to view some of the most magnificent and masterfully executed paintings all bound together in a spectacular reproduction of artwork in itself. The execution in his draftsmanship, the use of form and the genius of the use of color by Mr. Silverman is incredible to behold. The narrative is clear and thoughfully written. I have purchased not just one book but two, one for use in my studio as a reference book. The other is a special edition signed by the Master. All who pick up the book have a delightful treat in store for them, for each time one gazes at his art, there are new discoveries to be made. As an artist I am in awe and hold a great deal of admiration and respect for his art, to have this treasure to enjoy and learn from in the form of a book is indeed a feast.

"I purchased Sight & Insight ;the art of Burton Silverman several months ago, but just came across his listing with Amazon. I think it's a beautiful book with some of the best paintings I've seen that uses representational realism. The people depicted are both very real and very arresting in a thoughtful, reflective way. It's like reading a good book and looking up to conjure the image of the character in ones mind only this artist does that for you. He doesn't exclude the viewer though, because there's a lot of ambiguity in his characters that leaves room for ones own speculations as to the meanings of the paintings. The writing, by both Prof. McGrath and Philip Saietta are excellent if sometimes difficult sledding, particularly with the Professor. But it's really a very readable and informative collection of essays. Silverman also writes about his career with compelling honesty. It's a real treat to go through this book and well worth the price, many times over."

Rarely do I come across an art book with both stunning visual imagery and insight into the state of representational art. The artist provides a clear, beautifully written essay for all of us confused about "modern" art, his paintings statisfy the thirst for imagery that moves and enhances our humanity. BEAUTIFUL book!

358 pages of text, another 250 pages of appendice's, notes, glossary and index. American Buddhists are fortunate to be only one translation away from the original letters (Gosho) written by Nichiren Daishonin (Japan 1222-1282). The five "major" writings included in this book comprise the essence of Nichiren's revelation of Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo as the law of life and the universe, the proper object of worship (the Gohonzon), the invocation (called daimoku), and its applicablility to everyone. There are many more letters of Nichiren than these and indeed this volume includes a selection of miscellaneous letters of encouragement that Nichiren wrote to his followers. The scholars have included notes to give context to references in the text and the glossary of terms keeps the reader armed with the facts necessary to understand Nichiren's message. I carry this book with me wherever I travel to keep up with the Nichiren practice of "study" of the three practices of "faith, practice, and study". For the person wanting a cursory look at Buddhism and Nichiren's Buddhism, I recommend reading "The Fundamentals of Buddhism". SGI(Soka Gakkai International) members will find the organization's magazine "Living Buddhism" easier going. For those wanting to study from the perspective of scholars rather than Nichiren propoents, this is the right book. My rating of 8 vice 10 is because this is not light reading.

This volume, like its sister volume, "Letters of Nichiren," contains superb explanations, background and excellent translations of some of Nichiren's most important writings. It will appeal to all Soka Gakkai members as well as anyone interested in Nichiren. Excellent.

Selected Writings of Nichiren is an English rendition of the major works of Nichiren (1222-1282), a Buddhist teacher in 13th century Japan. The founder of the Buddhist school that bears his name, Nichiren was a prolific writer, and much of his work remains extant.

The book contains what are called "The Five Major Works," as well as a detailed autobiography and six letters Nichiren sent to his followers. The autobiographical section gives a dramatic and powerful account of eight years during the period when the Mongol Empire sent envoys to Japan to demand fealty.

The translations do justice to the clarity and wisdom of the original prose, while the annotations offer important background information. The translations are chiefly the work of Burton Watson, adjunct professor of East Asian languages and cultures at Columbia University. The companion volume, Letters of Nichiren, is also a must-have for any follower or student of Nichiren.

I also highly recommend Burton Watson's masterful translation of The Lotus Sutra.

Augustine's Confessions combines an intellectual biography and conversion story with apologetics and theology. It is an essential source document on one of the most highly regarded Western thinkers and for early Church history. As a conversion story, it sets the standard in Christian thought. In short, any serious student of Christianity cannot afford to miss reading this book.

The Penguin Classics edition, translated by R. S. Pine-Coffin, provides a good translation. However, you are going to get what you pay for. Like most books in the Penguin Classics series, this edition of the Confessions leaves a lot to be desired. It has a bare bone's introduction, no notes to help the reader understand obscure passages, and no index. This edition is fine if you want to read Augustine without the distractions of commentary. However, if you want to seriously understand the Confessions, spend some more money and get an edition with better support.

I was asked to read this book as a freshmen in college and I loved it. It is not an easy read, but once you read over a part once more, Augustine's logic makes perfect sense. If you've read any other Augustine, such as "Freedom of the will", this book fits right in there and explains it perfectly. In fact, this book explains most of Augustine's tenants perfectly. If anyone wants to know why Christianity took such a harsh stand against sexual sins...it's Augustine lashing out at his past. He was really tormented. Worship God or worship sex. He chose God and I'm sure he thought about going back. Augustine also developed the full Christian idea of free will, which is manifested in this book as well. Augustine is an incredible figure and a role model for modern Christians. His trials are not much different from ours, seeing as we live in a society so obsessed with sex. Augustine's Confessions is one of my favorite books. A must-read for any theologian and philosopher.

After Sacred Scripture itself, perhaps no other book has brought more people to a deeper understanding of the truths of the Christian faith than "Confessions." Simply put, it's the story of one well-educated, intelligent man who led a profligate life in a sophisticated pagan society. It took his mother, prayer, and the grace of Almighty God to make him a saint--and indeed one of the greatest saints of the Catholic Church.

What is most striking about Augustine's story is how easily it relates to our own lives and our own times. It is impossible to read "Confessions" without seeing a little bit of yourself in his tales of his early life. The book is perfect for anyone struggling with their Christian faith. Indeed, it helped bring me back to the Catholic Church.

This translation is well-written and highly readable. I own it and highly recommend it.

This is an adult version of the Arabian Nights tales that most kids grow up with. By adult I do not mean that it contains a lot of sexual material, however there is some, so this book is probably not appropriate for children. Stories like "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves" and "Aladdin and the Magic Lamp" are included in here, along with some more obscure stories like "The Hunchback's Tale". If you're interested in learning about stories from the middle east, this is the book for you.

I just wanted to point out that most of these reviews refer to the previous version of this book that is no longer available from .... I gave this book its average grade, because as of yet I've not read this SEQUEL. Please note that this book does not contain Sinbad, Aladin, or many of the other classic stories (though it does seem to expand on the shortened earlier edition). Check the chapters to make sure you're getting the right book. Given the original however (which I have read) I'm sure this is an excellent edition of the tales.

Encourage ... to not only carry this book, but its predecessor too.

We are all familiar with the stories of Ali Baba, Aladdin, and Sinbad. But where did these tales come from? The answer lies in this wonderful (condensed) volume known as the 'Arabian Nights.'
The story is of a woman, Scheherazade, who marries a king. The king's custom is to spend one night with a woman and execute her in the morning. To avoid this, Scheherazade tells him a tale, but leaves part of it unfinished, thus gaining the king's interest and insuring her survival for another day so she can finish the tale. Being clever, she never finishes it, but keeps it continuously going, until the king finally spares her life.
The stories presented here, though often somewhat crude, have great moral lessons to be learned. The serve as a sort of moral reminder as to how a good person should act.
When Richard Burton translated the Nights, he collected as many manuscripts as possible and pieced together the tales. Many had been created centuries earlier, and were often told during gatherings among friends. Burton, through his unparalelled knack for translation, managed to capture all the magic and mystery that are the Arabian Nights.
Besides the delightful stories and good lessons to be learned, the Nights serve another purpose--they provide an intimate look at the culture of the time. By examining their legends, one can gain a basic understanding of how Arabic culture functions. There is as much to be learned about the people who tell these stories as there is from the stories themselves.
I read this book for historical and cultural value, and found it to be abundant in both. Besides that, though, I encountered a mesmerizing set of tales which will be entertaining to any audience, even (after some revision and editing) children.

"The Major Writings of Nichiren Daishonin" were
published by Nichiren Shoshu International Center,
and the editor-translator is the Gosho translation committee.
Unfortunately, the major writings do not list specific names
of who was on that committee.
So, perhaps Burton Watson was among the editor/translators,
and if so,he is (perhaps) entitled to duplicate some of the gosho
in "Letters of Nichiren". If not, "Letters of Nichiren"
is simply a plagiarized copy of the major writings,
with the order of the writings changed.

Nichiren (1222-1282) was a figure of central importance in the history of Japanese Buddhism as the founder of an orthodox form of Buddhism which strictly adheres to the teachings of the Lotus Sutra. Letters of Nichiren is a collection of seventy-three letters to disciples and other followers. Written throughout years of persecution and exile, these letters are as much a source of inspiration today as they were to his contemporaries.

The Kamakura period (1185-1333) in which Nichiren lived was a time of great unrest, when threats of foreign invasion, natural disasters, famines, and epidemics ravaged the country. The letters gathered in this volume display Nichiren's conviction that the chaotic state of his country could be attributed to a failure to follow the teachings of the Lotus Sutra, which is considered to be the foremost of Shakyamuni's teachings.

While communicating the major doctrinal themes, the vivid metaphors and clear arguments of Nichiren's correspondence also reveal the rhetorical flourish of a powerful spiritual guide. Alongside Burton Watson's lucid and accurate translations, editor Philip B. Yampolsky provides a brief introduction to each letter, notes, a glossary of terms, appendixes of Chinese and Sanskrit names, and a bibliography.

A companion volume to Selected Writings of Nichiren, published in 1990, this unique collection will appeal to Nichiren Buddhists as well as scholars and students of Buddhism, Japanese thought, religion, and history.

This volume, with its superb explanations and background, will appeal to Soka Gakkai members as well as anyone interested in Nichiren. Excellent.

Although this book would be really helpful IF it included the answer to it's title "Which Ad Pulled Best," it doesn't answer that question in any of it's 50 example ads. I feel scammed! It's not made clear that one needs an answer book. The author should know my first rule of advertising...always be straight-up and honest!

Well this book could be helpful, it has a lot of research talk in it. The ads are black and white. It can be a bit confusing. I'd pass on it if you are a graphic designer, but if you are in market research and analysis it might work for you. I'd recommend it if you can buy it real [inexpensive]! Don't pay a lot for this book it's not worth it. But you may get some information from the "professional" comments. Over all it's a pass up. Don't buy it by the cover! It's not going to answer that question

Great book with interesting interviews and side-by-side comparisons of real ads for real products. The book asks the question, but only the Instructor's Guide, SOLD SEPARATELY, gives the answers. Don't buy one without the other.