Elledge's wonderful book will be relished by anyone interested in how Byron became Byron (the famous and infamous Byron, the adored Byron, the poet Byron), by anyone interested in the odd ins-and-outs of English public-school education in the early nineteenth century, or by anyone interested in the London theatre of that time. This book provides a continually witty, revealing, and brilliant reading of the long- and short-term effects of Byron's dramatic recitations at Harrow, where he was in residence from 1801 to 1805. It unearths fascinating material about contemporaneous educational practices, relating these at every point to the young Byron's flowering genius and to his struggles within what might be called, with understatement, an unusual family. And when Elledge turns to William Henry West Betty, the thirteen-year-old theatrical sensation whom Byron more or less risked his life to see, and see again, we get a delicious picture of celebrity mania to rival the later nineteenth-century tumult over Liszt. The book is beautifully written, its sentences gem-cut. Elledge wears his immense learning lightly and manages to combine vast scholarship and keen interpretation without the slightest loss of narrative and dramatic interest. It's pungent, fast-paced, and hard to put down. An award-winning performance.

This book is the definative collection of Byron works. It is simply amazing, and is composed beautifully. I would recomend it to anyone looking to learn about the amazing life and work of George Gordon, Lord Byron

The three interwoven narratives are funny, sad and poignant, and the hero is a combination of resolve and absurdity as he doggedly digs his tunnel. This is a charming story, beautifully told and translated.

This was one of the greatest collections of love poems I have ever had the honor of reading. His passion really flows through the pen. It was both enticing and inspirational and I strongly recommend this to anyone at all interested in love poetry, or to anyone for that matter.

This book has been used as required text in a college management class, students responses were extremely positive. There is good use of contemporary management terminology and practical applications of the implications of management ideas. Students particularly appreciated the author's utilization of clear ,informative exercises to illustrate management concepts. Students indicated that the team building,motivating,transformation,becoming multicultural and manging stress chapters were timely and important.The strongest support for the book was evidenced by the fact that most of the students planned to keep the book for use in professional careers. I am so impressed with the book that I frequently give it as a gift to professionals who give lectures to my classes.

This is an essential, for anyone who plans on a career in drafting or civil engineering. This book covers important information about drafting, and designing of various technical objects. This book has many wonderful illustrations and examples of the topics discussed within the chapters.

This is a wonderful book. It's filled with hope, love and inspiration. As a daily guide, it is right up there with the Bible, only much easier to understand. The only problem I have is with the "good and evil" part -- that there is no evil. That doesn't make sense, because it contradicts the Bible big time. The other 99% is right on. If you're looking for help in your spiritual journey, you'll love this one.

You need this book if you want to know where to eat in Montreal. This book was indispensable when we visited there. Also tells you which are "off-license", or BYOB and let you bring your own wine. The author gives detailed descriptions of the atmosphere, room and cuisine in reviews that run 3-5 pages. Capsule reviews in the front of the book are informative when you don't have time to read the full review.

Though not obvious from its title, this book provides a well-written overview of the Bible's description of the end times.

It reviews the descriptions in Revelation and several other books in the Old and New Testament in a clear way, and weaves them together into a compelling argument that we are now the last generation. It also describes the role of the USA in these times, with clear interpretation.

As a old pastor once told me, Byron MacDonald is truly a man of God. His warning and above all, his hope for the redeeming power of faith are clearly and powerfully presented in a way accessible to all.

If you've dayhiked the Appalachian Trail up Blood Mountain in North Georgia, you probably parked at the Byron Herbert Reece Memorial Area. There's also a nature trail named after Reece at nearby Vogel State Park, and the state's historical drama, The Reach of Song, is based on Reece's life and writings.

This biography/anthology is an excellent introduction to the late poet (1917-1958), based on articles, interviews, and previously unpublished journals and letters of Reece himself. The book includes historical photographs of Reece and is scholarly in its research but highly readable in its writing style.

Also included is a large collection of Reece's poetry, drawn from the four volumes of poetry he published in his lifetime. Reece was a master of the poetic ballad, and most of his poems reflect the deep spirituality and the stark realism of the North Georgia mountain people. Highly influenced by the graceful language and rhythms of the King James Bible, Reece breathed new life into traditional poetic forms. This book is highly recommended if you want a rich understanding of this complex, spiritual poet and the mountains and culture he loved.