My six year old daughter has enjoyed this book for three years. The rhythmic cadence is contagious, the images dance, the swirling type is fun. This is one of our all-time favorites! If a six year old can read it - with it's changing typefaces and innovative layout - then anyone can! We are going to donate it to our school library.

The message is wonderful and important. The style is definitely different and very clever; flowing lines, crazy fonts, great graphics and bright colors. It's not hard to read at all. It's definitely not boring. It even seems like there are pictures hidden on each page, giving you something new to discover each time you read it. Absolutely Wonderful!!

I love this book!!! How could I ever exclaim its merits with only 1000 word or less... Everything about it is top notch! The quality of the book/paper/cover, the explosion of color on every page, the amazing and amusing way inwhich the words dance across each page and, most of all, the very important lesson that comes to life in this valuable story - "Don't judge a book by its cover". There is powerful magic to the rhythm and rhyme of the lymeric that never gets old. My heart soars when he asks me to read it. It gets so many requests that it is the only book that never gets put away! There is NOTHING hard about reading this book! The words flow naturally and after a first time through you'll find so much joy in it that you will start to commit it to memory by accident!!! The most difficult thing is the fact that you get to keep moving the book around because the words spiral and dance - WE LOVE IT!!! And I bet you will too!!! - Phil

The subject of business ethics is much discussed these days. It's like the weather, though. Everyone talks about it but nobody does much of anything about it. Many people have come to suspect that the term "business ethics" is an oxymoron. but in "Learning to Read the Signs" Mr. Nahser demonstrates otherwise. He has given us a brilliantly insightful look at how beautifully pragmatism can work in meeting today's global challenges. It doesn't mean that you do "whatever it takes" to succeed. it certainly doesn't mean that "anything goes". But in setting goals and working to achieve them, he shows us how enlightened, responsible management can make business better and the world better too. "Learning to Read the Signs" is a practical yet deeply moral book that should be required reading in the business schools and boardrooms of America.

In today's competitive business environment, working hard is just the price of entry. Working smart is what keeps you miles ahead of the competition. And as you no doubt know, it's easier said than done. "Learning to Read the Signs" and the "Corporantes Pathfinder Notebook" will help you successfully navigate your corporate and your own personal paths. It has worked hard and smart of rme. I urge you to try it.

If every business manager would read and take to heart the practice of pragmatism as set forth in Ron Nahser's new book, "Learning to Read the Signs", this world would be a better place. To see business as a vocation that involves not only practical skills but also a character nurtured by ethical and spiritual wisdom is Nahser's great contribution. If you read only one book on business this year, read this one.

Bobby Delaughter was a prosecutor of the right timbre, morals, and courage at the right time to help bring justice in a 30-year old murder case. This riveting book tells how, in the face of extreme odds, his faith was brought to the forefront, to show that God really does care and uses people such as Delaughter to produce what He desires most - justice. In this book, we see not only a story of Mississippi's catharsis in turning from a place of race-baiting politicians and of organized Ku Klux Klanism to a place where justice can truly be done, but also a story of the touching emotional struggle of the victims and prosecutors alike. As prosecutors face great opposition from not only racists and self-seeking politicians, but also from well-meaning but skeptical black and white citizens and even an arrogant FBI, they rise above the ordinary at great personal and political cost. As an attorney, I coined the phrase, "sometimes truth is very hard to come by." This story embodies that principle. The efforts of Mr. Delaughter and his D.A. boss should be applauded and lauded as a great triumph, not just for the machinery and tools of this great country's ever-grinding legal system, for they are but lifeless concepts apart from the souls that man their stations, but also for those with virtue and conscience, who are the fuel and oil without which there would be no production of justice.

I had been interested by the story of Medgar Evers and the difficulty the state had in prosecuting his alleged killer for some time. When the State of Mississippi reopened the case for a potential third attempt at prosecution I was hopeful that some sense of justice might be achieved but not at all convinced that the then alleged killer would be found guilty of Medgar Evers' murder. Bobby De Laughter has written an insightful, thoughtful and intriguing book. As I read his account of the various threads of the story, the leads the DA's office had to develop to prosecute this case after so many years and the elements of good fortune that allowed this case to be pursued successfully I could not help but feel the presence of Medgar Evers. The goodness of the man and his persistent quest for justice is echoed in the actions of Mr. De Laughter, Ms. Myrlie Evers, the many dogged investigators and committed professionals who played their part in making the third trial come together.

This is a great read, so compelling I could not put it down. In many ways this book reads like a mystery. So much of what was needed to prepare the case against Byron De La Beckwith was lost during the long period between the killing and the final trial. Twice shut out, the stakes couldn't have been higher for the prosecution in this third outing. The book is no less suspenseful because the verdict is known. Although an intensely personal account, Mr. DeLaughter clearly and consicely explains the legal hurdles the prosecution faced and incisively analyzes the behavior and motivations of the defendant. Mr. De Laughter is widely descibed as very private, but in his writing he and his experience are so accessible the reader feels as if s/he is there every step of the way. This is an intelligent and inspiring work that should not be missed.

Then Assistant District Attorney (now Judge) DeLaughter helps do much to portray modern day Mississippi as it is, and dispel the hackneyed and narrow minded portrayals of the state as the last great bastion of racism. Judge DeLaughter is modern Mississippi, with an unwavering sense of justice, fairness, and a dedication to bring the guilty to trial. A movie was made regarding this incident, but this succinct and well written book lends such a better understanding that it must be recommended even if one has seen the movie. This is the face of modern Mississippi, and of this we are proud.

My son is 2 1/2 we first discovered Barton's "Trucks" book from our local library. My son loved it to pieces and the librarians were kind enough to let us buy it. I have had to make repairs to the book often as it has been such a prized possession. My son is now very into trains. All his toys are now lined up around the house and have become "choo choo's." I was so excited to find out the same person who wrote and illustrated the "Trucks" book has a book on trains. We got it for my son yesterday. His dad had to read it for him 5 times in a row last night. It was misplaced when it was time for a bedtime story and my son cried. He found it again this morning and has hardly put it down since. It is an instant favorite.

My son is a train fanatic. We bought this book for him when he was a year old. He wanted it read to him constantly and before too long, we all knew it by heart! The book has fallen apart after 4 years of constant reading, carrying and as a bedtime companion. We would recommend Trains to anyone who has a child interested in these huge machines! We are going to get another copy of the book for our youngest son.

I gave this book to my 3 year old son shortly before he and my husband were taking a train trip. I thought he would enjoy it since he loves trains so much, but I didn't realize that he would become completely attached to it! He hasn't let this book out of his sight and wants us to read it to him all the time. Since he has memorized the words, he even reads it to himself. Great book for a pre-schooler who is fascinated with trains or for a child who will be taking a trip on a train!

This book by Dr. Byron E. Holley is a must-read for anyone who is interested in learning about the soldier's personal experiences in Vietnam. His personal accounts of nearly everyday ocourances while on his Tour Of Duty is so insightful. When I read this book it was like being there or being the relative who received the letters home from Vietnam. This book and its account of daily events on Dr. Holley's Tour freezes ones mind in time. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

This awe-inspiring book reminds us of a war that some of us may have forgotten and other would like to. The words that Dr. Holley uses to describe his fears,concerns, and disgust with the war is a chilling reminder to us all. Dr. Holley tells his story in 1968-69 real-time by incorporating letters to his sweetheart and his parents. The book begins with Dr. Holley receiving that wonderful letter from Uncle Sam stating that his medical services are needed so that his country maybe served, through his one year tour-of-duty including his experiences with Col. Hackworth. You will hear this story from a man, a true man, who has saved countless lives and lives to tell about it. Dr. Holley captures his audience in this must-read for any person that survived his or her nightmares. This is simply a must-read.

This book is on the "Recommended Reading List" of Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 295, Indianapolis, Indiana

a short trip into world fantasy through children's tales from all around the world.
a quick glimpse into all which is common between different cultures as well as magical sparks of the "other".
not a kid's book at all but a great insight into ourselves.

This book features multi-cultural children's stories with the most beautiful illustrations you can imagine. The stories are all high quality, ranging from fairy tales from all cultures, to witty modern stories. My kids loved reading them over and over, and appreciated the high quality of the illustrations as well. The illustration styles range from aboriginal art to highly stylized European oil paintings. Highly recommended!

I bought this book for myself on my 28th birthday, and I simply love it!

The stories inside were selected carefully. Most of them offer a peek at the culture they were written in (like "Street Scene" from Brazil, and "The Umbrella Thief" from Sri Lanka), some are just downright funny ("The Braggart Lion" from Belgium), others are thought provoking ("The Hidden House" from England, and "All the Colors in the Rainbow" from Spain).

This book is a joy to anyone who likes children's books. It's also a big beautiful book that could be given as a gift to any family with children.

Kudos to Farwell for his insightful biography of one of the most charismatic figures of the 19th century British Empire. Richard Francis Burton has always been one of my personal heroes and the author has done a fine job of bringing the exploits and foibles of this extrordinary soldier, spy, rogue, linguist, explorer, and author, to light.

I have read several biographies of Burton and this is by far the best. Byron Farwell has produced an excellent biography of a unique Victorian who led a life of incredible energy and movement. In fact, Burton seemed to find it impossible to stay in one place. Not always a likeable fellow, Burton lived for adventure. His dangerous journey into the Islamic holy city of Mecca , dressed as a Muslim and speaking fluent Arabic, vies with his discovery of Lake Tanganyika (with Speke) as the most famous of his exploits. But Farwell also describes many less well known adventures - Burton travelled to Salt Lake City in 1859 where he interviewed Brigham Young. He was British Consul in West Africa, Damascus, and Santos, Brazil. Burton usually completely ignored any duties he was given by his employer (Farwell says he was "unemployable"). Incredibly, much of his exploring was done while on dubious sick leave from the Indian Army. Farwell brings out Burton as an explorer of cultures and a scholar as well as a geographic explorer - Burton translated the Arabian Nights and other major oriental works. I particularly enjoyed the chapters on Burton's early life, starting as an extremely naughty boy and maturing into an exceptional young swordsman who wrote a book on bayonet drill later adopted as the standard work by the British Army. Farwell is clearly fascinated, as well as sometimes exasperated by his subject.

Farwell's biography of the extrordinary life of Capt. Sir Richard F. Burton is a fine work. Farwell's excellent style and knowledge of the 19th century are perfect backdrops to the the exploits of "Ruffian Dick". The author manages to point out Burtons many talents and shortcomings in a fair, scholarly manner, without physco-babble or hero-worship. Yet more importantly, Burton's life is allowed to unfold as what it truly was, a grand adventure, full of exotic places, eccentric characters, brilliant victories and stinging defeats. Many biographies have been written concerning Burton, many are very good, but Farwell has managed to bring to life this truly larger then life personality

Reading this book is like a trip through my sales carrier, but more. While reading I could relate to the situation, but see new ways to reach a positive result instead of hitting the wall.

The author has a way of relating real situations. To often self-help sales books don't relate to real life.

This is an easy read, keeps your attention with humor, and makes you take a good look at yourself, and how you go to market. Read this book if you want to feel like your there, and learn how to eacape the numbers game and the pain that goes with it, learn to have fun selling.

A friend recommended this little book to me. "Powerful stuff," he says. "Not the usual sales messages. You might find it stimulating."

How right he was! There are some really important messages in this volume for people who want to be really effective in the sales process. Whether we're professional salespeople or professionals who have to sell our services and products, we need to know how to reach the right people in the right way to earn the desired decisions. There are probably more books, tapes, and training courses on sales than on any other topic.

This one is different. Subtle. Higher level. If you're a CEO, the owner of your company, or operate at a pretty high level (or you should be), invest a little time to read this book. It won't take you long. The reading flows well, the anecdotes provide effective and believable illustrations, and the chapters are only long enough to make their points. The summaries at the end of each chapter will keep you focused.

You'll learn 16 steps to high achievement as you open your mind to increasing your odds of success. Some of what you read will be new, thought-provoking ideas. Some will be insights that jog your memory and almost embarrass you. You'll read about techniques that have worked well when you've done them, but that you dropped when you relapsed back to the numbers game.

To be honest, before I finished this book I was starting a list of things I need to do differently. You'll feel like you're sitting in a comfortable room with a really good coach or mentor...who is making you uncomfortable with observations, teachings, and inquiries. As you move out of your comfort zone (read: "rut"), you'll realize how a few changes in your process-and your thinking-will drive much different results.

A bonus (and you'll appreciate why I say this after reading this book): the author's address is in the book so you can send him a note to thank him. If you're open to significant change that will overwhelm the competition, read this book soon. My only concern is that my competitors may see this!

I enjoyed reading the book by Bill Byron Concevitch. Once you start it you will be reluctant to put it down. Easy reading,practical, and his references to real life business situations really hit home. A must read for every new salesperson. Old timers can definitely relate as well. Kudos to Mr. Concevitch.

I thought this short story was very good! It is about a man(with an unknown name) that is sent to the spanish inquisistion and is stuck there for many nights. One night he later awakes and is awoken by a swinging pendulum coming down to slice him. The only way out is through a never ending pit or to be killed by a spiked pendulum...which way will he choose...read it and you will find out!

I really enjoy very much Poe's short stories, mainly those where he gives us only a glimpse in some part of his main character's life.

"The pit and the pendulum" has almost no begginig and no end. It's the story of a man condemned to death by the Inquisiton. This death is not a simple one, since he is thrown in a dungeon with no light and lots of dangers.

This short story is full of anguish and told in an almost hysterical way. The reader discovers the horrors of the dungeon together with the main character. We don't know his name, we don't know what he did to be condemned, we don't know where he came from, we don't know nothing at all about him. And yet we keep turning the pages to see whet's going to happen next.

Poe had a dark style of writing; he could toy with his reader's minds as well as with his character's minds, and that's what makes him a master of romantic-gothic storytelling.

Read with the lights on.

Grade 9.6/10

I think that this was a very exciting book. It's one of those books where you need to keep reading to find out what happns next and it's like you can't stop. The narrator is stuck in the Spanish inquisition and he discovers a pit--no one knows whats down there, but you can guess by context clues. Then he awakens to a pendulum swinging over him, that comes down so slow. Will he be cunning enough to escape? Read and find out!

There really isn't much to this simple board book (other editions are currently out of print)--just some simple, geometric drawings in primary colors with a text consisting of basic words in short sentences. But what a great jump into books!

My two-year-old son loves to read this book over and over. We start with the text and then "read" the pictures. ("Where's the purple one going? In the tunnel? That's right!") My son knows all the words and "helps" me read it, which makes him quite proud of himself--and me of him.

"Trucks," by Byron Barton, is an educational treat for the youngest readers. A very simple text accompanies colorful illustrations of many kinds of trucks. We see a garbage truck, delivery truck, tow truck, dump truck, cement mixer, and more. The artwork of this book is distinctive: the crisp illustrations have an almost mathematical precision to them, and are rich in contrasting colors. I give the book an enthusiastic recommendation.

My two-year old son loves this book. He knows all of the trucks and can 'read' most of the book. When we are driving, he'll occasionally recite a line from the book when he sees a truck. He also loves Barton's 'Planes,' 'Trains,' and 'Boats.'