I don't want to say too much about this book. I use it a lot. But I think what is in this book has been said so much more clearly elsewhere. I would rather attack econometrics using Greene's clarity or if I were interested in time-series, I would much rather have Hamilton. It is okay. It was a warhorse for its time. But unless you need it for a class, I think there are better references out there.

Another review stated that Green was a clearer book than Judge et al. No way. This book starts and concludes thoughts without the constant refer to section blah blah blah found in Green. Also Judge et al. is accurate; something sorely missing in Green. Hamilton on the other hand focuses strictly on time series, and forecasting. If you want a solid reference for econometrics this is the most complete and well thought out book available.

this is one of those econometrics (i'll call it "metrics" from now on to save on typing) books which you know has to cover alot of the slow, boring stuff which lecturers expect students to know by the time they take metrics options and hated by undergraduates. having said that, this book does it quite well. one thing i hate in metrics texts is dense mathematical proofs. especially proofs which assume the reader knows other proofs intimately. this book nicely avoids that, dropping in an adequate and useful amount of proofs, especially the Gauss-Markov Theorem and a proof of why OLS estimation outshines any other method in simple regression analysis. the book does this without being overwhelming - in my opinion, mathematics has to be appreciated through discussion and argument, which Hill et al do quite admirably. Also, metrics is about interpretation of results, not just calculating them, and this book keeps that in mind very well from beginning to end. The reason i gave this book 4 stars is simple. when i was doing my last minute cramming for exams, i was able to move through the book quickly and easily, whilst still appreciating the main points, the big picture, and also the subtleties of more advanced topics like GLS, moments-based estimation and distributed lags in a short space of time. the book also comes with useful end-of-chapter "should know" points and problems. the best thing about the problems is the "real-world" nature of the tasks, often drawing on real-life data and economic intuition. using that data and being able to become comfortable with computer techniques is the most vital thing to a beneficial study of metrics. i found gujarati's "basic econometrics" a nice companion to this book (but then again everyone likes gujarati to some extent), but mostly i was satisfied with this book as a stand-alone manual to second-year metrics studies, good for laying the foundations for studies in topics like maximum likelihood estimation and financial econometrics. oh, and it's small and not too heavy. good for carrying around to classes all day!

This book begins with simple concepts and gradually introduces more complex methods at a pace that is very comfortable for self-study. It also can be used in a one-quarter course for undergraduates who have had basic courses in calculus and linear algebra. However, it doesn't give all proofs for the statistical theorems in the text.

The Sixth US Cavalry Regiment was organized in 1861 at Yorktown, VA, for service in the Regular Army during the Civil War. After the war, it served on the frontier and was in the Cavalry Division organized in 1898 for the invasion of Cuba. This was the division which also included the Black 9th and 10th Cavalry, and the 1st US Cavalry. The 1st US Volunteer Cavalry was also there. This book gives an outline history of the regiment through the years with most emphasis on the Civil War. Because most of the books were destroyed in a fire, this has been one of the scarcest...unit histories until this much needed reprint by this private press. With a short introduction by John M. Carroll, the well known historian of the Indian Wars, this fills a gap in many collections.

A great book useful to the general public on these unique and beautiful natural communities. Photographs are excellent for identification. I would like more descriptive information, but a great starting place for anyone who would like to learn more about these often abused and under-appreciated areas. Anyone who surveys for endangered and threatened species in the southeastern U.S. should have one.

The book is excellent for the mathematically inclined student who masters well linear lagebra. It uses matrix notaion extensively and enables one to generalize results without getting lost. I used that book in my intermediate econometrics course at the undergraduate level. I am convinced it is a mistake to start learning econometrics by first using the algebraic approach then the matrix approach. This only brings about confusion. This book is excellent as when one thinks hard through theoretical results it is much easier to get a good grasp of the empirical results one finds in applied work. I always consult this book first when I am a bit rusty in classical and special topics in econometrics. The book is not up to date to more modern econometrics such as cointegration and unit root analysis (those subjects don't exist in it).

Jackson, Tennessee (Madison County) is located ninty miles east of Memphis; a rail, distribution and agricultural center for Western Tennessee.

Settled in the late 1700's-early 1800's; this area produced Davey Crockett, many Civil War heroes, Casey Jones, and Carl Perkins.

A wonderful look at a fine quality-of-life area that has grown from "small town" to the fifth largest city in Tennessee.

Emma Inman Williams was not only a shepherd of the book but a layer of the city's foundation.

I knew her and loved her.

Don't overlook this rather obscure work! Written by Former President Jimmy Carter's nephew-- the son of his brother Billy, this book is quite a find! This story is of one of the most dysfunctional Southern families since Conroy's Prince of Tides. The big difference is that this family never made it to the "big city" long enough to get lost in its anonymity.

Savin' Sam is a former used car salesman who now travels around South Georgia with a bus full of terminally ill men and women who are spending their last days "witnessing" at revivals in an attempt to pass on bits of wisdom acquired during their life. All is fine until a well-known and cold-hearted former Senator becomes terminally ill and takes up with Savin' Sam much to his family's dismay. What ensues is a son's journey through South Georgia in search of his father, in hopes of making amends for years of separation and general distain for each other. On the way, the son finds the true nature of himself and ultimately finds his true father.

This is a must for those who really love wacky southern fiction. The characters are rather Faulknerian-- full of eccentricities on the surface, but all have substantial depth. Having grown up in the South, I could identify with the odd characters and the plot seemed remotely plausible. I laughed at the realism, but ended up a little tearful at the end.

Unfortunately, This book is not your well known X-Files Guide book that we've all grown to Love. If you love Art, and meaning Freaky Art, then this is your book to own. But on a lighter note there are Scully, and Mulder pics. for your enjoyment. Fortunately for myself, I Love unique art, and X-Files is definitely covered under that category. I found it interesting to go into the minds of these very talented artists; to immerse myself into their subconsciously Talented works; In a way looking through their eyes at how they view The X-Files ((who knows, maybe even their own lives)). There are notes for each picture, and descriptions of what inspired the artist to Paint, draw, snap pollaroids or mold out of clay their creation. So if you're into Very Unique, yet captivating Art, then this is a Keeper. "Hope Ya Likes!"

This book, so to call it, was very interesting. It showed creativity, and a darker side of the x-files as represented by the viewer. If you like art, this is a must buy, if not, I wouldn't recomend it.

This is an awesome book for real X-Files fans because it shows a little of the truth behind the show. What I mean is, while there's some aspects of horror to it and a lot of surreal stuff, it also pokes fun at itself and the stars in a genuine way that makes you feel like the people behind the scenes are willing to let you explore things from their perspective a little. The pictures are thought-provoking each in their own way and you can pick up on things you didn't see before each time you go through them. It's a very nice book and would make a nice gift for any fan.

The diary of Lt. Col. Carter of the 3rd Virginia Cavalry.

As a primary document one has to find this useful to some extent but it's devoid of personal or ideological commentary and contains hardly any real description of action; the author was mostly just jotting notes down to himself. Not really recommended.

I'm an adolescent (aka: angry teenager) and after my mum bought this book, I decided it'd be a good idea to see what sorts of useful suggestions these 'parenting teenager' genre books had to offer for desperate ol' mum. Well, I'm not impressed. This book offers, in part, several cookbook situations where (from other reader's post) _defiant_, _rebellious_ teenagers are engaged in heated conversations with their overseers. Almost comically (though, I suppose most psychology has a definite farse element to it), the author points out a series of motives that a teenager will have in certain situations. Militaristically addressed as "Plan A", "Plan B", ..., "Plan N", we are to believe that the Angry Teenager(tm) is cool and calculated--full of alteriour motives and hidden secrets. It sure sounds like a criminal to me. The second distinct greviance I have with this authoritive guide is the conflicting, dual roles that parents are to assume when dealing with the teen. A) Like my fellow book reviewer, the parent is to be a harsh disciplinarian. Stick to the "No," demonstrate one's role as authority figure, and never lose the upper hand. B) As the book's title points out, parents are supposed to _help_ teens grow through it. The second role is as loving, caring, (mothering? sexism uh oh), gentle helper who guides her/his troubled youth during the most difficult years.

With my two greviances pointed out, I'll give some free advice to a prospective reader. Don't buy these books. (That includes other parent/teen guides available.) They will turn you into an analyser and psychologist. This is not the role for a successful parent. Keep a teen-parent relationship simple and responsitory. I think the key word is _reactionary_. I like that word. Why do the model teens in this book always state that they want to "learn by [their] own mistakes and not have [their] parents gloat over [their] failures?" Because they do! Educational professionals agree that hands-on, exploratory learning is a very effective technique for obtaining a mastery of some subject material. All years (not just teen) should be spent this way for ideal growth and development. And after all, this is what this book's title is all about: growth. As a parental reactionary, you always allow the individual (scrap teen) to take control of the situation and accept responsibility. Dictative parenting only brings out ====the defiance! ===

In sum, thumbs down on this book and its genre. Suggestion: talk with your individual and avoid philosophical, psychological looks into the mind of the angry teenager.

I ordered this book hoping for some concrete answers/assistance in helping my angry teen cope with his emotions. This book is filled with stories and examples of other angry teens but offers little in the area of realistic suggetions. Here is another professional who wastes time describing the symptoms and is unsure of the cure except to blame parents for their kids problems, i.e. an angry parent makes an angry teen. I suggest "Parent in Control" by G. Bodenhamer for some real help in dealing with defiant, rebellious teens. Good luck!

I am a grandparent who is again parenting a young teen. I found this book helpful and easy to read. The author has extensive understanding of the teen and his tone is caring. It is not an in depth analysis of why teens are angry. It has, however, some really good insight and advice. I read the review of the teenager and he seems to prove the point of what an angry teen sounds like. Adolescence is a tumultuous time and it is essential that those caring about and for them have some understanding of their feelings. Read it, you will both enjoy it and learn from it. As a matter of fact I will purchase it for our Church Library!