I have been searching for a book that incorporates not only essay writing, but also research paper writing for a group of ESL students that have their eyes set on medical or law degrees. I have chosen it as a text for next semester (January 2001) because I have found it to be a "complete" text, which meets the needs of this special group.

I first read Journey of the Magi, I picked the book up at the library. I was totally shocked at the content, but nonetheless hooked. So much so that I went on the Net to track down the author to see if he had written other books. At first I wondered if he was arrogant, then I saw the true scholary intelligence of the writer. This is a brilliant man. A realist. If you wish to read something educational and so funny that I actually laugh out loud, this is the writer for you. I also felt that no matter his circumstances, he truly is a good compassionate man. I first read The journey of the Magi in January, I have since gone on to read all five of his books and I am a lifer. A brilliant read.

Shakespeare In Hollywood 1929-1956 is an informative historical study of five major productions and several offshoots of Shakespeare's plays by the Hollywood film studio system. The thesis is that studios like MGM and Warner Bros. make Shakespeare-based films in order to enhance their images as creators of artistic (as opposed to populist) entertainments. The films during this time span also reflect such Hollywood phenomena as contract players, overproduction, adaptations based on popular genres, that came to characterize Hollywood as an industry. Robert Wilson, professor of English at the University of Missouri - Kansas City, writes with an impressive blend of insight, scholarship, and skill to fully engage the attention of the reader. Shakespeare In Hollywood 1929-1956 is highly recommended reading for students of Hollywood film making history, Shakespearean studies, and the non-specialist general reader with an interest in how the greatest literary writer in the history of the English language fared at the hands of Hollywood movie moguls during the "Golden Age" of film and the studio system.

I admit, I've read and re-read Shakespeare, but never quite got the rhythm of the language - the meaning of the prose. I understood the basic plot, and with the help of teachers (whether in High School or college) I understood the basic meaning.

BUT after I discovered what a performance of Shakespeare could do...I was hooked. I've every play that comes to town - and now I'm hooked on these audiobooks.

Listening to Shakespeare (and you can listen anywhere - I recently enjoyed As You Like It as I painted my kitchen) is a fantastic experience - perfect listening for fans of the Bard - or anyone, like me, who knew they should be enjoying Shakespeare and yet struggled with the writing.

These Caedmon Audios - performed by The Shakespeare Recording Society - have all exceeded expectation. I highly recommend.

Shakespeare was meant to be heard, afterall.

This book is a must for any Billy The Kid, or Lincoln Co. War buff. Mr. Lavish gets to the point, and backs up what he says. It is very different than your average run of the mill book on the Lincoln County War, and gives a very different view. If this subject is where your interest is, then this is a MUST READ BOOK.

"Horn Books" obviously does not know what it is talking about. Unfortunatly for use there innate and under used brain can not comprehend a novel better than the cheesy 5-cent "adult" romance novels that generally populate their ogrish minds. The Three Investigators rock!

The best and most accurate portrayal of B-1 Bob you're going to read. I had always suspected he might be nuts, now I know. "Shut Up,Fag!" possesses the right mix of biographical background, infamous quotations and biting humour. I thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful book.

In this work, the author's have contributed something of profound depth (without being obscure) that empowers the individual to meet the challenging times in which we live - with greater understanding. The author's accomplish this difficult task by sharing their researches into the cosmological themes that, unknown to most, serve as the back-drop to daily life, and connect us to the Divine-Spiritual Powers. It is hoped that, in the future, there will be more works of this caliber - that address the recondite concepts of Astrosophy (Star Wisdom), in a manner that is both accessible to the general reader, and useful to the specialist.

Practical SPC primer for manufacting personnel. Good source of quality procedures guideline. I am trying to get additional copies to use for inspection supervisor training in a shop trying to implement SPC.

I used this book in statistics classes while working on a BS in accounting. This is a very good textbook. My instructors also compiled their own notes for the students which complemented the book perfectly. Many real-life and thought provoking examples in this book.