As indicated in the title, this work is an examination of the history and theory of history. It is separated into two sections, each written by one of the authors. Roland Stromberg opens the work with a chronological overview of the way historians have worked and understood their craft since the Early Modern period. Paul Conkin follows up with a brilliant examination of several theoretical issues that face past and modern historians (e.g. objectivity and causation).

I particularly recommend the Conkin section. It contains some of the most level-headed argumentation I have found in works of this kind. Those of you who know the thrill of seeing a beautiful argument taking shape or who get excited reading the work of an impeccable logician will truly enjoy this. Conkin paints a very clear picture of the issues and makes a number of very astute points. Stromberg's section is not as immediately impressive, but it is nevertheless a knowledgeable consideration of the history of history.

The tone is decidedly academic. However, for those who want a well-reasoned, balanced look at the development of the historical enterprise over the last few centuries and at the philosophical issues facing it in the post-modern world, this may very well be the book to read.

For another excellent treatment of the historical and theoretical issues considered in this work, refer to TELLING THE TRUTH ABOUT HISTORY by Appleby, Hunt, and Jacob.

Helena Olson's book is a personable and delightful book that gives deep insights into the first activities in the west of one of the great saints from India, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. The book is written very well, and carries the reader smoothly from beginning to end. One gains a personal feeling for the life around such great men. It is written in a series of sequentially unfolding events around Maharishi's first few trips to the United States to teach his scientifically proven Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique.

One immediately sees the masterful way that Maharishi lectures on the value of the technique and the way he orchestrates the growth of his world-wide Movement to bring inner peace and enlightenment to the world.

This book is delightful for people in all walks of life and it is inspiring to those who do not practice TM as well as those who have been long-term practitioners.

His integration of a wide range of philosophies and religions into the understanding of the value of the practice is astounding and profound.

It is a great gift for young and old, for people of all walks of life.

Concise, but solid information on the valuable technique developed by Prof. Hofbauer at the famous Viennese Medical school. Great!

I am a CPA and bought this book in 1983 when it was first printed. Although portions of the book are out-of-date (statement of changes in financial position has been superceded and now there is a statement of cash flows), the fundamentals are sound and the book explains accounting with great accuracy and simplicity. I wish the authors would write an updated edition.

Giardetti and Oller have written a book that every student studying marketing should read. I think that this book should be required reading for any person who hopes to be successful in visual advertising.

Published posthumously in 1987 as a series of uncollected texts seven years after Barthes' death, "Incidents" unfolds an intriguing bricolage of observations, memories and homoerotic desires in a journal-like fashion.With "The Light of the Sud Ouest" Barthes traces back his childhood years to the rustic french countryside anchored between the Pyrenees and the "Silver Coast" of the Atlantic Ocean. Writing the country as a literary body, Barthes portrays his marking adolescent years in sensuous details. His "royal road" of childhood is paved with memorable fragrances, meteorological peculiarities of the Southwest, the charming splendors of the little villages in the Bearn region, and the natural and rich Basque countryside. The powerful images and oberservations evoked in "Incidents," the second text in this compilation, unmasks stunningly Barthes' most inner and profound desires. The random fragments of the text from various cities and regions of Morocco exhibit Barthes' homoerotic lust in an affectionate and passionate manner. The overt, sometimes emotionally charged segments reveal his love for the Moroccan people, the richness of its language diversity, and for young men. The reader turns into critc when strolling through the text and is incited to assemble the various fragments of perceptions that unveil not only Barthes' love for men, but also his sensitive insight into the "Maghreb" region. The reader will be seduced by descriptions of the terrace cafes overlooking the "Djemmaa el Fna" square in Marrakech or the oriental "savoir-vivre" in the souks. "Soirees de Paris," a chronological journal kept in Paris, depicts Barthes' emotionally charged evenings in Paris during the August and September of 1979. From his attraction to young hustlers to intellectual writers like Jean Genet, "Soirees de Paris" comprises the language of a sometimes sad, desperate, but motivated author/critic during the last stages of his life. Since his publication of the "Death of the Author" in 1968, Barthes performs with "Incidents" a framgentary, open-spaced text requiring the reader's participation to be fully appreciated. The performance of a discontinuous text invites the reader to actively engage in one of the most ardent and passionate journals and descriptions of one of the most influential critics of this century. "Incidents" offers compelling individual histories and insights into Barthes' intriguing life.

Rely on this handy little book as you travel to one of the UK's most scenic areas. We return year after year to our favorite 400 year old B&B nestled in the heart of the Peak District,and this Guide has helped us discover many interesting out of the way places. It provides just the kind of pertinent background information that makes it a "must read" if England is in your travel plans. And, it's almost small enough to fit in your passport case!

Lab assignments provide both instruction and syntax for examining the calculus curriculum with the TI-83 Plus, TI-86, TI-89, TI-92, and TI-92 Plus calculators. Students make connections between the new teaching and its foundations. The students are given enough instruction to work independently, while being asked questions that encourage exploration of the concepts.

The Famous Composers Series attempts to provide more than biographical information about the giants of music for young readers, looking also at the influences and historical events that shaped those lives. "Introducing Gershwim" is illustrated in full color, making use of contemporary works of art, and telling the story of how a street kid from the poor side of New York City became the personification of American music during the Jazz Age. I have long been of the opinion that if for some reason we were only allowed to keep one piece of American music then the obvious choice was Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" (which kids might remember from Disney's "Fantasia 2000"). Young readers should of course listen to some of Gershwin's music to better appreciate his life and work, but they should understand its importance from this informative volume by Roland Vernon. Listening to a Gershwin hits collection while reading the book seems worthwhile, especially if they can find some of the dozen of songs mentioned in these pages.

The back of the book includes a Time Chart of Gershwin's life and an impressive Glossary of over four dozen terms and figures from music history. Young readers might not be impressed by the photograph of a young Ethel Merman, but the rest of us will certainly notice. I especially like how Vernon provides contexts for Gershwin's major works, such as "An American in Paris" and "Porgy and Bess." This is a forthright look at Gershwin's life that should convince young readers of the man's greatness as an American composer. Other titles in this series introduce young readers to Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Mozart, Stravinsky, Verdi and Vivaldi, and all of the books evince the same high production values without sacrificing information.

By the time Mozart was 20 he was one of the most exciting composers in Europe. He had already accomplished more than 99.9% of us do in an entire lifetime. Mozart's true musical genius was not recognized until after he died, but the extent of is talent is detailed in this juvenile biography of Roland Vernon. This story begins with a recognition of his genius and the more than 600 musical works he composed, then tells the story of the child genius who became a famous musical prodigy and then the darling of Vienna. The book is comprised of two page spreads, illustrated mostly with historic paintings and drawings along with contemporary art by Ian Andrew. The back of the book contains a Time Chart and a Glossary, which covers not only vocabulary terms like "concerto" and "libertine". For those young readers who have seen the film "Amadeus," Vernon provides a final sidebar that pointedly separates fact from fiction. Introducing Mozart is part of a series that looks at the influences and historical events that shaped the lives of the great composers from Bach and Beethoven to Stravinsky and Gershwin. This volume does indeed put the composer's life in the context of the revolutionary times in which he lived and composed his music. Final suggestion: while reading this biography of Mozart listening to his music is a good idea. There are several decent "hits" collection of Mozart's music readily available and you will find that most of those tracks on such albums are specifically mentioned in the pages of this volume.