This book is so sumptuously photographed that it is inspiring to cook from, to look at, and to read. The writing is clear and beautiful, and the recipes have very thoughtfully been kept to a single page making it not only a gorgeous book, but one that can actually be cooked from. It is a delight from start to finish, and it is the sort of book that not only would make a beautiful gift, but also an essential part of the kitchen.

Surprising though it may be for one living in Ireland, I have known of the Bay Wolf Restaurant for many years - though friends in the Berkeley / Oakland Area. I must confess, however, to never having partaken of its cuisine. I acquired the book through said friends who undoubtedly are trying to tempt me, knowing my passion for good food.

The book has a flavour all its own, metaphorically speaking. It tells the tale of the restaurant in a very personal manner that paints a picture not only of recipes, but the art and philosophy of cooking as seen through the eyes of those seeking to express it. The flavour is what? Friendly, inviting, tempting, tantalising and definitely Californian with the marketplace at its fingertips. Where else would a colege lecturer seek to express his inner creativity through cooking? Not that it mightn't be done, but such things are expected in California. The inspiration for recipes and foods might have had its grounding in Europe, but it was in California that the creative expression emerged.

As history appeals to me, I enjoyed the background of the restaurant and its owners which allowed me to imagine the atmosphere. I also like the seasonal aspect which helps in discovering what is available throughout the year. Much in Ireland is now imported, but the concept of expermentation appeals to me and makes me want to be more creative with Irish produce.

Having my own herb garden where I also grow some vegetables, I am slightly envious of the variety available in the marketplaces in California. In Ireland the only place one can consistently get duck is at the local Chinese takeaway. That does not mean to say that ingredients are not available in Ireland - it just takes rather longer to locate a source.

To deal with the somewhat complex recipes - or at least the availability of ingredients, I have organised a Bay Wolf dinner party whereby each dinner guest will select a recipe to cook and bring and thereby reduce the burden of searching for ingredients required. As I am doing the duck, I am fortunate to be only a block away from the local takeaway.

The photography and graphics were tastefully done (that pun just slipped out) and allowed a smile - almost a sign of satisfaction. The menus were an added touch, though being from Ireland, I noted those with Irish connotations. I puzzled over the one for 18th March 1984 - presumably in honour of St. Patrick's Day - though with James Joyce tones. For some reason I do not associate the two. In Ireland Jocean scholars have chosen 16th June, Bloomsday, to honour their guru. I am sure Michael Wild will understand why.

I would like to say "well done" to the group that produced it. My only real complaint is that the format is too large and awkward for comfortable bedtime reading.

This handsome, well-illustrated book is organized around seasonal menus and features over 100 of Michael Wild's recipes from Bay Wolf Restaurant. The book is a masterpiece of text and layout, allowing the reader-cook to lay the book flat while following the recipes, each of which is printed entirely on a single page. The photography is appetite whetting. My favorite part was the short, charming, italicized prose rapture which introduces each recipe. It is astounding that such a lush production can sell for such a small price.

It has been over 30 years since I last used Calculus. I learned Calculus in College, thought I was pretty good using Calculus, but never used it in my profession. Now that I am retired and have a son in high school, I thought why not relearn Calculus and see if I can apply these skills in some way. So I bought this book. It is well written and recommend it as a text book for any Calculus course - it takes the pain out of understanding this subject. In fact, there are concepts presented here that I don't think I really understood when I was in College and that is the "why's" and "what can I do with this" type stuff. I've highlighted, marked in, and made a separate notebook of notes from my copy of this book.

The CONS: I found only a few minor math errors in the text, and the description on how to use the Integration U-Substitution should be better explained. But, these should in no way detract from the overall quality of the book.

Again, its a well written, concise book that I highly recommend. I think this book can be used in a high-school or college course on Calculus would make life easier for the student. If you are new to Calculus, another Calc book with further explanation might speed you along. Sometimes, another author can express words in a way that helps you quickly understand. I had to reach for another book to understand U-Substitution.

This book is great at explaining Calculus.

From the title you can guess that I highly recommend this book. "CIG to Calculus" covers all of the topics from the first year of a university calculus course. The vast majority of the topics are explained in plain, clear and concise english, which is the strength of the book. This book is not meant to be a replacement to a textbook, but as a supplement. The shame is that there is a need for books such as these because the "so called experts" cannot clearly communicate the subject matter in lecture or written form.

If you are planning to take calculus for the first time, use this book to help your understanding of your textbook and lecture notes. If this is for self-study, read this book and use a book with a lot of solved problems to cement your understanding.

Again, this, in my opinion, is the best book to date on beginning calculus.

I wish I had discovered this book during my first semester of calculus. Unfortunately I bought it during the last weeks of my second semester calculus class, but if I hadn't gotten it, I wouldn't have been able to ace the class. We were learning some new concepts and I couldn't understand it. Finals were coming up real soon. I needed something to help me through these methods and LO AND BEHOLD!! Idiot's Guide to Calculus! Of course! I'm an idiot when it comes to calculus! This book helped me understand areas that were left oblivious to me while trying to learn in class. The book has some humor to it, making learning calculus KINDA fun!! (I know, WHAT?) So if you're studying calculus I and II, buy this book!! It's worth it if you want a good grade.

I enjoy Michael Crichton's books very much. He is the only author I'll read. The first book I read was Andromeda Strain. I coudn't put it down. When I read Sphere I didn't eat for two days.I hope that Michael Crichton never stops writing books.

I have read practially every book he has made, and I'm only 12! Im in 7th grade and I know two other people that have all his books like I do. I cannot wait to see "Sphere" when it comes out. I hope he writes many more novels for me and my friends to enjoy!

Here in this excellent omnibus we have three of MC's best works (The Andromeda Strain, Sphere, and The Great Train Robbery), and the sub-par for Crichton, but still good by normal standards, novel The Terminal Man. The three other books I can gurantee you are all top tier works, full of suspense, action, and technological questions that force you to THINK. All of it written, of course, in Crichton's trademark documentary style. Unless you have already read these books, this is an impossible collection to pass up.

This is one great book. This book has some great characters, storylines, and is indeed very intense. The characters are dynamic and the storyline is ever-changing. The sequel to Jurassic Park, The Lost World answers many questions. If you have a few spare moments a day, you'll make it at least half an hour of spare time a day. You WILL READ THIS BOOK! It's that good.

Jurassic Park is one of the most exciting books I have ever read. The book is much more discriptive than the movie but I did see the movie first, which I think enchanced the book. The movie really helped my visualise when reading. I really couldn't put this down once I had started and was thrilled when 'The Lost World' was published. An exciting, easy to read book which I think would appeal to all. I cannot recommend this book any higher, it is well written, descriptive (and once again) very exciting. I will definately read this one again. Cheers

I've searching for an equal to this book but the closest I've read is the sequel! You've got to read this book! You won't regret it!

I discovered Rachel Gold through a short story in EQMM - thank heaven, as I don't think I would have found them otherwise; for anyone who is looking for a terrific mystery, interesting characters and courtroom drama - run don't walk to buy one of Michael Kahn's Rachel Gold books.

This is, by far, the best of the lot; full of history (Nazi treasure), present day issues(age discrimination and excellent sleuthing. The plotting and the characters are so well drawn that I find I have re-read this book several times even though I know "who dun it" and enjoyed it all over again.

It's not often in a book that the heroine and her allies are so good, and the guys on the other side so bad that you utter a verbal "Yes!" when they get their comeuppance, but in happens in this marvelous continuation of the too-often-overlooked Rachel Gold legal-detective series by Michael Kahn. Taking on the age-discrimination suit of her mother's friend leads to a captain of industry with swastikas in his past and, with her oddball friend Prof. Benny Goldberg and his legal-research irregulars on the case, Rachel parries all the legal roadblocks a multimillion-dollar legal staff can throw at her in unraveling a long-buried puzzle. This sets up an unforgettable and unforgettably dramatic courtroom confrontation. And woven throughout the fabric are a reverent look at the suffering of the Jews, even in the United States, before World War II. And, oh, yes, there's a sweet, growing romance, too. And it all works together. This is a book I've savored even more afterward than when I read it, and I keep coming back to that courtroom confrontation and going "Yes!"

I loved this book! I have guilty feelings though because as I sat reading it on Sunday, I ignored my family all day because I couldn't put it down. I have always enjoyed the Rachel Gold character as well as her supporting characters, and I found this particular story exciting, interesting,and fast paced. Now,unfortunately, I have to wait for the next one. Mr. Kahn, do you have to wait so long between books? If you have never read a Rachel Gold novel,I'm sure you would enjoy this anyway, but go back and read the others, it's a great series.

When I was in high school back on Guam, my Calculus class used this book. At first, I was pretty intimidated about taking this class, what more being intimidated with the SIZE of this book. Throughout my senior year, this book helped me conquer my "fear of calculus" and ensured me that I was ready to take on college, where I am currently majoring in Mech. Engineering. Till today, I still have a copy of this book, which I use for reference. I highly recommend this book for both high school and college students who feel that "calculus is too hard"...but actually it's really FUN!

This book is so comprehensive you can use it for any engineering and general purposes. You must also get it`s study guides and instructor`s book for an efficient study... Their study guide 1 ISBN: 0-534-936-261, 2 ISBN: 0-534-936-27X, Instructor`s manual 1 ISBN: 0-534-936-30X and 2 ISBN: 0-534-936-318.

I have used this book as textbook for my class. This book is easy to follow and leads students to think. I highly recommend students to work all its problems. The only drawback has nothing to do with the book rather with its price. prof. Swokowski has already passed away in 1992, but the price has absolutely no reason to stay this high.

When I came across this book in my church's library a week ago, I wasn't too thrilled with it. Somehow, I ended up checking it out, but my expectations were not high. I expected either a boring, dry chronicle of Russia's history or a sappy, overdone love story. Well...a week later I can assure you that that is definitely not the case. "The Crown and the Crucible", set in the 1870's, is essentially the story of two families who represent the two basic types of people that were in Russia. There is Anna Burenin, a 17-year-old whose family has always been peasants, and there is 15-year-old Katrina Fedorcenko, whose life has been that of a high-ranking Russian aristocrat. Anna and Katrina's lives become intertwined when Anna goes to the Fedorcenko household to be a kitchen servant, and by a remarkable sequence of events, becomes Katrina's personal maid. But other things are happening as well in this novel. We see how unstable life was in Russia, and read how even Viktor Fedorcenko (Katrina's father) had to guard what he said around the tsar, whom he had known since childhood. Segei Fedorcenko, Katrina's brother, also has problem. It seems that he and Anna are beginning to fall in love...and how could ever be easy since he is an aristocrat and she is a maid? And the brutal war in Turkey over Russian territory only intensify his not-so-loyal thoughts toward the government. "The Crown and the Crucible" is a magnificently written story that expertly blends history with the lives of people. The characters themselves are wonderful, and I loved seeing the changes and growth in all of them...most notably Anna's Christian influence on Katrina. There is no character who you do not like and begin to know "personally" and nothing fake about the characterization. There are few books that are so well-written, historically accurate, and filled with characters you can't forget. I'm certainly glad I came across this book! And, of course, I desperately need the sequel now...

Once you finish reading this story of a set of young adults coming of age, you will immediately want to start on book two. You see, this is what happened to me, except I didn't know about books three through seven until I was well into book #2! I finally finished the series earlier this year and consider it to be a major accomplishment (and a very fulfilling one). I must say that after book seven I was disappointed that I will no longer be hearing of Anna Buerenin and the illustrious characters that touched her life.

This series is typically categorized by bookstores as "religious fiction". I will say that there is an underlying message about God (after all religion plays a huge part of Russian history) but it was simply woven into the story subtly and relevantly. I have read other Pella books and found this to be the case with them as well.

This book was the start of my infatuation with historical fiction and I am thankful for it. I do recommend all seven in the series - read them, although it may take a while!

I have always loved Russian history, and I found these books an excelent way to learn more about it. After reading the series, I got the opportunity to visit St.Petersburg, Russia where much of the story takes place, and I was amazed at how accurate the books had been in history and setting. The books are so well written that you feel like you are part of the story. The characters seem like your best friend and you never want to put the books down. I found myself reading in eery spare moment I had and before I read these books, I hated to read. These are great books for teenagers to read because of their clean content. You will not be disappointed.

Kathryn, Here is another one for your list of testimonials. I purchased your book and used it to re-create my résumés for Federal Employment. I also used it to create my KSAs. I was offered and accepted a position from the first Federal Agency for which I applied. I could not have done it without your help. stewart

Kathryn Kraemer Troutman's "Federal Resume Guidebook" is a must have for anyone seeking a position within the Federal Government. Not only does Ms. Troutman review the steps and procedures necessary to obtain employment, but she assist users in the process. This book makes getting a Federal job a breeze. The books "user friendly" approach leaves little territory uncovered. Kudos to Kathy for making the job search much easier. Watch out Federal Government Kathryn's book may just make your forms much more palatable. A must have for those seeking employment within the Federal Government.

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I have read Born Twice Attention shoppers and
I was completly moved by the book,It totally swept me
off my feet. His pain I felt, His lose, and his
redemption brought joy to my heart and also sorrow
what moved me more was that it is based on true story.
I trully pray he has found peace, for his family as well.

BORN TWICE IS A FAST PACED AND MOVING STORY OF ONE MANS ORDEAL WITH LIVING THE FAST LIFE OF A CRIMINAL,TO HIS SEEKING REVENGE ON HIS WIFE WHO HE FINDS IS GOING WITH A TOWN COP.AND THE PAIN HE CAUSES THRU HIS FAMILY. HE THAN FINDS GOD IN THE STRANGEST PLACE. WHERE HE IS TRANSFORMED LATER TO REVERAND. HIS FAMILY WHO FORGIVES HIM, STANDS BESIDES HIM AND BREAKS HIM DOWN WITH THERE UNCONDITIONAL LOVE.BORN TWICE WILL BRING TEARS TO YOUR EYES AS IT DID MINE. IT SHOWS WITH A LITTLE HELP ANY ONE CAN TRULLY CHANGE FOR THE BETTER.

BORN TWICE IS A CHILLING STORY OF ONE MANS ABILITY TO OVER COME THE CRIMINAL WORLD IN HIS LIFE. HIS VENGANCE THAT HE TAKES OUT ON HIS WIFE WHEN HE BELIEVES SHE IS HAVING AN AFFAIR WITH A TOWN COP. THE PAIN IT CAUSES TO ALL IN HIS FAMILY, HIS COMING TO FIND CHRIST IN THE MOST STRANGEST PLACE OF ALL. WHICH LEADS HIM TO BECOME A REVERAND WITH A SMALL MINISTRY. AND A FAMILY WHOS UNCONDITIONAL LOVE STANDS BESIDES HIM BORN TWICE,HAS MOVED ME TO TEARS.AS IT WILL YOU.

Thomas Perry's first novel is a Killer-Thriller! I had read "Sleeping Dogs"(the sequal) before I read "The Butchers Boy". Both books are great. I am glad they re-printed "The Butchers Boy" because it explains a lot I missed when reading
"Sleeping Dogs". However, each book can stand alone without the other. The "Butchers Boy" is about a hitman that is double crossed by the mob after he completed some contract(killing) work for them. It also tells the story of the Department of Justice Field Agent that is trying to tie all the killings together. It is a race to the end to find the missing link that will tie the knot to this killer-thriller. Also don't miss the few chapters that introduces us to the much loved "jane whitefield series" the lady that can make you disappear. I hope Perry brings that series back-it was one of his best. "Butchers Boy is a good read!

Thomas Perry introduces the unpredictable Butcher's Boy in this book and continues the story years later in the novel Sleeping Dogs. Both books are great. This one won an Edgar award. Read everything you can by Perry. He's the best thriller writer going. Unlike some more popular writers in this genre, he can actually write.

This is one of the greatest books I've ever read in the last twenty years! Find it anyway you could and after finished it, try to find the sequal SLEEPING DOGS, kill both with one shot, please! This book almost became a bible to modern day thriller writers and it's plots and scenario had been sneakly if not consciously copied by many recent writers such J. Finder(the Zero Hour) and B. Branon(Devils hole). Thomas Perry is one of the great treasures in American literature(although I don't like this serious word). Mr. Perry is a most talented but sometimes with weird writing directions. If you enjoyed his BUTCHER'S BOY/SLEEPING DOGS, then please try to read his new DISAPPEARING ACT series, you will be so happy to find a great writer who obviously never lost his MUSE to find a different Hero or Heroine to entertain himself and us. A MUST READ ALL WRITER!