The publisher is right is saying this is one of the finest works describing the pre-World War One era. The book's chapters on the rise of the masses and the foment of anti-Semitism stand as classics in their depth and discernment. This is a MUST read for any student of the pre-WWI period in European history. Hayes lively account of the times and issues makes issues come alive and puts the rest of the 20th century into context.

Fresh out of prison, Boyd has had 8 yrs. to work out his plan of revenge and payback - if the town thought the rape he had been convicted of had been bad, they haven't seen anything yet! This is a believable book with lots of tense suspense, nerve twisting horror, and brutal violence towards those on his "list" - hard to put down. It's easy to get involved with this story - it's written well and it's just one of those books that keep you on the edge of your seat. Worth reading more than once.

This is definitely the herpetological bible for anyone interested in reptiles and amphibs in kansas. I recommend it to anyone. I gave it as christmas gifts to people that are always telling tall tales of snakes and giant snappers they see. As far as the current common and scientific names go, hey its science, which is constantly changing and Joseph T. Collins is at the forefront of wildlife research in kansas. It truly is a shame he cant print a new book every year, but unless youre audobon, who really can.

Generally good pictures and up-to-date information, but writing is stilted and uninteresting.Book claims to use currently acceptable standardized names, but there is still much debate about such names. In fact, a new list of standardized names will soon be published that will make obsolete a number of names used in this book.

The bible for any budding herpetolgist in the sunflower state, and the model for all subsequent state field guides. Absolutely amazing professional color photography, detailed range maps, and text written eloquently, for both the layman and the expert alike. Common names follow Collin's list which are also used by the Eastern and Central Peterson Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles (the most widely read and used reference on herpetology in the world)as well as the Center for North American Herpetology. Can't wait for the next edition!