When I picked up the book, I had no idea of the content. A friend had recommended this book, so I gave it a try. I could not put it down, once I started. The characters and related stories seemed so real to me, that I felt I knew both Sean and his friends by the time I had finished the book. I was not prepared for the ending, which made the book even better. I have shared this book with friends of all ages, and everyone gave it a 5 star rating. If you are looking for a unique story, this is it!

where to begin...for the lucky readers, Sean Carswell weaves an intricate, interesting, and humourus tale of small-town, working class America. Not only is the book great, but Sean is great too. I had the priviledge of being one of the first people to read and review his book and since page one i have loved it. i immeadiately reccommended it to my friends and they enjoyed it as well. Reading this book will make your day!

If you're wondering who to compare Sean Carswell to, forget it. I've owned this novel for six months and read it three times already. He has his own voice, and it's a strong, authentic one that anybody who works for a living, who gets dirt under his nails, will recognize. There is mystery to this story, but it isn't a mystery novel. It's a novel that finds a new way to explore the problem of the gap between the have and the have-nots. If you're part of the latter, this novel is your patron saint. If you're part of the former, stop burying your head in the sand, read this book, and see how the other half live. It's a serious novel that doesn't take itself too seriously, and you never go more than a few pages without a good laugh. I can't recommend it highly enough. It has a spot on my shelf between Kerouac and Solzhenitsyn. I can't wait for his second novel!

Tony Blair says that his programme of making New Labour a "party of business" is the modern form of socialism, or, at least, "social-ism". The Chinese Communist Party says that fierce repression of workers' rights, together with fast and furious cutting of deals with capitalist multinationals and the open and avid pursuit of individual profit for the privileged, is socialism in a form suitable to China today. For others, socialism is what used to exist in the USSR and is now - to the sorrow of some, the joy of others - off the agenda. What is socialism? Even 150 years ago, in the Communist Manifesto, Marx and Engels marked off their working-class socialism sharply from a wide range of other socialisms, which they called reactionary socialism, bourgeois socialism, petty-bourgeois socialism, and utopian socialism. They had already criticised what they called the "crude communism" of levelling-down to equally shared poverty. Early radical socialists in Britain, people like William Morris, argued against anarchists but also saw a huge gulf between their own working-class politics and "state socialism", which they regarded as no better, or worse, than capitalism. Yet the accomplished fact often weighs heavier than a thousand good theories. The fact that state-owned industry gave the Stalinist USSR something approximately socialist in common with the heroic years of the revolutionary Russian workers' state after 1917 convinced many that there must be some real continuity. The USSR must, at the very least, be a distorted version of a system moving towards socialism, if not actually reaching it, and therefore deserved the loyalty of the labour movement. The events of 1989-91 put an end to all such hopes, and compelled many socialists to rethink. This book will be an immensely valuable contribution to that rethinking. It presents, with clear and informative commentary, the key "lost texts of critical Marxism" from a long-dispersed, long-marginalised, but brilliant, group of radical thinkers who demonstrated the fundamental conflict between working-class socialism and bureaucratic statism in the era when the USSR was at the peak of its political influence.

Well I've read this book and quite frankly, I wasn't particulary impressed. But you have to hand it to Mr Matgamna, he sure does know how to write an introduction! In many ways, the intro is more useful, though I would wholeheartedly disagree with many of the points made, than much of the "critical texts" included thereafter.

The fact is, Shachtman went over to the right wing at the end of his life afterleading the SWP for many years. I blame his views on the USSR and one notices how many ex-trots do this. Obviously their views on the USSR have a lot of factual basis to them , but it was the best we had and therefore worth defending to the hilt and fighting for. Stalinism was "actually exisiting socialism" and anyone who denys this, contradicts the actually existing state of play at the time up until the end of the Cold War, and in particular, up to the mid 1960s.

Any socialist who wants to be educated should read this book, and then argue with it!

The Fate of the Russian Revolution Lost Texts of Critical Marxism Vol.1 Edited by Sean Matgamna. Published by Phoenix Press London ISBN 0-9531864-0-7

This book opens with a quotation from Albert Einstein, stating the case for socialism. Einstein, like almost every great mind of the 20th century who concerned himself or herself with the welfare of the working people, wanted common ownership and a democratic planned economy. But Einstein was stumped by the enigma of the USSR. He saw that there "the planned economy" was "accompanied by the complete enslavement of the individual" and so was "not yet socialism". It seemed to represent, on the one hand, a step in the right direction, because of the planned economy, but on the other hand, not a step that Einstein wanted to take.

Very few thinkers got anywhere near resolving the paradox. The greatest was Leon Trotsky. But Trotsky got no further than assessments of the USSR which he himself described as provisional and needing review if the system proved to have some solidity and viability, rather than being only a freak concatenation of counter posed forces.

When the Stalinist USSR showed that it did have that viability - by becoming the world's second superpower, in the 1940s - the task of reworking Trotsky's analysis had to be undertaken, not by well-provided professors in famous research institutes, but by tiny groups of Marxists harassed by the exigencies of day-to-day political activity in hostile circumstances. They have not become as famous as Einstein, or Trotsky. Their names - Max Shachtman, Joseph Carter, Hal Draper, C L R James - are largely unknown.

But the "lost texts" of those "critical Marxists" - here unearthed for the first time from dusty archives, and well-presented with a substantial introduction - are a central part of the intellectual history of the 20th century. Every educated person needs to know about them, just as much as he or she needs to know about Einstein's theory of relativity.

Although I have not read this book in years I still consider it the best book I have ever read. You must read this book.

A great book I never put it down. You have to read this book.

The story is a gripping drama about a man named Lancelot du lac and he's the best swordsmen and he saves Guinivere from Malagants troops and they slowly fall in love but Guinivere is already betrothed to Arthur, King of Camalot and their love tears the kingdom apart and it also leads to the death of the king but Lancelot takes his place and marries Guinivere

We used this book in our diesel technician class. The book gives you an excellent introduction to every aspect of a heavy-duty truck. I usually shy away from books written by more than one author because of lack of continuity or overcoverage in certain areas. In the case of this book, the authors have done a fantasic job of explaining the topics without any assumptions. The book does a good job in covering cluthes, standard transmission, torque converters, drive shafts, axles, and automatic transmissions. On the subject of brakes, I recommend Delmar's "Today's Technician: Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Brakes." If your thinking of buying a book on this subject matter, you can't go wrong with this selection. Be aware that a third edition has been released.

I am an ASE CERTIFIED TRUCK TECHNICIAN AND FOUND THIS TITLE TO BE REALLY HELPFUL IN MY REVIEWS FOR THE TES

i am asking about this book..when will you have a new book on this name calld heavy duty truck systems and can i get it... chris j coombes

I purchased this book quite a few years ago and I am still using it today. In fact, my daughter is getting married and I am getting her this book so she will be as organized as her mother! It was so easy to organize everything and I can find what I am looking for in an instant. This book tells you what catagory to file your document, when to save in archives and when something can be tossed away. I wish that I could give this book ****** !

The system you wrote is fantastic. I have been rifeing through drawers, boxes, and paper for years. I really didn't think there was a way. But there is. Thank you very much, Mary Martin. I really didn't think it was possible.

I wish I had gotten this book sooner. I have always been a slave to the paper tiger. The thing I like about this method is that it not only showed me what is important to hold on to and where to speciffically file things....but it also shows what NOT to keep and WHEN to throw it away. It sounds simple and IT IS! Thank you to the Martins for a great system.

Into Willowbrook comes the mysterious mage Tatham. To the young halfling Sorin Elwes, he reveals that Elmiron, a twisted sorcerer more wraith than human, is seeking to rule the world. Against the Keeper of Souls the sole effective weapon is the fabled Light Bow--an ancient talisman whose enormous power can be used only by the one called Deliverer. Sorin is Deliverer. He must reclaim the Bow . . . for the fate of the world rests in his hands.

Dire events unfold as Sorin, his brother Pick, the powerful mage Tatham, and Talon Thornblade scour the Five Realms in an attempt to find the legendary Light Bow and destroy Elmiron before he can march his Dark Army across the lands and enslave the people.

In the End, Sorin finds the Light Bow and confronts his nemesis. But the story doesn't end there, for the Bow hides a devastating secret . . . a secret that could destroy any who attempt to call on its power-including Sorin!

I hope Keeper inspires you all to pick up that sword...and follow your dreams.

Sean P. Holderread Author, Keeper of Souls

i couldn't stop reading this book. It was packed with action and adventure. My favorite scene was the battle for Avondale. Wow! i must of read that three times. If you like fantasy and tons of great action--and a great story--i think you'll love this book. It rocks!

lots of fun. i couldn't put this book down. every page something unexpected was happening. i really like the battle for Avondale. That was one of the best scenes in the book. even though Keeper was written for young people (ages 9-12), I think anybody could read it and enjoy it (i'm 14). If you like action and fantasy--and just a great story--you'll love Keeper of Souls. It rocks!

Sean Shaver was Elvis' unofficial official photographer. He was never on the payroll but attended many of Elvis' concerts in the 70's and followed him around at his homes. Don't get the idea that Sean was some kind of stalker- far from it. By his own estimation Sean took about 80,000 photos and this is the first of 8 books that put them together. The text is written by Hal Noland and his primary sources were Charlie Hodge, Dick Grob, and Billy Smith, 3 men who all worked with Elvis for many years. Smith is even Elvis' cousin. Shaver provided the photographs and they are the best part of this book. Not only did Sean take pictures, he has bought and traded for others and some of those appear here too. You get everything from candids from the 40's and 50's to the last concert in 1977. While not the biggest of Sean's books it is probably the most comprehensive. If you want big, check out the Elvis Book series. (They weigh 7 or 8 pounds and are huge). The Life of Elvis Presley won't educate you if you are a long time fan but that isn't the point of this book. It is a puff piece with lost of good stories and tons of great pictures. ...

I've read them all and collect only the best. This is the first book by Sean Shaver and is called the Elvis Bible by the fans. This hardback book came out in 1979. Hundreds of books about Elvis have followed but none come close. There are almost 1,000 color photos in this book and it is printed on glossy paper. If my house catches on fire I will grab this on the way out. It has been out of print for two decades and is hard to find but grab it at any price if you can find one. I understand brand new copies can be obtained from Sean if you can find him.

this one is actually one of the best ( if not THE best Elvis-photobook ever !!) 10 stars!

My 10 year old son loves this book! He's already completed more than 1/3 of the book and it's only September 19.

I like the outline, plenty of review exercises (to increase a sense of mastery) and it appears to cover enough topics to match this year's curriculum. I've already ordered the 3rd grade version for his younger brother.

This book is full of great additional practice related to our state math standards. For children who are struggling with Everyday Math and need more paractice in multiple formats, this series is "the cat's meow." Children will love the star reinforcement stickers and the progress chart which help them to track their skills. Parents and teachers will love the answer key in the rear where you can not only check work but make a record of specific errors on minatures of the actual worksheets to guide later review and practice once the worksheets have been completed or sent home. These books are a great supplemental tool. I have actually purchased several different levels and find them all well thought out and highly useful for grade appropriate math skills remediation.

The last book in the Math Made Easy series of workbooks. Each workbook matches the math curriculum so your child will reach their full potential on the all-important standardized tests. In fact, these books have been compiled and tested by a team of math experts to increase your child's confidence, enjoyment and success.

You will find practice pages for all the major topics covered in Grade 5. There is a definite emphasis on addition and subtraction of fractions and decimals. There is a review of Grade 4 topics and plenty of Times Tables practice. There is also a Progress Chart with gold stars to record achievement.

At the back of the book the "Answer Section with Parents' Notes" provides answers to all the activities in the book. The notes for each page also help to explain common problems and solutions are given to ensure that your child understands how and why they made errors.

Contents:

Multiplying by 10, 100 and 1000
The simplest form of fractions
Changing improper fractions to mixed numbers
Rounding decimals
Decimal addition and subtraction
Converting units of measure
Speed Problems
Interpreting circle graphs
Naming Quadrilaterals
Converting Fractions to Decimals
Simple use of parentheses
Multiplying Fractions
Finding the Greatest Common Factor
Identifying Patterns
Multiplying by two-digit numbers

The successful way to improve your child's understanding of math.

Excitement and anticipation at the advent of a new millennium is nothing new. In The Millennium Myth: The Ever-Ending Story, Sean M. O'Shea and Meryl A. Walker trace end-of-the-world and new-beginning rituals from their prehistoric origins to current times.

O'Shea and Walker point out that "in the many cycles that our ancestors witnessed and experienced {day and night, the crop cycle, the four seasons, or life and death}, they were far too astute to miss the corresponding application to their entire world: someday it too will end." They define millennium as referring "to the end of the current age" with the implication that the transition from one age to the next "is marked by events of the most horrible nature: an apocalypse."

The authors' analyses of each major religion shows how cultural beliefs about the end of the world and new beginnings are woven into the tapestry of worship. They also show how millennial beliefs made their way into fairy tales and folklore, and how those beliefs affected the daily lives of ordinary people.

The chapter on contemporary America discusses the rapid technological advances made in the past hundred years, the "psychic apocalypse" of mass genocide, the development of our ability to totally destroy the world with nuclear weapons, and the proliferation of deadly diseases like AIDS. In life today, "there is no safe haven," leading some people into cults or following messiahs like David Koresh or Jim Jones.

The final chapter deals with prophesy. As man is aware that the world must sometime end, "his ongoing concern [can be] confined to a single question: When?" Prophesy attempts to provide an answer to that question. Millennial prophesies include those of Nostradamus, and the Bible Code.

The Millennium Myth is a scholarly work, heavily annotated. Each chapter has its own bibliography. It will appeal to readers wanting a broad perspective on millennial beliefs through the ages.

We --as a humanity, a society, a culture-- are living in a time of great uncertainty. Although technology and science are providing us with giant steps, these distinctly human concepts are overshadowed by a universal unknown-- the great sceptor of time. The authors have done a fabulous job of interpreting our unknown fears of the new millenium and given us the history behind this fear. I recommend this exciting book, and in fact am considering using it for a history course here at Osaka University.

The "Millennium Myth"offers an outstandingly thorough and interesting exploration of this impending historical phenomenon that holds fascination and wonderment for us all . It is an eye-opening presentation of both the origins and potential of this occurrence, from virtually every perspective -cultural, political, religious, psychological and social.

Thoroughly researched and documented, it is at the same time compellingly narrated, intelligently organized, and beautifully phrased. In short, a literary and scholarly triumph for these talented young authors.

I am always looking for new and interesting books on Nikola Tesla. When I first saw this book advertised, I knew I had to have it. I couldn't wait to read it and when it arrived, I was not disappointed! This is a very well written book with some excellent interviews with some of the top investigators in the field today. It really makes you think to consider that early UFO sightings, especially in the 19th century, were manmade aircraft built by a secret "club" of scientists and engineers.

My favorite parts were the chapters that dealt with the theory that this secret group bravely attempted SPACEFLIGHT as early as 1903 with the help of Nikola Tesla. You have to read it for yourself. Another excellent book from the same publisher who brought us THE LOST JOURNALS OF NIKOLA - a book that I also highly recommend you have in your collection.

A STRANGE AND FASCINATING WORK THAT WILL KEEP YOU ON HE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT! Here is a book that answers a lot of questions about UFOs; strange phenomenon on the moon and on Mars; as well as the mysterious "air ship" flap of l897. The author is a hard-core UFO researcher well worth his investigative salt, and so it is a plus that he finally come out and away from his "conservative approach" and expand his thinking beyond the idea that all UFOs and "aliens" must be of extraterrestrial origin. ... Later, the author contends, Tesla may have joined a secret feternal order who had already mastered the art of flying before the Wright Brothers ever took off from Kitty Hawk. It could well be that Tesla was approached by members of this secret society to assist them in their plans to "conquer" space. There is evidence among the witness testomonials from the many sightings of the period from l890-l903 that the mysterious air ships seen around the U.S> and Canada were not some advance fleet from outer space, but a utilization of a certain type of technology that may have, indeed, been around since ancient times. Supposedly, Tesla was so thrilled with the idea of communicating with Mars that he offered his full assistance in perfecting anti-gravity and free energy travel to the stars, long before the Russians put a dog into space, and before NASA was formed. Furthermore, Casteel interviews several authorities who say there is ample reason to believe that Hitler somehow got ahold of some of Tesla's "high flying" pattents and tried to go to the moon himself. There are some that maintain that he was successful and that goons from the New World order have already established bases on distant cosmic shores. Its high speculation at its very best, but very well reasoned and thought out. Fans of Tesla will want to dig into the pages of this well written book and establish their own theories and beliefs as to Tesla's secret contribution to the history of flight. It could be that the history books will have to be rewritten some day!

Super well written and researched. Very easy to read and understand. Well laid out. Photos. This should shake up some people at NASA!

Includes introduction by Commander X (trained in black operations): "I challenge anyone to prove we haven't already been there!"

Shocking evidence that shows we have already established colonies on the moon and Mars.

Stephanie Relfe, Author of "The Mars Records"