CHIEF WILLIAMS POINTS OUT ONLY THE NEGATIVE IN A FINE ORGANIZATION. HE SPENDS DOZENS OF PAGES TELLING US HOW TERRIBLE
HIS LIFE WAS AND HOW MISTREATED HE WAS. LIFE WAS HARD, BUT NOT JUST FOR HERMAN WILLIAMS. CHECK WITH ANY ROOKIE FIREFIGHTER IN ANY DEPARTMENT. I ACTUALLY ADMIRED THE MAN UNTIL I READ THIS BOOK. HERMAN IS AS MUCH A RACIST AS ANY HE ENCOUNTERED. CHIEF HERMAN WILLIAMS GOT THE LAST LAUGH. HE WILL STAND IN THE ANNUALS OF BALTIMORE CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT HISTORY AS THE CHIEF THAT CLOSED THE MOST FIRE STATIONS AND DISBANDED THE MOST FIRE COMPANIES. HERMAN MADE CHIEF AND GOT HIS REVENGE.

You must read about the triumph of this great man and all of the unjust he dealt with to get where is today. A good lesson on what went on in the fire dept -- unbelievable. After reading this book it is absolutely clear that Mr. Williams is definitely not a racist and it is utterly riduculous to think that let alone write it in a review. This man is a true role model and I am proud of him. I urge you to pick up a copy today -- you won't regret it.

Courage and self-sacrifrice are the words that come to mind after reading the book Firefighter. I was amazed at the racist behavior but even more shocked at how recently these events occured. I am grateful that this story was told and learned a lot about the human spirit's ability to triumph over adversity.

Tindell is one of the foremost Joyce critics and this in-depth analysis of FW is well worth the money. In the text the author discusses the historical, literary, and philosophical framework of FW while maintaining an less-than-monotonous tone. Any and all of Tindell's Joyce studies are recommended.

This book meant a lot to me years ago when I first began reading "Finnegans Wake." I felt paralyzed before each new chapter of "FW" if I didn't read Tindall first. Now I just plough on through Joyce, and I haven't read Tindall in years, but it's still close to me heart. (Allen's review is on the money.) Also, check out Tindall's "A Reader's Guide to James Joyce."

Guides to "Finnegans Wake" seem to be a dime a dozen now a days, but rarely are they so insightfull and easy to use. Although perhaps it is not as good as Bishop's or Campbell's Guides, but it is shorter and easier to read, so it is good for the beginer. It also acomplishes this condensation without significantly marginalizing any of the great themes of Joyce criticism. Thus, perhaps this deserves four stars for the material covered, but it still does so in such an easy way that I give it five for readability.

The book is far too easy for professionals and for university students. The blanks exercises are really stupid. If you are not experienced in mathematics or statistics you will probably like the book because there are no derivations of formules or demonstrations of theorems.

The person I bought this book for found it very useful for his studies and the attached Cd-ROM very useful with its chapter reviews and tests.

Because of the deep grade themes are studied. Basic for student and professionals...

Overall, this is an interesting, concise presentation of the anthropological importance of the contents of biblical narratives as contrasted with the the other narratives close in proximity in the general sectarian milieu from which the Bible emerged. Though a certain way of thinking and approaching the texts is explored that is itself dynamic and inspiring, it fails to be more than merely rhetorically convincing. Strangly, Girard claims throughout his text that his observations and interpretations are neither apologetic or biased towards Christian interpretation but, rather, scientific. While it is plausible that the scientific side of his argument has been established in greater detail by those that endorse his theories about mimetic desire culminating violence in human societies and as the foundation of human society, it's not contained in these pages. Nonetheless, this still serves as an interesting introduction to Girard's ideas being both short and straightforward.

Girard provides a complex study of mimetic rivalry/contagion which serves to glorify the "Victory of the Cross". Although these observations are interesting, they contain one essential flaw: the Crucifixion should be mentally accessible to all mankind. These lofty observations are certainly not easy to comprehend. God intended for everyone on earth to understand the purpose of the Christ's death. The ideas asserted by Girard are definitely for the intellectual community.

Over the course of his long career, Girard has moved from literary criticism to anthropology to Biblical exegesis. This work of comparative religion sees him at his clearest and most brilliant as he compares the Gospel readings of violence to mythological interpretations that conceal the role mimetic desire plays in our conflicts. Especially revealing is a late chapter on "the concern for victims," the absolute value of modern culture. But it is in the book's final pages, where Girard finally postulates the existence of a power superior to violent contagion, that I See Satan Fall Like Lightning becomes truly great. This is a work of superb intelligence, among the most powerful and thought-provoking I have ever read.

It should be called "Patriots and Portraits". I have the book and went to see the show, but the title is a misnomer. You will be very disappointed if you are looking for N. C. Wyeth's pirate paintings. The are no Pirate paintings. The N.C. Wyeth paintings are mainly war and patriotic painting. The Jamie Wyeth paintings are mainly portraits of patriots.

I have the book and went to see the show, but the title is a misnomer. It should be called "Patriots and Portraits". You will be very disappointed if you are looking for N. C. Wyeth's Pirate paintings. The are no Pirate paintings. The N.C. Wyeth paintings are mainly war and patriotic paintings. The Jamie Wyeth paintings are mainly portraits of patriots.

This book shows the comparison of grandfather (N.C) and grandson's (Jamie) work. An excellent study. I have always considerend N.C.'s work superior to any of the other Wyeths, Andrew specifically and in particular. This book pretty much affirms it. Check it out.

This is really a good book for Java Developers who wish to develop XML based applications. Couple of chapters have good examples and explains concepts in a very clear format. Also the book is upto date with all the latest concepts in XML world.

I have been working with XML for a while now, and this book offered a great coverage of most aspects of what XML application developers need to know. I am not able to keep up with everything happening in this very broad part of the industry - and this book provided enough coverage of the areas I'm not able to focus on on a regular basis to help me stay current. I'd recommend it for anyone who's working with specific areas within XML and want to stay current with the broader scope of what is going on. I'd also recommend it for anyone who is new to XML and wants to know the various Java APIs out there.

This is surely one of the Best Books availale in Market for Java Developers. I have been waiting to read a Book which covers all the latest XML API and how use them using latest Java Tools. Thanks to Wrox Publications for bringing this book to us. It covers how to do XML programming using all the latest Java API line I/O Sockets, Developing Presentation Logic, Developing Configuration and Deployment logic, Using XML in B2B applications. In short no other book in Market provides such a clear understanding of how to develop Java Based XML Applications.

Also it clearly explains how to use the latest Java Based XML Parsers like Xerces, Xalan and more. Friends if you need to get upto date with all the latest Java Based Parsers and different XML API, then this Book is really the Best one.

The descriptions of each play are rather superficial- appropriate mainly for younger readers. The illustrations are amusing and pleasant, but there are very few lavish ones such as those found in other books by James Christensen. The cover art is deceiving in this respect. Those that are included are breathtaking. I do feel it is worth the modest price.

I have the pleasure of having an autographed copy of this book.

It is illustrated with all the style one expects of a man of Mr. Christensen's great talent. He is indeed a truly creative and enlightening artist.

However the text is "Will Light". Unless you are familiar with the works of the Bard you would be much better off buying a scholarly book by Asimov if you want to understand the works of William Shakespeare.

But Renwick St. James writes a simple explanation of the plays and sonnets for those who need an introduction to them.

I guess I like to get my introduction to the works at the Shakespeare Festivals (such as where I purchased Mr.Christensen's book).

James intoduce you in the world of imagination and fantasy. The best artist in the fantasy universe. This book is the perfect conbination of an artist and writer.

This book was difficult to read, often wandering off on a tangent. I know the subject of taxes can be difficult but this text made topics that I was already familiar with seem confusing again. Each chapter has several examples, many of which were helpful. But many were also not clearly explained and a few made me wonder if the paragraph was truely finished. If you have a choice, pick up some tax software and a quickfinder guide to go with this class.

One of the better written tax textbooks. Will actually NOT put you to sleep when you read it. Easy to understand examples.

I am using this book in my Federal tax accounting class. I have more about taxes from this book than I have ever in my whole life. Great tax examples and many resources to solve each problem.

Partisian's right, Towne and Strnigfellow paint an accurate, contemporary picture of Bishop Pike. Most people interested in the controversy surrounding the bishop and his trial for heresy nowadays will likely be Philip K. Dick fans eager to delve into the figure behind Bishop Archer in Transmigration of. Towne and Stringfellow provide the chance to do so. Readers can form their own conclusions on what Pike was really looking for in Judaea, what his views on the Trinity were and how his religious thought evolved towards what was then, in the 1960s, a radical form of social activism. Readers should know the authors don't like to beat around the proverbial burning bush as PKD does when he mulls Pike's life and death over. Their account reads more like trial testimony in places than Wilderness Revolt Action Adventures starring St. Thomas and John the Baptist vs. Evil Roman Time Travelling Tyrants. Still, a pearl at a pretty price for mere mortals managing to get buy on a meagre alotment.

Pike was one of the most controversial figures in American theological history. Before his mysterious death in the Judean desert the Bishop of California wrote on everything from situational ethics to the occult, he was a leading figure in the movement to desegregate the Christian church, was the target of a heresy trial that only succeeded in discrediting the whole concept of heresy in the American church. Towne and Stringfellow were Pike's contemporaries and thus this book is the best guide to the Bishop's life yet written.

Some well written chapters, some horribly written chapters. This book is mixed bag. The Editors needed to pay closer attention to the formatting (sloppy errors) and they needed to coach certain authors into getting their ideas out on paper with greater clarity. The "dummies" format just does not cut it with me. Just give us clean paragraphs and chapters. No fluff needed.

This book may frustrate and disappoint the more advanced reader in eschatology, and it may just plain confuse someone new to the area of study. I say walk before you run with the speculative ideas. Beginners would be better off starting elsewhere.

If you can't get enough of prophecy studies, go ahead and buy it. But for beginners, let me recommend a book as a substitute, which is similar, as far as being a grand overview: On Prophecy, by J. Vernon Mcgee. This is a great, and thoroughly Biblical overview which even the initiated will find useful.

I've read many End-Times books and I can say this is a good outline. My complaint is that the info here wasn't put together in the best way.

In response to Mr. Newby's review, several things must be pointed out. Prophecy at Ground Zero is the newest installment in a long running series by editor William T. James. Mr. James releases these books every fewsyears to accomplish two things-
1) To familiarize the uninitiated with basic concepts of eschatology, particularly those of relevance to the pre-trib/pre-millenial position.
2) To update the 'experts' (of which Mr. Newby obviously considers himself) on new developments in global politics, cultures, technologies, and religions as they relate to escatalogical issues.

This book is not intended to be read as a novel. Mr. Newby's comparison of this non-fiction work to the story-telling format of Tim LaHaye's Left Behind novels is akin to comparing Da Vinci with Mark Twain. Apples. Oranges.

I'm schocked that Mr. Newby would even mention a book by Jerry Jenkins in the same review with something to which John Walvoord has contributed. That comparison alone calls into question his credibility and grasp of the nature of non-fiction eschatological writing. Sadly, this is the case for most of the uninformed, sound-byte oriented individuals who have devoured the Left Behind series, but have never heard of Dr. Walvood or Dr. Ryrie. There's eschatology for pop culture, and then there's eschatology for Bible students. This book is for the latter.

Mr. James intention is not to entertain or develop a gripping plot to retain the attention of Left Behind fans (Thank God!). All of these books are compiled from various sources. Each author writes on a subject that contributes to the overall design of the book, but holds special interest for, or draws on the expertise of said author (many of which Mr. Newby felt qualified to critisize without reading). Given this format, the book is incredibly user-friendly since anyone - amateur or prophey expert can read any chapter independently of the others. The book can also be read from beginning to end, as with all the books Mr. James carefully edits. But be warned - there are no cute flight attendants, savvy news journalists, or stirring romantic relationships to keep the story interesting. This is the nature of a non-fiction, scholarly work on eschatology. It's a book for Grown Ups Mr. Newby.

That said, I would recommend this book to anyone who is serious about the subject of eschatology, the beginner and the expert.

For Mr. Newby, I would recommend Left Behind #43 or one of it's knockoffs. I would also recommend a much needed apology to well respected scholars and authors such as the late Dr. Walvoord, Zola Levitt, Dave Breese, William T. James, and others.