I am a great fan of Shakespeare, so when I bought this book what I was expecting wasn't what I saw. I saw the most intriguing sonnets probaly ever known to man. It wasn't all about love and fear. It was involving a great many things. It had all the human feelings, sadness, happieness, hate, love, curiosity, fear, pain, grief, stress, and you get the ideal. I don't want to give it away so if you seem interested read this wounderful book.

I read these sonnets two a day over the summer, and I wish there were more than 154 of them so I could keep going into the fall. I think I'll pick up "The Tempest" next.

The poetry in this volume is beautiful, equisite and full of passion. What makes Shakespeare worth reading is the way he lets the world into his lines. His metaphors appeal deliciously to the senses, like a beam of sunlight through a high window in the afternoon, or the smell of a new cut lawn in the spring. Shakespeare's writing is immortal, not because a conspiracy of teachers got together and decided it should be, but because it is full of life, and nothing that is full of life can really ever die.

If you're not used to reading Elizabthean English or are put off by the thought of Shakespeare, this is a good place to start. This edition helpfully "translates" each sonnet into modern English on a facing page along with definitions for the more troubling words. Even with the help, I still don't think Shakespeare is all that easy to read. But anything you do in this world that makes you feel more passionate about life is a pretty good thing. If you give Shakespeare some of your time, he's bound to pay you back with plenty of interest.

This edition of Shakespear's sonnets is all you need to read and understand the great Bard.

A very nice feature is the paraphrasing of the sonnets in contemporary English and a translation into ordinary language of the more difficult words.

The edition is a paperback small enough to be carried around to read during one's leisure.

This story is about Indiana Jones, the famous hero, when he was a youngster. Indiana and his friend Herman are home from school vacation and are in England to help their fathers explore Stonehedge. When they arrive they find all the workers are being scared away by strange and scary things. It is Indy and Herman's job to discover who is scaring the men away. The boys discover a group of dark robed men led by a bad wizard. Indy and Herman must solve the mystery of what these men really plan on doing. This book was very exciting and also taught me about history. Read this book to solve the mystery of Stonehedge.

In this book, Indiana Jones is brave as he battles mystery after mystery, searching for clues. I recommend this book and all of the other Indiana Jones books to all lovers of action.

This ain't no temple, this ain't no disco, this ain't no foolin' around-it's just a rockin' good read, and one of the best books ever on the recording industry.

If possible, put on one of your favorite records when you read Temples of Sound. There are stories about the Beach Boys, Muddy Waters, The Doors, Frank Sinatra, Chubby Checker, lots of others. It's an amazing mix of music and eras, to use a term engineers might appreciate. Hearing the music while you read is a fresh way to hear the tunes. For me, knowing how some of my all-time favorite records were made, and finding out how the artists and engineers really worked behind-the-scenes is truly cool. And sort of spiritual. Not spiritual in the "get your behind in church" voice of your papa, but rather, more like spiritual in the way you snuck cigs out of the old man's pack, or in the way you closed the door to your room to listen to Sergeant Pepper and felt your own eyes seeing the world for the first time.

Maybe that's why this book is called Temples of Sound.

This book covers a lot of ground, a lot of sound, from the days of swing and early pop, Nat King Cole, Aretha, and Motown. The guys who wrote it-Jim Cogan and Bob Clark-talked to primary sources, the people who were really there, and got some great first hand stories. It covers lots of great studios, from Capitol to Stax. It is about and for people who love music. It is cool to hear Keith Richards say is appalled to see Muddy Waters working outside of music, painting a ceiling in the studio. This is a man he revered. It is cool to hear the engineer who did the best Doors records say he wouldn't want to remix any of their albums. They are what they are. It is cool to learn that the beat in Dancin' in the Street is accented by a tire chain being banged on the floor. I dig this stuff.

This ain't no temple, this ain't no disco, this ain't no foolin' around-it's just a rockin' good read, and one of the best books ever on the recording industry.

If possible, put on one of your favorite records when you read Temples of Sound. There are stories about the Beach Boys, Muddy Waters, The Doors, Frank Sinatra, Chubby Checker, lots of others. It's an amazing mix of music and eras, to use a term engineers might appreciate. Hearing the music while you read is a fresh way to hear the tunes. For me, knowing how some of my all-time favorite records were made, and finding out how the artists and engineers really worked behind-the-scenes is truly cool...Maybe that's why this book is called Temples of Sound.

This book covers a lot of ground, a lot of sound, from the days of swing and early pop, Nat King Cole, Aretha, and Motown. The guys who wrote it-Jim Kogan and Bob Clark-talked to primary sources, the people who were really there, and got some great first hand stories. It covers lots of great studios, from Capitol to Stax. It is about and for people who love music. It is cool to hear Keith Richards say is appalled to see Muddy Waters working outside of music, painting a ceiling in the studio. This is a man he revered. It is cool to hear the engineer who did the best Doors records say he wouldn't want to remix their albums. They are what they are. It is cool to learn that part of the beat in Dancin' in the Street is accented by a tire chain being banged on the floor. I dig this stuff.

Fab, energetic, genuine.. Cogan and Clark have revived the days of soul making music from music making souls, and their agents, and cohorts in this faithful rendering of what truly makes music continue to move us today.

I first read this book some seven years ago as a text for a class intended to help graduating students prepare themselves for the world of work. Interestingly one of those graduates was intending to work in a start up business with digital cameras which he believed would emerge as the dominant force in the picture business. Probably telling the future is not a good business to be in.

Here in Northern New Jersey everyone knew, and still knows, all about downsizing and organizational flattening and outsourcing. Since the collapse of the tech-bubble, many of those independent contractors are now looking for work and escaping the computer field alltogether in the face of falling wage rates, excess supply and new entrants from college who expect a lot less!

Revisiting this book gives one the opportunity to rexamine it's claims and, not surprisingly, finds them lacking. To be fair, much of what the originator describes has come to pass but not in the way that he suggests.

The main lesson that I come away with from this book is that markets are so powerful that the competitive environment determines the shape of the organization. Obviously, some would say but this is only half of the story. Combine the power of markets which is, after all, only the result of individuals exercising choices, with a proactive government and you get a pretty unstoppable force. If the dollar is high then imports are [inexpensive] as compared to domestic goods which puts intense competitive pressure on companies who then must cut costs. Add to the mix a policy of a free trade area as NAFTA and a competitive labor market and there is even more pressure on costs. Finally have a boyant stock market and increased wealth and you have lots of venture capital looking for profit. The result, falling unemployment with little inflation and downward intense pressure on costs leading to more business. The picture is muddied somewhat by rising benefits costs but they become a force against rising costs too,

What I am describing is the pressure on business to focus on their core activities and float off internal activities which can be done by service companies contracted for the purpose. Wage bill too high - make workers contractors who then have to pay for their own benefits or better still get the states to introduce basic minimum health care schemes.

This nirvana of the dejobbed economy never really existed. Sure there are more small businesses and self-employed, sure there is more flexibility among the workforce but there is also compulsion, workfare, for the unemployed as well as the requirement for many families to work two, three or more jobs to make ends meet.

Hayek the Nobel prizewinner foresaw the person described in this book many years ago as did his mentor Mises. To be successful they argued the individual must market themselves as a self-entrepreneur. Very true.

This book is an excellent description of a possible future in the light of developments in business at the time. The author is to be commended for the clarity of his thought and exposition. However, he ignores the bigger picture and the implications of a global economy and powerful, interventionist governments. Perhaps he would like to write an update to this book in the light of the events of the last seven years.

The book argues that fewer people have jobs and more people are working in less traditional arrangements such as temporary work, consulting, and micro businesses. The book recommends that you assess your desires, abilities, temperament, and assests, and it suggests managing your self like a company.

This review was written as part of the Annotated Bibliography of Learning A Living; A Guide to Planning Your Career and Finding a Job for People with Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Dyslexia

In the era of downsizing and mergers, one hears far too many people bewailing what we've "lost": job security, well-defined career paths, companies that feel responsible for the people who work for them, employee loyalty. Bridges offers a more positive perspective: "work" as we conceive of it was an artifact of the Industrial Revolution, with its view of workers as cogs in a machine; and, as that rigid structure gradually disappears, so will our present concept of "jobs" and "careers."
This was one of the first ripples in what has become a massive wave of books on the changing business world, including recent examples like "Blur" -- but it's refreshing, easy to read, and can change your whole view of what "work" entails. I think it's especially important for young people still in school to read it: don't waste your efforts preparing for a traditional "career" that may not be there five years after you graduate; focus on developing your talents, your skills, and your entrepreneurial spirit instead, because those are what will be worth the most to you in the future.

The thing I most remember from ALL my college courses is this book. AN INCOMPLETE EDUCATION is truly a wonderful supplement to any person's knowledge.

This book is basically an intellectual history overview with a lot of helpful charts and guides. It's written in a very humorous tone, and it hits the humor target more often than not. If you feel that you lack knowledge, this is the book for you. It's not in depth, but it does tell you what you SHOULD know in all areas, including history, philosophy, music, art, and even film. My personal favorite features are the Latin abbreviations and the "Words you pronounce wrong but if you pronounced them right, you'd be considered a pretentious snob" feature.

For a good time (and to increase your IQ), read this book. It's tongue-in-cheek, but it's a wealth of information.

it is largely die to this book that I was able to succeed in Teen Tournament Jeopardy tryouts, as well as my school's Scholastic Bowl team. The book is written in a wonderful, witty style, showing how to converse with accuracy about many subjects you had never even considered thoroughly exploring.

The book takes a whirlwind tour through many subjects, simultaneously giving enough of an in-depth look at every topic it covers to give anyone with a good memory and a talent at extrapolation an excellent handle on the subjects covered.

Essentially, this book is quick high cultural literacy for anyone aspiring to pass themselves off as an intellectual. The subjects covered are myriad (from silent films to superstring theory) and can make one sound more educated than one really is (I may be giving away one or two of my trade secrets here, but that's okay, you're trying to cheat at the intelligence estimation game too).

I highly recommend this book to anyone of reasonable intelligence who wants to learn things outside of their normal interest. Who knows, it may help you strike up a conversation with someone remarkable, or at least keep you from looking like a fool when you suddenly become randomly involved in a discourse about bel canto opera.

Enjoy!

Everything you ever wanted to know, or needed to know but didn't even know it, is probably in this book.

Think of this book as an abridged encyclopedia. Judy Jones and William Wilson have compiled more information than you could imagine in one easy-to-read, even fun-to-read, volume. Clearly organized, well written, respectful, and intelligent, this book will make you an instant experton topics you hadn't even thought of.

Read from start to end, or just pick a page at random, you'll be entertained, informed, and educated. Art, History, Politics, Religion, Sciences, Music, Philosophy, Architecture, Lierature, and Psychology. Even a crash couse on the do's and don'ts of writing English. You name it, it's in here somewhere.

My only complaint, it's time for an update. Or a Volume 2. This one's a must have

I am a student (not a lazy one; 4.0GPA) and I can assure you that this book was NOT written with students in mind. I am very irritated by how this book is un(organized) and put together carelessly. The examples are HORRIBLE and imcomplete. Somehow I get the feeling that the other reviewers are related to the author because any serious student/programmer/instructor that has thoroughly used this book would certainly avoid it at all costs.

Here are a few irritating things:
Exercises with multiple items are not ordered (like 1.1, 1.2 or a) b) c)... and so on. It takes me more time to check my answers than to really complete the exercises.

In some chapters most of the exercises do NOT have answers.

The author makes you flip back during the explanation several times. I do NOT have time or patience for this.

Also, the information is very superficial and the book focus greatly on using the macros and libraries that come with the included CD, of course, instead of giving you enough to write them yourself.

For any serious programmer, I recommend instead Irvine's book "Assembly language for intel-based computers".

After the semester is over I will burn this and broadcast it over the internet : ) I would not sell it to anyone, not even for a dollar it is not worth it.

This text goes step by step through the basics and then goes further. It is in itself a complete assembly language course for the IBM PC, and includes material on the Pentium(tm) processor as well. This book even contains "debug workshops" which show you in detail how to use both the MASM debugger and the TASM debugger. Instructions on how to use the utilities that come with both MASM and TASM are covered in detail. I am studying Assembly Language programming in college this semester, and the book I'm reviewing here is the textbook we're using. I have found this book to be very accessible, and I feel anyone who wants to learn assembly can learn very much about it from this book. The diskette provided with the book contains many things, including two editors for assembly, (I'm partial to my old EDIT.COM though), and Libraries packed with macros and other routines to make your assembler even easier to use. As you learn how one routine works, you can call a routine from UTIL.LIB and make your code more compact. Get a copy of this book today, and have fun.

This review is for the 2nd Edition.

I've read quite a few books on assembly language, but the approach to the material in each of them was not from a "teaching" point of view.

This book is the only one I've come across that addresses the material through the students eyes. For example, a concept or topic will not be used or referred to until it has been covered. That sounds like common sense, but I've discovered common sense is not common.

First, an overview of a computer and it's architecture is presented. Then topics are covered (clearly and extensively) that build on the previous topics. This is key in building a foundational, true understanding of the material.

Jones knows people learn best when "doing", so when exercises or examples are presented (using MASM or TASM), he goes though all of the nitty gritty details to get you going. The debuggers are covered and used thoughout the book (Debug Workshops) to give the student the required insight to what is going on within the processor/memory.

The writing style is refreshing, upbeat, and there are plenty of diagrams that help convey the concepts. Jones' mastery of the material is unquestioned, and he goes the extra mile to explain things like how an assembler works, from the inside (I haven't seen this in any of the other books I've read). There are many supporting activities that go on "beind the scenes" when using assembly language and Jones' takes the time to explain them. This is the kind of approach that leads to true understanding. There's even advanced topics that experienced assembly language programmers will find interesting.

I highly recommend Jones' book to high school teachers and college professors for their classes. You will not find a better text for TEACHING the material.

.......and a big stinky thumbs down goes to Pokemon Tales!! I hate this series. I saw this in a bookstore one day and it wasn't what I expected it to be. Instead of a cool Pokemon book it was a chubby baby book. It was SOOOOO boring. Like, who would think someone THAT young would like POKEMON????? Who would think someone that young would even KNOW about Pokemon???????!!!!!!!!

I think this book is very good for little kids. In the book, Squirtle is afraid to come out of it's shell. Squirtle's friends Poliwhirl and Charmander try to get Squirtle to come out, but Squirtle is just too afraid. When Squirtle finally does come out, he gets to see a beautiful sight. This book teaches kids that even though they might be afraid at times, taking chances is better than being a coward.

Our 3-year old loves this book, and 'reads' it to himself from memory (since he can't read yet) whenever he can.. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to make reading more 'fun' and enjoys seeing their child interact with pokemon, yet may not feel he or she is old enough for the more 'mature' aspects of this phenomena.

This book provides no information on the Gameboy and this book is for kids 5 and under, I'd say. For people who own the Pokemon Gameboy games, don't get this book.

This book it's hilarious, it's written by one of the creators of Pokemon, and well it's real fun.

This book is very strange in the loosest terms. But, it is also funny. A strange and funny book. The writing is actually very good when compared to other baby books (Say... "Pikachu's Day" for an example.), for the words and phrases used aren't dumbed down for the minds of infants. It's a great read-aloud book, too. I'm sure that my younger cousins will enjoy it.

The basic plot of the book, without ruining the entire thing is as such: A boy (unnamed and written in first person so that your child may envision his/herself as that boy) goes to the local theatre to see Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back. After the movie, he comes out and is instantly crowded by a mob of Pikachu fans. Unfortunatly, at this point, our young hero has no clue.

Realizing "Uh-oh! I turned into Pikachu!", the boy runs away from the hordes to hide. Encoutering two other children (both of which unnamed so that the children can envision themselves as the characters.) who have turned into Mew and Mewtwo, the three seek out a way to change back.

Your child watches the movie and goes berserk thinking that they've changed into a Pokémon and are afraid of what they're friends may think? No sweat. Just get a good night's sleep and by tomorrow, they'll be normal. Transformations only last about a day.

But if what the book says is true and that you change after watching and enjoying the Pokémon movie.... I wonder how many times I'VE transformed after watching my Japanese version on video for 12+ times..... o.O;

Paris Minton is an unlikely protagonist for a mystery novel. An African American man, approaching middle age, he runs a used bookstore in a 1950s LA ghetto. He doesn't make much money from his business, but that's not why he has the shop. He just wants the chance to read his books and be left alone. That dream ends the day a beautiful woman named Elana Love walks in the door. "Fearless Jones" features an improbable hero, perhaps, but a classic setup for a hardboiled story.

The comparisons to Mosley's brilliant Easy Rawlins series are natural and deserved. Both are set in similar times and deal with similar themes. The character of Paris Minton, though, adds a new dimension to the story. A thoughtful, literate man, he's not very handy with his fists, awkward with guns, and a patsy for a gorgeous woman. Most hard-boiled characters are just that: hard. Paris, though, is far softer than most, and more interesting for it.

"Fearless Jones" once again demonstrates that Walter Mosley is one of the finest writers working today. His sharp eye for race relations, human nature, and the changing face of America would be excellent contributions to any novel. When added to a solid, engrossing mystery, they take his work to a higher level that few can match. Mosley is a treasure who should be read by all.

This was great. Mosley introduces readers to two new characters, Paris Minton and Fearless Jones. Paris is a bookworm. He states that he fell in love with books when he was told by a white libraian that he could never read any of the books in a local library. Fearless is a war vet, who is sweet, compassionate and as you would guess,he is fearless of death.
By the time you reach page 5, all hell has broken erupted. Elana Love walks into Paris' bookstore and she brings plenty of trouble. She is looking for a church congregation that suddenly disappears in the night because the alleged Rev. has a bond that is worth a lot of money. As a result, Paris is beat up and his store is burned down. He turns to his long time friend, Fearless, for help after bailing him out of jail. As the two travel the streets of L.A. to find Elana, they meet Fanny and her husband, Sol. Fanny is funny, brave and caring. Then there is Leory, The Rev., and many others who will make you laugh out loud. Paris turns out to be a great detective as he tries to unfold the mysteries that Elana has set in motion. If you love Easy Rawlings and Mouse then you will definately love these new characters. Like all of Mosley stories, it was a page turner with many twist and turns. You will not want to put it down. Peace and Blessings!

Rather than reprising his popular central character, Easy Rawlins, deft wordsmith Walter Mosley introduces an equally intriguing hero - Fearless Jones. Again, Mosley shines at depicting black characters struggling to survive in an inhospitable white world.

When Paris Minton's book shop door opens and gorgeous Elan Love walks in, so does trouble. Paris is a laid back black man content to run his store in the Watts area of 1950s LA. He's ill prepared to deal with all the woes that beset him such as being used for gun shot practice, being robbed, and seeing his business go up in flames.

There's little choice for Paris except to send an SOS to his war veteran buddy, Fearless Jones - a man who more than lives up to his sobriquet. The pair embark on a surprise riddled chase fraught with excitement and danger.

TV and film actor Peter Francis James gives tension filled voice to this riveting thriller.

Neither the absolute and utter despondency of sheer and impending defeat nor the the deposition of his honor and place in Roman society can deter the once-revered Marc Antony from his insatiable, yet ill-fated longing to be with the sultry and divine demigodess that is Cleopatra.

Having just read the incomparable Julius Caesar and longing for more of the same after Antony & Octavius Caesar's sound defeat of the "noble" Brutus and Cassius at Philippi, I ordered Antony & Cleopatra. Although in some respects it is similar to its predecessor, Antony & Cleopatra, having been written by Shakespeare much later in life after the tragic death of his lone son Hamnet and a turbulent relationship with his wife, brings forth a much more cynical and wily Bard than the young and idealistic one who wrote Caesar. This disillusionment can be witnessed not only in the tragic deaths of Antony and Cleopatra, but moreso subvertly in the incongruity and disingenuousness of their supposed driving impetus - their love for one another. Both Antony & Cleopatra continuously and almost purposefully betray each other throughout the play - undermining their ability to lead and therefore leading to their tragic and untimely demise.

I recommend this to those who adored Julius Caesar as well as those Shakespeare aficionados who simply cannot get enough of The Bard. Antony & Cleopatra proves a lucid, enjoyable, and easy read, although somewhat longer, but with less substance than Julius Caesar. Enjoyable nonetheless.

"Make not your thoughts your prisons." - Octavius Caesar

Cleopatra may be a somewhat ambiguous female character, but I totally loved her, and Bill's portrayal of her. I don't know if he expected the reader to judge her, but I suspect not. The harshest criticism of her comes from Octavius Caesar, who himself doesn't do a single noble thing throughout the whole play. She is fully aware of the fact that she is a sensual, passionate woman- which has no negative effect on her ability to rule Egypt. Her biggest faults are her violent temper (which I suspect is just part of her passionate nature) and her tendency to lie when it suits her (either for sport or for serious politics). Antony (I feel) is actually kind of a loser compared to her. His insincerity runs deep- he marries Caesar's sister in a political move, although he had repeatedly pledged his undying love for Cleopatra. She forgives him, because she truly loves him, even though he doesn't do anything to deserve forgiveness. Antony never fully allows himself to love Cleopatra. He constantly is overreacting to the slightest indication that she might be betraying him or whatever. It is one of these overreactions (combined with an ill-timed lie on Cleo's part) that ends up destroying them both. Even in the end, Cleopatra's death is more dignified and better conceived than Antony's messy and fumbling suicide.

Shakespeare in this play shows how love is not human but surrealistic. Love does not answer reasonable questions. It is a fundamentally unreasonable attitude that brings the lovers to absurd behaviours negating all logical, political and historical values. Love has no limits even if history will prove stronger and the lovers will be destroyed. Shakespeare beefs up this theme with a language that is so rich that we are fascinated by the words, the symbols, the symbolic value of words and acts. He is particularly rich in his style that is entirely, words, poetry, actions, and even feelings, organized following some simple symbols, particularly numerical symbols. In this play Cleopatra appears as being the core of the symbolism and she carries with her the number eleven that comes from the old English runes with the meaning of fate, of fatal defeat, of a flaw that cannot be corrected or escaped. It is her destiny to bring Antony to his defeat and death, just as it is Antony's fate to be governed by this woman and led to his own destruction because of his love for her. It also shows how the Emperor is able to use this fatal situation in order to capture all powers and to impose his absolute will on the Roman Empire. He seems to be the one who plays not well but with all the assets of the game up his sleeves, and he takes them out one at a time when the situation is ripe for these assts to become the key to is ascension to absolute power by defeating those who may oppose him.

Dr Jacques COULARDEAU