this is a great book for anyone beginning or looking into criminal justice. i enjoy this book, and the co-author, barry hancock is also my professor and his explanations are great. the book gives views on the system most people don't touch base on.

Caught in the maelstrom of life? Looking for a way to make sense of the chaos enmeshing you? Critical Thinking: Tools for Taking Charge of Your Professional and Personal Life provides a method for unraveling the complexities of life and reweaving them into an integrated tapestry which gives meaning and purpose to the life of the individual and his/her relation to others.

This book is a natural correlative of a previous book by Paul: Critical Thinking: What Every Person Needs to Survive in a Rapidly Changing World. However, the current book is not about 'survival' but about 'taking charge'. It deals with the fundamentals of critical thinking and their necessity and applicability in making the decisions which give direction to one's life. It's a book of questions, not answers,-- questions about one's thinking which as Paul and Elder state in a graphic, pg. 45, "your thinking controls your emmotions and your decisions". This book not only presents a mirror in which to see oneself through questions, but also presents the challenge to look honestly into the mirror with a view to improving the image.

Critical Thinking: Tools for Taking Charge of Your Professional and Personal Life is written in a readily understandable and easily readable style. This a book for Everyman. It is a book to be not only read, but lived.

As a long time visiter to the Owens Valley I found this book to be excellent. Its great for the first time traveler or the person who has been to the valley many times. Its section on side roads is good for those passing through the area and wanting to explore a bit. The history and geology areas are current and answer those questions that arise when encountering the vast numbers of different geological features. While no one guide does it all this book comes close. A great book for those who want a general guide to the valley, its history,geology,flora and fauna.

To anyone who admires and enjoys the informative images of Paul Hogarth this book is an absolute must ! I personally bought this book as a valuable guide for an aspiring illustrator such as myself. We all aware that this man is a genius when it comes to interpreting places around the world. This book allows us to follow his foot steps in achieveing his goals in a colourful exciting read.

The book includes images that Hogarth has created all around the world through his many visits abroad.

A bible for all his fans !

This is an introductory textbook and to be considered as a first book in economics. It starts at an elementary stage with full explanations of all major points of standard economic theory. The point-by-point summary at the end of each chapter reinforces the reader on the concept learnt. The captions and notes below each diagram are full and self-sufficient. It's better to have the study guide along side for more practice on economic thoughts into daily life.

I used this book in college. I'm not a morning person (flat out insomniac) and the instructor accepted my self-taught knowledge for exams which were given at special times - bless her heart :) Anyway, this is the book I used to learn it all and it was FANTASTIC! My copy has been MIA for a few months now and I feel completely naked without it, even if I don't have an immediate use for it at the moment. This book will go onto my wish-list right away and definitely be replaced if my original copy is not found.

Thank you Paul! My GPA in calculus was 3.8 and I only made it to ~10% of the classes. If you're a teacher or just want some excellent reading to help you understand algebra and calculus, this is THE book to get. Worth every penny, even if bought twice :)

Richard Hays argues that Paul is telling or appealing to a story in his argument with the Galatians--the story of the faithfulness of Jesus Christ. There are many things of interest and value in this work. I will simply mention the provacative thesis that, many times, when our English Bibles translate "faith in Jesus Christ," Hays argues that Paul is actually referring to "the faith of Jesus Christ." Christ's own trust in God and his faithful obedience to the point of death on the cross is the crux of our salvation from the curse.

I still haven't decided if I'm sure Hays is right. As I have noted, the book is worth several readings. But for those looking for something meaty in New Testament theology, hermeneutics and/or literary theory, I think this should be at the top of your list.

The size makes it very convenient for use while observing. Species pictures on the left hand pages in the upper left corner are most useful when the pages are fanned for quick identification. Information on that particular member of the species is excellent.

Excellent straight-forward thoughts on looking at yourself and your spouse as sources of conflict. Does not make anyone wrong!!!!

The relationship of Frederick Nietzsche's philosophy to Sigmund Freud's psychiatric concepts has long been an object of interest for students and practitioners of psychoanalysis. In Freud And Nietzsche, educator, historian and philosopher Paul-Laurent Assoun methodically reconstructs Freud's encounter with Nietzsche, his personal interpretations and the contribution of Nietzsche's champions. Assoun articulately examines the thematic similarities that appear on the surface to reveal close affinities between the two theorists. The analogies between the theories and writings of these two influential and original thinkers are fascinating, informative, and a vital part of critical theory which continues to be actively discussed in regard to critical theory to this very day. Ably translated into English by Richard L. Collier. Jr., Paul-Laurent Assoun's Freud And Nietzsche is a significant and highly recommended contribution to the study of Freud, Nietzsche, and psychoanalysis.