At over $100 this is an expensive book. It has some good information, being useful for Modules 1& 2 of the National Association of Purchasing Managers (NAPM) exams but is quite repetitive in its jargon. Much of what is discussed is generally known by anyone with any significant work experience. More calculations and hard data might be helpful. The book itself is of rugged construction and well made and of convenient size for portable reading.

My instructor at college who is on the Board of NAPM made this the class text. The book is obsolete from its discussion of technology in purchasing but otherwise is good. It emphasizes qualitative methods and is very soft on quantitative analysis of practical business problems. There is a shortage of case studies but overall this is a good book.Being useful to take the NAPM exam, NAPM has expanded some definitions in the book that are not commonly held in other college courses. For example, my instructor docked me 10 points on a question asking for the 4 elements of a contract,which are different from what commercial law and the UCC dictate. NAPM has redefined some terms so be wary.

This book is very useful for our purchasing mamagers

herrin deconstructs this civil war hero in a way that is both convincing and emotionally gripping, i am no civil war buff, nor am i a southerner. book journeys through all aspects of lee's life, from the relationships with his family to the relationships with the troops, both his and the enemy.
all in all a well written book, engaging, good historical fiction which doesn't make you too conscious of the fiction. if you can find it it's worth picking up, whether you're a history/civil war buff or not.

Robert E. Lee; the Hero of Chapultapec, the Hero of Harpers Ferry, the defender of the Commonwealth of Virginia. What is this General to do with the likes of Thomas Jackson?

The Stonewall is a gone-a-way crusader in the Lord; taken in righteous vigilance and authority, and a media star to boot. The political opposite of John Brown and twice as lethal. Here Thomas Jackson is visionary , messianic, and apocalyptic in the extreme and a star with a country of fans. General Lee has a big problem.

For those of us whom are interested in messianic leaders of the middle century of the American Epoch, Stonewall should take his place next to John Brown or Jesse James.

Put this book up on your shelf next to your Raising Holy Hell, Bruce Olds.
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, Ron Hansen.
The Confessions of Nat Turner, William Styron.