My kids (age 8 and 10) are really interested in the environment and I see them reading this book a lot. They go back again and again to explore new topics. The photos are really great and seem to help the book keep their interest for a long time.

I purchased this book for my daughter, and have ended up reading it just as much myself! The pictures are great, and the information is clear and well-presented. My daughter doesn't only use it for her school projects, but often just picks it up to read for entertainment. I give this book my highest recommendation both to adults as well as kids.

A stellar example of children's reference material -- my students use this book constantly as part of their research projects and assignments.

I saw this book on the ROSIE O'DONNELL SHOW today and recognized it immediately. My sister bought this book for my 5 year old nephew and our whole family fell in love with it! The story is wonderful and really emphasizes the importance of doing things as a family to both children AND PARENTS. The book benefits an adoption charity which I find admirable and each book publishes kids work in a special section. As soon as my son turns 6 he'll be sending out his first submission! I can't tell you how refreshing I found this book, I just can't wait until ours arrives!

I liked Everybody Moos at Cows because it teaches family values. I love the illustrations and the story about Matthew McFarland. At first he doesn't want to spend the day with his family because he would rather play with his friends. By the end of the day he realizes that spending time with Mom and Dad can be fun and cool!

In Everybody Moos At Cows! - Even Matthew Mcfarland, Lisa Willever asks and answers the critically important question: "Does anyone moo at cows anymore?" The debut title in the Franklin Mason Press "Matthew McFarland" picturebook series, we are introduced to Matthew and the McFarland Family -- a bit old fashioned by today's standards, but in this family the parents are the bosses and the kids (whether they like it or not) do the listening. And Matthew, despite his many efforts, simply cannot talk his parents out of what they know is best! Lisa Willever's humorous, rhyming text is very nicely reinforced and showcased by the lively illustrations of Elaine Poller and Glenn Byrne. A special feature is the reservation of two pages for a "Guest Young Author & Illustrator". Highly recommended for young readers ages 3 to 8, and Preschool through third grade.

The delightful tale finds Albert Campion working his way through a Chinese puzzle of fashion designers, theatrical and entertainment people trying to solve the disappearance and death of the son of a friend. Richard Portland-Smith, a successful attorney, engaged to the beautiful actress Georgia Wells, disappeared without a trace several years ago, and his remains have finally been found by Campion, apparently having committed suicide. Campion gets the help of his sister, Val, a well-known designer, in meeting the actress, hoping to unravel the reason for Richard's death.

Instead, Campion is drawn into the glittery world of high fashion and theater, where appearances are often confused with reality. When Georgia's husband Sir Raymond Ramillies dies under suspicious circumstances Val is implicated and Albert goes into high gear. He uncovers one ugly secret after another, but the pieces never seem to quite fit together. Motives such as blackmail, greed, drugs and jealousy all abound but Campion is unable to pinpoint a suspect who has both means and opportunity.

This is one of Allingham's longest novels, and certainly is the most complex. It provides glimpses into London's fashion and theatrical world as well as some shattering demonstrations of the prejudices and flaws of the Great Britain's rich and famous. Written in 1938, the book reflects the morality of the times. A sensitive reader may find some statements that are, to put it mildly, politically incorrect. These are unfortunate, and provide an insight into the thinking of the upper classes on either side of the Atlantic, but should not be permitted to detract from the overall quality of the novel.

One of the special delights of this novel is the reappearance of Amanda Fitton, heroine of the "The Gyrth Chalice Mystery." She comes to Albert, seeking help, after a hiatus of six years, and manages to become engaged to him in the space of one evening. She becomes Campion's loyal, if irreverent, assistant and very nearly steals the whole novel. Lugg also gets in his share of grumping and grousing. "The Fashion in Shrouds" is one of Allingham's best, serving up mystery, humor, suspense and social commentary in great big, heaping doses.

Fashion in Shrouds, an Albert Campion mystery, is an exceedingly well-written mystery novel that functions equally well as whodunnit and character study. While many mysteries focus around theater and theater people, Allingham's look at their characters lacks either sentimentality or malice, and provides one of the most focused and accurate portrayals that I've ever read.

The Fashion in Shrouds is a wonderful novel and one of Margery Allingham's best Campion mysteries. One of the things that distinguishes it from your run-of-the-mill mystery is that it focuses clearly (and sometimes brutally) on the main characters and subtly draws the reader into their world. The author also provides some stunningly honest viewpoints on relationships between men and women that are relevant and insightful even today. A great book.

In this book, Walter Kasper argues that the God-question is the fundamental question for modern theology.

In Part I, Kasper tackles the God-question as it is understood today by beginning with an analysis of modern atheism and how modern theology must respond to the critiques of atheism. He then moves on to human knowledge of God, and treats both the philosophical arguments for God's existence and the theology of the self-revelation of God in Jesus Christ.

In Part II, Kasper traces the history of Trinitarian theology beginning with the Scriptures and then moving on to historical Trinitarian theology. He pays close attention to the conciliar teachings. He is also critically evaluates the thought of every theologian he treats, which is most of them.

In Part III, Kasper enters into a systematic theological discussion on the Trinity and concludes with his own formulation of an answer to modern atheism, which is founded in Johannine Trinitarian theology -- i.e., Jesus' High Priest Prayer (Jn 17) and the formula: "God is Love" (1 Jn 4).

This book is necessary for any graduate theology student. The casual reader, however, ought to beware. This is a very difficult book; one really needs a basic understanding of both philosophy and theology to get the most out of it.

Walter Kasper agrees with Karl Barth that it is God who is the point of departure for theology and not man as both Ludwig Feuerbach and Karl Marx have projected nor the nihilism of F. Nietzsche. However, we come to know that we cannot know God. He is incomprehensible mystery and is best defined as that which cannot be defined. This is not to say that nothing can be known of God. The testimony of the Hebrew scriptures and the New Testament is that God the Father reveals His salvation through the revelation of the love of Jesus Christ God's Son in the revealedness of the freedom of God's Spirit. W. Kasper's thesis describes life as having its origin in God the Father and its center in the Son of God reaching its completion in the Spirit of God. In defending the concept of the Trinity against Arians, modalists, tritheists, W. Kasper sounds a mantra that God is love (I John 4:8,16) and Supra-personality in a relationship of freedom. Many thanks go out to Walter Kasper, his colleagues and all previous defenders of the faith.

The God-question has no answer. There is no solution for the problem of God. This is not to say that God is silent. God has revealed Himself to us as a Mystery, infinitely beyond our comprehension. How can a infinite mystery be put into one word? Of course it is an impossible task. However, one word was demanded and Trinity has been put forward. Obviously it will not do. It is much too general, three or one, more question than answer. But it is the only word that fits the parameters. Walter Kasper's well researched thesis leads to a much better but still imperfect confession. GOD THE FATHER REVEALS HIS SALVATION THROUGH THE REVELATION OF THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST, GOD'S SON, AND IN THE REVEALDNESS OF THE FREEDOM OF GOD'S SPIRIT. Much is still lacking. The Father is also love and free, as the Son is free and savior, and the Spirit love and salvation. A Trinitarian confession that is both economic and immanent is proposed, a Trinity that is free from accusations of modalism and monarchianism, a Trinity that is neither tritheism nor a unipersonal Christianity focusing on only God the Father, or on Jesus Christ, the Son of God or on God's Holy Spirit alone. In short, the tri-personal God of the Hebrew scriptures and of the New Testament emerges. Hopefully, a dialogue of this foundational and mostly misunderstood and ignored concept will be revived. Many thanks to Walter Kasper, his colleagues, and the many past defenders of the Faith.

I have tried to read the Gospels several times, and had always come away dissatisfied, feeling that I was missing the true meaning. This book (and part two) solved that problem for me. Barclay takes anywhere from one to several verses at a time and discusses them in the contexts of the time they were written, the prevailing religious thought, and their admittedly proseletizing purpose. He demonstrates how Matthew took ideas from the Hebrew Scriptures and showed that they predicted the coming of Christ. He also tells that many of these references were inappropriate, but because Matthew was intended for the Jews, this method was used. Beyond this, though, Barclay explains the meaning of the words and deeds of Christ, making opaque parables and homilies clear and compelling. The love of Christ and his ministry to save mankind come alive in this book. Barclay elucidates the message of Christ in a powerful, heart-gripping and understandable way. I am a Jew, and recommend this book to people of any faith if they wish to understand Matthew.

this book is really good...i especially enjoyed the depth of knowledge and insight. it tells you how customs and manners were relevent to that time period and why people did the things they did during that time. ive been looking for books of this nature for a long time and finally found some. it is a very good book and i will probably buy the entire series.

This is one of the two volumes Barclay wrote on the Gospel of Matthew - each covering roughly half of this book of the Bible. These are a part of his series on the New Testament, where Barclay clearly discusses each section of each book of this portion of the Bible. Each section of the book starts with William Barclay's personal translation of the text and then goes into a discussion of the text, the times, the culture, the people, and the beliefs surrounding the text. William Barclay talks about the Bible in the context of when it was written and how it applies today. It is not surprising that the writings of this scholar hold up now as they did 30 years ago. Funny how truth stays the same year after year - it keeps going, and going...

Gray Highway redefines the American fascination with aliens ... but it is also a very stirring portrait of America. This book is incredible -- looking forward to the next Holm/Follett book!

This book had me rolling on the floor -- three cheers for the intrepid UFO searchers. Can't wait for the next book!

While I love reading about the unexplained, supernatural, and otherwise curious, I'm about as skeptical as people come about the existence of "original" UFO books. It's all been covered about a million times, in a million different ways, right?

WRONG. Gray Highway approaches the American UFO mythology from a totally new angle: two friends embark on a roadtrip of famous UFO sites. From Roswell to New England, to the mesa vortex of Sedona, they scrounge the American landscape for signs of intelligent life...and often come up with the unexplicable. The co-authors recorded their experience vigilantly, and their back-and-forth narrative is the work of people unhampered by commercialism or preconceived notions of the subject matter. Which isn't to say they don't know what they're talking about!

Gray Highway is a light but literate exploration of how a collective mythology shapes the American landscape. Whether you believe in little green men or not, you will surely be taken in by this very original and entertaining book.

if you are interested in architecture, this is a great book for you, at least it is something that you would go back to from time to time.
for architecture students, this book is a must. enough said. :)

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I recently returned from Europe, and wanting to revisit some of the buildings I'd seen, I turned to Great Buildings Collection. I was able to view the buildings, and in some cases even walk through them at my leisure (no tourists in my way!) This is a "one of a kind" CD that enables the user to browse through centuries of great architecture without ever leaving home. I'm especially impressed by the numerous ways in which one can browse: by architect, country, city, and other cross references. Anyone with an interest in architecture would enjoy finding this CD in their christmas stocking.

I've also visited the GreatBuildings.com website, where you can see hundreds of the buildings free of charge, but it's even better having it on the CD , because there are thousands more images, and you're not slowed down by the modem.

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I found this book to be honestly insightful, and easy to follow. The forms included provide exceptional assistance to parents when interviewing, and doing background checks on prospective providers. They no longer have to depend upon the word of employers and providers that the care they're offering is safe and reliable. The book's step-by-step process is exactly what parents need to be in control, and to make informed decisions about the care of their most precious assets... their children. I would recommend this book to all parents who want, and deserve, the best quality child care.

I ordered this book after reading about it in Chicago Parent Magazine. This book should be required reading for all parents. I would say this book rates a 10, and so would my son. Elaine

After searching , without any guidance for child care, How to FInd the Best Quality Child Care has been a Lifesaver. As a parent of four daughters, I dont think their is better information available. I would recommend this book to any working parent.

As an interpreter of numerology, rather than a teacher, this is the book I recommend to all my readers who want to learn more about HOW numerology works, and it is the first book listed in my book's bibliography. Sandra Kovacs Stein offers her own unique perspective on your personal numerology along with greater clarity through simplification. There is nothing complicated about this book, but there is a lot more to "Instant Numerology - A Manual For The Beginner" than its title suggests. If you are interested in numerology, this is essential reading.

This was the first numerology book I ever read, and it was so easy and fun, that I was inspired to go on and learn more about this fascinating science. But even tho I've read many more sophisticated books, I alreays return to this becouse the information, while simple, uses an economy of words to say precisely what the big books say in a much better format. It's really fun, and surprisingly accurate. Great book to take to parties. Everyone will love it. Thanks :-)

This book is written in a simple straightforward manner. It is succinct and to the point. It is a book for those who are only interested in the calculations and meanings without studying any background history. An excellent starter book.

I did an independent stats class after being out of math for a long time, the book was very helpful and I could actually figure the formulas. It was great!!

Very well written. Clear explanations of the subject matter with plenty of step by step examples. I highly recommend this book as it has significantly increased my understanding of statistics.

It was a great learning experience, with Itroductory Statistics by Weiss Neil A. It is easy to understand and Statistics has never been easier.