The 1990 edition went out of print and people were scouring and hunting for this one a few years later. Thank goodness a reprint has been issued. Yes, it's pricey, but if you are a graduate student in literature or library science, don't miss this beauty. The scholarship is incredible; the amount of information is amazing.

I have spent the past twenty years in Energy Education. During that time I've searched for a comprehensive book on the process of optimizing building operation. You don't know how refreshing it is to finally find a book that covers all of the issues of this topic and then demonstrates the process for determining if a building is running a peak level or not. Mr. Herzog's book gives practical examples of the protocol to follow in a very understandable, almost cookbook way, which makes it so easy for a building operator to implement his suggested strategies. I now use Mr. Herzog's book as a text for my courses in energy efficiency. The method for optimizing a building's performance is the same method an energy engineer would use to determine the energy efficiency levels of a building. His book could be also used as a manual for commissioning and re-commissioning agents. I'm very pleased with this work. Its about time someone wrote a book on this topic that is understandable. Thanks Mr. Herzog.

A lot of existentialistic analysis goes along with these intriguing pieces of work, grandly exposing the underbelly ;) of proper society. The chapter on Nietzsche explains his views on Dionysis and Apollo and how we are torn between the carnal and culture...forget any "Nietzsche for Idiots" tyoe books, and read this one!!

Storm Thorgerson is best known, of course, as the premiere album art designer with a 30-year association with Pink Floyd. If you became fond of his work because you're a PF fan, you don't want to miss this book just because Floyd art isn't the primary focus this time around. Storm's writing in Mind Over Matter was very entertaining, but in Eye of the Storm he's assumed an even more relaxed, personally revealing style. His character comes through more clearly, and he's a very engaging character indeed!

Among the book's features is an art concept that was originally intended for a Hey You 1994 concert video. He confesses that the Tree of Half Life concept didn't begin as Pink Floyd art. It tells more than his previous books about his talented associates, for example Keith Breeden (who is unfortunately now retired from the business).

The book is compelling entertainment, and it fills a gap for some of us who missed seeing his intriguing work for less famous bands than Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd. My favorite at the moment is the Catherine Wheel art he selected for this book's cover.

This is a treasure of a book. The prayers and meditations contained in it are jewels polished by long hours of suffering. Archbishop Van Thuan spent 13 years in prison in Vietnam, and 9 of those years in solitary confinement. His great love for Christ and for his people illuminated the darkness of his suffering and now shine from every word. His heart was crushed in the winepress of sorrow, and the wine of his words will bring life to your spirit. They are simple and spare, pure and joyful, rich and sparkling with eternal wisdom. This is a small book, but profoundly beautiful.

This strong precise outlook reflects different aspects of different sides of the business spectrum. It's a truly positive look at successful businesses and the great minds behind them. Grove, Smith, Lynch, Rowland, & Volcker all share insights & directions in a volatile era. With Gretchen Morgenson, Senior Editor at Forbes magazine, letting these truly gifted individuals openly express ideas, predictions and success fortitudes. Forbes Great Minds made a lasting impression on me. It was great to listens to these fascinating people in an informal interview. To pick up one new idea and one new lesson is worth the time spent, but too generate the detailed information they provided is extraordinary.

This is a wonderful little volume, with an excellent "ideas per dollar" ratio. Eatwell's essay alone is worth the purchase price. This book serves as an excellent gateway into the fascinating and dynamic world of the theory of games.

One of the "Translated Texts for Historians" series from Liverpool University Press, the book consists of seven chapters: Gregory Thaumaturgis' letter concerning the Pontic raids of the third century, Themistius' Orations 8 and 10 which concern the Goths, an overview of Gothic cemetaries, a martyrology of St. Saba, writings concerning the life of Ulfila, writings concerning the Gothic Bible, and selections from the Gothic Bible. None of the texts presented are otherwise available in English and this is an invaluable text for those with a sincere interest in the Goths.

In short, reading these texts and the very well presented critical notes which accompany them gives a much better impression and understanding of the Romans' views of the Goths. It leads to a more critical reading of Wolfram and the authors clearly point out where Wolfram erred in his "History of the Goths." It's a pity that this book is out of print since no one serious about German or Gothic studies in the later Roman Empire should be without it. The authors have provided a great resource worth searching for.

Everyone has heard of this trial. However, until I heard this rendition of the trial and play I wasn't as interested. This play sheds new light on it and makes it so much more interesting and actually brought it to life for me.

An incredible book about an incredible flight.It is difficult to know which is the more interesting -- the historical part of the book about the original Smith brothers flight, or Peter McMillan's account of his modern day recreation of the same flight.As an aviation buff I loved the detail of how the airplane was built (using the original plans) and tested and then the day-by-day chronicle of the flight. The chapter about the crash in Indonesia (by uncanny coincidence in virtually the same place as the Smith brothers 75 years before) is a great read. Highly recommended.