I learned to chip carve from reading this book. The patterns and work shown are somewhat simple and are easily attainable. Barton's descriptions and explainations are clear and if you follow what he does, it inspires enough confidence to continue.

A good basic book about chip carving. Covers selection of wood, tools and their maintenance, technique, and a brief history of chip carving. Also includes a variety of patterns.

Here is the last part of Aztecs' History in CHIMALPAHIN's compiling. It's followed by a precious kind of calendar by CHIMALPAHIN himself. A prime material to understand Aztecs' meaning of life. I'm waiting for the 4 other books of this exceptional collection of indigenous testimonies (Please excuse my bad English: I'm an usual French writer)

There are many "Codices" about MesoAmerica. This one is presented as a translate of primitive nahuatl compiling of Aztecs' History. An important contribution to Mexican History. The total collection counts 6 books; two are now available.

these series of books are always goodin my opinion. this one took the often tedious confusing facts and presented everything in an easy format to read

with all the IDIOTS guides easy to read format, this book provides an in depth look at 401K issues that may have otherwise been much drier if not done in this fun format. when i finished thebook, i lent it to my staff, who are first time 401K investors. i would say that this is a must buy for anyone who feels they are intimidated with 'what to do?' or 'what does this mean?' type of questions.

This book rocks! Don't sell your old copies, they are worth their weight in gold!

One of the most astounding books on remedial teaching ever written! I have one on my shelf and I would ~never~ consider selling it, it is ~priceless~!

Sent by a friend, this book most closely speaks to the emotions of loss, especially immediately after. Having lost my wife one month ago, I find it more relevant than the ones recommended by the "professionals". Not comforting, because there is no comfort, but giving a sense that you are not alone.

This book is a wonderful find. It is poignant and provides amazing comfort to those who have suffered some sort of loss. It is the only book I have ever found which I feel comfortable giving to someone who is grieving. There's something in this book for everyone. I usually keep a stock of about 5 on hand so that I can provide one to friends/coworkers who are grieving.

"Dana's Best Friend" is a very nice book about friendship. The book made me feel that I was watching a movie about the book. The book made me remember when I was younger. I was planning to go to my friend's house for a party, but then I couldn't go and I was so upset. In this book, Becky a girl named Dana wants to go to her friend Becky's birthday party, but she also wants to go to Lila's last day at the gym. Lila is a person that helped the children if they need help witht their gymnastics.

I like this book because it is very interesting when Dana doesn't know which party she wants to go to. Why did the birthday party and Lila's party have to be on the same day? I would recommend this book to my friend. It would be good for her because she likes books that are amusing like this one. The author wants to entertain us. The lesson of "Dana's Best Friend" is that sometimes, it can be hard to choose and sometimes things ca go wrong. My favorite part is when Dana has to chose one party to go to. It was very amusing when I was up to that part. I also liked when the camera person told Dana to do the flip so she could be on TV. I like this part because I feel glad for Dana since it was her wish to be on TV. I think Dana really wanted to go to both parties.

I disliked the part when Becky was yelling at Dana because I felt sad for her. I wondered, would they be friends again? I would want them to be friends again forever. What will happen next year on the other birthday? "Dana's Best Friend" is a realistic fiction because it could really happen to someone. If you want to find out what happens, then read "Dana's Best Friend."

It was very good. An easy to read book about some problems that come up when you are a gymnast. If you are not a gymnast you will still like it!

If you're a collector -- and even if you are not -- this book is a fascinating journey through darners of all ages. The photographs are beautiful, with insightful commentary throughout.

The only comprehensive book on darners. Containes hundreds of beautiful color photographs and precise written descriptions of hundreds of darners of all types, materials and sizes.

I was really pleased with this book. It covers everything you can think of and is easy to use. I recommend it.

Wonderful photography and witty editorial. I highly recommend this book for both newcomers and long time residents. It's a great way to get to get to know or become reacquainted with the city of Denver

When I started this ebook, the story of Willum Proud, I was a little apprehensive since I wasn't really a fantasy fan. The story immediately sucked me inside, though, and I couldn't stop reading. It was like I was right there beside Willum during all the fights, chases and adventures. What a rush - the story ended much too soon! Jones' masterful storytelling ability took me on a wild ride from the depths of the Delven mines through worlds I couldn't have imagined on my own. This is a great read for any action/adventure fan, and the fantasy elements make it all the more magical!

Ronald Wayne Jones weaves a fascinating fantasy filled with textured writing, fun artwork, and interesting characters. He's a voice to look for in the future.

Herodotus' Histories is often considered the gold standard of knowledge pertaining to the Persian empire. Little is made of the fact that this Ionian had certain political grudges against his political masters and had never visited Persia or had entry into Persian society. Xenophone however was a nobleman who lived amongst the Persians and the Medes and was acquaianted with their ways and histories. Xenophone's observations on Persian society and religion are far closer to modern scholarship than Herodotus. Furthermore even the chronological inaccuracies of Cyropaedia are in the Persian tradition. As evidenced by Sassanian histories, the Persians had the habit of attributing the conquests of dynasties to their founders. However the most fascinating and thrilling aspect of reading this book is that the educational stories attributed to Cyrus are identical to the stories found in Adab or the Persian courtly literature of Islamic era. Given that Xenophone was not translated into Persian or Arabic, this confirms the authenticity of the materials used by Xenophone. I love this book and have read it twice already. I recommend it to anyone who wants to have a closer look at the realities of Persia.

Xenophobia is the fear of foreigners. Yet Xenophon's greatest book was a biography of the most hated foe of the greeks, Cyrus.

Cyrus was the greatest emperor of the Persian empire, and the antecedent (see what a great scholar I am? I can't remember all the exact facts like a real student should; I read this stuff for fun) of the Persian emperor who Alexander defeated right before Alexander went crazy and decided to conquer the rest of the world while he was on a streak.

In today's Jingoistic anti-Iran & Iraq climate, it's illuminating to get the Persian perspective on world history, and since I haven't found any Persian histories written from the ancient Persian viewpoint, this book is the best I've read.