We wrote this book to let people know about a place we know well, a vast and beautiful landscape that lies hidden behind the clanging slot machines and roulette wheels that people associate with Nevada. This is a dynamic landscape created by glaciers, vast lakes, desert winds, and explosive volcanism. We lead you to active faults that have produced violent earthquakes, hot springs where steam escapes from far below, ghost towns where men once toiled for gold, and 10,000-year-old petroglyphs left behind by ancient inhabitants. We'd like to invite you on a trip that may change your mind about Nevada; we'll be your guides, but the land itself is the storyteller.

I am writing a research thesis on how Schopenhauer influenced T.S. Eliot's "Four Quartets," so this book showed how T.S. Eliot read and discussed Schopenhauer in the Seminar (p. 120). Eliot was one of nine other people taking the seminar with Josiah Royce and he was clearly influenced by his reading and discussion of Kant and post-Kantian philosophers in his writing.

This gem is worthy of 100 stars. Bubar's early writings, the work with Gustav Landaur and Franz Rosenweig in synthesizing "Ich und Du", as well as his editorial comments to writers of Der Jude. A true Passover Feast of wisdom and compassion, even including his letter to Gandhi. The forward by Paul Mendes-Flohr serves as an excellant background.As vital today as he was at the birth of the State of Israel.

After Prof. Harry James Cargas passed away his friends and colleagues produced this book as a testiment to his scholarly contributions over the years. If the names of the authors do not impress you, the diversity of subject matter will. This is a fitting tribute to a person who was truly a "gentleman and a scholar".

Well first of all we all know who is Reti,to read his thougts and ideas in his own books is someting and to read them on the board is a completly different thing because his words are very intresting but his games are realy full of simple winning chess.I played through his games more than once and every time i go back to them ,i would still have the same joy.and thanks to H.golombik the games in this book are realy well picked.Masterpeices needs masters to annonate...

Tracers is a compelling, harsh funny and moving look at the Vietnam War, as told by men who fought there. Originally developed through psychodrama workshops, the play takes several archetypal soldiers- the black militant, the scared kid, the hippie soldier, and places them in a series of vignettes that are frighteningly realistic in what the young men of the 60s and 70s went through in Vietnam. A must read!

A prolific writer of both opera and prose, Wagner has always been engulfed in controversy. Over the past century and a half, a great deal has been written about him; the book stores are full of such works. After a while, one gets tired of constantly reading what other people think of Wagner. In this book, you can read his own words.

His collected prose extends to 8 volumes of densely packed type. Wading through them is a daunting task. This book is a carefully chosen selection of those writings where Wagner specifically talks about music, opera, or drama. If you are more interested in Wagner the musician than Wagner the political polemicist, this book is for you.

This is a reprint of the 1964 edition by Dutton. It contains the following sections: Cultural Decadence of the Nineteenth Century; The Greek Ideal; The Origins of Modern Opera, Drama, and Music; The Artwork of the Future; Wagner's Development; Bayreuth; Politics. You will find gems such as the original plot for The Ring, and an interesting essay where Wagner describes how he "fixed" some of Beethoven's symphonies.

Is Wagner a brilliant, far-reaching visionary who changed the course of art and philosophy for the next century, or a superficial, self-centered despot with a mercurial thought process? Now, you can decide for yourself.

Robert E. Lee has been a hero of mine since I was a small boy. With Confederate ancestors on both sides of my family, my father made sure that respect for Lee's character was instilled in my impressionable mind when I was just a lad. Growing up and playing on my father's ancestral home and land that was the site of an engagement between Federal and Confederate troops, love and respect for the gallantry of Lee came natural for me.

I began collecting quotes and anecdotes from the life of Lee many years ago and started dreaming about a book in 1999. This book is the result of that dream. The book is specifically directed to "young gentlemen," or those who aspire to be, but I believe the book can be enjoyed by everyone. It is full of some of the better quotes culled from reliabile biographies and Lee's personal letters. Some were Lee's "personal maxims" that were found after his death in a worn military satchel by CSA chaplian, William Jones. The book also contains some little known anecdotes from the life of Lee that illustrate his sterling Christian character and humility. Many that have reviewed the book have been complimentary:

"The Maxims of Robert E. Lee for Young Gentlemen is inspiring and full of anecdotes and quotes, some long forgotten, that will guide men of all ages towards the lost art of being a 'gentleman.' " ~ Joe Farah, Editor in Chief and CEO of WorldNetDaily.com.

"I can think of no better guide for young men embarking on the adventure of life than the maxims of Robert E. Lee." ~ From the Foreword by Harry W. Crocker, III, author of Lee on Leadership and Executive Editor at Regnery Publishing.

"The example of Robert E. Lee illustrates in stark colors what it means to be a man - a model essential for all of us who are products of this distinctly unmanly age. Rick Williams has placed us all in his debt with this wonderful anthology of Lee's wisdom and grace. Must reading for all fathers and sons." ~ Pastor J. Steven Wilkins, author of Call of Duty: The Sterling Nobility of Robert E. Lee.

"This riveting collection of Lee's own stirring words and personal thoughts give amplified insight into the life of a rare and much-needed role model. Imagine for a moment the impact just one hundred young men could have on our land should they develop Lee's passion for personal purity and selfless pursuit of Christian honor. My prayer is that many will read these words not as antiquated or romantic philosophy, but rather as a challenge to humbly follow - and then boldly lead." ~ James McDonald, Publisher, Homeschooling Today® Magazine

Samuel Johnson once quipped, "Any man honored by both his enemies and his compatriots is a man worthy of our closet attentions-for in him you may be sure to find authenticity. After all, authenticity is the rarest of all human traits." Of all the men who fought during the un-Civil War Between the States only R.E. Lee stands out as universally praised by both sides.

The English historian Paul Johnson had this to say about Lee: "General Lee has accomplished in both life and death what few, indeed, hardly any have ever accomplished in all of the annals of history: ubiquitous respect, renown, and acclaim."

In this concise and handy little book of Maxims, Richard Williams Jr. has provided us a window into the man who accomplished ubiquitous respect, renown, and acclaim. In a generation dearth of real heroes it is vital that we put before our children men of valor, duty, and courage. One need look no further than to the example of Robert Edward Lee to see these principles brilliantly exemplified. This is a book that can be read in one sitting, but you will not want to read it just once. If you are like myself you will use this book over and over again. My copy is already marked up and the pages ruffled from where I keep drinking from the wonderful wisdom of the man.

It's my hope that with the publication of books like this one, we may yet again see a generation of leaders who embody the principles of Robert E. Lee.

In an era where the primary role models for our children are self-absorbed entertainers, out of control professional athletes, and corrupt politicians, where does one turn to find credible examples of how to live one's life that you can point to when counciling your children? Granted, there are some fine modern role models, but they aren't usually being highlighted in the news, or being profiled on TV. However, Richard Williams, Jr. has provided us a handy book that gives us a glimpse at a role model that is timeless.

Whether one believes Robert E. Lee fought on the right side of the War Between the States or not, his life is a great example of self-sacrifice, devotion to duty and always acting in a manner so as to do the right and honorable thing. Not by today's modern selfish, materialistic standards, but by standards that were the foundation of all that is good about Western Civilization.

This book contains a treasure trove of maxims by Lee that he used to guide his own life and to influence the lives of his children as well as those who served under him in the military and were under his care while they attended Washington College (later Washington and Lee University). It is not a cumbersom tomb, but a simple, straight forward book that is broken down into sections that lend itself to being a quick reference book as well as a wonderful insight into a man whose life is truly an example to all.

If more people followed R.E. Lee's maxims, this would definitely be a better world. I highly recommend this book for anyone looking to buy a special graduation gift for that special person graduating from high school or college. This is something that will last a lifetime.

I was never one to enjoy history much until my college history class used this book for the main text. I found this book great reading (interesting and kept my attention most of the time). I must say that after that class and this book, I have become much more interested in aspects of history. This book is wonderful and I would recommend it to any college professor of history or high school student with even a slight interest in history!

I used this book for self-study after many years away from any formal courses, and I was very pleasantly surprised to find myself engrossed in the lucid and engaging descriptions, the beautiful illustrations and photographs, and helpful index. It covers, at just the right level of detail, American History from the colonization of the Americas to Clinton's presidency. It gives a big picture without being condescending and simplistic, but also without assailing you with inessential jargon and names.

I looked at many different American History surveys and this is my favorite by far. On the other hand, if you already know the main outlines of American History, and want detailed analyses of particular periods, then this book will not be as helpful, as it is merely an overview and the bibliography is not very detailed or well annotated.

This book has been a great aid in writing my research papers! I really liked the way the book was broken down between chapters and sections, it made choosing a research topic much easier. The book was also very well written and to the point, it was not at boring at all!

Please note:... listed this item incorrectly. The author is Richard Matheson, not Richard Christian Matheson. Richard Christian Matheson is Richard Matheson's son; the two authors have very different writing styles and should not be confused.

When legendary authors dig through their old files for unpublished manuscripts, the specialty press books that result are often interesting, frequently well-written, sometimes amusing. But it is usually fairly obvious why the material was never published in the first place; these kinds of collector's books are fascinating for the completist, but they are seldom truly important. Richard Matheson's "Hunger and Thirst" is an exception. "Hunger and Thirst" is important.

This massive novel is the first that Matheson ever wrote, completed at the same time (1949-50) that the young writer was beiginning to make a name for himself in the world of fantasy fiction through such stories as "Born of Man and woman" and "Third From the Sun." Discouraged by his agent's reaction at the time (who deemed it unpublishable), Matheson put the book away, never to return to it--even though writer Henry Kuttner ("The Graveyard Rats") read it and told him, "Your agent's a damn fool."

Kuttner was right. "Hunger and Thirst" is a marvelous, wildly ambitious novel about a young man, Erick Lindstrom, who obsessively thinks back over the events of his life as he lay paralyzed and dying of a gunshot wound in his cheap apartment. The device of a man alone facing insurmountable odds will be familiar to readers of Matheson; what may be unfamiliar is the extraordinary emotional power the author brings to his story. From the vivid autobiographical war sections to the portrayal of Erick's obsessive relationships with two women, the young author's passion and feeling for his material shine through.

For this is, in every good sense, a young man's book. Matheson's protagonist is a Hamlet-like character caught in a Dostoyevskian world of shadows and suspicions, fatally indecisive about who he wants to be. Unable to fully give himself over to love, he ruins a relationship with a fine young woman, Sally. Later he shares a tormented period with an alcoholic, Leonora, whom he accidentally impregnates. This is not cheery stuff, but it is very much in line with many American first novels, from Thomas Wolfe's to J.D. Salinger's, and it is extremely well-done.

The novel is flawed, to be sure; the war material, powerful though it is, is never really successfully integrated into the main story, and the young Matheson is occasionally given to overheated language (including triple exclamation marks and words in ALL CAPS). But overall, "Hunger and Thirst" is a major achievement--and an astonishing revelation.

Matheson's literary career was forever altered by the failure of "Hunger and Thirst." Had the book been published, he declares in his Introduction, "I would have been encouraged to write more mainline novels instead of electing to concentrate entirely (with the exception of "The Beardless Warriors") on genre writing. Not that I regret it..." In this light, upon finishing "Hunger and Thirst" the reader may feel deeply conflicted emotions. On the one hand, a career which has included "I Am Legend" and "The Shrinking Man" and "Hell House" and "Somewhere in Time" certainly cannot in any way be regretted. But the publication of "Hunger and Thirst" compels us to wonder about a Richard Matheson who might have been.

This was an amazing book. I was inspired by the will of the characters and i feel that everyone would benefeit form reading the book.