I have used this one-volume encyclopedia for the past three years in my 8th-grade U.S. history classes. It is colorfully-illustrated and well-written. Entries are short enough not to overwhelm the midddle-school student, but they are long enough to give fairly complete information. Though I use it as a reference source, many students have enjoyed just reading through this encyclopedia. Also, with its clear entries and useful pictures, the encyclopedia is a very good resource for Limited-English students.

I spent many years living in China and found too many flaws with this book.

Shapiro obviously has had years of experience negotiating. He writes clearly and it would be a beneficial book for anyone, students or those already in the field, to read. If I were to teach a course on joint ventures, this would be the text of choice.

Anyone considering negotiating any joint venture would benefit from the checklists and other considerations raised by Shapiro who actually negotiated the showcase Xerox-Shanghai joint venture