One of the best books I've read on infertility. It is easy enough for the everyday person to read yet it offerd the medical turms I needed to know. It is very comprehensive, well written and insightfull; I would reccomend it to anyone who is looking to learn more about infertility. The book also offered insight into both male and female problems.

I found this book to be extremely informative. I recognized the characteristics of my youngest son in the well-written case histories. I, also, recognized traits of my oldest son in the text which eventually led us to a diagnosis from a professional of "auditory processing difficulties". We enrolled both our sons in the 3-week intensive course at the Melvin Smith Clinic in Sacramento last year and have been reaping the benefits of their instruction and suggestions every since

This is a lovely book, one to enjoy on a coffee table, especially during an infinite winter. Nearly every page has color photos; even small photos in this book are large because the format is so big.

And what variety: gates; fences; walls; edgings; trellises; arbors, pergolas, and arches; paths; hedges and espalier; potting sheds and greenhouses. Within each section, many examples are given along with (very) occasional drawings of a project. Some unfootnoted history and observations are included, as well. So the book offers extremely broad scope -- one might even call it "encyclopaedic". But be warned that you may not, for the most part, be able to divine (based on content) whether a structure will work for your garden.

The book catalogs topics pretty well; the photos assure this. But to be truly encyclopaedic, the book needs a much more comprehensive table of contents, especially because there is no index. And I would like to have seen footnoting (or at least a list of sources) for the bits of historical information included. Ultimately, though, the reason the book drives me nuts is that it is very hard to find my way back to ideas or photos that interest me.

That said, you will almost certainly see something new to you. And once you see something of interest, you'd better mark it well because the book will give you absolutely no help in finding it again.

A wonderfully photographed and neatly catalogued array of garden elements. Playful and diverse in the selection of mostly vernacular landscaping with some classically formed elements. The content consistently maintains a personal level of garden landscaping, and does not deal with urban landscape elements. Though, inspiration can be easily derived.

This is a gorgeously illustrated book with hundreds of ideas to inspire the gardener who wants to add architectural elements to their garden. Be aware, however, that this is mainly a collection of photographs and does not provide much in the way of how to actually go about constructing these projects yourself. The book is divided into sections covering fences, walks, hedges, structures, etc. Each section features an array of photographs which illustrate every conceivable aspect of the topic. The photos are beautiful and are the definate selling point of this book.

It is a very good choice for those who want to learn French.

These tapes are an excellent addtion to(and really a necessity for anyone who uses)the corresponding textbook, HORIZONS. They are fun and interesting in subjest matter. The only drawback to them is that they do not list the vocabulary words from the textbook, that the student might hear each word spoken individually.

This book is a superb textbook for anyone who wishes to study French on their own or for faculty seeking a well written, interesting and asthetically stimulating text for their introductory courses. While I am on the faculty at my college, I signed up for the French I class for fun. The course was cancelled but I was able to teach myself the material, so complete is this book when used with tapes and workbook. It surpasses all of the "teach yourself" books. Excellent!

My family and I first read this book four years ago when it was confirmed that my nine year old nephew was dyslexic. The concepts explained by Ron Davis were difficult for me to visualize because I am not a "picture thinker," but they certainly made sense, His general observations regarding these gifted individuals described my nephew in almost every way. After years of struggling with educators and nay-sayers, he was recently able to attend the Davis Dyslexic Center. With only four days of help and instruction there, he advanced from a 3rd to an 8th grade reading level. Absolutely amazing! His pride and self confidence are at a level we have never seen before. We are grateful to the wonderful staff at the clinic and to Ron Davis in particular for sharing his methods for correcting dyslexia. If you wonder whether or not his methods work, just try them. They opened up a whole new world for my nephew!

In January of '99 my first grader was completely unable to read. After formal testing at a university, special education intervention, and endless hours of struggle, I sat down and studied this book. By April of '99 (3 short months) my daughter was reading at a second grade level! I have since then gone on to complete the program described in the book for other students with good success. One 9 year old girl went from a pre-primer reading level to a 2nd grade reading level in just 5 days! Furthermore, the book offers hope. While dyslexia clearly causes problems it also offers special talents. Knowing what those are enables me to encourage interests where she is naturally gifted. Albert Einstein, Alexander Grahm Bell, Thomas Edison... my daughter is in good company. Read this book!

I found this book very informative as I was wondering whether my daughter was dyslexic or not. And even if she is not, the book gave me insight as to how different people learn and process. It's a very clear book and gives hope, insight, and a means of learning for those who do have dyslexia. The book revealed that dyslexic people learn visually and are usually very creative. I have only read a few other articles on dyslexia and Ronald Davis' philosophies are very fascinating. Since he has dyslexia also, I think the information and methods in his book come from knowing it internally. People overcoming the greatest difficulties usually become the best teachers. This book is worth reading for those with dyslexia, parents and definitely teachers!

The author Joan Stanley-Baker earned her Ph.D. on Chinese art. Probably being aware of this, I felt that an outsider's view is rather strong in the book, as she discusses Japanese art in terms of the two axes of indigenous and imported traditions, and regards domestication as an important issue throughout. However, I found the introduction very interesting, especially her notes on the coexistence of contradictory aspects in Japanese art, such as complete mirroring of foreign elements and introspective and insular tendency. The following chapters are rather disappointing that her insights are not very well demonstrated in dealing with individual works of art. For comprehensive understanding of Japanese art, Penelope Mason's _History of Japanese Art_ is much better.

I found this to be a great book for learning about the different periods and art forms from Japan. The cultural periods from Prehistoric to Modern are covered, with stops in the Asuka, Heian, and very important Edo periods! Over 80 color illustrations from wall paintings to temple architecture to lacquered chests are presented for your viewing pleasure. The author has taken great care in describing whether an art form is native, imported, or has been modified and adopted into the culture (i.e. japanization). You'll find hundreds of illustrations but let me warn you THIS IS NOT A PICTURE BOOK! If you are looking for a book just to flip through to see nice pictures and also take a crash course on 'Japanese Art' then you most likely will have to look elsewhere. By reading this book from cover to cover you will gain a great understanding of Japanese art. Not every picture makes sense unless you read the accompanying paragraphs. If you do take your time you will come to appreciate the art of Japan and will gain a greater understanding of the people as well. My art & humanities teacher, a PhD, describes this book as "excellent and splendid". For her that is like putting Tom Selleck in front of her fireplace with a bottle of champagne. After reading this book I hope you will be equally excited. :)

This classic book in its new edition presents a thorough, level-headed introduction to the many varieties and periods of Japanese art. Individual chapters highlight the major works and offer both beginner and armchair expert a background to the development of each genre. Unfortunately, what is lacking -- and this is a critique of the publisher's investment in this fine work rather than of the author's efforts -- is a presentation in size and color that suits the written content. How can the stunning but subtle beauty that is typical of all Japanese art be properly displayed when the accompanying photographs are small sized and printed in black & white? This book is highly recommended as a comprehensive overview of Japanese art, but you will need to look elsewhere to see the art as it ought to be seen.

I purchased this book for a dime at a library sale, expecting very little. It turned out to be an absolutely delightful read. It's well written, with crisp British dialogue. I searched for her other books after reading this and wasn't disappointed

There is no such thing as doing too many calculus problems. This is the book you need to get ready for calculus exams. It's quick, easy to use, portable (a rare thing in calculus books). The only thing I would suggest is to include some harder problems. If you are able to do all of the problems in the book flawlessly, but no more, I doubt if you would get above a C in our calculus program. It's good only through Calculus I. If you're in Calculus II, it would be appropriate to review what you should know.

If you enjoyed the first two Berkely Brigade novels, you'll love this one as well. Though it isn't quite as good as the first two, it is still a good read. There is just enough suspense to keep the book interesting to the end! I'd recommend 'Murder While I Smile' to anyone.

After having read this book, I had no more idea on how to build a shed than I did before I had read it. However, I did now know what should be included in a shed. It would appear, that as a garden, the shed is as individualized as ones dreams. This book is a look into others dreams of perfection. It allowed me to peak into others imaginations just long enough to glimpse the very special places people go to be alone and create