Mills and Nankervis display a rare talent for synthesising the complex, and frequently contradictory, theories of the origins and application of horse behaviour. A prolific author and speaker, Mills's teaching expertise is evident in the frequent examples of definitions or issues which arise in the various fields of study. The practical approaches to learning and welfare make this book a keeper. Nankervis is a lecturer in equine physiology at De Montfort University and founder of the Equi-Tutor distance learning programme. The authors' combination of talents means that the reader can absorb their explanations of such terms as "receptor adaptation", "neotenisation" or "simple and composite signals." The reading level is appropriate for a pony-mad 14-year old and up. Its chapter sub-divisions are logical and well-organised. Succinct steps are given for an analysis of problem behaviours together with alerts for other interpretations and modifying aspects. The link between the causes of behavioural reactions and their expression is memorably demonstrated. The beady-eyed horse drawings (the artist is, alas, unidentified) amuse and inform. Similar line drawings are used to illustrate the anatomy of taste buds or the ear, or the spinal cord or brain or neuronal components and connections. The uniformity of style gives the book a clean look. The list of references are short, covering both scientific and popular sources. The tables and graphs are well chosen, uncluttered, and sometimes cleaner refinement of the original. It was gratifying to see the author's diplomatic correction of the terminology used by popular trainer, Monty Roberts, in his "join up" presentations. Roberts refers to the mouth actions of the horse under pressure as "Don't hurt me, I'm a grazing animal" signals. In fact, as Mills and Nankervis point out, they are more likely to be submission, or, as I prefer to call it, "deference" signals given by horses to each other and sometimes other animals or humans. There were some oversights in the text. The ill effects of lungeing horses based on ages and stages of handling could have been emphasised and detailed. The approaches to weaning, while standard, did not detail the safer, kinder one of gradual transition via the social group of all ages. This approach is hinted at in the description of weaning in the wild. The authors make no mention of transport problems. Of all the management practices, transport confronts the horse with the most sustained challenges to its behaviour and health. Nearly 100 years of motorised transport have brought few adjustments to eliminate the problems of horse and handler during transport. Each chapter concludes with stimulating questions inviting further observation, experiment, and refinement. Although Daniel Mills invites correspondence on the topics raised, the printers have forgotten to include his address. We can assume that he is still at the school of agriculture at De Montfort University, Lincoln. This is an excellent book, with much current information, and a resume and resolution of historical background on many issues such as ethology vs. psychology, or nature vs nurture.

delving into the successes brought on by the most eminent enterpreneurial minorities, daniel chirot and anthony reid compile interesting accounts of the hardships faced by the chinese and jews settling in foreign communities. consequently, the editors offer a book which is more than a tedious and detailed narrative; rather, chirot and reid give a rich, sensitive and sympathetic blend of history and personal stories, portraying these "outsiders" with the respect they richly deserve.

As a coach, it's very important to know what to do in the event an athlete gets hurt. Since there aren't enough Trainers to go around, I decided to learn as much as I could about acute athletic care. Several Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers recommended this book to me, and I must say, it's every bit as helpful as they said it would be. It gives step-by-step instructions, excellent diagrams, and great prevention tips since it is, technically, a textbook. The only thing more helpful than this book on the sidelines or in the dugouts is MAYBE an ice-pack. Every coach should read this book, study this book, and keep this book close by during practice and game-time. I highly recommend it.

This text is the best pediatric textbook I have found. It provides excellent reviews of both the pathophysiology and treatment of disease in the critically ill pediatric patient. A must have for both general practitioners as well as pediatric specialists.

After almost 40 years in the earthwork estimating business, we have looked at at least a dozen "estimating" books --- this one is by far the best.

We are ordering copies for all of our earthwork estimators --- the single copy which I have had for years is worn out after being passed from hand to hand for decades

Patte's central claim is that male European-American exegetes have sinned (!) by taking their own perspectives, questions, methods, and interpretations as neutral, objective, disinterested, normative, universal, and exclusive. That is to say, white male exegetes have acted as if the only things that matter about biblical texts at all are the things about biblical texts that matter to European-American male exegetes. Patte argues that such construals are sinful because they demand that feminists, African-Americans, third-world residents, Jews, and many others "act as if" they are European-American males in order for their biblical interpretations to gain standing. Patte does not ask European-American males to give up their interests; he only asks that these exegetes recognize their interests as their own unique interests, and not as the only interests relevant to biblical interpretation. Patte argues for a similar reconception of the relationship between "critical" readers and "ordinary" readers of the Bible. This is a powerful and compelling work, if a bit repetitive at times -- an intriguing beginning to what is sure to be an ongoing conversation among professional biblical interpreters.

I could not believe how easily I slipped through the sands of time to find myself in the world of Egypt in the first century BC! The story flowed flawlessly and it was incredibly easy to read, however, VERY difficult to put down. Mr. Marsche seems to have been very concerned for the evolution of his characters! Kebryn arrives from out of the desert with virtually no social grace and then rises to become an equal in the eyes of his lover! The Eunuch Neferu really brought to life for me a time and place I would never have thought to venture. It gets a little steamy here and there, but steamy in the sense of what we all do in real life without talking about it. I can't give away any of the details without feeling as though I've revealed the entirety. This book will capture, enrapture and seduce its readers and I say hats off to Daniel Tegan Marsche - and thank you as well. The Eunuch Neferu truly touched my heart and I believe I will be reading it again and again.

I went to Columbia, with the most prominent 'great books' curriculum still in existence. 25 years later, I'm finding myself re-reading and discussing many of the titles. The Penn Greek Drama series is a handsome library of new translations that give fresh takes on the classics. It's useful to have Euripides on the shelf when you return home from the recent bravura performance by Fiona Shaw as Medea--it settled an argument too on how it 'originally' ended.

What a great "top-10" type book. I find myself re-reading sections of this book monthly. A true guide to living. A+! My favorites are "Useless Crap," "Gambling," "Ordering Pizza," and "Leftovers." If you can find it, buy it!

Everyday Things: Glass is a beauteous celebration of its title substance and all the countless decorative and practical things that can be wrought with it - including cruets, canisters, inkwells, lanterns, pitchers, and paperweights. Gorgeous, full-color photographs fill every page with an artist's eye for elegance, while the prose text offers intensely researched, enlightening commentary about the specific history of countless glass objects of art and everyday use. Suzanne Slesin (Homestyle magazine editor-in-chief), Daniel Rozensztroch (Paris-based author), and Stafford Cliff (London-based author), and Marie-Pierre Morel (Paris-based, professional photographer) draw upon their many years of expertise to effectively collaborate with Everyday Things: Glass resulting in a visual compendium that takes commonplace things and turns them into elements of majesty Everyday Things: Glass is enthusiastically recommended as a unique and unusual gift for people who enjoy coffee-table art and photography books.