I read this book in the fall of 1997 and just recently looked at it again when rearranging book shelves. Was so surprised to see that no one had reviewed it before!

Whitaker had observed Charles and Diana for years and he comes to insightful conclusions about the self-centeredness of Charles such as "... it never occurred to him that maybe his life should alter when he married." and "For the first time in his life he was upstaged and...he did not like what was happening." Diana didn't stand a chance against the men in grey or the ever present Camilla.

This was published in 1993 before the sad ending to Diana's life. I recommend it highly to anyone who wants the view of a working journalist. Coverage of the Royal family was excessive during the Diana years, and I'll admit I read almost everything about her, but I believe this a very balanced view of the sad situation that the Royal family is in. They are outdated and unnecessary.

"Research, in and of itself, must be complemented by unmediated interchange between and among scientists from a wide spectrum of different disciplines in order to contend with what has been termed 'emerging diseases'" (p. iii). This statement by Yair Green defines the orientation of this collection of papers originally presented at a symposium sponsored by the Center for Study of Emerging Diseases in Israel in May 1997. The 19 chapters authored by 26 contributors are organized into four parts: I. Evolutionary Context; II. The Anthropological and Archaeological Context; III. Digging for the Pathogens; IV. Roundtable Discussion. Professional affiliations of the authors are noted in the headings of each chapter: ten authors from Israel, nine from the United States, three from Germany and two each from France and the United Kingdom. The editor, Charles L. Greenblatt, is affiliated with the Kuvin Center for the Study of Infectious and Tropical Diseases at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

The common concern of this international gathering of scholars is the emergence of infections threatening human populations throughout the world today. These new waves of diseases are generated by demographic changes, technology, and drug over-use. Among the diseases for which medical science is unprepared are unfamiliar viruses (HIV, Ebola), self-replicating polypeptides creating proteins outside known genetic mechanisms (Jacob-Creutzfeld, mad cow disease), and multi-drug resistant pathogens (pneumococcus, Mycobacteria). In addition to vigorous research activities the Center for the study of Emerging Diseases had organized workshops and conferences in Israel and published research results and critical commentaries.

This edited volume will appeal to practitioners in the fields of epidemiology, molecular biology and anthropology as well as to historians of the health sciences. The stylistic level of writing is appropriate for university-level students. As expected in a collection of such broad topical scope, there are differences of mode of expression and presentation of material. However, Greenblatt has achieved a logical organization of the chapters by opening with those concerning evolution of diseases within the context of natural history. This topic leads into those papers about palaeopathology in human populations. The volume concludes with reports of progress made this far in "Digging for pathogens", that is, the search for specific agents of disease and the role DNA analyses can play in the identification of disease elements.

Of particular interest to this reviewer is Douglas H. Ubelaker's chapter (10) "Ancient Diseases in Anthropological Context" in which this palaeopathologist defines challenges for future research in the creation of a descriptive terminology of irregularities on bone and mummified tissue in order to facilitate comparative analysis. He emphasizes the importance of assessment of disease experience at both the individual and populational levels, as well as improvement of training of palaeopathologists in their interpretation of disease processes in ancient human remains. Another proposal for the enhancement of the scientific study of ancient diseases is offered in Bruce M. Rothchild's chapter (9) "Wellness and Disease: The Pliopleistocene and Holocene Record". Rothchild argues that the problem of diagnosis of isolated bones and skeletons is resolved when an entire skeletal population is studied, a technique proven useful in this writer's diagnosis of treponemal disease. The prospect of obtaining better information about epidemic infection rates in ancient populations by DNA analysis, than by morphological analysis alone, is discussed by Bernd Herrmann and Susanne Hummel in their chapter (16). "Ancient DNA Can Identify Disease Elements". But these two authors caution that no models for estimating ratios of infected to noninfected people in earlier populations have been developed in the way that demographers devise formulae by which to calculate age and sex frequencies within archaeological burial complexes.

The chapters have few typographical errors. The line drawings and photographs are well produced and instructive. The inclusion of author and subject indices would have been useful; the keyword listing in the final pages of the volume is of questionable value, and page numbers are not given with these terms and phrases arranged under the author's names. This source will serve the needs of specialists of infectious disease, human geneticists and palaeopathologists by providing chronological and international perspectives for the health related sciences. Although the past five years have seen publications of a number of encyclopaedia volumes, atlases and edited volumes about ancient and modern diseases, "Digging for Pathogens" is unique in its evolutionary approach and relevance of pathology to archaeology and anthropology.

Great book. Again, James Rettig has done an outstanding job

Fans of the blues will thoroughly enjoy this outstanding book by Roger Wood and James Fraher, who spent seven years researching and interviewing folks involved with the largely "invisible" blues music scene in Houston and the surrounding area. Fraher's photographs are outstanding, and they help drive the lively text. The authors interviewed musicians, club owners, producers and many others associated with the music scene in Houston's Third Ward and the Fifth Ward. The book moves easily from clubs to ballrooms to barbecue joints, where the music first took root and is still played today. Many legendary blues musicians such as Lightnin' Hopkins, Clifton Chenier, Gatemouth Brown and others of similar rank make appearances in the text. This is a high-quality book from a production standpoint and is an incredible bargain at full price or the Amazon.com sale price.

...this is the coolest book, i've seen in quite sometime. The book includes 3 pages that make a quick and easy model of the Eames House. Its definetly worth the $... price tag.

GREAT. Wish there were more books like this out ther

Jackson's book is the unrivaled, definitive publication on English gold and silver hallmarks. It is a must, from the beginner to the expert conoisseur, in collecting antique English, Scottish and Irish silver. It defines and explains each mark and gives a brief history (as applicable) of the silver industry for each province or country. The information is easy to use and the extensive illsustrations of the marks are clear and concise.

This book is inspirational in that you learn / understand that one's own destiny (the kingdom of heaven) lies within and not without. It is an excellent overview of the major topics that Fillmore wrote in his time and his philosophy can be used today. The writings, although based on metaphysics, is based greatly on the Bible, and particularly the Christian religion. In his writings, you will find that it is so easy to get what you need out of this physical life by concentrating on the spiritual life.

The book can be used for a beginner seeking to understand Unity (which is why I bought it), but also as a tool for teaching students, and as a reference book or guide to every day living or personal development.

If you want a new indepth understanding of Divine Mind that will give you peace and happiness, properity and abudance, and good health - you should read this book.

THIS IS THE MOST INFORMATIVE BOOK ON DEALING WITH PROBLEMS INVOLVING TEAMWORK, WHETHER IT BE IN THE CLASSROOM, WORKPLACE OR ON A BASKETBALL COURT. DR. NECK PROVIDES EXCELLENT INSIGHT WITH HIS UNIQUE POEMS CONCLUDING EACH CHAPTER. THIS BOOK WILL TAKE CARE OF ANY TEAM-RELATED PROBLEMS AND GET YOU MOTIVATED FOR LIFE IN THE FUTURE. IT IS A MUST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I had Chernicoff as a geology professor at the University of Washington, and we used his book. Not only were his classes fascinating, but his book was fabulous. The way he put it together and explained everything was fantastic; he excells at making those of us foreign to the world of geology interested in the subject (especially undergrads who are taking a geology class because it's required!). Furthermore, he does so in a way that is easily understandable and not at all confusing. He gives countless examples of what he is describing throughout, making the material even more easy to digest. It is easy to tell that he has a passion for what he does; it shows through in his writing. This is a perfect starting place for those interested in geological matters.