As a Catholic scholar and college teacher of systematic theology I cannot stress adamantly enough the importance of "Postures of the Assembly during the Eucharistic Prayer." Without question it is the single most important book I have on my shelf. Every American Roman Catholic (including every priest and bishop) who desires to be "Traditional" in the TRUE sense of the word and who is interested in experiencing a deeper level of presence and communion should understand the history of the postures of the assembly as well as its implications on comtemporary practice, which to a large extent in the American Catholic Church does NOT currently conform either with the revised Roman Rite or with the eariest traditions of the Church. Although the authors claim that the reader is left to draw his or her own conclusion at the end of the book as to which posture -- standing or kneeling -- is more appropriate for the laity, following upon their research firmly ground in Tradition (see council of Nicea, for example), doctrine and historical practice up to and beyond the first millenium, it is clear that a drastic change in the American Catholic laity's posture and theological understanding of the Eucharist is LONG overdue!

Let me admit that even a slim volume on this topic doesn't excite everyone. But this volume has a fascinating discussion on the social dimensions of posture in a ritual meal. There is exploration of the history behind posture - begining with adoration as action ... and kneeling arising out of kissing ....

Throughout the book wears its scholarship easily - creating an easy read that forces you to reevaluate the use of posture in your own faith community.

This book is undeservedly out of print. What Mozart is to the symphony, Salmon is to direct reference theory. Clearly one of the most rigorous and thorough texts in analytic philosophy of language of the latter twentieth century, written by one of the finest minds who ever graced either the UCLA or Princeton campus. UCSB is lucky to have him. And I understand that the original manuscript was styled in quite legible handwriting (not to mention correct logical notation).

This text is essential reading for anyone interested in the philosophy of language (even Quine said so!), and it is a superb defense of what has been called "The Theory of Direct Reference." It is a clear exposition and analysis of the specifics pertinent to the theory, especially helpful is Section 3 in Ch 1 on Rigid Designation. And you thought 'obstinacy' was peculiar to feminism!

The first 150 pages of this book reads like the first 150 pages of Joyce's Ulysses--what a masterpiece! However, I must say that I think the formalizations in Part Four (on Putnam's Theory) are a bit showy.

If ever you require a text that discusses the fundamentals of Donnellan's Elucidations on (T9) or "The General K-Mechanism and the I-Mechanism," then this is the book for you.

Lastly, Salmon's book clearly discusses Putnam's Paradox. Very sexy. But I daresay that Michael Fletcher's MA thesis (CSULB) is also a good place to start for that particular discussion (although it's a bit descriptive, requiring more formalizations of the significant arguments).

This text is required reading, continuous with Naming and Necessity, and Kalish, Montague, and Marr: Formal Logic.

Enjoy. And now try to find yourself a copy. Good luck.

This text can jump start one's study of the most advanced topics in the philosophy of language in the analytic tradition. Traditional theories of reference are contrasted with the new direct theory of reference. It is argued that the direct theory (the causal theory of reference) does not really support belief in essences.

James Nathan Post has a genius for description, which is the essence of novel writing. His other genius is dialogue, also high on the requisites of a novel. The other essential is a story. He has this in spades in this book, one of the eleven he has written.
There are the descriptions of helicopter gun battles as the Black Sabres and the Daggers go on their missions. There are the descriptions of the conversations and feelings of men at war. It makes you feel you are there with them. The civilian life after the war is also described, as Kevin goes from one disappointment to the next-the common path of many of those who came back from Vietnam.
Here we see the life of Kevin, the premier protagonist-a hero but a reluctant one--and his pals, as they go through the Vietnam War and the aftermath. Post switches from one scene to another. It would make a great movie. Sometimes Kevin gets a little preachy but it is a necessary part of his personality. He transforms from a gung ho helicopter gunship pilot to an avowed libertarian through the span of years.
James Post is an extremely good writer and he has lived a life of adventure and exploration, which makes his descriptions all the more vivid. His descriptions of the helicopter war (a war we civilians have heard little about) show that it can only be done by someone who has gone through it. Good read on the dark side.

James Nathan Post has a genius for description, which is the essence of novel writing. His other genius is dialogue, also high on the requisites of a novel. The other essential is a story. He has this in spades in this book, one of the eleven he has written.

There are the descriptions of helicopter gun battles as the Black Sabres and the Daggers go on their missions. There are the descriptions of the conversations and feelings of men at war. It makes you feel you are there with them. The civilian life after the war is also described, as Kevin goes from one disappointment to the next-the common path of many of those who came back from Vietnam.

Here we see the life of Kevin, the premier protagonist-a hero but a reluctant one--and his pals, as they go through the Vietnam War and the aftermath. Post switches from one scene to another. It would make a great movie. Sometimes Kevin gets a little preachy but it is a necessary part of his personality. He transforms from a gung ho helicopter gunship pilot to an avowed libertarian through the span of years.

James Post is an extremely good writer and he has lived a life of adventure and exploration, which makes his descriptions all the more vivid. His descriptions of the helicopter war (a war we civilians have heard little about) show that it can only be done by someone who has gone through it. Good read on the dark side.

I bought this a few years ago and it is probably my favorite cookbook. The salads presented here take the dish to an art form which focuses on simplicity, taste, and exquisite presentation. While some of the ingredients specified in a few recipes are for the epicurean who knows where to find edible flowers and other such ingredients, many of the dishes are simple, inspirational, and adaptable. It's like having haute cuisine accessible: without all of the labor you need for entrees or desserts. So if you want one easy-to-prepare aspect of a meal to impress your guests (or yourself), this is the easiest and the best way to get there that I've found. The authors have a great sense of aesthetics. I'm sorry to see that this book is out of print; if you like salads and you can find this book, get it if you can!

From oils to spices, vinegarettes to cheeses and artistic planning, this is the most beautiful salad book I've come across. I learned how to make basic and complex dressings and gained ideas on preparation and presentation to make my guests' mouth's salivate!

Nathan Miller's Sea Of Glory: A Naval History Of The American Revolution is a straightforward, exceptionally well-researched, meticulously detailed history of the battles on the high seas that helped win American independence from England. Sea Of Glory is an enthusiastic, superbly written account that makes fascinating leisure reading for history buffs, as well as offering a serious, scholarly highly welcome contribution to American history collections.

Sea Of Glory: A Naval History Of The American Revolution is a superbly researched, written and presented single volume history of the development and role of American's first navy during the war for independence against Britain -- at the time the strongest naval power in the world. Nathan Miller provides the reader with a lively, accurate, "reader friendly", account of the Continental Navy's operations, the various state navies, as well as the British and French fleets. Of special interest and value are Miller's attentions to the lives of ordinary seamen, privateering, and how wooden ships were built, crewed, and sailed. Sea Of Glory is an invaluable, highly recommended addition to any personal, academic, or public library naval history or American Revolution history collection.

Nathan Rutstein gives the reader the spiritual tools to discover the true beauty and unity of religion. This is timely work of eternal verities and practical, life-changing wisdom. Highly recommended.

I loved this book for its simple examples of why, as beings created by a loving God, we have the chance to live a life otherwise unimaginable when we open ourselves to the process of seeking faith.

This book also presents compelling information on the Baha'i Faith, a religion that defines what many people are coming to decide for themselves: that all religions are connected.

This book also gives wonderful examples of how gaining spiritual maturity will allow you claim the life you were destined to have, to fully realize your gifts and talents and to be a force for positive change.

I purchased this book a few weeks back because it was written by one of my favorite college professors and advisor, Dr. Silverman at Winthrop, hoping the book would be as good as his lectures. I was not disapointed.

For someone unitiated to the life of General Evans, like myself, the narrative portions of the book gave a real feel for his times and motivations. The battle descriptions are certainly more than who moved his forces where and such. A real sense of the character of Gen. Evans and how his leadership style meshed with the flow of the Confederate Army opened up to me the depth of the military action and struggle of battles, like Manassess, that I am already familiar with.

Letting the participants speak for themselves through their own personal letters is well done, especially since the narrative flows well with the letters.

Again, the only complaint would be the lack of maps, other than that this is a fine read for the general reader and for those concerned with the details of the Civil War and Confederate leadership.

Winthrop University historians Jason Silverman and Samuel Thomas have teamed up with the late Beverly Evans to produce a thoroughly enjoyable biography of Confederate Brigadier General Nathan "Shanks" Evans of Marion, South Carolina.

The strength of the book lies in the authors' skillful use of the private papers of General Evans that his descendent, Beverly Evans, had carefully conserved and made available to his two co-authors. Rather than foisting their own interpretations of Evans on the reader, the authors allow the general to speak for himself, mostly through his previously unpublished family letters as well as his military correspondence. The picture of Evans that emerges from the book is at odds with the common perception of him as an impetuous, brawling brigadier with a fondness for alcohol.

A West Point graduate and an accomplished Indian fighter before the war, Evans' resigned his commission in the U.S. Army shortly after his native state seceded from the Union. Despite his spectacular early successes at First Manassas, Ball's Bluff and Secessionville, and solid performances at Second Manassas and Antietam, Evans' promotions stalled out at the rank of brigadier general. His failure to obtain the coveted rank of major general traced to a series of running disputes with both his subordinate and his superior officers that resulted in two courts martial of Evans during 1863. Though acquitted in both proceedings, Evans' public reputation never recovered, and he spent the balance of the war in obscurity. He died in 1868, aged only 44, still struggling to rebuild his life from the war.

Superbly written and grounded in sound research, SHANKS contains some previously unpublished photographs of Evans and his family. Maps would have augmented the battle descriptions. But despite their absence SHANKS is a fine book that sheds positive, new light on an obscure but important military figure. Readers with an interest in South Carolina, or in the early Civil War in the East, will especially enjoy the book.

Review by C. Michael Harrington

Mr. Harrington is a member of the Houston Civil War Roundtable and Civil War Aficionados. He has written articles on two officers in Evans' Brigade. A practicing lawyer, he has degrees in economics from Yale and Cambridge and a law degree from Harvard.

Although I didn't appreciate the book slamming my Yankees, (I'm a life-long Yankees fan) I greatly appreciated the history section. I lived through a number of the events discussed, and I remember things like Curt Flood and the reserve clause, but before reading this book I didn't fully understand the impact of such events. The book did a great job of providing a readable synopsis of a number of elements that shaped baseball as it is today.

The fantasy league section has a little over my head, but I can see how the most hardcore fans would appreciate it. I used to spend countless hours as a youth playing dice baseball, so the video game and simulation section really brought back memories.

I would recommend this book to every baseball fan. It can be read in one sitting, and it's actually kind of hard to put down if you are a true fan of the game.

This book caught my attention immediately and kept it. What I liked most about this book was its variety. I've never cared much for minor league baseball, and I've never even heard of fantasy baseball, but this book did a great job exploring both. I actually understand what a fantasy league is now, and I was convinced that I should see a minor league game next year.

I am a huge baseball history buff, so that section of the book was a real winner for me. This book takes a great look at both the legal and economic timelines of baseball, while at the same time listing some of the sports finer moments on the field. This was a great combination that I haven't found in any other book.

The epilogue also contained some great insight. I share the same opinion as a number of the members of the special focus group that was asked the question: "What will you do if there is no MLB next year?" This question brought to the forefront of my mind the disgust I currently feel toward the competitive imbalance in the game. However, the book as a whole really did as the authors claim, and helped me remember why I truly love the game.

I really enjoyed reading this book! Although sometimes I really try to follow the good advice the book has, it's really hard! This year though since I'm entering my second year of middle school, I'm going to use more of the information the book has so I can get straight A's! Lot's of the tips have gotten me bonuses on book reports, assignments and other homework. If your bored of homework - get this book! If your running out of time to do your homework - get this book! I really recommend this homework hepler!

This book has a lot of excellent tips for helping students successfully tackle homework. It is easy to read, and has great illustrations. I highly recommend this book for all levels!

Nathan Lewis' THREE COLLECTIONS was a refreshing read as well as a learning experience. This poet and writer lays it all on the line in three collections: his thoughts, his women, his love, his learning. This book is definitely poetic, and speaks the words of many black men. I thought this writers poetic testimonies were so great that I definitely passed this book on to my brother who is not an avid reader of anything. But guess what? He could not put this book down. He immediately identified with the author's experiences and admired the charisma and sense of honesty in each poem. This book is a profound testimony of hope and redemption for any reader who dares to pick it up. I recommend this volume of poetry not only for black men, but for every man and woman because it speaks boldly from the experiences and issues that are maligning our men, our women and our times.

In spite of the tough-looking photo on the cover, I found "Three Collections" full of insightful, vivid, thoughtful poems. Comprised of sections from three of the authors series of poems, "The Women," "My Roaring 20's," and "The Brenda Poems", this books offers a little something for everyone. "The Women" details poems written about women from all walks of life; "My Roaring 20's" is a gritty, realistic look at Lewis' second decade, chronicling troubled relationships and growing self-awareness; and "The Brenda Poems" are a collection of dialogues between the writer and the (I think) fictional Brenda. The author cleverly uses this device to address issues in male/female relationships. I'm not usually a fan of poetry, but reading this book (recommended by a friend who also writes poetry) made want to dig deeper into the genre.