When I decided to pursue my engineering degree I discovered that I needed to take calculus-1 and 2. I had already taken calculus-1, but that was over 7 years ago. I then realized I'd "FORGOTTEN CALCULUS". This book was for me, literally. Anyone who desires a calculus review, or would like to learn on their own, should pick up this text. A basic knowledge of algebra is all that is really required. The algebraic review, in the first 9 lessons (out of 28), makes the transition to calculus a breeze. The author is careful to not take anything for granted, and never goes off on tangents (ha ha). The worked out examples have a natural progression that makes sense of the entire problem, not just the answer. The problems and exercises, which you work out yourself, are very comprehensive and appropriate. All the answers are given so that you can check your work. This book rocks!

This is one of the better practical texts available for a cursory review of calculus. My congratulations to Barron's and Dr. Lee Bleau. I usually do not take the time to comment on books although I like to get some feedback before buying a book. I felt so good about this text that I had to recommend it for anyone who wants to review their precalculus and calculus. It has a great synopsis of functions, as is usually covered under precalculus courses. It then moves on to derivatives, differential and integral calculus. Other "quick learning"/review books have not been as "smooth" as this one. The topics are covered clearly and in good order. There are a lot of example problems, with solutions, that help reinforce the learning process. I have actually found that I enjoy reading this book. The author does a great job in covering the material.

Being accepted into a MBA program was great until we jumped right into calculus based economics. Not working with any type of math and having been out of college for 15 years, I was totally lost. I ordered this book based on the reviews from other writers and am thankful I did.

This book explains some very complex matters in a easy to understand way. The author makes no assumptions about your math ability or lack thereof. The book is broken down into easy to manage study units. You decide on what pace you want to go.

For anyone who has been away from calculus or not even taken calculus, I strongly recommend Forgoten Calculus.

When I first saw that this series had been reprinted, I was quite happy. But then I discovered that this new printing had left out all of the pictures which had been one of my favorite parts of the books. As a child, I would sit and stare at the bright, intricate pictures for long periods of time as I read through the stories. I do realize that most of those pictures scream "1980's", but they really added something to the book.

Nevertheless, the stories are still worth reading and I highly recommend them. It is rare that one finds a book of Christian allegories that is really good. Tales of the Kingdom manages to have both fantastic allegorical stories and stories that are good as just stories.

One starts off reading of a boy, Hero, and his younger brother who manage to escape from the oppressive Enchanted City where people are only allowed to be awake at night to the pleasant Great Park. The story of Hero and how he comes to understand who he is and what his place in Great Park is is the main theme of most of the tales in the book. But interspersed with his story are tales of other inhabitants of the park. From silly knights and a girl named Dirty to a prideful baker and a princess and a dragon, the tales are vivid and delightful.

Most Christians will recognize the virtues and allegories that are woven into these tales, but the book is not preachy. All children (and adults), Christian or not, can enjoy these tales of the kingdom.

I was first introduced to this book as a camper at a camp in North Carolina; I have since returned as a counselor there and have read it to my campers (who loved it as well)! As a children's book it is fantastic because although each chapter presents a different story with its own plot, each also weaves together with the other chapters to produce a larger plot based on the same settings and characters. This makes for great suspense for the kids from one reading to another! In addition, it is a great tool for conveying the biblical lessons pertaining to a Christian's daily walk. The stories are allegories. The format can even be seen as allegorical in the sense that, while each believer has a personal walk with Christ and daily experiences therein, each is also a part of the whole of Christ's body, the church...with the overall picture of a Savior dying to redeem sinners and one day returning to establish His eternal Kingdom. This book is fantastic!! I recommend it to all --whether child or adult!-- who would seek a tremendously written children's book which will encourage, challenge, and teach one in the ways of the King! (I, too, believe that the old edition illustrated by Jack Stockman needs to be revived!!)

When I was about 11, my aunt gave me the original, hardback versions of both "Tales of the Kingdom" and "Tales of the Resistance." I didn't really discover them until I few years ago, however, and they have since become my favorite books.I've read them a thousand times...the imagination of David Mains is amazing, and as a Christian, the allegory of the book is wonderful. They've been so encouraging to me; as you read the books, you see yourself in Hero, and you fall in love with the King, only to realize that we DO have such a king, in Jesus Christ! I love these books...and I just found out that there's a third book, "Tales of the Restoration"! I can't wait to get it. You MUST read all these books...you'll love them!

When I actually read the book, I was amazed. Being a 20 year old male, I don't typically read this type of book nor do I know much about them, but this one really was fun to read. The story is very easy to read, but never loses its fun. I would recommend this book to any person with kids or to any cat lover (like myself). Great book, great author, you just can't go wrong. 5 stars.

For the past 3 weeks this has been my three kids book of choice before bedtime! They love the idea of eating what a cat could cook for them. So while Mom & Dad may be ready for another book to read at bedtime, the kids definetly are not! A great story to be read over & over & over & over & over &.................

I loved this book! I read this during my night class and I couldn't help but laugh. It is very funny yet simple. I am not an animal lover but I liked this cat. Children will love the idea of a cat making their lunch. The illustrations are great and really go with the story. Great book!

I love a book that beats the passion of the author's heart. The Forgiving Hour is such a novel. Robin Lee Hatcher has a way of reaching down into the reader's soul. This book tells a tale of a forgiving grace that stems straight from the heart of Jesus Christ. You won't be disappointed. Lisa Samson, author of The Church Ladies.

This is a deeply moving book about betrayal, forgiveness, and restoration. The story will tug your heartstrings and leave you rejoicing. While this is a Christian novel, don't let that stop you from reading it. Readers of all faiths can relate to the characters as they struggle with the hurts life has dealt them. I will be recommending this book to everyone I know and giving copies as gifts to the people I love most.

This high-concept story caught my heart and my attention from the first two pages! A wonderful story about real people with real problems. Robin Lee Hatcher demonstrates that true Love can conquer the hurts and harms of the past. Highly recommend!

I was absolutely charmed when I read this book, starting with
the title. I screw up and miss the mark more often than I wish in life, and my self-esteem stays intact (finally!) Here Jamie gets to the point and relays the often-misunderstood definition of self-esteem in a way that kids can understand: our innate worth (self-esteem) is just a fancy-schmancy term for self-love, and it is separate from the quality of our achievements, other people's opinions, criticism or praise of us, or having character defects which need improvement (a lifelong challenge for humans.) Keeping it simple is often the best approach, which is why I love to look at children's books for personal reminders. By the way, lest anyone mistake this for a psychology text, it is not. It is a children's book. Fun. Simple. Charming. A joy and a pleasure.

Wonderful book! Jamie Lee Curtis hits all the hot spots that make kids feel like they are weird. I love it, and had to run out and grab it for my boys, one with ADHD and self-esteem issues. A must buy for any parent with a child that could use a little image boost.

Sometimes a book can teach a lesson in just the right way to a young child. As an elementary school teacher, I have found self-esteem to be the core of a capable, compassionate, confident child, and I look for books that reinforce this concept. "I'm Gonna Like Me" lets kids know that whoever they are is just fine and that doing the right thing in a situation is the best thing to do even though it might not be exactly what the child wants to do. Her delightful rhymes hold true throughout the book, and the illustrations help bring the lessons to life. Another wonderful book that I use in my classroom to complement this one is "Chelsea's New Home" where a golfish's belief in herself helps her make her dream come true. Also written in lively rhyme with great illustrations, Chelsea follows her heart to escape from an artificial pond to find a new home.

While the text itself is somewhat dry and analytical, this rates as one of the great studies of military tactics and provides a facinating glimpse into the mind of one of history's great generals. Attacks! is Rommel's first person account of his experiences in WWI. As was his custom, he recorded his military exploits and summarized his findings for his own personal study and the benefit of those military students to follow. Anyone interested in gaining insight into Rommel himself or interested in what makes a great platoon/company level commander should read this book.

A masterful description of small unit action in WWI. Its amazing how articulate Rommel is in describing preparations for attack, use of terrain, change of plans on the spot and other details involved in executing battalion level orders. At the end of each battle sequence is an Observations section in which the lessons to be drawn are dispassionately stated.

From this book its clear that during WW1 Rommel acquired most of the military characteristics that made him one of the best commanders of WW2. His emphasis on reconnaissance, deception, and surprise as well as his trademark "feel for the terrain" (fingersptizengefuhl) were all developed at the battalion level in this earlier conflict.

Another real plus in this book are the maps (actually Rommel's hand sketches) showing terrain and lines of attack.

Anyone who is interested in Rommel's military operations should start here. As a WW2 follow-on, I'd recommend Ronald Lewin's Rommel as Military Commander...for its detailed battle accounts and excellent maps. Fraser's and Irving's books are also good, but operate at a more general level and suffer from a lack of battle area maps.

Rommel's Attack is a great first person account on the activities of a junior military officer, trained on the concept of problem solving and overcoming the obstacles that he finds as he accomplishes the task that present themselves to him during combat in the Great War. In a war that has been defined as a defensive engagement, Rommel is consistently able to overcome these defenses, attack effectively, and achieve his objectives. This book is a great account on one military officers utilization of his leadership ability, coupled with the effective incorporation of those around him into an effective fighting organization. Rommel also incorporates numerous sketches of troop movements, obstacles overcome, and his battle plan intentions that add to the readers ability to learn from these writings. While many see warfare of today as much different from that of the Great War, it is important to remember that conflict still requires one group to overcome another and the thought process utilized by Rommel (and explained in this book) is still as useful today as it was then. This is a excellent book for those interested in then military, but should also be a must read for those who work with others at difficult task or objectives.

Dolores French speaks to the reader as if she was having a coversation with you - OF COURSE THIS IS NO TYPICAL conversation - she tells you in her upfront bawdy way about her life and the many truths she has learned by living this way. I knew nothing about sex work or hookers after reading this book I can consider myself well informed

This smart, witty, and courageous autobiography shatters the stereotypes that most people have of prostitutes. Contrary to popular opinion, the majority of American prostitutes are not abused, exploited, drug-addicted, pimp-controlled street whores with low self-esteem who have turned to sex work in desperation after a lifetime of poverty and violence. Nor is it true that prostitutes are significant transmitters of STDs or responsible for the spread of Aids. Dolores French is refreshingly candid, passionate, possesses a deep sense of justice, and genuinely enjoys what she does for a living (and how many people can honestly say that about their jobs?). While acknowledging that prostitution--like any other profession--isn't for everyone, she argues convincingly that women should be free to choose prostitution as a career without having to fear stigmatization, discrimination, police harassment, arrest, and incarceration for doing something that would be perfectly le! gal if they didn't have the audacity to charge for it. Like other sex workers' rights activists, she favors decriminalization rather than legalization.

"Working" is a perfect blend of engrossing autobiographical storytelling (Dolores has worked as an escort, in brothels, out of apartments, and on the street; she has worked in the U.S., the Carribbean, and in Europe--and she has plenty of fascinating tales to tell) and facts & stats about prostitution. This book is essential reading for anyone who's ever wanted to know what it's really like to work as a prostitute, and it should be required for individuals who are making and debating laws and policies pertaining to prostitution.

Amongs the best real-life accounts of the prostitution business I have read next to the excellent Sydney Biddle Barrows, 'Mayflower Madam'.

Delores French is an 'ordinary woman' with a zest for life, who chooses an extraordinary lifestyle.

Delores happens to be a woman who enjoys her job: entertaining men in numerous ways..from the conversational to the carnal.

She is independent, gutsy, quick-witted and terribly sensible.
Ms French also has a killer sense of humour.

She has been a professional prostitute in the USA and several other countries.

Because she is a bit of a bright-spark she takes the opportunity to explore all levels of the job...from high class courtesan to street walker.

When she susses out the workings of a scene she moves on to pastures green and adapts to her new surroundings.

Rivetting, amazing, shocking ...but highly educational too.
I learnt a hell of a lot from Dolores- THANK YOU BIG-TIME GIRL!

If you are not a prostitute you need to read it to get an insight into what men 'really' want; if you are a prostitute read it to discover how to be a better one.

I recommend The Journey Home to anyone interested in New-Age thought. It is easy to read, being told as the story of a young man's spiritual search. In only 245 pages it presents the philosophy of Kryon and Lee Carrol, one of the most important New-Age sources. I think most people would gain something valuable for their personal lives from reading this book. I certainly did.

Sometimes you feel like you've been there done that and you probably have. Then again there are some parts of the story that you feel you need to go there do that. A beautiful book.

I have never read a book so filled with truth to help one one the journey home, the journey to wholeness. I couldn't put it down! I found myself talking to Michael Thomas, understanding how he was feeling every step of his journey. We all have to make this journey at one time or another. You'll laugh and cry as it hits home with you and answers your questions about awakening to enlightenment. He took the high road and I took the low road, but we both ended up in the same place with the same revelations about ourselves in our relationship to God and all that is.

If you haven't read this book, you're missing the journey of your lifetime. Get to it & enjoy!

I read this book a year ago in philosophy class when we were studying Thoreau. I must say, of all philosophers, Thoreau is one of my favorites. This play examines feilds such as family life, relationships, government, policy, and my favorite - education. After I read this play I had marvelous thoughts about how wonderful the education system would be if only Thoreau's ideas could be played upon! I strongly recomend this book to anyone who is sometimes accused of being an "idealist" or a "dreamer" - but also to those who hold a strict perspective on government and education. Keep an open mind and enjoy the thoughts that flow through Thoreau's mind!

Review of ¡°The night Thoreau Spent in Jail¡± Henry David Thoreau, born in Concord, Massachusetts, in early 1800¡¯s, rejected paying taxes because the U.S. government exercised its authority to the slaves, Mexicans, and pageants through the fugitives slave law, the Mexican War, and so on. The play, ¡°The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail,¡± written by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee, is based on his spending one night in jail. The circumstance, a cell in the prison, allowed him to recall his past and discover himself as a pencil-maker, a school teacher, an author, a handy man, etc. Each scene implies his various talents as showing him not just as a great philosopher or a writer, but as a human being.

Thoreau had been inspired by the humanism speech of Ralph Waldo Emerson, who was the Sage of Concord. In order to follow Waldo¡¯s lecture, he declared himself free, and he tried not to yield another¡¯s will. He practiced his philosophy by teaching the nature to the students, trying to distinguish himself from others, surveying living things in the meadow, and refusing the taxes to the unfair government. He was so called, a ¡°transcendentalist¡±, and he kept emphasizing ¡°BE YOUR OWN MAN!¡± His saying, ¡°The freest man in the world! And you, out there, are chained to what you have to do tomorrow morning!¡± in jail showed his position against the civilization and the world. After spending one night in jail, Thoreau eventually decided to face the real lives instead of avoiding them.

Thoreau met another prisoner, Bailey, who had waited for the chance to prove his guiltlessness and had never spoken up for himself to avoid trouble. Bailey barely understood what happened in the world or what were right things to be done. He stands for the victims, who can¡¯t get along with others and be protected by the authorities, like Henry Williams, an escapee and slave trying to get to Canada. On the other hand, Deacon Nehemiah ball, the chairman of the Concord School Committee, stuck to insisting on having an obedient attitude, taking the strict policy. He is the symbol of the power and violence.

Thoreau¡¯s brother, John, understood, supported, and ran the meadow school with Thoreau, but he died young from lockjaw. Besides John, the young lady Ellen Sewell also understood Thoreau¡¯s transcendentalism. She attended his lectures and attracted his attention. However, she didn¡¯t dare to stand up to the authority. One more woman is there, Lydian Emerson, who is Dr. Emerson¡¯s obedient wife. She, who is warm-hearted, tries to make Thoreau get in the mainstream. Despite her sympathy toward Thoreau, she maintains her position, observing the majority. Sam Stapler, the constable in Concord, has difficulties because he persuades Thoreau to pay his dues. Finally, he carries out the law and arrests Thoreau.

This play is not just for those who started to know new spirits, which are the transcendental movement and the abolition movement in the late 1800¡¯s, but for all of us who are educated, rationalized, and law-abiding in the societies, so that we can justify their own determinations. We always assimilate social conditions to be alike. We often forget thinking about what we are doing as keeping pace with others. This play is insightful enough to extend their point of view about the world and think over our attitudes toward societies. It deserves the best compliment and is recommended to read. Why don¡¯t you stop wandering around in your cage to see your outside world?

this book speaks for itself...there is nothing more I can add to it...a simplification of Thoreau, for sure...if you want something weighty, get A Plea For Captain Brown or one of his other essays (usually included with Walden anyway)

But this play shows that you don't have to be weighty to be deep, and it doesn't have to be overly long to be profound.

This book will change your life.

This book has sweet, rhyming text with an Afican American flavor (Keep off the wall, please, baby, please!). The illustrations are incredibly realistic, and I especially appreciate the endearing expressions on the toddler in this story. Her expressions of delight, stubborn defiance, and wonder are familiar to anyone who has ever loved or parented a one-year old. Best of all, my own children (ages 1 1/2 and 3 1/2) love this story and ask to read it again and again (Please, Mommy, please!). If your own library lacks quality literature featuring ethnically diverse main characters, I highly recommend this one.

My two-year old daughter and four year old nephew love this book! There are items to count, colors to name, and of course the wonderful rythym of "please, baby, please." The illustrations are wonderful! The child in the picture could easily be a boy or girl, and the daily routines of the child in the book are similar to any toddler child's busy day. I will share this book for a long time!

Rarely does my 2-year old sit through a reading of a whole book. This one he does! And my 3-year old as well. They love chanting "Please, baby, please!" and the other variations of that phrase throughout the book. The story is fun and something that both my kids and I can relate to - an adorable toddler getting into trouble. The combination of excellent writing and beautiful illustrations make this a huge hit with my family!