Scott Strauss and David K. Leonard marvelously delinate the African quagmire with a sense of optomism and honesty. The book boldy breaks down a myriad of preconcieved misconceptions and offers a scholarly aproach that shows the potential for a rebirth of the African continent. Many thanks to these brilliant men.

After Empire is a revealing window into identity and displaced cultures. The novelists featured are themselves unique writers and have interesting personal journies that are reflected in the book. While at first reading the book may appear academic in approach, it is certainly not an intimidating read for those with an interest in literature and the way in which race, ethnicity and culture form individual and national identity. An intellectually challenging and fascinating exploration of the perspectives of the colonisers and the colonised .

for anyone that wants an insiders look at the complicated emotions and life of f. scott fitzerald; this is a treasure. it connects many of the setting and scenes to the flamboyant but sometimes sad life of the auther himself. it gives one an insiders look at how the events in fitzgerald's life affected not only his way of thinking but significantly his writing. you come away with a greater understanding of how the author used his writings to describe his world; and in doing so provided some meager comfort. please read this to learn more about such a complicated and gifted man.

Even though this title appears to be out-of-print, I highly recommend taking Amazon's offer to track one down for you. It is by far Fitzgerald's best collection of shorter work, ranging from his younger Bazil stories to his more mature "semi-Hollywood" work. It also displays his various abilities with modernist literature (viz. the title story) that marks him as a writer truly ahead of his age.

Volume Three in the Specialty Press "Airliner Tech Series", Scot Germain's Airbus A340 includes coverage of flight tests, pilot reports, FMGS details and latest 500/600 versions of this "workhorse of the sky". Profusely illustrated with 160 b/w photos in addition to four pages of color photography, Airbus A340 is a definitive introduction to one of the most technologically advanced commercial aircraft to date. Indeed, the Airbus A340 was the first aircraft to be completely designed on computer. Airbus A340 will be greatly appreciated by aviation enthusiasts and historians.

If you love barbecue, the south and need a guide to great barbecue in Alabama, this is a must read. It is an excellent reference guide while traveling the state of Alabama or if you are looking for another barbecue restaurant in your hometown.

It is easy to read and the book has several cross references and maps to assist you in your search for the "heavenly BBQ." The publication also is easy to read and to understand.

We keep ours in our car for emergency use when craving smoked meats of any kind.

I first heard of this book in a review in Sports Car International magazine. As a dedicated Alfisti, I had to check it out. I was debating between the ($) printed version, or the ($) CD version. Needless to say, the CD version won. I was a little apprehensive about a "book on computer", but the authors did an amazing job. Basically, the navigation is through Powerpoint, so it's really easy to learn, once you figure out where exactly to click. Besides that, the sound and video clips make the CD worth it 10 times over. I couldn't believe some of the video, the blueprints, and such that were on the multimedia presentation. I would highly recommend this to anyone with an interest in pre-war GP racing, or pre-war Italian autos.

This book will be of especial help to young readers. I do, however have one quibble, and that is that the great writer Alice Walker has challenged white male prejudice so effectively that it is regrettable that there is not more discussion of this in the text. As a white radical feminist who sides with African-American women in their struggle against oppression, I am grateful that books like this are written.

Absolutely the best book about treating marine injuries with up to date and professional information. This should be a must for anyone spending much time in the water--professionally or recreationally.

So many people know so little of the American Revolution. This tape covers so many aspects it's amazing. Wonderfully done, spoken with the accents of the people of the time. George C. Scott narrates.
If you're looking for a quick knowledge of the American Revolution, want to brush up on your knowledge, or just love a good Audiotape, you'll love this one. Great for the Revolutionary war buff as well.