Having lived in Atlanta until 1985, I played on and around the mountain most of my childhood, but knew little of it's history. Mr. Freeman's book is very informative and explains in an interesting way how the park came to be. If your interested in what some call the "8th Wonder of The World," I would suggest this read.

This tells the story well. However, I would like to see more murals carved into the granite on the rest of Stone Mountain's sides. For a more balanced memorial to those who served and suffered in the years surrounding the War of the Secession, these should include images of Dred Scott, John Brown, Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, Abraham Lincoln, Clara Barton, and Frederick Douglass, as well as the Cherokee Trail of Tears.

I just recently got done reading this book that I picked up on a trip to the mountain. There is still so much left to see, and i have been down there five times already. The history is rich, and very informative. It is a shame that politics got involved and that the original dream was not able to be fullfilled, but alas we got something

Here is my first impression of the book: Wow! I can see how some people got the idea that this book was an update of Burl's 1976 'Stone Circles of the British Isles'. It covers seventy sites in 230 pages and it's no coffee table book. Each circle has an outline plan and most sites have three or four photos giving Milligan the chance to pick interesting angles and individual stones. This is a philosophy I have tried to follow on the web where photos are almost free, but your average book shows one rather boring overall view of each site if you're lucky.

This, and things like the super-strokeable front and end-papers are why this book costs what it does. Milligan is described as one of Britain's most exciting new photographers, and he tackles the subject with energy. Commendably, he uses no ghastly graduated filters or other such fiddles. It hardly needs saying that Burl's lucid text and pithy wit are a pleasure, as always. There's even a 'carved head' from the Ring of Brodgar (frost action says Aubrey).

It's unusual in that there are no maps, and the circles are in order of date and name. Perhaps it's trying to steer away from being thought of as a guide book. Stirring the sites together like this makes for a fresh approach, and gives me the urge to reach again into the sack of reviewer's clichés and use the word juxtaposition. Apparently Circles of Stone was delayed three months from a July launch because the photography didn't come out 100% first time. This fanatic attention to quality is apparent throughout, and is doubtless why the Dr Burl was approached to write the text. Step aside Julian Cope, suddenly your holiday snaps look rather sad. I've run out of stars: 5/5!

For anyone whose knowledge of stone circles is limited to Stonehenge, this book is a revelation. Aubrey Burl's essay dispels some of the myths that have arisen concerning these monuments, while at the same time stimulating the reader's imagination. The photographs by Max Milligan are evocative and mesmerizing, revealing the subtle elegance of the stones and their relationship to the landscape around them. The book is a beautiful interplay between image and text... a treat for the mind and the eyes!

This volume covers the top 70 prehistoric monuments like Stonehenge all over the british isles. It has been photographed in every season, time of day and weather and is simply glorious. The text by prof burl is informative but easy to read and explains most of the so called mysteries about these places. They are the oldest buildings on the planet, some 5500 years old, and put into perspective all this fuss about the millennium. What of our achievements will last that long? Bravo Milligan, Burl and Harvill Press!

"Classic Modern Homes of the Thirties" is an unabridged reprint of a book first published in 1940, and thus serves as a valuable historic document. But this introduction to the "modern" style of architecture is not just a book for historians: it is visually stunning achievement that will be appreciated by all who have a passion for the art and science of home architecture.

The book introduces the reader to 62 marvelous houses which exemplify the modern style. Architects represented include Gregory Ain, George Howe, Richard J. Neustra, Raphael S. Soriano, and many more. Detailed floor plans, exterior and interior photographs, and details of construction are included. The houses range in size from modest 1- or 2-bedroom homes to expansive, luxurious mansions.

This book is a spectacular introduction to the vocabulary of the modern period in architecture. The photographs and floor plans capture the bold interplay of geometric shapes, the experimentation with glass and other materials, the profusion of balconies and terraces, and above all, the concern with functionality that motivated the masters of the modern.

Co-authors James Ford and Katherine Morrow Ford have included a interesting introduction. Also included is a collection of brief statements by many of the featured architects.

This is a great book for those interested in American cultural history, interior design, home photography, and other subjects. But at its core this book is an excellent record of and tribute to one of the most remarkable movements in the history of home architecture.

This is a wonderful book combining insight into "modern" residential home architecture of the 30's with a view into the lives of those who designed and lived in them. Like all Dover books, this title is remarkable well printed which allows the reader to easily see all the floorplans, pictures and other images of these homes. The text tells the reader about the family the house was built for, their lifestyle and needs, the layout and construcion details and decorating details of their home. What is remarkable is how fresh many of these homes look today and how much recent modern architecture owes the pioneers who designed these homes. Very enjoyable... anyone who appreciates architecture and history will love this book.

I am so glad to find a reprint of this book! It has been impossible to return the one I have on loan. Some less known but notable architects like Pietro Belluschi are included along with the big names. Details such as floor plans and original cost per square foot are a bonus.

This is an excellent account of Issa's life and poetry. This story goes through important stages of Issa's life and incorporates his poetry into the stages. This unique book explains how Issa succeeds as a poet even though he endures difficulties in his life. Children of all ages will enjoy the story and beautiful illustrations. I think the author and illustrator did a great job of working together to create a fine story abour this Japanese haiku writter. The best part of this book is the poems. The poems are written in English and also in Japanese. This book will capture your interest.

I think this has got to be the best haiku book I've ever read. The illustrations are magnificent, and its power and sensitivity communicate Issa's poems to readers of all ages. The author's translations of the Japanese poems to English capture Issa's timeless charm and the love he felt for all living things--including frogs and crickets! And what makes this book so valuable to me as a teacher is the whopping 3 page author's note. It lends perspective, and plenty of background information, on reading and writing haiku. My 2nd grade class felt so inspired by this book that they've been REQUESTING time to refine their own haiku ever since I read it aloud!

When the little boy, issa, starts to fell lonley he starts writing haikus. In his travels he wrote a lot of haikus. In the book you can see how inspiring the world is from a kind of a weird way to look at it. Well i think i told too much. The rest you will need to read in the book.

Dr. Stone's book is the best I've found to date. It is easy to read,solidly based in research, and full of practical items teachers can put to immediate use.This is a book one will easily read again when needing a refresher on the ins and outs of multiage education.

I used this book to help organize my classroom and it was so helpful. If you are interested in looping, multiage, or multilevel strategies for your classroom, this is a book you must have!

This book is truly a masterpiece. "Creating the Multiage Classroom" is an absolute must for anyone studying early childhood development and education. Stone's research is brilliant. Bravo.

I was introduced to 'Crime Scene Investigations' while attending a teaching workshop. I ordered it right away for my high school level Criminal Justice class. It is full of experiments which apply to virtually every unit my class covers. With the help of the book, I have set up a classroom Crime Lab, of which I am quite proud. We are able to perform an astounding number of experiments, and the lab causes quite a stir with our visitors.

As a retired police officer, I am very aware of the validity of the lessons presented in 'Crime Scene' and feel they would be of value to any of my students who decide on a career in Law Enforcement.

This book is an excellent way to add excitment to science classes. Students get to use hands-on activities to solve various "crimes." The book is well written and easy to follow. It is good for various grade levels. (I use it in 8th grade Physical Science Class as part of an Events Based Science Curriculum. I recommend it highly

I bought this book to use with my criminal justice class. It contains many simple science experiments which add a lot to the crime scene processing and investigative parts of my class. In addition, it provides short 'whodunnits' which add interest and excitement to the science.

I love this book. I was so surprised at the contents of each stone section within this book. It even offers the meanings of the stoens when they apear in your dreams. The lore and hystory of the stones gives me the greatest joy to read. This is a deffinate for anyone interested in stones, whether you are healing or casting magick.

I only knew stones through their scientific aspects- my husband is a jeweler. My research for alternate birthstones led me all over the net until I found this book. Not only does it give countries of origin, history, dream interpretations, & magickal uses; it has a section on stone divination (sometimes known as lithomancy) and basic meditations/rituals. There are extensive tables & keyword listings as well as an EXCELLENT bibliography. There are no photos or chemical compositions, but I already owned DK Eyewitness Handbooks that cover them well.

This book has a lot of very useful information about stones and their properties. It's easy to read and to understand. The only drawback is that there are no pictures of the stones. I'd definitely recommend purchasing this book, but maybe supplementing it with a book on how to identify the different stones.

Katrina introduces the 12 chakra system in this book. She uses higher vibration crystal to activate the chakras outside our body. Crystalline Transmission (transform our physical body to be a crystal!!!) is the goal of crystal practice to adapt the increasing frequency in the Earth. Though this book has be written for 10 yrs, it is still advance for most crystal users.

This is the culmination of her work with "crystals" and should be read AFTER the two earlier books. It is unique in that it is not "Hokey" but well grounded and useful. I studied with her while she was still in Taos, NM and am indebted to her for her insights into the crystalline world.

By the way; It's KATRINA, NOT KARRINA

In this book the third and last of the series, Katrina takes one step by step to the higher levels of crystal work, again intergrating the proper stones for this level. It is a call to enlightment and discusses the transpersonal chakras. Very informative about the intergration of the Soul Star and Earth Star and the Stellar Gateway. Again as always, easy to read, well presented. Highly recommend this book. Gail Fo

Dead Heat is a truck full of dynamite careening through
a narrow tunnel with land mines on either side. It is a
wild and violent ride, full of both brilliant and brutal
prose, but Del Stone, Jr., never lets the story get out of
control. I was never a big fan of Zombie movies but I loved
this book. The lead character, Hitch, IS a zombie, but a
zombie with a twist. He still has his intellect. He knows
what he's lost. And that makes all the difference in this
really excellent novel.

The reason that the myth of zombies scares us is simple: we fear our own mortality. To think that our soul, the very essence of our humanity, could be stripped away from the flesh, and yet the body could continue to be animated is terrifying. Add to that the craving for human flesh and the scenario becomes one of violent, morbid desolance.

What if, however, our body were to decay in the way of death, but our human essence were to remain inside of us? A rotting, festering mass of human flesh and bone roaming the Earth with conciousness and self-awareness; cognative reason and motor skills. This is what happens to Hitch, the protagonist in Dead Heat. In a world where billions of walking dead roam craving human flesh, Hitch is one of them and yet not. He has no physical feeling, no connection with his body as it rots away before his eyes, but he has a vague recollection of his human life and it's value.

Hitch sets off on a quest to answer the question we all ask: why am I here, different than everyone else, and what is my purpose? An amazingly written, often graphically violent, encompassing novel.

Dead Heat is Del Stone's first novel length work, but won't be his last. His characters are gritty, I'm still picking the grit out of my teeth, and believable, in that neo-futuristic biker-zombie sort of way.

And for those of you who aren't sure, yes, Del Stone posed for the art work and yes, that is his grin.

This book made me understand the real struggles all impressionist artists had to live with to have their work accepted by the people, and how much they helped each other in their time of need. The author has brought real-life meaning to a story told many times! Brilliantly written. I enjoyed once again his hard facts and real characters. Irving Stone definitely is a master.

A fascinating portrayal of Camille Pissarro. I knew little about this genius before reading this book and afterwords I felt as though I were an expert in impressionism. One of the best books Ive ever read!

Of the three books about artists by Irving Stone, this was my favorite (and Pissaro is my favorite artist as well). Stone kept me interested through-out.