In simple, beautiful language, W. O. Douglas describes his early years as a child living in the majestic shadow of the Cascade Mountains in Washington State. He also gives a succinct yet memorable account of his years as Chairman of the SEC and his dealings with the complex personas of Washington politicians including FDR. I loved this book.

Of all the treatments of this difficult subject of God's presence in suffering, Douglas John Hall's is the most helpful that I've read. This is a serious theological treatment of a complicated and emotional issue. Hall brings biblical theological clarity to readers while also addressing other popular treatments to the subject. Unless we understand the theology of the cross and God's self-limitation in love as he relates to humanity, we will end up frustrated and ultimately lacking in our understanding. I highly recommend this book to all who want to seriously grapple with the question of suffering.

This book is a beautifully written, purple-prosed account of Oscar Wilde's life from the height of his fame as an aesthete to his tragic death in a seedy Paris hotel. Reilly has succeeded in capturing the style of Wilde in his speaking and in the book's descriptive passages, and his writing gives life to people like Constance (Wilde's wife), Robbie Ross, and Bosie, and their lives seperate from Oscar are shown in interesting detail. Each character is given real depth and motivation. I normally do not like "Fictionalized Biographies," but this one is moving and well-written.

The cosmos consists of seven circles with the seventh being Earth and the fourth being the pastoral land of Nayve where sentient species live in harmony. The Goddess Worldweaver spins a tapestry that records all events that happen on all the circles. Druids, humans, fairies, elves, centaurs, dwarves and other fey creatures work together to make Nayve a center of culture and learning. Their peace is about to be broken because Karlath Fayd, the Deathlord who resides in the fifth circle intends to conquer Nayve.

He has sent his legions of ships containing ghost warriors into the realm and the sheer number of them almost guarantees his horde a victory. General Natac leads his armies in defense of the land while the druid priestess Miradel goes to the Deathlord's realm to see if she can find a weakness to use against him in the upcoming war.

Douglas Niles has the ability to construct a fantasy realm that makes readers believe that such a place can actually exist. Unlike the previous two books in this series, THE GODDESS WORLDWEAVER consists mainly of battle scenes interspersed with a glimpse into the fifth circle. Miradel's role is small but pivotal to the story line and readers will feel very satisfied at the way Douglas Niles weaves the end to this series.

Harriet Klausner

Despite little previous knowledge of this subject, I came away with profound respect for both these coins and the men who struck them. This book was extremely well written and done in a way that it appeals to all levels: rank amateur such as myself or professional coin dealer like my friend John who read the book at the same time I did.

Fetherling writes a fascinating account of 19th century gold rushes. What is particularly fascinating about this book is level of interconnectedness that he has unearthed. Americans in Australia, Australians in Canada and more - it is a web of social intercourse unsuspected by most. Yet the impact of that interconnectedness has been significant. Looking for a good read, this is it!

I finished reading A Good Town a week ago and I am still thinking about it. Howie and Tink are best friends, who grew up together in Bisbee, Arizona. They are young men bored with their hometown life and then they meet Waldo, who spells TROUBLE! This is a great story about friendship, honor, betrayal and the need for finding ones self. Douglas Hirt is a compassionate writer, who never lets the reader down and he knows the human heart. A Good Town is a keeper and I will enjoy reading it over again.

This pleasant little book offers a wonderful overview of Japanese graphic art, consisting of works from the Bridgeman Art Library. There are approximately 80 pages with 1 or 2 prints appearing on each 2-page spread, as well as information about the artists and the historical context of each print. The prints themselves are lovely, with that tranquil quality that so much Japanese art seems to possess. This book is a pleasure to hold and look at, and the reader can choose whether to read the unobstrusive text or simply enjoy the prints alone.

This book was very helpful in terms of its simplicity and comprehnsion for most clinical cases. I do really recommend it for students just got into nutrition field. References were up to date and very helpful in understanding the basics of each clinical case, pathology,etiology and diagnosis.

The only problem, the big problam, is the price...to high!!!, but, is the best book I have in DSP...and I have over 12!!. It really served me well in my DSP profession!!! It is the best handbook for any professional DSP engineer.