We lived in Finland in the early 1970's and we had this book in finnish. The kids loved it. It's beautifully illustrated and written in a charming whimsical manner. We have been looking for this book in english for years. It was worth it.

While this book is out of print, if you are able to find a copy, BUY IT!! My mom read this to me when I was little and I spent quite a few years looking for a copy when we lost ours. Children will love the sneaky mouse that rides all over the world in a nervous man's rollerskate. The pictures are cute, and will keep their attention.

Juvenal, is by far one of the greatest writers of the Roman era. His biting style and keen insight is a pleasure to read, and has not lost its appeal after the long years since it was written. Many of the subjects that Juvenal lashes at with his sharp wit are still apply today (government corruption and decadence among others).
However, Juvenal clearly wrote his satires for the era of the roman empire, not the 21st century, and his refferences often fly over the reader's head. The translator has done a fabulous job in explaining these details in the copious notes at the back of the book. It is highly suggested that one reads sections of the notes before reading those sections in the satires to gain the greatest understanding.

Juvenal was a misanthrope who looked around at the people he saw in ancient Rome and decided that most people were dishonest, corrupt, obsessed with sex, stupid, cheaters, etc. It's an ugly picture but hard to argue with as people are pretty much the same now. There are some masterly depictions here and some very good common sense, too. Not a pick me up. More like a "pull you down". Still worth reading to confirm your worst suspicions and also as an antidote to much positive thinking nonsense.

Despite some imperfections of style and editing, which may be accounted for by the fact that the author was more concerned about doing a job effectively rather than with the finer points of authorship and literary presentation - this is a key work on the emergence of sniping among the British and their allies in the first world war, in response to highly effective German sniper units, and on the contribution that was made by men (enlisted and officers) who had a background in hunting and rifle shooting for precision accuracy. As a historical record it is essential, along with McBride's "A Rifleman Went to War". It may also be seen in context if read alongside Capt. Clifford Shore's "With British Snipers to the Reich", which continues the history of sniping through the second world war, and shows its second resurgence in this century. A book of great importance and practical value to military historians, modern soldiers, target shooters and those who hunt wild game animals.

In the 1990s people have no reason to know much about war. Sniping is the very essence of war - one man deliberately killing another, in cold blood. Hesketh Prichard was a British soldier in the Great War (WW1) who was largely responsible for the much needed renaissance of sniping in the British Army. This book is about how he established the sniper school and raised the standard of sniping in Flanders. It also offers insights into the beurocratic mentality that would rather see less change and more casualties in an army than more change and fewer casualties. Not, perhaps, a phenomenon restricted to that army or that time - ask anyone who survived the fall of Singapore, the Vietnam war, or the Atlantic before the convoy system was reintroduced. Further, it offers insight into the peculiar mentality required of a sniper. Any infantry officer should read this book, as should any feminist who feels that as a matter of principle women should serve in all combat arms. It may help the former avoid costly mistakes; it might open the eyes of the latter to the grim realities of war, and show why, perhaps. potential mothers should not be in the front line.

So why not write about it. SOLITARY PLEASURES explores masterbation in ways you've never thought about before. It's a rich academic anthology (watch out for those big words) with essays that are important to the study of sex and sexuality--"masterbation for the mind" is the way I like to think about this collection.

It was probably the best book that I've ever read on the topic, and believe me, I've read plenty. Anyone can read this book, except for the obvious, of course.

Great guide that includes tollhouse, squarenail, courtright, kings canyon, seqouia and all of the crags around this area. Very indepth and keeps up on the new routes.

This is a very useful guidebook. It contains route photos, clear and detailed topos, and some verbal descriptions. Driving directions to climbing areas, first ascents and other information are also included. Both well-known and less-visited areas are described in detail. I used this book on a recent trip to Courtwright Reservoir and found it extremely helpful. The best aspect is probably the combination of easily understandable topos and photos of the routes -- many guidebooks only have one or the other.

This is an encyclopedic volume on the role of technology in economic growth in both advanced and poorer countries. The extraordinary scope of the volume includes new insights on the role of the microprocessor and molecular biology in economic growth. This book will be the starting point for all readers interested in the role of technology in the growth process.

This great book contains everything you ever wanted to know about the interplay between technology, economic growth, development, and the environment.

The book stands strong, treating both theory as well as empirical case studies comprehensively. It's full treatment of theory and exhaustive bibliography make the book THE introductory text book for any university curriculum. Extremely valuable cases studies - that will appeal also to the practitioner - are provided for agricultural innovations, biotechnologies, semiconductors, heat and power, and the chemical industry. Finally, the book blends in nicely also chapters on technology, differences in national systems of innovations and in the international diffusion of technology, as well as sustainable development issues.

In short: a reference book, well written and here to last. Thanks Vernon!

Ms. Vernon's book is amazing. As a teen who has needed to work during summers for spending money I have used this book many times to gain an edge over others who were trying for the same position. The information inside is fun and easy to read, and also very complete. Not only does the book cover how to find a job and apply, but it also gives pointers on how to leave a job so that a boss will give you a good recommendation. You can also take some of this information for job applications and put it to good use when applying to colleges and scholarships. All around it is definately the most complete book out there for teens who are looking to enter the job market.

A Teen's Guide To Finding A Job is a complete guide manual for teens seeking employment whether part-time or full-time, after school or summers, evenings or weekends. Youth Career Counselor Naomi Vernon provides a sample Application Form with detailed explanations for each fill-in area; a full size practice 'tear-out" Application Form; three different sample Resume Forms; a sample Cover Letter and Thank You letter with full details of how to write each of them; a 30-second and 60-second dialog exercise; a list of organizations offering Career Counseling Services (including their Internet addresses); important Do's and Don'ts for applications (written by employers surveyed across the nation); a sample Resignation Letter with the proper procedure for teens if they must quit a job; and more! Any teen thinking about working for wages should begin by a thorough reading of Naomi Vernon's A Teen's Guide To Finding A Job.

This series gives great assignments, which are especially useful in assigning for homework. The categories of activities are helpful in determining what activites will be appropriate with goals the client is working on. I appreciate that there are mutliple activites for each target area. This allows me to work through a spectrum of approaches to the same issue. The kids seem able to relate to the stories in the exercises. I have found the activities helpful in beginning to get them to approach difficult subjects, without feeling like they are in the 'hot seat'.

I use Ann's book to guide my classes in an adult psychiatric setting. Some adaptation is needed but developmentally, these adults need this information that they did not get as adolescents. It's very helpful.

This series gives great assignments, which are great for para-professionals or parents to utilize between sessions. The age targeted activites are great, especially for the little ones. The categories of activities are helpful in determining what activites will be appropriate with goals the client is working on. I appreciate that there are mutliple activites for each target area. This allows me to work through a spectrum of approaches to the same issue. The kids seem able to relate to the stories in the exercises. I have found the activities helpful in beginning to get them to approach difficult subjects, without feeling like they are in the 'hot seat'.

This book is an exceptional tool for providing exercises when working with children. It provides hours of activities that counselors, new and experienced, can apply in the K-12 school system.