There are several series devoted to providing juvenile biographies of the American Presidents but the Encyclopedia of Presidents is clearly the most informative. So while this is not the first volume about William McKinley a young student would turn to, it is the one that will actually tell them the most. By now the format used in this series is familiar, where the first chapter begins with a dramatic highpoint from the subject's life. In this case Zachary Kent begins with "Tragedy in Buffalo" and the assassination of McKinley early during his second turn in office. The idea is to set up the end of McKinley's long career of public service, which is the focus on this juvenile biography.

The chapters in the volume are devoted to McKinley's boyhood in Ohio, his military service during the Civil War and early political career, McKinley's first Presidential campaign, the Spanish-American War during his first term in the White House, the emergence of the United States as a world power, and his assassination. The book is illustrated with historic photographs and drawings from McKinley's life, as well as editorial cartoons and campaign posters that capture the tenor of the times. What will surprise young readers the most is the idea of a candidate for President who stays on his front porch and never goes off to give lots of speeches. The only real weakness of this volume is that it talks more about events rather than policies, but then this was a time period where the Presidency was primarily a reaction to events.

Zachary Kent has done a great job recording McKinley's life in this book. The style is simple and easy to read, and there are many black-and-white photographs and drawings to supplement the story. Besides giving many key dates in the text, there is a superb timeline in the back of the book which briefly covers all of America's history and highlights the major events which occurred in McKinley's lifetime. McKinley's presidency is only reviewed at a glance by today's students, but he was an immensely popular President in his day. His regard for the opinion of the public, his persistence and determination in climbing the political ladder of success, and his desire for peace were all hallmarks of his presidency. His sense of duty to his nation and loving care for his wife were character traits of his that this book conveys to the reader. I highly recommend it.

The Winning Way could be used as a textbook for living the christian life.......I found it addressed many issues I sometimes struggle with,....and then some. It was liberating to read such an honest and transparent testimonial to a life tranformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. Kent Holland gave up the struggle to perform as a Christian and now many more of us now know we can too...he gives further evidence to the mercy and grace of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
A major plus for "The Winning Way' is that it is such an easy to read book...well written and compelling. I highly recommend it...I'm on my second read!

This is an exrtemely moving and motivational book for anyone in the "real world" who struggles with their faith and how to live a Christian life. Kent's book moved me to tears, to get down on my knees and pray, and to feel a little guilty about some issues that I have in my life. His book offers an excellent explanation of how to get the Holy Spirit back into your life. It is also an excellent guide for our call to be evangelists for Jesus Christ. It is an easy and effective read and should be on everyone's shelf!

This is my favorite book, and I'm 25 years-old. It's a shame it is no longer available as a new purchase. I've been enjoying this book before I could read, and it always makes me feel good about myself a little bit more afterwards. If you have a child (or an adult) who is questioning their purpose or place in life, give them this book. It makes you realize you're exactly who you need to be. It's a great story!!

Ever wished you could be someone else? Tired of being you? Meet a little mouse who was so tired of being himself that he went to the wizard for a magic potion. The potion worked but as all stories with morals, it works in a suprising way. The illustrations are wonderful. I first read the story to my children over 26 years ago. Now am reading it to my grandson and also using it in selfesteen workshops and seminars I teach. Worth getting a copy -shame it's out of print. I fantasize creating a play based on it. Love to hear from anyone out there who also loves this story as much as I do. Peace and blessings, a transformed mouse.

What a good enjoyable book. This is how archaeologists should try to write most of the times. A book on a little known part of MExico, archaeologically, written in plain english. It provides a great overview of the origins and the rise of Zapotec Civilization until the abandonment of its main site at Monte Alban ca 700 AD. It also provides a refreshing new approach called actin theory, viewing history as determined by the actions of real people, not untangible forces of the environment or society. Classic.

I really, really, really liked this book. If I could have given it 6 stars I probably would have! The authors of Zapotec Civilization have covered the field nicely for this small segment of the perhistoric Middle American world and have set it clearly amidst the other contemporary cultures of the region, most notably that at Teotihuacan. Kent Flannery is one of THE names in the field of Middle American anthropology and archaeology and the quality of the volume shows why. I am less knowledgeable about Ms Marcus, although the vita provided by the book itself suggests an impressive intellectual treasure here as well. I enjoyed the volume enough to keep it to read another time. A rare kudo, believe me.

You name it, it's in here. This goes beyond the Grease-On-The-Tie type stains, it actually gave some great advice on scratched up wood, stained mattresses and grease marks on books! And a deal at this price.

The book which borders on suspense since the main character, Ali, is the hunted and not the one in pursuit is clever in the plot. Ali at first is a bit cool, but you start rooting for her as she tries to fulfill her agenda. A great book for a escapist weekend or airplane flight.

This is a technical book written by psychiatrists for physicians interested in Cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes and how these systems affect the metabolism of commonly prescribed drugs. Interest in these enzymes was heightened by problematic drug-drug interactions that lead to several fatalities and the removal of some prescription drugs from the market. Since then, there has been a heightened awareness by physicians, especially when prescribing drugs that inhibit one of these enzymes. From a clinical perspective, several questions are difficult to answer. For example, referring to commonly used tables or references it may be difficult to figure out why a particular drug has accumulated. It is also difficult at times to figure out a specific time course of action. When a drug is discontinued - how long does it have an effect on CYP systems? How immediate is the effect when it is started? Which drug-drug interactions are significant and which are not? This book provides a good deal of information in all of these areas.

The layout of the book is interesting and practical. The authors start out with a review of the 6 CYP systems as separate chapters. They start out with the most well characterized systems. They look at enzyme locations, metabolic activity, polymorphisms, inducers and inhibitors. They also provide vignettes of typical problems at the end of each chapter. A good example of the level of analysis in this book is contained in the brief vignette at the end of the 2C9 chapter. They describe a case of phenytoin toxicity that occurs when fluoxetine is added to phenytoin maintenance therapy. Their comment is: "Phenytoin is metabolized by 2C9, 2C19, and phase II conjugation systems. Although not a potent inhibitor of 2C9 and 2C19, fluoxetine does inhibit these enzymes and most certainly was the cause of this woman's increase in phenytoin levels". Comparison with other methods of checking these interaction usually does not provide this level of detail. Commonly used drug interaction programs may attribute the accumulation of phenytoin to "decreased metabolism" and point out that other compounds also have this effect. Drug interaction cards or charts might count on you being able to see both phenytoin and fluoxetine in two different columns and making the connection. The authors' analysis pulls all the relevant facts together in one place.

Chapters specific to Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Neurology, Oncology and Surgery follow the initial chapters on CYP enzymes. Specific clinical examples of relevant drug- drug interactions are given in each chapter. As an example, the Gynecology chapter discusses the issue of contraceptive failure due to enzyme induction. Specific prescription drugs and a potential problem with St. John's wort are discussed. These chapters are all clinically relevant and well referenced.

The book concludes with two appendices - one about how to search the literature and very well written Appendix A. Guidelines for Prescribing in a Polypharmacy Environment. Polypharmacy has become the rule rather than the exception these days as more therapeutic agents are added to treat multiple illnesses in the same patient. In fact, in some situations multiple agents from the same therapeutic class are being used to treat refractory problems. The authors suggest five principles for physicians to use that decrease the likelihood of drug-drug interactions. These guidelines are adaptable to individual practices and allow the clinician to choose a profile of medications with the greatest level of safety. The book also contains a pocket guide called "P450 Tables" that summarizes the interactions listed on specific chapters.

My particular bias as a practicing physician is that I need to know the information in this book. After attending seminars on the topic, reading journal articles and pharmacology texts, and using several computer programs on drug interactions the information presented in this book is comprehensive and unique. As a paperback book it is also inexpensive. It is a book that should be read by psychiatrists and other physicians who prescribe medications to patients using other prescription or over the counter medications.

George Dawson, MD

...here's the description from the back of the book to help you decide if this book is for you: "An invitation to death from a she-devil spirit ... the ghastly re-enactment of an ancient bloody murder ... a terrifying demon with laser-beam eyes who seeks to possess ... Chilling stories of ghosts, spooks, specters, and other mysterious manifestations of pssible life after death. Authentic and bizarre ghost stories from the pen of a master storyteller ... Adi-Kent Thomas Jeffrey, the renowned serious investigator of the Unknown, exorcisor of ghosts and demons and writer of fascination tales of mysterious happenings."

I have to say that when I first heard what Mr. Gilmore was doing,I could only smile at how brillant the idea was. I believe that he knew that we do have something very harmonious with the animal that has always caused our lives to go forward. I believe that all the people who contributed to the book, that they are people who realize that we aren't the only beings in this world that live and love. A must read for anyone who wants to feel the love of the horse.

I thought this book was great! The pictures of the objects are beautiful. Where a picture could not be obtained there is usually a detailed sketch of the object. The descriptions give not only insight into use of the archaological object but also surrounding information like similar objects and archeological context. Then the essays descibe the time period and unknown/debated issue of Egyptian Archeology. As a newbie to Egyptian Archaeology I found the book easy to read and felt that things were explained well.