I bought this book as a self-study guide for mathemetical logic. It contains a thorough treatment of propositional and predicate calculus, and briefly covers related subjects such as set theory and Goedel's incompleteness theorem. Overall it is fairly good, presenting the topic in a clear concise manner. The low (for a math textbook at least) price and the fact that it contains answers to selected exercises make this a decent choice for a self-study guide. The only problem I had was the fact that this book contains many typographical errors (I have the 1988 revised edition), which can be somewhat confusing in the the early sections of the book and extremely confusing in later chapters, which are difficult enough.

"Logic for Mathematicians" starts well, giving clear and formal explanations of formal logical systems and the predicate calculus. There are plenty of examples in the book, many of which clarified difficult or poorly worded definitions. I have been using this book recently to help me understand concepts that are much more tersely introduced in Elliott Mendelson's "Introduction to Mathematical Logic". This latter book may be better for it's later proofs (e.g., Godel's incompleteness theorem), but the early explanations of how the formal systems work is more easily understood from "Logic for Mathematicians". I gave it only four stars, though, because it becomes a bit less readable later on, and because the proof of Godel's theorem seems to be incomplete. Otherwise, it was a good read.

"The Flight of Rudolf Hess" has its fair share of ups and downs in its coverage of the bizarre flight of Hitler's Deputy Fuhrer, Rudolf Hess, to Scotland under the pretenses of negotiating a peace treaty. The authors seek to present the facts pertaining to the flight, while also dealing directly with a number of conspiracy theories pertaining to this event. For those who are unfamiliar with Hess and his actions, "The Flight..." gives a brief summary of his life up until the day of the flight. It reveals that he was decorated World War I veteran who was crushed by the condition of Germany after the war. It shows a man who allied himself, fanatically so, with a man he felt could restore Germany to its former greatness. It shows that, despite his own personal revulsion over the Third Reich's Jewish policies, Hess was as dedicated and loyal a supporter to Hitler as any. He was, at one point, first in the order of succession should Hitler meet his demise. Alas, his mental instability (a seeming common affliction among most of Hitler's top aides) and his insistence on being able to be fighter pilot in World War II(despite his importance in the government) caused Hess to be demoted in the grand scheme of things. He was dropped to second in the line of succession behind Herman Goering and had many of his responsibilities co-opted by Martin Bormann.

The background provided of Rudolf Hess gives one a good idea of the mindset of the man and what may have caused him to make the flight. "The Flight..." explores Hess' motivations and the degree of knowledge within German circles of Hess' intent to go on this mission. When focusing on the motivations and political intrigue that played a role in this event, this book is at its best. Getting inside the mind of Hess and inside the inner circle of the German High Command is both compelling and educational. The areas where this book falters, and why it only garners a 3-star rating, are where the authors choose to expand on minute details pertaining to the flight. There's an entire chapter focusing strictly on what kind of plane it was that Hess flew and why it couldn't have been any other type. While this information may be of some value to people who covet the technical details of all military machinery, it doesn't really fit the overall theme of this book, which is to construct the factual basis for this flight while also debunking the myths surrounding it.

At 133 pages, plus indices, it's a quick read and definitely worth a look. World War II is one of the most compelling historical topics for history buffs and the casual reader alike. "The Flight of Rudolf Hess" is a good addition to the annals of that war.

The Frist Unit - Justice, her twin brothers, Levi and Thomas, and their friend Dorian - reunite to form a powerful foursome of time-travelers. Threatened with the danger of being trapped in the Crossover between times, an eternal prison-like state between the present and future, the unit must focus its energy in order to retun to the oppressive land of the futur, Dustland.

George IV has a unique place in country music history that is worth remembering. In his own country, the USA, his track record is good but nothing special. He had a huge pop hit in the fifties (A rose and a Baby Ruth) and a series of country hits in the sixties, the biggest of which was Abilene although Canadian Pacific is arguably the most famous. However, he was nowhere near as successful as Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Conway Twitty, Buck Owens, Jim Reeves and George Jones, to name a few other country singers of the sixties.

However, George IV got opportunities to sing and promote his music around the world and he made the most of them. Although he did not have any hits in the UK (where there have never been country singles charts - only pop charts), he became a household name via TV and radio appearances, supported by regular concert tours. He also became hugely popular in Canada - he recorded so many Canadian songs that some people actually think he's a Canadian. He also became popular in other countries around the world and was one of the few American singers of any genre to take his music to Eastern Europe during the Cold War.

This book tells George IV's story, including plenty about his family and his religion (perhaps too much for me). If you wonder about the IV at the end of his name, you can find the answers here. You not only learn about I, II and III but also about V and (at the end) VI. The amount of name-dropping of all the celebrities he's met is also a bit excessive.

By doing more to spread country music around the world than any other individual has ever done, George IV has earned his place in country music history. As a book, this is much less exciting than other biographies I have read. George IV fans will want this book anyway, as will anybody (like me) interested in the spread of country music around the world. But if you're just looking to read a biography of a country singer, there are more exciting stories to read than this one.

A nice sampling of hikes but not enough variety to warrant all the pages. This isn't a book I can take along in my pack so I've had to photocopy pages which is a little inconvenient. This is more a book for beginning hikers. The hike selections weren't chanllenging enough for me.

(I am not sure if this is the same book that I actually read; it seems to be a first edition simply entitled, The Lone Ranger, but part of it is set in Wild Horse Valley.)

Fran Striker's 1936 western--based on a character created by George W. Trendle--presents a fast-paced yarn which gallops along with action and sagey adventure. Set during the transition era between Native American sovereignty and How the West was Won, this book offers typical elements such as murder, intrigue, treachery, romance, foiled schemes, clever counterplots and the role of capricious fate.

This story takes place in 1869, as it chronicles some of the challenges faced by the crew from the East, struggling to complete their section of America's famed transcontinental
railroad. Here we meet one Ranger, about whom we never learn how he was separated from his Texas unit or if he wears the distinctive black mask. Aided by his occasional sidekick
and loyal friend, Tonto, this brave and noble cowboy comes across as a Marshall of the plains without a badge. We are with him as he finds and tames the mighty Arabian, Silver. His amazing skills, which include reading lips and speaking the Sioux
tongue fluently, awe both his friends (folks whom he helps) and enemies (those who seek to prey on the innocent). This super horseman unselfishly dedicates his time and talents to rescuing two young people who are victims of a vicious plot against the Union Pacific. Can one man foil the malicious plans of an Eastern tough--determined to wrest the railroad contract away from the likeable and diligent Waltons?

Inevitably the author betrays racist views toward Indians, referring to them as Savages of Brutes--even in front of patient Tonto, who is repeatedly described as a Half Breed. The Irish are subjected to gentle spoofing as well, for their accent and fiery temper.
If you enjoy oaters, then this book is for you, with its evil badguys, twists in the plot and rip-snorting action. But be warned: The Lone Ranger never sticks around to be thanked.

I also recommend this book to teachers; although it is clearly Classic Lite in the literature department, the Western genre is a particularly American one, which fascinates much of the world to this day. This book can also serve as a springboard for discussions of: literary racism, comparison with other American ficitonal heroes; the winning of the West, Westward migration in general, the glory of the railroad era, and Western topography.
Just because a book is not a recognized Classic is no reason to dismiss it from the classroom.

This is a cute story/picture book from a pageboy's perspective of the modern Jewish Wedding. Set in a small village in the London suburbs, this creative work uses elementary terms to present the essentials of a tradtional Jewish wedding from the perspective of one of the wedding party members.

Not to be used by the bride to be as a 'how to, nuts and bolts' wedding planner, but a great book for those with some general Jewish backround looking for some wonderful ideas to add to your already colorful wedding plans.

Presented in very simple words, Hebraic terms such as Mazal-Tov, Chuppah, Ketubah, Chatan, and Kallah are wonderfully illustrated. Jewish customs such as the Mikveh (ritual bath), the Ketubah (marriage contract), and the bedecken are explained in the simplist of terms.

This work may be best utilized to help younger persons understand the beautiful occation of the Jewish Wedding. All in all the price is right for anyone interested in a book explaining the Jewish Wedding of today with traditional values...

It is hard to tell if this is a story of Rudolph Hess, the Nazi war criminal, or Rudolph Hess, the misplaced peacenick. Albrecht Haushoffer is portrayed as a German-Jewish confidant of Hess, who is a confused member of the underground. I believe that Lord Hamilton is too complimentary to the memory of these men. It is a good, strange story worthy of further analysis. Book is heavy footnoted. It is amazing that all this material survived.

In 1961 Edward Hamilton published Battle for the Stars. It was printed in 1964 then 1967 before the Tor double listed above. This is a pulp sci fi novel that has many facets that are similar to a world war II action novel.

This book is well written but it has one problem. The action in the book takes place in a simulator. I had already had enough of this when Peter David wrote Worf's First Adventure. Somehow it isn't as fun or exciting if you know the battle isn't real.