for a practical aproach of fuzzy logic, especially in control applications. It's like listening a discution between two techguys, one guy be an engineer willing to learn more, the other with expertise in fuzzy logic design. The necessary definitions and results of fuzzy logic theory are introduced as necessary in a very intuitive but rigurous mode. The hardware solutions reflect the moment of 1997-98 but you will find all the necessary links to be up to date, any time. In the end you will be ready to test your own ideas and even sell a product.

this book lists all texas records available, where to find them and how to get them.
The very best the very best Texas research book written.

Thanks to Robert K. Dearment a little recognised brave Lawman comes to life. George Scarborough was my Grandmothers uncle and as an expat American with little knowledge of my family this book has been a wonderful experience and a great help to me.
Robert Dearment explains life and times in New Mexico and surrounding areas in such a way that you are transported back to that time. Many of the incidents which are only alluded to other Wild West biographies and stories have been investigated

and researched and written about in detail. As there are always two sides to every story both explanations are given in an unbiased way.
Anyone who is interested in Frontier and Wild West should make sure that they have a copy of this book in their library. The book also explains and tidies up loose ends on other stories which have done the rounds over the years.

This book have many of the greatest stories gathered from old Grece, storise about Olympien. the text floats straight al the time, even not so good readers can really get stuck of this book as for good readers. This book's perfect for everyones reading.From the first page to the last.

This lovely book, with its appealing illustrations and its simplicity of language, immediately captured the attention of my 6-year-old. The stories stimulate her to ask very thoughtful questions about God (and about mankind). She always looks forward to the next chapter. I find that the stories often impart to me a perspective that is different and refreshing from my adult study Bibles. It is a delightful way to teach God's Word to my child. Certain stories are edited as to violence and mature themes, and some of the more complex stories are omitted entirely (e.g. Cain and Abel), which I think is appropriate for this age group. (A nice touch is the purple ribbon to mark one's place ... just like a grown-up Bible.) I am most pleased and recommend the book highly.

Teodoro Gonzalez de Leon is one of Mexico's great architects, and his distinctive buildings grace many cities throughout the world. His designs have a stark simplicity, with natural surfaces. His favorite material is concrete, and its weight contrasts with the brightness of his interior spaces. A disciple of Le Corbusier, like his teacher, he believes that "Interiors exist only when they are flooded with light".

Born in 1926, his paintings and architectural pieces have had numerous exhibits, and he has won many prestigious awards.
Published in 1998, this large soft cover book has a preface by Gonzalez de Leon, a long introduction by Mario A. Arnaboldi, and a detailed explanation that accompanies the many color photos, floor plans, and cross sections of the works.

There are 16 buildings shown, with photos from many angles. Four of these have not been constructed, and are shown in model form. Two of my favorites are in Mexico City; the Fondo de Cultura Economica, with a bridge that spans and floats between the structures and extends beyond them, and the vast Arcos Bosques Corporativo, which is featured on the cover, and has the eerie suspension in the upper floors.

If you are looking for a comprehensive grammar book in French this is the book for you! This is a great French grammar book that was designed specifically for French as a Foreign Language (Francais Langue Etrangere) at the second year level for courses at the Sorbonne. As a teacher and perpetual student of French, I like the clear explanations and the bulleted format. I also enjoy the hints of things to avoid as well as text boxes that explain word choice problems that often plague the non-native speaker. While this text does not have any English, I think that most learners beyond Second Year in High School would have few problems using it. The only downfall that I have found is that there is no table of contents, which means you may have to sift through to find what you need, although the index is quite thorough. Bonne lecture!

This book gives us a view of the life and illusions of a truely world class magician that the modern lore has left behind. As a magician, I was in awe of his persistance, invention, and passion for his art. "The Great Leon" is a wonderful book.

This book is an excellent point of reference and guide for anyone trying to understand childhood depression, its causes, and available treatment options. I highly recommend it!

"The Haj" by Leon Uris is an important book (in print or audio form) for understanding the negative aspects of Arab culture and little known aspects of the Arab-Israeli conflict that the great majority of the media won't share with us. Specifically, "The Haj" is historical fiction about a Palestinian-Arab family before and after the 1948 War for Israeli independence (From about 1922 to sometime around the 1960's or 1970's).

Leon Uris wrote this about the book (in the beginning of "The Haj"):

"Many of the events in The Haj are a matter of history and public record. Many of the scenes were created around historical incidents and used as a backdrop for the purpose of fiction. There may be persons alive who took part in events similar to those described in the book. It is possible therefore, that some may be mistaken for characters in the novel. Let me emphasize that all of the characters in the Haj are the complete creation of the author, and entirely fictional. The exceptions, of course, are the recognizable public figures who were associated historically with this period, such as David Ben-Gurion, the Mufti of Jerusalem, Abdullah, Yigal Allon, and others."

There is no question that this book is fiction regarding the details its' story tells, but the story itself is a real one. Arab refugees did stream out of Israel during the 1948 war and Arab leaders telling them to do so (there are taped broadcasts of these calls) was definitely one of the major causes of the plight of the Palestinian-Arab refugees. There was also very definitely a very active terrorist movement among the Arabs in the Middle East, which survives to the present day (witness groups like Al Qaeda, Hamas, Hizbollah, the PLO / Palestinian authority, and others). The Palestinian-Arabs continue to suffer under poor leadership that represses their rights (witness many human rights organizations' reports of extrajudicial killings by the Palestinian Authority, the same autocratic leader, Yassir Arafat, who refuses to transfer the reins of power, and other facts). It is also a well-documented fact that the Mufti of Jerusalem was an ally and guest of Hitler during WWII. These things are facts and are indisputable. "The Haj" tells a story using the device of historical fiction to relay the often-ugly facts of life for the regular "fellah" (sometimes translated as peasant) in the land the British called Palestine and is now known again as Israel.

The book is well written (good grammar, punctuation, style, etc.) and the story flows. I enjoyed reading about the characters of the story, but often wanted to cry for them. Some of the most poignant moments of "The Haj" occur during the flight of the Haj's (the main character is Haj Ibrahim and the book is the story of him and his family) family during the 1948 war and in refugee camps in Jordan. It was very sad to see how members of the same culture (the Arab culture) and most of the time the same religion (Islam) can be so cruel to each other. This is still an endemic problem in the Arab world (witness how the Arab governments squabble among each other and often fight and kill one another). Some of the depictions of the relations between the largely city-dwelling Palestinian-Arabs and the nomadic Bedouin are among the saddest. There is still a strong hatred between these groups to the present day.

Why read "The Haj?"

Read "The Haj" because this is real information presented in a novel format that you can no longer get from most university classes about the Middle East. Read it to learn what AP and Reuters news services constantly gloss over in their writings used by newspapers around the world. Most of all, read "The Haj" to understand that one of the fundamental truths about problems in the Middle East is that the problems have less to do with Israel and Jews than cultural, political, and even religious problems and divisions in the Arab world. Israel is really a side issue at best (and excuse used by the Arab governments to cover their faults). Autocratic tyrannies (or gangster governments like Yassir Arafat's Palestinian Authority) are the true source of unhappiness in the Arab world. It's easy to understand that truth after reading "The Haj."

You can get this same information from a pile full of academic texts (and I do recommend reading more research about the Middle East after reading "The Haj"), but this is the easiest and quickest way to introduce yourself to the bitter realities of politics in the Middle East.

I highly recommend "The Haj."

Review by: Maximillian Ben Hanan