The Book Of Hebrew Script: History, Palaeography, Script Styles, Calligraphy & Design by Ada Ayardeni (an expert graphic artist and calligrapher, and who holds a doctorate in ancient Semitic language, as well as being an authority in palaeography, and epigraphy) is an outstanding and seminal 355-page illustrated reference to the evolution of Hebrew script down through the centuries. Filled from cover to cover with numerous examples of script drawn from different eras of history, and offering an extensive discourse concerning both profound and subtle variations in Hebrew script, The Book Of Hebrew Script is a core resource for professional and academic Hebrew Language Studies collections.

A delightful romance carried out over the breakfast table. A trip down memory lane, a look to the future (by two people in their eighties!), humorous and inspirational messages left with breakfast for the one who wasn't up yet. It's a keeper.

So many books are about blindness. At last, I have found one to help my child cope with failing vision. People seem more understanding if you are blind but if you are severaly visually impaired, they don't seem to accept the fact that you have a handicap and they make fun of you.

Few monuments in our world inspire the awe and spur the imagination as does Rome's Colosseum. Even before the compelling Oscar-winning film "Gladiator," millions knew the prominent role this edifice played in history. And, while computer graphic imaging brought a remarkable structure to life in the motion picture, this lavish, unparalleled study restores it once again.

Over 150 color illustrations and 127 black and white images trace the Colosseum from the day of its inauguration in A.D. 80 to the present. It once which covered six acres of land, sat between 12 and 15 stories above ground, and held over 50,000 spectators. Scholars representing art, architecture, and antiquities bring their expertise to an depth look at the gladiators' life and world. As we know, the bloody battles in which they engaged were the original attractions. It is amazing to learn how closely these events parallel contemporary spectacles - the recruitment and training of participants, creating eye-popping scenery, providing wardrobes, ticket sales, etc.

It was only when arguments arose concerning amphitheater games that the fighting came to a halt.

A detailed examination of the building's exterior and interior architecture is included, as well as complete views of the warren of underground areas constructed for gladiators and animals.

- Gail Cooke

This book is great if you are a beginning or intermediate student of astrology. It is a concise and accurate tool for teachers. I would recomend this book to all who have an interest in astrology and self help.

This book unites many favorite fairytale characters. The story is told in letter form only, with such memoriable letter writers as Peter Rabbit, Goldilocks, one of The Three Little Pigs, Farmer McGregor's Daughter, and the Big Bad Wolf among others. It is an interesting tale connected by the letters. You revisit old favorites but with a twist as you discover how they become connected making a new and interesting tale. This is a great story to show letter writing and still connect with old and familar fairytales.

The level one books of the Dejame Leer series are perfect forthe beginning reader of Spanish. The text is repetative, simple andpredictable. The pictures help direct the text. I have purchased several of these for my bilingual kindergarten classroom. They will allow the students successful reading experiences. The price is also excellent for a hardback book!

Este hermosisimo libro, esta lleno de imagenes espectaculares y que, al mismo tiempo, le dejan espacio a la imaginacion. Me encanta fantasear con mi niña sobre todas las cosas maravillosas que realmente pasaron cuando ella llego a nuestras vidas. Lo mejor del libro es que cada padre, le encontrara un significado personal y diferente. Y lo convertira en algo escrito especialmente para su hijo. El texto es muy conmovedor y siempre sientes que esta escrito especialmente para ti. Es de esos libros que uno se llevaria a una isla desierta sin lugar a dudas.

A woodman begins to chop down a huge tree in the Amazon jungle but, the wood is very hard. The heat of the day and the lull of the insects put him to sleep. In his dreams he is visited by the animals, a child, and insects of the forest who explain their interdependency and the importance of the Amazon. They ask him to look at them with new eyes, with new understanding. When he awakens from his dream, he picks up his axe to resume his labor, looks at the animals and a child, pauses, puts down his axe, and leaves. Beautifully told. Wonderful illustrations.

THIS BOOK ADDRESSES THE TOPIC OF DISCRIMINATION IN A NOVEL AND CLEAR WAY TO CHILDREN. THE USE OF DIFFERENT GEOMETRIC FIGURES AND COLORS TO SYMBOLIZE DIFFERENT RACES, CULTURES, AND IDEOLOGIES IS SUPERB. I HAVE USED THIS BOOK TO TEACH MATH, PREJUDICE, DISCRIMINATION, CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF AND WORKING TOGETHER, TO MY K-5 STUDENTS IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH. MS ADA FLOR ALMA DOES AN EXCELLENT JOB OF BRINGING TO LIGHT A VERY DIFFICULT AND PROFOUND SUBJECT THAT KIDS NEED TO ADDRESS. I HOPE SHE WILL CONSIDER AN ENGLISH TRANSLATION.