This book is an exceptional outline of the law concerning the 4th, 5th and 6th amendments. It is well organized and completely thorough. While I would never suggest to a law student that they ignore reading all of the assigned cases in a particular class; this outline is so well done that you could rely upon it almost exclusively in your study preparation and still receive a good grade. I would also recommend this book to police officers, paralegals, or anyone else who needs to learn the intricate details of the law of search and seizure, confessions and the right to counsel. As a former student of Professor Capra, I was not suprised at the quality of this work.

The book is a cookbook collection of procedures and methods in molecular biology. It is written in a pragmatic and didactic fashion so that the understanding of the process is clear. There is a comprehensive list of reagents and solutions. It is well worth the buy!

I found this story to be very inspiring. The author does a great job of including historic details. This is a story about brave young men in a battle that receives very little attention from popular historians.

This book is really good because it uses very detailed maps and pictures of relics found at the battlefields. The description of what happened during each battle is written so well you feel as though your actually there. I would recomend this book to anyone who is interested in the Civil War.

World War II is happening, but there isn't much war rationing in Fairbanks. Davis's lean description of people, including himself, his family, the people and characters of Fairbanks, makes what they do and say interesting. I won't easily forget Davis's descriptions of the lives of two old timers, friends, who lived in separate wall tents, heated when it was minus 40 degrees by wooden stoves, who cut and sold firewood to stay alive. Were they really stranded by the war related government shut down of gold mining? What was it that kept them in Alaska away from their farms and families thousands of miles away? Through the telling of these and other stories, the interesting but understated thread that evolves shows how Davis grew out of the boom-bust, success-failure cycle he saw limit the lives of others.

An entire ecosystem is revealed in this work; a look inside a true "natural wonder", the Chesapeake Bay. I picked up this nature/local interest book at a small store on Smith Island, Maryland, and began reading it on the boat trip back to Crisfield. I found "The Bay" to be a surprising page-turner -- along with detailed descriptions of the life cycles of familiar wildlife such as ospreys, eagles and great blue herons, and the ubiquitous Maryland blue crabs and jellyfish, there are facets of bay life in this book which I'd never even considered -- sea creatures that light up with natural phosphorescence, animals that regress as they develop from infancy to adulthood, and one beautifully descriptive chapter entitled "The Chesapeake Marshes" which came alive as I read it! I loved this book! One need not be a scientist nor a naturalist to appreciate this superbly written tribute to one of the most beautiful places on earth. The final chapter, "Compensation", clearly illustrates the symbiotic relationships of living creatures within an ecosystem and their interdependence upon one another for the continuation of life, not only in the Chesapeake Bay region, but as a representation of life systems everywhere. The writing was spellbinding; Mr. Klingel wrote so well that I found myself reading on and on for the sheer pleasure of experiencing his words. Although "The Bay" was written nearly 50 years ago, its story is as timeless as the nature it so aptly describes.

I always look forward to Davis's essays in 'The Atlantic.' He goes his own way and he's open to a lot of music that the neo-classical crowd shrugs off, such as John Zorn and Don Byron. His takes on musicians like Benny Carter and Art Pepper are unique and well thought out. More important, he's a great prose stylist. Sometimes I disagree with him, e.g., his opinions about hip-hop, but even then I find him pretty thought provoking. Check out his essay on Michael Jackson and Prince--Davis is a sharp observer of pop music, too. I wish they'd bring the rest of his books back in print.

This haggadah is completely Jewish, yet universal in scope. It is quite easy to use and it makes the Passover experience meaningful for both Jews and non-Jews alike. It is perfect for mixed groups of all ages.

If you're considering vegetarianism but are wondering how or where to start (or even if it's a good idea) look no further than this excellent book by Canadian dietitians Vesanto Melina and Brenda Davis. This is a wonderful primer on nutrition (and would even be good for anyone who's simply looking to improve one's diet).

Published in 2003, this is a revised and extensively updated version of the 1994 original, and it is definitely the edition to get. The book is 454 pages and contains an absolute wealth of current research that has taken place over the past decade. As the authors state, "Much of what was considered mere speculation 10 years ago is now accepted fact. We...provide more thorough guidance for readers. Several issues that were not dealt with in the original book are addressed" and the recipes are refined. The chapter headings are:

1. Why Be Vegetarian. They cover the gamut of reasons people cite for making the switch--from concerns over health and disease to concerns for the environment, economy, and rights of animals. The latter issues are briefly but powerfully addressed, but it's very tactfully done--they're not at all judgemental or abrasive.

2. Maximizing the Vegetarian Advantage. A very powerful chapter dealing with the health of vegetarians and the impact of diet on diseases, including cancer, gall stones, diabetes (type 2), arthritis, and diseases of the heart, kidneys, and the GI system. Includes nutritional recommendations for good health & prevention of disease.

3. Power from Plants...legumes, nuts, and seeds. All you need to know about protein, iron and zinc in the veg diet. (One tip: Vitamin C greatly increases absorption of iron.)

4. Bone Boosters...milk, greens, and other calcium champions. How to maximize our bodies absorption and use of calcium. (Sodium & excess protein actually rob us of calcium).

5. Energy Plus...goodness from grains. A wealth of info about grains, fibre, and how to maximize nutrient absorption from grains. (One tip: Soak whole grains, legumes, nuts & seeds overnight in lots of cold water (discard soaking water)).

6. Perfect Protectors...vegetables and fuits. Vitamin and mineral content is the focus.

7. Fat Feuds...who's winning? All you need to know about types/amounts of fat--including essential fatty acids and how to ensure we're getting them.

8. Fine-tuning the Vegetarian Diet...vitamin B12

9. Designing the Diet...the vegetarian food guide. Covers food groups, recommended number of servings, serving sizes, number of calories per serving, and how to keep a diet log (important initially to determine areas where one may be having problems).

10. Vegetarian for Life. Deals with special situations (pregnancy/lactation, infancy, childhood, teen years, and those aged 50 and over).

11. Vegetarian Victory Over Weight

12. Vegetarian Diplomacy

13. From Markets to Meals. Tips on where to shop, what to buy, food storage, how to make the transition to vegetarianism, and travel. Includes substitutions for chicken broth, ground beef, gelatin, or egg for those who want to adapt non-veg recipes.

14. Recipes...simple treasures. You'll eventually want a proper veg cookbook or two, but included are a good variety of recipes to get one started plus tips on cooking grains and legumes. The few recipes I've tried so far have been super (My favourite is Hot Tofu and Cool Greens--who'd have thought tofu could taste so yummy!). (Tip: When cooking dry (pre-soaked) beans, do not add salt, tomato, or other highly acidic ingredients until after the beans have become tender or they'll be hard to digest!)

In conclusion, this is a comprehensive, incredibly informative (not to mention interesting) guide for the person interested in learning how to become a healthy vegetarian. Whatever your motivation--be it a desire to improve your health & nutrition, to lower your risk for many diseases, to lose weight, to be more environmentally-responsible, or something else, you won't find a better (or at the time of writing a more current) resource than this fantastic book. It's the perfect place to start. In short, I simply cannot praise highly enough, and I recommend it unconditionally!