I bought this book for a college class. I really like the cover, I don't know why. It has some pretty good facts in it besides the same ol' polysci stuff. If I wanted a text book just to have about the US government, I would probably get this one. It wasn't a bad price either.(I bought it from a dealer).

This text is a great reference for anyone involved in the care of infants and toddlers. It is well organized and contains several useful tables and sample forms that can be utilized in an infant/toddler childcare setting.

The book explores developmental stages, beginning in infancy, and compares and contrasts the stages of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Included in these comparisons are program requirements to meet the needs in these stages and the role of the responsive teacher during these stages.

Topics included in this book are the role of the parent, responsive teaching, daily living activities, and infant/toddler care management and administration. Sample forms for planning, activities, and teacher performance checks are included.

The class is Business Information Systems. Generally speaking, this textbook is easy to read and follow. The feature that I liked best is the difinitions in bold print. This makes it easier to study, to hit the main points for reviewing. The price of the book is high, considering it is one semster class. I plan to keep my book, because I am planning to attend Grad School, and have to take a class like the one. The textbook is written in large print for most people to read, and written in a way most can understand and follow. The hard concepts are explained and charted in a well thought out manner. My major of study is Marketing, so this book did not influence my career choice, but will come in handy working with the software. One thing that I realy enjoyed reading were the Real World Cases.

Jamaica feels sad that her older brother and friends won't let her join in their play. When she turns to play of her own, a younger child wants to join her. At first Jamaica refuses, then she remembers that she doesn't like to be excluded and includes the younger child. My 5-year-old enjoys this story, with its appealing pictures and accessible language. The author shows respect for the reader by not explicitly pointing out the similariity between the two situations, leaving it to the reader to discover the Golden Rule in practice.

A story that makes you feel the struggle of a little girl when she finds a stuffed toy and doesn't want to take it to the lost and found. Jamaica finds a hat and a stuffed dog at the playground. She returns the hat to the lost and found easily, but retains the dog bkz she likes it. After she gets home she starts feeling the tugs of guilt that maybe the dog belonged to another child who is missing it. The point of realization is quite poignant - she doesn't feel well or want to do anything bkz she is really thinking over what she should do with her conscience. It is a good lesson that returning items that don't belong is a good idea bkz in the end she meets the child who lost the dog and is able to reunite her with her beloved toy. While the art work is a bit fuzzy it is a wonderful, multi-cultural story with a great morale for children who are often wondering what to do with special things they find on the playground: to return or not return - that is the question.

Jouanah is a Hmong folktale which encompasses many of the elements of the oft told Cinderella, however, it also has unique variations which reflect the Hmong culture. In this tale, Jouanah's mother plays a crucial role as well as the evil stepmother and her daughter. It leaves the reader with the warm feeling of good triumphing over evil. The illustrations capture the style of the Blue Hmong Clan and the terrain of Southeast Asia in a dreamlike way.

The book pretty much covered the entire life of the ship up to the early 1990's. Her WW2 operational period gets the most coverage. A lot of this section of the book deals with the trials and tribulations of the crew as the ship traveled the world from the action of D-Day to the Pacific. The lay up fleet information is interesting as well as the restoration project. There are some pretty good photos of her and other Liberty ships. There are a few drawings included and an excellent description of her equipment. The book stops just before the 50th Aniv. of D-day. To get the rest of the story you have to buy "Appointment in Normandy". The only thing I can think of that would have made it a 5 star book would have been more photos.

Kate O'Brien is a masterful storyteller. I read "The Last Of Summer" without much expectation, as I was on break from writing a novel of my own. I was really surprised at what I found. Her details of the era, rich with history and emotion are crisply described, and only draw you further into the complex story of Angele, a beautiful young actress who returns to her old Irish home to reclaim her past. In doing just that, she uncovers many secrets which lead to her own Father's estrangement from her Uncle and his Family. When her cousin begins having feelings for her, which O'Brien bravely endears, (a hint of her being an author well beyond her time) his decision to go off into the beginning of World War I are thwarted by an ever growing love for this mysterious cousin. I highly suggest giving this a read. Not only is it beautiful in atmosphere and context, but riveting and highly sensual. A work from an Author who does not bow to tradition. This is a triumph.

Raud O'Brien's refusal to give in no matter what reminds one of the famous Knight in 'Monty Python & the Holy Grail'. Even with both arms and legs lopped off the brave knight refuses to give in. Same with O'Brien. His determination to do it the hard way evokes admiration but also makes one question whether all his skittles have been struck one too many times. In many cases, the refusual to do things an easier way seems simply perverse. It's a good read but follow the example of a girlfriend who accompanied him on a voyage from Tasmania and don't sign on for the full trip.

Although I have not yet moved to London I have plans to do so in the near future. This book goes through all the steps of finding a place to live, finding work, choosing a school for your children, and how to get around the city. Especially helpful is the section in the book that describes in detail the different areas in London including information on housing costs, crime rates, schools etc. This book really is a survival handbook and I expect that I will be more confident in moving to London after reading this book.