I liked this book because I am ten and I know what it is like having a little brother that follows me everywhere. The book is filled with excitment, expesially when they get lost in the mall!!! Rags is a little weird when he scraps paint off a truck.I think it is a verey good book that most tenr years old.

This book is about a girl, Angel ( otherwise known as Caroline) working through her life with many problems. Her brother Rags(otherwise known as Theodore)is always causing problems. This wonderful, must read book is worth the time you take reading it!

Leslie Staub has written a creative nondenominational bedtime prayer book for young children. Its rhyming rhythm celebrates all that is near and dear to a child's heart, everything from its home, family, nature, and all God's creatures are seen from the open window of the child's bedroom. Children can always find something to be grateful about, and the simple text in the book helps all the young readers to make that feeling possible. The illustrations are done from the child's perspective of looking out the bedroom window. The author/illustrator uses bright oil colors to achieve keen sense of outdoors and Mother Earth.

Since purchasing this book a month ago, my 18 month old daughter has requested every night before bed (and in the morning, a few hours later, mid-afternoon-- ALL THE TIME!). Each time we read it, we discover something new in the illustrations. We like to sing the words to the tune of "Tis A Gift to Be Simple" and come up with our own lyrics too.

My son loves this book, and so do I! It is so good for teaching colors and the rhymes are so cute! The flaps are especially good for teaching how to turn one page at a time.

My daughter has been reading this book since about 6 months ... the tabs on the pages make the pages easy to turn for little hands and she loves the bright colourful illustrations. She is now 2 and still loves it and loves counting along with me as I read it over and over (and over and over) again. It's a permanent fixture in our car so there is always something to read on a car trip. A must have for Little People fans!

What better introduction to Byron could one possibly ask for? With the obvious exception of Shakespeare, Byron is possibly the most written about poet/writer - not only because of his immortal poetry, but because of his incredibly interesting life. In just over 500 pages, Marchand manages to give us a highly readable portrait of the man - his fascinating life, his inspiring poetry, his inimitable letters and his keen sense of humour. Byron was unique in that he was an ambiguous poet - he was the Prince of the Romantic movement, but he was also a biting satirist.
I have neglected giving the book five stars for 2 reasons: firstly because I do not think Marchand said nearly enough about the greatness and sheer poetic beauty of Byron's first great work - Childe Harold's Pilgrimage; and secondly because the middle chapters dealing with Byron's years of fame (i.e 1812-1816) deteriorate into an absolute bore when discussing Byron's courtship of various women (Marchand goes into excrutiating details via the use of letters) - so much so that it, in fact, becomes a relief to the reader when Byron departs England never to return.
Having said that, it is still the best introduction to Byron for the new Byron fan, and Marchand is by far the most reliable authority. Byron's life reads like a highly intricate novel - proving that sometimes the truth is indeed stranger than fiction.

It is fortunate that I have a copy of this book, but I would wish for it to be brought back into print for everyone's benefit, everyone being those who are interested in the life of Lord Byron, as well as the definitive "Romantic Hero." I have yet to see any biographies or criticism on Byron that have outdone any of Marchand's work. His painfully meticulous inquiry into Byron's life, as well as the lives of his associates, is second only to his vibrant way of weaving all of this information together to bring forth the portrait of Byron. This is not only a portrait of Byron, but one of the general Romantic Hero; anyone who is interested in the culture and history of this period of time, as well as Romanticism in general, would benefit intellectually from reading this book. If you wish to know more about Byron's role in the struggles for Greek independence, about the various rumors intertwined with Byron's love associations, about his interactions with the Shelley family, or about his personal quirks, then you will enjoy this book immensely. Luckily, Marchand is able to balance out his portrait without slipping into "gossip column writer mode."

In an age when academic types write books to show off theoretical knowledge or a large vocabulary, it is refreshing to see a book that relies more on actual knowledge rather than theory; indeed, the writing style is neither pedantic nor alienating. Readers who are not formal students of literature will feel more than comfortable with this book, while those who are engaged in formal scholarship will find this an enlightening example of pure and true scholarship.

Jim Keith is, in effect, trying to give us the truth of Leslie Watkins Alternative Three without all the crap. However, in such tentative fields of study, this method is not always the best method. Readers of such kind of non-fiction (or is it?) don't often like thier information pre-chewed. At least I personally, would have rather been presented with all the information and deciphered it as I saw fit; how is the reader supposed to know that this, as well, isn't simply dis-information, or that Keith himself isn't just a tool of the government?

Keith's Casebook On Alternative 3 is a real eye-opener on the incredible labyrinthe of weird connections that, eg., led to the Jim Jones mass murder in Guyana, as much more than a vey curious psy-op; but moreover, Keith attempts to pull back the "social veils" that allow such horrendous things to occur, and why there may have been desires by those who supported Jones, to fulfill a dark mission. Keith has lots of interesting conjectures in this mysterious book that will leave the reader desirous to learn more, and this sure beats real fiction! It is not all imaginative, that is for certain....as fascism wears many disguises. Keith's books are for those not afraid to seek more insightful questions.

The atlas was excellent and easy to refer to. The text, while usable, is brief and has much more information than was necessary at my undergraduate medical level. I recommend using this as an atlas and using a different text (such as Wheater) for accompanying explanations.

Excellent photomicrographs with explanations of each. Good review of each subject at each chapter. Can be used alone as a review book.

Quick review : experienced practitioners and academics 2.5 stars - comes across as a student textbook, ideal for undergraduates or others looking for an up to date thorough introduction to the topic. However, it is doubtful if more advanced academics or already knowledgeable practitioners will appreciate the format or simple checklists given.

Full Review : This book's aim is to clarify the concept of brands, help plan for building powerful brands, and ensure a better return of investment.

Part one is a basic introduction to what brands and branding are, what different types there are, how brands have developed and why they are important.

Part two looks at effective brand management for consumer, business to business, service and retailer brands. It covers issues such as how consumers make choices and how these can be influenced, psychological and social aspects of consumer brads, and how consumers use brands for communication. The section on business to business brands cover how organisations buy brands and how this market is different to the consumer market. The section on service brands covers case studies from the financial and insurance markets, the differences between goods and services marketing, the roles of employees and customers in the delivery of service brands, and how these roles can be designed to strengthen service brands.

The authors argue that what is needed for the marketing of services is a fine-tuning of the existing branding theories and not a completely new theory.

Part two finishes off with a look at the growing power of retailers, who are increasingly producing good quality own brands.

Part three of the book is called 'Winning the brands battle' and it looks at ways of positioning and sustaining brands and brand added values, and how to fight off competitors. It also looks at brand planning. The authors argue that it is important to recognise and communicate core values, and keep them consistent.

The last chapter of the book looks at brand equity - how the health of a brand can be measured.

The Chartered Institute of Marketing produces books for students and practitioners, and this book does come across as a student textbook. It is a very well written textbook, ideal for undergraduates or others looking for an up to date thorough introduction to the topic. However, it is doubtful if more advanced academics or already knowledgeable practitioners will appreciate the format, with key arguments and definitions already noted in the margins, basic discussion about what marketing and brands are, frequent summaries and outlines of the conclusions.

Each chapter has a 'Marketing action checklist' at the end, which contains suggestions for organisations. However, even these look a bit like exam questions or tutorial exercises. For example, the checklist for chapter two suggests that you should 'Write down what you understand by the term 'brand' and compare your views with those of your colleagues.

On a minor point, non-UK readers may be unfamiliar with some of the companies mentioned in passing, for example Sainsbury and Hovis.

This book is of a different nature than Kunde's Corporate religion (see review at this site), which is more practitioner orientated and inspirational.

Creating Powerful Brands covers the basic concepts of branding, and for someone who is trying to improve his/her company's branding strategy the center would recommend them to read de Chernatony's and McDonald's book first in order to brush up on any weak areas of knowledge, and then Kunde's book as inspiration and motivation.

iam a marketing executive currently passed out of the b school.iam feeling sorry for not coming across this book in my school.excellent book.starts with a saying for the need of a brand and how a product is perceived as brands by customer quoting the famous pepsi and coke fight on customers mindshare, the blind test and all.this book not only says about the branding of the products but also branding of the various services and also how to do the branding for business to business transaction also.the author clearly mentions the straegies for the dealer outlets ,retail shops and also says in what way these branding can be converted to make profits.lot of advertisements also reprinted for explaining the role of advertising in building the brands.reference they have mentioned is extremely good.all the brand management experts names are mentioned. a good book for all students ,beginners and practitioners of branding.

If you are a Lord of the Rings fan then you will enjoy this book. I am over 30 and have read this book and would recommend this book to any Young Adult reader. My line of work in a Library I have to be able to help out young adults choose books and it is not easy to find things that I will read also. I had a hard time with some of the names but I managed to get through them. The book is short enough to keep your attention but not so long that you get bored with it. I would recommend people of all ages to try this book and look forward to the next one like me.

Rejected by the country she spent her first years in, young Silvia finds herself under the guidance of the wizard Frederic. As she trains to become a wizard she forges new friendships and discovers the truth behind the ancient curse on the country of Levleron and it's Dragon. Yet the curse also reveals her forgotten past and the answers to other mysteries in the lands of Hollindale. Leslie Ann Mayes takes you on a captivating ride as you follow Silivia on her journey towards becoming a wizard and discovering her past. A must read for all fantasy lovers!

The fine black and white photography of Edward Weston is featured in this oversized book and is one of those books to viewed over and over.The book also has an extremely satisfying text that highlights some of the phases of his career. The essays lend insight into the man. Of particular interest was the indication that Weston saw his photographic art in the same light as some of the famous Mexican artists of the time like, Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente Orozco and others. He strived to have his art looked at in the same light as those in other mediums. He was drawn to these artists, their culture and their works. The after effects of the Mexican revolution, transformed into a cultural renaissance was his palette. Also discussed was his mingling with artists of his times and his reciprocal affect on fellow photographic artist Tina Mondotti. Weston saw and recognized the art in the everyday lives of the the people, heightened during festivals, especially of a religious nature. He particualrly liked the pulquerias. He also was intrigued by the folk art created by common artisans and captured these elements with his lens. Although the book is not limited to his Mexican phase, I found this part of particular interest. There are also paintings that were done by his contemporaries with parallels drawn to his work. His nudes are an exquisite honor to the female body and all it's wonderful curves. There are plenty of nudes featured as this must have been one of his favortie subjects. The early works are featured but his later works are amazing. After 1927 his sojourn to California and his studies of natural forms at the beach and in the sand dunes resulted in some phenomenal images. Also his ability to see erotic imagery in fruit forms is inspiring. If you like the visual arts you will love the works of this master photographer. A great gift book for the camera buff in your life.

The show for which this book is the catalog was at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston during May of 2000. As a graduate student at Boston University studying photography I found this book to be wonderful - it is beautifully printed, and the scholarship that went into the text and editing really offer insight and context for Weston's photography. He is most well known for works like the one which appears on the cover, but the book includes earlier and later works, and discuss how they relate to the famous ones. Weston was active in the first part of the 20th century, and most of the works in this show were taken in California and Mexico. His photography is beautiful and rich and this book would help novice and connoisseur alike appreciate it more.

I read a Pocket Book Edition, and it contains three stories; "The Man Who Was Clever", "The Policeman With Wings", "The Lawless Lady".

This book is written after "The Last Hero", but it describes the Saint's adventures before "The Last Hero", how he makes his debut as a "Modern Robin Hood". In the foreword, Charteris states that this is the answer to the many people's question how the Saint gains the reputation that he already has in "The Last Hero".

The stories are rather simple and not so unique as later stories such as "The Saint and Mr. Teal". But I like them. Few dull parts and highly enjoyable. I particularly love the Saint of this era; youthful, gay and lively. And I also like his amiable and capable sidekick Roger Conway. It's a pity that he doesn't appear on later stories.

(The second of the Saint books, where Simon Templar really began to hit his stride. Charteris in later years didn't care for the first book, Meet the Tiger! very much.)

Consists of 2 novellas, "The Man Who Was Clever" and "The Lawless Lady". If you have The Saint: Five Complete Novels, then you already have this book as part of that one.

In "The Man Who Was Clever", the Saint takes on Edgar Hayn, a drug dealer who runs some undercover gambling operations in London. "The Lawless Lady" is more the story of Dicky Tremayne, one of the Saint's friends and another wearer of the halo, and his pursuit of Audrey Perowne.

Covers the first appearance of Inspector Teal, and the poor man's initial encounters with the Saint, when the Saint was first beginning to make his signature stick-figure drawings the terror of evildoers. In those days, the Saint operated with a team of four other Saints, and made a point of donating 10% of the take from every operation to charity (which helped rub the salt into Teal's wounds by underlining that the Saint had got away with it yet again...)