The interpretations and graphics on these cards make them a real delight to use. I am actually playing tarot. I have used many different decks but this is by far the clearest for me. This is a great way to introduce sports minded men to this wonderful practice.

I just purchased this set as a his/her wedding shower gift and everybody just loved them. They were passed around from person to person, the ladies and the gents each finding something of value from them. The art work is beautiful, the book very complete, and the card discriptions are really very insightful. They explain things in an easy to understand, applicable to today way. They were a hit. I have about 4 more people I'm going to buy decks for including myself. I doubt anyone would be dissapointed in this set. Certainly unique for a collector of either Tarot cards, or baseball paraphernalia. Thanks :-)

The Baseball Tarot made the tarot understandable and enjoyable for my boyfriend. It is written in terms that are meaningful to him. We really enjoy our Tarot readings with these cards.

It's very much like the 1922-1946 book in terms of coverage, and that's fine. What I wanted was a general survey like that, something to fill in the gaps in my knowledge for this period, and I learned many things here. There's only so much you can fit in a book like this, so I can't rate it down for lack of detail, other books can fill that gap.

This book, together with the other of the serie that cover the period from 1860 to the present, is an outstanding one, the ideal reference book for the person looking for informations about the evolution of the modern warships through the description of the ship themselves. The book is divided into sections, each dealing with one nation's navy; the ships of every nation are grouped by type and each class is described by a brief textual introduction, a tabular description with the main ships' detail (size, machinery, artillery, armour and so on) and, for each ship, the building dates and the fate. The textual description is, at least for the greater ship category (battleship, carriers and cruisers) quite detailed and reports a lot of interesting data about the building, the machinery, the operational career and some other interesting stuffs. There is a good number of very good drawings and photographs (not as detailed as a ship modeler would hope, but this book is not for the modeler) and you can find in the books every nation that ever possessed a warship. A "must have" for every naval enthusiast!

Conways has always been the most reliable of all the warship histories books. Including specifications, histories, and pictures/drawings of all the ships. A history of each countries navy (during the 1906-1921 era) at the beginning of each nationality listing gives you good reference to understand the type of ships each nation needed and used. This book is very interesting for the World War One expert and/or naval historian or simply a warship lover. I use this book to look at various ships for radio control warship combat. I love this book and look at it many times a week and will buy all the rest of the series of books (Conway All the Worlds Fighting Ships). If you are at all interested in naval warships, definitely buy this book.

I teach students, a mathematical olympic team, and this book will help them to get the training they need in order to have more medalls and achievements in their carreers. It has everything they need to do their exams and practice.

The last time I competed in a mathematical competition was in elementary school. So when I recently picked up and tried to solve some old Olympiad and Putnam questions I was dumbfounded, to say the least. Then I discovered "The Mathematical Olympiad Handbook." This book is an excellent intro to problem solving. It is an immense help in dealing with the frustration of problems that will not yield. No solutions are given-- only outlines to the solutions(which you should only read part of if you get stuck, as the outlines will easily lead to a solution). This structure was an excellent choice as it gives novice problem solvers a chance to solve problems on their own with a little help if they need it. Highly recommend!

[people new to problem solving should also check out "The Art and Craft of Problem Solving" by Paul Zeitz]

This book has proven: The olympiad problems are not so hard as they appears. For every problem, there is a valuable solution outline ,teaching us how to attack it in a natural way. Furthermore, here is a good list of reference books.

This book is a great history of motorcycles from the turn of the century to the late eighties or so.

This is a coffee table book that's also very interesting to read. I bet that even YOU will learn things you didn't know. Thank you Mark Gardiner.

Dr. Gardiner does a fine job explaining what Paul was talking about when he addressed spiritual gifts. Much of the confusion in the church today would be cleared up if people took the approach to Scripture that Dr. Gardiner does. THe Bible tells us it is the truth which unites and the truth can only be found in God's Word. Gardiner does a fine job bringing this truth to light. My only problem with the book is it is too brief, many topics are glossed over. Otherwise, an excellent reference tool.

This is one of the most honest views on the subject that I have encountered. If you read this book with and open mind and put aside what you have been "told" and follow the scriptural references,you will cleary understand what the author is saying. I have done alot of research on this subject and it falls in line with what the book points out.. the fact that it negates alot of what people believe is why some would say that it is not accurate, but anyone that has a good grasp of the bible can clearly see what the author suggests is in fact true.. I would advise this book to anyone that has a question about thier "Charasmatic" church...

Superb!
This is a highly detailed account of the evolution of boats & rafts into ships - lots of detail, drawing heavily on archaeological evidence, without any wild assumptions about the supposed shape of the boats.

This is not a coffee table book, with lots of pretty pictures and large print, but a real source of up-to-the-minute detailed info for the scholar as well as the casual reader.

What is especially good, is that each chapter is written by the leading expert in that field, using the latest available data and supported with lots of photos/drawings to illustrate points.

However, this forces each chapter into a different written style and sometimes this comes across as a little 'heavy', but most are very fluidly written.

I am very impressed with the content, layout, presentation and production of this series (I have 6 of the books so far) and I would recommend this in preference to other comparable books.

Sientificly written book which covers the early tries of mankind on the water to the great travells of the Vikings. You should be familiar with the technicus termini of wooden shipbuilding while reading this fantastic book.

I think a fair summary of Gardiner's book would be: It's ALL there - but some of it takes a little finding. Rather like the odd upperworks of a rasée 74, its shape betrays a process of conversion. According to the foreword, it was originally intended as the sequel to his 1995 book on heavy frigates, and to carry the story well beyond 1815. For various reasons it ended up dealing with all frigates, and restricted to the Napoleonic period. Gardiner says he used the enforced delay in publication to do more research: I would humbly submit that he could have made his readers' lives easier by using some of the time to review the flow of his book. I confess to having been myself a little daunted at first sight.

As examples: the very first chapter heading, "The Return to Moderate Dimensions" only makes sense if one is familiar, from Gardiner's earlier book or other sources, of the Royal Navy's flirtation with large frigates in the 1790s, and the chapter charges straight into the subject without a word of recapitulation. The internal structuring of the book is also a little odd. The whole first section of the book is titled 'Design History', but what it really covers is the procurement history of the Royal Navy's frigates. The real history of design evolution is covered in the second chapter - confusingly, also titled 'Design' - of the second section of the book. The first chapter of the second section covers construction techniques; since these are the means by which design is translated into tangible form, the design chapter might have been better placed first.

All this, however, is mere quibbling, for, again like the rasée 74, the end product packs a huge punch, whatever its shape. It is magnificently comprehensive, scholarly in the very best sense of the word (everything backed up by chapter and verse, evidence carefully sifted, no concealed suppositions), and well (often wittily) written. Every individual chapter is excellently done, and one has only to dive in, in order to find a wealth of information logically ordered and intelligently discussed.

Section 1 (what I would term the procurement history) has comprehensive tabulations and illustrations of every class of frigate built for the Navy, or taken in as prizes, while the text gives an excellent analysis of the conflicting factors - strategic requirements, cost, foibles of First Lords of the Admiralty - which governed the number and type of frigates constructed. This interesting stuff, though some readers might find it a trifle dry - speaking strictly for me, there is a limit to the number of sheer plans I can digest.

The book really takes off and flies in the second section. The chapters here cover construction, design, wartime modifications, armament, sailing performance, and the use of the frigates in action. All are packed with goodies. The overall picture is of a strong impetus towards innovation - in construction methods, gun design, water stowage, boats, hen-coops ... the list is almost endless, and Gardiner discusses them all, with excellent illustrations, nearly all contemporary. He describes entertainingly the technical debates, which ran fast and furious on many of these issues, with professional reputations rapidly made and as rapidly broken, and lawsuits flying like grapeshot between rival inventors. The Admiralty (which was directly responsible and politically accountable for meeting strategic needs) generally favoured innovation, and was open to suggestions both from serving officers and outsiders, while its supporting technical Boards (the Navy Board which designed and built the ships, and the Ordnance Board which armed them) tended to be more conservative. Neither side was was right all the time.

It all comes together in the last chapter, which not merely describes, but analyses, all the multifarious tasks the frigates had to perform. Strategic and tactical reconnaissance (well illustrated by the examples of the Trafalgar and Nile campaigns), the increasing involvement of frigates in fleet and squadron actions (facilitated by their rapid rise in size relative to the 74s), blockade, coastal and amphibious operations, sea control, dogsbody work like hauling live cattle to provision the fleet - it is a wonderful corrective to the works, both fact and fiction, which see the solo cruise and single-ship combat as the essence of a frigate's work. The independent cruise is not neglected, with examples from famous exponents including Pellew and Cochrane, but again these are properly put in context: it was not by random search, but by expert analysis of wind systems and sailing times, that the successful cruising captains found their targets. It is only a shame that space has limited this chapter to one or two examples of each type of frigate work. The subject really demands a book-length treatment done with the thoroughness that Gardiner can give it. I sincerely hope he gets round to writing it one day.

A great historical overview of the frigates that served the English, not all of which were of English design. There is a wealth of information on a variety of hulls and armament, as well as the decision making process that went into their selection. Ship modelers should not look to this book for ship building techniques, but may find the hull drawings of interest. History buffs will enjoy the information on the Admiralty and captains attempts to influence design.

Shettleworth and Smith's collaboration has produced a gem. The depth of knowledge of Maine's state historian and Gardiner's librarian/historian is clearly evident. The wealth of photographs bring the town's past to life. The causes of Gardiner's recent economic downturn are briefly covered with an objective eye.

This is a book of photographic images of a beautiful past. The South Gardner Historical Society has carefully selected over 200 photos to trace the development of this city over the years. The quality and subject matter of the pictures is outstanding. If you are an avid historian or geneaologist, this book is for you.

James Gardiner's fantastic debut takes us through the world of high class politics. We delve into the corrupt political climate that makes up the life of Secretary of State, Sarah Lander. The novel opens with a fierce run-for-your-life scenario as Sarah thwarts a terrorist's attempt on her life. While in hiding, she learns that she is not the only target for this unnamed militant group. The assassins had also blown up the United States Capitol Building, eliminating almost the entire U.S. Government, including the President of the United States, the Vice President, the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate, leaving Sarah Lander, by the Law of Presidential Succession, next in line for the Presidency. But the title is bittersweet. Unless she can make it home alive, through the treachery and deceit of those who wish her dead, she can't assume her rightful place in history. Capitol Chill is a study in political chaos. A country in turmoil, a woman on the run to stay alive and a twist of an ending that will astonish you. It is a must read for anyone who loves the excitement of politics and the exhileration of being in power.

James Gardiner did a masterful job with this book, weaving a complicated subject and multiple viewpoints into a easy to follow story. The action kept my attention throughout, and the ending was nothing but spectacular, a real thriller.

Capitol Chill kept my interest throughout! All the senators and Congress people are there in the Capitol Building, and a pair of missiles changes the occupants' destinies not to mention the country's.

This book made me think even as it made my heart race. I haven't seen such a dramatic end in a while. Gardiner really knows how to spin a tale.