This book gets kids thinking as they try to unfold the mystery themselves -- what do the missing letters spell??? Bright colors and cool underwater scenes keep the kids interested. This one is a keeper.

This hardcover book had a sparkly cover and bright, bold pictures throughout. It's one of the first books my two-and-a-half year old reaches for. The story is brief enough to keep the attention of a toddler, but adults wont be overly bored after many repeated readings. The variety of characters illustrated on the pages keeps children interested in the book even without someone to read to them. A great treasure at a decent price.

Very well conceived book. My child loves looking at the pictures and enjoys pointing out the missing letters. A book for kids to treasure.

In this book, Greens looks at verses that support the deity of Christ. He does so by looking at verses that support the various attributes of Christ that only God can have, such as omnipotence and omnipresence. But Green shows how the way these verses read in many new versions they no longer support the deity of Christ.

The reason for this problem is most new versions are based on the Critical Text (CT) and follow a dynamic equivalence translation method. Meanwhile, versions like the KJV, NKJV, and Green's own Literal Translation of the Bible (LITV) are based on the "Textus Receptus" (TR) and my Analytical-Literal Translation of the New Testament (ALT) is based on the Majority (MT), and all of these versions follow a literal or formal equivalence translation method.

To explain, dynamic equivalence refers to a thought for thought translation method while formal equivalence refers to a word for word method. But the problem with the former is that by only translating the thoughts of the original writers, important points of a verse can be left out, such as proofs for Christ's deity.

As or the issue of Greek text type, the MT and TR are very similar, but there are some significant differences between, but there are far more significant differences between either of these and the CT. And some of these differences affect verses relevant to the deity of Christ.

So this book shows there are differences between a CT/ dynamic equivalence version and a TR/ MT-formal equivalence-literal type of version. And these are not minor differences but can affect very important issues, such as the Deity of Christ.

However, this difference between types of versions is somewhat exaggerated in Green's book. Sometimes he claims a version mistranslates a verse when in fact it has not. Green seems to think that there is only one correct way to translate a passage and any deviation from this is a problem. But very often there is more than one legitimate way to translate a passage.

Also, Green tends to be rather disparaging in his comments about versions and even their translators. And such language is really unnecessary.

But even with these caveats, this book is worthwhile. It demonstrates there are significant differences between Bible versions. I know this is true as I wrote a book titled "Differences Between Bible Versions." And in my book I use the same standards Green uses in regards to both the Greek text type and translation method.

In this book, Jay Green continues to defend the Word of God against modern assaults. This book compares the modern treatment in Bible versions of the doctrine of the Deity of Jesus Christ.

Buy his Interlinear Bible, buy his Literal Version or his Modern King James Version, buy his New Englishman's Greek Concordance and Lexicon; if you want an accurate putting of the Hebrew and Greek into English.

I have read the first edition of this book, and am shocked at how the new versions have blatantly misinterpreted, distorted, and altogether changed the Word of God over the years. They claim to be an "easy-to-read" "accurate" version of supposedly outdated language, but through subtle changes they often misguide and pervert understanding (as the Gnostics did).

The author does a wonderful job of showing word for word translations from the original Greek and then comparing them to longstanding translations like the KJV, NKJV, MKJV and LITV (Literal translation) and how the "new" versions like NASB, NIV, ERV, NAB et al. fall horrifically short. What I really like is that after presenting all of this evidence against the new versions, the author never says that Bible-readers and believers MUST abandon them for the accurate ones, but he simply presents a few verses to meditate upon and then if you decide to stay with the new ones, you stay with the new ones. Personally, Bible translation and interpretation is a good way to separate the wheat and the tares and the Elect from the non-believers.

This book is a good overview of World History. I had to purchase it for a college class ten years ago--I loved it and have kept it on hand ever since. It is factual and to-the-point, but is written well. I would recommend this book to anyone who would like to see history in context...

Excellent book. Well organized and, as one reviewer put it below, comprehensive. That is, it doesn't just concentrate on the West -- which, for the period concerned, largely means the western part of the European peninsula. Do I need to say more?

I bought this book while browsing at a Barnes and Noble. First of all, it's a great world-wide reference, looking at the history of *all* the inhabited continents, not just Europe. Though I am Euro-American, I am interested in what was going on outside of my ancestral background, in order to get the full context of mans' life on earth.
The writing is clear, informative, interesting, and concise. Easy to read. Can't ask for anything more. And the depth is just right, considering that I am not a history major.
And, you may laugh, but I love the way it's made, the construciton of it. Very light. Light paper in a well made paperback. I detest heavy-weighted books, which are no good for reading in bed or lying on a couch. In fact, I'm so pleased with it, I'm here at Amazon to buy its companion history, 'from 1500', before it goes out of print or something.

I agree with the previous reviewer, that Mr.Forresters book was one the most important and yet most ignored books on dynamics/strategy in the 20th century.

Forresters basic insight was: translate the evolution of a market segment into cybernetic circles, translate those circles into differential equation, and those equations into a computer language like DYNAMO.

I am Professor in the field that the author created, and (many years ago) one of the author's students. I may be biased about the field's importance, but not about this book's extraordinary clarity and continuing relevance to the field.

The book presents the philosophy, the mathematics and the computer modeling needed to take a fresh and practical perspective on managing social systems. The book's implications go far beyond "industrial" systems(though people interested in the dynamics of businesses won't be disappointed). The principles presented in this book have subsequently been applied to understanding issues in all sorts of social systems: cities, the environment, epidemics, romantic relationships, and terrorism to name just a few.

Industrial Dynamics was the first book published in system dynamics, a field founded by Jay Forrester (the author) at MIT. Nothing in this book is outdated. The fundamentals of the field remain as Jay Forrester described them in 1961. Forrester's insistance that the field be relevant and understandable has no better incarnation than this book.

A very high quality study of the information-feedback characteristics of industrial activity; describing how the flows of information, money, orders, materials, personnel, and capital plant interact to produce the system's behavior over time; relating organizational structure & corporate policy to corporate growth and stability.

This is a well-researched, easy-to-read academic work on the issues surrounding adopting children from China. The authors write both from first-hand knowledge as well as from results of a survey that they conducted via the Web over the past few years. It fills a gap in the literature on this topic.

The book covers topics such as how and whether to impart knowledge of Chinese culture to adoptees, the legal issues involved in intercountry adoption and statistics about how well adoptees do after they've been in the U.S. with their new families for several years.

It is a useful guidebook for those wishing to adopt a child from oversees, especially from China, and it is also useful for those studying adoption in general.

The Amazon book description gives a good overview of the topics covered, but it fails to convey the careful manner in which information is delivered in the book. The authors rely not only on their own research (the methodology and limits of which they describe), but also rely on other published studies. The authors note that the studies on adoption of Chinese children were done recently, and are few in number. The authors, however, refer to studies involving other adopted children (particularly Korean children) in an effort to predict some answers regarding older children. While the book relies heavily on research publications, it also uses adoptive parent comments to help illustrate points.

As important for me as the authors' conclusions, were the explainations of why those conclusions might not be correct. The authors readily note where the research is inconclusive, a sample is too small, where there are conflicting theories, or where a study might not be applicable to the adoption of Chinese children today. I also appreciate the authors citing their sources (typically right in the text). Thus, if you want to know more about an issue, you know exactly which study the authors relied upon. All of the cited publications, as well as a number of resources for adopting parents, are cited in the appendix.

Too much information on this subject is either missing, or is given in a chatty style that is not comprehensive. As a parent just starting the adoption process, I wish I had read this book a year ago.

I've read many books on this topic, but this one is the most thorough and fact based ones I have found to date. Very informative and a definite must have for any one thinking of adopting from China. I can't wait for their next publication!

This book was completely outclassed by Michael Levine's Guerrilla PR Wired. Don't read anything else; it's a waste of time.

Can you and your home-based business really compete with large corporate competitors who have big advertising budgets and publicity campaigns? Levinson and Godin say yes, you can! Guerrilla Marketing for the Home-Based Business explains in detail how you can use your size and location to your advantage, by positioning your business to serve niche markets, offering superior and personalized customer service, generating word of mouth, and making maximum use of low cost publicity tools. The book is peppered throughout with real-life examples of entrepreneurs who have successfully applied Levinson's techniques -- this is just one of the ways Levinson and Godin manage to brilliantly combine marketing theories and concepts with solid practical advice. I guarantee you'll be reeling with new ideas and enthusiasm for your business after reading the first chapter!

This book tells about how to, make pipe bombs, letter bombs, use hit and run tactics and other guerrilla warfare techniques that can be used in running a small business. Just kidding :) !! Guerrilla Marketing for the Home-Based Business is a wonderful source of knowledge and info on all forms of marketing and business

Divided into sections the book gives the reader an over veiw of the principals and aplication each of the welding methods including arc, mig, tig, oxy-acealyne, and plasma giving the advantages and draw backs of each as well as history of the method. Also included is the basic requirements of the shop reguarding electrical and price range as well as some basic metal composition and practical application of metals to projects. I think the author should have gone into more detail of the how to aspects. Over veiw is great however and I definetly recomend it for a beginner ready to buy a home or farm welder.

This book provides a general overview of the various welding processes and gives the novice welder an excellent foundation of information and instruction.

Like the rest of Haynes' manuals, concise and to the point. Well written and good layout as well. As noted above by others, it's divided off into chapters each covers first the history and theory behind the various types of welding, and then a general walk-through of the use. It covers the basics from someone who's walking into welding cold (er, bad pun, sorry) not necessarily a handbook for a welding student. In its defense, this is admitted within its pages. Still i found it to be a useful addition to my shop library. It was interesting reading, as well as a good primer for someone who is looking into starting up a welding rig. If you think you're ready to buy your first welder, i recommend you take a look at this. Well worth the couple of bucks. One last point, as with all technical books, keep an eye out for the newest editions. Advancements are always making tech manuals slightly out of date. Not a real big concern as far as welding, but something to keep an eye on.

A funny book, typical of Jay Leno. Some of these headlines are typos (Ada Kring, 67-year old Orick resident, dies at age 94), some are simply indications of how strange the world we live in is (Arsonist elected fire department chief), and still others would only be minorly odd were it not for Leno's chirping from the peanut gallery (Condoms only work if used, study finds) (to which Leno's comment was, "Oh, sure, but who wants a used condom?"). Then again, some fit two or more of the above categories (Store clerk better after being shot) which is an odd enough phraseology on its own, but becomes even more bizarre when Leno chips in "I think if we knifed him, he might feel even better still."

If you like your humor sophisticated and mature, this book is not for you. But if you enjoy a bit of unreserved silliness with your humor, and appreciate plays on words, this book is good for more than a few chuckles.

when i first bought and read his first book of headlines, i was cracking up so much, i waityed for him to release his next books

It will show you a world of messed up headlines. The pictures section had me rolling on the floor.

I received this English version of the Bible (fifth edition 1999, leather, easy to read print, direct words of God in red, not only words of Christ - an enlightening experience) in January. I have been using it as my Bible to read through in a year (presently nearing the end of 2 Kings, but have read some Psalms and many portions of New Testament). Mr. Green encourages readers to submit suggestions for improvement, which he then incorporates, as appropriate, into later editions. This is truly a grassroots, shoestring effort, which may be the best available Bible in modern English today. The only other candidate is Mr. Green's LITV.

This version stands on the three pillars which I personally require in an English version: 1) Bible believing/evangelical translator, 2) Formal equivalence method (translate the words, not the thoughts - necessary for verbal, plenary inspiration to have any true meaning), 3) use of the traditional/historical texts of the Old (Masoretic) and New (Byzantine/received text) Testaments (i.e., God has preserved his word down through the ages).

The only problem I have with this edition (fifth) is the implementation of the red letter concept. Often the printer has made obvious errors in what should be red and what should be black. The quality of the translation and clarity of expression overcomes this minor inconvenience.

Update: I completed reading the whole book in December 2000. All my earlier comments still apply. The large print is easy to read for someone like me who uses bifocals. Perhaps the red letter concept should be dropped in future editions since the implementation is difficult. This is a text only translation without cross-references or other aids.

Update of September 2002: I have found it difficult to continue to recommend this version because of the harshness of the language contained in the introductory pages. Also, I have not found it necessary to use a modern English Version. Once one begins reading on a regular basis from the AV/KJV the supposed defects of language disappear. A dictionary normally solves any problems, or original language helps which are readily available.

The new edition is back in stock from Sovereign Grace Publications, with larger print, and the first true red-letter edition that I have ever seen: the Words spoken by God are in red letters, in both Old and New Testaments... this is a beautiful Bible, in full leather, and for anyone who loves the King James Version. I could not recommend any better version! Get it!

Having always been an Authorized Version kind of guy (hey, how DID King James get his name on this, anyway?), but knowing that my children just don't "brey" as often as one might suspect, I wanted a version that would deliver what the NKJV did not: an accurate representation of the Authorized Version. This is it. Order it, and be blessed!Peter Hyatt