What a refreshing look at Hispanic folklore. Now we can relish the stories we grew up hearing as young latino children. Our parents' and grandparents' stories handed down throughout the generations, welcome us once again in listening to these audio tapes of "The Corn Woman." Didn't you ever wonder where your parents and grandparents stories got their roots from? Try listening to this series and perhaps you will find your answer. These stories add spice to our imaginations. They take us back to our youth, as if we were hearing them for the first time from our elders. Enjoy the splendor of hearing these folklore stories in either Spanish or English, with your purchase of this audio series.

Costa Rica Before Coffee is a book that clearly states that the myth of the land-holding self-sufficient peasant isn't true. Many Costa Ricans believe that before coffee our country was a paradise in which everybody used to own land and where there were no discrepancies in the society. With elegance, statistics and history; Lowell clearly expalins that coffee helped reinforce the democratic model in Costa Rica instead of undermining it.

As a sailor in the Western Pacific, I wouldn't dream of making up a sea story this over the top. This is simply put, the most amazing tale of the sea I have ever read. Count Von Luckner ran away to sea as a youth, hunted kangaroo in Australia, served in the Mexican Army, was a professional wrestler,...oh yeah... he also took charge of a highly modified schooner in WWI and laid waist to Allied shipping between America and Europe. He recieved Germany's highest war-time awards as well as being decorated by his advesaries and recieving a humanitarian award from the Pope. A truly incredible man who lived in a dynamic time. A must read for any lovers of adventure, the sea, or World War I.

Presented within a collection of stories given by American Indians all throughout California detailing the time of the First People (half human/animal gods) when the world was dark and cold, or after the time of a great flood to when the First People created People and reverted to animal form.

There are many common themes in most of the world's mythology and you'll find them here as well: a Great Flood, Giants who ate people (like the Nephilim of the Bible [Genesis 6]), the theft of fire (like a certain Greek myth...), and various accounts of the creation of humanity.

A very simple book, a simple collection, but very effective story telling, Dawn of the World is good for those wanting to look at what our ancestors knew about the world.

This book is not outstanding just because it gives valuable information about the historical events or characters but also for describing events like a story-teller. The book has 12 topics for different historical characters or events. All of them are marvelous. But especially, the part that describe the death of Tolstoy as a drama just made me write this review. This is the best historical book that I have ever read.

Drs. Fong and Ross have compiled an excellent resource for patients and non-ophthalmologic clinicians. The comprehensive nature of the book and the clarity of presentation make it a must for all those who deal with diabetes! It has been shown in past research that much of the problems associated with diabetes could be avoided with appropriate identification and careful management of the disease. By helping further understanding, Drs. Fong and Ross have truly advanced efforts to reduce morbidity from diabetes.

Brian Lee, MD

As a graduate student studying biochemistry/molecular biology, this book (on the PI's shelf) was a frequent read. Not only does it explain "old-school" genetic experiments with aplomb, it provides clear and concise examples. A fine reference for reviewing papers, and a must have for any PI (if only for your students to use as a reference!)

Even if you think you have no interest whatsoever in dinosaurs, you can still enjoy Discovering Dinosaurs in the American Museum of Natural History. Reading this book rivals taking an actual trip to the museum's splendid dinosaur halls. Norell, Gaffney, and Dingus present the first half of the book in question-answer format and dedicate the second half to AMNH specimens and expeditions. Questions range from the simple (What are dinosaurs?) to the complicated (How did nonavian dinosaurs become extinct?) to the unusual (How did dinosaurs mate?). You can poke in a coprolite (fossilized dung) to find what dinosaurs ate or see how workers mount colossal skeletons. Along with answers and information, you get a bonus prize: the incredible illustrations of Erwin Christman. Few contemporary artists can compete with the beauty and accuracy of Christman's nearly century-old work. A drawing or photograph graces nearly every page of Discovering Dinosaurs. Photographs depict paleontology's past, specimens of dinosaurs and of animals that lived at the same time as them, trackways, and current assignments. The book includes the stunning results of the AMNH Gobi expeditions of 1991-1995: beautifully preserved skeletons of oviraptors. Whether you want to examine the texture of dinosaur skin or peer into a tyrannosaur's mouth, Discovering Dinosaurs gets two claws up--20 feet up!

This user-friendly book offers both dog owners and trainers substantial information on understanding dog behavior. There is also a good chapter which covers how to teach one's puppy or dog a number of basic obedience commands, and which offers some great practical tips for dog owners who are looking for a humane method of controlling their dogs.

While this book did have useful and interesting information, along with great pictures it was poorly put together. The binding is awful and there is one of those rip-out ads in the middle of the book leaving you with that nice perforated cardboard glued down to one of the pages. It was a good read but I am sure there are much better books out there for the same amount of money.

Hi Dr Ackerman

Have you ever heard for a dogs feet clicking, I have a jack russell cross cocker spaniel, who's feet click when walking. Have you ever heard of anything similar? I am despartate for advise, Snoop is only 7 months old and we are rather worrid.