More selective than Michelin, Zagat or any lesser known compilations of Europe's best. Hard to disagree with the selections to the list, plus counting how many you've hit in your travels is an automatic reaction to the beautifully layed out publication (I've made it to 37 of the 200). Why not more from Portugal?

I would definitely recommend these short stories to anyone who wants to become familar with Europe's great Modern fiction writers. Kafka, Joyce, Sartre, Camus, Mann, Chekhov, Conrad, Dineson, and Lawrence are all represented, but you can read these authors in any mediocre anthology; I like this anthology because it includes many lesser known authors like Alberto Moravia and Yuri Kazakov. If you want an intro to Modernism without having to delve through Ulysses or Magic Mountain, start here.

In this book R. Douglas Geivett attempts to argue for several theses. First, the success or failure of the theodical tradition known as the "augustinian" tradition (which traces its roots to Augustine) has close ties with the success or failure of the project of natural theology. Second, John Hick's theodicy is an example of a different theodical tradition which is known as the "soul making" theodicy (which traces its roots to Irenaeus), and Hick adopts this theodicy because he feels that the augustinian theodicy is incapable of overcome crucial objections against it. Third, Geivett argues that Hick's reasons for rejecting the augustinian theodicy are not adequate. The augustinian theodicy and its related project of natural theology can be successfully defended against Hick's objections. Fourth, Hick's theodicy is fraught with its own set of difficulties from which it cannot successfully recover.

This books is based on Dr. Geivett's PhD dissertation at USC and is a good example of careful historical and philosophical research. By carefully reading this book, one will learn a great deal about both the subject matter of theodicy as well as natural theology (Geivett defends a modern version of the cosmological argument known as the kalam cosmological argument).

A unique feature of this book is that it contains a critical review of itself which is written by John Hick.

A full index makes this book easier to use.

This book is the "bible" for evolutionary biologists interested in sibling rivalry, and a valuable resource for those interested in parent-offspring conflict. The writing style is engaging and very entertaining for a scientific book, although the math may be difficult for some. A definite must-read for anyone in this area, or for those who are generally interested in Hamiltonian fitness and its impacts.

"Evolutionary Paleobiology" is an elegant overview of the major themes of paleobiological research in the mid-1900's; one which continues to the present. It contains excellent papers from the most prominent researchers in the field, encompassing not only paleobiological aspects but also neontological - especially molecular biology - approaches to studying evolutionary paleobiology. This is a scientific celebration of the career of distinguished paleobiologist James W. Valentine, whom many would regard as the father of evolutionary paleobiology; each paper covers some aspect of his ecumenical approach to paleobiological research, ranging from molecular biology to field and taxonomic studies. Admittedly, this is one volume that is aimed primarily for students of paleobiology, and, in general, evolutionary biology, but it also should be of interest to historians of science.

This book is designed for the novice figured bass student or anyone who wants to learn how to read the figures. There are 114 examples of music in the five major areas of figured bass playing. The five areas are, Hymn/Choral, Recitative, Song, Passacaglia/Chaconne, and Duo-Trio Sonata. Many familiar tunes are included. The text is designed for use in undergraduate music theory courses. The examples are easy to play and the figures are edited to avoid the problems of the original publications.

Even the most conservative authors who critique the public school system leave off with "reform" of the current system. In this book, Wilson shows that the societal ills which are so prevalent in the school system are merely the symptoms of a disease. The system does not need reform; the system needs abolition. Very thoughtful, and the answers to common objections toward the end are extremely good.

The classic book about the landmark 10 year research project conducted at Newark College of Engineering by Professor John Mihalasky and Douglas Dean that demonstrated that the executives whose companies increase profits the most, score far higher than average on precognition tests.
Prof. Mihalasky gained great insight into the things that enhance... and the things that inhibit... intuition.
This book is a detailed account of this very solid research. Highly recommended if you are interested in ESP.

This is a must have book for worship leaders who are tired of the mundane calls to worship. If you are in charge of leading worship or are wanting a book that will encourage you in your walk with God purchase this book.

Weed science and weed management are evolving as fast than any weed. This book brings together some of the best thinkers in the discipline and addresses the future of weed research and improved management systems. The editor and the 29 authors and coauthors of most of the 12 chapters represent a new generation of weed scientists and they bring new insights and fresh approaches to the future of weed management. The topics covered can be broadly categorized as weed biology, dynamics, management and integration. The complexities of interactions in the biological, managerial and economic arenas are well illustrated and most authors give suggestions on how to advance the discipline beyond our present level of understanding these complexities.

While a few chapters are too theoretical or a bit removed from the reality of agricultural production systems, this book is a most valuable resource for those who seek to chart new courses for the discipline of weed science. The final chapter is one of the best as it brings together many of the concepts presented in earlier chapters. It is an excellently developed framework that captures the multifaceted impacts of and approaches to managing weeds from the field, farm, landscape, regional and global perspectives.

In addition to weed science faculty, staff and students at universities, this book will broaden the perspectives and possibilities of weed management for other agricultural professionals in academia and the private sector, extension educators, and crop consultants as well as producers seeking to move from weed control to weed and crop management. All readers will appreciate the fresh approach to one of agricultures oldest problems-weeds."