I was amazed when I received the book. So many out of focus photographs. many of the photos were so bad that one would not be able to identify the plant unless you knew it. Why would a publishing company allow such poor quality to slip through their quality control department. Did Mr Howells not reveiw this book prior to final production.

The photographic quality certainly for me, had a very negative impact on quite good informative documentation.Not a worthwhile buy as far as I am concerned.

This book had promise. The author did a fine job of presenting this wonderful family of plants, but the photography was the worst I have ever seen in a published work. I quit counting the out-of-focus pictures just a short way into the book, and they already numbered 20. I skimmed ahead, and sure enough, there were more. Many more.

Truly incredible...

I very rarely return a book, but this one is going back.

Of the 20 or so books that I have on Clematis, this is one of my favorites because it explores a kind of Clematis about which most gardeners have limited knowledge: the so-called smaller-flowered types (although many are not so small) that are not susceptible to clematis wilt, the scourge of the large-flowered varieties. The common viticellas are listed alphabetically, with colour photogragraphs of the the buds and the foliage as well as of the flowers, for easier identification. An appealing feature is that there are numerous plates showing similar coloured flowers side-by-side for reference and easy comparison. This book opens up a whole new world of Clematis growing.

Sloppy, sappy, insulting to the intelligence, having nothing to do with faith and everything to do New Agey feel-good imagery, spoken by a syrupy voice with bad diction, backed by gushy-morphy synth chord music and a singer who sounds like an out of tune 9th grader. If you are at all interested in cultivating real faith (regardless of the tradition) PLEASE take the time to read something with some real substance (the work of Father John Main and Eknath Easwaran's excellent book "Meditation" come to mind) and don't waste your time and money on this nonsense!

i have been using Kelly Howell's tapes for about a year now!
One of my first meditation tapes was "Prayer", i fell in love with it and soon bought this one shortly after.

As with Prayer, there is beautiful music in the background and Kelly's sweet voice guides you along the journey you are about to encounter.

This is an excellent tape to use when you wish to reaffirm your faith in yourself, the universe, god, and miracles.

i can't say enough for Kelly's superb work.....

i would especially reccommend this tape to those just starting out with meditation, as Kelly makes the process as simple, fun,
and rewarding as possible...........

If you operate on the premise of good business savvy and you maintain a semblance of common sense, this book is a waste of money. It's too basic and there are no revelations.

Without a doubt, I found it the very best, most comprehensive book on the market for homeowners looking to develop a plan of action for selling their property on their own. Different from most similar FSBO books because it contains dozens of very helpful worksheets to help the homeowner get through the process of selling on their own...

Mr. Howells exams enduring myths which developed during the two years following the 1912 sinking of the Titanic. He follows "the metodological tradition of authroities such as John Grierson and Clifoord Geertz, supported by thinkers such as Hegel an Kant" in taking a case study approach to the unsinkable nature of the ship, the concept of women and children first, of being british and dying as gentelemen. For the student of the Titanic disaster, the book does not reveal any new facts, simply it seesk to assign psychoanaytical concepts.

I have always wondered why the Titanic tragedy has had such a profound grip on our minds and our imaginations. This fascinating book looks at the myths that have grown up around the Titanic, and interprets why these myths appeal to us. I found it to be a very profound insight into psychological benefits potentially provided the many misconceptions that stall our progress every day. To understand why we look at the myth rather than the opportunity is to learn how to be a stallbuster who can go on to achieve great things.

Howells found six parallels between the Titanic myths and those located in preliterate myths of various peoples. First, realistic detail is used to establish credibility for the fantastic parts of the story. Second, myths create an idealized version of the world that people would like to aspire to. Third, myths express truths about the societies (rather than the events) that create and believe the myths. Fourth, myths are an attempt to meet society's needs by expressing ideas that would be helpful if followed. Fifth, myths express the entire culture rather than just the thinking of a single author. Sixth, myths are a way of creating meaning out of an event that seems overwhelming otherwise.

Howell explores in depth the later writings about many of the mythical events of the Titanic. In these he finds many expressions of English Edwardian ideals of masculinity and social class. Further, parts of the myth express a desire to draw a lesson from the experience -- that of hubris (excessive pride) causing a fall. The parallels to Paradise Lost and the myth of Prometheus are immediately invoked.

The book is very well organized and clearly written. The introduction is a good overview of the book. The first chapter provides an accurate summary of what really happened on the Titanic. The second chapter explores the significance of myths and the Titanic. Chapters three through seven look at particular myths (Women and Children First! -- but some men escaped the disaster as well; Be British -- holding up the nation as an example to all; We Shall Die Like Gentlemen -- a reference to class even though a high percent of the upper class people survived; 'Nearer My God, to Thee' being played by the band -- a conflict between spiritual and secular values; and The Unsinkable Ship -- which should have been applied to Olympic, Titanic's predecessor). The conclusion makes a interesting parallel between the words used by President Reagan after the Challenger shuttle disaster and the little reported words of a duchess in unveiling a statue of the Titanic's captain in 1914. This comparison shows the fundamental needs that myth serves in a very profound way.

This book would be a good one to share with someone else (or even for a book club) and then to discuss in terms of how myths help and hurt us. Then you could discuss places where contemporary myths should be challenged. This will be a great stallbusting adventure for you!

Donald Mitchell

Coauthor of The Irresistible Growth Enterprise and The 2,000 Percent Solution

(donmitch@fastforward400.com)

This book is allright if you have a basic understanding of the C++ language. If not, better take your hands off. Explanations are sometimes a little confusing. Instead of teaching us application of the techniques, he basically puts extracts of programs in there and discusses them shortly. Visual J++ and the two books in HTML on the CD are nice addons though

This book is Okay... A lot I've tried to write with it didn't work and it didn't seem to help very much. If you're looking for a good BEGINNING java book, this isn't for you. Try getting another book like Que's Using Java. I think that would be good. I would rate this book a 5 for average, it's the fourth Java book I have.

Do not buy this book with the hopes of learning statistics. A much better buy would be Statistical for the Behavioral Sciences by Frederick Gravetter and Larry Wallnau. He gives plenty of examples of researchers or writers who like one method versus another, but very few real examples of what you're doing or why? He does show a very broad knowledge of the origins of statistics, but who's really interested unless you plan on writing a paper on statistics. If you want to understand and learn statistics, buy another book. I am a student and I've seen good and bad. This is the first review I've written, but I felt compelled. The textbook is unnecessarily wordy. He takes 3 paragraphs to say something that could have been clearer in a sentence. This guy even spends a great deal of time on formulas, he admits we're not using anymore. Then why include them in the text. If you purchase this one, be sure to buy another one to supplement it. Unless you already have a pretty good foundation. This textbook is a lot of knowledgeable jargon. The two good things about the text: 1) He includes information about statistical software - a lot of statistic books ignore them. 2)It's not the only statistics book we have to choose from.

This is the very best book on statistics I've ever seen. Whether you're in Psychology or not, you'll love the clear explanations with practical examples. There's plenty of math for those who want to gain a deep understanding of the subject, but this book is suitable for anyone wishing to finally understand statistics.

I discovered this book at my local Sacramento library. I enjoyed the plot and the relaxed pace of the book. The character of the minister is in close parrallel with Reverend Casey in the Grapes of Wrath. Annie kilburn and Grapes of Wrath would be interesting books to read together in a study of how biblical allegory and communist thought are sometimes woven together. Apart from this aspect, i found the book to be a helpful glance back to the lost era of victorian america and the social realities of life during that time. A great read and powerful book in its own right.

Hi, My name is Leonie and I am working at ILISA Language Institute in Costa Rica, San Jose and I just want to say that this book helps our older, retired, students a lot by giving them helpful tips and to let them know their way around in Costa Rica. Thanks!

Everything you could want to know about this interesting part of the world. We don't learn enough about the history of the world in American schools. This is about the country of origin of many Americans who should know about their ancestors.

In purchasing this book, I was expecting to find something similar to the second volume of the Norton Anthology of American Literature. Unfortunately, I found this book to be far inferior. It has works by some of America's most highly commended authors, and has some great short stories. However, the excerpts from authors' longer works seem to be lacking; there should either be longer excerpts or more poingnat scenes should have been chosen. The anthology spends far too much time describing eras, and not enough in inserting major works. Some of the breakdowns/characterizations of the peices included are awkward, and tends to underrate the authors by putting them in sectionss that degrade their work.