The book has alot of information. I own one of the old Machetes and it was quite interesting to read about it. I would highly recommend this bood to anyone owning a Collins Machete.

Since I appear many times in the text of this book as an observor, as a facilitator, and as a source, it may be considered presumptuous for me to review it. But since I am competent to do so, here goes. Ed and I knew each other from 1971 when we first met. Since I am in MD and he was in CA our face time was limited but we kept in close touch by snail mail and phone. He made many trips to the source at Collinsville and I dug a large amount of materials out of the National Archives, Smithsonian, and the Library of Congress. Since Ed focused strictly on Collins products and only on the sub lines of machetes and I am interested in all military edged tools and cutlery as well as axe work in general, we overlapped our interests. Is this the book I have written or would have? Certainly not, but I know for certain that it is all in focus and, unless there is a new vast discovery of documents, if there is anything more to be known about Collins machetes you can put in a very small pot. By focusing as he did Ed was able to find things that I never did nor even thought to look for. The ultimate test of this kind of book is is it interesting, and is it useful? I think it is so, and I wll be able to chop out all the corporate history which was in my original work and refer the reader to this one. Carter Rila

This is an outstanding book that every genealogical society should own, as well as serious genealogist. The book provides information in both an overview format as well as ethnic group specific information. The price is right - add it to your collection of materials - you will not be sorry.

Encyclopedic in scope, this work is a great primer for anyone interested in developing a clearer sense of what America's "immigrant beginnings" truly means. Although the book sometimes fluctuates awkwardly between tedious number crunching and smooth novelistic writing, they ultimately balance out to give the reader intriguing stories supported by pertinent statistics. This work is highly readable and quite enlightening.

I have persued the study of the book of Daniel for 20 years, of all the commentaries I have read this one is the best. The author is a careful exegete and shows considerable evenhandedness in discussing some of the tough issues in the book. The author holds to a 5'th century date and sees the fouth kingdom as Rome. Wood deals with the greek words for the musical insturments and also answers modern critics,(though not as well as Josh McDowell) The only volume that even comes close to this one from a premillineal perspective is Walvoord's book. Chapter nine is well done and clear using Andersons dating. For a fuller presentation of the premellinal position Culver's work is great. This is one of the best overall! The other authors that deserve a place on your shelf are; Walvoord,Robert Dick Wilson,D.J.Wiseman,Wooley,Whitcomb. And of course Wood.

This is an excellent, theologically conservative, commentary on the Book of Daniel. He clearly and persuasively explains the relationship between historical events and the prophetic passages. He does a good job explaining the likely significance of the prophecies not yet fulfilled.

Athletes are coached to "play within themselves" while striving to set new performance standards. In the business world (as Buckingham and Coffman explain in First, Break All the Rules), the most effective managers are those who focus almost entirely on their people's talents and get those talents in proper alignment with the tasks to be completed. The United States military services (especially the Marine Corps) take an entirely different approrach: Through what is indeed basic training, they require everyone involved to master essentially the same skills, within the same schedule, under the same conditions, etc. Only later are graduates of this rigorous process selected to receive more specialized training, usually according to their talents.

This book will be especially valuable to those organizations which have limited resources to invest in formal training. More than 90% of what is learned in any workplace is the result of on-the-job (i.e. informal) training. Collins and Bolger have obviously taken a close look at all manner of formal training programs, including those in the military srevices. They also fully understand the importance of informal training. If your organization has limited resources but a great need to increase the value of its human capital (i.e. increasing the quantity and -- especially -- the quality of what they understand and what they can do), what this book offers would be an excellent starting point. I'm not damning with faint praise. Eventually, if and when appropriate, I would then recommend Peter Senge's The Fifth Discipline and The Dance of Change.

All organizations, regardless of size or nature, must constantly focus on increasing the effectiveness of on-the-job training. There are always at least a few people in each corporate department or small-to-midsize company who are both knowledgable and passionate. "They really know their stuff." They love to explain what they do and how they do it. Others probably think of them as "born teachers." Put them to work as trainers and be sure to reward them generously for their services. Provide books such as Collins and Bolger's to assist their preparation. One effective strategy is to have them conduct what I call "brown bag seminars." Employers or supervisors provide the food and beverages, welcome the participants, wish them well, and then leave the room. Any organization's most valuable assets really do "walk out the door at the end of each day." It is also important to remember that those assets are located between two ears.

A very good read if you are looking to improve the quality of your training programs. Stresses the importance of continuity, breadth, and the leadership role. If you are tired of elaborate and expensive training programs which are difficult to develop and sustain (and therefore not that effective!), you might want to try this book out! I have never served in the military yet found it quite useful. Good civilian application if you understand the military.

Very well written and practically laid out. Superior to Novak's, Kistner, or Danforth.

I found Comprehensive Gynecology to be the best text I have read in this field. It is clear and consise yet comprehensively summarizes the current literature on each topic. Each chapter begins with a glossary of terms and ends with an excellent point by point review of key concepts. The text covers basic sciences, comprehensive evaluation of the female, general gynecology, gynecologic oncology, reproductive endocrinology and infertility. The chapters are well organized and include a synopsis of the current literature. I would recommend this text to anyone studing for fellowship exams. I have also read Copeland's Gynecology and in comparison found Comprehensive Gynecology to be superior in organization and readability.

In a field where resources for musical theatre choreographers are few and far between, this text is exceptional, in-depth, and insightful. The interviews are informative and delve into the very personal choreographic processes. An excellent resource!

The editorial review gives a great description - if you are a dancer or choreographer in today's business, you will want to read about how those who have succeeded got where they are. Hermes Pan, who did more than 60 Hollywood musicals; Joe Layton of Broadway's Once Upon a Mattress, Sound of Music, and George M!, and the film Thoroughly Modern Millie; Lee Theodore, originaly in West Side Story and founder of The American Dance Machine; Michael Bennett and Bob Avian, creators of A Chorus Line; Pat Birch, choreo. of the film Grease and so much more; Larry Fuller of Evita; Tommy Tune of many Broadway shows; Graciela Daniele of Ragtime, AGYG, and A New Brain; Dan Siretta of Goodspeed Opera House; Wayne Cilento, original dancer in A Chorus Line and Dancin'.

It tells how they started, who inspired them, and what they look for in casting and collaborators. I highly suggest it!

Set in a small town in 1970 Missouri, The Cornstalk Man by Daniel Crocker is an original novel of Lorraine "Mamma" Thompson, a single mother struggling to raise three children. Yet Lorraine suffers from bipolar disorder (in a time before her mental illness was widely understood), so that her erratic mood swings make life increasingly perilous for herself, her children, and those around her. The Cornstalk Man is a deftly written, poignant, emotional, and profoundly involving novel.

Mr. Crockers book reveals the life of a child of a parent with bipolar disorder back in 1970. I absolutely loved the characters, using a bit of humor with such a serious situation. Its a very realistic look at the life of a person with manic depression and those that also suffer around them.

I wish every book about the natural history of a country were as thorughly compiled as this one. The only drawback is that it's too hefty and too slack to read in bed or in the hammock - you have to sit upright, but that's a small sacrifice for the great amount of easy accessible information. It's hard to stop reading this fascinating book.

In this biological bible of Costa Rica, Janzen leaves no stone unturned. From evolutionary history to weather patterns to animals and trees, he covers all facets of basic natural science. This book is a must for anyone pursuing biological study or ecolgical interest in Costa Rica or anywhere in the New World tropics

These books are the greatest. i have read up to september so far and they are excelent books. u have to read all of them! sarah, ariel,harold,george,julia,and josh are the best characters i have ever read about ever. u have diffenetly have to read these books.

Very good book. I`ve got all the books so far. Really streches your mind veiws of the year 2000 even though it takes place in the yeaar 1999. What would you do if the world came to an end?

Everything is finally taking shape. Everyone is beginning to be exposed as who they truly are. Conclusions are being formed by the reader as to who everyone really is. But be careful what you think because you might just be wrong. This book is definately a must if you have already read the first 8 books. Continue the series and find out what really happens.

Lots of things have happened over the last nine months and time's running out. Sarah gains contact with someone she thought she lost, Jezebel is showing her true colors, and Ariel finds something out about something she was given... and I'm not going to tell you anymore because that would just ruin it!!!