The basic concepts and theory of vadose zone hydrology is presented. The text is well written and organized. I've found the information on vadose zone monitoring, characterizing, and deep soil-water movement very useful. The author also presents case studies which demonstrate the practical application of the subject matter.

I have used Dan Stephens' book as a textbook in a graduate-level Geology class on the vadose zone. It was ideal. A lot of unsaturated zone books have been published in the last several years, but none of the others was suitable for my purposes. Dan is an engaging speaker and teacher with lots of real-world experience, both as a teacher/researcher at New Mexico Tech and as an environmental consultant specializing in vadose zone problems. His experience comes across in this book, as does his personable way of presenting the information. Yes, there are equations. But this is not a soil physics textbook as much as it is a geosciences perspective on the vadose zone. This perspective is based on his extensive experience in arid and semi-arid settings, but some of his comments shed light on vadose zone processes in more humid climates. I should add that his treatment of this dry subject is not "dry", and relatively easy to read given the textbook breadth of material covered. Each paragraph could be expanded into a separate dissertation. Stephens has condensed a wealth of material, both practical and theoretical. I recommend it.

I cannot imagine a better "companion" to Victorian literature than this nicely organized book. This is an invaluable guide to anyone who would like to situate their knowledge of Victorian prose and poetry within the era's social/historical zeitgeist. Malthus, dissenters, social reforms, sexuality, class consciousness -- all here. I have found myself returning to this book many times over the years. Kudos to Altick.

I highly recommned this introduction to the values and literature of Victorian Britain. Replete with lively anecdotes and thoughtful analyses, Altick's work makes for an entertaining read even as it educates those just beginning to tackle nineteenth century British history and literature.

Read this book even if you don't belive in the"new age." This book is the most powerful paperback I've ever seen. Just Read it you'll know what I mean.

This is an excellent work. Each reading is enlightening, uplifting and empowering. The reader is given new insights and perspectives with every reading. This book is a must for those seeking greater self-understanding and realization of their full potential.

Liz and Dan Krieger know more history than anyone else on the Central Coast and this book is a fine example of why they are so loved in San Luis Obispo County, California. Check this book out for a very personal insightful look at how the big war affected the lives of the folks back home.

This was a great book. I enjoyed the look into how the lives of the Japanese-Americans were effected by World War II.

This book contains the complete details of making a George Daniels watch, including the methods of fabricating and finishing every single part in the watch. George Daniels is thought by many to be the premier watchmaker in the world today, and in this book he details the methods he uses to make each component of his watches. Also included is a detailed description of the operation of gear trains, complications, and escapements, including the Daniels co-axial escapement. If you have any aspirations to watchmaking or just want to see how the absolute best are made, this is the definitive book. Wonderful color plates and technical drawings.

George Daniels, residing on the Isle of Man, (UK) is not only one of a handfull of people alive today who regularly make one-of-a-kind watches completly from strach by themselves (including dial, case, movement, hands etc), but he unquestionably is the most creative of the few who are truely "watchmakers" (rather than watch repaireres or workers in a watch factory.

The republishing of "Watchmaking", after it has been out of print for many years must be one of the outstanding events of this year in horological book publishing. Every serious watch collector around the world, who had been lusting for his own copy after seeing copies of older watchcollecting friends can now aford to buy his or her own copy, rather than pay the outrageous prices at antiquarian booksellers.

The book is undoubtedly the most important volume in currently in print (was promised for Jan 1999, finally first copies delivered in April 1999)for horologists and enthusiasts about craftsman made watches anywhere.

A "must" for anybody interested in watchmaking techniques and watchmaking technology.

Fortunat F. Mueller-Maerki Publisher of HOROLOGY - The Index

Mr. Paul's wonderful story is a clasic. I enjoyed every page, every story. As hard as it was to read, the truth has open my eyes to a better understanding of the remarkable life of the Micmac people. I encourage everyone to read it.

Daniel Paul's book is a refreshing and accurate account of the injustice that the aboriginal people have endured since European contact. I recomend it to all. It is thought provoking and very intellegent reading

I found the book easy to follow and understand for the layman. The author did not talk over my head. The step by step procedures made sure you were comfortable at each step before you actually performed the various adjustments. If one did not feel comfortable adjusting their own horse, at the least the book made a more informed horse owner when you talk to your chiropractor and made the whole process less mysterious.

Melissa

This is excellent. Clear diagrams and explanations. It is aimed at the non-chiropractor, so techniques are described from that perspective, but is excellent for Chiropractors too. A good summary of the basic anatomy and a very practical book. The techniques work, too!

Sunday and Fred are starting to uncover the scam the Wessex Academy is running. While they are doing that. Noah is busy getting in trouble the the school bored. Because lets face it, sleeping with a teacher isnt going to exactly put you on their favorite person list. Since Noah is in the dark about whats going on at the school, he blames Fred. And Fred, who has no idea why Noah is mad at him. Can things get any more complicated at Wessex?

Noah is deep in trouble. Not only did he have sex with the new teacher, Miss Burke, but he somehow got caught on tape doing it! Now he is being backmailed for $200,000. Noah isn't sure how it happened, but he does know that Fred Wright, who he thought was his buddy, has definitely got to be responsible. When the deadline comes and he still doesn't have the money, Noah finds himself expelled from school with nowhere to go and his life a whole mess...

Fred has no idea why Noah accused him of betraying him but he is gonna find out what conspiracy is going on at the school. Enlisting the help of Sunday the two begin to investigate the whole matter. Soon they uncover clues and find this conspiracy has been going on for quite a long while. The revelations about the conspiracy isn't the only shocking thing, their feelings for eachother too are starting to grow...until their world comes to a crashing halt after just witnessing what they believe is a murder...

The second book in the Wessex Trilogy is almost as good as the first. Of course the cliffhanger ending makes you grab the 3rd book and just start reading. I highly recommed these books to teens!

Economists deal in an esoteric subject that is often beyond the grasp of the general public, who are often confused with the chronic presentation of conflicting opinions by credentialed and experienced economists on almost every economic issue of our day. In What Do Economists Contribute?, editor Daniel Klein has compiled outstanding essays from nine great economists of this century (Friedreich Hayek, Ronald Coase, Thomas Schelling, Gordon Tullock, Israel Kirzner, Frank Graham, William Hutt, Clarence Philbrook, and D. McCloskey) to address the existential issue of "how do we contribute to human betterment?" from an economists perspective. the result is a lively, informative, engaging discourse that provides insight and a significant clarification of the role the evolving science of economics plays in our understanding of why things happen in the ways that they do. What Do Economists Contribute? is highly recommended reading for lay readers as well as students of economics, and has a great deal of substantive value for even experienced, practicing economists as well.

Daniel Klein, Professor of Economics at Santa Clara University, brings together some of the best minds in economics on a very important and unsettled issue: what do economists contribute to society? In today's world, most economists do not care about educating the general public as to how government policies work or how economics can address and solve many social problems; rather, they are concerned with demonstrating their mathematical "wizardry." Unfortunately, economists who can explain principles to the layman are not taken seriously; their work is viewed as not being rigorous enough. The "Everyman," to use Klein's term, needs to understand the beauty and power of economics. If economists stopped preaching to the choir and stopped their quest to be known as great mathematicians, then maybe people would actually come to know the power of economic reasoning. This book is enlightening and should be read by economists and noneconomists alike.

Want to read a historical novel but you are not quite sure which to chose. Well, then this book, i.e., What Historical Novel Do I Read Next by Daniel S. Burt (Editor), will help out big time. In here one will find a plethora of historical fiction authors and novels. Th font is alright considering that is a reference tool and the writing is up to par. Recommended.

As a volunteer in a library, I found this guide to be most helpful. The book has all the information you need to guide most readers of fiction.