"Experimental Economics" was the first serious textbook on the subject, for many reasons. First of all, this subset of economics is not considered theory, since it's theories being tested and scrutinized, which constitutes the essence of the sub-field. On top of that, experimental economics is relatively unpopular, despite its breakthrough in the last two decades, and is taught in very few select doctoral programs in the United States, ignored pretty much everywhere else. The reason for this is that although infinitely useful for case-by-case testing of individual choice theory, or to some little extent, asymmetric information effects in broadly understood game theory and mechanism design, the experimental methods described in this book, and experimentation in general, has a severly limited use for theory, be it economics, or social psychology. From the logical point of view the field should not be expanded in other directions, simply because experimental testing due to their inductive nature, may not serve as a basis for constructing new theories, or expanding existing ones. As such, the field is sterile, and not fertile, as might seem judging from the prolific output of the scholars specializing in experimental economics. Therefore, the field is of limited use for analysis of phenomena where no data is being collected, nor it ever has, due to the immanent nature of these phenomena. In this respect, experimental economics is virtually the only tool to test the logically valid economic and psychological theories conceived outside the experimental field, as it should be. Davis and Holt's textbook is quite dry, and I'd rather recommend "The Handbook of Experimental Economics", or a good selection of papers, but still, since there is no alternative, and since the authors do a reasonably good job of collecting and analyzing the vast material in a concise form, the book should finds its way to the shelf of all serious students and researchers of abstract individual choice, and possibly, mechanism design.

I remember having these Fairy Tales read to me at bedtime when I was little. I bought the same book to read to my son. The stories are bit anachronistic and may not meet modern standards of being politically correct, but we love them anyway.

In the Southern California town of Camden lies a retirement home that is not an ordinary place because Angela Benbow and Caledonia Wingate are two of its residents. These two senior citizens are filled with energy and wit that is the envy of many a younger person. In at least six homicide cases, the feisty duo has been at the epicenter of the investigation. No one, including Lt. Martinez, has been able to keep the intrepid pair out of the case.

Lately, there has been an influx of new residents who have decided that Camden-Sur-Mer has more to offer them than the town's other retirement home, the Golden Years Retirement Home (also known as "the Geezer's Factory"). Shortly after the new residents arrived, one of them is murdered and the police are clueless as to who the culprit is. Angela and Caledonia decide to solve the case and not even an attempt on Angela's life can sway them from their course. However, things look bleak when Caledonia is caught snooping in the wrong place by the person she and her partner are trying to catch.

The Geezer Factory Murders out-cozies the best of the subgenre with a gentle who-done-it filled with comic relief, and an insightful, thought provoking glimpse into a retirement community. This approach works. Corrine Holt Sawyer is a terrific story teller who has the special ability to define the hearts and souls of her protagonists; thereby, allowing the reader to care for them as much as the author obviously does.

This is the tenth book in the Georgian saga series of books by Jean Plaidy, also known to her legion of fans as Victoria Holt. This is an entertaining work of historical fiction replete with many period details. Well written, it is a look into the life of stage actress, musical star, and comedienne Dorothy Jordan. A shining star of Richard Sheridan's Drury Lane Theatre, Ms. Jordan was to capture the hearts of theatre lovers, as well as the heart of the third son of King George III, William, the seafaring Duke of Clarence.

From poverty in Ireland to fame and notoriety in London, England, the multi-talented Dorothy Jordan would have many admirers. A one man woman, however, she was devoted to hearth and family. Her intimate relationship with the Duke of Clarence would span twenty years and ten children. They would live in connubial bliss as a family, though he could not, for reasons of state, marry her, being third in the line of succession to the throne of England. With William, Ms. Jordan was to know great joy and great sorrow.

William's penchant for living beyond his means, however, ensured that Ms. Jordan would continue working in the footlights of the theatre, as her income was a necessity to maintain their high standard of living. This would prove to be a sore point between them, as Dorothy wanted nothing more than to leave the paintpots of the theatre and live the life of full-time wife and mother. William's profligate spending would ensure that her dream would never come to fruition.

Eventually, William would have a mid-life crisis and their twenty years of family life would come to an abrupt end, as William would ostensibly seek to meet his obligation to the state. Dorothy Jordan, now an ill woman in her fifties, abandoned by her long time lover and husband in all but name, ignored by the very children to whom she had been so devoted, would live the lonely life of an expatriate in France, living out her remaining years virtually alone and friendless.

This is an engaging work of historical fiction, providing many glimspes into the lives of members of the royal family and all their contretemps. It provides a peek into the madness of King George III, the various relationships of George, the Prince of Wales, including that with his long time mistress, Maria Fitzherbert, and that with his much disdained wife, Caroline. All these personages and their lives provide a backdrop for William's and Dorothy's relationship, making for a three dimensional, well told tale that all those who love historical fiction will enjoy.

I'm glad I didn't give up on Holt. Although this isn't his best (I'd probably pick Goatsong for that distinction, with Expecting Someone Taller close by), it's a far cry better than the mixed-up hodge-podge that marked Here Comes the Sun and Overtime. Holt's back to formula here, and maybe that's why it works; in this one, a knight from the Arthurian Age is awakened to take charge of the order of the Knights of the Holy Grail. First, he's got to get the rest of the order interested in the quest again, because they have gotten tired of it and become pizza delivery drivers and would-be West End actors.

Holt also plays with largely literary characters here a la Kim Newman or Howard Waldrop. His revisionist history of the jolly old man in the red suit is a special lark, as is his take on Lyonnesse. Well-read fantasy readers (and by that I mean the classics, not the modern stuff) will probably get a lot more out of Holt's allusion play in this regard than I did. In fact, I felt like I was rereading Myers Myers' Silverlock at times because of that distressing feeling that I should know this character, and yet couldn't place it.

Unfortunately, Holt's still jumping all over the place in telling the story. Multiple points of view and quick cuts, as I described for his last two books, take a toll on the reader here as well. As I said before, pyrotechnics are fine when one is sure that they aren't standing in the middle of the firing field. Er, that is to say, it takes a stable base to get away with double-back somersaults.

Kristofer Holts' Guilt is raw, unswerving and laced with a cynicism that will slay the unsuspecting reader. He takes post-pubescent angst to a whole new level and leaves it there for you to decide which slot it fits comfortably into; limited only by your own imagination. While his subject is not a new one, his way of looking at the typical roles people play shines a new light on the juxtapositions people allow to dwell in their lives. Mr. Holt's thought provoking struggle of good vs. bad, right vs. wrong and conformity vs. nonconformity will keep you turning the pages at a pace as fast as his seamless writing flows. He deserves credit for shaking up the phony games people believe they must play, while guiltlessly indulging himself the same scorecard. This book is a must read for all men struggling with their gender roles and, an enlighten read for women who want to improve their communication with the opposite sex. Guilt allows that being human is O.K., as long as you can truthfully say you are...

This book was great. Although I did not read all of it,I still loved it.

This is another well-written work of historical fiction by the doyenne of historical novels, Jean Plaidy. Here, she focuses on the Stuarts, in particular, sisters Mary and Anne, the pampered, beloved daughters of King James II of England, who would die in exile and become known as the "king across the water".

When King Charles II of England died, his brother James, the Duke of York, became King James II. He was, however, an avowed catholic, so sentiment against his reign ran high, as there was the ever present fear of papists, a lingering residual fear left over from the reign of catholic Mary Tudor, who was known as "Bloody Mary" for her excesses against England's protestants.

The two daughters of James II, however, had been raised as protestants, in accordance with the wishes of the people of England . Mary had married the protestant William of Orange, while Anne had married the protestant George of Denmark. William of Orange, knowing that the people of England were strongly against a catholic king and having always coveted the crown of England, decided to wrest the crown of England from King James II.

To the great sorrow of James II, both Mary and Anne supported the usurper, and King James II was forced to flee from England. Mary was governed by her desire to please her husband, William, while Anne was governed by her desire to please her childhood friend, Sarah Churchill, an ambitious woman for whom power was everything.

This is a story of a father forsaken by his daughters and of sisters who could not be reconciled to one another. This is the story of a country that would rather be ruled by a protestant Dutchman rather than by a catholic Englishman. This is a story in which plots, intrigues, and political machinations run rife.

Once again, Jean Plaidy takes historical events and personages and weaves a magical tapestry that holds the reader spellbound.

I have been an avid user of automotive manuals for some time now. I perform all repairs on the vehicals that I own. I have used Chilton's, Haynes, and vaarious other manuals, and they all are about the same. This manual is a little more informative then the others. I really like the way that this manual was organized.

This tells the story of Charles II in Restoration England; seen through the eyes of his wife, Queen Catherine of Braganza and Barbara Villiers, his greedy and sensual mistress.