easy to use and tells you exacly what to do

This book is very funny. A must have for high school teachers or anyone involved with a high school. It is full of comics similar to The Far Side. We laughed and laughed.

An outrageously eclectic collection of essays about the world we live in, finally turning a legible as well as legitimate critical eye towards our cultural organism - and some of the weird and wonderful sprouts. A book to take your mind off of the nasty habits of humanity (like war) and set you thinking about the wonderful weird stuff we do every day.

Hue and Cry marks the debut work of James Alan McPherson which is soon to be a classic for all times. In this collection of ten short stories, our author, takes us on a road trip of human frailties and possibilities that are timeless. Way ahead of its time during its publication in 1969, McPherson deals with the issues of homosexuality, betrayal, pride and hypocrisy. His characters are unapologetic in their view points and refuse to fit into the stereotypes of their world.

This work is a wonderful of mixture of modern day folk tales told in the vernacular of the 1960's. A Solo Song:For Doc records the folk tale of a Pullman Porter who fights the system that tries to retire him. It reminds you of the older folk tale of John Henry which has become ingrained in American culture. An Act of Prostitution deals with the absurdity of our "criminal" justice system. Even during sentencing, a prostitute can break the court up into raging laughter. All The Lonely People has us look at the desperation of a homosexual man who craves companionship and the sexual games that people play on one another.

Throughout this work you see men and women play out their prejudices, dreams and failures on one another. You won't find the "happy" endings to these tales. Instead McPherson has his characters continue the struggle as they go over the next hurdle of life. They are courageous, willing to take risks but most of all they never give up.

You will enjoy this book which is destined to become a classic work that everyone should read.

Fantastic paintings, gripping narratives are just a few words to describe Mr. Kunstler's books. Images of the Civil War is an OUTSTANDING review of the images associated with "The War Between The States". I own several prints of Mr. Kunstler's works and always look forward to his next editions. If Mr. Kunstler ever reads this, I would like to make a humble suggestion, I would LOVE to see a rendition done of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain giving the soldier who died on Little Round Top on the 2nd day of battle July 2nd, 1863, his SGT'S stripes back and words of comfort to this dying soldier. This little known fact in my opinions would make a fitting tribute to J.L. Chamberlain and all the heroes of Gettysburg.

Rarely, oh so rarely has science been explained to the public with such zestful clarity. Not since Paul de Kruif's "Microbe Hunters" has anyone produced as exciting an exposition of how microbes and humans interact. The writers flavor the text with titillating examples, evocative metaphors, and thought-provoking questions. This book constitutes a passport to a whole wondrous realm, not just a single destination.

This is a book that I am using all the time. It is clearly written and very well organized, and easy to understand.

Filled with poignant statements and detailed descriptions of day-to-day life, The Journey Of Navajo Oshley covers the life story of a respected Navajo man of the San Juan River Basin area in southeastern Utah from 1879 to 1988. The style is simple, immediate and vivid. Many details are carefully explained in footnotes, such as the significance of the Navajo's reaction to livestock reduction (p.131). Many black and white photographs help animate the autobiography. Navajo Oshley was a man well respected by both the dominant culture and his own. He was kind, gentle, hard-working, honest, and he always met his responsibilities. He deeply loved his family. He also was evidently blessed with a gift of a sense of humour. This is well described in the final chapters by McPherson on his "Later Life." When Navajo Oshley speaks in his own voice in the narrative, many emotional nuances must be inferred by the reader. It is said that though he never spoke English, he was a gifted comedic sign-language maker. The Journey Of Navajo Oshley is a rich contribution to the genre of Native American autobiography and history of human experiences in the southwestern United States area.

Nancy Lorraine, Reviewer

I liked this book very much.my MSc dessertation is from your book.matters given in this books are in simple & easy to understand.all most all topics are covered in this book.

This has to be the most hysterically accurate depiction of office life I have aver read!! I have been in the workplace for 56 years and MacPherson has caught visually every nuance of the daily lives of office workers. The actions and reactions drawn on every page, with comments to match, is a masterpiece! In fact, the book could survive without comments, it is so visually pure!! This book should be in everyone's home library!