I totally loved this book! It was sooooo cool to read it because I live 1 minute away from where this whole book is taking place. Also if you live in San Fransico I reccomend that you read STRANGE MEMORIES (nancy drew files) it is in Frisco.

I've read just about everyone of the Nancy Drew books and this is the best yet!

In this book Nancy, Bess, and George try to find out who's trying to get back at Nancy's dad's friend, Terry and his daughter. On the way there are dangerous dogs, destoring Terry's artwork, and then a FIRE!!!!!!!

I boughtthis book for my daughter and what a blast! When ever she has time, she reads it over and over. She is tring to save up all her money to buy all of the Nancy Drew Mystery books.

I chose this book because it has a good title that had me asking questions. You can't tell if it's going to be a good book, because you can't judge a bokk by it's cover. The picture on the cover looked like it was an important part in the story(which it is) While reading through this story it kept me in suspense. During the storyline it had me wondering 'Who did that', 'Why would someone do that', 'Why did he do it',and 'What does he have agains't them'. When i was done reading this book, it answered all those questions and more. This book, "The Secret of the Old Clock", was a very well written book. The author, Carolyn Keene, writes interesting Nancy Drew mysteries. Nancy Drew, kind of a detective, wants to solve the mysteries. She's very outgoing and needs to be right. In this novel she does solve the mystery and mainly by herself. I liked this book because it had a good plot all the way through the story. It was also good because what happened in the story could happen now. It also (kind of) involved me. Nancy is 18 years old, which is close to my age, so I could relate to her and what she thought. I think this book would be good for anyone between the ages 12-18. I would give this book a 5, because it was very well written, everything is explained in depth so you understand everything, and it had a good ending.

This book is the first three books in this fabulous series put together. A very clever part on Caroline Keene.

Donald Keene's personal story on his life-long devotion to the study of Japanese never fails to attract those interested in Japanese and Japan.

I find his accidental first encounter with a strange language, Japanese, quite amusing. A mistake to put a record on a player has eventually led young Keene to dare to learn Japanese and finally to write one of the most comprehensive history of Japanese literature several years ago. My vivid memory is that on a new-year TV program Keene and a notable Japanese poet talked about Japanese literature. The Japanese poet was never equal to Keene on topics in Japanese literature. It might be true that Keene's profound knowledge and appreciation of Japanese literature has no rival even in Japan, maybe except Dr. Jinichi Konishi, Professor Emeritus of Tsukuba University.

In this work, Keene puts an exciting and enchanting account of mishaps, adventures, good luck with Japanese which fascinated and nurtured the author as a distinguished Japan scholar.

I especially love to read his struggle and clever strategy of how he finally reached Tokyo and then, without staying there for even a night he took a night train for Kyoto from which his literary quest originated.

I believe we can enjoy reading detailed episodes that reveal his solid dedication and patience in learning Japanese and Japan. The author's well-thought-out expressions often help us discover the best way to describe in plain English some peculiar aspects of Japanese culture.

As someone living in Japan I enjoyed reading this book. Donald Keene is one of the great scholars on Japanese literature and equally at home in it's many facetted culture. The work Dr. Keene has delivered with this autobiography has the feel of many years of being submerged in a fascinating as well as a, for a Westerner, incredibly complex literary culture written in a wonderfully easy to understand style. Not only for those interested in Japanese literature and culture, but also for those who just want to have a good read. While traveling or before going to sleep. Nothing deep, but personal and a joy to read!

Donald Keene is not only one of the WestÕs great literary and cultural translators of Japan, he is an important figure in the history of modern Japanese literature. In this readable and inspiring autobiography, Keene succinctly recalls his experiences with Japan, its language and its culture, and the numerous academic and literary figures he has encountered.

Keene, like many early Japan scholars in the United States, was initially trained by the military for intelligence work during World War II in the Pacific. Most of the book deals with his life between the war years, when he first struggled with the Japanese language, through the 1960s, when he was at the height of his associations with such famous Japanese writers as Yasunari Kawabata, Kobo Abe and Yukio Mishima. Keene was a great fan of Mishima, who is probably the most legendary Japanese writer in the West. Keene knew him well professionally, and openly discusses his efforts to lobby for a Nobel Prize for Mishima. He also talks about the dejection that overtook Mishima for never winning. Keene relates his own sense of loss at the suicides of both Kawabata and, especially, Mishima, and even finds fault with himself for not recognizing sooner the trajectory of MishimaÕs demise.

Keene's autobiography is highly recommended to anyone interested in the literature or scholarship of Japan, as well as to anyone interested in the life of an unusual and inspiring individual.

The Permanox Redemption emerged months before our media began its expose on today's shocking proliferation of pedophelia. This novel's precognitive capacity is apparent throughout. Most fiction about evil illuminates the darkness, rendering us victimized and terrorized, and we are left with an increasingly debilitating belief in our own powerlessness. An inspired novel will draw the reader into a potent scenario for altering one's capacity to deal with pain, rage and endless suffering. It is the rare bereaved parent who is aided by full-throttle fate to move on with his/her life. Emaly does that and even more, giving us a taste of some possible alternative choices for human destiny.
Keene's writing alone is worth the read. Many modern authors play to the level of the mass mind and vocabulary, leaving the reader unchallenged. Not Keene. His gifts to the reader invested in her own growth are prodigious.Delving into a variety of sub- plots, Keene brings you back to center in a timely manner. Philosophy, metaphysics, social justice and a touch of sexuality are all part of the intrigue of this, his first novel. Keene's fluidity of tale will pull you into a personal space most often missed, a place you may not have known exists. This is a book that will create a long-term memory pocket in your psyche. Don't miss it.

This novel tackles a subject of serious and timely concern, the menace of predacious pedophiles. Keene has done a masterful job of storytelling by using fiction as a vehicle to express the collective rage we all feel about social injustice, while at the same time using his informed science background and grasp of Eastern philosophies to make some sense of a sometimes senseless world. By tapping into the timeless realm of the collective unconscious, where archetypes of light and shadow engage in the eternal struggle between good and evil, Keene has personified these forces in the fully developed and complex characters of Emaly and Roger, bringing them to life in the readers imagination. The author successfully juggles multiple plot lines, while simutaneously weaving narrative and dialog in a seamless flow of ideas, images,emotions and action that carry the reader aloft on the white wings of redemption and across the black abyss of the Permanox.

Anyone who has been frustrated with the legal system and how it often deals with the perpetrators of unspeakable crimes against children, should read this book. Keene reaches into the preternatural for an effective remedy to deal with the evil, bypassing judge and jury. As such, the mother/heroine does not avenge with the kiss of death but with a non-negotiable offer of redemption only fiction has the authority to allow.

The Ski Slope Mystery by Carolyn Keene is an excellent book for allages. The main character is Nancy Drew and her best friend, who loosesher ice skate necklace and they can't find it anywhere. First theythink the people that stole it were two naughty twins, then they thinkit's a perfect show off. Later they discover who really did it. Ifyou want to find out, you are going to have read this very excitingbook! I believe this is a perfect book for you and me!

The Ski Slope Mystery by Carolyn Keene is an excellent book for all ages. The main character is Nancy Drew and her best friend, who looses her ice skate necklace and they can't find it anywhere. First they think the people that stole it were two naughty twins, then they think it's a perfect show off. Later they discover who really did it. If you want to find out, you are going to have read this very exciting book! I believe this is a perfect book for you and me!

The Ski Slope Mystery by Carolyn Keene is an excellent book for all ages. The main character is Nancy Drew and her best friend, who looses her ice skate necklace and they can't find it anywhere. First they think the people that stole it were two naughty twins, then they think it's a perfect show off. Later they discover who really did it. If you want to find out, you are going to have read this very exciting book! I believe this is a perfect book for you and me!

Originally compiled in 1958, this book (Volume I) remains standard issue in most university courses on the study of Japan prior to 1868, whether that class is literature, history, philosophy or anthropology. The editor, Wm. Theodore de Bary, and one of the compilers, Donald Keene (see Keene, "On Familiar Terms") are two of the most highly regarded Western scholars on the subject of Japanese culture and literature, each having devoted an entire lifetime to the subject.

On the whole, Sources of Japanese Tradition, Vol. 1 is a reference book on intellectual development in traditional Japan. It is essential for anyone interested in developing a deeper understanding of Japan over a period of time, which means it is not intended as a quick read.

Volume I is mostly an overview of traditional literature, poetry, aesthetics, religion and philosophy from the earliest written works until the end of the Tokugawa Shogunate in the mid nineteenth century. The chapters are chronological and thematic, and each is prefaced with historical context for better understanding. The chapter bodies consist of translations of some of the most representative works from Japan, including excerpts from Japan's most famous novel, "The Tale of Genji" (early 11th century), as well as numerous samples from the spectrum of Japanese Buddhism (not just Zen), and plenty on the philosophy of neo-Confucianism and other Chinese influences on Japan. On the downside, although there is some discussion of Haiku poetry, there is not enough. And unfortunately, Kabuki, Japan's most popular form of theater, and Japanese painting, which has greatly influenced modern artists in the West, are hardly mentioned, and Japanese music is not even addressed. This makes the book somewhat of a companion to political, social and economic history - which is outstanding if that is what you are looking for.

The book represents the yardstick of compilations on Japanese intellectual history and should not be intimidating to readers who have some knowledge of Japan, nor too simplistic for the more informed. Because it is the old standard bearer, there is a definite need for an updated version that includes more for contemporary audiences, such as better discussions of Kabuki, Haiku and scroll painting. However, the volume is organized well enough for readers to concentrate only on sections they have immediate interest, making the book accessible to a variety of readers who seek a broader understanding of traditional Japanese culture and intellectual history.

This book is a wonderful introduction to modern Japanese history. It is an anthology of important sources, beginning with the Shinto revival of the 18th century, through the Meiji Period, World War II, into the 1950s. This is an invaluable reference work for anyone concerned with Japan's development over the last two centuries.

This book is wonderful introduction to Japanese history. It covers Japan from the earliest sources through the late Tokugawa Shogunate in the 18th century. The sources trace political, social, artistic, philosophic, and religious trends throughout Japanese history, in the words of the Japanese of those former periods. Selections from all the important source material for Japanese history are assembled in this book.

"Surviving Senior Year" is insightful guide for college bound high school students, parents, guidance counsellors, and college placement officers. With a thorough, methodical, and step by step approach, the author guides the reader through a difficult and intimidating process which can be daunting to the novice. As a parent, "Surviving Senior Year" has been an invaluable tool in helping me choose the right college environment for my child. Thank you Ms. keene.

Surviving the Senior Year is a pragmatic tool designed to provide structure to and reduce the abiguity of one of the most chaotic but important years in a teen's life. Knowing what to expect and how to anticipate the events and issues around senior year greatly improves the experience for both parents and the graduate. Keene provides a concise one-stop overview of the academic and social considerations and demands using an action oriented step-by-step approach. The book provides a framework and timetable, which if followed, avoids much of the last minute nerve racking hassle of the time. That alone makes it worth its weight in gold.

Before I discovered the book Surviving Your Senior Year I was in a panic. As a new senior mother I wasn't clear on all of the things needed for my son to have a successful senior year; nor was I aware of all of the information I would find myself bombarded with. I begin to think what kind of parent am I? I don't really have a good handle on this process. Several months ago a dear friend suggested I get the book Surviving Your Senior Year.

After reading this book, I can't tell you what a tremendous impact this has had on our family for the planning and organization of our son's senior year.

Ms. Keene has done an excellent job laying out all of the tasks that need attention. I love the notebook approach to her book.

I have used the suggested approach on developing a "To DO" list and the "Clutter Control System." Prior to reading this, we were literally filing any and all college information in a file cabinet for review later! We now have a very organized college file system.

What I enjoy most are the practical ideas and suggestions offered by the author. We have also given our son his personal copy to use as he prepares to meet the senior year deadlines of his high school.

Surviving your Senior Year provides tips on meaningful activities you can do to make this a smoother transition for the entire family!

I would highly recommend this book to those senior parents seeking to effectively guide and manage their senior through this very important process.

This is an elegant package. The story is a classic Japanese folktale interpreted by one of Japan's greatest writers. A cautionary tale about love between humans and spirits, it is a well paced story, calm and quiet like a new moon. The text is balanced with the original Japanese script on one side and the English translation on the other. Interspersed though out are beautiful paper-cut illustrations. "Tale of the Bamboo Cutter" is very much a piece of book art.

The only drawback of this edition is the size. It is small, and would have benefited from a hard-backed coffee table edition. As it is, it is too fragile to be a child's book.

This is a wonderful story beautifully told. The excellent translation brings across Kawabata's style. The pictures are gorgeous. It is short, but wonderful.

The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter was my introduction to Kawabata and I loved it. Yasunari Kawabata was the first Japanese writer to be honored with a Nobel Prize. Taketori Monogatari (The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter) is an extremely old Japanese story, credited to around the late ninth or early tenth century under disputed authorship.

Donald Keene has done a wonderful job of translating Kawabata. This is a fast paced fable beautiflly presented in an oblong book. Physically it is one of the most attractive books I have ever purchased.

This translation of Tale of the Bamboo Cutter had been delayed by twenty years before the translator Keene came across a brilliant series of paintings done by Miyata Masayuki of the same story. The elements finally came together to create one of the most beautifully presented books I've come across.

The book is 176 pages long, presented with Japanese and English on opposite pages. Don't expect a long read here, perhaps only a day or so's worth, but you won't be disappointed. This is truly a beautiful story that I hope you, like me, will return to from time to time to enjoy.

Nancy Drew is in Tahiti, but it's no pleasure trip.
The teen detective's old friend, Bree Gordon, received several anonymous notes that say her mother's death wasn't merely a boating accident, but something more sinister. Bree wants Nancy to get to the bottom of it.
Shortly after Nancy begins to investigate, deadly things start happening. First, a venomous snake is found in Bree's bed, and then, someone tries to dump a load of metal scrap on Nancy with a crane.
Bree's mother, the glamorous movie star Lucinda Prado had many enemies -- including Swedish film star Kristin Stromm, who is now engaged to Bree's father!

I have read almost all of the nancy drew files but this one definitly stands out! I love it! If you are a fan of nancy drew you should definitly read this one!

It all starts a couple of years ago, when the famous actress Lucinda Gordon got killed when the boat she slept in crashed into a much larger boat. Her daughter, Bree, is getting a lot of weird letters saying that maybe it wasn't an accident. So, Bree is asking her friend Nancy if she would like to come to her in Tahiti and figure out who is sending these horrible letters. But it doesn't take many days until Nancy understands that the mystery is much more then three threatening letters! No, before the end, you have to deal with a diver shooting on them, men trying to kill her, illegal computerstuff and a huge great white shark... This one is the very best, I've read it about 12 times.

'Like setting Rocky Marciano against Mike Tyson. Unlike boxing, however, chess posesses a mass of statistics that can be treated as raw material for comparisons.' Nigel Hawkes, The Observer.

'The book undoubtedly will stir controversy among chess fans and statisticians. Even if you skip the maths tables it is still a rattling good read.' Grandmaster Larry Evans, Syndicated Column, USA.

'Who is the greatest player of all time? Warriors of the Mind proposes to answer that question in as definitive way as possible.' GEORGE BOTTERILL, THE NEW STATESMAN.