This book was great. The author does a great job talking about the FIDE in the first half of the book, just to inform you about the technicalities of playing in a World Championship match. The author talks about "The War of Nerves" theory, the somewhate eccentric Bobby Fischer, but at the same time, the outstanding play of him also. Part two of the book is absolutely great. It is a game-by-game analysis, showing other possible moves, a full rundown of the game, move by move, and what I enjoyed, the final position of the pieces. That truely gives you a chance to "get inside" the mind of these great chess players. If you are interested in chess, or want to get interested in chess, read this book!

This book was written by a panel of experts and afficianados -- ranging from music and news editors to chess grandmasters. It follows the most highly publicized chess match ever played. Expert analysis of each game is combined with personal and historical context.

The title of my review refers to the fact that I was in Iceland with my father (Richard J Roberts) and the others as we watched the matches, and was somewhat privy to much of the the behind-the-scenes reporting (as privy as a 10 year old could be).

I've always wanted to try different therapies but there are so many on offer it can be hard to figure out which would be best. What I love about this book is that it gives you the chance to try aspects of each therapy out for yourself - so you get a really clear taster of what they entail.
The book is divided into sections covering each part of the day - from getting up through the average working day right up until bedtime. The variety of therapies which the author uses are vast - from ones I'm familiar with (such as shiatsu and yoga) to things like Tibetan medicine (fascinating) and Reiki. The tips given are all really simple yet certainly the ones I've tried are extremely effective.
Like the reviewer before I've bought a few of these as they make great presents - particularly for friends who may be a bit wary of jumping in the deep end with natural health.

This book is perfect for people who want to better their lives but don't have the time to read a huge book on yoga, homeopathy and meditation. It mixes all aspects of natural, easy-to-follow (with great pictures) information for a healthier life. I really recommend it! (I actually buying two of them for as a gift.)

I enjoyed this book for personal reasons, but aside from that, I thought the author's perspective gave the stories depth to many of the impersonal aspects of the war. He is a great story teller, and adds that personal detail that makes them come to life. I recommend this book to young and old - in fact to anyone who wants to learn about this time period through the eyes of a young surgeon who served on five fronts and lived to tell about it.

An able and highly enjoyable job of getting the facts out with the tone of our shared WW-II experiences. Am impressed with the precision of writing. Moore has done all of us a huge favor, and I, for one, am most grateful. Brig. General Robert A. Duffy, USAF (Ret.)

Published after Munz's death more than 25 years ago, A Flora of Southern California remains an essential tool for plant identification in this part of the state.

Neither this nor the Jepson Manual is a book for an unguided beginner. Amature botanists will find this (or any true flora) intimidating as they begin to work with it. But with persistence and, probably, a field course in plant identification, they will learn that no wildflower guide, even with its nice pictures, can substitute for a flora for its exhaustive coverage and (usually) objective, though often difficult, identification keys.

Botany students and professionals need to make accurrate identifications, and need all the help they can get. Picture books, the newer Jepson Manual, local or regional floras and lists and (ESPECIALLY) access to a reference collection all are essential. Don't overlook Munz!

I use them both every day, but if I were permitted only one reference source for my work in southern California (the deserts and the coastal region south of Santa Barbara), I would select Munz over the Jepson Manual.

Using Munz's keys in southern California, the user need sort through only about half the taxa that appear in the larger State floras, so identifications are faster. Further, many (but of course not all) of Munz's keys use better characters than those in the Jepson Manual. But it is Munz's descriptions of the plants' geographic ranges that make his book indispensable. He used text (rather than geographic codes as in the Jepson Manual) and place names in his descriptions. And for plants that are narrowly endemic to one area, he made that clear. While I do not object to the Jepson Manual's geographic codes, I have been seriously disappointed with its incomplete, inaccurrate, and unnecessarily vague geographic ranges.

Other useful features in Munz's work not found in the Jepson Manual are flowering seasons (shown as months, e.g., May-June) and chromosome numbers. The latter are especially useful when confronted with seeming intermediate specimens, to help resolve suspicions about hybridization.

Sadly, botany instructors and students seem to believe that the Jepson Manual (1993) rendered Munz's works (this and his larger California Flora of 1959, w/ 1968 supplement) obsolete. They have not. While much of the nomenclature has been changed in the newer work, only some of the revisions represent real improvements in taxonomy. Just as often, name changes are silly splits within obviously cohesive groups. And in botany, newer names are not necessarily "right." I would expect much of the taxonomy in the Jepson Manual to revert to that of earlier works in future floras.

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Crammed into 1,086 pages is a fine reference work covering nearly every known vascular plant of Southern California. The book contains definitions of its geographical boundaries, an introduction to plant families, the main text, and concludes with a glossary prior to its index. In the index one will find both the common and scientific names.

In order to cover such a vast amount of material, Dr. Munz does not have long descriptions of each plant, rather he is brief but pertinent. The main identifying features are listed, and often a fine line drawing is available.

Dr. Munz is an expert in California botany, and it shows in this standard work. This is an essential tool for all those who need vital plant information for identification purposes.

The only flaw I find, is that he does not fully cite his references, which is needed to validate species reclassifications. This text should also be supplemented with newer works for information on newer species and the changes in some classifications. All in all a fine book, well bound and printed.

All her life Hope had loved Eric Granston. The gentle childhood friend he'd been. The handsom high school sweetheart he'd become. The magnificent man who'd married her and fathered her beautiful daughters. So how had the unthinkable happened? How had near tragedy and terrify doubts sundered their unshakable bond, divided their loving family and left Hope aching, and homesick for her place in Eric's heart?

Their six-months separation was agony-their temporary reunion to nurse their injured child harder still. Only six feet seperated their bedrooms. But unless they conquered thier fears and reclaimed their faith, how could Hope find her way home to her husband's loving arms?

This book was such a good one! I never even put it down until I was finished with it! This is by far the best book I have ever read! I encourage young readers my age(19) to read this book! You will not be disappointed!

I wrote this plug for the reading recommendations in Barbara Conable's "How to Learn the Alexander Technique." My recommendation still holds.

To date, the richest and most informative book on the Technique. Jones reviews the history of the Technique, summarizes Alexander's books, gives an account of his own experiences as student, trainee and teacher, and gives a short presentation of the contents of his 31 published experimental papers. Some beginners may find this book a little rich for their blood, but this is the one to take to that desert island; the superb bibliography alone is worth the price of the book. Required reading for serious students and teachers.

One the best books on the Alexander Technique, including a good biography of FM Alexander. Also read Body Learning by Michael Gelb.

This book was very helpful to me as I am beginning my freelance writing career. All genres of writing are covered, and information such as rates and contracts are included. This book is a must for anyone starting out in the freelance business.

And then my mind, it seems to wander--Upon the pathways that i ponder--Often drifting back in time--until a simpler place i find--That reaches yet to me again--With understanding that won`t end--If i go gentle into that peace--I will find awaits such great release--From back and forth and back again--My mind tests a foe it cannot win--I see my path; it looms ahead--Downward is it`s bitter dread--But worse than this is daily struggle--Against the force that i know will--In my final days of life--Shall bring my breath to be so still--

T. Desmond Alexander is an Evangelical Christian who is a lecturer in Semitic studies at The Queen's University in Belfast, Northern Ireland. In this book, he tries to get past the nitty-gritty details of the Pentateuch (and tries to avoid dealing with some of the fruitless and destructive biblical criticism) by getting to the themes contained within the Pentateuch and showing what these are and also drawing New Testament parallels. (I didn't agree with everything he says, like he thinks that humans were created to be vegetarians but were changed by the Fall such that they now want to eat meat.) But I thought this was a solid work that brought out many of the themes within the Pentateuch that are sometimes clouded by biblical criticism (such as Wellhausen's source critical "Documentary Hypothesis" theory). This book was required reading for a Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary "Theology of the Pentateuch" Master level course.

Although he tends to repeat himself, he brings out a number of excellent insights into the themes which unite the five books of the Pentateuch. He also brings out how the books relate to each other, such as Exodus presupposing knowledge of the Patriarchs and their promises, and so on. He thus is committed to the Mosaic authorship and traditional view of Scripture and brings out the unity within the Pentateuch. He surveys the Pentateuch (in the traditional order) and then brings out the themes.

Some of his themes include the concept of a "Royal Lineage in Genesis," where the geneaologies highlight a redemptive line ("seed/offspring of the woman", a chosen seed), ultimately pointing to Abraham, David and then to Christ. A second theme is "Paradise Lost," and the cursing of the land and exile within Adam, Cain, Noah, Babel, Abraham, Jacob, and Joseph. In contrast, the reversal of the curse is found within God's blessing, from one man (Abraham) to one nation (Israel) to all nations (by Christ and subsequently the church). Faith then is highlighted in the life of Abraham (Gen. 12, 15, 17, 22). Then the theme of Exodus is "Who is the LORD?" (and "who knows the LORD?") Knowing God - knowing His saving acts and deeds, and thus His attributes, character, is central to Exodus. (This echoes J. A. Motyer's "Revelation of the Divine Name.") Then the Passover is discussed, and the covenant of Sinai (the Ten Commandments, covenants, the Book of the Covenant, and the moral or apodidic rules). Then there is an interesting dissertation on the Tabernacle (although a better and more fascinating treatment is probably M. G. Kline's Kingdom Prologue or Images of the Spirit). Then the calling within Levitticus is "Be Holy" (Alexander explores this theme in holiness, clean-ness, and unclean-ness, and the parallels in the sacrificial system and in food). Then in Numbers, Alexander highlights the role of the Levites, the preparation of the Conquest, and the complaints of the unbelieving Israelites. Alexander ends with Deuteronomy and Covenants (theme of love and loyalty) and why God elected Israel and what the expectations were on Israel (as in any covenant, there are stipulations and sanctions, that is, expected behavior of complete fidelity and obedience, as well as love and loyalty to the LORD, and blessings were upon who complied, and curses - even exile - to those who were disobedient; in addition, Israelites were to be a light to nations).

Overall, a very easy to read work and very enlightening. Good read if you want to get past all the little details of the Pentateuch and see the great overarching themes (and understand why these had to be there).

This is far and away the best introduction to the Pentateuch from a conservative viewpoint that is available today. It is accesible without compromising its scholarly integrity. It is a pleasure to read, and helpful in every way.

I have read many books about the Native American people and culture but I did not expect to pick up a book on the fur trade and enjoy it. This book is interesting... high praise indeed when the subject is usually written in a dry and sedating manner. The author has blended history with fascinating bits of mythology. She has written honestly about the people and presented them with their dignity and with their flaws. There were decent and fair traders such as Alexander Culbertson who cared about the Indians, and then there were the rats who sold the killer whiskey and killed and cheated them. The author showed that the Indians were not ignorant to what was happening with their world, but that they were hopelessly outmatched by the Europeans.

Alexander Culbertson's Blood wife, Natawista was an intriguing person. She lived effortlessly in both the white and the Indian worlds; as comfortable in a ball gown as she was galloping across the prairies on her horse. Perhaps the partnership between Natawista and her husband was a major reason for his success, for he was intelligent enough to listen to her advice.

This book is highly recommended for those interested in the fur trade, and in that period of time of Native American history.

This may well be one of the best fur trade history books written and delivered to the public in the last 25 years or more.

Frontier Diplomats: The Life and Times of Alexander Culbertson and Natoyist-Siksina is much more than a biography of Culbertson (1809-1879) and his Blood (Kainah) tribe wife Natoyist-Siksina (Holy Snake) (1825-1893). This 400 page book with maps and photos is a history of the Upper Missouri River, the American Fur Company, the upper Missouri Indian tribes and the western expansion of America.

In the bible of biography of the fur trade LeRoy R. Hafen's ten volume set of The Mountain Men and the Fur Trade of the Far West, published by Arthur H. Clark Company from 1965-1972, Culbertson's biography is covered by Ray H. Mattison of the National Park Service in a mere four pages. Mattison listed 14 references and used no primary source material in preparation of Culbertson's biography.

Wischmann spent an intense thorough 10 years researching Culbertson and his wife. She examined Culbertson's journals, that of his contemporaries, his business records and the business records of the American Fur Company and other companies of the times. Culbertson was also a liaison between Upper Missouri tribes and the politicals of Washington, D.C. These records were also examined. The bibliography 14 pages of hundreds of books, journal articles, newspaper articles, government documents, unpublished resources, archival collections of university, Fort Union Trading Post National Historical Site and other forts and posts of the west and state historical societies.

Wischnmann said that she was concerned about her lack of prior knowledge about the fur trade. This was not a hindrance but an immense help in that she goes back to the beginning of the Fur Trade era examining its development through Lewis and Clark and on through the St. Louis, Mo. company's exploitation of the tribes as fur and hide sources. She takes the history from the beaver to the hide trade to the delivery of annuities for the tribes as treaties with the "Great White Father" were made, signed and violated through the 1870s. She takes the time to give the background information so the setting is known during the time Culbertson was active as a part of this historical period in American development.

Culbertson was born near Chambersburg, Penn. to a Scottish-Irish family in 1809. He worked for his uncle on the frontiers of Florida and Minnesota before joining the American Fur Company in 1833. He headed west to Fort McKenzie near present-day Fort Benton, Mont. serving the Blackfeet. In 1840 he was put in charge of Fort Union near present-day Williston, N. D.

Culbertson and his wife worked together in creating good and relations with the upper Missouri tribes. John Ewers of the Smithsonian Institution described Natoyist-Siksina, or Natawista, as her family called her, as comparable to Sacagawea of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Culbertson and Natawista worked for more than 30 years to forge relations between the whites and the tribes of the Upper Missouri.

Culbertson founded and built Fort Benton, the "birthplace of Montana." He had a reputation as an honest trader which helped negotiate the end of the 1833 Crow siege of Fort Mckenzie. He also hosted a multitude of ministers, artists, world travelers, scientists and government surveyors during his tenure on the Upper Missouri.

They are referenced in the journals of John James Audubon, Charles Larpenteur, Nicholas Point and Pierre Jean DeSmet, among others. Culbertson was instrumental in the success of the Fort Laramie Treaty Conference of 1851, guiding the 1853 Northern Pacific Railroad Survey party under Isaac Stevens and played key roles in negotiating the treaty with the Blackfeet tribes in 1855 and other treaties in following years.

This is Wischmann's first book, an Arthur H. Clark Company publication released October, 2000. The book is Volume XXVIII of the Arthur H. Clark Company's Western Frontiersman Series. The red linen cloth book is printed on acid-free paper and with a foil-stamped spine and front cover, no dust jacket and was issued as a 750 limited edition and no doubt will go out of print quickly.

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