I have previously read classic Max Muller's version and some translations foud at numerous web-pages. I think this is clearly
the best of them. Carter and Palihawadana have retained texts lyric style but still their ambition is to bring autentic text as such to us. Hence reader have to use glossary where most importánt words and referensees are. I may be a bit annoying but
If you really want know exactly what what is in original dhammapada you has to use such method. Some at web "intreprete"
too much, then the text may look easier but It may go also wrong.
Only negative comment is that people to which english is not native language, text may have too mamy many fine but unfamiliar words. I recommend this book. It is one of the classics of Worlds religious teachings.

This is one of the finest versions of the classic Theravada text out there. Carter and Palihawadana managed to strike the perfect balance of getting the timeless message of the Buddha's teaching across while at the same time presenting it in a straight foward, easy to understand manner. Those who are unfamiliar with The Dhammapada will find this translation very accessible while those who are will greatly appreciate beautiful wisdom-filled verses that Carter and Palihawadana have so eloquently preserved. The Introduction and explanatory notes throughout the text also provide a great deal of rich knowledge which adds even more depth to this most cherished of work of Buddhist literature.

It is not easy to translate an ancient Indian language (Pali) to flowing English and retain the original meanings and senses.

This is a meticulous translation and it is clear the authors have spent time and effort to try and get it right. One of the authors being Sinhalese (which is also a language close to Pali)would have better understood the meanings and senses of terms more than most Western scholars, and the joint authorship suggests a polished and balanced approach to attain near perfection.

No translation could articulate the experiential meanings behind the verses or hope to equal the ancient material, but this one gets close representing an honest attempt at a challenging goal. The English may appear somewhat academic but the work represents a thoroughly modern translation and OUP have done their homework in bestowing authorship.

The publisher is to be congratulated and this book deserves the shelf of any good library. Penguin ought to update its totally inaccurate version without delay to retain credibility.

This book is a waste of paper, ink, money, and time.

Harry Carter's Fire Fighting Strategy and Tactics, is another extension of Harry's style: incoherent, irrelevant, and unreadable.

For instance, Harry states on page 3, that "As an Incident Commander . . . You will need to know about each [of the following] if you are to become knowledgeable in the use of fire fighting strategy and tactics . . ." The list includes the following: sturdier ground ladders, improved hydrant security devices and wrenches, better SCBA seat-mounted brackets (that was my personal favorite), and stronger ground ladders. (WELCOME TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REDUNDANCY DEPARTMENT, HARRY!!)

For Harry, this book is yet another attempt to feign his way into the circle of the true leaders in today's fire service. In it's truest form, it is a pulpit from which Harry seeks to convince us that he really does have something both original and provocative to say. Unfortunately for Harry, it is just a rerun of what little we learned at Harry's train-wreck talk at FDIC 2000.

His sentences are verbose and muddy, and he lacks a direction in his style, content, and in the arrangement of his outdated ideas.

Please don't waste time reading such junk...

Give up, Harry.

PLEASE?!!

This is a must read for firefighters and support personnel. It will give you the basics and the overall picture of how to fight fires. Firefighting is no game and this book brings home the seriousness of the profession.

Wayne D. Ford, Ph.D., author of "The Firefighter's Guide to Managing Stress" docwifford@msn.com

What more can be said, this is a MUST for any Firefighter or buff.

I can't even tell from this description. I can't imagine a book serving both functions, on the coffee table or at the "crag". I am looking for a climbing guide to Australia, ratings, route, descriptions, odd bits of gear needed. If anyone knows where I can get this let me know. Thanks

This is the best collection of climbing photographs in one book that I have ever seen, and it's just one photographer! I never get tired of looking at this book or showing it to friends. Simon Carter has truly managed to capture the beauty of the Australian landscape and the magic of climbing in it. A book to be treasured.

...the photography is brilliant, the essays interesting, and the reproduction is top notch. buy this book and you may as well buy a plane ticket to australia, because once you've seen the cragging you won't be able to resist!

I bought this book on tape at a used bookstore in preparation for a long road trip. Dixie's TV character, Julia Sugarbaker, has always been one of my favorites, and I was shocked to feel how different Julia and Dixie are. Her whole section on dieting offended me so much that I had to stop listening to the tape a few minutes to cool off, notably, where she expresses her belief that obesity is not a disease but a state of mind, and that anyone can have her figure if they only diet for the rest of their life. How.. depressing.

always on the lookout for "bargain" books in bookstores, i chanced upon dixie's book being closed out. liking her anyway in "designing women", i knew i would enjoy her book, but i was not prepared for my fascination. by the time i was finished reading the book, i felt i knew her--she was someone i could drop in on for coffee. she echoed my own sentiments of missing the people being polite to each other, and of loving discipline seldom taught to children today and more than once made me nostolgic for the rich childhood she had--the things that are possible for children and which every child deserves. she writes the way she speaks which is a joy. the book is never dull and in truth, you do not want it to end. i hope she determines to write another book. i want the first copy.

After I started reading this book I could not put it down. Dixie covers almost every subject, from beauty tips to romance. Her Southern charm adds so much to this book. I highly recommend this to everyone.

I quickly grew tired with the author's leftist political views, which she felt compelled to insert in nearly every chapter. And unions? She's all for them, and doesn't seem to understand that there are those that want nothing to do with them. Also, she completely negates those with ASN nursing degrees, relagating them to being slightly above NA's on the nursing food chain. No mention of LPN's at all.

Which is disappointing, since I am enrolled in an LPN program, with a goal of becoming a PRN - the care I received at two Spokane hospitals (during the birth of my children) was the turning point of my interest in nursing.

This book was great reading material. I've already made up my mind to become a nurse. The book is directed to those who are considering a career in nursing. However, I enjoyed reading it just the same and the ideas presented reinforced my commitment to nursing.

One interesting point is that Janet Katz drives home the need for leadership within nursing and how nursing can be as versatile as you want it to be. This really helped me because I now realize how I can make nursing fit in my life.

One captivating chapter is named "You don't have to like blood to be a nurse" or something like that. For a brief moment, I thought that not liking blood would be detrimental to my nursing career. In her book, Janet demonstrates why this doesn't have to be the case.

Another point covered is a comparison of associate's, diploma and BSN programs and Janet does a good job doing this. She also describes education beyond the RN degree which opened up my mind to countless possibilities. I read it in a day!

An excellent book for anyone looking into a nurisng career. Very informative and easy to read. Ms. Katz works hard to give her readers an accurate description of the profession.

When i mean experimental typography and working with computer type, i except studies about ways to use computer and bitmap fonts - not experimental in the definition of "vary you type case and your experimental" or "punk and bloat for experimental."
unfortunately i should have known that ANYTHING labeled experimental typography should be avoided. just study the classics and break it down yourself.

vrd
vyieort.com

Designers wishing to educate / RE-educate themselves in typography, as it relates to the digital realm, would find this book an invaluable resource. The first chapter does a great job of establishing the traditional "rules" of typography. As the author simply states, "Rules must be understood before they can be broken". Visual examples corresponding with each rule help demonstate the Do's and Dont's of how to render type so that the designer can effectively communicate his/her message. Once covered, the remaining chapters offer wonderful examples of how to alter type in new and unusual ways. Many go a step further to explain what emotional responses can occur by using type in unconventional ways. The final section includes galleries of digital print work, many illustrating the theories from earlier chapters.

The only minor flaw with the book is that it should have included a glossary of typography terms. Those who might be new to typography or "a bit rusty" are bound to trip a little while reading the through first chapter.

Whether you are an Amateur or Seasoned Professional, this book should be a welcome addition to your library.

I have enjoyed reading this book and applying the different techniques on various Video Productions. I highly recommend buying this book!

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I have every book written by Carter. This one is probably the most biased and self-opinionated. I have a hard time digesting his point of view. He advocates sticking to beliefs (quoted Lewis or some other as though they are prophets or supreme beings ??).

I think we all know religion (to some) is paramount. I don't think we can disregard that most wars are fought on the premise of religion neither. Politics change over change because we human do. If he thinks religion needs to have an influence, then religion needs to evolve with time- whether according to him, this is compromise or not, it is still a fact !

I do not recommend this book at all.

Stephen Carter's message that religion is and should be recognized as an important influence in politics and society today is sound. He also is arguably correct in saying religion in various ways is belittled when it is argued to be an important voice, even when it doesn't agree with what is popular. [though early in the book he points out to how many areas in public life have expressions of religious belief, which seems to imply religion in the public sphere is not as absent as he at times implies] Carter is also correct in my opinion in stating that religion is important in part because it rebels in the attempt to truly bring what it feels is "heaven on earth," which is never likely to occur anytime soon given our imperfect natures. Finally, Carter is correct in my opinion in saying religion is demeaned when it lets political power trump speaking its moral voice.

Nonetheless, some of these statements are not fact, they are beliefs, even if Carter seems to belief they are. He puts forth a personal view of religion that is profound, but is still a personal view, while implying throughout it is the only or clearly best view. For instance, he finds religious compromise to further its ends politically a way for religion to demean itself. Perhaps, but it's a matter of debate is getting some good now is a bad thing. He also denounces religions that use science to back up faith, as well as various current trends in religion as watering down religion. Again, might be the case, but let him clearly say throughout the book is not about "religion in politics" but his view of how religion should be in politics ... i.e. his religion. This appears to be as prejudical as he claims society and the state tends to be vs religion.

And prejudice Carter is, sad to say. For instance, religion and morality is tied together, but religion apparently must include some concept of God and the divine. A moral belief structure formed from reason and nature does not deserve a higher respect as compared to theistic religion. The title of the book itself reflects this biased viewpoint: Carter labels not taking God's name in vain as the Third Commandment without ever noting Catholics would consider it the Second! Finally, since many religions over time unite with the state, he obviously feels certain religions deserve less respect (religion as dissenter is his ideal).

Finally, Carter ignores various troubling issues arising from his analysis, issues that do not necessarily make it false, but deserve more respect than he offers. For instance, he leaves to a brief footnote that tax policy requires all tax exempt organizations not to be politically active. Therefore, why a chapter long argument that political limitations on churches are discriminatory? He barely comments on why we should fund religious schools that we disagree with, a major reason people have a problem with vouchers (not just fear of religious teaching, as he implies). Also, since not funding religions was a concern from the Founding of our nation, it is just wrong to suggest not funding religious schools just became a problem when more Catholics came to threaten the Protestant majority.

One last issue that makes the book seriously flawed for its one-sided nature (without admitting as such) is his discussion on separating religious communities from the state. First of all, separation of church and state is not just in place to benefit relgion; too many liberties were threatened in religion's name to suggest religion is not a problem at times (e.g. certain science, books, abortion, homosexuality, equality of women, contraception, divorce, gambling, etc). Also, separation clearly has potential to harm society, if children and adults insist on not taking part in and being exposed to anything they find immoral. These things will come up in elections, juries, and society at large, even if religious people do not want to address them. And how can they influence such debates without knowledge? And what if they are wrong and never can tell, since they refuse to expose themselves to an alternate belief structure? Is this what a diverse democratic nation supposed to be? I don't quite know, since Professor Carter does not face the arguments head on. This is makes the whole book biased, and therefore seriously flawed in troubling ways.

I wished throughout that Carter would either better justify his view of relgious freedom/role in the country or admit the book was more of a brief in support of one religious point of view. Carter did neither, so though the book retains enough interesting and thought provoking material, it fails as argument overall.

ps Carter is a fan of Justice William Brennan, who is clearly a promoter of the "neutrality" of religion Carter states he opposes, a fact again one would not realize from reading the book. Brennan wrote various accomodation themed opinions, but his basic school funding cases were on the opposite side as Carter. I would think, at least as one of the several footnotes, this fact might be addressed. Sadly, and typical to the style of the book, it was not.

In my opinion, our society will not progress without a better understanding of this subject. Carter's book is the best guide that I have found. Carter's religion undoubtedly influences his beliefs, but he diligently seeks the truth. This book is a must read for those who are interested in helping others more than themselves.

There are many people in need of books that help one deal with tragedies. However, even though the content of this book was interesting, it was not well-crafted and the author, G. Carter, spent too much time lambasting family members. These observations leave me with the impressions that (a) the book was never intended to be a "Hero's Primer," but rather served as a platform from which the author could take public revenge on portions of her family, and (b) this was the author's first book. People recovering from serious automobile accidents would be better served by spending their book money on medical expenses.

Having read both Gari Carter's book and some of the reviews, an Eastern expression comes to mind, "there are many truths and many realities." Gari's book cannot be all things to all people, but for the reader capable of being inspired by one woman's courage and able to use this book as a source of inspiration and as a resource book, it is wonderful. Having initially read the book in 1996, I continue to use it on my own journey of healing and am grateful to the author for sharing her story.

I met Gari Carter through a mutual friend and the first time I met Ms. Carter I knew there was "something" about her that was "special" Her love, calmness,sincereness,& humbleness is not found in the normal person who has never been thru a tragedy. A must read for all.

This book started out with some promise, and I was especially excited because the authors of book three were different than the boring author who wrote book one and two. Let me begin! These authors could have collaborated with the previous books or author for specific info. I would like to know what happened to some characters from the first two books, but instead we get new characters and those stories are not told and forgotton. A crime! On top of that, this book doesn't have an ending! It is like the last fifty pages are gone and several characters and missions and stories in the middle of this book are never addressed or finished! I was completely shocked at the amateur technique of these two authors. This whole three part series was a complete waste of my time! The only redeeming value was....well....I will think of something in the future, right now I can't! Terrible! Shame on these authors!

"The Qualinesti" is definately a great book. Not only is it full of action and adventure. But it come across with actual real emotions that people can relate too. There is jealousy, deceit, sadness and many other emotions filling this book. I had heard mixed reviews about this book before I read it. But, I was pleasently suprised by how good this book actually was. I liked it as much, of not more, than "The Firstborn" (The first book in this trilogy). This book brings about the end of a legacy. It is a little depressing, but it is nice to see the state of the Qualinesti under the leadership of Kith-Kanan and his son. A definate must for Dragonlance fans.

It's a shame that this series is out of print. I had to get mine off eBay for nearly $40.00! Now I know why. Though the series is written by different authors, you would never know it and the series is more about Kith-Kanan than the elves themselves. Sithas (Kith's brother) is featured in the 2nd novel for a few chapters, but it's mostly about Kith-Kanan. The Qualinesti focuses on Kith's two kids mostly but Kith gets some limelight as well. This book presents a very different view of the Elven nation than the one we know from post-cataclysm. This Qualinesti has men, dwarves and elves living together, while PC Qualinesti is inhabitted purely by elves. If you can get your hands on this series, do so!

I had high expectations for this book based on prior reviews, and was severely disappointed. Instead of expected profound insights into child psychology and wise practical advices, I found a wordy discourse on the life of bees and butterflies, shallow preaching, and amazing ignorance. As a child psychologist she is plain incompetent. One example: describing a situation where a child started crying when a stranger brought in an umbrella and put it on a table, and stopped crying when the umbrella was taken away, the author attributed the crying to some mysterious "love of orderliness" in babies, instead of realizing the obvious fact that the child was simply scared of a large unfamiliar object, as is often the case with small babies. The author is ignorant in general science as well. For example, she claims the knowledge of human anatomy didn't exist at all untill 17th century, completely ignoring the rich experience of ancient Egyptians etc. Overall, this book is outdated, ignorant, and shallow, and is of little practical help in bringing up children.

I've been curious about Montessori for some time and this book was wonderful at introducing her teachings. She explains how many teaching methods are not only ineffective but harmful because they oppress a child's natural desire to learn and create. While, I think what she was saying was idealistic at times, I think all parents and schools would benefit by reading this book and incorporating these principles in how they teach children

This as well as many books written by Dr. Montessori are enlightening, educational and serve as a model for all parents raising children today. Her vision of peace and all of her teachings need to be brought to responsible parents and care givers. Children are our future....peace was Maria Montessori's vision....teach it!