Quite a bit of the book is spent reviewing object oriented principles and data structures. Also, the title doesn't say it, but the book concentrates almost exclusively on the standard template library.

I'm not sure how to put this, but, this book has some of the best, most clearly written, and logically organized introductions to various aspects of the class concept in C++ programming. I had been struggling with the concept of the class constructor for about a month, rereading material in several different texts, but not really understanding it. This book iterates and reinterates the subject material so that there is no confusion. For example, on the constructor, the book explained the distinction between objects and classes, the concept of instantiation, provided examples of such and of member types, and the purpose of the class concept, and then, at the right time, explained it so: "The purpose of the constructor is to initialize an object of its class."

T H A N K Y O U !!!!

In ten minutes, I understood everything I had been struggling with for the previous 30 days. The book does the same thing with polymorphism, overloading, templates, and so forth. So -- I'm not sure if people who are specifically interested in Collections and Container Classes will get what they want from this book -- I'm not at that level to judge yet -- but this book is great for the beginner as a supplementary support text. Beautiful diagrammatics also.

Someone is framing Jackson Colton for the attempted murder of his uncle Joe. In the very first book of this series (Beloved Wolf) someone tries to kill Joe at his sixtieth birthday party. Several months later in another book (Passion's Law) someone again tries to kill Joe. The reader does not know who really tried to kill Joe Colton, but we do know from previous books that 'Meredith' is the one trying to frame Jackson. The evidence keeps piling up, but one of the most incriminating pieces of evidence is the testimony of Cheyenne James.

Cheyenne was at Joe's birthday bash and can place Jackson near the place where the shooter would have been standing. Cheyenne knows that her testimony makes Jackson look guilty. She does not want to testify against him because she knows that he is innocent. Cheyenne has a 'gift' of sight or visions. She knows Jackson is innocent and she is willing to marry him to keep the police from making her give a statement.

Jackson and Cheyenne become close, but neither of them admits their true feelings for each other. Jackson is afraid he has nothing to offer Cheyenne since his future may include prison bars. Cheyenne is afraid that Jackson cannot accept her because of her 'gift'. The story is exciting in that it brings a conclusion to who is trying to kill Joe. Now the family can concentrate on trying to find out the truth about 'Meredith'. The last paragraph in this story is the most interesting and sets up the next book in the series, which is sure to be exciting.

Favorite scene with Cheyenne-
Talking after their wedding and Cheyenne getting a vision.

Favorite scene with Jackson-
Trying to prove his innocence after being arrested.

Together-
Confessing their love for each other.

This book helps Christian parents to review and reassess their family life. The ideas are not particularly original but are important principles which we all need to be reminded of. I would recommend this book unreservedly to all Christian parents - it would make a great baptism present!

This book gives you many good ideas on to build a family, not just live your life. To have fun with your kids with out the use of a TV.. and some practical parenting advice as well. I expecially liked the lists of books in the Appendix, all of them are Old childhood favorites I had forgotten about.

I bought this book believing it discussed US construction contract law and management. It is very good and explicit, BUT it discusses UK and not US laws.

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I enjoyed the text overall. It is rather light on its treatment of eastern europe, however. The writing on the area is too often limited to the soviets, not the home native nationalities. It also leaves much to be desired in its review of the 70's and 80's. otherwise a good read covering all aspects of modern european history.

I read this book for my IB European History course during high school. I found CE to be a lot better when it comes to the 20th century than the more often read A History of the Modern World by R.R. Palmer. CE is a fantastic resource and is not really that boring to read for someone who is interested in history. If you are not interested in history then don't touch it unless you have to, you will most likely hate it. Overall I thought it was good even for last minute review before a test. If you are doing 20th century history and specifically history of Russia/Soviet Union then this is the book because it focuses a lot on the Cold War and Soviet interactions with the world.

I say that because I'm going from memory - I had a copy of this when it first came out, but when the "Enterprise" premiere rekindled my interest in "Star Trek" a few weeks ago, I couldn't find it. I've ordered another copy, but it's not here yet, so I can only go on the fond memories that prompted me to reorder it.

At any rate, I recall being especially fond of this GN for two reasons: one was that, unlike most of the Trek comic products coming out at the time, it had great art; the other was its nice nostalgic touches, like the appearance of Jamie Finney (from the classic episode "Court Martial") as a Starfleet officer. I'm very much looking forward to having it in my library again.

This is Chris Claremont's tribute to the original Star Trek, with a story that spans the time from Kirk's days on the Farragut to the time period after Star Trek IV. Several favorite old characters return, but this is not simply a two-bit rehash of old stories and characters: Kirk and company "explore strange new worlds;" they "seek out new life and new civilzations." Claremont boldly goes where no one has gone before. Highly recommended.

I do professional translations, and I have found this dictionary particularly helpful in legal translations. It contains many examples, key phrases and terms, which are of great use. In comparing it to others this has special advantages.

This is an excellent dictionary for translators. The terminology is basically that of Spain and Britain, but there are detailed explanations and many examples, so that the dictionary is equally useful to translators of the Spanish or English of the Americas. There are particularly good explanations in matters relating to the differences between the two legal systems.

I am a professional translator, and this book has rapidly become one of my favorites.

Langston Hughes, one of our greatest writers and poets, was also a jazz fan. In this slim book , he traces the development of jazz, hitting all the basic elements: African polyrhythmic drumming transported to Congo Square in New Orleans, work songs and slave songs, homemade instruments, spirituals, the blues, ragtime, minstrel shows, improvisation, the spread of jazz to New York and Chicago and the regional bands, the influence of Louis Armstrong.

Sound familiar? It's the first eight hours or so of the Ken Burns' documentary "Jazz," only much briefer and written for youngsters ranging from around ages 4 to 9 or so. Although he ignores all the contributions of early women jazz artists (singers are paid scant attention here), his tone is proudly inclusive ("Of course, people were making music in other parts of our country in early times, too--not just in New Orleans. In New England, settlers were singing their hymns. In Virginia and Kentucky, the newcomers were singing their ballads. In the Far West, the Indians were playing on their drums, African slaves in Georgia, the Carolinas, and other parts of the South, who did not always have drums on which to play, were making up songs to chop cotton to, load the river boats, or build the levees.") and emphasizes the joy of performance and improvisation ("That is how the music called jazz began--with people playing for fun.").

The straightforward narrative, although lacking the "poetic" imagery one might expect, is clear and joyful. This is a excellent introduction for young readers. It is obviously not intended as an jazz encyclopedia, and jazz fans will have to ignore a few of its inherent limitations: The above-mentioned oversight of singers and of women (other than one list of pianists that includes Marion McPartland), the over-generalized portrayal of early jazz musicians as untrained, and limited descriptions of Ellingtonto Jazz, swing, and bebop. (Although, for a book written in 1955 by a non-musician, Hughes mentions Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell, Max Roach, Charlie Parker, and Lester Young). The book includes fun drawings by Cliff Roberts, a brief discography (apparently updated to include Coltrane, Mingus, and Ornette Coleman--but no Miles), a three-page definiton of terms, Hughes' list of his 100 favorite jazz recordings, and a list of "famous jazz musicians" by instrument.

I read this book transrated in Japanese. I could enjoy the rhythm and phrases even in Japanese. I would like to read it in English now.

While not as useful as her 300 Calorie One-Dish meals (for me, anyway), this has been a welcome additiion to my cookbook library. I usually do not make the entire menu she outlines, and some of her side dishes are no-brainers, (no cookbook necessary!)but the main courses are great. She uses common ingredients in new ways - not the same old stuff as in all the other diet cookbooks. My entire family (including 2 preteens)have liked everything I have made from the book, and I have had to tell my husband that it is lo-cal. I like to cook, so if you just want simple things to slap together, this book may not be for you, but if you have between 30-45 minutes to make dinner, you will like this book.

This is a delightful cookbook. Everything recipe I have tried is delicious, really, really delicious.

This is a very worthwhile book -- the illustrations are delightful and kid-friendly, and the words help young children understand both the concept of giving to people, and the concept of being the recipient of gifts. I'm going to buy more of Shirley Hughes' books.

This is a story which my son continually asks me to read. It explores several concepts of giving, and we have thoroughly enjoyed it. He loves the story, and the illustrations are a treat for Mom! It's definitely a favorite in our house!