In the past month, I have visited almost 20 orphanages that have been gifted with from 2 to 20 computers by well-meaning supporters of their schools. Now the administrators and teachers of these schools can stop fumbling with their new assets, because I am going to gift each one with a copy of this wonderful book. And if the publisher will produce a Spanish-language version for my many friends in Latin America, my joy will be complete!

Definitely a must have for those interested in plants! You'll never look at the "weeds" around your house the same again :)

Extremely in depth coverage of plants from Abronia spp. to Arundo spp. is given, including all manners of uses from culinary to utilitarian. (Other genuses are to be covered in future volumes.) The book is full of wonderful color photographs of all the plants covered - usually several per plant. There are wide margins listing the various uses of the plants (pointing out their discussion in the text), location diagrams of where the plants are found and more.

Although the book covers only the areas described in the title, anyone with more than a fleeting interest in useful plants is sure to appreciate this book - no matter where they might reside.

The book is steeply priced for sure, but once you open it you will understand why. It is extremely well researched, a fact that is very evident throughout the text. Also, as mentioned above, the book abounds with gorgeous color photographs. Had the book not been a gift, I would have gladly paid twice the price for it.

The next volume(s) couldn't come fast enough for me. I am beginning to get a bit worried though as to the future of the series since I obtained my copy in 1996 and haven't heard anything on newer volumes... Even if this is the only volume that comes out it is still definitely worth the purchase.

Congratulations on a wonderful book to Scooter Cheatham and Marshall C. Johnston.

--> Update: The second volume did come out! If you can believe it, it's even better than this one! :D

I m new to Geostatistics but this book has taught me some of the basic fundamentals of geostatistics. I consider this book as the good book to start geostatistics which is considered as a pretty hard field to understand.

I admire the work of the author.

A twelve year old boy experiences the joy and pain of freedom when the Civil War ends, he and his family are set free, and Lincoln is assassinated. The cadence of the language evokes the rhythm of a spiritual and the illustrations provide rich interpretation of the story. Winner of the Simon Wiesenthal Children's Book Award, The Wagon is a valuable addition to school libraries. The quiet dignity of the family, the social justice of freedom counterbalanced by the tragic assassination of Lincoln, and the search for a new life are ever important themes to present to children.

Not as HOT as The Illusion of Life, but a MUST-HAVE anyway, this book gives a thorough insight into the making of one of the greatest animated feature films ever, by the animators of Bambi and Thumper...

Folk artist Warren Kimble's works are displayed in a well-rounded title which supplements biographical information and interviews with the living artist with examples of his works and insights on his artistic techniques. It's unusual to find an art presentation which includes step-by-step suggestions for understanding some of the basic techniques involved: Warren Kimble: American Folk Artist holds everything under one cover.

Carol Johnston has an integrated view of economic theory from 18th through 20th centuries, (Adam Smith onward). All then deeped with a mature theological understanding. Truly an amazing book.

A beautiful introduction for the young reader on the various species of whales. Each page is a different topic covering where they live, different kinds of whales, what they eat, how they communicate, migrate, the two groups of whales, how they take care of their young and other topics. Whales are near extinct. It also has helpful Glossary and Index. There are beautifil full page colored photographs with sub-titles. As a teacher it is great book for the early grades as a resource for Marine Life or the study of Whales.

Dr. Johnston and Ms. Martin provide simple, straightforward, and very practical advice on how to be a great "boss" (their term for anyone who manages people). Their "Performance Formula" would be helpful for any boss - especially new or relatively new ones - to think about and plan for the particular circumstances and challenges they face with their people. The book would also provide an excellent foundation for a supervisor training or management development program. Their metaphor of the frog is very instructive and quite memorable!

Although a small part of the tax information contained in this book is out dated, you will still find a wealth of information. Information the IRS does not want you to know. The knowledge contained within the pages of this well documented book can set you free!