It would be pretty tough to argue that this isn't a great book. J.A. Crook provides a very through overview of Roman law and procedure from roughly 90 B.C.E. to 212 C.E. Under such rubrics as commerce, labor, and status, Crook explains in minute detail the workings of law as it related to society and social relations. Beware, this is specialized Roman history. A beginner could be in trouble if he is not aware of at least a basic outline of Roman history and society.

Most of what historians and scholars know about Roman law comes second hand through manuscripts of the day (Cicero, etc.). A big source for law in this period comes from Justinian's Digests, a massive compilation of law sources written in the 6th century C.E. The jurists who compiled this massive collection did so on the fly, so to speak, so it does leave much to be desired. There is also the problem that the Digests were compiled four to six centuries after the period in question. Other sources include works by Gaius, inscriptions found on tombs and in places such as Pompeii, and papyrus collections found in Egypt. At worst, so much is missing. At best, what we do have often has to be read between the lines in order to make connections to early Rome. Of course, this has never stopped scholars from doing their best to earn their PhDs.

Crook can be frustrating. His descriptions of status in the Roman world boggle the mind, although patient reading and knowledge certainly help to make the distinctions. The Romans were nuts for status, and it shows. What is a Junian Latin and what does that status mean? What were the rights of a citizen? It's all here in this book. What quickly becomes apparent is the complexity of this ancient society. Just like today, there are lots of examples of laws that were enacted and then subtly modified as new circumstances emerged. One of the most interesting sections in the book is the description of how civil courts worked. Legal actions took place in private homes and businesses, not a courthouse. The ensuing process was quite complicated, with a praetor deciding whether an action existed and a judge deciding what the outcome would be. Most of the figures involved, including the magistrate and judge, knew little law themselves. They could rely on jurists for advice, but seemed to rely more on "good sense." Only with the appearance of the Principate could appeals be made (to the emperor). There are also some good stories here that will induce a chuckle or two. I particularly liked the story about the slave that got his throat cut while receiving a shave from the barber. Barbers worked outside, and someone was playing ball in the street. The ball hit the barber's hand and caused a nasty slip. The mental image still makes me laugh. Also, a series of legal actions revolved around things that were thrown or dropped into the street by people living in the "high rises" in Rome.

This is an excellent book, and very illuminating. Knowledge of Latin would be very helpful. Crook tosses so many terms around that it can be tough to find out what he's talking about. I wasn't but a few pages in when I whipped out the pen and started making detailed notes in the margins. I also relied on the index more than I normally would. If you've got an interest in legal history, add this one to your library.

This is a delightful book chockful of awful puns, skies literally dripping live poultry (at points during the book, it rains canaries, sea gulls, and cranes, amongst other birds), ferocious, vicious, merciless pirates who just happen to be fluffy, cuddly sheep as well, a sarcastic, drunk cat, dragons, fairies, kings both evil and good, and stupid guards. Who could ask for more? I couldn't, and that's for sure! I saw this book and immediately snatched it up, afraid someone else would get it if I didn't! And you should too!

Very readable book about the Texas War of Independence with Mexico. Although a fictional book, it accurately shows the real issues in the Texas War. The "heros" of the Texas Revolution such as Fannin and Bowie were shown to be men who made serious mistakes in the war. Some of the issues surrounding the "war" such as slavery were documented. While I have read several books on Texas History, this book brings out new information and facts through the fictional setting. The horror of Goliad was accurately protrayed in this book. This is truly a book that is hard to put down once it has been started. There are touches of Jean Auel in the author's writing style. It is obviously a well researched book that even documents in detail the early use of "natural" medicines

Drummond, a reporter with CBS-owned Channel 2 in Chicago for many years, is best known for covering the "Outfit" in Chicago. As any Chicagoan can attest, he also covered many characters and other crooks, besides the big fish that hogged the headlines. Although there is a chapter on Tony "Big Tuna" Accardo, Drummond wisely focuses on the little guys that many of us forgot. This is a smart choice, for much is already written about the big guys like Accardo and if Drummond wanted to cover them right, he would of had to have written a separate book on several people. The only thing missing in the book is more on Drummond himself, for if you are a personal friend of his, as I am, you know that he is more interesting than any of the crooks and capers he ever covered. Read this book and try to learn as much as you can about John Drummond - a living Chicago legend and a journalism institution!

This book was the first book that Ive read from the 3 Investigators series, and i was impressed. It had all the above, action, drama, comedy, and mystery.This book starts out when Bob, Pete, and Jupiter find a bag on the beach. they dont know whose it os so they call the number they found in the bag, and thats when every thing starts to happen. A girl is kidnapped,pete was punched by a robber, his grandma was mugged, Jupiter gets a little to close to a guy in a costume, he falls through a roof, and finally the 3 boys are held at gun point. this is agood book with a good twist at the end, so I reccomend this book to any one who likes books with suspense,adventure,comedy!

I've read other Yeast Connection books and they were much better than this one. The book has an over abundance of cartoons used for illustration and instruction, so much so that they are extremely distracting and make it very difficult to read. All of the information covered in this book can be read in the Yeast Connection Handbook and others. It basically repeats other books and adds too many cartoons to fill in the pages.

This book had extremely helpful information for those suffering from symptoms that relate to Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. The author gives practical advice and explains the cause of often misunderstood symptoms such as itching, headaches, nausea, dizziness, difficulty concentrating, etc. If you are suffering from CFS, Fibromyalgia, or allergy symptoms, I highly recommend this book. This book was far easier to read and understand than many books on the topic. It also address overconsumption of sugar as a problem, which many authors are reluctant to address.

Before this 1994 Oxford University Press Edition, ENGLISH-language Readers of Voltaire's famous Book had to make do with Translations from the FRENCH 'Lettres Philosophiques'. Voltaire, however, began writing the Book during his two and a half year stay in ENGLAND, and wrote over half the Letters in ENGLISH. This first critical Edition of the 'Letters' in ENGLISH (the remaining eight Letters are presented in contemporary Translation) are immediately more fresh, more witty, more pointed, more fluid, more Voltairean, than the pallid Translations of other Editions on offer, and, with their characteristic 18th century Spelling (e.g. today's words ending in 'c' ending in 'k', like 'Publick') and Orthography (Nouns capitalised, proper Nouns italicised), give one the pleasurable Feeling of reading a Contemporary of Swift's or Pope's.

Anyone hoping for a Bill Bryson-like Travelogue into the Manners and distinctive Details of the ENGLISH, or a FRENCH 'Gulliver's Travels', will be disappointed. The 'Letters' are a Travelogue of Enlightenment Ideas, and can be divided into three Sections - Religion (Voltaire celebrating the Tolerance of many Religions in ENGLAND compared to the Catholic Tyranny in FRANCE); Philosophy/Science (offering a breathless Digest of exciting new Theories and Discoveries by Locke and Newton), and Literature (decrying the barbarous Irregularities of English theatre compared to the coolly classical French, but praising the occasional poetic Vividness and greater dramatic Force of Shakespeare - how nice of him!). Voltaire often distorts political Conditions in ENGLAND (e.g. the economic Persecution of Catholics) to extol the Country as a Beacon of Liberty.

Although Voltaire writes ENGLISH very well (considering he had only begun learning it the Year before commencing the 'Letters'), his Language lacks the satiric Bite and linguistic Inventiveness of a Swift or Gay, and so feels comparitively thin. Although there is a complex Irony working throughout, with the 'I' of the fictional Letter-Writer shifting functions (satirical, explanatory etc.) depending on the Subject, the most enjoyable Parts are those most straightforwardly polemical, such as the Attack on Reactionaries hostile to the Growth of Science, or the refreshingly irreverant Approach to the Bard.

How you enjoy these Letters depends on how much Voltaire you can take. His brave Attacks on Intolerance, Fanaticism and Absolutism can never be forgotten, and his Advocacy of the actively Intellectual over the submissively Superstitious was crucial in developing the modern Era; but his relentless Promotion of Reason can itself appear intolerant, shortsighted and incapable of dealing with more inexplicable Mysteries. He mocks the Ancients' philosophical and scientific Errors, asserting the linear Progress of History and human Endeavour, assuming, as did those ancients, that his Age has got everything right. The 25th Letter exposes the limits and inflexibility of Voltaire - taking uncontextualised Excerpts from Pascal's 'Pensees', he attempts to demolish the Jansenist's Christian Logic, but only exposes himself as a poor Reader forever closed to true Mystery, Poetry and Complexity.

This critical Edition includes a valuable Introduction detailing Voltaire's Experiences in England, contextualising the Letters and proving the Importance on his artistic Development of the Writer's Contact with the ENGLISH Language. An interesting Textual Note explains the Genesis of the Work, and the Status of the various national Editions. Appendices include a long Excerpt from Voltaire's Essay (in ENGLISH) on Milton, and a biographical Appreciation by Goldsmith. The Apparatus is somewhat let down by the Notes. Because this Edition is considered a primary Text, rather than a Translation, Cronk assumes the reader to be a Student in FRENCH Literature, and neglects to translate Quotations on occasion, or to identify unfamiliar (to this Reader, anyway) Personnages.

This book is, justifiably, not as famous as _Candide_, but is still a great sample of Voltaire's thinking--and therefore a great example of Enlightenment discourse. In these letters Voltaire criticizes France by praising England, and begins to develop ideas about religion, democracy, and social convention that he continued to work on throughout his life. For my taste, _Philosophical Dictionary_ is more exciting, but these letters are more inviting, and also give insight into the connections between England and France that obviously lie at the heart of their historical antipathy.

[this] book was ok, and I read [the authors'] first book. [The authors are] right on with diet and what to eat and what not to eat but perscritive drugs is not the answer. They only sugar coat the problem. Have to remove with a good candida program and lots of cultures that are natural. Why won't...doctors get back to basic and start giving advice the natural way and don't chemical drugs that damage other organs like your liver and kidneys.

This book helped me as I am sure that it has helped others. Other reviewers stated that they couldnt find the info that they were looking for or that he advertised other books. You must look closely into this book and you will find your answers. Most people read and get upset when there are not pictures to follow but if you are truly sick you will comb every page looking and finding the answers. He talks about other books and gives other doctors insights because he is trying to give resources to the reader and this sickness is not readily accepted by doctors and he asks you to give a copy to your doctor. He writes from the possible understanding that he must help another doctor see the way to help the better good of patients all over the world. This book is written to patients and doctors. Reviewers look a little closer.

The information in this book changed my life. The 'Tradional Doctors' have no knowledge of Candida, I could not find out what was wrong with me until I read the book. This book was an answer to prayer. Thank You Dr. Crook

I found this book to contain many recipes that contain ingredients that I can't have (I'm in the early stages of treatment so fruits, nuts, some grains, etc. are out for now) and many ingredients that Dr Crook suggests avoiding for a while in newer books. I'm sure the recipes will be more usefull after I've completed treatment and I'm working on maintenance, but that's not what I needed right now. Some tips on how to cook beans and veggies were somewhat helpfull but I think there are better books out there for the early staged of treatment. Consider getting it from your library before buying it.

At the onset, the book looks chock-full of great, easy recipes for those working on yeast problems. But to actually make the recipes...I wonder if the authors actually tried them out. Ugh! Maybe their tastebuds are messed up. There are comments such as "Delicious! Satisfying!" Don't think so. Some tasteless things, and one of the breads didn't turn out like it was supposed to...what a mess...and the ingredients were expensive! Even though the directions were followed to a "t", it didn't work. But our dogs enjoyed it. The section about veggies and how to select the right ones was nice. If you are just starting a yeast-free program, be careful...some of these foods you can't have early in the yeast-free eating process. Some what worthwhile as a reference guide. Just keep an open mind that some dishes won't taste the way you would expect them to.

I have really enjoyed this book. I understand why the other reviewers rated it as they did though. I also have to stick to a much more restricted diet than the average person on a yeast-free & food allergy plan, however I found it easy to substitute items I could not have with those that I could. My favorite parts of this book are the section on selecting and preparing vegetables and the baked recipes (for which I do a great deal of substitutions). It may be a book for more advanced cooks and bakers, which I am, but it's been a great asset to me and I appreciate having it as a resource.

Carrigan attempts to solve the worlds problems through a series of overgeneralizations and shoddy research. I don't think any ill intent was present, but this book will make you more depressed.

This excellent book introduces the depressed reader to the concept that depressed people can learn to restore and maintain normal mood without adverse effects. Without getting overly 'medical' the author accurately explains how people can get a proper diagnosis and restorative treatment. There are many causes of depression and / or contributing factors - therefore, accurate diagnosis is crucial step for determining a restorative treatment for depression. The author's work was reviewed and supplemented by Dr. A. Hoffer, a leading orthomolecular psychiatrist. His excellent work has taught many healthcare professionals how biochemistry can complement psychiatry. Since Dr. Hoffer is both a psychiatrist and a PHD biochemist, he offers unique insights into the benefits of integrating these two fields to help mental patients recover. If you are depressed, this book is worth reading.

this book is so comprehansive and in the same time explaining every aspect of depression whether it is nutritionaly,clinicaly, psychologicaly, and or mentaly, that is collected and edited from the top leading specialists around the world.it is giving you the choice to chose what kind of therapy makes you feel better,even that the author is recommended on a whole natural, and comprehansive way of treatments on all the subjects that is mentioned.it is written by a very inteligent woman that expirienced the depression on herself, and she know what is working,furthermore, she made a research on that topic at emory university,and a lot of the top experts in the world are agree with that remarcable book.i am also as a therapist learn a lot from that book, and i do believe that all the mental-healers in all of the branches, as well as every depressed person (clinicaly,or not),could,and should read that extraordinary book. you have my recommendation.