If only I'd read this book before joining a law journal, perhaps my Note would have turned out as something I would actually want to publish, instead of the rambling mess I actually ended up writing.

Volokh breaks down the process of writing an academic legal paper and offers sound advice for every step of the way. He applies an analytical approach to testing a proposal, adapted from his software background, and advice for choosing a solid proposal based on patent law's tenets (novel, nonobvious, etc.). His chapters on correct use of evidence are a refreshing BS antidote, especially considering some of the excuses for "support" of arguments that I've seen in a frightening number of submitted articles. Volokh expands the relevance of his book by also including chapters on seminar papers and on reviewing others' legal writing.

I liked it so much that our law journal purchased a few copies of this book for the coming academic year: we're making self-study lesson plans based on it to help 2L members with their note-writing process, and I'll ask all board members to refer to it when evaluating the final products at the end of the year. When I showed it to the other journal editors at my school, they all bought a few copies too. Volokh has even provided some helpful teaching aids on the book's web site, including Powerpoint slides and exercises.

Thanks for a fine resource, Professor.

I highly recommend Professor Volokh's new book, Academic Legal Writing: Law Review Articles, Student Notes, and Seminar Papers.

As the title suggests, it focuses primarily on legal writing, especially for aspiring and current law school students. However, anyone who wants to improve his/her writing and critical thinking skills should read this book. The book--which is only 189 pages--abounds in smart advice on how to write better and avoid common errors such as wordiness, unduly harsh criticism, overly technical language, etc.

Speaking as someone who starts law school in a month and a half, I am glad I read this book. It gave me a nice view about what type of writing is expected in law school. And unlike some academic books, it is affordable and highly readable.

Volokh addresses every possible question that a pre-law student could have about academic legal writing--how to choose a topic, how to test its claim or hypothesis, how to research it, how to use evidence (i.e., cases, law review articles, statistics, surveys, etc) correctly, and how even to publish and market your work.

To take one example: Volokh advises that in the process of conducting research always check the original source. In other words, do not simply assume that a secondary source will correctly represent the original article or case. For example, even the most revered Courts (such as the Supreme Court of the United States) sometimes misstate facts, arguments, and holdings in cases.

I can personally attest to the soundness of this advice. I once cited an article by a political science professor of mine in a paper I wrote for him. I relied on a secondary source to summarize his main thesis. When my professor graded the paper, he circled in red ink the citation of his work and wrote, This is not the argument I made. Did you bother to read the article?

Again, this is a great book for anyone considering law school. It should be on every pre-law student's must-read list.

Eugene Volokh is a genius--well, maybe not a genius--almost nobody is a genius--but he's pretty darn smart.

This author lends his head, heart, dedication and outstanding skills to adolescents on the Westside of Chicago. He has the ability to guide and win the trust of searching youth groping for a model- a man, a Black man figure. Perkins instills morals, the significance of family,justice and a sense of future. His methods of streetwork and philosophy for the community are exemplary and should be replicated in 1999. Get the book, read the book, share the book.

This book is an essential tool for anyone working with African American children & Youth. It clearly defines self-esteem and the importance of it as we move to educate, enrich & empower our children. History and culture are shown as an intricate component in creating a foundation of self-love and high self-esteem. This is a wonderful book!

"Anna Christie," the play by the great U.S. writer Eugene O'Neill, won the Pulitzer Prize for the 1921-22 theater season. All these decades later, the play still packs an emotional punch. "Anna Christie" focuses on three characters: Anna, who has had a traumatic life in the United States; her father Chris, a Swedish merchant seaman; and Mat Burke, an Irish stoker who takes an interest in Anna. The play takes place in New York City and on Chris's barge.

"Anna Christie" is a compelling study of gender roles and expectations, ethnic conflict in the U.S., family ties and disruptions, the call of the seafaring life, and fatalism versus the embrace of free will. Particularly interesting is O'Neill's representation of various types of vernacular speech. Overall, a classic American play that deserves an ongoing reading audience.

Amazing!!! The characters were wonderfully acted out and the relationship between father and daughter was such a gripping story.

This well written book should be required reading for all those who begin a career in the field of security, and it will no doubt continue to be referred to time and again as a resource manual once training is completed.

In a clear, concise, format the authors have provided all the basic information essential to preparing individuals for a career which requires knowledge, skill and professionalism in all aspects.

Beginning immediately in chapter 1 "Case Initiation", the reader will be taken into the complex, demanding world of security investigation, and taught step-by-step the skills required. An easy to follow, easy to refer back to, outline style format will be appreciated as the book continues, covering topics such as surveillance, interviewing techniques and evidence.

Set-in boxes, charts, diagrams and sample reports, (this last undoubtedly drawn from author Celano's 20 year career with the N.Y. Police Department) are what sets this book apart from other texts on security investigations, making it a number one choice for use in the field.

Highly recommended!

This book is filled with a multitude of valuable basic security, and investigation information a must for anyone in the security industry or for someone with there own security concerns.

I read this book a few years ago, and have used it in speeches in college. My reference to McDaniels in my next speech is to his patriotic example. This book is a must for anyone interested in POW life in North Vietnam. I would really like to meet McDaniels to thank him for his service.

i had a signed copy of this book, and have loaned it out, and can't find it. This man was my skipper on the U.S.S. Lexington in 1977-1978 and the toll that the war took out of him made him a great man to work for. The book only told of his early trials, but what occurred after, explained why this time in his life made him a great Naval Office

Beautiful photographs and helpful guides and descriptions to every clam, mussel and scallop on the west coast. A must for any marine biologist or shell enthusiast! While this price is high, it is definitely worth every penny (and more).

If you have ever walked down the beach and noticed all the pretty shells and wanted to know more about them, then this is the book for you. It is a comprehensive guide to all the differnet species of shells that can be found from Alaska to Baja. You would probably not notice by looking at them, but there are tons of different species of shells. Even though they may look alike, there are amazing differences. This book will anwer neary every question one could possible want to know about the shells found along the west coast. Pick it up and head down to the beach!

Laughlin et. al. have done a masterful job in bringing together a broad synthesis of the disciplines necessary to develop a comprehensive and far reaching understanding of the symbolic aspects of consciousness. This book is transformative for the novice and may prove to be quite a suprise for those who are familiar with the literature on the consciousness and the developmental and brain mechanisms that underly it. An excellent melding of development, evolution, neuroscience, physical/cultural anthropology, and psychology (to name only a few of the disciplines covered).

While some of the material may be subject to revisal or correction, the basic aim and structure of the book presents a powerful approach to understanding the nature of human consciousness. In particular the symbolic aspects of cognition.

To balance the "hardwired" picture created by the authors' use of concepts like "neurognostic structures", I recommend the work of Gerald Edelman (Neural Darwinism, Remembered Present, etc...) as a counterpoint. This would help provide a balance relation between genetic and epigenetic aspects. Somewhere between the two sets of ideas a rich scientific and biologically meaningful framework emerges.

If you are interested in the biological nature of consciousness and it's relation to culture, this is a must read book.

Drawing upon extensive ethnographic and anthropological research, the authors draw clear connections between cross cultural reports of transpersonal experiences and the neurological bases which give rise to them. Especially compelling is the authors treatment of symbols and their associated grounding in the cosmology of a culture. This book comes highly recommended, I only wish the publishers would reprint a hardback edition!

Good books on gold rush history are hard to come by, especially one thoughtful enough to appeal to teaching usage as well. Good work and looking forward to more from an author full of potential.

This book puts the reader in the shoes of those who participated in the great rush to California. Of special interest was the never before published diary of Charles Brown, how miners extracted the gold from the ground and a nice sampling of the Gold Rush towns that one can still visit today. Recommended! Especially if you are a teacher.

ME TOO! I'm 33, and that's EXACTLY how I learned pints, quarts, and gallons! And there is no better silly song for camp dinner than Super Supper March. Two Legs, Four Legs is a perfect thing to sing to baby while changing a diaper... and my kids always crack up when we sing the No-Laugh Race! And for the 6 year old who's just lost a tooth, try In My Bureau Drawer. I wish I could get my hands on the record, put out in '67 by RCA! (PLEASE SOMEBODY, persuade them to re-publish it! It would be a real hit!) This is a real gem! The songs have the most interesting harmonies, so appropriate to all the crazy words Seuss is famous for. I showed my copy to my son's music teacher, and she fell in love with it.

Yes, I still know all the words to "My Uncle Terwilliger Waltzes with Bears" even though I'm 34! For years brother remembered how many pints were in a quart, how many quarts were in a gallon, by singing "I'm So Sad I Could Cry a Pint." This was my favorite childhood book (and record) and I'm thrilled to see it's still in print. I highly recommend it for children...and someday I'd like to see an alternative rock tribute album to the amazing songs here!

In studying psychopathology I have come to appreciate that there is a world of difference between how an adult presents, and how a child presents. I firmly believe that counselor training programs should focus on child psychopathology in addition to studying general psychopathology, and this book should be used as the primary text.

This book goes a long way in illuminating the differences in children's mental health issues. Child psychology is in another universe and the practioner would do well to consult this comprehensive resource that contains articles by leading practioners in the field.

Perhaps the most crucial social issue of our time is addressed in as comprehensive and skillful a manner as I have seen. Of particular value is chapter 21, "Impulse Control Disorders Not Elsewhere Classified," wherein Steven Thurber and associate, clarify and successfully delineate a long-time problem within the monumentally crucial arena of Disorders of the Young. This specific chapter, in tandem with the overall approach of the book, affords the reader the valuable distinction between generally accepted mythical and unsubstantiated beliefs (i.e., beliefs that are almost "Hollywood-like" portrayals and "theories" of human behavior), and scientifically demonstrated and supported realities of the human condition.