Well Im a nature enthusiast, and have many field guides.
I liked this one because it covers all of the venomous animals around the wolrd, but I found it short on descriptions, hazards, etc. It doesnt tell you what you can touch and what you cannot, and it sometimes mentions very dangerous animals to human but sometimes it doesnt mention anything on more dangerous animals.
The book sometimes specify how venomous is a certain specie, and it does not talks much about on others..
I found it helpful as a starting guide in order to have a starting point on a deeper research on any animal found around the world.
Good for families that like the outdoors, if they consider not to touch anything pictured on the book, altough some animals on the book does not represent any risk for human.

A very interesting and practical guide. Its always good to know what animals are venemos and what the effects of their poison is, which is what this book shows.

I was a little startled by an earlier review of this work that suggested that Burke's parody of Bolingbroke could possibly be taken seriously as a work of political insight. And although there have been scholars who have suggested (without supporting evidence) that Burke meant the work to be taken seriously, it is difficult for anyone familiar with Burke's later writings to regard "Vindication" as anything other than a rather dismal parady. The later writings all display qualities sadly lacking in this work, especially the subtlety of thought and nuanced insights featured in "The Reflections on the French Revolution." Anyone who could take this work seriously merely displays a kind of political obtuseness that goes against the very sophistacated, practice-rooted political thinking exemplified by Burke. It is rather laughable that a radical thinker like Godwin should have mined Burke's parody for insights. It demonstrates all to well the essential shallowness of radical political thought.

The redoubtable Edmund Burke is widely known as the man who layed down the philosophical foundations of modern conservatism. Thus, it may come as a great surprise to discover that he penned what may very well be one of the earliest clear expositions of philosophical anarchism in the Western tradition. While scholars may always dispute over the issue of whether or not the "Vindication" was meant as a serious work or a satire, the book's status as a landmark is incontestable.

In this terse tract, Burke sets out to apply the same rationalistic standards to the realm of politics that 18th century Deists like Lord Bolingbroke applied to the doctrines of revealed religion. As Deists upheld the distinction between natural( i.e. rational) and artificial (irrational or faith-based) religion, Burke seeks to defend natural (anarchistic or voluntaristic) society against that which is dominated by the brute engine of government.

Although modern conservatives may also give their full support to the idea that the unrestrained employment of reason undermines the basis of both religion and government, it is infidel anarchists who will derrive the greatest value from his insights. For those wise enough to allow the light of reason to be their guide, the "Vindication" serves as a powerful indictment of government and the innumerable crimes that it has perpetrated on mankind wherever it has existed.

If indeed the work is a satire, it would seem that it has done far more damage to Burke's cause than he would ever have imagined. Not only did the tract serve as a great inspiration to William Godwin, the man who, in less than four decades from the time of this book's publication, authored one of the definitivie works of philosophical anarchism, but it will certainly serve the ends of anarchists for many years to come, as they continue to wage war against the religion of politics with many of the same weapons that Burke has so eloquently furnished for us.

A captivating mystery by an unknown author that is centered on the devil and exorcism. It leaves a lasting impression of authenticity, yet it is weaved with imagination, intrigue and even sex. Although wholly different in backgrounds and purpose, and utterly unprepared to perform an exorcism, Fathers Dominick and Thomas commit themselves to expel the devil from the praybook that has caused pain, suffering, and death. The author pays great attention to detail and consistency, yet the story unfolds rapidly into a mystery that captivates you to the last page.

"Visitors From Hell" is probably not a book that I would have chosen after reading the back cover review. But, read it, I did. And, after I got started, I couldn't put it down. It might be that my Italian ancestory and my Catholic background played a part in keeping me interested. But, I also have to admit that the evil associated with the monastery priests and the devil infected praybook are not a part of my thinking and beliefs. I even felt a little guilty continuing to read the passages as such reading was against my church and my own convictions.The story is a combination of the "Exercist" and the "Godfather", and these two storylines kept coming back to me. But, it also has qualities all of its own. I was enthalled with the details given into the lives of the priests and their monastery lives. I feel that the author was very sincere and knowledgeable in his writing. He certainly did a good job finding ways to give background information and knowing when the reader needed to know more.I was, however, concerned with the many grammar problems that should have been caught by a good editor.I certainly recommend this mystery and look forward to more novels by Edmund Andracki.

This book would normally get a "10" for providing us with the shorter poems of Edmund Spenser, but it is marred by overediting. The collective ego of Yale comes through on almost every page. I can see one footnote that begins, "There is irony here." I ask, is there any poem without irony? Why point it out? A footnote should be providing the student with factual information, references to allusions, etc., and not providing interpretation. So, buy the book; Spenser is so great a poet that philosophy textbooks sometimes devote pages to him; but ignore the editing.

If you are in any way responsible academically for Spenser's shorter works, this is the book. Editing, of course, refers to how the text of the poems is managed with regard to conflicts in early editions, etc. Here, decisions on text are made consistently and all changes vs. early texts are listed in the Appendices. Also useful, even though it's now more than 12 years out of date, is the annotated bibliography, which provides a good starting point for additional literary research.

Words from the wise says a lot and is right said when you go through Ed's marvelous book - a great choice to pick alongwith Oxford's Dictionary of Quotations & Oxford's companion to English Literature. Oxford books are a class apart but you can't resist a pick on this one from Ed Fuller because the selection of the wise cracks, witty remarks & epigrams is just fantastic and certainly, full of humor that brings smile on a face. It's like holding a 'Master-card' of wits for quick and easy access to wisdom grounds. A wide range of subjects and cross-references, supercharge conversation, speeches, writings, any time-any place-anywhere! The epigram usage is marvelous and used to fit your purpose with an example of Robert Ingersoll who took the old saying 'An honest man is the noblest work of god' and brought it forth as 'An honest God is the noblest work of man'
The Index of Epigram subjects is wide to choose from and these are thoughtful and thought provoking. A good book to reflect ideas and must for every home, office, library.

Since its publication in 1957, Edmonds has been the reference for physicists and chemists interested in angular momentum calculations in molecular, atomic, nuclear and sub-atomic physics. Though it contains some typos in various editions, one famous instance being the reversal of conventions in a couple of key definitions between the 2nd revised printing in 1968 and 3rd printing in 1974, it remains a standard for a two generations of scientists.

I wouldn't recommend this be the first book anyone studying classical mythology reads -- the analysis may be a bit over the newbie's head and the issues require more knowledge about ancient Greek and Roman culture. However as an advanced undergraduate, graduate or professional resource, Edmund's analysis provides good food for thought which you agree or disagree. Good interweaving of poem, play, philosophical, and visual accounts of the myths with details about Greek society itself. Could use some stronger citations at points.

Though I wouldnt swearn to reading it all the way through, It is the best autograph book I've read. Would better if it was current.

I have a copy of this story and i love it. The storyline is great and it is very well written and it also has beatiful artwork to go along with the story. I enjoyed this book very very much and i recommend it to anyone who loves a good classic love story.

All but one of the short mysteries in "Beware of the Trains" first appeared in the "London Evening Standard." Gervase Fen, Crispin's inimitable amateur detective and Professor of English Language and Literature in Oxford University stars in all but the final two stories. Detective-Inspector Humbleby of New Scotland Yard usually plays the role of Watson to Fen's Holmes, and the reader is always given the clues needed to solve each of the sixteen mysteries before the final denouement.

My favorite story, "The Golden Mean," is also an essay on evil. A son attempts to kill his father, and there is no mystery about what happened. Fen's challenge is to prove that an attempt at murder occurred in the face of the father's denial:

"A word like 'evil' needs (he will tell you) to be used with precaution: the descent of Avernus has no milestones which mark out for the traveller---or for others watching him---the stages of his journey. And yet at the same time there is, perhaps, somewhere along it a Point of No Return."

The complete list of stories: "Beware of the Trains;" "Humbleby Agonistes;" "The Drowning of Edgar Foley;" "'Lacrimae Rerum';" "Within the Gates;" "Abhorred Shears;" "The Little Room;" "Express Delivery;" "A Pot of Paint;" "The Quick Brown Fox;" "Black for a Funeral;" "The Name on the Window;" "The Golden Mean;" "Otherwhere;" "The Evidence for the Crown;" and "Deadlock."

The last story, "Deadlock" is narrated by a young boy, and is longer and more atmospheric than its predecessors. It is as much a coming-of-age story as it is a mystery.