I am in the research stage of getting a bearded dragon and this book is wonderful!! Easy to understand with lots of pictures to show you what they are talking about. A must have for a beginner!!

This was a good book. There were lots of info on the animal, vivarium setup, proper feeding techniques for all age groups, sign's of diseases, proper care while breeding, things to look out for, and so on. This book just about covers everything you need to get started. This is something you definetly should read before you get your dragon.

My husband and I have read basically every book on the subject of Bearded Dragon care in our quest to provide our babies the best possible life. This is BY FAR the best and most knowledgeable book available on the market. I would recommend this book to anyone with a genuine interest in these beautiful reptiles. There are a lot of other books available, but this one is by far superior to all of the others. It's worth the money to the serious herp hobbyist! Good luck with your beardies!

Robert Ellis Smith colors the historical settings for the many pivotal developments, cases and treatise related to privacy. From a description of the Puritan "Tythingmen", who were charged with keeping their eyes on ten families (including the right to inspect the inside of homes), through Madison's early drafts of the First Amendment, forward all the way to the "DoubleClick" controversy, "Ben Franklin's Web Site" covers the myriad of privacy related issues with great elan.

With more than 25 years of experience writing on privacy issues in his newsletter, Privacy Journal, Smith has written a clear, readable history of privacy in America that weaves the various threads of and threats to privacy together in a well-documented fashion. From Americans' insatiable curiosity to the tabloid press, from mistrust of the census to the endless collection of personal information we face today, Smith examines it all thoroughly and cogently. Certainly the best book on privacy I have read. Highly recommended both for those who know something about the area already and those who would like to know more.

Robert Ellis Smith brings the privacy debate back home and to an understandable level in "Ben Franklin's Web Site : Privacy and Curiosity from Plymouth Rock to the Internet." Many privacy books dwell on obscure legal cases that bore the reader to a near state of torpidity. Not so with Mr. Smith's common sense descriptions and explanations of privacy issues throughout the American experience. Aside from giving the reader the ability to understand the importance of privacy in a number of critical facets, this book is just plain fun to read.

Benni and Victoria is a story that pulls you in and makes you want to find out what is going to happen next. The main character, Benni, is a foster child who has gone through many hardships. His thoughts and emotions reflect what many other foster children may feel. The story is imaginative and sends the message that each child has something special to offer. -Cynthia Miller Lovell, author of The Star: A story to help young children understand foster care, and Questions & Activities for The Star: A handbook for foster parents

BENNI & VICTORIA: Friends Through Time tells the story that so many abused and neglected children have lived. I was pleasantly surprised by the charm this book held, by my hesitancy to put it down, and by the sensitivity and accuracy with which Patricia Aust wrote of the children's feelings and experiences. I was reminded that children thrive on mystery, magic and intrigue and are much better able to swallow the truth when surrounded by a well-crafted tale. This book can assist children in exploring their thoughts and feelings and further to affirm that a friendship can help soften difficult times. Reviewed in THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER, Fall 1997, by Molly Faulkner, RN, LISW, Clinical Social Worker, Programs for Children and Adolescents at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM.

I read this several times and each time found more facets of little Benni, who endures many hardships but emerges a survivor. I read it to my grandchildren and they both -- girl and boy-- enjoyed the story of little Benni and his ghost friend, Victoria. They were delighted with the end. --- Eileen Hehl

I'm a very new student of Latin, and not an expert on the
Vulgate, so take my review for what it's worth. As far as I
can tell, there are three versions of the Vulgate in print
today, and I have copies of all three of them. So I thought
that perhaps those who don't want to buy three versions might
appreciate a neophyte's impression of their relative strengths
and weaknesses. The full names on the title pages are rather
long, so I'll just refer to these three versions briefly as
the Stuttgart Vulgate (Biblia Sacra iuxta vulgatam versionem),
the New Vulgate (Bibliorum Sacrorum nova vulgata editio), and
the Madrid Clementina (Biblia Sacra iuxta Vulgatam
Clementinam).

The Stuttgart Vulgate is available here on Amazon. It is a
critical attempt to restore the Vulgate to its original Latin
text. It comes with a complete critical apparatus showing
variant readings from the most important Latin manuscripts.
This version comes with the prefaces of St. Jerome, the old

medieval critical apparatus of the Gospels (canones
evangelorum), the apocryphal books of III and IV Ezra, Psalm
151, Prayer of Manasses, and the Epistle to the Laodiceans, as
well as the complete Catholic canon. It also contains two
complete Psalters, both by St. Jerome: The Psalterium
Gallicanum and the Psalterium juxta Hebraicum. The two
psalters are laid out side-by-side on facing pages to
facilitate comparison. This version attempts to reconstruct
the experience of reading a medieval manuscript, so the
spelling is medieval, which can be a problem for anyone used
to the Clementina, and to anyone looking up words in a
dictionary. The text also lacks punctuation: no commas,
colons, periods, question marks, or quotation marks; this
actually is not a major problem in Latin, which is so rich in
conjunctions. However, the lack of question marks sometimes
makes me double take, as when Caiaphas says to Jesus "Tu es
Christus Filius Benedicti" (Mc 14,61). The text is well cross
referenced, and the typeface is modern and easy to read.

The Madrid Clementina does not seem to be currently (May 2002)
available at Amazon, but it is available elsewhere on the
internet. The Clementina was the official Latin text of the
Catholic Church from 1502 to 1979. The Madrid edition includes
a great many magisterial documents, and the biblical text is
footnoted also with references to magisterial documents,
although the prefaces of St. Jerome are missing, and there is
no critical apparatus. Color maps are provided, but they are
labeled in Spanish. The orthography is fully modern, with
modern punctuation and typeface. Like the Stuttgart Vulgate,
this edition has two psalters (in adjacent columns for easy
comparison): The traditional Psalterium Gallicanum, and the
new Psalterium Pianum, a modern (1940's) translation of the
Hebrew into neo-classical Latin. One of the delights of the
Clementina is that it eclectically preserves some of the text

from the ancient pre-Vulgate Latin versions, which reflect the
second century Latin liturgy of the Church.

The New Vulgate has replaced the Clementina as the official
Latin text of the Catholic Church. Like the Stuttgart Vulgate,
it is based on a critical reconstruction of the original
Vulgate text. However, in some cases the ancient text was
amended to accord with the latest notions of biblical
scholarship. The spelling and punctuation are all modern, so
in the vast majority of the verses the New Vulgate text is
identical to the Clementina. The biggest exception is the Book
of Psalms. The Psalter of the New Vulgate is a thorough,
modern revision of the traditional Gallican, making it accord
much more closely to the Hebrew Massorah. I know of two
editions of the new Vulgate, the one from Libreria Editrix
Vaticana, and the Nestle-Aland edition; both editions are
available here at Amazon. We can expect to see much more of
the New Vulgate now that its use has been endorsed in the
recent encyclical Litugiam Authenticam.

The Vatican edition is available used here on Amazon under the
title Bibliorum Sacrorum nova vulgata editio. It contains the
complete Old and New Testaments, but no prefaces, cross
references, nor commentary, and has a minimal critical
apparatus. It seems to be designed more for use in the pulpit
than the armchair. Physically, it is an excellent tome made
from red leather with gold lettering, large typeface in one
column with plenty of margin on thick pages. It looks
magnificent on my bookshelf.

More likely to be on my bureau is the Nestle-Aland edition
of the New Vulgate. It contains only the New Testament, and
is sold here under the title "Novum Testamentum Latine". The
editors provide you with a thorough critical apparatus
comparing the New Vulgate with other printed Latin versions
such as the Clementina and Stuttgart, mentioned above, the
Sistina, the Gutenberg, and some other editions I'm not very
familiar with (Ximenes, Roberti Stephani, Bartolomaei
Gravii, and Christophori Plantini). Like the Madrid
Clementina, this edition has color maps, but they are
labeled in English, not Latin.

My opinion on this translation is the following: EXCELLENT!!!

I'm not fluent in Ecclesiastical Latin but because I've learned Greek and French (one Latin was based on, one based off Latin), I know good portions of Vulgar Latin. But then again, Jerome's Vulgate Latin was never meant to be tough anyway. I really enjoyed this book. Being a Bible student, I have enjoyed ABS' Greek New Testament and soon will be enjoying their Hebrew Old Testament, for sure.

The famed Catholic monk and Saint Jerome translated the Vulgate well over a millenium ago as commissioned by the Pope. He used the Septuagint, Greek New Testament and various other documents to compare texts with, including Syrian texts. After all his hard work and labor, it paid off in his new translation in what was then the layman's language, the vulgar language (Latin), "The Vulgate of St. Jerome".

Like I said before, the Latin in the Vulgate is simple. This one contains the OT Apocrypha, so nothing has been left out since the original version. At the end of this edition is included Pseudepigraphal texts like the Prayer of Manasseh, Psalm 151 and 3 & 4 Ezra. This Bible has it all, even non-canonical books.

The size of this Bible is perfect, not too big, not too small. Something one can easily carry to church and open without getting carpal tunnel. Unlike their Greek New Testament, ABS seems to have used much better and more sturdier binding and materials in the cover for this book. It is a beautiful dark green and has a marker ribbon, as well. It has fine print, but doesn't bother me at all, I'm used to reading small print. While this translation is quite costly, it is well worth the money. I know it was for me, it is definitely one of my favorite Bibles in my collection. If you love Latin, classical languages or wish to read an older version of your Bible that came before the KJV, Geneva or even Wycliffe, GET THIS BOOK!!!

I would first like to state that I am not a scholar; I am reading the Biblia Sacra Vulgata simply because I wanted to, and my commentary is therefore more from an enjoyment perspective than an educated discussion. That being said...

This text is wonderful. I have read the Bible in English, jumping between the King James, American Standard, and the New International Versions. They range from pretty to informative, but none of these translations can possibly compare to the Latin. Latin lacks English's precision, which is a good thing. Hebrew and Greek don't have this inflexibility and I've always felt that an English translation limits the authors' meanings. And although nothing provides the true meaning like the original language, Latin does a lot to alleviate this feeling for me. St. Jerome's translation is beautiful. The text seems to float through the stories with captivating imagery. The diction used adds depth and feeling that only a language like Latin can give.

In my mind there are three good reasons to read the Biblia Sacra. First is that it is a beautiful, captivating read. Second is to further your Latin. The Biblia Sacra is not a difficult read and it doesn't take much study in Latin to be able to get through the texts passably. It's Medieval Latin, so the phraseology is much more like a modern Romance language and easier for us students to catch on to than say, Virgil or Cicero. The final reason is for those who, like me, see the Bible as a holy text, and not just a great historical document (which it is as well). Each translation of the Bible has something that the others don't - some insight that only that language and that translator could provide. I recommend you read the Latin to show yourself these stories in a different light. I guarantee you'll find something new and joyous.

Don't even consider any other flip chart book, they don't come close. This one has it all.. designing flip charts, arranging them, writing them, making them visually interesting. Tons of useful and helpful information.

This book, together with Picture's Worth 1,000 Words: A Workbook for Visual Communications by Jean Westcott and Jennifer Hammond Landau are all you need to become an effective visual communicator, even if you can't draw anything! If you think you're just not good with flip charts, buy these two and prepare to amaze yourself with the transformation!

I bought this book expecting to get a couple new ideas...boy was I surp rised. I got dozens of new tips that I'd never seen anywhere else. This guy knows his stuff related to flip charts!I'd highly recommend it to new and seasoned trainers and presenters.

The graphics and content are easy to follow, well organized, and practical.

As raunchy and steamy as the Hooker and the Nun, I love it.

Yes this new book is definetly another work of art, she has done an inredible favor to not only me but to many folks who love her type of sexual entertainment. I love the way she describes each lover and the way and style that is most rewarding and I love the (...) methods that she does so well. Keep them coming we here at the hospital are anxious for more, we've passed out only copy around for the second time, the poor thing is getting worn out but her entertainment never will.

true to her past novels Eve Locke has done it again, this novel is filled with lesbian and transgendered excitement I'm a lover of this style of lovemaking and Eve knows how to entertain every gender, every turn of the page brings sexual excitement and pleasures I'd love to enjoy in real time.

This book covers what should be the most important Issue to all people in the human-rat race. It's an attempt to make people realize how fast we are using up our natural resourses.
I can only hope that this book makes it to the top 10 best sellers list, so that it gets read by a large segment of the population. It's a vary important message and it's easy to read in a short amount of time, and once you read it it would be wise to give it to a friend and have them read it and pass it on to someone else.
Why can't an American president stand up, and run on smaller population and less consumption? Humans will gain less and less with over-population.

"Beyond Earth Day" gives an amazingly thorough look at the state of our planet, then and now. Discussions of issues are well-referenced and Gaylord Nelson courageously presents honest solutions to problems that many people take pains to ignore. He offers history, wisdom, and guidance in an age when "environment" is an important issue to Americans, yet many are unaware of the seriousness of the issues our water, air, soils and biodiversity face. An America united by the knowledge offered by Senator Nelson has the capability to change the course of catastrophic events involving the very elements needed for life. Share the intelligence of this important book with everyone you know.

Earth Day founder Gaylord Nelson holds no punches in this book. He brings the question of the ability of the planet to sustain today's consumption-driven American lifestyle into clear focus in "Beyond Earth Day". His report card on the planet is dire but believable.

The book provides a strong case that more dire consequences are up ahead for all of us, unless the current political leadership in Washington abandons its "business as usual" mentality regarding the environment and begins to recognize the urgency and gravity of the situation we are getting into with regard to air, water, land and climate.

"It is time for the president and Congress to reach an agreement that sustainability is the challenge of our time and design a plan of action for the future... There is no room, nor time, for partisanship. The president and Congress should face this issue in a unified and cooperative way and should persist until we reach the goal", laments Nelson.

Nelson recommends that the president of the United States deliver a "State of the Environment" speech to the American public and the world which outlines environmental challenges meriting the nation and the world's immediate attention, and the challenges that lay on the horizon. Such an address, Nelson says, is what is needed "to start public dialogue on the serious environmental problems facing the country and world today". People everywhere need to realize that maintaining the environmental sustainability of the planet is the most important responsibility we all have, because all life on Earth is interrelated, and because our economy is inherently dependent on the environment's "underlying resource base of forests, water, air, soil, and minerals".

This book is one of the best books on the subject
of English Bible versions. It is concise, well-written,
and pleasant to read. One gets the impression that
the authors are in love with the subject matter.
Their enthusiasm for the Bible in English is
contagious. There are many books on the English
Bible, there are none better than this one. It works
well as an introduction to various translations
and I could see this book being used along with
Comfort's, _Essential Guide to Bible Versions_ in
a classroom setting in the church or a school.

Again, this is an excellent book and I highly
recommend it to all who are interested in the
study of the English Bible.

This book is incredibly user-friendly and provides a valuable look at the history, making, and various translations of the Bible. As a seminary student, I can assure you that this book is very helpful in explaining the pros and cons of each translation of the Bible. I constantly refer to this work for a quick reference guide to translations. Biblical student or not, everyone should check this book out. I also recommend Sheeley and Nash's "Choosing A Bible: A Guide to Modern English Translations and Editions", which is also an excellent resource.

I found that this book is a must for the person looking for the perfect bible. Sheeley/Nash's book provided a simple, yet thorough, explanations of an exhausted list of bibles. This book answers many questions including: what bible is best for my personal study, which translation is better for my church, why are there different translation anyways? Before beginning a personal or corprate study of the bible this book is well worth the short time it takes to read.

Robert Bussey has spent years in martial arts before finding Christ. In his book he gives an incredible look at martial arts from a Christian perspective. In this book he demonstrates his discoveries and exposes the fallacies he fells were within the martial arts. As another reviewer stated, This is a must for any Christian martial artist.

Robert Bussey gained international fame when he became one of only a select few to undergo training in Togakure-ryu Ninjutsu in the 1970's. His contemporary approach to the traditional art set him apart from the others. It was his disgarding of the religious ties within the system that changed the face of martial arts forever. With that in his past he forged ahead developing new and progressive methods for physical combat while enlightening others to the notion that christianity and personal defense go hand-in-hand. I've been there along side Mr. Bussey for nearly nineteen years. I earned my Black Belt Instructor Chieftain Status directly under Mr. Bussey's tutelage and can say that he has produced some of the finest christian warriors the world has ever seen. This book is a must for anyone seeking their place as a christian in the world of the martial arts.

An excellent book. As a black belt Instructor under Robert Busseys brother (Mike Bussey) I would highly recommend this book for ALL martial artists whether you are christian or not. ...

As a fellow bio student to others I have but only one thing to say, Give me a break!! Do you know how long the book is ?!?!? And do you know how thick this book is?? If you are in AP bio, you have to know every single page by heart ! Ok, honestly, this book is good and probably the best AP bio book there is, just be sure to read this book over the summer to get the information. One test is 60 pages of text in this book. The book is also very comprehensive.

This book is very well structured, has wonderful illustrations, pictures, and diagrams. I agree that it is an excellent introductory biology text as it touches base with all facets of the subject.

"Biology: The Science of Life" is an extremely valuable guide to a thorough and complete understanding of basic biological concepts. In AP Bio, it not only helped me through the class, but caused me to permanently fall in love with biology. I'd love to meet the authors to thank them in person for this wonderful book. I'll buy it, because it will always offer me a connection to my first, playful, yet professional encounter with biology.