A stonking blockbuster of a book, filled with raw power and suspense! From the heart stopping narrative on the on the Need for Conditions on the Activation Functions, to the torrid account of Classes of Finite Pseudo-dimension, this is truly the most exhilarating and disturbing description yet of the mathematical foundations of machine learning. I eagerly await the sequel.

I've read these books over and over in paperback form, and it's good to finally see these books made available to the public again. Always delightful and skillfully written, these three short novels are guaranteed to amuse you and convince you that life's not so bad after all. Anthony Villiers travels, staying one step ahead of creditors, side-stepping the villians and presenting an enigma to almost everyone else. Mr. Villiers travelling companion is a Trog, best described as a big furry toad with glowing blue eyes who believes in "lines of occurance" instead of causality. Note: the 4th book in this series was never written. Nonetheless, I still strongly recommend these books to anyone looking for a fun, light read.

I found the book to be the most insightful analysis of passenger rail at the global level I've ever seen. It is a great resource for anyone involved in policy, or for someone who just wants to know 'why we don't have trains like Japan or Europe'. To his credit, Dr.Perl does not come up with a crystal-clear solution for the future of Amtrak. This is reflective of the reality of the mix of economics and politics that is US transport policy, namely that: funding for passenger rail is a subsidy, but funding for road and air is infrastructure.

The book's approach is clear and revitalizing. It approaches the idea of Christ's Incarnation as an event that we all partake of- going beyond any dogma or creed, being something that is realized personally within each person's alignment to Divinity. It transcends all ideas of separation due to religious preferences or edicts and deals with simply The Great Mystery of God that bestows Grace to all. Especially interesting is the simple approach to Man's ultimate destiny and purpose, shining a real light of understanding upon the process of redemption as the new cycle of Creation, and embraces throughout the message of active participation within this idea. The ideas put forth in this work easily approach and explain the topics of polarity, focusing upon the androgyny of being and the principle of Love as the cohesive factor between Creation and its Creator. This book should be considered an important read for all those that have approached the idea of the longing of the Soul for the Divine, and have spent effort to understand the idea of the sacred and holy marriage between the Soul and Spirit. It is beautifully presented in an understandable and concise way that leaves one feeling hopeful and excited about the future of the Race. A very refreshing approach compared to a lot of what is being presented out there on Mankind's future!

The New Interpreter's Bible is a twelve-volume series, updating the popular Interpreter's Bible from a few decades ago. There are several key features common to all of the volumes of this series. First, each includes a two-column, double translation of the Biblical text (NIV - New International Version, and NRSV - New Revised Standard Version) arranged by topical unit or story. Then, they provide commentaries that look at the passages as a whole, as well as verse-by-verse. Third, interesting Reflection pieces that relate the passages to each other, to history, and to current concerns occur at the conclusion of each passage. Fourth, introductory articles for each book are provided that discuss transmission, historical background, cultural setting, literary concerns, and current scholarship. Finally, there are general articles about the Bible, each Testament, and various types of literature (Narrative, Gospel, Wisdom Literature, etc.) are provided to give general placement and knowledge about the text overall.

The list of contributors, editors, and consultants on the project is a veritable Who's Who of biblical and theological scholarship, representing all major traditions and schools of thought liberal and conservative. Leander Keck, of the Yale Divinity School, is the primary editor of the series.

The volumes were published individually, and can be purchased individually, which is a good thing, given that they are a bit expensive. But for any serious biblical scholar, preacher, student, or enthusiast, they are invaluable.

--Volume VI--

The sixth volume of the New Interpreter's Bible is the volume that introduces the Prophetic tradition in the Hebrew Scriptures. After an introductory essay concerning Prophetic Literature, the volume continues with the books of the major prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, and Ezekiel, as well as the apocrypal books of Baruch and the Letter of Jeremiah..

In his introductory general article on Prophetic Literature, David Petersen of the Illiff School of Theology looks at the diverse roles of the prophets in Israel's history, as well as the different kinds of poetic and prose produced by the prophets. Petersen addresses issues of the growth over time of prophetic voices, as well as the key issues brought up by the prophets over and over again, such as ethical norms, covenant, and the idea of ultimate hope in God. Petersen also looks at prophetic parallels in other cultures, concluding however that there are no true exemplars outside of the Bible given the scope and sophistication of Biblical prophecy.

The book of Isaiah is looked at as two distinct units, divided as I Isaiah (consisting of chapters 1-39), addressed by Gene Tucker of the Candler School of Theology, Emory, and II Isaiah (consisting of chapters 40-66), addressed by Christopher Seitz of St. Mary's College, University of St. Andrews, Scotland. This helps reinforced the radical difference in the text of Isaiah. Patrick Miller of Princeton Theological Seminary provides commentary on the book of Jeremiah. Anthony Saldarini of Boston College looks at both the book of Baruch and the Letter of Jeremiah. Kathleen O'Connor of Columbia Theological Seminary takes on the task of Lamentations, and Katheryn Pfisterer Darr completes the volume with her work on the book of Ezekiel.

The books of Baruch and the Letter of Jeremiah are called apocryphal because their status is not canonically clear within the Christian tradition. They are not contained in the official canon of the Hebrew scripture, and so Protestant tradition has tended to leave the books out of the Old Testament. However, these texts were included in the Septuagint, the primary Greek translation of the Hebrew scriptures in the ancient world, and so the Roman Catholic and the Orthodox churches consider the texts canonical.

High praise goes to the general editorial staff for working with such strong authors/scholars, that their work fits together well as part of this set while retaining their individual characteristics (much like the writers of the Bible itself!).

--Other volumes available--

The following is a list of each volume in this twelve-volume set, and the contents of each.

Volume I: General Articles on the Bible; General Articles on the Old Testament; Genesis; Exodus; Leviticus

Volume II: Numbers; Deuteronomy; Introduction to Narrative Literature; Joshua; Judges; Ruth; I & II Samuel

Volume III: I & II Kings; I & II Chronicles; Ezra, Nehemiah; Esther; Additions to Esther; Tobit; Judith

Volume IV: I & II Maccabees; Introduction to Hebrew Poetry; Job; Psalms

Volume V: Introduction to Wisdom Literature; Proverbs; Ecclesiastes; Song of Songs; Book of Wisdom; Sirach

Volume VI: Introduction to Prophetic Literature; Isaiah; Jeremiah; Baruch; Letter of Jeremiah; Lamentations; Ezekiel

Volume VII: Introduction to Apocalyptic Literature; Daniel; Additions to Daniel; Hosea; Joel; Amos; Obadiah; Johan; Micah; Nahum; Habakkuk; Zephaniah; Haggai; Zechariah; Malachi

Volume VIII: General Articles on the New Testament; Matthew; Mark

Volume IX: Luke; John

Volume X: Acts; Introduction to Epistolary Literature; Romans, I Corinthians

Volume XI: II Corinthians; Galatians; Ephesians; Philippians; Colossians; I & II Thessalonians; I & II Timothy; Titus; Philemon

Volume XII: Hebrews; James; I & II Peter; I, II & III John; Jude; Revelation

"No disappointment there, Port Barren was a hole"

This was one of the first lines in the book, A New Kind of Dreaming by Anthony Eaton. It sets the scene for Jamie's journey which is realistic, honest and confronting. Jamie Riley finds himself in a lot of trouble, which is not surprising considering his turbulent family life. The court sends him to a recluded outback Australian town, Port Barren and where he learns how to make friends, achieve and how to put the past to rest.

The author delights the audience with his realistic and brazen characters. He literally dares the reader not to fall in love with them (I was unsuccessful) and thus makes reading this journey very personal.

This book is beautiful and exciting. It is a mix of drama, adventure and thriller, and would suit high school students. But any-one old or young would be cold hearted not to take this book into their hearts. Boys and girls will love it for entirely different reasons. I recommend it for anyone who likes stories that are sassy and original.

This collection of essays provides a clear, thorough and very readable introduction to contemporary British politics. It explains why Labour (aka "New Labour") won the biggest majority in the British House of Commons since 1945, and offers some excellent insights into both the immediate future of the Conservative Party and the longterm development of British democracy.

This book charts the history of mercenary campaigns, from medieval europe to the congo and beyond. It has all the big names, Mad Mike Hoare , Denard , Schramme et al and it tells the story interestingly and precisely being an interesting read and well worth whatever cost it is at. It is the best mercenary book I have read in a long time

This book is a must have for anyone who is seeking truth. The information leads you to a brink of brand new enlightenment.Nile Valley Contributions... is the beginning of the real story...

Socialwk@mail.com- email me if you come across another must have such as this

Everyone is the same - no matter what race, religion, sex, physical condition, etc. In today's world the lesson taught in this story is definitely needed. It is a lesson taught without lecturing the point. My 2 young grandchildren loved it and the oldest read it to herself several times. This is a "must have" in a child's library.