Economists deal in an esoteric subject that is often beyond the grasp of the general public, who are often confused with the chronic presentation of conflicting opinions by credentialed and experienced economists on almost every economic issue of our day. In What Do Economists Contribute?, editor Daniel Klein has compiled outstanding essays from nine great economists of this century (Friedreich Hayek, Ronald Coase, Thomas Schelling, Gordon Tullock, Israel Kirzner, Frank Graham, William Hutt, Clarence Philbrook, and D. McCloskey) to address the existential issue of "how do we contribute to human betterment?" from an economists perspective. the result is a lively, informative, engaging discourse that provides insight and a significant clarification of the role the evolving science of economics plays in our understanding of why things happen in the ways that they do. What Do Economists Contribute? is highly recommended reading for lay readers as well as students of economics, and has a great deal of substantive value for even experienced, practicing economists as well.

Daniel Klein, Professor of Economics at Santa Clara University, brings together some of the best minds in economics on a very important and unsettled issue: what do economists contribute to society? In today's world, most economists do not care about educating the general public as to how government policies work or how economics can address and solve many social problems; rather, they are concerned with demonstrating their mathematical "wizardry." Unfortunately, economists who can explain principles to the layman are not taken seriously; their work is viewed as not being rigorous enough. The "Everyman," to use Klein's term, needs to understand the beauty and power of economics. If economists stopped preaching to the choir and stopped their quest to be known as great mathematicians, then maybe people would actually come to know the power of economic reasoning. This book is enlightening and should be read by economists and noneconomists alike.

Anyone who appreciated Who Stole Feminism?, where Christina Hoff Sommers corrects what passes for feminist statistics will find plenty to love in these 123 pages. Diana Furchtgott-Roth and Christine Stolba explain with tons of data why the "wage gap" and "glass ceiling" are myths based on bad statistics and a less than thorough investigation of the facts. The authors spell out the truth, that we should be celebrating women's progress. Feminists should be bragging that women earn the majority of bachelor's and master's degrees and that women-owned businesses are growing faster than businesses overall instead of inventing discrimination where it clearly doesn't exist, as the stats in this book prove. This book should be required reading in women's studies classes, but unfortunately the half-truths often spread in such classes are the reason this book needed to be written in the first place.

Much of what we know about the economic status of women is summarized in this excellent monograph by Diana Furchtgott-Roth and Christine Stolba. It covers not only the so-called gender gap between men's and women's incomes, but also educational attainment, occupational choice and political influence. Understanding of the subject is enhanced by colorful charts. - Herbert Stein

At age 23, Bob Stahl volunteered to become a radio operator and cryptographer for the largely forgotten and often overlooked Allied Intelligence Bureau (AIB). In You're No Good to Me Dead: Behind Japanese Lines in the Philippines, Stahl uses the southeastern portion of the Philippine Islands from 1943 to 1945 as the lense through which he viewed the world as an agent gathering intelligence information in helping pave the way for the Allied victory over Japan. Inserted miles behind enemy lines, Stahl and his fellow AIB agents from the 978th Signal Service Company, First Reconnaissance Battalion, established intelligence networks via a series of radio stations deep in the Philippine jungle. Here they conducted coastwatching, weather reporting, and air warning operations for the Allies, in addition to establishing contact with and, often times, operating as part of the organized guerrilla effort fighting the Japanese. You're No Good to Me Dead is a riveting account of a young battlefield commissioned lieutenant working autonomously as a clandestine agent. Stahl's memoir brings us from the days of hanging out at ice-cream parlors in the Anthracite country of central Pennsylvania to the difficult lifestyle struggling to survive in the crude camps and disease-infested jungles on the island of Samar and the Bondoc Peninsula on the southeastern portion of Luzon. Portraying his odyssey, Stahl shares his riveting, informative and often humorous story detailing his personal battles to keep station S3L "on the air" every day for fifteen straight months. Often times in short supply of batteries, arms, and food, Stahl accomplished unseemingly difficult missions, moving frequently to avoid Japanese patrols in order to make good on MacArthur's earlier admonition to be careful, because "you're no good to me dead." Having completed two years of research in writing a book title Surviving Bataan and Beyond, I have had the pleasure in reading a number of first-hand accounts on the struggles in the Philippines during the Second World War. I can honestly say that none, even remotely, measure in terms of substance, originality and readability to Bob Stahl's You're No Good to Me Dead. With this book Stahl has filled a void in the narrative history of the Philippine campaign. It is a significant contribution and more importantly, it is extremely enjoyable to read. I strongly recommend it.

At age 23, Bob Stahl volunteered to become a radio operator and cryptographer for the largely forgotten and often overlooked Allied Intelligence Bureau (AIB). In You're No Good to Me Dead: Behind Japanese Lines in the Philippines, Stahl uses the southeastern portion of the Philippine Islands from 1943 to 1945 as the lens through which he viewed his world as an agent, gathering intelligence information to help pave the way for the Allied victory over Japan. Inserted miles behind enemy lines, Stahl and his fellow AIB agents from the 978th Signal Service Company, First Reconnaissance Battalion, Philippine Region, a counterpart of the more commonly known, Office of Strategic Services (OSS), established intelligence networks via a series of radio stations deep in the Philippine jungle. Here they conducted coastwatching, weather reporting, and air warning operations for the Allies, in addition to establishing contact with and, often times, operating as part of, the organized guerrilla effo

The book was good, and explained everything that I needed to know to the T.

By far the best cost book I have ever used. Not only does this book have all of the standard cost- book items (such as drywall, painting) it contains many that can't be found anywhere else that I know of. I think this book is great for anyone repairing, remodeling, or "fixing up" an old home. We found a cost for buttressing foundations on old homes with rock foundations that was a huge help to us when it was time to work out a contract. We also found a price and a source for a hand-carved newel post, plus many others. Unlike other cost books it is very well illustrated so there's no doubt about the items being described.

As a claims adjuster, I found this reference to be a very comprehensive unit cost estimating resource. The high level of detail, yet simplicity in searching almost always leads me to what I am looking for when appraising a loss. The diagrams in the sidebars are plentiful and give you a quick glance visual aid which often reduces guessing what an item really looks like. This book is actually better than what is supplied to me by my employer !

Abraham Joshual Heschel once called Shabbat (the Jewish Sabbath) "a palace in time." This new book by Moshe Mykoff gives you the inner architectural tools for constructing that palace within your own life experience.

In his introduction, Mykoff says that his book is intended for three kinds of people: 1) Jews who are new to sabbath observance and want to know the "why" of the rituals; 2) Jews who have never encounted the Sabbath and want to know more about it; and 3) Jews who grew up within the ritual observance and now want to understand the deeper meanings of Shabbat. To this list I would add a fourth category: Jews who, like myself, are familar with much of this material, but who sometimes need to be reminded of it in well-written, contemporary prose. (Non-Jews will also find it an interesting window into the inner meaning of the Sabbath, although the book does assume that you know the basics.)

"Seventh Heaven" is arranged in short lessons that follow the complete cycle of the 26-hour Sabbath day, from pre-Shabbat preparations on Friday afternoon to the post-Shabbat celebration known as "Melavah Malkah." For each step, there are quotes from traditional sources, followed by Mykoff's essay (based on the teachings of Rebbe Nachman) about the inner meaning of the step in question. The result is a clear roadmap for deepening your personal experience of Shabbat.

Although the book can be read from cover-to-cover as a Shabbat manual, each lesson is also complete in itself. Each one is a couple pages long -- perfect for a short dvar Torah at the Sabbath table. Mykoff's writing style is both profound and contemporary -- a refreshing change from other books written in that overly-pedantic Orthodox style that I call "Yeshivish." Mykoff writes for the educated English speaking public, and he does it well. In short, this book is a pleasure to read -- again and again.

This book should be back in print.

I used it prior to an MBA course and I could have passed the Core Financial Analysis class on day one.

UK-centric though!!

This books offers us an untainted view of the establishment of the Fatimiyya Caliphate. It provides the readers with a critical, covert view of the aspects of life in Ifriqiya at that time. It's unfortunate the editors could not expound on certain situations that took place pre and post advent of the dynasty such as the factual reasons behind the execution of the two Da'i brothers.

The translated manuscript provides a solid glimpse of Ibn al-Haytham's personal view and feelings of the ongoings during this period in time.

I want more imformation of the design of picture about textile. And all the things about design