Gary does an excellent job detailing the establishment of the school, the life of cadets on campus and their participation in the Civil War. He has an incredible amount of information on many of the cadets,their attendance at GMI and courageous actions during military action. Cradle of Glory truly brings to life young men who grew from "seed corn" to soldiers fighting for the southern cause. The book includes photos and detailed rosters of each year of the school and Caper's Battalion. If you love reading about the Civil War and GMI, you'll love this book. Great, Great Book.

Gary does an excellent job detailing the establishment of the school, the school life. He has details on many attendees of the school. He really brings the school to life and does a great job following their participation in the Civil War. Photos are included and detailed rosters of each year. He also includes a listing of member of Caper's Battalion. Great book from cover to cover. If you love GMI and want to know how the cadets supported the Civil war, you'll love it.

A great book for the amateur genealogist. It is light enough that, unlike many books on the subject, it is readable, yet it contains a wealth of information. The book description says "some entries will provoke a chuckle, others a bit of embarrassment, still others a sense of wonder and pride." This is certainly true. As a person of German heritage who (sadly) does not speak German, I was indeed filled with a sense of wonder when I looked up my great-grandfather's name, Hundesauger.

For anyone who is researching German names and family genealogy this book is the definitive, in-depth, and scholarly work in the field of German names. A "must own" book for the serious researcher of German families and names

As a non-literary type, a psychotherapist, I found this book to be a revelation. Dr. Meerson, in a brilliant tour-de-force analysis, reveals not only the existence of taboos in Dostoevsky's works, but what those taboos are. This is tricky as the writer in the preface points out; after all we could claim that since the characters never speak about pink rhinoceros', this is the taboo. But Meerson makes a different claim: a careful analysis of the text reveals a pattern of hints, omissions, interruptions in narratives, and other devices. By comparing these interruptions, by pointing out what is omitted in many places, we begin to see an emerging outline of a taboo. Even more striking is her ability to show how Dostoevsky lures us into identifying with various characters, thus implicating us in those taboos. For anyone interested in psychoanalysis and literature, this book is essential reading. It is full of fascinating insights, and her methodology of analysis has tremendous implications for analysts and therapists as an approach to analysis of the process. For those fascinated by the interpersonal school, this work has much to add to the writings of Donnel Stern and his elaboration of selective inattention and unformulated experience. For those interested in the role of projective identification in literature, this book illustrates how Dostoevsky achieved this and what his purposes were in doing so. Her careful analysis of the literary devices which induce us to identify and thereby become implicated in taboos against knowing and speaking has great implications for therapists. For what is therapy, in a certain sense, but overcoming the taboos against knowing and thinking which we come to share with the patient? Embedded in these shared taboos, only gradually through dialogue do we extricate ourselves. Meerson's work shows us how this happens in a literary context.

Meerson's revelatory book focuses on what Dostoevsky, his narrators and characters do not say, the omissions which signal their pain (Raskolnikov's inability to pronounce to himself the word "murder"; the younger Karamazovs' refusal to recognize Smerdiakov as their brother). This is not, however, a "deconstructionist" move: it is precisely the holes in the text which create and reveal the values pervading Dostoevsky's novels. Meerson's hermeneutic is both an elaboration and a critique of Bakhtin and some of his followers: "polyphony" is not just a free-for-all in which we all get our say--and the the world remains just as we found it, or merely turned upside down. It is a transforming experience in which we are implicated in each other's most secret thoughts and desires. "Everyone is guilty before everyone," says Father Zosima, "everyone is responsible for everything." What makes people human and therefore deserving of love, even if they are murderers, madmen or scum, is the fact that they have "sore spots." It is not only the sympathetic characters who have something to tell us. Whatever people regard as too sacred or too scary to talk about, even to themselves, signals the existence of a value. No taboos, no values-- and vice versa! Nor does the reader get off scot-free. We readers are not confronted by some discursive argument or plot, proposed by author or cahracter, which we can then accept or reject. We are ourselves sent down into the labyrinth of Dostoevsky's narrative, stumbling over our own resistances and obtusenesses. The revelation of value when it does hit us is then all the more powerful. Meerson's analysis will be most effective if you are familiar with or have recently reread (not a bad thing!) the works that she discusses. If this book does not change your life, it will change the way Dostoevsky changes your life.

This must have been an interesting conference: a multinational cast of the usual suspects (Scott Snyder, Kyongman Jeon, Aidan Foster-Carter et al.) joined by some functional area specialists (Jeffrey Pilkington, Danny Leipziger et al.) for added spice.

Among the highpoints: Heather Smith's dissection of the food situation, David Steinberg's thoughtful reflections on South Korean politics, and Holger Wolf's demolition of the myths of German unification. Anthony Michell provides a heterox view of the North Korean economy. It may not be a convincing view, but it is a welcome antidote to usual recitation of Bank of Korea figures.

Today in South Korea we have "sunshine policy" toward North Korea. But we need to know what will happen. This book has many experts from South Korea and other countries. I think that the best essay is by Professor Hearther Smith. She analyses the food situation in North Korea, using many datas. There is also an essay by Dr. Danny Leipziger from the World Bank. He describes how international institutions can help North Korea based on the experience of Vietnam. The only bad thing about this book is one of the authors refers almost only to her own researches (and one author criticizes the editor). But this is an excellent book on an important topic.

~This book is very well-written, composed of many short (c. 2 pg) articles on various subjects relating to biology/medicine, such as Sickle Cell disorder and Huntington's Disease. Not only are these articles very informative, they are interesting. ~On top of that, there are some really great pictures, including a pull-out poster of deadly microbes. ~The material covered in this book is fascinating, but it's not something that you think about every day (unless you're a biologist or you're really into biomedicine). It stimulates thought, and brings you to the realization that, yes, this is sort of cool. I was somewhat interested in the broad category of biology and medicine, but when I bought this book, I was affirmed in my belief that biomedicine is a remarkably intriguing field of study. ~I would strongly recommend this book to anyone remotely interested in biomedicine. It is a truly amazing book! 5 stars!

Exploring the Biomedical Revolution examines the work of frontline scientists and how they are changing the face of modern medicine, with chapters presenting articles on research enhanced by vivid color photos. Many titles on biomedicine are inaccessible to lay audiences; not so this book, which focuses on explanations which are easy to understand, yet with plenty of scientific detail added for those involved in health care. Highly recommended.

The following are examples of the hundreds of positive reviews that the Export Sales and Marketing Manual has received since the first annual and updated edition was introduced in 1988. The 2001 version is the 14th continuous edition.

Full of meat and potatoes - and meant to be used. The manual skillfully covers every step needed to become a successful exporter. Journal of Commerce

Congratulations on your outstanding manual which has become the standard of the U. S. export industry. We also appreciate the cooperation you have extended to the SBA over the years. U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

Absolutely the best publication in the field of exporting. We recommend it for purchase at all of our international trade events. We are proud to be able to offer it to our membership. National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)

A "must" acquisition for businesses that are exporting regularly or thinking of doing so. The chapters on export pricing and budgeting are excellent! Journal of Accountancy

You have succeeded in writing the proverbial "cookbook" for U. S. exporters. Your publication will definitely help many U. S. companies and individuals become successful exporters. U. S. Senate Small Business Committee

Thanks to your manual, our small company is now in the export business for the long run. What seemed to be impossible is now an enjoyable career that I look forward to every day. Dafina Biteye, Making Connections Work, Inc.

Outstanding manual! We plan to have a copy available at each of our U. S. field offices. Federal Express Corporation

EXPORT SALES & MARKETING MANUAL REVIEW IN CHOICE MAGAZINE PUBLISHED BY THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION Issue: February 2001, Page 1122

John R. Jagoe (Director of the Export Institute) provides comprehensive and authoritative information on exporting from the United States in this publication. Available in four formats (softbound text, CD-ROM, Internet and Classroom Package for Educations), it can serve as a step-by-step guide for the beginner or as a reference for the experienced individual. The printed version contains 640 pages of information-filled text. The electronic versions provide excellent search capabilities (via Acrobat) and very easy access to numerous links to additional sources of information.

Information on the manual, including the table of contents, and the professional qualification of the author, are available at ....

Although other recent works are also available, e.g., Amy Zuckerman and David Biederman, Exporting and Importing (Choice March 1999), Beley Seyoum,Export-Import Theory, Practices And Procedures (Choice November 2000), and David Neipert, A Tour of International Trade (Choice March 2000), none focus solely on the export side or offer as much detail on exporting. Moreover, the availability of the electronic versions gives Jagoe's publication a decided edge.

The manual guides the reader through the entire export procedure, and the marketing approach the author uses makes for interesting reading. Supported by tables, figures, charts, checklists, extensive appendices and a 30-page glossary, libraries are advised to acquire the Internet or CD-ROM version in addition to the print manual.

A very useful resource for businesses, government agencies, and professional associations involved in exporting or in international trade. The manual is also recommended for upper-division undergraduate and above collections that are supporting strong programs in exporting or international trade.

W. C. Struning, Seton Hall University

Reprinted with permission of the American Library Association.

Sentient humans with brains as well as bodies have always been fascinated by the way we adorn ourselves and why. Once we can get past the cultural anthropology of fashion, and the fads that make it a billion-dollar world industry, we can dig down to discover the roots of historical and current adorned beauty, and EXTREME BEAUTY does this . . . beautifully.
It is pleasing--in an era in which physical beauty and adornment typified by fashion have been roundly rejected by most of the jeans-wearing public--to find a book that lets beauty out and helps us exercise our sense of mystery and wonder, based in no small part on human sexuality and attraction. Harold Koda (curator of the Costume Institute at New York's Met) has mounted a show and created a book with marvelous insights and passion, and the illustrations are wondrous--consider, as a case in point, Thiery Mugler's 'Chimere,' with its savage eroticism.
One could quibble with Koda's arbitrary division of the body into 'neck and shoulders,' 'chest,' 'waist,' 'hips' and 'feet,'
and his exclusion of the fascinating face/head/hair perplex, and the hands, with their magical touch and allure. But this book and its illustrations will become a benchmark by which human adornment is judged, and is a keeper of power and importance.

Harold Koda's Extreme Beauty surveys concepts of fashion and beauty. Koda considers the evolving, changing strategies of beauty around the world, focussing on different body parts and how they are accented and displayed through varying uses of clothing and cultural perception. Black and white and color photos of unusual fashion choices and styles make for some eye-opening insights.

Eastern Forests is a good field guide for both experts and beginners. Makes a great gift for young naturalists. This book not only provides identification means; it also answers odds and end questions about why plants and animals do different things. Everything from newt behavior to how weather affects bird migration is covered in this guide.

This is a great field guide that covers many aspects of forests East of the Great Plains. Although it covers many common species of both animal and plant, it is not overly helpful for positively identifying individual species; and if one wants that, you are better off with a more specific field guide (i.e., Eastern Birds). It does, however, detail the workings of a forest and accompanies this fascinating text with 53 color plates, 80 color photos and many black and white drawings. In the first few chapters, it demonstrates the different forest types through indicator species; and it details the process of Old Field succesion, and the animals and plants that come and go as the process progresses. In the last chapters adaptation, and seasonal patterns are covered. I would highly reccommend this field guide for any one who would like to know how a forest works.

The issues of older adults and gambling addiction has been discussed for a few years. This educational material has been very helpful to mental health professionals.

A realistic look at a problem for older adults. Very useful for a health care provider.

As a scientist who studies evolution, the PBS Evolution Series profoundly embarrassed me. How so much effort and money could be poured into a project that wound up so flawed is a potential case study in the failure of science education. Getting the Facts Straight is an excellent primer on errors, both in fact and logic, in the series. Every teacher who wants to show these videos in a classroom should first read the Getting the Facts Straight, then prepare lesson plans that help students to see why the PBS Evolution Series is a caricature of how science should be. In fact, anyone who saw the series and didn't drop off to sleep should read this book. It made viewing the series a lot more interesting for me, and it was great to be able to compare my own reservations about it with those of the writers of this book. I highly recommend Getting the Facts Straight to anyone who is interested in science, popularization of science or evolution.

I've enjoyed reading and re-reading this little book in its web version and am glad it is finally in paperback. Despite its size, it provides a lot of information that seems crucial to evaluating the claims of Darwinian evolution--info. that was not mentioned in the PBS series.

It covers stuff quickly and objectively, while providing ample notes and references for the research inclined [even the music from the PBS series is identified and footnoted]. Also, as it describes the material in the PBS series, one doesn't need to have seen the series for this book to be useful--it is quite sufficient as a stand alone piece.

Though not addressing intelligent design, this is one of the best materials to have come from the ID community: I'd say it is among the best as a quick reference on evolution, as topics are easy to find, brief to survey and it is a heck of a lot less expensive than others.

Good work with a priceless piece.