This book is written in a very easy to use format, similar in some respects to the 'idiots guides' and can be used as an on the spot reference for issues as they occur if the world of the practice of providing professional services to make a living, or it can be easily read cover to cover as to avoid pitfalls others have already overcome. The content covers several topics from resolving employee and client relationship struggles to master planning and marketing your firm to mundane business decisions over accounting issues, filing, time management etc. and working favorably with bankers for obtaining business loans. There is even a section of standardized forms which one can use in the office. Once your professional competance it at a level where you are attracting work you will be confronted with so many issues which we are not taught how to handle in college that this reference becomes a valuble tool to help keep the majority of your focus on your projects and design.

This is a fantastic civil war story and it's very touching.

This is a very good book for younger children who are interested in geography. The cartoonish drawings and the story are simple and interesting for younger kids while the maps have plenty of detail and color. My 6 year old son loves this book. We originally borrowed it from the library and found ourselves borrowing it again 2 or 3 times over the next year. Now he has his own copy! I was glad to be able to find a copy here on Amazon.[com.]

After Geoffrey of Monmouth's "History of the Kings of Britain," the two most important Arthurian Chronicles were Wace's "Roman de Brut" and Layamon's "Brut." This Everyman Paperback edition presents these two works as translated by Eugene Mason circa 1912. The name "Brut" reflects that of "Brutus," the eponymous founder of the British race and history. Robert Wace was a Norman-French writer, born in Jersey circa 1100 and educated at Caen. While Wace does follow Geoffrey in terms of order and substance, he did have access to additional sources as well and adds not only new scenes to the Arthur legend but made him even more courtly than Geoffrey had accomplished in transforming the folk-hero of Welsh legend into the epitome of the Christian monarch. Little is known about Layamon, except that he lived at the end of the 12th century and was connected with the church of Arley Regis in north Worcestershire. Layamon is the first important poet to write in Middle English and his "Brut," a direct imitation of Wace's "Roman de Brut," is the first story about Arthur written in English instead of Saxon. In addition to Arthur we find stories about Lear and Cymbeline along with other prominent English legends. Layamon downplays the French influences and transforms Arthur into an English hero, "English" in the sense of "Beowulf," which menas more of a Germanic hero who is brave and daring. In this account we find a more complete account of the founding of the Round Table and Layamon even works in elves that attend the infant Arthur and bestow upon him gifts. Consequently, these Arthurian Chronicles continue the evolution of the Arthurian legend from its Welsh legends and Geoffrey's history, adding episodes and transforming the central character. Geoffrey of Monmouth's "History of the Kings of Britain" remains the primary original text for King Arthur and is the obvious first choice for any class covering the Arthurian legends. But these works are important for a more complete understanding of the Medeival Arthur. Mason's translation is somewhat stilted, but actually suits the texts somewhat, so it is not as disconcerting as translations down during that same period of Greek or Latin works.

Reading Aucassin and Nicolette was amusing and enjoyable. The love story of Aucassin and Nicolette is entwined with battles, journeys, and rebellion. It is a light-hearted parody that inlcudes mocking the church, fighting wars with fruit and cheese, and a king in childbed. The issues of medieval times are demonstrated when Aucassin and Nicolette's love is challenged by social order, land, and isolation. Overall, every reader should find this story delightful in its simplicity.

Like fables? Like children stories that also have some wisdom in them? Some Hans Christian Andersen's style of showing the good and the bad?
This book is no inferior of any western-background stories. The pictures are very colorful and as beautiful as the Balinese landscapes. Recommended for parents of asian descendants who would like to introduce their western-born children some amazing and interesting stories that are as magical as Harry Potter. Or for any other parents who are interested in broadening their children's literature horizon, beyond the 7 seas.

Dr. Gilbert Mason has written a book which not only stands as an important literary stone in the foundation of the civil rights movement, but also as a window into the humanity and "higher calling" of being a physician. As a white physician in Mississipppi, I was riveted when I read this book. The hardship which was endured by African Americans during this era is unimaginable, and it was only a generation ago. With eloquence and thouroughness Dr. Mason leads us through the origins of the civil rights movement specifically as it occurred in Biloxi MS. The racial hatred and violence which opposed his nonviolent protests and the fledgling Biloxi chapter of the NAACP is laid out for the reader with very good clarity. When I read this book, the secondary theme also jumped out at me, which was his constant pusuit of being a physician , specifically maintaing high degree of ethics, morality, and care for all patients black are white during this period of tribulation. I highly recommend this book to all.

Total of 83 pages. A 9-page Teacher's Guide gives short instructions on how to teach the Lesson Sheets. Pages 11-62 contain worksheets for the student. An Answer Key is included 63-83. Permission is given for teachers to make copies of the sheets for their classroom. The book touches on many different mathematics topics and skills, which include: familiarization with calculator, speed and accuracy with the calculator, judicious use of the calculator, "+, -, x, / facts," order of operations, rounding, estimation, decimal fractions, converting fractions and decimals, developing mathematical reasoning, handling data, rate, ratio, and percent, measurement, etc. Approximately appropriate for grades 4 and/or 5.

As a Conjurer I have studied the classic works of many of the great old conjurers. Of all of them Blackstone is one of the most well known. This book provides clear and simple explanations of some of the greatest tricks and illusions known to Magic. Great for the beginning or advanced conjuror.

The story of the Krupps, and other eminent arms-manufacturers through history. This book has a simple message, and I was deeply moved by the subject matter. Having heard excerpts of the book read on Radio National in Australia, I finally tracked down a copy of the book, nine years later through Amazon.com.