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This book is a quick read and is a nice break from all the people who proclaim clipping coupons is the way to save money. However, if you already buy a lot of private label/store brand products, plan your weeks meals after you check the sale flyers and buy in bulk when things are on sale, there's not a whole lot more in this book.

She does go into some detail about marketing strategies which is somewhat interesting, but if you are already budget minded, don't think this book can help you slice your grocery bill by a third, maybe 10-15% (which is nothing to sneeze at). Basically, I checked this book out of my library and I think you should too.

Barbara Salsbury packs her book with a lot of useful information. She doesn't write about how to choose the freshest produce or the best time of day to shop. She deals with subjects such as in-store psychology (ie: why we buy when we didn't plan to buy); how to properly read the ads; eye opening information about store games, gimmicks and surveys; menu planning the non-traditional, but easy, way; the expensive lure of one stop shopping; plus many more subjects tying it all together with what she calls her "Pantry Principle."

I've been a grocery shopper for a long time and though I was doing a fairly good job at stretching my grocery budget, Barbara made me realize how much more I could do. She is quick to point out there is no villian here, grocery stores are a business and they are doing it well. Our job as consumers are to become "Super Shoppers" knowing how to stretch our hard earned dollars the farthest.

Her chapters on Brands is amazing! We all know major brand names, but what about house brands? Private labels? Economy brands? No names? When I would look at the grocery shelf and see eight brands of canned peas, I didn't really know the difference between them, now I do because Barbara explains it.

Barbara knows her stuff because she had to live it. In reading about her life, during a short period of time, her family experienced job loss, major hospital bills, their house being robbed, and because of a land fraud situation, didn't even own their home. She HAD to live these principles.

You may already do or know some of things in this book. But it was well worth the money to me as it is chock full of great information, even if it just gives you a different way to look at something almost all of us have to....grocery shop.

I was pleased with some of the insight and tips that i was able to get from this book. I have used some of the suggestions and have saved money.

I have read many books on how to go grocery shopping. Many of them say the same thing over and over again... but Barabara Salsbury offers a fresh perspective. I love how she talks about the secerets of advertising and how they try to lure you in. I love how she tells us to give up on cupons (they never worked for me anyways). I highly recomend this book to anyone who wants to save money on grocery shopping.

This is definitely a book about squeezing the last penny out of your dollar. It is far beyond the typical "clip coupons" and "buy what you can in bulk" mentality. The author actually advises against most coupon shopping (buy the store brands when you can, they are cheaper than discounted national brands in many/most cases). I can honestly say I am a pretty good bargain shopper, but I got my money's worth in reading this book. There is a lot of information in this book that is obvious after reading about it, but not as obvious before it is pointed out.

On the other hand, I thought the book went a little beyond what I would be willing to do. I'm all for stocking my kitchen so that I don't have to purchase items until they are on sale/priced to my liking, but building shelves and hiding them behind curtains in a baby's room or artifically raising the bed to fit more food under it seem extreme.

The book in question studies the problem of classifying first order theories according to the number of non-isomorphic models they have in different cardinalities. The thesis of the book is that those theories which have "a few" models are "simpler" than those which have a lot, and that the word "simpler" can be expressed using a precise notion in model theory. To this end, the notion of stability is introduced. The main theorem of the book is the Main Gap theorem, which, roughly speaking, confirms that stability is the dividing line the quest has been done for.

The notion of stability has become so well known in the subject, that many refer to the field now as stability theory. Stable theories have turned out to enjoy many properties making them amenable to ideas from algebra and other fields of classical mathematics. Among the most recent developments, the famous school of Hrushovski, while dealing with subjects directly rooted in cla! ! ssical mathematics, has also a direct connection with the problems and methods addressed in the book under review.

The author of the book has been very interested in generalizing the methods of the book to other contexts, as can be followed by his subsequent work. Although there has been a lot of success in this respect, there are still many open questions left.

Finally, the book under review is interesting even if one forgets about model theory and concentrates only on the combinatorial set theory upon which many of the methods in the book relay. It is not by accident that the author of Classification Theory has later gone to discover two of the greatest developments in the set thery of the eighties, that of proper forcing and of pcf.

It should be noted that many of the consequent developments in classification theory have a profound connection with set theory, ZFC as well as independence results.

The book is simply a milestone in the mathematics of the 2! ! 0th century.

An unprecedented, singlehanded advancement of mathematics into unanticipated riches of semiotic filamentary furcation. How can one resist a book conceived "in a moment of insanity" and containing sections entitled "Saturation of Ultralimits" and "Unsuperstable Theories"? This volume, with its unusual and attractive yellow binding, has added greatly to my appreciation of model theory, my office decor, and sense of fufillment in life. Buy or Die!

Shelah's book is probably one of the most original publication in the history of modern mathematics. In this volume the author presents much of his classification theory for first-order theories. As an evidence to the influence of this book, so far 5 authors found it fit to dedicate more than 50% of their books to describe parts of the theory developed in this book.

Shelah's approach to the area is influenced by the discovery of set theory and Paul Erdos's work in combinatorics. The presentation is mainly driven by the internal aesthetics of the field and is not influenced by examples that Kronecker would appreciate. This abstract approach proved itself to be very successful. It yielded several discoveries; among them are forking calculus, orthogonality calculus, and several new dimension functions, which generalize Krull's dimension theory for infinite dimensions. As well as the identification of several classes of first-order theories that are now! recognized as dividing lines (or dichotomies in Shelah's language). Among them are stability, superstablity, strict-order property, as well as simple theories that were motivated by a "set-theoretic" question (they were introduced in order to characterize the saturation-pairs spectrum).

This book as well as its predecessor were extensively reviewed in the professional literature.

For several years this work of Shelah was considered by some to be detached from "mainstream mathematics" and several hard-core members of the "east coast school of model theory" (echoing Kronecker's opposition to Cantor) found the set theoretic ingredient in Shelah's work objectionable and as evidence that the project cannot have effect on "main stream mathematics". The same people were very surprised to find out that in recent years the most important applications of model theory to number theory and geometry would be impossible without a deep u! nderstanding of parts of Shelah's work. So far the ideas ha! ve proved to be powerful enough to influence differential algebra, diophantine geometry and arithmetic groups. There is also some influence on work in "finite model theory" that has connections with theoretical computer science. There are also applications to the geometry of Banach spaces. The non-structure part of the theory had deep impact on set theoretic algebra, abelian groups and Boolean algebras in particular. The non structure theory has also important connections with the theories of proper forcing and cardinal arithmetic in set theory.

In my opinion as far as applications are concerned we have seen only a tip of an iceberg. This long delay is mainly due to immense complexity of Shelah's theory and the amount of time its study requires.

The anonymous reviewer from 7/2/98 is correct in stating that much of Shelah's work in model theory in the last 16 years can be viewed as generalizing the results in this book to non first-order logics. That bo! dy of work Shelah named "classification theory for non elementary classes", in terms of complexity and depth it already passed the standards set by this book.

The reviewer from 7/2/98 is mistaken in claiming that Shelah "solved all of the questions possible within this framework". In fact pages xvii-xxii is a list open problems in addition to that list many other problems are stated explicitly in the text.

Shelah's font-laden work opens with a curious introduction that sounds somewhat defensive about the authors motivations to publish this work. The prose is terse and scathing at times, but nonetheless enjoyable. After this intro, the work launches into an indefatigable cornacopia of isomporphic confabulations and tricksters that will confound the most seasoned arithmetatic pundit. Occasionally bordering on the obscure, the work is still satisfying in that it aims a powerful spotlight at undiscovered country in the aboninable world of pattern logic and isomorphic decay theoroms. Recommended if you like this genre.

After solving several open conjectures in classical model theory, Saharon Shelah invented classification theory, and solved all of the questions posable within this framework, with absolutely no regard if the solution of said problems were connected to other branches of mathematics. Applied concerns are right out from the start.

This work studies the problem of counting the number of non-isomorphic models of first order theories in different cardinalities. The flavor is very combinatorial, in the sense of infinitary combinatorics.

This book is unreadable: the pages are dense, many proofs are omitted or sketchy, and there are mistakes.

The book is suitable as a study of a phenomenon: a highly talented person solves open problems in an established area, and then, doing what he does best, proceeds to generalize his techniques until he has an entire branch of mathematics only he and his followers can appreciate.

It puzzles me that Prof. Shelah does not spend more time on combinatorics and set theory, areas where he has demonstrated great talent, rather than pursue the Quixotic quest of generalizing the results in this book to non- first-order logics, a task which only further removes his school from mainstream mathematics.

This book is absolutely amazing! It has everything you need if you really love books and take the idea of a used bookstore seriously!

It is one of the best books I have ever read and you will be inspired beyond all you can imagine!!!

This book contains detailed and extremely valuable advice about starting (and running) a used (he calls it Antiquarian) bookstore. If you own, or want to own, a used bookstore this is a must-read. Even if your experience doesn't match the author's experience, you can't help but find very useful, usable advice here. The author does tend to make it sound a lot easier and straight forward than it probably is (I am not a used bookstore owner--I only dare to dream) and I think he doesn't take into account his own extensive sales experience obtained prior to opening his bookstores. The biggest problem, though, is that it was origanally written in the mid 80s and the latest update was 1989. That means that the effect of the internet in evening out distribution inequities is not taken into account--an event of likely significant impact on used book sales. I heartily recommend the book, but it's age drops it from a solid five to my four star rating.

Although this book was written pre-internet, it still offers an excellent general review on how to sell used books for a living. The author makes it sound like it is easy to make millions of dollars selling used books, but the truth is, with this book, anyone can sell used books and make a comfortable and very fun living at it. But the chance of making millions is very slim.

Here and there some good advice, much of it pretty obvious stuff about doing retail business in general--but for the most part, obsolete and often misleading when it comes to specifics about the trade. The book is almost twenty years old, and the internet has made much of it irrelevant--he starts off by describing used book stores as "a tremendous growth industry". If you want to know how to build shelves, greet customers, and set up your store, he has some useful things to say, but his advice on what to stock (Harlequin romances?????) is absurd, and his pricing formulas make little sense. I'm thinking about buying a bookstore, and this book was very little help to me.

How much did I enjoy this book?

Enough to scan it into my computer for reading on my laptop while working overseas.

Even though the information is dated, the principles are as good now as ever. I wish every used book dealer would take his advice and not write prices inside the jackets or otherwise deface the books to prevent theft.

Further, his advice regarding signage is worth the price of the book. I once owned a business where I chose to erect a pleasing sign that wouldn't be deemed obnoxious. I suffered! His point is that if you want to be a nice guy don't bother getting into the business. If, however, you want to succeed, do what you must to build your business.

There is but one moral in business. Learn it before you start or learn it after you start, but you must learn it. Business first, image second.

I purchased this book with the hope of learning something new. Unfortuately, all I found was a unimaginative re-hashing of feel-good late night infomertials. Has the feeling of a self-published, ego book. If "live your life to the fullest" or "get enough sleep" is news to you then you may learn something. Otherwise, save your money and keep looking.

Incredible book combining the newest scientific advances in anti-aging and just great health in general. I appreciate that it's extremely easy for the layman to understand. It's so exciting to know that you can take your health in your own hands and drastically improve it by following the wisdom in this book. I was struck by how much it just makes sense! I'm very impressed and have recommended the book to many people already!

I can't understand why Mediocre Re-Hash of Late Night Infomertials would say that this book is unimaginative and rehashing. I thought it was very informative and fun. I wasn't looking for a miracle but some suggestions. It is nice to know that a doctor could be so down to earth and fun.

Highly readable.Humorous, touching, and informative. A real spirit lifter. Makes you want to go out and really live!!!!

An excellent book with great insight.Dr Barber is very knowledgeable and conveys information in an easily understandable format.Keep up the great work!!

The book is dated and reflects the style and more stilted vocabulary of 40 years ago. Altho tighter editing could have produced a book 200 pages shorter that would have conveyed the same information, the descriptions of theory and nomenclature are adequate; however, the authors are less than clear in attempting to get across any math concepts (Stats by DeVeaux, Velleman & Bock would be a much better choice if your goal is using the math behind the quantitative methods).

This volume includes everything a student or professional researcher needs to know about the methods and principles of behavioral research. This comprehensive guide can be used for work in psychology, nursing, sociology, market research and other areas.

There are very few books written that covers as many important topics in behavioral research methods as this one. Earlier editions were outstanding and the fourth edition is exceptional. The new material in the 4th Edition is helpful to today's researcher. Both researcher and student doing research should have this book. The examples are extremely useful in facilitating the understanding of research methods and the analysis of data.

Lee gives a six star performance by improving on what was already a five star performance in the third edition before Kerlinger's death.This is a must have book for anyone planning to do statistical analysis ,not only in psychology,but in the social sciences as well(especially economics).For example,Lee points out(pp.265,863)the importance of doing some type of test for goodness of fit(Chi- Square test,etc.)BEFORE a researcher assumes that he can make use of the normal probability distribution as an approximation of the data set at hand.This has not been the case in econometric time series studies of (a) financial markets(financial economics,portfolio analysis)or of(b) real,durable investment over the business cycle.The Black-Scholes equation and the CAPM model,both used as foundations in business finance courses in all countries worldwide, just assumes normality.The famous Keynes-Tinbergen debate about the logical foundations of econometrics in the Economic Journal of 1939-40 reveals that the founders of econometrics did not test the data correctly for normality.Keynes's comments about the necessity to demonstrate the uniformity,homogeneity,and stability of the time series data before any multiple regressions were run was ridiculed as the foolish ,out of date utterances of a once magnificient mind that had deteriorated by the late 1930's.Benoit Mandelbrot's massive data analysis,replicated by many different researchers in many different countries since the early 1970's,shows that the assumption of normality ,underlying statistical price data analysis done by economists in practically all financial markets(stocks,bonds,money,currency,exchange,commodities)over the last 60 years,is all wrong.There is one minor oversite in the fourth edition.There is no discussion of Ellsberg's paradox and/or ambiguous probabilities.Lee does ,of course, discuss Keynes's concept of the weight of the evidence and probabilities that have low weight.Both Lee and Brady had agreed 15 years ago that Keynes's w,defined on the unit interval between 0 and 1,was practically the same as Ellsberg's rho,defined on the unit interval between 0 and 1.In real life,most of the probabilities will turn out to be ambiguous(plus being underweighted).In such situations it will not be possible to treat probability according to the Kolmogorov axioms.The experimental-empirical work of Tversky-Kahneman demonstrates that the vast majority of real world decision makers are rational(contrary to the conclusion drawn from the evidence by Tversky-Kahneman)but are working with ambiguous or underweighted probabilities.

Foundations of Behavioral Research by Kerlinger and Lee is one of my prescribed books, for a Research course that I am taking, as part of a Masters program.

In the course of working through the book, we (my fellow students and I), have encountered a large number of spelling, grammatical and even content errors. The book needs careful reading and editing.

However, the book has a lot to offer if you can look beyond the flaws mentioned above.

We got this book from the library and I would never buy it, but I am writing this review to warn other parents. The dog in this story is vicious and actively chases the little boy "with teeth snapping." The happy ending? The boy approaches the dog with a treat and lo and behold, it's a nice dog after all!

Read the news - how many children have been maimed or killed by out of control dogs? I am a loving dog owner, but I teach my small children to NEVER approach a dog in public. I only let them go near strange dogs if I have personally checked them out, and I am right next to them.

Children are especially vulnerable to attacks by dogs since their faces and throats are down at the dog's height. Imagine a loose, untrained 100-pound Rottweiler near one of the small children of those other blissful reviewers - this book teaches the child to approach the dog... it just wants love, and all the barking and snapping is just a front!

For an author to write a book like this is inconceivable to me. If you want to teach a gentle lesson about gruff exteriors hiding someone who really just wants love, use another person or another kind of animal, but not a vicious dog that can kill a child.

Mad Dog McGraw is wonderfully written and illustrated. Our Grandchildren require that it be read several times in an evening. The message contained in the book is not lost on a three year old who is enthralled with the change in the main character as well as the little boy. She has come to understand it and relates it to things which come up in her daily life.

We checked this book out from the library and we now have to buy it because it became one of our 20 month old sons favorite books. He loves looking at the wonderful illustrations as I read the story to him.

This is one funny story and yet sentimental at the same time. Mad Dog McGraw seems to be living up to his name, pretty frightening to the kid down the block. No matter how he tries to avoid Mad Dog, he seems to be everywhere. Mom comes to the rescue with a great idea to help the 2 of them "live happily ever after". The pictures portray Mad Dog in exactly the right light! But you can't help loving a dog like that when you see him smile.

I agree with my children that this book is simply adorable! My four-year-old thinks the main character has some "great ideas" in dealing with his dilemma while my two-year-old wants his own mad dog! It is a very funny book and the goofy illustrations add to the humor. In addition, there is a very good lesson for the children (and me!) regarding relationships with others.

For all those interested in the true history of Ireland and it's native, Gaelic aristocracy, this work shows that there is some hope that the ignorance of several centuries can be overcome through perserverance and using the truth. It shows an important victory for all those who believe that the present and the past are interconnected. Despite it's legalistic nature, this book is easy to read and understand. No serious student of Irish history and culture should be without it. J. Michael Dwyer, NN, OLJ, JD

There is so much evidence in favor of The MacCarthy Mor it seems senseless to go to a court. However, this book lays it all out with logic, statutes, history etc .It's almost like going after a gnat with an elephant gun. Reasonable people can easily accept the conclusions drawn up by competent international authorities. The unreasonable will just be that; unreasonable. Ignore them.

The reality of an indigenous Irish nobility is not much understood or accepted inside Ireland itself, much less in the rest of the world. As the victors write the history, too much Irish history has omitted any reference to the fact that Ireland had its own kings and nobles well before the Norman-English intruded on the scene. To this day the claims of persons such as the MacCarthy Mor to royal status are met with skepticism; relevant to this book, one individual expressed this skepticism so openly as to warrent a suit before the Italian courts. This lawsuit offered the MacCarthy Mor to present to a court of experts his credentials as Head of the Royal House of Munster, as Chief of his Name, and as rightful bearer of the coat of arms of the MacCarthy Mor. The Court carefully reviews and expounds on the evidence presented, and the ruling presents in detail the Court's rationale for fully supporting the MacCarthy Mor's claims. This book is a must read for any student of Irish history, modern aristocracy, chivalry, or heraldry. A word of warning, though: this is a legal document, and it reads like one -- don't expect light reading, but do expect to be educated!

If you thought that the Gaelic Nobility died out in 1601, or even 1691, this book is for you. This book documents the present situation of one of the Royal lines of Ireland. It documents the present views of two European powers towards the rights and prerogatives of the current representative of the Royal Eoghanacht Dynasty. This Royal line ruled over the southwest quarter of Ireland for more than a thousand years. The last regnant King was Donal IX, King of Desmond, who died in 1596.

Yet the dynasty, with it's rights and priveleges, survives! Contained in the book are the transcripts of two Italian Court rulings, a translation of a Certification from the Kingdom of Spain, and copies of various supporting documents that were made available for the Italian and Spanish authorities. This book will be of special interest to those who study the Gaelic history of Ireland, and those who claim descent from the MacCarthy family.

Actually.....nil stars.

Only buy it if you are the sort of person who buys timeshare, the Eiffel Tower, etc...

For those who are unaware, the "MacCathy Mor" discussed in the book was really an imposter.

I found this book interesting as it pertains to the future of America as seen by a number of prophets-modern and ancient. If you are interested in the future of this country you should read this book. Also, it is a warning to all Americans what will happen to us if we continue to follow our foolish current path.

I found this book interesting as it pertains to the future of America as seen by a number of prophets-modern and ancient. If you are interested in the future of this country you should read this book. Also, it is a warning to all Americans what will happen to us if we continue to follow our foolish current path.

While there may be many good points in this book, the so-called "White Horse Prophecy" which Mr. Crowther bases some of his research on isn't, never has been, and cannot be proved to be church doctrine.

Joseph Fielding Smith gave a talk in the October 1918 General Conference about false prophecy. He refers to the the White Horse Prophecy. "I have discovered that people have copies of a purported vision by the Prophet Joseph Smith given in Nauvoo, and some people are circulating this supposed vision, or revelation, or conversation which the prophet is reported to have held with a number of individuals in the city of Nauvoo. I want to say to you, my brethren and sisters, that if you understand the Church articles and covenants, if you will read the scriptures and become familiar with those things which are recorded in the revelations from the Lord, it will not be necessary for you to ask any questions in regard to the authenticity or otherwise of any purported revelation, vision, or manifestation that proceeds out of darkness, concocted in some corner, surreptitiously presented, and not coming through the proper channels of the Church. Let me add that when a revelation comes for the guidance of this people, you may be sure that it will not be presented in some mysterious manner contrary to the order of the Church. It will go forth in such form that the people will understand that it comes from those who are in authority, for it will be sent either to the presidents of stakes and the bishops of the wards over the signatures of the presiding authorities, Or it will be published in some of the regular papers or magazines under the control and direction of the Church or it will be presented before such a gathering as this, at a general conference. It will not spring up in some distant part of the Church and be in the hands of some obscure individual without authority, and thus be circulated among the Latter-day Saints. Now, you may remember this." (Joseph F. Smith, Jr., Conference Report, October 1918, p.55.)

At the end of his talk he added, "The ridiculous story about the "red horse," and "the black horse," and "the white horse," and a lot of trash that has been circulated about and printed and sent around as a great revelation given by the Prophet Joseph Smith, is a matter that was gotten up, I understand, some ten years after the death of the Prophet Joseph Smith, by two of our brethren who put together some broken sentences from the Prophet that they may have-heard him utter from time to time, and formulated this so called revelation out of it, and it was never spoken by the prophet in the manner in which they have out it forth. It is simply false: that is all there is to it." (Joseph F. Smith, Conference Report, October 1918, p.58.)

Mormon haters such as Sandra and Jerald Tanner, etc. have tried to use this as authentic prophecy, and have accused persons in the Church as trying to help fulfill that prohecy. This illustrates how errant hateful behavior can be.

I wish Duane Crowther had not used this "prophecy" in researching this book. Mr. Crowther has many good works to his credit, but, unfortunately, this is NOT one of them.

This is an excellent book for reading as well as for reference. This is the third purchase of this book for me, having given this book to help people understand the things occurring around us. Crowther's interpretation and explanation of prophecies concerning these latter days are amazingly accurate and timeless and presented in a way to forwarn but not to frighten. A must for every LDS desiring to understand the prophecies of the last days.

Having read "Prophecy Key to the Future" many times, and watching the events of recent history unfold, I am amazed at how those events have followed closely to prophecy as outlined in Duane S. Crowther's book. Back in 1962, having used scriptures of prophetic substance, Mr. Crowther clearly spelled out what to expect and look for as signs of Jesus Christ's Second Coming at the beginning years of the new millennia. God's prophets give us a clear picture of the future of those of mankind that will not follow the teachings of Jesus Christ. Wo be to those, and Joy be to those who follow. Read this book with an open heart and you will not have to fear the many coming calamities still to be realized.

Excellent, must-read book for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), as they have the additional knowledge of the "Book of Mormon"'s prophetic scriptures, in addition to the King Jame's Version of the Holy Bible. I, as an LDS member, am looking forward to the future with no fear, as I am now able to see God's hand in orchestrating future events, in preparation for His Son's Second Coming!

Great work, where you can learn in details how to apply flexible trading rules from real teacher.
I love both Trading by the book and Trading the Ross hook. simple realistic methods you need to be calm and confident to apply them and make money.
very well written and illustrated

thanks Mr. Joe Ross

1) This one of the best books I have read.
2) It is not based on 'buying into value' but 'buying a thrusting burst' (market strength).
3) In short - the book will teach you some of the best ways to handle the trends of a market - and - the flip side of the coin: to stay clear of non-trending areas.
4) Much recommended - without it one is not "fully educated"

This is the very best book I have read on Trading. I have made a lot of money using Ross's trading philosophy. In summary his philosophy is cutting your losses short and letting your winners ride, but equally importantly he shows you how to implement this trading method. Do yourself a favor and get this book.

This is by far the best book I've read about futures trading. And I have many books by some of the best known, so-called "experts". The author takes you step by step through a trading methodology called the "Ross Hook". There is no "fluff". Only real life, usable information. I really learned a lot from reading the sections on trade management. What an eye opener!

I highly recommend this book to anyone who is tired of all the hype and misleading advertising that is done in this industry, and wants a real trading system to work with. It is very refreshing to read a book on futures trading that actually shows you, in precise detail, how to trade. Forget about vague and general "rules". You will learn techniques that you can take to the bank!

This is a down and dirty real life way to win in the futures market! Excellent job Mr. Ross!

Worst book i've ever read on trading. Over 300 pages to explain a simple break out "system". Go to the nearest bar, and ask the bartender about the market, that would be of greater help...

I bought this so as to be able to assist my son with Spanish. The book is supposed to be accompanied with a cd, but it was not included. Good luck trying to convey this discrepancy to Amazon, however.

it is a great way to learn spanish. i recomened it
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This book teaches you a lot about spanish! It is a must buy!

I have used many textbooks before, but this one is definitely one of the best. WHen combined with the accompanying laser disc series, CD-ROm and listening series, it is out of this world. I highly recommend it to the serious Spanish student!

I used this book through an independent study high school program, and I do not recommend it for anyone who wants to learn Spanish on their own.

I think the reason the teacher chose this book to teach us with is because you get to listen to all the nifty audio cd's that go along with it. It is nice to hear native speakers talk; it gives you a feel for how the language is really used.

This is the only thing the book is successful at, however.

I did not like the way the book presented information at all. It was too unclear; the real "lessons" where hidden away in sidebars and end-of-the-chapter notes that you might skip over, not knowing that the real information was presented there.

I also did not like how the book gave you the English approximation instead of the literal translation. Ideally, the book would give you both, but if I have to choose between one and the other, I'd take the literal translation, and then decide on the English approximation for myself.

The book would be much better if it only gave you the Spanish lesson up front instead of being "cute" and hiding it in clever activities. If you have a really good Spanish teacher, you might learn something from this book. I'm only grateful that I audited a real Spanish course before taking this one.