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Oh, what a book! I loved the artwork and the story. I wish I was a better "butterfly". I am a bit on the grumpy, sleepy, doesn't like to change side! This book shows that there is hope for even me! And the CD that comes with it is a fantastic bonus. The song "Don't Bug Me" was taken right out of my head I do believe.
I loved the way it seemed to celebrate and laugh at/with my reluctance to change. As with all of Carol Anderson's books, this one made me feel accepted.

A friend gave me this lovely little book for Easter. It was so easy to read.
The characters are fun and creative. I couldn't believe the music. I was surprised it is not available yet anywhere else!

This is a great concept. A treat for the eyes and ears! I loved the story, and the music is great.

This book is going to save me a lot of money on books for myself and for my son, his cousins, now and probably when it is time to start buying college books too. It's a very thorough manual with helpful glossaries, abbreviatin guides, and some very good advice for finding the online booksellers most likely to provide good customer service. It's also enjoyable to read and it is obvious that the author has a great sense of humor, loves books, and understands what drives people to buy them.

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This book was required for a course I took in real-number (non-trig) Calculus. Now, my philosophy about math, is that no teacher can teach you math. It's the only subject that you really MUST learn on your own. This book makes this work simple. The problems and examples are usually of similar difficulty and anyone with a good background in basic college algebra should be able to fly through this thing. It made me become unafraid of calculus enough that I bought more advanced texts and began to teach myself out of those too. For awakening a love for math I never knew I had, I have to give this book 5 stars.

As for complaints, I have none. The book is organized incredibly well, and if you're rusty in college algebra, the 7 section review pulls you online with everything you'll need to know for the rest of the book.

The applied examples are varied and don't go out into left field from the pure problems; they don't expect you to put together something in a way you haven't seen before.

Having taught this material at the community college level for over 15 years, I find this to be one of the best texts we have used. As always, materials from a Lial book are easily understood. Futhermore, the authors have not lost contact with all rigor as in some math books intended for liberal arts usage. For example, the fact that a critical number can occur at an undefined value of the derivative, but only if the function itself is defined at that value, is fully explained.

Man, I have no idea where to begin. So let me start of by stating my mathematical background before I picked up this book. Before I picked up this book, I was fairly good with algebra but not very good at pre-calculus because all I knew about pre-calculus was that there are parabolas, but I knew very small trigonometry, statistics, series, and some other parts of pre-calculus. Anyway, so here I am in my last year of high school, a very terrible high school, with very small knowledge of mathematics, and I really want to see what the big fuss was with Calculus. So I decided to find some books on Calculus. My first three books on Calculus were very hard to follow along with. They were all textbooks, and one of them I bought. So I decided to sacrifice my $150.00 and buy this book from www.aw.com. When I first picked up this book, I had a hard time following along with the pre-calculus material, so I skipped them. I went into Limits and beyond. I understood every thing to my surprise, but when I got to the parts with Logs and Calculus, I went back to the pre-calculus section, and to my surprise, I understood it this time. Therefore, this book opened my mind. It allowed me to understand things I could not before by explaining the complicated subjects in a very easy to follow matter. I am in my first year of college taking Calculus I and I passed every test with a 50/50 except for one that I missed because of a negative sign, finding the equation of the tangent line to a given function. Anyway, I would recommend this book very much to anyone who wants to learn Calculus. I am very proud of what I got out of this book. This book in fact, made me a calculus teacher in a small way because I now tutor kids who are struggling with Calculus.

P.S. This book is teaches material equivalent to Calculus III.

Hair's deeply insightful story of one man driven to take the most desperate of measures in New Orleans at the turn of the Century (1900) will keep you home and the TV off.

Sit back, fasten your seatbelt and go back to Mississippi after the Civil War. It's a tough place to visit, you sure would not want to live there. Eianr E. Kvaran

This is a big little book well worth reading and well worth owning with a place of honor in the personal library.

Hair does a remarkable job of pulling together the obscure and little-known facts about "Robert Charles", an obscure and little-known historical figure who would have quickly made himself perfectly at home in 1960s America. More importantly, Hair's research and narrative provide a brilliant portrait of a period of American history, approaching the mystery of Robert Charles through a necessarily oblique but dead-on examination of turn of the century racial etiquette in the South; Afro-American attitudes regarding racism, self-defense, identity, militancy, and politics; state and regional economic issues; and the pathological behavior of the white victims of supremacist theories and beliefs. Although the question of who, exactly, was Robert Charles cannot be completely answered---if it could, Hair would have done it---the question of WHY did Robert Charles exist and die as he did is effectively answered through a compelling narrative that proves that history and its writing can be as exciting as any modern story of injustice, oppression, personal dignity in the face of ultimate destruction, and right beaten to ground by actual numerical, and assumed racial, superiority. Hair deserves to be honored for his detective work and meticulous research as well as his ability to make about two hundred pages do the work of some who would have said the same thing, and less eloquently, in six hundred. He should also be commended for refusing to let anything but historical facts and sound reasoning fill in the blank spaces in his history because the temptation to make assumptions in order to flesh out Charles' story must have been a consideration during the writing of the book. This is a small, well-written, rewarding examination of a historical figure and the times that he lived and died in. It's surprising to me that no one has made a movie based upon the book since it has all the drama, suspense, tension, tragedy, and action anyone could possibly hope for regarding a historical figure whose pledge to live and die like a man was a sacred vow and, perhaps, a moral lesson. For those who are aware of Robert F. Williams' place in Afro-American history, Robert Charles will be recognized both as of his time and ahead of it, helping to lay a foundation for the future struggles of others.

Considering the fact that Hair first published this book in the late 1970s or very early 1980s, I am amazed that there are so few reviewers of it. I fervently hope that the lack of reviews is not an indication of a lack of readers for this important historical work.

William Ivy Hair in this fast-paced, readable book accomplishes more in a couple of hundred pages than many of our more ponderous historians have aimed to achieve in far-bulkier works. If future historians learn to write and marshall their facts as well as Hair does here, the tales of our past will remain vivid and important to young readers of the future.

To be short and sweet.this book is a great read and you can visualize the characters and settings thru skillful character and setting developement by a son of a Eddyville Prison Guard.Highly recommended for all,even if not interested in the American Penal System

I learned of this book through my brother-in-law, presently a guard at the Ky State Pen in Eddyville (aka: The Castle on the Hill). Bill Cunningham is an amazing historian that has consistently recounted some of the most fascinating events in Western Ky history. I have previously read "On Bended Knees: The Night Rider Story," by Mr. Cunningham and was captivated by his accounts and writing style.

In "Castle: The Story of a Kentucky Prison," he has once again delivered! This was an amazing book that I just could not put down once I had started reading. Being a girl from Princeton, Ky (12 miles away from Eddyville) I was no stranger to the site of the prison where my brother-in-law is working (going on his 6th year as a guard). The pen is an awe inspiring structure filled with mystery, misery and ghastly tales. Mr. Cunningham brings to life the most historic and fascinating of those tales. This book is a must read for any and all inhabitants of Western Ky and those with a special interest in the penal institutions of today.

"Castle, The Story of a Kentucky Prison" details the story of the Kentucky State Penitentiary, located at Eddyville, Kentucky. The author, Bill Cunningham is familar with the institution, having defended the inmates who are incarcerated there as a defense attorney, prosecuted them as prosecuting attorney, and ordered them to be commited there as a criminal court judge. The book itself is centered around the riot of 1923, which at the time was one of the most notorious prison uprisings in American history. The author is a terrific storyteller; if the book was a movie, it would be a classic directed by Stanley Kubrick, the way in which the story goes back and forth, side to side, yet stays very much together. This book will appeal to a wide variety of people, not just academics in criminal justice, as books on this subject usually do.

THE CATROPOLITAN OPERA is British artist Susan Herbert's follow-up to her SHAKESPEARE CATS. Whereas that book cast cats in Shakespearean productions, the present one casts them in operas; each illustration is accompanied by a brief scene-setting summary and a witty text by Bill Meadowcane. The book's premise is that cultured cats have formed their own opera company, the Catropolitan Opera, and delight both feline and human audiences with their productions. Like the Metropolitan, the Catropolitan has its impresarios (the company's general manager is named "Rex Manxman"), its director/designers ("Furrelli" created the 1910 production of AIDA) and, of course, its stars. ("Fanny Clawson" is a late, beloved prima donna," "Ailuria Katsos" is the feline Maria Callas; "Inga Holdenstroken" is the company's Wagnerian soprano and "Alexander Katnips" its Russian bass.) Meadowcane's clever commentary makes for entertaining and informative reading and lends coherence to the book.

Herbert's illustrations are brilliant. She is truly a gifted artist who knows color, line, composition - and the anatomy of the cat. Even more so than in SHAKESPEARE CATS, she has managed to suggest human-type emotions on her cats' adorable faces. Her Don Giovanni, facing the "stone guest," looks apprehensive (for once); her Lucia di Lammermoor, green eyes shining, appears blissfully unconscious of her crime as she regards her bloodstained gown; and the characters from THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO (in the final scene) wear expressions ranging from contentment to dignified remorse. In addition to these full-color illustrations, Herbert treats us to small black-and-white drawings of additional characters from (nearly) every opera. So for RIGOLETTO she shows us the debauched Duke of Mantua as well as, in full color, the titular jester and Gilda from Act II; in EUGENE ONEGIN Tatyana holds her letter on the page facing a beautiful color picture of a nervous Lensky and a confident Onegin standing back-to-back, pre-duel. With so many illustrations good enough to frame and display beside "real" art, THE CATROPOLITAN OPERA will be treasured by cat-lovers, opera-lovers, and art-lovers.

If you love oprea or cats, or both. You must have this book. IT is just too much FUN to read this. Test your knowledge of opera by naming the opera without reading the text. It is not hard becasue Ms. Herbert captures the essence of each opera. Give this as a gift to your opera/cat loving friend, you will be a HERO. Mr. Meadowcane's text is witty, however, "Eugene Onegin" is not a tenor.

Susan Herbert's books are creative and enjoyable and this is no exception. Her attention to detail, artistry and sense of humor all contribute to a masterful piece of work.

I have read many books on Cezanne over the past 10 years and in my opinion this is the best. For a combination of well-written text and excellent reproductions of the paintings this book cannot be beat. The text is jargon free. Mr. Rewald was a wonderful writer and he gives you a warm and sympathetic biography of a great artist and complex and difficult man. Cezanne was very neurotic. He had a fear of women and would not use nude models. His famous bather series was worked up from photographs and plaster casts, etc. He could be very anti-social: he sometimes would cross the street to avoid meeting someone he knew. He was very emotional and struggled to keep his emotions under control. This was reflected in his work. His early work was full of violence and shadows and you feel as though he barely was able to keep himself in check as he coated the canvas in a thick impasto. The later, carefully controlled and beautifully harmonized works are the more familiar to the general public. The cover gives you some indication of the beautiful reproductions which are inside this book. This is a great addition and in my opinion a must have for anyone's art library.

Rewald's biography of Cezanne is a very fine piece of work. It is beautifully written with substantial information about the artist & his work. As for all reputable art books, the paper quality is very good to render lovely reproductions of the paintings.
It is very nicely presented & a pleasure to read. . . or just look at the paintings.

I really enjoyed this wonderful book about a wonderfully delightful artist. I would recommend reading it if you are a Cezanne admirer, absolutely a wonderful book!

This book might be the most important book I've ever read, and I've read many. There is a conspiracy to create one all-powerful army for the entire world. This book will convince you of that. It will also motivate you to spread the word because fear is a great motivator. It might also make you cry about what is happening. But don't let that stop you from exposing the conspiracy. I bought 50 of these books recently and am going to hand them out at a street fair booth that I'm going to reserve a spot for. Remember what Edmund Burke said: "The biggest mistake a man ever made was to do nothing because he could only do a little."

The United Nations didn't start out with good intentions and go wrong along the way. This is a gripping, well documented, easy to read description of how influential Americans were involved in creating the UN and have been consistantly undermining and chipping away at US sovereignty. You cannot be a patriotic American and a UN supporter. Read this book. Learn.

As we approach the 21st Century (which begins in 2001) there is no question more important to our nation than whether it will survive as a sovereign republic or be subjected to the status of just one more "member state" of a One World Government. Our sovereignty cannot be taken as long as we have a free and powerful military defense. That's why certain traitors have been working for years to (1) reduce our military strength, and (2) give what's left away to the United Nations.

REAL AMERICANS DON'T WEAR U.N. BLUE!

This is one incredible book. Inlander does the best job I've seen of voicing consumer concern and disgust with the current health care system. His humor is wonderful, but his message is quite serious. This is a book anyone using our health care system should read.

What makes this book amazing is the candor of the author. He holds nothing back when challenging the health care system. He clearly speaks for most consumers who are sick and tired of the greed and secrecy of today's health care system. This is a must read for every medical consumer.

What a fantastic book. This is one of the most interesting, irreverent, and important books of the year. It deserves to be number one on the bestseller list. Inlander holds no punches as he speaks for the medical consumer. He challenges everything from managed care to greedy doctors. He does it with style, humor, and understanding. This is a must read for everyone and a definite read if you're a health care provider.Buy this one and you won't be sorry.

Sue Reynolds has put together a great reference book...it is very comprehensive but easy to read. It is filled with handy checklists and I definitely enjoyed the personal stories and perspectives in each chapter. Sue covers EVERYTHING, from equine schools, getting a job, starting a business to various professions (vet, horse breeder, trainer, farrier, writer, manufacturer, to name a few). Each chapter has a list of resources so I know where to find more information. This book would be helpful for young people, and for anyone wanting to get into the horse industry or switch careers. I highly recommend it!

Does anyone have more fun than a librarian? First we get to spend money (not our own) on books; then we get to look at them while they still smell good and are clean; then we get to admire and benefit from all the hard work that went into making a product that delivers (most of the time). Such is the book, "The Complete Guide To Horse Careers" by Sue Reynolds who, after she steps out of the saddle, surely must put on her practical sensible shoes and glasses and step behind a reference desk, because this lady knows how to put information together . (The cover says she has a masters degree in education and is a reading specialist who is a horse enthusiast and freelance writer---close enough.) Although she introduces the Internet on page 2, every chapter has a resource list of associations, people, e-mail addresses, articles, books, and websites. She keeps the reader interested with check-lists, line drawings, photos, boxes of tips from experts in the field, career profiles and economic forecasts.

Sue Reynolds has written a wonderful resource for those interested in pursuing a career in the horse industry. Each chapter features a particular industry (Animal Health Professions, Horse Racing and Polo, etc.) and then discusses some of the better known jobs held in the industry. She includes checklists on what the careers involve as well as checklists of the lesser known jobs. Tips from people that actually hold the job are also given for those that want to pursue that career as well as some personal stories on how they go about their day to day living. Each chapter ends with resources on how to find out more about those industries and the book ends with an extensive list of all the careers that can be held in the equine industry.