Balls Books

Both my kids (aged 4 & 2) love this. It's a very charming rhyming story and quite exciting as the baby crawls off into a wood in search of his beloved ball. My oldest boy's first word relly was 'ball', just like the baby in the atory, so it's perfect for him, but I'm sure there are many others for whom a ball is their favourite toy and they will all enjoy it. Gorgeous pictures too.

Lovly bouncy ryming book I read it to my sister and she laughs her head off.she is two.

This book really appeals to my 20-month old. The text is very rhthymic -- as bouncy as the ball being described. My daughter enjoys taking the ball (a large disk attached to the book by a ribbon) and tucking it into the pockets on each page. One problem is the ribbon attaches at the TOP of the large book, further than toddler arms can reach. So you have to pry the child's fingers off the ball to be able to turn the page. Still, she really enjoys the book, and it is fun for the reader, too.

If you remember all the variety that used to exist in the pocket calculator world when you were younger, this book will bring all the memories back.

I had forgotten how many of these old things there used to be. Well worth it as a reference to reflect on the old days.

I just bought this to add to the collection I built up as a child before sealing it all away for a rainy day. Thought it would add something. Main problem for me is that the illustrations are so grim. I suppose you shouldn't expect too much from such a low-budget affair, but on the other hand, there is no excuse for grainy little images nowadays. So it's 2 stars. If you're strange enough to want to know all this stuff though, I guess you'll have to buy it, because the choice in this field is not exactly wide!

This book is amazing. As a collector and researcher, I have not found any other book that comes close to the information you can find in this "Collector's Guide to Pocket Calculators." It is great as a quick reference to models and types, as well as lots of fun just to sit and read about all the different variations on a theme. Great photos! Lots of work went into this and it shows. Great job. -- Mark Greeni

the book came in great time and was in excellent condition. thanks

Great book that gives very good advice for thinking critically while reading and writing. A big portion of the book is reprints of articles used as examples, but these reprints are good to read as exercises.

This is very comprehensive book for those serious in getting into critical thinking, reading and writing. Mr Sylvan Barnet lived up to his name by patiently guiding the reader through the fundamental of critical thoughts and common fallacies.

For those in research writing or working towards being a writer, Mr Sylvan Barnet provides step by step guidance on how to reference your works and highlighted what is really meant by plagarism.

There were excerpts from Utopia and Martin Luther King and many others which will definitely enlighten the readers and provide much thought and insight into relooking at our society!

Dr. F. R. Bosch an apologist, researcher, and lecturer who integrates [Biblical] faith and knowledge, is a full-time university professor in Southern California, U.S.A.

There is some merit in reviewing books about leadership methods and proposals after they have been out for some time. As with much that comes and goes in the leadership and management field, one needs to be discerning. Leadership and management gimmicks and fads play themselves out in the course of their life-cycle. Nonetheless, the insights that have substance and value are the ones that prevail.

DNA Leadership appears to be the product of integrating some proven classical leadership and management theory with experience, and uses the biological DNA model to present an integrated formula. Given the interest that DNA has generated, especially over the last couple of decades, a DNA leadership paradigm can be intriguing when looking through a telescope. However, when scrutinized through a microscope it may be entirely different.

Overall, DNA Leadership gets the point across, although occasionally the analogies fall short from reality, particularly when it comes to the workings of DNA. This is sometimes a weakness when analogies are used. They fail to represent accurately what is being compared. Therefore, one must be discerning especially when analogies are used. In some instances they are made to say what the author wants to say instead of validating what is actually being said.

In some respects, DNA Leadership has selectively chosen certain proven management theories and practices, repackaged them, and introduced an edited version. This does not undermine what Mr. James R. Ball presents in his book. It serves to emphasize that absolute foundations exist in the personal as well as in the corporate worlds. It also clarifies that in spite of living in changing times, absolute foundations never change - what actually changes are their application.

Ball has simply employed the contemporary DNA vehicle to communicate what leadership and management has been teaching for the past century. The strength of Ball's book is that he used an innovative and creative vehicle to emphasize the long-tested leadership and management theories and applications that work - in spite of the seemingly convenient imprecise parallels made. The imprecise parallels do not greatly detract, but may affect the credibility of the fastidious reader. Unfortunately, some company references (e.g., Arthur Andersen) date the book, as well as may cause the reader to question the effectiveness of theory instead of the application being proposed. This brings about the self-fulfilling prophecy of throwing out the "baby with the bath water" - an unwise choice when it comes to proven leadership and management.

It may seem obvious to manage in such a way that leads to the accomplishment of the organization's goals, but sometimes that's more difficult than it would seem. Ball's book provides excellent and useful ideas and strategies to developing that style of management, one that directly leads to attaining the organization's goals, and, ipso facto, allowing the organization to set new goals. Another book that also supplies useful ways to attain the organization's goals is Guerilla PR: Wired by Michael Levine.

I'm currently on my 2nd reading of this book. Very easy to understand and apply to any facet of your life, whether it's professionally or personally.

James Ball has a style which makes the material he is offering compelling and obviously worthwhile. Recommend this book to anyone who is trying to improve business performance or improve the quality of their personal life.

If you are a true dragon ball fan you will like this book. It takes you though the whole series. It is a great book. The series is the best and if you have already seen the oringal shows you will know why it is the best.

A must have for every Dragonball fan out there. There is tons of things to read, literally. Besides having a world map, it also has a universe guide with information about other planets, and other rare locations are included. One of the best parts of this book is the fact that almost every item shown in the manga is included with a picture and a summary. Every weapon, vehicle, or any other miscellaneous item is included. This is wonderful to have in your collection just for the sheer amount of information provided. If you don't get this book now, you'll be kicking yourself in the future when it's no longer produced.

This is a wonderful book for all types of Dragonball fans. It includes a long summary of the entire Dragonball/Z series. It also has a list of the special attacks used in the series, a section about lesser characters and bios of them, and my personal favorite, reenactments of the main battles of the series and their climaxes. This book is entirely in Japanese, but it's value is worth purchasing it. The art work is exceptional, and I personally admire it. It's a wonderful piece of work, and describes the Dragonball series in a neat, detailed way.

This is one of the best Daizenshu made packed with info. The book is in japanies. But full of information on iteams used in the anime. It also has attack lists, a world map, great images, and blueprints to Kamis Lookout, Master Roshies house and much more. This is one of my favorite Daizenshus and a must for a DB Otaku

A must have for every Dragonball fan out there. There is tons of things to read, literally. Besides having a world map, it also has a universe guide with information about other planets, and other rare locations are included. One of the best parts of this book is the fact that almost every item shown in the manga is included with a picture and a summary. Every weapon, vehicle, or any other miscellaneous item is included. This is wonderful to have in your collection just for the sheer amount of information provided. If you don't get this book now, you'll be kicking yourself in the future when it's no longer produced.

Once again a fair warning- this book IS in Japanese, so don't expect an easy read. Though this is the smallest of the initial 7 Daizenshyuu, it certainly doesn't contain the least. The book begins with a nice foldout of character design sketches which Toriyama went through before he decided on the final designs for certain characters. Following that is a colorful guide to the many sections of the Dragonball universe, from the Heavens right down to Earth. Next you'll find information on the Dragonballs themselves and the two dragons used to summon them, Porunga and Shenron. After this is a list of "Racial Groups" including Saiyajin, Namekkuseijin, Monsters, and Humans contianing nice background info on the specific groups. Taking up roughly the middle of the book is the "World View", which is maps of the heavens as well as the Dragonball earth each with detailed descriptions of each spot and its significance. For a break in the flow of information, the next section is a colored recreation of the Dr. Slump/Dragonball crossover chapter of the Dragonball manga. Back into the info, the next section is "Grapple" which details the fighting styles used in Dragonball as well as summaries of the Tenkaichi Budoukai. Finishing off the "World Guide" is an illustrated list of all the machines and items used in the Dragonball series. The last few pages are, as always, devoted to an interview with Akira Toriyama himself.

Not a starting off point for new readers. The last two tournaments were great, this one feels long. This is mostly cause we know whats going to happen, the last fight will be Goku vs Piccolo Jr. The fights in themselves are great. Tenshinhan flighting his past, by fighting Toapaipai. Chichi turns up wanting Goku to follow though with his promise he made in volume two. These are all great, but the just keeping us on edge until the last fight.

In the series of books I read there were really strong martial artist. Also there were these small spheres about the size of softballs when you collect all seven they grant you one wish. So in the story they go around and collect them.

The main character is Goku. He is a fourteen year old. Most other characters say it makes you happy to be around him. To compare me and him you would have to compare where we grew up he grew up in the woods I grew up in Bethalto. Well Goku is really confident. I guess you could say we are the same there. He always wears a orange Gi and a blue under shirt. He also always wears a blue belt and armbands.

I loved this book it was soooo good. My favorite part was the world tournaments called The Strongest Under The Heavens. I liked it because I like fighting. I recommend these books to any one who likes action and adventure.

Okay, this volume continues from the last one, the finalists for the Tenkaichi Budokai have been selected. Our characters, now adults like at the beginning of DBZ, going to face each other in some tough battles. There's some great fights--- Piccolo, er, Ma Jr. vs. Kuririn, Goku vs. Tenshinhan, and Yamcha vs. Shen, and thankfully, unlike the DB anime there's no stalling. It gets right down to business first thing, so it's not a 3-episode wait between each battle. This is where things heat up, and the events that directly lead into Dragonball Z will begin here. If you're a fan like me who wants to check out what happened before Goku knew he was an alien, I especially suggest checking out this edition.

This book mainly focuses around gohan, Kururin, and Vegeta's search for the namekian dragonballs. As Vegeta escapes from Freezas clutches, he manages to steal all of his dragonballs. When Zarbon goes after him, Vegeta overwhelms zarbon and makes him pay for his last defeat. Later on, Gohan and kururin have to ally themselves with their former enemy Vegeta, in order to conquer a much more powerful enemy: The ginyu force. They battle the extremely powerful enemy, strating with the short and weak "Gurd" (aka Guldo). The dub may show an uneventful and quick death of this enemy, but the manga will reveal a much more surprising (not to mention greusome and funny) ending. When Vegeta fights Reacoome, he discovers he's no match, and this book ends with a kind of hopeless ending. I like this chapter of DBZ alot, and I would give it a 4, but because of one certain scene I'm sure you will all enjoy, I can't help but give it a 5.

In this episode the Great Elder of Namek grants Kuririn the One-Star Dragon Ball and the incredible power that goes with it. Meanwhile, Vegeta breaks free of Freeza's spaceship and races across the planet in search of the same Dragon Ball, the one that will make him immortal. When Vegeta intercepts the Earthlings, Zarbon attacks. Whoever wins will kill Kuririn and Bulma next. It's a fight to the finish.

DRAGONBALL Z VOL. 7: GOHAN, BULMA AND KURIRIN FIND THEMSLEVES IN A RACE FOR THE DRAGONBALLS. THE EVIL SAIYAN PRINCE VEGETA ALSO HAS HIS SIGHTS SET ON THE MAGIC ORBS. PLANET NAMEK IS IN TROUBLE AS FREEZA AND ZARBON TAKE OVER. BUT DONT WORRY NAMEK! GOKU IS ON HIS WAY. WATCH VEGETA ANIHILATE ZARBON IN A ACTION PACKED BATTLE. WATCH THE UNLIKELY ALLIANCE OF VEGETA, KURIRIN, AND GOHAN TAKE ON THE GINYU FORCE IN A STRUGGLE FOR SURVIVAL. WELL I WONT SPOIL YOU ANYMORE SO PICK UP DRAGONBALL Z VOL. 7

THE CONTENT OF THE BOOK IS SLANG AND HAS MANY SWEARS. NOT APROPRIATE FOR SMALL CHILDREN.

Dragonball Z is the best manga series ever! Akira Toriyama is an awesome dude! If your a new fan i recommend you start at Dragonball Vol.1 and see why this series has been loved by many worldwide!

this was awsome. its better than the old comics.



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And so, the end of the Dragon ball manga begins in America, seriously could they go any slower? 22 years is a long time to wait for one comic book to end.

Anyway 3/7 (3 in the original Dragonball, 7 from Viz/FUNI) years have passed since the end of Cell, the death of Son Goku, and the birth of Son Goten.

A brand new adventure begins as well, The Best In the Heavens Tournament (a pun on Tenkaichi Budokai, which means Best Under the Heavens) and Son GOten and Trunks Briefs' adventure to go to the top! And get enough money to buy tons of toys! Gohan also meets his destiny, a superhero disguise and... Mr. Satan's daughter?!? Gohan trains for the Tenkaichi Budokai after learning that his father is coming to Earth.

While balancing school and training Gohan starts fighting crime. After Chi-Chi learns about the prize Gohan drops school and begins training with Goten.

According to Viz Goten gets to skip Elementary School, in reality Goten isn't even in pre-school.

Gohan and the toddler begin training with Videl Satan, who learns Gohan's secret identity. And Gohan and Videl slowly start falling for each other, only took them like, what a freaking week for them to fall in love.

The next volume Goku comes! So buy this for collection and connection. You definently have to buy the next couple of volumes.

Here's some info on the last few

Volume 21: Son Goku, Son Gohan, Vegeta, and the Supreme Kai break into Babidi's ship. Son Goku and Vegeta start their battle!

Volume 22: Son Goku and Vegeta battle it out, Goku realizes every punch, every kick, ticks down to Earth's doom. vegeta than realizes his mistake and takes actions into his own hands.

Volume 23: The battle continues.

Volume 24: Goten and Trunks need to learn how to fuse quick!

Volume 25: Gotenks and Mystic Gohan fight Majin Buu in his new form. The battle starts looking even more hopeless when Gohan fights all alone.

Volume 26: The final battle! Son Goku needs to find somebody to do fusion with! It's the only way to defeat Majin Buu with the combined chi of Gohan and Gotenks! The rescue mission begins and fails! Son Goku and Vegeta must defeat Buu or else the universe is doomed. However the two Saiyan's have some allies behind them. More like 7 million allies!

Goku fights Piccolo in a fight for the world. Besides the world at stake, for Goku it is also a final chance to win the Strongest Under the Heavens tournament. Will he win!? This is a nice end to Dragonball before it becomes Z. The restart lack the charm and adventure this series does, although this volume feels a little punch heavy, it is nothing compared to the "beat'em up" that Dragonball Z will be.

Dragon Ball Vol. 16 marks the end of Akira Toriyama's martial arts epic, Dragon Ball. In this particular volume, Goku battles Piccolo's son Demon Jr. in one of the greatest fights in the series. It brings a tear to my eye that Dragon Ball has ended, but at least in went out fighting. The story continues in Dragon Ball Z, but the sequel is never as good as the original, and DBZ lacks the charm and originality of the original. Than you, Akira Toriyama, for bringing us this epic.

This is by far the best volume in the entire Dragon Ball series. The battle between Goku and Piccolo is awesome and action packed, and also full of suspense. Possibly the coolest chapter in the book is "The Ten Count". This is the part where Goku unleashes all his strength against Piccolo and mortally wounds him. I highly recommend it for any reader of manga, whether you like Dragon Ball or not. If you don't like it, then you will after you read this.