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This is a regional study looking at many aspects of Japan, including its physical setting, history, population, agriculture, politics, urban areas, economics, environment, and future challenges, all liberally laced with illustrative photos (B&W), maps, and diagrams. Before the publication of this book, the only comprehensive work on Japan was done by Glenn Trewartha, last published in 1965, a 1945 update. With the relevance of Japan in today's world, it's surprising that something hasn't been done sooner.

Each chapter has a valuable list of references at the end, with dates from Ellen Churchill Semple's time to modern journal articles published in 2002, which make an interesting work in itself.

99% of the photos were taken by the author, so this is more of a first hand account of what's there than a library study.

This is a good book to find out what's actually occurring in Japan and why.

Having worked with Volume 1 I already was familiar with the outline of this book. I am a beginners student of Japanese at Tel Aviv University. We study one chapter a week in the book which is quite a moderate tempo but that is about as much as I feel comfortable to grasp per week. The book is divided into exercises based on the grammar in the chapter and it is explained in comprehensible English. There are reading exercises and each chapter also has a kanji section that covers about 10 new kanjis for writing. I have not bought the audio tapes coming with the books yet but have been highly recommended since they are an excellent complement and ensure proper pronounciation and a comfortable method to review the material covered in the chapter.

I've been consistently impressed by the top clairvoyants in that they stand for a self-responsibility the 1-800 astrologers would never cater to. While her mantra is "we're here to do God's will", her practical message is quite the opposite; that your destiny lies in your hands and can never be subjugated to another.

I'm glad her prophecies for our time have not come to pass; and hopefully they won't. Nostrodamus had similar expectations for a world war in 1999; perhaps Mankind has changed course to save us all; with any luck, it is not just a postponement.

Regardless, this is a great book for the intelligent and will whip into shape those who just want to drift through life and let the stars decide.

This book brings back many memories as Jim Walden built a program that had been the joke of almost all collegiate football and made it into what would eventually become a frequent Bowl participant and a conference championship contender. Walden was the third coach hired in the last three year, he made a promise to stay with the downtrodden program and even though he was not there when WSU made it's improbable apearance in the '97 Rose Bowl, He clearly planted to seeds that started the turnaround. Very similar to the Cindarella story of the Mariners.

At the outset let me say that I am a nephew of one of the remarkable women of this book, Ruth Harris. And honestly, were that not the case I probably would have had no motivation to read this book. But if I had not read this wonderful book, I would have missed the telling of these captivating, interconnected stories that demonstrate how human history is created and changed for the betterment of all - people who develop and follow their convictions with faith and courage, and hard effort. This is a "peoples" history showing us all that we can affect change to right the wrongs of culture and institutions. With love and compassion borne of family, friends, education, introspection and above all, Spirit, these women changed our world - and are still at work in this effort. Motivated to live their lives to end suffering as they found and experienced it, we have benefited from their loving and compassionate works. I thank them for this, as you will after you read this inspired and inspirational book.

Elaine Sternberg has written an important, fascinating look at business ethics. Despite its academic presentation, it hooks you right away, and keeps you hooked. She is not fuzzy in her ethical analysis; there is no moral posturing to be found. This book is a practical decision-making guide for businesspeople. Sternberg builds an ethical framework that starts with the fundamental premise that the goal of business is to increase owner value. If an ethical issue relates to that goal, it's one you must address. If not, it's not your problem. Once you've identified an ethical dilemma that you must resolve, Sternberg guides you through a series of intellectual exercises that narrow your options, identify your constraints and ultimately help you arrive at the correct answer. We [...] recommend this book as a seminal introduction to ethical decision making for business men and women that should be read by all and referred to often.

I love this book!! Normally, I'm against KU, but I could not put it down! all the info, the great shots, and the author is very ineresting. I can't believe it is so low on the ratings

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Kaplan's guide will answer most of your questions regarding the whole process of studying abroad. It is full of information that you may not even know you will need, like what to do on the plane, what not to pack, and what to look for in a school. Especially helpful is the chapter on adjusting to life in the US and the various checklists, so you don't overlook any vital details.

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