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Excellent choice for international implementation. Far exceeds other options in guidance materials. Worthy of the 50 bucks, and will continue to serve as a valuable reference to my employees.

If you are implementing XML internationally you need this book. I normally don't like "textbooky" kinds of books but in this case, the practicality of this book was really helpful. The chapter on Architectural Best Practices is really good.

The Adventures of Molly Whuppie and Other Appalachian Folktales is a collection of brief yet enjoyable tales blending the spirit of traditional Appalachian folklore with modern-day awareness. Featuring an extroverted young girl named Molly Whuppie, the stories include encounters with witches, giants, an ogre who refuses to do housework, cornbread-baking mice, unwanted boyfriends, Molly's sisters, and even the Appalachian hero Jack. A handful of simple black-and-white illustrations enhance this rip-roaring fun storybook with a brave and clever heroine. Especially recommended for young girls.

I've used this book with several grade school aged voice students and it is wonderful. There are many songs they may already know but several new or unfamiliar ones to keep their interest.

the book came in fantastic condition!!! just as the reviews had said. i am really pleased with the outcome, and i will be buying my books from amazon from now on. thank you!

This is an excellent resource for writers, but I have to warn you if you are buying the A&B Guide for Writing for your College Composition Class watch out and make sure you have the correct edition. I was supposed to get somekind of hardcover book, and I mistakenly ordered the Concise Edition. Just make sure you order the correct editions!

In this technology driven world, it's difficult if not impossible to raise our children without the influence of the media. This book is a wonderful tool which helps guide the parent through some alternatives to poular culture's answer to moral education. I salute the author. Very helpful.

If I had to choose ONE book for a babysitter to carry with them to the job in their backpack, this would be the one! It is a great how-to book written for your teen who babysits in private homes for pay.

Here are a few of the great subjets covered (color-coded with Icons): Getting Off to the Right Start with Professional Behavior; Good Business Practices; Babysitter's Self-Assessment Tool; How to Prepare a Resume for Prospective Employers; Interviewing Parents or Guardians and Assessing the Job; Interviewing Tips; Household Rules and Discipline; Safety and Play; Basic Care (diapering, bottle feeding, spoon feeding, burping, bathing...); Telephone Safety Tips; Tips for Preventing Emergencies; Special Concerns (personal safety, suspected child abuse...); Self-Evaluation After the Job; Leadership in Babysitting; Ages and Stages of Infants Through Teens; Being a Good Communicator with Children; Helping Children to Behave; Correcting the Behavior Without Criticizing the Child... First Aid and Airway Management (simplified for the Babysitter); When to Call 911... and the list of topics goes on and on... all in 161 pages in a 6" x 9" plastic-coated paperback book!

There are other "how-to manuals" out there, but this one was compiled by the American Red Cross, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission; Boys and Girls Clubs of America; Boy Scouts of America; 4-H Clubs; Girl Scouts of America; JCC Association; and the YMCA. This is the latest edition, which includes simplified airway methods stipulated in the Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) 2000 Guidelines.

This is a great book for the money, and it's right on target with colors, pictures, icons, and indexes that are easy for teens to use in emergencies.

I read the 5th version of the book several years ago working for a large multinational electric utility and since then have ordered every update of the book. It is one of the best books on the industry written, easy to read, easy to understand the drivers behind this complex industry. It allows the reader to grasp the technical concepts involved, and provides good insights into the business case of an electric utility by clearly defining the industries value drivers and how they are reflected in a utilities P&L, B/S and cashflow statement. Furthermore it provides good insight into the regulatory framework and its interdependencies with the industry. The new edition (7th) is just as supperb as I am used to from the author. Great job.

Anansi stories are always interesting because the spider trickster is always landing in some kind of adventure or trouble...many time of his own greedy, impulsive design. My three-year-old nephew loves for us to read this story to him at bedtime. He loves Grandma Spider and her delicious pot of spicy beans, which lures the silly, ever-hungry Anansi to her kitchen.

My nephew finds it amusing that the spider fellow has six arms, three in each sleeve, while Grandma spider has a sleeve for each of her arms. [Spiders, of course, in this story walk on their other set of "arms / legs" for a total of eight appendages all together! LOL] He especially enjoys the illustration on page 9 when Grandma is cooking. Another picture he loves is on page 13 when Anansi is hovering over the port of beans---his six arms ready for the unveiling!

If your child has a vivid imagination and a sense of humor, he / she would probably enjoy this cause and effect story where Anansi looses his hair. Educationally, the tale presents themes about responsibility, trustworthiness, respect, and listening. This book is worth reading to and discussing with children. It's actually more interesting--in text and in illustration-than "Anansi Goes to Lunch," which is by the same author / illustrator pair.

The companion websites from StoryCove are enjoyable for young people as well.

After 13 years of teaching preschool, Angus Thought He Was Big is still one of my favorites! It is ideal for ages 2 to 4. Children can enjoy it first for the wonderful art, and as they get older they can enjoy exploring the concept of size.