Borden Books

This book is a great general guide through science for life. Gives you the run down on cells, genes, dna, planet history, Etc.

Ok book with lots of illustrations, etc. But the book is entirely too brief and basic. I felt like I returned to middle school after I read the first section, and therefore never picked it up again. Waste of money for the audience it was intended for.

I've taught introductory Biology for non-science majors using many textbooks including Campbell Concepts, Mader's Inquiry, Pratt's BioInquiry, and so on. They all have their strengths, but they all lack that unique feature needed to learn any subject. A book has to be INTERESTING AND READABLE (accessible). Look no further. If Belk and Borden was sitting on your couch at home and you had even a remote interest in Biology, you would pick it up and read out of sheer curiosity.

This is not a comprehensive book but it covers the major areas we typically teach non-science majors in freshman Biology. You can read this book and start talking confidently with your friends about a lot of topics like ADHD, Recreational Drugs, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Mad Cow Disease, Does Race have a Genetic Origin?, Did We Really Evolve from Apes?, Cures for the Common Cold?, and Can the Earth Support Our Population?

There's a common phrase among professors which goes something like, "I don't care how much science I cover in my lectures; I don't care how much science they learn in my class. What I care about is how much science they remember one year from now." We also want our students to come away having practiced how to systematically evaluate and question any topic or fact. Science is a collection of facts but more importantly, it's a method of systematic inquiry. This book has a fantastic chapter on scientific method and scientific thinking that anyone can read which is critical.

Myself and another colleague have said..."now that we've taught from Belk and Borden, we can never go back to the standard textbooks again!"

This book explains the concept of human biology in a way that even someone, such as myself with no interest what-so-ever in the subject finds it very interesting. What really surprises me is that I still feel that I know the information long after the course has been completed!

Edward D. Radin covered hundreds of murder trials as a news reporter, and received awards for distinguished fact-crime reporting. In the 1950s he was given the "signed confession" of Lizzie Borden and used scientific investigation as to its authenticity (Chapter XI). Radin hired a Questioned Document Examiner, who explained why it was a forgery. Radin explained the falsity behind two legends of Lizzie. He pointed out that Edmund Pearson's "Trial of Lizzie Borden" was so one-sided as to be a hoax. Radin corrected that story, but also bent his story by pointing suspicion at Bridget. Lizzie said "it wasn't Bridget ...", and the same lack of evidence against Lizzie also applied to Bridget!

Charles Henry Putnam said Lizzie was "a nice girl, fond of outdoor activities, fun to be with, a very pleasant companion". Those who didn't know Lizzie had a different opinion. Most knowledge of the crime came from Edmund Pearson's book, not the original sources. Radin studied the trial testimony, the preliminary court hearing, portions of the inquest, and newspapers from that time. Lizzie Borden was innocent. The assumptions of guilt was due to caste and class prejudice against the wealthy mill owners. A newspaper war resulted when the upstart 'Fall River Globe' blamed Lizzie, and the establishment newspaper defended her. An unstated cause was the human emotion where people like to look down on someone else. Radin's book shows his skill as a newspaper journalist in describing events (Chapter II). But he does omit or censor facts, such as the name of the heir who had been forced to go along with Andrew Borden's low offer. Fall River pioneered in the manufacture of cotton cloth.

Radin assumes a "lack of display of normal tenderness" based on the question to Lizzie whether Mr. and Mrs. Borden were "happily united". This was a trick question that could trap Lizzie into admitting too much knowledge for a Puritan maiden. The bedroom placement may answer that question. One fact unmentioned by most writers was that the 1890s saw the worst depression until the Great Depression of 1929-1949. A publicized murder trial kept people's minds off their own problems. Remember the Lindbergh kidnapping? James J. Kirby tells of his favorable impression of Lizzie before the murders. Lizzie's charity work distinguished her from the rest of the family; would she keep her father's secret no matter what? She was "a very kind person throughout her life".

Much has been made of Alice Russell's story that Wednesday night, but was it ever corroborated? Could it have been created to force Lizzie to testify at the trial? Hiram C. Harrington's story has too many details to have resulted from a few minutes of discussion; I think it was created as a provocation (Chapter VI). Arguments over Lizzie created many brawls (Chapter VII). Lizzie was supported by feminists and the WCTU. Chapter VIII summarizes the trial, "one of the most mysterious of the celebrated cases of the century". When Lizzie described the contents of the basket it could have been from prior knowledge. Chapter IX explains the case against Edmund Pearson and his biased writings. This is an important analysis. Chapter X tries to solve the case from the known suspects. Radin suggests Bridget's testimony was a detriment to Lizzie, so Bridget could not have been rewarded with a "big bundle" of cash. [Unless it was all part of the show, as per Arnold R. Brown.] Radin uses differences in testimony to cast suspicion on Bridget, but people remember differently. Radin is wrong in claiming that it takes longer to wash inside windows than outside windows (practical experience). The fact that Lizzie, Emma, and Uncle John slept in the house suggests they knew they would be safe there; Bridget didn't know and stayed away. The big fault in Radin's solution is its claim that he was a better judge of the facts than the dozens of people who were there at the scene. No, and his failure to mention Bertha Manchester says so. David Kent's "Forty Whacks" is easier to find and more modern than this book.

This book is the absolute worst crime book about the Lizzie Borden Case.I think it's out of print,however it may be on library shelves still.Radin also wrote a silly book on the Lindbergh kidnapping case,that was total fiction.Radin's books may be red herrings that were placed around to throw off the blood-hounds.If you read enough about crime ,you will see the fallacies of Radin's stories.

This book has been surpassed by David Kent's Forty Whacks: New Evidence in the Life and Legend of Lizzie Borden, but it remains on of the best books on the case.

Kent and Radin are two of the only authors to leave me with the impression that they have actually weighed the case before coming to a decision, or in Kent's case, a non-decision.

Radin has done a great deal of work researching and clearing away gossip and legend. His book was obviously a jolt - Victoria Lincoln was apparently so annoyed at having her story about knowing an axe murderess ruined that she rushed out to write her vastly inferiorA Private Disgrace: Lizzie Borden by Daylight.

I also recommend, with reservations, Robert Sullivan's book Goodbye Lizzie Borden. Sullivan produces a lot of information about the trial, the jurors and a copycat crime that is not in most sources. He makes a convincing case that Lizzie Borden might have gotten off even if she was guilty, but unfortunately confuses this with proving that she is.

To me the book is a clear 4.5 star book, so I had a hard time in deciding 4 or 5 stars. Read the other review of this book, as he does a nice job in explaining the good and bad of the book. Things I liked about this book..... It brings up ideas, and mentions facts that have been left out of many Borden books. Radin knew how to write a good book. This wasn't the first book I've read on Lizzie Borden, but it is one of the best I have read. The first Lizzie Borden book I read was - LB by Arnold Brown. I would say Brown's book, or Radin's would be the best to start off with. True Brown say's that Lizzie didn't do it, and Radin points the finger at "Maggie" - However, both of these book are very entertaining and even if you do not believe the conclusion of who they pick as the killer, they do not taint the whole book with a bunch of BS. They do a really good balanced job in telling the Borden tale. Both books are great starting points. To be honest, Radin's conclusion of blaming Bridget isn't so wild of an idea. He doesn't force it down your throat either. The only thing I really didn't like, was his bashing of other books on Lizzie. Bashing almost to the point of - My book is best because the other books state this, that, and so on. He should have just explained his book, and let others decide on the other books out there...... By the way, most of his statements about the other books are true. However, Pearson's Trial of Lizzie Borden doesn't deserve the page after page of bashing Radin gives it. I have read the original Trial Transcript (not in whole) and Pearsons book. True Pearson is one sided, but his book also has some interesting thoughts and information you can't find in other books. I'd start with Radin's book, and then read 40 whacks, and in my opinion the best balanced book (despite the title) - Lizzie Didn't Do It! by William Masterton. However, if your new to the Borden murders, I wouldn't start with Masterton's book. I'd read this one or Brown's first.

Cartridges for Collectors, Volume 1, 2 and 3 is a very detailed and informative book on cartridges for the collector. There is much information in an easy to read format. However, many of the cartridges are experimental Swiss and other one of a kind European Cartridges. There is also plenty of info between the 3 volumes on American Centerfire, rimfire and military cartridges. It is a useful tool for some hard to find cartridges.

Cartridges for Collectors, Volume 1, 2 and 3 is a very detailed and informative book on cartridges for the collector. There is much information in an easy to read format. However, many of the cartridges are experimental Swiss and other one of a kind European Cartridges. There is also plenty of info between the 3 volumes on American Centerfire, rimfire and military cartridges. It is a useful tool for some hard to find cartridges.

Cartridges for Collectors, Volume 1, 2 and 3 is a very detailed and informative book on cartridges for the collector. There is much information in an easy to read format. However, many of the cartridges are experimental Swiss and other one of a kind European Cartridges. There is also plenty of info between the 3 volumes on American Centerfire, rimfire and military cartridges. It is a useful tool for some hard to find cartridges.

Borrowed this book frm the library today; I have read 4 other books previously dealing with the Lizzie Borden case. On page 13, Ms. Rappaport has two photos, identified as Andrew Borden and Abby Borden. However, in every other book about this case that I have read AND the websites I have viewed, these photos are actually Andrew Jennings, Lizzie's attorney, and Bridget Sullivan, the housekeeper- NOT Andrew and Abby Borden. Makes me wonder what else is wrong in this book!!!

I have used this book to introduce students to mock trial. The questioning format is wonderful and makes students think! I wish this book was still in print.

This book tells the whole story about Lizzie Borden and her trial. It tells how on August 4, 1892 Lizzie's Father and Stepmother were murdered in their own home in the morning. A few days later Lizze was taken under arrest for the charge of murder. A year later her trial began. They started with the opening statements then the prosocutors witnesses. Then the defenses witnesses. It was very exciting reading the exact testimonies the exact opening and closing statements seeing pictures of the real dead bodies and the murder weapon and the true virdict. Doreen Rappaport has written an exciting true story about murder.

I was so sad when I got this book. I love the "Weird" series and live in MA, so I could hardly wait to learn some juicy tidbits of weirdness. Unfortunately, that did not happen. I think I would've liked this better if I didn't already own "Weird New England" of which some of the info is taken from. Honestly, there really isn't anything new here. I mean, Salem? Lizzie Borden? Plymouth Rock? Between that and seeing the exact same info (sometimes the exact same pages) from "Weird New England" I was just really disappointed. Too much info that you can find elsewhere. It's still a good series of books though.

I really liked this book, although it was a bit of disappointment to learn that there isn't really anything that spooky about Spider Gates! ha ha I learned a lot of things about my own home state that I didn't even know, this was a great book. Each story is pretty short, so you can always investigate the stories that really interest you further on your own.

I'm from New Jersey but go to school in Mass., so when this book came out I snatched it right up--and I'm very glad I did. It is not only a great addition to the series as a whole, but also a must have companion to the Weird New England book published a few years back. Sure, the obvious stuff is covered here--Salem, Lizzy Borden and so forth--but you really couldn't do a book called Weird Massachusetts and NOT include those stories. It just wouldn't be complete. Even so,the author does a great job of retelling the few obligatory stories that are included here, and somehow manages breathe new life into them through his energetic writing style. But the real tastey meat of this book lies in the material not covered in any previous volumes: like the terrifying stories of Dudley Road, the little know odd finds buried deep in the woods like Deed Rock, and the just plain quirky entries like the story of Sheila Shea's grave (it actually reads "who the hell is Sheila Shea?" In addition to that, there are some chilling tales from some of MA's abandoned place. Sure, most people know of Danvers, but what about Worcester State, Northampton State, and Medfield State hospitals? All are explored here in their creepy and forlorn glory! If you are into Weird and want to know more about its presence in the Bay State, this book has it covered. What more can I say?

Robert Flynn. The Borden Murders: An Annotated Bibliography.

Precisely how much has been written about America's most famous unsolved crime - and by whom? The answer has been deftly supplied by Robert Flynn, doyen of Borden scholars. His annotated bibliographic handlist, which contains titles through 1992, is divided into eleven sections, ranging from Non-Fiction to The Opera/ The Ballet and Poetry and Rhymes - lacking only a section on ms. materials. The annotations are perceptive and succinct and will prove invaluable for the seasoned collector as well as the novice. Hopefully, from time to time Mr. Flynn will issue up-dates/ supplements and even consider adding some documentation of unpublished "sources." His notes would most certainly answer many nagging questions, including the most annoying of all: why the trial transcripts have not been published after nearly 107 years - there are copies in the Boston Public Library and the Fall River Historical Society. Surely it is not for want of an audience! Then there is the matter of two file drawers of legal papers locked away in the law offices founded by Lizzie's attorney George Robinson - beyond doubt the last cache of new historical evidence on one of America's most sensational mysteries. Ostensibly the Borden files are privileged, according to Arnold Rosenfeld (Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers): "The duty to protect confidential information survives death in Massachusetts. That's clear. There's case law." [A rather terse and dismissive statement.] Ah, Lizzie...we are still spellbound. And curious.

The first half of the book was very good but towards the ending chapters it draged on, i still havent read them but its pretty good if you can get past the last few chapters.

It's OK for studying his drawing technique specially if you want to do master drawing copying.

Finding a good book of drawings of a particular artist who is known for his beautiful drawings can be difficult. Those books that are available are generally very expensive. It is with this knowlege that I recommend this book. The paper is average, the selection and size are nice. I would question some of the croppings, and there were fewer than I would have liked, but I don't know how many Pontormo drawings are publicly available, so few are better than none.

I bought the book years ago and read it three times. It is a very good overview of the subjects.
The part I like the most is the Self-hynosis part. I have been following the recipes to make my own self-hypnosis tapes over the years. I have had only excellent results.
If record one tape a year (more or less), to accomplish different results, and I use them often until I reach my goals.
I recommend this book to anyone who wishes to reprogram some undesirable patterns of behavior.

This book covers the full spectrum of hypnosis topics, from self-hypnosis to hypnosis for weight loss and behavior modification.

A positive, well written, solid introduction that was for many years the best selling book on hypnosis in America. It is somewhat dated perhaps, having been written in 1977.

This book is divided into three main sections: one on day camps, one on sleepaway camps, and one on teen tours. The best material is the section on day camps. The rest is mediocre.

As a mom who worked at camp for a few summers, I was surprised to read questions like, "Is there a counselor in the power boat when a camper is water skiing?" Stuff like this is so obvious that it's clear the author never worked at a camp.

The author also claims, "Toilet-papering the girls' (or boys') bunks are harmless tricks that can build unity and comraderie within a group." As the camp I worked at, this could have gotten a kid kicked out.

I'm so glad that I found this book in time! - it helped me make the best decisions for my kids right before I signed them up for camp this summer. Next year, we'll get started even sooner. This book is top-notch, practical, easy to read, and well structured. You can learn everything - from how to evaluate and choose the best short-term day camp in your own neighborhood, to summer-long, transcontinental teen tours. The author has great suggestions, such as hiring someone to sew on all those nametapes! She also handles emotional issues, such as homesickness, and separation anxiety (for parents as well as kids). The checklists are very useful. But it's not all serious business; I laughed and cried when I read campers' fond remembrances and anecdotes, which kicked off every chapter.

If you are fascinated by the Borden case (and apparently many of us are) this is an amazing compilation of biographic information about anyone (even prospective jurors who weren't selected for the jury) linked to the murders and trial. You can dip in and find out about 'Me & Brownie', Hyman Lubinsky, and all the rest, written in an entertaining but informative manner.

I nearly fell out of bed when I read that Lizzie's actress 'friend' Nance O'Neil appeared in the movie 'The Titfield Thunderbolt', one of my favourite British comedies. I'm sorry Mr Hoffman but this was Nancy O'Neil, an Australian actress born in 1911.

I sincerely hope this is the only flaw in what appears to be an otherwise meticulously researched book.

When I bought this book, I thought I was buying a history of Fall River, Massachusetts. I was pleasantly surprised to see that it's a reference book, comprised of everyone who was ever involved personally in the Lizzie Borden murder case. Bios are listed alphabetically and I can't think of anyone Mr. Hoffman's left out. I gave this book 4 stars because there are some errors here and there, and more photos of those we don't usually see would have been fantastic. Still, it's a good piece of work and fascinating whether you're looking up a person or if you just want to sit and read it cover to cover. Don't miss it before it becomes unavailable, as many Lizzie Borden books do.