Burke Books

A familiar story, in this little book we are told about old King Cole. Each line is put on a separate page with it's own illustration. This really helps to bring the story to life for the little one. It's a fun read and the book is just the right size for them to hold. Great little book.
Shirley Johnson

This book rocks and lives up to all its promises! It certainly is a groundbreaking book for it covers not only the history of the pro beach volleyball sport but also all its present challenges and successes. The book is loaded with drama and comedy as it describes every facet of the sport: the AVP organization, the players, the media and sponsors, and even the fans. A definite must-have for any Sports or Olympics fan.

I confess, I've only read about 15 pages of this book. However, I'm very impressed with the little I've read. The passage I read was about implementing ans framing the culture of the community. In this book, students are making their own classroom rules, learning how to resolve conflicts, even collaborating on the themes of study. The book has helpful week-by-week plans for how to make students invested in and accountable for their own learning.

Anthro major? You might be surprised how much and how many tools come from Engels, as in Marx and Engels of Capital fame. The same analytical tools they applied to economics (That are used every day) here are applied to anthropological study of the basis of our present day social institutions.
Relevant today, as much as for info as for seeing where the ideas discussed lead to the arguments and theories of today.

I am a primary care sports medicine physician and occasionally take my own x-rays. This book contains all the common and many uncommon x-ray views used in conventional plain-film orthopaedic radiography. For each view there are photographs and narrative instructions for positioning, what type of equipment to use (cassette, bucky, etc.), orientation of the beam and other helpful hints, and a picture of what the x-ray should look like. It is a great reference for anyone who orders orthopedic x-rays and for x-ray techs as well. Helpful when asking a tech to take an unusual view they are not familiar with (e.g. west point axillary). I have found it very helpful in learning how to take x-rays myself as well - the only other thing I needed was the technique chart for the x-ray tube I am using. An inexpensive and valuable addition to my library.

Mike Burke certainly did have outrageous good fortune in his lifetime. From OSS and CIA operative in WWII and the Cold war to Pres/CEO of Ringling Bros Circus, VP at CBS , Pres/CEO/Part owner of the NY Yankees, Pres/CEO of Madison Square Garden which included The Knicks and Rangers and finaling retiring to Ireland. An exciting, well-written chronicle of a very busy full life. He describes his friendships with Hemingway, Bill Donovan,Kim Philby,George Steinbrenner, William Paley,Reggie Jackson, Mickey Mantle and some not-so-friendly as Jimmy Hoffa and more. A cast of characters passed through his life that a fictional book author couldn't have better picked. I frankly couldn't put the book down.

I love this book. It's simple, no nonsense approach to serious problems are refreshing. From a real philosopher, it's down to earth and not stuffy with complex argumentation like you find in formal works by philosophers. Mr. Burke explains things simply and concisely, and he makes no excuses for his thoughts. This book is a wonderful introduction to philosophy and critical thinking for students. Very approachable.

Terrific book, great pictures - A must for any Jeremy Brett fan!! For over a decade Jeremy Brett played the master sleuth of Baker Street in thirty-six episodes and five feature-length films. The Granada Television Sherlock Holmes series sold to over eighty countries worldwide and many people the world over regarded Jeremy's interpretation as the most profound and brilliant portrayal in the history of television. Despite over a hundred actors having played Sherlock Holmes, Jeremy will always be remembered as The Definitive Sherlock Holmes. Yet little is known of the man prior to his outstanding success. This book puts the record straight with a short biography, career listing, letters from admirers, cast list of every Sherlock Holmes episode, and 100 photos covering Jeremy's career from drama school to his triumph as Sherlock Holmes.

This is a wonderful historical overview of Rye Playland. The book captures the flavor of Playland completely. The text gives due credit to Frank Darling, Fred Church, and others for the park creation. The many photos illustrate the rides, shows, and attractions past and present be it the tumblebug, old mill, Laff in the dark, Airplane and Dragon coasters, racing derby, merry go round, fun house, kiddyland, skee ball, promotional events, picnics, water activities, etc. Even park construction photos and photos of Rye Beach Park that preceded Playland are included. To every visitor of Playland, this book will surely revive grand old memories or expose them to the magic of its past days.

A Pocket Full Of Gold is a novel about Jack, a recovering alcoholic with a tragic past who becomes drawn into a plot to uncover ancient pirate treasure. When a drug dealer obsessed with revenge also learns of the treasure, he enacts a ruthless plan to exterminate Jack and his friends. Kidnapping, a common destiny, and the need to think quickly intertwine in this saga of adventure, love, deception, and the yearning to heal past wounds.