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Chances are, if you're reading this review, you're a student who's been assigned this book for your introductory Contracts class. If you have, you're in luck, because this is one of the clearest case books that I read as a first year law student.

If, on the other hand, you're a law professor who's considering reading or using this book for one of your classes, please give this book a fair chance as it's well written, well-edited, and provides a clear picture that helps prevent your students from having that look of desperation that's so common during the first year of law school.

Contracts was not my favorite course from my first year of law school (far from it, in fact) but this book is what made the course bearable for me. The format of the book is simple, and in its simplicity is brilliant.

Each chapter begins with a clear and concise introduction, providing the student with the basic vocabulary necessary to understand the material that that chapter covers.

The chapters are further broken up into sections. Each section also begins with a brief, but well-written and clear introduction, which guides the student gently into the ideas that are about to be covered. After this introduction, there is usually a list of the Restatement and U.C.C. provisions that are relevant to the material about to be covered. Then there's a case or two, followed by questions and notes on the material just covered. This is followed by a couple more cases, which are also followed by questions and notes, and thus ends that section, to be followed by a section that is structured similarly.

It's a simple formula, and it works. The introduction orients the students successfully. The Restatement and U.C.C. provisions provide general rules that are then applied in the first case or two. Note materials and questions following those first cases are provided to get the student thinking. The next couple cases provide exceptions to or variations on the general rule. Note material sums it up and then the student is ready to move on to the next topic.

This books is one of the prettier ones in my collection (with the faux-leather cover) and doesn't get destroyed easily like the books published by Aspen. Also, it's only about an inch and a quarter thick, which meant it was the only book I didn't hate dragging around for a semester.

I'm really glad this was the book I used for my intro-Contracts class.

I have studied contract law for 35 years and have never read such a piece of absolute garbage. Burton obviously spent little time writing this one.

In what generally can be categorized as unreadable, dense, unorganized and without clear themes, Professor Burton's textbook for law students is a clear aberration. Professor Burton presents contract law in a clear outline fashion, divided into different and inciteful principles. Cases within each principle clearly present individual "trees" and in the end, the reader comes out with a very clear and workable picture of the "forest." Professor Burton does not "hide the ball" in the form of ongoing, mindless and unreadable "Notes and Questions."

All law professors and aspiring law professors should consider Burton's text as the standard and the model to which all legal texts should aspire.

I am not going to go into detail, I see this has already been done. This book was better than I expected. Given the description of the book I did not expect to enjoy it. I thought the story line was imaginative and the characters believable. I did not find this book extremely erotic, but it was not bad. I would recommend this book as a nice contemporary romance.

This is the first time I've read anything in this series. Ms. Burton has managed to create a very vivid, and sensual read with characters that virtually jump off the pages.

Aidan Storm is magical in more ways than one. He can control the power of the weather, and when he's very emotional summer storms rage. He is about to be paired up with his destiny and he's not going to go quietly.

Melissa Cross is in New Orleans for one reason and one reason only. She is there to finish a very important business deal, and than she is going to go back home to Boston where she belongs. Well, so much for best laid plans. Instead she is going to finally meet the one man that will melt the icy wall around her heart, she is also going to have to come to terms with his rather powerful...magic. Will she finally allow herself to love the way she wants, and will this large fun family welcome her with open arms?

Again this is a very sensual read. The love scenes are far from filler, and are extremly hot. Truly not for the faint of heart. In any event this is a fun series and I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the books that Ms. Burton has written.

Official Reviewer for www.romancedesigns.com

This is the first book in Jaci Burton's Storm Family series. The Storm family has a little something extra that makes them special, their emotions are tied to the weather and can effect weather conditions. LOL
Summer Heat introduces us to the Storm family, but focuses on the younger son, Aidan and his stormy romance with Melissa Cross. Set in New Orleans, this romance will cause the already hot temperatures to soar!
Ms. Burton is a talented author whose stories have well developed characters, tight, well-written plots and lots of hot steamy sex driven by intense emotions.

Jaci Burton does it again. Another excellent story to start off a delicious series. Jaci - thank you for another wonderful read. I am a huge fan of series books and you are a MASTER at them. This story is very hot. A perfect read on a cold night. Make sure your honey is close by - you will need him after finishing this book.

If you're a fan of Tim Burton, you'll love this book and the Tragic Toy that comes with it. Great enjoyment for "big kids".

The best book I have ever bought. I bring it with me where ever I go (yes that is how big of a fag I am). But it truly is a great book.

Oh my goodness! I bought this book for a little 7 year old girl. She loves "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and "Corpse Bride" - and she loves scary stories and such - so I thought this would be perfect. I gave one to my 11 year old too. Well - that was last Christmas - and just last night (it's now June) my 11 year old decided to read the book. This book is NOT appropriate for a 7 year old or even and 11 year old. There are blatant references to sex. How emabarressing! I have to apologize to the little girl's Mom. They probably read the book six months ago and thought I was a sick-o. So - just a warning - in case you think this is a great gift for a kid - it's not.

The Oyster Boy book is a wonderfully illustrated look into the mind of Tim Burton. The boxed set serves as the perfect gift, regardless of age, while the Voodoo Girl doll completes the orientation of the book: wild, imaginative, creative!

After reading a Twinkle In His Eye, I was really disappointed. Often times the illustratations presented in the book looked like they had either been increased or decreased in size which either stretched or distorted the image. In addition, the illustrations also looked "cut and pasted" in.
I was rather enthusiastic about reading this book as engineering is often a field that is left out of picture books but was again disappointed in the text. I was expecting the book to focus more on the field of engineering and explain more to the reader about this field. I think the idea behind the book is a good one but again, the booked lacked real content that could help educate a child on the field of engineering or what exactly an engineer does in the "real world."

I really enjoyed reading A Twinkle In His Eye! The illustrations were very detailed and clear, which made reading it especially fun. Most importantly, I enjoyed the way it promotes family values in a world preoccupied with so much violence and lack of family focus. It is truly an educational experience that is enjoyed. I eagerly await the release of Yvette M. Burton's next book!

This was a great book or kids to explore different careers in exgineering. I was easy to read and well illustrated. I'm sure many adults will find that it is informative and thoughtful.

This first book of Yvette Burton is a real treat. It offers adventure, father-daughter bonding, and an interest in engineering in a way that a child can relate/identify. The book is wonderfully illustrated to capture the colorful imagination of a child.

There are very few children's books on the market that focus on a nuturing relationship between a father and daughter. This book does a great job to foster that bond.

I hope to see more from this author who obviously has a definite connection into the minds of children.

Matthias Barrington is a strong, hurting man yet we get the impression he can be dangerous if pushed.

Abigail Smyth turns out to be just the right woman for this man and his sons. It is not long than she has his little 3 and 4 year old sons laughing again.

Abby was expecting a house similar to San Francisco standards and did she get a surprise when she sees Matthias's ranch house.

Matt's refusing to marry again battled with his falling in lust with Abby. He has no love left to offer.

Holden McGowan, nearing his 35th year, runs a stage line to Crickhollow, Montana and is in cahoots with Hilda Marie Clements to get Matt married.

The stories behind these men [what little there is] makes these characters fascinating. Possessiveness, jealosy, lust, great story binders plus that nasty elusive bear.

I can't wait for Holdens story -- definitely a wonderful keeper.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - HARD TO PUT DOWN

In 1879 Crickhollow, Montana, rancher Matthias Barrington buries his wife and unborn child. His father-in-law stays for a while to help the beleaguered Matthias raise his two young sons, but the winter has taken its toll on the older man, who will leave for his warmer home soon.

In San Francisco, as her younger cousin gets married, orphan Abigail Smith writes yes to Matthias' mail order proposal. However, her aunt and uncle reject her leaving town. Treated more like a servant, Abigail sneaks out for Montana and her new life.

In Montana, Abigail learns that Matthias did not correspond with her as well meaning friends did. Having no other options except crawling, she persuades him to give her the summer working with the boys at the ranch and if at the end of her trial period he still refuses to marry her she will leave. As love begins to flow between the adults and Matthias sees how nurturing Abigail is to his sons, he knows he must ask her to stay as his spouse, but also feels guilty that he is betraying the memory of his beloved first wife.

THE UNEXPECTED WIFE is an enjoyable late nineteenth century American romance. Though Abigail's family especially her cousin is unappreciative, the Montana cast is a caring group. Matthias is a fabulous protagonist struggling to raise his two sons and run a ranch. The Montana mob adds understanding of his character as they prove by their actions how much they respect him and worry about his stress. Abigail is a wonderful intrepid soul who readers will cherish as she makes other cast members and readers appreciate life.

Harriet Klausner

Absolutely terrific! I found this emotional tale very heartwarming and I couldn't put it down! Don't pass up this five star read!

I read this while on vacation and couldn't put it down! Abby and Matthias are two characters I will not forget. I like this book because Abby was very strong, straightfoward but loving and gentle.
One of my favorite parts was when Matthias asked could he hire her (Abby)to look after his boys, but she refused because of her burning desire to become his wife.
Matthias is also a very strong person and it is revealed as he goes through alot of emotional pain from the lost of his wife. This book simply warms the heart.

But still one of the silliest calanders around.

Of course, I'd have chosen a few of the other pictures from the wonderful book "Why Paint Cats", but it will still be alot of fun to look at each month of 2006.

I had this calendar for 2004 and 2005. For the 2006 they reused 5 images from the past calendars. So that is a disappointment if you have been following this calendar. If not, then it is all new to you and VERY CUTE!

I took it to work and every "Cat Person" who saw it had to have one. Very clever, creative and funny!

I bought this as a gift for my mother because occasionally she likes to go to the casino and play the slot machines. She really liked this book.

Bought this book on the recommendation of Frank Schoebete (not sure this is the correct spelling of his last name), who is a gambling authority who said in his online newsletter column that this was one of, if not the only such type book he would recommend.

for an absolute beginner or for a seasoned gambler, this book is easy to understand and is full of useful tips. the book is written in a numbered order 1 - 1000, with the tips broken down into chapters or sections pertaining to each facet of the gaming industry. I found myself reading this book two times over trying to remember as many tips as I could. A must for any first time casino tripper!

Well, not quite but I wish I read a book like this when i was starting out. Sure,the advice is basic but it is the basics we too often forget. Don't lose sight of your goals; accept that progress is slow , and don't be discouraged if others, less talented get ahead faster(as golfer Tom Watson remarked on competition," I dont worry about it;it is just me v. the course"); be sincere and be nice; remember that friends come and go but enemies accumulate. Lots more. Give it to a high school ot college grad. They'll thank you later.

The best self-improvement books are focused, provide a means for you to do a self-inventory, and offer clear advice about what to do when you find something you now realize that you need to do better. Ben Stein and Al Burton provide 26 terrific keys to success. They are all practical, things that are within anyone's capacity (if you are self-motivated), and are clear about the trade-offs involved. They both are clear that choosing another path is just fine, but you can't expect to not follow these steps and reap the same rewards as those who do.

What kind of steps do they have on their path to lights, glamour, and riches? The very mundane activities of developing useful skills, getting educated, making yourself invaluable, realizing that good enough never is, staying in the game, being careful with your finances, being loyal, avoiding drug and alcohol abuse, staying in the game, being patient, get the job, look for the good and praise it, and many more. You can see that there is nothing that appears to be magic in the list. But there is! Just as the difference between a good ball player and the hall of fame is about one more hit per week, it is the small but consistently positive behaviors that make so much difference in a life.

As I read through this book, I did find some things that I need to focus on and get back in my repertoire. None of us is in the groove all the time and it sure helps to have a checklist to make sure we are thinking about and doing the right things. It is easy to get deflected from the right path and travel ineffectively for a while only to wake up and find yourself at some distance from where we want to be. Here is a most helpful checklist that is based on solid principles and offers a strong foundation to anyone in any career.

What is particularly interesting about Hollywood is that it is based on short term groups that form to do a project and then end. But the next time a group needs to form, the people tend to work with those they know will contribute value and help the group be successful. It is a fine example of how markets and business work. (As an aside, I wonder why so many of its participants are therefore anti-free market people...) You will be a better, more successful, and, yes, powerful person if you implement these principles in the way you conduct your life.

Terrific for anyone, but you will want to be sure every young person in your life gets a copy and reads it multiple times. The best way to get them read it is to read it with them - preferably just a step a day - and then talk it over with them. And then keep referring to them in reference to your own life as an example for them. Or point out how those they see on the news have missed this or that point or point out how someone in the news got it just right. The wrong way is to keep harping at them about the principles in THEIR life. Don't do that. Let them think about that and come to it on their own. Just keep them in the air all around them.

Enthusiastically recommended.

This is a book you can read in one sitting. The 26 rules are laid out in 26 short chapters. The authors spice the book up with anecdotes from their own experiences and those of others they know in Hollywood. I especially love the comments comparing "dreamers" to "doers." Take this book to read on your plane trip to Hollywood. You'll be glad you did.

I was sent an email Oct. 12th and notified that my item was being returned because of an incorrect address, so I ordered another one to be sent to the correct address, as a result my sister received two books and I am charged double. Now what do I do? I would like a refund of one of my orders since I was told it was being returned.

This book offers an easy way to write a simple will without hiring a lawyer. The forms were well organized with at least two different examples shown for each. My only recommendation is BEFORE you begin filling in the forms, have your thoughts organized ahead of time. Some forms must be photocopied in advance because more copies are needed than the two provided. Overall, a great book that I highly recommend.

I've put off writing up a Will because it appeared quite complicated. This book answers all your questions and explains in a step-by-step approach exactly what has to be done to be in compliance with the laws of each state.

The forms are included. There are 2 copies of each and they are perforated. You can fill them out following the instructions and have them notarized before witnesses, or present them to an attorney if you prefer.

Even if you are having the Will drawn up by an attorney, this guide will explain everything you need to know before taking that step.

I highly recommend it!

I wish that Burton Watson would translate (or possibly publish his translations of) many more Chinese classics. I have two of his works (which actually encompass about six volumes) and I have never been disappointed. This translation of the masters Mo, Hsun (Xun) and Han Fei is incredibly insightful and appealing, particularly since, in many school classrooms, the philosphical works of the Chinese are restricted to Confucius, Mencius, Lao Tzu and possibly Chuang Tzu. It is refreshing to read some of the other. lesser known masters encompassed in this volume.

To begin with, the excerpts of master Mo are very interesting, particularly his notion of universal love, his vigilante stance against war and his hatred of music. Though the prose is dry (Watson explains this in an excellent introduction), the ideas are pretty spectacular, particularly considering the time from which they came. Although the master Mo's teachings did not sit well with the Chinese in the end (Mencius accused him of "having no father" and Hsun Tzu writes a parody of his essay, "Making Music is Wrong") their historical context is clear from this translation.

The works of the master Hsun are also presented here. His notion that man is by nature evil is quite compelling, all the more so by his hope that education can overcome this nature. An interesting anecdote is tht two of his students (Han Fei and Li Si, I believe) would go on to be very important contributors to the Machiavellian Legalist theory, which essentially ruined Hsun's chances with the Chinese populace. Still, his essays are interesting and are presented here.

Finally, my favorite of this bunch is the Legalist, the master Han Fei. Believing that order could only be kept by strict system of reward and punishment (and the punishment was incredibly harsh) and that a ruler could keep power only by a constant check on the prestige and faculty of his ministers and even his family, Han Fei's philosophy was a radical departure from the philosophies of the past. Though his theories were not original (again, as explained by Watson, an earlier writer by the name of Lord Shang had espoused these theories earlier), Han Fei would give them a voice with a very ornate and beautiful writing style (with the number of parables appearing, I was reminded of Plato). Of course, these theories would be put to practice by the First Emperor of Ch'in (Qin), Shi Huangdi. When the Han came to power after his death, Confucianism became the norm, and Han Fei, as its opponent, would lose his stature, but still research was done on his writings throughout the years.

All in all, these writing are very interesting, and Watson's translation does them (and us) a great justice. I hope that anyone with an interest in Chinese history or philosophy (yeah, including you RTK out there!) picks up this fine book!

This is a good edition of three books that ought to be better known than they actually are. One point to consider when shopping: the book is actually more like 450 pages than the 130... It is three books bound together, each of which is also published individually as a translation of Watson's. Since this book is hardcover and they are trade paperbacks, this copy (particularly at used prices) is more desirable...

This is actually three books bound together. Each is a very good translation of a major ancient Chinese philosophical text. Although these philosophers are not as well known in the West as Confucius or Lao Tzu, they are very much worth reading.

Mo Tzu was an early critic of Confucianism; he founded a movement known as "Mohism." The Mohists advocated "universal love." This is less sexy than it sounds: they mean simply caring for each person equally, as opposed to the Confucian doctrine that one should care more for family members than for strangers. Mo Tzu is noteworthy because he is perhaps the first Chinese sage to present genuine philosophical arguments. The "essays" in this collection will challenge your preconceptions about Chinese philosophy: they are practical, hard-headed, and relentlessly rational.

Hsun Tzu (pronounced like "syun zuh") was a major figure in later Confucianism. He is best known for his doctrine that "human nature is evil." This teaching got him condemned by Song and Ming Dynasty Confucians, who thought that the view of the rival philosopher Mencius that human nature is good was the orthodox view. However, Hsun Tzu is a careful, systematic, and eclectic thinker. He may be the greatest Confucian philosopher of ancient China.

Han Fei Tzu was a figure in the so-called "Legalist" movement. Although Legalism could sometimes be pushed to draconian extremes, Han Fei Tzu has lots of insightful advice about realpolitik.

Burton Watson is one of the leading translators of Chinese philosophy and literature. He lives in Japan, and is heavily reliant on Japanese scholarship, but Japanese translations of Chinese texts are often pretty good, so this isn't a bad thing.