Campbell Books

As The Gift Horse's Mouth opens, Jimmy Flannery learns that he can finally move up from precinct captain to Democratic committeeman in Chicago's 27th ward. It's a job he's wanted all his adult life, and been groomed for by his Chinaman, Chips Devlin, who also steered him into a career walking and inspecting the sewers. Chips has had the job for decades and is now ready to pass it along to Jimmy. It's a moment filled with potential, for Jimmy's wife, Mary, is pregnant with their first child.

But to get the job, Jimmy has to ask the favor of the head of the party, Ray Carrigan. Carrigan says he'll think about it, and while leaving Jimmy finds his mongrel dog, Alfie, having his way with Carrigan's purebred, Mistinguette, who is being walked by Carrigan's receptionist.

The next thing Jimmy knows, he gets an early morning telephone call from Carrigan telling him to come to an equestrian trail in Saganashkee Slough out in the suburbs. Goldie Hanrahan, Carrigan's long-time assistant, has just been found dead there. Jimmy is assigned to look out for Carrigan's undefined interests in the case.

Although he's only supposed to observe, Jimmy is soon off detecting. Goldie has been keeping a horse in a nearby stable for three years, but doesn't usually leave this early in the morning. And her famous golden bridge set (which is the source of her name) is missing. Did she swallow it when she died?

In the investigation, Jimmy learns that Goldie has been "friendly" with many of the Democratic movers and shakers . . . and had a child out of wedlock. Jimmy senses that the death is somehow related to the child, and tries to track the boy down.

Soon, he's single-handedly solved the case . . . which would have remained unsolved otherwise. The resolution of the mystery is a little tricky. Pay close attention to the descriptions of all the characters as you go. The first time I read this book years ago, I had to go back and reread quite a section until I understood how the plot worked. Hopefully, you will be more careful!

The most interesting part of this story is examining the consequences of adult choices. You will get a clear sense that Goldie's life could have been and ended much differently, as you discover who her main admirers were.

As you think about that, you should consider also what choices you have made that have improved and possibly worsened your life. What lessons can you draw from those experiences when you face important choices in the future? How can you pass along those lessons to those you love?

Ministers spend most of their time doing what they like least - administering. Now - in response to the constant struggle between what ministers feel called to do and how they actually spend their time - comes this enlightening examination that can help clarify the role of the clergy and enhance the ministry of lay persons in the church.

This perceptive book recovers the concept that administration is one of God's spiritual gifts to the church - the gift through which ministry occurs. "Ministry," explain the authors, "occurs in and through administration. This is different from saying that administration serves ministry or that administrative insights may be used to manage ministry. Until the ordained clergy recognize that administration is a central locus of ministry and is itself ministry, there will be no central motivation, either for them or others within the community of believers, to exercise administratiove functions with sensitivity and joy." -- from book's back cover

The first time I read this book I was in the fifth or sixth
grade. I absolutely loved it. I recommend it for both boys and
girls. I re-read this story two or three time and recommended it to my daughter years later. I still had the book in my possession. Probably still do, somewhere. I just looked on
Amazon to see if this book was still in print. I am just ecstatic to find that it is still in print, and I am now going to order it for my 'quite literate-mature' ten year old grandson.
If it delivers fast enough, he will be able to read it and do a book report that is due on 'Mysteries!'

This book was reprinted in 1991 and was a bit dated even then, as it contained little new information (the first edition was published in 1984.) Still, in her profiles of three very different women and the gangs they associate with, Campbell draws a clear picture of the limited choices available to inner-city women. Should be read in tandem with Gini Sikes's "8-Ball Chicks" for an updated view of contemporary gang girls.

About the Book :
A fabulous compilation of life and times of Bengal 100 and more years ago. Over 115 histories and biographies with illustrations, make this journey into the past a very special one. This is the first representation of the most characteristic architectural and natural beauty of Bengal. Not just beautiful words, painted pictures, but actual photographs have been taken by the author himself. In the early nineteenth century this was a stupendous task of intellectual and physical labour. Thanks to this mammoth effort of A. Claude Campbell, we have available to us today an authentic, personally vouched and researched documentation of a very important era in the history of India.
Every spot described was personally visited by the author. Every Indian aristocrat mentioned in this compilation was actually visited and interviewed by the author, although it has to be mentioned that historical facts mentioned and stories related are as told to the author by the personages themselves and may leave much scope for argument.
Not only the well known historic buildings, archaeological remains, but coverage has been given to the less accessible parts of the country as well. Specially to the natural wonders, relics of by gone days.

Contents :
Volume I & II

PREFACE.-Lord Curzon-Sir Andrew H. Leith Fraser-The Late Sir John Woodburn

HISTORY OF BENGAL.-The Governors, Lieutemant-Governors and Viceroys-History of Murshidabad-Nawab Nazim Firadum Jah-Her Highness Nawab Shums-i-Johan

SOCIAL BIOGRAPHICAL SECTION
His Highness the Maharaja Sir Nripendra Narayan Bhup Bahadur of Cooch Bihar-Nawab Sir Kadar Sayd Hassan Ali Mirza Khan Bahadur of Murshidabad-Maharaja Dhiraj Bahadur of Burdwan-Maharaja Sri Rameswara Singh Bahadur of Durbhanga-The Late Maharaja Sir Krishna Pratap Sahi Bahadur of Hutwa-Maharaja Sir Ravenshwar Parshad Singh Bahadur of Gidhaur-Maharaja Bahadur Sir Jotendra Mohun Tagore-Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhuj Deo of Mourbhanj-Maharaja Girija Nath Roy of Dinajpur-Maharaja Sir Harballabh Narayan Singh Bahadur of Sonbursa-Maharaja Surya Kanta Acharya of Mymensingh-Maharaja Manindra Chandra Nandy of Cossimbazaar-Raja Narput Singh Deo of Porahat Singhbhoom-Raja Sourindro Mohun Tagore-Raja Ranjit Sinha Bahadur of Nashipur--Rai Banamali Rai Bahadur of Pubna-Raja Promoda Nath Ray of Dighapattia-Rai Manmatha Nath Mitra Bahadur-Khan Bahadur Mirza Shajaat Ali-Rai Setab Chand Nahar Bahadur-Rai Mani Lal Nahar Bahadur-Prithvi Chand Lal Choudhry of Purnea-Khan Bahadur Mahmed Ali Nawab Chowdhury of Tippera-Kumar Manmatha Nath Roy Chowdhury of Santosh

CALCUTTA EARLY HISTORY.-Fort William-Siege of Calcutta-The Black Hole-Holwell Monument-Data of Modern Calcutta-Warren Hastings-Madame Grand

GOVERNMENT HOUSE.-Barrackpore Park-Belvedere and Southern Suburbs-Hastings House-Zoological Gardens-Kalighat and Garden Reach-The Royal Botanical Gardens-The Presidency General Hospital

THE MAIDAN.-Imperial Museum-St.Paul`s Cathedral-Eden Gardens-Modern Fort William-The High Court-The Town Hall-The River Hughly-The Bengal Nagpur Railway System-Seebpore College-Port Commissioner`s Office-East India Railway Offices

DALHOUSIE SQUARE AND ENVIRONS.-Royal Insurance Company`s Buildings-The Town of Calcutta North-Burra Bazar-Calcutta University

THE INDIAN NOBILITY OF CALCUTTA-The Tagore Family-Maharaj Kumar Sir Prodyot Kumar Tagore, Kt.-The Prasad-Tagore Castle-Emerald Bower

DACCA DIVISION.-Historical Retrospect-Nawabs of Dacca-Nawab Bahadur Salimollah-Nawab Bahadur Sir Ahsunollah-Nawab Bahadur Sir Abdul Ghuni

MODERN DACCA.-Places of Historical Interest in Dacca-The Great Kuttra-The Chowk-The Small Kuttra-Lall Bagh-The Fort-The Imambara-Tungi Bridge

RAJA - Sir Sourindro Mohun Tagore-Dwarka Nath Tagore-Maharshi Devendra Nath Tagore-Maharaja Durga Churn Law-Maharaja Sir Narendra Krishna Deb Bahadur-Nawab Bahadur Abdul Luteef-Khan Bahadur Abdur Rahman-Moulvi A.K.M. Abdus Subhan-Nawab Bahadur Syed Amir Hossein-Raja Degumbar Mitra

JHAMAPUKUR HOUSE.-Kumar Mamatha Nath Mitra-"Mohan Kanana" Dum Dum-Kumar Narendra Nath Mitra-Rai Bahadur Kailash Chunder Bose-Mr. Roostumjee Dhunjeebhoy Mehta-Mr. Heerjeebhoy Manackjee Rustomjee-Prince Dara Jah Mirza Muhammad Abdul Aly

THE "MUNSI" HOUSE OF TAKI AND BARAHANAGAR.-Family History of Babu Ramanath Ghose-The Mullick Family-Dr.Sarat Kumar Basu Mullick-The Late Dr.Trailakya Nath Mitra-Babu Neel Comul Mookherjee-Mr.R.N.Mookherjee-Babu Promatha Nath Mullick-The Late Kumar Radha Prosad Roy-Seth Dooly Chund-Rai Buddree Dass-Jain Temple-"Mopokim Niwas"

DARJEELING

STATE OF COOCH BEHAR.-His Highness the Maharaja Sir Nripendra Narayan Bhup Bahadur-Her Highness Maharani Sunity Devee-Material Condition of the People-Agriculture and Manufactures-Historical Retrospect-Rai Calica Das Dutt-Places of Interest in Cooch Behar State-Cooch Behar Palace-The Marriage of Princes Sukriti Sundari of Cooch Behar

MURSHIZADA-Asif Kadar Sayud Wasif Ali Mirza of Murshidabad

PRESIDENCY DIVISION-Murshidabad Palace-Moulvi Khondar Fuzli Rubbee, Dewan-Babu Janaku Nath Paure,B.A., Naib-Dewan, etc.

MURSHIDABAD AND ENVIRONS-The Imambara-The Fort

The 100-year history of the first British (and all Scottish players on that side, to be noted) side to win the European Cup. Great stories and a bunch of vintage photos make this the best read on Celtic's glorious history.

The preface by David Mains from "Chapel of the Air" should serve as a cavaet to the lukewarm believer; "Before you read Glory Filled the Land, it's only fair for someone to post a warning sign: Let the casual reader beware!

This small quotation perfectly sums up this account of the Welsh Revival of 1904-05. Mains is assuming that if you have picked up this book you have done so because of your dissatisfaction with your spiritual life. I know that this is the reason I bought the book.

Writing to the Corinthian Church about Israel, Paul said that "these things were given to us for examples;" this is why Christians should read this book. Because it shows what the Spirit of G-d longs to do in His people.

Through each page I can feel the Holy Spirit searching my hear for all that does not please Him; at times I feel like the moth, which is both attracted to and repelled by the flame. Holiness has this effect on me.

This is a book that has to be experienced to be understood. Mains adjures the reader to "Proceed at your own risk," and rightfully so because how could any spiritually-minded person read what the Lord did during this revival and then go back to the stale walk you had with Him prior to reading this book. I can honestly say that this little book has put me mightily under conviction and, like King David said in the Psalms, "I shall be satisfied when I awake with Thy likeness."

Great tips, easy read, good for reference. Table of contents let u get right to the topic u need without alot of wasted time.

The authors examine elementary schools in two American
cities to identify those features that distinguish effective schools from others.
The study builds upon and advances the literature of school reform, identifying those common features of schools that enable all students to achieve.

The two cities in the study, one on the border with Mexico, the other a large
Northeastern city, are very different with respect to their populations, policy contexts and other elements.

The book provides a very detailed examination of schools in each city, and then identifies those features that contribute to better student results. Some, such as principal
leadership and focus reinforce earlier studies. Others, such as cultural continuity of staff with students, are not as well studied, and point to newer ground.

The study discusses the implications of its findings for researchers, policymakers, and school practitioners. Because of the differences between the cities, the
findings of common elements associated with high quality are sharply drawn and will be useful in influencing research and policy. The authors are detailed and delve into highly complex issues to highlight the common elements of good schools. The overall structure of the book is straightforward, clear and logical.

As someone who has worked in this field for many years and knows the authors, I think this study makes a valuable contribution to our understanding of how to help all young people succeed in school.

If you take notes everytime you have a lesson or reach a breakthrough, your notebook will eventually become this book!

As a ski & snowboard instructor myself, I can confirm that this book includes all the concepts & movements that are critical to be a better skier and snowboarder.

The authors did a great job compiling all the concepts in such a compact, handy book. Each concept is first summarized in a sentence and then there are a brief paragraph and a picture associated to explain and visualize the concept. Don't get fooled by the size of the book because each movement might take you years of practice with good coaches to perfect it.

However, this is NOT a "how-to" book! It is best used as a refresher for what your instructors have taught you last season or this morning. Read the book once before your ski trips and review it again after each day of skiing.

Another positive aspect of the book is that it covers other snow toys, such as snow-bikes and snowblades, which are fun and gaining popularity in many resorts but no formal instruction is available.

Overall, this is an excellent handbook for anyone who enjoy snowsports, from beginners to experts, students to instructors.