Chang Books

My daughter loves to read her "mango" book and tell me which animals and fruits are on the pages. The lively and colorful images make this a fun book that also teaches deductive reasoning. Marti needs to find a mango to bring to his friend's pot luck dinner party -- his problem lies in that he doesn't know what a mango looks like. Marti sets out and actually learns what a mango IS by researching and discovering what a mango ISN'T. Definitely a book to read over and over. I can't wait to see what Marti's next adventure is.

This book supplies excellent reproductions of most of Mary Cassat's most famous paintings. Having seen the original of the cover painting in the Art Institute in Chicago, I can say the often distorted color tones are accurately photographed here.

The text is a very readable discussion of how Mary Cassat's paintings reflect women's lives in the late nineteenth century. Those looking for more painterly criticism--composition, palatte, influences, brush-work, etc. will not find much of that in this book. As Digby Baltzell wrote in his "Puritan Boston, Quaker Philadelphia," by 1900 American painting was dominated by John Singer Sergeant, Cecilia Beaux, and Mary Cassat, all of whom shared a Yankee background (mixed with French for Cassat and Beaux), connections in Philadelphia, extensive European experience, and a firm place in the social elite. Without idealization or false nostalgia, Debra Mancoff shares Mary Cassat's loving regard for the importance of the feminine side of this world of gentility.

Did I say it was a great deal? If good reproductions in a solid hardback binding of a great painter's oeuvre are what you are looking for this is a very good buy.

I purchased this book as a rememberance of a trip to the National Gallery in London. I was not the least bit disappointed. Works of Gainsborough, Turner, Stubbs, Constable, Cox, Whistler, Kokoschky are all included--over 150 color paintings all significant works. Is it tacky to say it also functions as a beautiful coffee table book? :o)

At any rate, it is a wonderful addition to any collection.

I'm taking medical microbiology and found this book quite helpful in preparing for my microbiology exams. Viruses and different types of bacteria are easy to learn by the use of this text. I also found very valuable for my microbiology exams: Microbiology Study Guide: Key Review Questions and Answers
by Patrick Leonardi
This last study guide eliminated a lot of surprise questions that I would not have known without the help of this book.

This large-print biography is intended for children. The rather slim volume opens with an introduction on Michael's courageous win at the '89 French Open, then launches into a account of his early life and career up to 1992. Although understandably short on detail, the pictures are what make this book a real find, as there are many childhood photos and snapshots out of the Chang family album.

WE ARE VERY INTERESTED ON THE POSSIBILITY TO REPRODUCE 6 PHOTOGRAPHS IN A PAPER TO BE PUBLISHED IN A SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL REGARDING THE MEDICAL ANALYSIS OF MICHELANGELO

This beautiful and informative book (one of a series) is valuable for the armchair traveler as well as the actual tourist. History, photographs, simple and elegant maps, as well as interesting tidbits about people and places. For traveling with kids, it's invaluable. No threat of museumitis, here; lots of outdoors destinations to explore. The authors never preach, yet show convincingly that much is available - for family travel as well as adults - beyond multiplexes and outlet malls. They offer interesting and often "hidden" diversions and historically important places to visit: monuments, parks, houses, and more. It's produced lushly, to be enjoyed and admired - and it succeeds.

John Hedgeoce's amazing eye has captured the essence of Henry Moore's work. It is so difficult to reduce the size and shape of such monumental work to paper but for those of us who do not own one we can share them on a daily basis by way of this superb work.

This series of four adventures gets all the stars we can give it. The stories are very well written, the travels that the kids go on are fun and full of interesting information about ancient cultures and people. Archaeology fans young and old will enjoy these fun reads. I am really hoping that the author finishes the series and continues the adventures of Talisman because I just didnt get enough with the first four. Bravo, finally a series of teen books that are non fantasy. Mystery, history, adventure, action, humor, friendship and love, other people from other lands...just top notch! More please.

This book is a visual wonder. The author's choice of buildings was superb. I realy enjoyed the tour.