Clarke Books

If you are interested in understanding the mechanics of greyhound racing and aspire to winning then I would strongly encourage you to buy this book. It was written in the 1970's, is mainly concerned with British racing and is somewhat out of date. These factors aside, it is a beautifully written book and contains some excellent theory on the selection of winners.

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If you are in any way interested in betting on greyhound racing then this book is a must read. It is by far the best book of it's kind. The book was written in the 1970's and as such is a little outdated in the tracks and types of racing surfaces mentioned. (This outdated information is, however, interesting from an historical point of view).

On the plus side, the authors insight into greyhound racing is beyond parallel and I would implore you to get a copy if you can. I know that this book is in limited supply so if you get the opportunity take it.

As with most books on betting none ever seem to be truly complete but the author has addressed many important issues.

I also recommend Greyhound Racing To Win by Victor Knight (another English book) and Winners Guide to Greyhound Racing by Prof Jones

Clarke's stories are an examination of how people will deal with future technologies. They are largely open ended and create a scene around the science, a framework into which the reader can immerse himself. It's a very unique style, and one that can take getting used to. The overall effect is very wistful.

The stories here cover sailboat racing (aluminum sails in the solar wind); marooned ships (after launching from the Moon); voyages of discovery to Jupiter, using fusion powered hot air balloons. This is classic SF from a master, showing us how different things will be regardless of which direction the future takes, while the human factors will remain the same. Plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose...

These stories are quick, meaningful and not burdened with angst or attempts at deep meaning. They are stories of people living their lives, or dying, against backgrounds somewhat familiar and strikingly strange. Every student of classic SF should have this in their library.

Clarke's stories are an examination of how people will deal with future technologies. They are largely open ended and create a scene around the science, a framework into which the reader can immerse himself. It's a very unique style, and one that can take getting used to. The overall effect is very wistful.

The stories here cover sailboat racing (aluminum sails in the solar wind); marooned ships (after launching from the Moon); voyages of discovery to Jupiter, using fusion powered hot air balloons. This is classic SF from a master, showing us how different things will be regardless of which direction the future takes, while the human factors will remain the same. Plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose...

These stories are quick, thought-provoking and not burdened with angst or attempts at deep meaning. They are stories of people living their lives, or dying, against backgrounds somewhat familiar and strikingly strange. Every student of classic SF should have this in their library.

The Wumples from Wigwump is a light, fun and interesting story for young readers, describing how sometimes the smallest of good things can bring light to things that seem drab and dull. The author's imaginative use of rhyme makes this book a favorite among children of my friends! I hope that this title and others by Ms. Clarke become more readily available in all parts of the country. An excellent addition to any young reader's library!

A hearty return to good old-fashioned childhood happiness, with a great dose of rhyming silliness. This is the story of the "Wumples", a hapless group of "beings" who emerge from their seemingly dismal life into a world of wonder, friendship, and fun, all through the magic of a tweeting messenger... The moods and expressions of the illustrations match the playful bounce of the rhyming and draw the child well into the Wumple world. Fun to read out loud while pouring over the pictures, with a pleasant message to reinforce kids' playful innocence. Much thought went into the story-telling, and watch for the extra touches and details sprinkled throughout, such as the "Kiera Rose Garden", a reference to the author's niece.

This story is a science fiction. The reader have to think follow the writer all the time. You will be interrested with the thing thatBowman met in the space. If the reader is children, they may not be able to understand. Because the writer doesn't tell directly. This story is an inspiration of many famous film director. I'm sure that you will be impressed in this story.

Clarke did a magnificent job with these translations. They are however based on the Hartel Latin editions, which are not the best manuscripts, but Clarke nevertheless amends the text if necessary and was aware of the CCSL editions in process at the time.

Clarke provides more than adequate introductory material as well as footnotes for more detailed commentary on the letters themselves. This is helpful.

At times his commentary is wild however, for instance, in describing the Novatianists who made a scene in Cyprian's church (Letter 44) as "violent" is a huge stretch, since there is no indication in the text of actual violence, but more of a obnoxious disruption and persistence.

And he was way off base in his commentary on Letter 39 and the military martyrs listed by Cyprian. There is no mention of when this happened, however Cyprian points out that the Church had been commemorating these two martyrs for some time and their names were on the calendar to commemorate their martyr dates. (Clarke notes that their names are not on the 6th Century martyr calendar.) Thus their martyrdom did not occur in the Decian persecution but at some time in the past. Clarke surmises that this is evidence of Christians in the military who served willingly and knowingly as Christians. This goes beyond the text though. Cyprian says that they once were soldiers but there is no indication of when they were martyred...or what drove them to that martyrdom. In fact, the years of relative peace before the Decian persecution would suggest that they were martyred because of their own initiative, in renouncing their duties as soldiers, as Tertullian suggested anyone who converts in the military do. Clarke also suggest that Celerinus was in the military and that explains why he was tried before a certain official. That too goes well beyond the text and is pure conjecture.

Other than these blunders, which may relfect Clarke's personal bias more than anything, this is a good volume, and for anyone wanting to read an English translation, with adequate background info, of Cyprian's letters, all of these volumes on Cyprian's letters are worthwhile, and much better than the Ante-Nicene Fathers editions from the 19th Century.

I saw this broadcast as a 10 year old. There were many fantastic scenes from "Africa Addio" liberation of Stanleyville-Operation Dragon Rouge and the Liberation of Boende by the white mercenaries. There were many interviews of mercenary veterans. This is a fantastic historical archive as well as one of the programs which motivated me to enlist in the military.

Jamie Clark is the type of person you want to be associated with and you want your children to be around. Such a class act and example of perseverance and integrity! Spellbound story! Fabulous speaker, if one ever has the chance to hear him!

Fascinating and beautifully read story by someone who was really there.
Evokes the scene perfectly.
A must listen-to for young and old alike.

Me parece que es un libro que tiene el contenido acertado para yo poderlo aplicar en mi trabajo de grado de Ingeniería en Instrumentación y Control.

Da ejemplos de casos reales muy claros y tiene una guia metodológica muy buena.

A Sherlock Holmes Story.

Multiply lodging mafia.


5 out of 5