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The information contained in this book is very interesting but be careful with what you believe and to whom you believe. Nothing is sacred except the truth! What is the truth?

An atheist manifesto full of morality and ethics. This book is not for the faint of heart a.k.a. fundamentalist. This book can cause a heart attack or a stroke to the highly religious fundamentalist. This book exposes all the hypocrisy contained in the religious movements throughout the world. Extraordinarily irreverent and politically incorrect. One single step short of anarchy!

Not for everyone only for the very few that can take it!

What first seem to be ideas "Too good to be true" come to life after careful reflection and practice.Certianly the path into the future and the wealth and happiness we deserve.

Anyone out there who finds confusion or anxiety about any area of life or reality needs to read this book. It is life altering! THE single best book I have ever read -- though a few others of Dr Wallace's are competing! I LOVED IT

Is this the most excellent book, that clarifies the mind of the students and doctors in the world. 'I WANT ONLY A FAVOR: I NEED THIS TWO BOOKS COLLECTION IN CD ROM URGENTLY PLEASE, I WANT TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE THEM OR NOT, PLEASE Y BEG YOU'

This book is another masterpiece by Netter. Each page has a large detailed illustration. Netter is a genius. The way Netter draws something is usually the best way for a student to mentally visualize the topic. Netter takes complex topics and makes them relatively straightforward by clever, aesthetically pleasing drawings that combine the anatomy, physiology and pathology. These words are based on a lot of experience as I have taught neuroanatomy over the past 10 years and am a neuroradiologist.

I have the German edition and used it during my studies for the medschool exam. The pictures really help memorizing difficult facts about several diseases.

Grant Morrison is probably one of the most imaginative minds in the whole comic industry, and the first 1/3 of his run on "The New X-Men" is simply one of the most amazing reads I have ever been exposed to. the X-men have always been a series that had a lot of political and social themes intertwined within it, and Morrison creates a fantastic reality through fantasy that have all the political happenings that are going on now. "New X-Men by Grant Morrison: Ultimate Collection Volume 1" is a great escape from reality but at the same time, is the most realistic super-hero comic thematically that there is.

Can't wait for volumes 2 and 3 to come out this year!

In early 2000, Marvel managed to wrestle Grant Morrison, arguably the most influential writer in comics (moreso than Alan Moore, in my opinion), and gave him the flagging X-Men title.
In the first arc, he destroyed the mutant country of Genosha, created an ultra powerful foil to Professor Xavier, put the X-Men at odds with the Shi'ar empire, saved the world, and started to degrade and destroy the relationship that Jean and Scott had.
Morrison's stories in the volume are big, operatic, and loud, much like his material from his run on JLA, but grounded in team dynamics and the fragile nature of how lives can change in the blink of an eye.
On the art side, frequent Morrison collaborator Frank Quitely turns in good work, bolstered by the inks of Tim Townsend, and later on, Ethan Van Sciver and the infamously rushed work of Igor Kordey.
Overall, Morrison plays with the various aspects of the 30 years of X-Men continuity while managing to keep it fresh and forward looking. The art, however, is the weak point of the volume and the entire run. The fill-ins lack of a firm visual continuity, and the bevy of different artists hamper the total impact of the collection.
All in all, even with the uneven art, I still heartily recommend this collection of my favorite Marvel Comic.

Grant Morrison's X-Men run is probably the best X-Men run in the last decade. Ironically, it's a little different than other classic runs... and that's what makes it so special.

Without spoiling anything, Grant changes the status quo with the X-Men without really changing core concepts of the X-Men. His stories turn the entire framework for the X-Men on their face. The stories are well-plotted, and this collection really does read like one whole story. There's lots of nice character moments, as well as character arcs that get started here and will be expanded upon in vol 2 & 3 of the collections later on this year.

The only faults with Grant's run are the art and some of his 'big ideas' that sometimes don't seem to pan out. Because of scheduling problems with these issues, Frank Quintly did not draw every issue... so often times you will see different art styles every issue as multiple artists contributed to keep this book on schedule for the regular issues. Nonetheless, most of the artwork is good and the storytelling makes up for this.

This is really awesome work though. Seriously, if you haven't read it - do so. It's better than any of the new TPB's coming out. It contains so much core ideas that make the X-Men what it is today that it's really worth reading.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has any interest whatsoever in both upper and servant class life at the turn of the century. It is an extremely insightful book, written during the 1970's, when many of the servants were still alive. In the book, the author includes many excerpts from interviews and letters received from former servants. It covers virtually every base in-depth. The chapters are well divided. There is a chapter on servants' uniforms, pay, recruitment, heirarchy,living conditions, duties, and sexual relationships. It covers the lives of servants who lived and worked from about 1870 to 1930. It is extremely detailed, filled with facts, yet it is written in a charming manner that makes it a delight to read. I had a difficult time putting it down! Not in Front of the Servants is a must read for anyone with any interest whatsoever in servants' life.

Even after watching _Upstairs Downstairs_ on TV, and then seeing the more recent (and more realistic) _Gosford Park,_ there still is a tendency to view the 19th century English dependence on domestic servants as "quaint." Dawes, an experienced television journalist, is himself the grandson of a career domestic, and as he makes clear, the life of most of those in service was far more than simply hard work. Servants -- especially those at the bottom of the pecking order, like scullery maids and "maids of all work" -- were grossly underpaid, often worked eighteen hours a day, could be fired at a moment's notice, and were generally treated by their employers as not quite human. A very large percentage of domestics were girls under twelve years of age. And yet the middle and upper classes constantly harped on the "servant problem" and their inability to get "good" servants. Their blindness to social inequity was not unlike the insistence of many slaveholders that their chattels were loyal out of love of the family they served! (It's amazing to me that there was never a bloody class revolution in Britain. . . .) Dawes does an excellent job detailing the service system with its layers of controls, how servants survived, the hierarchy imposed even below stairs (everyone has to feel superior to someone), hiring and firing practices, how those in service were kept in line by religious propaganda, and what was likely to happen to young women who resisted the advances of male members of the household. Dawes depends heavily on reminiscences of and correspondence from those who were servants in their youth, or whose parents were, because thirty years ago there still of lot of such people alive in Britain; this book couldn't be written today. There are quite a few excellent period illustrations, too.

"Not in front of the Servants" is an excellent resource for those who are looking for a well-rounded picture of life as a domestic servant in England in the late 19th and early 20th century. I'm a fan of the television series: Upstairs, Downstairs, I had become intrigued by the dull and sometimes (quite tragic), lives of children, women and men, put into domestic service. The detachment of their aristocratic employers from reality is quite clear as you learn how children are 'bought' from orphanages and poor houses and employed to scrub and work from as early as 5 AM to 11 PM. It was sad to see how the rich employers felt their servants should be 'grateful' for the privilege of working with terrible pay, living in drafty rooms and eating poor quality food. This book describes the hiring process, the workload, the tasks, and the perceptions of Domestic Servants, as well as how Servants themselves perceived themselves.

I found it interesting that women were much worse off in domestic service, than men, because their pay was much less and they were required to pay for their own uniforms, whereas, men's pay in most cases was much higher, and their uniforms were provided.

Definitely a must for Anthropology students and those interested in exploring the lives of people in domestic service.

I've been collecting comics with Christian themes for years, and I'd have say that Kevin Frank's _Oboe Jones_ collection is the best I've found. Frank's warm, witty humor is competitive with nationally syndicated newspaper strips, and has a distinctive flair all it's own. He addresses a variety of issues, from the goofiest to the gravest, with a facility that leaves Lynn Johnston behind; and the sharp edge of his satire is up there with the likes of Gary Trudeau and Berke Breathed. Best of all, his devotion to Christ shows through in his work with naturalism and inventiveness---all-too-rare qualities in most of the Christian comics I've seen. _Oboe Jones_ isn't without its flaws. In several places, the humor is uninspired and falls flat. But I've come to expect those sorts of lulls from all but the greatest cartoonists, and given that Frank was still in his twenties when this collection was published, it's easy to be forgiving. All in all, if you're a Christian looking for some of the best in Christian cartooning--or, if you're a non-Christian who's in the market for good comics with a fresh point of view-- I say,"Don't pass this one up!"

Kevin Frank can really draw but that's not all...he has way of getting across a serious message in a lighthearted and comical way. I'm not joking when I say it made me laugh, it made me cry, I couldn't get enough.

Hopefully he will come up with a sequel so that we can find out what happens to all the characters we've come to know and care about.

Highly recommended for adults and kids alike.

Cornerstone is a Christian periodical of poems, art, short stories, music and book reviews, and interviews with particular artists, both Christian and secular (ie: Jon Bon Jovi, Joey Ramone). Through Cornerstone magazine, I became familiar with Kevin Frank's cartoon Oboe Jones.

In this collection of cartoons, you'll see characters like Oboe, Claymore, Eugene, Gloria, Alice, Apoplexy, Margo, Bill, and Tuber living real-life situations while trying to teach a lesson about Christianity. Oboe Jones isn't preachy when it tries to teach the reader lessons on life and the afterlife- it does it in a witty and hilarious way. Frank makes references to Snoopy and Calvin and Hobbes in this book! Also, the "difference" between Christian rock and secular rock is satirized! Some of the cartoons deal with humility, obedience, and accountability, and Frank isn't afraid to tackle more sensitive issues like abortion, pornography, and AIDS (he no longer works for Cornerstone magazine).

This book is aimed at the advanced undergraduate or graduate student in astronomy or astrophysics. It is well suited for use as a university text, probably for a one year course. It also includes enough matherial to be useful to research scientists who may have specialized in other areas. The orientation of the book is more to the observer and analyzer of steller atmospheres rather than the theoretical approach.

In my opinion the student should have enough of a background in astronomy to at least understand the concept of spectrum lines. And math through Fourier transforms -- Chapter two of this book covers Fourier transforms, but twenty-five pages isn't quite enough to provide the understanding that I believe is needed for the rest of the book, or indeed for the questions that end Chapter 2.

This is the third edition of the book. It is updated to include the recent discoveries in both observations and the analytical tools that have been developed. To a lessor extent, some areas of the book have been revised to follow suggestions made by users of the previous editions.

This is a classical textbook on several issues of the analysis of stellar spectra. It is thorough, objective, very clear and superbly written, with illuminating physical insights and conceptual discussions. The reader will also benefit from the accurate mathematical treating. But it is not an undergraduate text: many topics are discussed in such a way that leaves the uninitiated feeling that the concepts have dropped from the sky. At times the discussion is brief and to the point, which is perfect for anyone who has studied the topic before and wishes a deeper understanding; again the novice might find him/herself unable to follow. The presentation of observational results throughout the text, corroborating the theoretical background, is very commendable. An excellent text to the very advanced undergraduate or beginner graduate student, with few rivals in the market.

This is a classical book on the astrophysics of stellar photospheres. Its content is accurate and thorough but yet simple enough for beginner undergradute students. For a more advanced approach see "Stellar atmospheres", by Dimitri Mihalas.

Bought this for a current OT student based on the recommendation of an OT prof.. The student found it very useful for discovering the scope of applications an OT degree provides. The book offers practical examples and information on practicing OT in the US and foreign lands.

I read the recently released book entitled, "Occupational Therapy Without Borders" - what a wonderful contribution to our literature! I have been teaching for many years and have struggled to find material that challenged students to think from different cultural perspectives and to consider occupational therapy as a calling as much as a career or profession. I think this book will be most successful in helping students to see beyond themselves. Congratulations and thank you editors and authors for making this possible. I suspect it will have an important influence on occupational therapy education and practice.

Elizabeth Crepeau, PhD, OTR, FAOTA
Editor of Willard and Spackman's Occupational Therapy
Professor and Chair, Occupational Therapy Department, University of New Hampshire

I read the recently released book entitled, "Occupational Therapy Without Borders" - what a wonderful contribution to our literature! I have been teaching for many years and have struggled to find material that challenged students to think from different cultural perspectives and to consider occupational therapy as a calling as much as a career or profession. I think this book will be most successful in helping students to see beyond themselves. Congratulations and thank you editors and authors for making this possible. I suspect it will have an important influence on occupational therapy education and practice.

Elizabeth Crepeau, PhD, OTR, FAOTA
Editor of Willard and Spackman's Occupational Therapy
Professor and Chair, Occupational Therapy Department, University of New Hampshire

This is an excellent and well-illustrated book on important aspects of the ocean. It includes research findings, physical characteristics and composition of ocean waters. Tides, waves, currents, and weather are discussed. Fishing and marine life are described. The book concludes with a description of the worldwide Genesis flood. My granddaughter who aspires to become a marine biologist really loved the book. I recommend it to all!

This is another terrific book from the Wonders of Creation series. I have all the books in the series published so far. (I wrote to the publishers and they told me some more would be released this fall.) All of them have beautiful photography giving glory to the God of creation. If you are not God-fearing you will not like the text of this book, but you may still be inspired by the beautiful photography. This is a great asset to use to illustrate to your children--or anyone--how our God loves us enough to create beauty and diversity in all areas of life.

I used this book as a reference when teaching my children about the oceans. We enjoyed all the colorful pictures and the information was very useful. I have enjoyed all of Master Books Wonders of Creation series. Their books always point to God the Creator of all things. It is wonderful to read about God's creation from a creationist perspective.

Marshall's writing style will keep you anxious to turn the page and see what's going to happen next. The author brought me back to reading fiction and I've thourougly enjoyed his other works. If you don't want to get wrapped up in a book, stay away from this one cause you won't want to put it down.

He has you hooked from the start. The Mafia, the police, a love affair, deception, complex relationships, intrigue....it has it all. I could not put it down.

I bought the book to take to the beach, but I made the mistake of picking it up the day before departure... and couldn't put it down. Had to go out and buy another book for the beach!
Marshall Frank's plot zips along and his characters are rich. Although a novel, the reader gets the feeling this is a true story...it's that believable. By far Frank's best book to date. Hope he has more coming. On My Father's Grave is a reading delight.

One Winter in the Wilderness was written by Pat Peek. Her Husband, Jim Peek, is a biologist and professor at University of Idaho. The book is told by Pat Peek in a very personal manner on a day by day basis. The story takes place in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness in Idaho. This is a story that you can really get into, personally. You can feel the changes in climate, see the wildlife up close, and read about the historical folks who first settled in this area including Cougar Dave and others. The cabin the Peek's stay at is very primitive--no electricity, no running water in winter, heat by a wood stove, and their constant companion, Lady--their dog. It is a book that you could read on a beach, or curled up on a stormy evening at home in a comfortable chair. I read the book over a period of time, savoring each new chapter as a treat to myself. Also, Pat Peek is a very descriptive writer. You won't be dissappointed in this book--it is great!

The reader follows the author and her biologist husband on a fall to spring stay in the wilds of Idaho. The vivid descriptions of their encounters with such wildlife as cougars and elk in the beautiful back country take you along on their special adventure. The story of their survival in the cold, frigid winter environment remind all of us that without our modern conveniences life becomes much more difficult. This is an exciting first-person story and well worth reading. An excellent book, that I strongly recommend to all lovers of the out-of-doors, and to those who want to learn more about our natural world.

This book was written from a women's point of view. I enjoyed the diary style writing. I am an outdoor person and don't know if I could stay for a whole winter in the wilderness. The author wrote about the hardships of life in the wilderness, the difficulty in traveling during the winter. She brought out some of the difficulties that most of us take for granted. A real pioneer adventure.