Greene Books

This book is great for elementary age children. Because most students are already familiar with Laura Ingalls Wilder, this book works well as an introduction to biographies for young childern. The book is full of pictures which allows students to relate to Laura's life and her time in history.

Graham Greene was a popular British author, writing works as different as The Heart of the Matter and The Quiet American . He married Vivien Dayrell-Browning in 1927. In 1948, Greene abandoned Vivien for Catherine Walston, although Graham and Vivien remained married.

In 1937, Vivien hand wrote and illustrated a anniversary present for Graham. "She was born in the year of the second Great Exhibition and she was run over by a tradesman's bicycle in 1934 - a long life for a cat. There were all sorts of mysteries about her..." Not the least of which, of course, is the cat's age -- the second Great Exhibition was held in 1862!

The story is interesting, and the illustrations well integrated in the story. In her old age, [she]

"... ceased to mouse and in fact never did any more work all her life. In the day-time she mostly dozed on the slatted shelves in the conservatory among the hot scented pink geraniums and fuchias, the begonias and the ferns, moving as the sun moved in the afternoons; and in the evenings she came downstairs to her old piece rug that lived by the coal scuttle near the huge kitchen range."

This facsimile edition is nicely produced and would be an excellent gift for any cat lover, including yourself.

Robert C. Ross 2008

This book is a comprehensive introduction to the principles and technology of linear accelerators (linacs) used in radiation therapy.
Following a brief overview of the components of a typical linac, each subsequent chapter deals in detail with one component or part of the process of generating clinically useful photon and electron beams.
Chapters cover electron acceleration processes, production and transport of electron beams, beam shaping and steering, and generation and control of microwave power sources. Topics such as commissioning, radiation protection and maintenance are also described in full. The use of the linac is also put into context by inclusion of chapters on the treatment simulation process and treatment verification. Specialised and developing technology of interest such as dynamic collimation and electronic portal imaging are also described.
The book is written with the graduate physicist and medical physicist in mind. However, its presentation style is non-mathematical, so associated workers in radiation oncology such as radiotherapists and oncologists should not be daunted by this book. It is well written with helpful figures throughout. It offers good value for money, particularly being available in softcover. The authors are well known and respected physicists in the UK medical physics community.
The book, it should be stressed, is an introductory text and so some topics, such as multi-leaf collimation and electronic portal imaging, receive perhaps a slightly more brief mention than some might wish. The book also suffers a little from a lack of coverage of state-of-the-art techniques, such as dynamic multi-leaf collimation for intensity modulated radiotherapy.
This is one of only a handful of such texts on this topic. Overall, it represents a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the physics and engineering of linear accelerators and is recommended for the bookshelf of anyone involved in the technical aspects of radiation therapy with linacs.

I think this story is very nice. The language is very simple.It would make a good bedtime story. I liked most of theillustrations, although some of them I thought could have used a little more detail. I was hoping the story would be more up to date with stronger female roles, but it was a good story.

"This life of Roger Williams easily takes top rank among biographies for young people. Written with deep conviction of the importance of Williams' philosophy, its purpose never clogs the action. Has vitality and beauty" - Publisher's Weekly

This novel was an unexpected delight! I read it because of my acquaintance with its author, Sheldon Greene but I am recommending it strictly on account of its merit. Narrated by a Holocaust survivor, it concerns the triumphs and foibles of the Jewish community in a small town in Pennsylvania. It is written in the style of Sholem Aleichem and is, by turns, poignant, humorous and provocative. A small treasure!

Rolston writes of the experience of the ordinary Civil War soldier in a manner both compelling and informative. I found it hard to put the book down! By interweaving some of the clearest descriptions of major battles I've read with the fascinating story of Rolston's own quest to discover the story and resting place of a Confederate veteran near his home in Rhode Island, he becomes a character in the continuing of history of the Civil War. Rolston easily conveys the tragedy, the irony, and the terrible beauty wrapped up in a time in American history when men held honor dear enough to die for.

Erica has many problems--starting with her beautiful, popular, and mean cousin, Amy, who is staying at her house. Then, there is also Matt-- the flirty jock who doesn't know she's alive. Throughout the story, Erica attempts to do a biology project on the hard-to-find bluebird. Meanwhile, she learns about how precious love is and tries not to lose it with her admirer

This wonderful book contains a wide variety of sophisticated recipes for making the midday meal & is a great experience in elegant dining. It also makes the preparation easier than you would imagine.

The book starts out with an explanation of ingredients, & terms as well as some helpful tips. There are over 40 complete lunches for all occasions. Many varieties of salads, soups, seafood & pasta are presented.

Most meals quite large. Most contain a main dish, vegetable, & dessert. Conveniently, all recipes list preparation & cooking time with ideas for preparing ahead. Whether the recipe can be doubled, halved, or frozen is also mentioned.

Some of my favorite dishes include the beef-filled mushrooms, french onion soup, & crab quiche. Most meals would also make a great light dinner.

While this wasn't one of my favorite Greene books, it was quite enjoyable. It's not every day you read about somebody inheriting a bordello!

I love Ms. Greene's heroines. They are strong and self-sufficient but not to the too-stupid-to-live stage. Any romance reader knows about that kind. Eww!

So, if you can find this book, read it. Try the library or Amazon.com auctions. It can be found!