Long Books

This book on fans is written from a purely Chinese point of view. It deals not with the fans China made for the west (Mandarin fans and elaborate ivory brise fans), but with those that were made for local use and taste.

First we are given a history of Chinese fans dating back to prehistoric times, quoting numerous examples of ancient fans found in archaeological digs over the last 50-60 years. It also deals with the methods of making fans -both for sticks and leaves and how they have changed over the centuries. There is also a section of painters noted for their fans whose work is highly esteemed within China. This portion of the book, almost more than any other, gives a good feel for how knowledge the West lacks on native Chinese fans. Many 'Great' artists and calligraphers are mentioned that have almost no references in Western art books on Chinese art.

My only disappointment with this small volume is that many of the masterpieces mentioned in the text do not necessarily have corresponding photos. The author seems to assume that the reader would be familiar with these artists. While this may hold true in China this book almost breaks new ground in the west in dealing with Chinese fan painting and manufacturing in English. This book should be part of any fan collectors reference works if you have an interest in Chinese fans.

It is all but impossible for us to believe that we live in anything but a Homo-centric world. Even the most ardent supporter of evolution tends to think of us as being the last of a long, long line of development. But even with that, there's a general feeling that we are the best and the brightest, hence the title.

This book traces human evolution beginning with the primates and covers the differences between the 300 or so other members and the humans. The book is based on the so called neo-Darwinism theory that began to be developed in the 1940's. This theory combines traditional Darwinian theory with more recent advances in genetics and other areas of biology.

This is a beautiful book on just how we came to be. A being here on earth, evolved from our ancestors, but helped along a little by the active role of living organisms in our own evolution. The book is written by two world-renowned paleoanthropologists from the University of Madrid.

Now in a thoroughly updated and expanded fifth edition, Chronic Illness: Impact And Interventions is a study text especially intended for upper level undergraduate and graduate students in nursing, social work, and rehabilitation, but the information it offers is useful to all family members and survivors dealing with the psychological, ethical, organizational, and financial difficulties of ongoing illness. The collaborative effort of Ilene Morof Lubkin (Professor Emeritus, California State University - Hayward) and Pamala D. Larsen (Interim Director, School of Nursing College of Health and Human Services, University of North Carolina at Charlotte), Chronic Illness offers students new chapters on home care, long term care, and the role of the advanced practice nurse. An up-to-date, serious, and effective overview and study of this significant health issue, Chronic Illness is strongly recommended addition to Medical School library reference collections and Nursing Studies supplemental reading lists.

dog owners in los angeles, listen up! this is the most comprehensive and readable guide to dog services i have ever seen. the book is well organized and easy to navigate and covers all of the bases. a no nonsence approach that gives you all the information you will need as a first time dog owner or a seasoned veteran who is just looking for new resources. i can't recommend it highly enough! buy it now - your pooch will thank you.

This book brings you to the Civil War. It's like picking up your daily newspaper and reading about the significant happenings in the war that day and wishing the war would end very soon.

This is a lavishly illustrated abridgement of Grant's wonderful "Personal Memoirs" and of Confederate Officer Armistead Long's "Memoirs of Robert E. Lee", two of the major works of the Civil War (Lee never did get around to writing his own memoirs).

While it must be stressed that this is an abridgement, and the actual volumes themselves are worth purchasing on their own, especially Grant's, the clear text and the extraordinary and realistic illustrations makes this volume a perfect gift for the Civil War buff this holiday season, or a worthy addition to one's own Civil War Library even if you already have the separate volumes - as I do.

A teacher friend gave me this book, and I love it! My family and I have discussed many of the issues raised in the text, not to mention plain old manners. I recommend this book to anyone concerned about a lack of civility in the United States.

This book is a must have for people who love classical music. Many of the best classical performances will never be transferred to CD, and LPs sound better anyway. This guide has an extensive list of catalog numbers, which will help you determine the recording dates of your records.

For those who were brought up on Munjoy Hill in the 40s, this is a must read. It will take you back a long way to some wonderful times growing up.

Finally, something about coaching that takes me under the surface cliches to a deep understanding of both practice and theory. While the book focuses on coaching, my understanding of a wide variety of other issues was enriched at the same time, including: systems thinking, the emotional underpinnings of roles and organizations, and the challenges facing organizations today.

This is definitely the best thing out on coaching. I especially liked the fact that each chapter recounted actual cases that illustrated the ideas beautifully. And while each author takes a somewhat different tack, there is an overall frame of reference that ties them together.

I recommend this book heartily for anyone interested either in coaching or in contemporary organizations.