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"Matthews: The Historic Adventures of a pioneer Family" is a wonderfully written book which looks into the past of a prominent Southeast Missouri family. This book provides lessons in business, success and morality, as taught by the late C.D. Matthews and the generations that followed.

After C.D. Matthews settles in Southeast Missouri and begins building and expanding his business empire, be prepared to be reading for hours. I did not put the book down from page 100 through 306.

Matthews: The Historic Adventures Of A Pioneer Family by Edward C. Matthews III is the biographical story of the author's family who settled in Southeast Missouri two hundred years and eight generations ago. A superbly written family history, this is the story of generations of men and women whose ambitions and perseverance were to shape and influence the entire region. Beginning with the settlement of the then newly acquired Louisiana Territory, nd continuing with the subsequent growth and development of Southeast Missouri, these are very human stories of Matthews family members complete with the private tragedies, public accomplishments, and diverse personalities. At the core of the story is C.D. Matthews who was born a poor farm boy in the 1840s and who grew up to risk his life supplying corn and wheat to the Confederate forces during the Civil War. Surviving the war, he went on to amass a fortune in the fields of banking, lumber, railroads, and land. Also available in a hardcover edition (0976041316, $35.00), Matthews: The Historic Adventures Of A Pioneer Family is informative and fascinating reading, and could well serve as a template for others who are thinking of writing their family histories.

"Mayors in the Middle" is a must read for anyone interested in the politics of education. In a period characterized by growing public outcry that our schools our failing, increasing federal discretion over education policy resulting from the enactment of the No Child Left Behind Act, and countless waves of education reforms, cities such as Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, DC, and Detroit have moved in the direction of giving mayors authority to control the public schools. In their new book, Henig and Rich have compiled ground break research from leading scholars in the field to examine the new phenomena of mayoral control of public schools. Although it may be too early to fully conceptualize the broad-ranging implications of mayoral control of public schools, Henig and Rich raise critical questions and successfully document the development of this mayor-centric reform. Individuals with an interest in education equity, federalism, governance structures, historical institutionalism, public policy, race, urban politics, and the future of America's public schools would find this book to be quite insightful. "Mayors in the Middle" is eloquently written, timely, and intellectually engaging. Highly recommended!

'Mayors in the Middle' is a must read for anyone interested in the politics of education. In a period characterized by growing public outcry that our schools are failing, increasing federal discretion over education policy resulting from the enactment of the No Child Left Behind Act, and countless waves of education reforms, cities such as Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, DC, and Detroit have moved in the direction of giving mayors authority to control the public schools. In their new book, Henig and Rich have compiled ground break research from leading scholars in the field to examine the new phenomena of mayoral control of public schools. Although it may be too early to fully conceptualize the broad-ranging implications of mayoral control of public schools, Henig and Rich raise critical questions and successfully document the development of this mayor-centric reform. Individuals with an interest in education equity, federalism, governance structures, historical institutionalism, public policy, race, urban politics, and the future of America's public schools would find this book to be quite insightful. 'Mayors in the Middle' is eloquently written, timely, and intellectually engaging. Highly recommended!

I recommend this book because it is a thrilling kindadventure. I didn't want to put it down, as it was an excitingbook.The greatest thing is that I'am doing a book report on this book. The ages I recommend are 8yrs and above.I'm in fourth grade and I'm 10 years old.

I recommend this book because it is a thrilling kind adventure. I didn't want to put it down, as it was an exciting book.The greatest thing is that I'am doing a book report on this book. The ages I recommend are 8yrs and above.I'm in fourth grade and I'm 10 years old.

The new edition offers the new MegaSkill RESPECT plus character and academic objectives for each MegaSkill, MegaSkills Report Cards for Parents and Children , internet resources and mommy blogs.

Not only does this book advise one to teach children fundamental skills it tells one HOW to teach. It's not an overnight accompolishment, but it is the next best thing. This book gives clear, precise activities to do with you child on a normal persons schedule. I have found it relieves the guilt associated with not spending enough quality time with your children. It tells you what to do with them. It's so simple. I wonder why I didn't think of it.

James Ray is our hero here at Pug Headquarters. His Science of Success was good and his Million Dollar Mindset is equally as good.

These are common sense rules of conduct which can be easily applied for certain success.

Brian Tracey suggests we invest 3% of our gross income in learning tools. He also recommends to use wisely the time spent in our automobiles by listening to educational improvement material. James Ray's Million Dollar Mindset satisfies both those things.

Diana Taylor
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"The Million Dollar Mindset" is an incredible learning system from a true thought-leader in the field of wealth creation and personal development! As a celebrated wealth expert, James shares the proven methods that are guaranteed to turn a mindset of lack, limitation, and scarcity to one of prosperity, increase, and abundance. For these reasons alone, it's easy to see why Oprah invited him on her show, twice!

One of my favorite parts of "The Million Dollar Mindset" is contained within the 5th CD, which delves deeply into the psychological factors of influence. James uses the acronym C-R-A-L-S-S, which stands for consistency, reciprocity, authority, liking, social proof, and scarcity. Mastery of these factors combined with James' insight, is absolutely priceless and has sky-rocketed my income in the last few months! I've learned how to effectively leverage my time, efforts, and energy through other people.

I highly recommend this program to those that are serious about acquiring massive wealth. Since I've been so inspired by this course, I've been giving it as a special gift to friends, family, and fellow entrepreneurs. Reflecting on my phenomenal results from using James' system, the information included is worth thousands of dollars and James Ray International should charge what it's really worth!

- Dr. Matthew Loop

Author of "Cracking the Cancer Code"

Truly, this book is one of the best financial books I have ever read because it is easy to read, makes sense, and very entertaining while you learn millionaire habits.

The authors experiences of stripping her way through a college degree in a bad economy to making millions in a respected profession is an inspiration to anyone who doesn't like their job.

This is a great reading adventure!

Melody Scoggins,
San Jose, California

This is a fun book that takes as long to read as going to a movie! The authors' writing style is easy to follow, sound advice and gives you an unconventional rags to riches story that will have your eyes pop out! Enjoy!

each chapter is well written, not dry to read, easy to understand. although they should probably write a new version using office 2007 excel.

This textbook is the best intermediate to advanced statistics textbook currently available on the market today.The Excel instructions are self explanatory and include every step needed to apply a particular statistical procedure.The instructions for calculating joint probability tables and constructing tree diagrams are excellent and easy to follow.The example problems include all the steps.The notation used is simple,direct and straightforward.It will not cause any confusion for a student.The handling of p-values in hypothesis testing and multiple regression analysis is very well done.Based on my extensive teaching experience at the college and university level,I would highly recommend this book to a student, who is taking a statistics course that emphasizes applications, at the intermediate to advanced level.

I've read zillions of books about the old car hobby, and this is easily the best one I've found. This is a book for driving enthusiasts, and people who love post-WWII sports cars and GT's -- it's not for speculators, it's not for people who want to modify cars (no how-to stuff), nor people who want to make a buck. It's a wee bit dated 25 years on, but hey, nothing's perfect. ...highly entertaining and informative read.
Taylor doesn't go into any of the notorious muscle cars, but instead concentrates mostly on lesser known models (mostly). Besides, there are plenty of books out there that go on ad nauseum about Detroit's V-8's. This book gets 5 stars as a car book, and 4 stars as one of my all-time favorite books, any subject.
So go ahead, learn a little about Bocar, Woodill, and Bill Thomas' Cheetah (a Cobra beater). Be on the look-out: buy your own copy of this book when you get the chance -- I'm keeping mine, and taking it with me after I die.
By the way, Amazon also lists this book under the title, "Modern Classics: The Great Cars of the Post War Era." There's another 5 star review there, with more detail, and in truth if you're not familiar with the book, that review may be more useful than my rave here.

When I first read this book in the late seventies, it was to check out what this automotive journalist thought of some of my favorite cars, like the Avanti, the Austin-Healey and the Porsche Speedster. The reviews were so honest and funny that I shelled out thirty part-time-job dollars to buy it. I look back on it now as one of the most influential books I ever read, because it opened up a world of fabulous cars that I had only vaguely noticed previously. The book is divided into three main sections detailing the postwar/pre-Opec sports cars of the United States, Great Britain, and Europe. Each region produced cars that reflected a certain national character, and Mr. Taylor describes, in roughly chronolgical order, all the cars that best exemplify it. Using a conversational and salty style, he traces each chosen car's history in the context of the time it was made, its competion history where applicable, and the good and bad points of owning the car yourself. Most importantly, he tells the stories of the men who made the cars, men who put their own personality and blood and fortune into producing the kind of cars they wanted to drive. Although each car's history can be read as an entity unto itself, the book is so arranged to give you a continuous overview of the whole era. I was particularly impressed by his inclusion of lesser-known and sometimes maligned cars, finding reasons for loving and admiring the Crosley Hotshots and Meyers Manxes along with the Ferraris and Gullwings and Corvettes. He expresses opinions that may rub some humorless enthusiasts the wrong way, but he can usually back up his remarks, and he is so engaging a writer that the unflattering comment is almost always followed by some redeeming compliment. And it's hard to fault his choice of the ultimate manifestations of each region's most characteristic sports car (the 427 Cobra for the US, the Morgan for Britain, and the Mercedes 300SL Gullwing for Europe.) So if you like the kind of cars that seem to be made only by the Franklin Mint these days, I highly recommend Modern Classics. Every page is an engaging read, and may inspire you to pursue your own modern classic yourself, like I did.

John Faulkner succeeded capturing the South better than any author I have read. I grew up near his location and in a family with the same moral and cultural values of his. His family could have been mine. If you want to travel to the South that used to be, that our families helped build after the Civil War and before Korea this is the best way I know to do it. His frugal use of words and his short sentences only add to the authenticity of his descriptions. For those of us from there he brings to life,as none other, what used to be and is to never be again.

A wonderful stylist, John tells the intimate story of the Faulkner family that no biographer or academic could. You simply don't know Faulkner until you've read this book.

This is like the "Best Of" Napoleon Hill. I cannot believe it's unavailable. This is the single most informational audio that I recite when I'm down or having trouble. I absolutely have to find one, I think everyone who lives should be required to listen to this tape set!

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Julie

Napoleon Hill is one of the most inspiring teachers and speakers on the topic of personal achievement in the 20th and now the 21st Century! This cassette was my introduction to this amazing man with an amazing mission given to him by Mr. Carnegie which consisted of 20 yrs of full time research and application without any compensation. When he speaks, you know it comes from the autority of someone who knows first hand of what he speaks. These tapes are by Napoleon Hill himself which helps you catch the incredible enthusiasm he has for this topic. It is information that is applicable to any area of your life. This is the best tape series to give you a trial experience with an inspiring, knowledgeable teacher. If you want to learn more from him after hearing these tapes then purchase "The Science of Personal Achievement" (6 cassette series). Again Napoleon Hill is the primary narrator with only brief introductions by another person. I have learned how to influence my life toward positive outcomes through the positive steps he outlines. He makes you aware that choosing to think differently can make a major difference in the quality of your life. It's been one of the best purchases I've ever made!