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Thank you very much. This book was delivered in a timely fashion and was exactly what was advertised.

The text and CD ROM will enhance communication in everyday life. The text provides in-depth discussion along with practical skills and testing to greatly improve all types of communication.

I received my book right away. It was in excellant condition, just as it was described. I would definitely buy from this seller again.

The text was in perfect condition, the correct edition and arrived when scheduled. I would definitly do business with this company again.

My professor loves this book. I don't know why; makes me wonder if she ever read it the way a student would. This book makes its point early on, and the rest of the paragraphs you will read are nothing more than tedious example after tedious example. I found that I could get by without reading much more than the first few sentences of each section, stopping every so often to take note of a vocabulary word or a concept that has a better word to describe it. Even worse is I'm doubtful that I will get a single penny at buyback for this thing as McGraw-Hill decided to screw me over by publishing the 9th edition of this very tedious book. I'm betting that there won't really be any differences, save for the cover. This book is tedious at best. That's all there is to it. It tries to make communicating at work seem hard and tedious and at times it would seem it doubts the intelligence of the reader by having sappy quotes from people like Sam Walton and Donald Trump.

WOW! This book is a wealth of information for a layman guinea pig owner. It contains anything and everything you need to know about the health of the guineas! I've read it 3 times and still pick up some new info. Great book to have in case your guinea is ill.

For the amount that this "book" cost, I would have expected a hard cover book with many more pages of information. Instead it was soft covered with very little helpful information.
This item is not worth purchasing.

A superb, informative book for those interested in learning more about medical issues that can affect Guinea Pigs. We (TX Rustlers Guinea Pig Rescue) recommend this to all our new guinea pig adopters.

I wish I had this book to hand when my guinea pig became ill a few months a go (see recovered by the way), this is a really good guide for guinea pig breeders/fanciers as well as vets. The only problem is I get so worried reading about all the things that can go wrong!

Diseases of Domestic Guinea Pigs is my "Cavy Bible." This a "must have" book for all cavy caretakers and companions who are serious about the proper care, health and disease prevention of their cavy. VCG Richardson, 20 years cavy experience and veterinary surgeon is giving the very best information that cavy caretakers could need or ask for. This book covers all aspects of the cavy, and it is written in scientifical and layman terms. The readability is set for ages 12+. The book covers the skin, reproductive, urinary, respiratory, digestive and musculoskeletal systems; the head and neck, behavior and the central nervous system, cavy husbandry, anaaesthetics, surgical procedures, treatments and zoonotic aspects. This book does not recommend that you, the cavy caretaker, in any way try to replace your cavy veterinarian. This book is an excellent reference when discussing procedures with your vet., or if you want to suggest a second opinion. Don't let this book sit on your shelf, digest every word of it and be thankful to have this information available to you!

What a coincidence that all previous reviewers gave this book five stars.

I find Roiphe's New York Observer column a weird exercise in incoherence. The book is coherent, but still the product of a "writer" whose self-absorption is exceptional.

Some writers you wouldn't want to meet, but I feel I already have met Anne Roiphe. Her body of work is rich, complex, full of surprises at herself and the world around her. She is not afraid to admit her own mistakes, and she clearly learns from experience and in the process, teaches. Anne Roiphe is also a reader who carries certainly literary characters around with her, like a cherished friend. In this book, she has her chance to talk back to Rabbit Angstrom, Holden Caulfield, and others, the way many of us have wished to. If you are a keen reader of late 20th-century American fiction, this book is for you.

Totally agree with previous reviewers. The author combines insightful critiques of the top mid century novelists (including Updike, Roth, Salinger, Hemingway, and Ford ), with fantasies which bring her together with the protagonists of their books. Her honesty is totally refreshing. Her literary insights remarkable. As I read, Roiphes analyses of the human and societal interaction were so enlightening. Why had I not seen these revelations as she describes them?

Included are intimate views of her personal life. She weaves these themes into a seamless whole. I was enchanted from the first page.

Thank you, Ann Roiphe for a special reading experience.

Anne Roiphe's sojourn back to the books we read as kids is as delightful as it is insightful. She looks at male literary characters that made an impact on her and why they did so. But what is so insightful is the years of maturity that she brings as she looks back on them. How was it that Holden Caufield could speak to her so powerfully in the 50's and how did the adults miss it? What was there about Hemingway's Robert Jordan that made us want to run off to Spain? And why, in spite of his obvious shortcomings, did we sympathize with Updike's Rabbit? Roiphe's candor and insight into the characters, the times, and the authors makes this book enjoyable from start to last, leaving us craving for more. No doubt this book will send you back to those books for another look and another adventure with them. Enjoy!

This is, in my opinion, the best Anne Roiphe book since "Lovingkindness." Her essays on Philip Roth's literary trajectory including her fantasy of meeting him at the Fountainbleu in the future is a masterpiece, as is her ruminations on John Updike and his "Jewish" problem, so to speak. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. It's the fruit of her years as a reader, a writer, a feminist, and a mother. Her persona here is enviably understanding of the men in her life. Weaving her actual life (stories of her kids, and her lucky husband) with the author's characters and with the author's themselves is Chutzpah with Heart. It works. It is SO good that in addition to giving it five stars, I actually had the fleeting thought that it should be more expensive than it is, a first that any like idea has occurred to me about ANY book. Buy it immediately. You will be in heaven while reading it. Brilliant. Award-Winning. Nothing like her essays in The New York Observer, if that's all you know of her writing. This work of art is far tighter, far funnier, nearly perfect!!

This Godzilla book is a classic which I have read all my life and it is still fantastic!!!!!!

Godzilla going manga? I thought that was cool, and turns out so is this book. It's a nice change from the usual American-style that Dark Horse always does. Now all the Big G needs is his own non-dubbed anime and he's set.

Godzilla does appear different from his usual look, but that by no means takes away from his giant dinosaur charm. He's still as cool as ever. This is also one of the few books where Godzilla actually looks more closely at human beings, courtesy of the main characters. Not a bad book. Maybe he should team up with Astro Boy or something.

I give this graphic novel three and a half stars, but since Amazon.com doesn't do half-numbers, I put three in. Anyway, "Godzilla" is a comic book adaption of the 1984 film, "Gojira" [translated as "Godzilla"]. Thirty years after Godzilla original attack on Japan in 1954, he is awakened by a volcanic eruption and stomps Japan's capital again. This is an adaption of the Japanese version of "The Return of Godzilla" (the international title of the film), so it (thankfully) excludes all of the American-filmed scenes from "Godzilla 1985", the US version of the film. Like my rating suggests, this book is between average and good. The manga-style art is kind of weird (remember, we're talking about Godzilla here), and the characters look nothing like the actors in the film. The drawings of Godzilla could've been better. Besides the story itself, there is a small art gallery of Godzilla drawings by different artists, ranging from great to terrible. There's also an essay-esque afterword by the book's editor, who tells the story of how he became a Godzilla fan in the 1970's when he was a child. With some extras along with the main story, which is good overall, this is overall a good graphic novel. Godzilla fans will definitely like this book, especially if they haven't seen the Japanese version of "The Return of Godzilla."

This book is a faithful, surprisingly powerful and moving graphic adaptation of the movie "Godzilla 1985". The black and white pages add a somber tone to the tale of the disasterous return of a monster the world has thought long dead. Godzilla himself is lovingly drawn, as are the battle scenes between the Big G and the JSDF's ultimate weapon - the Super-X. The story is sometimes jarred by the "cartoony" appearance of some of the human characters, but overall this is a book any kaiju fan will want to read again and again.

This black-and-white, manga version of 1984's "The Return of Godzilla" (U.S. title: "Godzilla 1985") was originally published in the U.S. bu Dark Horse Comics as a six-issue mini-series in 1988/89. The English translation was by Randy Stradley and Mike Richardson. This single-volume collection features a wonderful cover painting by Bob Eggleton. The story is pretty straightforward: after thirty years, Godzilla returns to menace modern Tokyo. Since this was an adaptation of the Japanese cut of the film, there are no scenes with Raymond Burr, who reprised his Steve Martin role for "Godzilla 1985." It's also much clearer in this version that the Russian nuclear missile launch on Japan was a mistake, not intentional. The manga style of art employed by Iwata is an odd mix with a Godzilla story. G-fans not used to it might think the whole thing comes off as a sort of "Speed Racer vs. Godzilla." The collection also comes with a nice gallery of Godzilla art by such U.S. comic artists as Art Adams, Mike Mignola, Steve Bissette, and British artist Alan Moore. For the price, it's well worth it even for marginal 'Zilla maniacs. For fans of the 1998 TriStar "Godzilla" -- shame on you!

full of twists, suspense, and quite some action, this book will keep you guessing til the end. though the ending was a bit of a dissapointment, i can smell a sequel that u'll most likely be eager to read. and even if u didnt like how it all turned out, u have to appreciate the hidden meaning that set it apart from most predictable books

In 1636 Europe faces a world fascination with tulips while the Windhammer family faces ruin and the loss of its entire trading fleet. It's up to young Adam, heir to the house, to save his family's fortune from the evil banker Van Halsen and a corrupt uncle. Obsession and business challenges make a dangerous pair in this compelling story of a young heir's determination to save his family fortune.

I did enjoy this book, but it was nothing special. I liked the main character, Adam's, determination and strong character. I, also, liked the twists and turns. The characters were stereotypical: the evil banker, greedy uncle, and determined hero, Adam. I found myself becoming bored with the story and never grew attached to any of the characters. The one character that interested me, Jade, whose mystery and strength I found alluring, was actually rather naïve and weak. The ending was left open to a sequel, which can be considered a good or bad thing. All in all this was an average novel.

I found this book more on the average side of things. Although written well, the middle of the book is slow and the climax doesnt really happen until the last 30 pages. At that point in time I found the book very enjoyable but after a lousy ending, it was not worth more than 3 1/2 stars. However, I am not sure if there is a sequel to this book and if there is I would read it to give it another chance. The thing I found impressive with this book would be about the character development. You can sympathise with the characters, and the mood of the book reflects on the House of Windjammer as it falls. I would recommend this book to anyone who finds historical novels interesting, and to anyone who can stand a action - lacked complication.

This book is absolutely fantastic! Its the story of a young boy whose father dies and he then has the responsibiliy to run the family business. He then becomes involved in lots of adventures and meets many interesting characters. It takes place in Amsterdam in the 1600's, a place and time that I didn't know anything about, but the author makes you feel like you're right there. I am sure there will be a sequel to this book and I can't wait!

I recommend this book highly

This hardcover textbook was required for a college course. Since I could purchase it new on Amazon for over $20 less than in the college bookstore and I wanted to get it as quickly as possible, I paid the extra $20 for overnight delivery. I received the book the next day, as promised. It was not packed with enough padding for a hardcover book, and therefore, was not totally protected from the apparant rough handling it went through during the shipping and handling process. I am a bit of a purist in that when I pay for a new book, I expect it to be in pristine condition. The inside of the book, which is the most important part, was in excellent shape and came with a very useful cd-rom. However, the corners of the cover were smashed/dented. I may be too fussy, but this is why I am giving it a rating of 4 stars instead of 5.

Arrived on time and in good condition.

To quote the "official" reviewer, "She has experience teaching at the elementary, middle, high school and adult levels." Not sure if that means the author was a really good teacher (seems she moved around a lot) or not.

Much of the content in this text is/was of the "common sense" variety recognized by most experienced teachers. The main theme of the text centers on a "P A R" framework (Preparation, Assistance, Reflection) approach to reading/literacy; reminding this reviewer of the teacher's adage, "Tell them what you're going to tell them, TELL THEM, and tell them what you told them."

Younger teachers, however, may find the techniques to be new and useful to them. BUT (always a "but" - right?), many of the studies cited in this "latest edition" are 20 +/- years old (unreasonable for such a highly priced book).

I'm not sure that our "younger" teachers can afford this book, nor should they, for a work partly based on studies done at the time they were still in elementary school.

I took this course as a part of staff development offered by GMU. This book is so much better than the one I learned from in college. There is so much more offered to the teacher in a very easy to follow format. There are plenty of examples at every grade level to satisfy anyone. I wouldn't be without this book. Thanks to Ms. Richardson,et al. for writing it and thanks to my school district for offering it. This book will stay with me forever. If you are having reading problems in your class then get this book and quit pulling your hair out.

As an assistant principal, I have been witness to the positive effects of the strategies in this book, both for teaschers and students. The strategies are practical and more importantly they work. Students get a much more in depth understanding of their reading if these strategies are used. I would recommend this book to anyone teaching or studying.

I didn't buy from Amazon. The book was not packaged well and was damaged in the mail.

The book was useful

"Roadside Geology of Indiana" is a field guide perfect for anyone who wishes to learn about Indiana's ancient past by getting out and exploring the countryside. There is no better way to experience geology than to get outside and get one's hands dirty, and this book allows just that by providing a field trip excursion across every part of the state. Provided are outcrop sites and quarries to visit as well as brief histories of mining towns and other historical trivia related to Indiana's bedrock geology. Divided into routes along individual roadways, this book is a well-organized adventure from the Ordovician bedrock of southeastern Indiana through the Pleistocene glacial features that characterize the north. Need to pass through Indiana but want to learn something along the way? This book is perfect for Sunday evening drives or holiday layovers. So get out there and enjoy!

As someone living in Indiana, I appreciate this book as an excellent introduction to Indiana geology. While much of the treatment is superficial, it covers a lot of ground and there isn't time to go into everything at much depth. It also provides substantial insight into historical use of surface and subsurface geological resources in the Hoosier state, and as such gives a taste of lifestyles over the last 150 years. Highly recommended.

This is definitely one of the better books in this series (I own most of them). If you, like me, have always regarded Indiana as a place you have to drive through, you'll be as surprised as I to discover just how much interesting geology there is. It's a good read besides.

Another great Roadside Geology work, this time better than most. Who would have thought that Indiana geology could come alive like this? The book is so well illustrated with maps, photographs and drawings that it is fun just to flip through. At the same time, there is enough science here (though well written for the layman) that it provides an intelligent, in-depth treatment of the subject. I recommend this to anyone in Indiana or nearby states; to anyone with an interest in mid-west geology; and to anyone with an interest in Indiana history and lore.

This book could have been summed up in two pages. There was nothing new or insightful in this book. If you need someone to tell you that to be an effective coach you have to communicate, give feedback, dont leave negative emails, etc. then this book is for you. If you are looking for something more, save your money.

This book is a real treasure. I would have been successful by 1000% if I had read this book earlier. The price of this book is such a small investment in comparison what you get from this book. I recommend it a thousand of times!
I recommend it for all the leaders no matter if you coach sales teams or teams of other profiles.
Thanks the author for such an extreemely useful and practical book.

Very practical and helpful for anyone who want to be effective coaches. Ms. Richardson really understands what most managers and sales persons tend to do in a coaching situation and was able to 'coach' readers in how to avoid common pitfalls.

This was an excellent book. The topics included were very applicable to creating a coaching culture. It is very straight forward and easy to read and comprehend! This book will be extremely helpful in creating a coaching culture in a sales call center environment.

I often say to Sales Managers, "Show me a great Sales Manager with lousy salespeople and I will show you a lousy Sales Manager." Then I tell them to read 'Sales Coaching.'

Linda Richardson has constructed the ultimate step-by-step guide in getting managers to reevaluate their priorities and focus their attention on improving the sales staff through effective developmental coaching. The book is easy to read and full of practical tips and coaching models that will make any sales team more productive.

Most importantly, unlike many sales management books, this work translates into practical application without the brain damage. Sales Managers should be able to apply these principles immediately. Read this with a highlighter in your hand - and be prepared to transform your sales management approach.

Given the sad present condition of the Episcopal Church in the USA, the publication of this book should not be surprising. The book is put forth by an Episcopal author as an alternative "prayer book" using "feminine images of God." Perhaps half of the text is unobjectionable, drawing on some Psalms and other Scriptures for readings. The Church Calendar (p. 102) is largely made up of Christian figures. But these orthodox citations are placed among a collection of non-Christian gods, feminist heroines and pagan conjectures, suggesting that all of them are equally valid. (Examples: January 14, 15, 22; February 4, 7, 9, 15, 19, etc. ad nauseum)

I take particular note of "A Rite To Redeem Eden's Goodness" (p. 164) and "A Ritual of Joining Two People Into A Covenant Relationship" (p. 160). The rite to "redeem" creates a complete substitute for the sacrifice of Jesus Body and Blood in the eucharist, re-enacting the eating of the "apple" that introduced sin to mankind. ("Taste and see that you are good" -- !!! p. 168) The "covenant joining" rite is written to avoid any limitation of the "two people" to a male-female marriage covenant.

An "alternative Lord's Prayer" by Jim Cotter is used repeatedly (p. 24, 30, 159, etc.). Cotter is a founder of a Gay and Lesbian Christian Movement in England (there is no identification of him offered in this book). The Lord's Prayer from Scripture is never used, presumably because it speaks of God only as a Father, and this book has a strident feminist agenda.

A new series of Collects (p. 166 ff) addresses God variously as "Heavenly Mother-Father," "Motherly Father," "Holy God of Inner Vision," "Mother Spirit," and in one case adopts a Muslim mystic's designation "God of the Beautiful Names." These are sprinkled among more orthodox titles, again suggesting they're all acceptable and appropriate - but also clearly shoving any unique Christian claims off the table.

Elsewhere the book offers prayers to Bast, the Egyptian Cat Goddess (p. 14), Arianrhod, the Moon Goddess of Wales (p. 24), the White Buffalo Calf Woman (p. 26), Pele, Goddess of Volcanoes (p. 40), Lilith (p. 45, "I was the first woman, created before Eve"), even to Thunder (p. 37) and Trees (p. 50)!!

This syncretistic embrace of any and all religions is made explicit (if you haven't gotten the point already) in a "Service of Reconciliation" (p. 175 ff) which includes prayer for "the followers of the religions of the world and for those with no religion" (p. 178) in which various cults and heretical sects, including wicca, are lauded for their contributions.

Finally someone published a book that is prayerful and inspirational and not dependent on all the male gender God references that get so tiresome. Buy this book and teach these prayers to your children and grandchildren.

Not to diminish any one area...but, it all speaks to me. There is nothing that Jane or Pat wrote that I did not feel God's presence in. The entire book is beautiful. It's filled with the Holy Spirit and it makes you want to come back and read more. It's a work of art that is aesthetically pleasing, spiritually uplifting, cultural,...and entertaining!!! Both Jane and Pat are very gifted writers and scholars! Thank you for your gift to society! You are both wonderful spiritual leaders!!!

I've shared this with friends, and used it for my morning quiet time. It's been a comfort, despite having more Mother God stuff than I'm used to. The prayers for women from so many different places and faiths are great.

One look at the Table of Contents of SHE WHO PRAYS: A WOMAN'S INTERFAITH PRAYER BOOK, and you know you're in for something quite different. The book is a collaboration between two very Spirit-filled women. This is no ordinary Prayer Book! Where, for instance, can you find prayers for 'Round People in Square Holes'? And the Weekly Collects written by Harris-Watkins are simply brilliant. However, to me, the truly astonishing quality of this Prayer Book are its depth of Spirituality, Mysticism, and Vision. The words coming out of the minds of these two women, and the way they have set them down on paper, have got to be Cosmically Inspired!

I judge a good book by the author's ability to captivate my attention and allow me to become immersed in the story. Surface is just that kind of novel and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience of reading it.

The plot is hip and edgy and the cast of characters are widely diverse and extremely interesting. This book would make an excellent movie and I can only imagine the ensemble cast that could be put together. Hint, hint to any Hollywood movie execs. I'd definitely pay to see this one at the theater.

I also enjoyed the author's style of writing. It flows smoothly and was very easy to follow. I'm a fast reader and was able to finish the book over a long weekend. I had a hard time putting it down because of the never-ending excitement and anticipation that lurked around every corner of the story.

I can't wait to read more from the author, Brad Kash.

"Look beneath the 'SURFACE'; let not the several quality of a thing nor its worth escape thee."(Marcus Aurelius Antoninus)
"SURFACE", the book, was a gift. A very rewarding gift. As I delved into the deepness of familiar names: Sasquatch, Big Foot, the Loch Ness Monster, a new awareness overcame me. Until now, these were just names in folklore, characters in movie houses. Now, I could go on a journey with Stefan and the others to places where I have never been - nor will ever be. What a trip it was.
It was obvious that the author had made the journey with his cast of characters...a journey into the minds of these "creatures." From the start the book was not fiction, not adventure, not heresay, was not many things...IT WAS REAL! So real that when the human cast of characters laughed, I laughed; when they cried, I cried; when they were scared, I, too, was scared; when they uncovered a long hidden secret, I helped them gather the pieces.
My horizon has been widened by reading "SURFACE" and I thank the author for sharing this gift with me.

An enthralling mystery. I couldn't put it down! Now if I could just find another book from this author... Highly recommended!

Brad Kash does an amazing job with this imaginative mystery. The book has great characters that lead you on a very intriguing journey. Once you get involved in the storyline it is hard to put the book down - you cannot wait to find out what the next adventure is and where it will lead Stefan Combes. With the recent popularity of reality based T.V. one can imagine this happening one day.

Surface keeps you guessing to the very end and beyond. This is a wonderfully creative book with all the right elements. If you have not read this book you are in for a real treat.

I waited for a long time to buy this book, and started reading it with much enthusiasm. During the first chapter, it became apparent that this was no Chrichton or Cussler. While the basic concept of the book was original, and highly thought-provoking, the basic fact remained that this book was badly written.

The main character is egotistical and hard to relate to. The heroine completely lacks any substance, and the villain is hollow and lacks any real character development. The book is far too short, only half the length of what I would expect a book like this to be. Because of its length, or vice versa, the book moves far too quickly, with the only character development happening between Stephen and Cynthia, which is tends toward the unrealistically romantic and overly sexual.

As Stephen moves from place to place over the globe, he leaves characters behind before you even get a chance to know them. And in the end, the book has you feeling more like you just read a novella, than a full-length novel.

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I am an amateur Cryptozoologist [amatuer being the keyword], and I was fairly disappointed with the portrayal of Sasquach and the Loch Ness Monster, owing to how little you got to see of them, while Stephen goes off to the next adventure.

One scene at Loch Ness is particularly disturbing that was completely unnecessary and was a poor attempt at showing Stephen's sensitive side.

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While I rarely write bad reviews, and am fairly easy to please, I had to ding "Surface." on these points because when I finished the book, I was left disappointed and feeling slightly ripped off. Being 19 and male, I hardly belong to the largest segment of avid and voracious readers. Being both, however, I cant say that I would recommend this book at all. If you want Adventure, read Clive Cussler, if you want Science Thriller, read Michael Crichton. If you want a... shelf-stuffer, get "Surface."