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This book covers a vast array of different kinds of literature from different times all over the world. It's as effective as a classroom text book as it is for private use. I would definitely recommend getting it.

This 1st Edition "LOVE KINDNESS! The Social Teaching of the Canadian Catholic Bishops" is edited by E.F.Sheridan, S.J.

As the book states: "Besides providing later documents of the same genre, the editor has included messages of a greater variety of subjects touching the social good, secular and ecclesial .... Inclusion of some addresses of the bishops at the World Synods is a useful introduction to documents not easily accessible."

Father Sheridan, S.J., formerly professor of moral theology at Regis College of the Toronto School of Theology, is an associate of the Jesuit Centre for Social Faith and Justice (Toronto). His introduction details "the recent papal association of social justice with social love and the preferential option for the poor.

A very worthwhile addition to any personal or Catholic Social Teaching library!!

If you are interested in the Eastern Front element of WW II you need to read this book. Rudolf Roessler - A.K.A. "Lucy" - was an invaluable element of the Soviet Union's defense against the Nazis. The authors do a great job of describing Lucy's work and its consequences. The only possible shortcoming of this book is that it is not longer. Truly, the authors could have written over a thousand pages on this topic and it still would have worked.

Walk into any yacht club full of sailors and mention a diesel problem and watch their eyes glaze over as condolences are expressed. Benign neglect and wishful thinking often summarize a sailor's attitude towards the iron beast below decks. Some try to prevent problems with their checkbook and credit card, others roll up their sleeves and hope for the best. I was part of the latter group, but no more.

Self-sufficiency is ingrained in the sailing culture. Sailors who have no fear of tackling fiberglass repairs, solving rigging problems, or intricacies of onboard plumbing shy away from their diesel and its mysteries. Yet, a diesel is a very simple machine and understanding the workings of a diesel engine is made equally simple and understandable with Jean-luc Pallas's manual.

MDE begins with an overview of how a diesel runs and the systems involved in keeping it running; fuel, air, and electric. The Manual is richly illustrated with large clear photos and simple understandable schematics. Pallas avoids lengthy passages describing a concept, providing instead a short paragraph or two with bullet points highlighting essential information. Each maintenance item is rated for difficulty, simple, technical, or complex to guide the neophyte diesel mechanic. Estimates of the time needed to complete the task and a list of necessary tools accompany the rating.

Marine Diesel Engines is a welcome addition to any sailor's book locker, it certainly was to mine! I just wonder how well it will hold up to the inevitable greasy thumbprints and spilled diesel.

Dave Lochner
NauticalReads

This is a wonderful piece of work that finally acknowledges that it was the courage and skill of the UNION (when finally allowed to fight) that won the Civil War and that the whining of the Good ol Boys about being "outnumbered" ect is BUNK!

If you own a boat then you understand that B.O.A.T is an acronym for Bring Out Another Thousand (dollars). Anyone who owns a boat, unless that boat is new, and has not yet been used will be forced to deal to boat maintainence issues. This book will help you to do some if this maintainence yourself so you don't have to spend a fortune to keep your boat running.

If you have a powerboat, a rowboat, or a sailboat then I recommend this book. This also makes a great gift for any boat owner.

One thing that I really like about this book is that there are lots of pictures and diagrams to help you understand what they are talking about. When you are doing work on a boat, sometimes one picture can be worth a thousand words.

It is obvious that the people writing this book really know what they are doing. This was not written by amatuers.

So if you have major repairs to deal with, or you just want to understand how your boat was built, this is the book for you.

In sailing terms, the 1995 small boat anti nuclear protest at Moruroa was amazing achievement.

For reasons best known to themselves, the 1995 small boat anti nuclear protest at Moruroa was largely ignored by the world's sailing press and yet in sailing terms alone it was a phenomenal achievement. Given just 6 weeks for preparations, some 36 boats attended mostly from New Zealand and were largely crewed by amateurs sailors rather than experienced nuclear protesters. The voyage itself was the distance of two trans-Atlantic crossings, held in the middle of winter and with the outward leg mainly to windward. Once at Moruroa, there were no bars or beaches for relaxing, just a hostile reception from French navy and aircraft, and yet, inspite of gear failures, crew disagreements and some appalling weather, all boats returned home safely.

From a small boat perspective, 'The Moruroa Blues' gives a fine account of day to day life in the 'Coffee Shop' - the name given to a featureless patch of ocean to the north west of the atoll entrance which was used as an informal meeting place. In an easy readable style, Lynn Pistoll's describes protest tactics and how they learnt to anticipate and manage antagonism from the French military. These events are an important part of our anti nuclear history and should be told. The 'Moruroa Blues' is a compelling read and I thoroughly recommend it.

Here is some background information about this mystery shopping course: Mystery shopping is used by 100's of well-known businesses in the United States to ensure consistent, top-quality customer service from their employees. Paid shoppers earn from $10-$40 per hour and are in regular demand. This course will provide you with information about how to become a freelance shopper or to set up your own business service. Lots of handouts are included.

By working through the modules and exercises on the CD-ROM, you will learn:

* Why many businesses use mystery shoppers.
* What your responsibilities will be as a shopper.
* What the basic job hunting techniques are.
* How to find about hundreds of entry-level jobs.
* The best way to effectively apply for these jobs.
* What to do when you receive your fist job assignment.
* Ethics: reporting accurately and completely.
* How to consider the idea of setting up your own service.

This is a complete course on CD-ROM and is based on the continuing education class that Rick Sheridan teaches at four different community colleges in California.

This is the first book of the Focus on the Family Series. I absoleutly loved it and would recommend it to the older teen group (14-17). The girl really learns what it means to trust in God and give your heart out to him. Later on, she is faced with a very difficult Christian decision: after getting pregnant, should she give up the baby or have an abortion? This book is great and I am looking forward to seeing more of Shirley Brinkerhoff's books out soon!