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Hey, the new Stiglitz text book! I was looking forward to this (I look forward to almost anything from Krugman and Stiglitz), but my impression of this new Stiglitz text is rather negative.

As an introductory text book, it's not bad. Covers all the important points of micro and macro. However, I was rather dissapointed that the text book emphasises "the new economy" caused by IT. It has all these "e-Insights" and "e-Cases" in all of the chapters, to show how IT is affecting the economy in fundamental ways.... only, is it? After the fall of dot.coms in 2000, I would have expected a more reserved approach, to say the least, not just all these IT glorifications. Especially from Stiglitz, the champion of the economics of information, I didn't imagine such "oh the Internet is great" attitude. Such as; "lowering search costs, the Internet holds out the promise of vastly increasing the efficiency of labor markets." (p.313) Really? I thought the lessons of the dot.com crash was that when people say "enormous" or "vastly" about IT benefits, you should ask "how enourmous/vast?" This text book doesn't do that. "Today, with virtually instantaneous information on sales, production and inventories, managers gan fine tune their production levels, avoiding the types of fluctuations seen in the past." (P.777) Theoretically, yes. But that didn't materialize too well, did it. But no comment on that. It devotes significant pages (well, 4, but with so much ground to cover, this is quite a lot to the history of personal computers and the Internet (pp.6-10). Nice story, but how does that tie in to the theme of economics? The book offers no connection! It's supposed to give an overview of the issues in Economics, but it's not a particulary good one (this industry is a bit peculiar, you know.)

I just hope the undergrads using this text book doesn't start another IT bubble.

On the good side, Stiglitz's experience at the World Bank has a lot of positive effect. The parts about development aid and globalization is strong (although short, but hey, this is only introductory). It's readable and understandable (but I'm in Japan; compared to the cranky jargon-laden econ textbooks here, most American textbooks are sweeter than candy). It's treatment of inflation is rather deep, which is nice. Emphasis of the environmental issues are, well, a bit bent toward the "Litany" (see Lomborg "Skeptical Environmentalist" on this), but it's good to see that they are given some explanation.

All in all, it's not as good as I expected, but still very good and strong. I might say that grabbing the 2nd edition (which is getting real [inexpensive] now...) might offer more U (utility) for your buck.

First of all, cover design and abundant pictures attraced my mind and then I just bought and read through it without special burden. but now I came to know that's really big help for me to understand Economics together with quick real world application.....that's why I'm recimmending this book. buy introduction of modern economic theory is reletavely neglected.........I dare to say.

This is an extraordinary book and a landmark for serious Gay and Lesbian Studies in Literature. The articles are at the forefront of literary studies. There is no comparison to it unless one reads Elena Martinez' book from Garland Press. A must have!

This anthology looks at "queer" themes in Spanish-language and Latino cultural productions. Unfortunately, like many gay Hispanic books, there is too much focus on tedious Spanish materials and too little focus on the cool stuff that gay and lesbian Latino artists are currently doing. I prefered Munoz' "Disidentifications" and Manrique's "Imminent Maricones" much more than this. However, this is one of the first gay Hispanic anthologies, so I must give it some credit for its originality.

This book is a good beginner textbook for both Ophthalmology and Neurology residents. It leaves some questions to be answered for those interested in more detail. However, this is what the book is intended for. It is after all a companion book to the full series.

Pictures are good and the lucid explanations for the seemingly difficult aspects of the subject are striking points of this book

Most of the advice in this book is on target, but there are also several things I disagree with. For example, the author suggests giving a friend a Golden Retriever to find out more about the breed. Giving someone a dog as a gift is always a bad idea unless the person wants the dog and is ready for the responsibility. Also, the author recommends purchasing a puppy from a pet store. A pet store is one of the worst places to obtain a puppy: the breeding is poor quality, and puppies don't receive the extensive socialization they should be getting at their age. And after the chapter about the Golden Retriever's history and temperament, the author forgets entirely about Golden Retrievers and starts talking about choosing a breed that's best for you, and switches to saying "your dog" instead of "your Golden Retriever." Finally, this book doesn't discuss adopting from animal shelters and rescue groups, and whether or not you should adopt an adult or puppy--it just says to get a puppy. For some owners, that's not the ideal situation. As for the rest of this book, the advice is pretty good. If I were to choose a book on Golden Retrievers, I wouldn't choose this one.

I want to buy it, but i don't konw how

This is a great little picture book to bring up the topics of perseverance and courage. Henry and Pell are 2 hamsters who find a sea gull feather. They set out on an adventure to find the sea gull and return the feather. They think that the sea gull needs it to fly. Along the way they encounter some pretty scary creatures. But bravely they continue on the journey! They find the seagull and he's go great ful that he gives them some feathers of their very own!




The story line is a little silly.




I recommend this book to all animal lovers. There aren't many books that focus on hamsters and this one is really cute.

While I have previously enjoyed Ellen Stoll Walsh's picture books--particularly Mouse Paint--I cannot get enthusiastic about her latest picture book HAMSTERS TO THE RESCUE.

Henry and Pell are two (small, brown) hamsters that are having an adventurous day on the beach. With a small discovery, a feather, the two determine to return it to its owner...a seagull. The two hamsters happily chat with the various animals they encounter on their search including hermit crabs and fiddler crabs before they meet the sea gull. They don't fear the sea gull until they see how big he is. But the sea gull assures them both with a "deep-down rumbly laugh" that he is a friendly bird that doesn't eat hamsters--especially kind hamsters who return feathers. "I'm not going to eat you. And I grow new feathers when old ones fall out. But thank you for bringing my feather to me. Your kindess makes me happy." The sea gull then presents the hamsters with feathers that are just their size so they can pretend to be birds and fly.

While I think the text (and premise) of the story is at best silly and at worst a bit on the dumb side, I still enjoy the illustrations. I am just less convinced than the back cover which advertises "two furry heroes who discover the meaning of perseverance and courage."

This book is one of just a few Regencies I have liked well enough to keep around and re-read on a regular basis. The writing style is elegant with enough three-dimensional characters to hold the reader's attention. There are, of course, quite a few stock characters (as there are in real life!) but that only adds to the pleasure of the more fully-developed ones. Plot overview is as follows:

Lady Olivia Egan, daughter of the late eighth Duke of Meriton, is finally having her first Season and is looking for an extremely rich husband to save her family from financial ruin. Her choices are, of course, slim and depressing except for.... a man her father had tried to ruin oh-so-many years ago. He is back in town, filthy rich, and harboring a few secrets of his own. They meet, fall in love, and have a few adventures on the path to true love.

Some of the dialogue seemed overly obvious and more at home on the stage than in a book which was supposed to sound more natural but beyond that, it was a delightful book. Pay attention especially to the descriptions as that is where the authoress, Sheila Walsh, really shines. If you are looking for a sweet story which will leave a smile on your face, give this book a try.

The previous reviewer has already described the plot so I won't repeat it here. My opinion of this book is that the scenario was descent, but the two main characters were unbelievable and unlikable-- (1)I did not like Damien St. Clair's frequent and stormy temper, eventhough he had reasons for his behavior, but it just made me felt tense from kept reading it; (2)His good fortune in India as a young man was too good to believe, and (3)his bi-racial daughter expected to be accepted in the 19th century English ton was also a wishful thinking. As to Lady Olivia Eagan, although she was portrayed as a honest and out-spoken person, I found she was too direct and sometimes almost non-sensible, which even she often regretted in the book. Another complaint I had was their romance, I felt Ms. Walsh treated it like a mystery plot, and I fail to see the significance of Arabella's role in the book, I guess she was just a convenient character to appear and disappear as writer pleases.

Sorry about all the grumbles, perhaps I was just too practical about these, and perhaps I should lighten up and be more romantic about the whole thing :)

The study guide was kind of useful, but it often asked pointless questions about details with which we were completely unconcerned in my Intro Microeconomics class. Also, it often gave the wrong answers for multiple choice questions, resulting in such inaccurate assertions as "The statement that firms in competitive markets are price takers means that average cost equals marginal cost at the minimum of average cost." It contradicted the book as well, defining the long run average cost curve as the straight line running along the bottom of the short-run curves when in actuality such a curve is the minimum average cost curve, and it bizarrely defined the real product wage as the marginal product divided by the product price. This last error wasn't exactly a typo, because it appeared twice. I can only imagine how many microeconomics students this study guide has misled and confused.

A very nice book , given by a famous Economist, is suitable for some aggresive students who are fearless to meet challenging. This book caould help you a lot. The examples focus on 97 Asia FC are crucial to form economic ideas.

For those who know nothing at all about this saint this book may be helpful, if you want an authorized and approved-by-the-Vatican selection. For those who want to really know what made her tick, you won't find it here.

This famous author has presented here another masterpiece and what is undoubtedly the finest life of St. Teresa of Avila ever written in English - a picture of one of the greatest saints of the Church and one of the most appealing women of all time. During her lifetime (1515-1582), St. Teresa captivated just about everyone she met by her wit, sanity, courage, intelligence, simplicity, humility, charm and power; today she continues to delight people by her wonderful combination of holy madness and huge common sense. William Thomas Walsh recounts Teresa's years of resisting complete self-surrender to God before finally entering with undivided will on the way of perfection; of her terrible anguish over the Lutheran heretics falling into Hell and of the grievous penances and sacrifices she undertook for their conversion, and of her many adventures in opening up houses of cloistered contemplative nuns. A masterful biography of a remarkable woman who was a mystic and foundress, the reformer of Carmel, a doctor of the science of divine love, and now, recently proclaimed "Doctor of the Church!" Fabulous! 592pp PB. Imprimatur

Michael Walsh's novel As Time Goes By is a great companion to the film Casablanca. I especially enjoyed the background Walsh provided for Rick Blaine. It's top notch. Fans of Cablanca should definitley give As Time Goes By a try.

I am a huge fan of the movie "Casablanca," yet I really didn't look forward to this book. Granted, the movie had many flaws but it is a classic and how can a classic be - in any way - added to or modified? I know that many fans of the movie consider the ending to be a bit of let down and oftentimes wonder if Steve and Ilsa ever meet up again, and if they do what happens.

This novel answers those questions.

It also answers any questions one may have have about Steve's beginnings.

In essence, this novel is actually 2 stories in one - a prequel and a sequel, woven together. The problem with that format being, the two are really not related in any way. They are injected into each other, sometimes rather harshly. It is unnerving. And I actually found myself more involved and looking forward to reading the story of Rick's life before Casablanca. Why is that? It was the more action oriented of the two. Or so it seemed to me. Conspiracies, double-crosses, love stories - just a whole mix of activity.

In the ongoing saga of life after Casablanca, the story seemed to drag - terribly. Ilsa can't decide who she loves. Rick loves Ilsa and doesn't care if Laszlo knows it. Dreariness! The story finally heats up in the last few pages, but by then I simply didn't care anymore. Surprising, as Rick Blaine is one of my favorite characters!

Mr. Walsh has a talent for writing, but he really should have picked either a prequel or sequel, and stuck with just one instead of trying to write about everything all in one book. I think his energies were spread too thin. Or it appeared that way to me. The book is engaging and is certainly an easy enough read, but it doesn't sweep one away into another era and allows the reader to become involved with the lives of these people, as the movie does. And that's a shame. Or perhaps the classics are just better left alone. They got to be classics all by themselves, anyway.

I think this book didi a good job of capturing the spirit of the movie, but fell a little short in the execution. I am glad I now know where Ilsa and Rick came from, but somehow the book just doesn't do the original story justice.

The author, Michael Walsh, would have been a godsend for the producers of Casablanca in the 1940's. He has done what a half century of writers have failed to do- He has written an effective sequel to the beloved movie.

I liked how he was faithful to the original story but took a few risks as well, the most prominent example being reimagining Bogart's Ric Blaine as a former Jewish gangster from New York named Yitzak Balin.

His approach was inspired- writing a story that was both a prequel and a sequel to the original story. Also, he perfectly captures the essence of the movie's atmosphere and the dialogue and mannerisms of not only the main characters, but the supporting ones

After reading this, I can not believe it wasn't a huge bestseller when it was first published- given all of the fans of the movie. I also can not believe that is has yet to be made into a film- or a least a good tv miniseries!

Please do yourselves a favor and LISTEN to this book on tape. I'll guarantee your opinion of As Time Goes By WILL change (and perhaps earn Walsh more well deserved stars). Herrmann and Redgrave do a fantastic job with the characters of this terrific story. They put so much life into the characters of this novel, you'll swear you're watching the rest of the movie. I enjoyed this book very, very much and began listening right after TCMs Christmas showing of Casablanca in Dec. of '04.

Thanks Michael, Edward, Lynn, and the producers of this fantastic book on tape. A job well done!

I just don't know about this book. I was excited about the subject and thought the concept was great. I found the thought of Dr. Gregory working for an organization that donates its time to solve cold cases to be fascinating. The first part of the book is regular Stephen White with all his facts, his twists and turns and getting to know the main characters. However, the back end of the book is what got me. It was like he had led you to a point where the deaths could be solved and the murderer or murderers could be 2 or 3 people. Then Mr. White sat down and said to himself, well let's make it someone else, but have all those others involved too. It was weird. I agree with some of the other reviews I've read about this book. It was implausible that Dr. Gregory even makes it out of this book alive after the situations he's painted in, but it's fiction so oh well. I found this book very interesting and easy to read and get into, but I also found the end of it maddening. I recommend it to readers of the Dr. Gregory series and to anyone looking for a good book just beware of the back third of the book.

In this, the eighth Alan Gregory thriller, the Colorado-based clinical psychologist and his wife, Boulder Assistant District Attorney Lauren Crowder, are asked to assist a private organization known as Locard. Comprised of former and current prosecutors, federal law enforcement agents, and forensic specialists, the group (named after the legendary 19th-century French detective Edmond Locard) specializes in providing assistance to local police in solving "cold cases," i. e., unsolved cases that have been open for an especially long time.

In this instance, Locard is investigating the murder of teenagers Tamara Franklin and Mariko Hamamoto, two close friends who disappeared from their homes in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, one cold November evening in 1988. The girls' bodies were discovered a few months later when the springtime thaw melted the snowbank in which their killer had hidden their corpses. Because the bodies had been mutilated (Tami's body was found sans a hand, Mariko's was missing the toes of one foot), local police sought an opportunistic killer, either a serial killer or a drifter, an approach that proved unsuccessful.

Asked to perform a "psychological autopsy," Gregory conducts interviews with several people connected to the case, including the girls' parents, siblings, and friends. His inquiries also bring him into contact with Mariko's psychologist, Dr. Raymond Welle. Welle has also known tragedy: Four years after the girls' disappearance, Welle's wife Gloria was apparently murdered by another of his patients, the severely depressed Brian Sample. The crime drew national headlines and propelled Welle into the public eye, first gaining him a syndicated talk show, then a Senate seat. Suspecting that Welle knows more about the case than he lets on, Gregory doggedly pursues the Senator.

Gregory's odyssey into the past affects him in varying ways. Of course, there's the thrill of the hunt, the intellectual challenge, and the satisfaction of bringing a criminal to justice. But that's not all, as Gregory becomes involved on a very personal level. His many interviews bring home a hard fact to the psychologist, namely that human beings inflict great damage on each other every day. He's reminded that murder has a ripple effect, irrevocably changing the lives of both survivors and victims. Gregory's personal life is also impacted by the investigation, as he becomes the target of forces anxious to conceal the truth. Touchingly, his thoughts in moments of peril always turn to his pregnant wife, and how he now has even more to live for than before.

If you had to choose one word to describe this novel, that word would probably be "intimate," in the sense that the reader's involvement in the narrative increases as Gregory digs deeper in his search for the truth. Of course, White pays a lot of attention to Gregory and Lauren Crowder; after eight novels, they feel like old friends. But White also lavishes a great deal of attention on the rest of his cast -- supporting characters are given sufficient substance to keep them interesting, from Kimber Lister, the somewhat pompous, agoraphobic leader of Locard, to family friend A. J. Simes, a retired FBI psychologist who, like Crowder, suffers from multiple sclerosis.

That's not to say that everything's perfect, however. For instance, the answer to the riddle Gregory faces is so complex that, once the perpetrators are revealed, it takes page upon page of exposition to explain their actions and motivations, causing one to wonder why they don't just shoot Gregory and be done with it. This is only a minor criticism, however, rendered inconsequential by the air of intimacy and immediacy White creates.

The plot is good, the characters do act reasonably enough, there is some thrill, the location is well described, what else one would ask for?

And I liked the part where a pacticing clinical psychologist married to an ADA thinks that somebody else but not him is rich (in political sense).

It is too graphic for my modest tastes, though.

In this 8th addition to the series, Dr. Alan Gregory and his pregnant wife, Lauren Crowder are asked to offer their services to a volunteer based law enforcement agency by the name of Locard. The agency members have voted in agreement to take on their next assignment - to solve a mystery that is about a dozen years cold. It was 1988 when two high school friends, Tami and Miko were murdered. With Lauren's legal input and Alan's expertise as a clinical psychologist, the group of mixed professionals enthusiastically start their investigation.

This was neither my favorite nor least favorite book of the series so far. While it kept my interest, it lacked some of the energy and charm that I found with previous installments. We didn't get to see Alan at work in his downtown office and I actually missed the interaction between Dr. Gregory and his patients.

I do have to say this...for such a wimpy hero, Alan sure does find himself in a mountain of danger and often. He constantly worries about getting into trouble with his wife, he cannot stomach blood and guts, and when dire circumstances require that he handle a gun, he needs help turning the safety off! Nevertheless, for such a wimpy hero, he sure is lovable.

I appreciate good writing, I really do. This novel delivers that; White brings the characters alive quite well and weaves a good narrative that ties them all together naturally with very believable encounters. The trouble is, there's nothing interesting about them. It's a dull story, and that's really disappointing. I don't think I'm going to give up on White as an author, maybe I just chose the book to get acquainted with him.