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Great resource to open children's mind to science outside of a book or a classroom. I am a science teacher (4-8 grade) and I used this book in a summer camp. The kids LOVED IT!!!! They were excited and ready to go each day. If you are looking for a different way to get students involved in science while teaching them key concepts this is your book! I am waiting on the next one!

Students really got involved in science investigation as they tried to solve one of the mysteries in this book. During a summer camp for children ages 9-12, we used the mystery written for the older students. They loved the hands-on involvement and stayed engrossed all week. If your science curriculum is putting your students to sleep, this book will help you jumpstart their interest. There are two different mysteries. One is designed for K-3 while the other works well with the older students. Even students of mixed ages and abilities worked well together and were successful. The students only had one complaint...The book did not give them a definitive answer as to who was the guilty party. They wanted to be told who the criminal was and why, but had to settle for a deduction of their own. Although I find value in that open-ended style, they were frustrated by it.

This book is absolutely amazing! It contains two different mysteries to solve (one for younger grades and one for older grades). In a practicum for my teaching degree we did the older grades mystery with a class of fifth graders and they loved it. They were able to look for clues, gather evidence, map the crime scene, scientifically test the evidence, use deductive reasoning to solve the mystery and much, much, more. The educational value of this book is tremendous. A great supplement for the science curriculum and also to help kids to use logic and reasoning. It's a must have for all teachers!

I have a townhouse and very little room to garden, but I've long desired to plan a garden that would blend in with the woods that back up to our house. This book has given me my inspiration and has cemented my decision to plan a garden that will be both natural, peaceful and beautiful. It may take a while, but I'll do it thanks to this book. Have no garden space at all? They even cover that in the "Natural Gardening without a Garden".

Of the too many gardening books I've purchased, this one has transformed me. It opened my eyes to plant groupings that are natural (often native) and pleasing the year round. The illustrations are very beautiful and really do convey what Kingsbury describes. There is also plenty of useful data to help identify the plants that suit each environment. I bought this years ago and continue to return to it for both inspiration and information.

Kingsbury writes of creating habitat for insects and hedgehogs as well as people, of selecting plants for your soil and water conditions. (He even writes on what grows best in gravel and in bogs.) This book encourages gardeners to be curious and to experiment. It is for those artists who create with plants.

I have purchased many tractors over the last 25 years and I wish that I would have had this book all the while. The Nebraska tests evolved to provide the farmer with a standard of comparison to gauge his power requirements. Many manufactures prior to these tests boasted claims, but there was no real way to be sure. This book explains the need for this program and gives complete and comprehensive results for 'every' test. I find it a very interesting and informative authority of tractor power and reliability.

Charles H. Wendel's tireless research provides a very compelling volume of information for the farmer, collector, restorer, or enthusiast. Presented chronologically, the volume offers technical data on hundreds of makes and models, ranging from John Deere, International and Minneapolis-Moline, to lesser know and specialty tractors such as David Brown, Bates Steel Mule, and Big Bud.

Each tractor's technical information is accompanied by a photo (in some cases and actual photo of the tractor at the test lab). Data is incorporated directly into the text and the volume is very well edited.

The Nebraska tests were the one thing that standardized tractor ratings. This book is full of information that can be found in bits and pieces elsewhere,but is complete, from the testing lab to you,in this volume. A must have for the serious tractor hobbiest or professional. Lots of good pictures and info on even some of the rarest of tractors.

Although one generally must look to individual volumes for in-depth commentaries on Biblical books (and then must look to the best volumes selected from among differing series), in the New Interpreter's Bible Volume XI one finds top-flight scholars offering commentaries on the briefer Pauline letters which could easily stand alone. It is part of a series that draws on (and reproduces) both the New Revised Standard Version and New International Version of Christian Scripture.

Here is Andrew Lincoln, author of the now-standard Word Biblical Commentary on Ephesians, speaking on that letter's close theological cousin, Colossians. Here also is Morna Hooker, author of the incisive Black's New Testament Commentary on Mark, expertly leading us through Paul's letter to the Philippians. Joining them is Pheme Perkins, author of the Mark entry in this same series (New Interpreter's Bible, Volume VIII), drawing here especially from the Dead Sea Scrolls as she addresses Ephesians [note that Perkins' commentary was also presented as part of the Abington New Testament Commentary series (1997), though for the NIB she has added numerous pastoral "Reflection" sections, typical of this series].

Add in J. Paul Sampley on the Second Letter to the Corinthians (his commentary on 1 Corinthians is presented in Vol. X of this series), Abraham Smith on Paul's correspondence with the Thessalonians, Richard Hays on the Letter to the Galatians, James D. G. Dunn on the Pastoral Epistles (Timothy and Titus) and cap-off the volume with Cain Hope Felder on Philemon and you have a guide to the briefer Pauline literature which can hardly be overlooked by any seeking to understand what Paul (and those who attempted to emulate him) sought to convey of his ministry, his thinking, and his encounter with Christ.

The New Interpreter's Bible is a twelve-volume series, updating the popular Interpreter's Bible from a few decades ago. There are several key features common to all of the volumes of this series. First, each includes a two-column, double translation of the Biblical text (NIV - New International Version, and NRSV - New Revised Standard Version) arranged by topical unit or story. Then, they provide commentaries that look at the passages as a whole, as well as verse-by-verse. Third, interesting Reflection pieces that relate the passages to each other, to history, and to current concerns occur at the conclusion of each passage. Fourth, introductory articles for each book are provided that discuss transmission, historical background, cultural setting, literary concerns, and current scholarship. Finally, there are general articles about the Bible, each Testament, and various types of literature (Narrative, Gospel, Wisdom Literature, etc.) are provided to give general placement and knowledge about the text overall.

The list of contributors, editors, and consultants on the project is a veritable Who's Who of biblical and theological scholarship, representing all major traditions and schools of thought liberal and conservative. Leander Keck, of the Yale Divinity School, is the primary editor of the series.

The volumes were published individually, and can be purchased individually, which is a good thing, given that they are a bit expensive. But for any serious biblical scholar, preacher, student, or enthusiast, they are invaluable.

--Volume XI--

The eleventh volume of the New Interpreter's Bible is the volume that completes the Pauline corpus in the New Testament, from 2 Corinthians to Philemon. Some of these letters are undisputed from Paul; others are of questionable attestation. (1 Corinthians and Romans, other Pauline letters, are to be found in the tenth volume.) Each letter is introduced with an essay exploring dating, place, linguistic issues, and topical/theological issues.

J. Paul Sampley of Boston University introduces 2 Corinthians. One of the primary issues for 2 Corinthians is that the text is most likely made up of more than one letter, but there is a wide variance of opinion regarding the sequencing, number and contexts of the pieces.

Richard Hays of Duke University addresses Galatians. Hays looks both at the significant theological issues and the pastoral concerns addressed by Paul in this letter.

Pheme Perkins (who has contributed to other volumes of this series) of Boston College explores Ephesians in this volume. Perkins looks at issues of authorship as well as issues of the substance of the text, theologically and linguistically.

Morna Hooker of Cambridge writes about Philippians. 'The characteristic note of Paul's letter to the Philippians is above all that of joy - a remarkable feature, in view of the fact that this letter was written in prison, where its author was held under a capital charge!' Despite Philippi's small size, it provided an important opening in Paul's mission.

Andrew Lincoln of Cheltenham and Gloucester College addresses Colossians, looking at the text of the short letter as well as the large body of work generated exploring the possibilities of exactly what it is that Colossians opposes.

Abraham Smith of Andover-Newton looks at both letters to the Thessalonians. The letters differ in significant ways, leading many to believe that they were written by different authors. Smith explores the evidence and arguments for this.

James Dunn of the University of Durham explores both letters to Timothy and the letter to Titus. 'The Pastoral Epistles - 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus - are among the most valued of New Testament writings. Yet the Pastorals are among the most discredited of NT writings. Why this paradox?' With this intriguing opening, Dunn looks at issues of theology, ecclesiology, and pastoral intent, as well as possible socio-political underpinnings and questions about the authorship.

Cain Hope Felder of Howard University finishes this volume with Philemon, the shortest of the Pauline letters, a mere 335 words in the original Greek. Philemon is unique in many ways, ways which Felder explores introducing the book.

High praise goes to the general editorial staff for working with such strong authors/scholars, that their work fits together well as part of this set while retaining their individual characteristics (much like the writers of the Bible itself!).

--Other volumes available--

The following is a list of each volume in this twelve-volume set, and the contents of each.

Volume I: General Articles on the Bible; General Articles on the Old Testament; Genesis; Exodus; Leviticus

Volume II: Numbers; Deuteronomy; Introduction to Narrative Literature; Joshua; Judges; Ruth; I & II Samuel

Volume III: I & II Kings; I & II Chronicles; Ezra, Nehemiah; Esther; Additions to Esther; Tobit; Judith

Volume IV: I & II Maccabees; Introduction to Hebrew Poetry; Job; Psalms

Volume V: Introduction to Wisdom Literature; Proverbs; Ecclesiastes; Song of Songs; Book of Wisdom; Sirach

Volume VI: Introduction to Prophetic Literature; Isaiah; Jeremiah; Baruch; Letter of Jeremiah; Lamentations; Ezekiel

Volume VII: Introduction to Apocalyptic Literature; Daniel; Additions to Daniel; Hosea; Joel; Amos; Obadiah; Johan; Micah; Nahum; Habakkuk; Zephaniah; Haggai; Zechariah; Malachi

Volume VIII: General Articles on the New Testament; Matthew; Mark

Volume IX: Luke; John

Volume X: Acts; Introduction to Epistolary Literature; Romans, I Corinthians

Volume XI: II Corinthians; Galatians; Ephesians; Philippians; Colossians; I & II Thessalonians; I & II Timothy; Titus; Philemon

Volume XII: Hebrews; James; I & II Peter; I, II & III John; Jude; Revelation

I was familiar with most of the writers in this volume, and they didn't disappoint. But it was a delight to discover Cain Hope Fielder's efforts on the much-neglected letter to Philemon. In particular, I am in Fielder's debt for the suggestions he makes regarding reconciliation.

I had a lincoln library growing up, and it was a terrific reference tool.
I'm happy to have one in the house again.

I grew up with an older version of this book in my grandparents' home. It truly was full of essential information - all in one volume! I wish I had one now.

I used one of the earlier editions of "The Lincoln Library of Essential Information", and use the the two volume set now.The Lincoln Library is without a doubt the finest reference set of it's kind available. Subject areas such as Science, History, Geography, etc. are thumb tabbed for convenience; and there is an excellent index as well. For a informational reference source it just cannot be beat. It is ALWAYS my first place to look, eventhough I have two editions of Encyclopaedia Britannica. Articles are generally more brief than a 32 volume set of encyclopaedias, but what can one expect from a two volume reference work?You will definitely NOT be disappointed. It is tremendous as a self learning tool as well. EVERY home should have The Lincoln Library!

I would like to ask every person who read this book to help me find the german version of it. It would be very important for my father to have it. Maybe one of the readers knows where to find it. Thanks for your help...

This is a superb, well researched, highly organized, and very readable biography of an important Russian emperor. The author provides an indepth description and intelligent analysis of Nicholas' personality and character, the emperor's orientation to autocratic rule, Russian political, economic, social, and cultural history during his reign, and the importance of the political, economic, and social influences of Western European nations on Russia. Lincoln goes much beyond just presenting a chronology of events, by explaining why historical events happened as they did. The final epilogue nicely places the reign of Nicholas in the broader context of Russian history that preceded his reign and the events that would unfold subsequent to his time. My only slight criticism of the book is that maps were not included. Nevertheless, it is one of the best historical biographies I have ever read. Lincoln's larger worker, The Romanozs is equally terrific.

Nicholas I has always had a bad press in Russia as well as abroad. The Russians considered his regime to be harsh, riddled with contemptuous foreigners, in short 'un-Russian'. This image was created by exiles such as Herzen and Bakunin, and reinforced in communist times. In the West, Nicholas rigorous opposition to political novelties like constitutions and republics did little to improve his public relations. Lincoln sets out to make clear what made this remarkable man 'tick'. He does that by commencing his biography with the Decembrist revolution, which gave a clear indication of the new tsar's state of mind. Time and again, the two key elements of Nicholas' reign are called to mind: autocracy and legitimacy. Lincoln has produced a convincing, and very well-written, biography of Russia's most important tsar of the nineteenth century. I am uncertain whether this or Nicholas V. Riasanovsky's _Nicholas I and Official Nationality in Russia_ is the best biography of this man, but Lincolns extensive references appear to tip the scale in his favour.

The book is fascinating not just because the pictures are so interesting and beautiful. Love seeing lifestyles of the rich and famous as well as showing her work then and now. Her life was so Masterpiece Theatre meets Dirty Sexy Money. I can just imagine her story of aristocracy (Prince of Wales, Lady Diana Cooper) mingling with Cafe Society (Maud Cunard, Sybil Colefax) partying with Hollywood (David Niven, Paulette Goddard, Charlie Chaplin) as a great TV series or movie. What fun!

This is a beautiful coffee table book...with the added bonus that it is a great read. This biography of English garden designer Norah Lindsay is lavishly illustrated with beautiful photographs of the gardens she designed during the years between the wars. It is a must for anyone interested in the history of garden design and plantings, or with an interest in the social and political events between the wars. It's not just for someone with an interest in gardens - reading about her friends was fascinating. I gave this book 5-stars because for me it was an entertaining read with a wonderful insight into Norah Lindsay's life, career, and friends.

Though the English woman Norah Lindsay's outstanding abilities as a gardener were widely known and respected among her circle of upper-class friends including Winston Churchill, the Prince of Wales, and Edith Wharton, she never considered making a career out of this--until at 51 and divorced, she found herself with "no husband, no money, no home," as she wrote a friend. It wasn't long before Lindsay began getting commissions for garden design and landscaping from her wealthy friends for their estates and for prominent public grounds. In the remaining 20 years of her life, she accomplished more visible and lasting landscaping than most professional landscaper designers with careers lasting a lifetime.

Black-and-white period photographs from the decades of the mid 1900s when Lindsay was active give a sense of the older, traditional English upper-class society and its tastes and attachment to its property she naturally appealed to. While later color photographs, often of the same scene and juxtaposed to it, bring out the color of the landscaping.

Her landscape design and reputation carried her to major works for upper-class and royalty in Italy, France, and elsewhere in Continental Europe. This study of Lindsay's garden design by a garden design historian is a portrait of an upper-class English life style that was largely lost in the latter decades of the 1900s, after the two World Wars and with the coming of the internationalist economic and cultural developments. Among illustrated material are mementos signed by Hilaire Belloc, another friend of Lindsay's. And besides the many period and later garden photographs are many of Lindsay's friends and acquaintances, e. g., the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. Other photos such as letters of Lindsay to her sister open onto an intimate portrait of Lindsay. This finely-produced work with its balance of content by an author who is a graduate of the Harvard Landscape Institute and who traveled to many of Lindsay's surviving projects throughout Europe in her 10 years of work on the book focuses on the work, life, and social context of Norah Lindsay's work and projects so as to place her with the top level of garden designers for reasons of historical significance, stature of her projects, and garden-design aesthetics.

I am from South Africa, and really enjoy teaching my children about where I grew up. This book has lovely illustrations, and a great story about a boy and his grandmother. It reminded me of the stores, taxis, and people that make South Africa such a colorful place. This book would make a perfect addition to any family's multicultural library!

After living in South Africa for four years in the early 1990s, I came to appreciate the "small" stories of peoples' struggles as well as the larger fight for racial justice. "Not so fast, Songololo" represents both the larger and smaller story: Songologo doesn't have a pair of new sneakers - which many children take for granted - because it costs a lot of money for his family to pay for them. So when his grandmother treats him to a pair, it's a big event in his life. The pictures are lovely - capturing the rhythms of life for some South African children. I regret that there are not more books about them - and not enough by South African authors (Niki Daly is one of the few, and his other children's books set in South Africa, including Papa Lucky's Shadow and Jamela's Dress, are also lovely; Rachel Isadora is an American writer who has written some wonderful children's books set in South Africa). It's a sweet book that my daughter, who is 5, and I have loved reading together. We especially enjoyed taking it to South Africa when we went there together earlier this year, and then gave it to the mother of a four-year-old we met.

This book is full of creative, yet brief descriptions. For instance, a city crosswalk is referred to as a "zebra crossing." Also, with few words and simple language, the author is able to create vivid pictures inside the reader's head. These images are supplemented by awesome illustrations, which, besides accurately depicting the plot described in the text, also suggest stories of their own. As a kid, I liked this book because I empathized with Songololo in his quiet longing for new shoes. Now, as a teenager, I read it because the writing is meaty and touching, and the illustrations are fun to look at. You must buy this book!

I became interested in organic living when my husband was diagnosed with kidney cancer. Once I was told that this cancer was most probably the result of exposure to some toxin, organic living became the goal at our house. I have been collecting books on organic living ever since. This is one of the first books that I found. This book focuses on helping the readers to make smart and safe choices in every aspect of everyday life. The topics are food, health, beauty products, clothing and home design and decoration.

The book is subdivided as follows:
1. Introduction
2. The Natural Environment
3. We are What We Eat
4. From the Inside Out
5. The Organic Home
6. The Organic Garden

The book is written by a naturopath and osteopath based in England. He has a very informative website that will give you an understanding of his believes and attitudes toward health. (http://www.michaelvanstraten.com)

The section on nutrition is especially good. I like the fact that he gives different advice based on the age of the individual. If you have been studying nutrition, you will find that his nutrition advice coincides with conventional wisdom.

The organic gardening section is helpful, but you will probably need to supplement with more information depending on the scale of your gardening.

Overall, I found this book to be very enlightening and well written. If you are looking for a book that is a comprehensive introduction to why you should be considering moving toward organic living this is a good book to pick up.

This gem of a book is published by Rodale and is for lack of a better word a combination of Zen and Voluntary simplicity living. The photographs and the text via for your attention. And the book is in 5 sections that cover everything from The Natural Environment with an emphasis on farming and where food comes to, then We Are What We Eat which covers why eating organic helps...finding organic foods...organic food for health...and the future.

From The Inside Out covers healthily beauty, looking good organically, exercise. mind body spirit and natural remedies.
The Organic Home covers recycling, saving energy, eco style, and organic household products. Even I was surprised to learn some new ideas, even though we thought we were pretty organic as it was.

The Organic Garden was a favorite section because it covers how and where to plant, caring for the garden which was very informative because even though we are avid gardeners it was nice to learn some earth friendly ideas for pests. Choosing plants was good because people still think that the succulent with the purple flowers will look so nice next to the water hungry pole beans. And they don't mix well. And then there is the looking to the future section.

The book has a healthy resource and additional reading suggestion section as well. Oh and I love the herb section and believe everyone even if you live in a small space with only a window ledge, should grow a variety of herbs for cooking and teas. The book is shy 180 pages and is semi coffee table size.

This gem of a book is published by Rodale and is for lack of a better word a combination of Zen and Voluntary simplicity living. The photographs and the text via for your attention. And the book is in 5 sections that cover everything from The Natural Environment with an empahsis on farming and where food comes to, then We Are What We Eat which covers why eating organic helps...finding organic foods...oragnic food for health...and the futire.

From The Inside Out covers healthily beauty, looking good organically, exercise. mind body spirit and natural remedies.
The Organic Home covers recycling, saving energy, eco style, and organic household products. Even I was surprised to learn some new ideas, even though we thought we were pretty organic as it was.

The Organic Garden was a favorite section because it covers how and where to plant, caring for the garden which was very informatibe because even though we are avid gardneers it was nice to learn some earth friendly ideas for pests. Choosing plants was good because people still think that the succulent with the purple flowers will look so nice next to the water hungry pole beans. And they don't mix well. And then there is the looking to the future section.

The book has a healthy resource and additional reading suggestion section as well. Oh and I love the herb section and believe everyone even if you live in a small space with only a window ledge, should grow a variety of herbs for cooking and teas. The book is shy 180 pages and is semi coffee table size.

A friend of mine introduced this book to me when I was doing research and writing "Planting Design Illustrated." I loved it. It has many great photos to illustrate garden design. It is a collection of garden design done by Penelop Hobhouse and her partner. It enlightens you and encourages you to look at a design issue at a detail scale. Very good images. It'll show you how brilliant human beings can be.

Penelop Hobhouse is one of the best writers on gardening and garden design, her books always have great print quality and very nice color photos. No offence, she is also one of the great people that dare to call a garden a garden, not "landscape." She is actually talking about landscape design issues, but she prefers to use the term garden or gardens and make her book closer to ordinary people. As a design professional, I love her books also.

Gang Chen, Author of "LEED AP Exam Guide" & "Planting Design Illustrated." LEED AP, AIA

I've had this book for several years now and keep coming back every year as an old faithful source of planning inspiration. Beautifully illustrated with plans for many scenarios. Many of the books written by or about English gardens are beatiful to look at but don't stand much of a chance at being reproduced in the typical suburban garden. Hobhouse has, in my opinion, shown us extraordinary gardens, gorgeously photographed, along with plans that can actually be implemented in your garden. I've got a library of garden books, some serving as inspiration and some serving as pure tools (almanacs, etc.) - this is by far the best inspirational garden book I own.

Hobhouse's book combines the look of a coffee table book with the practicality of a manual with her many varied garden design examples. Each design has an explanation followed with outstanding photos. However, the best part is that she illustrates in plan how her plants are grouped so that the beginning gardener can learn about spatial concepts while also about plant placement, color, texture, etc. This is a thorough, but not overwhelming design source and guide that is both useful and inspiring.