Campbell Books

It's about time someone began some dialogue on something that should have been addressed a long time ago. It's voices like this that allow me to rest a little easier...just a little. I'm recommending this book to all my students and friends.

Just a wonderful read. It is about time a book like this came out.

Thought provoking ideas spring from every page, cover to cover. A must for journalists or those studying journalism and those who simply want to be more informed about what is going on in our media today. In this time, when understanding diversity is so important in our current culture, I couldn't recommend this book more.

Great book for any cat lover

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What a very catchy, fun book to read! My 2 year old loves this book from beginning to end. He laughs, he likes to look at the fun pictures and he likes to repeat the phrases. And if you are a cat owner (we have two cats), the descriptions are so true that you will smile or laugh too. This is a keeper.

This is going to sound very inarticulate, but I'm not sure that there's any other way to say this: the words in this books are just cool. Some are jazzed-up and made-up to fit the bouncing cool cat rhythm of the book. The illustrations are bold and the array of cats depicted display the wide true range of feline personality. Which is what the book's about, really: feline personality, which all cat lovers know is wide and varied. They're nosy, cozy, lovey and rotten, aloof and adoring and the many wonderful opposing forces that make cats fabulous, and this book depicts that in a fun way. Best of all, this is a book that loves and revels in word play. A picture may be worth a thousand words, but when the right words are put together they are far more evocative than any illustration.

that's the best book i've ever read about the flying wings of jack northrop. i highly recommend this book!!!

There aren't a lot of books around about the Northrop flying wings but this one is really an invaluable tool. Quite a bunch of historical and detail photographs you wouldn't find anywhere else. A must have if you're interested in flying wings or aviation history.

If you have a serious interest in John Northrop's Flying Wings, this is absolutely the best book available on the subject. Authors did a wonderful job pulling together photos, including many in color. The color photo section also includes some B-2 pictures.

But more important, the written narrative is excellent. The book covers Northrop's earliest days in aircraft design, and deals with all of his flying wing and tailless aircraft designs, especially the N-1, N-9, B-35, & B-49 projects.

Worth the money if you're a flying wing fan!

_If it was up to me to preserve just one of the dialogues of Plato for posterity it would be the Phaedo. That is because this is the metaphysical core of the teachings of Socrates (the main character) as told by Plato. As is emphasized in the text, death is the main topic of concern for the true philosopher- and that is what is covered here. However, there is nothing morbid about it. This is a message of hope, for Socrates establishes the divinity and immortality of the soul. The good man, he who has purified himself through the love of wisdom (Philosophy) goes to a higher, purer realm to be with like-minded souls and the gods themselves. The bad man also goes to his just reward with those of like character.

_If I was to abstract the core truth here it would be that the true philosopher is always trying to free his soul from the body- for only then is the soul free of the distractions and distortions that can corrupt it and keep it from direct perception of the Ideals (Absolute Truth, Good, Beauty, and Justice.)

_You easily see where the Church borrowed so much of its basic theological underpinnings. In fact, reading this work abolishes forever in your mind the idea that the pre-Christian pagans were in anyway necessarily savage or barbaric in their deepest spiritual beliefs. This is spirituality more pure than anything preached by the Church- and it is supported by reasoned argument and not appeal to empty faith and authority.

_The closing of the dialog is probably the finest depiction in Western literature of the death of a great and good man. You truly concur that Socrates was indeed "the wisest and justest and best of all men."

The Phaedo is a third-person account of the philosophical discussion between Socrates and his friends on the day of his death. Socrates accepts his fate most amicably, arguing that death is the means by which to achieve the aims of true philosophy, for only by escaping the evil of the body can the soul truly acquire wisdom. Socrates renews his argument that learning is in fact recollection, supposedly proving that the soul exists before birth. He also argues that everything comes from its opposite; if death comes from life, then life must come from death. The proofs he offers for his belief that the soul is eternal do not strike me as very convincing.

As the account of Socrates' final hours, the Phaedo is a corollary of sorts to the Apology and Crito, but it addresses certain themes those earlier dialogues did not. In many ways, the Phaedo is a precursor to much of the philosophy of The Republic, in which the concepts of the eternal soul and the invisible Forms addressed here are threshed out much more satisfactorily. Given the importance of these concepts later in The Republic and the formative yet lengthy discussion of them here in the Phaedo, this is a crucial dialogue in terms of understanding the overall philosophical arguments of Plato.

Socrates is unique among philosophers, not just for his place among the early Greek philosophers, but also for the fact that he is the most famous philosopher to never write his own books. What we know of Socrates comes from contemporary accounts and students, most particularly Plato.

Set in 399 BCE, the Phaedo is a reconstruction of Socrates final conversations with friends on the day he died. We do not know when this dialogue was written, but it was probably before the Republic (Plato's most famous work, also featuring the figure of Socrates). Like the Republic, this dialogue features a well developed theory of Forms -- these are introduced gradually here, slowly filling out the details of each step.

However, the idea of the soul is rather less developed here than in the Republic. The soul is simply mind, or intellect - all emotions are here placed as bodily aspects. This is rather Pythagorean in a fashion, that only the soul grasps the perfect Forms, and so should consist of nothing but reasoning ability, for emotions distort and cloud the perceptions and judgments.

In the end of the Phaedo, we witness Socrates drink the hemlock, without fear or trembling, as a philosopher should know the value of life and welcome death with a firm hope. The story is almost religious in nature here.

Grube's translation is lively and accessible, not a dry academic rendering, and certainly no contrived high-formal style that so often distances the classics from modern life. This is serious stuff, but in a mere 60 pages manages to capture much, and Grube's work makes it all the more relevant.

This is a must for anyone who desires a better understanding of eschatology from a Dispensational perspective. It is an accurate, articulate, easy to use reference that can be used by scholar and laymen alike.

I've read this book cover to cover and found that this book is long over due for the serious disciple. The authors give a fair and complete treatment of the topics discussed with opposing views taken into consideration. I found this read to be very enjoyable and informative. I would highly recommend this book to seminary students and bible scholars as well as the committed Christian as a must have. I paid full price at the time of publishing, and it was worth every penny...amazon's price is fair and reasonable for a long over due reference treatment of premillenial theology. Absolutely excellent book (but get the hard bound edition, this is no paper back by any means), you'll refer to it time and again.... enjoy. bob

A concise but complete reference. Quickly becoming a "frequently used" eschatology source which does not sit idle on my shelf. Definitely a 'must buy' for those studying the Rapture. John O'Brien Baptist Missionary in Kharkov, Ukraine

This is one of the greatest collections of sermons ever brought together. The author G. Campbell Morgan was one of the great preachers of the early twentieth century. Introspective sermons ranging from "A profound question," to "Nehushtan" to "I have played to fool." This is a must for the Pastor or the Reverend. There are plenty of sermon ideas just waiting to be preached. This also doubles as a wonderful daily devoitonal series. With excellent binding and beautiful hard covers, this series is a classic that should not be overlooked in any minister's library. For the layman it's a pround collection of spiritually inspired sermons that will fill the soul for hours on end.

Morgan has the unmatched gift of expository preaching. There is so much knowledge and passion in the preaching of G. Campbel Morgan than can be covered in one simple comentary. I highly recomend this series to anyone seeking to add depth and insight to their minestry. Morgan is has the gift of opening the hidden secrtets of the word of God to the simple man. He is profound without being above understanding. If you don't buy a copy of this series you will regret it.

G. Campbell Morgan is one of the best expositors of God's Holy Word who has ever lived. The sermons in these volumes are refreshing to read and I have been able to grow in the Lord through them, though preached many years ago. Morgan's ministry still lives through his sermons.

The story in Pretend I'm Yours pulls you in at the beginning and doesn't let you go until the end. Most of the story takes place in Philadelphia, 1764. So yes, the politics of that time plays a large part of the tale.

Mercedes has a twin sister, Katherine. Katherine has run away from her abusive husband in Philadelphia, but has landed in an insane asylum in England. She convinces Mercedes to travel from England to Philadelphia, to get money from her husband to pay for her medical care. Once in Philadelphia, Mercedes meets Katherine's husband. In a split second decision, she decides to pretend she's Katherine. But upon meeting William, her brother-in-law, Mercedes sees he isn't the monster her sister had described. Nor, as the days advance, is anything quite like the way her sister described.

The romance, the love, and trust slowly builds between Mercedes and William. Nearly as satisfying is the love she offers his two children. But there is someone determined to kill William. And betrayal and treason are never far from mind. How the author wraps everything up for a satisfying ending is part of what makes Pretend I'm Yours such a wonderful read. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and look forward to reading more by this author. I'm sure you will, too.

Mercedes Maxwell is worried about her sister, Katherine. Committed to an insane asylum in England, Kat tells Mercedes of the horrible treatment she suffered from her brutal husband. Mercedes, determined to get monetary help from her brother-in-law, travels to Philadelphia to confront the situation in person. When she arrives though, circumstances force her to take on the identity of her twin and soon she's caught up in a web of lies. Concern for her sister drives her on though she can't believe her brother-in-law is the same man that mistreated his wife.

William Braxton is somewhat surprised and dismayed to find his self-absorbed wife is home again. The scheming woman could very well jeopardize his secret plans during the pre-days of war against England. When she begins to act nothing like the Kat he knew, he's more than suspicious. Suddenly, she's mothering his children and acting as if his touch isn't so repellant. Her mannerisms are different and soon the mere sight of her drives him mad with desire. Could she really be different now, or is it all another scheme on her part? He will have to tread carefully, for the Revolution is coming and all could be lost if he puts too much faith in his strange wife. He finds that, for once, he wants to have more than faith in her, he wants her love as well.

This was a wonderful book! I picked it up and in one day had read it straight through. Mercedes is a great character, one that brought all the different elements together as a whole and made the story work. Her plight, that of wanting to protect her seemingly innocent sister, combined with the secret machinations of Brandon's actions against the crown set the story up with multiple levels of mystery and intrigue. I found myself as caught up as Mercedes in figuring out Brandon's character and if he was really the bad man Kat made him out to be. Brandon is an exciting hero. Handsome and very hard to resist, I really enjoyed the scenes with him and Mercedes. Seeing him finally claim the woman he'd always wanted was both sweet and heart-racing erotic. Ms. Campbell writes their story with amazing skill and kept me hooked the whole book through. This is a great book to add to my keeper shelf and now I know for sure I need to seek out other works by this author.

Pretend I'm Yours is an exceptional masterpiece. This lovely story is so rich in detail and personalities that it just leaps out and grabs hold of the reader. From the moment I started reading about Mercedes and Katherine as they share their conversation, I was spellbound. Ms. Campbell carries the reader into a mirage of mystery with deceit, betrayal of the worst, and a passionate love revolving around the sisters, that makes this a whirlwind page-turner. Mercedes and William are astonishing characters that ignite the pages and allows the reader to experience all their deepening sensations. There were moments I could share in with their breathtaking romance, almost feeling the butterflies of love they emitted. This extraordinary read had me mesmerized with its ambiance, its characters and its remarkable twists and turns, making it one recommended read in my book.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It had a wonderful romance within a believable science fiction story. For the majority of futuristic romances the two just don't meld.

Aster her friends are on a boat when it is taken hostage. She awakens to find herself in the futuristic world and a refugee never being able to return home. Despite all that the Innerworld can offer and her attraction to Romulus, Aster longs for home and fears her plans to save the world from ecconomic disaster will be ruined.
Romulus Locke is the Chief Admistrator for the Innerworld vying for the position of Governor. No matter that his future position is at stake he finds himself falling in love with Aster Mackenzie, a lowly Terran and in his quest for her he finds himself willing to throw away a lifetime's work for her.

On a personal note: Actually a good read.. very believable the combination of romance and time travel is well put together.
It's Romulus not "Tomulus" as said in the Editorial review.
This is the start of the Dream series by Marilyn Campbell. In it we meet Aster, Romulus, Cherry (Stardust Dreams) and Falcon (Topaz Dreams).

I love futuristic romance - but the combo can be unworkable unless the author makes it believable. Marilyn Campbell has brought the two together and made it a love story that would work in any time frame. The Innerworld series is fantastic and just made for a vacation on a Caribbean Island - I know because I just spent a week on the beach glued to the pages of Pyramid of Dreams and its sequels - Topaz Dreams, Stardust Dreams, and Stolen Dreams. Read ALL of them and just let yourself float away.

Although this book is from 1979, and would appear to be replaced by the recent book Shadish, Cook, and Campbell, _Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs_ (2002), it is actually not redundant with the newer book as it explains a number of issues clearly that are omitted in SCC.

"Quasi-Experimentation" carries on the work begun by Campbell and Stanley in "Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs for Research." Beginning with a discussion of the positivist origins of science and evaluation research, it details a range of quasi-experimental approaches suitable to "real world" research, together with statistical techniques applicable to each. The book includes a realistic assessment of the barriers to randomization in natural settings, including the observation that true randomization is rarely used unless there is a marked power differential between the researcher and the subjects. The book is thoughtful, well-written, and invaluable.

This is a "must-have" book for anyone engaged in field research or a student of field research methods. The approach is to maximize validity of research findings based on a number of considerations in the design of field research. Examines the pit-falls made by most new and inexperienced field researchers and evaluators. Before you conduct your next program evaluation, design an applied research study, or start to collect dissertation data, read this book!

My daughter (4 yrs) and I first took this book out from the library. Since we kept renewing it, I decided to buy a copy for ourselves. The book sends a wonderful message about taking care of others but also taking care of yourself. This book can also teach counting as well as the days of the week. I can hear my daughter counting all the things that Queenie does for her daughters and herself when she reads it to herself and when we read it together she always wants to count everything. An excellent book for girls.

My daugther and I checked this book out of the library on a whim. What a great book. While some of it is impossible (On the day Queenie gave birth to 15 daughters...), the story is very sweet. It shows that you can do really nice things for your family but at the same time be able to do things for yourself. What is really nice is that my daugther likes to count all the things that Queenie does for her daughters from making birthday cakes, to building beds, to planning weddings for all fifteen girls. However the best is for the end since Queenie always gave her daughters everything that she could, she finally can do what she wants.

This is a wonderful book! The cadence and illustrations are fabulous!