Associations Books

Forget all those established names: Barron's, Princeton review, Kaplan...this book is written by less well-known publishers, yet it definitely deserves its money. The French grammar is thouroughly explained, beginning from the very basics to the harder parts.The vocabulary strictly relates to what is actually tested. The sections are well written and you are learning something you won't be tested.
There are 6 tests which ressembled up to 95% the actual test. You can clearly rely on this book for the exam. I got 800 from the first shot! So, you're not going to regret having bought this book!!!

this helped me alot, and actually let me pass my french SAT IIs! thanks a lot!

Take it from someone who was toiling down in the trenches chasing the bad guys, this book is a first hand account of how the Reagan administration and Speaker Wright fiddled while the savings and loan crisis burned. It explains how, and why, the government for years did not try to stop the corporate criminals who went on one of the largest financial crime sprees in the history of the United States. This is an important work, not only for its historic value in explaining this particular outbreak of white collar crime in the savings and loan industry, but also because it carefully lays out the patterns of control fraud that will continue to recur in different corporate venues as long as people are willing to steal and lie to try and gain an economic advantage. This should be required reading for every financial regulator in the United States. Alan Greenspan, who recently argued that personal reputation in business practices should be more important than enforcing rules, should read it twice (or as many times as it takes until Mr. Greenspan can remember why he trusted Charles Keating).

William Black's book, The Best Way to Rob a Bank is to Own One,is on the one hand an act of courage, and to an excellent journey into the morass and collapse of the Savings & Loan industry. Bill Black should know better than anyone, as he was one of the inside attorney's trying to coral bankers gone wild on highly speculative ventures...

Mr. Black walks us down the chamber of horrors of the Savings & Loan collapse, and gives us a bird's eye view of bank corrupt.
What is most interesting is that Mr. Black finds the trends within in the industry itself, that it was actually CONTROL FRAUD were bankers, accountants, appraisers, bank executives and politicians colluded together to bring an already shaky and weak industry down. Everyone who wants to understand that the Savings & Loan was the first cracks in the empire, civilizations have always been brought down by poorly run fractional reserve fiat currency bankig systems.

What was the cry from people from Alan Greenspan was for more deregulation, and at the time, Greenspan, a banker who was with Morgan Stanley prior to his excellency/chairmanship/ at the Federal Reserve System, was that the Lincoln Savings & Loan, was one of the best run S&Ls in the country...

What resulted was deregulation and desupervision... Attorneys and accountants for hire, audits performed on Savings & Loans which made them look like a picture of financial health when in fact the S&L industry had terminal cancer...Massive insolvency, virtually no reserves, coverups, and famous politicians genuflecting to the Savings & Loan industry, the Keating Five; John Glen, John McCain, Alan Cranston, Dennis DeConcini, Donald Riegle..All pressuring the Bank Board for leniency...

Every American should read this book...this control fraud of the eighties in the Savings & Loan industry makes Enron look like a game of childrens marbles..We learn little, we remember little in this United States of Amnesia..

The Best Way To Rob A Bank Is to Own One, by William Black is a true sign that there is a crack in the American empire's treasury.. A recommended read if your really want to understand what happened in the Savings & Loan collapse, which the AMERICAN TAXPAYER WILL PAY FOR $200 BILLION OR MORE.

As Thomas Jefferson once said, "Banking Establishments Are More Dangerous Than Standing Armies." Hats off to Bill Black.

Barry J. Dyke, RIA, Hampton, NH

Beyond Rice and Beans focuses on the Caribbean Latino population, composed of individuals from Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, and countries in Central and South America.
The book is written in both English and Spanish and begins with a simple overview of meal planning, discussing the differences between the types of carbohydrates and suggested serving sizes. Most helpful is a deeper explanation of the different cuisines of the Caribbean. Each section includes frequently asked questions, the most prominent foods included in each cuisine, and tips to reduce the fat and calories in many of the dishes highlighted.
The book also includes practice exercises to further understand the information discussed. The chapter titled "Putting Together Your Meal Plan" includes examples of how to individualize a meal plan by allowing the reader to participate in choosing what he or she already eats and incorporating it into a new meal plan.
The book is filled with helpful lists and tables of common foods eaten in the regions, utensils used in a Latin kitchen, and a practical list of what to do during holidays and special occasions. There are several chapters that described the fruits and vegetables of the Caribbean. The author describes the foods in great detail, giving pronunciation where applicable, providing some historical background about the food, and listing health tips as well as stories of when she lived in Cartagena, Columbia. The book includes a very personal touch, which makes it very easy to read, and the information is well researched and includes very practical information regarding the use of the foods and where to find them.
This is a wonderful book that provides excellent information regarding the many cuisines of the Caribbean Latino population for those who are already part of it or for those who want to learn more about it.

BEYOND RICE AND BEANS; THE CARIBBEAN LATINO GUIDE TO EATING HEALTHY WITH DIABETES comes in a unique English/Spanish format and assures its value will reach into the Spanish community as well. Here are food lists, exchange lists and sample meal plans geared to Latino culture and foods, offering shopping lists, health insights, and the basics. From how to read a nutrition label to balancing a meal, this isn't your usual recipe book - plenty of those elsewhere - but a fine diabetes management guide especially valuable to non-English speakers with different ethnic foods on board.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

Oswald Chambers does it again - for the probing mind and seeking a deeper understanding of Christianity... I highly recommend.

This is a wonderfully refreshing book in light of the overly-sympathetic trends and "what you feel is what is real" psychology of today. Chambers clearly defines psychological health as the life that is Christ. In clearly developed thought he declares that the road to the wholly healthy life is through absolute surrender to the Absolutely Healthy One -- Jesus.

My son made me read this book about 20 times in a row after we got it, and now it is among his favorites. he loves the wrecking balls and the character with a backhoe as well as "Jack Hammer". The thick cardboard pages and durable wheels make this book hard to destroy and a great value.

My son loves this book. It's about his favorite cartoon Rescue Heroes and it has great action in it. Every page has a wheel you can turn to make for action (ie: like the strobe of flashing lights, a cat being rescued, a boy throwing a basketball toward the hoop, etc...) My son loves all of the different Rescue Heroes and this book has a lot of them in it. And who doesn't love a happy ending!

Excellent guide to the birding sites of Florida, especially to those birders chasing local "specialties".

We used this book as our itinerary planner for a recent 8 day trip to South Florida. We found the detailed directions to be so helpful to us in finding our target birds!

This book is a 20 ct. diamond. I have used it for four years to plan birding trips. If you want to go where the birds are, this book is a must. It not only tells you where to go, it also gives you a detailed iteneray, tells you when to go, and tells you how many day to plan for your trip. If that isn't enough, it refers you to other more detailed birding books to help you plan your trip.

A do it yourself guide to birding trips around the country including detailed itineraries. Professionals in the nature tours trade may want to keep this book a secret since it allows anybody to reproduce many of their trips at a significant cost saving.

The 5th edition of the Birth Atlas was donated to the Skills Lab at the Medical Campus, University of Pretoria. Since it appears to be very old and unique I would like to know the date of this publication. I would appreciate it very much if you could let me know. Thank you Dr Ina Treadwell

The Maternity Center Association 1940 classic photographic reproductions of Robert Latou Dickinson, MD, and Abram Belskie's famous sculptures are a great teaching aid for anyone in the childbirth profession.

This humorous, delightful true story about a pet cow stimulates the imagination. It made me laugh and cry. Children will enjoy learning about this cow's travels and escapades. The book is not only about a cow, but about the preservation of a family farm.

You see so many books on pet cats and dogs so it is refreshing to hear about a pet cow! As a preschool teacher and a lover of kids books this is a lovely true story. Ultimately it will show kids that it's ok to think 'outside the box. Actually it shows adults that as well! I personally wouldn't have thought of traveling with my cow but now I wonder, "well, why not?"
So now our grandchildren and other special kids in our life will be getting a copy of this book. It makes a great little thoughtful gift!

This book is an excellent resource for any early childhood teacher. It is also excellent for parents of children in the early childhood years. After reading The Block Book, I was able to be a more effective classroom teacher. Children began using blocks in the most amazing ways! Blocks became tools for communication and exploration. The text provides you with concrete information and suggestions making this all possible!

Has anybody read (remembered) "The Block Book" by Elizabeth S. Hirsch?

This is a group of essays on kids playing with blocks. The themes emphasize the importance of "free materials" based on a wooden unit block--she apologizes for not including Lego too. There is a great deal of applied psychology and observation, history of the block materials (begins in 1879), descriptions of classroom setup and use. It considers behavior and learning up to about age 7.

One essay echoes Montessori's observation that play is hard work, while parting ways over the point of that work (specific lessons/skills vs. working out expanding ideas of the adult world through modelling.)

Since the book was researched and written in the 70s, reading it could be nostalgic for many people. There should be more books like this: surely there are teachers illuminating the value of this sort of play still?