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Fascinating and thoroughly researched book that explains a complex medical subject in words that are familiar to ordinary folk. The book is divided into two sections. The first part examines the impact of malaria on immune-naive people (soldiers in this book, but could as well be anybody in a malaria-free country, and the second part concentrates on how the military establishment has focused resources into understanding and controlling this global menance.

This book gives a comprehensive insight into how malaria has shaped our history - especially through effects on expeditions to malaria zones. It surely emerges from some serious investigative medical journalism that differentiates between the myths from reality about malaria. The book presents the medical, epidemiological and technical insights on the various historical accounts as if in an encyclopaedia and yet it still reads so easy as a novel. It would be an excellent surprise present for a veteran of one of the wars or someone travelling to any of the malaria zones, soldiers (particularly commanders and trainers), medics and paramedics, development workers, medical historians and epidemiologists. It is amazing to see how and why the military in some developed countries have lead medical advances! The book is all you will need to differentiate the myths from facts about malaria!

An incredible perception into a disease that threatens half the world's population. Although its major thrust is on highlighting the impact of malaria on military campaigns and vice versa, the seriousness of the disease in malaria endemic regions is not lost to the reader. Outside the depressing statistics, the book is written in a witty style that guarantees the reader remains generously entertained. And there is a wealth of historical anecdotes, for example: "If you mentioned the name Ferdinand de Lesseps in the latter part of the nineteenth century among those who understood what global economy was all about, you were bound to have heads turning. First to tell you that this was a brilliant man who had excavated the Suez Canal, and then to go on in subdued voices that he was probably the richest entrepreneur of the age - a nineteenth century Bill Gates." And the book also succeeds in highlighting why the rich west (not famous for its malaria!)should not drag its feet in the search for the ultimate cure since "dyanism of movement globalizes malaria". An informative and well-written book that will keep the reader entertained.

I am a serious golfer. As of this writing, I'm currently at a 7 hdcp and have played for many years. Of my many golf books, this is the one I go back to the most. Although it is my favorite, it isn't the best organized book I've seen. It is loosely organized and isn't always easy to find what you are looking for when you go back to review. But this is the only criticism I have.

This book is not for the beginner unless that beginner is very disciplined. There is a ton of great information, but it can be overwhelming. To get the most out of it, I recommend reading sections of it at a time and not getting caught up with reading it from cover to cover as fast as you can. It's a book to be savored and gone back to many times.

Mr. Hebron demonstrates not just an incredibly deep understanding of the golf swing, he also has spent many years learning how people learn. His writing style seems to be scattered at times, but this is mostly because he attempts to communicate in all the predominant learning styles. Because of this, you'll inevitably find passages that you will resonate very deeply with, while others may leave you indifferent.

One of my teachers calls Mike Hebron "the pros pro". Given the depth of this work, you'll see why this is true. This guy obviously spent his time and energy deepening his understanding of the game through many years of study and teaching and not marketing himself. He is not very well know except among other professionals. This book is a must for the serious player.

The video/DVD by the same name is also excellent (Volume 1 is just Mike chatting by a fire. Volume 2 is where all the good stuff is.)

I read it, I pull it out every season and I'm wearing out the pages. This is THE reference book for any golfer who wants to be able to fix it themselves when they are in trouble on the course.

This is one of the best golf books I've ever read, I strongly recomend it to all students of the game. Each of the three sections of the book (Golf Mind, Golf Body, Golf Swing) are superbly written, there are facts and information here which would help the average golfer immediately. Whilst for the more experienced golfer there is everything you need to know, his research and knowledge is outstanding, he leaves nothing out. Also for the real golfing enthusiast you shouldn't miss his notes on the "The Golfing Machine" the 1969 book by Homer Kelly. All I can say is that my students benefit from each golf lesson that I give, thanks to Mike Hebron.

I really enjoyed this book! Nora, the loving aunt/sister in-law/ bookstore owner/loyal friend is a clever sleuth and a charming character. She helps her nephew "Sherlock", the Chief of Detectives, solve several murders involving people she cared about. I really enjoyed the small ,friendly town that is much like my own. Nora's devotion to her family and friends reminded me of my Italian American family, especially her Christmas gathering at her home! The many recipies were an extra treat.
Several student murders occur among the local college student body, many of whom frequent Nora's bookstore/ coffee bar "Leaves of Grass." The cause appears to be drug-related. There are several likely suspects, and the guilty party is not easily identifiable.
This book combines the "cozy mystery" and the realistic, suspenceful drama elements.I thought the black and white photos add a "film noir" flavor and really help to better identify with the characters.Nora is someone I would like to know personally! I hope there will be more books featuring Nora and company.

Reading Tony Vellela's charming mystery was like spending time with an old friend. The story takes place in a college town (and who doesn't remember the complex relationships that are the hallmark of our youth?), filled with interesting, well-drawn characters, comfortably inhabiting the town's skin. The mystery is fun and suspenseful, without the gore of many of today's writers. Mr. Vellela has the light touch of a Mary Higgins Clark. For a good, suspenseful read that takes you back to your youth (or if you're still young, that may mirror your own life now), I recommend that you get a copy. It transported me to a sweet vision of small-town America. It's a wonderfully safe place to live for a while - unless you turn up dead, of course!

I truly enjoyed By Book or by Crook by Tony Vellela. He was able to create for me a believable college town setting, whose routine is shattered by multiple murders. Aunt Nora and nephew Sherlock have to see beyond their familial relationship and work together to solve the crimes, something they both find difficult to accomplish. Nora runs a bookstore cafe, and mothers all her college clientele, while Michael (Sherlock) is the Chief of Detectives of a small town police force. Both the victims and the suspects are regulars at the cafe, so Nora's involvement in solving the crimes is essential. I didn't figure out who did it, but Nora did.

this is an excellent book, by belinda jones, that could easily be read in one sitting, as it is so gripping.
ok, so its not excellent writing, but the plot keeps you wanting to find out what happens next. the characters are all loveable (except elise) and you will want to know how laras life ends up. this book would make an excellent movie.
if only the california club was real!

I read this book in one day, I never put it down. This book is hilarious and fast paced. It makes you want to read it as fast as possible. I only wish you could actually buy this book in America for a reasonable price.

This is such a great book.
The Brighton Beau-Belles, a group formed by 5 friends, travels to California for a 2-week holiday together. Lara, who has been secretly in love with Elliot for almost 10 years, tries to win him back, but...he is travelling with his new fiancee!
The ending is completely unexpected, but it ends happily, which is great.
I really recommend this book, especially for the beach.

When you drive up the "left coast" in California, whether it be along Interstate 5 in the San Diego area, old U. S. Highway 101 or California State Highway 1, you see the familiar mission bells. This book tells the story behind those bells and one of America's great pathways. This road was originally blazed to connect California's mission system, and is a good reference point for a visit to any or all of the missions.

I've always loved el camino since I was a kid so I wasn't sure I had anything to learn about it--boy was I wrong! There is such a wealth of history that I knew nothing about, and this book has it all! Now I can appreciate the road's famous marker bells so much more, knowing how much hard work went into them. I bet a lot of hard work went into this book too, and I am grateful to Mr Kurillo and Ms Tuttle.

California's El Camino Real is the first book to document the growth of El Camino Real and the bells which have marked it for almost a century. Collections strong in California history won't want to miss this coverage: it includes numerous vintage black and white photos, maps, and a smooth coverage of the bells and the El Camino's changing history.

As Mr. Lewyn's former Southern bartender I can attest without having read the book that Michael can suck up more facts and figures than a Hoover Upright! If he has cast his eye on Buffalo then nothing will be missing from this book. The man doesn't miss a thing! Though it will do me little good in Arkansas I will be purchasing this book in the near future to show off to Michael's former friends and associates. Keep up the good work Michael!

I latched on to Mr. Lewyn's fine volume while looking up some reference material on Buffalo. For those of who are familar with that material, you know how incredibly sparse the topic is. Car-Free in Buffalo goes beyond its immediate subject, and does a good job of depicting how urban-dwellers in the late 20th and the early 21st Century strive to exist without the dreaded automobile. Mr. Lewyn has done Buffalo and the rest of us a fine service by writing producing this work and I look forward to his companion work on Atlanta!

As the author of this book, I naturally think it is wonderful. This book isn't just about public transportation -- it is a neighborhood by neighborhood guide to Buffalo. I even mention specific stores and restaurants that you might want to try (though on the negative side, this means some of my information might be out of date).

The Case of the Long-legged Models, by Erle Stanley Gardner

This book is dedicated to Michael Anthony Luongo, M.D. who is a senior member of the Department of Legal Medicine at Harvard Medical School, an associate pathologist for the Massachusetts State Police, and certified by the American Board of Pathology. Dr. Luongo is famous of his desires for Truth and Justice.

A young lady inherits shares in a gambling place at Las Vegas. Her father had refused to sell out, and was murdered. Now the daughter is asked to sell her shares to a stranger. She seeks help and advice from Perry Mason. Perry has another client who also owns a part of this gambling place, and begins to investigate. But his client went out of town and can't be found. Perry locates him by telephone, and carries on a secure conversation; the result is that Perry will protect the young heiress. Perry meets the potential buyer to discusses the price, but nothing is resolved. While sitting outside in his car, he sees his client enter this apartment house, and then leave. Then the young heiress enters, and rushes from the house; Perry picks her up and discusses her visit. The next morning the would-be buyer is found murdered in his apartment.

Read this novel to learn why Erle Stanley Gardner was such a popular author; it is a good example of his work. Gardner was a lawyer who found fame and fortune writing about a heroic lawyer roughly based on the life of Earl Rogers. You will learn a few things about law and lawyers as part of this story. Could these tactics be possible today? The fact of blood clotting after a murder is still relevant today. "The police rarely solve gangster killings" (Chapter 1). The story follows the convention of denoting the villain as one guilty of some other crime.

Erle Stanley Gardner (1889-1970) wrote more than one hundred novels over the course of his long career. A trial lawyer himself, Gardner's best known creation was Perry Mason, a flamboyant criminal defense attorney who earns his large fees by virtue of a remarkable talent for using the law to uncover the truth on the witness stand.

Stephanie Falkner's father was murdered and the crime was never solved. She has inherited the forty percent interest he owned in a small Las Vegas casino and hotel--and now someone is buying up the remaining interest and seems determined to have her share no matter what. It isn't long before murder enters the scene, and once again Perry Mason has to earn his fee the hard way.

Like all the Mason novels, THE CASE OF THE LONG-LEGGED MODELS is essentially genre fiction pure and simple, written in a workman-like manner with an emphasis on staccato dialogue. But Gardner was the peak of his powers in the 1950s, and in this 1957 title he has added a certain sparkle that raises the book above the pack: a combination of twisty plot and twisty legal angles that mix to create a fast and furious read. This one is easily among his best!

GFT, Amazon Reviewer

This story is written using sophisticated rhymes and tells a funny story most kids will identify with. My son asked to have this book read to him every night for weeks, and the clever writing kept it fun for me. I even memorized the book for car rides. It is definately one of my favorite books in his library.

Caterpillow Fight is not only a great bedtime story but is quite charming. Is a tongue-tiwster at times. There is also a lesson at the end of this story which is a great learning experience. My 4-year granddaughter eagerly looked forward to hearing this story and rapidly learned to read it by herself due to the wonderful illustrations. The use of animals in realistic story matters are a great asset for young children. This book delivers all.

I am 4 years old and I like this book the best because they have a pillow fight. I like the pictures very much. The callerpittars are so funny. You should read this book.

This is a great book for anyone who is a fan, but also a real treat for people living in the metro-Detroit area, as a few of the celebrities asked are local TV and radio stars. She wrote to a lot of people over the years and has a great collection of stars' heroes, from Soupy Sales to Les Paul and of course Davy Jones! It's neat to find out who inspired the celebrities to be who they are today.

Mary Guerra is an authority on fandom as she is a member of a fanclub or two herself. I know this since she belongs to the fanclub I run for Davy Jones, Davy Devotees. Though the concept of fandom is normally perceived as being something the nonfamous possess, Mary spent years contacting various celebrities asking them just who they consider themselves a fan of and what fanclubs they would join if they could! She received personal responses from legends in the field of entertainment like RoseMarie and Phyllis Diller to Les Paul, inventor of the electric guitar, Richard Petty, of racing fame, columnist, Liz Smith and "Mr. Hockey" Gordie Howe. Shirley Jones, Peter Noone and Mary's personal favorite, Davy Jones of The Monkees, are just a few of the many other highlighted celebrities. If you've been a fan of anyone at anytime, this book gives you an interesting look at who those we admire actually admire. At times the featured celebrities provide laughs and at other times intriguing revelations. Overall this is a fun read with a lot of heart!

This book is fabulous. My husband and I found it to be a quick, entertaining read. We particularly enjoyed the entry from Mike Clark, our favorite radio DJ. It's interesting to see what people celebrities find heroic, and it conveys more of an inside look into their personality as well.

Mr. Bill Hasbrouck's book The Chicago Architecture Club proves examples of late 19th century architecture are fascinating with their stew-pot excesses of decoration and exotic blends of classic styles. They achieve a unique beauty as they reflect the sensibilities of their time and stand as elegant baroque backgrounds to the more spartan work of Wright and Mies.

His account of the Chicago Architecture Club is a delight, describing how it grew, offered draftsmen a place to hone their skills and have fun in a club atmosphere. All too often, these artists are viewed in their stiff portraits and group photos as a bunch of stuffed shirts. Hasbrouck's descriptions of the hail-fellow-well-met activities contrasted with the sketching competitions that required hours of unpaid time in order to compete and were endlessly conjured up by the senior members of the club add a very human touch. The renderings are excellent and each period is very well visualized to provide a context.

The Chicago Architecture Club is a go-to book at the end of a long day, to pick it up again and see how the fellows are doing after the 1893 Chicago World's Fair and find out who won the club competition for the design of a Gatekeeper's Cottage. This book allows the reader to look into a world we've glimpsed, but never seen with such warm clarity.

A history of a club of draftsmen? You would think such a book would be a slog. On the contrary, Hasbrouck evokes the City of the Century (the 19th, that is) and its astonishing group of architects with grace and verve. The carefully selected illustrations, in their hundreds, let us look into American professional life around 1900, with its human comedy and sadness and joy, tossed by Windy-City puffery. What a sweet and illuminating book, an instant classic in the history of the Chicago School!

Mr. Hasbrouck's detailed and well-written account of the Chicago Architectural Club does more than document the history of this seminal organization. It reveals the architectural and cultural milieu in Chicago during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This book is exceptionally researched, documented, and profusely illustrated. Mr. Hasbrouck's excellent writing capability is evident on every page and the layout and presentation of the book benefits from his many years as editor and publisher of the Prairie School Review.

More than just a good read, this book will be an important research tool for anyone interested in the history of Chicago, its architecture, and the Prairie School. Your library will not be current without a copy of this book.