Review:This book is wonderful. A history, a set of short stories, personality and culture all in one. I was sad when the book was over because i wanted more. It is a journey, travel log, and personal insight that make this book a keeper. Read more

Review:Excellent text on the many breeds of chickens and other poultry . There are many breeds of chickens on our earth especially because of the ease of cross breeding but using this guide one can see the different breeds in your own poultry . Read more

Review:This is the most effective and affordable way to get published. Because of this, I have successfully published my first novel "Fallacious" and I am so proud to finally be a part of the writing community! Read more

Review:This was a very enjoyable Agatha Christie book (as usual). I really like the short stories because you could put the book down for a while and then pick it up again and read another story. Each story was interesting and enjoyable. Thanks again for a great Agatha Christie book. Read more

Review:I was disappointed that the booked was billed as the best book on the Middle East when it was more of a travel bio in the 1980 timeframe. Good antidotes and some history but too outdated. For example Sadam in Irac is history not an understanding on current Middle East Read more

Review:Curiously, the stories that are told are presented rather like Reuters news reports. Largely devoid of story telling "decoration". I guess that Ms Hamilton is trying to be true to the source, in some sort of scholarly way, but I was hoping for the deliciously rich storytelling that I remember my Latin master delivering to us 40 years ago in school. I'm still enjoying it, but can't help feeling that it could have been more. It's particularly odd that Hamilton often tells which of the ancient poet... Read more

Review:As textbooks go, this was prefect. it arrived quickly and in good condition. Initially ordered the paperback edition which was not what the professor wanted. This hardback edition was different, for some reason...and the right book for the class. Thank you Read more

Review:Finding it explains things simply enough not to confuse learners, goes through what you need to develop basic skills speaking the language, am really enjoying this book, and have learned a lot in next no time. Read more

Review:Pro:
The pictures and exercises in the book are helpful

Pro/Con:
The book teaches you words from every dialect of Spanish which means you will learn certain words that may not come up in other Spanish speaking places. example? Vosotros. Only used in Spain. -__-;'

Con:
The cost!! How has textbook/ online lab prices become so outrageous. D:<

Overall: I had to get it for my class and it did a decent job teaching the basics of Spanish. Read more

Review:If you are a young writer looking for quick, solid advice on how to develop your craft then this book is an excellent place to start. If you are an experienced writer with a couple professional publications under your belt but you still have your doubts about your ability to make money at the craft of fiction, then this book will add greatly to your toolbox. However, if you've taken a few college level creative writing classes, or if you've already got a novel on store shelves and are working ... Read more