1990 Books

Two paintings by F. C. Frieseke, from the St. Louis Art Museum, are among the works chosen for this calendar: the well-known "Torn Lingerie," and "Woman Seated on Sofa in Interior," which I had not seen reproduced before. The reproductions are excellent.

I am a Girl Scout leader and I am always looking for craft books with nice craft items and have easy to follow instructions. I borrow this book from the library and was quite impressed. This book has wonderfull picture instructions for all their crafts. A child of 7 years and up would be able to follow most of the instructions without the help of an adult. The basic skills they teach can be built on to higher levels of crafting. They do a webbing project which is good for beginning sewing, easy and colorful cross stitch, simple doll making, beginning knitting (the best instructions I have seen for beginner), marble paper, printing patterns, and other paper crafts. I am impress enough to purchase one for my collection.

This is the most up-to-date book on Cambodia and Cambodian politics and includes information on the controversial July 1998 elections. This is a must read for both students of Cambodia and long term Cambodia watchers.

Brown and Zasloff help the reader navigate the often turbulent and violent peace process in the 1980s, the U.N.-sponsored elections, the pre-coup period of 1994 to 1997, the July 1997 coup d'etat, and the July 1998 elections. Using a variety of sources, they present an objective account of modern Cambodian (and international) efforts at peace and current day politics.

This is another of the excellent documentary "comic books" published by Pantheon Books. However, just because it is a "comic book" and uses well-selected illustrations to drive home its point (often with considerable good-natured humor), do not think that it isn't also an insightful and well-researched guide into the workings of the capitalist system.

This book isn't a piece of "free market" propoganda. The author consistantly points out the shortcomings, absurdities, and out right injustice of the system. In fact, his examination of why so many Americans continue to support the capitalist system, when it is clearly contrary to the best interests of 9 out of 10 of us, is among the best I've seen.

After reading this book you will know the basic textbook concepts of economics. You will know mecantilism from monetism, and microeconomics from macroeconomics. You will be familiar with the theories of Adam Smith, Karl Marx, John Maynard Keynes, F.A. Hayek, and Milton Freidman. You will understand the law of the falling rate of profit, and how paying lower wages can only temporarily offset this. You will know what a multinational corporation is and how they operate. Indeed, the author's warning about "corporatism" (in 1981) is down right prophetic.

Some people might be tempted to write this book off as dated or obsolete because it was first published in 1981. On the contrary, because of the good old "business cycle" conditions are once again very simular to those of the early eighties....

The author is no wild-eyed radical. He was a Distinguished Professor of Economics at the City University of New York.

I am writing to express my appreciation for the CareerXroads resource. Having been an web recruiter, and internet strategy specialist in some large global firms as well as some small organizations, I think the internet is a solid and cost-effective tool for any size organization to access infinite databases of knowledge and contacts. If you know how to use it most effectively, then it becomes an inexpensive tool to utilize in hiring for the organization. This book ( especially the impressive '98 update) provides the perfect amount of information for beginner to intermediate level to understand various options in recruiting and advertising to tap into this immense tool. In the area of readability, it is well put-together and the language is clear for those who may not be net savvy, yet does not talk down to those who are achieving new levels of mastery in internet recruiting methods. Grab a copy of this book. It's totally worth the price.

Jane Hughes is perhaps the most brilliant mind in the field of global economic markets and international banking today. "Carnival on Wall Street" is a perfect example of her ability to present her profound insights and incisive analysis in a way that is utterly readable. This book is a must-read for anybody interested in the 1990's financial boom or the movement of markets in general. Also, her book "New Tigers and Old Elephants" is the authoritative volume on development in the 21st century.

In this informative goverment document, Senator Joseph Biden of Delaware, who cares deeply for America's children, is quoted as saying, 'Today, we will see unveiled here the newest weapon in our so-called war against drugs, and I am not real crazy about that phrase, but in our effort to stem what is a serious, serious problem facing our country. This new weapon is not a naval carrier group or a new prison. It isn't a $1 billion research program for cocaine-eating caterpillars. It is something far more powerful than any of those things. It is a cartoon.'

'Any of us who hold public office understand full well the most powerful weapon that we know in politics is a cartoon, and we are hopeful that one of the most powerful weapons in the effort to educate our children against the dangers of drug abuse will be a cartoon.'

And it was. I totally have not used pot since seeing 'The Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue.' It is enlightening to see the thought processes that led to this classic TV special's being considered a good idea.

An excellent reference book on the chart activity of albums ranked on the Black Contemporary LP charts in Cash Box Magazine. Entries include artist, title, catalog no., chart date, and week-by-week position on the chart. A section at the back shows the number one LPs for each week. You won't find any information on the artists themselves, but this is nevertheless an excellent resource for record collectors, discographers, and chart fanatics. Recommended as an addition to the Joel Whitburn Billboard books but not necessarily as a substitute.

Considering I've had the good fortune of sitting in one of Prof. Leonard's classes I'm confidant to say that the details of this text are throughly researched and credible. This man cares mightily for the people of the U.S., Caribbean, Central & South America and understands the social, cultural, religious and revolutionary political influences that continue to transform the region. This book is a good investment in ones education about the Castro Revolution.

Wesley discerns patterns and structures not visible to the naked eye