Away

"The Nahuatl expression "chipping away on earth" refers to the way long-sustained activity can develop skills and achieve great things. It makes an appropriate title for a volume commemorating the translators of the Nahuatl texts of fray Bernardino de Sahagún's sixteenth-century Florentine Codex or General History of the Things of New Spain. Anderson and Dibble's multi-volume publication is the largest philological undertaking seen in the realm of indigenous languages of the New World in modern times, and upward of three decades passed between its first inception and its completion. When these two anthropologists began their entreprise in the late 1940s, they met with little understanding or encouragement from fellow practitioners of their discipline. Ethnohistory barely existed, and indeed it could not flourish until some of the basic texts necessary for its practice were available and understood. In the decades that have followed, New World ethnohistory has gained great momentum, partly as a result of Anderson and Dibble's efforts, and their philology has drawn the admiring attention also of historians literary scholars, and art historians. Among this large audience, their feats are legendary.

The volume comprises twenty-seven pieces (plus two introductory essays), by as many authors, divided into five sections. In the first, Anderson, Dibble, and Norma Mikkelson, who was closely involved at University of Utha Press, reminisce on various stages of the Florentine Codex project. The following sections are devoted to: aspects of the work of Sahagún; Mesoamerican philology beyond Sahagún; various substantive aspects of Nahua cultural history before and after the conquest; and some facets of the history of the Nahua subregion of Tetzcoco....

....A collection of this type, when it is as well done as the present one, and represents as good a cross-section of authors as this one does, can serve as an introduction to the field for the nonspecialist, or even as a way of keeping current for the specialized scholar. It also represents an opportunity to discuss the field's evolution...."

I'm not 100% sure that the science behind this book is correct, but hey I'm not an expert. This book may not help you lose weight or even help you stay out of the doctor's office. Nevertheless, I am giving it four stars because it is an excellent gift for the chocolate lover in your life. It really is a fun read (though it's not going to win any awards for its amazing prose) and gives you a great excuse to eat that extra candybar.

A rather interesting book in the New Bobbsey Twins Series. Flossie gets a role in a movie because she looks like lead actress in the movie. I won't say to much more about the book other than the fact that this is one of the better books in the New Bobbsey Twins series.

This is a very good book as it details many star wars collectibles.

For those unaware of Frank Stanford, unkowing of who he was, this collections of short stories has the potential to mis-lead. While I love the stories within this collection, I am not sure that this book is the best introduction to the work of Frank Stanford. That said, I recommend this collection to anyone who is familiar with Frank Stanford. This volume fleshes out a picture that is amazingly incomplete and too unknown.

This devotional will help you commune with God right where you are in life. I have bought several copies as gifts for friends. A sure fire faith-builder!

This book is a great reference for people who live in Orlando and are always looking for something new to do on the weekends. Sure, many of us have annual passes to the theme parks but sometimes you want a change of scenery. Orlandoans are very luck to have so many great places to choose from, all within a 1-2 hour drive and this book organizes everything for you. I have been looking for a book like this ever since I moved here 2.5 years ago and now I have found it. I just wished it included more web sites in the directory (and maybe included the web sites right within the main chapters). Also for some chapters, there are more "where to stay" listings than there are "where to go" or "where to eat" listings. I thought it a little odd to include so many accommodations when the title of the book is called "Day Trips" from Orlando.

I own the 4th edition of this book printed in 1976 so it's almost as old as I am. Obviously some information is out of date, such as Bertram Island and the Terry Lou Zoo, which are both out of business. Regardless, it is still a very solid summary of things to do in NJ. It covers all the bases, from historical places, to parks, even golf courses (!!)

Sumaries are short and concise which allows for a lot of information to be packed into a small book. A very decent book.

This book was written mainly for professionals in the field supporting families of terminal cancer patients. Interviews were done and related to help professionals see the experience from the family's point of view. It was a study conducted by oncology RNs. I would definitely recommend this for health care professionals.

I would also recommend this book for families facing life with a terminal cancer patient. I found some comfort in reading about the emotions other people have dealt with in the dilemma of living with and dying of cancer. I didn't find any "answers" in this book, but recognized myself in its pages.

The book is a quick read. It was also overpriced. But I guess that is because it was a clinical study, and not widely marketable.

"Far Away," by Caryl Churchill, is a play with three speaking roles (one of which, according to the book's opening pages, was played by 2 actors). The title page notes that the play was first performed in London in 2000.

The opening sections of the play have an ominous, Twilight Zone-ish flavor; there is a mix of surreal, absurdist imagery with dialogue about death and violence. The play opens with Joan, a girl who is staying at the home of her aunt, Harper. But as the two talk, it becomes clear that something secret and very disturbing is happening on Harper's property.

There is some really weird dialogue in this play. Sample: "Mallards are not a good waterbird. They commit rape, and they're on the side of the elephants and the Koreans." I don't think that the final section of the play quite sustains the imaginatively nightmarish quality of the opening parts, and I found the ending somewhat abrupt; but still, "Far Away" is a remarkable text from a noteworthy theatrical voice.