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09 September 2007
Learning about the Japanese Culture by an Encyclopedia
Dorothy Perkins wrote a 393 8" X 11" page book that discusses the fascinating and complex history of Japan. Using the alphabetical form of an encyclopedia in her ENCYCLOPEDIA OF JAPAN she gives a wealth of information about a wide variety of topics such as cities, foods, holidays, religions, customs, artists, historical figures, and over 1000 terms. With a 1991 copyright date the illustrations are not numerous and are in black and white. She gives the Japanese word equilivant to the English text. Birth and death dates are listed after famous people and geographic locations are also given cross references to other similar related words. Most Japanese people names are listed by the last name followed by the first name as an Asian custom. An eight page bibliography and nine page index are also included. There is about everything from Abacus to Zori. Perkins rec'd her PH.D. from Temple University and is a specialist on the Japanese culture. There are not too many books written in English on this interesting culture. A must for those who want to know more about the Japanese culture. ISBN 0-8160-1934-7.
09 December 2009
Interesting Viewpoint of Men and Death by M.J. Legato
I was attracted to Dr. Legato and her works so I wanted to see what her professional opinion was on this subject. This paperback book is rather petite looking and expected more pages on the subject. If you want a chance to update your ideas about Men Vs Women with the Death Issue this is the book to get. Not too much has been written on this subject it seems. Would like to locate other copies of Dr. Legato's other works and read them as well. Guess the only thing disappointing about the book was the lack of detailed information. As with any medical book dealing with the time issue when it is written vs the time read; there can be newer findings on this subject. I'll keep reading and looking forward to more from Dr. Legato's books.
09 December 2009
Important Major Work on U. S. National Parks
1 of 1 found this helpful Loved watching the many nights shown on TV of Ken Burn's National Parks. This book is a major undertaking but lacks some of the spark I witnessed on TV. If you take a close look at the quality of some of the photos and the paper used to reproduce them; they lack a certain quality or glossiness to them thus effecting the impression they give.I might have paid more for this book if the quality of the photos was like other coffee table books. Be sure to have time to spend many hours to read this important work and if you have a chance to get the DVD version; it might be more of a breathtaking thrill to watch than to read. Love Ken Burn's work!