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1. The New American Commentary Volume
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2. Samuel and the Deuteronomist:
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3. The David Story: A Translation
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4. The Origin and Prevention of Major
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5. All Around Town: The Photographs
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6. Food and Drink: A Book of Quotations
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12. The defender: The life and career
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13. Shepherd's Notes: I & II Samuel
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14. In the Path of Virtue: The African
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20. The royal exile; or Poetical epistles

1. The New American Commentary Volume 7 - 1, 2 Samuel
by Robert D. Bergen
Hardcover: 512 Pages (1996-12-13)
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THE NEW AMERICAN COMMENTARY is for the minister or Bible student who wants to understand and expound the Scriptures. Notable features include:* commentary based on THE NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION;* the NIV text printed in the body of the commentary;* sound scholarly methodology that reflects capable research in the original languages;* interpretation that emphasizes the theological unity of each book and of Scripture as a whole;* readable and applicable exposition.
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5-0 out of 5 stars 1 & 2 Samuel in the context of the Law and Historical setting - Great!
After reading all the supportive reviews, I was persuaded to buy this commentary. So far I have read the commentary on 1 Samuel (the first 284 pages) and have to say that I am not disappointed. Bergen's style is very understandable and his knowledge of the Old Testament adds a lot to his teaching of 1 & 2 Samuel. I find that his references to the Law or Torah to be excellent and very helpful. For a reader, references are easy to skip because you want to read the book. But I found that his references to other parts of the Bible to be very helpful and worth the time to read for myself.

The way he covers Hannah and her husband Elkanah are very considerate and compassionate. I grew to have greater respect for Hannah than I had before after seeing her single-mindedness and devotion to the Lord. We often hear about Hannah on mother's day (which is wonderful) but Elkanah played a major role in his support of her. This would also make for a great father's day message. And even Samuel was extraordinary to be able to leave home at such a young age. This family had it together. This was a pivotal time for Israel and this family was so faithful that God could use them.

Hannah's prayer is most unusual and seems to be forth telling of the future of Israel's history. Bergen keeps bringing up her prayer as it is fulfilled in the life of Israel. It is such a wonderful prayer that even Mary's Magnificant seems to have been based upon her familiarity with it.

Bergen brings out so many facts that were never obvious to me before. The comparisons between Moses and Samuel were very good; the fulfillment of the Law for a site for central worship was new to me. I was not aware that the Zadokites were promised to be the new priestly line. Understanding the books of 1 & 2 Samuel is greatly helped by our understanding of the law and Bergen often shows from the law why things were as they were.

After reading the commentary on 1 Samuel, a couple of things stand out. 1)Saul really was paranoid about David. The author brings this out very well. I knew that Saul was jealous of David, but after reading this it is clear that Saul was very insecure and immature. 2) David really was careful to obey the Lord. While it is true that he had help from Samuel, Abigail, the Law and the Lord, unlike Saul, David was willing to listen and make wise choices.

I plan on reading this book from beginning to end in a few weeks. I have never heard such good comments on the books of 1 & 2 Samuel in all my life. As I read, I think to myself, I wonder why no one has ever mentioned that before. Bergen is quick to see practical and spiritual lessons for us even today. I have and will learn a lot. What a great book.

5-0 out of 5 stars Concise, clear, and smart
Finally, a commentary that is concise and clear without being shallow!The NAC volume on 1,2 Samuel is another example of what I believe is the most effective combination of rich scholarship and quick study.Unless you work in the field of higher education, your career is probably not devoted to pages of peripheral minutia that, although interesting and brilliant, does not touch the core truths of the passages you're studying.The NAC does an outstanding job of balancing in-depth, first degree study while exploring the truths of the Bible for teachers, students, and clergy.This series is far and away my favorite for great study with an easily readable format and vocabulary.If you only want one commentary for 1,2 Samuel, start here.

5-0 out of 5 stars Conservative, Thoughtful and Pastoral
If you have any commentary on 1, 2 Samuel this should be it.This is simply the best commentary on 1,2 Samuel that I've ever read and taught from.I recommend it for the library of any pastor, college/seminary student, or bible teacher.It is not overly academic, but certainly wrestles with the academic/theological questions of the text.It is easily transfered into preaching/teaching and is rather easily accessible to read.While Bergen writes from a conservative Evangelical perspective, he still cites numerous contradicting (liberal?) commentators and theologians and discusses the various reasons for respectfully rejecting or nuancing their views.

5-0 out of 5 stars Great resource for preachers
I am presently preaching through the book of 1st Samuel.This is a great reference tool, well written with insightful and devotion observations that will assit you by complementing the work you put into studying the text first. This book gives a good balance between scholarly observations and devotional insight.A good resource to have on 1st Samuel

3-0 out of 5 stars Standard Conservative, Mid-Level Commentary . . . what one would expect from NAC
I purchased this text because it was required for a class. NAC is a mid-level commentary series, but I am typically interested in more scholarly works. I would say this commentary is well-suited for a non-specialist seeking a relatively informed commentary from a conservative position. Anyone looking for significant dialogue and interaction with scholarship at large (especially critical traditions) should look elsewhere. I would say that in light of commentaries as a whole, Bergen's is helpful in that he tends to be more sensitive to the literary structure of the book than most commentators (conservative, moderate and liberal). ... Read more


2. Samuel and the Deuteronomist: A Literary Study of the Deuteronomic History Part Two: 1 Samuel (Indiana Series in Biblical Literature) (Pt. 2)
by Robert Polzin
Paperback: 312 Pages (1993-10-01)
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"[Polzin's] book... will profoundly affect biblical scholarship for at least a generation." -- Frank Kermode

"[A] suggestive and rich book, written in a clear and witty style." -- Marc Z. Brettler, The Journal of Religion

"Literary commentary at its best." -- Adele Berlin

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5-0 out of 5 stars A fresh perspective with a nod to those who have gone before
Polzin's work is brilliant, but intended primarily for serious scholars who have a good knowledge of the text.His analysis of the language of the text as well as exploring the multiple possible meanings of the original Hebrew are only part of what makes this an important text.

Polzin's literary analysis is also a tremendous addition to the field.In many areas where the text has been generally thought of as contradictory, he finds plausible interpretations that create continuity and add to the meaning of the text.Further, his understanding of the redactors possible intent greatly enhances the readers understanding of the primary text.

Finally, the theological implications of his commentary deserve consideration.Polzin brings the characters of Samuel and Saul, two of the Bibles most interesting personalities, fully to life.His exploration of their flaws and failures as well as their successes makes his interpretations that much more meaningful.

While not always easy, the text is a must addition for any serious or aspiring scholar of these texts.If you are a beginner, begin with a good translation and easier linear commentary like Alter or Fox.If you want to go deeper, I urge you to purchase this important text. ... Read more


3. The David Story: A Translation With Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel
Hardcover: 410 Pages (1999-09)
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A chilling account of political intrigue, illicit sex, murder, war, and human frailty that could only have come from the Bible. The story of David is the greatest single narrative representation in antiquity of a human life evolving by slow stages through time, shaped by the pressures of political life and family, the impulses of body and spirit, and the eventual sad decay of the flesh. In its main character, it provides the first full-length portrait of a Machiavellian prince in Western literature. The beautiful, musical David, resourceful slayer of Goliath, loved by all, reveals himself as a calculating political animal. To advance his own cause, he becomes a collaborator with the archenemies of Israel, the Philistines. Later he commits adultery with Bathsheba, and compounds the betrayal with murder. He exposes himself repeatedly to humiliation, oscillates between noble sentiment and harsh vindictiveness, and with his dying breath charges his son Solomon to wreak bloody vengeance on his enemies. Historical personage and full-blooded imagining, David is the creation of a literary artist comparable to the Shakespeare of the history plays.

Robert Alter's brilliant translation and commentary enable a great work of literature to emerge from the Bible and stand on its own.Amazon.com Review
There are countless good reasons to read The DavidStory, Robert Alter's new translation of the story of King David(beginning in I Samuel and ending in I Kings 2). In the book'sintroduction, Alter contends that the story of David is "probably thegreatest single narrative representation in antiquity of a human lifeevolving by slow stages through time, shaped and altered by thepressures of political life, public institutions, family, the impulsesof body and spirit, the eventual sad decay of the flesh. It alsoprovides the most unflinching insight into the cruel processes ofhistory and into human behavior warped by the pursuit of power." Alter's translation is more literal than the King James version, whichmakes his rendering of Scripture newly immediate and jarring. (WhenSamuel anoints David in I Samuel 16, for instance, "the spirit of theLORD gripped David from that day onward.") This David Story isworth reading for the footnotes alone, which describe in vivid detailthe mechanics of sheep-shearing festivals, sacrificial feasts, andother cultural phenomena that add depth and life to this familiarstory. --Michael Joseph Gross ... Read more

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5-0 out of 5 stars A New Translation
Alter, Robert. "The David Story: A Translation with Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel", W.W. Norton, 2000.

A New Translation

Amos Lassen


Robert Alter's new translation of the story of King David (beginning in I Samuel and ending in I Kings 2) is fascinating reading. Alter maintains that the David story is "... the greatest single narrative representation in antiquity of a human life evolving by slow stages through time, shaped and altered by the pressures of political life, public institutions, family, the impulses of body and spirit, the eventual sad decay of the flesh. It also provides the most unflinching insight into the cruel processes of history and into human behavior warped by the pursuit of power." Here is a literary translation of the story and it is beautiful.
"The David Story" is an exciting look at a great literary work. Here is David, the handsome musical hero who kills Goliath and, struggles with Saul and becomes the king of Israel. This David is fully human. He is ambitious and calculating man and his vision of morality is far from ideal. He suffers tragic consequences and he is a literary hero. Alter's translation gives us a better feel for the narrative and he has captured the tempo of the writing. It is poetic and extremely readable.

5-0 out of 5 stars Revelation and Catharsis
After reading Robert Alter's work on the Pentateuch, "The Five Books of Moses," I noted at the time that for someone wishing to take up the Scriptures for the first time, it would be wise to do so under the literary and scholarly guidance of such a man of letters. This advice is equally true for "The David Story," the title Alter gives to his translation of the two books of Samuel.

The novice reader will find the Samuel narrative a virtual seamless garment, predating Aristotle's "Poetics" but adhering to its principles of unity of motion and catharsis. Looking at the entire Judaeo-Christian canon of Biblical literature, one can make the argument that the Samuelbooks, plus the opening chapters of 1 Kings which follow, comprise the most tightly knit and psychologically gripping narrative of the Bible.

Theologically speaking, the original author was probably of the Deuternomic school of Israel's history, a conservative outlook on Israel's history whose writings [including Deuteronomy itself] appeared much later than the events they covered, perhaps around 600 BCE when the Jewish monarchy had wandered far afield from the ideals of Sinai and terrifying consequences were massing just beyond the horizon.

The Samuel narratives succeed the Book of Judges, itself a summary of the two-hundred year era of uncertain Israelite governance whose leaders or "judges" juggled identities as prophets, military leaders, and community cultic organizers.1 Samuel begins with the remarkable birth of the book's namesake, Samuel, who judged Israel throughout his life and was successful in recovering the pilfered Ark of the Covenant from the Philistines. In 1 Samuel 8 the old judge/prophet attempted a dynastic arrangement by establishing his sons in succession as judges, but the elders demanded a king. Neither Samuel [nor evidently the Lord Himself] thought this a wise move, though the hand of the Almighty is clearly in the selection and job description of young King Saul, Israel's first monarch.

1 Samuel introduces us to Saul, Israel's first true king and the Bible's first true Peter Principle personality: deeply insecure, probably mentally ill, and unnerved by a young up-and-coming fighter in his ranks who slew the notorious Goliath with a shrewd military ploy that obviously advanced his standing among the fighting men. David's rise in stature corresponds to Saul's increasing paranoia; that his own son Jonathan loved David as a brother certainly complicated matters. But almost in spite of himself Saul came to love David, too, in the kind of relationship that could only mean death for one or the other. The exiled and hunted David rallies his fortunes with the strength of God that Samuel's premature anointing had assured, and he returns from a foreign land with a savagely recruited army and eventually takes Saul's throne--though the denouement of Saul is Greek tragedy as much as Jewish history.

The Deuternomic author is respectful of David the king though it is important to note that some of David's finest hours were getting to the throne. In 2 Samuel, which cover's David's reign exclusively, the King enjoys a communion with the Lord that is unique among all the kings of Israel. That said, his personal life is hardly saintly: he laments that the Lord has no proper housing but proceeds to build his own residence instead. Far worse, he commits adultery and murder in the Uriah/Bathsheba episode, and though he does take rebuke and mortal retribution through the intervention of the prophet Nathan, Alter sees the Bathsheba/Uriah events as the beginning of David's moral and political deterioration. As David approached death his power was so precarious that succession of Solomon to the throne was no sure thing. The story of that "royal succession," such as it was, is contained herein with considerable detail. Modern readers will probably see David's farewell advice to Solomon as "taking care of family business" akin to Vito Corleone's final counsel to his son, Michael.

Alter fully appreciates the literary gem that is the Samuel narrative; his translation is sterling. But it is his commentary that draws special attention. A lesser scholar might have obstructed the text with too much technicality or worse, obscured the artwork with too much commentary. Alter always seems to find the right balance, as he does in his commentary on the Pentateuch. His own treatment draws the reader to those subtle points of the text or the narrative that make the story compelling. His footnote on 1 Kings 1:11 for example [366], contrasts Bathsheba's courtly role in David's prime with her new and rather ambiguous position in David's old age--a critical piece of the puzzle in her son Solomon's ascension to the throne.

Alter is a masterful commentator but he is equally successful in his restraint: he does not preach, he does not draw premature conclusions, and he does not tell his reader the "correct spin." He is that rarest of Biblical scholars, one who understands that God's revelation comes in the form of history and art. In that respect he would never intrude upon the reader's initial visceral reaction to this compelling drama, for the emotional or affective power is precisely the content of the Revelation. Not for nothing did the psalmist speak of "fear of the Lord" rather than "comprehension of the plan."

As a Roman Catholic reader I am aware that as late as a century ago my tradition was guilty of "proof-texting." Perhaps in reaction to this methodology Catholic theology, particularly pastoral writing, has become guilty of excessive "theme texting" through the twentieth century. Alter subtly makes the case for Biblical experience, pure and simple, as the gateway to a wisdom that does justice.

5-0 out of 5 stars David's story comes to life
When Robert Alter writes comments about the text and content of Bible stories, he speaks on the basis of broad knowledge of the language and culture of ancient Israel coupled with deep understanding of the literary forms that shape the stories internally and in relation to each other. Alter's "The David Story," translation and commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel is, among other things, a good read. Alter's translation is extremely readable all by itself. In his comments he reveals problems with the various manuscripts that contribute to translation challenges. He also applies literary analysis that assist the reader to hear the story as a story, not just a raw Bible fact.
I highly recommend this book to anybody who is serious about studying the Bible or about telling Bible stories authentically.

4-0 out of 5 stars Educational and Controversial
Literary scholar Robert Alter follows up his translation of the Torah with a new translation of the books of Samuel.A Hebrew scholar and literary critic, Alter brings the techniques of secular criticism to biblical scholarship.This translation is not a book of exegesis, but a lucid, readable application of cultural and ethnic studies to scripture, in an attempt to make clear what has historically been muddied by theological intervention.

Alter's Samuel text aims for a broad audience with applications distinct from the manner of religious translators, who sometimes perform remarkable literary gymnastics to sanitize scripture for their pious readers.This version is unashamed of the fact that David is not the well-scrubbed young hero of Sunday school and the Mitzvah, but is actually a deeply conflicted and troubling figure.Alter points out the almost-lurid language the biblical historian uses to describe the fall of Eli, Samuel, and Saul, followed by David's decline into a parody of himself.

This translation makes use of multiple sources to reconcile the sometimes troubling Hebrew, and the extensive footnotes point out how much information has actually been lost to the passage of three millennia.Alter's attempts to trace multiple emendations of the master text are sure to be controversial, but these attempts point out just how conflicted the whole process of scripture inevitably must be.

David, Saul, and Samuel are truly fascinating characters as they appear in this translation, but the most interesting figure may be the author who gave us the text we now celebrate.Alter attempts to trace the literary and theological choices which that author made in setting this powerful story down for posterity.Even for readers who have little interest in theological issues, the literary study in this translation is fascinating, controversial, and a real education.

Some readers are likely to balk at parts of this translation.The supporting critical literature Alter has chosen is more utilitarian than encyclopedic.And because there are some linguistic gaps in the master text, there are several conjectural leaps on the page, which Alter acknowledges in his copious notes.Anyone who takes a dogmatic attitude toward the translation of scripture is likely to balk at some of this scholar's less-than-pious decisions.

But for improving comprehension of the original Hebrew literature for English-speaking audiences, Alter is a valuable addition to most libraries of study.His snappy, readable translation pairs well with his educational notes to create a book that is sure to spur discussion and more intense thought about scripture.And it also makes the ancient epic into a fun read.

4-0 out of 5 stars david hamelech is so cool!
I really like how he looked at four different texts/translations and decided which one he thought fit best in each context while at the same time footnoting whatever the Masoretic text said, whether he chose it or not. I would have liked it better if there had been parallel Hebrew and English texts, but not everybody likes that (or can read it).
It's more than a translation and less than a commentary, as you might have guessed from the title. I kind of like commentaries more, but this is pretty cool. ... Read more


4. The Origin and Prevention of Major Wars (Studies in Interdisciplinary History)
Paperback: 360 Pages (1989-02-24)
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Since the development of the modern state system in Europe four centuries ago, there have been ten general wars involving a majority of the major powers and a high level of casualties.Another major war is difficult to conceive of, since it would presumably be the last such conflict, and yet it is not an impossibility.In this volume a distinguished group of political scientists and historians examine the origins of major wars and discuss the problems in preventing a nuclear war. ... Read more


5. All Around Town: The Photographs of Richard Samuel Roberts
by Dinah Johnson
Hardcover: 32 Pages (1998-03-15)
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This special picture book offers a window into the African American community of Columbia, South Carolina, during the early twentieth century. While the town is specific, the themes and photographs are universal--weddings and funerals, teachers and preachers, sassy cars and baseball teams, and, of course, families of all sizes.

More than half a century later, Richard Samuel Roberts's photographs and Dinah Johnson's lyrical text come together to illustrate the pride, joy, and strength of a bustling community. ... Read more

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3-0 out of 5 stars All Around Town - Photographs of Richard Samuel Roberts
Great photos.Would have preferred more of a story line and also a few extra photos from the author.Excellent historical piece.Richard Samuel Roberts is my great uncle and after viewing the book The Black South of Richard Samuel Roberts it is difficult not comparing that superb compilation with other books.Of course the cost is much higher for that reason; so for much less money, this All Around Town book is a good one.

5-0 out of 5 stars A photographic window into African-American history
"All Around Town: The Photographs of Richard Samuel Roberts" combines the subject matter of the title with an easy-to-read text by Dinah Johnson. An author's note at the end states that Roberts was a self-taught photographer who documented African-American life in Columbia, South Carolina, and other places in the 1920s and 1930s.

This book is full of wonderful images: a proud graduate in cap and gown, a baseball team, uniformed schoolgirls, a couple posing with a classic car, a man with a dog, a young soldier in uniform, and much more. There are some particularly nice pictures of children that should appeal to contemporary kids. Together these pictures offer a moving glimpse into the lives of African-Americans in Roberts' time. Roberts had a real gift for photography, and the format of this book makes that gift accessible to young readers. Highly recommended. ... Read more


6. Food and Drink: A Book of Quotations (Dover Thrift Editions)
by Samuel Johnson, Henny Youngman, George Bernard Shaw, Robert Morley, G. K. Chesterton, W. C. Fields, Julia Child, Andy Rooney, Marilyn Monroe
Paperback: 64 Pages (2002-08-14)
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This entertaining little book contains scores of thoughts, opinions, witticisms, and insights on two of the necessities--and greatest pleasures--of life. Included are humorous comments by Samuel Johnson ("A cucumber should be well-sliced, dressed with pepper and vinegar, and then thrown out.") and Henny Youngman ("My grandmother is over eighty and still doesn't need glasses. Drinks right out of the bottle."); incisive remarks by George Bernard Shaw ("Alcohol is the anesthesia by which we endure the operation of life.") and Mark Twain ("Eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside."); along with hilarious and frequently thoughtful advice from Robert Morley, G. K. Chesterton, W. C. Fields, Julia Child, Andy Rooney, Marilyn Monroe, Elsa Schiaparelli, and a host of other writers, humorists, and celebrities. Arranged according to subject (alcohol, cheese, cooking, fruits and vegetables, diet, hunger, etc.), this delightful collection will be welcomed by public speakers, speech writers, and general readers. Dover Original.
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4-0 out of 5 stars A fun bargain read.
I paid a buck for this slim little book and loved it.If you find yourself at a loss for words when you are raising your glass in a toast to good friends, this book will give you some inspiration.
Here's a nibble:"When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading."--Henny Youngman.
And, "When I was a child my family's menu consisted of two choices,take it or leave it."--Buddy Hackett. ... Read more


7. 101 Special Practice Problems in Probability and Statistics
by Paul D. Berger, Samuel C. Hanna, Mark G. Kean, Robert E. Maurer
Paperback: 336 Pages (2008-05-01)
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This book teaches students to apply their basic knowledge of statistics to both routine and complex problems. They will quickly be able to identify what type of problem they are faced with and will have the skills to solve that problem correctly.

Most problems presented in core texts are repetitious and require students merely to do some computation, look something up in a table, or recall the proper Excel command. Even study guides and review manuals do not push the student beyond this introductory level. 101 Special Practice Problems in Probability and Statistics, fourth edition, challenges students to think at a higher than basic level, without involving a higher level of mathematics, while still teaching them to solve diverse groups of problems such as those they find on most exams. The book s approach will put an end to the frequently heard student lament, I did fine on the homework, but I was BLOWN AWAY by the exam!This new edition contains additional class-tested problems to further increase an emphasis on the use of Excel. A mini CD-ROM containing data sets for the appropriate problems, is included with each book. ... Read more


8. The Works of Samuel Johnson, Vol 18: Johnson on the English Language (The Yale Edition of the Works of Samuel) (v. 18)
by Samuel Johnson
Hardcover: 560 Pages (2005-11-22)
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This volume collects the most important statements on the English language by Samuel Johnson, one of its greatest expositors and speakers. The book includes scholarly, fully annotated editions of Johnson’s main writings on the history, structure, and cultural importance of the English language as well as his reflections on lexicography. These texts represent Johnson’s thinking as he undertook and completed the major work of his life, the colossal Dictionary of the English Language.
The editors set Johnson’s writings on the English language in historical context and provide the fullest possible account of their composition. Among the works presented in the volume are Johnson’s Plan of a Dictionary of the English Language and the Preface to the Dictionary, both of which are counted among his finest works of prose.

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5-0 out of 5 stars "the sovereignty of words"
While dearly priced, this book is a wonderful addition to the library of every serious student of the English language.

Professors Kolb and DeMaria are fully up to the daunting task of editing the works of such a master of English as was Johnson.

I do quarrel with the editors' decision to use the original French, without translation, in several footnotes, as I --- and I suspect as many others in our country who are keenly interested in Johnson -- do not read that language. As SJ himself said, "...few ideas would be lost to mankind, for want of English words, in which they might be expressed." ... Read more


9. Educating the Disfranchised and Disinherited: Samuel Chapman Armstrong and Hampton Institute, 1839-1893
by Robert Francis Engs
Hardcover: 232 Pages (1999-09-08)
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10. Design and Analysis of Modern Tracking Systems (Artech House Radar Library)
by Samuel Blackman, Robert Popoli
Hardcover: 1230 Pages (1999-08)
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Describes the application of mature, well accepted estimation techniques to the fundamental MTT problems of data associated and state estimation. DLC: Tracking radar. ... Read more

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5-0 out of 5 stars Review from Kramskoy
The best book about tracking. I recommend to reading to the experts in radar development

2-0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
This book proved to be a great disappointment. I am reasonably knowledgeable about sensors and tracking, but I needed to "take my game to the next level" for some work I was doing. I thought this book might be the vehicle to help me. It wasn't. It is at once overwhelming and underwhelming. It is basically a massive literature survey. Granted, that can be of value -- indeed, merely assembling such a massive tome is a truly prodigious feat. Still,it totally missed the mark as far as I am concerned. What I needed was an in-depth treatment of the fundamentals of multiple target tracking that would provide me with sufficient basic understanding to allow me to solve some difficult, but straightforward generic tracking problems.This book isn't it. Instead, the book was more like a huge cookbook that contained many recipes, but didn't help me learn to cook. The Table of Contents was actually a dead giveaway. It is 18 pages long, and many individual sections covering very complex topics are remarkably short -- 1-2 pages. That should have warned me that I wasn't going to find what I was looking for here. The book is also hard to read. Because it covers such a potpourri of topics, the notation is inconsistent, the acronyms are even more annoying than usual, and equations are plucked out of the references without sufficient context to make them "user friendly." As a result, using the book is exceptionally frustrating, and its sheer size makes the effort daunting. This is the probably the longest and certainly the most expensive technical book I have ever purchased. It wasn't worth it to me, and I would urge others to think twice.

5-0 out of 5 stars The Complete Book of Tracking
A complete survey of modern tracking methods. Basic tracking fundamentals as well as advanced tracking concepts are explained with simple examples that are easy to follow and understand.In many instances I have gone to this book to understand things that were incomprehensible in journal articles. The book covers the basics of sensors, target dynamics, Kalman filtering, multiple hypothesis tracking, data fusion, reasoning schemes, sensor resource management, and more.My favorite chapter is the last:Detection and Tracking of Dim Targets in Clutter. If you are involved with tracking this book will be a valuable companion.

3-0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive tracking reference
This book covers all the basic methods in tracking and data association as traditionally used in applications such as radar, robotics, image processing, signal analysis, ... The book provides a very solid introduction to the different topics of sensor analysis, characterisation of uncertainty, methods for single and multi target tracking, etc. The topic of sensory fusion is also well covered in terms of different approaches to integration (MAP; Evidential Reasoning, Bayes,...).

The book also covers more advanced topics of tracking systems such as situation assessment and sensor management. Here the authors have, unfortunately, decided to largely adopt a fuzzy logic approach and a POOR theoretical grounding of the work. These sections can be ignored.

Despite the poor sections on high level aspects the rest of the book is excellent and a solid reference for any one working on tracking systems. It might is a solid reference, but it is much too expensive (and to comprehensive) to be used for teaching. ... Read more


11. To Save My Race from Abuse: The Life of Samuel Robert Cassius (Religion & American Culture)
by Edward J. Robinson
Paperback: 224 Pages (2010-03-28)
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Prints—etchings, woodcuts, linoleum cuts, lithographs, and serigraphs—began to flourish as artistic media after World War I due to their affordability and an expanding market of art consumers. The American Scene movement, which arose in the 1920s and surged through the 1930s and 1940s, emphasized regionalism and embraced printmaking in particular as a medium well suited to portraying regional life. The American South became a focus for many artists and gave rise to some of the most aesthetically powerful practitioners of printmaking.

 

In this book, Lynn Barstis Williams outlines the history of printmaking in the South, its rise in popularity, its variations from region to region, the different methods embraced by printmakers, the growth of the print society movement, and the influence of social realism, New Deal art programs, and the Arts and Crafts movement on the aesthetics of southern printmakers. She also reviews the motifs, imagery, and subject matter that predominated in the work of many southern printmakers—the natural world, farms and farmers at work, rural architecture and townscapes, African-American life, religious gatherings, and scenes of leisure and play (hunting, dancing, music-playing).

 

As a finale, the author presents a catalog of 60 entries on printmakers of note, including a biographical sketch, representative sample of their work, and analysis of their imagery. This book accompanies an exhibition entitled, “Imprinting the South: Works on Paper from the Collection of Lynn Barstis Williams and Stephen J. Goldfarb” scheduled to run from July 21 — September 16, 2007, at the Georgia Museum of Art in Athens and in the winter of 2009 at the Jule Collins Smith Museum at Auburn University.

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5-0 out of 5 stars The Amazon Editorial Reviews are wrong!
Obviously the editorial reviews for this book are refering to another book. Below I quote Alibris booksellers:
"Prints - etchings, woodcuts, linoleum cuts, lithographs, and serigraphs - began to flourish as artistic media after World War I due to their affordability and an expanding market of art consumers. The American Scene movement, which arose in the 1920s and surged through the 1930s and 1940s, emphasized regionalism and embraced printmaking in particular as a medium well suited to portraying regional life. The American South became a focus for many artists and gave rise to some of the most aesthetically powerful practitioners of printmaking. In this book, Lynn Barstis Williams outlines the history of printmaking in the South, its rise in popularity, its variations from region to region, the different methods embraced by printmakers, the growth of the print society movement, and the influence of social realism, New Deal art programs, and the Arts and Crafts movement on the aesthetics of southern printmakers. She also reviews the motifs, imagery, and subject matter that predominated in the work of many southern printmakers - the natural world, farms and farmers at work, rural architecture and townscapes, African-American life, religious gatherings, and scenes of leisure and play (hunting, dancing, music-playing). As a finale, the author presents a catalog of 60 entries on printmakers of note, including a biographical sketch, representative sample of their work, and analysis of their imagery. This book accompanies an exhibition entitled "Imprinting the South: Works on Paper from the Collection of Lynn Barstis Williams and Stephen J. Goldfarb" scheduled to run from July 21 - September 16, 2007, at the Georgia Museum of Art in Athens and in the winter of 2009 at the Jule Collins Smith Museum at Auburn University." ... Read more


12. The defender: The life and career of Samuel S. Leibowitz, 1893-1933
by Robert Leibowitz
 Hardcover: 255 Pages (1981)

Isbn: 0131977989
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13. Shepherd's Notes: I & II Samuel
Paperback: 96 Pages (1998-07-01)
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You grew up using the well known black and yellow striped Cliff's Notes to help you grasp everything from great literary works to algebra. Unfortunately, what ""Cliff"" forgot was the greatest literary work in history: the complete Holy Bible. Enjoy the ease of understanding the Bible like never before, book by book. Shepherd's notes helps reader's learn about the inspired authors of the Bible books and when and where they were first penned. Each Bible book is revealed in simple understandable steps that outline and underscore the focal points and personalities of the biblical text. You'll look to these unique books for their use in Bible studies, teaching, personal devotions and even in sermon preperation! Christian and home schools will find Shepherd's Notes an invaluable resource.
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14. In the Path of Virtue: The African American Moral Tradition
by Samuel Kelton Roberts
Hardcover: 166 Pages (1999-04)
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15. Gwaith Samuel Roberts
by Samuel Roberts
Paperback: 62 Pages (2010-07-12)
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Gwaith Samuel Roberts is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by Samuel Roberts is in the Welsh language. If you enjoy the works of Samuel Roberts then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection. ... Read more


16. The Diary of Samuel Pepys. A New and Complete Transcription edited by Robert ...
by Samuel Pepys
 Hardcover: Pages (1977)

Asin: B003JL71G8
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17. To Lift Up My Race: The Essential Writings of Samuel Robert Cassius
 Hardcover: 215 Pages (2008-12-30)
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18. Samuel Roberts (University of Wales Press - Writers of Wales)
by D. Ben Rees
Paperback: 81 Pages (1987-03-05)
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19. An Essay on Possession in the Common Law: Parts I and Ii, by Frederick Pollock ; Part Iii, by Robert Samuel Wright (1888)
by Sir Frederick Pollock
Paperback: 270 Pages (2009-06-25)
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Originally published in 1888.This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies.All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more


20. The royal exile; or Poetical epistles of Mary, queen of Scots, during her captivity in England; with other original poems, by a Young lady. Also by her father [Samuel Roberts] The life of Queen Mary..
by Mary Roberts, Samuel Roberts
Paperback: 228 Pages (2010-08-29)
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