A Beginner's Introduction To Computer Programming - Francis Glassborrow

Advantages: Well written, informative, thorough and entertaining
Disadvantages: Could be heavy if you don't like Political philosophy

...the American Civil War and questioning whether people have the right to the property they see and feel is their own can be devisive. Jonathan Wolff in this chapter loses some of his even-handedness at times when defending Rawls's theory of justice, but it is no more than a passionate debate which becomes grounded when criticisms of Rawls are presented. Finall, chapter 6 marks the beginning of the end of a remarkably varied and in-depth book considering it is merely an introduction. Individualism, rights of women and liberal individualism are all sped through without much ado, but could be interesting for some. The final gem of the book however is the guide to further reading. If you intend to study a course related to Politics this list is invaluable and chances are you will be buying the Wolff book anyway (especially if you start Politics... Read review

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Advantages: delightful story and illustrations
Disadvantages: none

...I have two small daughters who love books and also love bears so 'The Beginner's Guide to Bears' was an excellent choice for them. Although it looks like a story book, and indeed its content is entirely fictional, it takes on the guise of a manual which informs its young reader about everything that bears like and do! The book starts by explaining the very special relationship that exists between bears and children: You need a bear And a bear needs you. You and a bear Together makes two. It then goes on to discuss what bears look like, the games they want to play, the food they enjoy (honey of course but lots of other things besides!), the weather they enjoy, how to look after them when they are ill and what they need at bedtime! As you can see, there's pretty much everything a child would need to know about their bear. We... Read review

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Advantages: Beautifully illustrated, great theme
Disadvantages: Nothing!

...~~First impressions~~ I often borrow books for my children from the local library and was delighted to discover this gem of a book on my last trip. The book was only published this year and unusually for the library it was in excellent condition! I was only the 2nd person to borrow it though!. The copy I have is different to the one pictured above but the bears are in the same style. The front cover of the book features the title and authors name with three beautifully illustrated bears on a pale green background. The back cover is the same pale green and has some of the wording from the book along with another bear. As you open the book the inside cover is the same green with lots of drawn outlines of bears ( think early animation). ~~Bears, bears, bears~~ The book is not a story as such but is about childrens relationships... Read review

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