The Smiles of the Baby Buddha has been published with the idea that it might serve as a guide to both the beauty and the faults of KyÅngju; and by extension; an introduction to Korean culture. This book also serves as a good guidebook for foreigners visiting KyÅngju; and foreigners who come to understand Korean culture and the innate spirit of the People.Whereas many works on Korean cultural sites are little more than guidebooks; Prof. YuÂ’s work provides the reader with a deeper perspective; explaining each siteÂ’s significance instead of merely listing unrelated facts.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Some new features make their first appearance in an MMP bookBy Jim DavisThis is the 33rd book (No. 6133) in MMP's long running "Yellow Series". Uniform with others in the series; the book is a 6-1/2" x 9" (European B5) sized; square bound card cover of 128 pages. Unusually; there are no unbound foldouts but there is a bound foldout; equivalent to 8 additional pages. There is color throughout in addition to a colorized photo on the cover.The author this time is Robert Michulec who will be familiar to readers of books from AJ Press; but not perhaps to readers of books from MMP. He wrote a 6 volume work on the Bf 109 for AJ Press (in Polish; condensed to 3 volumes in a rather rough English translation). Interestingly; at AJ Press the aircraft was referred to the Me 109 and Michulec defended that usage. Here; it's back to the conventional usage of Bf 109.The book is divided into three parts. First; there is an excellent design and development history which is excellently supported by black and white photographs. This covers all aspects of the Bf 109F; including the various subtypes and Rustzatz and Rustzustand modifications; tropical and GM 1-boosted versions; research efforts; production details; and more. There are also plenty of line drawings but all in 1/48th scale (the cover blurb about 3 scales shown on the cover shot does not appear on the actual product). In addition; there are some computer generated CAD drawings of the various cowlings and the tropical modification. There is also a color cockpit drawing on the foldout which appeared in the author's AJ Press books. It is of high quality but lacks the key identifying the various features.The second part of the book contains the color profiles; some with plan views. This section is about 25 pages long. It is supplemented by a gigantic color profile that stretches across 4 pages on one side of the foldout. All appears to be of excellent quality.The third part consists of close up photographs of surviving examples. These are supplemented not only by drawings from the contemporary technical literature but by more CAD drawings. There are also some period black and white photographs.Highly recommended. You can't have too many books about the Bf 109. Indeed; the appetite for books about any German aircraft of this period seems to be insatiable. I hope there are plans for Michulec to produce books about other Bf 109 versions. The E and G models were covered in the earliest books in this series but could use a thorough makeover.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A great 109F reference that belongs in your 109 library.By R. PetroskyIt is my opinion that a 109 fanatic like me can never have enough books on the subject. I have many that I have collected over the last 40 years. This book includes detailed drawings and information; as well as B/W and color photos; that will not be found elsewhere. Great color camouflage side and full views as well. A great 109F reference that belongs in your 109 library.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy E D BrownExcellent book for the historian and modeler...
