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Structural Analysis: A Unified Classical and Matrix Approach

Published in Paperback by Routledge mot E F & N Spon (01 April, 2003)

Authors: Amin Ghali, Adam Neville, Thomas G. Brown, and Deirdre Anne Pettipiece

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Jack of all trades but master of none!

Within 800 pages, the authors have tried to include everything from basic structural equilibrium to finite element method. The effect is obvious, it has touched all topics superficially without any details. It has finished structural dynamics in one chapter and finite elements in two chapters! Examples lack details and jumps steps and are too complex to comprehend. Moreover it contains numerous printing mistakes. Theories are too obscure to follow. In overall, not a good book.

Take 5, Volume 4 (Under the Knife, Adam's Gift, Return to Yesterday, Everything But Time, Marriage Diamond Style)

Published in Paperback by Harlequin (August, 1901)

Authors: Tess Gerritsen, Annette Broadrick, and Mary Lynn Baxter

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You get what you pay for....

In this case, you're paying for 5 abridged novels. You'd be better off paying for the whole things. The main story here, by the "big name" author in the collection, Tess Gerritsen, is Under the Knife. Harlequin rereleased that book just last year. I can't believe they're trying to get people to buying it again! Here, the story has been cut down to about 80 pages. There's a reason why Gerritsen wrote a 250 page book. They cut two thirds of the story out--you can't do that without losing a lot, and Under the Knife does not come off well in the shorter version. I was disgusted by how they butchered what used to be a good story.

I hadn't read the other four books, Adam's Story and Return to Yesterday by Annette Broadrick and Everything but Time and Marriage, Diamond Style by Mary Lynn Baxter. They had to be better originally than how they were presented here. I would recommend this book only to readers who are looking to read inferior versions of their favorite authors' works. Otherwise, look up the real things. Under the Knife might cost more by itself, but you get the whole story and it's a lot better.

The Tax Haven Report: How to Internationalize Your Capital for Protection and Profit

Published in Hardcover by Scope International (January, 1993)

Author: Adam Starchild

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Not what It's made to be

I bought this book because I wanted to be informed. However, I have read the entire book , and it was a waste of my time. This is a horrible book, and I do NOT recommend it.

What's New in Medicine: More Than 250 of the Biggest Health Stories of the Decade

Published in Paperback by Health Pr (February, 1991)

Author: Ludmil Adam Chotkowski

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Out of date information. Rehash of old news.

Just another attempt at making money by trying (unsuccessfully) to write a controversial book. Mostly fabrication and quotes out of context.

Writings Of Samuel Adams (4 Volumes)

Published in Library Binding by Reprint Services Corp (January, 1904)

Author: Samuel Adams

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This book costs too much

The truth is, my friends, that I not read this book. Why then, you may ask, am I reviewing it? I am protesting to outrageous price for the book. Why should some paper cost this much. It is sinful how much this book costs. I would not pay more than 20 bucks for this book. Thank you, and I hope the proprietors of this book reconsider the price.