Let me issue a caveat on the translation of my countryman Onetti's finest book, which I originally read in Spanish. Rendering the invented word "Juntacadáveres" as "Body Snatcher" doesn't really make sense, since it seems to hint at a grave robber or something like that. "Corpse collector" would be a much better translation, the nickname referring to a man who runs a brothel full of old, ugly, depressing prostitutes. I cannot comment on the rest of the translator's work, since I haven't read it, but if the very title is badly translated, how good can the book itself be?

This said, I highly recommend this book, whose grim, surreal atmosphere will appeal to readers in search of unconventional, well-crafted writing.

I read this book just after completing Kerouac's "on the road" - but when I finished Body Snatcher I said to myself "To hell with beat culture - this is real literature". I was just stunned by the class of Onetti's writing. He is in the class of Marquez and creates a fantastic canvas like Marquez. The topic of the book is very simple and the whole story is set up in a town where life is drag and prosaic but Onetti brings a strange tone of suspense which will keep you hooked to the book. When in any author tries to look into a topic from several view points and builds up the story in these view points -the story tends to become divergent in nature. Onetti never looses the tight control of the plot. I also admire the translation - I do not how far it is true to its Spanish version but it is definitely good piece of translation. Long time back I read a book called "Body Watching" by Desmond Morris, where he describes human behavior through pictures - Onetti can be described as the literary counter part of Morris. Every essential movement of every character is described without boring the reader. Of coarse you will not find the twist and beauty of the language that you find in authors like Steinbeck, Paul Auster but may be the Spanish version has those qualities - you never know. If you get a chance buy this book. I just pray to God that some body does the same justice with translation to Akutagawa and his writings.

I was given this book for Christmas from my granddaughters who bought the book from the author at the Oregon State Fair and it is an autographed copy to me. I had a hard time putting the book down and participating in other activities during 'Christmas. It is very well written and has plots coming from different directions that tie very well together. I have been interested in the history of the orphan trains so this added an interest for me and being a resident of Idaho I learned some other items concerning Idaho history.

Adam,

My husband and I purchased the book at the Senior Center on Tuesday. I just finished reading it. What a great book!
I truly enjoyed it. I could hardly put it down. It's one of those books that you don't want to end. I got so attached to Jacob and his whole family. I felt like I wanted to know each of them better.

Thank you for the great entertainment! When I bought the book on Tuesday I thought that the price was kind of high, but it was worth it.

Gail (& John) Goble

The Breathing Disorders Sourcebook is "the guide" on the breathing process and the disorders that are associated with it. Diseases of the air passaages reviewed include, Rhinitis, Nasal Polps, Sleep Apnea, Asthma, Chronir Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Brochiectas, Cystic Fibrosis, and Lung Cancer. The book also covers diseases of the air sacs and pulmonary vessels. The introductory chapter has a good primer on how the respiratory process works and is integrated with the rest of the body. Another chapter is devoted to medical evaluation and treatment, signs and symptoms of breathing disorders. The text is succinct and direct, with figures and illustrations to help the reader. At times, the book can be technical for the lay reader, but the book includes a useful glossary for terms that are unfamiliar. Perhaps the best value of this book is the abundance of resource material in the Appendix. There are listings of how to get information by phone, contact referral centers, pulmonary rehab centers, national organizations, newsletters, books and pamphlets, allergy and repiratory supplies, and of course, my favorite, a guide to the best web sites on breathing disorders. If you have a breathing disorder, this book definately should be read and will serve well as a future reference. The author brings a lot of experience to his book and it is clear he knows what he is talking about. A small investment for such an tremendous amount of information and advice.

How do we breathe. Dr. Adams' dandy book lets us count the ways of how we breathe, what can go wrong and what can be done to help us breathe easier. I found the Breathing Disorders Sourcebook a great read with so much information that will allow you to improve your breathing and in many cases avoid lung disease by lifestyle changes. I recommended this book to anyone that has a lung disorder or wants to prevent getting a lung disorder.

From complicated terms such as "IPO's" to how to borrow from your family, this book takes you through the steps. The chapter on using networking to locate capital was really interesting, with little tips like marking the cards you get with the date and a note. My only complaint is that the book needs internet addresses. But the information in the back of the book listing resources is invaluable.

Starting a small business has been very difficult for me. Finding the answers I need to my questions has been a challenge. This book provided me specific, step-by-step information about how to obtain the money I needed for my business. Surprisingly, money was available for me, but without this book, I would never have found it. If you want money for your business, read this one-of-a-kind book.

If you want to know how to run a home office business and take care of 3 small children and still have a good laugh get this book. Get all Adam@Home books.

Adam i think has always been one of the better comic strips.Adam and his adventures with FastEX , the coffee shops and life at home. This book contains more of the funny coffee and home office humor we come to expect from the adam comic strip.

This is a great book for believers! Historical Cape May is made frightful. The tour is Eileen's Ghost Tour. I know because I work for her in Strasburg, PA for the Ghost Tour of Lancaster County. If you like this book, read the Pennsylvania Dutch one. It's excellent and that's where we get our stories from also!

After we went on Elaine's Haunted Mansion Tour, in Cape May, NJ, we got Cape May Ghost Stories. It's true, and believe me, all of this stuff is true, not made up fiction. We learned about Bridget, who is spending her afterlife in the Bed And Breakfast which was across the street from us. The writers/researchers are very good and if you enjoyed this too, there is Cape May Ghost Stories . . . Book Two!

A great resource for blocked screenwriters! I recommend it to all my seminar students!

This book is amazing in that it offers a great balance between practical techniques, whilst satisfying my curiousity for the underlying functioning of the mind. Well structured - you can read any of the chapters on their own and still get real value.

If you're looking to design a wireless telephony network, turn to this book.

If you are a salesperson wishing to sell to a wireless telephony company, or are otherwise seeking insight into the decisions such companies must make, this is also a good choice.

And it's probably your only choice. I can't think of any other books covering what this one covers. It is the only game in town, and if you need it, you'll get it whether it's well done or not.

Fortunately, the book is very well written and is comprehensive. The sections are well thought out, and the information as easy to understand as it can be made to be. I was very happy with it.

As a pre-publishing reviewer of one chapter in this book, I can't claim to be 100% objective ... only 99%. However, as a teacher of seminars on CDMA, I'm often asked by students to recommend a book on CDMA that is readable. Most books on CDMA rapidly get to a depth that requires extensive mathematics and real dedication to stick with the book. In contrast, this book is very readable and does an excellent job of explaining difficult concepts without extensive use of complex mathematics. It is also one of the most comprehensive books on CDMA I've seen. It covers both the radio access technologies (all the major CDMA standards including cdmaOne (TIA-95), CDMA2000 (IS-2000 1x), W-CDMA/UMTS, and TD-SCDMA) and the network infrastructure for CDMA systems. Its strength is also its limitation: given its comprehensiveness, the depth on any given topic is limited. Still, for the vast majority of readers, I would think that this book hits the right level.

I purchased these as part of a gift for my mother...They were so great, I was tempted not to put them in the basket! The quotes are just wonderful! I'm glad I did, though, because she also loves these cards.
Objectively, I can tell you that these are well made cards with sharp, clear printing. They're a good size and on stock of a nice weight...
I can recommend this set for anyone who wants to send a nice note or, as I did, give a thoughtful gift.

I love these little cards I send to my "chick" friends. They are upbeat and fun. Highly recommend.

This book is all about the big picture. We know the technology that drives any and every web app, other books are for that. This book does not deal with that - it deals with the structure and purpose of a testing the web app, by step by step approaches and tasks.

The authors step you through building error-free web applications using a logical and proactive methodology. Their philospophy of debugging and testing from the start and throughout the process insures the most reliable and functional applications possible. I would recommend the book to anyone building web applications.

Whereas my many other books on HTML coding, JavaScript, Web Design, etc. offer step by step approaches to tasks, this book offers an overview of what a quality Web Application project looks like. Rather than overwhelming the reader with unreferenced jargon, it provides confidence for those of us who view web literacy as an infinite learning curve.