If you are a teacher who is looking to revitalize your classroom climate with warmth and chuckles or if you are simply wanting to put some wit into your style of teaching, then this book is really NOT at all what the title suggests. When I purchased it, I thought, "Wow, I'll have new witty ideas about how I can introduce my lessons and find new ways to incorporate humor!" What I wound up with was just a thin book that is full of quotes and sayings by subject category. The title shouldn't be "The Teacher's Book of Wit" so much as it should be "Anyone's Book of Quotes." I thought that this book would be a thick book brimming over with ideas as to how to incorporate "wit" (if that be possible) in my classroom. (I was searching for wit without sarcasm.) I've learned that "wit" is either something you have or you don't. You cannot purchase a book that will tell you how to incorporate it. I would not recommend this book to teachers with my same lofty goals of becoming a master teacher but I would suggest it for someone who just wanted another book of quotes in their own personal library.

Thanks to my teacher friend who knows I love funny quips and quotes and gave me a copy of The Teacher's Book of Wit. What a treat, it is chocked full of fun. The quotes and anecdotes remind me of my favorite and not so favorite teachers and subjects, good times and bad times but always funny times in school. This book is a great read even if you'r not a teacher. I work at a mental health clinic and we keep several copies in the waiting area. We hear a lot of laughing and it helps to ease the waiting room anxiety. There is only one problem, the books keep coming up missing!

I am a teacher and received this book as a gift from one of my students. I have many quote books, but the Teacher's Book of Wit is by far the best, most fun and usefull one I own! The selection of zany definitions and anecdotes have become a part of my daily lesson plan. This book is now my gift of choice to fellow teachers.

The Syndicate book is rather good, attempting to show that not all Syndies are evil, and giving a fairly decent explanation of the Bottom Line. The history is good. This book seems to say that the Syndies are even less "magickal" than the rest of the Technocracy. It's not a bad book, but it's not as good as the NWO book.

Then there's the book that brings this rating down. This is not the Void Engineer book; it is the Void Engineer Barabbi book. The narrator is a barabbi, and the entire book is tinged with her Nephandic taint. I hardly think that a barabbi is the best narrator for an overview of a Convention, unless one is assuming that over half the Convention is barabbi. (I do not.) I think this is a miserable book, completely lacking in useful information.

I do not recommend this book, unless you're like me and want everything WW puts out for the Technocracy. If you aren't, go buy _Guide to the Technocracy_ and Neil Postman's _Technopoly_ instead.

Aside from a monolithic Organized Evil Force (tm), the main Mage rules don't really do much to make the Technos either interesting (what, exactly, do the different Conventions do?) or playable (WHY does this Void Engineer do what she does, as opposed to her bunkmate?). This sourcebook changes that. Here, we have a selection of strengths and weaknesses that can be inflicted upon and exploited by PCs: ItX-ers can provide nearly unlimited numbers of faceless killing machines, but the drones don't react well to unpredictable behavior; the Syndicate can erase your financial history but they are also vulnerable to having their own 'portfolios' shut down; and so on.

All in all, a valuable addition to a Storyteller's library. I only wish that it was about thirty pages longer and could have gone into greater detail about sample bases, team mission goals, and relations between the Conventions.

Any thing for the techno's make you a better GM. The techno,s build character in any campaign.

The problem with discussing the nigh silly and completely inpenterable land of tir na nog is mainly that.....why on earth is the Tir Tairngire information(which ,given it's close proximity to seattle makes it fairly likely to pop up in a number of plots and schemes) so sketchy and vague in comparison to the detailed(maps,THEY included MAPS,road maps,county maps,ley lines...yay!)near fully fleshed out Tir Na Nog? Factor in the the distant locale, impossiblility of 'visiting', and the fact that ireland is pretty much removed itself from world politics,and it's easy to see why this book isn't used that often. Tir Na Nog as a sourcebook will be of very limited use to the majority of stroytellers out there, but would certainly be mandatory for anyone playing in an Eire campaign.It's a book that makes most GM's go 'whoa...that's pretty cool' and then toss under the Germany and Lone Star Sourcebooks while playing.

I found that the Rules and information Described in it Was Crucial to Properly Running a Elf In that political and volitile time.

The Scottish world of Tir Na nOg is explained in great detail in this place book. The book explains a new Paths system for Tir Na nOg magicians as well as new magical groups, and even a new type of magician! Tir Na nOg also has very detailed information about the culture of the shady world of the Elven Court.

To make a long story short, Tom and Huck and Jim get trapped on a weather balloon, the owner of which plans to kill himself and the two. In a struggle, the scientist plunges to the Atlantic ocean, whereupon Tom and Huck and Jim quickly master the balloon. They find themselves in Africa.

This book is entertaining because the character Jim becomes intellectually intolerant of Tom. And while Tom has the better arguments, by far, we are amazed by Jim's attitude. It stems probably from Tom's treatment of him in the Huck book.

I would have liked to see Tom land in England. Only because America was so sharply apart from England, as they remain now.

My rating is 3 1/2.

This book picks up right after the hullaballo has died down from Tom and Huck's triumphal return. Tom kinda craves notoriety as he competes for the unofficial title of Hannibal's First Traveler. Then Tom, Huck and Jim are accidentally kidnapped by a mad inventor and go sailing off in a hot-air balloon. They eventually find themselves adrift over the Atlantic Ocean but when they sight land, it is not Europe! This book is told with youthful zest and slangy vocabulary by an admiring Huck in the first person, so that he can praise Tom's leadership skills and powers of argument!

The three unintentional argonauts finally realize that they are sailing over the Sahara Desert, where they have a variety of adventures, interspersed with juvenile deductions and debates. Their adventures are right out of Arabian Nights: no magic lamp or genies, but caravans, lions, mirages, warring Bedouin tribes, devastating sand storms! All interspersed with Tawin's wry humor as he slips in some snide remarks about more serious social issues (spoken through the mouths of babes). Not much of a plot, but plenty of lively dialogue as the boys try to argue using logic and indulge in youthful dreams of sudden fortune. A fun read with sly social criticism. But really, Mark Twain, Tigers--in Africa???

If you really want to sink your teeth into three of Mark Twain's greatest characters, read this book. I actually prefer it over Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. Twain went much deeper in defining the characters; Tom thinks he knows everything and loves to argue, Huck takes everything literally and loves to argue back, and Jim is well. . . Jim! I will say this: If anyone has ever found the portrayal of Jim offensive, it's no different here, but I'm assuming that if you're considering reading this, you must have enjoyed the other two books. So, what are you waiting for, read it!

Excuse me, I thought this book was supposed to be by a RACE CAR DRIVER! What is all this nonsense about caped rats? If I wanted to read a comic book I'd SHOOT MYSELF! The logo thing on the cover looks sort of like chrome, that's about the only reason I am giving this book one star. If you are a Mark Martin fan like me AVOID THIS BOOK! Because it is NOT a book. It is a COMIC BOOK! You have been warned. I wish someone had warned me!

The PUmpkin watches! The Pumpkin is mighty and will greatly reward all readers able to discern between its efforts and those of some fool in a fast car! Arise, Tadpoles, and give praise!
Today, I am HAPPY!

Personally, I found Lucy to be a fine product; a dense poundcake of fun, as it were. Nowhere else has Lucy so satisfied my every thought as she has here. Truly, she shall no longer haunt the old bars with frightening repetitiveness; no, now comes the cheese and all that that entails. In closing, I would like to suggest a ball-gag and possibly some sort of genetically altered weasel. And pistachio nuts.

This books is not designed for developers. Information is presented as a high-level overview of Notes' and Domino's capabilities. The book is over 1100 pages long, but the first 400 should be scrapped. I'm looking for a reference that contains clear, detailed examples of code and development processes. I also want to know why (if) Domino is superior to standard web servers by Netscape, Apache, and Microsoft.

A comprehensive guide to the new version of Lotus Notes (4.5). Full of lots of information, but I would have liked a little more guidance on steps to setup up the initial server. Definitely worth owning - especially seeing there is a CD ROM with the whole book in HTML format. The ultimate reference!

The previous reviewer is correct that the previous published work did cover a lot of the Notes basics. However after you look at what is on the CD and the text you will see the value of this book. This book definitely has assisted me in developing many of the applications that I have written for my clients. The text is written so that you don't have to read a whole chapter in the book. You can read the sections that need. This is really a great reference book for building quality Notes applications

I found the book average. The majority of it is spent explaining the concepts and theories of VPN, but nothing about set-up or troubleshooting.
Where'a a list of VPN errors? How would I configure a VPN session on my server? What sort of browsers work best? Some good information on encryption, but I found it all very 20th century...

I know the "for dummies" series is meant to be a jumping off point for people with no experience, but this was a little too simplistic for me. I expected that since the topic was pretty advanced, the material would be more advanced than something like, say, "PC's for Dummies". It wasn't.

This book gave a very basic primer on encryption. If you have ever used PGP, you understand most of the concepts covered in the first two chapters. I guess if you are not a network administrator or other computer professional, this would be good for covering the basics without jargon. But if you are at all familiar with any kind of encryption and networking concepts, start with something like O'Reilly's "Virtual Private Networks" by Scott, Wolfe, and Erwin.

As part of the For Dummies series, this book delivers what it sets out to do: provide an introduction to the technically complex world of VPNs. I searched other titles and found them all starting at a higher level of competence than I possessed. This book provides the beginning primer that leaves me ready to move to those other available volumes. This book focuses upon security issues (the author is a security specialist), but also provides useful historical information, steps to plan, implement and test your VPN, and illustrative case studies of those who have been there before. The book also includes helpful appendices about other available resources (a buyer's guide), and even includes hints on how to justify a VPN to your boss...

Washington's Partisan War is an unreadable, poorly focused study of the militia in the northern states during the Revolution. The author violates a cardinal rule of writing-he does not know quite what to leave OUT. Instead Washington's Partisan War tells of almost every militia muster, movement, skirmish, disbanding, etc. until one is totally lost in a (poorly written) forest of minute details. Context is significantly lacking here, and Kwansy fails to adequately tie in all of his facts to make useful conclusions. While Washington's Partisan War may be useful to some studying specific aspects of the middle states duringthe conflict, this book should be avoided by the general reader for the reasons above, as well as its terrible prose.

I think this book was very enlightening about the role of the militia and how Washington creatively used them along with regular military during the Revolutionary War. Being a New Jersey native, I was appreciative of the author's feel for the area. I gained a new appreciation for Washington as a military strategist. Definitely worth reading!

The book not only points up Washington's genius at extending the tenets of the formal warfare of the 18th century, something for which he is rarely credited, but records the civil war between Tory and Patriot (Whig) within that war. It clearly demonstates the strengths and limitations of depending upon the citizen soldier, a lesson relevant today. Since the book deals primarily with the war around the New York metropolitan area, it will be especially interesting to anyone living in the area. I think enough of the book to buy a new copy and give it to our local library. John Higgins

Mr. Wertman obviously fancies himself a better father than a husband-at the latter he was and is a dismal failure.

Written in a true ninety guy's fashion, Mark Wertman's good humor and sensitivity shines through in this engaging book. He is chief care-giver enabling his wife to pursue a successful law career. While not quite a "soccer mom", he succeeds valiantly in picturing the "Home Wars" from a masculine, always innovative point of view. Moms, Dads and grandparents should find his perspective enlightening.

True Confessions of a Real Mr. Mom is an engaging and thoroughly entertaining book and is a must read for every parent. Mark Wertman takes the reader into the often demanding but equally rewarding world of a stay-at-home Dad learning to cope with the trials and tribulations of raising three children. His story unfolds through the sharing of real life experiences and events that every parent can relate to, but goes far beyond the day-to-day problems of parenting to explore Mr. Wertman's innermost thoughts and feelings as he learns to cope with his role as "Mr. Mom". Through his witty and open writing style, Mr. Wertman shares some of his life lessons, personal insights and practical advice in a thoroughly entertaining way that left this reader clamoring for more. Whether you're a stay-at-home parent or caught up in the rat race of balancing career and family this book has something for you. Don't miss it!

I thought that this would be a great book. I was wrong... i went to see what he said about my favorite groups, Toad the Wet Sprocket and Gin Blossoms. He practically destroyed their images. Only someone who just hears the lyrics of groups he has never heard to would write the things he did...And by the way, why is there no review about IRON MAIDEN??? At least they escaped your words...

This book is a very good resource for parents of children who are immersed in the secular rock culture, and for people who have friends that are. There is a good background on many of the dangers and mindset of those in the secular rock culture, as well as a list of Christian alternatives. There is also a fairly comprehensive list of individual artists with explanations of their worldviews based on their lyrics. Some Christian artists are included, but their descriptions, though good, are not very specific and become repetitive.

If you and your family are into Christian music and are safe from the dangers listed therein, this book may be an interesting read, but not necessary reading. You may feel the need to, in the authors words, "purify your hearts" against what you have read. The book does not contain four letter words spelled out, but the descriptions are adequate enough.

YOUR BOOK IS SO AWESOME! I LOVE IT! IT HAS HELPED ME SEE AND REALIZE THAT WHAT I WAS LISTENING TO WAS EFFECTING MY CHRISTIAN WALK. I WISH I COULD JUST FORCE SOME OF MY CHRISTIAN FRIENDS TO READ IT (THE ONES THAT ARE LISTENING TO LIKE KORN AND METALLICA) I JUST WANT TO SAY I LOVE YOUR BOOK! I GOT IT AS A CHRISTMAS PRESENT AND I THINK IT IS ONE OF THE BEST PRESENTS ANYONE COULD GET. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR HAVING SUCH A HEART AND DEVOTION TO GOD THAT YOU COULD WRITE THIS BOOK IT HAS REALLY HELPED ME GOD BLESS!