When we are at the bookstore, we are often attracted by what's on offer and visibly pleasing to the eye. Attraction to visual pleasures sometimes makes us miss other valuable gems that may be tucked away out of sight but unless you really look hard, gems with obscure covers and titles are usually overlooked.

Once you've read this book, you will find the contents will not be far out of sight. It contains some of the best Yoga techniques and should perhaps be re-titled "Stress Mastery For Every Place", not just the "Workplace". Judging a book by its cover and the title alone will influence many seekers into missing this one boat altogether. What you see on the outside cover cannot begin to unravel the true value within the book's pages.

Paul Skye's book "Mastery Of Stress" contains some of the best information I have encountered. Lucidity and humor introduce the reader to some stunningly effective techniques for altering brain function - much of it from the rich treasure trove of Yoga by an Indian trained Westerner. Paul Skye was initiated in Bihar, India as Swami Ajnananda Saraswati and brings many years of experience.

What worries me is much of the original and invaluable information may be missed by a reader glossing over the title and not reading the book. A must book for Yoga students, teachers and anyone feeling crushed by the hectic life of year 2000 - in fact anyone seeking Stress reduction or unique information presented in an original and readable fashion.

Thank you Swamiji - for a highly valuable book!

Wow! What an incredibly lucky find! I found this book at a used bookstore and although somewhat outdated, I have found it to be an incredible reference source for me being a devotee of slightly alternative sports, games, hobbies, etc. (see my listmania lists to see what I mean *grin*). The book covers yo-yo's, kites, marbles, and table-top games, all with game rules, variations, and histories of each subject. I was so impressed with the marbles section, the day after I made this purchase I bought a set of marbles. Also, I'd like to thank Dr. Meisenheimer, for his yo-yo collecting guide (I am an aspiring yo-yo collector) and his reviews at amazon.com for it was perusing his reviews and the review of this fine book that made it stand out in my memory at the used bookstore.

This book has 24 pages devoted to the history of the yo-yo including some great photos. This is not a trick book. It is a great read for the yo-yo history and collecting enthusiast. Many excellent chapters on Kites, Frisbees, Marbles and Board games as well. Unfortunately the book is long out of print so good luck in getting a copy. Lucky Meisenheimer M.D. author of "Lucky's Collectors Guide to 20th Century Yo-Yos...History and Values"

Paul - I'd have to admit that I was one of the people who *might* have yelled "You Suck" back in the early years - but I'm a Dodger fan and you just killed us every time. Sorry.

I was very impressed with the book - I found myself choked up when you talked about the service for your dad - an example of the type of dad any kid would dream of - and a major influence on the type of person you are as an adult. If more Major Leaguers conducted themselves in this manner baseball would be alot better off. BTW - thanks for the nuggets on Donnie Baseball - truly a guy who played the game as it was meant to be played.

I feel I got to know the "real" Paul O'Neill - and Chick, too, thanks to this book. Anyone who likes baseball and has a dad who does too will really enjoy this book - Yankee fan or not.

Highly Recommended

Anyone who has watched the New York Yankees play since the 2001 postseason has noticed something different about the world's most famous and successful franchise. The team's early exit from the 2002 postseason was assessed to a number of variables: the starting pitching didn't hold up, overconfidence, or lack of intensity and desire. It is the latter that has been cited often from Yankee fans, and sadly, though the Yankees have a strong team yet again this season, it may have carried over to 2003 as well. Often times last season, I wondered what the 2002 Yankees might have been had Paul O'Neill patrolled right field for the Yankees, for he was the heart of the Yankees most recent championship run of the last six years and his passion has yet to be replaced by anyone on the Yankee team. Not that Paul O'Neill is someone who is going to dazzle you with eye-popping statistical numbers, for his prime had since passed on the baseball field. But as is the case with many people in life, Paul O'Neill's significance could never be limited to his statistics alone.

Always a quiet, introspective player, O'Neill was never one to find comfort in the public eye. Though he got better about his shyness in the last few years of his career, rare was the occasion where Paul would offer his thoughts in public. Which is why, when I got word that Paul was going to write an autobiography/memoir about his father, I marked down the release date of the book on the calendar. One of Yankee fans' most enduring memories of the last few years was Paul O'Neill crying during the team's celebration on October 21, 1999 when the Yankees swept the Atlanta Braves in the World Series. Tears of joy? Yes and no. Paul's father had passed away in the wee hours the night before Game 4, the culmination of a difficult year for Paul as his father was in and out of the hospital.

This is the book that explains his relationship with his father as well as O'Neill the man. Unlike another recent Yankee autobiography, this book does not tell stories in and out of the clubhouse at all. Paul has some complimentary things to say about various teammates, particularly Bernie Williams, and very poignant comments about the relationship between he and his father figure, manager of the Yankees, Joe Torre. I was touched by his childhood memories of backyard home run derbys with his brothers as well as his father's words of optimism throughout his life. O'Neill really brought his Dad to life in this book to where, by the end of the book, I felt as though I knew "Papa Chuck" as though he were an uncle of mine.

Baseball fans who dislike the Yankees might be surprised to find the "embracing of Paul O'Neill" as nothing more than fan worship, for Paul was often very emotional on the field: throwing his helmet, punching a water-cooler, arguing with an umpire, etc. But Paul O'Neill, as he explains in his book, is a perfectionist who is harder on himself than anyone. Whether or not this is a result of being the youngest of six brothers is hard to say, though O'Neill's emotions were always directed at himself and no one else. As I mentioned in the first paragraph, the present-day Yankees could use a little of Paul's emotion. But the irony of Paul O'Neill is that while he is indeed an emotional person on the outside, inside he is extremely shy. I once met Paul O'Neill toward the end of his career at a Brooks Brothers store in Kansas City. I wasn't sure if I should approach him or not, but finally did and was forever grateful for the experience. He is very soft-spoken, almost bashful, he was so shy. But he was very kind: he asked where I was from and if I was going to the game that night. I was particularly interested to hear if he was going to be back for the 2001 season, to which he replied, "If we win the World Series this year, we'll all be back. But if we don't, I'll probably have to go back and play in Cincinnati." Though they did indeed win the World Series that year, a three-peat, such circumstances as Paul was in at the time tend to present themselves when you play for George Steinbrenner. The experience of meeting Paul O'Neill and shaking his hand, to this day, remains one of the most memorable of my childhood.

Paul O'Neill is a popular player because he is human. He is a solid person who takes pride in being a son, a husband, and a father. He was a pretty good ballplyer too. Towards the end of his career, he came to symbolize the Yankee renaissance through his passion and his character. There was a tear in every Yankee fans' eye when, during Game 5 of the 2001 World Series, 56,000 Yankee fans stood in unison and chanted, "PAUL O-NEE-ULLL!" to say thanks in what proved to be his last game in Yankee Stadium. In that moment, Paul had become this generation's answer to Lou Gehrig, the Pride of the Yankees. I watched at home with a tear in my own eye as Paul tipped his cap to an appreciative crowd who will one day chant his name again when his number 21 is retired among the Yankee greats in Monument Park. "Me and My Dad: A Baseball Memoir" is about a player who belongs to the old school way of sports- it is a wonderful book and I am grateful to Paul for opening up and sharing his memories about his Dad. My guess is that a number of readers will harken back to memories of their own fathers while reading his book.

This is a fantastic book for anyone interested in the study of human or non-human behavior in lab or field settings. The authors pack nothing but the vital basics in this guide. They cover topics such as research design (sample sizes) and data analysis (parametric vs. nonparametric stats). Reading this book is a great use of your time if you're considering research on animal behavior.

This book is a perfect introduction to the field of behavioral data collection. I purchased this book for my first behavioral study of captive primates and it was extremely helpful. If you have never conducted research in this area, this book is a must have.

This is really a wonderful book. The author has a deep insight in world of biosynthesis and medicinal natural products. I have read it all and am using it as a text to my undergaduate pharmacy students. It is just what i was looking for. Thanks Dr. Dewick, i am looking forward to see your second edition soon of this book, maybe this time we will have more about biosynthesis techniques!

This text is absolutely superb and the only regret I have is that I did not write it myself! I have used it almost exclusively for the natural products chemistry component of our Bachelor of Pharmacy degree course and it comprehensively covers all of the major types of bioactive natural products. Anyone interested in Pharmacognosy will find the book an invaluable reference text. This book will be of great importance for future students of natural products chemistry. I thoroughly recommend its purchase!

Having lived in rural Haiti and worked in medical clinics with an indigenous staff, this book was an invaluable resource. The conflict between Western biomedicine and folk healing practices (including the much-maligned voodoo and herbalists) was well-explained and went a long way towards elucidating the phenomena I was observing in my own clinic. An absolutely essential resource to anyone interested in public health, Third-World medical practice, Haitian life or anthropology in general, I give this book my heartiest recommendation.

This is a superb teaching book that gives students a way to learn about medicine and culture and at the same time learn about Haiti's complex history. I've used it in both upper and lower-level undergraduate courses and the students have loved it. The students especially like the case studies. The book contains rich vignettes of individuals who had to negotiate different health care systems; the crux of the book is that people's experiences of their illnesses (anywhere, not just in Haiti), and the strategies they adopt to help themselves, have to be understood in the context of larger cultural and historical systems. There are not that many books to compete with this one. As an anthropology teacher, I find this book much less problematic than Emily Martin's book, Woman in the Body, which is so commonly used to teach medical anthropology. Comparable books to this one: Teresa O'Nell's Disciplined Hearts (depression in North American Indians) and John Janzen's Quest for Therapy (on lower Zaire), Burdick's Looking for God in Brazil. Great for medicine; great for Caribbean.

This is very useful for both novice and great review for professionals in medicine.

Good for outdoors but also at home when medical problems arise. Snakes bites, stomach ailments and much more. Descriptive in plain english and illustrated very well.

This book is excellent for the novice and review for medical professional for medical problems at home, outdoors or on vacation.

Sports injuries,snake bites and other first aid issues, this book covers it.

This is THE book for residents. It's great for writing admit orders. The concept of all of their books (pocket-sized, brief and clear) is great for putting in a lab coat.

This book helps me remember all of the right things to do when I admit a patient. Drugs, labs, vital signs, everything. It makes sure I don't forget any important admitting orders. Don't start residency or a clerkship without it.

An educational and very funny read. The facts are all true, but have been presented in a consistely funny and readable tabloid style. Maps, pictures, and fact boxes (and some very funny ads) support the text. Highly recommended.

This book takes a tabloid look at medieval life. The "articles" present history and daily issues in medieval times in a very funny way. My eleven year old son and I both enjoyed it and learned some things. There is also an Egyptian tabloid that is equally enjoyable.

My little girl LOVES this book and so do I. It is really cute and I even liked it so much that I bought 15 copies to give to all of my nieces and nephews. It is a great book for any child. I highly recomend it.

My 3.5 year old daughter loves the book, read it many times over and over. About imaginary friend of a little girl, which plays and makes a lot of mess in her room, who is everywhere, but mom and dad can't see him.