I am disappointed in the actual code commentary, it does NOT do a good job of explaining the code. Most of the time the commentary does nothing more than tell you what a function does - and it is obvious from the name anyway. Apache has a lot of standard programming conventions and internal libraries. I think those should have been covered first and in depth. It would make the Apache source code much more understandable. I read through the first chapter or so of Linux Core Commentary and it seems much more well written.

i bought the book to underdtand how apache worked interanlly. the book does a good job of that. however the the code commentry is pretty disjointed. the compilers have done a excellent job of putting together this. we should see more of such types.

Good job explaining the server code.

This is a book about air accidents written from the point of view of the crash investigation agencies. It describes the investigations and the conclusions reached and subsequent events.

This means that it is not really a book about air accidents but, neither is it a book about air accident investigators. The book does describe some aspects of the investigations but it does not really analyse the work of the investigators.

It is really a collection of annecdotal accounts of a number of accidents that were featured on an associated TV series.

The books title is rather misleading. Nowhere does the author attempt to say "Why air safety is no accident" rather, he just reports on the investigations.

I do have one major caveat about the factual accuracy of the book. The author's description of part of the Tenerife two-jumbo accident is at odds with the other descriptions that I have read. In particular, he states that there was some confusion about what the FO of the KLM aircraft said as it commenced its take off roll. The author states that it was not clear from the tape whether the FO said "we are at take off" or "we are taking off."

According to other reports of this accident, the FO clearly said "we are at take off" but they made the point that, in the grammar of his native Dutch, the meaning of that phrase is the same as the meaning of the English phrase "we are taking off." Indeed, the author fails to appreciate that this accident led to a major change in the approved phraseology for radio communications between pilots and controllers.

On the positive side, desipte its shortcomings, the book is interesting to read and I certainly enjoyed it.

I must be a rubber-necker to the highest degree because I always enjoy these type of books. It has the standard fair, nothing really new on the format. The author does give us a good amount of detail, which she is known for. I would always like more photos, but there is enough to tell the story. If you like this type of book then you will enjoy this one.

Nicholas Faith has written other books about disasters, notably "Mayday: The Perils of the Waves" about shipwrecks. Both of these books are the companions to a BBC television series and that might be why some of the text seems to be a little sensationalist. Then again, it's hard *not* to be dramatic about horrific events like commercial airplane crashes. Still, that's a tiny criticism of what is an otherwise well-researched and well-written book.

Faith does approach his topic anecdotally (that is, using specific crashes to explain the many causes of airline accidents), but in this way he covers every conceivable cause of commercial crashes *and* keeps the reader interested by offering concrete examples.

I would say the title is quite accurate, because Faith's primary sources of information throughout the book are the air accident investigators themselves--both current and former members of the British Air Accidents Investigations Branch and the American National Transportation Safety Board. The inclusion throughout the book of descriptions and explanations of crashes in the words of investigators themselves, is what makes this book so valuable as a source. Another reason it's valuable is that there are really no other books like it on the market today. I would recommend this book for everyone from the casual reader to the student writing a report.

The plot line of the story is that the ancient Goblon Pearls are stolen at the parade and it is up to Lily to find out who stole them. I personally thought this book was too short and didn't be very descriptive.

The Case of the Goblin Pearls by Laurence Yep is an exiting, well-written, fast-paced book that draws the reader into an intricate plot. Lily, a 12-year-old Chinese American girl, is drawn into a mystery when her great aunt, a famous old movie star, comes to plan a float in the New Years parade. The Goblin Pearls, famous for their size, are stolen during the New Years parade and it is up to Lily and her great aunt to solve the mystery. Meanwhile, Lily discovers what life can be like for a poor family from China who desperately need money while she makes a new, unexpected friend. I would recommend this book because it is exiting and teaches you about Chinese immigrants. This book gets really exiting when Lily finds one of the pearls that came off the chain. She is in a restaurant and she wanders to the ladies room down a dark hall. No one knows she is there. She has just entered the stall when the lights go out. In the following scene, a mysterious person tries to kidnap her and get back the pearl. In the less fictional aspect, Lily makes friends with an immigrant girl from China. She lives with her mother and siblings. They are very poor and the mother has not been paid for three months. Altogether, this book rounds up excitement, mystery and truth in one. This is why I recommend it. Some people might not agree that the book is very informative about Chinese-American culture. They might think this because the book is mostly a mystery. I still believe though that the book tells a lot about what life is like for poor Chinese immigrants. It also tells about some rich Chinese in America. Not only does the reader learn about Chinese Americans and China Town, but they also learn about different of Chinese that is spoken. So if you enjoy a mystery while learning, this is a great book for you.

While this book is far from being one of Yep's best works, it is a very important book and not a bad read at all. While focusing on the mystery at hand, Yep includes many details and authentic attributes of Chinese American culture. With so few books of varying genre available by minority authors, this is a great one to read.

This book is a good starting point for anyone considering forming a non-profit. It outlines the pros and cons of incorporation, and takes the mystery out of the incorporation process. The sample letters of incorporation, bylaws, and organizational meeting minutes were very helpful. But don't buy the book expecting it to be your only resource.

The book focuses almost exclusively on incorporating in Deleware. Although any organization can incorporate in Deleware - with possible advantages - it is worth researching the laws in your own state. You may be able to obtain the same advantages, with far less paperwork.

The most disappointing aspect of this book was that, despite the advertising on the cover, it has not been "newly revised" since 1993. The IRS forms, filing fees, and registered agent services are out of date.

Finall, I was disappointed to find that, because of its age, no internet resources are listed in the book, a serious drawback considering that all of the forms and instructions I needed were available from the IRS and State of California websites.

Overall, I found the book to be worth its price, but in this fast-changing world, it is in serious need of a "new" new revision.

I have read this book and I will tell you, it is a very GOOD START but I was very disappointed that it didn't list a vast sort of agencies nationwide. I Live in Illinois and the information is basically for Delaware. This is why I only gave it 4 stars. You still have to do some research on your own but you definitely get your feet wet if you know what I mean. Buy this book to get you started and keep it to go back to when things get a little bit shaky from time to time. The tax forms part was very impressive..actual sample forms,addresses,etc.This book helped eliminate a lot of my worries and red tape. Good luck to all of you Non-Profiters and God BLESS!

Very interseting, informative, and quick reading. Gives you a vast amount of information to successfully start a non proft corporation through filliing of your certificate of incorporation.

A beautiful woman murdered, of course. A Yale-educated DA running for office, of course. It seems that Barry Reed is more concerned with looks and education rather than plot and dialogue. In this novel where everyone seemed to have "fresh, Nordic features," Reed focused more on the characters than the story. The only bright spot was attorney Dan Sheridan, who is a down-to-earth, broken-nose kind of player. With each description (which could have been stolen from a soap-opera script) was the educational background of each character. Character description is important, mind you, but not the solitary component of the work. I don't believe that a woman who has been lying face down dead in a marshy area for hours is the most beautiful woman the medical examiner had ever seen. It just doesn't happen. And neither did this book. Barry Reed should read Robert K. Tanenbaum, whose characters are believable and enhance the plot, not replace it

I disagree with the Booklist reviewer who thought that the romance angle didn't work in the story. It enhanced it for me... it added a complication that otherwise wouldn't have been there....but then again, I tend to be into that sort of thing.

Anyway, the things that irritated me about the book would go largely unnoticed to anyone who doesn't live in Boston. I didn't mind the geographical liberties that were taken, since it is fiction after all.... but Boston is presented as a kind of Irish theme park.... and while nobody would deny the impact that Irish immigration has had on Boston and its culture over the past 150 years, Boston is a large and very ethnically diverse city.... the Brahmin-vs.-Irish thing is about 120 years out of date. Most people that read this probably won't care about that though.

The rest of the book, while sometimes far-fetched, was a gripping, entertaining read. The pacing was quick and the way that Sheridan's team stayed on top of their adversaries kept the storyline from insulting my intelligence. Lovers of legal chess game-type thrillers should find this hard to put down.

I had some issue with the resolution of the mystery at the very end (if that person was actually guilty of killing the woman,he/she would not have done some of the things he/she did, in my opinion). However, it made for a nice plot twist.

Better character development than Grisham... good legal drama. Like the story "Silent Witness", by Richard North Patterson, in this story, you didn't know if the defendant was guilty or not through the whole story, but you rooted for him anyway, since his lawyer was the "good guy." Makes for an interesting ambivalent feeling when reading.

As a footnote, I listened to this as a "BooksOnTape" auciocassette (unabridged), read by George Guidall from a local library. Too bad that version doesn't seem to be available anymore, as I just love Guidall's delivery.

This was a well told story with a complex plot. I found myself rooting for Sheridan and then for his relationship. When that happens, the author has done his job well. I have been entertained and taken out of my daily life - if only for a few brief moments. I enjoyed this book on tape. Full - unabridged version. Recommended.

This book is a complete waste of money. It looks nice and glittering, but in reality it is devoid of information. I had hoped for some specific information on Norfolk terriers, as Im the happy owner of a Norfolk puppy. It is difficult to convey the extend of my disappointment with this book. Its gives me an impression like: get a lot of pictures, make an "change all" in a standardtekst from xx to Norfolk and you have a book on Norfolks. It doesnt even have a race-standard, let alone an explanation of the race-standard. Or specified instruktions on stripping or trimming or..... Besides I find it extremely irritating, that there is a lot of advertizing, disguized as information. Avoid this book if you are serious about your Norfolk. What you can try to do is get hold of the old book on Norfolk by Joan R. Read. It looks a bit oldfacioned, but it is full of information. and it is much, much better.

This book is pawsome! It covers all you need to know about Norfolk Terrier care,trimming,special needs,sicknesses prone to the breed,as well as some very interesting facts about Norfolk Terrier history as well as to how the breed came about. I feel that this book is wonderful and I rate it 10 paws up! If you love Norfolk Terriers I feel you will enjoy this book as much as I did!

There isn't a huge selection of books about Norfolk Terriers, but this book does a great job covering much of what you need to know. The history of the Norfolk terrier was very interesting. This also gives good information on proper grooming.

This book was a disappointment. The illustrations are the only saving grace. The book was lauded as appropriate for children. I strongly disagree. Poor judgement was used in the introduction of Old Man Brown and a child who is wisked away in the night with promise of adventure, and continues from the first pages. I cannot imagion any parent reading this book to their child without a cold chill running through them after the first three pages. References to history, minimal at best, one / two sentences per page does not leave room for any reference of value or historic significance. The concept has many possibilities. The opportunity to enchant a young reader with an introduction to U.S. and World History would be an enjoyable and worthwhile endeavor for parents and children to explore. Unfortunately, this book misses mark. I would not recommend this book.

I must say I was skeptical after reading the review above, but I found this book very enjoyable. True the text in minimal, but then again, it is a children's picture book. I don't think its the author's job to give a historical lecture. The point of the book is to touch upon aspects of history just enough to peak a child's curiosity, getting them to ask their parents or teachers questions. I am a teacher of young children. While I was reading Old Man Brown to my students, we came to a glorious pull out illustration of a Civil War Battle. The students asked, "Why are they fighting in the picture?" The book gave me the perfect window of opportuniy to discuss the Civil War with my class. Also, if you look closely at the final illustration, many of the places in history the boy visited are represented in his room. The entire story is a trip through the boy's imagination. I strongly disagree poor judgement was used in the writing of this book.

I've been using "Old Man Brown" to teach my Fourth Grade some of concepts they'll be learning in American History. The story is about a hundred year old man who takes a child on a magic bike ride through American history. Its an excellent way to introduce children to subjects like The Civil War. The illustrations are mysterious and the writing is poetic.

A lucid and though provoking work, Castes of Mind would be close to THE authoritative work on the construction of caste. However the boldness of Dirks's argument, mainly that British rule is responsible for the state of caste today, raises some serious questions, which are not easily answered. Firstly, the book is heavily focused on Southern India, which raises the question of how did this play out in the North, and with whom. The colonial state was not the only actor, and the role of Christian Missionaries in the construction of caste is instructive: no matter how hard they tried to rid the Gangetic plain of caste, it was met with no avail. Secondly, his use of archival material is rather concerning. One one chapter relies heavily on archival material, whlst the remainder is dangerously rhetorical. And lastly, the epilogue raises serious concerns regarding similar scholarship and other interpretations on colonial rule in India. Dirks dismisses offhand essentially any work which might be remotely classified as 'neo-colonial', although he does not seem to quite understand what this concept means. What is most dangerous however is that Dirks dangerously approaches a moral judgement on the British Raj, which is a taboo in the historical profession.

Well-read in similar works such as B.S. Cohn, Spivak, et. al., Dirks's is the least tenable, and a farcical display of scholarship. Although he argues that 'the British did not invent caste,' after reading the 315 pages one might actually think they did. Dirks seems to ignore the roles of Brahmanic institutions and hegemony and the role of 'collaboration' and 'capitalist development,' (the latter which he seems to dismiss outright) and one might actually conclude that India was, in the pre-British era, caste-less! Embarrisingly enough, he still refers (however naively) to the uprising of 1857 as the 'Great Rebellion.' The rhetoric and culture of domination must be put behind, if any of are to write unbiased (or a close approximation thereto) history. I wonder how long it will take for Columbia and Chicago to realise this.

The british did not invent caste but they exploited it to the hilt to divide the pluralistic Indian society.
The thesis of the book matters. The thought provoking nature of the book is more valuable than its contents.
Columbia and Chicago are doing a valuable job of undoing or atleast explaining the british (and german) rape on indian history.
A thinking that an objective history can be written, like conducting a laboratory experiment where an observer is independent of the thing that is observed, is a major fallacy . No more attacks of scientific methods on humanities please!

One would be hard pressed to find a better subject for a literary biography than Goethe. Not only is he a major literary figure, one of those few who could be said to have truly shaped their national culture, not only is his enormous oeuvre is little read outside his home country, not only is he so marginal in the minds of English readers that his name is perpetually mispronounced and his most significant work, Faust, is continually assumed to be identical to other works of the same name, but--perhaps not so incredibly considering all else I have mentioned--there is absolutely no competition in the market for biographies of this amazing man. Which makes Nicholas Boyle's work all the more unfortunate, I'm afraid.

There can be no question that Boyle is well-familiar with Goethe's work, and the context of his long life. However, he communicates neither very well. A few bright moments poke through in the text, such as the fine description of the household in which Goethe grew up, but the reader generally finds himself at a loss when attempting to picture the type of life which Goethe lived. Esoteric religious concerns and theories about the effect of the German political situation on the souls of its people cloud what could have been a fascinating look at another time and place with distracting, and ultimately useless, complexities. Even worse is Boyle's approach to Goethe's work. One should have perhaps been warned by the author's decision to regiment "life" and "work" into alternate chapters that the work would be subjected to, and ultimately consumed by, a light but continual barrage of literary theory which, while it does not reach the absurd heights of which academia is often capable, manages to render the power of Goethe's poetry and fiction effectively lifeless. That is a formidable achievement indeed, and one which literary biographers, as a whole, should strive to avoid.

I am still waiting for a biography of Goethe worthy of him, a man whose literary relevance is unquestionable--Pushkin, Hugo and Shakespeare, perhaps, are the only others who can match him, and whoever writes the story of his life should attempt to show this truth, rather than obscure it unnecessarily, as Boyle has done.

Two stars, one for the minimum, and one for what it might have been.

If a person enjoys a scholarly biography with a lot of esoteric detail, this is a biography for him. However,If a person finds scholarly biographies tough going,he will be bored by this book.

Boyle's Goethe supasses just about anything available--including what one can find in German (i. e. Conrady). Granted, it is not easy going. Boyle offers extensive contextualisation of his subject and thereby provides something of an introduction to such figures as Herder for the uninitiated. If you want the latest word on Goethe, this is it.

In the Shadow of the Dinosaurs (Early Mesozoic Tetrapods) is a collection of research papers presented at workshop for paleontologists and evolutionary biologists. For scientists who were unable to attend the seminar this collection of very specific papers might be valuable. ( Titles such as "A new Bathonian microvertebrate locality in the English Midlands" or "Biotic and climatic changes in the Carnian of Europe and adjacent areas" are examples.) For the amateur paleontologist there is no unifying narrative and little evolutionary chronology presented to assist the reader who wants to grasp the basics of early tetrapod development. This book is inappropriate for the readers looking for an overview of reptilian fauna and evolutionary developments, in the late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic periods. An advanced degree in paleozoology should be a prerequisite for buyers.

This book seems interesting, but it is written for proffesional paleontologists and evolutionary biologists. The language is very difficult, and it has terms that a layman can't understand. If a reader isn't a proffesional paleontologist or evolutionary biologist, he propably shouldn't by this book.

In the Shadow of the Dinosaurs: Early Mesozoic Tetrapods is edited by Nicholas C. Fraser and Hans-Dieter Sues is a collection of abstracts written by thirty-five authors all prominent in their respective fields as a result of a workshop held in Front Royal, Virginia.

These feature contributions by experts with international reputations in thier fields has chapters on Taxonomy and phylogeny, Faunal assemblages and Faunal change. This book is divided into three parts housing their respective chapters.

Phylogeny entails the taxonomy and phylogeny of the principle vertebrate groups ( amphibians, lepidosaurs, crocodylomorphs, and mammals). A persistent problem in the identification of basal taxa of well-known groups is their recognitions in practice. This volumes focuses on several groups of tetrapods that have become much better known in recent years; there have been considerable advances in our understanding of their relationships as a result of both more rigorous phylogenetic analyses and the discovery and examination of new fossil material.

Faunal assemblages dealing with the most significant early Mesozoic tetrapods assemblages woldwide. These chapters examing the different Triassic and Jurassic assemblages are not intended as exhaustive reviews of all early Mesozoic tetrapod-bearing localities. Rather, they reflect areas where the greatest advances have been made in recent years.

Faunal change is the final section, looks at how faunal turnover at that time is measured and examines the possibility of mass extinctions. The considerable abundance of bones of small tetrapods at many localities gives them a great potential advantage as biostrtigraphic indicators over larger forms. It is therefore of interest that the abundance and widespread distribution of sphenodontian lepidosaur in strata of Late Triassic and Jurassic age have been recognized in the past few years.

The early Mesozoic era was a critical period in the evolution of life on land, when most of today's major groups of terrestrial vertebrats (mammals, turtles, lizards, frogs, salamanders), arose and the dinosaurs and pterosaurs rose to prominence. This is NOT a children's book. This book is written for the serious study of comparative anatomy between these species.

If you are looking for a book on current thought and distribution of post dinosauria then this is your book as it explains with fascination at how todays clues bring yesterdays fauna to life.