This is not a reference book on movement disorders. Instead it is a concise book that deals w/ most aspects of movemnt disorders (including pediatric) w/out getting too detailed. This makes it perfect for the resident in training who wants to learn more about this division of Neurology. By far the best thing about this book is the included CD-ROM of videos.

Seems to cover a lot, from networking to graphics to XML & CGI. I was surprised that the chaper on CGI was so short, given that its not covered at all in Professional Perl also by Wrox press. Also the book was a lot shorter, but still long at 650 pages.

This book puts into layman's terms some of the more complex philosophical ideas by drawing from the writings of hundreds of authors and philosophers. Using fiction or science-fiction short stories, the editors have put together a book that helps virgin philosophers understand some ideas that senior philosophy students struggle with. From morality of time travel to metaphysics and from backward causation to the problem of pain. This is a very good philosophy book for the beginner philosopher or hobbiest.

This book collects much of Flomen's work in one gorgeous volume. Flomen's use of black and white photos are amazing. His vision is both unique and breathtaking, as is his scope. This is a valuable collection.

The book is written in essay form. Peter's accounts of his boyhood villages, NYC's Carnegie Hill and New England's coast, villages abroad, particularly Paris and Provence, and back home again are engaging. Rather than just describing the people and places, Peter pinpoints why villages of any type are desirable and what it is that makes communities work.

Peter is the much written about partner and husband of Alexandra Stoddard, best selling lifestyle author. Fans of Alexandra will be particularly delighted to hear Peter give voice to the man who is so familar.

Another great collection of Sci-Fi Novels, a collection of Six stories that join into one big story... All of them have separate storylines which all coincide towards the end.

A great read for anyone on holiday and nothing much to do... Reads easily even if it is a bit on the childish side most of the time, a great read for kids getting into Sci-Fi and I certainly enjoyed it...

A bit of a change from Asimov ;Þ

I'll freely admit that I enjoyed this book. It's a dishy, gossipy, tabloid biography of the first order, and I found myself staying up till 5 am to finish it.

That being said, TLYM is not a particularly reliable history of the Beatles, and it's rife with glaring inaccuracies. Much information is presented as fact with no corroboration, and Peter Brown's credibility isn't exactly stellar -- as others have pointed out, the remaining Beatles and their associates were highly critical of the book, viewing it as a betrayal of trust by Brown. Still, even with the book's self-conscious sensationalism (the authors have an annoying tendency to hugely overuse variations of the phrase "revealed here for the first time") many of the anecdotes are amusing, and the insight into the life of Brian Epstein and detail about the workings of Apple Corps. are interesting.

Overall, this book is not the worst Beatles tome out there; certainly more biased accounts than this have been penned about the fab four over the years. If some of the more unlikely tales, as well as Brown's claim to ultimate insider status, are taken with a grain of salt, TLYM makes for an interesting diversion for any Beatles fan looking for more than just analysis of songs and recording procedures.

Peter Brown, the Beatles' business manager after Brian Epstein's death, documents his recollections of all the events surrounding the Beatles' divorce. I can not help but believe that he has painted an accurate portrait. Brown had access to dozens of individuals that were connected to the Beatles in some way and that add the feeling of authenticity.

I read the book every couple of years and it seems to be more powerful each time. It does not paint the Beatles, as individuals, in a very favorable manner, and it is a bit disturbing. However, if you want "the story" this is as close as you will probabally get.

Who knows how much of what Peter Brown says is true? It's clear that many of the anecdotes he relates have been discredited (i.e., John Lennon's one night stand with Brian Epstein), but this is still an entertaining light read for anyone who likes or loves The Beatles.

The opening chapter makes you sad--Brown begins with Cynthia Lennon coming home from a weekend trip to find Yoko Ono casually counging around the house in Cynthia's bathrobe. You can almost feel how humiliated she must have been.

Five stars as a good beach book, with the caveat that it's far from complete and not completely reliable.

Strong points: Origins of St. Louis baseball, the Cardinals years up to 1950 (particularly Branch Rickey), the good Cardinals teams in the 1960's (including the Curt Flood story), the 1944 Browns, and the Browns under Bill Veeck.

Weak points: The Browns during 1920-1940, the Cardinals during 1970-1997 (there was more to 1982 than Darrell Porter trying real hard), and no mention of the Federal League St. Louis Terriers.

I am something of a stat-head, so I also have to point out the book has not benefited from the advances made by Bill James et al. For example, saying the team was hurt by its pitching, then citing the pitchers' records as evidence is not helpful.

I admit I'm biased, I grew up in St. Louis and was treated to the great Cardinal teams of the 80's. There's no doubt. baseball fans will love this book, Golenbock does an incredible job of taking readers through the birth of both the Cardinals and Browns in St. Louis. My only criticism, the parts of the book on the Browns did tend to drag.

Peter Golenbock is known for his oral histories of such teams as the Yankees, Red Sox, Cubs and Brooklyn Dodgers, and this latest book on St. Louis baseball is a worthy addition to the collection. The Cardinals have a storied history, from Rogers Hornsby to Dizzy Dean, from Stan Musial to Bob Gibson, and from Lou Brock to Willie McGee. From a ragtag organization to one of the storied franchises in baseball, this book also details the people who owned and managed the Cards, such as Branch Rickey, Sam Breadon, Gussie Busch and Bing Devine. What makes The Spirit of St. Louis even more of a must-read for baseball fans are the sections devoted to the St. Louis Browns. The Browns were at one time the more popular St. Louis ballclub, and George Sisler was as good a player as any who played in St. Louis. Unfortunately, the Browns suffered through mediocrity, until 1944 when they won the pennant. (and played the Cardinals in the World Series!). The decline of the Browns culminating in owner Bill Veeck putting tiny Eddie Gaedel up to the plate is also of interest.

Professor Irving Younger gave Ten Commandments for cross examination. Brown goes Younger twenty better, but I'm not sure it's an improvement. Most of his advice is sound, but he wanders astray on a few occasions. "30 Maxims" is a workmanlike effort, but not of the first order of excellence. I'd give the book two stars if it weren't so inexpensive. Someday a modern lawyer will write a book on cross that tops the century old "Art of Cross Examination," by Francis Wellman, but that time has not yet come.

Quite a short book, but with lots of thumbnail sketches of little maneuvers in law cases. It's not as good as one might wish for ascertaining useful techniques of cross-examination, but it is a subtle book, pointing out things that might not be naturally noted when dealing with a hostile (or defensive) person. My interest in this book originated with my criminal-defense lawyer brother, but since I am a philosopher, I have to argue with hostile students everyday. Thus, I could use some useful pointers on fruitful and effective questioning. I get the feeling this is a little book that should be reviewed every once in a while as a review of effective questioning. Definitely worth the price, and an easy read too.

Not the best book, but worth the price and worth a read. Not for the beginner.

I truly enjoyed this read. It may help to listen to the audio cassette beforehand. I find Thoreau inspirational. Many times you step back and realize how beautiful all of life's intricacies are, how wonderful life truly is & how lucky we are. Thoreau has embraced every minute detail of natural life, as it was meant to be & has successfully captured it in print. I love the fact that each line is a "novel" in itself. I loved the book and listen to the audio cassette often. Buy it, buy it, buy it.

They can't appreciate this book due to the fact that they live in a world of pop trash. Im only 19 and I like it, it's one of the best books I've ever read (besides Waterland). No author describes images and scenery as well as Thoreau, at least that I've read, and his dislike for society is well argued. So, if you're one of those MTV-watching, mall loving, stylish-car- driving, conforming, TV junkies, or an educated uppity know-it-all than this book isn't for you.

I read this book about every five years or so in
order to take inventory of my personal life. Soon
I find myself forgetting about DVD players and software
applications and begin to focus upon bringing
my life much more in tune with the harmonics of
nature. Thoreau has the ability to cut through the
messages of nonstop consummerism and force the reader to
evaluate the cutural norms of greed and individualism.
Why is it so hard to accept that man is of this planet
and we must learn how to balance our species goals and
desires with those of the other species of life which
inhabit this biosphere?