In the 70's and 80's the book by Hirsch et al. was the TEM reference tome, and Eddington's book the applications manual.

Time has marched on, and this book is the new replacement for both!

Carter and Williams wrote a very easy to read, yet well detailed, text and reference for TEM. They cover quite literally everything, in just the right level of detail for 1st or 2nd year grad students.

This book is the best way to get a quick grasp of TEM.

I find this book probably the best textbook in materials science I ever read. Not only the authors are experts in the field of microscopy, but they also succeeded in extremely difficult task to present the complicated science of electron microscopy in a simple (but not oversimplified!) language. The book covers all major aspects of transmission electron microscopy, and contains excellent illustrations. This book is certainly a priceless asset for students. I talked to some people at the National Center for Electron Microscopy, and they also recommend it as one of the best books at the beginning and intermediate level. If you are looking for a book to learn TEM, get this one, you will never regret!

This book will knock your socks straight off. These photographs were taken by, apparently, amateur photographers, but they are simply magical. Although these photographs were [taken] in Mexican brothels, they speak volumes about the American Southwest. A must have for collectors of the great photography books of our time. Part of the permanent OilCan collection.

My second grader is so anxious to read chapter books but many of them are just too overwhelming for her. This book was perfect for her level. The print was larger and there are pictures (though not in color). She could also relate to the story since it is about happenings in second grade. There are only 3 chapters which makes it not quite so intimidating for the early or "struggling" reader.

This is an obscure book long out of print which chronicles the history of American Military music from the Revolution up to World War II. It is a very good resource book for band and field music which I was fortunate to find a copy in the University of Connecticut Music Library.

This is an authoritative analysis of one of the most turbulent periods in U.S.-Korean relations and an enlightening memoir by one of America's top career ambassadors and China experts. After a somewhat slow introduction (probably necessary for readers short on historical knowledge), the book marches along smartly in an exciting first-person narrative filled with dramatic events, struggles of will, and diplomatic efforts to save a flawed American policy, to foster democracy abroad, and to save the life of a foreign statesman. Should be read by all interested in the art of diplomacy, the Korean transition to democracy, or the practice and limits of U.S. influence.

Being an architecture student, I am constantly looking for books containing information on Williams/Tsien. This is a quick read, but very insightful to the careers of both the Eames and Williams/Tsien.

Structured in a lecture format, this book helped me see the personal sides of both architectural firms. If you are interested in either the Eames or Tod and Billie, I would definately recommend this book.

This is a wonderful book! The Reverend William G. Carter is a brilliant author.

This is wonderful book for the beginner and intermidiate philosophers

I bought this for my urban, "not-into-reading" nephews when they were 11 and 9 years old, thinking that they might not ever crack the cover, yet today (they are now 17 and 15) I found it in their bookcase well-worn. They say they've really enjoyed it, and tried several of the projects. Although its style is antique, and not quite as easy to follow as the "...for Dummies" type of how-to books, and some of the topics may no longer be of interest, I highly recommend it for all kids (boys and girls). I am buying it for my young daughters (and myself), expecting our family will enjoy it for many years to come.

Topics include "Snowball Warfare" and a whole section on Winter, "Home-Made Boats," "Novelties in Soap Bubbles," "How to Camp Out without a Tent," "Dogs," "How to Make Puppets and a Puppet Show," and "How to Make Various and Divers Whirligigs."

If you want to get your kids out from in front of the TV or computer and foster their creativity, buy this book and open it!

I read this book in the fourth grade and did many of the projects, Trapping, camping, snow forts, skits and plays, magic, all the things an American boy (or girl for that matter) will find exciting and fun.

I have given the American Boys Handy Book to the children of many of my friends. It will spur anyone's creative thinking, young or old!

If you like this one check out the American Girls Handy Book written by Beard's sister.

I had a copy of this as a kid and read and re-read it to the point that the cover was more tape than original material. A wonderful guide to doing things yourself, and a welcome antidote to today's passive consumer paradigm of childhood. A fair number of the materials called for are hard if not impossible to find today, but the spirit of adaptation and improvisation that imbues this book will inspire the reader to find substitutes. Some parents may suspect the fair number of projectile- launching devices described, but the book is infinitely less violent than most child-oriented television shows and never fails to stress safety. My friends and I learned a lot of practical mechanics and crafting skills, developed our hand-eye coordination, and never shot anything more fragile than a plastic figure. We did a heck of a lot more damage to each other and our environment playing soccer and broomstick polo. My own future children will unquestionably have a copy of _The American Boy's Handy Book_ when they're old enough.

The author, W. Hodding Carter, has a dream. He wants to re-create the voyage of Viking Leif Eriksson who, in the Year 1000, sailed from Greenland to North America in an open Viking Longboat. Carter has no ship. He has no crew. And he doesn't know much about sailing. But, after three years and a whole series of misadventures, he finally does it. This book is the result.

Somehow, he convinced Land's End to sponsor the journey, but he still had to get the boat constructed, find a crew and handle the thousands of details to make it happen. His first attempt ended in defeat but he tried again the following year. He had learned a lot by then and while the crossing wasn't exactly easy, he and his eight-man crew reached their goal.

Of course Carter's crossing wasn't exactly like the crossing for the Vikings. The Vikings, of course, didn't know where they were going and certainly weren't able to have e-mail on board. And they didn't have the modern food supplies and ability to cook the gourmet meals that this modern-day crew enjoyed daily. But the sea was the same, the frustration of days without a good wind, the hard physical labor, the beauty of visiting some remote islands, and the camaraderie among the crew.

The style of writing is light and sometimes comical. The Viking lore is interesting and the descriptions of the surrounding sea and the physical experience of living on an open boat are well done.

But I never really got the differences between the eight crew members. This should have been an automatic reflex by the end of the book. But even though the author tried his best, and even had some photos of the men, with the exception of Rob, the eccentric boat builder, they all had a certain sameness to me.

Also, this trip was never life threatening. I didn't bite my fingernails with worry about them. When in trouble, the Coast Guard was there.

Basically the book is a pleasant read about an interesting experience. And I did learn a bit about sailing and the experience of living in an open boat. Too bad Leif Eriksson never wrote a book. THAT would have been quite a story. Lacking that, however, I guess we just have to settle for W. Hodding Carter.

As one directly involved in publicizing the second - and triumphant - voyage of the Snorri, and privileged enough to witness in person, its arrival on the shores of L'Anse aux Meadows, I found the book captivating and could not read it fast enough!

Hodding Carter paints an original and incredibly entertaining picture of the voyage and managed to keep me in suspense the entire time - even though I already knew the outcome!

I was riveted by Hodding's vivid descriptions of the crew's first nights at sea, and touched by his words of devotion to his wife and children.

However, I am a little disappointed that the book does not contain any color pictures of the Snorri at sail or the landing at L'Anse aux Meadows (where hundreds of local Newfoundlanders gathered to greet the conquering crew). Sounds nitpicky, but to see the Snorri and crew at full sail was awe inspiring -- almost relegating Hodding and crew to second billing!

Nonetheless, the book was skillfully written and thoughfully assembled. The only question I am left with is, how in the world was Hodding Carter able to maintain such a detailed account of the journey considering the Arctic conditions?

Finally, a real adventure with a sense of humor and some humility! I just picked up this new book by Hodding Carter and read it straight through. It's the story of Carter's admittedly crazy idea to build a Viking cargo ship ("knarr") and retrace Leif Erikkson's historic voyage discovering North America ("Vinland"). From it's conception as an eccentric lark, born mostly of boredom from working at a post office, to it's successful completion -- Carter raised half a million dollars, built the 50 odd foot boat and sailed all the way from Greenland to Newfoundland over the course of two summers with a mostly inexperienced crew -- the story is hilarious and, at times, moving. Carter's style is uniformly informative, unpretentious and graceful. It was a pleasure to read and got me interested in history in a whole new way! I highly recommend this book. It was especially refreshing to see an addition to the adventure genre completely free from the macho posturing of the so-called adrenaline junkies.