The 5-minute pediatric consult is written in an easy to read outline format. The writers have eliminated unnecesary obscure data and offer a concise outline of all major pediatric diseases. The topics are designed to be read in 5 minutes or less and all the up to date information to diagnose and treat a specific illness is included. The topics are alphabetized, so they are easy to look up. The writers are accomplised experts in their fields and the book has been edited by the distinguished Dr. Schwartz, at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. As a professor of Pediatrics, I highly recommend this book to practicing pediatricians, family practitioners, nurses and students.

when will the CD be available? I travel to several schools providing healthcare to uninsured children and would like to use this valuable reference. (a PNP)

love the format. listed alphabetically, the items are presented in a easy to read format. Just about all I want to know about the problem when working in a busy office. I can read more later but this gets the job done. an excellent 90's type of book. where is the CD?

Having grown up in Baltimore, these pieces offer a flavor of the city and a reminder of what makes Baltimore special and ... well, unusual. Here we find Gertrude Stein, Al Capone, Dorothy Parker, ice cream and candy makers, cemetary tour guides, and a host of other residents and passers-through, all unique, and some a bit off-the-beam. We visit some great Baltimore places--including my favorite site in Charm City--the Great Blacks in Wax Museum. And we get it all through the eyes of a trio of fine writers, Baltimore characters themselves, bringing to life not just the history, the people, places, and things of Baltimore, but the very voice of the city. It surely is The Land of Pleasant Living. Thanks, hun.

Even if you're not from Baltimore, you'll be fascinated by these short anecdotes. The authors bring to life a variety of odd characters, old structures, and out-of-the-way places. The stories are by turns funny, tragic, and nostalgic... and always interesting.

In their introduction to this orderly, accessible, and informative book, the authors define as-if pathology as "essentially imitative, a way of life built on a series of transient identifications in which the individual acts as if he or she were sensitive, empathic, conservative, religious, or even rebellious - all dependent on what others want the individual to be."

The "quiet borderline patient" is, according to the authors, an overlooked personality, having ceded psychoanalytic terrain (in the literature as well as the consulting room) to the demanding histrionics and chaos of the "noisy borderline." Completely different etiology!

Because as-if etiology includes the "appearance of normalcy, precocious ego development,and the absence of identity," (which are also chapters headings), there is no psychosis. According the the authors, a clinician who is unaware of the 'as-if' pathology may have a feeling that something is not quite right with the patient, but be continuously unable to identify it - or to treat it. To add to the elusiveness (of the pathology as well as its diagnosis), the authors write that it's a given that all persons, to greater or lesser extent, experience transient identifications - ideally, on the way to a solid, developed identity. So one of the difficulties that clinicians have in identifying this pathology is that patients often seem pretty "normal." It takes a perceptive - and educated - clinician to competently diagnose and treat these patients. This book would seem to make a sizable contribution to that education. Many examples are provided, in a fluid and readable format.

The authors rely on literature, their clinical experience,and what is obviously a great deal of their focused attention in order to describe intervention strategies and techniques. The final chapter, "As-if Trends in Culture and Therapy," strives to place this pathology in societal context.

There is an extensive bibliography and a good index. I'm not in the field, rather an enthusiastic reader - but I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this book to anyone with an interest in the subject.

Frustration, anger, and manipulations are often evident when attempting to work with borderline clients. My empathy increased ten-fold as I read and applied the principles of this book. Highly recommended for all mental health professional

This book is good foer stundents

It is a good book for both new and experienced researcher in biosciences. Reading this book had exposed me to many areas and important findings related to biotechnology. And had been the first reference for me when I faced many difficult problems.

An excellent book to collect.

Yes, it's exhaustively comprehensive. Yes, it's district-by-district. And yes, it's over 1200 pages. However, the entire enterprise is in the end unsatisfying because of the constant undercurrent of bias.

Whether it's Barone comparing Bush's "more choice" to Gore's "more government," or his characterization of "observant, tradition-minded, moralistic" Bush voters opposing Gore voters that are "unobservant, liberation-minded, relativist," he continually finds ways to slightly polish conservative views and give a little tarnish to the liberal side of the spectrum.

The clincher for me was in the Presidential Politics segment for Florida when Barone writes of the beyond reproach fact of a Bush victory, while elaborating upon all the apparent shifty, underhanded tactics of the Gore camp. Whether or not the tactics were sinister is up for debate, but it's clear he didn't want to concede any points for the liberals, whether on Florida or on free-market ideology. This slight, but consistent bias isn't dangerous in and of itself; it's objectionable because it's coming from such a supposedly authoritative source.

I was a regular buyer of this series until I got so tired of Michael Barone's biases and editorializing that I ceased purchasing the new editions as I had been every two years. After hearing that the 2002 edition had (finally) toned down the flagrant lack of objectivity I decided to give it another try.

During my absence things have indeed improved. More facts and statistics have been added about states and congressional districts, political analysis Charlie Cook has added brief outlooks for every seat up for election in 2002, more information on redistricting is given, more extensive descriptions of states, districts, and backgrounds on office holders is provided and yes, Barone's editorial comments, while still present, have been drastically toned down and in some cases eliminated.

However, there are still obvious examples of his bias. Many pro NAFTA comments are made mentioning benefits states and districts have received since its passage while no mention is made at all of the jobs lost in those same areas (only to often be replaced by lower paying ones) and Barone regularly writes objectively about "cultural conservatives" while virtually anyone who isn't married, with 2.5 kids while living in the suburbs or a rural area (be it office holders or their constituents) is labeled, in a rather dismissive tone as part of the "feminist left," a term Barone does not seem to use in a neutral manner. Furthermore his recap of the Florida recount clearly takes a pro-Bush side, ignoring all his inconsistencies while maximizing Gore's despite blatant hypocrisy that was strong on both sides.

But overall this is a solid, if somewhat overpriced reference for political junkies elsewhere. If Barone can continue to scale back his editorializing in future editions, this series will has the potential to become one of the most important on the subject.

Michael Barone is clearly a man of immense energy and political insight. His biennial "Almanac of American Politics" has been a Washington tradition for 30 years now; and it keeps getting better.

I first discovered the Almanac in 1992 and have purchased copies every two years since. My '92 edition is dogeared, with pages falling out, yet I still consult it regularly.

Barone's in-depth background information in each state and Congressional district is a feature hard to find anywhere else (certainly not all in one place). His invaluable biographical information on members of congress (and governors) is essential to understand where these people are coming from, when one sees them on CSPAN.

But the statistical information is what I treasure most. The Almanac is a quick and easy reference for finding out how vulnerable an incumbant is, who ran against them before, how their state or district leans at the presidential level, etc. These statistics are really essential for a deep understanding of congressional politics today.

In the last few years, Barone has also been providing more information about state governments. Recently, he's added the names of the leaders of every state legislature and given longer biographies of the governors. In this era of devolution, such information is greatly needed.

Another newer addition is the predictions of Charlie Cook. Cook's analysis is appreciated although I wish he would be a little more creative in his writing ("...belies the competitive nature of the district" over and over).

Barone and Cook have an excellent track record in predicting elections, but naturally they are wrong at times too. For instance, they both considered Gov. Jesse Ventura a good bet for re-election (and Barone even hinted at a Presidential bid in 2004). Of course Ventura is not seeking re-election due to low approval ratings. Since the Alamanc comes out a year before the election its focused on, it is fun to follow along and see how accurate its forecasting ends up

Granted, Barone is a conservative and his bias does occassionally surface. This can be distracting and poorly placed at times (especially for an angry leftist like me). But objective journalism is basically non-existent in this country and Barone should be applauded for staying focused and unbiased more than most.

All said, the "Almanac of American Politics" is absolutely crucial for anyone who wants more than a superficial understanding of national politics today. Read it and you'll watch "Face the Nation" and "Meet the Press" in a whole different light. Buy it; it's more than worth the price.

So, the author thinks that the future king of England is the anti Christ, just because the prince is into off the wall new age beliefs and wants to be the future king of Europe. According to the author the prince has all familiy ties and religious ties that will one day make him the king of Europe or the so called anti Christ. The royal emblem, according to the author is the same thing described in the Bible describing the beast in revalations. This idea was interesting. I can believe that the prince and the royal family are very corupt and involved in secret societies to manipulate the world but to go as far to say that the prince is the anti Christ, give me a brake. Although I disagreed with some of the concepts in this book, it is very entertaining and filled with a whole lot of great informaion. This book is well worth reading.

This book draws reasonable conclusions from incredibly well-documented sources. A quick scan of the other endorsements (nearly all five stars), not to mention the editorial reviews (see the above link), will show that others agree. As for me, I give "The AntiChrist and a Cup of Tea" five stars, which is clearly what this one-of-a-kind-in-history book deserves. Indeed, anyone who has read the LaHaye and Jenkins "Left Behind" series will, upon reading Mr. Cohen's book, likely abandon that series as false prophecy (see the warnings against adding to or taking away from scripture, which apocalyptic fiction must inevitably do, in Revelation 22) in favor of an author and a title that offers real, credible information (for example, see pages 394-396) rather than fictional speculation and sensationalism. Although Mr. Cohen cannot be 100% accurate in everything he has said (he's just a human being), I still have to say kudos! If his first book leaves everyone else who has ever written on the subject of the antichrist in the dust (and it does), just think what Mr. Cohen's upcoming title, "Messiah, History, and the Tribulation Period" (mentioned in "The AntiChrist and a Cup of Tea") will do. I for one can't wait to see.

I could not help but notice the recent one-star reviews on this book. They are so obviously intended to blackball the work that those who gave them should cower in shame; they have no integrity. In fact, anyone who HAS read Tim Cohen's "The AntiChrist and a Cup of Tea" will immediately recognize that those who proffered the one-star reviews did NOT; their assertions concerning the book are false and completely misleading. (On the other hand, it may be that these "readers" are simply incapable of comprehending what they read.) That these are phony one-star readers also becomes evident from the fact that others who have responded have ALL given the book five and, in fewer instances, four stars. As several have pointed out, the book is incredibly well researched, and its sources are all documented; any diligent reader can verify the information given. I believe that Cohen's conclusions are warranted considering the evidence offered; the book is not at all sensationalistic. What's more, Cohen does NOT actually state that Prince Charles is the AntiChrist in the work. (One would search in vain to find any such statement.) Instead, he presents an incredibly strong case based upon documented facts, and then allows the READER to draw his or her own conclusions. Take some good advice: read this book, and don't listen to dishonest individuals who make a pretense of being readers.

This book an interesting treatise on the problems (Vices) impacting business today. They run from an unrealistic belief in advertising to mispaying top talent. The solution - productivity, defined as producing more than what is used or input.

The author brings an interesting background to the story. As founder of Beenz, he has seen the ups and downs of the so called New Economy. Even at a young age, he's had more real life experience than most business writers. In addition, the book has a refreshing non-American bent, which is unique in the high tech world.

The content is much deeper than "the New Economy was a sham" - it really does touch fundamental issues of business. Corporate execs sometimes to do get on Mergers & Acquisitions sprees that are in their own interests, if not their shareholders. Companies do sometimes spend a lot of energy on corporate citizenship, even if it's just PR. Dealing with these vices is important for companies, and worth thinking about.

So why not 5 stars?
1 - The book claims that productivity is the only thing that's important. That's kind of misleading based on his definition of productivity. Maybe productivity is a simple thing to say, but it appears that the author was alternatively meaning efficiency of capital or positive cash flow.

2 - I think that it's dangerous and incorrect to oversimplify the business world as "Here's everything that's wrong, but if you follow this one plan/idea/metric..." There is no silver bullet, and there is a reason that the market is right in the long term. Productivity is important, but it's not the only thing.

Those interested in and learning the infamous Humphrey-Weidman technique in modern dance get a good overview of the life of Doris Humphrey. The book also has many photos of this incredibly beautiful woman, who not only originated one of the most original techniques of modern dance in the 20th century, but also was a dance theoreticain/philosopher. The only disappointing aspect of the book was that one interested in the influence of the philosopher Friedrich Neitzsche on her dance technique will find only a brief discussion. But the book is fascinating reading, and after reading it one feels even more admiration for this remarkable woman and dancer.

This book is both inspiring and informative. Many effective techniques are discussed which can add much to any therapist's list of favorites. You'll refer to it often