Somewhat interesting but I ran into a similar problem with another book about Ireland I read recently - it is written as if you have great familiarity with Irish history (which I don't). Very little is explored in-depth, some areas of Irish history seemed skimmed over or omitted entirely. Like the last book I read, it's okay for a review but not for the beginning "student". I'll try again somewhere else.

As a student of Dr. Duffy's I have seen the actual man in action and I do not belive this book represents in whole the genius of the man. This book in its simplicity, limits the intelligence of its reader to but a few pages in which, though well presented, are not close to touching the genius of the editor. I believe that this work, though informational and well made does not show the skill of the editor as an historian. To truly appreciate Dr. Duffy one has to read a work entirely of his own rather than this piece.

Editor Sean Duffy's Atlas of Irish history is a fine, worthy addition to your Irish-related library. Whether you're a newcomer to Irish history or a card-carrying gaelophile, this atlas has much to offer, covering several thousand years of Irish history in a concise, highly readable, and strikingly visual manner.

The concept of the Irish Atlas is simple yet highly effective. Generally one page of text is followed by a thematic map. For example, a chapter on the Viking wars of the 8th century is accompanied by a helpful map that reveals the exact location in Ireland of Viking raids, settlements, and more. In another later chapter, The Ulster Question, a fine overview of this critical and longstanding issue is followed by a map that reveals the distribution of Protestants and Catholics in Ulster, 1911. Other chapters include, but are by no means limited to, the 1798 Rebellion, the pre-famine economy, World War 1 & the Easter Rising, and 1990s Ireland.

While some readers might quibble with the rather limited text, it's important to remember this is an atlas. The text (solidly written, by the way) is meant as an overview to these pivotal events in Irish history. It should be used as a gateway to more detailed writings. (The atlas concludes with a two-page "further reading" section.) As for the maps, editor Duffy concedes they "show facts rather than influences or ideas..." But this reader found the maps instructive and creative, a fine complement to the text.

Kudos to Mr. Duffy and his collaborators on the Irish Atlas. It does indeed go "some way to explain the story of this unique and fascinating place."

there's no art in thomas kinkade's work. he uses the most saturated palette that would just burn the artistic sensitive eyes with the phonny promise of an utopia. like junk food for the stomach, his "art" is the junk food for the soul. god forbidden anyone pursuing a career in art lay eyes on his work.

Compiled by M. Stephen Doherty, and enhanced with both an introduction and commentary by Thomas Kinkade, The Artist In Nature: Thomas Kinkade And The Plein Air Tradition is a full-color visual showcasing of Kinkade's artwork in the "plein air painting" style, as well as his truly exceptional talents for capturing the spirit of country living. An ideal addition to any personal, professional, art school, community library Art History reference collection, The Artist In Nature is endorsed as a thoughtful commentary wherein brief captions enhance the highly enjoyable artwork in an outstandingly presented and impressive collection.

Many are familiar with Kinkade's studio work but his best work is featured in this book. Lovers of the impressionist style who have never been attracted to the babbling brooks and idealic cottage scenes that epitomize Kinkade will see their concept of his work change. It is said that the mark of a great artist is the mastery of more than one style. Kinkade reveals himself as a great artist through this book.

I'm using this flash card set to help me get solid on using Cisco internetworking devices and so far they're great.
It's a spiral-bound book so it lays flat, which is nice when you are doing other things while you study.
The content is pretty well structured and laid out by topic so you can focus on your weak areas.
The CD is nice and comes with software for palm and palmtop device computers for studying. I have yet to install it on my Windows CE.
People may denounce these cards as incomplete but no single method for studying is complete. From hands-on exposure and practice to books to online study these make up a good portion of my preparation for the CCNA and enterprise work with interconnecting cisco networking devices.
I would recommend also the #640-607 (ISBN 1-58720-055-4)CCNA exam preparation book by Wendell Odom and the ICND book (interconnecting cisco networking devices by Steve McQuerry.
(ISBN 1-57870-111-2 or newer ICND book)
These two books along with these flash cards will get me certified.

My neighbor and I split the cost of this "book" to help us pass the CCNA exam. Even though the "flashcards" where on spiral bound paper, I found them pretty good. I thought the palm pilot version was the best part of it. What my neighbor and I did was we went over every question until we had them memorized, two days before I took my test I went over the sheets in the back, which were really good. I passed the exam with a 851 and my neighbor scored in the 900's. I saw some questions on the exam that were very close to what are on the flash cards, but this book mainly helped me memorize the info to pass the test. Even though I had many diff questions on the CCNA exam I knew the info from memorizing this.

I was kind of bugged by the other reader saying it only helps with 10% of the exam, do you want every question on the exam written for you? Plus what are you doing talking the CCNA when I looked at your reviews you marked great points for all of Todd Lammel books and bad for Cisco and the books you marked where for the CCNP exams?!

Any way for others it is a good buy for the money, it help my neigbor and I pass! Now on to the CCNP!

One of the techniques I used to learn the CCNA material which helped me pass the exam was I created flash cards to cover the objectives. When I was asked to become a technical reviewer for this book I was more than willing and what you have is a very good product and study tool.

There are over 400 flash cards in the book and they tackle each and every objective. The cd included has over 500 more questions to give over 900 questions for the new exam. The book also has over 50 pages of quick reference material covering the major points.

Add this to the Cisco Press collection of Practical Studies and the new Exam Guide and you most certainly have an unbeatable set of study material. Also on the cd you can customize the ecards for the exam or for an objective and the cards can be stored on a Palm device.

Overall the author has a technically accurate and up to date set of questions to work with and you have a quick and handy reference manual.