In this reader, David Macauley competently collects writing from philosophers of ecology all over the philosophical spectrum: phenomenology, critical theory, social ecology, etc. The writings are unique and thorough - Blanke's critique of Marcuse is the clearest I've read, and Whitebook's reading of Habermas is a required text for those progressives that subscribe to theories of liberation without knowing how to include nature. Macauley's own scholarship faces the questions of democracy and ecology. Great book!

This compilation of Locke's political writings not only contains his famed second treatise, but also suplementary essays supporting his views and espousing other particulars. The book is a must for any one interested in political philosophy in the least simply because most of the ideas espoused were incorparated into the foundation of our country. The essays set up locke's basic democratic theories and his version of social contract society. the reading is mildly technical and archaic, but not too bad. an excellent start to any one interested in philosophy

If you want to make the big bucks sueing the deep pockets because there are a lot of stupid people in this country then this is the book and class for you! However, if you subscribe to the outmoded idea that personal responsibility for you actions is a value worth having then I would skip this subject.

I had this book which was the previous edition. I was satisfactory with this book. I liked its pictures, and they helped me very musc. So I want to have its CD edition. I'll be happy to get this book as soon as possible.

This two volume set covers medical and surgical retina. It has many fine color photographs and is written on a high level. It seems to fill some of the gaps left by the Ryan Retina series. Drug coverage seems up to date, and treatment recommendations are current

Felt by many to be the Gold standard in orthopedic fracture care. The text is comprehensive, providing in-depth literature reviews and the authors prefered method of treatment. The text formatting style makes it difficult to quickly/easily obtain the "need to know" information regarding a particular topic. Overall, well worth it.

This book is among the best myhology books I have ever read. It is expanded to the best and most popular of Greek Myths. For example, The Labors of Hercules, The Quest for the Golden Fleece and more.

As I have learned the fundamentals of the golf swing this past year, I wanted to move beyond that so that I can really continue cutting away at my handicap. (I am shooting 100 basically). I first got Dave Pelz's Short Game Bible for pitching and chipping. However, that book tried to cover so much of the game that it failed to address in more detail issues such as uphill, sidehill, and downhill lies. Seve's Troubleshooting book really covers it throughly. He describes how the stance and swingpath differs in uphill/downhill lies to that of the normal swing. He also talks about club selection, and how to maintain balance throughout the swing. Other shots covered: Sand, rough, water, cut lob. The book is beautifully illustrated with the Master of Golf-Escapade in various captions throughout the swing. With this, now I will feel confident when facing a shot with a difficult lie.

I didn't know what to expect when I started reading Keith Green's biography, NO COMPROMISE. Looking back over time, I'd realize God had given me a rare moment to actually meet Keith face-to-face. Out of the thousands he ministered to in his short life, I doubt if he would ever remember me. I met him at one of his concerts. I was a die hard 2nd Chapter of Acts fan. I didn't fall in love with Keith's music over night. I'd prefer the gentle wooing of Acts' music. Keith was "all or nothing!" A little too overwhelming for my young Christian mind at the time. Two things I will never forget about meeting him: his eyes and his refusal to sign autographs. I had never seen anyone's eyes so full of the fire of the Holy Spirit. I remember staring into them and thinking, "This is what it means to be totally committed to Christ." Many wanted his autograph, but he politely refused. Simply stating, "No...I want the Lord to get all the glory!"

Until I read NO COMPROMISE, I had no idea the journey Keith had taken from the day he was born until the time we briefly met. I was riveted by the book. I found myself re-reading it over a period of three times! Each time, I captured more and more of God's power in a person who had totally given their life to Christ. Reading about his life gave me a deeper appreciation for his music. Now, I listen with a deeper appreciation, a little sadness (because I miss him)and a maturity I didn't have when I first met him. I miss his fire, his faithfulness, his challenge to the church as a whole. This book is definitely for someone who wants to know, is there anyone totally sold out to Jesus? I can honestly say, "Yes..there was. I met him His name was Keith Green."

This is one of the best books I've ever read, it's my favorite book next to the bible. Keith's music changed my life and so has his story. I've read the book at least 3 times now, and every time I read it, another area of the book stands out and ministers to me. This book shows Keith as he matures in his christian walk,which is really helpful to any maturing Christian, to see the details of another's walk with Christ.
Keith Green was a sold-out man to Jesus, like we all should be. It's a book of inspiriation, challenge, and it will change you.

I've been re-reading No Compromise and remembering (painfully) when my relationship with the Lord was intense and tender, as a young preteen girl. Much like Keith, I couldn't care less about "what others might think". As with him, people said that I had an unusual closeness with and love for the Lord. I remember what it was like to hear God's heart as Keith did. Lately this book has rekindled a desire to have that newness in my life again.

It's interesting that Keith went to be with the Lord after 7 years as a Christian. God's timing for taking Keith home was PERFECT. "Seven" is the biblical number of completion. When Keith completed what God sent him out to do, God took him home to receive his eternal reward. What if Keith had lived another forty or fifty years? The impact of his life and testimony likely would have fizzled out with time.

"No Compromise" came out seven years after Keith's death. Again, God's timing was perfect for us to read about the life of Keith. Read and be transformed.

Using golf as a backdrop, this book paints an excellent portrait of implementing Six Sixma as a business strategy. The picture comes alive with the realism of the characters and their experiences.

Wisdom on the Green is a call to change. This change is accomplished through process definition, measurement, analysis, improvement, and control. Whether the output of the process is your golf score or days sales outstanding, change is required to improve.

The book is an enjoyable and easy-to-read story, which gives the reader an understanding of the Six Sigma implementation approach. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in business or golf. It would be a great gift for an executive in your company.

-Book is as insightful as it is easy to read!!

-Excellent job of contrasting Lean,TQM, and Baldridge to Six Sigma and why Six Sigma is different (and in fact works!). I always suspected the things you elegantly described in the book as each of the four golfers described their experience. It is so clear after you understand Six Sigma (why it works that is), yet so elusive if you don't.

-I always suspected that simple control charts are an effective way to track an organizations performance of high level metrics (Satellite Metrics as described in the book ). Thank you for confirming my suspicion and crystallizing the concept!

-The type of infrequently sampled metrics for control charting (described in the book) could further enhance our Project selection process and help the organization recognize improvement over time at a level higher than the Six Sigma Project KPOV.

-Thought you did a great job encouraging DOE in transactional & Business projects. I think we have been too dismissive of DOE in these type of projects and resort to something we call "piloted solutions"..which have their place but lack the power of DOE. I guess the one fear Ive always had is the discrete nature of the KPOV's in such DOE's, and if treating count data (like the mailers you described in the book) as continuous data is appropriate. Certainly discrete data can be used..but usually requires a pretty hefty sample size. The other concern we have had is the ability to control noise in such an extended time frame needed in Sales/Marketing DOE's. I think you are right and there is much power in a balanced and orthogonal approach to such projects.

After reading your book..I understand perfectly why you have a concern about absolute focus on short term process capability analysis in all Six Sigma Projects. It has its place in some projects (like PC boards)..but in others it can be totally misleading depending on definition of opportunities (read..too much non-value add time spent trying to determine what an opportunity is). I agree with you 100%!. Im actually feeling good now that Ive seen someone say that in print!

Wisdom on the Green is what Six Sigma is all about, or at least what it should be about. It is an improvement strategy that can be applied as easily to a golf game as to a business. In Six Sigma too much of the time the emphasis is placed on the tools, rather than on the strategy. The same is true of lean, and this book intgrates the two with a focus on the philosophy rather than the tools. It is significant that the principals in the book are the leaders of their organization, because that is where the strategy of business improvement needs to be understood, not down at the middle management or technical level.

This book should be required reading for all senior managers in all organizations.