Astonishing. An indispensable user's guide to anyone who seek for the abject concept and its applications particularly on the aesthethics issues, from Bataille to Kristeva.

O guia definitivo do conceito de abjeto e suas manifestações na arte contemporânea. Indispensável para diletantes na abjeção, de Bataille a Kristeva.

Years ago my cousin gave me a stack of books, and this rather trashy-looking one called Blood Secrets was the last one I read.
It is a book I have reread several times and in all my trips to the used bookstore I have never traded it in.

In college, the popular, a-list Irene marries Frank; a man any girl of her ilk would normally not be caught dead with. Her friends and family are initially put off. They just can't see what the appeal is. Yet the marriage succeeds and they go on to produce daughter Regina, who becomes hideously spoiled during a long recovery from a childhood illness. When we get to the "now" of the story, the unattractive teenage Regina has inexplicably hooked a handsome boyfriend, and her father has begun to act very strange. Irene begins to believe that Frank has an unhealthy obsession, a paranoia about his daughter--but is she right, or does Frank know something that she cannot imagine??

A GREAT read--totally underrated and unappreciated book. Don't miss it.

I can't believe this book isn't in print anymore... I've never seen more twists in ANY other book that i've ever read, and i've read many. A brief description reads "it starts as a love story and escalates into a nightmare for those involved"... and how. Best damn book that i've read in the last year, it's in my top 3 at least and i'd compare it to any other great horror book for the emotional shock value at the end. I'll never forget this book. Very suspenseful and devastating, and i'd recommend it to anyone.

This book is little known, but a really great read! It was extremely shocking and hard to put down. Highly recommended.

The testing software in this package is great - I used it extensively after studying for my A+ exams to help me realize where I needed more work. The test engine generates a variety of adaptive or regular tests and includes information about the difficulty of the questions and the areas you missed when you get your score. It also allows you to review each wrong answer and it provides a paragraph or so on why th answer was wrong or right.

The rest of the software was basically an online version of the Exam Cram book. I thought the book was fine, but I used Meyers' All-in-One A+ certification Exam Guide instead. I thought the material was much better, the illustrations were mor helpful, and it better covered the material for the two exams. I don't think an exam cram book can effectively cover all the material for both exams - maybe one, but not both.

Did I mention that this book is excellent? Before I read this book, I was somewhat knowledgable on computers. Now that I have completed it, I took both the Core and DOS/Windows and scored high 600 (adaptive). I could not have made that score without this book. This book answered so many questions I had. Even if you are not going for A+ Certification, I would highly recommend this book to ANYONE who wants to know what makes a computer "tick". The CD is nice, although the questions on the practice test seem a bit outdated. 4 stars for the CD

The book + test software? Exellent!

These tapes will help you pass the A+ exam. But be aware that there is some wrong information on the tapes. An example is the Dos boot sequence. So don't make this your only guide. The "Dummies" book is good except for the Dos section,and the original Exam Cram book can be very helpful.

First there was the Exam Prep and your excuse was the book was to thick to read. Then the Exam Cram came out and the excuse was this was not enough information. Then we have the Exam Cram Flash Cards and there weren't enough questions. Now there is the Exam Cram Audio Book and there is no more excuses left.

What this 4-tape collection gives you is the perfect add-on to the Coriolis line of training material on the A+ Certification. Alone these tapes will not give you enough information to pass, so you will need more reference material to study from.

What these tapes do give you is a great traveling companion, a last minute brush up and in my case some information that was completely touch on in the other Coriolis books. The tapes cover every objective of the exam and the 4th tape in a review and questions tape.

I think that Coriolis has really got something here and if they expand this series to the exam prep books they would have another sure-fire winner. This set of tapes costs $39.99 and this is a small price in comparison to what you gain from passing the exam. Thanks again Coriolis!

Use whatever books you want to prepare for the A+ exam, then get these tapes. You'll find that it's much easier to listen to Craig Landes drone on about IRQs and vector tables after a hard day's work than it is to hit the books. ;-) These tapes are basically an abridged version of the A+ Exam Cram, which is precisely what you should be studying a few weeks before you take the exam. I only wish they made MCSE tapes....

I got 3 books to use to pass the A+ Exam, this one, A+ Certif. for Dummies and A+ Certification Exam Guide by Meyers. I passed 1st time w/ 98% on the Core and 80% on DOS/Windows and 6/6 on the Cust Satisfaction.

I really wish I could give this a higher rating but I can't. Don't rely on this as your only source of material. This book had the most discrepancies among the three. There were some good focused areas but then there were sections that went into things that are not on the exam.

This book had the most substantial s/w section of the 3 books although it too missed the mark terribly.

He does cover a couple areas skipped by the other 3. It is slow heavy reading. This would be better if he had a CD of questions to go w/ it. Some of his 'final exam' answers are downright wrong. So check them in the text.

I would recommend using this book even considering the short comings. It does focus you for that final polish but you need to know where it's wrong too.

This book by James Jones & Craig Landers is indeed a useful book for cramming for the A+ cert.

However I would only recommend this book if you have studied a previous manual like the A+ prep by jean Andrews or charles brooks A+ training guide etc.

Because the writing style could easily confuse beginners with little or no experience, I'd recommend this book only to mid range techs & above. Overall this book is excellent prep for cramming info into the last week or two prior to taking the actual test.

A few minor errors pop up here and there however these are few and far in between, and the cramming sheet to memorize in the front of the book contains all the corrections, albeit I found this sheet to be a little too simple in regards the info .

The practice test is very good and the book goes over many essential areas I especially found the appendix very useful as it contains a good trouble shooting and configuration section.

Don't hesitate to order this book, as a final exam cram source it's excellent especially if you combine it with the above mentioned books or similar.

Unlike most people who take the A+ Certification, we were both advanced computer users without much experience with DOS, Windows 3.x and Troubleshooting. When we both got laid off (in the same week from different companies) we decided that we needed to get some education in a field that may be a little more stable. We purchased almost every book on the market regarding A+ Certification and read each one of them (some were absolutely useless). We found that the A+ Exam Cram gave a great overview of many topics covered on the exam and some good sample questions. The other book was Michael Myers A+ Certification Exam Guide.

Using these two books together we were both able to pass the exams (and did quite well) and both of us feel that we have a very solid understanding of the fundamentals of DOS, Windows 3.X, Windows 65 and NT. We are very pleased that these two books are on the market and hope they are used by anyone who wants to pass the A+ exam on the first try. The Exam Cram book does not include all of the information covered in both exams so we recommend you purchase at least one other book, preferably the Michael Myers book, and you will have your bases covered. No, we are not getting any money for this, we just did lots of research and many, many, many hours studying and do not want anyone else to waste their time!

This was a good book with little error. But, there are two books that will prepare you much better for the real A+ exams. They are A+ Adaptive exams by Christopher A. Crayton and A+ All in One Certifcation by Mike Meyers.
Don't spen the money on this one...

I not only used this book to pass the exam but I have to hide it from my coworkers because they're always stealing it. These guys explain things better than anybody else. I'm not saying its the only book you'll need, but it's pretty close.

This fact-filled readable book helped me to understand the relationships between the components of the computer and the operating system. Hardware has always been a difficult topic for me. So I was pretty much a novice on the subject when I picked up the book. This book taught me the facts that I needed to know in absorbable bite size snippets. After explaining how to sign up for the CompTia exam, the book covered key motherboard concepts in a way that was easy to understand and remember. From bus structures through windows troubleshooting, the concepts that I needed to know to pass the exam were presented clearly and concisely. Throughout the book, inset Notes warned me of other uses of the same acronym or related the concept being discussed to today's work environment. Alerts stressed relationships or facts that I needed to know for the exam. Tips provide additional useful resources and information. While the book is very concise and does not waste words, it still was very readable. More importantly, when I completed a chapter I understood, and could remember, the concepts discussed in it. The book layout is structured to help make facts easy to find and remember. At the end of every chapter, additional resources are given and practice questions let you test your knowledge. The final chapter in the book is a Sample Test that will give you a feel of what the CompTia test will be like. I would strongly recommend this book.

Don't be mislead if you decide to buy this book. It comes with a disk but gives you no instructions on what to do with it. The only tech support number they provide is Intuit's tech support, and since this is not their product they know nothing about it. The only information in the book is how to set up a Quicken data file geared toward your contracting business. Since Quicken is a personal finance software package, it has limitations when used as business software. You'd be better served using a product designed specifically for business like Quicken's "sister", Quickbooks.

This book is roughly 800 pages ostensibly about the installation and configuration of Windows NT 4.0. Well, it isn't. The publisher -- QUE -- true to form, has pumped it up with useless verbage about unrelated topics so that of the 800 pages only 160 are even dedicated to installing Windows NT. I was hoping to find information useful to multi-OS installations. This sub-topic was given about 2 pages which just indicated that the boot manager should solve all of your problems.

So what you have here is a fat book which is mostly filler. The brief collection of pages that were on-topic were hopelessly weak and over-simplified. Also, this book was published in 1996 and is now hopelessly outdated as regards developments in networking and distributed computing environments.

Do not buy this book unless you need kindling. I threw mine out. Forty bucks down the drain.

Very light weight. No new information, simply defines terms and offers little advise

When Microsoft launched Windows 95 they set in train a massive hardware upgrade as users discovered that run in the MS lexicon does not mean the same thing as the definition in Webster or Oxford. Those with a penchant for conspiracy theories will, no doubt, have made up their respective minds that it was all a plot to make Windows users NT-ready. Ready availability of affordable Pentium processors and the falling cost of memory have made NT attractive to PC users who have networked older equipment with modern Pentium-equipped systems to share peripherals within the home or office.

NT is a powerful system with many features and options. One cannot simply load it in the same, casual way as DOS. Planning is needed to determine the best configuration for a particular setup. Fine tuning is not just an optional activity for enthusiasts; it is mandatory if the system is to work effectively (or at all).

This book is about installation and configuration and is, as the title says, a handbook. It is written for experienced users who want to appreciate the issues involved in the installation and configuration of NT as a server or on a workstation. It is divided into logical parts; installation, administration, adding hardware, managing and tuning sub-systems, networking and communications, configuring Internet services, and customising a system.

Even though twelve authors have each written separate chapters, the style and language is consistent throughout. They have managed to write in a way that avoids technical jargon, but does not give the impression of talking down to their readers. Anyone wanting to put NT to serious use for a local network or comms server (BBS or Internet) may want more specific resources, but this is a good launching place.

For some the Handbook may be all they need, but those who require more technical information will (unless already expert) benefit from the good foundation Jim Boyce and his team have provided.

None of the authors is employed by MS, so there is no hesitation in mentioning OS/2 or using other dirty words. Configuring NT to live with other operating systems is explained along with installation over a previous version of NT or other existing operating system.

Adding and modifying hardware is an ongoing task with most server setups; the authors deal specifically with multimedia devices (sound cards etc.), modems, and printers and fonts.

Readers who have no experience of network or system administration will find the discussion of administration issues clear and helpful. An introductory chapter describes the fundamentals of system administration. Following chapters talk about how servers are administered and resources shared, controlling users, and the all-important registry maintenance.

A section on networking and communications has chapters on optimising NT in various environments, including Novell and UNIX, and the use of remote access services. For those who intend using NT to run Internet services there are chapters on using Internet programs, setting up an Internet server, installing Windows messaging, TCP/IP, and implementing a firewall.

Sub-systems such as memory, file systems, data security, and hardware configuration have to be managed and require fine tuning. A section covers what the authors call "critical sub-systems." I found the discussion well presented and easy to follow.

Some companion CDs are best employed as coasters for the ubiquitous coffee mug. In this case the publishers have provided a very useful collection that can save hours of on-line time. The CD contains a formidable array of drivers, system tuning tools, Internet client/server tools, 32-bit graphics, e-mail enhancers, and other utilities.

A well-designed and well-written handbook, this title is well worth looking at by anyone with a serious interest in NT, either by way of assessing its suitability for a particular task, or as a manual for new installers. It does what the title says, provides the information needed for installation and configuration. It does that well and comprehensively, and comes with a library of utilities and system tools.

Reviewed by Major Keary

Have bouhgt many WROX books and found this to be by far the hardest read, made simple things difficult and ponderous (suffering from verbal diarrhoea), referring too much to later content. Go read something else even from the web it'll save you money and time.

I liked the book and it's approach in introducing to XML Application Development. Unfortunately, Microsoft has withdrawn msxml.exe on which most of the content of the book is based. I am not sure if there is any plan, by the authors, to help the developers to get around this and yet, refer to the book for it's excellent approach to mastering XML Technology. I, particularly, liked the chapters on XSL, and practical applications (case studies), including CDF application. I, however, did not like the XML-Data chapter so much. This is mainly because it really does not provide the learning steps as much in detail as other chapters. I wish the author had followed the method used in authoring of CDF-chapter. The book does not provide step-by-step procedure (including that of tools required, setting of tools, personal web server etc.) for testing the source codes provided in the book. It is left to the imagination and the exhaustive work, expenses of time and communications for advice etc. of the learner of this new technology. It took me several hours before I could successfully test the case study source codes. Also, the author/publisher should provide after-sales support due to lack of the basic tool (msxml.exe) on which the entire book is based. Publisher should withdraw this book from the distribution/sale. It seems the author is planning to publish another book in lieu of this, later in Year 2000. Hope the publisher will be kind enough to give some discounts to the buyers of the current book.

This is a typical wrox book: covers mostly microsoft material, good code examples. You can read about XML from resources on the web, but this book gives you an idea on how actual applications may be implemented, at a time where there is little published browser support. 4 stars for the material, 1 for the timing.

I purchased this book to help build my house. I am the general contactor for the job and I thought I would be able to find some form for the sub contractors to sign. This was not the case and it really wasn't any help to me at all. It might help someone who is starting their own business but not for someone building their own house.

Although this book is the most readily available book containing standard boiler-plate contracts, most of the forms just do not have what it takes. In today's litigious climate it is necessary to spell out every detail, possible eventuality, and its remedy in a construction contract. If that is what you are looking for then don't buy this one. These contracts are about as simplistic and remedial as something that you would come up with yourself after about thirty seconds thought, and that's it. If you want a good, thorough exhaustive contract (like I do) keep looking. Sorry Craig and Karen, but look at a real estate contract used by your local board of realtors. That is what you need to strive for in your contracts; all of the lawsuits against contractors attest to it.