I am a former Russian journalist and a documentary filmmaker who has also worked at NASA in the US.

"The Anatomy of Russian Defense Conversion" touches on many more subjects then just Russian Defense Industry. This is a very thorough, informative and important work that analyses the history of US and Russian Defense Industries, weapons exports and conversion, and possibilities of transformation from a militarized to a civilian economy in the new millenium.

The book also reflects on the current state of defense industries in the US and Russia, and "brain drain", or loss of intellectual capital in Russia and other countries after the Cold War.

I found reflections in Arkady Yarovsky's chapter "From the Culture of War to the Culture of Peace" very contemporary, especially in the light of recent events in the Middle East:

"Our time is unfortunately still characterized as "the culture of war." The culture of war is evident first and foremost in the hostilities between people and states, between nations and faiths, and in the inability to solve conflicts by peaceful means... Humanity has made it into the third millenium because the lust for power has been restrained by fear of nuclear war, but this restraint is not to be counted on permanently... The danger hidden in the separateness of people of different countries, unfortunately, remains a legacy for the next century... If humanity renounces the legacy of the culture of war, it can start down the road of cooperation, peaceful creation, and enlightenment. This is the only road leading to the culture of peace."

One can imagine that I, as a small child living in San Antonio, Texas, next to three Air Force bases and an Army base, living through the Cuban missile crisis, thought about the threat of the Russian military. I also met my parents' wonderful emigre' friends, and to this day have had warm relations with Russian people.

This book tells of the enormous cost to the Russian people of building and maintaining their war industry for so many years, a militarized economy where people got second best. Since the breakup of the Soviet Union, defense industry just about shut down, but civilian industry has not grown great enough to support the population. There are horrendous unemployment, and terrible health and social problems. There is some danger that the path of least resistance for Russia, if we neglect the situation, could be to re-start weapons production, for export at first.

In my opinion, the United States also, to a lesser degree, has neglected the manufacture of quality consumer goods, importing them instead, and has let its physical economy deteriorate, despite much activity in the financial sector. We, too, have been insufficiently careful of the environment. This book provides some idea of what these trends could lead to, if carried to extremes.

Perhaps the involvement of United States companies in Russia, could lead to more of a recognition here, of the importance of the physical economy. Hopefully, both countries could also work to put industry on a healthy environmental footing as well.

There is awareness of the problem of Russian defense conversion, at high levels of our government. I hope this book helps educate people and sustain that interest.

The book contains so much information and strategic thoughts that is unfound in similar literatures.

While reading the book, I was guided by the Authors to traverse the frontiers of Marketing, Management and Communication and yet the concepts and case studies of many world renowned companies are seamlessly fused together to answer one question: How to reap divideds in Asia's digital business environment?

Other assets in the books are that the chapters are well organised so each one can be independently written to cater for
individual interests; also the charts show works of valuable and serious research, analysis and presentation.

I felt I have collected handsome dividends already at the finish of the third chapter,

The book contains so much information and strategic thinking that is unfound in similar literatures.

While reading the book, the Authors are guiding you to traverse the frontiers of marketing, management, and communication and yet the concepts and case studies of many world renowned companies are seamlessly fused together for an answer: To reap dividends in Asia's digital business environment.

Other assets found in the book are that chapters can be independently read for individual interests and also the charts contain excellent works of valuable research, analysis and presentation.

At the time of reading the third capter, I felt that I have already harvested dividends handsomely.

There is plenty of fun to be had in this fast-paced, romping tale. The alphabet grows out of control, going from the ends of the universe back to Zippy, the dog of the boy who threw the snowball that started the whole delightful mess. This is a fun way for kids to learn the alphabet and how to play with words. I highly recommend it!

A fun and silly story about an avalanche that manages toinclude all the letters of the alphabet! The illustrations are wildand whimsical too.

Charlie Two Shoes is a fascinating story of one man's friendship with a group of US Marines and his incredible perseverence in getting re-united with them. Peterson and Perlmutt tell the story through Charlie's eyes and those of his Marine pals. They give us an intriguing look at life behind the Bamboo Curtain. More amazing than Charlie's budding friendship -- he was around the Marines for about four years as a teenager -- is his enduring perseverance in keeping his dream of a reunion alive. The dream survived decades, including years in a Chinese prison and more under house arrest in his small village. After all that, his eventual reunion in the U.S. had drama of its own. One Marine buddy turned out to be more interested in his own fortunes than Charlie's,and Charlie's efforts to stay got mired as much in domestic politics as international. A good read by gifted writers.

Charlie Two Shoes and the Marines of Love Company is not only an inspiring story about friendships and loyalty, but also an excellent retelling of some little known American history. Set in Northern China starting at the end of World War II and continuing to recent times, the reader will learn about the atrocities visited upon the Chinese peasantry by the Japanese, the communist take over of China and America's futile efforts to stop it, the severe poverty and starvation the Chinese people endured, and the political repression and corruption that continued for years. Into the shadows of these desolate and hopeless conditions, the warmth and charity that the American Marines and missionaries brought with them to China and to a young boy, nick-named Charlie, shine brightly. The reader is invited on a journey through Charlie's life of joys and travails, but is pulled aside by the authors from time to time for some excellent and concise description of the historical context. Thus this true tale of friendship and suffering also enables the reader to also learn the larger story of the historical events which ultimately were its cause.

The best book on the market of Chemotaxis and Migration. As I started reading this book I recognized that I was reading over hours. This is a very interesting book covering a total interesting subject. The first time an author defined and clearyfied the terms. Moreover in total a very helpful book and it should be a duty for all clinicians/scientists are interested in that field.

After more than 20 years cell locomotion research there was no book available which address this very interesting subject. The Authors have done a great job by providing the reader with a very fine logical follow up in the book. All important points are explained so fine. After reading this book it is possible to understand chemotaxis and transmigration, even when you are a beginner in this very important field. I can only congratulate the Authors and they have filled a big gap.

The author is a faculty member in the Anthropology department at Rutgers University who decided to do a study of the students in traditional immersion fashion. To do this, he joined the incoming freshman class as an older student returning to school and lived in the dorm. The resulting book is a fascinating read, particularly for someone who was actually entering college around the same time as Moffatt's study. Moffatt covers the group dynamics, the forming and shifting of groups, and many of the aspects of college life.

One of the few college texts I actually READ. Required for a freshman anthropology class (this is almost 8 years ago now), I was thrilled by every word in this book... Easy to read, interesting, entertaining... I mistakenly loaned it to someone who never gave it back and have regretted it ever since. A must read for anyone interested in a look at college culture through the eyes of someone doing it again, 20 years after graduation.

All Babylon 5 fans hear to this: you will really understand how our favourite series was set up, designed and came to life. The book is detailed and written for those who don't have a clue of any behind-the-scenes jargon. It really puts all fans inside the TV series, makes them a part of the building process. Also, if any of the readers has already bought the previous edition, please do spare the money and buy this really new edi- tion: it includes the complete Season 4 episode list and more (new) photos of the Season 4 episodes, plus real updates in the data. It comes to wonder then how the same duo (author, publisher) didn't thought of a real new edition of "The A-Z Guide to Babylon 5" but they reprinted the previous book as a ... "new edition".

Creating Babylon 5 is the sort of coverage B5 has deserved --but not gotten-- for years. It is worth the price for the pictures alone, but David Bassom's text can more than compete for your attention. His writing is as strong here as in the A-Z Guide to Babylon 5. Worth every cent.

I teach at a University in Japan. I saw this book at the TESOL 2000 conference in Vancouver and picked it up on a whim. It turned out to be great for my students bound for U.S. universities. It teaches listening and note taking, but what I like most about it is that it teaches the structures of logical argumentation in a very simple, down to earth way. It also has a clear sense of direction lacking in many classroom texts. Starting out with Just opinion exchange activities, the book ends with a full blown debate. I believe that Discover Debate will not only help my students present their ideas verbally in class, but will help them write more effectively out of class. This is one of the best books I have found for preparing students for an overseas college experience.

This book is fantastic. For many ESL students it is not only the language of debate that is a challenge, but the concept itself. This book begins at the very beginning -- the first unit is titled "Have an Opinion"! It moves smoothly and sequentially from there.

Anyone interested in teaching debate, or using debate as a forum for teaching English conversation, should have this book on their shelf and encourage their students to buy it.

I have used some of the concepts with my senior high school Japanese students and they have "clicked" with them more than any other projects we have done so far. The students are motivated and enthusiastic to learn more.

This book is very readable providing excellent case illustrations from a variety of different types of clients. The book had the added benefit of showing both successful and nonsucessful treatments. Highly recommended for professional, student, and interested lay person.

This book is very readable providing excellent case illustrations from a variety of different types of clients. The book had the added benefit of showing both successful and nonsucessful treatments. Highly recommended for professional, student, and interested lay person.