First things first: this book is not light reading. It is thick with equations and chemistry. It is written for those with advanced knowledge of cell physiology, or at least biology and biochemistry.

That said, Ling will some day be one of the icons of modern science. Given the way orthodoxy holds onto its reign, it may be another several decades before it happens, but it will inevitably happen. The hypothesis he puts for in this book regarding the physical structure of human cells is nothing less than a complete overhaul of the presently reigning model.

The conventional model of the cell is one of a saline bag with ion pumps embedded in its membrane to control ion concentrations and, therefore, the charge gradient across the membrane. Ling review *all* the literature upon which this model is based, and in the process, shows how the model can't possibly be a reality.

Next, building upon experiments in colloidal chemistry dating back almost a century, Ling establishes a different model of the cell. This model, called the Association-Induction Hypothesis, has makes some bold assertions about the physical state of the cell, though none that aren't backed with mountains of experimental evidence:

1) Water within the cell exists in polarized multilayers. Unlike dissociated water we see around us in the world, water in the cell is held in layers by the polarizing effect of long proteins that stretch throug the cell.

2) Ions are not pumped in and out of the cell. Rather, it is primarily the movement of potassium ions, which are pulled into the cell based upon their size and charge in relation to the position and electron density of the proteins within the cell.

3) ATP does not supply energy to the cell via any high-energy phosphate bond. Ling reviews all the evidence showing why this cannot be an accurate picture of ATP. Rather, ATP is the primary cellular "cardinal adsorbent," molecules which attach to the ends of proteins, ends that extend lightly beyond the boundary of the cell. By attaching, ATP induces shifts in electron density through the protein chain to which it is bound, altering ionic movement/gradients across the cell boundary, in addition to a host of other cellular repercussions resulting from the density change.

There are far more revelations about the cellular environment in Ling's book. Further, he has published a few books since this one, one of which has just been published. I'm reading it now, and I am hoping it will distill his very extensive thesis down to the most salient points. It is a hypothesis that deserves a very wide audience, but the technical nature of his writing makes it accessible to a very limited audience.

I look forward to the day that Ling's model of the cell is mentioned in standard textbooks on physiology. It should be.

This book is a must read for everyone involved in K-12 education, sociological research, ethnic studies, or simply interested in becoming a better citizen! The editor of the book did a great job in her selections. They demonstrate her great insight into the linguistic landscape of our evolving society.

I bought this book in 1983 and it has stayed in my permanent collection of books. It is some of the most sensuous and vibrant poetry I have ever come upon. The poetry conveys the despair, hope and longing that the poet lives with in her life of waiting for love while at court. "The Wu-Tung Tree" is one of the most beautiful poems that I know. The biography of Li Ching-Chao is not only informative, but nicely written.and the notes to the poems give the reader a greater sense of some of the symbolism and cultural significance of tunes and imagery.

I love this book. My children love reading this book and my grandchildren love having this book read to them. The sounds of the words are musical, the story is beautiful and it teaches important lessons about friendship and honesty. The illustrations are lovely. I give this book as a baby gift and as birthday presents to my 50 year old friends as well.

I checked this book out from the library for my daughter and it was amazing! She was so captivated by this book. It is so well written, and brings back memories of the dear Ling Ling Panda at our National Zoo! You must read this book!

Follow the trials of a panda who just can't decide what she wants, but with the help of a parrot she discovers the value of cooperation. This book teaches people not to be too quick in their decisions, and to be open to other alternatives when their first instincts may be to lash out angrily.

This book is absolutely an A+. Of all of the required texts I have purchased this year, this one is by far the best. It is very well written. The information is detailed enough without overwhelming a third year student. The book provided short and manageable chapters that could be read and digested quickly. The questions at the end were a life-saver come test time.

Let's be honest. My father wrote this book, so I may be a bit biased. (Actually, most of the family has at least two or three things in the book that we deny.) But although I usually read and review only childrens books, no one else has reviewed Dad's book, so here goes.

It's a good book. I guess you want to hear a little more than that, though.

Okay, the book is meant to be inspirational, a story of how one family grew closer to Nature and God, and I think it succeeds in its own way. My father lived an extraordinary life (unfortunately many of those adventures are not in this or any other book) and you can still catch a bit of his spirit in these words. Who knows, if J.F.K. had not been shot, maybe Dad would have been Attorney General or an ambassador or something.

If you're a member of a family that is contemplating buying a horse or a pony (what kid doesn't want a pony?) then you need to read this book. There's a reason why one of the old nicknames for heroin is "horse." Before you know it, you're hooked and you're having to feed twelve of the beasts twice a day for the rest of your life. Sure, my dad finally escaped, but I'm convinced all those years of hard labor took their toll. Consider this: Edwin R. Ling, the fencer of hundreds of acres and builder of innumerable barns and sheds, spent the last years of his life living in various condominiums because he didn't want even to have to mow the grass. He was pretty tuckered out.

In short, the author's son gives this one five thumbs up!

This book covers most techniques of guitar - hammers, bends, whammy bar, harmonics, muting... This book is geared for beginner and intermediate, and is filled with exercises that are great for establishing your technique.

This superbly written book is rich in theoretical as well as empirical models of quotas and licenses in international trade. It provides very useful and clear insights for policymakers in trade issues, and should be a MUST for international trade researchers in textiles and apparels. I highly recommend it!