This book does not contain a full overview of forensic anthropology, as a result it can't be used as an introduction text. However, it deals in depth with certain topics in forensic anthropology, which makes it perfect for advanced students in this field.

This is probably one of the best textbooks available on identifying human remains. I have found it to be fascinating reading plus I recently had the honor to meet Dr. Reichs. She most graciously took the time to autograph my copy of the book although she did mention that was the first time anyone had asked her to do so.

This book was given to me as a gift and it is probably the most indepth book I own for the identification process. Little did the gift-giver know that the chapter Reichs includes on Human Rights is extraordinary, and is paramount in showing how Forensic Anthropology has grown over the years to include the aspect of international affairs and the impact human rights play in the field of forensic anthropology. I especially enjoyed the section on Trauma Analysis and Race identification, the latter in being that there have recently been questions as to the accuracy of the tools used to determine race albeit it has often generated controversy. Reich's has a host of contributors, each unique in their field who go in depth to examine traditional techniques and specialized methodologies which result in an exceptional book. I give it five stars and a high recommendation to add to any collection.

This was the textbook that I used for my first year in nursing school. It gives complete instructions with pictures and rationale's. It has wonderful little tables that teach you everything from patient teaching to signs and symptoms of diseases. I would highly recommended this book to any nursing student.

The Best Fundamentals of Nursing Text I have seen. Covers every concept with rationale's. Great photographs with complete descriptions. The companion book is a great asset to accompany the text while in the field. Just everything that the Nursing Student needs to know. I am very pleased with text and would highly recommend it to everyone!

Kozier and Erb, as my first year nursing classmates and I lovingly refer to it as, is the best thing that every happened to nursing students.

This books covers all topics that a first year nursing student could dream of needing. Each procedure is listed in a procedure box with step-by-step instructions including preperation and rationale.

The book also includes model care plans for common diseases/conditions. Boxes highlight assessment findings, critical thinking, and nursing diagnoses.

I can't say enough good things about this book! Let me put it this way, if my house were on fire, Kozier and Erb would be the first book I throw out the window!

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I must say, I read this book and ripped the forms right out of the back of the book, and filed a emergency Bankruptcy (BR. I it worked.! The emeregency br worked.! To my total amazement. Anyway, I also used chapter 13 book as well. I was able to handle the 13 and convert on over to a chapter 7. I was able to save my truck, and draft a payroll garnishment right on out of my hubbys paycheck. This was the only way these folks were getting paid. Then some issues arose, and I was able to draft my own interderagatorys. YOu have to check these out. Some of u out there say the book is out dated. It made no difference as far as info. and forms are concerned. U should be greatful for these kinds of books. I found that standing in line to file my paper work behind some of my cities most high power attorneys was just thrilling. There is really nothing to be nervous about at all doing your own civil work. I received more help than I could have imagined. ONly advise I have to give on this particular book. Don't be in a rush. Wait till the little ones are in bed, and read it start to finsih. The judges, were great. NO one chews you up and spits you out, like everyone thinks. I had a few buddy pals of mine say, how can u do this on your own? U have some nerve. What if u make a mistake. Well I did make a few, and I just corrected thru a amendment. No big deals. I did learn why attorneys charge so much. Now I do have alot more respect for their profession. I must admit, It was kind of fun, and a challenge to see if I could do it. U don't have to be a scholar either, or say, I can't cause I don't have a education. I don't have one, just high school, and a bit of tech. school. I did it just fine. I even had one judge tell me my paper work was as good as some work coming from local attorneys offices. I was even asked where I learned to do this paper work, properly! I of course said NOLO! Try this, represent yourself, it save time and money. U will get a great sense of how our legal system really works. ONly other thing I can say, be sooooooooo nice to the court clerks they can make or break u. When I was told I had to wait to file a motion, I said no problemo. I had packed a sandwich and a drink and sat down and read my latest book. I ended up waiting 45 minutes, , I was thanked for waiting. These gals/guys are so swamped. B compassionate. U want them 2 b with u. I had so much help,because I was representing my self. If you hang out long enough up there, u may get free advise. When a attorney offers a free b, sit down, shut up, and listen, and take notes. I did. Hee Hee. :)So tried and true, this is one a must have. Next to my bible this is my favorite one. Size of book is great, fits, in handbags, diaper bag, even on a bike with grocerys. I even spilled coffee on mine on the cover,it didnot stain. Well enough said, check out what I have to say on how to do your own divorce with child support and alimony. :) and a wage garnishment for child support. Did this one too with Nolo books. No other book comes close to NOLO. So don't waste hard earned cash on any one elses. They don't compare to NOLO.

Excellent and complete resource - I would wholeheartedly recommend this book. - Kristy Welsh, author of "Good Credit is Sexy."

It would be easy to underestimate this book at first glance, with its unassuming title and accessible style. It is not until you begin to read it that you discover what a magnificent guide it actually is. The author Kathleen McDonald (Sangye Khadro) is an American Buddhist nun and teacher. She has created a guide that will take the meditator in great leaps to the more complete and satisfying levels of practice. Sangye Khadro shares traditional Buddhist methods of meditation expressed in a personal, simple style, giving guidance rooted in experience for practical methods of meditation. These are lessons in letting go of ego, developing patience and compassion, accepting change, relating to others, methods for dealing with life's adversity and problems, and examining the nature of mind. These practices guide to growth beyond our selves. This wisdom is a great pearl: a necessary element for full growth and development.

The author begins by answering the questions "why meditate?" and "what is meditation?" discusses meditation's benefits, cleanly describing its purpose and basic methods. She then continues with additional advice for beginners with actual methods, aspects such as posture, common problems, and how to go about establishing a regular practice.

How to Meditate next moves directly into the practice, explaining a variety of meditation methods. A large part of the book details a number of meditations that one can practice on his/her own. The book closes with specific Buddhist devotional practices, useful to those who practice a Buddhist lifestyle and possibly interesting to those are who are not Buddhist. The heart of Kathleen McDonalds's valuable practice book is its positive tone that shares the Buddhist philosophy that peace and enlightenment are within reach for each one of us. All we need is the right motivation and perseverance; with effort every one of us can rise above life's problems, finding sincere happiness and meaning.

This is a real find. Just scrumptous! The author is a Tibetan
nun in the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism (the same as the Dali Lama). So you will be taught to meditate in the same way that the Dali Lama meditates! She does try to cover all schools of meditation. But she still teaches primarily Tibetan. And
her meditations are mainly Gelugpa. What is so wonderful about this book is that it is for beginners. But intermediates like
me can learn so much from it as well. And for advanced practioners, I have no doubt that they can learn a thing or two as well. You will find out how to sit. When to sit. How long to sit. How to pick out a certain meditation. Dealing with problems frequently encountered in meditation. How to deal
with negative problems such as depression, anger, and anxiety.
Nevertheless, I would only recommend this book to people who think they might want to practice in the Tibetan tradition. Or
for people who want to practice Buddhist meditation but don't care what tradition they practice in. This is really a great and helpful book. Thank you.

I would rate this book with 5 stars because they wrote and edited this book in very easy words, It tells you how to meditate, why to meditate, advice for begginers and much more.

After reading K.N.'s first book (Daughter of Dragons), I didn't think I'd find one I'd like better.... but she did it. Human Thing brings out the "fighter" in all of us, and reminds us about what our identity is really all about. Another "can't put it down" read, which I encourage anyone to pick up --> not just sci-fi lovers. You'll love Jillian as much as the rest of us have!

This book was too good to put down, so I have just wiled away a very pleasant afternoon caught up in the adventures of Captain D'Lange. Call her a cyborg or a refab, but she still has guts! The author manages to weave in humour and insight with some pretty cool science. This is definitely worth a read.

For 30 minutes each night, I WAS Captain Jillian D'Lange...heroine,tragic,triumphant,challenged, emotionally charged. Reconstruction could not wipe away her vulnerability...and that, more than anything, is why Jillian is alive in all of us... in some fashion, at some time. Need a light?

I have an interest in IPO's because I have invested in a company involved in oil and gas exploration which is planning to issue one this year. ThusI read with interest "IPO's for Everyone"and was gratified to find this book useful and informative. The subject is covered thoroughly in a manner easily understandable by a layman such as myself. The topic is treated with scientific honesty and objectivity.

What a solid book on IPOs! I am an international investor trying to diversify my portfolio to include IPOs. Usually, I wait for analysts to come out with opinions on a new company. Now, after reading this book, I think I can do my own research using the prospectus and feel much more comfortable evaluating a company myself. I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in doing his own research. This book is easy and fun to read, and the stories about past IPOs are really interesting.

When the dot-com IPO phenomenon first got started I took an interest in how these companies raised money. But, I could not find a solid source to get started. There were not a lot of books on that specifically keyed in on the subject, and those that were out there were far too technical for me to understand. IPOs For Everyone is the first book that comes at IPOs from a perspective that a layman can understand. The authors do a good job peppering the book with anecdotes that illustrate what potential IPO investors should be on the look-out for. It's a highly entertaining read for novice or more seasoned investors interested in getting an insider's angle of how the IPO process works and how individuals can participate

I would like to thank Ms. Fox for such a wonderful book! I just became a stepmom of two and have no kids on my own. I have no experience whatsoever on parenting. Even though the book is more focus on children from both sides I found it very helpful! It gave me a lot of knowledge on what the kids are thinking and their behavior. After reading "Making the Best of Second Best", my life has been very easy with my husband and stepkids. I recomend this book 100%. Once again, thank you Ms. Fox!

Kathleen Fox offers a day-to-day practical guide to positive stepparenting in a blended family.... Other titles for this book could very well have been "How to Get Along In Your Blended Family Without Being a Doormat", or "How to Change Your Negative Attitude into A Positive One", or "How to Create A Healthy Stepfamily for the Children". This is a book that can help all us enormously, and I would especially recommend it as a must read to every SWC member who has very recently or is about to enter into a blended family. The author does an excellent job of letting you know what you are getting into and how to react to a highly, more complicated and difficult situation than getting married for the first time where no children are involved. A blended family is far more complicated than the original family. You entered into a marriage where the baggage was not dropped down the street on your wedding day. Her life was far from perfect, and she admits that she too went through a lot of pain, anger, resentment and temper tantrums.

There were many days when she, like me, wanted to run away from it all. I like Ms. Fox because she is one of us, someone I could very much relate to. She also very wisely tells you the importance of taking care of yourself. She is also telling us the rewards of hanging in there.

Kathleen Fox emphasizes ways to learn and grow as a stepfamily. Her books suggests ways to cope and deal with the ever changing life of stepfamiles. If you need help dealing with these changes, this easy to read book offers many sound suggestions to these dilemmas.

I am 10 years old and I felt the magic of this book. I think lots of kids will enjoy it.

Adults will like it too. I think this book uses lots of imagination.

This book takes people where few books go, Into the amazon through the eyes of a native!!

The wiseman Matori serves the story well by showing that the rainforest IS magical.

I think this book is not only entertaining and educational for children but also for adults. It truly does show the interconnectedness of us all.

I loved it!

Marianne's Magical Journey: isbn 1880710018. The book takes children on a journey into a tropical rainforest, which definitely is not a place most children have ever been to. This makes the story very intriguing for them because in the book they learn about this environment. The magical portion of the story will appeal to children's sense of fantasy. The book does bring home a lesson that is applicable to a lot of kids today. It's a great bedtime story.

Radiant. Insightful. Enchanting. Beautifully written. This is a book you will fall in love with. Themes of connection, separation, and "living thickly" (p. 69) flow through this collection of twenty essays like a river. Moore teaches philosophy at Oregon State University, and also wrote RIVERWALKING (1995). Derrick Jensen's recent interview with Moore in the Sun magazine prompted me to read this book.

"Sitting on a boulder whitewashed by western gulls," Moore writes, "I resolve to study holdfasts. What will we cling to, in the confusion of the tides? What structures of connection will hold us in place? How will we find an attachment to the natural world that makes us feel safe and fully alive, here, at the edge of the water"(p. 14). In nature, a holdfast is the root-like structure that keeps a plant in place, the "glue" a plant makes from sunshine and saltwater to "stick to a rock" (p. 13), or the connection that allows seaweed to "lean toward land on the incoming tides and swirl seaward as the water falls away" (p. 13), never letting go of the ocean floor. With an eye for natural detail reminiscent of Annie Dillard, Moore finds holdfast images throughout nature, from the grip of bullwhip kelp (p. 13), "oysters clinging to every rock, to each other, layer on layer" (p. 66), and "roots pushing through soil" (p. 68), to the "periwinkles, the urchins, the acorn barnacles and rock-wrack--thousands of tube feet on a single starfish, suction-cup stomachs for gastropods, tufts of black hairs to hold the mussels, bony tubes, sticky feet and calcified plates" (p. 28) in ocean tidepools.

Love, home, a daughter's cross-country move, her dying father--Moore also discovers holdfasts in the tidepools of life. "Humans don't have holdfasts of suction-cup stomachs," she observes, "but we do have hearts and minds. We have strong memories of smells that have held meaning for us since we were small, smells that fill us with joy or bring us to our knees with sorrow and regret. Certain sounds go straight to our hearts--seagulls, wind over water, a child's voice, a hymn" (p. 30). "If there is eternal life," she learns, "it will not be the length of your life, but in its depth" (p. 69). Although I have only given this book a four-star rating, it is not without many such five-star moments.

Another such moment is when she contemplates the house that separates her from the natural world on which it sits: "hardwood floors, a layer of spiderwebs and acoustical tile, eight feet of damp air, a laundry basket of unmatched socks, a slab of concrete, and a six-inch footer of gravel fence me off from the earth. But if I dug under that, I could find an ancient riverbed of round boulders, and below that, sea animals so old they have turned to stone, floating on a lake of burning rock" (p. 69). Moore's essays are like superglue for the soul. They will stick with you long after clinging to every last word.

G. Merritt

I've read most of the chapters in this book twice, some three times. The three sections - Connection, Separation, Connection - enforce the metaphor of the title, the holdfast, the structure that grips the kelp to the ocean floor. So we have holdfasts in life that Kathleen Dean Moore documents here. Love, family, being in the natural world, wondering, creating, remembering, are our connectors. Fear, pain, death, destroying the natural world are our separators. These truths are rooted in what seem simplicities like baking bread, avoiding estate sales, howling with wolves, canoeing a marsh, casting a fly, mastering a field guide, but each reaches out, like the wands of kelp, toward the mysteries of our existence. There is joy here and sorrow, a celebration of life in all its forms. I'll be reading more of Moore and many of these chapters again and again.

This book is part introspective -- looking inward. This book is part extrospective -- looking outward. For me, the books underlying theme was about understanding your connection (home) to all of that.

The author managed to do this all without sounding as vague and cheesy as I just did. :)

I don't want to over-hype. The book didn't revolutionalize my life. Yet, I have found myself returning to these pages for more.

If you are the least bit ponderous or enjoy natural beauty -- or would like to grow in either of those areas. I'd recommend it.

THIS BOOK WAAS VERY GOOD. IT GAVE THE EXPEIRNCES OF PARENTS MWHO HAD KIDS THAT WHERE AUTISTIC. I BOUGHT AND READ IN ONLYA FEW DAYS.

Living With Autism is a collection of candid, informative and revealing parental stories of what it is like to live with autistic children on a day to day basis. Author Kathleen Dillon provides a review of the professional literature defining and diagnosing autism, securing adequate treatment, family stress, social stigma, and all of the aspects and elements of life with an autistic charge. Highly recommended reading for parents and caretakers of autistic children, Living With Autism is enhanced with a "Parent's Questionnaire" and "Suggestions For Parents", references, glossary, and an index.

i have read many books dealing with the subject of autism and i feel this book has the most accurate information. from the author's prospective & researched information you get a step by step introduction to the effects of autism on the families. honest & straightforward... w/o hyping miracle cures (i.e. vitamins, drug therapy) or understating the massive effect an autistic child has on the family. for anyone who is close to a family with an autistic child this is a must read..... the 6 children whose parents were interviewed give an honest, clear account of what day-to-day life is like with an autistic child. funny, heartwarming, sad and informative if you buy any book about autism, buy this one! i've read 24 plus books on autism, this one is by far the best