I am a C programmer with little knowledge on C++. Previous to reading the book, I know nothing about Windows API, not alone MFC. After spending about 6 hrs to read through the first 7 chapters, I can already write applications with some dialogs controls and feel confortable enough to look up information in help files to learn other MFC objects. This is all because of the effective outline and clear explanations presented by the book. In conclusion, this book is ideal for people with programming background to learn Windows API and MFC.

This book provides an introduction to programming the windows api and then jumps into MFC. It has a quick pace and is a good read.

Refer to Ayn Rand's non-fiction bood entitled "The Romantic Manifesto" There's an excellent introduction to Victor Hugo's Ninety-Three. That's what made me want to read it and why I continue to read it over and over.

...not that that is an unknown fact. I encountered this book while writing an honors undergraduate history thesis on the revolt in the Vendee--which is the setting for this book. Reading Ninety-Three was amazing, it is both a literary masterpiece and an historical commentary that is shockingly ahead of its time. Hugo balances carefully between his own personal belief in the French Republic, and his distaste for the methods used by the Republicans in 1793. His characters are vivid allegories, and the novel is peppered with small parables. It is a story where the "giants" of Robespierre, Marat and Danton become less important than three small children, where the Republic of Swords must face the Republic of Ideas.

This is a must for anyone studying the French Revolution, especially the counter-Revolution. It is also one of the finest pieces of prose fiction I've read in quite a while. I don't think I could possibly say enough in its praise!

Enjoy it!

If you have been longing to finally learn from the scriptures "how" to SPEAK IN TONGUES then this is the book for you. The author simply lays out common fears and how to overcome them with comfort from the Bible.

If you want to escape religion/tradition and want zero in on serious biblical research regarding the receiving of the holy spirit, then this is the book. If you are hungry for "how" to receive, but never could or if you just want clarification on the subject, then the wait for a copy is well worth the time!

This cookbook is more than a cookbook! I've been working on a historical novel about Mexico circa 1850 and of several cookbooks I've purchased, found this one to be far and away the best history book. The recipes are proceeded with whole chapters which outline the education of women in Mexico in the 19th century, what cooking was like in the convents, on farms, and lots of other detailed information- even with old photos, letters and newspaper clippings. I recommend this book highly, not only as a cookbook but as a delightful read!

This is an amazing book because it makes a real combination of Mexican traditional tastes with the mexican history

"This book--scrutinizing key assumptions that routinely precede and preempt thought about political power--is a notable challenge....A work of ingenuity and unsettling realism....A book of political inquiry that is profoundly serious....Could serve as an important tool for unearthing the realities of present-day repression and laying a solid foundation for democratic life." --Norman Solomon, author and nationally syndicated columnist

"...A remarkable achievement, beautifully crafted and very hard-hitting. It is that rarity--a political science book that really is political. Goldstene throws down the gauntlet. His new book could--and it should--change the way we think and act politically." --Paul Thomas, Department of Political Science, University of California, Berkeley

"A radical reminder of the value of memory...altogether splendid: incisive, evocative and notable for the elegance of Goldstene's vision of science." --Wilson Carey McWilliams, Department of Political Science, Rutgers University

"[Goldstene] is excellent at connecting...events and ideas to the wider frame of Western thought...a stimulating intellect." --Terrell Carver, Department of Politics, University of Bristol, UK

"A very fine piece of work...beautifully written and organized....It is time Goldstene was recognized for what he is: a leading social critic and an original political thinker." --Rick Tilman, Department of Public Administration, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

"...Should be an excellent supplement for most basic and advanced political science classes at the college level." --William Head, Chief, Office of History, USAF

"...Well-written, lucid, incisive and convincing. Goldstene's work makes a significant contribution to the theoretical understanding of revolution. Those across the social sciences who have an interest in revolution, social movements, social change, power and politics will find this work valuable." --James P. Marshall, Social Science Journal

A penetrating analysis of the essential foundations of power in the United States and their pivotal influence on the revolutionary politics of the 1960s. Focusing on the disruptive battle between the ideological impulses of democracy and liberalism, and the crucially different opportunities for human development each affords, the book also takes the reader into twenty-first century America in a cogent and stimulating manner. This volume is a creative and major contribution to theory-as radical as it is intense-as political as it is theoretical. It is a work full of hope, perceiving egalitarian possibilities within what is conceived as an ongoing process of American revolution: a process that can no longer be concealed within the commercial elitism of a dominant liberal world view. This is a development that first found its public voice in the sixties and continues in more muted form today. Here is a must read for those disturbed by a corporatist oppression but who can't identify the fundamental causes of this condition or viable alternatives to it. Extremely well written, the work has the added advantage of being quite brief. The style, moreover, allows for a subtlety of argument that makes the reader think more deeply about the texture of the operative political culture. In the final analysis, this is a book as powerful as the forces it examines, an impressive and novel contribution to American political thought that creates a fundamentally new theory of revolution, and must be recognized for the classic it can become. It is a volume that makes it clear that while reality might be ignored, it cannot be stopped. Highly recommended for anyone seriously concerned about the world they live in and who might appreciate a work that is refreshingly scientific in method and litery in expression.

Robert F. Kennedy was my hero when I was 13 and he still is to this day . I read this book when I was in middle school it was in the library at school RFK is more my hero because i feel i identify with him

I loved this book as a child, although it was rather young for me at the time I got it. I loved it because it was an excellent introduction to Senator Robert Kennedy.

The book is beautifully illustrated with very realistic looking drawings. The drawings of the Senator as a boy makes him a child other children can relate to. One can laugh with the little Bobby, watching his friend making a crash landing with a homemade parachute. (Luckily HE didn't try this stunt! Good thing he used a stunt man for this one)! One can cheer for the grown man, the Senator who reached the top of a Canadian mountain in 1965 after a lifetime of acrophobia.

The last part, covering the Senator's assassination is handled delicately, since the book targets a young audience. I enjoyed it as a child. It is not a comprehensive book, but a good introduction to Robert Kennedy is really all it is. It's just a nice little starter book.

Victor Linoff edits an important coverage: an unabridged reprint of the company's 1938 catalog which will prove a treasure trove of detail for any involved in costuming or representation of the Western wear of the times. From hats to overalls and boots, Saddle and Western Gear Catalog 1938 presents small black and white photos and excellent detail.

This is a great reprint of an old catalog. It shows all of what was in the orginal. Saddles, chaps, saddle trees, hats, boots, bits, spurs, and some clothing. This is a great referance book for the person looking to research old equipment that they may have. I would recommend this just for informal reading if you like old west items. It includes prices of items in 1938. This book makes a great addition to your library.

The parish priest has a secret... It is not that he really believes in love of his fellow man. His reputation for good works is unchallenged. He lives a saintly life. He truly cares about and for people. But he cares so much that he lies to his flock so they will not suffer or be scandalized. He doesn't lie in any way that will harm them -- he lies to them about what he himself truly believes, precisely so that they can avoid his own tragic fate.... This book haunted me when I first read it 35 years ago, and it still stirs me. Those who have lost belief, but are trying to be good persons in an often evil world should read this book. It may make you feel like crying. It did that to me....

I read this and, though it is not the kind of book one enjoys per se, it made me think a lot about the human condition. Lo lei y, aunque no es un libro para disfrutar , me hizo pensar mucho sobre la condicion humana. Please forgive my rookie Spanish. (Lo siento.) Read this book! (Leelo ahora!)

It seems ridiculous to try to describe a cookbook as "peaceful" but this cookbook really is. Just reading it almost always fills me with the feeling I get when I am working on a familiar, much-loved recipe for people I care about on a special occasion, which unfortunately is rare. I think that is the magic of this author and this book; the author really seems to approach every meal as a celebration--but a celebration of simple things, as the title says.

This book is mostly vegetarian except for a short but notable chapter on fish. It seems to draw effortlessly from a variety of ethnic sources but all the dishes share the same basic qualities. They really are simple and easy to prepare; there isn't a single one I would describe as fussy. I suppose when you are cooking for an entire monastery you wind up with recipes that also are easy to prepare for 4 or 6!

The directions are simple and clear and the book itself is beautiful. There are interesting illustrations, seemingly woodcarvings not of the food but of mideaval life. There are also quotes on the subject of simplicty, joy, prayer in the margins which are as inspirational as the recipes.

This book will make you hungry for a hundred different kinds of vegetables, a peaceful weekend in the kitchen and a lot else. I recommend it to anyone who takes real joy in cooking.

The delightful recipes comprising Brother Victor-Antoine's Simplicity From A Monastery Kitchen brings a unique and tranquil culinary spirit to today's hectic life style. From Eggs in Potato Croustades, Gnocchi with Arugula and Watercress, and Deauville Shrimp Bisque, to Jerusalem Artichoke Salad, St. Anthony's Bread, and Natas (a Portuguese dessert from an old nunnery), Simplicity From A Monastery Kitchen recipes combine natural ingredients for satisfying, nourishing, elegantly flavored cuisine that would grace any table.

This book is perfectly targeted for the SE group, which really surprised me because I'm not a big fan of Sybex Books. It can be 'read' instead of 'studied' (for example, on a plane or in a hotel room), and it is totally packed with information targeted directly at SEs (just look at the table of contents, and you'll see what I mean). I sat and read the first chapter and skimmed several others, and I found that each page had three or four great points that we all really need to know. It is clear to me that the authors must come from a consulting background.

The knowledge in this book will help us all to: (a) understand SQL Server technology, (b) appear knowledgeable enough to instill confidence and promote a buying vision, (c) relate to and build rapport with SQL administrators, and (d) actually solve security-, configuration-, and performance-related issues. I'd like to see us buy a copy of this book for each SE.

This is an excellent book. It clearly explains 'small' things like Error 1205, fill factor, replication server upgrading order, fixing of SPs that modify the system tables after upgrading, the importance of IPC$ as regarding to the client connections, and so on. Last night I was sitting in Barnes & Nobles, juggling all the MS-SQL7 administration books I could find. It is the cheapest, smallest of all (well, '... for Dummies' doesn't really count for my purpose), yet it is the only one that answers all my test questions. In my opinion, the only other way to get a good feeling on SQL7 is to read through all of the Books Online. How you can manage the thousands of pages is one problem though. I wouldn't even I do think I could. I am in the process of upgrading my MCSE to MCSE+I, and I am sure this book is all I need for now. However, here's an advise to my fellow SQL newcomers: I don't think it will really hurt if, in addition, you actually CAN install, upgrade, configure, backup, restore a few SQL7 servers ... AND know NT well. All in all, this is an excellent book for real-life administration and MS certification test.