Getting ready to do the |FRCR Part II. Looking for MCQ books. There are many on the bookshelves. Some are very difficult and some too easy. Some are old and do not cover the latest advancements. This book is quite new and is based on Grainger and Allison's radiology textbook which in itself is almost a gold standard for radiologists. If you read the mcq book you really get the extract of most of the relevant information in the 3 volume Grainger and Allison's book. Buy it before it goes out of stock. A must before the exams.

John Mitchel's Jail Journal has become a classic of prison literature, but a reader can find a great deal more. The events in the book take place from about 1848 to 1853, and provide a valuable account of a little-known corner of history. Mitchel's memoir, which traces his life from the time of his conviction by an English court through "transportation" to Australia and escape to the United States, provides a edifying alternative to the Anglophilic views so often encountered in mainstream histories. The going may get a bit slow for the casual reader, but the true history buff will find himself unable to put it down. Mitchel writes with a passion and wit that makes the prose a pleasure. He relates vivid accounts of jury-packing in the English courts, torture of inmates on the island of Bermuda, and above all the spectacle of a country so starved and subjugated by its overlords that it lacked the ambition to fight back. The various episodes Mitchel relates really open the reader's eyes to a largely forgotten era of history. Mitchel is an unapologetic nationalist frustrated not only by the cold, murderous tyranny of England, but the passive attitude of his own countrymen. Mitchel's status as a Protestant nationalist reminds us that many of the early giants of the freedom movement saw past sectarianism much more readily than thier descendants. All students of Irish history should read this impassioned story.

I bought this book looking for a story about post-apocalypse America: the full title is "The Last American: A Fragment from the Journal of Khan-Li, Prince of the Dimph-You-Chur and Admiral in the Persian Navy." It was short and cutesy--filled with puns just as bad as "Dimph-You-Chur" (="dim future"), not quite what I expected. A Persian expedition a thousand years from now explores the ruins of New York and Washington. The book is interesting at least for its vintage: first published in 1889, it is one of the earliest works in its genre. There is a thinly veiled and shallow commentary on American shortcomings in the gilded age.

I picked up this book because I had some familiarity with the subject matter having worked in that field of biochemistry in the late '60s. That is probably the main reason I read the whole thing and enjoyed it.
This is very much a scientific biography. It's an interesting story of the evolution a scientific idea (The Chemiosmotic Theory) and how that idea came to be accepted by the scientific community. The originator of the idea, the imaginative, ambitious, passionate Peter Mitchell, had to fight for many years to see his theory finally accepted.
I was disappointed, however, that the book did not paint a fuller picture of Mitchell who had many interests outside of science which are (frustratingly) alluded to - music, architecture, farming, family - but never explored. For example, the authors state that family life was very important to Mitchell but give no examples of how a highly motivated scientist/entrepreneur managed to fit it in. Nor is there any sense of what domestic life was like living in an isolated research institute/manor/farm. In my opinion, if these aspects of his life had been more developed, the book would appeal to a wider audience and the reader would come away with a fuller appreciation of the man.
Technically, it is rather a choppy book. Each chapter is divided into subchapters, which detracts from its cohesiveness. Repetition of some points also gives the sense that the book was pieced together.
However, I did read the whole thing and found it an interesting study of how 20th century science works - or works imperfectly.

This seems to be a step by step guide, in some detail, on the leasing of commercial property. It is not a guide for leasing other items like equipment or vehicles.

As a partner in a major commercial brokerage this book has become part of the mandatory reading for new entry level brokers. After reading the book, it was clear that not understanding all of the parts of a commercial lease brings no value to our clients. I recommend it to anyone that is involved in commercial leaseing.

I was hoping for a reference that would help me in occasional events where I don't feel comfortable with the "social rules". I've had this book for over a year and, way too often, it doesn't answer the questions that come up. The dining guide is good. Otherwise, it's pretty incomplete. If you're new to the American culture and are looking for basics, this is probably ok. Otherwise, find something with much better breadth.

I found this book to be quite thorough while maintaining an interesting and friendly style. Etiquette is still very important in our rather relaxed, modern lifestyles. It is not only for the elite, it if for everyone. It helps us to respect ourselves and others. This guide will help you understand and practice proper etiquette and feel far more comfortable and at ease in almost any social setting. My only misgiving was that it was very American focused (most understandable considering it is an American publication). However, whether you are American or English, there is something here for everyone.

This is a wonderful book and essential for anyone who cares how they present themselves to others. Etiquette is a dying art that definately needs a comeback. Email and answering machines have killed the personal written letter and thank you notes. For those of you that think a thank you via email is appropriate, you definately need to buy this book!!!

Worth every penny!

I'm a BIG WoT fan--I own all the books--which is why I couldn't resist the urge to buy this book. The main reason why I got it is because I've always been fascinated about the lands of the Seanchan and Shara. Although the book doesn't tell you much about those lands, there are MAPS of the WHOLE WORLD. There are Age of Legends maps and present-day maps. As for the artwork, it is not that good. The only picture that does a good job of resembling a character is the one of Lanfear. Now keep in mind that everyone's idea of "beautiful" will differ. Also keep in mind that Lanfear has different shades of beauty. The reason why I like that picture is because it makes Lanfear look attractive--at least--BUT AT THE SAME TIME you can see her potential for evil. It's that dark look in her eyes. As for the book itself, you'd expect more from Robert Jordan. I've heard somewhere that his pile of NOTES is TWICE as large as the whole series. If that's the case, I wonder what he's leaving out. I like the 7 book covers enclosed in the middle--but you can't take them out without damaging a very expensive book. These book cover pictures don't have the lettering, just the picture, and they take up two pages apiece. I just wish that they would have been made into tear-out posters. Finally, I don't understand why Robert Jordan published this book when the series wasn't even done yet. Tolkien was smart enough not to do that. In short, when the series IS done, you can bet that Robert Jordan will have to crank out ANOTHER textbook with ALL the covers and everything else. All in all, I'd say that ONLY HARDCORE WoT fans should get this book, if not for the artwork then for the narrative. Or, better yet, wait for the FINAL (?) textbook-like Wheel of Time book to come out.

While I agree that this book is NOT up to RJ's usual high standards, I found myself unable to put it down. It read like a history book, and I guess that's what it really was supposed to be. As for the art. Well, it's fairly rough. However, I interpreted the pieces as being "period pieces." (Folk art?) If taken from that angle, they are not that bad. If one imagines the author hastily scriblling the pictures to illuminate the text, they are enjoyable. Of course, I've never been that critical of Mr. Sweet either. Overall, I'd say that the book is ESSENTIAL for the avid WoT fan. If you are not sure about your dedication to this epic series, then stay away. If you are a true fan, you'll enjoy it despite its short-comings.

First off, a word to the wise: if you haven't finished all seven books of the series yet I highly recommend that you don't read this book. Otherwise you will most certainly find some stuff out that you weren't quite ready to know. Which makes me think, why would Robert Jordan put the time and effort into putting this compilation together when he hasn't even finished the series yet? I guess that means that when the series is finally tied up that there will be some other encyclopedic guide for readers of WoT to invest in. In any case though, I have learned better than to hold my breath. As far as the quality of this particular piece, the book is a terrific reference for anyone who is into the series in the slightest and it really puts everything into perspective. Yet, on the other hand, I was really rather disappointed by much of the artwork included in such a written treasure. It just doesn't measure up to the reputation of the fantasy series itself.

The book has a good contents, in the headlines, it seems that it is the book for the graduate CS student, but it definitely is not.

The book does not lack disturbingly much from mathematical completeness, however the mathematics that it fits onto the subject is not for understanding, I think the writer himself have not understood what he has typed, either, in particular I think that the universal algebraic setting that he used in Chapter 3 has better presentations; better in rigor and understandability in libraries, e.g. by Burris and Sankappavar.
I'm not a PL expert, but if it is PL and you're working in it, please do move onto a better subject, such as astrology; at least you'll not be developing self-consistent but most of the time useless (not only in practical life) systems of definitions, propositions, theorems and corollaries.

I look forward to seeing the "Springer version" of this book; maybe more expensive, rigorous, short but complete and most important of all understandable.

(signed)Turan Yuksel

This is a excellent book for a first year graduate student who studies modeling of information and computing. It's different from other similar books by view programming languages from lamda calculus.

Considering the reputation of the primary author, I found the book to be ponderous to read and seemingly focused more on what the authors wanted to discuss than what might be really useful to students and those practicing M&A. The authors should have sought a more appropriate balance between theory and practice. This tome is weighted in favor of theory. It seems to spend more time addressing societal issues and issues of government policy than addressing the mechanics of how to plan for and implement transactions. In fact, only the last few pages of the book deal superficially with an approach to doing M&A.

The book also assumes substantial knowledge of accounting, finance and economics on the part of the reader. The dearth of examples also hinders the readers ability to readily understand how to apply complex concepts explained in torturous paragraphs of prose. It would have been helpful to use more illustrations to communicate concepts that are difficult for those of us that don't have Phds to understand.

Thankfully, there are other books that are far more helpful in explaining both theory and application of M&A. I have found Mckinsey's book on Measuring and Managing Valuation to be a much better guide to understanding how to apply complex valuation techniques. Integration methodology is well explained in Marks and Clemente's Winning at Mergers. For an excellent detailed overview of M&A, see Depamphlis Mergers Acquisitions and Other Restructuring or Weston's other, more recent book on M&A.

The book is really only useful for those interested in a literature survey, discussion of public policy, and somewhat tedious discussion of theoretical concepts.

On balance, this book provides a good overview of the subject and of recent academic studies. However, it is often theoretical and "ivory-towerish." There is relatively little that really instructs the reader about transactions are actually done. A great deal of time is devoted to discussing why they occur, but little practical insight is provided as to the challenges and issues that must be resolved. This book may be suitable for someone who is curious and interested in reading about M&A but provides little guidance for those interested in learning how to undertake transactions.

More a portfolio of self-aggrandizement than a "introductory course" on photography, this book is a waste of money and time.

Unless you are a fan of Hedgecoe's photography and simply want a portfolio masking as a guide to photography, there are other books that are much more useful for the beginning photographer.

The instructional section of the book is limited to a few sparsely and vaguely written paragraphs in the first section. This is followed by the "projects" which would imply some sort of instruction on taking photographs in a step-wise fashion that increases the readers skill. Instead, each project is nothing more than a series of photographs aimed at demonstrating Hedgecoe's skill along with a brief and vague paragraph on the topic at hand. Hedgecoe does not even make the effort of explaining how he arrived at the photographs or the techniques used.

Hedgecoe has numerous other books on the market. Apparently, the reader is supposed to purchase all the books to get a grasp of photography from Hedgecoe's perspective. I would recommend avoiding any book from this author.

Those interested in increasing their photographic skills, are better served by two books I purchased after picking up Hedgecoe's book. I found them much more useful and wish I had not wasted my money on Hedgecoe's book.

The New 35mm Photographer's Handbook by Julian Calder and John Garrett (ISBN 0609804227)

The Basic Book of Photography by Tom and Michele Grimm (ISBN 0452278252)

I recently got into 35 MM SLR photography as a hobby and was looking for a good book to start with. I was looking for a book that would take me through the basics like, exposure, aperture and shutter speed etc., and then on to the advanced topics. I bought this book going by the reputation of the author, but I was honestly, disappointed.

The first few chapters in the book does a good job of explaining the basics in aperture setting, shutter speed etc. But from then on, its merely a collection of good photographs with some accompanying text, which do not delve much into the details. While I should accept that this is the first ever photography book I purchased and read, I did manage to glance through a few more and found out that this book is severely lacking in content and details.

If you are looking for a good introductory book to photography which could also be used as a worthy reference, go for Bryan Peterson's "Understanding Exposure", definitely not this one!

I have recently picked up photography, and I have bought a few books along the way. One of them is a 35mm photography book by Kodak (the name slips my mind). It's not a bad first book, and should be considered is you are a novice.

Then I bought this book. It was recommended to me by my photography college. While the book has a sprinkling of nice photos, the text that goes along with it has nothing much going for it. For most areas, it tends to glance over the topic without any really useful tips. I suggest that all potential buyers have a flick through it first before purchasing, as it may not be all it's cracked up to be.

The book that all novice/amateur photographers should be reading is "National Geographic Photography Field Guide: Secrets to Making Great Pictures". This book by far is most useful for all photographers. That's definitely a five star book.