I have quite a few books of this kind, some I have attempted to read, others which I have only been brave enough to flick through. A colleague lent me his copy of power toolkit and I must admit, I am hooked. With few exceptions, it is written in very plain english (as opposed to techie speak) with clear examples. I came to this site as I want my own copy!

I have a number of programmers reference manuals and this one is used the most when working with Access. It is NOT for beginners. It is for the seasoned Access programmer or Visual Basic programmer. Many of the examples and tips could be used in either environment. The examples and samples are simple and straight forward, Michael Groh does not have anything to prove, he is a seasoned professional and his teaching style will have you feeling that you 'already knew that.'

SAT Math flash is a great book if you are the type of person I am. Someone who knows how to do all the math, yet doesn't score extremely high on the math section. This book primarily tests your ability to reason math, not your knowledge that the area of a circle is pi r squared (like some SAT prep books do). This book is a great workbook. It is not divided into sections like Barron's workbooks, so you can go through as if you were taking a real test and find out what's wrong. The explanations are in depth yet concise. The questions are in the medium-difficult range. This book is perfect for someone who needs to figure out what's wrong with their reasoning, not for someone who needs to learn the actual math. It is also recommended that you already have some strategies in mind when you use this. This book is comparable to taking an SAT math section, then having all the answers and explanations there for you, but it focuses on the harder parts of the test...pick it up, you'll like it.

SAT Math Flash provides a very accessible guide to the variety and difficulty levels of the math problems on the SAT. Described as "including" two complete tests, in fact representative sections of typical questions in the 3 SAT math formats--multiple choice, grid-in, and quantitative analysis--comprise the entire book. Consequently the reader gains practice with the content as well as the style of the SAT. Each right-hand page contains 2 math problems; on the back of the page are clear explanations of the answers. These solution guides are the best I've seen. The author avoids cutesy tricks (that carry their own burden of one needing to remember how they work), and sticks with straightforward math, algebra, and geometry. The author's explanations are so clear and make such simple sense, that they give the reader tremendous reassurance. In addition, the author refers to the frequency of a type of problem and cites the concepts and formulas behind every problem. I rated SAT Math Flash at 9 rather than 10 only because the book is so good that, at 142 6 x 9 pages, I wish it were longer. Still, the other books are so huge in their gross attempts to cover too much, that they are depressing, overwhelming, and slick in their explanations. If one could buy only one prep book, I think this is it. I suspect that if one did the problems in this book over and over until the concepts and formulas were embedded, one could go into the SAT with confidence--certainly half the battle! But author Crystal is so good, I'm looking for his other books: SAT SUCCESS and PANIC PLAN FOR THE SAT.

I recently met Michael at a restraunt were I work. He is a very sweet and kind hearted person:o) He gave me this book. I just love it. It explains alot of my heart. The pictures are beautiful and the words are what life should be about. I recommend this to anyone at any age:o)))) Thanks michael! Please write more you are a faboulus writer! And he is what he writes! God bless him:O))))))))))))))))))))))))) Rhonda

I found this book to be spellbinding. I have felt the same feelings that the author decribes about special natural places. I recommend this to all children and the young at heart.

The Power of 2 by Anthony Sciré (shur-RÁY) is all about relationships. You will discover why you should hand out your business cards two at a time. You will learn to "circulate and percolate". You will find the essential skills that build solid relationships.

This book will encourage and inspire salespeople. And everyone is selling something.

If I am ever accused of being nice to someone, this book is to blame.

Sciré loves people and it shows. I love this book and am giving it five stars.

Dan Poynter, ParaPublishing.com

The Power Of 2: Win Big With People In Your Work And In Life by author, international businessman, and motivational speaker Anthony C. Scire is a solid, "reader friendly", guide to building productive, mutually beneficial relationships with other people, whether in business or in the personal areas of life. From the importance of a sociable attitude, to learning how to master one's emotions, to building "high-touch" relationships, to adapting in an increasingly technological workplace, The Power Of 2 is a thoroughly practical and even inspired resource especially suited to the paradoxically globalized yet socially isolated world of today.

This book contains many life and death issues. One of which I was very much interested in, which was about the murder of my father who was a police office and shot in line of duty. He quotes my granddmothers letters to him, as well as discribes parts of the trial. Although I never new Mr. DiSalle, I think that his book is a book for people to read. You can make up your own decision on capital punishment after reading it.

This book contains a tremendously personalized account of the people whose crimes put their lives in the hands of the governor of Ohio. Not only does Governor DiSalle give us the stories of the criminals, he gives us his story as it relates to each of these individuals. DiSalle writes with true humanity on all of the men and women whose clemecy cases came to his desk. This is an intensely personal story of a governor opposed to capital punishment, but compelled in some cases to carry it out by his belief in following the laws he was sworn to uphold. Although these are stories from 40 years ago, the book is so well written that the time frame in which the author wrote becomes irrelevant. As a college instructor, I will be including this book in courses that deal with the death penalty. For anyone else interested in the abolition of the death penalty, this book is a must read

In this March-April 1998 Harvard Business Review article, editor-at-large Joan Magretta interviews Michael Dell, the Founder and Chairman of Dell Computer.

"How do you create a $12 billion company in just 13 years?" Michael Dell did this by introducing the direct business model in 1984. In this formula, he would sell personal computers directly to customers and build products to order. It bypasses the dealer channel, thereby eliminating reseller's markup and the costs and risks associated with carrying large inventories of finished goods. But according to Michael Dell, the direct model turns out to have other benefits. "You actually get to have a relationship with the customer and that creates valuable information, which, in turn, allows us to leverage our relationships with both suppliers and customers. Couple that information with techology; and you have the infrastructure to revolutionize the fundamental business models of major global companies." The article takes your through the development and amazing growth of Dell Computer, including its well-known customer segmentation and the unsuccessful initial entry into retail business.

This McKinsey Award winning article is great. Michael Dell gives great insights into Dell Computer's successful direct business model. He discusses how it works and explains the strengths and weaknesses. The article is written in simple US-English. Highly recommended!

I have read many business books and my personal feeling is the vision is great yet the execution plan is more important, Dell is
a visionary and practioner, that's what differentiate this book from all the other visionaries...I would recommend this book for all managers in corporate America.

Many of the issues up for discussion are simply based upon the age-old debate between, semi-Pelagianism and Augustinianism. However the contributers adroitly cut through the flesh and get at the heart of contemporary church issues. This debate is not over a matter of style.But rather it accurately raises the concern as to what constitutes true Christian religion. If some of the points that are raised are indeed correct, one would have to wonder if authentic Christian faith even exists within much of the current church milieu. These articles should not be treated lightly but rather with fear and trembling.

This is a fantastic book, covering clearly many aspects which challenge and threaten the church and the truth of the gospel.

It was especially meaningful to note that this book was written by a Lutheran pastor. Power Surge is nothing less than a down-to-earth primer on how to go about becoming the kind of church Jesus had in mind. As a lifelong Lutheran who has found it difficult to watch his denomination in continual decline, Mike Foss' book provides a heartfelt glimmer of hope. It may not be too late for the mainline Protestant churches after all.

Power Surge discusses the church's decline, describes where we've been and explains why the old church membership model was doomed to fall short. Based on the practical, successful pastoral and discipleship experiences of the author, Power Surge outlines a dynamic and Biblical discipleship paradigm for the church. The essential aspects of leadership are explained, and the marks of individual and corporate discipleship are revealed and supported.

Power Surge moves beyond the theoretical, focusing on how to implement this fundamental shift within the life of a congregation, including the challenges and pitfalls to be encountered along the way.

In addition to presenting a needed discipleship vision for the church, each chapter provides questions for prayerful reflection. Power Surge works to renew the discipleship of each individual reader as well as each congregation.

A must read for every church leader!

In a nutshell: Ever since the church received state sanction under the Emperor Constantine, Westerners became members largely because they were citizens in a Christian society. As Western civilization grew, so did the church. This membership mindset, according to Foss, is no longer viable in our post-Christian society. No longer does the church enjoy state, or even social sanction. And today, membership in organizations implies dues-paying for the purpose of receiving a benefit at best, and passivity at worst. Foss' answer is to replace our membership mindset with a discipleship mindset. While membership churches will lose steam in the decades ahead, discipleship churches will thrive. Foss then shares six marks he believes are central to discipleship.

This book is excellent because Foss puts clear words to the feelings that many of us have in our gut. I am using his book as the basis for a challenging Lenten sermon series in my congregation. My opening statement, "What if tomorrow we abolished the concept of membership at our church?" grabbed their attention and it has been held ever since. A large percentage of my congregation has purchased this book and is now reading it during our Lenten journey. I have received tons of positive feedback, and there is now a visible surge of passion for our congregation's future!

This is the best book on Yang Cheng Fu form I've ever seen. Includes detailed pictures and excellent descriptions of the postures and transitions from one posture to another. The martial applications of the form are included in Michael Babins chapter.
You can actually learn the form from this book!!!
O... a note from the publisher about fast and explosive forms that you'll learn... Not in this book.

Must more in depth then most books. Describes health benefits of each posture as well as detailed descriptions. Reenforces the importance of standing meditation.

I purchased this book as a second thought, and found out I got more than I bargained for. The level of expertise and experience with God impressed me initially, but it was the depth of each topic presented by each of the authors that shocked me. When dealing with God and spiritual subjects in books, there are so many approaches, and many that are really weird, but in this book the contributing authors do much to show by scriptures and experience the reality of the need for the church to be seeking God's power, holiness, and evangelistic outreach to the human race. This is not a book of testimonies alone, but scriptures and the reality of the topics listed in the title. Another book that assisted me in certain sections of this book was I Give You Authority by Charles Kraft. Though much different in subject, it assisted me in understanding some things that are occurring in the South American churches. I highly recommend this book for one's bookself, not only for reading, but as a text book for what is happening in Christianity today.

The chapters are written by individuals from various backgrounds who are sensing the Holy Spirit drawing them into a closer relationship with God. This purity of heart has been documented in past and present revivals around the world.