As an EMT I found this book very educational and a great reference. All divers should have this in their dive bag. It is small and very duarable (pages are plastic). My only wish is that by owning it you could qualify for lower life insurance premiums!!!!

Stay wet...

I FOUND THIS BOOK TO BE CONCISE, TO THE POINT, AND EXTREMELY PRACTICAL WITH REGARD TO ITS SUBJECT. IT IS POCKET SIZED SO AS NOT TO BE TOO CUMBERSOME, NICELY AND NEATLY INDEXED FOR EASY ACCESS TO THE INFORMATION NEEDED FOR THE SPECIFIC AND IMMEDIATE SITUATION. WHETHER YOU ARE NEW TO DIVING OR AN "OLD SALT", THIS IS A GREAT POCKET REFERENCE TO HAVE ON HAND (OR IN YOUR GEAR BAG)ALL DIVERS SHOULD KEEP A COPY OF THIS BOOK WITH THEM ANYWHERE THEY DIVE.

The guide consists of spiral bound plastic (PVC?) pages that are printed with large easy to read text. The guide measures no more than 3.5 by 4.5 inches so it's handy enough to leave in your first aid kit, or even in a BC pocket (yes, it's waterproof).

The guide uses indexing tabs so that key areas of information are easy to find. The text is divided into two sections. Section one outlines first aid procedures for injured divers, while step two outlines common illnesses and injuries that may afflict divers.

Section one includes: Emergency Assistance Plan, Safety Assessment, Rescue Breathing and CPR, Bleeding, Physical Assessment, Field Neuro Exam, Injured Diver Positioning, and Oxygen First Aid.

Section two includes: Bone and Joint Injuries, Burns, CO Tox, Shock, DCI, Lung Overpressure Injuries, Seafood Poisoning, Heart Attack, Seizures, Spinal Injuries, Squeeze and Barotrauma, Seasickness, O2 Tox, Allergic Reactions, Thermal Injuries, and Marine Animal Injuries.

The guide is very comprehensive. However, don't expect lengthy explanations. The guide provides only an outline of steps with regard to *what to do* in these instances. Which in an emergency is what is really needed. For the explanations, you'll have to refer to another text, or better still take a First Aid course.

All in all, great content, great execution, does exactly what it's designed for.

Cerebus began with issue one, but that was before i was born. Therefore, my initiation into comics came later as did my interest outside the superhero genre. Well, as it happens, Guys was the first full book/chapter/volume of Cerebus that i ever read; that is, i read this as it came out monthly. Previously i had bought and read the first volume in which Cerebus is actually just a Conan parody, but Guys was my first taste of real Sim and the magnificent background art of Gerhard.

Entering this volume without having the complete prior story was confusing, but a willingness and steady pace allowed me to situate myself and get comfortable quickly. Plus, i luckily had a steady income that allowed for the consumption (so to speak) of the prior volumes. Though i should say that i was able to read all of the prior volumes in the time it took for the 20 or so issues of this volume to reach my hands.

A great high point of Guys is Marty's character. Marty Feldman as he was in Young Frankenstein -- i.e. bloody hilarious. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards also provide some laughs. Also worth mentioning is Sim's inclusion of other comics professionals most notably Rick Veitch and Don Thompson. All the cameos Sim includes serve a purpose, though it is somtimes purely comedic.

All in all, Sim gives a very sublime tone throughout this volume, which may or may not be helpful to some readers after the mass of text and ideas that is Mothers and Daughters. I found the relaxing pace quite welcome, though. The only thing truly lacking in the collected volumes are 1) the nice covers 2) the back up features like letters and other correspondences Sim has with several comics professionals (one of my favorites is his several part discussion about the end of Gaiman's Sandman series, which occurred during this volume's serialization).

It's not the best of the Cerebus books, but - maybe except for Reads - any of them deserves five stars.

At first one starts to wonder if Cerebus is ever going to be sober in this book. Dave Sim & Gerhard have distinguished themselves, among other things, as people able to depict drunkenness and headaches in a quite extraordinarily realistic way, as displayed in this book as well. There are also a number of interesting deliriums (another of the creators' strong sides). Eventually Cerebus does get sober, and the storyline starts concerning itself with deeper issues, such as loneliness, and friendship and how it can be ruined by falling in love (with someone else). And it all ends with an epilogue so unexpected and thought-provoking that you'll do anything to read the next book.

The perhaps most important reason why the Cerebus books are so good, and like nothing else in this world, is that the creators allow themselves to take their time. An average book in the series is about 300-500 pages, and this obviously allows for (successful) experimenting with the art of telling a story in comics. This involves, for instance, filmish effects (like zooming in or out on a target) and symbolistic depictions of a character's inner life. Something that maybe hasn't been given enough credit is Dave Sim's almost superhuman genius in creating word balloons that are immensely able to express sentiments. Another forgotten hero is Gerhard, whose backgrounds are always ... perfect.

Finally, I can only feel sorry for Cerebus, that he has to meet such a terrible person like Joanne.

In this collection of Cerebus, Dave Sim looks at life in a pub as the male patrons interact. Lots of guest stars from previous Cerebus books appear: Mick & Keef, Bear, and others. This book will make you think about platonic friendships between males and their relationships with women. Shows some insight into the Cirinist regime that has been set up and how Cerebus deals with it. Mrs Thatcher also returns. Many laughs in this one!

I winced even as I read the spine. I grimaced as I dragged all twenty pounds of guilt induced weight from the shelf to the register. I took my little book home, read it, and then something mystifying occurred; I liked it!

There's something ultimately fascinating and altogether satisfying about giant man-eating crabs invading a quiet English shore. It just tugs at your heart-strings and pumps your adrenaline! Each time you're sure the Crabs have been thoroughly dealt with, eradicated and happily eliminated, they reappear!

Get used to the format dear readers; there are seven more novels similarly structured awaiting you! Luckily, they're all deliciously fast reads.

And doesn't that King Crab just send shivers down your spine?

The Night of the Crabs is an unsurpassed masterpiece written by a worthy preceptor to anyone with a penchant for penning perverse excellence. I last read this novel several years ago and only recently have I recognised its genius; how it has haunted me in the interim. Like 'Moby Dick' and 'Arnie the Darling Starling' we are confronted with an edifying treatise on its respective discipline - crustaceology. There are few better ways to include crabs in your life. Indeed it goes further! Every twenty-fifth rapt page we are taught, by Mr Smith the Amorist, how to indulge in the most deeply sensuous love - no Sade or Sacher-Masoch could ever have anticipated such a usurpation. The conformal structure of the novel will not trouble anoyone, it is simply pure and purely simple. Positively sodden with sweat, blood and tears. Riddled with tribulations and triumphs. Gorged on sudden death and heroic sentiments. This is a towering triumph of whimsical reverie. My last utterance can only be one of whole-hearted recommendation.

Night of the Crabs is perhaps one of the finest books I have ever read and I have read alot. Everthing you could possibly want is here in under 150 pages. Murder, mutations, crabs and Cornwall is here. The sex scene alone bought me to tears.

You will feel cheaper but happier for reading this book.

Over the years, I have encountered nearly every kind of risk in software projects. I found the suggestions in this book for risk analysis and risk management to be simple, clear, and actionable.

If you're a project manager or a team leader, you need to read this book or one very much like it. Otherwise, you're likely to lead a project without knowing or controlling its risks.

If you are not in a leadership position, use the concepts in this book to evaluate your leaders. That way, you can find out early how things are likely to turn out.

I found this book to be the most approachable, and day to day useful text on risk, currrently available. The authors make it easy to understand, provide a progressive example that builds on the model presented, and they provide a useful risk management toolkit.
As a trainer, I found the concepts easy to get across to students. They were also able to retain these concepts because they made so much sense.
Buy it!

This book is right right on target in its ability to bring risk management down to a practical level that can be easily applied in most businesses. Too many risk management books exist today that are very theortical in their treatment of risk. Preston has been able to bring theory down to a practical level that can be used daily in product development situations. This is what is needed in most businesses today, simple yet effective risk management.

"Saving the World", presents the Ancient Wisdom as conveyed by the Master Djwhal Khul as He presented it to Alice Bailey for publication under her name (she also wrote several books herself under his tutelage). "Saving the World' by Henry Guy in collaboration with other members of his school, is a practical, hands-on plan/introduction (albeit basic) for humanity who have never heard/read about the Ancient Wisdom/Bailey books.
Unfortunately, few books have been written that remotely compare with the Bailey books/Ancient Wisdom given by the Master Djwhal Khul (Who also gave Blavatsky a half century earlier the contents of "The Secret Doctrine"). This is because He is part of the spiritual/5th kingdom and no longer human (4th kingdom)as evidenced by His writings which no human could have possibly have written (and few comprehend).
This book is still a must read for all intelligent & aspiring humanity (and novices of the Ancient Wisdom). Another introductory book (written by Alice Bailey herself) on the Ancient Wisdom (especially about meditation, which is sadly absent in "Saving the World", and a fundamental requirement for soul contact/infusion/growth) is "From Intellect to Intuition).

For me, this book had new insights into the age-old question of our role here on earth, including the challenges we face in trying to live a spiritual life in a physical world that seems to make that very difficult.. I really like this book a lot and plan to give copies to those of like-mind..

Henry Guy has taken the subject of spirituality and brought it to a level that any intelligent person can understand. He is insightful, using great illustrations to show how the individual can be reponsible for the saving of humanity, and the world in which we live.

So many of us live lives which do not seem to have much purpose, but Guy's book enables us to see that joyous living is a part of saving the world, along with harmlessness, right speech, and right human relations.

If you want to have a life of purpose and joy, this book will be a great aid to getting there.

My daughters (now 3 and 2) received this book about 6 months ago. They love Barney so the book was an instant hit.

They love the fact that they can lift the flaps as I read them the story - makes for a really fun and exciting reading session (no matter how many times I've read it to them). They also enjoy looking through it themselves and love lifting all the flaps.

I can't tell you how many times this book has been read in the last 6 months but it's been ALOT. The flaps have held up well with the constant use and none look anywhere near ripping - this book is good quality.

As they are learning their ABC's and 123's this book has continued to hold their interest.

Recommended if you love Barney, love "flap books, or just want an interesting and fun way to learn your ABC's and 123's.

Our toddler loves lift-the-flap books but often, through repetition or curiosity, tears the flaps off; however, the flaps on this book are thick and sturdy, and have withstood many viewings with no tears. The heavy laminate pages clean up easily.

The book is colorful and has a LOT of flaps: the first two-page scene features the first ten numbers; the second has the 26 letters of the alphabet; the third shows a farm scene with nine colors featured; the fourth is a busy circus, with flaps for eight shapes; the fifth is a beach scene and the flaps depict seven pairs of opposites; and the sixth shows a fairy tale scene that incorporates eleven flaps hiding characters from the show (Stella, Baby Bop) and fairy tale characters (Humpty Dumpty, Mother Goose).

A good value, entertaining and educational.

This book was a hit on Christmas! My 15 month old son would not let it go once he opened it. The book is a nice size (big) and has a lot of fun flaps to open so he can learn his abc's and more. My son love Barney and this book will turn into fond memorie for him as he grows. It's great to find something he enjoys. My 6 year old daughter enjoys reading it with him too!

This is a very absorbing book about the giant airliners that fly today's skies, covering them from their inception, to the drawing board, last minute changes, technical information, how new ideas and technologies gained ground and their service with the airlines. The chapters are not organised by aircraft but by topic such as Stretching and Shrinking, the Operator's Role in influencing the final design, Safety Measures, Concepts and Hurdles and the Giant Jetliners of the Future. This organisation makes for a much more exciting read on a concentrated topic rather than the more boring Chapter by Aircraft type approach which is more like reading a dictionary. This is how the book "Boeing Jetliners" is organised and although that is also a good book, I prefer this one for that reason. So in the Safety chapter, you get to see how these planes introduced redundancy, early warning systems, the Propulsion Controlled Aircraft system, fatigue testing, design changes and of course, ETOPS. Loads of information for the serious commercial aircraft enthusiast in an immersive documentary that you will find hard to put down.

This is an illustrated book with substance. If you just want some pretty pictures, get a calendar. This book gets into the hows and whys of large commercial aircraft. It meaningfully and clearly discusses flight physics and how these great aircraft are engineered. Any lay aviation buff would enjoy this book.

Giant Jetliners is the perfect book for anyone who has ever even been the least bit facinated by commercial aviation. Full of pictures and info about the most facinating things around. Worried about the future of commercial aerospace? See some of the proposed future aircraft like the MD-XX, 747-X program, Blended Wing, and the A3XX. The future is full of X's! This is a must-read for you.

Agwe and Asaka, the gods of water and earth, are angry and drought empties the land as their quarrel overtakes the French Antilles. A peasant girl, abandoned as a child in the curve of a mango tree, finds safety in the home of an old peasant couple, but as her beauty grows, she dreams of wishes borne on the wings of butterflies and the love of a rich creole man's son whom she nursed back to health after a car accident. Her belief that their union is sanctioned by the gods, sends her on a journey as difficult as it is enlightening. But a promise to Papa Gé who guards the door of Death, is one that all souls must keep and Désirée must choose between her love and her life. Set in a land where "Misfortune sits at your table and won't leave until He sees your bones," Rosa Guy's haunting, tragic tale inspired by "The Little Mermaid" is the basis for the Broadway musical, Once On This Island. The author of thirteen other novels, Rosa Guy is a masterful storyteller whose prose is as lush and memorable as the original Hans Christian Anderson tale is old.

-- Sheree Renée Thomas

I have read the book and was also in the play--well. The high-school version, at least. I simply can't get sick of this beautiful story...like a modern-day romeo and juliet, with a twist! Pick this up, you WON'T regret it.

Let two worlds meet...

...TONIGHT.

I love Caribbean fiction and I don't really know why. It's probably the way Caribbean authors tend to blend the beautiful with the brutal. In MY LOVE MY LOVE, drought drives a group of peasants from their village. They are following their cattle to a different place, when a four year old child falls. Seemingly with-out a second thought, her mother abandons her, placing her in the crook of a tree, and continues on her way. For this heinous act, Agwe, God of Water raises a violent hurricane to vent his fury. The child survives to be adopted by an elderly couple and she lightens their years, if she strains their resources and their patience, as children will. Island gods are very real on this island. Pounding rhythms at vaudun ceremonies allow the gods to come among their worshipers. They sometimes borrow bodies to enact their jealousies, posing and posturing and sapping the strength of the chosen, sometimes to the point of death. Frighted by the demon of death, TiMoune flees one such ceremony and sets out on a journey to the city to be re-united with with a rich boy she nursed after his car crashed into a tree. Her TonTon had already made the hazardous journey to the city to search for the boy's family, and as a result, the boy had been rescued in a helicopter while Ton Ton Julian was left to return home on foot. Such is the disregard for peasants on this island. TiMoune sets out to find Daniel Beauxhomme, armed with the rightousness of youth and faith in her gods (especially her personal loa Agwe). She believes that "...the life you save, like the infant you bear is yours to care for, always." She WILL be Daniel's wife. On her journey, she discovers life beyond her peasant village, encounters levels of class she never imagined, and experiences petiness and jealousy, yet she exercises great patience while keeping her dream alive. Early on, she meets another orphan and instructs her in the ways of the world, setting her on the road to her own village where, she assures the child, a love couple is waiting just for her. She equips the youngster with her own wishing cage and teaches her the ways of orphans, dreams and butterflies. Finally, TiMoune reaches her destination and her patience is rewarded. She dutifully nurses the grande homme back to full health, where the best doctors have failed, and of course, they fall in love. At the rich boy's behest, TiMoune is clothed in luxury and she is presented at a ball to the island's elite where the Italian count proclaims her his 'black Madonna' while kissing her feet and an African diplomat desires her, hailing her as a descendant of an African queen. Of course, when the girl Daniel has been engaged to since birth returns from France, the allure of the exotic fades and TiMoune is cast off. Despite advice to accept the diplomat, TiMoune rejects her suitor (and others), so deep is her faith and love for Daniel. This book became the basis for the Broadway musical ONCE ON THIS ISLAND. It is a lyrical beautiful show that maintains many themes of the book, including the peasants' helplessness at the whim of the gods and the rich, and class distinctions between those of light and dark skin. Accented is the belief that even the worst storm will be followed by a sunny day and the show remains mostly up-beat and bright. It differs from the book in that it has a happy Broadway ending and I find I prefer the book's bleak hardness, although I love them both.

Well I did think this book was pretty good, it just didn't have the same "bite" as his first book did. Also, he used a of excerpts from his previous book, and this kinda seemed like a way to just make this book longer and take up space. I think the chapter about sex wasn't necessary. While granted he gave some good advice, the Nice Guy and Gamesman has trouble getting a woman to think of him sexually period, so first things first. I do like the chapter he devoted to "Mr Goodbar". The most positive think about this book is that it tells you to focus on enhancing your charisma from the inside first, and then getting yourself together mentally.

Practicing the philosophy in this book totally changed my life. Buy this book ONLY if you want to learn how to naturally and automatically exude sexual chemistry as a way of being and living your everyday life. Buy this book ONLY if you are ready to give up struggle and stress in attracting the kind of people into your life you always really wanted. The information, if you are ready to receive it, is in this book and is that powerful. The only question left is, "Are you really ready for this kind of power?".

"Sexual Chemistry" goes beyond pick-up lines, NLP, and pheremones. This book is beyond everything I have read or tried before. It gets down to the essence of male-female interactions and provides methods for men to increase their natural sex appeal. I've applied the methods in the book and they really helped me.

If you want to know why it is so difficult for presidents to keep their pants zipped, buy this book. It's not all about power. Some of it's about being just plain crazy.

Fericano breaks down how horrible union work is in his classic One Minute President. His views on the way our country should run are spectacualar. More people should write moving books like this.

The One Minute President is a political satire for our times. It not only sets the record straight about what the Reagan administration did to further the cause of buffoonery, but it's a primer for anyone who wants to learn the ropes about what it takes to be a successful leader. Brilliantly parodying the successful One Minute Manager bestseller, the One Minute President is a real classic and an excellent read. Note: Fericano and Ligi, founders of the notorious disinformation syndicate, Yossarian Universal News Service (YU)in 1980, were the real pioneers of parody news.