All and all a strong book that is worth having, but does not rank up there with Campbell's. The thing I like most about Glenn's are its useful figures and relatively brief chapters that do a good job going over most topics in urology. While not the bible of urology (how could you be in just one book) it does a very respectable job. It is a nice cross between a core urology text and a surgical atlas. I own it, use it from time to time and find it a good urology text. Probably best for the urology resident or urologist. Is it worth the money, that I am not sure of...

This is the best book that will teach your operate time. wich good autors to explain pionners technique
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The title says all. I think the author simply replaced the word "VB6" with ".Net" in his book.

Your perspective on this book will depend on your background in VB. If you already know the language, then this book will be of no use to you.. This is a book for beginners, those who need their mouse manipulation hand held when they first see the IDE.
From that perspective, the book is minimally adequate, lacking any depth. The basics of the language are covered in a series of short exercises. Unfortunately, the emphasis is on the GUI objects available and there is very little code used in the examples. None of the programs does anything of substance, and there are few programs that involve more than one of the structures available in VB.
While the title emphasizes VB.NET, there is little in the book that is unique to the .NET iteration. Many of the exercises could easily be performed in version 6. The .NET version is the first one to be truly object-oriented, a major change, and yet very little space is devoted to the topic. Granted that it is a hard topic to understand, but given that that is now the fundamental structure of the language, it must be explained in detail.
While you can learn most of the features of VB.NET from this book, it does not cover enough of the object-oriented fundamentals that beginners need to know about the language.

This book taught me how to get going with VB.NET. You won't find anything really hardcore here. but if you're looking to quickly get up to speed on VB.NET, THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU! You'll be creating cool interfaces and programming objects in no time - well, 24 hours at least. lol :)

A+!

James Neff's bias in favor of Sam Sheppard's innocence is never in doubt, from the title to a detailed examination of the suspect du jour, Richard Eberling. One of Neff's sub-themes is the operation of subconscious forces in suspects and case principals. In fact, his scenario for Eberling as the killer depends heavily on the commission of acts with subconscious significance to this twisted man: breaking Sam's and Marilyn's trophies (Eberling had wanted to be an athlete), scattering the contents of Sam's medical bag (Eberling also wanted to be a doctor), and beating Marilyn's pretty face to a pulp (Eberling both desired and mistrusted women). That same subconscious analysis can be applied to his title: The Wrong Man is obviously Sam Sheppard. The Wrong Man also masks an uneasiness about making ANY claims about suspects in the crime.

The reason is less complicated: The crime scene was contaminated beyond even the standards of 1954 police work. Attempts to work with elements of that scene, including blood and DNA, only obscure. This element points to Sam; this one points to the presence of another person in the house that night.

It's time to apply the principle of Occam's Razor to the Shepherd case: The simplest explanation is the best. Sam Sheppard himself is no mystery. His behavior prior to the murder and after his release from prison reveals him to have been a spoiled brat, obsessed with sex, expecting the gratification of his every whim. He saw nothing wrong with conducting an open affair with one of the technicians at Bay View Hospital. He slept with her in the home of a colleague. Upon his release, Neff reveals, Sam first wanted to have sex with Ariane Tebbenjohanns, the German woman who had come to his aid. During their later divorce, Ariane sought protection from Sam's violent temper. Plans for July 4, 1954, included a cookout for hospital interns, plans laid by Sam without consulting Marilyn. Sam's idea of a gift for his wife was an outboard motor.

There is little doubt that Sam's first trial was a mockery of justice. Judge Blythin should have recused himself, muzzled the Cleveland newspapers, and granted a change of venue. Coroner Gerber, and all members of his staff, including Mary Cowan, should have been banned from testifying at the trial because of the contamination of the crime scene. None of these things happened. Still, in a tribute to the basic good sense of American citizens, the jury found Sam guilty of second-degree murder (murder without premeditation). It was the right verdict. Defendants in the 1966 trial were essentially the Cleveland newspapers, the judge, and the coroner. I believe it fair to say that the first jury reached the right verdict for the wrong reasons, and the second jury reached the wrong verdict for the right reasons.

It's not hard to guess what happened in that house on July 4, 1954, but it will always be a guess. Here's mine. Sam woke up on the daybed and went upstairs. He demanded sex of Marilyn. Because she was disgusted with him over his infidelity, angry because of the intern party, pregnant, or simply tired, she refused him. Sam forced himself upon her, and she resisted. Perhaps she hit his face with the missing lamp from the nightstand. Sam flew into a rage, grabbed a fireplace poker, and beat her to death (not a flashlight--I had never heard of that before. Several weeks after the crime a fireplace poker washed up on the lakeshore). Afterwards, Sam called his ever-loyal brother Steve. Steve helped him set things up to look like a burglary (the famous green bag probably came from the desk in Sam's study, because Marilyn's blood-covered watch was found behind the desk, a fact not noted by Neff. The watch was supposed to have gone into the bag). The two of them concocted the story of a bushy-haired intruder to implicate the Sheppard's neighbor, Spencer Houk, who probably had slept with Marilyn. Fortunately for the mayor, his wife insisted on accompanying him to the house after Sam called him. Steve saw to it that Sam was lying in the lake and went home to await a call an hour or two later. When Steve arrived around 6 p.m., he immediately headed for the room where Marilyn's body lay. The only way he could have known that was if he had already been in the house that morning.

If it falls to Neff to name alternative suspects,it falls to me to undergird my support of a verdict rendered under such despicable circumstances. Those very circumstances embarrass us. We can't believe that a verdict arrived at under them could possibly be right. We keep looking, in hopes of finding someone else to blame (besides the American justice system). Richard Eberling is so disgusting that he SHOULD be guilty. It boggles the mind to accept the possibility that a DOCTOR, a man committed to healing, could be guilty of such a crime. That Sam was a doctor was a function of his family environment (he wanted to become a professional athlete). It was his essential character that mattered.

I tried to write something great about James Neff's The Wrong Man: The Final Verdict on the Dr. Sam Sheppard Murder Case, but decided instead to use the words of one of my favorite mystery writers, Les Roberts, who writes a detective series starring Cleveland private eye Milan Jacovich. In his "Bookmarks" column in the January 24 Currents, Les said his favorite non-fiction book of 2001 "was The Wrong Man, James Neff's re-examination of the Sam Sheppard murder case--brilliantly and painstakingly researched, and written with power and compassion to read like a contemporary novel ...I was on the edge of my seat through every page--as if I'd never heard the bare bones of the case before."

James Neff's The Wrong Man not only is a good read but a compelling one. Though the title (subtitled, "The Final Verdict on the Dr. Sam Sheppard Murder Case")gives one the ending, the drama of the story keeps the reader going as well as any good mystery. Neff's investigative talent and what he uncovers helps build that drama. Neff connects the revelations of the passions built by media/political forces in Cleveland during this 1950s case to the McCarthy era mentality and to the growth of what was then considered the "safe" suburbs.(The book has been relatively ignored by the local Cleveland newspaper despite its massive previous coverage. But don't expect a whitewash of its main character. The content also has relevance to today's media frenzy in some of the highly emotional cases that become media spectacles and a warning that what seems to be might not be at all. Neff's detective work, obviously tenaciously done, has a Holmes-like quality. It's hard to put it aside once into the book.

This is my favorite among the Collier brothers' books. This has been a successful book for me to hand to many (usually boys) reluctant readers. Young readers can relate to Tim Meeker's conscience telling him to do "what's right" and his desire to be like his big brother Sam. Conflict over the Revolutionary War(which is just beginning at the start of the book) brings emotional confrontations to the Meeker household. Most readers can sympathize with Tim as he watches his family torn apart by the question of loyalty to the King or to the colonists. Tim just wants to be loyal to his family, and he wishes Sam would too. This novel is an easy read and is an enthralling read with its taps into the violence of this war. Readers are so involved by the end of the novel that they want to pick up another of the Collier brothers' historical fiction. And as the authors say, if they said there was two-feet of snow in January of 1778, then it really happened. This is realistic historical fiction throughout. One of the authors does the research & the other does the creative writing to complete this package. This is a great literary addition to any history class. If you like this one, I suggest also reading Bloody Country & The Winter Hero, both by the same authors.

My Brother Sam is dead by James and Christopher Collier, is an exciting thriller that will have you anxious to read more. The setting starts in the small town of Redding Ridge, Connecticut, in the early 1800's where the bloody battles of the Revolutionary War don't come. The main characters are Sam and Tim Meeker and their parents. Sam is a young man that has brown hair and brown eyes, and Tim is a teenager that has blond hair and blue eyes. Also their parents own a tavern.
Tim Meeker is caught in the middle of the Revolutionary War. Tim's brother, Sam, is fighting the British for the Rebels and Tim's dad is a Tory (loyalist), but still against war. Tim doesn't know which side to be on. Tim has to make an important decision that could change his life forever. The reader will enjoy this book because of its suspense, excitement, and adventure. To find out what happens read My Brother Sam is Dead.

Sam Meeker is off to fight in the Revolutionary War on the American's side. His family are Tories and they live in Redding Ridge. His father is outraged by Sam's decision, but cannot stop him. This leaves his younger brother, Tim, and his mother ad father to work in the tavern and tend to the crops. Life is not easy with the war going on, but is manageable. Sam pays visits to Redding often.
British and American troops march into Redding frequently. This does not interfere with the Meeker family. Until, one night Sam was paying a visit to his family. He saw that the cows were being stolen, so he went outside to stop them. The men captured Sam...Find out what happens when you read "My Brother Sam is Dead." If you like historical fiction this is the book for you!

Showing the best of the game, the Angelic players guide gives so many ideas on playing a truly angelic character. But, you really need the core rules book, and the Infernal Players guide. Its also a good idea to have Liber Canticorum, the book of songs. Otherwise your character will only have the few powers in the Angelic Player's Guide. So, while its a good book, you need more than just the book to successfully play In Nomine.

that's right, i said "ever". this is the most captivating, best illustrated, and most useful book for In Nomine that i have seen. not only does it really let players and GMs figure out angelic life, trials, and tribulations, but it makes anyone wonder what those demons are talkin' 'bout. personally, it made me turn from a GM who never really thought about playing, into a psycho-smart GM who would kill for the chance to use my Ofanite of Creation (in service to Yves, of course). the only other book that has even close to this much to offer to IN enthusiasts is Revelations II: The Marches, for its Sorcerer rules and its Marches info (buy both!).

While many people try to depict the lives of our past Presidents in four or five hundred pages, this abbreviated view of the life and associations of James K. Polk is a refreshing change. As a history major, this book provides all of the pertinent information required to gain an insightful depiction of this man. It is a must read for anyone interested in Jacksonian America and an entertaining read for thinkers from all walks of life.

Short, concise, to-the-point information with wonderfully reproduced portaits of Flagg's work. Flagg had his thumb on the nation's pulse and stayed a few steps ahead of its desires and passions. His work has inspired countless partriots and Americans alike. It did then, does still today, and this book ensures it will tomorrow.

This is a comforting book about the warm relationship between a grandfather and his grandson, and sharing the love of hockey. The author manages to capture the exhilirating sights and sounds at a hockey game so accurately and the emotions of Matt and his grandad so vividly. Together with the whimsical drawings and colours, it all adds up to a delightful book that we all enjoy.

I started reading my copy on a TWA flight from St. Louis to Sacramento and finished somewhere over western Nevada (a little over 3 hours).

This book is very well written and easy to understand. I really liked the "Take Home Messages" and the detailed information that explained the messages.

The real eye opener in Stop Homocysteine is the enormous size and complexity of the methylation process. Lowering homocysteine levels through methylation is only one part of this amazing biochemical story. I am a victim of cardiovascular disease and it is a very important process in my life, but I am also nearing retirement and the diseases of aging are gaining prominence.

The back cover of Stop Homocysteine sums up the whole book when it states: Methylation is a whole body process. Learn how it can be used to:

. Help the Heart . Heal the Liver . Improve your mood . Strengthen your bones . Prevent Cancer . Improve Antioxidant Activity . Live Longer . S! low Aging

And people, you can take that message home.

I read both the Sams book and the Sybex book for TCP/IP 4. The Sams book is the perfect book for testing. Pay close attention to the tables in the appendix C1-C6. Worth 20 points on the test. The Sams book will also make a better real world reference guide.

I liked this book a lot. The author gave a lot of clear cut examples, defined everything completely, and illustrated a lot of main ideas. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn IP. Make sure you understand the sample test questions the author gives you. I passed the test with a 883 after reading this book, and a little bit of effort.

The only bad thing about this book is that the first and last chapters are not really that helpful in terms of its relavance with IP. They are only introductions, and test taking tips respectively. But all in all it is a great book.

Statement #1) I read the TCP/IP for Dummies - I could not grasp TCP/IP at all! Failed the TCP/IP test.

Statement #2) I read the Sam's TCP/IP In 14 Days - This book has complete, understandable coverage of TCP/IP. I passed the TCP/IP test.

Statement #3) Get the book.