All the important concepts in transistor electronics are introduced as a series of circuit illustrations with associated equations arranged in boxes. Each box gets right to the main use and practical aspects of the idea. The book's major asset is conciseness, and ease in learning. The reader-friendly approach and humor makes it enjoyable and ideally suited for self-study. Well organized, creatively illustrated, and worth the price

This dictionary is a must for anyone in the financial field who finds themselves doing business both in Latin America and North America. It is not bulky therefore can be taken on your trips. Clear definitions in both languages.

I love all Kathleen E. Woodiwiss's books.They keep my nose in them in'll i have finshed the whole book.

This book is the most valuable study of Alban Berg's music available in English language. Each chapter in this book is written by an eminent scholar/musicologist from Austria, Canada or US. The book is the most in-depth study of this underrated member of the second Viennese School. The four parts of this volume address four aspects relating to the ability of Berg's music to speak without words. The essays in part 1 deal with biographical issues that may have made such expressive choices particularly attractive to the composer. Part 2 explores various ways in which compositions not involving explicit verbal texts create signification, allusion, and reference, both to persons of importance in the composer's life and to literary works. Part 3 is dedicated to Berg's song cycles, and Part 4 examines Berg's operas. Many musical examples accompany the written text, and informative annotations conclude each chapter. The book is useful both to professionals and average listeners who want to better understand the beautiful music of this composer. There are two other similar studies of 20th century composers that can compare to this volume and they are Olivier Messiaen by Samuel and Henri Dutilleux by Caroline Potter.

An excellent reference for the keystone and umbrella endangered species of the San Joaquin Valley. Any biologist that works in California should have this fine collection of papers. The species are in peril and it's up to us to do something about it.

KNOWLEDGE AND OVERWHELMING INFORMATION THAT EVERY PERSON THAT IS ALIVE SHOULD BE AWARE OF.

Daniel talks with subtileness about a concept that can make us travel against science and religion. I think that all Thermodynamics book in the world should have a preface,(or the entire book), written by this guy. He mixes poetry, Math, Chemistry and religion. You may ask yourself: What kind of poetry can I find on Enthropy? Well, now I know that if you can't, you know nothing about Entropy. Anyway, an excellent book to read ant think and you better believe me... You're going to think a lot.

This book presents environmental economics in a real way. All of the theory is there, but in every case the authors always ground the theory in actual policy decisions. They also really stress the importance of defining policy goals, so as to get the right policies.

The chapter on global warming at the end of the book is the best concise summary/explanation of the issues and policy choices I have read.

Anyone who wants to get a better understanding of environmental economic issues will be well-served by reading this book. Some of the material is hard, but the authors always point that out, and explain WHY it's hard. I thought that was a nice touch.

I began presenting an intro course on environmental topics, for which there is a mound of ordinary texts. It was hard to choose, and I doubted if much would be retained from set reading. McConnell and Abel's Environmental Issues, when I found it, proved to be the best choice. Though not comprehensive it sets achievable tasks for my students, gets them busy and both links several skills together and hones them. Since adopting it, I see definite improvements in interest, attention and achievement. It has even given me confidence to start adding modules from my own areas of interest, so clear is the design.

Now in an updated sixth edition, Environmental Science: Creating A Sustainable Future is a solid, college-level educational text written to help students understand the causes of environmental crises and offer ideas for reforms that will bring about sustainable environmental systems. Techniques for critically analyzing opposing viewpoints, the latest statistics and environmental laws, and more fill the pages of this fascinating, informative and didactic resource which is further enhanced with the inclusion of a CD-ROM offering resources for instructors in creating balanced tests and effective presentations.