This book could have been much better, but instead in a set of disjointed chapters which are selected, apparently, from former students and associates. Content regarding patients is often insulting. Inclusion of a very defense oriented chapter o legal aspects of head injury is ighly inappropriate and unfair.

The Rizzo & Tranel text is one of the more comprehensive and informed treatments of the topic of head injury and post-concussive phenomena. It covers all aspects of brain injury -- from neuropathological substrates through cognitive and psychosocial outcome -- and provides a realistic appraisal of the continuum of head injury. The contributors are drawn from major academic medical centers, and are recognized leaders in the field of traumatic brain injury. I highly recommend this text.

IRS has changed the way we handle these types of settlements for pennies on the dollar. I would be glad to have a discussion on the matter. I can be reached at 800-730-4151. Thank you.

This was my first year filling out my tax forms, and it helped me fill out the forms. It also made me aware of many tax deductions, and they we to use them

Welcome to the incredibly boring world of the Mississippi Valley. If you have to read this book, the last paragraph of each chapter will sum everything up for you. There is also a ten page summary at the end of the book! So if this is required reading, don't sweat it. You can get everything you need out of this book in ten minutes! Please don't waste your time reading the entire book.

Usner's Indians, Settlers and Slaves is a highly readable and path-breaking study of economic interactions in southern Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama before the formation of the 'Old South.' Here is a world of great social complexity, and surprising equality, featuring the Upper Mississippi Valley in a time of low settlement density. A must for anyone trying to understand the long-term settlement dynamic of the South.

I don't believe that this is the book you may be thinking about from the "Dead Doctors Don't Lie" radio show. Note that the author(s) are not Dr. Joel Wallach and Dr. Ma Lan as you may be expecting.

This book is GREAT! Neil B. Shulman, MD is an associate professor of medicine at Emory University, where he specializes in hypertension and nephrology. He's also a prolific author (and standup comedian) who wrote the book upon which Michael J. Fox's movie "Doc Hollywood" was based. In "Let's Play Doctor -- Unlocking the Mysteries of the Physical Exam," he explains what's going on during a physical exam from the doctor's point of view. The idea is to help you as a patient understand what's going on and be better able to communicate with your physician. A real keeper!!!

Although Mr. Jason's first book, The Ultimate Dragon, was a bit on the superficial side (no real depth to the characters), the story moved along well and the book was readable.

I cannot say the same about this one. It lurches along in the present tense, which IMHO is totally unsuitable for an action/adventure/fantasy novel. The text is rife with grammatical and spelling errors and the dialogue is stilted and silly -- not to mention questionable in other ways. In an early scene, the hero & heroine's teenage daughter, observing her parents making out, sighs, "Dad's caresses are so adept, so sensual..." I'm sure the author did not mean to imply an incestuous relationship, but still...

This book reads as if written by a completely different person than the first one. Perhaps dyslexia is not the author's only problem.

As with his first book, Ultimate Dragon, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one. Jason's "theory" on Atlantis is very interesting. He's got a great imagination and his descriptive ability really conveys this to the reader. It's a good, clean, fun book to read. I recommend it to anyone who wants a book that is totally enjoyable and easy to read.

Richard Phillips, lecturer in Geography at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, adds to the body of literature on imperialism and Imperial fiction. His primary goal in this book is to see how adventure stories from the eighteenth century through the early twentieth century gmappedh masculinity, colonialism and imperialism. The term gmappingh is used since Phillips sees realistic adventure stories as describing both geography and identity. While his overall analysis is deconstructionist in nature, Phillips notes in the introduction that he intends to place the stories in their appropriate historical and social context (p.18), and focus on the plot of the story instead of its other facets (p. 21). Working chronologically through the material, he looks at how the definitions of colonialism and masculinity change through time.

The majority of the works reviewed range in date from the seventeenth century through the early twentieth century, but some space is devoted to more recent post-colonial writers. In addition to Defoe and Verne, probably the best known of the pre-20th century authors covered in this book, the works of Ballantyne, Favenc, and Marchant are also examined. For the 20th century, Phillips deals with the works of Coetzee, Golding and Selvon. Readers may be surprised by these choices, but they should keep in mind his emphasis is the realistic adventure story.

Several points arise in Phillips review of adventure literature. While Said and other critics may vilify adventure fiction, Phillips comes to its defense by noting that it must be studied in its proper historical context (p. 161-163). Further, as demonstrated throughout the text, the values and morals espoused by adventure literature changed over time. Admittedly, as Phillips duly notes, the change is slow and in that regard, adventure literature must be considered a gconservativeh genre, but it is neither a monolithic nor simplistic genre.

A variety of critical stances are taken to task for their view of adventure stories. In a critique of Woodsf famous essay, he makes a strong case that the homosocial relationships portrayed in many of the adventure stories should not be read as implying a homosexual relationship. He notes that men can be mentors to boys and young adults and there not be any sexual overtones involved. Camaraderie between males, while indicating an emotional relationship between men, does not equate to a sexual relationship either. From a historical perspective, it must also be kept in mind that women were often absent in the early stages of exploration and colonization of the New World and Australasia. Their absence in adventure stories should not be seen as an implicit statement of homosexuality.
And while employing Fryefs theory of archetypes and symbols, Phillips is not slavish to the theory. For example, he rejects equating homosociality with a homosexual Achilles and Patroclus archetype. He also argues throughout the book, in opposition to Frye, that adventure stories portray a historical masculinity instead of an archetypical one.
Unlike many other critics, Phillips also sounds out a cautionary note on his interpretations. For example, Phillips firmly believes that readers themselves are the ones to interpret a text; these interpretations have their basis in the reader and the readerfs experience, and may be entirely different than what the writer and publisher intend. Also noted to add that his interpretation is not necessarily the one that the original audience may have embraced. It is refreshing to see a critic express doubts about their interpretations.
I recommend this book with some caveats. It provides a useful framework for examining masculinity, race and imperialism in the 19th century adventure stories. By focusing on some of the lesser-known writers, Philips helps provide more background on the literary climate of Victorian England. While an intriguing look at the portrayal of masculinity in adventure stories, I feel in numerous places Phillipsf arguments need more detailed development. In addition, while the authors he examines will be new to many people, I also feel he should have given more attention to some of the more gclassicf and better known adventure writers such as H. Rider Haggard and Rudyard Kipling. Chapters 6 (Verne and a few other French adventure writers) and 7 (Golding, Seldon, and Coetzee overview), I feel detract from his emphasis on British imperialism and masculinity.

Richard Phillips, lecturer in Geography at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, adds to the body of literature on imperialism and Imperial fiction. His primary goal in this book is to see how adventure stories from the eighteenth century through the early twentieth century gmappedh masculinity, colonialism and imperialism. The term gmappingh is used since Phillips sees realistic adventure stories as describing both geography and identity. While his overall analysis is deconstructionist in nature, Phillips notes in the introduction that he intends to place the stories in their appropriate historical and social context (p.18), and focus on the plot of the story instead of its other facets (p. 21). Working chronologically through the material, he looks at how the definitions of colonialism and masculinity change through time.

The majority of the works reviewed range in date from the seventeenth century through the early twentieth century, but some space is devoted to more recent post-colonial writers. In addition to Defoe and Verne, probably the best known of the pre-20th century authors covered in this book, the works of Ballantyne, Favenc, and Marchant are also examined. For the 20th century, Phillips deals with the works of Coetzee, Golding and Selvon. Readers may be surprised by these choices, but they should keep in mind his emphasis is the realistic adventure story.

Several points arise in Phillips review of adventure literature. While Said and other critics may vilify adventure fiction, Phillips comes to its defense by noting that it must be studied in its proper historical context (p. 161-163). Further, as demonstrated throughout the text, the values and morals espoused by adventure literature changed over time. Admittedly, as Phillips duly notes, the change is slow and in that regard, adventure literature must be considered a gconservativeh genre, but it is neither a monolithic nor simplistic genre.

A variety of critical stances are taken to task for their view of adventure stories. In a critique of Woodsf famous essay, he makes a strong case that the homosocial relationships portrayed in many of the adventure stories should not be read as implying a homosexual relationship. He notes that men can be mentors to boys and young adults and there not be any sexual overtones involved. Camaraderie between males, while indicating an emotional relationship between men, does not equate to a sexual relationship either. From a historical perspective, it must also be kept in mind that women were often absent in the early stages of exploration and colonization of the New World and Australasia. Their absence in adventure stories should not be seen as an implicit statement of homosexuality.

And while employing Fryefs theory of archetypes and symbols, Phillips is not slavish to the theory. For example, he rejects equating homosociality with a homosexual Achilles and Patroclus archetype. He also argues throughout the book, in opposition to Frye, that adventure stories portray a historical masculinity instead of an archetypical one.

Unlike many other critics, Phillips also sounds out a cautionary note on his interpretations. For example, Phillips firmly believes that readers themselves are the ones to interpret a text; these interpretations have their basis in the reader and the readerfs experience, and may be entirely different than what the writer and publisher intend. Also noted to add that his interpretation is not necessarily the one that the original audience may have embraced. It is refreshing to see a critic express doubts about their interpretations.

I recommend this book with some caveats. It provides a useful framework for examining masculinity, race and imperialism in the 19th century adventure stories. By focusing on some of the lesser-known writers, Philips helps provide more background on the literary climate of Victorian England. While an intriguing look at the portrayal of masculinity in adventure stories, I feel in numerous places Phillipsf arguments need more detailed development. In addition, while the authors he examines will be new to many people, I also feel he should have given more attention to some of the more gclassicf and better known adventure writers such as H. Rider Haggard and Rudyard Kipling. Chapters 6 (Verne and a few other French adventure writers) and 7 (Golding, Seldon, and Coetzee overview), I feel detract from his emphasis on British imperialism and masculinity.

The author demonstrates his capability to explain basic concepts of economics and marketing, but certainly doesn't define a revolutionary new approach to business as alluded to on the inside front cover flap. We are introduced to new buzz words such as 'spatial abitage' although any reader looking for insight is bound has to be disappointed in the explanations and lack of substance. In addition, most charts and tables in the book must be filler because they appear childish. The only redeeming chapters are at the end when the author disusses various market strategies, but for a better and more complete discussion, dust off an old copy of 'Marketing Warfare."

Author and teacher Daniel Spulber offers insights that are becoming increasingly relevant as technological innovations make transactions between customers and businesses faster, cheaper and more important. The strategic framework he presents - that you should view companies as transaction facilitators, not as product makers or service providers - will force you to rethink your most fundamental beliefs about your business. We [...] recommend this book to managers, strategists and students of all branches of business who are looking for a fresh analysis of 21st-century competition.

Despite the title, this book does little to prepare anyone for the Math Contest. The explanations are broad and poorly written. I do not reconmend getting this book at all.

Volume 1 of 4; actual and complete regional and national mathematics contests, for students in grades 9-12. These contests are taken annually by over 1/2 million students. These are the only math league contests available in book form. They are written by two writers who received Presidential Awards for Teaching of HS Math by the President of the United States. These are well-crafted contests at the high school level. They are intended for MATH CLUBS, not for International Math Olympiad preparation. SOFTCOVER

This book is difficult to learn from, even in a Masters/PhD level course. The book is thoroughly theoretical with little applicable information. If you love big fancy symbols and tons of calculus this may be a good book for you. I guess if theoretical structural dynamics interests you, this book would do it. However, I'm a working professional mechanical engineer for an aerospace company going back to school 3 years after graduating with a BS. Having an appreciation for the pace of the real working engineers' world, I felt this book was comletely academic with little application. Save your money and buy something else, unless your Prof. requires it like mine did.

The theory of structural dynamics has developed so much in the last twenty years that the need for a systematic account of the subject is always welcome, particularly for researchers and engineers. This book fills that need. While even elementary material is stated in detail, this is not recommended as a first text and actually there has been no compromise with the mathematical developpments. As a PhD student, I found this book really complete and helpful.

Moll Flanders by Daniel Defoe is neither the best nor the worst book I have ever read. I have long been a lover of classical language. As such, I am enchanted by the engaging rhythm of Defoe's words. His dialogue is charming as he uses a tongue and accent not much different from today's but far more elegant. The plot of the story, however, disappoints me. The story is wholly comprised of events, making it nothing more than a flowery timeline of one woman's life. For me, this odd combination of excellent language and mediocre plot makes for an ultimately readable yet slightly dissatisfying novel.

Moll Flanders is the story of one woman's struggle to avoid the plight of poverty in seventeenth-century England. Moll is born in Newgate prison and orphaned by her criminal mother. From there, she is taken in by a kindly woman and raised as a "gentlewoman," and thus her story begins. Moll's childhood innocence is quickly transformed as her life turns from that of a simple servant into that of a common prostitute. She soon learns that sex and marriage are merely tools for bartering with, and love is only worth its weight in gold. Eventually, Moll turns from prostitution to stealing in order to supplement her finances, and her life goes drastically downhill from there. Her story is littered with unresolved sin and shame, until one momentous event changes her entire outlook on life and on love and teaches her what it means to be righteous.

Ultimately, what sounds like an intriguing story line results only in one continuous stream of events. Defoe's style of writing, although nicely worded, is impersonal in that he includes very little about the thoughts and feelings of Moll. Everything the reader learns about the main character is derived entirely from the events that comprise her life. Although this is supposed to be Moll's story, she has no reaction to the world around her. She simply reiterates what actions she has taken on her journey through life and what the resulting consequences are for those actions. Though hardly imagined to be a complete imbecile, Moll has absolutely no thought. The only words that I hear spoken directly from her mouth to the reader are words of dialogue to another character. The banality of this style of literature is highly disappointing in my eyes.

I am also highly disappointed with the content of the story. Only the first few pages and the last few pages are void of any criminal or adulterous behavior. Every other page contains a perfect recollection of one sin after the other. Although the story claims that this unrelenting wickedness should be useful to deter other sinners, I find that the continuous stream practically drowns me with boredom. Eventually, I lose track of Moll's numerous husbands and her countless thieving exploits. Any time a reference is made to her past history, I am forced to flip through the pages to find the mentioned sin as I have gotten it confused with some other of a similar nature. By the end of the story, every adventure sounds the same and every man has the same amount of money. I would have liked to see more variety in these pages.

I would not discourage another person from reading this book, however. I would gladly recommend it to those who love classical language, for I find Daniel Defoe was a great author for the words he could write, not necessarily for the stories he could create. The language is beautiful and enticing, for that alone I would recommend the book. Keep track of events and people while reading, though, because everything starts to sound the same after awhile.

This book is about a woman, Moll Flanders, who was born in a prison and raised by a governess that brought her up as a "gentlewoman". ALthough her manners were that of a gentlewoman, circumstances led her to become a thief and a "whore" (her own term), and her spirit kept her in that trade until she re-lived her mother's fate.
It is hard to believe that this book is written by a man, for he knows female nature very well and looks very critically at the actions of men towards Moll. I would almost call this book feminist, although I don't like to use that term, since it makes men run from those books. I use that term very loosely, since it really does not go into any deeper feminst issues. This book is filled with adventures and is funny and witty, although its storyline is somewhat grim. I really wanted to give this book 3 1/2 stars because it left me wanting for more, not just at the end, but throughout. All events are described in very little detail, and I personally wanted to know more about Moll and other characters. Overall, I liked it because it managed to entertain me and because it's fast and short, it grabs your attention.