This book is both lab manual and textbook, so if you do not have the exact measuring instruments the labs call for, you can skip lots of sections where the author really gets into setting the tests up. The primary value of this book for me were the clear explanations that came with the labs on how electronic components worked; but more importantly, how they related to one another and what they mean in a circuit. This book provides some valuable intuitive insights necessary to understand electronics, and I haven't seen this level and concentration of lucid discourse in any other electronics textbooks so far. This is a must-get book for anyone unfamiliar with electronics!

I had Dr. Shanefield as a professor at Rutgers for many courses especially in the area of electronic ceramics and I enjoyed his classes.

This book is a great book because:

- It makes a typically complicated subject manner like electronics and circuits understandable and enjoyable.

- It is simple, easy to follow and very well organized.

- College courses focus in on the theory where this book provides the theory and most important the applications to practice and further understand.

I think this is a great book to have at your personal disposal. I would also like to state that my food scientist wife who hated electronics because she didn't understand it, now enjoys this subject matter and has a great deal of fun performing and understanding the labs. I too enjoy performing the labs as well.

Kudos Dr. Shanefield !

I had Dr. Shanefield as a professor at Rutgers for many courses especially in the area of electronic ceramics and I enjoyed his classes.

This book is a great book because:

- It makes a typically complicated subject manner like electronics and circuits understandable and enjoyable.

- It is simple, easy to follow and very well organized.

- College courses focus in on the theory where this book provides the theory and most important the applications to practice and further understand.

I think this is a great book to have at your personal disposal. I would also like to state that my food scientist wife who hated electronics because she didn't understand it, now enjoys this subject matter and has a great deal of fun performing and understanding the labs. I too enjoy performing the labs as well.

Kudos Dr. Shanefield !

I am reading this two volume work for the third time. Arthur Inman was the scion of two prominant Atlanta families and grew up with a degree of affluence most of us can only imagine. At an early age, perhaps 22, he dropped out of college and became an invalid. Part of his disability was that he could not stand bright lights and so spent much time in a darkened room. Arthus was addicted to doctors and spent a fortune being treated by them. He never worked and his parents supported him to the end. Arthus started to write his diary to amuse himself. Later he began to pay people to come and read to him and talk to him. He was especially fond of women and liked to fondle them in the dark. Arthur married his wife, Evelyn, when she was about 23. Evelyn is the heroine of the story. The diary itself is huge, 155 volumes and 14 million words. It is a fascinating read. Arthur had strong opinions on many subjects. For instance, he believed in slavary (with himself as a master) and thought black inherently inferior to whites. The story ends in 1963 when Arthus kills himself. I am reading this book for the third time because it's a great read. Arthur grows on you and I have come to see him as a friend. I think you will too. Enjoy.

You won't be forgotting this one anytime soon. I'd like to see the full version released one day, that is, the 65 volumes, which are apparently stored at Harvard. As it is, this is one of the greatest reading experiences you will ever have. Arthur Inman is a worthy competitor of Hannibal Lecter.

When this two volumne set was first published, it was sold in shrink-wrap plastic and did not allow potential readers to get any sense of it's content. It was an expensive gamble that I wasn't prepared to take. But I always remembered a fascinating review in the NY Times, and some years later I bought a used (although evidently un-read) copy in a second-hand book store. For the next two months I became immersed in the bizarre world of Arthur Inman, unable to put the book down for more than a few hours at a time. Through a lifetime of reading, I have never encountered such a unique document. Arthur, the Monster; Arthur, the Bigot, Arthur, the Insufferable Egoist; Arthur, the would-be chronicler of the American Century; Arthur, the Hypochondriac Extrodinaire, Arthur, the Listener, paying strangers to share their lives in the annoymous dark; Arthur, the bedridden Sex Experimenter... etc., etc. Doggerel Poet, Psychological Tyrant, Racist, hateful Historian, Rich Cry-Baby, Cruel Deviant: Arthur is the Great American Armchair Monster of Boston...But there is so much more. Very much more to this quirkiest ghoul of enormous literary ambition. Daniel Aaron is a brilliant editor, whose great gift to American letters must be this singularly unique reading experience. In the end you come to love Arthur, and to admire his strange, beautiful, insane creation. Almost impossible to describe, this book is so full of decades of American life that you can lose yourself in its novelistic, labyrinthian, and always human stories.

The language in these poems is clear, precise, and absolutely gorgeous. But the control doesn't come at the price of emotion; the poems are also deeply felt, sometimes funny, sometimes heartbreaking. This is a wonderful collection of poetry by a talented young author.

What Anderson does here is remarkable. In this first book he reflects back to us some of the awkward inadequasies with which we all live in a subtle voice polished with undeniable wit. From snipe hunts to Icarus to the all familiar football coach, Anderson has produced a collection that may be his first but promises to not be his last.

January Rain marks the introduction of a very fine poet. Daniel's poetry is so precise (the meter is nearly perfect in EVERY poem) that one worries the subject matter may suffer. Amazingly, Anderson's poems are filled with images which strike a chord in everyone. "The Last Resort" took me straight back to a vacation in a place much like the one he is describing. And "Snipe! Snipe! Snipe!" starts the reader with a funny, laughable image of a young child trying to fit in but manages to turn to a scene with a lover without hesitation. The concept of a man who never knows when to say when is portrayed in an unusual, yet extremely successful, manner. For those who are loyal to poetry, this is one collection you cannot miss. For those who regard poetry as inaccessible and lacking in reward to those who struggle with it, give this collection a try. January Rain is fabulous

This is the most useful, application-oriented book on how to build a great marriage I have ever read. Chapter two identifies four specific behaviors that are life threatening to marriage. It is based on a huge data bank of research. One study evaluated many couples over a 12 year period, some beginning before they were even actually married. Evaluations were conducted through multiple, extensive interviews and videotaping of the couple's interactions over the years, which were then reviewed by a team of reasearchers. Presence of the four specific behaviors were predictors of divorce with up to 91% accuracy. Each behavior is examined and tools provided to break these habits. Each section of the book is intensly valuable for couples with good marriages and for those in serious trouble. There are samples of different disputes, communications, and problem solving done by couples in real life situations. There are many self tests, and questions for discussion that really help couples identify clearly where their marriages are great and where they could be better. Best of all, these tools are all related back to scripture to solidify the true value and importance of building and protecting a great marriage. I will buy this book for my married adult children and recommend it to every married couple I know! It is a MUST have!

As a military chaplain, I have found "A Lasting Promise" to be one of the most effective tools to use with couples at every stage of the life cycle. Premarital couples, young marrieds, couples with children, and more mature couples have benefitted greatly from the principles presented in this fine work. Based on extensive research, the principles so clearly presented and illustrated in "A Lasting Promise" will revolutionize your marriage and your work as a counselor with premarital and married couples. Don't miss making this resource a part of your toolbox for enhancing your relationships!! -Military Chaplain

This book is a revision of the 1996 book, "Fighting for your Marriage". It has excellent guidelines for resolving conflicts and communication problems and building a better relationship.

Let it stay buried.-Author,-David L.Daniels

Ollie RonsonLet it stay buried -by David L.Daniel

6/25/97 - Let it stay Buried.-Author is David L.Daniels

The pictures of the cold arctic climate and wildlife work well with my kids as a summertime bedtime story book.

The pictures are really great. Kind of a panorama of Audobon animals

I just bought this book last week for a bedtime story book for my 7-year old. He has requested it again every night since. The pictures have really caught his imagination. They are nice and detailed but a bit repetitive for me. But my boy loves them and that's what matters. I wish I could buy more books that make this big an impression.

Jaffe's novel is a courageous example of how fiction can challenge our ideas and emotions- creating new spaces where we have never been before. By exploring the intersections where ethnicity and sexual desire meet,by provoking us to reconsider the meaning of identity,Jaffe expands our horizons in dramatic ways. After reading this novel I realized "pleasure" is the final frontier of freedom: how much pleasure is our body allowed to seek, to feel, to enjoy? For centuries we have been living within the ethics of pain: suffering is validation. But Jaffe's book seems to suggest another standard: pleasure is redemption too;sex has a moral value within this novel. It reminded me of Nietzche's opinion: "pain wants to end, but pleasure wants repetition and eternity". And you want to read this book as soon as you can- if you dare!

The Limits of Pleasure explores a vast reservoir of possibilities that exists between the constrictions of psychic and emotional pain and the expansiveness of physical sensation and desire. With great wit, insight, and imagination, Mr. Jaffe reveals in his characters a stunning inner landscape that pits smoldering, down-the-throat sensuality against heartfelt nostalgia for cultural awareness and familial belonging. Keep this book by the nightstand for erotic and psychical stimulation when the other side of the bed is absent a warm body to do the needful otherwise.

Ron Suresha, editor, Bearotica; and author, Bears on Bears

Rare to find a novel that conveys deep meaning through humor. The Limits of Pleasure does that. It made me smile and think at the same time. And it was often arousing too, not such a bad thing, as this novel tries to point out. Feels very true to life. Deals with the sort of issues we wish were not there. Not always PC, but we aren't always politically correct in our heads and hearts and lower, are we?

Not only is Trent one of the best characters but Moran's writing is superb and his world is all encompassing and immersive. Great book and great writer. I have two copies. I cannot wait for another book.

The book excels in both character and environment. I very much recommend this.

Trent, is one of the most remarkable characters I have read in the science fiction genre. Whether he is heisting high-tech, arguing political ideologies, expressing emotional ties, flying around the down town high rise projects at 500kph on an escape and evade -its all very tangible to me. It takes me there

If you are a Sci-Fi regular you need to read this one. Most Sci-Fi is bunk (I'm not even the author or a friend either [these things always make you wonder]).

Things to be in store for:
- He lives in an apartment that just happened to come w/ a bazooka (all I got was shag).
- Trent was genetically created and it deals with some of the personal details that arise from such a situation in adequate detail.
- The action is BTB (Better Than Bond) and yet Trent has a philosphy against killing. Instead he uses a gun with something akin to DMSO + a few sleep inducing agents.

At one time the screen play for this was on the net. Might give you a taste -though the book is much better. He has a site too with other short writings etc. on it. Hope this of use.

This novel quickly sucks you in with its richly imagined, plausible but ever-so-slightly off kilter alternate "future history". This is the second novel in the "Tales of the Continuing Time" and follows a young, gene-modified thief named Trent as he emerges from a comfortable coccoon of technology and close friendships to the bigger, badder world around him. The sweep and vista of the novel grow with the character as you begin to discover that he's not just a VERY smart near-future hacker, but one of two remaining genetically engineered humans that are quite simply homo superior.

The back-story for this novel is what really makes it unique. It helps if you've read the previous novel (Emerald Eyes) but it's not required since Moran fills in more than enough detail to keep you up to speed. The alternate future where a reorganized United Nations overcomes and occupies America (think the West Bank writ really, really large) and has to contend with a dozen different species of American "terrorists" rings very true, especially considering how the real world has turned out (think 9/11)...

It's fast paced and eventful, and all in all, it leaves you breathless and wanting more...luckily the author has written one more book in this series -- The Last Dancer. Read Emerald Eyes and then RUN out and buy the next novel.

My 7 year old son, Aaron, and I have just finished reading Macon Treasures Remembered. He was totally fascinated with it! What a wonderfully done work. It was so special to me to be able to tell him about the town in which I grew up.

This book has been needed a long time! The photos are spectacular! The anecdotes tickle your tastebuds for more. It makes you want to go on a tour of each home and learn more. Thank goodness these authors preserved the memories of times past and talents shared of people who cared about building a city of warmth and beauty in which to live out their lives and for generations to appreciate over a hundred and seventy years later. A great book to sit with by the fire and take a journey back in time and be inspired for today.

This is a wonderful book. Venture into the world of antebellum Georgia as you relive the characters and mansions of beautiful, historic Macon, GA--the city that Sherman by-passed but General Layfayette visited. The authors and photographer have taken extraordinary pains in recreating the old South. Outstanding photography and dynamic history. Every home should have one gracing their living room coffee table. Excellent Christmas present for people who have everything.

Daniel Houston-Davila has crafted a rich and fulfilling novel that gives new insight into Latin culture. Set in a tiny barrio in a Los Angeles suburb, we are treated to one fully textured, multi-layered character after another as we trace the growth of this community through the twentieth century. Though it might seem an insignificant community to all but those who live there; we feel love and sympathy for the people and place through Houston-Davila's eyes.
In Malinche's Children, we follow many characters, but really, the main character is the little barrio of Carmelas, emerging, changing and living. Its inhabitants come go, it transforms as conditions change, and we see it grow and adjust as its culture clashes with a different culture that surrounds it. Houston-Davila has shown us a glimpse into the spirit of the Mexican-American who lives in two worlds.
The gentle patois that Houston-Davila's characters speak, part Spanish, part English, draws us into the humanity and thoughts of the people of Carmelas. But more than that, each little story with a new protagonist (or one we have met before, but older now) is painted with a luxuriant brush that brings the sights and smells and sounds of the community as it has changed through the last 100 years. Malinche's Children gives us a rare insight into the Mexican-American experience while captivating us with one story after another of real people faced with real problems that are different from our own, but still very much the same. Reading Malinche's Children will bring emotion, reflection, and appreciation for a world that most of us would not otherwise understand.

Gregory Kauffman
Author of MANUELA

I couldn't put this book down-I was hooked by the charming characters in the first story. If you like books with lots of heartwarming and fascinating characters, you will love Malinche's Children. Each chapter could stand on its own as a short story, but Houston-Davila doesn't stop there. He delicately and deftly creates a series of interwoven lives of people whose spirits shine through in every chapter. I especially liked the cast of characters at the end of the book, a "road map" that I enjoyed referring to as I read. You will meet inspirational and hilarious people in this book. Some of the most memorable to me are Socorro, a woman of great stregnth who ignores the bad advice given to her and escapes a violent husband, and Contemplacion, who discovers that beauty is more than skin deep. There are too many more to mention! If you enjoy the graceful storytelling style of Isabel Allende, this is a great book for you!

What Amy Tan does for the Chinese-American immigrant, Houston-Davila does for the Mexican-American. We share the hopes and dreams, the frustrations and despair of the first generation of Mexican immigrants, and the slow, steady drift of their children away from the barrio and into the mainstream culture of America. Funny and poignant by turn, these stories touch the heart.