Readers Please note that the book is a Textbook at University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for the course titled ADMPS 3210: Implementation of Educational Policy. at Ph.D. and Master's level For reviews read: Horizon, November/December 200 issue Vol:8 No: 6. Reviwed by Dr. Tom P. Abeles;

Another full page long review by Svava Bjarnason, Head of Policy Division of ACU Association of Commonwealth Universities The Bulletin, No 145/October 2000

See Comparative Education, Volume 38, No 1 2002, pages 116 - 118 , Carfax Publishing, ISSN 0305-0068 Tylor-& Francis Ltd, Upali Sedere's book is reviewed by Prof. Angela W. Little of University of London. Globalisation and the Low Income Economies is a passionate plea for a radical reform of the learning curriculum in low-income economies to meet the challenges posed by economic globalization. Upali Sedere views contemporary issues in low-income economies (LIEs), but especially those of Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, through the global lens of contemporary education reform in the context of economic globalisation. "The argument starts with a pessimistic assessment of the power of education reform in low-income economies to meet the challenges posed by economic Liberalization. Because both external and internal efficiency are low, the education system contributes to the increase in socio-economic disparity and the perpetuation of poverty. The author then considers the emerging world order and the dilemmas of development, identified as the contradictions between the four axioms of development liberalization, modernization, democratization and culture and civilization. In so doing he draws extensively on Huntington's (1997) The Clash of Civilizations. He identifies economic, technological, sociological, moral and political 'trends', the first two of which he defines as 'positive and exciting'-the last three as 'negative and frightening'. Alluding to Toffler's work (1980) Sedere suggests that while Toffler's third wave of development, driven by information technology, is currently driving the development of the West, his second wave-industrialisation-is still in its infancy in many LIE countries. Sedere's curriculum frame is the 'Expected Student Profile' (ESP). The ESP curriculum is explicitly oriented to the survival-skill needs of the poorest. The pro" le has four dimensions-time spectrum (past, present and future), operational domains (family, work, culture, environment), horizons (immediate, extended, global) and competencies (cognitive, affective, psycho-motor, social). The ESP curriculum is also oriented to the skill needs of survival in globalising economies. These skills are classified further as general skills, life skills, social skills, cross cultural skills, communication skills, intellectual skills, psychomotor skills, economic skills, special skills, social engineering skills and technical skills. They are embedded within the curriculum through a process-'The Impact Focused Curriculum Development Spiral (IFCS). The Impact Focused Curriculum is pro-poor not pro-elite; it is graded by learning blocks and operational age not by grade group and chronological age; it narrows disparities and empowers weaker schools rather than widening them; it adopts a modular, multidisciplinary approach in which knowledge is naturally integrated rather than a compartmentalised, subject-based approach in which integration is artificial etc.

Promoting a 'non-pedagogy of the oppressed' the IFC model places 'learning' rather than 'teaching' at its heart-and learning that merges the worlds of education and work. (see 3 page review for more details)

For a full page review reader can go to the Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Bulletin October 2000 Issue. Suvava Bjarnason, The Head of Research and Policy at ACU states that Sedere's book is an impassioned plea for a dramatic re-thinking of educational policy for low-income economies. He rates the book as one of the best and very interesting one.

Also Dr. Premadasa Udagama, the former Secretary of Education of Sri Lanka has indicated its pandemonium of pro-poor education the only book that I know in the recent years has completely focused on education for the poor.(Reference: Rupavahini, The National Television of Sri Lanka and Sirasa, TV Chanal)

This book is currently used as a textbook for the Graduate Course on Educational Reforms at University of Pittsburgh, Pa, USA.

Of the two reprint volumes (Greek and German Philosophers) that Oxford has published of its Past Masters series, I think all of the individual essays (except the one on Plato) are reprinted currently in its 'Very Short Introduction to...' series. So these volumes are a good deal because i think the 'Very Short Introduction' series are 10 bucks each. As well as being very clear and concise introductions by world renowned scholars.

Oxford University Press has done a great public service by publishing its "Past Masters" series. Each title in the series is an incisive account of a particular thinker published in a portable and inexpensive format. I only wish all of the titles in the series had been available to me during my undergraduate years! The three titles included in this one volume on Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle are welcome additions to the Past Masters series. All three essays are written with clarity and grace, and are worth the attention of novice and specialist alike.

This book provided me with outstanding photographs of Anchorage and the surrounding area. It was great for our trip to Alaska to have a handy reference that also taught me something about the geology of the place. Highly recommend it.

This book is a fantastic find! Either on a trip to visit Anchorage or if you live here you need to have a copy with you always.

Home And Condo Defects: A Consumer Guide To Faulty Construction by Thomas and Rachel Miller offer the non-specialist general reader a wealth of information and resources designed specifically for homeowners, and presented in direct, straightforward language for the lay person. Its primary purpose is not a do-it-yourself repair book, but rather a guide to complex and variable legal codes covering what is a defect, what a homeowner's responsibilities are, the responsibilities of the insurance companies, and what to do if one is sued or forced to sue. An extremely practical book, Home And Condo Defects is a "must" for every homeowner stranded in today's increasingly complex and problematic legal system.

SF Chron: The Millers are attorneys whose firm has won many millions of dollars in awards from developers for construction defects. Their slender, soft-cover book guides the home buyer through the typically long and winding process. At its best, the book serves as translator for all of the legalese that confronts a consumer in search of relief for such problems as leaking roofs, toxic mold and cracked foundations. At its worst, the book underscores the need for attorneys, which, need I remind you, is what the Millers are. Yet they resist the temptation to say, "If we were representing you, we would. . . ." And they freely remind you that you can get much of the information in their book for a click of the mouse. The scoop is presented in both places in a fairly breezy, confidential, tete-a-tete style of writing that any reader would find accessible. For emphasis, each chapter ends with do's and -don'ts (about who can sue, what lawyers can argue, the role of insurance), which are recapped in the appendix. The appendix also answers 12 of the most-asked questions about construction defects, lists 11 "Trust me, I'm the builder" myths and outlines the top 15 reasons builders face construction defect lawsuits. No. 1 of the latter, by the way, is poor customer service. Which is the big reason why, if you suspect your home has defects, you will want to pick up a copy of this book. -- by Susan Fornoff

I love giving children's books as gifts but I hate shopping for them. After hours of picking through all the fluff and inanities, I always settle on something mediocre because I just can't bear to continue looking. Finding the SNU books by Brook was such a relief (like the time I found Stellaluna by Janell Cannon). "How to Catch a SNU" captured me and all the kids I know (Gift-giving has been easy since discovering the SNUS). I hope Brook is busy writing more SNU adventures. The only thing wrong with the series is there aren't enough of them.

I had never heard of a SNU, but thanks to Brook's inventive imagination, it is now a household word in my family. The SNUS are a lovable band of wide-eyed creatures--unlike anything I've seen before.

"How to Catch a SNU" is a compassionate tale of two children who devise a clever plan to capture a SNU and keep it as a pet. The story is whimsical, while imparting a valuable message, as the SNUS, in time, teach the children an unexpected lesson in friendship.

I really enjoyed this book. The illustrations are lively and full of expression; the SNUS are absolutely adorable; and with its smooth-flowing verse, this quick-paced story is ideal for a broad age range.

This is a great book! It will not give you the test questions and answers for the test. What it will provide is a great source of information relating to routing and an introduction to Juniper's routers. The depth of information in Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate Study Guide is sufficient to pass the test. The questions in the book and on the CD require the same level of understanding as the actual JNCIA exam. In fact I scored the same on the bonus exams (located on the CD) as I did on the actual test. I have been working with Cisco equipment for over eight year and with Juniper routers for a little over a year. I have my CCNP and CCDP. With my background, this book and three weeks, now I have my JNCIA certification. Don't take the JNCIA certification test lightly. I would rate it at the same level as the CCNP and CCDP. With this book and some time you should be able to pass the exam.

I'm gearing up for the JNCIA/S exams, so have just bought the JNCIA book.
In addition, I have the Complete reference too.

As a history thing, I haven't been that impressed with Sybex revision books - mainly from a Cisco perspective.
This book however seems to be a step away from the norm - which is quite refreshing.

A CD is included (like all the similar Cisco Press books for CCNA/CCDA/CCNP/CCDP).
You get flash cards, 100's of exam questions, study guides, a palm/pocketPC revision app & the bonus of a pdf covering the entire book (aka Cisco) !

At the front of the book is a detachable pull-out study guide which recommends reading certain chapters for different parts of the exam.
When quizzed, the author certainly wasnt denying the fact that it could almost be a hint at what you will be tested on.

Book is split into sections (naturally) which run through the following;

Chapter 1: The Components of a Juniper Networks Router
Chapter 2: Interfaces
Chapter 3: Protocol-Independent Routing
Chapter 4: Routing Policy
Chapter 5: The Routing Information Protocol (RIP)
Chapter 6: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
Chapter 7: Intermediate System to Intermediate System (IS-IS)
Chapter 8: Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
Chapter 9: Multicast
Chapter 10: Firewall Filters
Chapter 11: Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)

Differences between the JNCIA and the Complete ref are;

JNCIA has multicast.
JNCIA has CD.
Complete ref has a lot more about the 'boxes'.
Complete ref has intro to VPN (but not much).
Complete ref is a lot heavier.
Complete ref has more configuration examples.

If you're thinking of revising (and if you haven't got the complete ref) then this is the book to go for.
Combine this with Routing TCP/IP, a glance through the most excellent Juniper tech pdf's, hands-on the box and the Boson software exam guides ..... you should breeze through..

On the whole I am impressed with the book.
Its straight to the point, tells you what you need to learn to pass the exam, splits it into attainable sections then tests your knowledge on what you've learnt.

This book is invaluable for anyone in leadership in the established institutional churches. It made me squirm more than once, but it also gave me the clearest picture of why the mainline churches are in decline I've gotten from any source. Bandy uses a narrative of a young couple who are church shopping to illustrate his points, and it hits very close to home. You'll recognize it all.

The title, incidentally, is a bit too narrow for the topic -- this is a work about change in every system of church life.

Everyone who wonders what the heck has happened to make churches that used to work in the 50s fall into irrelevance and decline should read this book.

This book is a must for any believer, but specially leaders. You will see, in a very compeling and "oiled" way the reality of the pathetic present system of "church as usual". You will see that we, the church at large, are designed as a franchise of boredom and institutionalism. It is not a book for those who love the "status quo" and are controling freaks. Is not a book for people who seek accomodations and think that being a good christian means going to Sunday school for a thousand years and never graduating. It is a great book and everyone in the new church we are starting is reading it. The book, above all, calls you to be true and vibrant with the message of Jesus and not with the carpet in the fellowship-hall.

Perley M. Leighton's work was cited by George F. Sanborn Jr., FASG, as "one of the best twentieth-century genealogies of a major northern New England family." I echo his sentiments. The 1989 books are out-of-print with reprints unlikely in the near future. LEIGHTON GENEALOGY ON CD includes the entire two volumes by Perley Leighton in original format with recent updates, electronically searchable and includes photos, documents, maps and more. Information at jpnotes.com.

Perley Leighton has done the Leighton Clan a great service in compiling this history of the family's origin in the new world and their spread throughout the US. It is the foremost reference for researching Thomas Leighton's descendants.

The first time through this book felt like running fast down a very steep hill. I couldn't stop and I couldn't catch my breath. The next time through, I read more slowly, meditatively. The third time through was with notebook and pen in had to copy out long sections. The next hundred times through, who knows?

This is a wonderful narrative, a lyrical poem, a facinating history lesson and a puzzle it will take you years to fully understand.

In his vision for a different world, McGrath does not confine himself to earthly matters - he is very much rooted in them right from his beginnings in rural North Dakota, but goes out in ever greater concentric circles to include all of America, all of the world, and all of the universe. His criticism of past and present is severe, but he never leaves out the jocular tones, the shady places, the rumbunctious times. Hold on tight - his visionary flights are tough to follow, but the places he leads you to throughout time are very real.

Beware - This is a book you'll never be done with. It'll make you wish you could just leave it alone, so much did McGrath stuff in it that'll leave you clueless, but, well, you can't. And as you mull it over and over, more and more just comes to you, and you're ready for more.

Author is an egomaniac typical of most orthopods. He uses outdated technology and advice given for foot deformities is definetly questionable. Better to read a book by a real foot specialist- Podiatrist.

This is a fantastic, easy-to-understand book for anyone who has foot or ankle problem and wants to learn more about their condition. I have various foot ailments, including on and off again plantar fascitis and club feet. This book, given to me by my physician, has greatly forwarded my understanding of both diseases. I highly recommend this book!

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RE: Footworks II, The Patient's Guide to the Foot and Ankle

Footworks II is a welcome addition to my medical library. As a family practitioner for nearly 30 years, I regret not learning and applying the principles in Dr.'s O'Connor and Schaller's book earlier in my career. I highly recommend this wonderfully clear, practical work on the foot and ankle that is appropriate not only for patients and physicians, but also for parents, teachers, and athletes.