I am currently transitioning from my previous career as an Army aviator flying helicopters to a career with the airlines. This book is a terrific aid in understanding the differences and realities of high speed and highly technical flight.

The systems and advanced avionics sections are phenomenal! They are generalized in order to apply to as many aircraft as possible, but really explain well how they operate and how you will interact with them.

My favorite part about the book is that the authors write it in an easy to understand manner. They do not write in an overly complicated technical manner, but rather at a level that a new or transitioning professional pilot can understand. They don't baby talk to you either. It's just right.

Big Kudos and a must buy!!

This book is the consumate soup of all of the most important things you need to know before you go into ground school at a regional or major airline.

It was written by airline pilots who still remember how overwhelmed they were when they sat through their first aircraft systems ground school at their respective airlines.

I consider it mandatory reading before you consider setting foot in a flight simulator or airline ground school.

Bravo!

This manual gives me a general idea on how an aircraft turbine engine operates. This book is for any teens who want to be a turbine engineer. There are no complex technical drawings or discussions in this book, therefore it's a nice book for begineers.

I don't believe I've ever seen a more complete analysis of the many weight management systems out there, as well as a more complete solution. Giving people the 'power of information' is paramount for success. But credible information is the key. And this you have surely provided, with REAL DATA!

Although I was already sub-consciously, and lazily avoiding carbohydrate in my diet, your information has put it in the forefront, and made it very easy to comply. I think this is very important, because as people's conscious effort is simplified, their success will be amplified. Understanding why was the crucial, and missing, aspect. Well done. (Although you completely [messed] up Thanksgiving).

As I have been on the expenditure (Fitness) side of the business for a couple of dozen years, I have readily avoided jumping into the diet fray with my clients. However, you have eased the process for me, I just recommend to them the 'Encyclopedia of Weight Management'...your book. This is truly what you have created, for the first time in history. No one has ever participated in every type of program out there and documented the results so thoroughly, from a science based perspective. I particularly enjoyed how you weave in and out of your life, so it reads more like a biographical story than just another boring 'diet book'. This I believe will engage millions of readers more readily. ...

Dr. Ellis provides the plan to give you what you've always wanted: a lean healthy body. Dr. Ellis debunks the myths and shows you precisely what you need to do to custom taylor your own diets. After reading this book, you will realize that you have COMPLETE control over your body. No more, "slow metabolism" no more "bad genetics." For the vast majority of people, these are down right LIES!! Ellis explains it all. Get the book, the greatest wealth is health.

There is one and ONLY one thing I don't love about Greg Ellis's Ultimate Diet Secrets -- the title! And that's only because I think it sounds a bit clichéd and marketing-term-ish, which might turn some people off before they give it a chance.

But please, if you're serious about taking control over your body and your weight, do NOT let the title stop you from immediately buying this book. As many, many of Greg's devoted readers say on his testimonial pages on his web site, this is the LAST and ONLY book you will ever need to become a true expert on how your body controls its weight. It's self-published, so you'll get the facts in Greg's own no-bulls**t, no-holds-barred, but easy to read style.

You can not read Greg's books and still have ANY doubts that he is the true authority on the subjects of fitness, weight control, body shaping, nutrition, and exercise. He puts Atkins, Weil, Ornish, and many others to shame. He's just too thorough, too well-researched, too experienced! He has volumes of facts in his head (and now in his books) that I've just never encountered before, and he goes to such great lengths to prove his points, to back up every single one of his concepts with mountains of research, from every point of view -- physiological, biological, real-world experimentation and research -- well, if you can't see that Greg Ellis has the answers after reading his books (and looking at his incredible pictures), then I'm sorry but you're doomed to be fat and flabby the rest of your life -- and that's your choice.

I've talked about Greg and his concepts to friends and family and sometimes get a positive reaction (usually from people in good shape), but it always leaves me speechless when someone who's 50 or 100 pounds overweight looks me in the eye and says "High fat diet?? No way. He's a quack, and you're going to get heart disease and die." And I look at their huge rolls of flab, and I look down at the cover of Ultimate Diet Secrets with Greg looking all muscular and buff, and I just sigh and walk away.

And how do I feel eating this ridiculous fat-laden diet? Incredible! Before I learned about Greg Ellis, my weight stayed around 135 for the last 3 years (about 12% body fat), while working out on the SuperSlow program. Not bad for a 34-year-old web developer and sound guy, but I had very little muscle and no sexy abs after all that pain and suffering. I never had any concept of the Energy Balance Equation -- calories in vs. calories out, so I ate randomly. I always tended to feel "snacky" even after eating a meal, which confused me until Greg pointed out that you can starve while stuffing yourself if you eat a lot of carbs and not enough fat or protein! Now, I will admit I don't count my calories daily, but I did for a couple weeks and got myself on a routine that provides me with slightly more calories than I need each day, as I'm trying to gain muscle without gaining additional fat. I'm following all Greg's advice, and now in between meals I have ENERGY and don't have that constant snacky feeling. I don't crave carbs anymore and can even pass up a sexy cream donut. :) I'm steadily losing fat, the abs are starting to show, and I've gained almost 10 pounds of muscle, just as Greg said I would, just in the last 4 months on his program. And I have confidence that in six months to a year, I'm going to have those damn abs I've been chasing for so long.

Be advised -- If you want to succeed, you have to buy this book, read it, then FOLLOW Greg's advice. Greg will NOT tell you your fat will "melt away" or that you can lose weight without dieting or exercise. In fact, Greg will PROVE to you why none of those stupid programs don't work, based on the laws of physics. You'll have to change the way you eat, the way you think, and the things you do. But Greg Ellis will guide you every step of the way, and if you really want to look and feel better and improve your quality of life and take control over your body -- you'll do it. It's your choice.

I found the information in this book very informative and surprising that black participation in finance went back as far as it did. Stories of black stockbrokers and mutual fund salesmen in the 1950's to the investment bankers of today, records the slow but meaningful progress made on the Street in the last few decades. Hopefully, the progress will continue....

This book was an impulse buy for me, I have always had little interest in Wall Street but my son works in the securities industry so I thought I would read this for some background. I am very glad I did because I did not realize how deep African American history in the financial world is. I enjoyed the stories of people like Philip Jenkins and John Patterson, early pioneers who deserve greater recognition for their contributions. I think that this book is an important contribution of both African American and Wall Street history and does a good job of illuminating aspects about the history of finance that went unrecognized for far too long.

This book fills in the missing pages of Wall Street's History. It documents how African-Americans overcame racism and other barriers to become successful in the financial securities industry. This should be part of every business school's curriculum.

For women who take the extra steps to understand and take responsibility for their own bodies (and their daughters'), this book is another Must Read. Since women bear the brunt of consequences for most STD's, as well as other reproductive issues, it pays to be as informed as possible. Dr.Dr. Henderson and company are to be commended for bringing this particular issue into the light and to the popular consciousness.

I want to tell people that I think this is a great book, but I don't think I can add anything original over what the other reviewers have already said. This is definitely clear and helpful and I've recommended it to a lot of friends. Kudos to all the authors, especially Warshowsky and his holistic chapter.

Dr. Henderson opened up my eyes to a major health problem in this country today--the HPV virus. I learned what it is, how it can be prevented, and how it can be treated. I was especially appreciative of Dr. Warshowsky's tips about holistic approaches, as I prefer to avoid medications and such whenever possible. I have three daughters in their teens and I have sat them down and talked to them about the virus. I asked them to read this book. The book, by the way, is very easy to read and they should have no problem understanding it. But I never felt "talked down to" by the authors either. I think every woman and teenager should read this!

If Hawaii or the aloha shirt has ever gladdened your heart, you'll want to own THE ALOHA SHIRT. Dale Hope conveys the TRUE SPIRIT (colorful, soft, peaceful, flowing) of the Hawaiian Islands by presenting both the fascinating history of the aloha shirt and 500 or so beautiful illustrations. These illustrations are so varied and exquisite that you'll get high just by perusing them. They also help you see how the aloha shirt can be an art form in and of itself. Hopefully, this book will inspire people to wear their aloha shirts more often -- not just when they visit Hawaii -- and to buy the new ones that are being created by the best artist designers.

Dale Hope grew up in the Hawaiian garment industry, taking over his father's clothing business at the age of 26. As the art director of Kahala Sportswear, Hope oversees the creation and manufacturing of 150 new Aloha shirt designs annual. In The Aloha Shirt: Spirit Of The Islands, Hope collaborates with writer Gregory Tozian to offer a magnificent, coffee-table artbook dedicated to the history of the unique and famous Hawaiian shirt style. This impressive treatise covers the history of Hawaiian clothing, the evolution of the tailor shop into the modern clothing factories, the designers, textiles, printmakers, and retailers that made the Hawaiian "aloha shirt" famous around the world. There are chapters focusing on Duke Kahanamoku, celebrities, shirt makers of the 60s, labels and buttons, and aloha shirt collectors. Profusely and beautiful illustrated, the text is informative, at times fascinating, and highly recommended for students of American clothing history and fads in general, and Hawaii's contributions to the garment industry and American popular culture in particular.

The Aloha Shirt: Spirit of the Islands is unique, as a historical and artistic book documenting the Aloha shirt, from its historic beginnings as a cottage industry, to the multi-billion dollar industry it is today. This definitive text has been extensively researched, with textile artists, designers, garment manufacturers and their families and friends all contributing to the consistency of the history as researched by Dale Hope. An educational and artistic book bringing over 500 aloha shirts with their Hawaiian inspired origins paralleled with the history and times of Hawaii. For those who have memories of Hawaii, and for those who share their memories to others, this elegant coffee table book is a "must have" for all!

I used this book for a course on Digital Electronics. Its great. The book has a great typeset, clear and crisp fonts that go easy on the eyes, well structured (such that you read what you need in order to understand the next chapter). The book is illustrated with apt diagrams. I would consider this book to be beginner-intermediate. This book is a good starting point for learn digital stuff, and a good reference after you learn digital stuff. Its hard to find a book as good as this one.

This is the book for you. I am a 32 year old U.S. Army leader. I instruct at the U.S. Army Signal Center. I have no time for traditional education. This book is a masterful work and well suited for anyone who desires an intimate knowledge of digital systems, but has no prior background. If you don't have time
to take a traditional college course. GET THIS BOOK! Better than any classroom instruction this book will give you all the fundamentals in a clear and concise manner. Wonderful book.

Thank you Mr Tocci, for a job very well done!

I use this book for a digital course im taking. Its GREAT at conveying information in a manner that you can understand. It starts of SIMPLE (things like number systems), and takes you to the basics of circuits (AND, OR, NOR, NAND, NOR, gates), and then takes you into some very detailed things. By the time your done with this you will be able to design your OWN circuits and impress your friends :-)

I couldn't put it down. I just had to keep turning pages to find out what happened next. I wanted to wrap my arms around those in pain and make it all go away. It is unfathomable the discrimination and hate that goes on in this world. The author truly brought out in the characters the many facets of human life. Extraordinary!!

I read this whole book in one sitting and I am a very slow reader. I also recommend the CD-ROM version because it has author commentary. It's like a DVD with the director commentary.

I could not put this book down, reading 3/4 of it the first day and finishing it the second day. The book kept me intrigued, interested and on edge throughout. The book "For the Love of Hatred" is realistic. It allowed me to feel as if I was within the story. It is a heartfelt, tragic, yet sensitive book. I look forward to reading more books by this author.

This book was recommended to me by a friend. I was skeptical about the practicality of the "minimal effort = maximum weight loss" plan that is stated on the cover. But this book is not about minimal effort or maximum weight loss. It's about a practical approach to developing and maintaining a lifestyle that will result in a heathier body. Isaacson and his co-authors provide details and specific guidelines for a simple, logical plan of diet and exercise that even I have been able to follow.

This book is different from any diet book I've ever read (and I've read them all). It emphasizes small changes for slow, long-term weight loss. This isn't a quick fix. Each week you add one small change to your eating - for example, in the first week, you're to drink 16oz of water every few hours. The second week you add another small diet or activity change and so on.

What I love about this approach is that there are no forbidden foods, and you choose how much you want to lose as well as the amount of time you'd like to take. For example, I want to lose 15 lbs. At first I decided to lose it in 12 weeks, but I found that if I choose 20 weeks, I'd be able to eat a little bit more each day, which means I will be more likely to successfully follow the plan to the end. I will update this review in 20 weeks and let you know if I followed through with it.

The worksheets make it easy and fun to ensure that you're sticking to the Equation - I think this is going to work for me.

UPDATE - I've been on this program for four weeks now and have lost 7 lbs - this doesn't sound too hot, but I have actually decreased my workouts. I used to work out 5-6 times per week, now I'm down to 3-4. For me, eating less is more important for weight loss than exercise, and this book helps me to do so w/ little effort.

Great book, easy to follow, and great reasults. You will love it.

Mike Gregory's book is, simply about the challenges of command, both in the tactical and human spheres. Based on his experience as an Attack Helicopter Company Commander in the liberation of Kuwait, it covers the array of challenges faced by all yound commanders, and the particular challenges faced by commanders in the US Army.

A great insight into helicopter operations, and the command environment in the US Army.

'Desert Skies' is a great novel. Highly readable and thought provoking, Michael Gregory has captured the essence of what it is to be a military professional.

Ostensibly about attack helicopter tactics in the Gulf War, 'Desert Skies' quickly proves that it is about more than this. With a focus that is squarely on the trials and tribulations of a junior army officer in a position of great responsibility, the reader is given a rare insight into the 'human' face of leadership. The challenges that the central character and his family face, and the impact of his leadership decisions upon himself, his troop and his family, faithfully portrays the dilemma that it is command. Importantly, it shows that command and the responsibility that goes with it doesn't stop once the uniform is taken off and that the answers are rarely textbook in nature.

This is a book well worth reading, and when you have finished with it, hand it to your spouse.

Fiction based on fact is a very clever way for an author to get across their story without falling into the clutches of either the hierarchy or the trainspotters who wish to take exception with the insignificant things. With Desert Skies the author has managed to capture the full range of emotions felt by military leaders at all levels, from pure disgust and hatred through to absolute fear, without naming names (although I'm sure those in the "Champions" could put faces to the situations).

What really surprised me about the book is that it not a story of helicopter warfare ... instead it is a story of devoted leadership set within an attack helicopter unit.
It tells of the fine line between being one of the boys or being in "command", demanding respect or earning respect and most importantly that fear of failing subordinates is (and should be) the driving factor behind day-to-day decisions.
Desert Skies is a timely reminder that the military is about people and getting the absolute most out of them in any circumstance... something that gets quickly forgotten in times of peace. It is an absolute shame that it takes a war for us to treat our soldiers (at all levels) with the respect and loyalty they deserve.
I thoroughly recommend this book to military leaders of all levels ... despite it being written by a company commander even section commanders will get something out of it (in fact I think that junior leaders will get the most from the book). I also recommend those very same people work hard on convincing their partners to read it. The author puts into words the range of emotions and conflicting priorities felt by commanders with families far more eloquently and understandably than I ever seem to be able to do in the heat of the moment.

First things first - _A God Strolling..._ was an engaging read. Previous reviewers have touched on the excellent development of setting and atmosphere, and I agree that de Carvalho pulls the reader into a colorful and complex representation of the Roman Empire at the precise moment it began to wane. The book is certainly worth reading for this reason alone, especially for those interested in historical fiction.

But above all, the book is a character study; the protagonist Quintius is its focus. As a character study, the book left me wanting a bit more - it's not the study of a strong and inspiring character as the other reviews here suggest. The N.Y. Times review above focuses on his "moral code, as well as a provocative meditation on the difficulty of leading a virtuous life in as era of tumultuous change." Quintius is a reluctant magistrate, forced into the seat of power by lazy demagogues who would rather not be burdened with responsibility. And though Quintius holds steadfastly to his perception of duty as a Roman citizen, his perception is out of step with the society around him. Rather than drawing strength from his convictions and being a strong ruler, he seems buffeted by the sea of events around him: political rivals, threats from without, the emerging Christian faith within his city, and a strange obsession with a female, Iunia.

In short this is not an inspiring story of the triumph of a moral soul, but a study of the torture of seeing things differently than the masses. If this was the author's desired effect, then the book is an unqualified success. However, I thought some of the tools used in reaching this end were under-developed. Quintius' obsession with Iunia drives the novel near the end, and I never understood the motivation for this relationship (admittedly, I guess neither did Quintius...). And ultimately, I hoped to see a development or substantial change in the protagonist in the end, and found little.

Readers who enjoy Jose Saramago will likely find de Carvalho interesting. I enjoyed reading the book. I don't know if I _liked_ the book. If you crave historical ambiance, or generating feelings of uneasiness in yourself, you will enjoy reading the book. I'm not sure if you'll _like_ it either, though...

Quite frankly, I was drawn to Carvalho's excellent novel by a combination of three factors: (1) The title was fascinating; (2) I am a sucker for fiction set in Roman times; and (3) the translator was Gregory Rabassa.

Picture to yourself a basically good men who was the magistrate of a small city in Roman Portugal (then called Lusitania) during the reign of Marcus Aurelius. Lucius Valerius Quintius is basically a good man who is left to his own devices because his social peers could not care to help shoulder the burden of governing.

But suddenly, news is heard of a large group of Moors that have crossed the Mediterranean and are pillaging Lusitanian towns. In addition, a small group of Christians is playing havoc with the local citizenry, who suspect them of cannibalism or worse. Quintius fortifies the town and helps to foil a Moorish attack, but he finds the Christians to be a stickier problem.

To begin with, he is fascinated by Iunia Cantaber, a well-born widow who, as leader of the Christian community, has a lemming drive toward martyrdom. The crises lead to an energizing of the citizenry, who begin to push Quintius farther than he wants and leads to a trial, which has a surprising outcome -- that I will not divulge -- and the outcome is that Quintius is forced to take on the Christians. After the trial, he takes the hint and surrenders his office to retire to his villa.

Christianity has suffered a setback in Tarcisis, but the God who strolls in the cool of an evening bides His time. A good men has been befuddled -- but isn't that always what happens in the political arena?

Carvalho's novel falls under the heading of light fiction. It partakes of a gentle irony that wears well through its length. The translation is by the great Gregory Rabassa, whose renderings of Latin-American fiction by Jorge Amado and Gabriel Garcia Marquez have made his name a standard of quality.

For a long time I have searched for historical fiction in an antique setting that is of the caliber of Bryher, Yourcenar, Graves, Duggan. So many current examples are modern projections, anachronistic, unlettered, or just the wrong voice. In this novel, I can happily say I have found a great work to accompany my favorites. Carvalho's narrator speaks authentically with that unique voice of his era, at once worldly-wise, oppressed by fate, caught in the inevitability of not being able to reconcile his world with his convictions.