Bennett provides an insightful and concise detailing of American history dealing with the rightist movements. From the nativist / anti-papacy movements of the 1840's to the Christian Militia movements with their stress on government conspiracies that are guided by a Jewish elite, this work provides the basis for understanding the reactionary movements which seem so vogue today.

Interviews with makers of San Francisco's "beat scene" are captured by Metzer, himself a Beat generation artist, in San Francisco Beat, a oustanding and informative collection of recent interviews which relate what happened. Ferlinghetti, Everson, Rexroth and other major literary figures of the times reflect on experiences and philosophy.

Space Gladiators is full of great short stories by Brain W. Aldiss, Ben Bova, David Drake, Keith Laumer and more. Edited by David Drake, this is one in a series. There is also SPACE DREADNOUGHTS and SPACE INFANTRY (also edited by David Drake).

"Sunday the Rabbi Stayed Home," by Harry Kemelman, is a fascinating crime story featuring a ... rabbi as its hero. David Small is the rabbi of the synagogue in the "Yankee town" of Barnard's Crossing. As the book opens the rabbi is caught up in a political power struggle within his own congregation. But the situation gets even stickier when a crime is committed and the rabbi is drawn into the investigation. Illegal [substance] trade and racial prejudice complicate the matter.

This is a really fun read. Kemelman has a very engaging writing style, and the smart, stubborn Rabbi Small is a marvelous character. There is occasional dated language ...but overall the book really holds up.

The story offers a really intriguing look at a Jewish community and specifically at life within the synagogue. A number of interesting issues are raised--the role of the synagogue in society, the role of the rabbi, etc. A good book not only for lovers of crime fiction but also for those interested in Jewish-American studies.

I think this book is very good for a comprehensive study of CMOS circuit design.It includes almost everything that one needs to know in CMOS.There were a few things I would like to say about it.Though it is a very good book I think if one wants specific knowledge of Layout in CMOS he can use Dan Clein's book,Analog layout Alan Hastings,for Modelling tsividis,analog circuit design razavi,Johns and martins' book on analog circuit design etc....By far it is a good book which has everything in it....but for deeper study one needs other books too.....

Good book for students.....

The best of books say something important, and say it well. CMOS Circuit Design, Layout, and Simulation by Baker, Li, and Boyce is such a book. Rather than an opinion-free text, it's insight mixed with experience; when something is important, they tell you it's important.

The style is very clear, the copious graphics help explain and cement the ideas, and the numerous worked exercises, which apply the theory just developed, allow the exposition to flow -- it makes sense, the transitions are smooth and well motivated, and there are a lot of very good ideas and clever circuits in the book.

In addition to design, layout, and simulation of digital, analog, and mixed signal circuits (including memory circuits, Schmitt Triggers, PLLs, A2Ds, D2As, and VCOs), there is enough background in device physics to justify the equations underlying the theory.

The exposition is exceptional. The figures are usually on the same or facing page so you can look at what's being described. Derivations are worked out with a wealth of schematics and small signal models. The book is centered on CMOS, so there's no need to translate bipolar designs from earlier classic texts like Gray and Meyer. The treatment is up to date, with recent research results included and explained.

The book is comprehensive, complete, self-contained, and practical; it's anchored in a real process, works with (but does not require) the LASI CAD software, and provides ready access to design information, from the inside front cover summaries to a chapter on extracting parameters from BSIM models for hand calculation through the process and design rules in the appendices.

The only significant omission is a description of metastability, and how to reduce its impact.

This book is a creation of care and craft. It is a joy to read and to review.

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I'm finishing up a video course in analog IC design. This book was recommended to me by a co-worker to help understand the course material. While it wasn't the course textbook (in my opinion it should have been) it did contain all of the course topics. It provided numerous examples and clear discussions. The book's website was invaluable for the solutions to problems and SPICE simulation examples (it also had a free SPICE simulator and a layout program for windows!).

The level of the book is at the senior/graduate level. I recommend that any student interested in custom analog or digital IC design get it. I would also say, from my colleagues input, that it is also a very good reference book.

In summary, it is one of the few books I have purchased with such a hefty price that I felt was worth it!

Besides a excellent historical and scientifical synthesis of the Venusian system, this book does a good job at comparing the three main terrestrial planets, from the astronomical, physical, geological, atmospheric, etc. point of views. This is very refreshing because Venus is often overlooked in most books, that usually focus more on the binary comparison of Mars vs the Earth, and, in many ways, Terra is actually closer to Venus than Mars.

The text itself is clear, accurate and very entertaining to read (especially the footnotes!). Everything is based on scientific facts, except the last chapter, that digresses a little too much from the main subject, but it's ok.

Anyone that wonders why humans should continue to invest in space exploration--especially important at this time of tragedy with the Columbia mission--will find many answers in this excellent book. Grinspoon is one of those rare writers that enthralls us with the mystery and wonder of science, while at the same time not shying away from, or diminishing the complexities of scientific discovery. He describes with clarity why studies of other planets are important endeavors in their own right, as well as for our continued understanding of our own planet Earth.

All readers will gain an appreciation from Grinspoon for scientific discovery: how it builds with improving data from insights that at first seem remote and uncertain into solid foundations for better understanding of issues such as global warming on earth. Volcanology, plate tectonics, acid rain, and planetary climatology are all discussed in detail, as well as the more esoteric phenomena of planet formation and extra-terrestrial life. While the later topics might be argued as to their importance with regard to current problems on our planet, Grinspoon makes excellent connections for studies of the former issues on Venus, and their impact to our knowledge of our own home planet. Anything that significantly improves our understanding of global warming, plate tectonics (earthquakes), etc., is worth a significant and continuing investment. Venus Revealed is great book in many respects: lack of a bibliography is the only fault worth mentioning. (And I, for one, loved the often hilarious footnotes!) Highly recommended.

I really enjoyed this overview of our sister planet! Despite his background as a planetologist and university professor, Grinspoon writes for the layman with a freshness and spirit that is rare in non-fiction astronomy books. He first takes us through an extensive history of our discoveries and past theories on Venus, then reveals the major findings of the Magellan mission which laid bare the planet's high-level topography. Towards the end Grinspoon presents a couple bold suggestions as food for thought, e.g. the possibility that life currently exists on Venus and also ideas for terraforming the planet!

I especially enjoyed the virtual tour of Venus as well as the descriptions of what it would be like to spend a day and night on Venus, assuming you could survive the extreme heat and crushing pressure. Did you know that it never gets totally dark on the ground, because even at night the rocks are so hot that they glow red??!

The footnotes didn't bother me too much; in fact, I rather appreciated Grinspoon's sense of humor and chuckled at a few of them. One thing that did annoy me was Grinspoon's repeated pessimistic assertions that we humans are wreaking havoc on Earth through global warming, ozone depletion, acid rain, pollution, blah blah. The fact is, it's kind of ludicrous to suggest that the Earth's overall "health" is being affected at all by us. There is no proof of this whatsoever. We may be making things worse for ourselves in the long run, but the Earth is so massive that there's really nothing we can do to hurt it.

Anyway, I've read a few books on the planets and this is the best so far! Just the right blend of science and non-technical discussion to appeal to the layman and the amateur astronomer both.

I've got to hand it to David Duke. He has written a book that is just about impossible to put down. And, while I don't personally agree with all of his views, as an autobiography his story makes fascinating reading. He provides a LOT of very credible documentation and evidence to support his views, and it is refreshing to at last read a different viewpoint that does not reflect the politically-correct media angle on the same issues. I have to admit I would feel a lot more comfortable reading and absorbing this information if it were written by someone other David Duke, whose personal baggage as former leader of the Ku Klux Klan probably can never be effectively overcome. But he explains why he made his choices and why he moved on, and nowhere can any suggestion be found in these pages that violence is an answer to change the status quo; rather, he proposes that white Americans take pride in their race, heritage and ethnic customs, just as black, hispanic and other minority Americans are doing. He also takes the comments of some minority groups and turns them around, substituting how racist the statements would come across if they were voiced by white Americans against those groups. It made me really stop and consider that many minorities show as much (or more) intolerance in their statements than the white Americans they assail. The book is incredible and isn't just another affirmation of the politically correct. There is nothing to fear in reading these views and considering their validity. I would recommend it.

I became aware of this book after watching Meet the Press a few weeks ago. After observing how Mr. Duke maintained his composure during repeated, irrational attacks by Tim Russert (who I usually have a fair amount of respect for), my interest was piqued enough for me to purchase the book from Amazon.com

Now that I have read Mr. Duke's book, I can honestly say that I am very glad that I happened to watch Meet the Press that morning. This is an extremely powerful and well-written book that is destined to be considered a classic. Mr. Duke methodically makes his case using a thoughtful and personal writing style, while presenting a dazzling array of facts biology, sociology, world history, and current events.

Make no mistake about it, Mr. Duke has made his case quite well. Although much of the supporting evidence found in his book has become common knowledge to the more educated and literate in recent years, never before has all of it been collected, organized, and presented in such a coherent and logical fashion.

The truth about race, intelligence, and behavior is now becoming quite apparent. After tens of thousands of scientific studies, done all over the world and in every imaginable fashion, nature has spoken over and over again. And it's time for us to face the facts - race does make a difference. To say otherwise is nothing more than arguing for how you "wish things were." In fact, Mr. Duke's detractors are really not much different than those who continue to believe that they can build a perpetual motion machine. It would be great if it were possible, but the laws of nature plainly deny that it can be done. This may not be what you want to hear, in either case, but that's just how things are.

The real question leftover from the book becomes, what, if anything, should be done about the current policies imposed on us by our government? Or, to put it another way, is it really 'moral' or 'just' for the government to coerce people to associate in a way that is not in their nature or best interests? Mr. Duke raises a good question here, and I suspect that it will have to be answered sooner or later.

Hopefully, this book will begin a honest and open dialog about the consequences of race differences and 'public' policy for our current society. I do know that the usual emotional rhetoric, superficial arguments, and name calling that quickly start whenever Mr. Duke (or anyone who shares his views) tries to speak cannot make the truth go away. I observed this approach during Mr. Duke's Meet the Press appearance, and have even noticed the same tactics used in some of the 'reviews' posted here (by people who probably haven't even read the entire book!). And the fact is, it simply isn't going to wash much longer. Logic and reason should dictate how we discuss issues - not: name calling.

Finally, I have to say that this book was a pleasant surprise. Not something I would have ever planned on getting, but, I enjoyed reading it, will gladly keep it on my bookshelf, and plan to make reference to it often. A book like this only comes along once in a great while, so I would certainly urge everyone to read it

Before you dismiss Mr. Duke (based on the character assassination in the media), take time to read his book. Remember, there's always two sides to every story. Question: why do many people today lament the decline in respect and morality in this country? Read this book, and you'll get some of the answers. The fact is, and this is not in dispute, that Jewish people are the heads of, or in position of power in, all the major news and entertainment companies. Is there anything wrong in this? Well, on its face no, until you discover that most of the people in question are Zionist or Zionist-sympathic. The impact of this is that they are, by and large, anti-Christian. That explains why many things are the way they are in this society. Is it 'anti-semitic' to talk this way? As David says, that label is applied to short-circuit any meaningful debate on the subject. It's the 'kiss of death' in this society, is it not? After reading the book, one could say that Mr. Duke is a 'separatist', not a 'supremist'. He makes use of historical documents referencing the thinking of the people who founded this country. Those (white) men were quite visionary, and they foresaw the problems that would arise if black and white had to co-exist as equals in this society. Mr. Duke's indictment of the civil rights movement is excellent. Is the black man truly better off now? Oh, on average he may be wealthier, but look at the devastation wrought on the black family. Every American should read this book, if for no other reason than to see the 'other side of the story'. Then, armed with both sides of the issue(s), one can make reasoned judgements. Please don't dismiss this book without opening the cover; the 'powers that be' would, of course, want you to do exactly that. What's wrong, are they afraid of what you might learn?

This book makes a couple of good points...........but that is all this book has. The authors repeat themselves time and again. A book that is 149 pages could easily be 30. Although it is funny,I would say it is worth around.... [$]

Every once in a while - every once in a LONG while - you come across a book that has an original take on things, and really tells it like it is. I was totally won over by "Savvy Student"'s unsentimental and eye-opening perspective on the academic grading system, and I really believe that Heft's and Kinahan's practical advice on everything from where to sit in class to how to deal with an unexpected meeting with a professor off campus will help me escape from "wallpaper" status, and give me a real advantage as far as grades are concerned. That's why I took my copy with me when it was time to go back to college. If you want to give yourself the best possible chance of getting good grades, and are interested in doing it the smart way rather than the hard way, I seriously suggest you get your own copy of this book.

These guys are hilarious -- and they give readers a totally original picture of why profs give the grades they do. This book is one of a kind.

The book is good for anyone who wants a quick understanding of certain possibilities of why the North won. However, some of the essays(this is no reflection of the actual book) are not that well justified in my opinion.

Reissue of a classic collection of essays from the 60's...Currents's "God and the Strongest Battalions" is alone worth the price!...Economic, political, social, etc., aspects are all considering by the "big-gun" historians of 40 years past...Scholarly enough for the serious student, yet very reader-friendly for the novitiate...recommended in the strongest possible terms!

This is an excellent book which contains six essays on the various economic, miliary, diplomatic, social, and politiical reasons why the Confederacy lost and the Union won the Civil War. This book saved my butt

This little book is a great resource for us Harry Potter fans. (Yes, I'll admit it, I'm hooked.) The book is a wonderfully eclectic collection of little articles, each dealing with something different from the many J.K. Rowling books. The first four Harry Potter books are touched on, as is Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and Quidditch Through the Ages. A lot is covered in this book, including (but not limited to) the history/mythology behind various magical creatures and creatures, the meanings of various names and words, and much more. A fun read, I recommend it wholeheartedly.

I am an adult Harry Potter fan, and I found this to be an excellent guide to the historical events and figures behind the characters in the books. I learned about the real Nicolas Flamel, for instance, and about many mythological creatures similar to those in the Potter books. Surprisingly, it is a much better guide than the 500-plus page volume, "Beacham's Sourcebook...Exploring Harry Potter" by Elizabeth Schafer. Schafer's book seems at first glance to be a well-researched guide to the ideas and figures behind the series, but I found her analysis and conclusions to be somewhat forced. It strikes the reader as more of an adult reference book than "The Magical Worlds..." does--this one can definitely be enjoyed by young readers-- but Colbert's guide is much more grounded in fact, sticking to explaining who the historical figures were and what events are related to the Potter books. Each chapter is short, explaining one name, creature, or idea. This made it very easy to explore in short stretches, without having to start from the beginning. It doesn't pretend to offer a deep analysis of Rowling's motives or thought process, but does give us the background to further appreciate her work. Think of it as a quick course in mythology and history as related to the Harry Potter books. I find myself referring to it repeatedly, while Schafer's book sits on my shelf. A must-read for any Potter fan interested in learning more about his magical world!

This wonderful book covers a broad array of fascinating topics related to our favorite wizard and hero, Harry Potter. "The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter" reveals the actual historical and mythological backgrounds of the magic spells, magical beasties, locations, good wizards and the nasties that make up J.K. Rowling's world(s). Before I read "The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter", I had no idea that J.K. Rowling infused the Harry Potter stories with SO MANY inside jokes and hidden meanings. Rowling was brilliant in creating and intertwining everything in her stories. David Colbert, the author of "Magical Worlds" was equally brilliant in explaining it all clearly and concisely. David Colbert discusses Harry's relationship to people like Ovid, Shakespeare, Dickens and Flaubert in a highly informative yet lighthearted and irreverent way. Reading in bed at 2:00 in the morning, I was laughing out loud. The book is beautifully illustrated.

Now that I've read "The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter" I have an incredibly greater appreciation for the richness and depth of the Harry Potter epic. Whether you are simply a curious Muggle or a die-hard Harry Potter fan, this book is a MUST READ. It's as good a read as the stories themselves!