This is a great resource for my project managers espically for my training sessions. It is full of practical tips and useful information on the "soft side" of managing a project. Most engineers lack these types of skills. I highly recommend this text. JOHN R. OLSEN VP Construction Company

Project management is people management. This book provides great insights and profound practicle guidance on how to accomplish that successfully. Responding to the challenge of keeping contributors motivated in a high pressure environment, we are reminded: "All people are motivated. The question is:'Motivated by what?'" I also like the quote, "There is nothing so unequal as the equal treatment of unequals." The graph contrasting Project Stages versus Team Development Stages on page 63 is also a very useful contribution. Anyone looking for some sound guidance on how to help people navigate the complexities of projects would be well served by reading this book.

Way back in 1513, Machiavelli, when he wrote The Prince, described a problem repeatedly faced by Project Managers. "It must be remembered that there is nothing more difficult to plan, more doubtful of success, nor more dangerous to manage, than the creation of a new system. For the initiator has the enmity of all who would profit by the preservation of the old institutions and merely lukewarm defenders in those who would gain by the new ones."

Randolph and Posner have the solution. A solid methodology for project management is certainly necessary, but not sufficient. Project management is not just planning, execution, and control; it is about people and bringing them together in a common vision. Most books written about project management focus on methodology but stop short of people aspects. Not so with this book; it explains how to manage this eminently critical resource in such a way as to optimize their performance on your project. Think of it as getting extraordinary performance from ordinary people. Checkered Flag Projects is a must read for all Project Managers.

Everyone involved in usability needs a highlighted, or bookmarked iwth post-it notes, copy of this book. Its always powerful to back up how important usability is to others who are unfamiliar with its power, be it your team or a client, and this book shows you how to do figure out the return of investment with dollars, something everyone understands. Overall, it gets the point across by showing readers how to do it for themselves with formulas that are not all that difficult at all, and where to pull numbers from to calculate the ROI.

Bite the bullet, buy the book. in these days of cut budgets, you must be able to justify your worth. There are formulas in this book that anyone designing software or digital products can use-- not just usability geeks. IA's, designers, GUI kids... time to learn the math.

If you are looking for help with quantifying the cost of bad interface design and/or how poorly designed application costs the company money, then this is the book for you.

This book is practical and right on target for helping IT groups and customers understand the importance of systems that allow work to be completed efficiently. The authors do a great job quantifying the cost of poorly design, unusable system.

If you have ever tried to demonstrate to an IT group that it is more costly not to change the system, then this book will give you the strategy for showing how investing in system changes actually costs less in the short term, than in the long term.

End users will cheer anyone who applies the information in this book to the applications they use.

I found the book to be everything I expected it to be. While doing the research for slavery reconciliation legislation in Texas, I was repeatedly pointed to Professor Campbell and this work for an accurate depiction of slavery in Texas. Because Texas history is glazed with legendary figures and romantic western lore, its complicity in protecting slavery has been quieted. This work is greatly needed so that we will not forget the truth of our past.

Professor Campbell brings to light the institution of slavery of slavery in antebellum Texas. Many Texans have no idea of the significant role that slavery played in its beginnings as a nation and a state. Campbell uses hard evidence to support his work (newspapers, census, private letters, first hand accounts, etc.).

This work goes into detail about the lives and dealings (literally) of slaves. Several anecdotal instances are given for just about every aspect of slave life. Texas slavery also reflects the slavery practices of other southern US states, so this is handy to have for a study of American slavery in general.

Professor Campbell's book is indeed steeped in historical scholarship, but it is nevertheless pleasant to read and easily understood. I highly recommend this book for students(or those interested in) Texas history, the American Antebellum South, or slavery in 19th century America.

This is a great book that introduces the development of Texas and it's history step by step. It starts off with the Mexican government being instable and later wanting to become a dictatorship. Texas was granted land grants from Mexico to settle families in Texas, this got out of hand for Mexico because so many immigrants were coming from the US to settle in their nation. Also bringing slaves, and an introduction to slaves into mexican territory. This later causes the war between mexico and texas, causing thier seperation and a Texas constitution protecting slaves as property. Slaves later became rebellious when Texas was annex into the US and they wanted to be free. Texas later sesseeded from the US and thus resulted in the civil war- a victory for the US granting liberty to all slaves and indentured servants.

The author describes himself as a visual artist and amateur film maker. I've got news for him: he's a first rate scholar too. I cannot remember the last time I've read a book on history that was so well presented and so amply documented. If you want to understand how the US came to become a "wag the dog" TV-ocracy and how CNN could morph into a televised version of the National Enquirer, check out this masterpiece. The roots of our present day media sewer can all be traced back to Hearst's turn-of-the-century and-beyond media 'experiments.' This book belongs on the bookshelf - in a featured location - of anyone who is interested in 20th century American history. It's an absolutely stunning work of scholarship, packed with well documented detail, and completely approachable.

I have never read such a well researched and detailed examination of any topic. There are many Hearst books out there and many books about the innner workings of Hollywood but this book really does have it all.

I just finished this terrific book which I just happened upon (has it been reviewed anywhere?). As a journalist myself (not yellow)I always thought of Hearst as a publisher. This book completely surprised me in the way it builds the case for Hearst as the world's first media mogul. There are great details about Hearst's controlling role in Hollywood and puts Citizen Kane in an entirely new light. Great reading.

Although not required reading to get a linux system up and running, Dr. Bentson puts technical detail into system perspective. This book gives understanding and depth to a serious computer experiance. If you have any desire to make a contribution to the linux/free software community, I highly recommend getting "Inside Linux".

This book covers the inner working of a real operating system (Linux). It's not intended to be a technical description of the inner working of the system - which is great for all us non-programmers. If you want to know "why" and "how" Linux works without facing the source code, this book is for you. I consider it a must-have for any intermediate Linux user.

Most books tell you that they are going to explain certain concepts, ideas and facts, then leave you wondering,"Why did I buy the book." Mr. Bentson has smacked those books off the shelf with his book. Most books on computers tend to be below or above the readers comprehension. Never no middle ground.Being new to Linux I wanted to get an idea what Linux was and is. I found the book for that purpose."Inside look at Linux" is well laid out. By chopping up the sections it allows you to get a cup of coffe or surf the NET and remember where you were. I feel he nails his purpose for this book by explaining terms in easy to understand and comprehend language. "Inside look at Linux" had me searching for the answers to the terms I did not know or understand. If I give him a "10" he won't strive for a better book. Good job. Jim Ballo

A beautifully written, heartbreakingly photographed book that will haunt your dreams. The majesty of the swamp and the dignity of the people will move you to tears. Julia Sims is an amazing photographer with an eagle's eye and a full heart. Manchac swamp and it's people won't easily be forgotten by anyone who opens this book. It is the book, that once given, the giver gives it to another, who gives it to another...and so on. You want to pass it on.

Susan Bryan, Memphis Tennessee svmarsh@yahoo.com

My husband and I are natives of the area Julia Sims photographs! We've been gone 34 years! This book lets us relive the beautiful wilderness we grew up in and also to hopefully, preserve it! We have never seen such gorgeous photographs of the Manchac Swamp, except maybe in her gallery in Ponchatoula, LA. ANY nature lover will enjoy this book, even if not from LA!

As a first time viewer of wildlife/landscape photography, I expected this book to be little more than a book of pretty pictures. However, Julia Sims managed, with vertiginous purity, to bring the swamps of Louisiana to my very living room over a thousand miles away. Her lyrical use of brilliant colors and vivid backdrops enabled me, and many others with whom I have shared this book, to feel the majestic and natural beauty of Manchac Swamp. Nearly ever picture tells a story that enables the reader to feel a part of this American treasure. Mr. Kemp's ability to illuminate the personalities of those who call the swamp home is equally impressive. These "guardians of the swamp" have coexisted beautifully for decades with this as their wallpaper and any reader of this book will understand their fortune for having been able to do so. This is more than just a coffee table book to be shared during polite conversation; these 144 pages are a visual love letter to the flora, fauna and wildlife of a dying swamp. Ms. Sims and Mr. Kemp will be thanked for many years to come. Manchac Swamp: Louisiana's Undiscovered Wilderness is a true work of art and a source of inspiration.

This is a handy handbook that quickly becomes indispensible when you are a junior resident on call. It helps you learn how to organize your though process in a logical, systematic manner. It covers all the neurological emergencies. Overall, it is quite useful for the neurologist in training.

I was asked to write a section on pediatric neurological emergencies, a new feature of this edition. Despite some disgracing of the text introduced after my proofreading of the manuscript that makes my writing appear like my mind was somewhere else at the time, I believe -if I may say so myself- that the little volume is very thoughtfully done for when one's time and concentration are very limited and the expectations from peers and patients are high. The setting we all had in mind was a busy emergency deparment or a hospital ward at a tertiary care hospital. The not so urgent but potentially serious problems are also covered. The unifying thread in all sections is the practical approach to a clinical problem (sign or symptom) and the rationale for the algorythm we all develop over time to deal with such problems. Limitations include generally mediocre illustrations -although I put in a few babies in there for you- and too much reflecting the way "we do things at Columbia". Nevertheless, one may reasonably say that a student of neurology must acquire and master the approach to the patient that the book illustrates, either from reading it or/and by collecting his or her own experiences (good and bad). Remember after all that there are true neurological emergencies that should never be missed at the expense of having a disabling outcome. Best of luck with this or whatever text you choose and remember that every patient everywhere is always in need of the best care.

I am a medical student who plans on becoming a neurologist, and I carry this book with me just to have a quick reference to clinical information about the major categories of neurological disease. The book is broken down by presentation (eg ataxia, weakness, coma, tremor) and gives a quick overview that can be skimmed in 2 minutes, and gives specific management advice.

The book doesn't give comprehensive info about any topics, but it isn't meant to...it's just the best way to make your way through seeing neuro patients in the ER or on call.

I have been an investment professional for 27 years. One of the most common concerns I encounter is the concern that investors have of retaining the corpus of their estate for their children. Yet, estate planning is a complicated field populated by attorneys CPA's and others with specialized knowledge. The "average man" feels overwhelmed. Now, I have found a source to which I can refer them. Greenway and Shotwell have done an excellent job of explaining the basics of estate planning and have done it with such humor that the book becomes engaging reading rather than a dry estate planning tome. Kudos to the authors!

can't believe a lawyer can write so lucidly and make the estate tax rules so clear. nancy randolf greenway has taken a complex subject and made it understandable....with humor, too. i recommend this book to everyone over the age of forty....a must read before wasting time on an estate-planning professional's billing clock.

A delightful, readable, and informative book.

this book allowed for one of the nicest vacations i have ever taken. more than bourbon street indeed; if you're into historical along with fun, good food, and the infamous celebratory attitude then this is the book you're looking for! it covers everything you can imagine plus the historical information with the descriptions that follow the maps for the various tours is priceless. we didn't take one tour save the plantation *oak alley* tour; didn't need to! the maps along with the additional information is all you need to create your own walking tours, driving excursions and much much more. i would also allow that personally i did read another book: Fabulous New Orleans by Lyle Saxon. the combination of the two really compliment one another. just my opinion. again, great book; i sincerely can't say enough.

Having visited NO before and having read three other "Guides" I was suprised by how different this book was from the others and how everything I personally wanted to know about was adressed in detail. Walking the Faubourgs is the best way to appreciate the very unique city behind the tourist hype and Mr. Delahanty tells you how. Other guide books are collections of data gathered from many sources, but this is a story told by someone who knows and loves his subject. Our morning walks through the Bayou St. John neighborhood for coffee on Esplanade Ave. were greatly enhanced by the information in the "Esplanade Ridge" section. The history is so much more amazing than the garishness of Bourbon St. My daughter, a six year resident of NO, is planning her wedding there and has found this an invaluable resource. There is an address and telephone number for everything. I am recommending this book to all of her wedding guests and buying a second copy for myself, having given mine to her. If you plan a trip to New Orleans, read this book before you go and carry it with you while you are there.

New Orleans' unique food, music, architecture, and people have been justly celebrated and explained to out of towners and locals alike in many, many books. Why one more?

Randolph Delehanty's answer to that question would be, I suppose (I have never spoken with him), that most guidebooks miss the essence of our city: the varied streets - from the carriage-wide alleyways of the Vieux Carre to the grand boulevards of St. Charles and Esplanade Avenues - which tie together our rich architectural heritage and cultural history.

At once public and private, street walking is an old tradion in New Orleans and this book introduces novice and old pro alike to the tricks of the trade.

Delehanty, director of the University of New Orleans' Ogden Museum of Southern Art and author of nine books, including the definitive coffee table book of New Orleans'interiors and patios, New Orleans: Elegance and Decadence, takes readers inside New Orleans buildings and gardens on over a dozen walking, transit, and (when necessary) car tours of the city and its River Road environs. Neighborhood by fauborg, he explains the special points of history that make this a city of towns, unlike most Southern cities. While your eyes are drawn to the architecture, he points out the lives of the inhabitants of these old homes, shops, and mansions - often writers and musicians. A few pages on "New Orleans House Design and Sociability: Stoops, Balconies, Galleries, and Porches" explain how climate, architecture, and sociability were intimately intertwined before the age of air-conditioning, cars, and television reduced urban life to a fraction of its potential for gracious living.

This walker's "ultimate guide" to New Orlean's architecture and culture is a must for locals who hope to become "New Orleans know it alls" and an inspired choice for those out of towners who hope to live like a native, if only for a few days.

Excellent and detailed maps, extensive cross-references, and select listings of all the basic tourist needs (restaurants, music clubs, bars, etc.) round out an excellent guide: the best of its kind (in the opinion of this City of New Orleans' licensed walking tour guide and life long resident of the Big Easy).

This book is an excellent read for the history buff, OR anyone with a taste for WWII literature. Chitwood's adventures are at times tragic, galling, terrifying and hilarious. His love for an exotic island girl is offset by the garishness of the War. This is Chitwood's first book, yet it reads as though he has been writing for years. This is probably due to the fact that he has kept these stories to himself for all this time. This is an account of war told from the "grunt's" perspective--it does not glorify war, but glorifies the men AND women who dutifully and bravely served this country.

As a woman in her mid-20's, I can honestly say this book appeals to a wide audience. Although "Rendezvous in the Coral Sea" describes the author's experience during WWII, it is clearly the story of so many soldiers who fought in the war. The reader is exposed to the tragic, romantic, political, and humorous (I laughed out loud!) aspects of the war. The story is so real and appealing that I felt myself nostalgic for a time during which I never lived. I thoroughly enjoyed this book!

A beautifully written candid account of one man's experiences during World War II beginning with his volunteering for the Navy, his assignment to the air craft carrier, the Wasp and his personal account of its sinking and his survival. An easy read. History and literature lovers alike will enjoy this one and cry for more from the author.