I got this dictionary a couple of years ago. It has an amazing amount of detail on a broad number of computer topics. Most everything I have wanted to define is in here, minus proprietary terms specific to a particular vender of course. But amazingly, most general industry terms are defined. Well done.

I thought I knew what most computer terms meant before I got this dictionary. When I started reading it I couldn't believe the detail about each word and acronym. There's even information in the dictionary that I have been trying to find for a while. It was all there and more. I loved it and there are so many words.

The book features hardware drawings and many tables giving data in forms that allow the technician access to any area of study without needing to sift throught page after page of text. I find I am already referring to Upgrading and Repairing PCs when confronted with a task I do no complete frequently. I would recommend this book for anyone involved in the computer technician field as well as the self taught user.

Este libro es para personas que deseen actualizar, reparar, dar mantenimiento y resolver fallas en computadoras

What does one say about a book that details the life and thoughts of a man who was one of the last of a breed of lions? That this is a wonderful biography, full of fresh impressions of a man who typified what the word "character" means. These days we have plenty of celebrities who are characters, but Scott Nearing had character. Scott Nearing was that rare and precious kind of man who actually stood by what he believed in, making his actions consistent with his beliefs, and doing so paid a terrible price for shouting against the insanity of the 20th century. Were we ever to look for good models to socialize our young with, Scott Nearing would be at the head of the line, standing shoulder to shoulder with other better known men like Gandhi, as wonderful models of what meaningful adulthood can look like.

I first learned about Scott and Helen Nearing in the late 1960s from a friend who was interested in learning more about the back-to-the-land movement of subsistence farming. Like many of the other baby boomers infatuated with anything different and unusual, I quickly steeped myself in the lore of the Nearings. What I found has long since fascinated and amazed me. Scott Nearing was an idealistic and outspoken reformer teaching at the University of Pennsylvania before the First World War who was suddenly removed from his position because of his strong and public opposition to the shames of child labor. His long and tortured personal odyssey from the moment of that removal seemed destined to cast him further and further from the center of the political firestorm raging in this country and closer and closer to nature and an alternative lifestyle. Finally by the early 1930s, in the midst of the Depression, he and his young wife Helen arrived in rural Vermont to buy a ramshackle old farm and attempt to live a more deliberative, purposeful, and balanced lifestyle that was consistent with their philosophy and social politics.

This is a well-written, accessible and eminently readable book by an academic who has done all of his homework. From interviews not only with Nearing late in his life, but also with many other contacts with everyone from his wife Helen to his sons from his first marriage to a staggering list of luminaries who knew Nearing and his work, Mr. Saltmarsh weaves a substantial and comforting country quilt of a portrait of a man who lived a life of principle with integrity, good humor, and compassion. Scott Nearing stands as a modern American icon from whom we can all learn a better and more satisfying way to approach our own lives and our won personal responsibilities to the wider community surrounding us. This is an absorbing and worthwhile boo, and one many of your friends would come to treasure after being introduced to this Spencer Tracy look-alike who so influenced a whole generation of younger Americans now living the 'good life'. Enjoy.

Reminds me of Scott's widows book which should be read first.It covers their life,even how he chose to die...a form of self-immolation.Saltmarsh has given some new front matter to his title,first published almost 10 years ago...with a quote from Alan Ginsberg..l line accurate portrayal of S.N.,I visited Forest farm after Woodstock.

It had been a long time since I first saw a copy of Scrubs on Skates. I grew up in Winnipeg and went to Daniel Mac, the school the protagonist is forced to transfer from. As a kid, I just thought everybody had books that were set in their community. Some 25 years later, as a teacher in Canada's Nunavut Territory, I rediscovered how great this book is through the eyes of my students. It is the classic root for the under dog/coming of age tale. The characters are well written, the plot engaging, and it is still an enjoyable read. And I must confess to getting a thrill from the fact that it is set not just in the city but in the actual neighborhood that I grew up in. Excellent work from rocker Neil Young's daddy Scott. I highly reccommend this book.

This book shaped my adoloescence. It's "under dog wins the day" theme combined with its innocent context made this my favourite book as a child. I highly recomend it to all young readers.

I purchased this book based on Amazon's recommended readings and readers' book reviews. I didn't expect it to be such a hit, but our 10 year old daughter couldn't stop reading it, talking about it, and reading parts to me. Like Molly, she's lived in the shadow of her siblings attletic prowess, and is only now coming into her own. There are far too few engaging books about girls and athletics out there, but this one is certainly at the top of the list. At my daughter's urging, I read it, and (like her) couldn't put it down. This book deals with all the issues in kids sports -- overpowering parental interest, the effects of a star athlete on the rest of the family, the emotions of competition, and--most importantly--how kids just want to play sports for fun and have fun playing. Highly recommended by two generations in out family!

My two daughters, age 10 and 11, and I read this book together during our own softball season. We couldn't wait for the next chapter to tell us what happened to Allie and Molly and their respective softball teams. The message about what it takes to be the best-at softball, at being a sister, at being a friend, at being Dad and coach-were excellent. We highly recommend this book and have given it to friends. A must-read for young female athletes!!!Lori

Malensek's sophomore effort not only shows the continued growth of this young and talented author, but hits another out of the park homerun with a storyline ripped straight from today's headlines, believable characters, and a pace that won't let you put the book down.

Scott's prose is reminiscent of a young Clancy (back when he wasn't getting paid by the word). He spices his narratives with just enough technical and military information to keep readers without these backgrounds aware, informed, and interested, but does not take it to the extreme of bogging down, like so many tech-thriller writers of today.

His work is easy to read, flows well, and carries the reader along at a rate that will leave one looking for more when the last page is reached. An excellent yarn, both relevant and eye-opening. This writer is one to expect great things from in the future.

Another great work from Mr. Malensek. I read his other works, and I am impressed by his continuing growth as an author. I also enjoy watching his works evolve as more of his stories appear on the scene. This one is very much from todays headlines, and I HIGHLY recommend that anyone
interested in todays conflicts, read this book.

After somewhat blindly and intermittently working on a Japanese style garden, it was great to get some perspective. Seiwa-en is a great encapsulation of what you may have read here and there, but never had put together. Since these gardens quite often depend on movement through a series of views/foci, the path-like nature of the navigation is perfect. Hopefully there will be a second edition to take advantage of more recent image technology.

What a wonderful experience to be immersed in the sights and
sounds of a Japanese garden right from my desktop! I felt like I was there walking the paths and crossing the bridges. I find that when I need a break from work I do on my computer- this CD-rom provides some much needed tranquility.

This book features superb photography of the historic Catholic missions built in the southwest states and California. The beautiful photographs, many of them full-page, are of exterior and interior views of the missions, as well as closeups of architectural and artistic details. A short written history accompanies each featured mission, and although there are some mentions of the historical personages and events connected with the missions, most of the histories refer to the physical aspects of the missions such as their construction, remodeling, etc. This is a great coffee-table or armchair traveler book, but one will need to look elsewhere for a serious study about mission history.

I purchased this book after a recent visit to the Santuario de Chimayo near Taos, New Mexico, which is one of the churches it features. The photos are absolutely gorgeous and provide an excellent feel for the incredible beauty of these wonderful, historical buildings. The book covers everything from each church's unique architecture to the fascinating folk art that can be found within.

The title of this review appears on the book's cover; I couldn't think of a better one. While the themes Anne Scott covers --nutrition, goddesses, ancient practices such as Chinese medicine and the spiritual meaning of the seasons-- have become quite popular recently, this book has a unique voice. It is relatively short and compact and each page is filled with a quietly intense wisdom. The unifying theme is the hearth; that too often overlooked (in modern times) place of physical or spiritual fire that provides us with nourishment. Anne Scott explores this from many traditions. She focuses on several fire goddesses -- Hestia (Greek), Pele (Hawaiian), Brighde (Irish) and Gabija (Lithuanian), relates conversations with various teachers and healers and describes how the seasons correspond to the elements of Chinese medicine. Throughout the book are personal anecdotes that relate to the subject; indeed, the book seems to come primarily from her experience and life lessons. There is also some good advice on eating appropriately for the seasons, talking to children about food and eating more consciously. Like many spiritually-focused books, this one encourages us to slow down, pay more attention to our surroundings and appreciate the abundance of nature. This one accomplishes something rare; it is itself an expression of the kind of simplicity and awareness it advocates.

This book is a little bit hard to describe. I like its analogy of the hearth as a foundation of our lives, and the connection of the hearth to fire Goddesses, to home, to cooking, to our relationship with food, to the center (or lack of it) of our homes, and to our own "centers." The lack of hearths in our lives is described in a way that helps the reader understand the significance of that lack. And unlike many other books that just describe a problem, this book offers solutions.

The book contains much information about fire Goddesses, but not in the usual sense of merely presenting their story, their mythology. It has the history of their contribution to the world, and it's full of the author's reflections on how those Goddesses and the lack of their presence in society today affect us negatively. But again, there are solutions. There are also many, many experiential exercises and short meditations in the book to help us get in touch with various aspects of ourselves that may be hindering our ability to connect with aspects of these Goddesses and with ourselves. The exercises/meditations are important because, as the author says, "These archetypes hold tremendous power, and yet our understanding of them remains an intellectual exercise unless we experience their meaning in our daily lives. How do we bridge the distance that separates intellect from inner experience? First, we must consider our individual feelings in relationship to these Goddesses. These feelings lead us to meaning, and gradually the power of these archetypes becomes our own."

She writes about how the Goddess Pele helps us learn to see ourselves through "the eye of the heart," a watcher of sorts who is within us, who lesson is kindness to self. Again taking this lesson back to the hearth, she writes: "As we grow accustomed to this process of inner watching, we gradually awaken to ways in which be block our own nourishment."

The author talks about Chinese medicine and healing as well as from other cultures. And she talks about seasons, and how to intelligently adjust our eating to the seasons. But mostly she talks about who we are, and how we get that way and how food and hearth and home and love and the Goddesses who embody these things can help us. It's just a great all-around book for anyone into self-growth, parenting/nurturing, home life, raising children, learning about Paganism...I could go on and on. Get the book.

You will find it hard to put this book down. It covers a wide format of territory, in a variety of ways. Basically it is a story of the women on the northwest frontier. It is set in the fledgling days of Astoria, Oregon and covers the northwest frontier on all fronts. The reader lives with early day homestead wives, prostitutes and the fringe elements, who have come looking for a new life. Then there are the Indian girls who can be bartered for a horse or a packet of furs. This story has been thoroughly researched from the archives of Astoria. The records are there and history is laid out in The Historical Society, the Public Library and numerous letters and diaries, left by the women themselves.

They came to the northwest looking for a new life. Some came to be wives and mothers, some came to take their place in a man's world of establishing a farm, some came as prostitutes---and then there was one who had a smattering of training as a nurse. Rachel O'Connor soon links up with Doctor Mark Whitfield; A young newcomer who is getting established in the new land. She goes with him on house calls to lumber camps, primative Indian villages and far flung homesteads. Her life seems full and satisfying until she meets Steve Parker, a handsome young half-breed Indian man, who knows no rules or boundaries and is as wild as the mountains around him. He takes what he wants without apology- -----and he wants Rachel. This is such a spellbinding story. I could almost feel the cold wind and rain in my face.