This book is a practical book with many concrete information. For exemple the capacity in an high voltage power station or the author explain in very good details what happens during a fault in a circuit breaker. The only point that i find is not so positive is that the solutions manual is not to buy. I use this book for understanding any situations in the power plant.

One of the most notable features of Greenwoods text is he starts with the basics of transient electrical circuit theory and builds up chapter by chapter to the most difficult and misunderstood cases of power system transients. Especially appealing to a practicing power engineer is his dual slant on problem analysis. He not only demonstrates a mastery for the sometimes nasty mathematical analysis of transient problems, he shows his years of practical experience with logical physical explanations that reduce complex problems to several simple circuits problems. I definitely recommend this text for power system engineers interested in the transient response of power systems and how it affects all types of power equipment.

The 1st edition (the 1980 version) was the gold standard of electrochemistry books, and the authors have done an excellent job of revision for the 2001 2nd edition. In particular, the sections on impedance and modern pulse methods flow nicely. The spectroscopy section has been updated as well. I have not worked many problems, but they seem useful in elucidating concepts. The mathematics is of a higher order than one expects from electrochemistry, showing the impact of kinetics on electrode processes nicely. I recommend this text for electrochemistry courses highly.

This is a very complete and thorough book, and covers all of the fundamentals. It suffers from being somewhat out-of-date (1980), so it does not cover modern techniques (e.g., x-ray, STM) or single-crystal electrodes.

It can be rough for the first-time student, but it's a must for the serious researcher. I often spend hours working on a problem, only to discover the answer is buried in here!

Very informative, logically and easy to understand book as an Introduction class.

The explanation of the working of the mos devices and fet devices is quite in detail and therefore very helpful in understanding the devices. the characteristic curves are explained in detail.

I have not been entirely surprised to see a renascence of analog synth in popular music. This book is particularly useful for anyone looking to understand the various aspects of sound synthesis and loaded with diagrams (my favorites are the patch diagrams). I haven't found too many other books that describe how the sounds are constructed rather than how to play the instrument. I do not let this book leave my house.

Allan Strange's book is perhaps the definitive text on modular synthesis methods, written from a standpoint that's musically understandable, as opposed to requiring a part-background in electronic engineering to understand. Not that Strange doesn't go into the engineering concepts; he most certainly does, but everything here is treated in such a balanced, even manner that allows those interested in the musical concepts to have their desire for information satiated, and those looking for engineering concepts will find the book equally well-ordered. Useful both as a textbook and a reference document, the book also contains numerous illustrations and diagrams of modules by Moog, ARP, Buchla et al. I consider this to be an invaluable work for those exploring modular or most any other analog synthesis methods, and I also consider it nigh-criminal that such an important work should be allowed to go out of print. Someone should pick this back up and reissue it!

Excellent description of the purpose and procedures of basic statistical techniques. Uses simplified formulas, and does not get lost in the math. Easy to read and understand. Good for social science and public policy courses, including public administration. Only drawback: does not effectively incorporate computer applications.

One of the best statistics books I can think of for social scientists who are not well aquainted with statistical procedures. The book is structured in several chapters, each concentrating on one statistical problem. In the first part of each chapter the theoretical background is given, followed by examples. Then, other examples are given, so that it becomes easily understandable how to correctly use the formulas respectively when they can't be used. Finally, there is a part of exercises where the reader may apply his new knowledge, before proceeding to the next chapter. However, it is just an introduction, not dealing with more complex statistical problems. Very recommendable for anyone who needs a solid basic knowledge in statistic or who wants how to start processing existing data.

There are many myths in the history of environmentalism. The author, Gregory Barton, has carefully taken apart a multitude of myths about the origins of the environmental movement. Carefully researched and carefully reasoned this thoughtful book explains the sub-continental beginning of the Ideas and legislation that has protected nature around the world. I cannot praise this book too highly.

In this remarkable book, Gregory Barton answers the most important questions that can be asked in environmental history. Where did environmentalism come from? How did it arise? How did it change the earth? How did it change us? Where is the movement going from here? Most environmental history is centered on the United States and misses the global dynamics of the movement. I am sorry to say that many environmental history books share in the general malaise of bad academic writing, or are such a jumble of superfluous footnotes that little meaning can be extracted, even with the most strenuous effort on the part of the reader. This book can not be more different. Empire Forestry and the Origins of Environmentalism place the environmental movement in clear global perspective, giving us the When, Where, Why, and How it all began. It ties together legislation, political propaganda, economics, trade, empire, and of course, forestry, to weave a single explanatory narrative. In this ambitious endeavor, Gregory Barton brilliantly succeeds. The result is a highly readable and convincing argument that introduces a cast of historical actors-wholly forgotten-- that have forever changed the face of the world.

Environmentalism, Barton argues, began in British India. From there it spread to the other colonies and then to the United States. The magnitude of the changes are mind boggling. Lord Dalhousie introduced "the constitution of environmentalism" in India in 1855, the Forest Charter, decisively changing the status of "waste land" into government property. This is a key intellectual revolution. Private property-in the absolute sense-had been carved out by the British land owning elite in England in 1688 and is thought by many scholars to be the foundation of the industrial revolution. Barton reveals how the government of British India extended this private concept of absolute property from the individual to the state. Here also is born the concept of "multi-use," the idea that government land must be professionally and scientifically managed for the whole national family, peasants, industry, and romantic conservationists alike, a concept that still guides the management of most protected forest areas. The Forest Charter became a model that overcame political opposition to conservation and quickly spread to the other British colonies and the United States.

This book clears away long-standing myths. Victorians were not only conservative--but innovative, practical and romantic all rolled into one. Imperialists were not mere exploiters--the altruism of the Indian foresters who sacrificed health and sometimes their life to preserve nature can be described as nothing less than heroic. Christianity did not postulate a radical divorce between God and nature--most of these early environmental innovators were Christian. Environmentalism did not arrive in the early twentieth century from the American frontier full grown, with murky parentage in the Romantic Movement and pagan country dances. Imperialism mothered environmentalism and gave environmentalism all the nourishment it required to grow--the rule of law, absolute property rights (for individuals and government), police action, romantic concern for nature, concern for global climate stability, and great doses of fair play to "settle" the conflicting land claims.

A note on the author's sources. He translates from a variety of languages, and utilizes archives in Europe, the United States, Africa, and the Subcontinent. The book, for all its impressive research, is actually rather short and gives a lot of information for a brief read. But his scholarship doesn't stand in the way of telling an exciting story. Surprisingly, I learned a fascinating fact about my favorite piece of literature, the Jungle Book, by Rudyard Kipling. I did not know that Kipling wrote his first Mowgli story with Mowgli an adult, discovered by empire foresters in the jungles of India. Kipling wrote a now forgotten short story that preceded the Jungle Book. Mowgli, raised entirely by Mother Nature, became the perfect recruit to join the Queen's service as an early conservator- an empire forester. With a pension at the end to retire on.

Casella has a great way of describing small town massachusetts in the early 1900's. His stories are rich and interesting for those who have italian heritage. Casella is a great storyteller.

John Casella has a way of capturing the flavor of small town central massachusetts. The stories are rich with detail of life in the early 1900's. This book would interest anyone who has italian heritage. Casella is a great storyteller!

I cannot say enough good things about this book. The pace of the rhymes give it a very whimsical beat that babies love. The pictures are bright and colorful. Lots of parent/baby interaction can occur while reading the book because there are plenty of things to point at while reading. The book familiarizes or reinforces (depending on the stage of your baby)different sites and senses. I started reading my twins this book when they were 9 months and they are now 20 months and they still love it. As a parent, you won't tire of reading this book, either...because you will be reading it ALOT.

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Nice sharp colorful pictures. Lots to spend time on if you want -- plenty of things to talk about on each page. (Or you can rush through it and keep starting over if your child just likes the rhymes and the page-turning.) The text is all about noticing smells -- pie, laundry, outdoors.... A short book, and very sturdy.

Although this is a humorous book, the advice it gives isn't bad. If you are getting married in the next year, definitely buy this book. It mostly gives humorous, but very true advice on weddings, wedding etiquette and married life.

It also gives some truly funny marriage advice like don't get so much life insurance that "you're worth more to them dead than alive....seriously watch your back."

So if you like the droll sensibilities of the editors Esquire Magazine and you're even remotely thinking of getting married, but this book. Think of it this way, even if you call off the wedding, this book is will still give you a few guffaws.

I happened to find this book in a bookstore while browsing, and since I just had a good friend get engaged, I bought it for her new fiance. I was actually laughing out loud because while it provides current and valuable advice for the soon-to-be-groom, it does so with lots of humor and wit. This is a perfect gift for any newly-engaged guy...as my new husband often tells me, too many gifts are geared towards the female half of the couple, and it's only fair to get the guy something once in a while. Buy this book!

This is a very good book and also an excellent source for a research paper. I am a senior history major, and I found it to be very informative as well as entertaining.

Recently transplanted to Vermont, I wanted to know more about the man whose namesake is lent to everything from tourist motels to air guard squadrons to think-tanks. Jellison's narrative paints a balanced portrait of a man whose legacy among latter-day Yankees approaches sainthood. This book tells the complete story (with due reverence where applicable) while resisting the urge to canonize. Jellison provides ample historical context to help armchair historians understand the motives and context behind the events. Very readable...a scholarly work unburdened by tangential footnotes and obscure allusions. Includes an index, a map, and a chapter-by-chapter bibliography.