I've had this book for well over 20 years, and every couple of years I get it back out, re-read it and try a few new experiments. This book would be good for a child (with supervision) who is interested in cause-and-effects relations of science. Some simple crystal experiments may be carried out in hours, some take longer.

Even an old engineer still enjoys this book!

I first used this book in 1963 as a tutorial on crystal growing
methods. Not only did it provide step-by-step instructions that
actually worked, but it explained the physics of crystals and the process of crystallization in language that a high school student could easily understand. I used various salts to grow exquisite
crystals of different colors, obtaining most of my materials from local sources and my chemistry teacher. My experiments were performed in a depression under our house ... with a dirt floor. this was my "chemistry laboratory." The evaporation method produced cloudy crystals, so I reverted to the supersaturated technique to produce perfect specimens. My heating mantle consisted of a coffee can with a hole cut in it to insert a light bulb. This worked very well. Over the years I have frequently referred to this book and recommended it to others. I still do so. It is worth its weight in gold.

I loved this book. It was funny, sad, romantic and sexy.

The characters seem like real people and I see where all was possible, although pretty eccentric.

Not all will like this book. It is...hmmmmm....different. However, it is a fun time in fantasy land (or reality) with Dolly Crystal.

This was an exciting, amazing story of a woman living an unbelievably sensuous life experience.

I cannot recommend this book too highly.

Este es un buen libr de Maria Gripe pero tiene uno mejor que se llama Agnes Cecila que tambien trata de un tema parecido solo que mas detallado y mejor.

hola, si quieren leer un libro sobre la busqueda de identidad personal lean este libro, es muy bueno, relata la busqueda de la personalidad de un niño que es manejado por sus padres. se los recomiendo mucho

When I first picked up this book I had incorrectly assumed it focused on the new accessibility features in MX. This is merely a small part of what the book offers, however. Instead, it gets into the nitty gritty of what developers and designers need to consider as they build their sites in order to produce work that users can ..well, USE. I found this book addressed and offered solutions to many common problems, as well as some more interesting and subtle issues that arise during site production. My only gripe was that at times I felt that, due to the multiple-author nature of the book, certain material was retread chapter to chapter. Although each chapter offered something new, it also presented material previously addressed. Still, a very helpful book of practical theories and implementations amidst so many tutorial-based books on how to achieve cool effects.

Anyone serious about web design/development (whether you use flash or not) should read this book. It is well written and practical. Showing you how to make your web site from the users side of view instead of the designers side of view, taking into account how to make it accessible for everyone, all the little things most web developers and designers miss along the way. Giving you real life siduations on what can happen during the stages of development and wrenches thrown in during the web development process (as any web developer or designer knows all to well from clients) and how to cope with them. It shows you fantastic strategies how to cope with user importance and usuabilty during every phaze of development (even ones you would never think was important) It also shows you when it's good to use flash and when not to. This is one of the best books I've seen written yet on the usuabilty of flash. An extreme must for all web designers and developers (even for those wanting to learn it just for themselves) If more would read books like this, the internet would be alot easier place to surf. I highly recommend it.

Brian Fabian wants more land in and around Crystal Creek, Texas allegedly for development purposes. He is angry with his traitorous former lawyer Nick Belyle who joined the opposition preservation side. Brian sends Nick's ruthless brother Mel to Crystal Creek to complete the mission.

New York based Exclusive Magazine sends staff writer Kitt Mitchell to Texas Hill County to cover the story because she was originally from Crystal Creek (though she keeps that item as the smallest print font on her bio). Mel refuses to speak to her about his role as he is under a clause of silence. So she works around him with interviews among the divided townsfolk and sets out to use her wiles to get Mel to open up to her. As they fall in love, Kitt and Mel must decide between their respective careers and their significant other with danger making it imperative to choose correctly.

Change is inevitable, but that often leads to many people struggling to adapt especially when it feels wrong. To some townsfolk plus this reviewer the adage, if it is not broke don't fix it seems apropos;, but other locals and my spouse would insist on an evaluation to see if things can be improved. Bethany Campbell cleverly handles that theme in the latest visit to Crystal Creek. The townsfolk as usual remains consistent to previous tales and the lead couple are a charming duet. An intrigue subplot takes the reader somewhat away from the prime debate, but the audience still receives a powerful modern day story focused on both sides of the change argument.

Harriet Klausner

The redhead entrances Mel Belyle from first glimpse with her elfin face and fast pace. Her spitfire ways spark his interest, even after he learns that Kitt Mitchell used their fortuitous, accidentally meeting to pump him for information. Their immediate attraction, however, will be thwarted when they arrive in Crystal Creek and find themselves at cross-purposes.

Unfortunately, Mel is on a mission to buy land in Crystal Creek for development, and on a personal vendetta against his brother for defecting to the other side. As a reporter, Kitt is returning to Crystal Creek after a long absence to get the story for a New York magazine. Both are equally determined to learn more about the other, but each conceals painful secrets that it would take an act of God to reveal. They both best be careful, however, because a flood is coming.

As Crystal Creek continues to confront necessary change, A LITTLE TOWN IN TEXAS picks up with Mel's story. Fans will recall his brother's abdication to the citizen's of Crystal Creek's side in "I'll Take Texas", part of last summer's RETURN TO CRYSTAL CREEK anthology. Mel's entrance brings clashes of loyalty to both family and ethics, resulting in an emotional read as the town becomes divided against itself. Author Bethany Campbell's understanding of the necessities of progress and the weakness of human nature lends the novel a marvelous complexity, especially as the sassy Kitt takes on the overly confident Mel, who hides surprising and endearing vulnerabilities. A satisfying afternoon's read, A LITTLE TOWN IN TEXAS comes very highly recommended.

Recently I had been working on simulation of light propagation in photonic crystals, and found that many materials (text, papers, etc) are difficult for beginners, especially non-physics majors like myself (I'm a computer science people).

[Note that this book itself does not state that it is for beginners, but the tone of the text itself said it all.]

This book fills in the gap nicely. It has a good introduction topics and good explanation, i.e., english rather than mathematical formula, for otherwise rather difficult things. A lot of things, including computational model, are introduced in the text (even I think the computational model section is a little bit shallow). Note that this book might missed out some recent advancement like nonlinear waveguide. However, taking into account that this book is rather for beginners of this rapidly-changing field, it is fine with me.

Cons::
This book has some cons, however. First, it is a little bit pricy. Considering that it is only 154 pages long and pricing at 125$, it is almost $1/page. And at this price, you would expect it to be in full colors with good quality paper (like Joannopoulos' previous "Photonic Crystals: Molding the Flow of Light" book). However, a copy I recieved has rather bad quality paper and only in monochrome. And for this reason, I had lowered the rate of this otherwise a 5-stars book.

This book will be very useful for future researcher in the emerging field oh photonic crystal.

Meggie Thorton's tumultuous life struggles against the flow of the morally judgmental town of Kane's Crossing. As a child, with her wild hair and gypsy skirts, Meggie had been nicknamed the town witch. Now an unwed mother who refuses to reveal the baby's paternity, Meggie defies the collective judgmental eyes. When Nick Cassidy enters her bakery looking for his childhood nemesis Chad Spencer, Meggie does not initially recognize her childhood friend.

As fourteen year old boy, Nick Cassidy was labeled a criminal and thrown out of town for bombing Chaney's drugstore. He hates to think of his childhood friend as Chad's castoff. Now a successful entrepreneur Nick returns to Kane's Crossing seeking to clear his name. Chad had set the bomb then accused Nick, and no one would believe the bad-boy foster child over the town's golden child. But the site of Meggie makes him long for the memory of summer rain and hidden caves rather than retribution. What better way to have both than to marry Meggie, who is pregnant with Chad's child?

Author Crystal Green pens a poignant tale of redemption and healing in THE PREGNANT BRIDE. Although the pacing is a bit uneven, the rich characterizations provide delightful reading. As Nick's bitterness gives way to softer emotions, the emotional complexities reveal a tangle of motivations. Meggie likewise needs the healing and acceptance Nick craves, uniting them and setting them crossways at the same time. In addition, the dash of whimsy provided by Meggie's baking skills, eat a baby cake and you are pregnant within a month, for example, adds a special taste to the brew. THE PREGNANT BRIDE comes recommended.

Once again, Crystal Green took me on an emotional ride, leaving me satisfied, yet craving more from Kane's Crossing. Just wonderful.

The book by Lines and Glass is the most comprehensive book on the physics of ferroelectrics that I have come across in the pertinent literature. It is by no means for the novice since a solid background in solid state physics is absoluytely needed. The book especially addresses the lattice dynamics picture of ferroelectricity in a concise manner. Also, optical properties of ferroelectrics are given in full depth that is rather difficult to find in many other texts. This book is by no means a textbook. It is very comprehensive reference volume as it contains a lot of critical experimental data and quite a lot of illustrations. Furthermore, the bibliography is vast. All physical models used in the physics of ferroelectricity are derived/summarized from the very first step making the book very "dense" in content. It would characterize the book as somewhat difficult to read, yet I highly recommend it for those who are interested in the physics of ferroelectric phenomena. I do hope that book will be reprinted soon and be available at an affordable price. Addendum: Since the writing of this review, it seems the book has become available again at a much reduced price ;-)

this is by far the most detail book on ferroelectric theory and application

It's a nice morality tale that doesn't over-preach or hide the story itself underneath the lessons to be learned. The story is also a nice change from the usual kids' morality fare.

This is one of the best children's books I have read in years. Dan Millman really reaches the heart of his readers with his caring and creativity. It has taught my son to apprecate what he has and teaches me and my son about one of the most important sayings - Kindness begets kindness.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I couldn't put the book down where everything comes together. I will be looking to reading more of his books.

This is a review sent to me (the author) by J. Weir. Oliphant Ontario (a woman who devours books) " I like books that are rich in history and I like mysteries. Your book has both. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I like books which are based on Irish histroy.It was excellent.