Excellent book. Every Southerner--no, every American--should read this book. Smith has done us a great favor. Southern baby boomers will especially appreciate the best explanation I've read of why things are the way they are in the South today. Smith makes history an enjoyable read.

This is a concise and authoritative review of how to take care of persons with AIDS and HIV. It has the most current treatments. Patients and physicians will find it interesting.

As a transportation engineering technologist, I used to have the old edition of this book, printed in 1976. No other book can beat this one when it comes to engineering studies. I know the value of it.As a matter of fact I want to get a copy of the current edition momentarily.

This is a fascinating collection of stories by a great cross-section of writers. My favorite story was the touching and funny "Destiny" by Patricia Wallace. Ms. Wallace has written numerous outstanding horror and mystery novels, including the Sydney Bryant private eye series.

This offbeat anthology should find a permanent place on many bookshelves.

Very complete course materials for new and veteran teachers of Marine Science. Full syllabus, daily lesson plans, 45 labs (that really work in the classroom, only 3 need water access) and lecture notes in 20pt. type with graphics and images to fill in all days between labs for use on overhead projector or light projector from computer. Two sets of tests for all units. Revised and updated over ten years, used in over 900 schools nationally. Complete table of contents and samples of labs and lecture notes on web at teacherpress.net.

Minimum order is 25 lab manuals at [money] each plus shipping. Perfect for new and veteran teachers of Marine Science. Used in over 900 schools nationally and continually updated over last ten years. This is a complete Student Manual of 45 labs that may be ordered by teachers. With that the teacher receives a complete teacher guide with CD containing all lab answers, syllabus, daily lesson plans, 200 pages of full color illustrated daily lecture notes to fill in the days betwen labs (these may be printed from CD onto clear acetate for use as overheads or from light projector through computer). Perfectly suited for private schools where students pay for consumables. The public school version is a site license, listed as a teacher pack, under the same name, Marine Biology and Oceanography Experimenrs and Activities...

I am a psychiatrist in training and I really find this book helpful in understanding the concepts of family therapy.

This wonderful book suggests a plan for finding a mate, noting the fact that we make plans for vacations, retirement, careers, etc., but not for marriage. The author's honesty and open manner make the book enjoyable and easy to read.

Marrying Smart should be required curriculum for anyone interested in a life partner.

I am happy to say the plan worked, not only for myself, but for others whom I shared the book with.

Cheng Man-ch'ing, student of Yang Ch'eng-fu, hoped that tai chi could play a vital role in the revival of China in the period following the Second World War. Ultimately, Cheng ended up migrating to the U.S. and undertaking a significant role in the transmission of tai chi to Westerners. This book presents the core of his advanced teaching, giving a detailed exposition of traditional principles (including meditation and medicine) and teaching techniques together with his own highly original set of new conceptual tools for working in the medium of movement.

I find the book very helpful, especially the Matlab code. I am not using the mechanics portion at this time. I would like to see toolboxes on plates of all shapes treating frequency, deflection and stresses for all the usual boundary conditions. - That would be a good sequel to the book.

I am a mechanical engineer working in the aerospace/defense sector. I recently attended an introductory Matlab class. I really liked Matlab, it is a powerful tool. I was looking for more material to read and books which combine Matlab with mechanical engineering. This book did that very nicely.