This short book is a concise reference for those facing coronary bypass surgery as well as those recovering from the procedure. Writing in a friendly and easy-going style, Mr Ewing introduces medical jargon only when required and pertinent to the discussion.

One month ago I underwent quadruple bypass surgery and found the book a real comfort in the weeks leading up to my hospitalization; it has been indispensable since my discharge from the hospital, as it guides the patient through commonly-experienced feelings, both physical and emotional, with helpful advice and remedies.

The only major criticisms that I have of this book could have been eliminated by more rigorous editing; some of the chapters lack the depth of others, and some items of levity and supposition (list of "heart" cliches, and ear-lobe fold correlation) are misplaced in such a reference.

On the whole, though, I would strongly recommend this guide to anyone anticipating or recovering from coronary bypass surgery.

This is a collection of short pieces dealing with some aspects of Tennessee history, including people and events through World War I and the 1920's. There is no attempt at in-depth analysis or a great deal of detail, but it's an amusing read and a good starting point if you're interested. C. W. Nestor, Jr.

I liked the reference as an introduction to MPI, but it switched between fortran and C so often that I spent a fair amount of my time just trying to interpret the code samples and synchronize to the syntax of the language they were using. You shouldnt have that problem if you have used Fortran in the last ten years but i havnt touched it since college. You have to be able to work with both languages though because many of the key concepts are only demonstrated in one language. Also the examples were usaully spread out into mini snipets as opposed to a larger block that might show a more complete picture.

I found this book to be a real depiction of life in the sports and entertainment world. It is obvious that the authors included their personal experiences in this book. It really puts you in the shoes of the main characters.

I was married to a man in the NBA and a lot of what happens in the book, happens in real life. Many readers should understand that this is a fictional/entertaining view of life in the NBA and therefore some exaggeration can be expected in the book. I feel that any woman or man who is interested in dating a professional athlete should read this book and take as advice.

I really enjoyed this book! Not only did I find the plot to be incredibly engaging, but I also appreciated the authors' writing style. It was a welcome change from the sophomoric writing I've come across in many books I've read recently. I agree that a bit too much emphasis was placed on the physical appearance of the main characters and the labels they sported but I am inclined to believe that the authors were merely describing life as they've seen it. The one problem I had with the book concerns the fact that so many of the women were tall, thin and fair with straight or wavy hair. However, the more I thought about it the more I realized that the fault lies, not so much with the authors (who themselves are extremely light with long, flowing tresses), but with the players, who only seem to choose women who fit this description as their girlfriends and wives. All in all, I found Homecourt Advantage to be a very informative peek into the NBA experience. I'm just glad I'm not a part of it!

I enjoyed reading this book immensely. I have a radio book club and we're reviewing this book for this month. After I announced that Homecourt Advantage was our book of the month, a young lady who had already read it, called me excitedly and said I want to be on your panel to talk about the book, because I read it and it was "delicious." That's her description of any book that she really likes. And I couldn't agree with her more. Homecourt Advantage also shed some light on what it's like to be an athlete or entertainer's wife. I think most of us unfairly label even the wives as groupies. Homecourt Advantage proves that's absolutely not true. They were women who had it going on, just like their men. Independent and strong. I would love to have Rita or Crystal talk to our panel and also hear what they think about the book. Nevertheless, Thanks Crystal and Rita for putting together a fun, sensitive, informative and entertaining novel.

I liked this book. The author and three partners tackled the World Tour for Hope (medical charity organization) back in the early '80s. Although it's a fairly brief account of the 380-day bicycle expedition, he does give you a good picture of the poverty and extreme living conditions in Africa and Asia, and some insight into the tribulations of riding a bike for that long. I got a kick out of the problems they dealt with that would probably not be the case today with cel phones & laptop PCs. The whirlwind wrap-up of the San Francisco-to-D.C. leg of the trip was a bit of a letdown, but all in all an enjoyable story.

This book graphically depicts the conditions of life in the third world, written by someone who has experienced the difficulties of everyday life and survival. It exposes our human frailties and the will it takes to keep your humanity in adverse conditions.

David Duncan gives his detailed account of cycling around the earth. He pays special attention to the third-world areas that seemed to have affected him the most.

If you want a terrific book on mountain lions, then please read Soul Among Lions by Harley Shaw. I have read every book on lions and his is the only one worth reading. Most of the authors in Shadow Cat are easterners who have moved to Montana or California, displacing numerous wildlife species with their cabin in the wilderness and who have never even seen a lion, let alone have any kind of authority to provide insight into any aspect of lion ecology. The book is biased toward anti-hunting and environmentalism and doesn't portray an accurate picture. If you are a granola who likes to blame loggers and hunters for your own ineptness then you may like this book. They let Wayne Pacelle have the parting shot in this book, and well if that doesn't throw up a big red flag then you're probably dumb enough to want to read Shadow Cat.

A sleek, golden mountain lion sizes up the reader from the cover of "Shadow Cat". Intelligent, probing eyes pierce your soul. This is an anthology of cougar lore: natural history, cat encounters, and conflicts. Do you want something different? Sample David Quammen's description of a meal preparation. The main course: cougar flesh. Shadow cat offers the perspectives of hunters and conservationists, ephemeral recollections and sensation. Variety it has.

Some anthologies are glued together, others are woven. This text is a wonderful tapestry of insightful, well written essays that address a controversial topic without relying on platitudes. There is one strand that is out of place, however, and while I normally think bad literature is best left ignored, I have to inquire why Pam Houston was included here? Her fiction is shallow, and when put to the test here, in essay form, it is apparent that she cannot write one honest line, cannot turn an original phrase that does not rely on her own substantial ego. The real meditations here are from Elizabeth Marshall, David Quammen, Rick Bass. Here is contemporary nature writing at its best.

I have used this book as a multicultural gerontology text with mixed reviews. It is an excellent review of world poverty, issues, and programs to address these needs. It does a good job of not romanticizing other world views, but looks at struggles realistically.

This book is really a report of HelpAge International and it actually reads more like a document than a book - I think more could be done with stories and narratives and make this come really alive.

The graphs are sometimes difficult to decipher, but overall the graphics are easy to understand and there are many exellent links for closer review.

The book has facts and figures about Pakistan.

i love read this every nigh

In this anthology, male academics show that they have taken insights from women's studies seriously. They analyze gender blending, pro-feminism, being an ally, and a host of other issues. The gods of men's studies are all here: Messner, Kimmel, and Connell. There are great contributions from African-American critical thinkers as well. I didn't devour this book as voraciously as I thought I would, but it was still good. It's a welcome addition to the movement to show that those with male privilege can take feminism seriously too.