My art teacher at the University of North Texas, read this book to our class as closure before our final. That was the first time that I have heard about this book and the book made me realize that many students do get lost through the cracks. This book is good for anyone going into education.

Through The Cracks is the most powerful book I have encountered in my 25 years in education. It is in storybook format but its greatest impact will be when this book is shared with educators, parents, and communities who desire to see education become what it is meant to be - active, involved, exciting, and fun. I have read this book aloud to hundreds of educators in college classrooms and workshop presentations. The response is overwhelming every time.

I found this book to be very enlightening to both educators and parents. It helps remind us about the importance of integrating curriculum in schools and certainly to include the arts in that integration. I was pleased to see that it did address special needs children as well as children who simply don't fit the mold of a traditional lecture approach to teaching. It is especially unique in that the information is presented in a children's book format.

This book, referred to by many other authors, is THE guide for this group of Mammals. I found it indispensible for use in the rainforest, even if most mammals are very hard to see. The perfect illustrations, combined with the thorough descriptions and clear distribution maps, make it easy to determine what kind of animal you've seen. Very helpful to understand the local guides are the translations of the names in many tongues.

It's the most usefull book I own related with the mammalfauna proyects ( inventories, education, management ) we are doing in Central and Western Colombia. Every aspect of the text and illustrations has proven to be very usefull and practical. The taxonomical descriptions are generaly good enough to clasify the bigger species in the field, and the habit and habitat descriptions coincide mostly with our own experiences. The distributionmaps included in the text are also very usefull. The illustrations are sometime a little small, but have proven to be easily recognized by the local habitants, what is extremely usefull during quick inventaries. The relation price-quality is outstanding

Adorei este livro, à muito tempo não vejo um livro sobre mamíferos neotropicais com este. A primeira vez que o li foi na universidade onde eu estudo. Sou aluno de veterinária e pretendo trabalhar com animais silvestres, por isso gostaria de ter este livro. Gostaria de saber mais sobre trabalhos ou livros publicados por estes autores. Um abraço, Adriano Carneiro (Pernambuco- Brasil).

I wish there were more poetry lovers in the world so they could experience the remarkable beauty of these poems. At times, I found myself gaping in wonder at the rich bouquet of words before my eyes. Regardless of those nasty rumors, the English language is not yet dead. It is alive and quite well, thank you, in the poems of Jeanne Emmons. This is a real find!

I love how she brings her family into her work. Her poetry brings alive ordinary things and captures the beauty of everyday life. Soul-kindling!

This book will be one of the best books of Poetry this year. Emmons is able to capture both feeling and echoing imagery in her book. Garders and an poets will love her work. She takes the feelings of what is ordinary (vacuuming, housework, gardening) and turns it into the extrordinary.

This is it ! This is THE Electronics and Radio Book explaining
the concepts ranging from Network theory to Electronics to
Communication theory to Communication Systems.But here is the
difference it has ORIGINALITY.First of its kind and it is
the only book stressing on Wave theory and QED complex amplitude
stuff.

MOST IMPORTANT ASPECTS
1.This book coverage on Transmission lines theory is unparallel
and uses none other than Quantum Electrodynamic Models(QED)
for explaining the Transmitted,Reflected,transmission waves.
No other book even Krauss book does this.
2.This book is having a beautiful treatment on Waveguides
and cavity resonators.
3.The use of Phasors to illustrate the time developments
of AM and FM waves.

Here is the list of chapters if you are curious
1. The Elements of a system of Radio Communication
2. Circuit Elements
3. Properties of Circuits and Lumped Constants
4. Transmission Theory
5. Waveguides and Cavity Resonators.
6. Fundamental Properties of Electron Tubes.
7. Electron Optics and Cathode-ray tubes.
8. Voltage Amplifiers for Audio Frequencies.
9. Voltage Amplifiers for Video Frequencies.
10.Power Amplifiers.
11.Negative Feedback.
12.Tuned Voltage Amplifiers.
13.Vacuum tube Oscillators.
14.Amplitude Modulation.
15.Detectors and Mixers.
16.Frequency Modulation.
17.Wave Shaping and Pulse techniques.
18.Microwave tubes.
19.Power for operating Vacuum tubes.
20.Transistors and related Semiconductor devices.
21.Propagation of Radio Waves.
22.Antennas
23.Radio transmitters,Receivers and Communication Systems.
24.Television.
25.Radar

Though Vacuum tubes are dated.The replacement with transistor
OPAMPS and ICS can be very fast once the entire domain of
Electronics and Communications is realised using Vacuum tubes.
And this is the only book which covers the entire domain in
the way of a Physicist.

Radio engineering, by Frederick E. Terman, is one of the seminal works of radio electronics engineering and technology. For anyone interested in vacuum tube circuitry and its design, this volume is highly reccommended. The information is arranged in an orderly, easily read manner, and the mathematcal foundations of many of the concepts we take for granted are laid out in simple terms, so that understanding is forthcoming. This 2" thick, heavy book (unless you get a copy printed during WWII when paper was made of thinner stock) takes the reader from the foundations of the art, quickly into a place where the highest knowledge of those days are explored. A "must-have" reference for any serious student of the art of vacuum tube technology. If you are going to build a tube-type power supply, audio or RF amplifier, oscillator, or an entire radio communications system, this book is for you.

This is a delightful cookbook which will light up your taste buds as it takes you into uncharted territory in vegetarian cooking. As the primary cook in a vegetarian household, I often find myself at a loss for new ideas, or uninspired by the typical offerings of vegetarian cookbooks. This book changes all that - I now have a wide range of possibilities that excite me, turning a chore into a fun activity.

Full disclosure here: I tested many recipes during the development of this cookbook. But I knew nothing about Didi Emmons before this testing - and with three young kids and a demanding job, I had no interest when a mutual friend suggested I might enjoy testing recipes and providing feedback. I declined, but the message was lost and a recipe was sent to me. I decided I'd try just one (Chard and Eggplant Salad with Miso-Sesame Vinaigrette). When I put a forkful of the finished product into my mouth, I was shocked to discover how good it was. This was the first of what were to be repeated experiences of finding that, in Didi's recipes, the whole is often greater than the sum of the parts - and that surprisingly good and often completely unexpected synergies develop from her recipes.

After this first test, I was hooked. I tested approximately 30 recipes over the next six months. With few exceptions, the recipes were excellent. In a remarkable number of cases, they were sublime. The "Hip Dip" always goes fast at parties. It's an edamame (green soy bean), cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, etc. mixture with a fresh and wholesome flavor. It's perfect slathered on hearty bread and cut into small sandwiches. Other must-try recipes include: Crispy Rice Cakes on Spinach with Viet Red Pepper Sauce - as visually appealing as it is delicious. Root Stew with Millet Cakes - a perfect winter dish and the first time I've ever found a flavorful way to cook millet. The root stew is excellent on its own, but the addition of the millet cakes creates a wonderful fusion. Also, Crispy Bun (noodle) Tofu - an exquisite combination of cooked, fried noodles with a carrot, red cabbage slaw and a tangy mint/lime juice/garlic sauce - hearty yet light - and scrumptious. And Creamy Parsnip Soup with Horseradish - sweet, filling, and with a delicate bite. And if you're in search of the perfect brownie recipe, look no further. Stowe Brownies are exactly as described in the book - "rich and slightly gooey with a crisp, tender exterior".

This book is also fun to read. It is sprinkled throughout with stories and advice about entertaining, including laugh out loud material about Didi's family and neighbors (especially her parents at the holidays) and advice about such diverse topics as purchasing truffle oil (a must-have item, the wonders of which I discovered thanks to Didi); lighting the wrappers from Amaretti di Saronno crackers and watching them flame and lift off into the air (it really works and lights up a dull party); and how to clean your home in 30 minutes. There's also a comprehensive "friendly guide to unfamiliar ingredients" - with descriptions of ingredients and advice on where to locate them.

If you find that you're stuck when it comes to entertaining with vegetarian dishes, this is a great book to get you out of the doldrums.

So, how many cookbooks have you bought based on an appealing cover and one or two seemingly good recipes? Too many. This book will end your search for a cookbook that you can actually use to impress your non-vegetarian friends. If you're in the mood to take the entire day to wow them (yes, there are some of those recipes in here) or if you simply want to devote 1/2 hour to fixing down-home, plain good food, the ideas/solutions are here. If you can't get to Didi's restaurant (my condolences) this is the next best thing.

"The Evolving Bargain" illustrates through vivid examples that when deregulation takes effect in an industry, it's not like an on/off light switch: total government control vs. no government control. Rather, it's more like a dimmer switch with the level of government participation linked to a number of factors, including the essentialness of the service.

A company can lower the dimmer switch by satisfying what often is a broad range of constituencies. To accomplish this may mean building a management team of diverse backgrounds.

"Evolving Bargain" states the case that public and government relations may be as important business functions as marketing, sales, and operations, especially in the crucial first years of deregulation.

I highly recommend this book to anyone experiencing the effects of deregulation. Living in California, deregulation graces our newspapers daily--many times with a one-sided view. But this book takes a difficult subject and explains the implications of deregulation clearly and concisely. The author not only addresses deregulation in the utilities industries, but he talks about telecommunications and airlines as well. With historical data and rich examples of companies worldwide, The Evolving Bargain is a wonderful and interesting read.

Emmons and Thomas convert the "Tennis Technique" to a singer's manual for mental stamina. My favorite aspect of this book is the charts. There are charts to help you schedule, program, and maintain mental, physical, and emotional stamina throughout your practicing, preparation, and performance. The book contains many appendices that contain helpful reminders, charts, and tips for singers who teach and those who just perform. Using minimum to no scientific language, Emmons and Thomas communicate the importance of having a power performance by aiding the singer/teacher in "starting from scratch" to build up to the utmost potential of performance. Using techniques and advice from Olympians and teachers of singing, the witty language and motivating advice can help lead anyone to success.

This is a very good book. The area of the mental side of singing and performing is really paid too little attention to. There are so many books about singing technique etc. At last a good book on this subject! After having read only a few pages, it helped me already. The book is giving me very helpfull practical tips about selfconfidence on stage etc. The only thing is, that the English which is being used, is not so easy to read as in most American literature (I'm from Holland). But the positive thing about that is that I am increasing my English vocabulary...

This is a book with very down-to-earth advice. What amazed me most was that the most things I had always felt about performance, but didn't know how to put in words, are voiced accurately, objectively, concisely and fulfillingly in this book. Also, many things I had never stopped to think about are also dealt with nicely. You will learn how to make the most of performance problems, their sources and consequences in order to help you perform well. There is great joy awaiting you in this book. You will never regret buying it. Buy it. Buy it. Once more: buy it!

Chip Emmons is a wonderful storyteller. He knows each word by heart and loves to tell this tale, which is truly touching. I recommend this book highly, it's a wonderful story and gives me a cozy warm feeling when I read it to my son. I gave this book four stars because I'm not crazy about the illustrations, but the author's words more than make up for that. Congratulations, Chip!

Chip Emmons is a talented writer and Shirley Anger's illustrations compliment the story perfectly. An interesting and meaningful book for the whole family. My daughter can't wait for the next book. Mr. Emmons please keep them coming!

Sammy Wakes His Dad by Chip Emmons is the story of a young boy who loves going out early to fish more than anything. His dad used to come fishing with him all the time, but ever since an accident left his father in a wheelchair, his seems to do nothing but hang around the house and mope. Longing for the good times they once shared, Sammy finally decides to speak out, and tell his dad how he feels. Filled with hazy yet charming color illustrations by Shirley Venit Anger, Sammy Wakes His Dad is a warm, thoughtful book well-suited for young readers ages 4 to 8.

I found this book to be very comprehensive on the history and process of tequilla making. The focus on the process is more in depth than the Mesa Grill Guide to Tequila. The book surveys various quality tequilla producers and distilleries. There is also a section on organizing a tequilla tasting. I would recommend this book if you are the type of person who enjoys developing hobbies over a medium to long term timeframe, or if you are a seasoned wine or beer taster. The content is beginning to show its age however, as descriptions of many newer brands tequilas I have encountered in restaurants cannot be found in the text.

Bob Emmons has done his homework. He is painstakingly accurate. His tequila facts read a bit like a textbook and his stories, one from almost every distillery, read like prose. You cannot ask for.

He lets the reader know what an NOM number is and what it means. He shows which distilleries make only one unique brand and which make dozens of brands using the same tequila in all brands

If you are serious about tequila, this book is a must.

This book will not sit on your bookshelf!

New tequilas have come to the market since this book was written. But the reference guide in the book is so complete that it's easy to look up a NOM, find which distillery it was made at, and see which other products on the market are made from that same distillery. There is also a lot of personal tasting notes on all the major tequilas available written by Bob Emmons that I find very interesting.

This book has helped me immensely and I recommend it to anyone interested in setting up their own tasting panels, mixing margaritas or drinking straight super premium tequilas, or even visiting the tequila producing areas and distilleries that actually Bob does not recommend.

Easy reading. Covers typical and atypical behavior of infants, toddlers, preschool and school age. Touched on ways children with these behaviors can disrupt home and school activities.The key is early intervention. Written more for parents of children who have significant SID issues.

This is a great book. I wish this was the first book I had read after my son was diagnosed with PDD-NOS. This book will help you get your kid and your family through the day. I already read "The Out of Sync Child" but found this book really put sensory integration into layman's terms that a parent could understand. It also reads fast but has a huge amount of targeted information in it. If you need fast help with a hard to manage kid who is getting OT or PT or is on the spectrum, this book is for you.
Bless Liz and Pauline for taking the time to write this.

Great, easy to read for parents and others that have SID children in their life. Highly recommended that parents have teachers, friends, relatives read this to help them understand that our children are in need of gentle support for their needs. Really helped me understand the relative dysfunction that my child has. Gave me hope that with a little education and help from OT we can work on making my childs life much better. It won't be easy, the authors are very honest. No-nonsense, reality based from two mothers of SID children.
Another great recommendation is The Out of Sync Child.