As a Human Factors professional that owns the 1st addition, shortly after purchasing this version (2nd edition), I questioned my wisdom.

This book is about 200 pages shy of the original and not surprisingly repeats many of the same information as it's predecessor. Unfortunately, it gives us little more than dated information with a bit of new stuff tacked on.

What really dissappointed me was that the anthropometric data that is provided here, dates back to that of the original's 1960's data. What is the point of a new edition? The census data stated here is so dated it is ridiculous, both in composition as well as age. I wish I had known that this data was not updated prior to my investing in the new edition. I would not have purchased it.

I question the usefulness of data published in so recent a book based primarily on Air force personnel of the 60s. That type of data had it's day & was appropriate at it's original publishing. Today's Human Factors professional needs more diversified data that is more international in it's scope. For that matter, I'm certain 1960s air force personnel (who are screened for height and weight) hardly represent the year 2000 demographics of the United States much better.

I found it interesting that the same graphics that may have been the best you could do in the original were repeated in this new document. Couldn't they refresh some of the look, clean up some of the old graphs. As the original was, this document is a mix of font styles, graphics and inconsistent data presentation. Does this truly represent the user of the document well? I recognize presentation is not "everything" but on a second pass of the same information you could dress it a bit better at least.

The major addition predictably is the data surrounding workstations and computer usage, however, I'm questioning it's usefulness relative to the anthropometric data also here. Is this new data based on aged human measurement data too? Will it only fit the 1960 US air force man and woman?

I think this book would have been better printed as an addendum to the original version costing about $25. This way the workstation data could be added plus any items that are new.

A review of our book stated that the body measurement data came from 1960 Air Force studies. The reviewer should be pleased to know that the book actually contains some of the latest anthropometric data available for the U.S. population. Just before publication of the Human Factors Design Handbook, the U.S. Army completed measurements of nearly 9000 subjects. These data are contained in our book. While this is not a profile of the civilian population (male and female subjects ranged from age 18 to 51), it does provide fairly good estimates. Unfortunately, even now there is no comprehensive survey data for United States civilian population. Currently the Society of Automotive Engineers is coordinating a massive survey of United States and European civilian populations. The project participants include Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and several industrial partners. The survey is called the Civilian American and European Surface Anthropometry Resource, or CAESARTM and data should be available late in 2001.

Just before updating the Human Factors Design Handbook, the author completed development of NASA's Man-Systems Integration Standards. This is the NASA "bible" of human factors design guidelines. Readers should feel confident in that these resources and data (including anthropometrics) were integrated throughout the revised edition of the Human Factors Design Handbook.

most everything necessary for rudimentary ergonomic evaluation in all aspects of design

This book was helpful when I started my collection, but is dated info and can be bought direct from the author for less than anywhere else.

Albert Tillman discussed the history of pop-up books, and compiled the list of the 100 best pop-up books and the 100 best pop-ups. Pop-up! Pop-up! is a good reference book for pop-up book collector.

A rigourously detailed, cited, and sad indictment on one of the most significant domestic issues in recent U.S.A. history. Read how the bankers and politicians saw it coming, but instead of prevention, deliberatly increased the magnitude of the crisis to a level of such massive debt, that the American public would be forced to flip the bill instead of the criminals who are at fault.

Most of us non-native Americans know the names of a few American Indians mainly because of their accomplishments in battlefield. Sitting Bull, Geronimo and Crazy Horse, and Chief Joseph to name a few. There are a couple of other names that we know mainly because of a single event or an accomplishment. Sacajawea was known for guiding Lewis and Clark - and for her new dollar coin.

Chief Washakie of the Shoshones was a valiant warrior but he was also a leader and statesman who guided his people from the simpler times of the early 19th century into the 20th century. The Chief recognized early that his world was changing with the settling of his West buy european immigrants. He knew that, while he could not keep the settlers out, he could influence his people's destiny.

This book is a personal look at this unique character. It is written by decendants of Chief Washakie. While it lacks the detail of an academic treatise, it conveys the spirit and culture of another time and place.

One thing that repeatedly struck me is, in the scheme of things, this was so recent. Chief Washakie came to lead the Shoshones about 160 years ago. He died in 1900 at the age of 102.

Another aspect that I enjoyed was that Chief Washakie encountered so many of the characters that we identify with the settling of the West: Kit Carson, Scajawea, Jim Bridger and many others.

If you are interested in a historical treatment of Chief Washakies life with lots of dates and maps, this isn't it. If you are interested in a book with reverence and feeling for someone who is relatively unknown yet perhaps the greatest leader in the history of the American West, read this book.

Compiled writings from three different women who have all shared the journey of loss of a loved one through death or divorce is a surprising and refreshing read in your home section of "comfort" books. Each entry is approximately 1 to 3 pages in length.... a perfect little pick-me-up for those moments when perhaps your own heart is feeling solitary. In particular I recommend Denise Tillman's contributions which are so human and so inspiring, and ultimately so healing.

Tillman's telling of the Marianas Turkey Shoot is a great starting point for those not familiar with the WWII Marianas Campaign. There are ample photographs of the various planes involve in the greatest aerial battle of WW II. Though, the book is a little bear in text and details - mainly relying upon oral accounts from pilots involve in the Marianas Turkey Shoot - it is serves as a starting point for those who wish to read and familiarize themselves with one of the greatest battles of WW II.

Amazon.com has several books, which cover the Marianas Turkey Shoot as well as the Battle of Saipan, and the entire Marianas Campaign. Among these highly recommended books are: Saipan: The Beginning of the End by Carl W. Hoffman and Oba: The Last Samurai, Saipan 1944-1945 by Don Jones.

"One in the Hand" was about a stockbroker who broke all the rules. He was constantly after his beautiful and sexy assistant and finally talked her into joining him in a plan to make a killing in the market by defrauding an excentric mutual fund manager. The situation changed and turned untii it involved a murder. I was totally surprised by the ending.

This is one of those books that is long overdue. I was just beginning in radio when I first met Tillman Franks. It was through this legendary bass-fiddle player, personal manager of super stars, songwriter and country music promoter ... all-in-one ... that I met most of those mentioned in this book. Tillman was not only "there when it happened" ... in many instances, he was responsible for many good things in country music "happening" in the first place! It was through Tillman that I first met Elvis. I would appear on several show with 'Old El'. It was also Tillman who introduced me to Johnny Horton, David Houston and so many others. Although I never met my idol, Hank Williams, Sr., Tillman Franks was also responsible for much of Hank's super stardom. This book, written in the easy, Louisiana speaking style of the author, not only takes you backstage with so many legends, it takes you to the dressing rooms! Yes, Tillman was there when it happened ... and I'm glad he was. You don't have to be a fan of country music to enjoy this very good book. It's musical history, told by a man who belongs in our Country Music Hall-of-Fame ... which will eventually "happen", of course.

Having been 'soaked' in boring aviation reference (i.e. Jane's) for years, it was great to discover this book. You won't find to much dry technical specs, or second hand descriptions of flight from authors who've never been close to a cockpit. "Wildcats to Tomcats" is authored by three who have been there, and have had every title worth having in Naval Aviation. Wally Shirra, Zeke Cormier, and Phil Wood are three of the finest aviators ever to take flight...and all three share their experiences in this amazing book. Every aspect of their glorious and dynamic lives they share! And they don't attempt to paint a rosy picture of the U.S. Navy. All three describe their feats with absolute honesty, no gripes held back. If you're buying only one aviation book this year, this is the one! If you're in love with anything "FLY NAVY", let these TOPGUNS tell it to you. GET THIS BOOK!

If you are completely unfamiliar with the internet, you may find this book useful. Otherwise, it is a waste of money. There is quite a bit of preaching in this book such as "When these needs [of a mother AND father] aren't met, development is thwarted..." While this may be true, that should be an entirely different book from this one. Advice such as, learn her date of birth (to find mother) or register at a fee based reunion site (of course to the financial benefit of the author!!) is offered and all I thought was that I could have thought of any of her advice without ever having bought the book. Several letters with happy ending responses are also a part of the book, but no step-by-step assistance is in this book anywhere. As a matter of fact, in the first paragraph, the author says we should all buy a different book on finding people...I wish I had never spent the money!

This is the third (How To Find) book written by this author to help a novice searcher and is a follow up to the original hardback book (which is found in most libraries and bookstores). The original hardback book is referred to often by many professional investigators and has the basics needed to find almost anyone (providing the searcher has good information to work with) and will remain a great source of information. Those who are familiar with the internet know that information on the web changes rapidly and of course there is no way a book written in 1998 can include all the current information available in 2001, however this book can be used as a tool or guide to provide information and insight that will lead to more information. These books are intended to help the searcher using many techniques. The comments and "preachings" by the author are intended to encourage the reader and hopefully suggest ways that will successfully reunite long lost families and friends. This author believes in sharing her knowledge and experience to help others.

This book was more than just helpful to me. I had been a private investigator for a couple of years before I found this book and read it. She manages to pack an immense amount of information in the less the 170 actual learning pages(the rest has addresses, phone numbers and names of various sources of information). I suggest this book for anybody, whether they are looking for a long-lost friend/relative, attemping to, or already are, become a private investigator, or you just like to know how to find people. This book will give you ideas and places to start, but doesn't go so far as to actually do it all for you. After finishing this book, you still need to think about how to get some of the information you may need, but she has shown you where to get it. This book will always be in my library.