This book presents study findings and provides an in-depth discussion on the question of whether or not extrinsic rewards negatively affect intrinsic motivation. The authors conclude, on the basis of over 100 experimental investigations, that there no support to the claim that rewards produce significant and substantial decreases in people's intrinsic interest. They also conclude that rewards can be used to enhance performance and motivation. This is a scholarly work of outstanding quality and clearly addresses a controversy that, to this day, divides people in management. As a management consultant specializing in compensation, I highly recommend this book to every practitioner, academic and author/expert who would rid the world of pay for performance; I hope they have the intrinsic motivation to read it with an open mind-if so, I believe they will be rewarded for their effort.

"Abridged? What will they take out?" I wondered. Then the tapes arrived. The answer: the tools at the end of each chapter. Initially, I was disappointed.

However, this editing decision makes total sense. The essays really shine on their own merit, even more so when read by Julia. I've played them over and over again: in the car while commuting to my first graduate class in eleven years, at home to bookend my day-- anywhere I can.

For those who are looking for more specific books on the writer's craft-- they're out there. Cameron tells you at the very beginning of the book/audiotape that this book is something different.

It's inspired me to revisit the Artist's Way routines of Morning Pages and Artist Dates. They make more sense this time around, somehow; the descriptions seem more specific, pared down to the necessary. And they're already making a difference in my dual lives as writer and musician.

I can't recommend this book enough, nor the tapes. Julia: thank you, again. I'm back on track.

Of all the guide books on this infamous island in San Francisco Bay, this has the most authentic history, aerial as well as historic photos, and poetic text to boot. A bargain is there ever was one!

I've lived in Denver for 5 years and still learnt a lot from this book. Great info for Front-Range dwellers. I've also used it for trips over to Utah and Yellowstone. I've used Rough Guides since 1989 for trips through Europe and the Middle East. They are the best and I was very happy to find that they'd produced a guide to my own back yard. Enjoy!

General description
'Russia after the Cold War' is a detailed yet accessible overview of the modern day Russia in search for its new identity, and the social, economic and political dilemmas it faces in its pursuit.

Positive aspects
'Russia after the Cold War' has an excellent introductory chapter as a general background to the subject. The book covers a wide range of relevant issues ranging form from political culture and public opinion to Russia's relations with China and Japan, covering political, economic, social and cultural aspects of life in Soviet and present day Russia. The authors look into complex subjects and debates such models of transition and democratisation. The text is written by a number of distinguished academics in various fields discussed, such as Richard Sawka (on Russian nationalism and democratisation) and Mark Galeotti (on crime, corruption and the law). Each chapter is very well written and has a definite structure: 'Introduction' provides a good background, 'Conclusion' sums up ideas. Each chapter is full of facts, data, statistics, charts and tables, while good use of maps, boxes and bullet points illustrating ideas, reviewing main concepts and key personalities enhance its reader-friendliness. Although each chapter is written by a different author, it is easy for the reader to read on from one chapter to the next. The balance between issues discussed is impressive. Many viewpoints are put forward in a critical, yet objective way.

Negative aspects
While 'Russia after the Cold War' does a good job both describing and explaining events with a view from the top, and almost totally ignores a perspective from the bottom of the social ladder. More individual case studies could have been included - individuals, small enterprises. The book lacks illustrations, so a beginner in the subject (who the book is primarily intended for) may finish reading without being familiar with any of the faces in the life of Russia. The text also lacks a comparative perspective. Like many other texts in the field it needs to be updated more regularly to take into account more often to take into account recent developments in Russia and Former Soviet Union, such as Putin's presidency.

Conclusion
'Russia after the Cold War' is ideal for anybody interested in the subject of modern day Russia. While providing a comprehensive coverage of main issues and debates, it does so in accessible and lively style requiring no prior knowledge in the topic, though the text could benefit from more perspectives and illustrations.

Once again, Cameron Judd doesn't disappoint. I can't say enough about this trilogy. I couldn't put it down - even though I read this book on my honeymoon!! Through his writing, I was able to emerse myself in the mountains of Eastern Tennessee and Western North Carolina during the most fascinating time in American history. I would HIGHLY recommend this trilogy to anyone.

I read your book with great interesting this morning,and find it is very helpful to my study,but I thought that the content about security of Internet and TCP/IP suits such as flaws and attacks is too little and simple.

Burns picked a great selection of routes for this book. Not just the old classics, but the newer, unknown gems that will become classics in the future as well. He really knows his stuff.

This is a great book for use in the classroom. Assessment is one of the most difficult areas of teaching. This book includes step-by-step instructions on how to involve the students in constructing grading rubrics. I have successfully used these strategies in my classroom. There are also black-line assessment forms. This book is first-rate.

This is a fantastic book that's a very easy and enjoyable read. It's not just an entertaining classic western, it's also a very interesting examination of the relationship between two very different brothers. I am anxiously awaiting the next installment. I highly recommend this novel for fans of the Western genre