All I can say is- Beautiful and Haunting.

this is an amazing screenplay. if you loved the movie you will love reading this. seeing the actions in print is just as powerful as watching on screen. this should have won best adapted screenplay (the royal tenenbaums should have won original).

I first read this book in 1979, and it helped me realize that there was more to lifting weights than trying to build a buffed bod. Powerlifting was fairly new back then, but the icons Todd profiles and their training routines are still as relevent as ever.

An excellent series of biographies on some of the greats of the sport by Terry Todd, a former competitor. Includes features on some of the world's greatest squaters, bench pressers, and deadlifters, ie: Mike MacDonald, Larry Pacifico, Doug Young, etc. A true classic!!!

I chose this book because it is a collaborative effort of two of my favorite authors (Mauer and Chesney-Lind). Those familiar with the work of either of these two will not be disappointed. Anyone seeking a good understanding of the current operations of the criminal justice system, especially the enduring impact of incarceration on offenders, their families and the community as a whole, should definitely read this book. In fact, anyone seeking to study the criminal justice system, either as a student or a citizen, should read this book.

The topics covered in the book are too varied to adequately cover here. The overarching theme in each chapter, however, is this: Think about the consequences of current penal practices in the US. Moreover, think about all of the potential consequences, not just those readily apparent. For example, one chapter focuses on the denial of welfare benefits to persons convicted of drug offenses. For many former inmates, this means they cannot receive public assistance when released and are attempting to re-establish their lives in the free world. For some, it may mean that they cannot rejoin their families without jeopardizing their families' benefits (especially housing assistance). Regardless of your opinions on welfare and those who ought to be entitled to it, this chapter does make you question whether our national penal policies achieve their goals or do more harm than good. All of the chapters in the book take a similar approach to the topic at hand and stimulate thinking in the same manner.

The worst thing I can say about this book is that some of the chapters focusing on women, especially the one by Chesney-Lind, seem to advocate treating women differently than men. Though it is not explicitly stated in the book, some of the passages regarding women could be interpreted to advocate treating women better than men (i.e. not incarcerating women with children as frequently or for as long as men). If you are a feminist like me, who thinks equal treatment must mean equal treatment, not better treatment, you may struggle with some of what is implied here. That, however, should not deter you from reading it. In fact, it may inspire some much-needed thought and dialogue in this area.

Overall, I recommend this book without reservation. Instructors looking for material for corrections courses this fall should definitely consider this piece. An individual student may not find all of it relevant, but the individual chapters can stand alone to provide a different perspective on many corrections topics. Students studying corrections should also keep this book in mind, both for academic enrichment and for reference on specific topics.

This book is based on the idea that the level of policing which has brought an overall decrease in major crimes in American society is far too draconian to be considered effective. I am liberal enough to think that the worst aspect of law is the role that the government has assumed in attempting to set limits on the pleasure-seeking nature of American society, making itself the ultimate confiner of anyone who dares to commit petty offenses, particularly people who are self-treating themselves with drugs ("marijuana, felony possession of, collateral consequences, 5," is an entry in the index of this book) which are now available in the form of a chemical equivalent with a prescription from a physician. The social context of such draconian measures are the subject of INVISIBLE PUNISHMENT/ THE COLLATERAL CONSEQUENCES OF MASS IMPRISONMENT, edited by Marc Mauer and Meda Chesney-Lind.

My favorite chapter is by Meda Chesney-Lind, "Imprisoning Women: The Unintended Victims of Mass Imprisonment." As an enormous portion of American society which generally can be considered non-threatening to anyone who is not afraid of being called a heterosexist male chauvinist pig, women have typically conformed to whatever behavior has been most socially acceptable, and the crimes mentioned most often in this book ought to be considered more pathetic than anything else. The factors (I'll stop listing these when I get to the word "random") which seem out of place in any society which would consider itself liberal include the following:

"get tough" sentencing policies (p. 79)

"vengeful equity" (p. 80)

the number of women incarcerated in prisons and jails in the United States is now about ten times greater than the number of women incarcerated in all of Western Europe. (p. 81)

far higher rates of physical and sexual abuse (p. 83)

the criminalization of girls' survival strategies, such as running away from home (p. 84)

working in retail may actually increase their involvement in certain property crimes, much like women's employment in bar and entertainment outlets often increases women's likelihood of getting involved in prostitution and drug abuse. (p. 85)

because they made so little money, 20 percent of the active women dealers reported twenty or more drug deals per day. (pp. 85-86)

women's deteriorating economic conditions (p. 86)

increased penalties (mandatory sentences) for drug offenses (p. 88)

Many women are being returned to prison not for new offenses but for technical parole violations because they fail to pass random drug tests. (p. 90)

This is a great book! It will not give you the test questions and answers for the test. What it will provide is a great source of information relating to routing and an introduction to Juniper's routers. The depth of information in Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate Study Guide is sufficient to pass the test. The questions in the book and on the CD require the same level of understanding as the actual JNCIA exam. In fact I scored the same on the bonus exams (located on the CD) as I did on the actual test. I have been working with Cisco equipment for over eight year and with Juniper routers for a little over a year. I have my CCNP and CCDP. With my background, this book and three weeks, now I have my JNCIA certification. Don't take the JNCIA certification test lightly. I would rate it at the same level as the CCNP and CCDP. With this book and some time you should be able to pass the exam.

I'm gearing up for the JNCIA/S exams, so have just bought the JNCIA book.
In addition, I have the Complete reference too.

As a history thing, I haven't been that impressed with Sybex revision books - mainly from a Cisco perspective.
This book however seems to be a step away from the norm - which is quite refreshing.

A CD is included (like all the similar Cisco Press books for CCNA/CCDA/CCNP/CCDP).
You get flash cards, 100's of exam questions, study guides, a palm/pocketPC revision app & the bonus of a pdf covering the entire book (aka Cisco) !

At the front of the book is a detachable pull-out study guide which recommends reading certain chapters for different parts of the exam.
When quizzed, the author certainly wasnt denying the fact that it could almost be a hint at what you will be tested on.

Book is split into sections (naturally) which run through the following;

Chapter 1: The Components of a Juniper Networks Router
Chapter 2: Interfaces
Chapter 3: Protocol-Independent Routing
Chapter 4: Routing Policy
Chapter 5: The Routing Information Protocol (RIP)
Chapter 6: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
Chapter 7: Intermediate System to Intermediate System (IS-IS)
Chapter 8: Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
Chapter 9: Multicast
Chapter 10: Firewall Filters
Chapter 11: Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)

Differences between the JNCIA and the Complete ref are;

JNCIA has multicast.
JNCIA has CD.
Complete ref has a lot more about the 'boxes'.
Complete ref has intro to VPN (but not much).
Complete ref is a lot heavier.
Complete ref has more configuration examples.

If you're thinking of revising (and if you haven't got the complete ref) then this is the book to go for.
Combine this with Routing TCP/IP, a glance through the most excellent Juniper tech pdf's, hands-on the box and the Boson software exam guides ..... you should breeze through..

On the whole I am impressed with the book.
Its straight to the point, tells you what you need to learn to pass the exam, splits it into attainable sections then tests your knowledge on what you've learnt.

This book is in a class by itself because it's different. It's not a murder mystery, a generational saga or an espionage thriller. It's a true story, rich with humor and nostalgia from the fifties, including raised Catholic from a viewpoint that you haven't read before. In the end, this book has redeeming value because ultimately it's about the slippery road of self recrimination and battered esteem that millions of women travel on the way to the discovery of a chronic illness. Take the trip. Find out for yourself why Vindicated is a place for many more than just one woman.

Journey to Vindicated is different. It's not a murder mystery, a generational saga or a romance novel. Journey is a medical mystery, but not like anything that you have seen or heard before about this nebulous illness, because it's not just a dreary list of symptoms. Journey is funny, it's serious, it's compelling. Take the trip. Find out why Vindicated is a place for many more than just one woman.

i love backpacking, and i have a 6-month-old son. i've been searching for a really informative book on taking babies & children out into the wild, and this was the first book i read where i sighed and said "here it is, what i've been looking for." this gets into a lot of detail, and covers more than just backpacking - canoeing & kayaking & bicycling trips with little ones, too. there is a heavy emphasis on safety & responsibility. one of the most useful books i have found on the subject. (Alice Cary's book is also good.)

A great book for new parents who don't want to give up all the things they loved to do before they had kids. You can still camp, backpack, canoe, cross-country ski, etc.; just bring them with you. This book is a great reference for everything from clothing, to what to expect, to equipment, to dealing with diapers. The authors base their book on extensive experience including anecdotes about a 3 month trip in the back country with two little ones.

This book accurately depicts adolescent participation in major Soviet historical turning points.

A lot of big words, I think the author is a pompous professor type, but it is a wonderful piece of work.

Ann Todd Baum provides an important insight into the role of the Communist youth organization and its part in shaping the early Soviet state, a period of history that has been largely neglected by historians and researchers alike until now. This book shows how the grass roots efforts of the Komsomol was an essential part of the implimentation of the First Five Year Plan and as a result the future course of the USSR. A very interesting read.

I'm a reasonably successful professional, wife, and mother who has never had any problems with most of the things discussed in depth in this book (drug addiction, alcoholism, smoking, weight problems, obsessions, gambling, etc).

The reason I bought the book was for the discussions of self-management. They've been very thought provoking for me. I have trouble with setting goals and achieving them, prioritizing, and "self-handicapping", especially procrastination. Now I can think more clearly about how I get in my own way, and I can develop better, more effective strategies for coping.

The "implications for parenting" in the final chapter are also amazingly useful. Though pretty straightforward, they elegantly tie together so many common sense ideas about what good parenting is all about. Having standards. Monitoring. Enabling the child to develop self-control. Instilling the capacity to delay gratification. Challenging the child's ability to control his or her attention may not be as "common sense" as the others, but in context, I can see it's importance.

Many thanks to the authors for a thought-provoking and well-written analysis.

As a psychology student (senior level undergraduate) who has gone through some major issues with self-regulation, this book provides incredible insight to why people fail at self-regulatory behaviors through an in depth critical review of literature. Amazingly written by credible researchers Baumister and Tice. Should continue to be in print, and should be offered as a text book for classes.

Todd Murrison demonstrates a wonderful range of techniques for beginners and tackles basic layout for intermediate. As an accomplished graphic artist, Todd explores more graphic applications, than freedom of expression, which this medium can not be separated from. We're waiting for Todd to break the mold in his second book to see all that wonderful talent flurish. Although I do recommend this book as a good one for beginners!

Todd captures the essence of an image with active strokes of confidence. His masculine perspective is unique. A body builder and artist is that unique combination. Personally I have found his talents are many and god given.

Reflected in these renderings in marker we see a glimps into this artists perception of art as media. Todd Murrison shows clear steps in utilizing this media. A must for any would be artist, and Todd Murrison fan!

I borrowed this book from the MS Society library and was disappointed it was out of print when I tried to buy it. The section on Baclofen was especially helpful to me. Also the sections on bowel/bladded management.

As a recently diagnosed patient with MS, this book summarized and explained some of the feelings, both mental and physical, that I am dealing with on a daily basis. The fact that it was written with the help of MSers gives it a humorous slant that is so different from other "serious" texts on MS.