This is a great little book with uplifting thoughts about spirituality. Good for people who are not necessarily in recovery but enjoy daily meditations. (Of course, people in recovery can get a lot out of it -- it just lacks the "recovery slogans" that are present in so many books of this type.) There is also practical self-help advice in there. I've read many daily meditations books, and I would rate this among the best.

This small book is packed with new thoughts and ideas that make your brain hurt...and stretch out of its comfort zone. If you truly think about what it is saying, it has the potential to change YOUR life as well. I've developed so many new insights into life, love, and liberty...and more. Like water that overflows from a bucket, the wisdom pours out to all who might read.

I've been enjoying this book know for about a year. It has been an invaluable resource in a time of personal crisis and change. This book is a very good choice for those individuals who are seeking to connect with "something greater than themselves." Tian Dayton has provided his readers with a unique gift that allows anyone to connect with the deepest parts of themselves. I recommend this book to anyone, especially those individuals experiencing confusion, change, crisis, or challenge in their daily life. For me personally, this book has been a compass in the night. Get it now and enjoy!!

One of my favorite books. Duncan shows a side of America most of us ignore. The country is still real empty in places but there are real people out there, too.

I read this book years ago and passages still stick in my mind.Duncan brings our very human existance into sharp focus by his studyof the extremely remote locations detailed in this book. I consider it a must read.

This book combines an engaging narrative story style in the tradition of Will James with philosophical musings a la Thoreau, and caps it with a stirring call to action reminiscient of Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring". Dayton Hyde's observations on the plight of our endangered native species are still so fresh and relevant that it's hard to believe the book is over 30 years old! Don't mistake this book for some boring, preachy diatribe, though. It is more than anything else a charming love story about Hyde's passion for Sandhill Cranes and his adventures with them over twenty years while ranching in Oregon and raising a family of five human children and assorted other wildlife.

What a marvelous book! I laughed out loud when I saw the photographs of the author showing the cranes how to fly. A book for all nature lovers by a most gifted story teller. A book to read and savored and then read aloud. And to to think it is nonfiction!

Ordered to take a break by Captain Gold after the horrific events at Galvan VI, Corsi reluctantly travels to her parent's home on Fahleena III for a visit accompanied by Fabian Stevens. Conflicted about her relationship with Stevens and struggling with sorrow and guilt, Corsi is unsure of her welcome. Aldo Corsi, Domenica's father, has never forgiven her for joining Starfleet and the two have been estranged for several years.

It soon becomes obvious that Aldo, who runs an interstellar freight transport business, is as reluctant to see his daughter, as she is to see him. Much to her displeasure Stevens suggests that he and Corsi accompany Aldo on a cargo run in an attempt to force the two to interact with each other. When engine troubles during the trip offer Domenica the opportunity to learn the sad secret that her father has been harboring, a secret that he has kept for so long that it has left nothing but bitterness and resentment in it's wake, the first steps towards understanding and healing can begin for all of them.

Guilt is a powerful emotion and it can be an extremely destructive one too. Home Fires succeeds perfectly in illustrating that in this pleasing tale. This is a much more introspective story than is usual for an S.C.E. novel, and Home Fires is an ideal follow up to it's powerful and emotionally charged predecessor, Wildfire.

Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore are extremely adept at weaving unexpected characters and bits of Star Trek history into the stories they tell and Home Fires is no exception. It doesn't feel forced or out of place. They manage to write about the Star Trek universe with a style and creativity that allows them to effortlessly and naturally draw upon all the series. The flashback portion of the story set in 2355, during the period of high tension between Cardassia and the Federation, is a perfect example.

The old adage "Time flies when you're having fun" certainly applies to Home Fires. You are able to empathize with the characters, experience what they are, to such a degree as you read the story that I found myself surprised when it was over. Not a "where's the rest of it?' feeling, it certainly is a very complete and satisfying story, but rather an 'oh it's over' feeling. Perhaps because the last two S.C.E. stories have been two-part novels Home Fires seemed shorter by comparison, but Home Fires is average length for an eBook.

It will take a while for regular readers of S.C.E. to come to terms with the recent events in the series but Home Fires is certainly a wonderful way to begin.

This e-book practically had me crying at the end. The authors did an excellent job conveying the guilt and anger that Corsi and Steven must be feeling. I highly recommed this book.

The audiobook version of "The West" is a fast paced excursion through the history of the west from the arrival of European immigrants to the early 20th century. Over 80% of the material, however, concentrates on the 19th century (where the bulk of the action is found). I found this to be a very exciting trip through the history of the region and do recommend it to anyone with an interest in history or the region.

The only flaws in the presentation are relatively minor. The first is the usual flaw found in most writers of western history of the latter part of the 20th century and that is an over-romanticization of the Native American cultures which tends to reduce the conflicts of the settlement of the west to "all Native Americans saintly; all white settlers act like Satan". While they do a good job of covering white atrocities inflicted on the Native Americans (i.e. the Sand Creek Massacre, the war against the Nez Perce, the routine violation of treaties by the government, etc.)the authors do gloss over the often violent history the Native American tribes had with each other as well as totally ignoring the barbaric aspects of some tribal cultures of the west. Still, on balance, they are far more objective in this area than the majority of western writers. Their is also an almost complete silence on the roll of religion in the settlement of the west. Also it is dissapointing that Alaska and Hawaii were completely excluded from coverage in the audiobook. It is also dissapointing that the book ends in the very early 20th century leaving out great 20th century events in the west such as the oil booms, the dust bowl, the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and the rise of tourism in the west.

Still, "The West" is an enjoyable listen, and is probably best listened to while driving in your car through the west.

I have read this title in Hardback and it was wonderful. The personal stories of fate, tradegy and triumph as the European immigrants settle on Native American lands are excellently written.

The story actually starts earlier than most would think - in the 1600s as the Spanish explore what is now New Mexico and Texas, and there are some misunderstandings between them and the Native Americans. Throughout the book, there are narratives following a person or a group of people and their journeys to the West.

My favorite narratives are the expansion of U. S. citizens to Texas, and the journey of the Mormons to Utah. I knew some the of the facts, however, they were vividly and poignantly written in this book.

You can feel the wisdom of Dr. Logan. His experiences, through the narrator's interpretation, provides the listener's mind with an imagination of a time when entertainment was an important part of American culture.

Dr. Logan has brought to light what many people did not know about a mid-size city in Ohio named Dayton and the legends in music that have changed american culture.

This is the spoken word from the book with the same title. I liked the book, so of course, I enjoyed the CD set immensely.

I read this book over a decade ago and it stills makes me chuckle. It taught me a lot about Lewis and Clark's Mississippi voyage and kept me laughing along the way. I'd recommend this book to anyone who's craving a relaxed, intelligent, historical read. Enjoy!

This is fascinating reading for all who dream of following in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark and "discovering" those parts of the country that we know only in our imaginations. Especially interesting for us "born & bred" Easterners.

Ever since I read a few books about Lewis & Clark, I've been planning (in my head) a journey out west. This story captures the essence of how I envision my trip. Road rules, no highways, mom & pop restaurants, making new friends along the way.

I found this book very well written, fun, and engaging. I was able to feel what I think L&C and Mr. Duncan all felt. The excitement of a new journey, the weariness of such a long trip, and the saddness once the trip ended. I hope I can one-day follow in their footsteps.

This is a good read, and if you enjoy ST fiction, this won't dissappoint. You can get it from the publisher (and all the other ST books as ebooks) at 30% off.

Dilmore and Ward have done it again with "Foundations". A crisis in the 24th century prompts flashbacks to the beginnings and history of the Starfleet Corps of Engineers. In addition to the crew of the da Vinci a few familiar faces populate this entertaining beginning to a trilogy of ebooks.

The headline says it all. This is another great story from this great writing team. In my opinion they made SCE take off when they did the 4th and 5th story in Interphase.
Anyway this story as you can tell by the title gives you the inside story how the SCE evolved to its present form in the 24th Century. They do this by historical records that Duffy is browsing through to solve a present problem. It takes you back to Scotty's early part of his career and how he helped out the 23rd Century version of the SCE. The story continues in two more books.
The great stuff of this story is that the action good and believable. I also like how Ward and Dilmore thrown in little references of past Trek episodes and when it comes to TOS these guys are the best. Doesn't intrude on the story but connects the way real history and real events do. You also see some character development with the daVinci crew which I always like. One final note they even thrown Enterprise references which I was surprised.
I strongly recommend you get the e-book and enjoy. I look forward to reading the next two stories.

This is one of the most anticipated books of the year... Linnea Dayton and Jack Davis didn't rush to the bookshelves to get the latest WOW when Photoshop 6 launched... but rather took their time to produce a blockbuster collection of the best before/after tutorials in the industry -- 200 of them! Photoshop WOW 6 will prove to be a treasured addition to any Photoshop users bookshelf. Owners of WOW 5, 4, and 3 books won't be disappointed either... the CD with WOW 6 includes dozens of new Actions, Custom Presets, and more than 300 knock-out Layer Styles, PLUS more than 50 all new automated Rollover Styles. __ I've reviewed a lot of Photoshop 6 Books in the past year -- some of which deserve the coveted 5-Star rating. But Linnea and Jack's new WOW 6 definitely takes the cake! Is there a 6th Star? __ If you ever actually learn everything in this book, it also makes a superb coffee-table book for hours of visual treats! ___ This one earns Dayton and Davis the Designer's Bookshelf EDITOR'S CHOICE AWARD for August, 2001.

Collaboratively written for beginning through advanced Photoshop 6 users by Photoshop software experts Linnea Dayton and Jack Davis, The Photoshop 6 Wow Book is an amazing, full-color guide demonstrating the capabilities of Photoshop 6 and the art it can produce. From the basics of using Photoshop 6 to instructions for retouching photographs to painting and using advanced features, The Photoshop 6 Wow Book is a comprehensive, "user friendly" manual filled with dazzling illustrations of what Photoshop 6 can accomplish when guided by an informed and skillful hand. Highly recommended for the Photoshop 6 novice, The Photoshop 6 Wow Book is enhanced with an accompanying CD for Windows or the Macintosh which contains over 200 tutorial files, 300 Preset Layer Styles, and dozens of custom presets.

Linnea Dayton and Jack Davis have done it again. The Photoshop Wow! series of books just keeps getting better (and thicker) with each new version of Adobe's Photoshop. Found on the shelves of most Web designers the Wow! series has become a standard other books can only hope to match. The latest v6 edition outdoes the previous series with over 200 stunning full-color before/after tutorials.

Designed to help you get the most out of Photoshop and Imageready, this book covers the gamut from what's new in version 6, to fancy special effects, filter use, handy shortcuts, scans and color corrections, and Web graphics optimization and animation. The photo retouching chapter alone is worth the price of admission.

One of my favorites is chapter 8, where you learn how to make special effects for type and graphics. Learn how Apple got that cool clear plastic look, how to do neon, glass, and custom chrome.

The companion CD-ROM comes chock full of matching tutorial files, 300 preset layer styles, 50 automated rollover styles, improved actions, gobs of ready to use artwork, and more.

Unlike the earlier "blow-them-away-you-already-know-Photoshop" editions, this one shows you how to work more effectively with Photoshop, *and* blow them away with your graphics expertise. The book is a wonderful way to improve your Photoshop skills, and an inspiration with its example artwork from top designers.

As a MCP who's completed 70-100 I can wholeheartedly recommend you buy this book as an (excellent) primer into the world of Solution development. Wonderful cases and exercises make this book worth your time (if not for the sake of the exam). It also has a good sense of humor and doesn't bore you to death with facts (unlike some MS Press books I could name) Anyways, my recommendations are that you study the exam (with this book) and then forget all there is to know about it. Then, focus on Chapter 10. It is the ONLY chapter you will need. The rest is irrelevant (if somewhat useful) exam preperation material. I advise you acquire a Transcender demo so that you acquaint yourself with the special way you are tested. Don't worry the built-in Exam Gear software is fabulous and will show you how to use the exam software. All in all from a technical standpoint this book deserves a C+.

One more thing, do not buy the MS Press 70-100 exam preparation book, it has nothing, NOTHING to do with this exam.

I pased the exam on the first try.

If you are a developer with limited business or design experience this book is a good resource for exposing you to the concepts of business requirements analysis, database design, and logical vs physical design. If you are an experienced systems designer, much of the material is a good review, and the case studies used are very helpful in preparing for the exam.

After taking the Transcender practice exams (highly recommended) I realized I needed more depth with the Microsoft-specific technologies (COM, ADO, etc). The references in this book were good, though I found myself wondering why a book this size couldn't have included the key information from the references instead of making you search them out. I found that the Sybex book for this exam covers the technologies pretty well, and also has some very good practice cases. I would recommend the Sybex book as a companion study tool for this exam.

On the down side, there are numerous editing mistakes in the book, especially discrepancies between the case studies and the "correct" answers to the review questions in some chapters. It looks like the authors of the questions weren't always working from the final manuscript. For example, in one question the answer is explained with "Since XYZ company has selected Oracle..." and the case study for XYZ never says a word about Oracle. Hopefully New Riders will correct this in later printings.

Several reviewers have commented on the practice exam software included. I also had difficulty installing the practice exam software under Windows 2000. New Riders support said it was not tested to run under Win2K and offered me a full refund. I found a Win98 machine and was able to run the practice exams without difficulty. They are ok for the multiple choice part of the exam, but you will need to be very confident with the "build a tree", database modeling, and flow diagramming covered in the case studies to pass the exam.

Passed the exam on the first try! Microsoft states that the 70-100 exam is for experienced developers. Cramming for this exam is mostly ineffective. However, of all the books, this one came closest to addressing the topics actually covered on the Microsoft exam.

Less experienced architects should spend more time following the suggested web links and Suggested Reading.

I found most of the chapters helpful and ALL of the case studies to be similar in style to those found on the exam.

There are two additional parts of the book that were most helpful - Appendix E (How to Interpret Case Studies) and the exams on the enclosed CD.