This is the standard text for the microwave engineer student.The author makes a very comprehensive survey of the field,beginning from basic electromagnetics and circuit theory and analyzing both passive and active devices and circuit.Very good coverage of the microstrip line basic theory which is very hard to find elsewhere.In my opinion professor Collin is a very gifted scientifical writer,both clear and accurate.If you want to be a first rate Microwave engineer then you surely need this book.Very good text!

All of society is now aware of the Catholic Church's duplicitous nature and of its high tolerance for corruption of all kinds. What may not be as obvious, particularly to Catholics, is the pervasiveness of these characteristics throughout this church's long and often chilling history. Author Mary Ann Collins explores this using an elegant and warmly personal format. Each section of the book treats specific areas of Catholic belief or tradition. Collins includes basic information in each area to give the reader a clear picture of how the belief or tradition is presented to the lay Catholic by the magisterium. She then details the history behind each belief or tradition, including its roots in paganism, carnality, greed, and other things the average Catholic is not even aware of.

What keeps this book solidly out of the realm of Catholic-bashing are two things: the author's obvious compassion for the entire spectrum of subscribers to Christian belief, and the prayers she's included at the end of each section. Collins has chosen as her primary (though by no means exclusive) audience Catholics who are seeking a sincere connection with the Almighty, and have noticed that they're not finding a clear path to this in the maze of obfuscation and pietistic legalism that is Catholicism. At the end of each section, Collins invites the reader to pray in faith the prayers she's written, allowing the reader to articulate, among other things, his or her desire to see the way to an authentic and vibrant experience of faith in'and relationship with'Jesus Christ, as eloquently and specifically revealed in Scripture.

The introduction by C. Peter Wagner and the afterword by Chuck Pierce--both noted and noteworthy scholars in the Charismatic/New Apostolic tradition--are eye-opening and hair-curling, respectively. This book is powerful and significant reading not only for Catholics, but also for the entire body of Christians whose religious tradition came out of Catholicism (practically everyone, in other words).

The detail included in this book is wonderful. For a person trying to learn the basics and move on to advanced thinking about Digital Television this is a must read. Mr. Collins comes from a background in HDTV and can really explain the process to even a novice like myself.

Very educational and informative

The purposes of this study of six companies that use the Scanlon programs (a way to link improvements in productivity with pay) are to understand how they work and explore the concerns of employees, management and unions. The research and discussion also highlight political games relating to sharing power and economic gains. This book stands out from others we have reviewed on this subject because it is a truly in-depth exploration of the REALITIES of gainsharing. This is an insightful and informative work that is solidly based on empirical findings. Read this book before you plunge into implementing a gainsharing program. Too many management books toss out some trend data, cherry-pick a few happy examples, and then propose that you implement the 'great idea.' Collins' book illustrates the vital importance of careful research. If management is going to make informed decisions about approaches to motivating employees (and other organizational and human resource management initiatives), research of the type this book is based upon, is desperately needed. Unfortunately, it is the quick-read, fad fostering, pop-management books that tend to get the spotlight. Includes references. Excellent-highly recommended.

The translation is rough in some spot, but an excellent overall text.

I bought this as a gift for my niece last Christmas. It was admittedly an attempt to expose her to other cultures and achievements. The best compliment was paid as she described the book to her teacher, who asked that she bring this in to read it to the class. I read this and its a good explanation of a brilliant man who thrived in his time. A good read for kids of any background.

The Glenstal Book of Icons: Praying With The Glenstal Icons by Gregory Collins OSB (Lecturer in Orthodox Theology, Benedictine University of Sant' Anselmo, Rome), presents diverse prayers and meditations on various icons from St John's Abbey's Byzantine chapel. Full-color photographs of the icons themselves (which in the monastic practice of lectio divina are seen as "texts" prompting meditation on Christian mysteries), as well as an extensive and erudite commentary on the practice of praying with these classic works of art and faith, make The Glenstal Book of Icons the next best thing to personally visiting the abbey to view these venerated icons on location.

Collins is a masterful and lucid expositer of modern philosophy. Unlike many philosophers, he realizes the key significance of the concept of God in philosophers as diverse as Spinoza, Pascal, and Hegel. I have used this book as a resource for my teaching at the graduate level. --Doug Groothuis, PH.D. Denver Seminary

In this book, Dr. Collins (currently Professor of Old Testament at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis) provides an overview and an exegetical study of the theology of Miracles. It is written for a Christian audience addressing primarily the question of what constitutes the best Biblical view of miracles.

The book begins with a summary of the various views of God and His ongoing work in the creation. Both Christian and non-Christian views are presented, with a primary focus on three traditional Christian perspectives: providentialism, supernaturalism, and occasionalism. In the Biblical exegesis portion of the text, Collins attempts to demonstrate that the supernaturalist view is most consistent with a variety of Biblical texts. Finally, the relevance of this material to the scientific study or origins is presented. In particular, the Intelligent Design approach to the science of origins found to be consistent with the supernaturalist view of God's work in His creation.

This book is concise and well written, and summarizes opposing views in a fair fashion even while holding forth a particular position. It's contribution to the field is unique both in terms of Biblical exegesis and in the breadth of rival (Christian) views covered. The book's subject is clearly relevant to "science and faith" issues, and is recommended as background for anyone studying in that arena.

An historically accurate look into the life and hardships of a Revolutionary War era pioneer. This book is great for younger readers because it contains no gratuitious sex or violence. It focuses on NY state history. Extensively re-searched.