"Digital Audio" is the book to have for anyone interested in using digital audio for ANY purpose. It is real world, practical information that will enable you to get the most out of your digital audio requirements and help you keep it leading edge. It is also simply a fun, interesting, techno read. Two Thumbs Up !!

This book, "Digital Audio" is absolutely wonderful. This has to be the best money I've EVER spent!

I am a Musician and a Teacher. The topics covered so well are the very things I have struggled to learn - on my own- since 1985. This book covers it ALL!! Thorough,comprehensive, easy-to-understand and well presented with humor and REAL knowledge of the various elements of digital music today (AND yesterday). Everything one needs to know to create first rate recording projects is right here!

I recommend this book to anyone who needs to know how to create music for digital distribution - be it on CD, the Internet, in a Multimedia presentation - wherever. It is an awesome distillation of the knowledge and experience of a Master.

I only wish I'd had it ten years ago!

Okay, forget the fact that Robert Hargrove's book mentions my book and my thinking, and for that i'm flattered. But this book is an excellent guide and mentor, and it takes a point of view I think is essential for success today. I'm excited about E-leader because it points out the importance of PEOPLE in any business. In fact, the title is misleading in that you can apply his principles to any business any time, with or without an Internet approach to business. It's clear, fun to read, and has hundreds of great ideas to try. Most of all, it has the right overall message - you don't lead your customers, they lead you.

An excellent, fast paced read, and a must for every CEO and executive; e leader is about a radical paradigm shift for leaders in the 2lst century. It shows that the real secret of the internet is not e commerce, but the dramatically enhanced ability of leaders to juxtapose people with different talents in a way that result in exciting, thrilling breakthrough solutions. e leader speaks of a number of radical shifts every business person needs to make in 7 powerful and profound chapters: from stewardship to entrepreneurship, from top down to lateral leadership, from game player to game changer. (There are specific guiding ideas,methods and tools for each of us making these transformations.) The powerful lessons in these chapters are interspersed with special interludes of e leaders who have discovered the principles above not in an academic class room, but in action-leaders who revealed a new possibility came up with a a clear businessvision and transformed it into reality. I couldnt stop writing notes in the margin as I read this book as their were numerous applications to me and my company. Several times Robert Hargrove's provocative writing style not only stop and made me think but get up and look in the mirror with respect to my own leadership possibibilities, learning edges, breakdown places, and growth spots. This book is clearly a major contribuition to leadership in the 20th century and definitely a triumph for its noted author Robert Hargrove.

In The 8 Practices of Exceptional Companies and The ROI of Human Capital, Fitz-enz initiated a rigorous inquiry which continues as he explains in this book "how to map and measure your company's course in the new economy." It is not necessary to read the earlier works first but I strongly suggest it because, together, the three books create a cohesive understanding of three interdependent forces in the contemporary business world: organizational excellence, individual peak performance, and (for lack of a better term) appropriate navigation during constant change. "The good news is that the connectivity of the World Wide Web links everyone at light speed. The other news is that it has imposed a pace of life that is almost intolerable." The material is organized within five Parts.

• Enfolding the World

Fitz-enz explains how and why today's marketplace is changing from the old, industrial world (i-world) to the new, electronic world (e-world).

• Leadership Imperatives in E-World

According to Fitz-enz, there are "ten imperatives of e-world leadership": provide a clear vision, and strategy for people to follow, communication is the first priority as well as the best tool, use stories to implant the message, champion information sharing and learning, commit to building an exciting culture, reward innovation and punish unreasonable resistance, focus on measurable results rather than processes, invest heavily in developing associates, develop a "can-do" attitude in the organization, and finally, listen to associates.

• Strategy Drivers: Connectivity, Innovation, Customers

In Chapter 7, Figure 7-2 enables the reader to assess her or his readiness for e-world; at one point in Chapter 8, Fitz-enz examines Davenport's "Seven Rules of Innovation"; and in Chapter 9, Figure 9-2 poses a series of questions which, once answered, enable the reader to learn how customers view his nor her brand.

• Human Capital: The E-World Lever

This is one of the most important sections in the book. Fitz-enz suggests differences between and similarities of i-world and e-world associates; identifies what he considers to be, for supervisors, employees' most important needs and expectations; he lists (in Figure 11-1) those factors which affect employee productivity; he then identifies and discusses those factors which drive successful programs; and then in Chapter 13, Fitz-enz suggests how to integrate knowledge management and learning organization-wide. The Human Capital Scorecard (Figure 14-1) provided in Chapter 14 consists of ten attributes to be rated on a 1-5 scale

• Aligning Your Enterprise for E-World

I was surprised to learn in Chapter 15 that the results of a General Management Technologies research study (which asked executives about their general approach to e-business and the factors behind their e-business performance) reveals that "both the highest and lowest performers named the same factors as keys to success." Fitz-enz lists them. In the same chapter, Figure 15-3 illustrates the connections and pathways among people, knowledge, and performance. For those in need of a "game plan", this illustration offers an appropriate framework. In the final chapter, Fitz-enz focus on what he calls an "E-Alignment Scorecard" based on qualitative metrics which enable an organization's decision-makers to measure progress in the e-economy.

Note the logical progression from the analysis of E-World in Part I to an explanation of how to achieve organizational alignment with it in Part V. Fitz-enz then provides an Epilogue ("Over the Horizon") followed by Appendix A ("Three Levels of ROI Measurement") and Appendix B ("Bibliography"). In this book, Fitz-enz functions both as an anthropologist and as a tour guide. He shares his understanding of E-World as he accompanies his reader during a journey through it. In the final chapter, Fitz-enz suggests that the greatest challenge for any executive "is to grow an organization that is balanced in all respects. It must meet the imperative of making an acceptable return on all participants' investments. Stockholders, lenders, suppliers, employees, and customers must all benefit from the executive's decision...[then in italics] Every value system has natural outputs. We must choose our value system wisely. It is a death or life matter."

This is one of only a few books which I think should be the basis of a one- or two-day workshop (preferably offsite) for key executives of an organization. The book's table of contents would serve as the workshop's agenda. All participants are required to read the book in advance and complete various self-audits and organizational assessments, then come together (a) to share their responses and (b) to suggest correlations between the book's contents and the given organization's specific needs and interests. By the workshop's conclusion, all participants will have collaborated on a "game plan" to design, launch, and then implement a program which will enable their organization "to map and measure [its] course in the new economy." How important is the success of such a program? I wholly agree with Fitz-enz: "It is a death or life matter."

One of the CEOs who reviewed the book called it the best new book of the millennium and bought one for every manager in her company. Two major software companies are arranging a special printing to give to their customers. This may be the sleeping giant! It is the first book that cuts through the hype to point out what is enduring and what is new in e-world. More importantly it directly attacks the three most important mega issues: leadership, strategy and managing people. Fitz-enz draws on 40 years of managing and writing (7 books and 140 articles) to give us a platform on which to ride the hype waves of the new economy. Perhaps best of all he gives us score cards to identify the keys to successful implementation and assessing our progress. Fitz-enz wraps up with an astounding network model (and scorecard) for aligning our organizations with the forces of e-world. Typical of his advice: "The universal connectivity afforded by the worldwide web has profoundly changed the employer-employee-customer relationship. Get it right or get out of the way!? It's extraordinarily insightful while maintaining a light, humorous touch where needed. What a treat this one is!

Marvelous book - well written and takes all the fear out of going online to buy and sell at various e-auctions. Great book for beginners - it takes you through an auction step by step. For experienced folks it has great hints to increase your chances at winning auctions, plus a very good section on how to write descriptions of sale items to install confidence in buyers and get bids. Recommend this book to all Ebayers and other internet auction-goers.

This book not only tells how ebay functions, it also describes and rates a number of other auctions sites I didn't know existed. It explains all about buying and selling. Definitely a necessity for anyone thinking of selling on the net which seems more difficult to me than buying online. The book also has useful 'insider tips' boxed on the pages for added help. It also has figures showing how the actual online pages appear for various auction functions.If there is a comparable book available, I'm not aware of it. Well organized and most useful.

Cyrus Daftary, Director of Tax Technology at PricewaterhouseCoopers and I teach at Suffolk University Law School's High Technology Law Program. Our approach was to help companies seeking a presence on the Internet anticipate risks and liabilities. Our book covers the full range of Internet-related legal and business issues include the following: (1) Creating and establishing a corporate identity; (2) Going online; (3) Entering into and enforcing contracts; (4) Collecting Revenue; (5) Establishing a marketing presence; (6) Distributing products; (7) Planning for taxation; (8) Anticipating jurisdiction; (9) Expanding into foreign markets; (10) Protecting intellectual property rights; (11) Drafting and Implementing privacy policies, and (12) Employee training. Our goal was to provide the business community with the latest legal and business issues encompassing E-Business in a user-friendly format. Each chapter places case law and statutory developments in a context. The reader is given accessible practice pointers, preventive law advice, checklists, and even the rudiments of a business plan. this single volume is designed to be single volume resource that managers and counsel will turn to for guidance on protecting rights and reducing risk in cyberspace. The preventive law tactics and client planning strategies will help companies plan for legally sound e-business transactions.

This book is aimed at lawyers and business professional looking to protect and expand their Internet presence and avoid liability when conducting business online.

The book takes a different approach to being a practice handbook - in that it has alot business information, change management tips, technology tips, practice pointers, and an entire chapter which is the equivalent of an audit checklist that the business professionals and lawyers can use as a cruch to ensure that they are counseling their clients or management on the mirad of issues that exist.

The following is a list of each chapter:

Chapter 1 Overview on the development of Internet Law Chapter 2 Establishing & Maintaining an Identity on the Internet Chapter 3 Internet Security Chapter 4 Protecting Intellectual Property in Cyberspace Chapter 5 Civil Liability in Cyberspace Chapter 6 The Law of Electronic Contracts Chapter 7 Exposure to Lawsuits in Distant Forums: Jurisdiction Chapter 8 Conducting a Legal Audit and Managing Risk Chapter 9 E-mail and Internet Usage Policies Appendix Sample Business Plans and Internet Resources for Lawyers

Thank you in advance for your consideration and we hope you enjoy the book.

The heart of this book is a readiness framework that blends assessment, strategy and tactics and project planning. The focus is on business and customer value.

I like the way the book starts, with a look at the big picture, defining your goals, and complete look at all stakeholders. The beginning also introduces e-business models, the readiness framework itself and a quick sanity check to test your readiness.

This is followed by a more detailed look at the "eBiz Readiness! Framework" and its major parts: stakeholders, components and enablers. Also addressed are knowledge management, trust and technology, all of which are interwoven into the fabric of e-business. I especially liked the framework metrics, which include benchmarking, customer and business metrics, and how to manage the metrics as indicators.

What makes this book practical is the map given to applying the framework for implementation of e-business processes and systems, and once implemented, how to effectively manage using an evaluation framework. The evaluation framework covers both small- and big-business perspectives in the form of stakeholder assessments. Also addressed in detail are trust services (perhaps the cornerstone of e-business), security, and related issues.

Another aspect of this book that I liked very much is the coverage of the e-business stakeholder model and governance, which spans topics such as globalization, socioeconomics and your defined market. This sets the book apart from those that seem to focus on technology without a regard for the bigger picture.

This book is an invaluable resource to both business planers and IT because it balances the business and technical issues, both of which are addressed, in assessing e-business readiness.

Finally, someone has started to 'de-mystify' what e-business is! The foundational material yields a discerning insight into the concrete necessities of e-business whether large or small. The stakeholder model details what components are needed and exactly how the elements of e-business fit together, and also what you need to be successful - the book gives you proven, effective yardsticks to measure where your business is and where your business is going! An excellent read! I highly recommend it. Jutla and Craig are groundbreakers!

The authors of this book, respected widely as accounting professors and as cheese analysts, brilliantly combine the keener points of e-business accounting and cheese analysis.

Just finished reading, marking, dog-earing this book! This is an excellent sourcebook for anyone, particularly business professionals, who want perspective on e-Commerce and e-Business. In fact, I wonder if the book has been mis-titled somewhat. In this five-chapter book, only the last chapter or two is directed to helping accountants and other assurance-service professionals understand their position in the e-Business space. The first three chapters are worth the price of the book to anyone interested in a fast, but in-depth, overview of how e-Business has emerged, its basic technology, and where it is likely headed. I particularly enjoyed the authors' effort to incorporate a lot of specific examples of successful and not-so-successful companies. The footnotes and references to each chapter are also extraordinary! Like most of us in the human race, I don't often read the footnotes. However, with this book, I was marking and crosschecking references with abandon. We're all struggling to "keep up" with the e-Business race. As I read this book, I felt like I finally fully understood a number of key issues of e-Business-despite having been a CFO of a fast-moving e-Commerce startup! I certainly recommend this read to anyone who feels that they might be slipping a little in "the race."

This simply the excellent book. I have Noel's other book named e-commerce developer's guide which is simply excellent too. And both books complete the topic e-commerce best way. These two books use enterprize level database, uses stored procedures, Active server pages to make websites which are excellent and can modify in any way reader can think, I mean database connectivety is flexble enough to adapt to most scenerios. Good thing is that most of webhosting providers are happy to host these type of sites because of least use of dll components, I mean i have never faced any problem with webhost providers becuase I use the same method as given in Noels books of e-commerce.

I have been searching for quite a while that demonstrated how to build community sites using ASP and SQL. This is the book! It provides great code frameworks with excellent explanations.

Thanks Noel!

-- Will

My insurance agent recommended that I read this book for the chapters on first-party and third-party risks.

This book quickly explains what all businesses need to know about e-commerce risks and how to cover them. My company has only a basic web site and 50 employees who use the internet, but the risks are still enormous. I now know what to look out for and what new policies will protect the company.

Sutcliffe's work is a masterpiece. Very thorough discussion of all aspects of insuring risks in this new area. The sample policy forms are extremely helpful. A must-buy for the busy risk manager who doesn't have time to re-invent the wheel.

I have read this book and find it to be one of the most comprehensive books on the subject. It develops the subject very gradually and provides solid material instead of mere verbosity. It can very well be used as a text book. I recommend it as the first reading on the subject to technical as well as non-technical readers.

I wish this book had a Web site where the information was available live and up to date. I will recommend the author to attempt this.

Great book of reviewing e-commerce systems, architecture, and applications. Can be used as a reference.