I'll admit that as a big fan of Diana Gabaldon's OUTLANDER series I'm drawn to Scottish based romance. I bought the collection knowing nothing of anyone but Jude Deveraux, but if this is any example of their work I'll be hitting the search button after this review is finished. The book of 5 novellas was a wonderful escape from home and work.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS sneaks a ghost story into a sassy romance between 2 people who upon first glance couldn't be more wrong for each other.-- Tyler Stevens is convinced Joel Kingsley is completely wrong for her young cousin. Krissy is terribly infatuated with her older boss and despite Tyler's efforts to convince her otherwise, the girl thinks she's in love. Going to Scotland was Krissy's idea. If Tyler took her cousins place on the business trip she could keep an eye on Mr Kingsley for her while she recouperates from her terrible cold. What Tyler didn't count on was that "Old Mr. Kingsley" wouldn't be that old...in fact he was rather appealing. Having them thrown together to solve a centuries old mystery (complete with ghosts) only complicates an already tricky situation.

FALL FROM GRACE's humor really got to me. I felt so silly laughing out loud in the breakroom at work, but then that's what I needed the breakroom for....a break.---Grace McNish was fiercly protective of her clan after years of their being subjected to the McNab's theiving and raiding. When one of the McNab sons falls into her hands she and her rag-tag band of highland "merry-men" think they have it made. Ransom. One problem. He's not who they think he is.

COLD FEET who could resist a cowboy from Texas in the first place. This story had all of the things I love humor, romance and a bit of the supernatural.--Rand Jenkins is lost on the Scottish moors. He's supposed to be guiding his friends bride to the ancestral home, but as a Texan he's a fish out of water. Rand stumbles upon the cottage of a friendly local woman who takes them in out of the cold. She claims she's a witch and when strange things start happening to Rand he's convinced she has put a spell on him....and she has in more ways than one.

THE MATCHMAKER has modern business owner Kathleen MacKenzie fending off the efforts of the local matchmaker Harriet. She doesn't need a husband and even if she did she could find him all on her own. For example, the handsome American who stops by every morning for coffee and a scone. Harriet will not be thwarted. A little coaxing and (of course) a little magic will throw the hesitant couple into the past where they are not only fighting their feelings for each other they are fighting for their lives in the time of Mary, Queen of Scots.

THE CHRISTMAS CAPTIVE was read at the perfect time of the year...well Christmas of course. Mairi is on the run from her fiance. Niall is more than happy to keep her hidden after discovering the young runaway on his families lands cowering inside a hollowed out tree. She's full of secrets and a mysterious past that the logical physicain refuses to beleive. When her fiance comes looking for her, the Scottish lord has to deal with a murderous enemy when he admits that his soul mate will be staying right where she is... with him.

These 5 tales weave a pattern of magic, history and romance that really reel you in. I highly recommend them to anyone who needs to "get away". The shorter novellas let you finish one when you might not have the time to read a longer book. It's perfect for someone who really does need a vacation and a little romance but just doesn't have the time.

These five novellas take readers on a journey to the Scottish Highlands - those who are not already in love with the heather-covered hills and strong Highlanders will certainly be when they finish this book. I am not usually a huge fan of anthologies but this book has changed my mind. These are great reads for the busy woman who doesn't have time to sit and read an entire book in an evening.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

by Jude Deveraux

Contemporary Romance

New York attorney Tyler Stevens has always looked after her young cousin Kristin Beaumont. When Kristin becomes ill and is unable to accompany her boss, tycoon businessman Joel Kingsley on a trip to Scotland, Tyler takes her place. There she helps solve a murder mystery hundreds of years old and finds the love that has eluded her all her life. While a few inaccuracies and improbabilities near the beginning of the novella might take the more discerning reader out of the story, this is a pleasant tale which should please devoted Deveraux fans. Those who are looking for her to return to her earlier brilliance will be disappointed. Despite the fact Deveraux's name on the cover will probably make this book a bestseller, her story is the weakest of the five.

FALL FROM GRACE

by Jill Barnett

(rewrite of "Saving Grace" from 1993's HIGHLAND FLING Anthology) Historical Romance (1600s)

When the branch of the tree Grace McNish is sitting in breaks landing her right on top of who she believes to be a dastardly McNab - sworn enemy of the McNish Clan - Grace believes it to be an act of God and hatches a plan to hold the unsuspecting (and unconscious) Highlander for ransom. Jill Barnett delights readers with her trademark humor in this novella set around the historic feud between the McNab and McNish clans. There's truly a laugh a minute in this charming tale complete with a female bagpiper who's partially deaf. I just love Barnett's heroines - strong but a bit awkward, smart and caring. Those of you who remember this story from the Highland Fling anthology should be aware this story is a COMPLETE rewrite. Although the basic plot is the same, many, many things are different. Warning: Don't read this in public unless you want to be victim of strange looks - you'll be laughing out loud for sure! There's rarely a better reading experience than a story by Jill Barnett.

COLD FEET

by Geralyn Dawson

Historical Romance (1886)

Texan Rand Jenkins travels to Scotland to deliver Sarah Ross to her husband, the Marquess of Weston, and becomes the "Pied Piper of Pussycats" after stopping at the cottage of Annie Munro to ask for directions. Is Annie really a witch or just the local herbalist? One really wonders - even Annie who appears to have cast a spell over Rand as well. Annie doesn't know why the cats are attracted to Rand and he is getting mighty irritated. Of course, it doesn't help matters when he finds he's allergic to them. Geralyn Dawson gives readers yet another Texan meets Highlander story to savor as she did with Simmer All Night and Sizzle All Day (the main characters of which make appearances in this novella). This is yet another winner from Ms. Dawson with a nice twist at the end.

THE MATCHMAKER

by Pam Binder

Time Travel Romance (Present Day to 1500s)

The contribution of talented newcomer Pam Binder (The Inscription, The Quest) has Edinburgh baker Kathleen Mackenzie and American computer whiz Duncan MacGreggor thrown back in time right into the middle of one of the more shocking events of Scottish history - the murder of Mary Queen of Scots' friend Riccio carried out at the direction of her husband, Lord Darnley. This is a not-too-often used concept as both hero and heroine and thrown back into time and together use their skills to adapt to the time period while there as well as to figure out how to return to the present. There's some nail-biting moments here as they try. I particularly enjoyed this story as I had spent time in Edinburgh and toured the Palace of Holyroodhouse last year. The historical details are well executed and the plot and characters so well done I was sorry it wasn't a complete book. And the sexual tension - ooh la la! This is such a wonderful story that I am quite certain readers who discover Pam Binder via this novella will be search for her other two books - and will look forward to her next The Enchantment in the summer of 2001. Simply outstanding!

THE CHRISTMAS CAPTIVE

by Patricia Cabot

Historical Romance (1827)

Cabot is the only author in this anthology whose books I hadn't read before. "Mairi" flees the estate where she's lived for the past ten years after the death of her parents as the ward of Alistair MacLean, Lord Sutherland. After caring for her, he has now become her fiancé as well. Apparently she has reasons not to wed him and escapes to the estate of the Duke of Camden only to discover the Duke as died and his eldest son Euan has taken over. Visiting his brother is Niall, recently having graduated from studies to become a physician. When Niall discovers "Mairi" has an injury needing immediate attention, he comes to her aid. The sparks soon fly but Niall does not know who Mairi really is and she isn't giving out any detailed information. While Ms. Cabot seems fond of run-on sentences (one leaving me out of breath as it went on for an entire paragraph) and left the secrets unrevealed for longer than was desirable for a novella, her storytelling and characterization were strong enough for me to look forward to her book Lady of Skye in 2001. The main ingredients are there and she needs just a bit more polish.

Reviewed by Maudeen Wachsmith for Romancing the Celtic Soul

A Season in the Highlands" is one of the best compilations that I have ever read. Jude Deveraux tells the wildly romantic story of Tyler Stevens, a women who is too afraid to love, and Joel Kingsley, a man who has given up finding true love. When Tyler goes to Scotland to cover at work for her young cousin she and Joel clash and help a pair of seemingly hopeless Scottish lovers. I hated to see this story end. It was told in the best Deveraux tradition, with love and laughter.

Jill Barnetts' story "Fall From Grace" about a highland lass and her captive 'chieftain' was a revamped re-release and was the weak link in this compilation as far as I am concerned. It was however, a decent story just not as good as the others in the book.

"Cold Feet" by Geralyn Dawson has a Texan escort an estranged noblewoman back to Scotland and while there they fall for a mesmerizing hereditary witch. This was a great story with a great hero and heroine but there was a back-story about the noblewoman who the Texan took home that was not told. Very annoying, but a good story overall.

In Pam Binders' "Matchmaker" A matchmaker throws a Scottish tea shop owner and her handsome American software mogul back in time to Queen Mary's Court. There they learn about the true worth of love vs. work. It was a great story and I would have loved it if it were longer.

In "The Christmas Captive" Patricia Cabot links a runaway maiden and her doctor lord in a tale that frees the maiden from a "curse" and a hateful guardian.

This compilation is worth the time to read and the money to buy. It is a great showcase for several fantastic authors.

this book was good but it wasnt that great. You could pretty much tell what was going to happen. It was basically another love story. The book was not that good for me. It would be better for a girl. I would recommend it to a 7 thru 15 yr old girl.

I liked this book loads its the second best dawsons creek book(major meltdown been the best) Each charector has a good story line and additional charectors have also been charectorised well. But parts of the book get quite boring where it repeats its self. But apart from that i think its a great book with a well told story!

I liked how all of them got their little romance! I liked Pacey's the best! This is a must read for any Dawsons Creek fan! I reccomend all the books! READ BUFFY TOO!

Was this an autobiography? It sure read that way, considering the author referenced his personal wealth and possessions more than he referenced persuasion. A very vain man, it seems. Mr. Dawson's 'secrets' are little more than packaged common sense. I give this book two 'mercy' stars because there were one or two ideas that I found helpful. One or two, not three. In short, this book revealed very little about persuasion, let alone persuade me to pick up any of the author's other books.

As a school teacher, I don't read many business books but this one was so helpful to me. There was so much about persuasion that I didn't understand until I read this book. Now it's helping me in every area of my life. Perhaps this sounds trite, but I feel so much more powerful now that I understand the secrets in this book.

Wow! I'm impressed! This is one of the best-researched, most thorough books on persuasion that I've had the pleasure of reading. Best of all - it's not just theory. The author, Roger Dawson adds tons of practical examples and applications for each technique. That means you can use this stuff immediately. By far one the best business books I've read in some time.

I bought this book because of Linda Howard's short story, "Blue Moon." I was disappointed that she had the shortest entry in the book. The other stories were okay. I really wanted more from the Howard storyline. The story was great, there just wasn't enough of it.

The novella can be a challenging genre for an author, since she has to create believable characters and develop a satisfying romance in a much smaller amount of time.

While "Under the Boardwalk" is not one of the best collections out there, it's still a decent collection of stories. My biggest complaint with the book, as a whole, is the combination of historical and modern stories. While I, personally, enjoy both types, I know a lot of romance readers have definite preferences one way or the other. Also, it's more difficult to create a distinctive yet satisfying and smooth collection of stories set in different periods.

I bought this collection for Howard's entry, and the story itself contains many of the elements I enjoy in Howard's work. However, the story was almost too short, and a bit unsatisfying, and I really wanted to know more about the characters and their romance.

Dawson's "Castaway" is a decent entry, with appealing characters and a believable romance. There were some funny moments. My major complaint is that it seemed more a contemporary romance than an historical one.

Hunter's "Ruined" was my favorite of the bunch. I loved the hero and heroine, and enjoyed Hunter's writing style. I can't wait to check out more of her work!

Jarrett's "Buried Treasure" was, I think, the weakest of the bunch. I couldn't get into the characters and didn't really enjoy the romantic plot. However, I must disclaim that the American colonial period isn't a period I typically enjoy reading about.

Stewart's "Swept Away" was another solid addition, with good characters and a decent romance. I appreciated the emotional depth provided by Jeremy's facing of his past, and the sunburn provided a few chuckles.

All in all, this is a solid addition to the compilation genre.

Pocket has compiled five wonderful short stories from some of the romance genre's top authors. Each tale is superb, fully developed, and will grip fans who like short romantic tales.

Alabama Sheriff Jackson Brody hates a "Blue Moon" month because people seem to act crazier when the moon is full. Following up on some weirdness, Jackson meets local "witch" Lilah Jones in the back woods where the only electricity is between their hearts. Linda Howard scribes a winning rural love story.

In 1883 Texas, Drew Coryell lives by himself on an island. His ex-wife arrives, needing a big favor. The "Castaway" wants to punish his beloved, but their love remains strong. However, is it powerful enough to thwart the interference of her father? Geralyn Dawson provides readers with a fabulous western romance.

In 1843 Cornwall, her yacht crashed off of his cove. Rylan "Wicked" DeWilde never expected to fall in love with his guest Sydney Windsor. However, she is engaged to his enemy. Jillian Hunter adds gothic elements into her brilliant Victorian romance.

In 1772 Massachusetts Colony, Miriam Rowes becomes engaged to steady Chilton Chuff. However, pirate Jack Wilder returns to claim his beloved. Miriam needs to decide which beau will treat her as their most precious treasure. Miranda Jarrett shows why she is the queen of the colonial romance.

Private Investigator Jeremy Noble wants to see Jody Becket, but she has gone to Ocean City on a vacation. He grew up there, vowing never to return after the fire killed his family. Will he be able to go home to find love? Readers will be "Swept Away" by Mariah Stewart's wonderful contemporary.

Great fun lies within this magnificent anthology.

Harriet Klausner

If you care anything about plot or character motivation, you'd better skip this book.

The hero and heroine get married young. His father is a scientist; her father is a rancher. The heroine has a brother who is going to meet the hero at the scientist's lab to see some new equipment. The hero and heroine are busy making love, so the hero is late for the appointment, and the heroine's OLDER brother (a definite candidate for the Darwin award) plays with something in the lab and blows himself to bits. RESULTS: (1) The heroine blames the hero because he was late for the appointment and tells him she never wants to see him again. The hero goes. (2) The hero blames the scientist father because years ago, his mother died in child birth because they were away from civilization and the kid blowing up the lab is somehow also the father's fault and the hero swears never to see his father again. Now the really good one, (3) The heroine's father blames the hero for his son's death also, and so he kicks the heroine out (even though she's just kicked out her husband) and disinherits her. These people are sick and need both legal drugs and therapy. There are some cute characters and some cute vignettes, but the whole premise is so, well---how do I phrase this politely?---stupid?---there's no way to redeem this story.

We presented two reviews of this book at All About Romance. I gave it a D, my colleague gave it an A-. For me, there were far too many secrets to be revealed, each at an excruiatingly slow pace. Reading it was like receiving the Chinese Water Torture.

This is a story of the reuinion of a couple who split up a dozen years in the past. While such a story could be poignant, this one failed because the split did not seem realistic. If you were newly married and struck by tragedy and your mate said, in a fit of sadness and anger that they never wanted to see you again, would you just leave - like that? I don't think so!

Finally, though this author is known for her humor, many of the attempts in this book were annoying rather than funny.

I've always been a fan of Geralyn Dawson's (those Bad Luck stories were so funny) but she reached new heights with this story, and especially this heroine. Just the best, and I'm so excited about the rest of the series! Write fast, Miss Dawson.

...but don't read this for mystery. The final "surprise" twist was ridiculously easy for me to figure out, especially once all the named candidates for Marianne's mother were eliminated. If you knew it had to be a character Ethan and Jane knew, and if you knew that Ethan wasn't going to be the father, then there was just no mystery about it. I figured it out before I was halfway through the book, and I'm usually not very good at solving mysteries. Barbara Dawson Smith could learn a lot from Marsha Canham when it comes to plotting surprise twists.

That said, I did enjoy the romance between Ethan and Jane. They were an extremely interesting couple. I especially liked Jane. Some might see her behavior as obsessive; I saw it as the logical results of an unrequited crush. At first she wanted to keep Ethan out of any other woman's arms. Later, to salve her wounded spirit after he married, she projected onto him a life of unchecked hedonism, imagining that he was irredeemable. Then she found out how wrong she really was.

If you're looking for a good, solid romance, and don't mind being unsurprised by "surprise plot twists," then give TOO WICKED TO LOVE a try. It's a lovely, uncomplicated novel, perfect for curling up with by the fire.

I've never read a Smith book, but i believe i shall look into the matter, because of the very interesting TOO WICKED TO LOVE. it was descriptive and romantic. Although sometimes the pattern of events went rather thin- Jane's persistant following of Ethan is rather trying- the romance is there. Somehow, I really can't find myself seeing the two in love, as Jane is rather more obsessed than in love, and Ethan's love is like a fantasy a writer made up (which he is). But it was a reasonable story with an interesting plot and characters. A good read, if you like the Cinderella- type plots.

"Too Wicked to Love" is a fabulous historical romance set in Regency England. Jane Mayhew is a proper virtuous and spirited spinster living in her little cottage with her spinster aunt. When she finds a babygirl with a note on her doorstep she makes a bold decision.According to the note the baby is the abandoned lovechild of the Earl of Chasebourne. He is Ethan Sinclair, Jane's neighbour a notorious rake and he lives his life in scandalous debauchery. Jane in her rightful fury confronts him in his bedchamber and shocks him by the news and herself too by her ridiculous behaviour. They have known each other since childhood but while Ethan experienced the pleasures of his title and life Jane was helping her scholar father with his work. Ethan doesn't know whether he is the baby's father or not and he decides to investigate the whereabouts of the mother. His mother arrives in the middle of all this arguing and excitement and she invites Jane and her aunt with them to London. Jane insists on accompanying Ethan on his investigative visits and they are forced to spend considerable time together. They both realise their attraction and they can't help it despite of their strong and different opinions. Jane slowly falls in love with Ethan but she knows he hides some important things from her and he shuts everyone out of his heart. Ethan doesn't understand his feelings. The only thing clear to him is that under Jane's spinster garbs is a beautiful intelligent and passionate woman.Their finding the way to each other is wonderfully described by the author and their personalities fully developed. Both leading protagonists are remarkable characters and they deeply pull the reader into their fascinating and passionate lives. Ms. Smith knows human nature very well. She sees in the hearts and minds of her characters and the reader gets the opportunity to follow their emotional development throughout the book. As in all her novels the author combines the romance with a bit of mystery and it keeps the reader captivated until the end.
TO WICKED TO LOVE is a masterfully written historical romance with a very entertaining plot and interesting characters. I highly recommned it and look forward to reading more by this exceptionally imaginative author.

In 1877 Fort Worth, Texas Nick Ross marries Sarah Simpson. However, happily ever after ends rather quickly when Baptist Preacher Harris casts his daughter Susan out of their home because she is filled with sin. Susan claims that Nick sired the child growing within her and since she once saved his life, he refuses to deny her accusation. For all practical purposes his marriage to Sarah is over.

Over a decade later, Nick orders his wife Sarah to come to England planning to finally end the farce of their cross-Atlantic marriage. However, once Sarah arrives, Nick quickly changes his mind. Being a successful spy for the crown, Nick knows the need of a good plan if he is to re-win the heart of his beloved Sarah.

THE BAD LUCK WEDDING NIGHT is an enjoyable historical romance that fans of the previous novels in this wonderful series will realize continues Geralyn Dawson's high level of quality. The story line is humorous as Nick mounts a campaign to court and re-gain his beloved's heart. The return of stars from previous tales augments the plot with depth and a feeling of homecoming. Fans of the author know that there is never a blue note when Ms. Dawson writes a novel.

Harriet Klausner

Just like the back cover copy says, this one is truly something wonderful! I couldn't put the book down. The characters sparkle from beginning to end. Nick is honorable and intelligent with a yummy touch of wicked thrown in. I love the letters he writes in the Pillow Book to seduce Sarah. Ms. Dawson's sense of humor shines in this story. THE BAD LUCK WEDDING NIGHT is a keeper!

Geralyn Dawson scores another win with her new novel, The Bad Luck Wedding Night, the latest in the Bad Luck series. This delightful story centers around Sarah Simpson and Nick Ross, and the journey they make from becoming man and wife to actually becoming "man and wife!" Dawson's wonderful sense of romance and humor shines in this story, and she brings back beloved characters from her previous stories to join in the fun. I love the way her Texas ladies interact with their English men, conquering them each and every time. Make sure to put this one in your to-be-read pile, up near the top! You'll be glad you did.

I was surprised to find that I was often very interested in the topics within this book and Confucius' handling of said themes. Having read Plato only a short time ago, Confucius seemed like a breath of fresh air. His concerns are how to live a virtuous life and achieve benevolence. Unlike much ancient philosphy, many of the sayings have their impact undimished by time. In each book (consisting usually of about 3 pages) there would generally be at least two or three sayings that struck me as truly meaningful and pertinent. Naturally, there were also some that seemed out of place or irrational, but that is to be expected in any text which is so old. If one is able to mine the gold from the rocks, Analects of Confucius can be quite a rewarding experience. However, I found the introduction and essays in the back of the book to be superfluous and felt that they did not shed much additional light on who Confucius was or what his teachings meant, choosing instead to focus mostly on minutue that was mostly uninteresting to me. This book is not a long read, and almost certainly worth a curious person's time.

THE ANALECTS IS A GOOD BOOK FOR ANYBODY WHO WANTS TO UNDERSTAND CONFUCIAN PHILOSOPHY. THE TRANSLATION IS CLEAR AND UNDERSTANDABLE, EASY TO READ, BUT IT DOESNT EXPLAIN WHAT EACH ANALECT MEANS AND BEGGINERS ON THE SUBJECT COULD MISUNDERSTAND THE MEANINGS. GREAT REFERENCE BOOK FOR PEOPLE WHO ALREADY KNOW CONFUCIANISM OR A LITTLE OF CHINESE HISTORY.

D.C Lau's Translation of Confuciuan Philosophy and "The Analects" is perhaps the best I've ever read. Lau brillantly enuciates the most important tenets of Confucian thought in a clear and concise manner, while at the same time not forsaking any of the intellectual or scholarly integrity that often happens with certain translations of Confucius. Lau 's introduction gives a wonderful introduction to the goldmine of wisdom that one encounters while reading Confucius and helped me to understand the teachings of Confucius better than any other translator. As for "The Analects" itself, I could write 20 pages on why it is the most beautifully constructed philosophy ever written, but I won't and will simply say this. The wisdom in "The Analects" is worth more than 10 of those so called "New Age" books that attempt to give insight but in fact only give rhetoric. Confucius wil open your eyes to the joy of living and the joy of a life of the pursuit of what TRUE wisdom, truth and virtue really are. READ THIS BOOK, IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE.

Sorry to disagree with the rest of you but I thought the plot and the characters were very shallow. The fiancee/sister was the only one that showed any intelligence. The only reason I finished reading it was because I bought the book and I hate to waste my money.

Isabel Darling is a courageous woman of her time. She is determined to step into the shark-infested waters of the Ton to discover two things, her mother's murderer and her real father. She's willing to risk scorn and her life. The hero, Justin tries to thwart her because his father was one of Isabel's mother's many lovers. Isabel's mother was writing a book of memoirs and someone wanted her silenced. I didn't like Justin at first. He thought she wasn't his equal just because her blood wasn't blue like his, but once he saw the she was a human being, and started treating her as such, the author endeared him to me and Isabel. The story moves along at a fast pace as Isabel proves she's his match with her seductive plays and clever wit. The mystery of who killed Isabel's mother and who was attacking the other "ladies of the night" kept me glued to my chair. I also liked the way the author revealed Justin's secret and why he disliked Isabel in the beginning. This was the first BDS book I've read, and I'm looking forwarding to read Once Upon a Scandal as soon as I can get my hands on it.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion and I really enjoyed this book. I like her style of writing and the characters she creates. This had romance, a spellbinding mystery and a great twist at the end. Again I recommend this good read.

This is a good book BUT it is not perfect. For one, it is way too hard for a beginner. Don't even bother if you're a beginner. Second, it's an oldstyle book too, with a whole chapter on SLIP, IPX, and UUCP, and stressing ipfwdmn (whatever it's spelled) over ipchains. and leaving out stuff like Samba and Xwindows (!!). I don't think Perl is mentioned once.

But it does have some good stuff. The chapters on firewalling are good, as is the beginning. There is a good overview of sendmail and news which you don't always find. The chapters on DNS, NIS, name servers, and NFS are fine. So it's a good reference to have, but you don't want it to be the only book you have.

I have not read this book, but want to make a comment about the reviews on this page. Please notice that many people have stated this book did not tell them how to use Linux. It is important to know that the title of the book is NETWORK ADMINISTRATION. Networking is about TCP/IP, FTP and the like. It is not about the file system.

In that light, the negative reviews all came from someone looking for a linux "how to", not a networking guide. The positive reviews came from individuals who knew what this book is about and it met their needs.

One of first book about TCP/IP services configuration. I really found that this book really usefull. However this book only suitable for beginners.