books:
Calculus: An Introduction to Applied Mathematics
1 review
Harvey P. Greenspan
,
David J. Benney
, ...
Mcgraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd
, 1986
Excellent, Challenging introduction to Applied math
This book is very clear, with many neat, simple and effective igures. It has extremely interesting and challenging examples and topics from applied mathematics (particularly fluid dynamics) which are very well explained given their complexity. In addition this book is a bargin at only 55 dollars, and has good problems with solutions in the back. recommened to anyone learning calculus on their ...
A Passion for Tango: A Thoughtful, Provocative and Useful Guide to That Universal Body Langauge, Argentine ...
6 reviews
David Turner
Dingley Press
, 2006
Wow - the best Tango instruction book I have found!
I was looking for a good Tango instruction book, with out much luck, until I took a chance on this one through an Amazon search. David Turner makes this instruction fun and alive. His experiences about challenges with making a movement work and solutions take this beyond a simple how-to book. He has learned both the followers and leaders parts so he can truly help both sides of the ...
Environmental Economics: An Elementary Introduction
2 reviews
R. Kerry Turner
,
David W. Pearce
, ...
The Johns Hopkins University Press
, 1993
Propably the best introducory textbook on the market
Of the four textbooks on the subject I've been through, this one scores the best credit. Within ecological economics there are two schools of thought. One is basically environmentalist in the sense that views the causes of environmental degradation, as being the economic system AS SUCH. Herman Daly is propably the most wellknown representant of this school. The other school deals with ...
The Championship Courses of Scotland (Dunlop golf guides)
1 review
Sandy Lyle
,
Bob Ferrier
World's Work
, 1982
Fabulous preview and memory of golfing in Scotland !
I am sad that this book is out of print. Golf is increasing in popularity and more golfers are making the pilgramage to the great Scottish courses. This book was a wonderful way to get acquainted with the history, traditions,and methods of playing Turnberry, Carnoustie, Troon, Muirfield, Gleneagles, and of course, St. Andrews before ever setting foot onthe old sod. I am afraid I am wearing out ...
Witchblade Distinctions (Volume 1)
2 reviews
David Wohl
,
Christina Z.
, ...
Top Cow Productions/Image Comics
, 2001
Good Story
If you enjoy historcal based comics, this is a great comic for you. The story lines are all interesting and the comics are well drawn. I like that the stories span different cultures and different time periods, not going in a striaght line of time, but going in order. I espeaiclly like the vistion of the future, and if you are interested int he back ground of the witchblade and how that affects ...
Organizational Behavior Reader, The (8th Edition)
3 reviews
Joyce S Osland
,
Marlene E. Turner
, ...
Prentice Hall
, 2006
Well-grounded OB course basics
"The organizational behavior reader" contains twenty chapters, each with two or three readings by recognized academic experts, usually adapted from the original source, e.g., Harvard Business Review. Chapters begin with the psychological contract (1), theories of managing people (2), individual and organizational learning (3), individual and organizational motivation (4), ethics and values (5), ...
The Darkness Volume 1 Compendium
1 review
Marc Silvestri
,
Chris Claremont
, ...
Top Cow Productions/Image Comics
, 2008
Ultimate Darkness Collection
The Darkness is an excellent series. This book comprises of the entirety of Volume 1 issues 1-40. A very good deal for the 60$ especially if you dont have any other darkness comics, making it about 1.50 per issue. The Darkness is about a mafia hit man Jackie Estacado who inherited the ancient power of the Darkness which allows him to do almost anything he wants under cover of darkness. The ...
Birds of Kenya and Northern Tanzania
16 reviews
Dale A. Zimmerman
,
Donald A. Turner
, ...
Princeton University Press
, 1999
AMAZING BOOK
This book is one of the best field guides I have ever had on African birds. It is extremely detailed and has pictures of so many birds, it is just AMAZING.
Mapping Boston
4 reviews
The MIT Press
, 2001
A treasure!
This book is simply gorgeous in design and exceptional in content. I can recommend it wholeheartedly to anyone interested in the history of Boston or in the evolution of maps of North America.
Condottiere 1300-1500: Infamous Medieval Mercenaries (Warrior)
2 reviews
David Murphy
Osprey Publishing
, 2007
Condottiere 1300-1500
Starting in the 14th Century, the petty warring states of Italy began to recruit mercenaries from all over western and central Europe to fight their wars for them. These men were the condottiere, and after several generations of living off the wealth of Italy, they came to be the most well armed, and also some of the most dangerous, of the many mercenary bands of late medieval-Renaissance era ...
Dinosaurs: The Ecosystems Xplorer (The Nature Company Eco-System Explorers , No 4)
1 review
Joanna Turner
,
Nicholas Harris
Time-Life Books
, 1997
Great book for small dino lovers
My 4 yr old son received this book as a gift and enjoys taking it on trips to pour over the info folded inside. He really gets a kick out of unfolding and refolding the pages. The book also does a nice job of helping him put dinosaur size into perspective. It is a great choice for a small dino lover.
Lone Star Justice: A Comprehensive Overview of the Texas Criminal Justice System
1 review
David M. Horton
,
Ryan Kellus Turner
Eakin Press
, 1999
want to know about criminal justice check the book out
I am 14 and I live in Denton Texas and I have the "Lone Star Justice" book. It is very educational for a person who is taking a course in school about criminal justice. I love the book and I hope there will soon be more books that the two Authors will write together!! Take my advice this is a great book so check it out!!
Message in the Night
1 review
David Turner
Flame Publishing
, 2001
Message In The Night
Very thought provoking. Makes you look inside yourself to take a true measure of your relationship with God. Reminded me of Paul's command "Examine yourselves to see if you are in the faith". Excellent reading.
Genesis Regained: Aboriginal Forms of Renunciation in Judeo-Christian Scriptures and Other Major Traditions
1 review
David H. Turner
Peter Lang Publishing
, 1999
Pioneering authentic work
This work represents the culmination of 25 years of learning from Aboriginal elders and stands out as one of the only written works that represents Aboriginal theology as an ontology wholly deserving its own place among the worlds religions. Professor Turner turns on its head the usual practice of analysing aboriginal religion, theology and social life from a dominant external perspective, using ...
Designing Interactive Systems: People, Activities, Contexts, Technologies
1 review
David Benyon
,
Phil Turner
, ...
Addison Wesley
, 2005
covers most than just hardware and software design ideas
The field of Human Computer Interaction spans a gamut of disciplines, which can be readily appreciated by this book. There is an interplay which of course involves technology as the most obvious factor. The ability to design hardware and software is crucial. Software is covered more fully than hardware, with several chapters on information spaces. A reflection of software being more malleable ...
Vietnam: What a Soldier Gives
1 review
David L. Hartline
Brazelton-Wallis Printing Co.
, 1991
The way it really was
This memoir was written almost a quarter century ago while the memories were still fresh. I read it a few months after its publication and have never forgotten it. The first hand accounts of a conscript's experience coming from a Southern country boy will ring true to anyone who had a similar experience. The amazing powers of duty, true friendships, and a God-given sense of humor will hold ...
Witchblade: Revelations Vol.1, #1 (STAR11813) (Witchblade)
1 review
Christina Z.
,
Michael Turner
Top Cow Productions/Image Comics
, 2001
niceeee
This book is a great addition to anyones graphic novel collection. It contains issues 8 to 16 from the popular witchblade comic book series (top cow). The artwork looks great. The writing is good. The story picks up after Sarahs first major battle with keneth irons. For anyone who just started collecting the witchblade comicbook series and want to get their hands on previous hard to find issues i ...
Matthew (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament)
1 review
David L. Turner
Baker Academic
, 2008
Brevity yet Comprehensive
The size (692 pages; the bibliography and the indexes are not included) tells us about the terseness of the commentary but not the lack of clarity. Every paragraph is straight to the point without diffusion. Every discussion has significance, not only serving the purpose of delivering information. I enjoyed much of reading this form of presentation: terse yet unambiguous. This is also not a ...
The Showman Shepherd
1 review
David Turner
Farming Press Limited
, 1990
Practical, a visual feast and delightfully nostalgic
This is a truly lovely book. It is an enthusiast's report of a scene in British agriculture that is entirely unique. There are 57 varieties of native sheep in Great Britain and many of these are lovingly pictured here with their proud owners from the Royal Show season of 1990, the year the book was published. This author, although an amateur, learned how to compete in the sheep showing world at ...
Inner Space/Outer Space (Theoretical Astrophysics)
1 review
University Of Chicago Press
, 1986
One of my three favorite conference proceedings of all time.
I often fantasize about going back in time and attending conference proceedings I've missed. Shelter Island comes to mind, the first Pugwash. Feynman, am I sorry I missed this one. I like this one so damned much that I sacrificed my copy to my junior genius at Bohr in Copenhagen. I am an idiot. That copy had all my notes.
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