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The Corrections: A Novel 1012 reviews
Jonathan Franzen
Picador, 2002
Well worth the investment in time
Don't believe the hype about the hype. Brilliantly imagined, extremely well written, and just a pleasure to read.
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Professional Photoshop: The Classic Guide to Color Correction (5th Edition) 70 reviews
Dan Margulis
Peachpit Press, 2006
Professional Photoshop
This book is truly an eye opener. As a graphic arts manager in an industry that lives and dies by correct color, I am blown away by what Dan shows in this book. This is not a book for photoshop beginnners, but it will make you reevauluate the way you look at any color correction in the future. This is also not necessarily a book you will read (1) time and then put away. There is so much to ...
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The Mr. & Mrs. Happy Handbook: Everything I Know About Love and Marriage (with corrections by Mrs. Doocy)85 reviews
Steve Doocy
Harper Paperbacks, 2007
Mr&Mrs Happy Handbook
Beautifully written, with well rounded humor thrown in for extra good measure. Even though I have been married for 45 years I enjoyed it tremendously. I would recommend this book to anyone that is thinking of getting married on in their first five years of marriage. Shoot it's just good reading!!!!!
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Creative Correction 167 reviews
Lisa Whelchel
Focus, 2005
reviews can be misleading: Give this book a chance
I read several reviews of this book and the comments people made. One of the things about this book that makes it different is that in the most recent edition Lisa Whelchel includes a chapter on young toddlers. I can honestly say that there isn't much out there to help parents with little, little ones. When I read this two years ago, it was encouraging to me. It encouraged me to think ...
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The Art and Technique of Digital Color Correction 5 reviews
Steve Hullfish
Focal Press, 2008
Not just "How To" but "Why Do"
I originally wrote this review for my blog and decided to post it here since I think it'll help potential buyers decide if this book is for them. Enjoy...
First question: Is The Art and Technique of Digital Color Correction worth reading?
Answer: Yes! Absolutely.
Second question: Is it targeted at newbies or advanced users?
Yes. To both.
The first two thirds of the book "Primary ...
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Sentence Correction GMAT Preparation Guide (Manhattan GMAT Preparation Guides) 29 reviews
MG Prep, Inc., 2007
If SC is ur weakness,this is the best book for you!
SC was definitely one of my weaknesses. I have completed 3 online diagnostic test SO FAR. In each test, almost 80% of SC answers were wrong.
Understanding the usage of have/ has/ had, difference between Like vs As and If vs Whether, usage of right idioms...this book has it all. I have seen drastic improvement in my mock test score so far.
I have all these books:
Kaplan
OG
Princeton
Nova ...
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Photoshop CS4 Digital Classroom3 reviews
Jennifer Smith, Aquent Creative Team
Wiley, 2008
Great tool to learn/improve Photoshop skills
This book is fantastic! It's clear direction and helpful images make becoming an expert easy. Makes the best of Photoshop functionality and tools. Something to offer all levels--from beginner to pro.
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Sentence Correction GMAT Preparation Guide (Manhattan GMAT Preparation Guides)1 review
Inc Mg Prep
MG Prep, Inc., 2008
Very substantial improvement over the previous version
The GMAT Sentence Correction is what massacres their most people's GMAT score. This book provides GMAT SC coverage better than any book I know.
The previous edition of MGMAT Sentence Correction was decent. But it only covered part of what is tested on the GMAT. This version has largely resolved that problem.
This book covers many areas such as "complex verbs that act as nouns" which is not ...
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The Little Book of Restorative Justice (The Little Books of Justice & Peacebuilding)1 review
Howard Zehr
Good Books, 2002
On the opposite pole from retributive justice...
A very short read, clearly stated, and very well worth the hour.
I love these "Little Books." This one brings to mind the Mennonite influences in America, these very same people whom W.E.B. DuBois celebrates in his essay "Atalanta."
What a relief to read about justice that might restore person and place, while accounting for wrongdoing. It is a breath of fresh air to think of something ...
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The PowerScore GMAT Sentence Correction Bible8 reviews
PowerScore Publishing, 2006
Must Have Study Guide!
I found the separation of the specific parts of speech in the 12 chapters allowed for easy reference. The format is easy to follow and at the end of each segment I felt an increased confidence in my understanding and retention of the material covered. The book is well written and I can say with absolute certainity that the knowledge gained was worth the money spent. Buy this book and keep it!!
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Apple Pro Training Series: Encyclopedia of Color Correction / Field Techniques Using Final Cut Pro (Apple Pro ...3 reviews
Alexis Van Hurkman
Peachpit Press, 2006
One of the best color correction books on the market!
color correction is an art.
color correction is creative.
color correction is technical.
Perhaps THE best thing about this book is that it combines all of the above. As a working colorist this book has provided validation to techniques that I use and has taught me new techniques.
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The Diagnosis and Correction of Vocal Faults: A Manual for Teachers of Singing and for Choir Directors (with ...14 reviews
James C. McKinney
Waveland Press, 2005
Excellent for Choir Directors!
I loved this book. I own 6 other books on the training of singers but this new acquisition is the BEST. It is short and to the point which tells me the author knows what he is talking about and gets down to business. It is filled with practical ideas for choir directors in working with members individually on their voices. He follows the same teaching sequence I was taught years ago - ...
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Corrections in America: An Introduction, 10th Edition3 reviews
Harry E. Allen, Clifford E. Simonsen, ...
Prentice Hall, 2003
What a book!!
I am using this textbook in a class and it is a whopper. Wonderful pictures, easy to read, clear colors and understandable. I've been working in prisons for 5 years and this book makes a lot of sense. You ought to read their sections on women in prison and on probation. I loved the parts on geriatric prisoners (old cons) and the death penalty. And it is easy to read. More!
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Juvenile Delinquency: The Core2 reviews
Larry J. Siegel, Brandon C. Welsh
Wadsworth Publishing, 2007
Good book
I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in expanding their knowledge of the criminal justice system.
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Dynamic Learning: Photoshop CS313 reviews
Jennifer Smith, AGI Creative Team
O'Reilly Media, Inc., 2007
Includes training videos too
I can't imagine another software program that has inspired more third party books than Adobe Photoshop. Which book should you buy? With all the competition, you want the best value for your money. This book is one of a few that I have recently seen which comes with a DVD. The book is in full color and divided into lessons. The DVD contains the files you need to follow the lessons step by step. ...
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Mid-Course Correction: Toward a Sustainable Enterprise: The Interface Model8 reviews
Ray Anderson
Peregrinzilla Press, 1999
Better Ecology Focus Brings More Profits and a Better World
This book deserves more than five stars. Mr. Anderson has taken an important step forward in leading Interface Corporation towards becoming ecologically neutral. By that phrase, ecologically neutral, I mean taking nothing from and adding nothing to the environment. This concept has become a popular one in Europe beginning in Sweden, in the form of The Natural Step, but has been much more slowly ...
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Justice Administration: Police, Courts, and Corrections Management (3rd Edition)
Kenneth J. Peak
Prentice Hall, 2000
This fourth edition of Justice Administration: Police, Courts, and Corrections Management continues to be the sole book of its kind: an examination of all facets of the criminal justice system as well as several related matters of interest to prospective and actual administrators. It addresses the three components of the justice system: police, courts, and corrections. More than 30 case studies are desseminated throughout the book; also ...
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The Turnaround: How America's Top Cop Reversed the Crime Epidemic19 reviews
Peter Knobler
Random House, 1998
Police Innovation!
This book written by the creator of Compstat is a great read. This strategy is considered a major contribution to the field of policing by many and it is nice to hear about it from the creator. I bought this as part of a literature review for a thesis and it was a good place to start. William Bratton is a very motivational guy.
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American Corrections5 reviews
Todd R. Clear, George F. Cole, ...
Wadsworth Publishing, 2008
Great corrections book
I've taught college-level corrections courses for quite a few years now and have kicked around a number of different corrections texts. This new edition is definitely an improvement over previous ones--it's much heavier on the recent empirical research, which helps me to keep my students "on track" with what the actual research indicates regarding a number of correctional topics.
I do have ...
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Corrections in America (11th Edition) (Corrections in America: An Introduction)
Harry E. Allen, Edward J. Latessa, ...
Prentice Hall, 2006
This has been the # 1 Intro to Corrections book in the market for nearly 30 years. The newest edition retains the majority of the content that makes it a favorite, namely the comprehensive coverage that spans the field?s history from its inception in the 1800s to present day correctional trends. The text integrates well designed learning aids such as Fast Facts and Correctional Briefs to effectively reinforce the subject matter. An ...
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