books about: introduction

books about: introduction

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Roger Quilter Manhattan Murder M... Bedtime Justice: What's th... Introduction

Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science

Charles Wheelan

W. W. Norton & Company, 2003

A witty way to understand economics
The multiple scenarios given help make sense out of confusing principles and how economics exists all around us.

Introduction to Algorithms, Third Edition

Thomas H. Cormen, Charles E. Leiserson, ...

The MIT Press, 2009

Fantastic, Comprehensive Algorithms Textbook
This textbook isn't just a textbook for an algorithms class. No matter what the project, if you need details on any sort of data structure or algorithm, this book has details on it. It is very theoretical, but extremely comprehensive. Whether this book is required, ...

Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine

Wayne Grudem

Zondervan, 1995

Systematic Theology a choice!
I found it to be a thorough and balanced text and it shows both sides of the issues on which some differ of opinions but always shows what the Bible says about the subjects covered. 57 chapters of richly woven fabric of the Word.

Microsoft Word 2007 Introduction Quick Reference Guide (Cheat Sheet of Instructions, Tips & Shortcuts - ...

Beezix Inc

Beezix Inc, 2007

Time-saving tool for Word 2007 users
Not too many years ago, after-market books on applications such as Microsoft Word often contained pull-outs with frequently-used commands. These pull-outs seem to have gone by the wayside as publishers look to find ways to save money. Microsoft Word 2007 has a new ...

The Selfish Gene: 30th Anniversary Edition--with a new Introduction by the Author

Richard Dawkins

Oxford University Press, USA, 2006

amazing book, must read
The book is amazing. Dawkins does a great job of explaining the theory of evolution, and goes on to explain how it (or generalizations thereof) can be applied in completely different contexts, like that of memes. I think everyone should read the book to understand ...

Light: Science and Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting

Fil Hunter, Steven Biver, ...

Focal Press, 2007

Before you break the rules - Learn them
A really useful book for anyone serious about learning the craft of photography. You have to work at it, but its worth it. After carefully reading this book and experimenting the wide range of set ups - you'll understand what your doing and have a set of rules to work ...

Lark Rise to Candleford: A Trilogy

Flora Thompson, introduction by H. J. Massingham

David R. Godine, 2010

A Perceptive and Empathetic Account of English Rural Life by a Precursor and Kindred Spirit of Miss Read
This book provides an easily readable, well-written account of English rural life in the late 1800s, before this culture was forever changed by industrialization. The author was a young girl whose simple adventures are described, and she does have an eye for the ...

Microsoft Excel 2007 Introduction Quick Reference Guide (Cheat Sheet of Instructions, Tips & Shortcuts - ...

Beezix Inc

Beezix Inc, 2007

In a nutshell!
This item puts most of the important thngs in a logical way to find FAST. I need reminders all the time and the information is just enough, not too much.

Understanding Business

William Nickels, James McHugh, ...

McGraw-Hill/Irwin, 2006

Saved me over $50 bucks.
This used-book is decorated with rainbow colors of highlight galore. It was bit hard on the eyes at first but then the $50 saving kind of balanced it out. Shipping was fast and the book is in faire condition. It serves the purpose. I will definitely buy again for ...

Constitutional Law: Principles And Policies (Introduction to Law Series)

Erwin Chemerinsky

Aspen Publishers, 2006

constitutional law: principles & policies
I love this book!!! It's really good with the Chermerinsky con law book. It goes through the same cases and uses some of the same language. I really recommend this book.

Buddhism Without Beliefs: A Contemporary Guide to Awakening

Stephen Batchelor

Riverhead Trade, 1998

Should Buddhism be "Westernized"?
In reading the many criticisms of this book, there is one specific denunciation used repeatedly: that this boook is a "Westernized" version of Buddhism. The words "West" and "Western" are used consistently as disparaging terms, seeming to imply that Batchelor's ...

The History of Sexuality, Vol. 1: An Introduction

Michel Foucault

Vintage, 1990

the confessions
i saw a pretty woman in a nun's habit once and i had an overwhelming desire to have sexual relations with her, and i felt guilty thereafter for my desire in the same way i would feel guilty for desiring to have sexual relations with my mother. understandably, these ...

The Bible for Dummies

Jeffrey C. Geoghegan, Michael M. Homan

For Dummies, 2002

Entertaining AND Scholarly
I'm half way through and I love this book. Here are some of my favorite things about it: ~the author's "voice" is entertaining (but not overly prevalent) ~the biblical stories are put into historical context ~Significant differences in translations are pointed out ...

Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Introduction Quick Reference Guide (Cheat Sheet of Instructions, Tips & Shortcuts - ...

Beezix Inc

Beezix Inc, 2007

Great product!
Needed to get up-to-date on PowerPoint quickly & this helped to fill in the gaps. Plus the client I was working for even thought it was an impressive cheat sheet!!

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows 7 (Teach Yourself VISUALLY (Tech))

Paul McFedries

Visual, 2009

A lot like before . . .
I didn't find a lot in this that I didn't already know, except for the change to "Folders". When I downloaded my prior files into Windows 7, it took a while to find them and put them in the new order, especially Word Perfect files, but overall, it's a good book to ...