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Chinese Calligraphy Made Easy: A Structured Course in Creating Beautiful Brush Lettering
Rebecca Yue
Watson-Guptill, 2005
Fabulous!
This is a fabulous introductory how-to book on Chinese calligraphy. The text and examples are large, the overall presentation of the material is clear and artful. Using this book is really easy.
The publisher's description says:
- Unique, systematic teaching ...
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Evidence: A Structured Approach, Second Edition
Victor J. Gold, David P. Leonard
Aspen Publishers, Inc., 2008
Great Teaching Tool
I am not one to ever find myself very fond of textbooks. However, this book was so different from most law school texts. The concentration actually was on the rules, and only threw in cases here and there to make the point. The rules were clearly explained - and ...
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Learning SQL
Alan Beaulieu
O'Reilly Media, Inc., 2005
Not for a true novice
I bought this book thinking I could learn SQL as a true novice. This book is not intended for a real beginner, but for developers/programmers that probably already know at least one language. For a real beginner's book see Forta's MYSQL Crash Course or Teach ...
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Head First SQL: Your Brain on SQL -- A Learner's Guide
Lynn Beighley
O'Reilly Media, Inc., 2007
Wonderful Books for Mild "ADHD" Folks
Packed with needed knowledge in humorous manner! It is way easier to read than any SQL I have ever encountered... wonderful job done. I will definitely look at the books in the series first before I buy computer books of other technologies from now on.
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Structured Computer Organization (5th Edition)
Andrew S. Tanenbaum
Prentice Hall, 2005
Classical CS authors
Tanenbaum is one of the CS classical authors. Any CS student or instructor should own a copy of this updated edition of Structured Computer Organization.
The book structure remains the same, but there are many important updates, mainly in the examples and case ...
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Activity Schedules for Children With Autism: Teaching Independent Behavior (Topics in Autism)
Lynn E. McClannahan; Patricia J. Krantz
Woodbine House, 1999
A Glowing Review
This book is necessary for anybody looking to implement or improve an already existing activity schedule. Although McClannahan and Krantz are experts in the field of behavior analysis, they wrote the books so that you don't have to be a near genius I.Q to understand ...
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Computer Science: A Structured Programming Approach Using C (3rd Edition)
Behrouz A. Forouzan, Richard F. Gilberg
Course Technology, 2005
It's really helpful!
I am a new beginner for learning the C programming, and this is
our textbook. It's really helpful. I'll recommend it to others.
BTW, the condition of the book is not so good as what I expected.
Looks like a used one. That is the only thing I am not so satisfied.
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Strategic Pastoral Counseling: A Short-Term Structured Model
David G., Benner
Baker Academic, 2003
A Helpful Introduction to Benner's Short-Term Model
Dr. David Benner presents the case for his short-term, five-session model for pastoral counseling with succinctness, clarity, fairness, and sound argumentation. In addition, he goes to great lengths to explain how such a model could work effectively within a church ...
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Access 2007: The Missing Manual
Matthew MacDonald
Pogue Press, 2006
Excellent!
This book is perfect for the novice. It guides you to the key components for MS Access without all the "techie" language. It also points out informative tips and clues to improve your database. This is specific for 2007, which really does make a difference since the ...
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How to Prove It: A Structured Approach
Daniel J. Velleman
Cambridge University Press, 2006
Outstanding!
This is an incredible book -- one of the best mathematics books I have ever read. I have not yet found any other books that cover the material of sets, logic, proof nearly as effectively than this book does.
The most unique and helpful part for me was the concept of ...
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Tools For Structured and Object-Oriented Design (7th Edition)
Marilyn Bohl, Maria Rynn
Prentice Hall, 2007
For courses in Problem Solving/Programming Logic and Programming Concepts and Logic. Using a concept-oriented, language-independent approach, Tools for Structured and Object-Oriented Design explores and illustrates introductory programming concepts and problem-solving tools. The text's three-part structure is supported by an exceptionally clear ...
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Structured Finance and Collateralized Debt Obligations: New Developments in Cash and Synthetic Securitization ...
Janet M. Tavakoli
Wiley, 2008
The Best Book on Structured Credit
This book is undeniably the best covering securitization structures and in particular the asset-backed (home equity) CDO's and credit-derivative-based "synthetic" securitizations that lay at the heart of the current financial crisis. Tavakoli is a long-time ...
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Modeling Structured Finance Cash Flows with Microsoft Excel: A Step-by-Step Guide.Book & CD-ROM
Keith A. Allman
Wiley, 2007
Excellent introduction to MBS modeling
Keith's book saved me hours of trial-and-error effort with Excel for modeling structured transactions. This book takes a simple, step-by-step approach to help the reader understand the mechanics of building the cash flow model for Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS).
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Strategic Outsourcing: A Structured Approach to Outsourcing Decisions and Initiatives
Maurice F. Greaver
AMACOM, 1999
For the Student and the Old Pro
I approached this book with some skepticism. From experience I have seen too many CPA and consultant types write books purely for the benefit of their career and pocketbook. These books have often been academic or superficial. This book is full of what, after ...
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COBOL for the 21st Century
Nancy Stern, Robert A. Stern, ...
Wiley, 2005
maintain legacy code?
There is a somewhat defensive tinge to this book. The authors take pains to point out that Cobol is still widely used in business. Though you could hardly discern this if you glanced across a range of new computer books.
This text explains thoroughly Cobol. Plus ...
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