great read and desk reference for anyone involved with the ...
937329
Just what I wanted and expected from Shulgin, great read and desk reference for anyone involved with the sciences.
544276
Great read, for those of you looking for a book with unlimited information and detail about SEIO work, this one is for you. Don't hesitate to make this purchase.
3290515
This book is an excellent reference for military buffs, something a bit out of the ordinary of military literature.  The subject is very interesting, and each incident comes with some background material to  explain the cause and confusion behind it.
This book should be read by  all men and women who wish the military as a career.
1725046
This is a great read with great information.  Whether you are leading teams or just trying to relate better to the people you interact with daily, this book can be utilized.
1430583
I picked up this book and spent a week reading it cover to cover, went in and passed the exam.  Because passing the exam was my sole reason for purchasing this book, and I did so, I am rating it 5 stars.

One thing to note is that this book ( and I'm sure others like it ) do *not* make for very good desk references.  The main problem with it as a reference is that you get a little bit of information in one chapter, then in the next chapter they tell you why that information was incomplete and then in the next chapter they point out even more special cases, etc.

However, by reading it cover to cover, you do get the full story, and you get eased into the more difficult topics ( such as threading)
1519155
I really enjoyed this book. It is an important read not only for the corporate office world, but anyone in any workplace. It is filled with reminders and research on how important it is to have a healthy workplace, and tangible ways to achieve it. The first part of the book was about the author's personal work life, which was fascinating and exciting. This could be the start to a better work life for so many, and a more productive workplace, if more people were paying attention to this research. I would definetly reccomend this book!
4026452
Morgan Rodgers has done a great job of encapsulating a collection of quotes/one-liners to serve as a reference for many situations.  This has proven helpful both in the corporate world as well as for personal use.

I especially enjoyed and make use of the Motivation and Commitment chapters.  Highly recommended!
1536175
Great book if you are new to operations...even better if you have been at it for a while.  It's a fantastic desktop reference guide to jog your memory on different aspects of operations.  Must have for the developing professional.
4213633
Great reference and updated keeping track of all the acquisitions.
1760519
When I was in high school I first read this book and was later give a copy by my parents.  I have always found it a great "go to" reference on military history.  His explanation of not only the battles, but of the political and social impacts they had were great.  I also liked that he delved into the personalities of the major participants.  I consider it a great read!

I do wish that they could come out with a kindle version of the book.
780716
I consider this a must have for the serious professional when looking for an overall guide to U.S. coins. Great detail and references.
1383569
If you are active duty military and contemplating a transition to a civilian job, do yourself a favor and read this book.  Tom Wolfe distills his many years of experience advising separating military how to find their place in the civilian workforce.  The book covers every aspect of the job hunt from figuring out what kind of position you want, how to translate your military skills into language that civilian employers understand, writing a resume, interviewing and more.  The book is brief, well written, and provides a clear road map to a successful transition to the civilian economy.  I am currently working on an academic program for transitioning military and this book has provided valuable insights and guidance.

Al Raider, Vice Dean and Professor
4751987
I'm delighted to report that this is a truly great read, and I'm of the opinion that this is THE standard reference for fans of the Memphis Boys. The book succeeds on so many levels, I don't know where to start! So as not to incur carpal tunnel syndrome :), I'll just highlight some of my favorite aspects of the book:

1) A birds-eye view of the sessions. I often have to remind myself that most of these sessions took place more than 40 years ago. Even those who were there have sketchy memories of what happened. Roben has done a great job of conducting extensive interviews with a wide range of participants to give us a real sense of 'you-are-there.'

2) A better appreciation of how songwriters contributed to the success of American Studios. We now know more about the roles of writers like Wayne Carson, Dan Penn, and Spooner Oldham (and many others) as musicians, producers, and engineers.

3) Wider recognition of Tommy Cogbill as innovator and leader. Although the recordings speak for themselves, Roben's interviews with session mates underscore how highly regarded Tommy was as musician, friend, and mentor.

4) Acknowledgment of the Memphis Boys as music industry pros. It's great to read about how much admiration and respect colleagues had for their work.

I have only scratched the surface here, but I strongly encourage you to buy this book! You won't regret it!
1732983
I found this to be an informative, and useful reference book to keep on my desk at work. It has already kept me from making some mistakes. I've recommended it to others.
1999930
Rising to Power is a terrific read for the executive on the way up - it should also be a "must read" for those at the very highest levels.

As someone who has suffered from a little of what they describe as "altitude sickness" when stepping-up to a new job - the book offers keen insights on why it can't be avoided, but also provides key takeaways you can use to help manage it and grow from it.  It also offers important reminders for the highest level managers of the need for growth and continued mentoring.

Among my favorite insights:

"As an Executive understand that people are processing, metabolizing and embracing your messages when they are talking not when you are talking"

"When people know they have the freedom to fail they are more likely to avoid it"

These are just two of the dozens of nuggets I pulled out. In fact - if you wanted another bite at the apple - you might want to think about creating a workbook to go with the book.  There was just so much good information coming at you that there were a couple of times when I was just full.

In all - a great read with clear, actionable information.  I highly recommend for anyone in career transition, in a new a step-up job or in a position to hire, build and mentor a team.

Well done.
2096364
My son had bought the slightly larger version called the Desk Ref.  He loves it and the information it contains is amazing!  Just about anything you could want to know about thousands of things.  I had wanted to get some for presents and kept waiting for more to come in, at a normal price, but that didn't happen and the holidays are here so I got the smaller pocket versions.  I was a little worried the print would be too tiny to read, as there is so much info in them, but even my old eyes could make out everything pretty well.  Very nice little book and well put together.  Makes a great gift for anyone working with pipes, tools, wire, wood, electric parts and thousands more!
4860896
Fifth Edition of Computer Architecture is an extremely in-depth view of computer hardware. This book is an excellent read and desk reference for anyone interested in hardware.

The authors, John L. Hennessy and David A. Patterson, start the book with computer design fundamentals. The book continues with memory design, parallelisms including instruction, data, and thread levels.

Although, this book is not for beginners the authors do an excellent job of taking what can be a complex topic and making it digestible or anyone with a background with computers.