Don't be tricked by the title. Move on.....
926249
I was drawn to the book because of the title. I was disappointed in the book.
1596769
Go ahead.... don't waste time by reading reviews
1591567
I vacillated between one and two stars. Not a book to read if you want to know more about the Magi. If you want to read about the Gnostic "Bible" texts and have them presented as all truth, then Paul W. Roberts is your man. Very misleading title for a very misleading book. Funny at times, but not the serious inquiry the title would lead you to believe. The crude humor and multiple f words in the dialogue also are further of indications how presumptuous the title is, things which you will find very early in the book. At that point you should simply put the book away,and move on. It gets worse from there. I didn't do that, I read all the way through, and was slathered near the end with proclamations like this:  "Father Cornelious, an affable young Greek Orthodox priest, said he regarded Jesus as more mythology than history. He also said, 'Some Pope-- one of the Alexanders, I think, remarked in an unguarded moment, 'How well we've done with this myth of Christ'." From the middle to the end of the book the author raises more questions than he answers, and uses very carefully chosen examples, like the "affable young" Priest mentioned above, to discredit the Bible, the Roman Catholic Church, and Christianity as a whole.
Save your money and your time and avoid this book.
4184985
Personally, I do not consider compilation albums real "albums". So that shoots down the pretentious "best ever" part of this album's title.  Also, it is impossible to appreciate the music of Canned Heat to the fullest without hearing it within the context of the original albums. Buying every Canned Heat album, however, is obviously not cost effective for the casual fan, so the compilation "albums" are the next best thing. That being said this title might be the best "one" disc compilation, but the "Uncanned!  The Best Of Canned Heat" 2 cd set blows this single disc release away.
My advice is to shell out the extra cash on the "Uncanned" set and pass on this one.  Even if  you're on an ultra-strict budget you can get "Uncanned"  thru zShops for less than this single disc sells for new.
2538901
This title of this book is mis-leading to the max.  It is boring, and contains much "filler" and does not get to the point.  It contains "fundamentals" of putting to be found in any beginner's putting book, sort of a collection of everything written about putting in golf magazines.  There is nothing revolutionary about any of it, much less a "feel-based system".  Money could be best spent elswhere, in my opinion.
4205244
Normally, I wouldn't care so much about grammar or style, as long as the information is good.  The problem is - the information isn't good.  Another reviewer is spot on when he said the title is misleading.  You're not living in Thailand for free if you have to work at home or teach.  Yeah, and I live for free here in America too - never mind that I work for my money that pays for everything - in the writers mind - I'm enjoying everything for free.  Wow.  I find this book so intellectually dishonest that I'm seeking a refund for what I paid (overpriced at 9.95 I might add)

So the first part of the book gives some tips but the author's thoughts are not well organized and trying to stay up with him proves to be challenging as he jumps from one tangent to the next and the transitions are not well organized and are nonsensical .
The second part of the book is all about making money from home and online, but even that is nothing more than a basic overview of tired and worn out ideas.  Sure those ideas could work and do for some people, but the information the book provides is just a sampler - to really understand what's being written, you need to join the authors "list".  No thank you. If I wanted a book on how to make money, I would have bought one.

At least if you're going to charge more than 99 cents, you should hire a copywriter to clean up the book and put your words in a more logical order.  And yeah - it wouldn't hurt to be more honest in coming up with a title that accurately describes the work.
3147945
I was suspicious of this book. Because as much as I respect advertising, I don't believe that it can really "shake the world". Thus the title felt, at best, like a too-clever-by-half reference to John Reed's "Ten Days That Shook the World", and at worst like the kind of self-aggrandizing yet deeply cynical exercise that are long on fluff, short on insight, and way too prevalent in our industry.

Boy was I wrong.

If you're in the advertising business, you should pick up "20 Ads...". If you've ever seen an advertisement, you should pick up "20 Ads...". And if you've lived in America at any point during the past hundred years, you should pick up "20 Ads...".

Or said another way, you really should consider picking up "20 Ads...".

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3345030
Do not make the mistake of assuming that the bold claims of `The Script' are backed by any scientific research or that the authors have any background in psychology.  Rather we have two recent divorcees who have turned their comisery into a mass-market self help book.

Do not expect any deep insights or revelations from this book.  In fact, don't expect anything useful at all.  Just read between the lines of the book description:  An advertising salesperson and a nurse got together, interviewed "over 100 people" and are well on their way to turning their pain into gold.

But, does he say he would never cheat on you?  Does he suggest you do something with your life?  Does he buy you gifts?  Please.  You may have gone through something similar, and identify with the position the authors advocate, but the subtitle is completely laughable.

They continually make the claim that "all men follow the script, rich or poor, blah blah blah" Yet every example is a variation on the same upper-middle class family.  In the end this is little more then a thinly veiled recounting of how their own marriages fell apart on them, nothing more.  I recommend that you read a book containing actual research for insights to infidelity, and I suggest you take relationship advice from someone who can keep a man.
667329
Giving this book only 2 starts only because of its title. It is not what it claims to be.
This book title should be "Understanding Relational Databases, once again" (borrowed from 1st book by Fabian).
It is not for experienced database professionals by any means.
In case you have never heard of normalization or relational algebra this book will help you to avoid many mistakes with database design.
The relational principles are practical. No argument there. But in real world there are other issues like available RDBMS features, performance, deadlines. It is not a problem that this book does not address them as its scope is different. The problem that it mentions these issues as something having less importance comparing to relational theory guidelines.  Following this approach can ruin your design as surely as violating normalization principles.

In case you have already had an understanding of relational theory this book is waste of money.
Samples are oversimplified. Try to implement supertype-subtype sample with the inheritance level about 5 and see how your design will perform. Many very useful designs are simply not mentioned. For example only "explosion" design is considered for tree implementation.
2236942
Don't be fooled by the book title. This is definitely not a book for the beginners. It is probably better to rename as something like "A linguistics and cultural review and examination of the Russian language" or similar academic research titles. Certainly not a book for learning Russian from ground zero. Even the pronunciations in the CD are too fast for beginners. Maybe you will find it useful after a couple semesters of learning Russian.
2526365
...would be a better title. Madly in love with my husband, I read the book in hopes of being an even better wife to him.  I thought I would find secrets of experienced wives who had learned how to be a truly facinating woman.  On the contrary, I found that the author seems to have very little regard for men in general. She refers to their behavior as childlike and teaches the reader to manipulate him, tolerate his failings by turning a blind eye and discouraging too much sex because, "like a child who wants too many cookies, a man must be denied sometimes for his own good (paraphrased but she did use that exact analogy)."  When I incredulously commented on the book, my husband's curiosity led him to read bits of it!! He was insulted and disgusted! He told me the only thing I would become is an automaton, a stepford wife or an unbearable bore. He found it more facinating that I rejected the fact that the author assumes men are so fragile that we must protect them. While there were some excellent points about not berating or belittling your husband as well as good points about being kinder and having a generally sweet disposition, much of her advice is antiquated. My husband chose me because I was spirited, educated and driven. While I choose to stay at home with my children, he respects that I have options. Too bad, I would have liked to have learned more from this book. I suppose I will have to write my own...
3260080
The title of this book should read: "A BIBLE FOR THE DESPERATE SHALLOW SOCIAL CLIMBER."  And since Ms. Lowndes doesn't bother with political/ethical or any kind of correctness, I'm surprised that the title says otherwise.  This book would have been a lot wiser if it just said : Do not pick your mate out of desperation, but first, strive for happiness and better things in life. THEN pick a good mate who is like you and therefore would be compatible with you." AND THAT IS IT. But no, she had to go into the whole issue of class, which she got COMPLETELY wrong.  I have NEWS for you, Ms. Lowndes, it is only shallow self-gratifying rich people who believe in class, nowadays.  A lot of people with very humble origins have a LOT OF CLASS, as you call it. Class is not money, class is not FAKING or being rich, class is NOT gas stoves and parquet floors.  You are sadly mistaken and you're broadcasting this nonsense for all to hear.

Having class means possessing certain qualities irregardless of the bank account balance.  And I'm most certainly sure that a classy person doesn't divide people into frogs and leagues.  If you can't do, teach... eh? I especially appreciated the end of the book, where Ms. Lowndes warns about the dangers of being a high-class faker, but then promises to pray for those who chose do go down that road anyway.  That's just precious!
4819772
The leading title of Kama Sutra is misleading, in no way does this DVD teach any kama sutra techniques. This dvd is more geared towards couples or indiviuals with little or no sexual clue. It's basic premise is to teach us that being an unselfish lover will enhance your sex life, anyone seeking to learn the ancient art of the kama sutra would know this already... skip this selction even if you're from another planet...
2558220
Usually, lambasting such well-intentioned how-to books is not constructive. So I won't.

But, the title and "under title" of this book are both glaringly right and wrong, respectively. Everything said in this book is "obvious." But, everything said in this book is not "All you need to know in business. Period." Far from it.

The sterile confines of a book's pages can never depict and convey the heart of most business - personality. Personality is what makes many of the anecdotal stories of trade names and names of the trade.  Individuals with unique and unforgettable styles is what separates the men from the boys in the horribly overcrowded arena of business - a world most competitive and professionally handled in capitalist America.

The fortune-cookie chapter headings, which are followed with short and pithy statements of truisms,  are fun reading. But, far from everything that you will need to know. This book is not meant to be, nor will it be conceived to be, a rival to anything penned by Paul Samuelson.

If you must, read this book.  But, do not expect it to deliver too much.

A book with similar delivery on similar content which I believe offers more is "The Unwritten Laws of Business" by J.W. King.
1450336
Okay, the book might be okay.  But I can't believe the 'author' used the word "You're" in the title.  Good grief.

After all..."then, than, you're, your, their, there, they're" ....if you're old enough to write a book, you're old enough to know the difference.
2244717
No that title isn't an exaggeration. If you're content in knowing the information provided in the title and would like to skip the praise I'm about to bestow, just buy the book.

So, another book about computers taking over the world. Ho hum, blah blah, yes? Actually no. While I was reading Daemon the thought that this could really happen kept going through my head. Without giving away some of the plot points, I'll just say this. Read some of the recent news about the Storm botnet. Think about peoples addictions to WoW. Then read the book. Then think about those subjects again.

A few words to the techies: SQL injection attack, botnet, and rootkit.  All those words/phrases can be found in this book. No no, my friends, this is not the book equivalent of Hackers (you know where code magically floats across the screen and other cheap tricks), this is a book written by a systems consultant (read: normally the guy that gets called in with the regular schmoes can't figure things out) for Fortune 100 companies. To use a common cliche, he "gets it." Actually he gets it, gets into its inner workings, and turns it inside out. Vague, I know, but I'm trying very hard not to spoil the fun of this book.

There is no reason for you not to read Daemon, no matter your level of technical understanding. Everyone from the CEO who has only the vaguest understanding of his IT infrastructure to the mail room guy who goes home to play WoW for 8 hours to the advertising exec who only knows how to check his email.
1048899
Not bad. The title oversells it. This is more of a primer to decide if this is the path for you.  There are a couple of nuggets of info for sure.