Excellent book: the only book you'll ever need. Period.
928494
I don't have a saltwater aquarium, yet. I bought this book to familiarize myself with it;, to see if I ever really want to set one up. I've had freshwater tanks regularly since 1999; other tanks since 1979. I currently own a 55gal, 10gal and a 5.5gal quarantine tank, which are cycling. I've read other books on the subject that don't stand up as well, as far as the knowledge contained. This book covers it all: from choosing a tank, setting it up and it delves into that often confusing topic of the nitrogen cycle or cycling. It even gives bio information on the fish and invertebrates to stock your tank. All in all, this is a great book to have.
This book made the overwhelming understandable for me. I still don't know whether I want to set up a saltwater tank. Saltwater aquariums require more equipment and the tank environment isn't as forgiving, but if and when I do, this will be the book I refer to. I highly recommend it for new and seasoned saltwater aquarists to have on your shelf.
1322384
This is, without a doubt, the most useful book I have ever read.  You may experience the same, even if you don't read all of it (which I did, but don't always recommend).  The later chapters on syntopical reading (multiple simultaneous books on the same subject) and some of the specific types of reading (CH14-19) may be best read as needed, or some cases, re-read to sharpen your reading skills for a particularly important or challenging read.

Another reviewer has written a good high level summary, so I won't repeat her outline of the book's argument, but I will say that I recommend this book to everyone who has even a passing interest in gaining more from what they read.

To the few who claim this is a boring book, I say: it is a serious book about how to read better.  If you're not even a little excited about the benefits of that, you probably won't like it.  If you only read books for entertainment the way one might watch a movie, this book is likely of little use to you and best avoided.  For anyone with a job and/or passion that requires detailed and critical understanding of anything written, I happily introduce you to your new favorite book.
4772933
This handbook is jam-packed with useful advice, references, trivia, and inspiration.  Evan S. Rice, the author, has accomplished what no one else in the travel genre ever has, or frankly has even attempted: to write the travel guide that's universally applicable.  Clearly, what he has done is to write the book he wished he had as his own guide when he was independently traveling the world over many years.  This wonderful book is your key to anywhere and everywhere, not just somewhere.  More importantly, its advice updates the wonky world of travel into the modern millennium and bridges the gap in being just as practical to the old and weary wanderers out there, as to the youthful new generation of adventurers.  Even the most expert nomads will find this book a constant source of curated reference, while novice wayfarers will find it easily accessible and tremendously valuable in planning and executing their first forays into the world.

Visually engaging and chockfull of well-designed tables, charts, maps and infographics, the book achieves a very approachable format for the traveler on the go. The miscellany allows the reader to approach each nugget of knowledge in a bite-sized manner, rather than forcing the reader to follow a linear progression of advice that the dulls the senses and lacks a solidarity with the short attention spans and desire for instant gratification of the Facebook / Instagram generation (#thewayfarershandbook).

From a practical perspective, the book checks all the right boxes for even the hardiest road warrior: its jacket-less hardcover makes it durable, the manageable size makes it easy to carry around in your pocket or small backpack, and its aesthetic competes with even the most beautifully printed coffee table books in the travel genre.  Additionally, the Kindle option is a great for the tech-savvy traveler.

There simply are not any other books out there that can both provide you with that strong yearning wanderlust and also give you the tools to fully satiate it no matter where your heart desires to take you.
1847901
This is the most incredible book of all time. I use the principles of this book to get anything I want from my house, car, job, money, etc. I give this as a gift for high school and college graduations.

Another reader stated that there was not enough useable information. This doesn't have to be formatted as coursework. The knowledge is there to be used in the same fashion that Walter Russell used it. It is simple. It simply requires faith. Everything I have and have ever done is directly linked to the knowledge given in this book.
3222191
This book is the only book you will ever need ( aside from the JavaDoc )  to learn Swing properly and effectively. The stuff I can write now after  reading this book makes my friends and coworkers heads spin. The sections  on the JTrees and JTables is fantastic. I wish the coverage on the HTML  ToolKit / Parser stuff was more fleshed out but it points you in the right  directions. [Maybe he'll write an addendum and post it somewhere :-)) ] The  book is extremely well written contextwise ; you never feel like you are  getting lost. It even covers modelling notation. I'm going to buy his next  book(s) whenever they come out. I don't even have to read the writeups ;  this guy is the best writer for tech stuff I have ever seen and the book is  a bargain at any price.
4185669
First, one caveat: before reading this book, get a feeling for Python from the official tutorial, and some of the excellent tutorials and book available online (e.g., parts of "Dive into Python"). The greater the experience you have with other languages, the shorter the warm-up period. Then, buy this book. The chapters on the language description and OOP are models of clarity and brevity, in any book/reference and any language. All the other chapters are extremely useful too. This book complements perfectly the official library and language references, and covers almost everything you will ever need. It truly is the ideal reference book, and an incredible value for the money. I just hope that Alex Martelli will keep future editions below 700 pages while adding material on other GUI frameworks and PyPy.
1327711
This is truly the only credit improvement or get-out-of-debt book you'll ever need. In a world where personal finance how-to books and gurus are a dime a dozen, this one actually delivers on its promise to show you how to get out of debt quickly by eliminating the crushing interest payments, legally and ethically. The methods described in The Newest Story of O are as brilliant as they are simple. Mr. Berman's book is an easy read, requiring no special knowledge or training. Berman makes it easy to focus on whatever area you need help with; each chapter functions as a stand-alone module, so you don't have to wade through material that's not relevant to your needs to find what you're looking for. Plus, there's a brief table of contents and an expanded one, making it even easier to find what you need. The techniques presented for getting out of debt are solid, and there's also plenty of great advice for staying debt-free. I have an MBA, and I can't even count the number of times people have asked me to help them understand consumer finance. From now on, I'm just going to tell them to read The Newest Story of O!
1830509
I bought this book about 15 years ago after I bought a Fender Squire strat off a friend, who provided me with the guitar and a couple of sheets of paper with handwritten instructions on playing a few scales and power chords. I bought this book next, and it's the only book I needed to learn not just about playing guitar -- including scales, chords, and some theory -- but also about guitars themselves, including effects, recording, and some insight from great players (many who I admit are kind of cheesy, especially in retrospect).

If you are an autodidact with drive, this book is all you'll ever need. If I could give it six stars, I would.
1387539
All my friend and I SWEAR by this book.  This my not be the ONLY book you need, but it surely is one key book you MUST have.  Extremely practical - there are actual cases and actual phrases to use, while explaining the philosophy behind the approach.  This is the ultimate "how to" book on raising responsible, moral, kind children who understand cause and effect!  It also takes the "you vs me" out of it and teaches children that their choices and actions have consequences.  As a Christian, it sits well with me.  It is especially excellent with defiant or contrary children, and children raise in foster homes or others who have attachment challenges.
3730524
Terrific.  Essential reading.  Definitive. Beautifully written.
4313730
Unfortunately, there are more JavaScript books available than there are stars in the sky. For someone trying to learn JavaScript, I can only imagine the difficulty of trying to pick a good book. I've read several, sold several, thrown away several. You're luck finding a decent book would almost be as good as walking into a book store, closing your eyes, and pointing randomly. That is, EXCEPT for this book.
I cannot stress enough the QUANTITY of information contained in this book, nor can I stress the QUALITY of that information. The first section provides an understanding of the framework and fundamentals of JavaScript. This is a thorough explanation that will NOT leave you wanting like some "Nutshell" or "Learn in 24 Hours" book. The second section is an alphabetized list of every JavaScript element, and here's where the power of this book comes out: each element is defined including any browser limitations, all possible properties and functions of that object, and, in most cases, an actual working example. Yet, with all of this, my admiration for this comes in the last section: a detailed explanation of all the exceptions to the rules. You WILL NOT find this in any book, at least none that I've seen. More than once, my entire team was hung on something only to look in this book to find the problem described with an explanation of how to get around the limitation in the language. This alone is worth every penny, believe me.
If I could give this book more than five stars, I would. To this day, it remains *THE* most valuable book in my bookcase.
2105470
The photography textbook if ever there was one. It leaves the rest in the dust. Move over Bear Bones Photography, you've been replaced! It gives all the knowledge in intimate detail by people who've been there and done that. It may appear outdated by mentioning older forms of media storage, but it does so only for the sake of completeness. This is the only book I've ever bought where I feel I have had my monies worth.
  It guides you through everything you need to know, from PURE amateur to seasoned pro.
2023198
super product - book gets right to the point.  If you don't have it, buy it.
2204881
Great book. Extremely useful. Vital to my library.
3531177
Without a doubt, the single most useful book I have ever purchased.  This is a complete manual which details every thing you need to know in order to have a successful career in real estate while still enjoying the rest of your life, no matter your personality or background.
Step 1:  Get a real estate license.
Step 2:  Read this book.
Step 3:  Enjoy the life you always wanted.
3795489
Excellent book, should come in handy for years.
1649659
This is the book you need. Simple materials, remarkable and ridiculously fun results. Hours (really months and years) of enjoyment. Plus, science.