Informative, but not focussing enough on what matters.
933252
I found this book enjoyable and informative, but I felt it lacked a lot of what I really expected from it.  It covered in detail as best as it could some topics of question such as state laws and general self defense  legality issues.  But, I found that it lacked substance when referring to  the main question on any martial artist's mind...WHAT CAN I LEGALLY DO TO  DEFEND MYSELF?  I found that the book seemed to focus more on what would  happen to someone who was attacked by a martial artist, than what would  happen if someone was hurt while the martial artist was defending himself /  herself.  Most of the court cases involved someone with prior martial arts  experience that had committed a crime.  All and all it was an okay read,  but I felt it hazed over a lot of the questions and important detail a  martial artist should be concerned about.  Things like the consequences of  disarming an attacker and then retaliating with the weapon, or the ever  popular question on the mandatory registration of black belts as deadly  weapons,that is so often spoke of.  All in all I would say it is not a must  have, but a step in the right direction for legal education for martial  artist.
4587674
A lot of interesting facts and scenarios, not that much I would disagree with.

But it just seemed to be a survey of information and not so much an application of knowledge.  I want to know how to help my own kids succeed.  But mostly the book centered on fringe cases that don't easily translate into any actions for me.
2127606
I did enjoy the information it provided, but wished it was a bit more in-depth into the actual "religion." In that way, though, it left me wanting more and triggered me to do my own research.
3776429
An interesting compilation of facts, but not not a great deal of new material.
2290305
It was ok, however, it could have provided more information.
278546
This book contained a good history of sustainability assessment but it did not adequately focus on the the most important aspect of the current crisis - assessing the sustainability of ecosystems. I am all for increasing social justice in this world but I do not believe that this should be our primary focus in assessing sustainability. I would not recommend this book to those who desire to better understand the environmental basis of sustainability.
4490477
A quarter century ago, I spent a lot of time reading about, teaching, and doing research into the origins and consequences of the WHO definition of health, which emphasizes the interconnections between the physical, mental, and social aspects of health.

I hoped that this book would advance the discussion of the social component of health and well-being beyond where (I thought) it was 25 years ago.  The fact that my interest was both clear and somewhat academically-oriented may explain some of my disappointment with the book; it did not provide the continuity or insight that I hoped it would.  Readers with different orientations may not be AS disappointed.  But I think that they will be somewhat disappointed.  The references are diverse and interesting, but (ironically) the book flails about too much, and lacks effective focus, which is frustrating.
156760
This book is VERY informative and takes the sort of holistic, fact-based approach to social, economic, and environmental issues that I like to see. He says things that an environmentalist like myself might not like  to hear, but which is true, and at the same time is keeping environmental and social issues fully considered. Four stars because it's a bit of a dry read.
3107286
Concise but not enough information focused on what an ER resident needs to know.
1883277
Mitchel Abolafia considers the role that competition and cooperation plays among players, not only at the New York Stock Exchange, but also among other market makers such as in the commodity markets.  He finds that, despite the obvious competitive nature of these markets, players in these markets also find cooperation necessary in order to create orderly markets.  It is good overview, but I was hoping for a more in-depth discussion of the role that opportunism plays.  It needed to draw more upon the theoretical knowledge on economic opportunism.  At the same time, while it does contain a number of personal stories, I felt that the book could have given more of a day-to-day sense of how players in these markets interact and view each other.  So in one sense it lacks the academic underpinnings that would have made it more appealing to academics, and on the other hand, it lacks the detailed descriptions of the small interactions among players that would appeal to the more general reader.
111169
This book contains a lot of good information with regard to general safety, security, and preparedness.  The main problem that I found with this book is that it does not go into great depth on any particular subject.  It really only offers some very important issues to consider and does not give a whole lot of info on how to DIY.
4239888
Jam packed with information, but not a lot of elaboration for people new to the material.
2789985
This book is very informative, however, it leaves a lot to be desired.  It mentions diet and lifestyle changes that one can implement, including one that seems to be invented by the author, but then does not go into detail (???).
1015589
The book provides a good overview of "tells" (body language which provides insight into what a person really thinks/feels) from various areas of a persons's body (head, eyes, legs, etc).  However, the content would have been more valuable if some means of prioritizing what to look for from among the large number of "tells" discussed was provided.  Worth the read in my opinion nonetheless.
2750954
This is a very informative book, with  sound and reassuring information. It could be, however, about 1/3 of its length- despite it's title, there is too much information that can make it confusing, especially for new parents. I suggest skimming it for the big picture and not getting too wrapped up in the details.
4538460
There is a lot of interesting information here, but it's repetitive, somewhat poorly organized, and perhaps even a bit skewed in certain areas. Though I am in agreement with the great majority of what the author says, I have the distinct feeling that something was left out somewhere along the way. Still, there are many jaw dropping facts worth knowing. They are, sadly, a part of American history - more recent history than most of us may realize.

This book is solely about Schizophrenia, which of course covers a wide range of problematic behavior, but do not expect any info on other, less severe forms of mental illness. Definitely worth the read if you're interested in this sort of thing. Academic in tone.
1878834
Lots of good information and ways to think about things that I hadn't heard before. Was hoping for more humorous, light-hearted moments, though. He tries, successfully, but not often enough to keep me riveted for a quicker read.