Extremely readable and useful
921961
This is an extremely readable version of Pilgrim's Progress. Each chapter has notes at the end and scripture references. My church is using Pilgrim's Progress for our current Sunday School. It's an excellent group study.
3502618
This book is very readable, yet also manages to explain some really important cultural forces of the 21st century in a lot of depth.  I particularly liked his explanation of the significance of web 2.0 (and what he calls New Marketing) and how it applies to sustainability issues, but there are lots of other things to recommend it too.  The format was clear and logical, and there were quite a few interesting examples to make his points really concrete.  I've got a full book review at [...]

This book is highly recommended :-)
4119025
I found this book to be thoroughly readable, filled with useful information and even entertaining.  The writing is clear, concise and accessible to the average reader.  It is not filled with jargon so that as a novice I felt comfortable reading the book and fully understood the plans and techniques set forth. The personal stories about different runners were fun to read and quite inspiring as well.

Don walks you through the entire marathon process with special sections on everything from equipment to stretching with special attention to race day nutrition and hydration.  I found these sections to be both useful and reassuring.  However, the best part of the book is the training plan and descriptions.  As a working parent with two kids my training time is limited so I need to make the most of each training session.  In clear detail, Don shows how to make each session count and avoid the "junk miles."  That alone is a reason to purchase the book and follow the plan.

I am 100% confident that this book will make me a better runner just as Be Iron Fit has improved my triathlon training beyond my expectations.
4076764
This is an extremely useful book - so useful that I'm sorry that there's only one volume. As a former Artistic Director of a theater company, I would love to have had access to this volume when trolling for great plays deserving of revival. More than an encyclopedia, the book offers a thorough multi-page description of every conceivable crime and punishment play - whether penned as serious drama or for pure entertainment.  The author writes in an informal, conversational style and though I'd intended to thumb through the book, I found myself reading it from cover to cover. It's very thorough - summarizes recent and past productions and their reviews, and gives information about the authors; in that way it resembles a textbook (fortunately, unlike the dry texts I suffered through as a theatre major, this one manages to be thorough as well as entertaining). But it (and its cousin, "Sherlock Holmes on the Stage") is also an excellent reference for theater professionals searching for great material. Or, for that matter, to anyone looking to learn a bit more about the history of theater.
2497589
Amongst several medium reads, this is one of the most useful.

Why is this book worthy of a five star? (A five star review means that I love this book)

- There is is a methodical approach towards bettering one's self

- The subject flow is smooth

- The title is clearly explained and then the concept of expansion is dealt

- Each chapter is accompanied by a worksheet (Provides clarity)

- The book's structure is clear and useful

- The user would appreciate this book better than the reader.

- A fine effort

Readability 4.25/5
Understandability 4/5
Lay out, structure 4/5
Value for money 4.5/5
Usefulness 4.5/5
1011983
I found this book to be extremely helpful and useful, far superior than some I have encountered.
3594788
This book is written in a very readable style and yet covers vast ground in a concise way. Its organisation is excellent and the index finds references to the most useful sections quickly and accurately. The student will quickly gain insight into the protocols and operation at an advanced level, and the design engineer will gain the oversight to design excellent products. The references in each chapter provide good additional reading where extra depth is necessary, but are not required for most readers. It is a system designers book, not aimed at implementors of a TCP/IP stack, and this lack of reference to particular software constructs comes as a relief in todays publishing. The best book on this subject which I have read.
2493960
This is a great book.  It is exceptionally well written.  It's clear and well organized, and its presentation of topics is very logical.
I am new  to programming but still I've been able to write a fairly sophisticated and  involved application after reading through this book.  It presents the  concepts in the order that is most useful for anyone having to do real,  practical work.
The more I refer to it, the more I realize there is lots  of information in there.
Now I understand WHY I need to do certain tasks.  The explanations in the book even helped to teach me good style and  technique.
I highly recommend this book.  I'm looking forward to volume  2.
4185265
Extremely well written and usefully filled with step by step pictures that are quite easy to follow. I very much appreciate the authors clarity and wisdom. I fully intend to buy more of his books. Don't let the somewhat dated appearance turn you off.
546342
I am a gardener who was looking for a reference book to give as a gift to several of my newbie gardening friends.  It needed to be easy to read, hold the reader's interest and provide timely and useful information. This book met all the criteria, so much in fact that I feel this book will become a valuable resource for gardeners everywhere to keep in their collection, and refer to for years to come.  The formatting makes this beautiful book extremely functional as well.  The division of the book into sections from the how to's of starting your garden to the sowing, harvesting and cooking of the veggies makes it a truly user friendly handbook for gardeners of any skill level.  The design, layout, and photographs are like the spices one might add to a basic recipe.  The end result is a gourmet tome worth reading and savoring until you are able to get out and plant your first seeds of the season.
3915238
This book is very readable, clear, and useful. The only thing is, I wish the same writer would put out another four books explaining many more tax issues in the same manner. I'm having trouble finding an in-depth book on federal income taxation that does not read like an academic text book, when somebody could write one that reads more like this book yet covers more of what's on the 1040 form and accompanying schedules.

As far as what IS in this book, the information is very clearly and understandably presented. I can't imagine learning more than this by just reading 100 pages. Very good indeed.
4421288
This book is extremely helpful; with honest advice and clear, concise explanations.
2980290
Never having read a career development book before, I was able to read this book with an entirely blank slate. Aaron does a fantastic job presenting common sense ideas and organizing them in such a way to make them entirely and obviously applicable to your career.

A guide specifically for the millennial generation, Aaron tackles the predilections and habits that garner young professionals both trouble and success. I find this lens to be especially useful - this quality and the tone of the book makes me feel like I'm sitting down with an extremely knowledgeable friend, like a peer mentor.

The way the book is formatted is also very handy: I know exactly where to look in each chapter for the key information and takeaways - this makes the book an extremely useful continuing reference guide. Aaron has written a unique book with a terrific online component, critical in expanding the reader's horizons beyond the bounds of the book.

Full disclosure: I bought this from a local independent bookseller, but felt so strongly that I wanted to write an Amazon review.
3310066
This book has become an indispensable reference guide when I write. It is written in a manual/workbook format with tabs for quick reference.  It is clearly organized and endlessly useful; each chapter has:
 - a brief overview of the topic/writing project
 - strategies for execution (including rhetorical context and device)
 - steps and process tips
 - checklists and conceptually illustrative charts
 - excellent examples
 - classroom exercises

The book is organized into two sections, Basic Tools (featuring format, style, and editing issues) and Professional Applications (featuring specific kinds of technical writing like reports, proposals, executive summaries, etc).  The book includes a useful glossary and additional online resources.

The formatting is excellent: attractive, "scannable", with clear visual hierarchies.  The pages look more like a website than a reference guide.

My copy is battered from over-use, highlighted, tagged, and cross-referenced.  Use it, you will love it.  I'm buying another copy so that I can have one at home and one at work.
1296833
This book is absolutely packed with valuable information in an extremely readable format. I highly recommend it for both its' breadth and depth.
When I purchased my copy, I actually received it directly from Dr. Bookspan, the author. Jolie was wonderful to deal with and had a real passion for diving and writing.
196887
I count myself lucky for having stumbled across this helpful title a couple of months ago.  This highly readable book can benefit anyone who has ever struggled with his or her own behavior patterns --and who hasn't?  Many of the problems encountered by people with ADD are non-specific and afflict a large percentage of "non-ADD" people as well, even if to a lesser degree.  For this reason, "Living with ADD" deserves a  closer look from a wider audience.  Such headings as "Conquering the Internal Critic" --"Handling Criticism from Others" --"Ten Fallacies of Thinking" including catastrophizing, personalizing, and polarized thinking address most of us whether or not we fit into the diagnostic boundaries of ADD.  The eminently practical advice given by the authors is offered in short paragraphs that even most ADD readers will find manageable; more imporantly yet, the advice is do-able!
Since ADD (and Life) are not monolithic conditions, you may be able to skip an occasional exercise that does not apply to you, but rest assured: the moment you turn the page, the authors will be looking you straight in the eye again.  Clearly Roberts and Jansen know whereof they speak.  Their PHDs notwithstanding, they have succeeded in communicating their insights without getting tangled in academic jargon. I thank them.
1679042
This book has everything.  It's one of the most useful and practical books I have read as well as extremely inclusive.  Written in an easy to read format rather than factual and boring, it seems to flow.  It also has a handy reference section which is useful for more information.  Well worth adding to your home.