Finally - a complex subject made really simple!
351198
Finally - a complex subject made really simple! I particularly valued the advice to listen to your gut and follow your "Inner Doctor".  This book would be a great handout for any gastroenterologist to give out in their patient instructions!
3656571
Not only is this book beautiful, it thoroughly explains a complex subject in an accessible fashion for science and non-science majors alike. What I once thought was over my head is now comprehensible. Instead of distracting the reader, the "art" enhances understanding. Well done!
343637
Andre has taken what appears to be a very complex topic and simplified it to a practice that is understandable and usable by the layperson. Highly recommended for both the seasoned and begginer meditator alike!!
2844755
I have never written a review on Amazon before but I felt it necessary to review this book as the majority of the previous reviews really give this great book a bad name. When I first became interested in learning how to calculate charts I was really blessed to find this treasure at Barnes & Noble's. Of all the complicated and hard to understand tutorials that you can find elsewhere on chart calculation this is by far the most simplified and easy to work with. Yes you need an atlas, an ephemeris, a table of houses, and a scientific calculator. There is no way around that and that is not the author's fault. Those are simply the required tools for the job, and if you are serious about calculating charts these books will be required for as long as you remain involved in the hobby. And no the author does not teach you how to use a scientific calculator. A quick Youtube search of "How to calculate degrees on a scientific calculator" will solve this problem. Hint hint: There is a Youtube video titled "Lesson: Degrees, minutes, and seconds on the TI-84" which will teach you how to do this in under 4 minutes. This is a wonderful book. Seriously.
4121823
This was a book we've all been wanting for, for years!  EFT can be a complicated therapy to comprehend, and here - at last - is a book that explains it all in very readable terms, for, . . . . . uh, dummies.

No - not dummies so much as those of us who have wanted to be able to understand the model and have a way of explaining it to others.  This is a great read- for therapists as well as for all of those couples out there so desiring to have a better, closer, more bonded relationship.

Bradley and Furrow do a most excellent job weaving in stories of the couples they've counseled.  Example after example bring it all home - it's easy to see yourself, or your friends, or clients on the pages as the chapters unfold.

This would be an excellent book for therapists interested in the EFT model, but not yet ready to commit to learning EFT.  Also for motivated clients who want to understand more than just communication skills (that no one uses under distress).  And for seasoned EFT therapists to share with clients so that they can understand what is really going on under the surface.  It's not about the silly things that we all fight about - it's about the emotions underneath driving the crazy patterns we all find ourselves in, from time to time.

I couldn't give it a higher recommendation!
2649459
My brother "redid" my computer when it died and didn't tell me he installed Windows 10 when I had been using Windows 7!  I got about 4 beginner books and this looked like the easiest to start with.  Imagine my shock to find I got about 60% of it read before my brain demanded a break--that was about 30-60 PAGES (it's hard to tell with kindle stuff just how many pages you really have!).  Still, with computer books, usually two pages are enough to put me to sleep, so this book is fantastic at holding your interest!  Since I've already got Windows 10 I don't have to decide yes or no, and I can concentrate on the good stuff and what to do about the problems.  Having to write down the operation before going to the computer to actually carry out the action (kinetic activity) strengthens my learning process as I see the instructions and write them, as well, then follow through with them.

I will finish reading the book, then start over and this time make notes to take to the computer for action.  Other computer books may have been more helpful, but none of them were set up to keep me awake for more than two pages at a time!  This book and this author are phenomenal!  This is what a good science author is supposed to do--take an esoteric subject (and computers are esoteric to many of us, darlin'!) and explain it in a straightforward manner that is clear and eliminates uncertainty and lays out a detailed map explaining the subject, or the steps necessary to achieve the goal listed.  I will be looking for more books by Steve Dota (please, Mr. Dota!) to help me navigate the strange world of computers.  I recommend this book.
424030
Several years back, probably more than ten, I read one of the "for Dummies" books. It's been so long ago, I don't even remember what the book was about, but I do remember that I was very disappointed in it. For that reason, I've always steered away from this series of books. However recently, I found myself in need of WORD 2003 FOR DUMMIES by Dan Gookin. I have to admit that I have been shocked by just how good this book is.

I'm not a techie person by any means, and that makes me perfect this book. It is written in easy to understand terms and takes otherwise complex issues down to their basic level of simplicity. So far, I have turned to this book maybe half a dozen times and in each case, have mastered the subject with little difficulty.

If you're like me, this may not be a book that you read through, but it is certainly one that you will reference as the need occurs. To that end, I am very satisfied with this book. I have certainly changed my mind about this series of books. I know different people write these books, but my first experience was so disappointing, I judged all of these books by their cover.
2088878
Having read another popular sendmail book, made me wonder if I should try again. Sendmail is large complex program and can be very daunting.
Craig Hunt's Linux Sendmail Administration turned out to be quite refreshing. I'm no longer satisfied with just setting up the basic sendmail configuration. His easy to understand, easy to follow style had me tinkering at each step along the way. I was looking for a simple how-to guide to get my home office sendmail up and running. Instead I got much more - a very thorough understanding of how and why sendmail works the way it does.
Craig has a knack for reducing complex concepts into easily understandable lessons. Doing so, the subject matter is covered in depth, not watered down. Even difficult tasks like the m4 macro processor and rewriting rules are introduced in a straight forward useful manner.
An excellent book, I can't wait for my next installment from the Craig Hunt Linux series!
498343
There are few books which can even come close to the lucidity and simplicity with which Ivan Niven explains the basics of combinations and permutations. He even puts forth difficult topics like Generating Polynomials in the most simple and understandable fashion. No doubt this is a prescribed book at Harvard!!  It has personally helped me in preparing and coming out successful for admission to the Indian Institute of Technology institutes,which is one of the toughest examinations in the world .  The book is suitable for anyone who wants to understand the maths involved in making a choice. This will be of great help for High School students, Under Graduates,Graduates and teachers of Mathematics. A gem from Ivan Niven.
2817382
I've looked for a book about 'soft skills'; this is finally IT!
Briefly, all the essential points (many! So take TIME to read & let it sink in!)
covered, simple, clear, understandable. (Read from local public library)
4502786
I knew nothing about investing before this course and am usually intimidated by talk of investing, but the approachable way in which it is written made the topic very easy to understand. Now I know some of the major ways to invest, and the advantages and disadvantages to each. It clearly delivers some solid and very useful basics, even some recommendations and cautions. After this course, I explored other investing reading sources as well and they agreed with everything I read here. I highly recommend!
3760544
I loved this book because it explains in simple, easy to understand language the complex topic of subconscious programming.  The stories and examples clarify the concepts and the author's wonderful sense of humor allows the information to get through to me.  Dr. Rodger's obvious thorough understanding of her subject allows her to explain it clearly.  I'm going to recommend it to all my friends.
284538
I teach the subject to graduate students. Greenwood has succeeded in simplifying the concepts of a very difficult subject tremendously. Whether it's the electromagnetics background, the knowledge of complex differential equations, frequency dependency of parameters, the probabilistic nature of insulation coordination and much more, Greenwood takes you through a fascinating and exciting journey. He navigates the topics with ease, enriching his narration with examples and references. I never enjoyed an academic book more.
4802617
The "Dummies" formula is very good for getting started in this complex subject. Plain talk, helicopter view, organized. Headers let you jump between topics and skip topics as needed.

I haven't finished the book yet, but I can say that Brian Dolan is a very good writer and seems to know his topic. Some writers are unclear when explaining points they don't thoroughly understand themselves. Dolan's clarity and precision are impressive.
4904163
I don't think one could have written a better book for the layman in such a small space. I was very surprised how much the author was able to cram in such a little book. For those who are complaining about the difficulties in understanding all I can say is I understood everything just fine and I am by no means a neuroscientist. Besides, the topic is the brain, that's kind of like picking up a book on particle physics for the laymen and then complaining that it was too complicated to understand. You can make these kinds of subjects only so simple.
2508280
Well written, simple, clear, and makes more sense than other books on this Topic
2605775
What an interesting topic - I am so glad I have this book! I have always wondered about some of those things.  While I could tell this book was broken down into simpler explanations,  me not being overly 'scientific' minded, to be honest, I still had trouble getting my head around some of the information provided.  I guess there is only so far you can go to simplify concepts but if it doesn't come naturally to you, it will probably still be hard to understand! On the whole though, James did a great idea of simplifying in a way the average person can understand.

I like how he starts each section introducing the 'everyday thing' he is going to explain. For example he starts the book focussing on digital timers and clocks. He goes on to explain about the pendulum and its oscillations creating kinetic energy.  If anything it gives me a sense of wonder at the types of information people know out there to create and maintain these things. The power stations with their rotating coils of wire and magnets etc.  I think it might have helped me to have more diagrams or pictures to illustrate some of these concepts perhaps?

The chapters are titled as follows:

1. You Begin your day (clocks, mp3 players, electric toothbrush, toaster, fridge)

2. You Drive into the City (electric/gasoline hybrid vehicle, GPS, EZ Pass,  traffic jams, self parking , keyless remote control)

3. You go to the Doctor (high speed elevator, wifi, electronic thermometer, X-ray scan, ultrasound, MRI,

4. You go to the airport (credit card, metal detector, full body scanner,  X-ray scanner, explosive trace detector)

5. You take a flight (lithium battery, airplanes, digital photo, cloud data storage, noise cancelling headphones, High speed train)

6. You give a business presentation (USB flash drive, photocopier, LCD projector, Laser pointer, microphone, radiation/microwaves)

7. You go to a Hotel (fitness monitor wristband, motion sensor, proximity card,  remote control, flat panel tv,

I found the part about traffic jams really interesting! Something I have wondered about and his explanations there were really clear and made a lot of sense. I thought his explanation of wifi really informative also and easy to follow.

This is a very current book talking about current technology such as cloud data storage etc.  If you've ever wondered about any of these things - I definitely recommend this book!  It's a great resource.

Please note that I was sent a copy of this book for purposes of review, however the opinions expressed are entirely my own.