Succinct but not for beginners
588542
This is a very handy book to have as a companion when programming. Schildt does an excellent job explaining in detail OOP and its concept as well as the STL. However, one must be fluent in C++ code (syntactically and semantically), the examples can easily confuse the beginner. It's a very handy college reference, it sat next to me through my second semester of C++ programming.
4196563
I found this book well organize, but really not for the beginner looking for basic data on moss gardening. Detailed illustrations would have added to the text.  Handsome photography, but greater magnification necessary to type mosses.
527169
A virtue of Dewhurst's book is its brevity. He's condensed into 63 items guidelines that promise to be useful to many C++ programmers. Naturally, you're expected to already be conversant with the basics. You can write and compile a C++ program. But rather than produce a huge tome, he offers tips that are 3 to 4 pages long. Pragmatic and quick advice. The tips are also random access. You can pick an item and it rarely depends on earlier items.

This does mean that there is a slight grab-bag ambience. When you read a typical book on coding, it is often necessarily linear. Dewhurst has a different emphasis.

The items are also not that difficult. Deliberately so. Dewhurst avoids the more intricate but relatively rarely used aspects of C++. Nothing on template metaprogramming, for example.
1566463
I chose four stars over five because this book is not right for everyone. It is an effective and brief introduction to the topic, but if you are interested in knowing more, you will need to find another book.
4047063
It's excellent in providing a succinct, highly readable and simple description of theories of health promotion.

Take note of the number of pages. It is barely a book. Do not expect any deep discussion on the issues.

The authors are British, so the vast majority of the examples and citations are British. Given the large volume of research and publications in the US, this is a detractor.
4157583
I bought this book wanting to study undergraduate immunology before I took the upcoming class.  This book, however, is definitely not for beginners.  It assumes you know certain terminology going into it.  Regularly, you will stumble upon bold words like "low-affinity Fc(gamma)RIII receptors" with little explanation.  There is a great deal of knowledge in this book.  If you have your basic background, then I would recommend this book.  During/After the class, I expect this book to be more helpful.
263879
This served as my introduction to Server operating systems in general, so there were times when it seemed to take for granted that I had experience in previous versions of Windows Server operating systems.  This book is not for the non-techie, non-experienced individual unless you're willing to invest some time researching the concepts for yourself to supplement the book.  With that said, this is a very thorough explanation of the operating system and seems to cover the subject rather extensively and in great detail.  I'm glad I purchased the book, but couldn't have made it without some outside help.
4156827
Rudin's book is very terse. If you are not willing to spend hours poring over each page this is not the book for you. The beauty of this book is in its depth. Those who invest the time and effort are sure to be rewarded with a solid foundation in mathematical analysis; it will not allow you to fool yourself regarding the depth of your understanding which may be uncomfortable to some. Although it would benefit from a few more illustrative examples and a bit more discussion, this is the book I would recommend on the subject; It's all in there, only it requires great effort to extract. Of course, this is always the case with good books. If, on the other hand, you are unwilling to put in a serious effort, no good book (on any subject) will be of much use to you.
523788
As a beginning digital media student, learning how to use Photoshop can be a very time consuming endeavor. Learning how to use it effectively is another thing. One can spend hours, if not days, trying to figure out how to flesh out their ideas onto the screen through photoshop. One may find that process time-consuming if not counter-productive to their workflow if they don't know the program like the back of their hand. This book, however does not help you with that. This is a reference guide and as such, does not hold your hand through your journey with familiarizing photoshop.

Philip Andrews authors a reference guide for Adobe Photoshop CS4 commands. This book caters to the beginning/semi-intermediate end-user as the book describes in short but succinct detail almost every Photoshop option available (There might be more hidden, who knows.)

The problem with this book lies in its format. Like a dictionary, you can only learn more about the command only if you've encountered it and want to use it, but have no knowledge on the actual tool or command itself.

The publisher however does make it clear that it's a reference tool, not a step-by-step guide to get better at the program (although there is a tiny section at the back of the book that tries to help out).
4611252
You must take the time to read and sometimes re-read in order to fully understand this book. This book seems to be geared towards people who already have experience working with servers, it's definitely not for beginners.
1068377
This book proved to be a valuable tool to propel me to the next level of understanding of computer science.  I gave it four stars because the author skips out on a lot of explanative detail, I felt should of been included,  but does an excellent overview/summary of ideas and concepts.  I only give  it four stars because of it's lack of information.  This book is not for  the beginner. If you're serious, and want to learn something, then read  this one.
3463050
Book is very informative,however it is not for the novice/amatuer. A fundamental understanding of solid-state electronics is needed prior to delving into this(book).
1057279
Great beginner book.  However if you are planning on erecting a tower, this book leaves you with more questions than answers.  There are lots of things indicated as don't-dos and with good explanation.  If you have lots of detailed questions, it doesn't help much.

This is really not a DIY book.  The author installs towers for a living and really pushes the reader to leave the work to professionals.
117996
As a newcomer to Hermetics, I was excited to read Mr. Baines' book, and although it is very informative in many of the background precepts of this Secret Science, the basic principles of which are found in the Kybalion, I have to say this text is not for everyone.

To paraphrase the book's opening, this is not a new-agey, happy and simple path to follow; the book outlines a very high level of mental focus and spiritual training that not everyone would be able to even get half-way through, let alone to the level of an Initiate. If you're looking for a book that gives you things the sugar-coated path, look elsewhere...
4354678
There is a lot of information in this book but I think the author has written it more for an experienced user and not for the beginning users.
1767554
Volker Heine's book on group theory and quantum mechanics is not for the fainthearted. To get the full benefit of the text, you'll need a college-level understanding of both mathematics and physics, possibly with  a liberal sprinkling of chemistry. Nevertheless, within those bounds the  presentation of the material is excellent. If you plan to work through this  book on your own, take your time and enjoy (!) what he presents, probably  in small pieces, and work through as many of the problems as you can to  solidify your understanding before proceeding onward.  No, it's not a  walk in the park. Frankly, it's one of the toughest books I've ever read.  But it also is one of the most rewarding because Mr. Heine can show you  that with some effort you too can get a handle on this subject.
1194440
Very succint and to the point.  Perhaps the area of building fire pits to boil the sap is a bit too detailed with increasingly sophisticated rigs - but that is a small point for an excellent instruction book.  It is a quick read - I read it twice within a single sitting, but it does contain all of the important information and "how-to's" for sugering.