John Goodman Books

this study, intense and multi-faceted, is a mandatory text for anyone who attempts to re-understand perspective.

I'm an economist, and have read dozens of books on health care. This is the best book on how to improve our health care system ever written for the lay public.

Awesome revelation into the Word of God concerning the human soul. Truly, we are accountable for our soul, and the condition of our heart. God will judge each one of us on how faithful we are in using what He has given us, to fulfill our destiny, which is, CHRISTLIKENESS!

Divided equally between Space Weather and Telecommunications, the author presents a non-mathematical view of the solar-terrestrial environment known as space weather and how it impacts radio communications of various types. This relationship is examined essentially for predicting and forecasting variability in communication outcomes. Emphasis throughout is on interpreting the numerous published scientific studies to better understand this impact.

The author writes chronologically and often describes his professional experiences as if recording a scientific journal or diary. Thus it is easy to follow the complex threads of physical science inquiry as he travels from meeting to meeting where other scientists also present their findings. One need not be a mathematician to interpret the meaning of a few dozen equations. A Bachelor's degree in Physics, a related science, or engineering will suffice to comprehend fully the concepts.

In the first part, attention is given to the Sun, the Magnetosphere and Geomagnetic storms, and the Ionosphere. There is an excellent summary of recent work in modeling and prediction and the author makes a point that "...we are now unfortunately faced with the job of predicting outcomes from models driven by parameters that also need to be predicted..." and continues on to address the uncertainty in this process. Readers engaged in the space weather field will find an excellent overview of the topic, which includes storm and ionospheric modeling, but few surprises. Attention is given to ionospheric layers, sporadic-E, solar flares, European Union COST Action models, and scintillation models. A significant feature of the first part is that the names and organizations of researchers are cited. This allows the reader to reach into the literature for additional technical details of this research most of which is recent or current.

The second part is devoted to studying propagation in the bands from ELF (<3 kHz) through EHF (30-300 GHz) which is essentially the entire real-world telecommunications spectrum. The growth in technology, including the extensive use of Global Positioning (GPS), suggests that this part has many innovations, particularly in the HF spectrum, in which the author makes the connection to space weather. Such well-known topics as waveguide, wave-hop, skywave, groundwave, skip and skip distance, ducting, scatter, OTH radar, MUF and LUF, scintillation in earth-space, Doppler shift, Faraday rotation, and absorption are examined. Attention is given to modeling of the scintillation channel along with mitigation schemes.

There are discussions of HF system performance models including: IONCAP, VOACAP, ICEPAC, ASAPS, and REC533. Because satellite communications is expanding, the author explores refraction, path delay errors, radiowave trajectory, phase and group path variation, Doppler shift, Faraday rotation, dispersion, Total Electron Content (TEC), diurnal variation of scintillation, and the global morphology of scintillation.

In the section entitled, "Space Weather Support for Systems," the focus shifts to military Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence (C3I) requirements. Attention is given to such significant systems as: GLOBALink/HF, HFDL, FAA WAAS, and the benefits of space weather information. Considerable space is devoted to forecasting and prediction services and systems including NOAA, RWC Canada, RWC Australia, JPL, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory at Oxfordshire, England, RWC Warsaw & IDCE, RWC Brussels & SIDC, and military systems such as the Air Force Weather Agency at Scott AFB. Commercial services as NWRA, RPSI, and STD-Canada are also described.

Considerable space is devoted to research activities including the National Space Weather Program, Military Space Weather Involvement, and the international involvement of COST Actions, the European Space Agency, Sweden, France, Japan, Canada, and Australia. Also discussed is the work of URSI, COSPAR, SCOSTEP, ITU-R, NCEP, and CSWIG. Finally, the activities of CEDAR, GEM, SHINE, CISM, and CAWSES are outlined. Sufficient information is provided to give the reader a good understanding of each project without exhaustive explanations of the technical details.

The Epilogue consists mainly of a lengthy dialog between Dr.Ernest Hildner, Director of the NOAA Space Environment Center at Boulder, CO, and Dr. Goodman (author) worthy of analysis. It closes with an 11-page list of acronyms which is very valuable in cutting through the terminology fog.

The volume includes a number of reference lists which identify the most recent studies supported by many tables and figures which illustrate the text.

The author has drawn heavily on his more than three decades of research (1960-1991) at the Naval Research Laboratory in Anacostia for this volume. The reviewer was stationed at NRL during 1945 and is aware of the significance of the experiments conducted there during its long history.

Dr. Goodman has produced a book which is readable and presents a comprehensive up-to-date overview of the relationship of space weather and the telecommunications field. Written primarily for physical science specialists and engineers it also will be useful to licensed amateur radio operators engaged in voice, CW, and data communications who must deal with the practical impact of propagation every time they are on the air.

Leonard C. Silvern
Systems Engineering Laboratories
Clarkdale, AZ

One of the most base concepts of art - symmetry. "The Symmetries of Things" is a guide to this most basic concept showing that even the most basic of things can be beautiful - and addresses why the simplest of patterns mesmerize humankind and the psychological and mathematical importance of symmetry in one's every day life. "The Symmetries of Things" is an intriguing book from first page to last, highly recommended to the many collections that should welcome it.

Jimmy Glenn, former owner and trainer of the Times Square Gym is one of the unsung heroes in the boxing game. He has trained the best and seen the toughest boxers ever to set foot in the ring. This book is a true homage to a holdout establishment that finally succumbed to the wrecking ball in the wake of NY's Disneyization. The pictures in this book capture the look, feel and smell of what it was like to enter the rarely travelled circle of the serious boxer looking to make it to the big time.

This book is so well written and includes everything you need to know in detail, yet remains a very pleasent and easy read. This book is great to both those new to salt water as well as those with exsiting tank,"

If you've ever considered buying a saltwater fishtank - this is " THE BOOK " to read first. It covers all the basics you need for a Saltwater Fish tank with Live Rock and Fish.

This book gives a complete soup to nuts blueprint of the basics needed - equiptment needed - and even an option to get started on a smaller scale if need be - although the ideal minimum size would be a 40 gallon for Saltwater Tank - there is a blueprint for a 15 or 20 gallon tank - along with suggestions to get started on a restricted budget.

This book is a great reference book - but doesn't attempt to cover more advanced topics such as corals / refugium tanks ( I wish this would have been included ). I'd highly recommend this book as a first read compared to the other 4 books I've read. After reading this book - I'd suggest joining an online community like Reef Central or one of many other online saltwater forums. These sites can fill in the gaps for any questions taht may arise while getting started - or more advanced issues you may experience while upkeeping your tank.

This is a great book and perhaps the best one I have read for a newbie who wants to set up a marine aquarium

I would recommend this to anyone interested in starting a marine aquarium. The author provides a to the point and practical guide to setting up your first or next tank. You do not need a biology degree to enjoy it.

i started a marine aquarium from scratch and with no knowledge. it was very confusing but without this book i don't know what i would have done. it covers all the basics, got me up and running and with no problems.

If you're a Steve Goodman fan, you'll want to own this book. If you're not a Steve Goodman fan, you probably haven't been properly introduced!

The format is perfect, though the book looks imposing until you actually open it.

I love all the photos! I love getting to know a man I always admired and never had the opportunity meet. In reading Eals' engaging and detailed work, I am constantly surprised by the breadth of Steve's influence and the number of talented people who considered him their friend.

If you're new to Steve and have some doubts, buy his anthology. No Big Surprise: Anthology
Once you've heard that, you'll be back here pressing the "Add to Cart" button.

Thanks, Steve! Well done, Clay!

Everything you wanted to know about Steve Goodman and then some. The author really did his homework....over 700 pages detailing Steve's life. Peoples' recollections of events 40 years ago seem like they happened yesterday. I guess that was the effect Steve had on people. A talented musician and song writer and even a better human being. It was fun reading about his interactions with the famous musicians/entertainers of the time: John Prine, Bonnie Raitt, Joan Baez, Jackson Browne, Arlo, Dylan, Kristofferson, Carly Simon, the Chapin brothers, Pete Seeger, Bob Seger, Steve Martin, Tom Rush, Johnny Cash, et al. He packed a lifetime into those 36 years. You left us to soon Steve.
Well done, Clay Eals!

Steve's music was great, but unfortunately he'll more than likely only be remembered for "City of New Orleans". The book is good, but it was on the overkill side. Outside of his immediate family and close friends, I'm not too sure that the rest of us are much interested in his day-to-day activities. I can think of a lot of great talent who never got a large-format, small type, 700 page book so in that light, Steve's family has something to be proud of. All in all a great book, but very time consuming to read.

If you love Steve Goodman or any of the great singer songwriters of the 60's and 70's including Goodman's close friend, John Prine, then you have to have this book!. Exhaustive history not only of Steve but of the times with many anecdotes, stories, and characters. Good times. Sure miss them.

I saw him at Cafe Lena and in concert with Bonnie Raitt. Loved him and now loved the story of his life.

This book is a very informative book. It breaks things down for the average person to understand, but still gives plenty of statistics and facts to make it relevant to anyone.
I challenge anyone to read this book with an open mind and still believe in national health care.

I learn that Ideal Health Care might be more effective than Univerisal Health Care. In addition, Manage Care & Single Payer Care have too many pit falls.

I spent a few months reading various writings on health care systems and trying to clean up the trash heap that is all Wikipedia articles on the topic. I thought I had a good grip on what was going on around the world. I was wrong.

Lives at Risk presents a crystal clear picture of the health care industry in the US, UK, and Canada. It exposes the economic and political factors that have caused decreasing performance and increasing costs in all three countries. Finally, Lives at Risk makes a recommendation for a way to do things better.

This book lays it all out in short, easy chapters supported by copious references for those who want to know more.

this is very interesting book providing a huge amount of useful data about different health systems in the world, although the presentation is scattered, irregular and according to the Authors` design, more than to a planned and rational description. Their interpretation of the data provided is not always acceptable. They use the old tactic of attributing something false to the enemy to attack it. They create a "myth" about national health sysems whcih nobody ever stated or believed and they used it to show the weakness of NHS. After completing the book I was even more convinced of the benefit of health systems such as those existing in Europe and in canada compared to the US. Their critique by the Authors might indeed be useful in spotting their limitations ( obody says they are perfect) and correcting them

Goodman and associates provide a valuable alternative look inside the single-payer, national, universal access health systems of Europe and Canada. This book is long overdue.

I teach a college class in comparative health systems that contrasts the U.S. health system with those of other nations and I use this book as an alternative text. I warn students that it is a polemic; Goodman is on a mission. But since the great mass of academic texts are written by professors in love with Europe and in contempt of the U.S. failure to insure 43 million citizens, this book is a welcome splash of cold water in the face.

The problem is that neither Europe nor the U.S. have solved moral hazard. As long as government, or our tax-subsidized employer, is pre-paying our healthcare, and we can leave your wallet at home and demand all the tests and treatments we are allowed, we are in trouble. It is a big Las Vegas buffet and we are all high-rollers pigging out and over-eating because the tab is on the house.

The result will be disaster in Europe as the aging population increases its demands on a limited supply of younger workers. The disaster in the U.S., with Social Security and Medicare/Medicaid already on track to consume the entire federal budget, is well publicized.

Goodman solution is a revamped Health Savings Account (HSAs) that make each of us responsible.

Whether agree that HSAs are the answer, or prefer some other approach, read this book. Racing to establish universal entitlement is a recipe for univeral disaster.

Excellent, extensive compendium reference for the investor and professional alike. A crash course for a novice. A must for every library.

This is a book you keep within hands reach. I'm an investor of stocks, real estate and businesses. There are so many "terms" for business and not everyone uses them properly. I constantly refer to my Finance & Investment Handbook and it gives me the knowledge I need to operate my business. The definitons are simple to understand and it has a great "Abbreviations & Acronyms" section.

This is a very comprehensive reference book. I use it all the time. It is a must for investors, economists, etc.

This book, useful for both the novice and the more advanced investor, provides a thorough overview of almost every type of investment (including bonds, annuities, life insurance, etc.) and an comprehensive glossary of investment terms. It is handy when it comes to looking up unfamiliar terms and is an enjoyable overall read. The book also contains a listing of brokerages, banks, etc. with phone numbers and addresses. It is probably the authoritative volume on investing, which is to be expected coming from Barron's. It's definitely well worth it!

After reading this book, I went out that day and made $50,000 buying stocks, bonds and real estate. However, I blew it all the next day investing in rare coins and beanie babies. Maybe I should stick to CDs and money market funds.

Easy come, easy go.