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I am a repeat customer of Peoples Choice Guide Cancun and the new 2008 edition is fantastic. There are many helpful improvments, such as you can now search by Food Category and the Proximity Guide where you can quickly locate Restaurants and Clubs close to your Hotel. The locations for the hotels, restaurants and clubs are pinpointed to 1/10 of a km, which makes it far easier than saying "between km 9 and km 10. When you are driving, riding or whatever in a foreign land you don't want to be in busy traffic looking for a km to find a place.

I live in Cancun and even as a resident this book is most helpful. Locals have to eat out too. When I travel I always try to find a Travel Guide before I plan my trip. It would be great if this guide was available for other travel hotspots.

I imagine it is hard to keep any travel guide current, with name changes, business closings, new places, etc. but the author states that he makes frequent trips to Cancun to allow for the most up to date information at the time the guide goes to print. This travel guide is a good as it gets for Cancun.

Well, I've just read the new and improved People's Choice Guide and I have to say that it is a must have for travelers or tourists to Cancun. The guide covers almost everything Cancun from hidden gems to the glitz of the club set.

Unlike other prominent guides, the PCG covers almost every hotel, most restaurants and other points of interests. When I first started going to Cancun some twenty plus years ago, nothing would tick me off more than buying one of the so called major guides and not seeing a resort I was thinking about booking, in it. With the PCG that's not likely to happen and best of all many of the reviews are based on people whom have actually stayed at the Hotels or eaten at the Restaurants, and of course, the author who has managed to track down and keep regular tabs on the Cancun scene. The book is loaded with travel tips, recommendations, and up to date, concise addresses and phone numbers of everything the typical visitor to Cancun may need.

In my opinion, this is the most worthwhile guide to Cancun published and is more extensive than any other guide on the market.

This is definitely the most accurate book out there, as the others don't like Frommers and Fodors don't list every restaurant or hotel. This fantastic book doesn't only list restaurants and hotels, but also clubs, bars, great information about transportation, and many other great things. It is definitely worth a lot more than the price you're getting it for. It's a must have book! I highly recommend this book for both any first timers and even the experienced Cancun traveler.

A must have textbook for medical students. Written in a Q&A format, it's an easy, entertaining read.

Physical Diagnosis Secrets is an excellent book that really complements many Internal Medicine textbooks. Many of those books do not really cover diagnosis in a user friendly way but Dr. Mangione's book offers an amazing amount of information concisely. He even offers the historical background for many of the eponymous terms like Korotkoff sounds.

One of the best examples of how wonderful is the secret series for medical studend and for the experienced physician.
I especially appreciated how the book tries to eliminate traditional but useless examination maneuvers and tries to clarify sensitivity and specificity of the usefull ones.
You will indeed discover dozens of usefull examination hints and secrets you absolutely don't know (unless you are Mangione).
It is also written in a pleasant and amusing way.
I will never sell mine.

I am always pleased with Cliffs Quick Review books, so I was very pleased with my order.

I used these notes in PLACE of taking physical geology. I needed a final science class to graduate, and the only one available was Historical Geology, which had the prerequisite of physical geology. These Cliff's Notes are so thorough and easy to understand that I felt well prepared for the class, despite the fact that I had no experience in Geology whatsoever. I am not very good in science of any kind, and these notes were easy for even me to use:) I felt comfortable enough with the material presented in the notes to apply it in an entirely different class. I'm sure these would fantastic review notes for students in physical geology!

This book is an excellent means for studying and an excellent way to review for tests. It gives the reader a very detailed description of every geological aspect that should be discussed in an entry-level course. I highly recommend this guide for all students who have a class in physical geology, or who just want to learn more about the science of it.

Anyone studying physiology has gone through the frustration of learning some complex pathway, but never understanding its significance. Physiology Secrets steps up that understanding by posing questions about many of the big points that are often missed. The question and answer format is wonderful for sparking thought on each subject, and the concise yet detailed answers give students what they need to assess their level of understanding. It's too dense a book to read all at once, but is excellent to use while studying a particular organ system or mechanism.

With the help of this book, I went from failing physiology to "honoring" every physiology test since. I can't stress enough how much Physiology Secrets helped out. It's like having your own personal tutor asking you key questions and then explaining the answers completely and clearly. If I were a professor of Physiology, I would make this required reading. Too bad, this book is now out of print. Try to get your copy while you can.

This book does a great job of presenting the core material of medical physiology along with some subtle nuances that most students do not have time to learn. I would recomend this book to any medical students that want to master physiological medicine without wasting time or missing the relevance of the material to clinical practice.
Excelent, as quick as a review book, but as detailed as a textbook.

If you're a fan of Scott Hampton's artwork as I am, then you'll be glad to purchase this book. If you're also a Robert E. Howard fan, then what are you waiting for? Superb, fully painted renderings are Scott's forte - combine this with some amazing gothic horror and you've got one fine package.

Printed in June, 1976, Pigeons From Hell is in excellent condition. I intend to continue to preserve it. Actually, the story Pigeons From Hell is but one story amidst a set of Robert E. Howard short stories. My interest was in tracking down the original novel which inspired what most critics seem to maintain as the greatest installment among the 67 Thriller TV show (1960-62) episodes. The purchase was economical, of the highest quality and punctual.

I've been hunting for this book sine it was released in 1988, and I was recently lucky enough to acquire a signed edition of the hardcover. All I can say is that it was worth both the wait and the search.

Pigeons From Hell is adapted from the classic Robert E. Howard short story by artist Scott Hampton. The story is a pretty straightforward southern-gothic ghost tale, with a little gore thrown in for good measure. Howard's prose is some of his best, and Hampton's art is breathtaking. His dark, moody paintings evoke a sense of isolation and terror that had me totally drawn into the story. I couldn't stop reading. The book also contains a foreward by noted horror author Ramsey Campbell. Highly recommended for horror fans!

What I enjoyed most about this book is the realness and the concern I had for the characters after I finished reading the book. The events are true and could happen, it's real life, with real situtaions. Rozelle puts his words and thoughts together as if they are hooked by links of a chain.

Another great book by Ron Rozelle. I couldn't wait to get back to it each time I put it down. A masterful writing and a wonderful study of a man and those around him who so greatly depend on him. As is Rozelle's style, this book is filled with great descriptions and is very easy to read.

The main character of this book is Sam, a man who for years has taken the easy way out, who always goes the path of least resistance. He is a chemical engineer who lives in Ohio and works at the plant where his father was an hourly worker for 40 years. His home is neat and tidy, just like his life, and he makes sure he doesn't clutter it up with too many emotional attachments or responsibilities. Suddenly his well-ordered world is turned upside down when his job his threatened, his father exhibits strange symptoms, and his son descends on him with a whole horde of problems. Sam learns a lot about himself and his relationships with his family as he bemusedly watches his world fall apart, bit by bit. Rozelle carefully crafts his characters and describes them in a way which bring them vividly to life. He infuses his book with a gentle humor which keeps everything in perspective. This is a little gem of a book which I heartily recommend.

This book is well written and for those that are looking for a comprehensive description of each component for a set of roadway design plans and specifications. Each section provides a good description of what should be included and also what needs to be considered to avoid errors-and-omissions. Sample plan sheets are also very visually helpful. This is a recommended buy for design engineers.

This book is great. As another reviewer said this is perfect for someone right out of college. It is written in an easy to read format. It gives a good general overview and background for each type of plan sheet. Really a must have on your bookshelf. This covers a set of plans from birth to construction and even gives advice to prevent costly construction changes.

This is a perfect book for new hires and out of college engineers. It explains the relationship between contract documents and how to use them. It is a perfect tool for training new hires in highway engineering. It is about time someone put their experience to use. Must have few copies in your company file room.

Lei este libro en una sola noche y es que las historias sobre todo tipo de latinos son muy entretenidas y en algunos casos graciosas. El autor presenta un panorama muy ilustrativo de la realidad latina en los Estados Unidos. Algunas de las historias son dramaticas como la de un senor viejo y casi ciego que aun asi esta dsipuesto a enfrentarse a su yerno abusador. Todo por defender a su hija. Yo creo que este libro es una excelente lectura para todo tipo de person que quiere una buena lectura y tambien para quienes quieren entender un poco mas la cultura hispana en los Estados Unidos. Seria bueno que fuera una lectura obligatoria en las escuelas que ofrecen cursos sobre Latinos.

Es interesante la variedad de latinos representados en estos cuentos. Generalmente la prensa y TV presentan a los latinos como gente pobre, inculta, esperando beneficios del gobierno. Los relatos de Ponce demuestran que hay una gran variedad de latinos y que en su gran mayoria son gente muy inteligente y persistente para lograr superarse. Este libro demistifica los estereotipos clasicos latinos que muchos periodistas y aun "cientificos sociales" difunden sobre este grupo ethnico. Esas personas prefieren seguir difundiendo los mitos de la pobreza e ignorancia de los latinos en lugar de profundizar sus estudios para conocer a este complejo grupo como realmente es. Bravo al autor y ojala que sigan otras obras como esta. Lo unico lamentable es que Platicas de Mi Barrio no haya encontrado mayor difucion entre los latinos.

I loved this book. It has geart stories that are basied in real people from South Texas. Most stories are fun and despic the Spanglish or Tex Mex that is so interesting.

Great resource to get ready for the Peds section of the step 2 exam. I was impressed with the depth of discussion on each case that the author somehow managed to trim down to one page. Excellent photos as well. Well-written and definitely very high yield.

Loved this book and the whole series. Great way to review, because this is how the boards are - lots of long clinical vignettes where you have to know not only the diagnosis and treatment, but how to manage it over time. Concise, high yield and easy to understand. Great photos as well. Definitely check this series out.

As a future peds resident, I wanted to do well on the peds boards questions and this book was a big help. The cases are written so you can guess the diagnosis before reading about it on the next page. Well-written with very good explanations and good photos (I finally know what the thumb sign of epiglottitis and an impetigo rash look like!)
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Highly recommend.

Mr. Tesser has written a guide that is useful as well asinformative. The history of jazz along with his recommendations in aneasy to read format makes this an essential book for anyone from the jazz novice to the fanatic.

The author has done a wonderful job of writing a very user-friendly guide to the history of jazz and many of its memorable recordings.

Mr. Tesser eschews the usual encyclopedic format used by many music guides by dividing his book into sections that cover each jazz "era" in chronological order beginning with the 1920s to the present. He presents historical data concerning the trends and major players of an era, and then follows up with recordings he deems essential.

The tone of the book is very appealing. You never feel as though you are being lectured on "America's Classical Music". Instead, Tesser presents his information with clear, easy to understand language and much enthusiasm which makes this book an enjoyable read.

Finally, he makes use of a "hook" called the "Useful Lie" throughout the book that discusses some of the near truths of jazz history. Readers like myself who are somewhat familiar with jazz history but aren't scholars should find this enjoyable.

This is not an all-inclusive history of jazz in that some readers' favorite musicians or recordings may not be discussed. A project like that would obviously take more than one volume. But in under 300 pages, Mr. Tesser has produced a book that is an excellent starting point for the investigation of jazz history and its recordings.

Highly recommended.

Those who peruse the music shelves at bookstores are faced with basically two choices: either (1) extensive (or long-winded) histories, biographies and theoretical tomes or (2) various "guides to" record selection, printed in tiny type, which are more catalogs than books, and where the realities of building a record collection take a back seat to the compilation of all-encompassing lists of extant recordings.

Tesser's book sythesizes the best of both types. At once history AND a guide to building a record collection, The Playboy Guide is the perfect book for someone like my incipient-collector brother in-law (a real Ella Fitzgeral fan), who needs some guidance in getting his collection more complete and well rounded. At the same time, Tesser places key jazz figures and their recordings in a proper historical context, so you know the when and the how, as well as the why. All in less than 300 pages.

I'm sure that some jazz scholars will grimace at the survey nature of the book (though Tesser's intelligent perspectives, extensive knowledge of the genre, and clear writing may teach them a thing or two). And it's likely obsessive collectors will frown on its inevitable selectivity.

But if you want some expert guidance on what to buy, why you should buy it, and what it means in the historical continuum of jazz, get this book.