Online Books

These stories are funny - because you KNOW that they happened. The writing is good and the stories make you laugh and cry and know you're not alone when it comes to dating nightmares. Definitely a good read and Monas keeps the good stuff coming.

This book would be a great guide to anyone interested in online dating. Funny, wittty and practical.

If you are the type of person, who READS and LEARNS from other peoples mistakes, this is definitely the book for you! Chemistry and Numbers 2 picks up where the originally book left off and keeps the ball rolling with superb online dating stories. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who is seeking insight on what other people who have tried their hand at online dating have experienced from both sides of the coin. A must have book! Kudos.

First, I have to commend the Author on writing a book with such a niche audience. This book is directed toward persons interested in seeking out an online counseling, but who desire some more information on how to choose one (as the title suggests).

I was on the other side on the fence, but purchased the book because I wanted to know what Gary (the author) had to say. And I am pleased to say this book delivers. The information within will indeed help a prospective client choose re reputable therapist. The information can also serve as a guide to online therapists, a benchmark of sorts they can use to see if they are up to par :-)

I highly recommend this work.

Final Note: If you're interested in providing telephone and online counseling, this very well done clinical guide will teach you everything you need to know to get started, and be effective: The Therapist's Clinical Guide to Online Counseling and Telephone Counseling: The Definitive Training Guide for Clinical Practice

Choosing An Online Therapist: A Step-By-Step Guide To Finding Professional Help On The Web by social worker and chemical dependency counselor Gary S. Stofle is a simple but effective guide to online therapy. Stofle covers what online therapy is about, who it's best for, how to use credentials and other resources to select the best online therapist for one's needs, and how to end therapy when the time is right. Sample online therapy sessions are presented, along with several sample forms and websites. Highly recommended for anyone considering online therapy for themselves or a loved one will find Choosing An Online Therapist to be a fascinating, invaluable guide to a new type of mental health help unique to this modern age.

With our economy still in recovery, people who would benefit from counseling may not get the help they need due to cost. There are other reasons why people may not be able to access in-person therapy -- geographical isolation, disabilities that prevent travel, concern for community status, feelings ashamed or guilty for seeking help, or having social phobia and panic attacks. Online therapy can be a fruitful method of getting assistance for some types of problems. This book is a primer on how to go about doing just that.

The author begins by exploring the ways in which online therapy is different, such as missing non-verbal cues, distance preventing crisis intervention, questions of effectiveness, potential for fraud, and risks to confidentiality. Stolfe then clarifies the types of problems that respond best to online counseling and those that do not. Issues not to be handled online are suicidality, disordered thinking, medical issues related to mental health (such as anorexia nervosa), and borderline personality disorder. The types of problems he suggests for online therapy are related to personal growth and fulfillment, adult children of alcoholics, agoraphobia/anxiety disorders/social phobia, body image issues/problems, and shame/guilt. The chapter includes a table that identifies major areas of trouble and the level of care which best serves them (inpatient, outpatient, online, etc.).

Characteristics of a good therapist are discussed: empathy, compassion, knowledge, credentials, trustworthiness. For online therapy, however, Stolfe suggests additional qualities to consider: experience; an appropriate website with all necessary information; good typing, spelling, and grammar; online savvy and comfort; if the therapist receives supervision; and membership in the ISMHO (International Society of Mental Health Online).

Chapter 4 covers the basic mechanics of online counseling, i.e., the venues (email, chat) and the types of security issues related to them. Guidance for finding a therapist online and the type of fee you can expect to pay are also provided. Following that, Stolfe describes the protocol for the first contact and first appointment. He also explains how to terminate therapy, whether it's due to financial problems, ethical concerns, or is planned (goals have been met).

The last chapters provide information on computer and Internet basics, a computer-buying checklist, online therapy ethics, types of therapy, and online therapy sites and companies.

In all, this small book is densely packed with useful information. Online therapy is likely to grow. If used ethically, it provides another resource for people wanting to improve their lives. This guide will help the potential client in his or her search to find caring and competent service.

I found a lot of very good, practical information for keeping safe on-line. I thought the writing was clear and easy to understand. I've bought two additional copies to send to young people in my family who use the web a lot.

This is the book I've been searching for! My kids and I both use the Internet, but since they are more adept than I am at web-surfing and chatrooms, I needed to become savvy at heading off the dangers they could encounter. Joan Vos MacDonald provides a much needed map of the terrain, and specifics on how to avoid and deflect trouble. Cybersafety is sensible and respectful of both parents and kids, undermining neither. Now, I can talk to my kids without being alarmist or playing cop, and I also have a better appreciation for their choices and activities on the Net. I highly recommend Cybersafety, especially to read aloud and discuss!

Joan Vos MacDonald has managed to give us web-surfers a much-needed security blanket. She has written an insightful book that makes us aware of the ignorance, and, perhaps, naivete, with which we approach the worldwide web. If any of us assumed that surfing the internet was a secure and, somewhat innocuous, exercise, Cybersafety: Surfing Safely Online has brought our mistaken assumptions to light. This book should be on everyone's MUST READ list, and should make its way to every parents Christmas stocking.

It's been said that quality novels fit into three categories: 1) good novels, 2) very good novels and 3) great novels. A good novel teaches you something. A very good novel both teaches you something and is highly entertaining at the same time. But a great novel does all these things while changing the way you think. In this regard, Days Captive is a great novel.
Written by an American who has spent more than 15 years in foreign countries, Days Captive is told through the first person narration of a British journalist. In doing so, it gives an eye-opening view of how others see America and Americans without resorting to tabloid or trailer park extremes. '...It's a dilemma the rest of us face every time we meet people from the United States,' the main character laments, 'the world is ultimately a better place because of them, but as a country, America does what it wants to do, regardless.' Thoughful prose like this is the hallmark of this book, but its strength lies in the way it shows how the human traits that lie within us all contribute to the very concept of terrorism --- without diminishing or ignoring its evil or blaming the West for everything. In the end we're all to blame, suggests the narrator - and by the end of the book you'll believe it. That's a difficult line to tread yet the author does so beautifully, mixing realism, absurdity and page-turning action into a breathtakingly heady concoction. Equally, through a series of 'articles' and 'op-ed' pieces interspersed at select places in the story, the history of terrorism, its psychology, a look at the world's most notorious terrorist groups and other vital bits of information are artfully presented in a thought-provoking manner.
In summation, this book is for anyone who is NOT interested in sticking his or her head in the sand when it comes to terrorism. You may not agree with everything it says, but its point is that the only way we're ever going to eliminate this killer disease is by getting invloved, identifying its causes and working toward eliminating them rather than spending obscene amounts of money and too many lives treating it symptoms. It's difficult to argue with a moral like that.

This is a deeply thought-provoking novel. Ironically, although the text of Days Captive can be quite graphic in places, its power lies in its subtlety. For example, all the traits seen in the story's protagonist, when amplified, are similiar to those seen in terrorists, which is both eye-opening and disturbing. Yet incredibly, the book never sinks into negativity - nor is it too cynical. That in itself is quite an accomplishment and praise is due to the author for successfully pulling it off. In addition, the story does not single out certain terrorist groups and lavish them with attention. A terrorist is a terrorist is a terrorist suggests Mr. Scott, and rightly so. Instead, he focuses on the psychology behind terrorism, which is a unique twist.
Quite simply, this book could not have come at a better time. The only question is - will anyone listen? Or will we remain 'captive' to our inane political beliefs, perverted religious practices and/or doomed nationalistic policies.

At a time when many news mediums seem to do little more than recycle government spin proclomations, Days Captive, in its own unique way, makes a strong case for a return to timely and thoughtful investigative journalism. The story, a truly gripping one dealing with terrorism, is told mainly through flashbacks (a jounalist relays his views of a friend, now dead, who was once deemed a hero by thwarting a major terrorist attack). The book's substance lies in its protrayal of the (negative) power of apathy as well as its depiction of humanity's seemingly innate distaste for problem prevention.
But it really packs a punch when it shows, through vivid characterization, how basic human traits can aid or bring about terrible acts of brutality.
All in all, a great novel for a disturbed and disturbing decade.

I have read and re-read this book. Through its information I have made the decision to follow my passion and dream; becoming a self-employed freelance writer. And I'm making a living at it with enough money to save and invest on top of it. NO joke. In today's economy. I do work and write long hours on some days, but it's worth it. If writing for a living is your dream, read this first, sharpen your skills and follow your passion.

"The Definitive Guide to Making Money Online With Your Writing" by Clark R. Covington is a must-have addition to your writing library. In this short book, Mr. Covington gets right to the point and gives well-thought out and detailed examples of writing markets that he has discovered and used to great success. He outlines many examples from writing web content to SEO article writing. He also gives many concrete ways to find potential writing goldmines, future writing opportunities, and the pros and cons of each writing market. He also peppers his books with amusing anecdotes of his meteoric rise from being destitute to owning several successful online writing businesses in a few short months. After reading this book, I felt inspired to start my own online editorial business.
This book is a great gem.

"The Definitive Guide to Making Money Online with Your Writing" is chock full of concrete examples of how to succeed. Clark Covington not only explains the ins and outs of writing for different online markets; he also backs it up with his own experiences. The author tells the reader the basics to how to go about writing, what pay is reasonable for, and what to expect in the future for each type of writing. There is no sleight of hand going on in this book. Instead, everything is obviously real and true. I enjoyed reading this down-to-earth discussion of a timely topic. I can already see that it will help me in making money online.

I am more than satisfied after I received the book and actually took a read. The book is well made and organized, containing super rich content in a compact size. I also found those photos in good quality.
Along with the book you also get the access to the Student Consult online which I think still needs improvement. The software took a lot of time to synchronize with my PDA and it generates many un-coded letters.
But anyhow, this book itself is worth the price. A must read for new dermatologists.

I bought this book a month ago,read it thoroughly and find it quite intersting and informative.It is different from the books usually written on dermatology.All questions asked are very common,informative and the one which are usually asked in the ward rounds and clinical meetings.
I recommend this book to all the dermatologists !

Another excellent secret series book that covers must of the essential dermatological facts that must be known by any health care provider. It includes lots of good quality photographs and interesting facts. Certainly, this book is worth the time and the money.

I recommend this book to anyone just getting started in the multimedia industry!
(Heck, read it even if you are a pro, it's fanatastic!)

Clear concise overviews on the entire mulitmedia development process is what makes this book number 1.
This should be a required text book for any university offering a multimedia program! Way to go Ms. Lopuck!

Though very specifically directed at multimedia production, the ideas in this book also hold value for those interested in web design. The discussion of the production timeline is particularly good.

I recommend this book to my students. It gives an excellent overiew of multimedia tools and techniques. It is, however, a bit of a mixed bag. It covers a great many topics, but none in much detail. Although a bit vague, it is an excellent buy for any students of multimedia or any professionals who want better view of the big picture.
However most multimedia professionals might best spend their money on something more meaty.

The subtitle is somewhat misleading -- it's more about sex and alcohol than drugs, suicide, and that sort. I purchased this book out of curiosity -- what'd he have to say about sex tourism -- and found something far more profound and defintely more entertaining than I bargained for. This book is incredible, I didn't want to put it down and nearly read it in one sitting. I had no idea what anyone went through with a bout of alcoholism. It was very real, very tragic, and very mind blowing. However, if you're looking for a book about sex tourism, this might not be it. It's definately more about alcoholism. If you want to read something that'll leave you begging for more, this book is definately it.

Desperately Seeking Sex & Sobriety
A cautionary tale of Sex Tourism, Drugs, Alcohol, Prostitution & Suicide
Paul Pisces
Authors Online Ltd
40 Castle Street, Hertford SG14 1HR, England
www.authorsonline.co.uk
ISBN: 0755201140, $14.95, 136 pp, 2004

To begin, I would not recommend this book to anyone who is offended by sexually explicit language and descriptions, and if you are, you may not want to read my review.

This autobiography is about the author, Paul, who realized at an early age that he had an alcohol problem and liked beautiful women. In his search for sex and sobriety, he takes us from London to Amsterdam; to San Francisco; to Bangkok and Pattaya in Thailand; to Manila, Angeles City and Subic Bay in the Philippines. He takes us through his education, jobs, women and brothels in exotic places. I quote:

"Beautiful women fascinate me. They always have, they always will. It's my Achilles heel. I'll do almost anything to be in the company of beautiful women. To hold them, to touch them, to love them, . . .. I'll do anything - I'll even pay (within reason of course).

Wandering the red light area is interesting. It's prostitution at its most efficient. The deal can be done and the transaction executed in less than twenty minutes. I wander into a bar and order a whisky and lemonade. A petite Asian girl wanders over to me."

I thought Paul had good insight not to marry and have children (although he is still young enough, if he found recovery and a woman to love). Even though he's telling us what a . . . he is and that he's not a very nice man, I found it reassuring that he understood the concept of love and had feelings for some of the women with whom he shared himself. I found humor in this book, too . . . Paul's measuring stick for a good time . . . how many . . .s to the buck.

I don't personally see Paul's life as a waste (though others may)-nothing's ever a waste. Life is a guru and gives us puzzles to solve. When you can no longer take the abuse you are afflicting upon yourself, you stop or die. It's really a pisser to be addicted to something that controls you, and alcohol is a master at control. Paul followed what he loved . . . women. I'm sure he had lots of fun and good sex. Whose to say that wanting-to-be-with-beautiful-women is a wasted life? . . . especially for a man who does not feel he can be responsible for a family and children (considering our divorce rates and domestic violence problems).

For myself, I admire Paul's down-and-dirty honesty (even though the language may be considered objectionable) because it reflects real life, and real life is more interesting than fiction. I hope you can appreciate his honesty, too. As a woman, he has taken me to places I could never go and shared experiences I could never have. I personally believe that prostitution should be legalized. It's been around forever, which supports the premise that it must fill a definite need. If it were legalized, it could be taxed and health problems addressed with some control. Men have a need and there are women who want to fill it.

So, the author took a chance and exposed himself to the world, actually. It certainly took some courage. And though, as POD published authors, we may not sell many books, we evidently feel the need to share ourselves with others, even to the extent of expending many hours and much energy to get our book published. The bottom line certainly is not a profit margin. We all hope our books will be read, but that's not solely why we write them.

When Paul enquired if I would consider reviewing his book, he stated: "It is not a particularly nice book (I am in many respects a bad man) but it is an honest book." My take was that Paul is just a man struggling between his Apollonian nature and his Dionysian sexual appetites. There are many worse things in this life than alcoholism and patronizing prostitutes . . . war and greed to name just two.

Paul Pisces is an intelligent man. His story and the quality of his writing will appeal to readers looking for an honest, unique, provocative read.

Glad you're still with us, Paul, and thanks for the honesty . . . so refreshing!

Reviewed by Kaye Trout - April 21, 2006 - Copyright

I have met Paul Pisces and read his book before publication. He describes it as a cautionary story - it is a brutally frank account of sexual obsession and alcohol and should be required reading for every sixth-former.

Very comprehensive easy to read resource regarding cardiac drugs that is designed for health care professionals. I exceptionally like the links to updated information on the web site.

This is a classic of cardiovascular medicine. In its newest edition Opie's book is excellent in many ways: first, it is a small book, almost a pocket-book, and loaded with concise yet precise infformation. It is the kind of book you can put in your black bag and you can belive it will be valuable anywhere, from the ICU to the ambulatory. There are many excellent chapters on drugs, all of them with an solid pharmacological basis, each chapter is an great review of the subject. But the best of this book is that it is very practical: it goes straight to the problems more commonly found in the cardiology office or in the ICU, with the big advantage of being small and portable. An must-have book for physicians intrested in cardiology and in cardiovascular drugs pharmacology, also excellent for residents. Hope we have an new edition of this great book soon!

I happened to see this book with a cardiology resident..owing to its sleek size he was carrying it in his pocket. Although the edition was 5th, i was so impressed with the chapters on beta blockers, ace inhibitors..Not only every chapter covers the basic pharmacokinetics and dynamics of each group in detail, but each drug has been considered individually as well. Add to it, the references to the clinical trials conducted, the book is indispensable. Especially the last chapter "which therapy for which condition", is a section for quick reviews before grand rounds. I made up my mind that very instant..this book is a MUST have!

This books were brand new I paid very little money for the book. The books were both worth more than the price.

ECGs Made Easy with Online ECG Companion is an excellent value. The text alone sells for the same price in book stores, and with this you get 1 yr access to the Elsevier companion website, plus the pocket guide to carry easily.

Hits all the right points for one to know in order to be thoroughly knowledgeable about EKG readings. Easy to read and the questions at the end of each chapter are helpful. Does an excellent job explaining a difficult topic. Excellent choice for nursing students who are just learning.