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Again Dr Rewald is preventing us about misunderstanding the environment, and how this human behavior could be lethal.I agree with him;and recommend the book to every openminded person whose interest is the humanity

On a basis of an evolutive and hystorical perspective, Immune Crossover raises some new and original hypothesis about immunity and autoimmunity. Written in simple words, even without being a specialist you will be able to understand it and to enjoy it. If you are a immunologist, you will realize that "I.C." is a good book for opening your mind.

Nowadays unifying the increasing number of disciplines could be the key to reveal the secrets of those aspects of nature which remain incomprehensible to us. Following this line and containing some very original hypothesis, this book is an attempt to board immunology from a different perspective, a perspective that turns to be attractive not only for the specialized immunologist, but for anyone interested in the subject.

No doubt that Immune Crossover II throws more light on the subject than the book from 1998

Enough said...the author is straight forward, frank and detail oriented.
Fantastic book for the serious e-businessman/e-businesswoman.

Ken Burke is a genius!! His Intelligent system is an icon in e-commerce today. The book focuses around a system Ken developed into an empire that became what we know as MarketLive. Read the book and you'll know the system. This book is a staple in the world of e-commerce. Read it!

Ken Burke's book shows that he really "gets it", which is clearly why his company has built a growing stable of recognizable, national clients who will attest to the success of his Company's MarketLive application, which is driven by the methodologies spelled out in this book. Ken is obviously a dynamic entrepreneur who is sharply focused on providing an e-commerce selling platform that will drive sales results - in the real world, not in theory. A great tool for any firm considering how to increase their online sales.

This book is an outstanding, comprehensive guide to online sales strategies. It is full of very practical, real-world strategies to increase conversion rates and average order size while reducing cart abandonment and customer service costs. There are lots of great examples about what works and what doesn't, and useful advice on how to keep your online customers happy and returning for more. Highly recommended!

Nice book for teachers to become more proficient in using the internet in their teaching activites. Features lots of internet activities for teachers and their students in a wide range of grades. This is the fun, easy, and practical way for teachers to find out more about the internet.

I used this as a text in my professional development courses. Everyone loved it.

I've reordered for all my courses next year. A must read!

We just reviewed 35 books for our inservice program and chose this one. We're buying one for every teacher in the town. It's perfect for beginners and advanced teachers learning the Net.

This book allowed me to work with the interent in many areas. I have been able to locate information I did not believe existed on-line. Williams explains things in easy to understand language and then walks you through the exercise. The glossary is also very helpful for the computer neophyte. The attached CD installs Adobe Acrobat Reader and explains its many uses. I found this particularly helpful in downloading material on-line. This book is a must for any person wanting to use the Internet effectively.

I had previously heard of Aaron A. when I read the online issue of Serenity Rose at his art website, so I recognized his art style as soon as I saw the girl on the cover.
Kimmie66 is a soft science-fiction story about a girl trying to solve a mystery concerning her best friend, Kimmie66, who has sent her a suicide note. Unfortunately, this is difficult since people now socialize through "lairs" or a hi-tech version of a MMORPG, complete with virtual reality goggles.
The characters are interesting, especially Kimmie66. The heroine may remind Aaron A. fans of Serenity Rose - almost similar dress style, mannerisms, etc. The topic of technology and virtual communities would also appeal to modern readers. The art mixes a crisp, cookie-cutter style similar to anime or Junko Mizuno, along with a sketchy, horror edge resembling the works of Jhonen Vasquez. My only complaint is that it is not very long. I would have liked to learn more of Kimmie66 and her life outside of the virutal one, and a few things as well.
For the price of 9.99, I would say its worth buying.

Art: A
Plot: A
Readability: A
Average score: A (worth buying)

The Minx line is supposed to be aimed at teen girls, but from what they tell me at Eide's Comics in Pittsburgh, a lot of books get picked up by regular comic book readers like myself -- older and male.

I picked up "kimmie66" by Aaron Alexovich a couple weeks back and only now got around to reading it. About halfway through, I caught on to what Aaron was up to and was astonished by where it was headed. The book is far more than one would expect for the Minx line or comic books in general. No, it's not as good as Straczynski's "Midnight Nation" or even "Spider-Man: Revelations" but I'd rank it as a "must read."

But Kimmie66 is not just another Minx comic. Sure, girls age 13 - 17 will like Kimmie66, but so will you! Sci-fi/fantasy/techno-goth/awesome! An intiguing story in a hugely new world, creative and brilliant art style with endearing character design.
Buy this comic.

This story will be enjoyed by anyone who has ever experienced a meaningful relationship online: friendship, romance, or even a deep 6 hour conversation with a complete stranger. If you are thirsting for a book that helps you understand the mindsets of the new world we live in, this is one of those books. It may be set in the future, but everything in this story directly applies to the present day.

It hits home with the world we now live in; where physical barriers are becoming less important; where corporations are organizing international employee training sessions in virtual worlds, and are recruiting in Second Life; a world where you have close friends internationally but have no clue who your next door neighbor is.

Information and technological advancement is happening so rapidly that what a person learns in their first year of college can become outdated by the time they graduate. This book captures the modern feeling of infinite access, infinite exploration, infinite creation. In a time when virtually anything is possible (pun intended), we need stories that target, capture, explore and encourage that feeling for all generations living here and now on our very, very small Earth.

The story itself is as old as time: it is the story of friendship, understanding, self-discovery and growing up. I would go so far as to say that I think parents might benefit from reading this book, to better understand the world their children are growing up in. And to simply enjoy the book itself; it is truly for all ages.

Finally a career guide that helps you navigate and integrate the resources of the internet in your career journey. Knox and Butzel don't just have a bibliography, they give you the URL right in the text. You can read this book in front of your computer monitor! Your surfing will take on new meaning as you link to other useful information.

The model "Finding Your True North" is the best I have seen. User friendly to career voyager and counselor alike,it integrates the best of the past and creates something new. The Spiritual Autobiography activity is a powerful career assessment tool. This is one of many useful exercises to help you put your plan together.

These two seasoned career professionals have woven a new garment, bringing career development process to life and clothing us with the best of the internet's career resources. Bravo!

Terence Lee, President, International Association of Career Management Profesionals, IACMP, Boston Chapter

This book offers an integrated approach to the human and spiritual development of the individual seeking to find meaningful work. The authors have made a convincing argument for the need to change the way we approach our work and the changing nature of the workplace. References are made to help the reader increase her understanding of the stages of self-actualization. Understanding the nine stages of career development provides yet another roadmap for assessing one's readiness to begin the journey toward finding fulfilling lifework.

A Beginners Guide to the Internet takes the reader through the first stages of increasing one's comfort level with the net. Even advanced users will find some interesting tips.

This book contains some fabulous self assessment exercises which are at the heart of discovering one's True North... the career and lifework objective through which the individual finds fulfillment. Over 150 websites are included with references for their best usage. You will learn quickly and easily how to search careers and jobs online and post a resume. It's literally a one-Stop shopping center resource with its companion website. Check it out, you will love it.

I have started to keep Life Work Transitions.Com close at hand. There's so much good stuff here that I keep going back for more; turning over in my head what I've read; and looking forward to sections that I have not gotten to - yet.

Whether you're in the midst of a transition or trying to make sense of the constantly changing world of work and how you fit in, this book has the breadth and the depth to help you tackle the job. I like the tie-in to the Web site; but I like even more the balanced perspective that the two authors bring to the table. The book is both high tech and high touch, which in this "fast company" world of ours, we all need. This is a keeper.

This book is the best, state of the art, tool that will guide you to find your life's work and how to create it. Deborah Knox is one of the rarest and finest career counselors today. She has translated her belief that we all have a purpose here into a functional map for realizing our dreams. This book is a rare opportunity to be guided by a master toward creating our personal vision.

He wrote few or no novels, but if you read Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine in the 1970s, you recognized a master at work. His stories are tight, compact jewels of plotting and wit, and the narrative voice always delights with its dry humor.

I've read another collection of Ritchie's stories, "The Adventures of Henry Turnbuckle," but this has more realistic, engaging, and concise stories, tales that range across the board from light humor to borderline Jim Thompson. The style is simple and straightforward, but the characters have little quirks that make them memorable. Certainly deserves to be in print again.

Ritchie's stories are spare (but describe everything)and macabre (but funny). His narrators are usually histrionic or extreme, but in a calm way, and arrogant, but likeable. Each plot sweeps along swiftly, but the journey is so enjoyable you actually want to slow down and savour the asides. As if all that weren't enough, Ritchie has a talent for the surprise ending, the little flick of that story that turns it completely over. Great and consistent skill is at work here, but some stories are standouts: "A Deadly Game of Cyanide" (hilarious on one page, chilling the next); "A Taste for Murder" (quite gruesome); and, as the previous reviewer mentioned, "The Killing Philosopher," with a terrific ending, one of the most compact, neatly stuffed and folded stories ever written.

This collection of Jack Ritchie's short stories is unfortunately out of print, but if you can find a copy I suggest you grab it. "The Killing Philosopher," which may be my favorite in the bunch, is the best use of a really condensed amount of prose I've encountered. It's less than three pages, and it's given me a kick each time I've read it. Not a weak story in the lot. If you like dark comedies or twisted mysteries, give Ritchie a look.

Just as everyone needs to learn to cross the street without getting hit by a car, everyone needs to learn to use the Internet safely - and this applies even if you think you are a technophobe. Linda Criddle explains that installing protective software is not enough. Antivirus, antispyware and firewall programs won't do you any good if you don't know how to protect your personal information and avoid exploitation; you can damage yourself more than any virus can. Criddle organizes her advice into 13 steps, and she provides helpful "think about it" and "find out more" boxes as well as real-life examples, images of Web pages, diagrams and sample forms. getAbstract recommends Criddle's advice if you blog, browse, send e-mail or instant messages, or play Internet games, either at home or at work - in other words, to just about anyone who'd rather be safe than sorry.

Linda Criddle has written the definitive parents' guide to Internet safety. As the executive at Microsoft who is responsible for idenitfying emerging online risks to children, she looks at the situation through the eyes of an expert and a parent--and then re-examines the landscape from the perspective of a potential predator, exposing hidden vulnerabilities that put us at risk for exploitation.

Criddle's book is comprehensive and specific. She alerts us to the ways that we are exposing our personal information to the general public, including instances in which parents inadvertently give away identifying information about their children. She is knowledgeable about the way predators use the Internet to identify potential victims and groom them, keeping in mind that online as in "real life" a predator is most likely to be someone known to a child.

"Look Both Ways" is almost overwhelming in its comprehensive scope. The book covers the latest developments in blogging, instant messaging, and online dating safety, as well as fraud scenarios including financial scams and phishing. Linda Criddle has written an essential guide that will help families develop skills and sensible limits that will ensure that parents and kids have positive Internet experiences. This book is an eye-opener and a vital addition to every parent's library.

This book offers a no-nonsense, simple to follow and understand, approach to protecting your family online. I have kids that loves browsing, playing games and searching for content online and I am always worried that they might expose themselves to risks and harm. The book helped me understand how to protect them without having to bar them from using online services... a must have for anyone who has a PC at home.

I was impressed by this common-sense approach to online safety. Through a lot of the problems out there involve kids and teens, the authors really drive home the point that everybody is at some risk and everybody can be safer if they use their heads. Then the book tells you how to do just that. A must for parents or anybody who uses the internet.

I find this to be a useful resource for the budding entrepreneur or business person looking to expand their marketing efforts.

I like the wide variety of resources that can help a business market products and services virtually anywhere.

This is one of the best resource books I have seen in a long time. I plan on using and recommending this guide to my clients in my marketing consulting business.

The Marketing Yellow Pages is the most useful book I've ever purchased. It gave me insight on resouces that I didn't know existed.

The table of contents and resource descriptions are excellent. I was able to find various types of resources and understand what each resource offered. It gave me insight on several inexpensive services that I'm using to market my business consulting services.

It's great to see someone put this much thought into helping small businesses succeed.

This book is a must have resource for anyone that sells products or services.

The Marketing Yellow Pages is a great resource! I'm an out of work technology guy and am starting a couple of businesses out of my home. I'm not a marketing guy so the book has helped me with a number of issues I knew I didn't know enough about ... more important it has pointed out marketing issues I didn't recognize. This is a great book.

"The Marketing Yellow Pages: A Guide to Online Marketing Resources" is exactly what the title promises. Organized into sections on Marketing, Business Information, Promotional Materials, Government Information, Direct Mail, Web Marketing Strategies, Website Promotions, Software, and others, it contains website listings and some basic information on each site. There does not appear to be anything in this book that you can't find yourself on the Internet by using one of the common search engines. However, you could easily save yourself several hours of time by buying the book and not sorting through pages and pages of hit results trying to find the ones that are valuable.

As with most Mel Bay products, this has been an excellent instructional tool for my 15-year-old grandson, a self-taught beginning guitarist.

I am learning guitar and have several chord books. I find this one absolutely the best out there. The way it is displayed and the diagrams very large too. It is also complete. Mel Bay is known for his easy instructions. In learning any instrument, I would buy Mel Bay instruction books.

This is a great chord book, at first when I recieved it I was sure there wasn't going to be much in it because it was so thin but upon reading it I believe this is the only chord book you need.

Cons
- If you've bought multiple chord books in the past then this might not have anything new to offer, although it combines all others and makes it the only needed reference
- It's not small in size like those pocket or thin books, will fit in the body of your guitar case but its not small.

I am a full time, working musician. 5 years ago, i was not. I wanted to learn to play guitar and had ZERO experience (never even held one). I bought this book. After 3 months -THREE MONTHS- i was playing my own SOLO shows and i've never looked back. Since then (and a few more Mel Bay books) i've quit my "day" job and now have a band, a steady flow of gigs and i've independently sold over 8,000 copies of my first album!

I have copies of this book on hand at all times and whenever someone asks me (which is often) who is my guitar teacher, i hand them my Mel Bay Guitar Chords! I'm definitely living proof that this book is ALL YOU NEED to get started and i guarantee you'll be able to play at least 10 songs within the next 6 weeks! If you're serious about learning (or not serious and just want to check it out) see how EASY it is and BUY THIS BOOK. (oh and i recommend getting an extra copy or two because you WILL want to share it!)

Look me up on CD Baby if you want proof! ~LauraLea Taraskus

I am please with my purchase. The book arrived on time, in vrey good condition.

If you think you are ready for the exam and are not sure what is going to be on the test, this is a great book. This is NOT to learn from if you do not know Microsoft Office, it is for someone who believes they know the material but don't know what they don't know.

I am a certified expert on Word 2002, and lately took a class at community college about what is new in Word 2007. I got hooked on the new Ribbon interface. I asked the teacher about any good books for the new certifications for Office 2007, and she recommended this one. This book is concise and direct. It is an excellent resource for anyone already familiar with Office who wants certification, and also great for everyone else who wants to see the features available in Office 2007.

This book is for those who already know how to use MS Office Applications, but need to either review or learn more advanced aspects of them in order to acquire business certification. It is well designed and easy to follow. A CD with practice exercises is included and very helpful. Be sure to review the system requirements before purchasing to ensure you will be able to run the CD on your computer.

I haven't taken the exams yet, so am only giving four stars!