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The down side of this book is that it presumes a little understanding of shell theory. On the + side it is well written and covers not only elastic but also non-linear, last but not least it's one of very few books on thin-walled beams still in print.

Murray's book Introduction to the Theory of Thin-Walled Structures is another excellent book, easier to read then Gjelsvik's but it's out of print.

If someone is using the Thin-Walled Beam Program from Thin-Walled Structures and wants a good reference to understand the theory, this is the best choice.

Vinson's The Behavior of Thin Walled Structures would be a 2nd choice of the books in print. It lacks the detail in TW beam theory that Gjelsvik's book has, but has a good introduction to shell theory.

Randall Edick

This book provides a magnificent insight on the relation between the various levels of analysis needed to determine the forces and deformations in thin walled bars. It contains a very unusual approach to the subject that can be said to constitute a different theory altogether.

I believe it is also an excellent book for the study of buckling of thin walled bars as well as for their plastic behavior. The relation between instability issues (equilibrium equations applied to the deformed bar) and first order analysis is clarified in great depth.

The theory found in this book can be applied in many practical problems and can serve as an alternate to finite element techniques. I was able to apply this theory for the solution of the stresses in a circular thin walled shaft with two symmetrical cut outs (ship propeller shaft). Using some very simple stress concentration factors provided by photoelasticity the stress concetrations in the corners of the cut outs were calculated. Such a problem will in general require the use of finite elements (cylindrical shell elements), but this theory makes the problem manageable by hand and provides a closed form solution. I doubt if any other approach can be so powerfull.

There are a few typals and some wrong signs found in the book. Anybody interested, could contact me at cak52@columbia.edu.

Concise, well written. I always thought a bar was a place for drinking. Now I realize that there is more to this than I thought. I heard about chromium bars and necking in steel bars, but never before about thin walled bars. What is the significance of thin walled bars. I am eagerly awaiting other peoples' comments.

Curious bar tender.

The only book to my knowledge that gives insight to the physics of warping as opposed to the usual pure mathematical treatment applied by those less expert in the field. Mastering the theory within this book will reduce your stress level.

No one book can change a persons life but some like this provides more tools for the project that may lie ahead.

Things That Work: A No-Nonsense Guide To Recovery By One Who Knows by Barry Bocchieri is an inspirational guide specifically written to assist alcoholics to effectively recover from the painful process of withdrawal. Guiding the reader through helpful and effective ways of dealing with the same troubles he personally experienced, Bocchieri deftly instructs healthy and progressive solutions applicable for all who suffer from alcoholism. Things That Work is very strongly recommended to all readers on the road to recovery for its ability to relate and guide its struggling readers through the many barriers faced with overcoming and conquering alcohol addiction.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU MR. BOCCHIERI, this is a marvelous book to review again and again, not just for recovering alcoholics/drug abusers. This book touches on the BASIC idea, everyone of us has to be responsible for oneself and DECIDE WHAT WORKS BEST FOR OUR CIRCUMSTANCES. KEEP TRYING! that should be a subtitle! NEVER GIVE UP!!!!! I feel very inspired by the author advising not just what information he has gathered but what experiences he shares of his own. AGAIN, THANK YOU!!!

What a relief! This book gave me very simple, specific tools to help fight addiction. Also, it had down-to-earth suggestions to help with panic attacks, anxiety, even conflict in the workplace. With humor and insight the author really spoke to me without any psycho-babble!

Once upon a time there was an absolute treasure of a book that was loved by generations -- and it's back today with beautiful watercolor illustrations that help bring the story to life.

Recommended!

My grandchildren and I have "talked about" the three bears for a long time...so I finally found this "Little Golden Book" and now we can read the story. They love for me to read it to them and truly enjoy the illustrations. They say always say the lines the bears speak in their own version of bear voices !! I am not sure who enjoys these readings more...my grandchildren or me.

It is wonderful. We are using it to have the grandkids put on puppet shows.

This book is now a new favorite on my 2 year old's list. He loves the story and now has it partially memorized, I think. He has learned the concepts of too hot, too cold, and just right; as well as big, medium, and small. Hopefully he is learning from this classic story not to repeat the fresh behavior of Goldilocks. I think the repetition and sequencing of events in this story are appealing to little minds. The only reason I gave this book 4 stars is because sometimes the picture on the page preceeds the story and it hinders the flow of ideas.

Being a born and bred cajun, I was a little skeptical about how authentic it would be to the dialect. I was blown away. The dialect is spot-on. The story reminds me of a good Disney movie -- great spin on a classic story, fun for kids and enough one-liners to keep the parents in stitches! The writing is SO clever. I recommend this one for every cajun parent in particular, especially those who have left Louisiana like me, and want to give their kids a taste of the heritage! I also recommend Petite Rouge Riding Hood, although the Three Pigs is my fave.

My husband (together with our 3-year old daughter) discovered this book at our local library, and it was so much fun that we read it every day until it had to go back. The only downside is that you might argue about who gets to read it aloud! We think that this book is so much fun (as is Petite Rouge, which we checked out subsequently) that we are buying it for our household for Christmas, as well as for all of our friends that have small children.

Three Cajun brothers find themselves in trouble when their mother kicks them out of the house - and they must build their own strong homes. But with Claude the gator lurking around, the homes must be strong enough to withstand a strong tail whack. Hilarious rhymes lend to read-aloud and zany drawings by Jim Harris bring to life a vivid remake of a classic.

It is such a cute version of the 3 Little Pigs! Petite Rouge is still #1 but this one is another winner by Mike Artell!

My son loves this book. It is a great twist on The Three Little Pigs. We read it at least twice every day. Bright colors. Highly recommend.

Ken Geist and Julia Gorton's THE THREE LITTLE FISH AND THE BIG BAD SHARK is a wonderful story outlining what happens when three little fish encounter a seahorse, a shark, and various underwater building materials. Fish who stick together make fun houses and safer settings are hilarious here.

My four year old son loves the story of the three little pigs which is why I purchased this book. I was so pleased when it arrived. The illustrations are beautifully done, the colors are vibrant and the print is large. The story is quick and easy to read and the repetition, just like in "The Three Little Pigs," makes it very catchy. Examples: "Little Fish, Little Fish, Let Me Come In." "Not by the skin of my finny fin fin!" "Then I'll munch and I'll crunch and I'll smash your house in." A quick and fun read!

I can't remember where my son got this book or for how long we have had, but I do know how much we enjoy it. It's a short story so it's usually one of two bedtime books.

This book took the legendary story of The Three Little Pigs and gave it a face lift. Instead of the Three Little Pigs, we have Three Little Fish. Instead of the Big Bad Wolf, we have The Big Bad Shark. It's the same basic plot with a new setting, the ocean.

The pictures are very vibrant and the story is fun to read. The words are fairly large, making it easy to point them out as I read. The author has also added a female to the story. Instead of all three of the fish being brothers like in the classic piggy story, they have added one sister fish.

Like the original, the story is brief. What I like about the brevity and repetition is I can easily point out the words while I read. Hopefully the familiarity of using some of the same words and sentences repeatedly will help my son recognize those words and eventually help him read.

As someone who enjoys the repetition for teaching, but was a bit burned out on the pigs, this book was a refreshing and enjoyable change. I give it two fins up!

Cherise Everhard, Feb. 2008

We own all of this series! Started reading them when my daughter was 4 (she just turned 5 now), and they are age appropriate. Not too scary and always a happy ending. One book only takes us about 4-5 nights worth of reading together. The longer ones are good too "Fairy Dust and the Quest for the Egg" and "Fairy Haven and the Quest for the Wand", but they are a little bit scarrier than the short books (more appropriate for ages 5-7 I would think).

In my opinion the best part of this story is the glimpse the author gives us of a dark "Event" in the dimly remembered fairyland past. Who is the Great Enemy that attacked the fairies? What was the destructive power that shattered the ancient tree? Where is this Enemy now? Why do they still fear him/her/it? Why is there still a cloud of pixie dust North of Neverland?

Will we find out more in later novels? I hope so.

In this story Tink is working on a compass while Terrence is hanging right over her he accedentally knocks over her first bowl she ever fixed and she gets so angry at him. Later when it is time for stories Terrence usually sits with her and he didn't. That night she went on a daring quest to find something to make it up to him. She meets up with her old friends Peter and the Lost Boys! She returns home safely and learns a lesson.

Focused on the concept of regret, this lovely story involves Tinker Bell and her friend Terence, the sparrow man. Terence has a crush on the fairy, and Tink likes him, too. But one morning when Terence tries to help Tink, he ends up breaking her favorite bowl. She blows up at him and tells him to leave her alone. Stung, he leaves, vowing to never bother Tinker Bell again.

The water fairy Silvermist cheers Terence up by showing him how to water-skate with special lily-pad-skimmer sandals. Tink sees the couple on the water and waves, but Terence keeps his promise and doesn't respond. All day Tink finds herself missing Terence, and feeling lonely, and angry, when she sees him with the other girls.

To win him back, Tink heads north of Never Land to find him a special gift: some rare pixie dust. She travels in a fairy version of a hot-air balloon. Her adventures include encounters with a possum, mermaids and a tiger.

At the end, Tink tells Terence she regrets yelling at him, and the two make up.

Like the other books in this series, "Tink, North of Never Land" is illustrated with dainty watercolors, and the front cover features a portrait of its heroine sprinkled with sparkly fairy dust.

By the way, the reading level of this book is 2.7.

Vitalism is a profoundly science-ejected concept, though many CAM or 'natural health' cabals falsely claim that vitalism survives scientific scrutiny.

I quote:

"nineteenth century chemists firmly believe that all biological processes were chemical in nature. To believe otherwise, to insist on some mysterious role for living organisms that was not purely chemical in nature, was condemned as vitalism -- the belief that living systems have powers beyond those of nonliving systems [p.109...] modern biologists reject vitalism, the belief that living systems have powers beyond those of nonliving systems [p.124]."

-r.c.

The book was new and I found out later that a similar new book like this one would retail for $125 and I got it for $13.50. I got a deal!b

I used this book for my AP biology course. Thanks to this book, it let me got 5 on the AP exam. I'm homeschooled, I learnt biology myself,well, maybe not cause this book taught me all of the materials to score high on biology.I'm glad I used this book.
By the way, the supplementary CD is very helpful,so if you buy this text, i suggest you also to buy that CD.

I don't usually review (or even read) textbooks. However, in researching a forthcoming book, I've spent a lot of time with Tobin and Dushek's Asking About Life. It's made my life much easier.

As those who are familiar with Asking About Life know, this is a textbook with a philosophy. That philosophy is to present biology not as a canonical set of facts about life, but as a dynamic, ongoing dialogue with nature, in which real people who happen to be scientists ask meaningful questions and take understandable steps over time to discover answers to them. The book mixes an engaging narrative style, a strong historical perspective, great examples, and authoritative factual knowledge into an eminently readable, extremely informative, and scientifically impeccable text. As a result, a student or reader can turn to this book not simply to learn about the structure of DNA or how the human immune system functions, but also about Rosalind Franklin's role in discovering the double helix and about why HIV "continues to perplex medical researchers." And, as shown by the book's section headings (How Do Zygotes Cleave? How Does Gastrulation Set Up the Three-Layered Structure?), it embodies the truth that the best scientific questions start not with "what" but with "how."

Asking About Life is also full of beautiful, crystal-clear photos and illustrations, many of which, like the text, do a wonderful job of depicting not just static objects, but dynamic processes.

I can't imagine a better biology textbook.

Robert Adler, Ph.D.,author of Science Firsts: From the Creation of Science to the Science of Creation (Wiley & Sons, Sept. 2002).

Having already read The Book of Mormon--the source from which this novel receives its inspiration--I felt coming in to the reading that I would be fully prepared for any twists or convoluted developments that the plot might encounter. What I was not prepared for was the craftiness which the author uses to not only develop the depth of his characters but also express the magnitude of the moral evolution that takes place in this novel.

The book showcases different civilizations whose customs seem highly ingrained and spiritual, yet full of nuances which add color to a situation which most would regard as more of a black and white scenario. Indeed, if there is a right versus wrong theme to the book, the line between the two often gets crossed as instances of perfidy, duplicity, murder, reconciliation and repentance are played out in an almost cyclic pattern.

I give this book a good review because I find it an easy read, yet overflowing with substance and depth. All in all a great contribution to Ancient American fictional literature.

-Sean Frederick

Great book, it gets you from the start and keeps you the whole time. Everyone should have the oppertunity to be able to read this. By the way, Nufer is a cool name.

Ancient America was a land of lush jungles, exotic animals, sweet-smelling flowers, winding rivers, and unheard of vistas. It would have been a paradise, if not for the wars. Here, clashing swords met often as two nations fought for control of the land. Men were forced to swear allegiance to one side or the other. At times they saw their leaders waver and would find themselves torn between allegiance to their country and allegiance to their oath.

These were days of intrigue, deception, and betrayal. They were also days of loyalty, leadership, and sacrifice. Experience the struggle of a nation trying to hold to its ideals while being pounded by its enemies, both from without and within. Relive the story of Captain Moroni, Helaman and the 2000 Stripling Warriors as never before. Learn to appreciate men who were truly worthy of being role models.

This novel will make the land of Ancient America come alive for you. You'll enter the lives of men who fought and died trying to secure liberty for their people. At a dramatic time when tensions were rising and Nephites were turning traitor, Captain Moroni tore off his coat and wrote a pledge in support of key freedoms. He fastened this on a pole and did a massive call to arms among his people to inspire them to defend their liberties. This flag became symbolic of their fight for freedom, and became known as the "Title of Liberty." Since then, generations have been inspired by Moroni's call to sacrifice for and defend liberty!

"I was touched by the account of the 2000 Stripling Warriors and the sacrifices they made to leave their homes and defend their country when their fathers couldn't because of their oath...This is a great book, full of role models for today's young and old alike. After reading it myself, we read it out loud as a family."

- Book Review at www.deseretbook.com

"The Title of Liberty...recounts imaginatively the heroic saga of the Nephite-Lamanite wars of 76-74 b.c. Nufer offers an exciting tale of the military exploits and strategies of Captain Moroni, who leaves his family and farm to rally his countrymen around the title of liberty. Nufer carefully grounds this adventure in the Nephite chronicles, and his chapter notes point out the differences between history and imagination."

- Richard H. Cracroft
BYU Magazine, Spring 2004

I thoroughly enjoyed researching and writing this book and hope you enjoy reading it even half as much as I enjoyed writing it! Download free fonts, and learn more about it at CaptainMoroni.com!

Purchased this book a few months ago and have passed it around among family members. Consensus is: we all really enjoyed the book. "Title of Liberty" is a wonderful story of adventure and faith based on Captain Moroni and the Title of Liberty...well written and maintains the integrity of this incredible time in ancient American history. Although the book can be enjoyed as an independant read, it also is suitable for parents to read orally for younger children. Nufer brings ancient America alive with a sensitive and stirring novel. Good job...recommended.

Nick

Dr Benson presents strong evidence for what others have called the "mind / body connection." Mainstream medical science has not yet recognized the importance belief plays in health but, Dr. Benson presents numerous studies that validate the major role belief plays in the healing process and wellness. Practitioners of complimentary therapies will find this book especially helpful in understanding how many non-drug based therapies can work. Well written and thought provoking!

I think what is amazing about this book is that Herbert Benson states without a doubt that faith in God is healthy for us. While our ancestors took it for granted that God healed them, as Dr. Benson explains, we have been taught to see healing purely in technical scientific terms. Dr. Benson explains that when we repudiated the importance of belief in healing we deprived ourselves of a powerful healing force.

Dr. Benson knows that his rational-scientific audience will be skeptical of his arguements. So, he provides us with well-reasoned arguements supported by ample evidence. He explains that we need to relax our over-stressed minds on a regular basis. We need this as an antedote to our hurried lives that stress us out and make us sick. He cites many studies (much from his own research) that daily meditation stimulates the bodies natural healing mechanisms.

Now, the radical finding of Dr. Benson's research is that belief in God makes a difference in healing. If a person meditates regularly using a spiritual phrase they are more likely to heal than those who use a secular word such as "peace". The person's religion doesn't matter. It seems that God is an equal opportunity healer.

Through many of the medical observations made by the authors, this book provides some interesting ideas about the connection between the mind and body. Even though we all know that stress (which comes from our minds) influences our health, many of us find it difficult to put the mind and body together in one equation. This book is a great attempt to begin making the bridge between the subjective and objective world. It is full of insightful ideas and inspiring anecdotes. Just excellent overall. If you'd like to read about a sound theoretical framework that explains many of these things, I strongly suggest "The Ever-Transcending Spirit" by Toru Sato. When I read Sato's book, everything clicked so much is was unbelievable!

This is a well-written book that clearly describes the links between our thoughts and our physical health. It is written in an accessible personal style, without the "guru" overtones of works by Deepak Chopra or Wayne Dyer (good writers, just with a different style). Everyone, regardless of their view of God, can benfit from the concepts of Remembered Wellness and the Relaxation Response described in this book. A personal recomendation - couple this book, with its "unproven healing energy", with Greg Bradden's "The Divine Matrix", which describes this energy, and you will be good to go.

I love the world and want to share it with my little one. He's 5, and we both loved this book and it's gorgeous illustrations. Teaches a bit about adventure, art, Chinese culture and geography. Highly recommended. Also, The Snail and the Whale (by the team that did the Gruffalo) is another book that this reminds me, which we both recommend.

Tom Mouse by Ursula K. Le Guin is the story of Tom, a brave young mouse who dares board a train for the thriving city of Chicago. Tom befriends a young woman who, unlike most, does not shriek or shoo at the sight of a mouse; a friendship blossoms, that is wonderful enough to make a mouse dance. The soft color illustrations by Julie Downing add a friendly touch to this thoughtful and highly commended picturebook for young readers.

"Tom Mouse grew up in a hole in the wall of the diner in the station. His family was content with their cozy nest and the doughnut crumbs and bits of bacon they picked up in the diner. But Tom watched the great trains come into the station and leave again, and he wished he could go with them..." So begins Ursula Le Guin's sweet and lovely tale about a little mouse who yearns to leave home and see the big wide world he's heard so much about, and finds a companion to share his travels with. Tom kisses his family good-bye, scurries aboard a train headed for Chicago, and is off on what he hopes will be the beginning of a lifetime of adventures. Fortunately, he makes himself at home in Roomette Nine, along with its paying guest, Mrs Powers, an interesting and remarkable woman who, he finds, is not afraid of mice. In fact, she seems happy to have the company, and shares her snacks and conversation with Tom. As the trip continues these two form a special alliance, and decide together, that seeing the world would be even more fun and exciting with a friend..... Told in four short chapters, Ms Le Guin's simple, gentle text is complemented by Julie Brown's charming and expressive illustrations rendered in warm and soft, subdued tones. Together word and art bring this endearing little rodent and his story to life, and you can almost feel the motion of the train, and see the world rush by outside the window, as the train speeds on toward Chicago. Perfect for early readers, or as a read-aloud story the entire family can share together, Tom Mouse is a heartwarming and engaging tale of friendship and adventure that shouldn't be missed, and one of the best new pictures books of 2002.

What a wonderful story that captivated my children!! Not to mention that Julie Downing once again makes every story come alive with her illustrations. You can see the mouse dance and how she captured the twinkle in his eye was so fabulous!!! Any child will just love this book!!! Many thanks!