Performance Books

So much of the photogprahy of Burning Man is all glitz and surreal glamour, with a big measure of breast often thrown in. Yeah it's a big party with all sorts of wacky and interesting costumes and bright sights, but the real soul of the thing is the making of the art.

Public art is always a gift to its community. The type of art that has grown out there, especially in its scale and ambition, often demands substantial gifts from the community to exist. It is a sublime and outrageous feedback loop, the process and product of which have never been as clearly and deeply represented as in this luminous book.

The inner cover photo of a box of matches full of dust and containing not only matches but burnt stubs, cotter pins and a spring, is one of the most complete and lovely images of the spirit of these brave artists I have ever seen. If you can understand that photo you can probably understand the process of making art out there.

Leo Nash certainly does understand the process. By far the most revealing collection of Burning Man photos ever compiled, as close to a portait of the thing as you are likely to see.

Nash is a great photographer, with a clear, timeless vision that you can literally feel. His photographs hold you and keep you looking into them, farther. This is another volume in the work of our best contemporary photographers, and an extraordinary record of art and a place we might never have otherwise seen.

Burning Man is often described as being indescribable, and for good reason. So much of the art created there is ephemeral, lasting just a few days before burning to the ground. An entire city of 30,000 rises, falls, and disappears. To some, it feels like a heartbeat, and to others, a lifetime. To describe it in words is nearly impossible, when so much quickly becomes the elusive memory of memories.

Through Nash's remarkable photographs, we see a decade of visionary work and creativity that physically existed for only a moment. Whether you've been to Burning Man or not, this book will fill you with awe, and longing for the place.

I bought the book because I like black and white photos and because my son has attended Burning Man and worked for the corporation that creates the event in 2003. My intention is to give him the book; but, I decided to read the text before sending it off. The intro is long winded drivel (and at the time of this writing, the writer of the introduction has wasted valuable real estate on this product page with some self serving crap from his blog; who wants to wade down the page to get to the real reviews?) and the text by the photog is self indulgent in the style of the "burners." The notion that this event is somehow "spontaneous" is what really makes me laugh. A more apt description would be something on the order of "this is my personal journal and musings on this ongoing "spontaneous" event, plus some photos" The pictures are well made, and the presentation with a slipcover is nicely done, which is what rescues the book.

I just received this book as a gift. I immediatley sat down and slowly turned each page in amazement of what he has captured. I cried.

This is seriously one of the coolest books I've ever seen in my life. I've never been to Burning Man (wouldn't want to), but these pictures are AMAZING. It might have been worth enduring desert discomfort dust storms and camping just to see the 2996 "Uchronia" structure-- wow.

For amateur "weekend warrior" coaches such as myself this is a topic that is far to often barely touched on if talked about at all. Telling kids to concentrate, focus and be mentally tough without teaching it like any other skill is like giving them a bat with no instruction and telling them to hit. Some will pick it up better than others due to their own make-up but all can get much better with a coach teaching them. The mental game can be taught as a skill the same as any physical skill we teach them.

This book is one that has the authentic "been-there-done-that" feel to it. It's well organized with great real world examples and has multiple lists at the end of each topic on how to make our athletes aware of the mental game and how to practice getting better at it.

This is a book you will read and re-read if you're truly interested in being the best coach you can be. It's one of those books where you can just open to any page and pick up a great idea or tip.

This is the 4th time I bought this book. I have given three away and the last one is worn out. Trying to make the most out of a player's ability is not complete until the mental aspect is addressed and this book helps with that approach. If you coach baseball, you need to have a copy.

The most useful book you will find on the mental game, and was very easy to ready. Great organization. A must read for any coach.

Harvey Dorfman is a no-BS kind of coach and his latest book is a great tool for coaches, teachers, managers, or anyone who wishes to get the edge. As a former basketball coach at various levels, I wish this book was available 15 years ago because it would have saved me a lot of trouble and mistakes!

Coach Dorfman covers three vital areas in the book: The Coach as Leader, Communicator, and Teacher; Impact Terms for Coaches, and Impact Terms for Athletes. He provides real life examples from professional, college, and high school coaches and athletes that are easy to relate to.

361 Pages Hardcover

ExerptPage 70 Coaching is teaching. The best coaches have something else. They have the good sense to instruct, then get out of the way. They are pedagogues not demagogues.

Table of contents
Section 1 The Coach as leader, Communicator, Teacher
Chapters:
1. Leadership & Power(s)
2. Leadership style
3. You, the leader-the coach
4. The substance of leadership
5. The coach communicates, one way or another
6. Communication: Considering the process Itself
7. Communication: The when, where, how, why-and who!
8. Coaching is teaching.
9. Learners: the Coach and athlete
Section 2 The mental game alphabet: Impact terms for the coach.
Section 3 The mental Game, A to Z: Athletes' impact terms.
Appendix A Leaders list
Appendix B "The guy in the glass"
Appendix C we learn what we've lived
Appendix D A winning way
Appendix E The final word on the mental game

This beautifully presented tome is fascinating. There may only a few die hard, full time dismissers of Italian Opera left, but they will find it harder to be so snooty after reading any of the chapters. It is all about context. Gosset provides you with detailed examples of the conditions under which the works were composed and performed and the pressures facing all involved. It is fascinating and made me feel like a musical sloth in my own perfomance habits.

There are very elegantly printed musical examples as well as the odd juicy snide comment about singers whose attitude to performing these works is less than thorough. Sometimes the detail is daunting and perhaps a little dry but you could pick and choose your chapters if this is worrying you.

How reassuring that books like this are still being written when the Music section of Borders is filled with biographies of such musical heavyweights as Sting and Bono.

"Divas & Scholars" is a masterpiece from every possible perspective, and I am astonished that there are only 4 customer reviews ahead of mine. It is written in the liveliest, most personal style. Every chapter, every paragraph, every sentence is filled with fascinating information and insights. (The only book on music that I have ever read that is its equal is Charles Rosen's universally acclaimed "Classical Style," which was published 35 years ago. Rosen himself gave "Divas & Scholars" a rave review in the New York Review of Books (10/05/06).) No one before Gossett has ever explained so clearly the conditions under which masterpieces by Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti, and Verdi were not merely created but nearly tossed off, in almost the manner one associates with live television in the 50's. No one else has ever explained so clearly what a first performance looked like and sounded like, the lighting, the gestures, the sound in a particular theater or particular instruments, and the particular text and ornamentation that a singer chose. No one else has ever shown in such specific detail how performance traditions (and music) were transmitted and how they changed over time and place. "Divas & Scholars" can be read by everyone--the opera lover, the record listener, the stage designer, professional opera singers, orchestra musicians and conductors, and directors. It could be read by everyone who has ever loved Norma, Lucia, and all the other great figures of bel canto opera. It could be read by anyone with an interest in the social history of Europe in the first half of the nineteenth century. A summary of the delights of this book would be as long as the book itself. Five stars are not enough. It will be a resource and a pleasure forever.

I found this book a true revelation. No review can express just how much valuable information there is in this book. Certainly the earlier reviewer is correct that this is one of the most important books ever written on early nineteenth-century Italian opera. The focus is on Rossini, Donizetti, Bellini, and early Verdi.

Some chapters can be rough going, with a good bit of technical detail. But even the amateur can find much to learn here.

If you're an informed opera-nut, don't miss this one.

Probably, this is one of the most important books ever published on the Italian melodrama of the 19th century and its relations to compositional process, composers, editors, conductors, singers and producers. As usual, the approach by Prof. Gossett is comprenhsive, elegant and acurate. For those involved in research on Italian Opera it is a must! The negative point, if relevant, is the prolixity of the text in some sections what, to some extend, is usual in the area of musicological research. Musicologists have some difficulty to go directely to the point,and Gossett is a great musciologist.

This book is fascinating for this opera lover, all kinds of facts to learn and gossip to relish.

As always, a corker. Still, while boys will no doubt be instructed by I.T.W.W.'s latest repository of performances, they will certainly not be amused; as for girls, the opposite. Stiles are to be jumped over, not always for writing, and calculations, while eminent, cannot always be trusted to be either amusing or instructive or, for that matter, available to be shipped overnight.

John Marshal was probably looking at the world around him when he decided to publish "THE ENTERTAINING, MORAL, AND RELIGIOUS REPOSITORY; CONTAINING UPWARDS OF THREE SCORE SEPARATE PERFORMANCES, ALL OF WHICH ARE WRITTEN IN A SIMPLE YET PLEASING STILE; AND ARE EMINENTLY CALCULATED FOR THE AMUSEMENT AND INSTRUCTION OF THE YOUTH OF BOTH SEXES (Leather Bound)" in 1797. For 1797 was a complicated year.

George Washington stepped down as President, and John Adams took up the task. The USS Constitution was christened and set sail, a fearless Frenchman made the first parachute jump (from a balloon) while Napolean annexed Austria, the scrub board was invented (no more pounding your clothes to get them clean), and the United States entered the world spice trade with a delivery of pepper to a home port. My own history was presumably affected by the birth of Archibald McLellan in Scotland, who would go on to become a "coach builder, and patron of the arts".

So I'm guessing, that with all that was transpiring around him, and with the additional complication of Thomas Paine publishing "Essays on Religion" that very same year, John Marshal sought out our author, Illustrated throughout with Woodcuts, to pen a simple, pleasing, repository of religion that would be amusing to the youth of both sexes. Surely, "Essays on Religion" could not boast any of these qualities. Surely, "Essays on Religion" did not contain upwards of three score separate performances. Surely, "Essays on Religion" (a much too brief title) was not bound in the rich, luxuriousness of leather.

And so, could I, I would buy this wonderfully telling title, and hope that it deserves the five stars that I am giving it.

All too often young hermaphrodites are completely shunned by society and are thus deprived of the very information they need to cope effectively with their unique situation -- especially during those difficult teenage years! I.T. Woodcuts has done a simply marvelous job of addressing this problem by providing appropriate instructional materials (including illustrations) that are not only easy to follow, but encourage the reader to have fun as well! By infusing religion throughout this work, Woodcuts successfully sends an important message to his audience: Just because you happen to be a hermaphrodite doesn't mean that the God of your choosing doesn't love you. If you are the parent of a hermaphrodite and find it far easier to talk to your child about drugs then, about, well, you know, then I highly recommend this book.

I have been a fan of this book's author, Illustrated throughout with Woodcuts, ever since he began writing the stories of his traditional native-American village. I can't help but feel that something important has been lost in this current volume. Illustrated throughout with Woodcuts used to delight us with everyday tales of his mother, Linotyped with Ample Margins, his father, Carefully Etched into Delicate Crystal, and his little brother, Mostly Composed of Clip Art and Stock Footage.

Now, perhaps in an attempt to tap into a larger audience, our author has left his tradition behind. In an attempt to generate upwards of three score separate performances, he has chosen to simplify his style and attempt to "please" the reader rather than enlighten them. There's something about this book that is too calculated, too confused between whether it wants to be amusing or instructive, too uncertain about which sex of youth it wants to engage.

One feels that Illustrated throughout with Woodcuts has been, shall we say, "domesticated." He has left his heritage behind to create yet another moral and religious repository, as if we needed one. Something has been lost.

I assign this book five stars for two reasons: 1) I hope it will encourage the author to return to the exotic and authentic stories of his youth, perhaps telling us more about his kindly grandfather, Printed on Pure Cotton Linen and Containing over 20-Full-Color Photographs. 2) The leather cover of this volume leaves me some hope that the author's true character is still there, struggling to get out through an expessive choice of binding materials.

I am a demanding reader. I want to be amused and instructed. I want a book to be both entertaining and moral. I want the writing to be simple yet pleasing. And I would like it to contain upwards of three score separate performances that are eminently calculated for the youth of both sexes. Oh yeah -- and there must be woodcuts throughout.

The Bible comes close. It is amusing, instructive, entertaining and moral. But it lacks woodcuts. Plus, Leviticus kind of dragged for me.

Also, I like the title to tell me exactly what I'm going to get. For instance, if it were up to me, "The Trial" would be titled "Young bank clerk gets caught up in the machinations of a cruel and byzantine bureaucracy and they kill him at the end." See? Much better.

Five stars!

This is the only reference book I have and need on Exercise Physiology. Most useful to me are chapters on performance enhacement, high altitude acclimatisation and physical training for seniors. The first few introductory chapters and the first few pages of each chapter remind me of my basic life sciences. The authors then focus on the application of cell biology to training. The thing I like most about this book, is that there is no "guru talk". Every piece of advice is based on currect research.

The book is divided into 7 sections. 1. Nutrition, 2. Energy production, 3. Energy Delivery & Utilisation, 3. Enhancement of Energy Capacity, 4. Environmental Stress, 5. Body Composition & Weight Control, 7. Successful Aging, Disease Prevention.

It's a very thick book, but the paper quality is high and the colourful illustrations make it a joy to read. However, this is not simple book for the average man on the street. There is nothing sensational here - just pure science. Readers without a background in the life sciences may not be able to follow.

This book is a great help in understanding what is happening within the body conerning sports training and nutrition. It is based on uncountable research studies and presented in a very readable form with ample graphics illustrations. The book helped me not only to understand more, but also to improve fitness and even loose some weight. It goes very far beyond compared to what one gets told in fitness centers. The main approach of the book is based on energy considerations. Understanding how the body handles energy makes it possible to describe the effects of exercising and performance much more deeply. I would recommend this book to every exerciser, who likes to improve physically and understand background matters. Basically, it's a textbook for sports students. But people outside, like myself, can greatly benefit from it, as well.

I am a Personal Training manager with a Physical Education undergraduate degree and Health Preservation and Rehabilitation graduate degree.
I consider that the science of exercise physiology should constitute the basic knowledge for anybody who wants to understands the way the human body functionates and acutely and chronicaly adapts to the exercise stimuli.
No matter you are(or preparing to become) a PE teacher, sport medicine specialist, personal trainer, physical therapist,athletic coach,etc, you should understand the science of exercise physiology.
Dr. McArdle's " Exercise physiology" is definetely one of the most complete books ever writen on the subject. With miriads of grafics and pictures, and tons of scientific research descriptions and results, the book is quite pleasing to read and very convincing.
With more than 1000 pages, definetelly worths its price and even more. Contains as much information as you could find in 3-4 good scientific books and much more than the complete colection of "Muscle and Fitness" starting from 1970.
You can find detailed informations together with all the book ilustrations and even 4 complete chapters at: www.connection.LWW.com/go/mcardle

Although it runs to 1158 pages, this winning book, long recognized as THE leading exercise physiology text, stays succinct and engaging--and not one page too long. A key asset of this book is its close engagement with the scientific literature, which appears throughout in the form of unobtrusive but crucial little superscripted numbers that cite published studies. The references exceed in both depth and richness other exercise physiology texts like Baechle's very good "Essentials of Strength and Conditioning," Power and Howley's popular "Exercise Physiology," and certainly the authors' own 678-page "Essentials of Exercise Physiology," a shorter text that breezily dumps its references at the end of each chapter without numbering them or citing them in context. The definitive coverage of many popular fitness subjects, from exercise selection to steroids to nutrition, make this masterful book not only a pre-eminent text, but great reading for any consumer who, tired of the ridiculous claims of the diet and fitness industry, seeks authoritative answers.

If you only own 1 book it should be this one (excellent reference for 'Flame Wars'). A good physiology book is a must if you wish to be 'educated' on exercise and nutrition. Understanding how and why the human body works is very important if you plan to train others or be your best. If you buy 1000 bodybuilding, fitness and health newsstand magazines they will still not contain the information you will find in one good human physiology book, and this is one of the very best. If you want to be able to hold intelligent conversations on the internet than you should have several books on physiology - I can't stress this enough. Learn about the food we eat and what happens to it after it's eaten. Learn all the reactions in the body, when and why they take place and how they effect your training, learn what makes muscle grow. If you want real facts get any good physiology book. Knowledge is power - learn the truth - you will find the real secrets in a good physiology book. In general these books are expensive, but worth it. You might also check for used copies at college bookstores, medical institutions or used book sales. NBAF 'very best'.

To quote a section in the book in which he describes his wife"I credit her with putting that life-or-death edge on my poetry.." That quote also applies to this book. Every sentence lives with a power and determination which cannot be denied. It must be experianced. I 1st saw Acey at a poetry club during his trip to Chicago in Jan 2000 and was blown away. Yes in the interest of full disclosure I am a fan and there are times when an editor could have helped the manuscript but it's a flawed masterpiece just like it's author.

Taalam Acey gives a brutally honest memoir in Eyes Free. His story is inspirational. Just when he lost everything he owned and was ready to exit this world by his own hand he found poetry. Poetry pulled this remarkable man from the brink. If you've seen Taalam perform you know how he can move you. How he can make the hairs stand up on the back of your neck or leave you speechless with mouth wide open. To think that he was once so down and out and ready to check out. Eyes Free takes us on his journey into spoken word, poetry slams, the ins and outs of performance poetry. He lived a hard life and kept striving to be the magical poet he is today. Surely there must be some force that does protect him. Thanks Taalam for sharing this part of yourself. I look forward to Eyes Free the poetry collection. Eyes Free won Best Poetry book 2004 from Mahogany.
Reviewed by
Dawnny

In his candidly written memoir EYES FREE, celebrated spoken word artist Taalam Acey paints an extremely intimate self portrait and allows the reader a raw, unabashed view of his life story. With his straightforward and unencumbered prose, Acey does a remarkable job of affording the reader access to his innermost thoughts and feelings.

EYES FREE is a story of triumph and the ability to change life's challenges into opportunities and then making the most of those opportunities. The author affirms this time and again as he takes the reader through his life's journey, frankly detailing his beginnings as "a child of some of the most god-awful blight the modern world has ever known."

Whether divulging the vivid details of his promiscuous lifestyle before, during, and after his failed marriage, relating the gritty details of his stint as a rapper and then drug dealer, or simply relating his experiences garnered during his travels as a spoken word artist, Acey manages to maintain a smooth, clear writing style that very effectively holds the reader's attention.

Rich with fascinating anecdotes and thought provoking observations, EYES FREE is a thoroughly engaging read and a true testament to the remarkable storytelling ability of Taalam Acey. This author writes with a fluidity of expression that leaves the readers hard pressed to put this book down.

Reviewed by Autumn
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

Seldom is a book with such honesty and depth entertaining...Taalam has managed to captivate the reader on page 1 and leave them longing for more on page 300. Here is the history of spoken word cleverly woven into the life's journey of one of the most compelling poets ever to grace a stage. Impossible to put down and a must read for anyone who has ever been, loved, or wanted to love, a black man.

You haven't experienced spoken word until you've experienced Taalam Acey. Words fail to describe the effect this man has on the mic. And off. When he says, "someone or something is protecting me", believe it. I still find him inspiring to this day.

Eyes Free is powerful on so many levels. It is a raw collection of pivotal events, places, people and other phenomena that will evoke a gammet of emotion. I found myself laughing one minute (the humor is off the chain) and going "dayum, T!" the next, all the while turning page after page after page into the wee hours of the night. Eyes Free chronicles the travels, trials, tribulations & turmoil of one of the world's finest jewels.

He covers early origins from the oral communication carried over on slave ships, to early poets like Phyllis Wheatley, to Harlem Renaissance and Langston Hughes to The Last Poets. The imagery is so vivid, one feels as if they are right there with him, especially on the night he fell in love with spoken word.

Eyes Free is sensual, seductive and scorching. These "spells" Taalam "Conjures" are no joke. Please take this journey through the eyes of one of the most powerful voices on this planet.

Taalam. Thank you for sharing and showing yourself to the world. In giving so much of yourself, the love you are getting and will continue to receive is but a single drop in an ocean of gratitude for your presence in this here universe. I truly believe and know our ancestors are pleased. Peace*blessings.

Well written book that is easy to understand. Practical information that can be easily applied.

This book was incredibly helpful. Even thought most of the information references were from Canada I still found it really helpful. It was part of one of my grad classes on board governance. It helped to lay out simple action steps one could take.

Mel's research and experience has led him to conclude that "the essentials of good governance are generally not well understood and that what is understood is not well communicated to the millions of volunteers who serve as directors on boards". Mel performed extensive research on 20 non-profit and public sector organizations, diversified in causes from a small rural service club with no operating budget to health boards with million dollar budgets. The median budget size was approx. $3 million. He studied the finances and governance practices of these organizations over a 20 year period. Among other things, he utilized a Governance Self-Assessment Checklist as a research tool.

Things I like about the book:

* Numerous real-life examples which brought the concepts to life
* Good description of the organizational functions: work, management and governance; and fact that all board members required to do governance and some may also need to "change hats" and do work and or management of their organization
* Description of some early warning signals in areas of human resources (eg. CEO turnover); performance (unplanned deficits, rapid depletion of reserve funds); ineffective board meetings; board culture; "rubber-stamping" of CEO recommendations without effective debate
* Solid research on governance models leading to a typology of 9 board types based on primary board focus
* List of 7 primary areas of responsibility that cut across all models:
o establishing/safeguarding mission and planning for the future
o financial stewardship
o human resources stewardship
o performance monitoring and accountability to key stakeholders
o community representation, education and advocacy
o risk management
o managing critical events or transitional phases
* Excellent assessment tools, one I personally utilized with great success
. Strong sections highlighting the board development, management and decision-making processes

Just a few areas which could be enhanced for the 2nd edition: some legal interpretations and information on directors' liabilities (although I know this book is not meant as a primary resource for these topics); and more about the board's role in fundraising and sustainability.

Overall, I think this is truly a great Canadian comprehensive resource on voluntary sector governance, written to be understood by most board members with excellent governance tips and tools. I carry it with me whenever I am delivering governance training workshops! Thanks, Mel!

For many years I have been making recommendations to municipal and regional authorities related to funding not-for-profit organizations. This new guidebook will be invaluable to organizations that realize the importance of being able to demonstrate good governance practices. The book is structured to provide easy access to the essential elements of effective governance. I especially appreciate the inclusion of well-researched case studies, practical quick tips, and relevant samples of policies and checklists. The last chapter provides numerous tools that board members and managers can readily use to improve governance.

This is a "must have" reference, not only for board members and senior executives, but also for consultants and for foundations and government bodies funding not-for-profits - and particularly for students taking governance courses in colleges and universities.

As a governance and board development consultant I will be using Mr. Gill's very readable book to assist my clients in strengthening their organizations. This guidebook covers the seven primary areas of board responsibility and is replete with highly applicable "Case Illustrations" and "Quick Tips". Its final section provides numerous "tools" - such as samples of, and templates for, key policies, financial monitoring, and performance evaluation.

A supplementary CD-ROM is available and I highly recommend acquiring this too. Users should also consider accessing Mr. Gill's online "Governance Self-Assessment Checklist (GSAC) service, available through the author's website.

I don't know of any other resource that "covers all the bases" of good governance - certainly none could be better in providing truly useful and practical guidance for boards in trouble or for boards that are striving to improve their performance.

This is a review from my friend, Holly, an amazing bodyworker:
"Great Food, Great Sex read like a novel. I couldn't put it down! I finished it in less than 24 hours! It was enjoyable but informative all while being funny and interesting.. what a great way to be inspired by science and put it to use in real life!"

I can't wait to take "Great Food, Great Sex" with me on my honeymoon!

This book provides advanced medical information in a way that is easy to read and understand. I found the book to be quite informative and a fun read.

Contrary to that nasty reviewer from Publisher's Weekly, I found this book extremely informed, balanced, and practical. Instead of gimmicks the book outlines what to do to enhance your sex life without having to submit to some health-destroying fad program. Once you understand the science you don't need condescending (and hard to follow) meal-by-meal menus. This is a liveable, easy, and healthful approach to eating. I've tried it now for several weeks and already feel more energetic.

This is an anti-diet book: no cheap gimmicks or silly meal programs. It just offers the truth and excellent guidance.

The only thing this title, and its rich contents, is missing is the secret to how I can become a gajillionaire overnight without even trying. Outside of an amoeba, who doesn't love great food? And unless you're a Franciscan monk, I am stumped to think of one person I know that doesn't love great sex. Put 'em together, and you have one terrific recipe, baby.

Dr. Fried and Dr. Edlen-Nezin's freshman foray into the publishing arena leaves nothing desired. The book is a wonderful read, both entertaining and informative throughout. It never drags, and each page opens up new vistas to understanding of how our bodies work, the optimal fuel they need to perform, and how this formula combines to provide mind-blowing pleasures for the body and soul.

You must run, don't walk, to your nearest bookstore and pay the few bucks, you cheapskate, to learn how you too can become the dynamo you've always believed you could be. My friend, you will not be disappointed. Don't believe me? Ask my family doctor. Then ask my girlfriend. They'll back up my enthusiastic claims, and that is no bologna (not recommended for a vital sex life, by the way). Of course, I know that, and you don't. So get the book, and inform thyself.

Happy eating and lovemaking.

this the 1st time me using this site so i don't have much to say, but i like what i need.i think its nice book for who just start how to work in shop or people who like to work with truck

i am asking about this book..when will you have a new book on this name calld heavy duty truck systems and can i get it... chris j coombes

We used this book in our diesel technician class. The book gives you an excellent introduction to every aspect of a heavy-duty truck. I usually shy away from books written by more than one author because of lack of continuity or overcoverage in certain areas. In the case of this book, the authors have done a fantasic job of explaining the topics without any assumptions. The book does a good job in covering cluthes, standard transmission, torque converters, drive shafts, axles, and automatic transmissions. On the subject of brakes, I recommend Delmar's "Today's Technician: Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Brakes." If your thinking of buying a book on this subject matter, you can't go wrong with this selection. Be aware that a third edition has been released.

i am asking about this book..when will you have a new book on this name calld heavy duty truck systems and can i get it... chris j coombes

I am an ASE CERTIFIED TRUCK TECHNICIAN AND FOUND THIS TITLE TO BE REALLY HELPFUL IN MY REVIEWS FOR THE TES

What an important book for the contemporary marktplace! The author gives the reader incredibly canny insights into the confusing world of interactive marketing--both the "30,000-foot," strategic view and the hands-on, everyday tactics that get the job done. And all of this is presented in a friendly, easy-to-read style with a minimum of jargon and buzzwords. This book is worth many times the cover price. It's about time someone wrote this book.

A must for all new and veteran marketing professionals.

First, read the last four paragraphs. Then read the book. Use a marker liberally. This is a person with strong opinions and he is usually right. He is a marketer's marketer who never strays far from the fact that we all have to sell something to survive. He complies a lot of current internet thinking and best practices with a substantial heaping of his own background. He adds a sprinkling of the future with an eye on what's working now. Worth the price of admisssion, but start with the end.

A must read for anyone who either makes or influences marketing decisions. Being a part of an organization that serves both small and medium sized businesses that need integrated marketing solutions, this book is the outline for success. As an avid reader, all too often I see either "Joe Bob's theory on marketing success" or somebody plagiarizing one of the Porter bibles; either way, they're not usable by the average guy. Ryan's book has concise, easy to implement solutions that can be scaled. In today's marketplace where most businesses have between 2 and 10 employee's and make well under a million a year in revenue, business owners need roadmaps that are easy to follow and implementable with the staff that is on hand. Ryan does this well.

Not only would I consider this a must read, I'd say it's one to pick up again and again.

Christopher Ryan has hit a homerun with his book High Performance Interactive Marketing. His book provides the reader with a host of real-time, practical advice on how to improve the performance of your business.

I love the fact that Ryan provides the reader with a plethora of real-world examples that a company (such as mine or my client's) can utilize immediately.

In a book world that is so focused on nice-to-know theories, Ryan delivers on what all companies covet--practical advice that can be used the next day. I especially like his demonstrations of metrics, such as return on marketing investments, as this continues to be the holy grail that most companies seek, but very few find the right formula tied to their specific situation.

I will use this book regularly for my company and highly recommend it to my clients.