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For those of us with a certain relationship to the Moon, this book is a treasure. Fortune's theme is expressed vividly and wonderfully in this book about the unveiling of the hidden nature in men and women. The initiation sequence leaves me breathless everytime. Of course, there's also about 50 pages left after that, which makes the book feel uneven. Also, the class and race attitudes of the 1930's are apparent in some minor passages. Don't let the fact that the bbok was written in by a bourgiose professional in the 30's deter you-this is truly a wonderful book.

As an astrologer, professional metaphysician, expert Tarot symbolist and VisionCoach, I am somewhat embarrassed at how adamantly I recommend this rare jewel of a book to my clients. Unassuming in its title, it carefully hides in the traditional esoteric manner, some of the greatest wisdom you will ever encounter on the subject of what it means to really be a woman. When I hear enthusiastic discussion about rights and entitlements and equality, I often think of the tale Dion Fortune tells of the beautiful, enthralling and mysteriously ageless woman who lives by the sea, the Sea Priestess. This book is a written ritual. It is sheer magic. If you but read it and really understand it, and you are a woman, you will never, ever be the same. This book is all about power. It's the real thing. Fortune is a seminal writer in the field of metaphysics whose name you should know and whose books you should read if you are serious about this field.

This book is an occult classic. But I will tell you it is not the easiest read and can drag at times. So be patient.

I really like very old occult and gothic horror, and these occult fiction novels are very well written and a nice alternative to Harry Potter. Harry Potter, like Lord of the Rings, sold out the occult to wannabes; I am a practicing ceremonial magician and have brother status in an occult group and it sickens me that this Harry Potter generation are nothing but wannabes and wouldn't know an offering bowl from a bowl of cereal. This is the fictionalized account of a priestess' journey through magick. It is not boring or depressing. This so controversial upon its first publication no company would touch it; Fortune self published this, like Aleister Crowley. Speaking of Mr. Crowley, this holds up well if you use Aleister Crowley as the end all, be all of the occult. Despite his evil reputation the man was a master of the English language. Dion Fortune was also an icon and with this being my introduction to her I was very impressed enough that I would want to get more of her books. Reading is exorcise for the mind- Harry Potter is garbage and childish wannabe fantasy. Dion Fortune in real life was a very powerful reality-based sorceress. Her books are designed as a complete course in real life occultism.

I was prepared to really like this book after reading the previous reviews, but I have to say I'm disappointed. I enjoyed the old-fashioned description & writing style very much initially, but found myself getting more and more impatient while reading it & feeling that it was "dated". I expected something along the lines of Mists of Avalon, or Heart of the Fire... one of those novels that begins as a "fun read" but turns into something more profound & touches one spiritually. I purposely selected this book to begin my study of Dion fortune (I am a Phd student in Esoteric Philosphy, and a Wiccan Priestess), knowing that it was a novel rather than a studybook, expecting to be entertained as well as expanded somewhat. My feeling is that Dion Fortune probably was trying to convey some personal experience or past life through this story (I'm not sure, because I havent yet read her other books fully, although I have a stack of them in my "to read" pile)..
This book might open doors for some people, but for me it really didnt. Luckily, I was reading another book on Atlantis at the same time, so I was compelled to follow through and finish the Sea Priestess..otherwise I might have put it down. Back in the 30s when it was written, I'm sure it was major, but now it really seems dated to me. If you are interested in the history of the occult in the last 150 yrs, then definately read it, or if you are really really drawn to the sea & sea magic, then read it.
Eek I'm sorry, but I just didnt connect much with this book.

I'm usually not so much into study guides as they add nothing new to the table except picking out some points of the theory. Well was I dead wrong on this guide. It is not so much about checking did you remember the right numbers and names as it is much more focused on did you shift you point of view ? And every answer is well documented what the most effective point of view could be. I've learned quite a bit more with working through this study guide. I recently purged the study guide from Entries and Exists as well work my way through that too, and in time for the finals, participate in one of the trading camps.
Recommended for every one out there in the markets learning to ride the waves instead of getting smashed by them.

Wessel

This study guide contains tests that help you very well to know where you are with the markets knowledge. When I ordered this together with the book, I hesitated a little, but now I'm very happy I have it.

Good to understand psychology of trading . Would recommend for novice traders

If you have read "Come into my trading room" by Dr. Elder then this is a must have. It will enable you to test yourself and ensure that you understand the lessons presented in the book. I am a successful investor who aspires to trade for a living.(I have returned over 24% for the past 4 years). I have read over 40 books on trading and Dr. Elder's books are in a league of there own for being easy to understand and implement. He brings all essential disciplines that are needed together in one place. In this study guide you will be quizzed on mental discipline, basic charting, indicators, trading, day trading, advanced concepts, money management, and being organized. I have read all of his books and was shocked at how much I still didn't get. Buy it, use it, master it, you will be rewarded in the markets if you are a good student.

I have traded stocks since I was a teen. I have been familiar with Dr. Elder for years. Along the way, I have read many books on trading. His Come Into My Trading Room: A Complete Guide to Trading ranks among the best.

Elder says it took him three years to write Come into My Trading Room. It can be read in a matter of days. The companion study guide assures mastery of the wealth of trading knowledge. Slowly working through the study exercises helps you master Elder's trading concepts and ideas.

In his book Elder breaks the art and science of trading into three pillars. He calls them his three M's:

Mind
Market
Management

The key to winning the trading game is to win the battle within your mind. Dr. Elder, himself a practicing psychiatrist, explains how to develop discipline and to avoid the traps caused by emotional trading.

Second, he shows how to identify good trades using charts and computerized indicators. In remarkably clear and concise language, he explains the indicators and how to combine them to develop your own trading system.

Finally, he discusses importance of money management. The successful trader manages risk. Elder lays down rules to harness it. The study guide reinforces it. If you are serious about trading these two books should be at the top of your reading list. Their combined price is small compared to the money you can lose learning the lessons contained within them.

I really loved this book. It got right into the action. Moved along quickly. The characters were really honest with each other. I kept expecting lies or ommisions (very typical in romance novels), but got none. The passion was great - lots of fun scenes. The last 2 pages of the book were horrible (sappy, icky, dumb, blah!), but they don't detract from a really good book.

This book is wonderful. I read it in one day. I love romances, and this is one of the best. The most romantic part is when Cain rescued Shelley. Read this, you will love it!

Is this the copy that they made into the movie if not tell me which 1 please

Where the Heart Is - is a very sweet love story that is straightforward without game playing and deception. It is a contemporary romance about a man who meets a woman and realizes within 24 hours that she is the one woman he has looked for all his life. She is very taken with him as well but has certain reservations that make her want to keep him from getting too close. However, all of their interaction is genuine and mutual consideration, care, and honesty envelops each page. This is a story about two people - almost exclusively. It is a really romantic tale.

Cam Remington, a geologist, engineer, and owner of a resource company that does work world wide, is back in Los Angeles from his business travels when he meets Shelley Wilde. Shelley is a creator of temporary interior housing designs for the rich rental properties on the West Coast. In a refreshing departure from typical romance beginnings, Cam and Shelley meet in those first pages with the help of Cam's nephew, a lonely boy of 12, and his pet boa constrictor. Within those first few pages, Cam also has the opportunity to view the beauty of Shelley's best all time creation, her home. Cam is a man with extraordinary perception and senses Shelley's true nature as he observes her work, her home, and her interactions with his nephew and the boa.

In the beginning, Cam comes on strong sexually to Shelley. It doesn't take long for him to realize that he cannot proceed in that manner with her and hope to see her again. She is rather prim and proper compared to Cam and does not even consider casual sex as a possibility in her life. Basically, the outline of this story gives us a very mature and wise hero (despite his early come-on attempts) and a kind and gentle woman who has built a rigid life and home to protect her from the world. Cam is truly wiser and much more perceptive than Shelley. He identifies her deeper, true needs that she tries so hard to hide. His pursuit of their relationship and her slow opening to him are the heart of this story and there are many precious scenes to savor as their relationship develops.

This is a Lowell book that was previously published years ago as Traveling Man. She has re-written that book into Where the Heart Is. Although the new title is certainly descriptive of the entire intent of the lesson of this book, the term -traveling man - is used again and again and describes the biggest hurdle Cam must clear to have Shelley as he wants. She wants a home and has built her perfect home. After traveling her entire childhood all over the world with her parents, she desperately wants the pleasures of one home in one place - unchanging. Cam is a traveling man who believes home is with the one you love - wherever that may be - all over the world. Shelley unsuccessfully attempts to turn Cam away again and again because he is a traveling man. She doesn't want a husband who must continually travel. Cam recognizes her real reasons for pulling away from him and will not allow it. It is a tender story of pursuit and capture - all truly done in the name of love. There are a few sensual scenes that rate about a 3.0 out of 5.0 (see More About Me for rating guidelines).

Although this is not a book for my keeper shelf, it is a story I truly enjoyed. I read it easily within a day. It is only 336 pages long and although it tackles some very heavy issues in life, it is not nearly as deep as many other romance novels that I have read. But if you are looking for a feel-good light read, I highly recommend Where the Heart Is. You will love both the leads.

I guess I have the be the party pooper,but I didn't think the book was that great. I felt that there wasnt enough suspense until the very end of the book. Up until that point, I found it kind of average and boring. This is the first book that I have read by Elizabeth Lowell, but I will read one more before I make a true judgement on her books. However, I am glad this book was a freebie because it wouldnt have been worth the money.

CRAZY FOOL KILLS FIVE is the second mystery to feature independent insurance adjuster Fifi Cutter. When the novel opens Fifi finds herself with more time than work, so when her friend VJ offers her a paying gig as a document reader for Reg Wong--a local attorney who is trying a wrongful death suit that involves the hijacking and subsequent crash of a chartered airplane--she can't, as much as she wants to, turn it down.

It doesn't take long for Fifi to discover that the case is more than a simple wrongful death suit, and it's not just the good-looking attorney across the aisle, either. What Fifi finds is more than she bargained for. She uncovers an ugly plot to extort, a cabal of double-dealing insurance companies, and murder.

CRAZY FOOL KILLS FIVE is a basic whodunit with a twist: Fifi Cutter. She is a study in sarcasm, dark wit, distrust, and anti-social behavior--she says, out loud, what the rest of us only think. Her unemployed brother Bosco acts as the perfect foil. He is laid back, cool, accepting and completely at ease with himself and the world. And the novel is at its very best when both are on stage.

The mystery here is light and it takes a distant second seat to the flamboyant Fifi, but the plotline is entertaining and well-drawn--my only serious complaint about the mystery was the lack of early identifiable clues to the killer's identity. When the culprit was uncovered in the final scene my first reaction was: Who? But the lack of motive and reference really wasn't as significant as it could have been because the fun of CRAZY FOOL KILLS FIVE is about the journey and Fifi's role in it. It doesn't hurt that the journey is a lot of good, sarcastic, and light-hearted fun.

Ben Boulden, Gravetapping

In the incident that inspires the title, an ex-employee of Skyblu Charter Jet Services stormed the cockpit of a plane, shooting the pilot and causing a crash that killed all five on board, not to mention a poor Winnebago owner who was smooshed by falling pieces of the plane while he was sitting on the couch having a beer. Hired by her friend and attorney Victoria Jane "VJ" Smith, who represents the widow of the couch victim, it's freelance insurance investigator Fifi Cutter's job to find evidence placing blame on both the airline for hiring the shooter in the first place as well as the makers of the plane for not placing a barrier between the passengers and the pilots. After a less-than-successful attempt to expose a workers' compensation claimant resulted in her getting thrown out of a gym, Fifi is desperate for a case that will keep her in her house, not to mention basic cable payments. Helped and hindered by her lazy and parasitic half brother Bosco, Fifi must prove that Skyblu, the airplane builder company Grund, and their insurance carriers are liable, and it's unfortunate that the one of Skyblu's attorney happens to be the eminently attractive Daniel Boatwright. When the defendants offer a settlement to the passengers' survivors, Fifi is immediately suspicious, and she soon discovers an elaborate scheme that leads to her own kidnapping and places both herself and her brother at risk.

With a quirky cartoon cover (drawn by the author), this follow-up to Murder... Suicide...Whatever... continues to entertain with its mix of outrageousness and realism (displayed in well-written court scenes). Despite the incestuous and often confusing interrelationships between insurance carriers, their clients, and the claimants, Freeman presents and entirely original and entertaining mystery with a very believable, if crabby, heroine. A bi-racial young woman, Fifi alternately attempts to nudge her white half-brother into growing up while resisting to do the same when lectured to by her oppressively rigid other half-brother, a black policeman. Fifi is no doormat, and her perseverance, humor, and wit make her a delight to read. This is an engaging, funny, and extremely unique mystery in a series that continues to entertain.

When you think of Fifi Cutter, the main character in this well-crafted, fun, tense and fast-paced mystery, you may think she is a very distant cousin to Stephanie Plum.

Fifi is a struggling, one-woman entrepreneur insurance claims investigator. Often hapless, disorganized, and the center of mayhem, she discovers her cases and life are unpredictable, filled with twists and turns and often dangerous.

Fifi's personal life is a disaster; she does have her eye on a good-looking attorney, but the relationship seems to stall before it gets started. However, there is one man in her life she'd actually like to see disappear, Bosco Dorff. Bosco is her total slacker, irresponsible half-brother, who sponges off of her and anyone else from whom he can profit. He plays a significant role in Fifi's investigations, if only to complicate or nearly ruin her ability to solve her case. The sibling rivalry often leads to a fast-paced, bawdy and witty dialog.

Courtroom drama with sharp and smart dialog is woven, with purpose, throughout the fabric of the story. You may think the outcome is obvious, but what you think is so, isn't.

Unethical practices, behind-the-scene agreements, betrayal and greed are at the center of this mystery. Fifi discovers, often at her own peril, that she is involved with characters that will do what it takes to keep her from taking her next breath.

This book is a page turner. So, sit back and enjoy as Fifi takes you for a wild ride.

Armchair Interviews say: This is a great read.

Fifi Cutter is rather down on her luck and is busy doing odd jobs for the law firm of Reginald Wong. However, she didn't realize that an odd job was going to be one that may well cost her her life. In helping her friend, attorney, VJ, she becomes involved in the players of a case that involves a wrongful death suit against an airline. It seems that their ex-employee hijacked a plane, and five people were killed.
However, there is more to this than meets the eye and as Fifi investigates she is right in the middle of kidnappings and murder.
This book is at times humorous, especially with our abrasive character ,Fifi ,who usually doesn't know when to keep her mouth shut. Her half-brother ,Bosco is certainly another character who adds some spice to the read as he and Fifi try to work out their lopsided relationship while trying to stay alive.
There is mystery and adventure, plus some out of the box relationships going on that definitely add the zip in this over-the-top book. A different read that is both free and intense, merging the two quite nicely, making for a interesting story.

Once again, I totally enjoyed reading a book written by Gwen Freeman. "Crazy Fool Kills Five," is a totally fun book to read. In this latest adventure, Fifi is hired by an attorney to help out on a wrongful death suit against a private charter airline company. In a series of misadventures, Fifi once again finds her life in danger. She also discovers a link between the mysterious murder of a former employee and the airline case.
Fifi's brother, Bosco, manages to insinuate himself into the case. In his efforts to help Fifi, Bosco comes up with a hairbrained scheme that involves borrowing a dalmation/greyhound mix that likes to shred paperwork. This dog really livens that story up. They also have some interesting experiences with an old borrowed car.
Fifi has to rely on her luck and her wit to solve this case and stay alive. I read this book on a cross country flight, and it made the trip go so much faster. I highly recommend this novel and the proceeding one in the series, "Murder, Suicide, Whatever." If you want to be entertained check this book out!

This is the American Bible for saving our planet and putting an end to corporate corruption of pharmaceuticals, oil, chemical, and tobacco industries. It's time to take a stand! Best Interest, or Best Profit. Let the poor, farmers rise. Let the rich become obsolete

This is the American Bible for saving our planet and putting an end to corporate corruption of pharmaceuticals, oil, chemical, and tobacco industries. It's time to take a stand! Best Interest, or Best Profit. Let the poor, farmers rise. Let the rich become obsolete

This is one of the most enlightening books available in our time. Ignoring this information only perpetuates this horrable conspiracy. Recreational use of Marijuana is not the real issue, it's survival of our economy and even the human race.

I was so moved by this book that I wanted to speak to the author. Moved even more, by the story of why Jack continues his quest to supply the facts. I now purchase random copies of any Emperor release and give them to people less likely to read this material. I believe that everyone capable of understanding the environmental issues facing mankind, should have this book on their required reading list. Each new release just exhibits the information and facts that much better.

Someday this information could very well be as crucial to us as the bible.

Special Thanks, to Jack and his associates and research assistants, and especially to Jack's friend to whom he promised to continue their mutual quest to enlighten the world about this conveniently unspoken conspiracy.

This book should be manditory reading for everyone on the planet. It explains how, for the past 60 years, the government has lied to the American people about cannabis/hemp. It also shows the tremendous amount of positive uses that this plant can have on the world.

Historians strongly disagree with this book's claim to be an "authoritative historical" work: there is very little 'history' here. As a researcher myself, I would make the following brief comments on a mere handful of the book's distortions to serve as examples: 1) There was no accusation of cannabis possession or other drug usage in the trial of Joan of Arc: the transcript of that trial is one of those which I myself have translated from the original manuscripts, and no such charge is listed anywhere in either set of articles against her (not in the initial 70 articles nor in the final 12), nor was it ever mentioned in the course of the trial; the author simply made that up. There was never any suggestion that she used cannabis to produce her "voices": instead, her judges claimed (in Article XI of the final set) that the beings which she identified as angels and saints might be fallen angels instead.
2) The oft-cited claim that the presence of "unique" THC receptors is evidence of some sort of crucial link between human evolution and pot usage shows a profound misunderstanding of the way such receptors work: they do not typically bind only with a single "unique" substance, and in fact the receptors with which THC interacts (CB1, CB2, and an interaction with the opiate receptor which is still under study) were designed for chemicals in the body (anandamide and 2-arachidonoyl-glycerol); the opiate receptor was designed to react to endorphins and similar chemicals in the body. Just as certain drugs happen to bind with the opiate receptor due to a chance similarity in molecular structure, THC binds with CB1 because its structure happens to be just close enough to "fit". Arsenic and other poisons happen to interact with certain sites in the body for the same reason; presumably, we will now have to deal with the claim that the body was designed to consume arsenic, too.
3) Medieval books were expensive because they had to be painstakingly hand-written (and later, printed using a clumsy and laborious process), not because of any ban against paper, hemp-based or otherwise. This should hardly need to be said.
4) While the author is correct in saying that the ancient Scythians (for example) did use a cannabis-based substance, there seems to be a persistent attempt to add other ancient cultures to the list by deliberate distortion of the context (such as misinterpreting certain Hebrew words in order to claim that early Jews and Christians were using cannabis, too).
5) In another obvious gaffe, the book tries to claim that the Bible (of all things) supports pot usage by deliberately misinterpreting certain English translations (such as the one which uses an archaic definition of the word "herb" to translate Hebrew words such as "zara'on", which means "vegetable"), or by taking out of context Paul's comments about Jewish dietary laws (which banned certain meats, such as pork, which were common in the Greek-speaking world in which Paul was trying to win converts; hence the statement that any "creature" or "animal" ("ktisma" in the Greek version of the original manuscripts) is valid for consumption. Marijuana is not an "animal", although I've literally seen people try to argue that it somehow qualifies as such in order to support the author's views on this particular subject). A similar argument is invoked when dealing with a passage preaching against the outlawing of foods, with smoked marijuana suddenly being reclassified as a "food" in this case so the claim can be made that the Bible is hostile to current drug laws, all the while ignoring the passages which specifically forbid people to be under the influence of any such substance. The list can go on.
It's hard to know what to say in summary to a book like this: as many scholars have pointed out, it's little more than fiction and fluff, and certainly does not qualify as "history" in any sense of the term.

The Gargantuan Blue dragon is wonderfully detailed and its vibrant blue coloring makes it stand out. A true icon of the game, the blue dragon is a wonderful addition to your collection. As I have said about the other icon miniatures, if your intent is to only use this in a game as a miniature or encounter in your table top game, the price is a little high unless your campaign calls for many Blue dragon attacks. But, as a display or collector item it is very much worth its price. I love my Icon Dragons, I will most likely purchase any others they produce. This is a beautiful set of figures.

I received this product in a timely fashion. The package and the dragon wasn't damaged in any way. My friend, who is a die hard D&D fan, loved it!! Will order from you in the future! Thanks.

Not as good as the Red Dragon but not as bad as the Black. Overall it is nice just like most the minis in Wizards line the mold lines are the killer.

Just like the Red and Black the details are great and so is the paint job.

If you are planning a campaign to challenge the party, or if you just like cool dragons on your shelves this is a good buy. I docked one star because it seemed like a bit less attention was paid to this one versus the Red Dragon in the same series in regards to detail, but for half the size and price it is still very much a great addition to your collection or an even better starting point.

Keep your fire-breathing Red Dragons and give me a good ol' lightning blasting Blue Draon any day! Wizards of the Coast has done just that with their latest edition in the Icons line joining the aforementioned Red Dragon that was released last Fall. The Gargantuan Blue dragon can be used in both the D&D Miniatures skirmish game and any RPG campaign.

The Dragon is indeed gargantuan and impressive measuring around 8" long (and that's WITHOUT the tail extended) and stands about 6" tall. The Dragon's paint job is a nice glossy, bright blue which reflects the light very well creating an almost shimmering appearance which I really liked. The eyes have a certain evil malevolence to them that was also a very nice touch. The detail of the muscles and the beast's scales and claws is very good. I also like the sharp, bony protrusions along the spine that actually look the way you'd expect bone to look. The only complaint with the paint job is with the teeth, which are simply, too white and should have been yellowed to match the age of a great and ancient dragon like this.

It of course comes on a base and will look wonderful on a shelf as a decorative item even if you don't plan on using it in your gaming adventures. In addition it comes with a fold-out, full-color battle map, a game stat card and a scenario sheet. This lighting-spewing monstrosity is truly a site to behold and a fantastic new release from Wizards of the Coast. Highly recommended and well worth the price!

Reviewed by Tim Janson

awesome book, couldn't put it down.

i liked the way this book gave alot of info about the wives of mob figures.I've always wondered what the wives knew about their husband's activities and how they rationalized it. The wives are a convenient way to hide and transfer the assets of mobsters and they should bear some(or alot) of the guilt.The one DA in the book was putting pressure on mobster wives and this was a tactic I was unaware of and have wondered why mobsters' wives were considered,"untouchable".After all who is too often pressuring the mobster to bring in more money?
Joe Massino or "Joe Wagons"(nicknamed for his sandwich and coffee truck business) is represented in this book as one of the "Last Dons".Because law enforcement techniques are making the "family" less profitable and more dangerous, more and more mobsters are turning "states evidence".This book tells the tale of how law enforcement is breaking the comraderie of mobsters who previously took a "blood oath" to be faithful to the mob.Behind the facade of the "ham sandwuch guru",the story of Massino, is one filled with scams and murder.Apparently there's not much money in ham sandwiches,but it does get a person out into the working world to promote their scams.This book will keep you glued.Lots of gruesome photos which initially shock,but then as you read the history of the poor unfortunate you feel alot less sympathetic.(Just the mob's way of cleaning it's own house)!Well researched and highly readable

King Of The Gordfathers is an extremely well written book! I found it very deep and informative, so much so that I wondered how Anthony DeStefano got the 'members of the family' to reveal all of the inside stories. This book opens up the silence that was for so many years repressed and only speculated about. Mr. DeStefano also shows the work of the FBI and law enforcement agencies in finally putting pieces together that brought down one of the last of the 'old world' families. A big plus are the crystal clear photo section and an epilogue on 'Where They Are Now' King Of The Godfathers is a very detailed book that one needs to take the time to think about as you read through its chapters. Being of Sicilan heritage, I was very impressed, enlightened and educated, let alone a bit surprised! This book also shows why Mr.DeStefano won a Pulitzer Prize in 1991. You will not be disappointed in reading!

Mr. DeStefano's latest book is the defining work on the Bonanno Crime Family! This book expounds on Mr. DeStefano's meticulous & compelling coverage of the Massino trial, incorporating Joe Massino's early years and rise to power, along with a concise history of the Mafia's major figures.
His years as a respected journalist, have given Mr. DeStefano the ability to lay out the facts with total objectivity, while writing about what is often the basest of human behavior. Deftly, he also weaves in passages which give us insight into the emotional toll paid by those who are inadvertently affected by such a lifestyle.
This riveting book gives readers entree into a secret society which continues to fascinate and affirms why Mr. DeStefano is one of the finest reporters on the beat today.
I look forward to seeing the next organized crime book by this superb writer and mob aficionado!

PS I wonder if a previous reviewer has confused this terrific book with another with a similar name, by a different author?

I think the book is sloppily written. It jumps around, is hard to follow and has grammatical errors as well as typos. Where was the editor??

This book is a great addition to any IT professionals library.

The author's knowledge of Network Monitor and its use to determine networking issues is amazing. The content in this book helped me understand the communication that takes place between network devices. Before reading Mr. Wilson's book I had no idea how to troubleshoot networking problems but afterwards I could sniff out problems like a seasoned bloodhound.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone who feels lost in the fog but would like to find their way to network land.

This book is a great addition to any IT professionals library.

The author's knowledge of Network Monitor and its use to determine networking issues is amazing. The content in this book helped me understand the communication that takes place between network devices. Before reading Mr. Wilson's book I had no idea how to troubleshoot networking problems but afterwards I could sniff out problems like a seasoned bloodhound.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone who feels lost in the fog but would like to find their way to network land.

I bought this book to learn about Windows NT troubleshooting, but now I'm not sure I can trust anything it says about that area, since it has so many mistakes in the area that I do know, TCP/IP. Errors abound when discussing the IP header. The Type of Service discussion doesn't distinguish between the TOS field and the TOS bits, whose meaning are obsolete anyway. It doesn't discuss Precedence, which really is used, for exampe, VoIP uses precedence 5. IP source routing, which nobody uses anyway, is explained in a completely muddled way and the example shows someone setting that option when pinging from 10.0.0.60 to 10.0.0.10, which would be a really silly use of the option. The book also has lots of typos and badly-written sentences. Where was the editor? You would think Prentice Hall could hire editors. The SPX chapter starts with this, "The SPX/IPX protocol is a still a common occurrence on many corporate networks." The only mention of AppleTalk is in the list of Application-layer protocols where it has two entries that say this: AppleTalk and Appleshare apples networking protocol suite AFP apples protocol for remote file access AppleTalk shoudn't be in the list and couldn't they have used an editor who knew what Apple means in the computer industry?

I have been reading ed wilson's comments in various MCSE news groups for over a year. He has often refered to using Microsofts Network Monitor to solve many of the problems refered to in the newsgroups. I am working on my MCSE and thought I would get his book. I am glad I did!! I have seen many questions on the exams (on the w2k track) to network monitor. I have now read his book, and am happy to say, I did not miss any questions (I hope) that were on network monitor. I have played with it at home quite a bit now, and find it to be a fascinating product. His book has taught me tons of stuff about networks, protocols, and all that. It is a GREAT book, and an wonderful tool. When I get a network admin job, I believe knowing how to do network monitoring, and how to determine network traffic will help me a whole lot.

I bought this book hoping that it would give me a clearer explanation on the usage of NetMon and other Windows-based packet sniffers; and needless to say I was not disappointed. I've read two other books on network analysis but instead came up even more confused than when I started - this book finally cleared what those other texts were trying to explain without giving me the usual technical runaround (usually a pretty good indication that they really don't know what they're talking about either)... Highly recommended, especially to all you MCSEs administering your own networks!

I have read all of Dr. Elder's books with a great deal of respect until I came across his political reference on page 24, paragraph 4.

I was enthusiastic about this book until this point and it was very hard for me to continue reading. I still believe that Dr. Elder's books are some of the best ever written on the subject but injecting political references in a book about trading definitely leaves a bad taste in the mouth.

Dr. Elder, KEEP YOUR POLICTICAL OPINIONS TO YOURSELF and stick to what you do best. Your book is 230+ pages long and in just 63 words I lost a great deal of respect for you.

This book is a must have for a trader. It even explains shorting in detail, which can be hard to find info on. The book is actually fun to read, it is not dry and boring. I have enjoyed reading this book, and learned some new things. I will definitly keep this book handy for a reference. I also recomend Elder's other books, "Come Into My Trading Room" (which is great for beginners), and "Entries and Exits". Another book that is great is "Timing the Trade" by Tom Obrien.

S&SS was a distinct pleasure for me to read. I have read all of Elder's works, and in many ways started my career as a trader in his footsteps with Trading for a Living in the early 90's. However, having finished S&SS, I feel, as do no doubt many people who have a similar relationship with him, that he has opened himself up to us as he never has previously.

S&SS is Elder's best work to date. He is more direct, more focused in his approach and in the advice he gives. Firmer, less equivocal in his method and the tools it employs, and in his attitude to discipline and follow through. The book was a rich learning experience and pleasure to read and mark up.

For beginners this is the best of Alex Elder's works with which to become initiated to his methodology. While the title focuses on selling, and the subject is indeed covered thoroughly, all of his approach is contained in S&SS.

For the seasoned trader, whether a practitioner of Elder's methods or not, the refinements to his approach (inclusive of all of his work) that are presented in S&SS are well worth the time to read them. S&SS adds new and improved nuance and substance to the corpus of the Elder school.

I've read most of Elder's excellent books. I was disappointed to find that this book contains, I believe, only one chapter on short trading. Most of what is in the book is contained in Elder's previous books. Of course, Elder's masterpiece "Trading for a Living" is a difficult act to follow. For me, Elder's "Trading for a Living" or Bill Cara's terrific new book "Lessons From the Trading Wizard" are superior to this book.

His book and workbook is helping me to get to the next level. I am using both of his first books to make money and his latest book to help clarify where I went wrong. The chapters on Trading Psychology/Risk Management and keeping records are right on target to help traders make money.

This book is very useful to me as I am new to Solaris / Unix / Linux and
many issues that were glossed over in other books are explained in detail.

Sun Microsystems is good about documenting and sharing information so anyone who wants to learn abt Unix or Linux can use Solaris and this book as an educational tool.

I cannot say I am very impressed with this book. Granted, maybe the title 'Boot Camp' should have been a give away, but you just don't walk away from this book knowing even enough to be dangerous. Maybe peel potatoes.

My reading of the book progressed something like this: I would work my way through the chapter, following the author every step of the way as best I could (given system differences), the procedure would not work, I would look up the correct way to do things on the internet, and the problem would be solved. And the information on the internet is FREE.

Where the book really fails is it does not cover topics in a way that would allow you to extrapolate from the situation covered in the book to another, similar situation that you may be having. Back to the internet.

The author also breaks a cardinal rule of system administration: he makes multiple changes at the same time. This leaves you, the reader, having to re-trace multiple steps to identify the problem when the procedure covered in the text fails on your particular system. Back to the internet.

The book does have a nice feature: it lists all the man pages and files you will be using at the beginning of the chapter. Not to say this helped me resolve many of the problems I had, but it is still a nice feature.

This leaves me to suggest you purchase another book on Solaris and you use the internet where you would have used this text.

There are lots of Solaris books on the market, most of which are horrible. This book is the only book that I've seen that covers the OS very completely in a very small page count. Subjects like RBAC, NIS, NFS, ACL's, and other topics that are typically confusing and lengthy reads are presented in this book in only a few short paragraphs but with absolute clarity. Other books talk about something, this book teaches you how it works and how to do it without all the pointless chatter.

Everything presented in this book applies to Solaris 10 as well, it simply lacks coverage of the wide range of new features such as SMF, Zones, DTrace, etc. But don't let that stop you from buying this book!

While the book might seem like a beginners only book, I find it invaluable as a Sr SA. Its extremely embarousing when someone asks you to do something with Solaris that you haven't done for a long time. A common example is working with Sendmail on Solaris... if you spend a lot of time using Postfix or other mail systems it can be a real pain to remember where Sun puts things and how to interact with the stock Sendmail in Solaris. This book has saved me from reading piles of man pages and pulling out full length O'Rielly books to simply remember some simple topic that I just haven't dealt with in a while.

Beginner or Expert, this the best Solaris book to have at arms reach. Period.

At last a book that is worth every cent!
A must have book for any Solaris Administrator, novice or expert.
You will not be dissapointed..

I don't understand why the rating of this book is so good. To me it is not realistic. This is an avarage book. The book is missing details. There are lots of mistakes. It is not complete. I understand that to write the book on Solaris(Unix) and explain all the details of it, the book should be over 1000 pages. If the authors don't have such a patience and dedication they should not write the books. The should leave students to read documentation from Sun website or man pages. I don't have any book to recomend. The book is still good comparing to other books on Unix, which are terrible. But chapters are not finished.