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This is a good introduction to this field. The book is easy to read and have good drawings.

I got this book for the Cancer Biology class.
It's an excellent book to start learning about cancer. It's well updated and includes all the recent advances. It could have included some extra stuff in my opinion, but anyway it's a great book. I like the "future therapeutics" part at the end of each chapter.

I'm one of those people who like to know how things work - especially if those things are inside my body and are likely to shorten my life span. Since my doctors don't tell me anything, I need other sources, and since the Internet is unreliable, I need a guidebook I can trust. Molecular Biology of Cancer turned out to be just the right book for me. It is also an excellent first book for anyone interested in the molecular biology of cancer.

First, as to technical level: This is very much what one expects in an undergraduate science text, with lots of section headings, lots of diagrams, and lots of boxes highlighting important points. If, like me, you're a non-student and non-scientist but interested in the subject, you'll probably find it very readable. You'll need to have some experience of reading diagrams in which symbols (squares, circles, etc.) represent molecules interacting with each other. And you'll have to be comfortable reading books with plenty of technical language. The terms specific to cancer biology should be no problem since they are well-explained and the terms that are in the glossary are printed in red in the text. You won't need to know anything about the chemistry involved in the molecular interactions (nothing about hydrogen bonding or redox, for example).

Some single-celled organisms can simply grow and divide as fast and as long as their food supply allows. Those that live in colonies must have chemical signals to regulate each cell's growth and activity. Mammals, being enormously more complex, need much more sophisticated communication between cells. That means, of course, that there are many things that can go wrong and many mechanisms to fix things that go wrong. And therefore, there are many things to be considered when diagnosing and treating cancer. Pecorino chooses particular examples to explain general principles.

First, a cell normally doesn't divide until a signal from outside sets off a chain of events that leads to division. An error in this chain, caused by an abnormal protein, can cause the cell to divide without the external signal. Pecorino chooses epidermal growth factor (EGF) to show the working of such a chain. When a cell does start to divide out of control, there are mechanisms which try to stop the reproduction, or to kill the cell. Pecorino focuses mostly on one molecule, called P53, which is involved in a number of such mechanisms and is abnormal in a majority of tumors, including mine. Most cells are fastened in place, so it takes a further abnormality for them to break loose. Since most cancers are caused by abnormal or inappropriately expressed genes, DNA repair and regulation are important. Here, Pecorino mentions the BRCA genes, which turn up often in articles about breast cancer. These are major topics, but there is much more than I can mention in an Amazon-size review.

So many genetic flaws don't show up all at once; a cancer is the product of evolution within one body. This is implicit in Molecular Biology of Cancer, but it is more developed in another book, Darwin in the Genome. (See my review for more info; click above on "See all my reviews".)

Given that there are so many molecular systems involved in cancer, one can see why there are many points at which drugs may inhibit or kill cancer cells. Pecorino points out a number of these. She even flags many these with red target icons, symbolizing potential drug targets. Perhaps by the time a student gets to be a researcher, most of these will be passé - a lot of people are working hard on them -- but her aim is to teach them how to spot potential target molecules and interactions and I think she succeeds.

Cancer can be of interest to people who aren't affected by it because, by showing what happens when things go wrong, it gives new insight into how these systems work in general. For those interested in developmental biology, it shows what happens inside a cell in response to a signal whereas most of the books I've read just mention the cellular interactions. Pecorino also gives examples of how a large variety of molecules may be created by mixing and matching a much smaller collection of simpler molecules or domains; this modularity is important in evolution.

So this book will be of interest to a variety of readers for a variety of reasons. Pecorino is particularly interested in students and hopes that some will be inspired by this book to take up cancer research. I second that and I hope that some will find metastatic prostate cancer to be a worthy field.

soft target 2 is every bit as good as Soft target, it draws you in with
wonderful descriptions of places,people and situations you feel like you are really there sharing in the excitement and fear. Can't wait for book 3.

This is the action packed sequel to `Soft Target`. When I bought it from amazon I was worried that it would be hard pushed to match the supersonic pace of the first book, but there was no need to be concerned.
`Tank`, (John Tankersley) and the terrosit taskforce have to deal with the kidnap of a Saudi Princess from a university in Chester, England. She is taken from a summer ball on a floating riverboat venue, which is blown up to cover up the kidnap plot. The blame is put square at the doorstep of Islamic terrorists, however all is not what it seems. The plot twists through every chapter at breakneck speed, completely unput downable !! The nefarious terrorist leader Yasser Ahmed is located in the mountains of Daghestan, and Tank and the taskforce have to make a secret operation incursion into the Soviet Block to try to bring the terrorist to task. The taskforce characters are becoming like old friends as the `Soft Target` trilogy reaches its second edition. Although the books follow a common thread, they also stand alone as novels. Seldom are sequels better than the first book, but I`m hard pushed to say which one was the better read, one thing is for certain, if you read the first book then you will read this one, and the third one cannot be published quickly enough for me. Conrad Jones is currently sitting as my number one thriller writer, without a doubt.

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Good starter for five, 30 April 2008
By Michael Watson "skirrow22" (Elland, England) - See all my reviews


A new author, a current terror topic and a fast-moving storyline. As a debut novel, the author has managed to create a scenario, mainly set in the UK which conveys to the reader just how easy it would appear to be to put in place a plan to hit 'soft targets' to cause maximum injury to innocent people.

That his team of anti-terrorist members deals with these so-called 'freedom fighters' in as harsh a way as possible seems a reasonable and appropriate response! The body count is enormous and perhaps glossed over a little too easily but, nontheless, I enjoyed the book and hope that the author can develop his characters as we progress through the next stories he has lined up for us.

I believe there are to be three books featuring this elite team. I look forward to the next.

I couldn't in all honesty knock off a star for the terrible proof-reading within the book but it does rankle when you're trying to follow the story and basic editing mistakes crop up. I did, at first, think I'd bought an uncorrected proof but apparently not! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
Conrad Jones is an outstanding new author , 23 May 2008
By Gavvas "gavvas" (uk) - See all my reviews

Having just finished Conrad`s book Soft Target, all I can say is WOW! a very enjoyable book full of unexpected twists and turns that keeps you hanging on for more. I won't cover the story itself, that has already been done by other reviewers. What I will say is "BUY IT NOW" and make your own judgement, this guy has got talent and I look forward to reading his next book. New authors need our support. They are the ones who entertain us! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
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12 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
What a great new author!!!, 10 April 2008
By Mrs. S. K. Blythe (Lincolnshire) - See all my reviews


Wow a new author and such a good first book.I was asked to read this by a family member,and I was pleasantly surprised. Shame about the typos but a very good book. Characters are very exciting and real, also great to see book like this set in places we can visualise.I cannot wait for the next book and wish Conrad Jones the very best and thank him for an excellent read. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
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Brilliant reading, 3 Jul 2008
By Tony D (Holyhead) - See all my reviews

I read this book on the advice of a friend who had already read it. What a great read it was, I couldnt put the book down and read it three days flat. Every page hooks you into turning it over and finding out what happens next. The ending was brilliant and gives you a real taste to read more from this author. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
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8 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
Balanced and entertaining, 16 May 2008
By Melad (Sheffield) - See all my reviews

As a practicing Muslim I`m sometimes deeply ofended by the number of books being written about radical Islam. This book however is brilliantly balanced, it tackles the root causes of terrorism, the formation of the Middle East, the partition of Pakistan and the trouble that has raged ever since. The book is packed with well researched information that is weaved into a very addictive story line. Well done Mr Jones, I was most pleasantly surprised. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
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14 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
To real, 21 Jan 2008
By Mr. Stanley T. Jones (Brighton UK) - See all my reviews


I always like fiction that has an element of factual information. The author has an in depth knowledge of the Islam situation, and states this from a number of perspectives. It results in a fascinating in-sight into the attitude and possible causes of the tension between Islam and the western world. The Anti-terrorist characters are authentic and the loci different from the norm -10/10. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
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18 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
A Williams Holyhead, 24 Jan 2008
By Mr. A. J. Williams (Holyhead UK) - See all my reviews


I bought this book by chance based on the subject, it is a well researched well written book, and a very good read. It is the only book I have read that I can remember recently that can really be described as a" page turner". I would recommend it to anyone, and am very much looking forward to the next part of the story. The author obviously has a great interest in the background of terrorism, and this results in a detailed picture which makes the story facinating. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
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10 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
Great debut novel, 2 April 2008
By Red (Aberdeen) - See all my reviews

I think was a good debut novel from a new author. I found each chapter left you wanting to know what happens next which a skill in itself. The main character Tank has plenty of milage in him I think. It reminded me of a Jack Reacher type character, if you like that type of story. The manuscript was a little rough but the book quality is excellent. I have seen this in Waterstones and Borders books for sale at £13.99 which is pricey for a paperback, but thats not a problem for us Amazon shoppers. Great read 10/10 debut. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
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11 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
A great read, 20 Jan 2008
By Ms. S. G. Howell (warrington, uk) - See all my reviews


This book gripped me from the start. It is a frighteningly real piece of fiction which is impressive from a first time author. Conrad Jones is definitely someone to watch for the future. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
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11 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
Gripping read, 1 April 2008
By Ms. B. L. Gillinder (Southport) - See all my reviews


A great story line and a riviting read that I couldnt put down. The characters were real and believable. Cant wait for part 2

Conrad Jones, Biography.

Conrad Jones is a 42 year old Author from the Welsh port of Holyhead, who lives in Warrington, Cheshire. He worked in senior management at McDonalds Restaurants Ltd from 1989-2002. On march 23rd 1993 he was managing the Restaurant in Warrington`s Bridge St when two Irish Republican Army bombs exploded directly outside the store, resulting in the death of two young boys and many casualties. Along with hundreds of other people there that day Conrad was deeply affected by the attack, which led to a long term interest in the motivation and mind set of terrorists.
Later years turned his focus to tensions in the Middle East and beyond. The rise of Islamic Extremism and its determined Mujahideen fighters is the focus of Soft Target, which was published and is selling well despite not being represented. The title and the Author have been featured in six regional newspapers, and three BBC Radio interviews.
The Soft Target novels are based around a character called John Tankersley, nicknamed Tank. He is the lead agent of the Terrorist Task Force, which is an elite Special Forces group tasked with wiping out terrorist attacks internationally. One novel is selling but is still the property of the Author. Soft Target Two is now published, and three has been completed, and is in the publication process. Conrad feels that `Tank` has any number of potential plots left, and will have completed volume four before Christmas,2008.
In June 2007 the author and his wife, Ruth were enjoying an extended holiday in Florida, USA. The trip was interrupted by the shocking news from home that their home had been burgled, and everything had been stolen. At that time the author was self employed, and his work van, tools, and essential machinery had been lost to the thieves. The UK at the time was suffering from severe flooding in York, and the South West, making insurance claims extraordinarily difficult. Rendered unemployed Conrad and his wife took the gamble of a life time, and agreed that the author should start writing `Soft Target` while they were still abroad. Bearing in mind that the author had never written so much as a letter for years, by the time they arrived back in the UK eight chapters had been penned by hand. Twelve months later three novels have been completed, and a fourth is in progress. More to the point its readers are enjoying the novel !!
Jonesconrad5@aol.com/ conradsbook.com

This book was printed in 1992 and without doubt foretells many of the things done in the name of Allah that have happened around the world since then. While the book is a tough read, replete with footnotes and references, it is nevertheless incumbent on the reader to finish it. While depressing, the book is a wake-up call to all freedom loving people around the world, and demonstrates that Hitler, Mao, Pol Pot, and Stalin are not all dead but have actually taken up positions of authority in many Islamic states, and threaten freedom at every juncture in the road.

It was startling to learn that Islamic terrorists in Iran, Syria, and other places, were practicing the simulated flying of large airplanes into skyscrapers in the 1980s. Sure this book and its facts are fictitious!

The book refers to numerous Islamic terrorist organizations indoctrinating expendible youths with the glory of suicide and dying for the Jihad. The fact that Arafat has said that he "would be willing to expend 65 Palentinian lives to kill one Israeli" is a prime example of the glory and emphasis placed on dying for the cause; of course, when it is not he who has to die. The incessent bombing and murdering of Jewish and other infidels, more than 10 years after the book was written, further substantiates the fictional aspects of this book.

The book clearly describes the incarnation and growth of the "axis of evil" and the people who orchestrate the diabolical show. There can be no doubt that the axis consists of Iran, Iraq, and North Korea, as has finally been attested to by our politicial leaders. Of course there are the "axis of evil" supporters in Europe, the US, Libya, Syria, Yemen, Jordan, Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Djibouti, Eritrea, Sudan, Chad, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Afghanistan, adnauseumstan, and frankly, I'mtiredofthemallstan. The capture of a shipload of arms from Iran to the Palestinians and the selling of SCUD missiles to Yemen by North Korea are excellent examples that the axis of evil is alive and well and living on planet earth.

Wake up America. Turn the TV off. Read, educate yourself. Find out what our enemies are saying and doing. This book is a good place to start. It's so out of date, it's scary!

Originally sold in 1993 as "Target America and the West: Terroism in the U.S.," Yossef Bodansky's "Target the West: Terrorism in the World Today" is a detailed harbinger of the 9-11 attack on the U.S.

Since the late 1980s, Yossef Bodansky had been Director of the Republican Task Force on Terrorism and Unconventional Warfare of the United States. He worked very closely with Congressman Bill McCollum (R-Florida), Chairman of the Task Force to develop plans for effectively dealing with terrorist attacks on American interests domestically and overseas. McCollum wrote the Introduction to TARGET AMERICA: TERRORISM IN THE U.S. TODAY. In it he concluded: "It is only by publicly exposing this threat to America and through educating our citizens that we can stop the terrorists from carrying out their nefarious plans and protect our freedoms."

The Task Force on Terrorism and Unconventional Warfare was formed because Republicans believed, president Bill Clinton's administration was not doing enough to protect the United States against threats on American soil by Islamist terrorists. The first terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in 1993, master-minded by Sheikh Umar Abd-al-Rahman seemed to justify the Republicans' concerns.

TARGET AMERICA (aka "Target the West") is well organized into eight chapters, beginning with Chapter 1 "Radical Islam Against the U.S" and concluding with Chapter 8 "Islamist Terrorism in America (II)". More than fifty pages of notes and references support the arguments presented in this book. The section, "The New Islamist International in America," tells us:

" ... between March and December 1992, the Islamist terrorist network conducted actual preparations for a major terrorist strike against the Great Satan. Initially, the bulk of the work was done clandestinely by expert terrorists, both in New York and overseas, who conducted a survey of potential targets. Specific planning, such as bomb design, followed.

" ... They took advantage of the main lesson learned from the Kikumura operation, namely, that one can get everything in the U.S. A major sabotage operation can be carried out with little or no need for smuggling tremendous amounts of explosives, especially the tell tale plastiques."

In TARGET AMERICA, there is little mention of Osama bin Laden. This was corrected by Bodansky in 2001 when he wrote his more narrowly focused, BIN LADEN: THE MAN WHO DECLARED WAR ON AMERICA. But lately, President George W. Bush said that he didn't have adequate warnings of the 2001 attacks on American soil. The facts are that he had a plethora of warnings by the Director of the Republican Task Force on Terrorism, outlined in TARGET AMERICA.

Bodansky's book on bin Laden came out in September 2001, just ten days after nineteen Islamist skyjackers executed their spectacular suicide attack on the United States. Possibly, one reason bin Laden could so quickly be targeted by Bush after the September 11th attacks is from the work of Bodansky's Task Force. Eight years earlier, Bodansky wrote in TARGET AMERICA:

"By the end of the (1980s), Iran and the U.S. were, in effect, involved in a very intense, yet secret, war in the Persian Gulf and Lebanon, where Syria was actively involved. ... The three phases of the Iranian-Syrian long-term terrorist strategy were as follows:

1. Use of local expendable assets to carry out operations while creating problems for the local security forces;

2. Quality attacks by operatives already on-site, living off and gaining operational support from the locally-based dormant networks.

3. Spectacular strikes, including suicide attacks, by specially placed expert terrorists in order to demonstrate the global of the Iran-led Muslim Bloc and to avenge the Muslim world ..."

Bodansky argues in TARGET AMERICA that the 1993 truck bomb attack on the twin towers of the World Trade Center was the opening skirmish in the Islamist terrorists' war inside the United States. America's leaders can expect more, larger and protracted battles. The small group of New Jersey-based Islamist terrorists led by Abd-al-Rahman were apprehended and punished for their crimes. But those with responsibility for America's security didn't clearly communicate to the rest of us that this terrorist cell was merely one platoon in Al Qaeda's widespread international army.

Republican and Democratic leaders could have and should have issued clear warnings to the American people about imminent attacks on us by Islamist suicide platoons. Yet the Bush-Gore debates during the 2000 American presidential election failed to raise the issue of terrorism on United States' soil. This issue needed to be publicly debated long before the September 11th attacks forced Bush to declare his "war on terrorism." TARGET AMERICA concludes:

" ... Islamists are convinced that they are on the verge of a marked escalation in their fateful Jihad aimed at demonstrating the Islamists' reach and announcing the opening of a new escalatory phase in their war against America.

"The [1993] bombing in New York was merely a prelude to a new terrorist campaign in which America is the target."

Well, that was what Bodansky warned us about in 1993. Now, we all know what happened after 9/11 and how an aging Yale cheerleader turned failing president managed to create an historic career out of it with his "war on terrorism."

Bodansky's two books published by SPI (Shapolsky) Publishers document in a highly readable format the Islamic fundamentalist terror network that operates inside and outside the United States and the malevolence these Islamic terrorists bear toward America and Americans. More people ought to be made aware of the hate-filled rhetoric of these Islamic radical leaders and the violence they advocate and espouse toward Americans and Western society generally. Bodansky is an expert in this area and well-qualified to address these issues. He has advanced degrees in the field, has worked for Congressional subcomittees dealing with terrorism and also has written numerous articles on the subject which have been published by a variety of academic and other journals

We have had this game for a couple years and love it. My kids (7 yrs, 10 yrs, and 12 yrs) absolutely love to play it as much as I do. We make a pot of tea and have some great family game time. You play it just as you would play Go Fish. They are learning about great art and artists while having fun. What's better than that? A definite 5. One suggestion, though: the only thing that this game gives you over the Go Fish deck only is the book which tells about the art, which we rarely if ever look at. So you could certainly save money by just buying the Go Fish version which is just the deck but the exact same game.

Go Fish for Art is a fun way for your kids to learn artists and their works. You get a beautiful deck of cards and a mini booklet that includes brief biographies of the painters. Artist studied in this deck include Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cezanne, Seurat, Rousseau, and Toulouse-Lautrec. The game is easy to learn because everyone knows how to play "go fish." A memory game suggestion is also included. The cards are printed on high quality cardstock that is coated in plastic so the deck should hold up well for many years of use.

Beautiful card game, BUT the best is the enclosed art book that tell about the style, color, texture, description, etc. at a level children can understand. Great book and cards for teaching adults and children about Impressionistic art. I will be using this set in my classroom.

This book is the perfect gift for the young (or older) artist in your life. I gave this to my 8 year old niece for her birthday and she loves it, but I could have happily kept it for myself. The pictures look almost professional when they are done thanks to the velvet. There is a variety of projects to do and they're such fun. An especially good bargain when you buy this from Amazon.com, since the book retails for $[...] at bookstores.

My daughter just received this fantastic book for her birthday and we are already searching for more editions. I don't know what it is about velvet art, but kids love it! Forget the oversized ponies and unicorns from the grocery store, this book is so hip and is condensed down to normal book size. The velvet pieces are protected w/ cardboard and plastic and have all sizes, shapes and uses. We've got bookmarks, picture frames and all kinds of cool things to do with this book. My daughter just turned 8 and is quite the aspiring artist, although I have to say, her little 4 year old brother has had just as much fun. Highly recommend and at this price, buy it for all your kids friends and save them for the next birthday party your invited to!

This book has the coolest pictures in it - appropriate for boys & girls. It also has more than just pictures - you can make a frame or ornaments etc. I bought it for a gift and my kids both wanted one.

This is an excellent resource for actors. The general guidlines are great. But the part I liked best of all were the specific examples regarding an actor faced with the difficulties of playing Juliet. The specific examples are complex and so helpful in fleshing out the general guidlines and for making them easier to remember for future reference. I also liked the fact that there was a lot of "new age" psychology--which is so great at plugging us into our own psychys--which is really what acting is all about. This book was dealing with very complex concepts, but they were presented simply and clearly. I give it 5 stars unequivically. As an actor, I am very grateful for this book!

The Actor and the Target is an invaluable insight into the actor's process. Well written with terrific clarity and wisdom.

What an excellent book!! I could not put this book down!! It is a definate page-turner!! Very well written. The author did her research as it gives an insight to a great historical figure. I highly recommend this book!!!

Shirl Kasper has written the most historically accurate book on Oakley. Her marriage to Butler was in 1882, remember she loped 6 years off her age when another younger woman sharpshooter joined Buffalo Bill's show? She was 21 when she married Butler, not 16 as many books show.

This book is quite scary to read at night.It has interesting words + pictures. Badjelly likes to eat boy-girl soup, and turn policemen into apple trees ,bananas into mice!She is the most wicked-to-much-witch.The auther has very good imagination .Witches often are cruel and ugly to look at,badjelly is the most cruel and ugly witch . I wonder how old she is or where she is now,maybe one day she'll jump out of somewhere and say"I'm going to get you !"It is one of the best book I've read.

I adored this book as a child. It was just 'naughty' enough to make me giggle hysterically every time I read it. I cannot recommend it enough to anyone who has children. It would definately be a book your child will remember for always.

This is a complete book that can take you from newbie to Boone and Crockett level skills. It covers bows, arrows, accessories, tuning, arrow speed, game location, techniques. Every skill you'll need to fill the freezer or flush out the trophy wall in the den.

This is a comprehensive work covering all aspects of archery, especially as it relates to ethical hunting. Chuck Adams draws from a lifetime of experience to illuminate his technical and practical advice. The book covers the fundamentals of shooting form, selecting, maintaining and tuning equipment, ballistics, hunting, and more. I have read the book and enjoyed it very much. If I could consult only one book on any aspect of archery, this would be the one.

After reading this book and putting in practice what I learned, I felt I had to come back here and post a comment on it. Let me tell you that this book became my Bible on golf. I have shown it to some of my golf friends and ALL of them ordered one. Even my brother who is handicap 2 and a golf fanatic ordered one. Mike covers ALL aspects of the golf swing: grip, stance, movement, etc. The comparison of the Classic and Modern swings is very well done and his tips, believe me, help a lot! If you had many golf professionals teaching you different things, you need a reference. I made this book my own.

I've been playing golf for over 25 years and this book has had THE most profound impact on my game. Coverage of the fundamentals is strong, but the parts that really made a difference were the chapters on the short game, including pitching, chipping, putting, and sand. The pitching and chipping techniques presented here are simple to learn and easy to remember. Best of all they helped me shave many strokes from my score!