Bernstein Books

this book is very helpful in outlining the steps to progressive relaxation. At times, it's a little redundant, but other than this it really is a good and helpful book! I would recommend this to anyone who wants to know more about relaxation and how to teach a client or yourself how to truly relax.

I did this as a Forensics piece. It's funny, but I've perofrmed it so many times I just don't laugh anymore! Kinda sad to be numb to humor, huh!

The role of nonmarket discrimination in shaping the historical evolution of racial economic differences has long been a central issue in economic history and labor economics. In Only One Place of Redress, David E. Bernstein takes a fresh look at how labor regulations affected black economic status prior to the modern Civil Rights era. The overarching framework of the book is that of public-choice theory in the context of so-called Lochnerism. This term refers to Lochner v. New York, the famous 1905 U.S. Supreme Court decision that in a relative sense limited the ability of government to regulate contracts. The operative word here is relative because even during the Lochner era (1905-37) courts routinely did permit regulation that, according to Bernstein, significantly inhibited the ability of blacks to earn a living and to accumulate wealth. Because blacks were largely disenfranchised, their ability to use the political process to block government discrimination was circumscribed...

...Overall, Only One Place of Redress is a mixed bag. The book is well written and clearly argued, the footnotes are extensive, and Bernstein has an impressive, if somewhat selective, command of secondary sources. These sources are used primarily to buttress points that he is making, as a lawyer would in a brief; that is, Bernstein does not engage in much source criticism, nor (with some exceptions) does he assess sources that might support alternative points of view...

...Only One Place of Redress contains a wealth of useful information about specific types of nonmarket discrimination against African Americans and a wealth of useful references to court cases and to the secondary literature. Therefore, although Bernstein himself has not measured the impact of the labor regulations under his scrutiny, scholars who want to do so will have to read his book.

This is the 2nd Edition of this book, released in
2003, by Drs Bernstein and Shelov which tries to make
a case to become your primary Pediatrics text for both
core clerkships and subIs. Also makes a good reference
text for the USMLE exams, or shelf tests.
The book is a hefty one, with over 600 pages, divided
into 25 chapters. The chapters are logically broken
down into 2 large subgroups: General Pediatric
Practice, and Pediatric Subspecialties.

The General Practice section begins from birth,
essentially the approach to the newborn infant,
progresses thru health maintenance visits, adolescent
medicine, then off to other general peds issues. Also,
this book includes chapters on socioeconomics/culture,
as well as ethical issues, and managed care issues.
This is a welcome addition to any general medical
text, in this era of more culturally sensitive
medicine. I don't know how applicable these last few
sections are to the USMLE or to the core clerkships,
but they make for some interesting side reading. The
managed care explanations of health care plans is
particularly relevant in the managed care world of
today?s practice.

The subspecialty chapters are very well organized, and
have a high level of detail. There is an abundance of
information in various tables, diagrams and photos.
For example in Cardiology they begin with Congenital
Heart Disease and then explain pathophysiology,
clinical history, physical exam findings, EKGs,
murmurs, cardiac dysrythmias, etc. The other chapters
include infectious diseases, neonatology, development,
genetics, endocrine, GI, hematololgy, oncology,
allergy/immunology,. Pulmonary, neurology, nephrology,
rheumatology, dermatology, trauma, Peds ICU, pediatric
surgery.

Overall, the level of detail in the text is very good.
That is the greatest strength of the book, but at the
same time, makes it a dense textbook to read. It is
much easier to read than the NMS Pediatrics text, but
probably a bit thick compared to Blueprints.
Sometimes the level of detail is beyond even a 4th
year medical student?s need to know. Things like
specific drug dosages probably could have been left
out. These can always be looked up in a Pharmacopia or
Harriet Lane. Most of the diagrams are well done, but
it would have been nice to have more diagrams to break
up the text. In addition some of the black and white
photos appeared very grainy and difficult to interpret
probably due to the resolution of the computer scanned
images. There are some great pictures of pediatric ICU
procedures, but it is unlikely that a medical student
would get to attempt things such as a central line
placement!

The book leaves no stone unturned in the specialty
areas, and really does an excellent job of breaking
down major pediatric problems. I would have
appreciated having the chapter contents at a glance,
so it would be easier to find information. The current
layout is great for reading through, but if you wanted
to quickly flip to a particular section of a say
Pulmonary problem, it might take a few minutes.
Especially valuable are the pediatrics pearls
scattered throughout really help to tie in book
smarts with clinical practice. For Example : In some
cases of bacterial pneumonia, particularly of the
Right lower lobe, significant intra-abdominal
pathology such as acute appendicitis is often the
initial presentation. These clinical pearls along
with the numerous tables of differential diagnoses,
and diagnostic evaluations were especially helpful.

They also include a free CD Rom (Windows) that
includes a number of questions in all the topic areas.
You can take quizzes by chapter, or a mixed bag, where
you can specify the number of questions you want to be
asked. The explanations are generally good, for the
answers, but sometimes without reading the answer
carefully you have a hard time figuring out which of
the multiple choice answers is correct. The CD Rom
also includes a scoring system, that gives you a
percentage correct as well as a way to review the
questions you missed. It?s a nice freebie, to get you
prepped for your clerkship exams. The questions are
well done, and at an appropriate level.

Overall, Pediatrics for Medical Students, 2nd edition
makes a great addition to any medical student's shelf.
It's not intended to be a pocket reference, or a
Nelson?s Pediatrics, and is probably just a bit more
detailed than most students need. However, it is well
written, and fits the student well. It is a much
easier read than NMS Pediatrics, and is more detail
oriented than Blueprints for Pediatrics. If you need
something quick and easy to read, Blueprints is more
than adequate for most, but if you need a more
comprehensive text and are more deeply interested in
Pediatrics, Pediatrics for Medical Students is
definitely worth your time. Visit [...]!

Good reference source for the Watergate controversy. All the dirt and audio tapes that lead to Nixon's resignation.

Professor Bernstein, one of the luminaries of progressive legal education, has amassed a very useful and insightful collection of articles relating to product liability law. This collection is indispensable to any legal education; indeed, a course taught without this invaluable resource is incomplete. Consumers who are interested in the subject of product liabilities will also find this anthology to be truly accessible and a welcome addition to their bookshelves.

One more word: Professor Bernstein, a former clerk to a well-known federal judge, isn't just interested in legal theory. Her anthology blooms with examples of "real life" applications of product liability law that make her subject come to life.

Buy it!

This is a good text on the details of major career categories.
The information guide will help with career planning for the
following professional categories:

- managerial
- engineering
- computer science
- the social sciences
- teaching
- health
- technology
- the visual arts

The book lists literature sources to help with professional
test preparation, education, awards, fellows, grants and
aids to facilitate entry into the job categories described.

Marcelle Berstein beautifully grasps the trials, tribulations, and ultimate truths regarding true love, soul mates, and following your heart. The Russian Bride is not only a provacative story about two people, but it also gives the reader a glimpse into the anti-semitism of pre World War I Germany. Bernstein definitely possesses keen insight into the heart of men and women alike.

There are some unusual and fun projects included in this book. Most of them are fairly uncomplicated and many of the materials can be found around the house.

The book also includes many interesting bits of historical information related to crafting, sewing, and life in general at the turn of the last century.

I particularly liked the trinket box and the pressed flower bookmarks.

Fun and interesting for girls ages 8 to 12.

this book bounces from Einstien and philosophy:nuclear research;time;space;intelligent machines;stanley kubric and cosmic flow. All done with wit and humor and style that doesn't let you stop.. you really want to know what zones??what radioactivity? A personal insight into the great scientists and the humananity of the great minds..Robert Oppenheimer,Albert Einstien,a once and future hacker....makes science strange funny and comprehensible..loved it