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I teach cellular biolgy in senior hihg school, and I found in this book an excellent tool, were my students can find the basic information that they need. The CD is also a great idea, because the students can see some proceses in motion.

This book contained very usefull text information especially for whom undertaking cell biology. It as also recommended by Lecturers in Victoria University of Technology, in Australia. It provides excellent details of cell functions and related items in both the general view and the molecular view. The older version is also a very good source, but I think it is a bit out dated. I would recommend this text to whom is studying cell biology.

I am an engineer by training and I am interested in appling biological principles to solving engineering problems (I am also the author of a book entitled Intelligent Systems for Engineering: A Knowledge-based Approach). Prof. Cooper's book is an amazingly well written book. Anyone can easily understand the concepts presented. My only advice to the author is to make the CD-ROM more interactive and if possible add narration. Congratuations on writing such an excellent book.

The field of cell biology is so vast and changing so rapidly that teaching it can be a daunting prospect. The First Edition of The Cell: A Molecular Approach, published in 1997, offered the perfect solution for teachers and their students--current, comprehensive science combined with the readability and cohesiveness of a single-authored text. Designed for one-semester introductory cell biology courses, this book enabled students to master the material in the entire book, not simply to sample a small fraction from a much larger text. The new Second Edition of The Cell retains the organization, themes, and special features of the original, but it has been completely updated in major areas of scientific progress, including: genome analysis; chromatin and transcription; nuclear transport; protein sorting and trafficking; signal transduction; the cell cycle; and programmed cell death.

The new Second Edition was published June 16, 2000.

A wonderful mix of science-fiction and romance, and just the right touch of humor. This was a very enjoyable read. Terran Moffat's skill with both dialogue and description pulled me into the story; it was very hard to put this book down. I definitely want more!! For now I just have to settle for a 7-Layer Burrito from Taco Bell ...

This story is more than a romance between two genders - there is as much attention to nature, to real love and to knowledge. The characters share a bond based in more than chemistry, which makes it that much more real. The science behind the story is intriguing, making it a jewel in the genre. Well written and a fun read!

This book was a nice read - a good combination of science fiction and romance - with no overkill on either portion. The setting of the woods and mountains was nice, since I live in Colorado; enjoy the wilderness; and can relate to injuries, cold, and hazardous conditions.

When I read these books, I do not try to rationalize the likelihood of the science fiction side, nor the initial setting the characters fall into. With that said, it was fun to accept a blue supporting character with a bit of electrical charge. The banter between them as well as the struggle for two people who first deny, then do not let society dictate their love was realistic and engrossing.

If you have a day with little demands, and just want to "get away", this is an excellent read.

I've found this book to be a cute story, worthy of a rainy day reading. Even though this is a creampuff of a sci fi romance, it lacked some depth and I couldn't relate to the characters in some ways. I wish they might've had more challenging conflicts that would reveal their depth. It's not too fatal, though! It's about a human and an alien fallin' in love on a chance discovery, and it's funny seeing how they progress from learning each other's languages. This totally reminds me of me (the deaf one) and my hearing Norwegian husband (he learned ASL for me, and I learned Norwegian for him).

I loved the mix of sci-fi and romance. I wish there were more in the genre. Terran Moffat is just a delightful writer and I look forward to more in the future. This book makes you laugh and chuckle with their antics. I think this would be a wonderful little show on the Sci-fi channel, actually. It would be amusing to see what they could do to make it come to life on the screen like it does in your mind.

Moffat's way of writing is so delightful and entertaining that the story unfolds across the mental screen. If only the book were a little longer to develope the characters a bit more. But for a short book, it was an unmitigated delight to read.

I'm certain you will enjoy it.

The American Sisters series is a great series for those thirsty for more great historical fiction. Laurie Lawlor is a great author, and each book is another good portrayal of a teenage girl in real-life situations in different periods of time. Definately worth your money, if not your time. Fans of good historical novels - series such as Dear America, and authors like Kristiana Gregory and Elizabeth George Speare, or of previous Laurie Lawlor books - I recommend this!

Harriet "Duck" Scott wanted adventure when her family left Illinois to travel in a covered wagon to Oregon. Then Duck's mother died, and her father became a distant stranger. Now Duck and her five sisters and three brothers, with the help of nine hired hands, had to keep their wagon train together. Duck resents her older sisters, who resent her for being mischeivous. As the Scott family crosses mountains, plains, and deserts, and faces heat, hunger, thirst, and exhaustion, Duck doesn't realize just how close at hand her chance to prove herself to her family is.

This book is incredibly boring, and was probably just written to copy the other good series featuring girls from the past (like Dear America). There are a million kids in the Scott family that are gradually introduced through out the book and it's annoying to go, "Oh, so there is ANOTHER kid." The book is extremely boring, and I kept reading and reading thinking that the exciting part just had to come soon. It's disgusting- because they jump around on top of a dead ox. You don't feel for Duck missing her mother because she is dead right when the book starts, and you never get to meet her. Don't waste your money on this book.

The author really made the characters of Duck and her sisters come alive and she described the journey really well. This book was both funny and sad. This is a really cool author & series!

Harriet Scott was a real girl who, in the spring of 1852, at the age of eleven, joined a wagon train for Oregon with her large family (consisting of Harriet, her parents, her five sisters, and her three brothers). More is known about Harriet and her family than most pioneers, because one of her sisters kept a journal that was later published, and Harriet herself wrote and published a memoir as well. Taking the facts and filling in with what was not known, the author has crafted a believable tale about the difficulties and tragedies this family encountered, which included the deaths of Harriet's mother and youngest brother. But what is certainly true for the survivors is that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Harriet is portrayed as a spirited, adventurous tomboy who develops a fierce loyalty to her family. She often resents her older sisters, who try to curb her spirit and keep her out of trouble. (Some things never change, no matter what century it is!) This book starts of a series that would be enjoyed by fans of the Dear America series.

This book captured my attention right from the beginning. I never guessed the ending until the end. It is a wonderful mystery and and anyone who loves Christian mysteries, will love this book.

This book is well written. It tells the story of two misfits from a small town who are brought back together in the middle of mystery, tragedy and scandal.

Stefanie's marriage to playboy Hunter is in shambles. However, she goes about her daily life in their small hometown with a modicum of respect. When the mill that she and Hunter are fighting over control of in their divorce settlement burns, enter Stefanie's childhood friend, Ryan. Their reunion is joyous for both until Stefanie learns that Ryan is the arson investigator who has come to investigate the mill fire. There is surprise on both sides as they struggle to renew their friendship and develop it into more. But, Stefanie turns out to be the chief suspect in the fire...And, as more crime occurs, Stefanie is sucked deeper into the whirlpool. Can Ryan clear her or will his investigation condemn the one woman he has always loved.

This is fast paced, clear concise writing. It is a fast read with well thought out plot twists. And, it is a Christian Fiction book. Who could ask for more?

I was in the airport traveling and purchased Whirlpool in Cinncinati's airport in the Christian section of the bookstore there. I don't usually read mysteries, so I was pleasantly surprised at the depth and intricacy of the plot. I cared about the characters from page one and I really loved the romantic element weaved throughtout the story. The ending was terrific and very satisfying! Now I'm going to have to read more books by this fabulous author. I'd recommend Whirlpool to anyone who loves a great mystery with engaging characters and an intelligent plot.

Stefanie Canfield is trying to adjust to the hard changes her life has thrown at her recently, including a divorce and the death of her mother. When the mill she co-owns with her ex burns to the ground, she finds herself in the unpleasant position of being a suspect.

Ryan Harrison never wanted to return to Julesburg, but his job as arson investigator brings him back. The only bright spot is a reunion with childhood friend Stefanie. But their relationship becomes strained when she finds out what his job is. The fact that he is trying to bring her back to God doesn't seem to be helping. When she is accused of murder, however, all bets are off.

This is an intriguing book that is equal parts mystery and romance. The author does a good job of balancing the two elements. As a die hard mystery reader, I felt the mystery aspect was a little weaker then it could have been. The first chapter is a little rough while giving us the background we need to understand the characters. However, these two elements only dampened my enjoyment slightly. I got so caught up in the story and characters that I couldn't put the book down. The spiritual sub-plot felt natural and added another layer to an already engrossing book.

Christian fiction fans rejoice! There's something in this wonderful book for everyone. I'm looking forward to reading more by this author.

Stefanie Canfield is just trying to move on with her life. Her husband left her for his mistress and is currently flaunting her all over town. But Stefanie is nothing if not a survivor. She has opened a small gym and enjoys spending time with her new best friend Val.

Until the fourth of July. Stefanie is uncomfortable when she sees her ex-husband Hunter with his new fiancé Trisha. But things go from uncomfortable to horrible when the mill that Hunter and Stefanie still own together, burns to the ground...and Stefanie is one of the main suspects.

Ryan Harrison is an arson investigator sent to Julesburg to investigate the mill fire. It's hard for him to return to Julesburg because he had lived there when he was in junior high. The only good memory he has is of his friend Stefanie, so he hopes to look her up while he is in town. But Ryan is shocked and dismayed when he discovers that his friend Stefanie is the prime suspect.

Stefanie knows she didn't do the arson, but is suspicious that her ex-husband could be trying to frame her. But things get even worse when a body is located in the mill. Then another resident is found murdered and Stefanie is again the main suspect. Ryan and Stefanie don't know what to do. They are finally having a chance at a relationship together, but something or someone is trying to put Stefanie away in jail.

Lorena McCourtney has written a sweet romance with an intriguing mystery that will keep you turning the pages to find out who done it. I look forward to reading the rest of the Julesburg inspirational romantic mystery series, just so I can stay involved in the goings on of this small town. If you're in the mood for a feel good book with a bit of mystery, pick up a copy of Whirlpool today

Excellent information and great as a reference guide.

I do a significant amount of team development with the use of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and have looked at a fair number of books on the subject. Without question, this is the single best work I have seen to date. The individual type descriptions contain incredible depth and detail. I have had a large number of participants and managers purchase this book and tell me that they never thought it possible for someone to describe them in such detail, especially from the interpretation of "four little letters." Highly recommended.

This book covers a niche of personality type - types at work - almost perfectly. It provides just the right amount and type of information to help anyone use Myers Briggs (MB) theory effectively in the work place. While it has a brief discussion about personality type theory in general and self assessment, there are many books that cover that in more depth, detail and with greater clarity. This book is probably best suited to those who are already somewhat familiar with the MB 16 types. For detailed background, see my favorite: Keirsey's "Please Understand Me II."

Where "Working Together" really rises above the rest is in the focused way that it addresses types at work. It provides a detailed description about how each type functions in both leadership and worker roles with the goal of maximizing performance through understanding varying traits, values and motivations that are present in each type. It even has thumb tabs to help you go right to the information that you want. It is a self proclaimed reference book that hits the mark. The format is superb. The content is exceptional.

This is a must have for the personality type obsessed and those who want to understand how and why people perform and interact the way that they do at work.

If you are already familiar with the Myers Briggs personality types, this book may be a bit simple. I found it lacked the depth I was hoping for. For example, the book did not compare the different personality types to each other. Instead, the book talks about the individual personality types in a work environment, almost as a way to get to know oneself better. While I agree with knowing oneself better is important, so is knowing others better. One issue in a work environment, in my opinion, that often bring conflict and difficulty are personalities clashing. The book would have been better if they discussed how to enhance work relationships between the types.

Skip the book if you want more than the basics of personality type.

"Working Together" is an outstanding tool for those who have had an opportunity to examine their temperament and interaction styles. It provides insight into those you work with, as well as your own strengths and blind-spots. If you or your organization has taken the first step in maximizing your teamwork through a Myers-Briggs (Temperament/Interaction Styles) workshop, take the next step to performance by purchasing this book - excellent resource for your entire team!

This is one of the funniest novels I ever read -- but the scarey thing is that it is a spot-on portrait of a big slice of our world today, from the sports madness to the poison water and mad squirrils as well as the murderous instincts we would rather not acknowledge. An instant classic!
TEK

The cover looked kinda crazy so I picked it up having no idea what it was. This isn't your average sci-fi novel. It's really funny and more of a modern world setting with outrageous things happening to outrageously eccentric people on a college campus. It reminds me of some of William Browning Spencer's stuff, but I like this better.

This is one of those odd books that is unclassifiable. I felt sorry for the football player, as they do belong on college campuses, not in the cemetery, but I recognize that many academics think the worst of them, but although I liked the steel-eating squirrels, and the prose style is superb, the football player I liked best of all, and all of my sympathy went with him -- an unintended effect probably, but I just love sports players, and think that eggheads are too mean in defending their turf, a remainder envy from not getting picked in grade school but getting picked on, but still, this didn't ruin the novel for me, it just raised all kinds of ethical-social questions that heightened the experience of this book.

An interesting and fun novel mixing bizarre elements of sci-fi, pop-culture and academia. A good break from the pompous "literary" writers and the standard sci-fi/fantasy fare, but still filled with ideas well worth looking at. Fans of Phillip K. Dick's later work would probably love this.

This is one of the funniest books I've ever read. If you like De Lillo's White Noise, you'll love Burnt. Highly recommended

This book not only provides a thorough history of Portland's development through the years, but also a comprehensive explanation of the characteristics and backgrounds of varying styles of architecture. Great coffee table read, and if you live in Portland, an excellent guide to discovering the city's many architectural treasures.

Illustrated throughout with black-and-white photographs, Classic Houses Of Portland, Oregon 1850-1950 is a grand tour of over 300 venerable residences representing twenty-three architectural styles including Greek Revival, Queen Anne, Bungalow, the regional Northwest style, and many more. A brief history of each house is given; sometimes floor plans are offered, to help the reader fully appreciate the distinct ambience of the dwellings. Classic Houses Of Portland, Oregon 1850-1950 offers a marvelous, sweeping, informative tour which as enjoyable for non-specialist general readers as it is for architectural student, professionals, and historians.

At first blush, the following may sound like what the late SPY magazine referred to as "logrolling." What I mean is that when I began researching a project about Portland architecture, the gentleman I most wanted to consult on the topic was William J. Hawkins, III. He is well known for his erudition, depth of knowledge, and courtliness, and I counted myself lucky that he had time to lend me a hand.

I mention all that in the interest of full disclosure. As to this book, like any researcher, I am pleased when I can find a comprehensive and reliable reference. And when it's as well written and beautifully laid out as this book, well, that's when research stops being a job and it turns into a pleasure. Superbly done.

Other useful titles for interested folk:
Architects of Oregon: A Biographical Dictionary of Architects Deceased - 19th and 20th Centuries
Wade Hampton Pipes: Arts and Crafts Architect in Portland, Oregon
Pietro Belluschi: Modern American Architect
A CENTURY OF PORTLAND ARCHITECTURE
Frozen Music: A History of Portland Architecture
An Architectural Guidebook to Portland
The Portland Bridge Book
The grand era of cast-iron architecture in Portland

This beautiful volume examines the first century of Portland's domestic architecture with a critical but sympathetic eye. Many of its finest examples have disappeared in all but photos, and others exist only in misshapen form, but the author is able to recall the grace, dignity, pretension and whimsy which went into their original design. This is a book for both new and old residents who may have decided that our "Stumptown" had little adornment in its early years,and proves that Portland was already a place of discernment and competitive display long before the 19th Century turned, when Seattle was a fishing camp and jumping off point to Alaskan gold. Besides the implicit social and artistic history lesson, the book's black and white photos are a memorable eyeful for anyone who loves American homes, furnishings, or decoration. A very rich read, indeed.

I have no problem with the material in this book. The only thing I don't like is the index. I know that is petty, but with a book like this it is important. In the book you can look up houses by neighborhood but there is not a reference that shows the page number. Why is this bad? Lets say I wanted to go for a walk and look at some old Portland architecture. If the index were set up properly I could look at which neighborhood I was going to and then reference the page to see if it was still standing (very important) and if it was something I really wanted to look at!

Question: A riveting mystery set in Portland Oregon in 1894? How good can it be?

Answer: It can and is an absolutely wonderful book. Libby Seale and Peter Eberle are two terrific characters with high powered charisma set against the backdrop of murder in Portland Oregon in 1894. Libby Seale is a herione for all time. Delightful wit, great historical descriptions, and a plot that will keep you guessing makes this book a "must buy".

I can't wait to read the next Libby Seale mystery.

Once again M J Zellnik pens an exciting and smart mystery. The main murder plot kept me guessing, while the complicated relationship between Libby and Peter kept me thoroughly intrigued. Can't wait for the next installment!

I loved this book -- Libby is a smart, plucky heroine. Peter is a smart sexy leading man. They are thrust into challenging situations not only in terms of solving a crime, but also in their own personal lives. The sexual tension is high, the historical descriptions fascinating, the characters rich and full of complexity. I loved the first mystery, practically devoured this one, and am terribly impatient to read the third. Reading these two books really made me want to visit Portland, as well! The historical settings, the time period of a city changing, the heroine with her difficult past she is escaping from in NY -- all these things leave me wanting more. Thank God for a wonderful heroine to fall in love with. More Libby Seale mysteries, please!

Readers who've made Mary Daheim's two mystery series set in central Washington such hits may now move on to Portland for M.J. Zellnik's 'Libby Seale' mysteries. Zellnik's work is set in the past--the 1890s--with accuracy that shows a real love for the era. The details of paper-making in the 19th century and the impact of cheap labor from China add a rich background to the mystery: who died in Hiram Rose's place and who is threatening Mr. Rose's life.

I was instantly caught up in the lives of Libby Seale and her fellow investigator, Peter Eberle. I couldn't put the book down, and was surprised by a few of the plot twists. I also liked that Libby Seale is one smart cookie, perfectly capable of solving a mystery,getting her man, and keeping abreast of the latest fashions. Be sure to add this to your reading list!

"Earthquakes" by Bruce Bolt has been the classic textbook for many years for a non-technical discussion. The fifith edition properly orders the material, and tosses out some outdated material, on earthquake prediction and reservoir-induced seismicity, for example.

It is fairly clear, contains colorful stories from Bruce's decades as Director of the Berkeley Seismological Station, and has a firm scientific grounding. Reading it is no walk in the park, as befits a subject of moderate complexity, but neither is it a dark and stormy night. The accompanying web notes are sketchy, and I just noted some stale links.

This book is California-centric, Bob Yeats has a more Pacific Northwest-centric "Living with earthquakes in the Pacific Northwest", Brumbaugh's "Earthquakes - Science and Society" is more rudimentary in both graphics and prose, and Yanev's "Peace of mind in earthquake country" is more engineering oriented and has been out of print. Susan Hough's "Earthshaking Science" is better written but with far fewer graphics.

Reading this book remains the easiest way to understand earthquakes.

The new 4th edition has a new chapter on Plate Tectonics,recent earthquake descriptions,connections with Web pages,and colored illustrative plates.Fresh historical text has been included and more help with seismic safety.

I spent a lot of time searching for a book explaining earthquakes that wasn't too simple or a text book. Bolt's book is more toward the textbook end of the scale, but is still quite readable. This is not a simple "what to do" book but an explanation of how quakes happen, how they cause damage, what we can do, etc.

This book provides a very good coverage on Earthquakes, from how and why they happen to their effects and safety concerns. You can learn about faults, plates, how earthquakes are sized, how much can be forecasted, how structures are affected, ground acceleration, soil conditions, etc. Though there are numerous examples from California, this is not one of those books which try to provide earthquake checklists to Californians. The level of technicality is one reason I recommend the book. You don't have to be a seismologist to understand the book, but you won't get bored if you are technically oriented. You will get a quantitative feel of concepts in addition to the clear explanations.

Well, the title says it -- I'm keeping my copy of the 3rd edition because the illos in the latest edition look soft and disturbingly unsharp. Maybe the publisher, having lost the original artwork for the 3rd edition, simply scanned a copy. Or maybe the quality got skimped when the work was made all-electronic. I don't know.

In any case, the content is fine.

The good news is that book lists most fishing areas in the state by region. It is very comprehensive. The bad news is that the book only tells you where these spots are by region. You cannot find your way to most of the fishing spots from this book only. You must have an additional map that is detailed enough to show all of the various streams and lakes by name. I found this disappointing.

This book is a must have for anyone fishing in oregon, it tells you about EVERY water thats fishable in oregon. I would give it a 4 for fly fishers because it does not give too much info about fly fishing diffrent waters.

If you fish or plan to fish in Oregon, you need this book. It has all the information that you could possibly need to get to, and successfully fish almost any public and many private bodies of water.

I would also recommend that you carry a copy of the State fishing regs. Some of the things the author says about open season and where you can fish on some river systems has changed.

All in all, this is the second best investment I have made in my fishing hobby. (The first being my license.)

My old edition on Fishing in Oregon was long since falling apart and I was waiting on pins and needles for the new version. I was not dissappointed!

Fishing in Oregon Ninth Edition is even more comprehensive than it's predesessors. The maps are awesome, and the directions are clear and easy to follow.

If you love to fish, this book is THE invaluable resource for all of Oregon!

Perry P. Perkins
Author
"Just Past Oysterville"

It there is a body of water in Oregon with fish in it, its listed in this book. From salmon to largemouth bass, Fishing in Oregon will put you on 'em. My only complaint is with some of the directions to the locations. Unless you're fairly familiar with the area mentioned it can get a bit tricky. Though a good Oregon map pretty much makes up for any difficulty. If you live in Oregon and you fish, this book is a must.