Independents Books

This is a wonderful book. I would highly recommend it to anyone who wanted a better understanding of God's grace and how to receive it.

Don't be fooled by the title into thinking that this is "old hat" information. Joyce Meyer develops many refreshing ideas in the book on this "old" subject. The best part of the whole book is her explanation of the difference between grace and faith and how the two operate in a believer's life. Many of us have made the mistake of having faith in faith rather than faith in God and live frustrated lives. Get this book, learn some new thoughts on an old idea, and get majorly blessed. I DID!

THE INDEPENDENT CAROLINA BASEBALL LEAGUE... is a masterpiece of regional history. Sure, it's about baseball and the almost religious nature of its practice during this time and place. But there is so much more in the details about social structure , convention and the fine line between the public and private.

Utley and Verner were quite diligent with their research. The collection of photos and the league statistics corroborate the many anecdotes and colorful player profiles. The linear narrative is perfect and puts some rails under what might have otherwise been a haphazard assembly of good yarns. I highly recommend this book to anyone who cares about baseball, the pioneer spirit, and well-documented history.

This is a wonderful book. Not only is it a story of baseball, but it is a story of the Depression-era South and life in the textile mill towns of North Carolina. Incredibly well researched and full of great photographs, this book will appeal to anyone with an interest in history even if they are not a baseball fan. As a baseball book it relates the great stories and legendary expoits of small town heroes from the Golden Era of the sport. As a social history it shows how textile mills were the lifeblood of dozens of small towns, a part of Southern life that is all to often forgotten today.

Independent Component Analysis is a young and interesting topic that gained attention and still receiving more of it.

Until now this is the best introduction that has been written.
It is comprehensive, clear and unbiased.

I think that the book is a step toward making the subject not only a common field of research but also a reference for those looking for new challenging topics.

What worths mentioning is that the authors are very envolved in the development of the theory of ICA ,other books are good but are deviated by their author's own approachs and this is normal but unhealthy for a first book on any field.

What constitutes a great help for understanding ICA are the relatively easy concepts if one just intend to pick an algorithm(ex:FastICA), but this is not the case regarding its theory.

One colleague once argued that ICA should have emerged long before the begining of the 90's, claiming that Gaussian forms
(Central Limit-Theorem) killed the idea of dealing with other kinds of distributions and therefore the signal processing community went assuming every thing was gaussian (noise was gaussian,signals are gaussian),but the emerge of HOS relaxed the gaussian restriction and ICA became possible and no longer 'blind' .

I think this should prepare researchers to deal with coming challengs more intelligently and efficiently .That is why I recommend this book since it tries to give a broad view to the subject .

This is a nice and self-contained book on the subject of independent component analysis (ICA). The authors start with relevant mathematical and statistical background (in Part I) to prepare readers for the derivations of ICA (though seasoned researchers may want to skip the first part of this book). The authors discuss the motivation behind ICA and present several ways to derive ICA (since this subject has been approached by several communities). The authors also compare and discuss the pros and cons of these approaches. The authors discuss several applications using ICA in Part III.

Compared with other ICA books, this manuscript has much depth and completeness. I highly recommend this book to any reader interested in this topic.

The book gives a great reference for starting an independent paralegal business with examples of what should and should not be done in the business world.
There is much focus on California, but much of the information can be used in other eaaster and mid-western states for setting up a business.
I highly reccomend this book as a guide to help one build a success paralegal business.

As a [...] consumer, I have yet to buy a book from these publishers that wasn't worth the asking price. These books are that useful! As a practicing paralegal in the Golden State, I consider myself fairly industry savvy but still found information contained within that I didn't find elsewhere. I'm not comfortable with [...] having the monopoly on subjects of this nature because any time there is only 1 provider of any given thing, that provider tends to gouge consumers. That will change as competition develops. In the interrim, however, this book is a good resource. Highly recommended.

The original edition of this book literally changed my life.

In addition to the sound and very detailed advice and suggestions Gross offers in this book (see the review below), his account of the many 'un-certified' experts who've advanced human progress over the centuries gave me the courage to chart my own course in life. The result? Tremendous personal satisfaction, real intellectual freedom, recognition in my profession and - as a nice bonus - a whole lot more money that I would have made I remained a cog in the wheel.

Yes, you too can make a significant contribution to the world without being annointed an 'institution.'

This is a brilliant and vastly underrated masterpiece.

This book is a "must read" for recovering academics as well as other individuals who would choose to pursue scholarly interests outside of formalized research institutions. This book offers common sense advice and uncommon sources of resources that are invaluable to both the beginning and experienced scholar. Each chapter ends with an insightful anecdote about the challenges faced and hurdles overcome by other independent scholars. The tone of the book is both motivating and empowering, yet low-key and scholarly. The content of the book includes methods and resources, yet the style of dissemination is far more elegant than that found in a typical "how to" book.

If you don't have an academic background and are unsure of your ability to succeed as an independent scholar, you should read this book. Passion, persistence, and the pursuance of craftsmanship are open to anyone who would choose to travel this path.

If you have an academic background and are considering leaving the ivory tower, you should read this book. Despite the self-important messages that you have been inundated with on campus, there exists a world of honorable and respected scholars outside of the university system with whom you can share intellectual companionship and challenge.

Years ago, this was the only book available to explain the physical principals of television. It's still one of the best. It's written in sort of a hippie political manner ala The Whole Earth Catalog. The premise is that by empowering the people with the power of mass communication, we will create some kind of utopian society. Obviously, things didn't work out that way, but it's still a pretty good introduction to the nuts and bolts of how technology works. This predates digital technology. In fact, the videotape formats it mentions aren't in use anymore. Everything else holds up pretty well. The basic physics is still the same. The book has detailed explanations of vision, electricity, AM & FM broadcasting. It goes into the details of signal switching including waveforms. The illustrations are excellent. Because of this book I have a pretty good understanding of how what I watch ends up on my TV. I only wish someone hadn't stolen my copy!

Years ago, this was the only book available to explain the physical principals of television. It's still one of the best. It's written in sort of a hippie political manner ala The Whole Earth Catalog. The premise is that by empowering the people with the power of mass communication, we will create some kind of utopian society. Obviously, things didn't work out that way, but it's still a pretty good introduction to the nuts and bolts of how technology works. This predates digital technology. In fact, the videotape formats it mentions aren't in use anymore. Everything else holds up pretty well. The basic physics is still the same. The book has detailed explanations of vision, electricity, AM & FM broadcasting. It goes into the details of signal switching including waveforms. The illustrations are excellent. Because of this book I have a pretty good understanding of how what I watch ends up on my TV. I only wish someone hadn't stolen my copy!

This fun read embodies everything I adored about Sex and the City (may it rest in peace)-- sparkling, effervescent, smart and witty writing sprinkled with nuggets of wisdom.

All the things you thought about your friends and your relationships come to light in this book. I continuously laughed out loud. I have no doubt that Gabi Lorino is going to be a household name!

Ms. Miller weaves with touching clarity the stories and words of women who follow all paths of life with strength of spirit and self. It is an eloquent exploration of the modern definition(s) of feminism, and how women can be both feminists and feminine. Above all, these are stories: histories, wisdoms and fallacies which display the many wonderful facets of independent women.

For any woman trying to reconcile the conflicting differences between ambition, family, self-reliance and love, this book is a MUST. Filled with interviews of real women who tackle real challenges, this book is easy to read in digestible chapters. It will force you to change your perceptions and transform your life! Debra Sands Miller is a wonderfully insightful writer with a big heart!

I came across one small work by Jess while visiting a small museum recently, and was utterly taken by its mysterious quality, both erotic & ominous, achieved through collage of kitschy figures with more subtle, understated images. I'd never seen anything quite like it & immediately wanted to know more about the man & his work. This volume is the perfect introduction to both.

The longtime companion of poet Robert Duncan, Jess dropped his last name when he cut ties with his disapproving family. Openly gay long before it was common or safe, his art reflects his life -- although sexuality is just one of his subjects. He was clearly a student of surrealism, incorporating it into his art, sometimes for individual pieces, sometimes to illustrate small magazines.

And his interests are definitely wide-ranging! For example, he recreates text in several Dick Tracy comic strips, creating the satiric & thought-provoking new comic strip, "Tricky Cad." Many of his magazine covers & illustrations have an eerie, otherworldly atmosphere drawing upon alchemical & occult sources. All of his work is infused with intelligence & vision.

Some may believe that anyone can create collage, that it requires no real talent. Well, anyone can create bad or inept collage, and all too many do -- formulaic Victorian fluff & dunce caps, alas! But this is collage at its finest, truly raising the bar, demonstrating that it's art. Highly recommended!

...next time you stroll through a museum. You might make a discovery. I did, this morning. The De Young Museum of San Francisco has three paintings by "Jess", two of which I think are staggeringly good, figurative paintings built with almost bas-relief impasto. I bought this book at the museum store, and I've just begun to live with it.

Much to my surprise, I knew this guy Jess years ago in San Francisco. He was the marriage-partner of the poet Robert Duncan. I didn't enjoy Duncan's poetry, and I suppose I let it show. In any case, we were civil but no more, and I completely ignored the partner's art openings.

My loss.

Jess was born in 1923. His birth name was Burgess Collins. He was a brilliant chemist and worked on the Manhatten Project in the production of plutonium. After 1945, he continued in plutonium science with the Hanford Atomic Energy Project. In 1949, he had an epiphany; he found himself conscience-stricken over the destructive powers of nuclear weapons. He abandoned science entirely and turned to art.

Our gain.

If you happen to share this particular condition with Joey Edmonds, sit yourself down in a wide, open space and enjoy some close encounters of the phobic kind. Of what do I speak? CLAUSTROPHOBIA! Not being one of his fellow sufferers, I was surprised to learn that "researchers believe nearly twenty percent of the world's population suffers from some form of claustrophobia." We have all heard the quintessential claustrophobic story of the guy stuck in an elevator - but what about the poor schmuck who has to stuff his head into a football helmet or perform a commercial by popping out from under hundreds of baseballs? Have no fear as Joey takes you along to some of his tightest spots - he will always get you out with some original thinking, a big dose of humor, and if that isn't enough, SOME REALLY BIG FONT! ;-) For those of you who may actually know Joey personally, his phobia of small places holds no particular mystery. His personality, spirit, and pure zest for life are simply too large for the small places of this world. Find some elbow-room on your bookshelf for "Claustrophobic!"

Ok, Joey is my brother, but what a great read. Even if you are not claustrophobic, you will probably identify with at least some of what he shares. Joey has had an amazing life that is very interesting and he does a great job of putting you in his shoes. The book gives fellow claustrophobics, I being one (although not as bad as Joey), a chance to laugh, but also empathize with a fellow sufferer's experiences. I couldn't be prouder of my eldest sibling and I think you will enjoy his stories.