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If you're in the military, work for an NGO, or are about to do a medical school rotation in a developing country, this is a great resource to throw into your bags. I bought this book without knowing there was a more recent edition (and paid a lot more than some of the current used prices). The newest edition has pictures and has some of the most up to date information on leishmaniasis and malaria, but for a few bucks you can get a used edition of this and still have more than 95% of the information remain relevant and useful.

This is one of the most useful books I have seen. Each chapter of this book summarizes each infectious disease briefly, and comprehensively, including its ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes. The main focus is on public health response to the event of one case, for uncommon diseases, or the event of a cluster of cases for those more common infections. It is particularly useful for people working in the public health field such as health departments or researchers. However, it is also very handy for clinicians that want to know how to react in front of diseases that may not be common anymore. Specially useful is the chapter on surveillance and reporting. If you want to have one good and simple consulting book on infectious diseases, "Control of Communicable Diseases Manual" is the book you should own.

This book is an absolute necessity for anyone involved in infection control or infectious diseases. It is perfect for
a quick reference - I keep nearby when I am working and refer to
it often.

I bought this book to study for a sanitarian examination. This book was excellent. It covers mode of transmission, vectors, clinical symptoms and classification. I strongly suggest this book to individuals in the field of environmental and consumer safety.

i've read the previous edition and this one cover to cover. you just open a page and read whatever disease is there. i love this book! for anyone in the field & students of, it's a must have!

i'm waiting for a new edition because i heard the Guinea Worm was eradicated since the last publication.

For somebody who wants to start his own business, this was a great book to read. He helps you understand what really needs to be done, at the same time showing why something working, or didn't. He talks about what really matters in starting your own business, while choosing the best risk. He starts from creating a business to Application of strategies. I believe this is a great book and a must read if you want to start your own business.

Excellent service and book was in very good condition. I lost my book during shipping, but they gave me another new one within couple of days. so excellent customer service.

Meyer once again captures the pulse of business today. His observations and strategies are drawn from the boom times and the current downturn. Creating and Dominating New Markets provides insights for CEOs and other managers who want to grow out of their current challenges by focusing on new products and market expansion rather than by cost cutting and retrenching.

Unlike the usual management book that tends to be littered with success/failure anecdotes and little else, this book gives solid business advice that can provide immediate and worthwhile guidance. So whether you have just set out on your managerial career or are a member of the gray-haired 'been around the block a few times' executive club, Creating and Dominating New Markets will provide a great return on your investment - time and money.

So, you're sitting in your office thinking about your business. Or the business you'd like to start. Building a business is a daunting proposition, not for the weak of heart-or weak of wallet. The key is to discover something different that will grab attention. What's the old saw: Find a need and fill it?

Peter Meyer, principal of a California (where else) consulting firm that specializes in the subject of this book, suggests a different approach. Instead of competing with everyone else, create a new market. Makes sense. As Meyer points out, it's exciting, fun, and profitable. New markets are forgiving and, without rivals you don't have to worry about competitive pricing. Can it be this easy? Meyer lays it out in Chapter One: The Mystique and Challenges of New Markets. Prepare to have your mind opened, your thoughts stimulated, your imagination titillated.

The first part of this highly readable book (type size and leading enables this book to be easily read on trains and airplanes) addresses strategies. The second part with application of the strategies. Good model for this highly practical book.

The other chapters of the first section deliver ideas, perspective, and examples of how the strategies have been used. Balancing Your Resources and Opportunities. It's the Problem That Matters. Choosing the Best Risk. What New Markets are Available to You? Are you beginning to get a sense of the depth of content of this book?

The book is written in relatively short sections, so the reader never seems overburdened by the volume of text. I kept slowing down...because I was thinking about what Meyer said. Then I found myself taking notes, like I was starting to write a business plan. See what I mean? I predict that you'll read this book at least twice: once for a quick overview, then at least one more time (with Peter Meyer at your elbow) thinking, talking to yourself (and others), and constructing ideas that may drive your future.

Charts sprinkled throughout the book will guide in your understanding of the message. So will the questions tossed out by the author. There are many paths to take in creating, exploring, exploiting, and dominating new markets. Each alternative approach has its advantages and disadvantages. Your strength will come from understanding what's involved in your journey, and that power will come from this book.

Section Two concentrates on the application of the strategies. Funding the New Market Effort. What Role Does the Customer Play? Building and Dominating Markets Through Involvement. What is the Role of Information Technology. Using Credibility in Creating and Dominating Markets. What's Next? And the book closes with a good index to help you find what you want on your second and third readings.

This is the new frontier. You can be on the leading edge. It's a different world, as Meyer warns. If you think you're up for it-and the book will help you determine that readiness, this book will be your guide.

Now my review is done. I'm going back for my second helping!

Probably the best practical guide that I have read on court strategy and graphics. Christopher Ritter has done a great job in taking the mystique out trial graphics and technology. The book's illustrations are works in progress, and reinforce Mr. Ritter's own message. He reminds us that effective trial lawyers have to first be teachers, and then he shows us how.

With just the right mix of folk wisdom and technical know-how, this gem of a book distills a tremendous amount of courtroom knowledge down to some very practical advice. These are the sorts of lessons one would otherwise have to learn the hard way, only after years and years spent before judges and juries.

What makes it accessible is that that Ritter practices what he preaches, making every point through both the stories he tells and the illustrations he includes. This book is a great investment for any trial lawyer who wants to become more persuasive.

Ritter's book breaks new ground in the universe of "how to" books for lawyers. In a highly readable, even engaging, personal style, the author demonstrates that even complex legal and factual issues can be simplified and dramatized effectively for a jury. The presentation in the text, and accompanying CD, is rich with visually arresting and intriguing graphic examples illustrating both the right, and wrong, ways to convey themes, concepts and facts at trial. After reading this book, even experienced courtroom lawyers will not try cases the same way again. Although written for trial lawyers, the book is really about how to be visually persuasive in any forum, not simply in a courtroom. Although the book will have its greatest impact in improving the quality of trial work, particularly in complex cases, it belongs in the library of anyone in the business of persuading others, whether in the legal profession or not.

There is an old adage, "seeing is believing" but in reality, it's how the information is formulated and presented that will determine how well information is conveyed. This book is a masterpiece of showing just how visual information is presented in the courtroom. Mr. Ritter has done nothing less than a phenomenal job of showing the why's and wherefore of presenting visual evidence in the courtroom. Any attorney who is not aware of the information presented in this book is going to go to trial much less prepared than his or her adversary who probably has read it.

Having been a teacher/administrator for twenty years and making the transition into the legal field, I can think of no better book which addresses the subject most often forgotten in both of these fields: communication. This book deals with the obvious in such a way as to make you wonder why you have not been using these techniques all along. Mr. Ritter reminds of us to use the KISS (Keep it Simple Stupid) principle. If you don't think you need to read this book, then you `really' need to read it (twice). Although written for the legal field, everyone whose job contains some aspect of making presentations would benefit greatly from reading and implementing the ideas in this book. So, the next time you are giving a presentation and notice an audience with glazed over eyes, pick up this book! Destine to be a classic.

I have met Dr. DeCherney. He has done a wonderful job on this useful text.

I used this book to study for my women's health exam and found the book user friendly.

Best choice for medical students who desire an introduction to Obstetrics an Gynecology. Includes guidelines for treatment. The first book at this speciallity for newcomers.

As a busy 4th yr resident, there is hardly any time to read the major OB/GYN textbooks. This text is a good review of major concepts in OB/GYN. It's a very easy read.

I used this book as a supplement to my 3rd year clerkship in med school. It is not a huge text, so it was great for looking up the details that were not found in Blueprints, especially if you are interested in OB for a career. The book is well organized and is easy to read. Too much to read for board review or shelf exams, but an excellent reference book for OB/GYN.

This beautiful, contemporary English translation of the pure and true words of the Prophet Mohammad, peace be upon him, can serve as a guide for daily life. It is appropriate to read a few lines each day. These words are lovingly presented by one of the Prophet's most holy and honorable followers, Sufi teacher, scholar and translator, Dr. Nahid Angha. This book is helpful to anyone who seeks to understand the inner truth of Islam.

As a student of Sufi philosophy, I have long since been awed by the magnificence of works produced by Seyedeh Dr. Nahid Angha, an eminent Sufi Master who has made significant contributions in Eastern philosophy through Western literature. Once again, the words of the Prophet Mohammad, as translated by Dr. Angha, enrich my spirit. Converting these intricate Arabic advices into poetic English truths is truly difficult. Yet, once again, Dr. Angha has shown that the light of Divine Reality shines through, beyond language barriers, touching the essence of our being. She is most worthy of introducing the Prophet's words to the West.

This collection of the sayings of the Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) is very accessible and a wonderful guide for deepening self-knowledge. This book has opened my eyes to the teachings of the Prophet and how practical and useful these teachings are today. The entire book, including cover, preface, introduction, and the translations themselves are beautiful and inspiring.

A book you can easily pick up and quickly find many wonderful words of wisdom from the Prophet Mohammad. For those seeking to understand the message of peace and love he taught this is a great place to find some of his more profound sayings.

The author does a magnificent job bringing the inspirational message of the Prophet Muhammad into the English language. This is an inspiration from cover to cover, revealing the message of peace, unity, and harmony the Prophet delivered to humanity centuries ago and revitalized through this remarkable translation.

I once attended a seminar by author Richard Curwin and found him to be an affable fellow with good insights to classroom management. This book contains many practical tips in this regard (review based on the 1989 edition). Curwin believes that classroom discipline is a social contract that should jointly be planned by teacher and students. This includes small details. For instance, teacher and students should come up with a consequence for dealing with an infraction in which the teacher doesn't know who did it, but not one that stigmatizes the entire class.

Curwin notes that the student population breaks down 80%/15%/5% in terms of near-complete compliance, varied compliance, and chronic non-compliance to rules. He summarizes the challenge facing teachers: "In many junior and senior high classes, 5 to 10 minutes of class time is wasted at the beginning of class trying to focus the attention of students. At least another 5 to 10 minutes is directed toward off-task behavior (students not paying attention, using put downs, arguing) during class time. This amounts to minimally 10 to 20 minutes of a 45- to 50-minute class period doing things other than what you are paid to do and want to do: teach!" (p. 53).

Punishment is centered on retribution, and can violate the dignity of the child. Consequences, in contrast, are corrective. The distinction between the two is not simply semantic. Let's illustrate. A child who didn't bring in homework can be punished by writing 100 times "I will do my homework". How much better to have the child have the consequence of writing out a plan for budgeting his/her time so that the homework gets done? For hitting another person, the child may be punished by having to stay after school. The offender should instead have the consequence of coming after school and writing out a plan for expressing his/her anger at others without hitting.

Lee Canter believes that the identical set of consequences should be imposed on anyone who violates a classroom rule. Curwin, in contrast, believes that the teacher should enjoy the flexibility of different consequences for the same infraction. This allows the teacher to avoid choosing between appearing to be rigid and being inconsistent. For instance, if a child didn't do homework owing to a home emergency, he/she can face the consequence of a parent-teacher conference. If he/she didn't do homework for any excusable reason, he/she can face the consequence of coming after school.

Power struggles can be avoided by not "taking the hook". If a child says: "You can't make me!", the teacher should ignore it, but then privately tell the child that he/she is expected to follow through.

Curwin includes many unconventional ideas for solving discipline problems. For instance, a teacher had a chronic problem with students throwing paper airplanes. She came up with the idea of a bloc of classroom time when students would build paper airplanes and launch them--provided that not a single paper airplane was made in the interim. It worked!

Great book! Variations of strategy are used today in many school systems. For new teachers, it lays out step by step how to manage your classroom. Both students and teachers benefit from a well managed classroom!

Curwin and Mendler do an exceptional job breaking down classroom management in an easy to read and codified form. The book provides valuable insight into problems and solutions in today's classrooms and also functions well as a quick reference for those topics you may need "on the fly"

I used this book 10 years ago when I first began my career, and I still refer to it today. It demonstrates the ability to direct kids in the correct manner while they develop their self-esteem, and their independence. It gives you ways to deal with negative situtations that allows the child to walk away feeling like they can be a better person and they will be!
Kari Koffman

The book povides suggestions and solutions for today's classrooms. It is also a good book to use as a quick reference for those disciplinary topics you may need. Very good!

It is amazing how such a seemingly easy-to-read book, gently walks the reader deeper and deeper into a path of self-discovery. By sharing his own experiences, the author, makes you get in touch with your own spiritual self. This book truly makes you think. A gem of modern story telling.

THIS IS A REALLY GOOD BOOK (SORRY, KINDA SLOW 2-DAY, CAN'T THINK OF A BETTER WORD THAN JUST "GOOD"!) ANYWAY THIS A EXCELLENT BOOK AND A GREAT GIFT THAT REALLY OPENS YOUR MIND, ESPECIALLY TO THE CATHOLIC RELIGION. IF YOUR NOT CATHOLIC, IS STILL TALKS ABOUT LIVING AS CHRISTIANS IN GENERAL TOO. I AM PRIVELEGED ENOUGH TO LISTEN TO THE AUTHOR DELIVER A SERMON NEARLY EVERY SUNDAY. HE ALWAYS HAS A STRONG AND POWERFUL MESSAGE. I HOPE HE WRITES MANY MORE BOOKS LIKE THIS.

I picked it up -- got lost in space - then picked it up again. A wonderful book to take to prayer in the workplace, lake, beach on anyplace on the earth. The Author's sister -- Sr.St. Monica Costello

In a time when "gimicky religion" is all too easy to come by this book is a reality check of the first order. If the specific events which are the catalysts for the musings which follow are not ones with which you can identify, you have not been long on planet Earth. This is a book that reminds us all that after "we've found Jesus we still have to brush our teeth and take out the garbage." Hooray for an author who reminds us that all life is holy!

In a market glutted with "how-to" manuals, this is a gem of a book for helping us maintain that elusive connection between our busy personal life and the depth of spirituality we are all capable of having. Very readable.

This is a great book on Heaven it really breaks it down and easy to understand . I got so excited I could not wait to pick the book back up .Thru the loss of loosing four members in my family one horrible weekend JUne 27,2004 it has really helped me know my family is with the Lord and in such a wonderful place. It helps you to focus on Eternity which is Heaven and remember we are only piligrims passing thru this Earthy world . Thumbs up very good book ! Rita

This is an eternity eye opener. Do yourself a favor an get a vision for how you can live with an eternal perspective. - DaveDavidson.com

For those who are looking for encouagement to make it through this "flat" existence, Dr. Stowell's work in this book is the answer. He uses scripture, and life experiences that get your eyes off the mundane and on the things of eternal value. This is my second time to read through "Eternity", and the Spirit of God is breaking through in areas I didn't even expect! Dr. Stowell does not ice over the rough stuff of life, but in his way brings light to those dark parts that you just don't hear alot these days. I recommend this book for all christians!!

I really got a lot from this book. Stowell explains that in order to see life in its fullest meaning, the believer needs to see all three worlds: the world around us (earth); the world within (the Kingdom of Christ); and the world to come (heaven). Focusing on the eternal and prioritizing our worlds is key. Anyone searching to understand why a Christian may often feel "out of sync" should read this book.

Rare is the day when I find a book whose content causes me to recall daily what I have learned, but Stowell's Eternity is just that. For months after I finished its pages, I was still bringing to mind specifically what he talked about. The principles he lays down concerning our focus are powerful and well worth the perusal of any follower of Christ.

Believe me this book is a must have for writers, students, professional and anyone who wants to add new words to their vocabulary. I've been using this book since I was a teenager when I began writing poetry. Now while working on my first novel I'm still using it. I also like to just read it for information and I find that the section that gives the origin of the words to be interesting. If you purchase this book you'll find that it's much more than your standard word finder.

I am a licensed interpreter. I am continually analyzing words in order to interpret them. This is the best word reference book I have ever owned. I wanted to buy a couple copies for gifts and was disappointed to find out it was out of print. If you can find a copy, grab it.

I have written a dictionary and have studied them for years. In my opinion, the R. D. Word Finder is one of the very best books of its type. What I particularly like about the book is the care with which commonly confused words are disambiguated. See, for instance, the distinction explained between strategy and tactic. Then compare the distinction made in RDWF with what is commonly presented in most other word references. I think you will then see that the RDWF is really quite good.

I purchased this book for college, but still use it over 10 years later. It is the most throrough thesaurus I have ever used. When I am at a loss for words, it has all I ever need. It also provides numerous word choices for several uses of each word. It is disappointing to use any other thesaurus after this one. I am sorry to see that this book is out of print.

This is the most functional thesaurus that I have ever used. I attempted to buy one for my entire family, and learned that it was out of print. Reader's Digest should reprint another edition for all word lovers.

This is a little mentioned corner of the grand American experiment. Long ignored by historians, the origins of American foundations is a worthy subject of study. American history textbooks devote much space to the so-called Gilded Age, making note of the contributions made by journalists in exposing the injustices of corporations such as Standard Oil, but no mention is made of the extraordinary contributions these founding fathers of corporate and private giving have made on the American landscape. Just think of the extraordinary universities founding at the turn-of-the century. Fleishman's focus tends toward more recent exemplars but the spirit and the enormity of their contributions to our lives is no less worthy of attention.

This is a very helpful book, indeed, a unique book. Here are some of the notes I took. As one of 24 co-founders of a new 501c3, the Earth Intelligence Network, created to provide decision support to foundations, the United Nations, NGOs, and others seeking to address the ten high-level threats to Humanity, I could not have found a more relevant work.

A few notes:

* Foundations are the dynamo of social change, with three roles varying from foundation to foundation: as driver, as partner, or as catalyst.
* The author is very critical of the general state of mismanagement and in some cases, lack of clear ethical guidelines or stated values, and says the field must do better.
* In his view, and his case studies bear this out, foundations are an enormous force for good, but they are unregulated, unaccountable, and if they are to retain the tax breaks and the trust of the people, they must change their process, their governance, and their attitude--this will, in the author's words, strengthen the social contract within which they are given so much leeway.
* He states that foundations *need* a decision-making process (music to my ears) and also a progress-checking system.
* He clearly communicates the willy-nilly state of many foundation programs, their lack of boundaries and focus, and hence their relative lack of impact. He states that many underperform, are insulated, and are arrogant.
* A positive quote (the book is generally positive and constructive) from page 3: "Foundations enable the creation of countless civil sector organizations--groups dealing with human rights, civil liberties, social policy experimentation, public advocacy, environmental protection, knowledge generation, human capital building, and service delivery, among other causes--and assist them in building national, regional, and local constituencies that move into the forefront of continuing social change. Elsewhere in the book he points out that in many areas, foundations preceeded and inspired later government programs.
* He is careful to point out that foundations have had limited success with education, health care, and poverty, and that in the face of global challenges (e.g. the ten high level threats to Humanity) the best they can do is educate the public and press government for action. I disagree. If foundations could collaborate with the United Nations UN) and leverage the Multinational Decision Support Center (MDSC) that we are trying to create in Tampa, Florida, they could among themselves agree to take on specific elements of a $230 billion a year program that Medard Gabel has been researching for ten years.
* He points out that US foundations take in 1.1 trillion a year in revenues, but only dole out $33.6 billion a year. In my view, given the enormous value of preventive action, I believe the foundations should be required to dole out 20% of their endowment in the first year of a concerted global program, and then so much as to keep the endowment steady, not hoarding and growing.
* While the "overarching objective" of foundations is large-scale social change, the author notes that they are peripheral players *unless they can organize and catalyze in the aggregate--precisely what the UN and the MDSC could help them do.
* He laments the current lack among most foundations of the "scientific method" that the Carnegies and Rockefellers first imposed, to wit: 1) get the facts; 2) identify problems precisely; 3) study options for action; 4) identify supporting and opposing stakeholders; and 5) plan for action. He blames the predominantly academic leadership of foundations today for the loss of "business" rigor and focus.
* The bottom line in this book appears with regularity in these pages: without goal setting and progress measuring, most foundation programs are simply arbitrary give-a-ways. He admires the Carnegie "Appraisal List" as a good starting point. He points out that neither inputs nor outputs matter; what matters is outcome.
* He lists all that ails foundations, a list that includes arrogance, discourtesy, inaccessibility, arbitrariness, failure to communicate, foundation Attention Deficit Disorder, lack of accountability, invisibility, scholarly void, and political vulnerability.
* The balance of the book consists of chapters that are extremely helpful, and here to whet the potential buyer's interest, I will simply list five core aspects of the book.
* Strategies and practices include (with subheadings not shown here):
* Creating and disseminating knowledge
* Building human capital
* Public policy advocacy
* Changing public attitudes
* Changing the law
* Creating a blue ribbon commission
* Offering an award or prize
* Building a model through a pilot program
* Financing litigation
* Building institutions
* Building physical plant
* Catalyzing partnerships among foundation
* Catalyzing partnerships with the for-profit sector
* Ways of recognizing impact include:
* Major benefits to the public
* Expansion of knowledge
* Helping to launch a movement
* Catalyzing an urgent social change
* Taking an initiative to scale
* Characteristics of high-impact programs (with much detail for each):
* Focus
* Alignment
* Due diligence about the problem
* Due diligence about the solution
* Intelligent talent selection
* Due diligence about prospective grant-receiving organizations
* Entrepreneurial riskp-taking
* Optemistic thinking
* Independence
* Effective grantee selection and management
* Long-term thinking and commitment
* Maintaining focus and alignment over time

There is a chapter on how foundations fail, and certainly this entire book, and especially this chapter, need to be read by any foundation executive--or any prospective donor to any foundation.

This is a truly great and helpful book. I put it down thinking to myself, "my goodness, not only does the United Nations need an Assistant Secretary General for Decision Support, but so also do the foundations in the aggregate." Worthy book!

A More Secure World: Our Shared Responsibility--Report of the Secretary-General's High-level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change
Preparing for the 21st century: An appraisal of U.S. intelligence : report of the Commission on the Roles and Capabilities of the United States Intelligence Community
The 9/11 Commission Report: Final Report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (Authorized Edition)
On Intelligence: Spies and Secrecy in an Open World
The New Craft of Intelligence: Personal, Public, & Political--Citizen's Action Handbook for Fighting Terrorism, Genocide, Disease, Toxic Bombs, & Corruption
Peacekeeping Intelligence: Emerging Concepts for the Future
Information Operations: All Information, All Languages, All the Time
THE SMART NATION ACT: Public Intelligence in the Public Interest

Foundations are a subset of Non-Profit organizations that have become surprisingly big busines in the United States. Somewhere around 1/7th of the business in the country is conducted by these organizations. Somewhere around 1/9th of the workforce is employed by one. They have become an integral part of the American economy.

In this book Mr. Fleishman looks at Foundations (a number of which he has been associated as employee, trustee or some other capacity). He examines what makes a foundation successful, and how some have failed. He offers insight and advice on how to make a foundation more successful, and at the same time how foundations should have an obligation to become more accountable since they received special tax considerations from the Government. He suggests that this accountability should be done by the foundations voluntarily. However, Mr. Fleishman is an attorney and believes that if voluntary response is not forthcoming then new legal requirements should be placed upon them to require more openness.

Joel Fleishman's book lays an excellent bedrock of history underneath its discussion of philanthropy as a great element of American tradition. We live in days of some staggering examples - from Warren Buffet's living bequest of billions, to the fine work of Bill and Melinda Gates - and many others. But rather than see this as some product of the new millennium - Fleishman shows how the new avatars of corporate generosity are following a fine tradition. More than this, the author shows that certain gifting strategies have been leveraged for huge social benefit. For those who are thinking - at whatever scale - of giving to support a cause, this book sets out the strategies that have produced most benefit. This is an excellent, thoughtful piece of work on a topic that currently has wide currency. Well worth reading.

I'm a high tech entrepreneur turned social entrepreneur. This book gives an excellent analysis of the foundation world from an optimistic perspective combined with a healthy amount of constructive criticism.

Something that makes this book standout are the wealth of real world examples of both success and failure. In addition to those in the book, there's a companion piece with 100 case studies available for free download as well as purchasable as a paperback book.

What I enjoyed very much was meaty discussion of key aspects of the foundation structure. Fleishman's style is direct and clear: his points are made well and are backed up with real examples. One of the best books I've read about the social sector!