Q Books

The most striking thing about this book is the way the voices are so different from each other, so well chosen to complement each other, yet the quality is consistent. An honest and exciting book.

The best thing about this book is its consistency. So many anthologies--no matter what the subject matter--fall into the same breakdown: one-third brilliant (however one defines it within the context of book's scope and topic: entertaining, enlightening, educational, well-written, etc.); one-third "okay;" and one-third boring drivel (again defined in many ways: droll, mundane, pedantic, boring, etc.). This book makes it's mark nearly all the way through. The diversity of the points of view exposed is enlightening in and of itself. It was just a great read. Also, I guess by definition I'm a Generation Q-er, and it was heartening to find such a pleathora of potential friends and allies out there. I don't buy the whole "family" designation--and at times even "community" seems like a stretch--but this collection of essays made me feel like (here's yet another cliche) "we're everywhere."

With all due respect to our elders and the tremendouschallenges they faced living as gender outlaws on the fringes ofsociety before many of us were even born, the time has come for post-Stonewall queer voices to rise up out of the chorus to sing our own songs loudly, proudly, and sometimes off-key. At various times funny, sexy, heartbreaking, and inspiring, the stories assembled in Generation Q affirm that children of the 70s are forging ahead with our own struggles and victories to further enrich the queer legacy. Coming out, gender and culture issues, feminism, alienation, discrimination, race, sex, HIV status, and S/M controversy are just some of the themes tackled. From Erika Kleinman's courageous stand to come out to her parents, community, and entire high school (the last place on earth one wants to be different), to Michael Thomas Ford's glorious gay-boy ode to pop culture ("The Village People, Tiger Beat, and Me"), this anthology showcases a richly diverse blend of well-written and thought-provoking dialogue that will surely strike a chord with 20- and 30-somethings. Highly recommended.

Point of Grace is a popular Christian singing group with a particular attraction to teenage girls. As part of their ministry they regularly have conferences called Girls of Grace that are directed at teenage girls. This book is a collection of common questions and answers from those conferences. The questions cover a vast area of concerns from dating, friends, family, boyfriends, love, sex, faith, emotions, and other issues. The end result is a book of Christian based answers and guidance for girls going through common teenage issues. Q & A with Point of Grace is a highly recommended book both for teenage girls and for parents seeking to understand, or remember, the problems of being a teenage girl and how that has changed today.

Being a Christian teenager is sometimes difficult. Often it's hard to be true to your faith and your values when your friends are pressuring you to be part of the crowd. It's hard to say no to temptation. You may also have questions that you just don't feel comfortable asking your parents or your minister.

Q&A with Point of Grace seeks to answer those difficult questions and give young Christian girls advice on how to embrace their faith and uphold their values even when they are tempted to follow the crowd. The members of Christian pop group, Point of Grace answer the questions that real teenage and young adult girls want to know about in an openly and frank manner from a loving Christian point of view. Each answer is also complete with a biblical quote to help reinforce each message.

In this outstanding book we have some real questions and some real answers from our Point of Grace gals, Denise, Shelley, Heather and Leigh.
Questions gathered from teen girls are placed before them. Topics range from, "What do you do if you really like a guy and he doesn't like you back?" to "How do you deal with stress?" The answers are truthful, upfront and are laced with spiritual wisdom. The gals also answer some personal questions, like how did they meet and were all of you friends before you started singing. Very interesting.
This is a neat little book and will really be an asset to a young person whose head is full of why?, what to do?, how come?, and just questions about life in general as they struggle with growing-up. A book that is well worth your attention; one great read that fills a large need.

This is another very good booklet which should be on the desk of any test automation executive who has to explain to management what he is doing and why he is doing it. As also known from many articles we see once more an explanation of why it is necessary to separate manual testing from test automation (a basic rule that is still not implemented at many companies). I liked very much the part where Nguyen points out the "visibility" to get continuous support and confidence from management. Also I have had some nice "déjà vues" in the outsourcing discussion. People with no experience in Test Automation may miss some concrete examples. Practitioners will realize that they are not alone with their experience.

The GSTA book is the best I have come across on this subject. Most books on any QA related subject are simply too text book or just "crack-a-lackin" (crap). Find a nice easy chair, put your feet up on all your other QA /test / automation books and read this (it's not a thick tomb). You will have the tools to become a star manager / director / exec.

Excellent read!

Happy About Global Software Test Automation: A Discussion of Software Testing for Executives is an absolute must read for any executive in a company that develops, customizes or implements software.

For years, software testing has been notoriously under valued and misunderstood by corporate executives. While leading software testers have been trying to get their message to executives from the bottom up, they have been largely unsuccessful. This book has the potential to change that.

Hung Nguyen is a widely respected leader in the software testing community who has shared his experiences with corporate executives in the first software testing book written explicitly *for* executives. If you are an executive in a company that develops, customizes or implements software, this book is for you. It is straight forward, relevant, applicable and easy to digest. In fact, it is the perfect book to take with you on your next business trip as it is organized in sections that are the perfect size for layovers, take-offs and landings - at least that was the case for me.

With this book, all it takes is one business trip and you'll be able to engage in risk and ROI based planning to minimize many of the challenges and expenses your company faces related to software through the efficient and effective application and management of software testing.

Whether your a parent, student, or historian, this book will appeal to all levels. I believe to make something of interest, you have to grab a reader. A successful book has to be able to reach anyone regardless of their level of understanding of a particular subject. This book does that! It provides an educational outlook on a very important topic well keeping the reader engaged. You truly get a "real" feel of the holocaust and answers pertinent questions without having to shuffle through countless pages of text. We all have questions such as "Who created the gas chambers?" This and many more are answered in a way that can be understood for younger readers as well as other generations. Bravo! History can be informative and engaging to all walks of life. M. Guyle Crispin has proven this!

I wish this book had been around when my three kids were in middle school and high school. They had questions about the Holocaust I couldn't answer. Their dry textbooks weren't much help because the language got in the way of the human heart and the overviews were simplistic. Encyclopedia entries weren't much help either because, again, language got in the way. My kids wanted a human voice talking to them and we couldn't find a book that had one. Far as I know, this must be the only book of its kind--a book written in a wonderfully conversational voice for young people and one designed to answer the very questions students tend to have--and I can only hope it makes its way into schools (or for that matter any home with an interest in the Holocaust).

I have heard about the holocaust my whole life, but never truly understood the entire event in history. This book explains it in a way that anyone, child to adult can understand. It is also written in a question and answer format which allows the reader to look up specific questions they might have quickly and easily. Though the subject matter deals with a very difficult time in history, it is written so well that it is a pleasure to read. For anyone remotely interested in the Holocaust, I would highly recommend this book.

I would highly recommend this book. It is a collection of short stories that will make you laugh, cry, and remember things from your own childhood. When I finished the book, I flipped it over to the beginning and started reading it all over again! I cannot wait for this author to get her next book out!

SIMPLY AMAZING! I'll admit, I'm partially biased: my aunt Erin wrote this book, but I read a lot and know great writing when I see it. Outsiders might not comprehend our tight family bond, but read the stories and share in the laughter, tears and memories.

I'm just waiting for the sequel, when she shares her adventures babysitting her favorite neices.

First, I have to admit that the author is a friend, and that I read a lot of the book before it was published. But it IS a great book. Her family was dysfunctional, but she shows how a child can grow up with love and faith despite a less-than-perfect, non-suburban, non-Yuppie childhood.

Parts are hilarious and parts are sad. It's a lot like real life.

I have read a lot of books, and highly recommend this one.

Autism spectrum disorder (asd) is a disease that affects many people in our communities. The tricky part is that many of those people are not yet diagnosed, and many of them are kids. With asd, early intervention is critically important.

It can be difficult as a parent to find out what signs to look for in your child if you suspect things aren't quite right in his or her development. It can be even harder to figure out where to go for help and what questions to ask when you do go for help when you think your child might have asd.

Dr. Sanders is a rare resource for parents and families who have someone who is diagnosed with asd or someone who might have asd. He speaks not just as a doctor but also as a parent of a child with asd.

He raises the same questions many parents raise, and he provides both concrete information and guidance on how to navigate the waters of diagnosis, treatment options, advocating for your child in a school setting, and finding ways to help you help your child to lead a life connected to his or her community. He lets you as a parent have a sense of what to expect as your child grows older.

We are fortunate that Dr. Sanders has taken the time to write his findings and share his wisdom with the rest of us.

How to Talk to Parents About Autism
Where was this book 7 years ago? I am an RN who is the Grandparent of an 8 year old Grandson with Autism. I worked in a Pediatric Neurologist office. I saw the classic signs of problems with my Grandchild when he was 9 months old. I needed the ability to share with my daughter my concerns. Dr. Sanders is able to give clear concise information to the Professional, suggest anticipatory guidance of concerns to parents, and speak as a parent (often emotional). This book is a comforting assistance to those of us who have worked with children diagnosed with autism (ASD). Parents need to know that empathic and caring professionals who have walked in their shoes can give rational logical guidance of care for their child with ASD. I hope more parents will read and use many of his recommendations. Thank you for writing a book based on science (intellect) with a loving parental perspective (emotion).

Dr. Sanders' book is eminently readable. His use of the question and answer format, as well as each chapter's section of his own family experiences gives the clinician a unique, clear perspective on the steps along the path of a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
This book is written with compassion. It gives the perspective of both a first-rate clinician and a parent of a child with autism.
I was both impressed and moved by Dr. Sanders' insight and expertise.

I. Q. is the pet rat of Mrs. Furber's class. But he longs to be much more. Along with the children, he is learning to count and spell. He has learned his colors, participated in the Thanksgiving play (a small role) and crafted Valentines. But the school year is soon ending and still I.Q. has not been named Student of the Week. What can he do to get Mrs. Furber's attention?

I.Q. wiggles his way into readers' hearts, and the book's illustrations delightfully document the goings-on of a classroom throughout the seasons.

This book was a joy to read! My second grader loved the story as it goes through the whole year with events relating to what she has learned in school this year. I.Q. is adorable as he wants to become a student not just the class pet. I.Q. learns about the alphabet, colors, numbers and holidays along with students. But more than anything, I.Q. wants to be picked for STUDENT OF THE WEEK. When will it be his turn? This book is a great read and it will surely be a favorite with your children as it is with mine.

Every first grade class will enjoy this joyful trip through the school year. This fits month by month with the first grade curriculum. I.Q. will be a welcome pet and student that children can relate to. This book is a joy to read and share.

This is a great stress reliever. You have to have a sense of humor to relate to the voodoo doll. It's fun!

I bought several of these to give as small but fun gifts for coworkers during the holidays. They all REALLY enjoyed them.

Make sure you give this to someone with a sense of humor, but it is a great gift if not taken seriously. If someone is expecting working voodoo here, this isn't intended for that purpose. It's just a comical way to say you understand when someone else is frustrated in the work place.

This book, simply put, is an absolute neccessity for all coin collectors. With Kenneth Bresset editing the book and Q. David Bowers narrating it, the book has to be awesome. It has, among many other things, The basic ANA Grading techniques, Key to official ANA Grading Standards: Circulation Strike Coins; Key to official ANA Grading Standards: Proof Coins, Advanced Grading Techniques, A closer focus on certain aspects of grading and the official ANA grading standards for each coin type. From AG-3 to MS-70. It also has notes that warn you about different things to look for in certain types of coins. Buy this book, you definately will not be disappointed.

Easy to understand and use. Photos extremely helpful. Essential tool for novice and experienced collector alike.

EXCELLENT book for those trying to learn to grade there coins. I HIGHLY reccomend this item. Details every grade, and what characteristics it take for the coin to make the grade.

Kudos to Mary Lane. Incidentally she was very popular at the recent CAEYC conference in Long Beach where many many teachers stopped by to say hi, and her older friends threw a reception for her. She is a remarkable 87 going on 110. This book distills the best research of the last fifty years on children from birth to five years old. I loved it when she says teachers must know the history and traditions of Education. So much of what passes for sound opinion in the current views on schools is just not grounded in the basics. Get this book! Educate yourself! Do it today! One great passage deals with the amount of time that elementary children spend lining up to go from one place to another throughout their time in a typical school day. As though they couldn't operate like regular humans. Go Dr. Lane!

Although I am not directly involved in acadmic teaching, Dr. Lane's book pulled me into her world of education. Her vision for improving teacher education should be adopted universally by all schools preparing students to enter the field of teaching. My daughter began teaching this year and is poignantly aware of the lack of preparation for the difficult task facing her. Sharing and discussing Dr. Lane's book has been an inspiration to her as she begins her journey of becoming knowledgable about herself and teaching.

Dr. Lane has done it again. For those who have known her work this is an wonderful gift to the profession from one who has worked with children, parents, and teachers for over fifty years. The research findings that she alludes to are so powerful that her notion that colleges and universities should recover the basic information of the forties and fifties is a much needed. It makes a lay person understand why all these fads (phonics vs whole words for instance) have no staying power. And the pictures are worth the price of the book in their beauty and power. I especially liked the "Friends" and the "Madonna and Child" (a photo by the great Mexican photographer Graciela Iturbide. Thank you Mary Lane for your great effort.