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Great book for everybody who is new to the field of geology. It provides a lot of background information which even goes beyond the subject, but which is not less interesting. Everybody beginning to study earth sciences should have a copy of it on his/her bookshelf.

I am in the process of completing my PhD in exercise and old age and as a resource for research undertaken within the area found Sandra's book extremely beneficial. Her writing style is informative and concise and she explores a wide range of issues relating to physical activity and old age. Sandra is a well published author of exercise and older women and this came through clearly in the book.

However, there were a few limitations in the work. Namely, the cited research was in many cases rather dated (pre 1990) and was very specific to Canada. Despite this, there were a huge number of articles cited and to date, I have not come across such a well researched literature review. One last comment - where as I appreciate the need to keep the book price down - the quality of the paper and cover is very poor.

Well done Sandra - A fantastic effort.

I teach Psychology in a high school and many of these experiments are relevant. However, some can seem a little childish.

Go across the lands of COLORADO. Just hike, boat, climb or ski. This book has it all, JUST READ IT!

Lovely guide with numerous maps and color photos, describing dozens of woodland areas in Derbyshire and areas close to the Peak District. Provides directions and descriptions in particular of the kinds of trees and vegetation in each woodland area, with reference to birds, butterflies, streams, ponds, trails etc. Small book, not much more than 100 glossy pages, portable enough for travel.

This is a very specific book design for people who already know how to skate, turn and stop. A lot of the information are useful in here but beside of this book, I suggest you buy another book that teaches techniques. Unless you are a very good skater of course.

the content suit student who would like to study fluid dynamics in a more specific content. those content are important and critical in fluid. this new book has the quite new fleid like MEMS, it also has interesting historical note, and mixing. this book is useful.

I liked this book for the good ideas it has. My 8-year-old son didn't get into it as much as I had hoped, though. I bought it for him, but he didn't seem to get anything out of it, and has no interest in reading it again. Oh, well!

The author gives the impression that the old teaching methods
are outmoded. This is not true in my experience. The standard
lecturing and case study methods are employed because their
use facilitates covering extensive bodies of material in a short
period of time. The work is correct in supplementing existing
methods with innovative approaches to learning. Several examples are cited. i.e.
- students visit a nursing home and paint pictures for the residents
- a final exam may contain a mock trial for critique by the students

The author divides students into classic groups . i.e.
- learners
- true believers
- pluggers
- rebels

The pluggers struggle with the material and rarely learn it
comprehensively. Rebels resent classic teaching methods and
act out their feelings accordingly.

This work has value to teachers/administrators willing to
admit weaknesses in the current system in favor of some
new and innovative approaches. The book also supplements existing
methods with fresh approaches to teaching by the formal lecture method. The author did not emphasize the role of technology
sufficiently . A future version of this book should integrate
computer teaching and teacher technological assessments into
the overall presentation.

I have seen many books that explain nutrition and finances for over 50's, but this book actually shows you how to thrive and enjoy your life. If you've retired or you are waiting for retirement (I am), everyone can get the most fun from this book about really living life after 50. Well done.