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Extremely insightful and helpful on a practical level.

Ms Smith's book provides a highly readable and empathetic (without being patronizing)resource for anyone living with depression or for those just hoping to understand. The usefulness of the professional advice offered is peppered with her own experience of this debilitating disease which seems to make the book more relevant than if it was written from the perspective of an academic.

This book is so good. It has changed the way I focus on the issues of depression. I feel empowered by reading this book.

Marj Noble

Can I get the email address of the Author (Robert S Eliot) emailed to my address mentioned below vinodhkumar_b@yahoo.com vinodmanju@hotmail.com

An excellent publication that clarifies new wind load provisions with six detailed examples. These examples vary from tall office buildings to solid billboard sign. This guide also include, errata to ASCE 7-95 Wind provisions, FAQs on Wind provisions, and a great commentary with background information not included in the ASCE 7-95. A very readable book that demands its space in every Structural Engineer's professional library.

I found this book to be extremely helpful in working through the complex rules of ASCE 7-98. The authors selected examples which introduce some of the pitfalls that are common in apply the standards provisions. I used the book to validate an excel spreadsheet for Wind calculations, and I only found a couple of minor errors in the entire book.

This is a good reference book for beginners and long time investors. There are so many books in the market place and it was hard to choose one to rely on. I have borrowed the 17th Edition many times from a friend and decided it was time I bought my own. Now I will probably have my friend borrowing my newer edition.

If you design steel members and connections this book is an absolute necessity. It contains the standard AISC member properties, as well as standard specifications for connections. Most importantly, Vol I includes the complete LRFD design specification(s) (1993) along with 500 pages of detailed notes carefully explaining each section of the LRFD design method. I found the notes and design examples very useful, thorough and easy to follow in actual practice. AISC of course provides the same extensive design charts that were used in ASD, as well as expanded appendices for design practice and commentary for this "new" method. The only drawback is the typical supplement of errata for this printing.

Take A Load Off Your Heart by cardiac health expert Joseph C. Piscatella (President of the Institute for Fitness & Health, Gig Harbor, Washington) and Barry A. Franklin (Director of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program and Exercise Laboratories at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan) is a very practical and "user friendly" guide to for the non-specialist general reader seeking to improving their cardiovascular system. A little extra effort in looking after oneself now can save an immense amount of money, pain and grief in the future. Take A Load Off Your Heart features 109 easy-to-follow tips ranging from walking briskly, to drinking black tea, to improving the daily diet, to making exercise a regular habit. Written especially for those seeking to improve their daily lifestyle routines, Take A Load Off Your Heart is a "must-read" for all in these heart health conscious times.

"No-Load Stocks" was a very informative book. What it teaches you could be very worthwhile when you go to invest in the market. It uses great real-world examples to relate the stock market and investments to the "novice".

I didn't realize many things before reading this book. It cleared up some very murky waters for me, so to speak. First off, it tells you just how much the brokers take away when you have to go through them to invest. I didn't realize that you have the ability of making so much more money with no-load stocks. Some of the only drawbacks it points out are no-load stocks have maximum amounts you can invest, and the administration fees they charge for them tend to be high on average.

Overall, I would highly recommend this book to first time investors. Perhaps even well-schooled investors looking to "freshen up".

After reading this book and following through with the information it gives, ANYONE can invest in the stock market. Not just second rate stocks either, FIRST rate companys. Research and patients are all that it takes.

Like "Buying Stocks Without A Broker" This book is a must read for new and experienced investors. After reading it, I have contacted three companies and am waiting their prospectus and application.

Although this book has a lot of good ideas, I would caution people that it's difficult to get the noodle toys in bulk. This initially seems easy, but buying them at a regular toy store is expensive and you'll need a lot for the book's activities. Also, don't expect to find any in the winter time.

I suggest checking you get a "noodle-source" before getting this book.

Our children at our child care center loved the activities in this book. I not sure who laughed the most the children or the adults. The games in this book need teamwork and cooperation.... We will also use the activities at our family reunion. Grade A+

I am now known as the noodle lady which pretty sums me up in two words. As Training Manager for a busy inbound call center with lots of client training programs, I am forever trying to make work fun.

With bright foam water noodles, we're doing that! Creating zoodles of fun at work, we're smiling, we're happy, we're laughing and learning to work together and that of course will translate well to our callers when our customer service agents are back on the phones fresh from training. Yeah!

Of course this is now keeping me on my toes so hopefully there's a Noodles2 in the works.

Thanks and toodles!

I found this book very helpful in determining the most important issues in deciding how to make mutual funds work for you. The information is presented in a straight forward way and tries to present the pros and cons of different buying options. It certainly helps you feel informed enough to make a decision.