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.Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction

by: Callister, William D. Jr.

March 17, 2006
I bought a second hand copy of the third edition, so I can't comment on the new online chapters that appear to be the main criticism of the book. What I can say is that the quality of the existing chapters is impressive. The material was suitable to entirely teach myself the syllabus of a second year undergraduate module in materials science as part of my mechanical engineering degree, whilst being refreshingly concise.
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.Organizational Behaviour

by: Ray French, Charlotte Rayner, Gary Rees, Sally Rumbles, Jr. John Schermerhorn, James Hunt, Richard Osborn

April 23, 2008
I bought a second hand copy of the third edition, so I can't comment on the new online chapters that appear to be the main criticism of the book. What I can say is that the quality of the existing chapters is impressive. The material was suitable to entirely teach myself the syllabus of a second year undergraduate module in materials science as part of my mechanical engineering degree, whilst being refreshingly concise.
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.A Canticle for Leibowitz (Bantam Spectra Book)

by: Walter M. Miller Jr.

March 27, 2006
Do you know many science-fiction books that quote Latin? Where the heroes are monks and abbots? Where the protagonists argue over illuminated manuscripts? A Canticle for Leibowitz has an appeal well beyond science-fiction fans.

Too much of it shouldn't be given away, but the story takes place after a nuclear war and concerns the fight to preserve what is left of human literacy and knowledge. Of course, this is about the need for spirituality and wisdom to balance progress in scientific pyrotechnics. But A Canticle for Leibowitz is first and foremost an utterly convincing political fable, interwoven with a host of private adventures and tribulations. And while nuclear holocaust may sound less likely today than in the 1950s, what is ... Read More:
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.Diary of the Real Soul Crew: Invasion of the Bluebirds: 0 (Head-Hunter Books)

by: Annis Abraham Jr

October 09, 2008
Do you know many science-fiction books that quote Latin? Where the heroes are monks and abbots? Where the protagonists argue over illuminated manuscripts? A Canticle for Leibowitz has an appeal well beyond science-fiction fans.

Too much of it shouldn't be given away, but the story takes place after a nuclear war and concerns the fight to preserve what is left of human literacy and knowledge. Of course, this is about the need for spirituality and wisdom to balance progress in scientific pyrotechnics. But A Canticle for Leibowitz is first and foremost an utterly convincing political fable, interwoven with a host of private adventures and tribulations. And while nuclear holocaust may sound less likely today than in the 1950s, what is ... Read More:
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.Parker's Wine Buyer's Guide: The Complete, Easy-To-Use Reference on Recent Vintages, Prices, and Ratings for More Than 8,000 Wines from All the Maj (Parker's Wine Buyer's Guide)

by: Robert M., Jr. Parker

October 07, 2008
Having scanned most of this book I was a bit disappointed in not seeing any specific tasting notes but just numbers and a general background about the winery. Also I would have expected older vintages to be listed, as this is his first book for ages and itb would have been helpful. I will wait in anticipation for any new releases
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.The Lost Journal of Indiana Jones

by: Henry 'Indiana' Dr., Jr. Jones

May 06, 2008
This journal is a nice collectable item for all Indiana Jones fans.Looks realistic enough although i must agree with the reviewer who didnt like the stills inserted from the films.They look ridiculous and are unnessary.However as a whole this journal is great to flick through and reasonably priced too...
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.Marketing Strategy: A Decision Focused Approach: A Decision-focused Approach

by: Orville C Walker, John Mullins, Jr., Harper W Boyd

February 01, 2008
This journal is a nice collectable item for all Indiana Jones fans.Looks realistic enough although i must agree with the reviewer who didnt like the stills inserted from the films.They look ridiculous and are unnessary.However as a whole this journal is great to flick through and reasonably priced too...
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.WORLD WAR HULK

by: Greg Pak, Peter David, John Romita Jr

June 25, 2008
The idea behind world war hulk is simple enough, and simple is good here it is all about the action. Sadly presented here is the world war hulk mini series which covers the overall story arc but large meaty portions of the story were done in spin offs, and while less important they certainly added to the world wide aspect of it, where as here it seems to be set in new york. The art by John Romita jr is as good as always, very clear and easy to follow. Well worth checking out for all marvelites.
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.The Faerie Queene (Penguin Classics)

by: Edmund Spenser

June 13, 2007
The literature of Spenser, unlike that of Shakespeare or other contemporaries, is almost always printed with the exact spelling found at at time. I guess this could throw a lot of people off course, but it really is just one of the many amazing elements of this book. As well as the fantastic and fabulous content, the reader becomes aware and synchronised with the linguistic element of such poetic beauty as well.

As an English student, I'm probably slightly biased about the accessibility of the book, but I'd only read a handful of plays from the late 1500s and early 1600s before launching into it. Although being vaguely familar with the syntax of the period, it was unlike anything I'd looked at previously.

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.Parker's Wine Buyer's Guide: The Complete, Easy-To-Use Reference on Recent Vintages, Prices, and Ratings for More Than 8,000 Wines from All the Maj (Parker's Wine Buyer's Guide)

by: Robert M., Jr. Parker

October 07, 2008
Having scanned most of this book I was a bit disappointed in not seeing any specific tasting notes but just numbers and a general background about the winery. Also I would have expected older vintages to be listed, as this is his first book for ages and itb would have been helpful. I will wait in anticipation for any new releases
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