I love to learn. Books, magazines, journals, and web pages keep me entertained day and night. I appreciate them; and do spend a great deal of time and money on them. But the weird thing about my taste … more
As a big fan of chess, I never seem to get enough of the game no matter how often I play it. Friends and family members are sometimes surprised at how serious I take some of my weekend games. But seriousness … more
Starting with First Aid and Hygienic practices, there are many medical books that are meant to sooth the needs of non-professionals and non-medics. “The Merck Manual of Medical Information (Home … more
No, I am not diabetic. But I am aware that diabetic cookbooks boast of some of the most nutritious and low calorie recipes. With this fact in mind, I not only seek these types of cookbooks, but also, … more
This “Apache, MySQL, and PHP Weekend Crash Course” is literally three books in one. Its coverage of these three Open Source staples is commendable. As one of the most popular web servers around, … more
Mary Gordon Watson’s “Learn to Ride in a Weekend” is a book most people would read in a hurry without losing track. But above all, it is beautifully illustrated—with paper’s … more
Jim Carter’s “Developing E-Commerce System” is one of the finest e-commerce texts to go for, if you are coming from a techie’s perspective. Indeed, many e-commerce … more
If you need only one book to rest your hopes on—concerning PC hardware, the best option out there for you is “PC Hardware In A Nutshell”, (by Robert Bruce Thompson and Barbara Fritchman … more
This book, “Search Engine Visibility” (by Shari Thurow) is divided into five parts. All of these sections combined to provide one of the most essential tips needed to enhance e-traffic. Although … more
“Designing Large-Scale LANs” is one of the network-building books that I enjoyed reading. I have always been fascinated by the complexities and peak-load performances of large networks. Not … more
“Web Performance Tuning” is a book whose business is to educate its readers on the various ways to speed-up typical web accesses. The range of updates, revisions, and additions which this … more
From Microsoft to Open Source, and from Oracle to SAP, I have always enjoyed good servers and other Advanced/Enterprise software. So, when I discovered this book (by chance) in 2004 it quickly became … more
If you are a doctor—not necessarily a pediatrician, or even a pharmacist or medical scientist, this review might appeal directly to you. My own specialty and area of greatest interest is infectious … more
I read this book nearly a year ago, and found it to be rather too simplified. As such it became the favorite book that I recommend to Google users, who have little or no IT background. I am of the opinion … more
Digital video evolution and development are such that hardly any single book could successfully cater for the needs of amateur beginners and experienced professionals alike. Both the authors and the publishers … more
In the face of the ever-expanding globalization, the “Miller European Accounting Guide” is one book that may interest individuals and corporations alike. This book stretched over two thousand … more
With the page-length of an average novel, this “The Ancient Olympics: A History” from Nigel Spivey would make a weekend treat. It is a concise sports anthology, which examined the origins … more
Doug Addison’s professional signature was evident on every page of this fine compendium. Even at well-below three hundred, the dynamism of the pages of this book is praiseworthy. Readers (especially … more
Many people who read this book, “Web Design and Development” (by Kelly Valqui and Eunice Freire), describe it as smooth-flowing, concise, direct, and fantastic. And those who … more
The art of examining the structural framework of enterprises and other corporate bodies is not new. However, the authors of this “Organizational Behavior”, Stephen Robbins and … more
This eleventh edition of “Statistics” (by James McClave, Terry Sincich, and William Mendenhall) is a self-contained introductory text, which beginners would appreciate. The book … more
While in office as the U.S. president some thirty years back, Mr. Jimmy Carter benefitted from the wise counsel of an array of advisers and other henchmen who served him. But, that was once … more
Now in its Tenth Edition, Stevenson’s “Operations Management” boasts of the latest info on quality management, product design, and a variety of other essential concepts. … more
This negative utopia called "1984" was written in 1948. The author, George Orwell, (whose real names were Eric Arthur Blair) was already dying of tuberculosis (in his native England) when it … more
Let me begin by affirming that every page of this text, "Modern Database Management" overflows with the most sought-after information in database management. Now in its ninth edition, the trademark … more
Yeah! In a world of make-believe, (like ours), hobbies and aspirations often collide. Then, they merge together: leaving ambition and desire burning in our eyes. I woke up this morning, stared studiously … more
This "Internet Marketing & e-Commerce" by Ward Hanson and Kirthi Kalyanam is a book worth considering, if you are looking for condensed information on online marketing. It focused exclusively … more
Despite its exceptional positive attributes and usefulness, the Internet is without question, the most imposing and the most menacing ‘dinosaur' ever created. It possesses such Herculean strength … more
Written by three of the most accomplished authorities in the field, "Exploring Corporate Strategy: Text and Cases" provides comprehensive and up-to-date information, which are practically applicable … more
Weighing in at just three hundred pages, this Second Edition of Kevin Dick's XML: A Manager's Guide, is both concise and elaborate. The author painstakingly detailed the salient XML staples, while at … more
Just forget the title and whatever was written on its cover. This is the book for anyone, who uses or wishes to use any edition of Microsoft Windows Vista, with little or no interest in O/S technicalities. … more
The full names of that greatest winner we call Bill Russell, are William Felton Russell. He was born on February 2, 1934, in Monroe, Louisiana. His family relocated to California when he was eight years … more
Reasonably priced and well-written, Douglas Schweitzer's "Internet Security Made Easy", is the book that I would recommend for anyone who forages online. You do not need to be a Network Administrator … more
This is the book to go for if you are at home with Microsoft's Excel, and in need of grounded managerial Statistics info. The book is elaborate, as well as strongly geared towards business managers. Much … more
I often give away novels after reading them. But this evergreen classic, ("The Catcher in the Rye"), turned out to be one of those few exceptions. It is for keeps! My contact with the novel … more
Building on the strengths of the previous edition, this second edition of "Infectious Disease Epidemiology: Theory and Practice" succeeded in dissecting the mystery and muscle of infectious … more
At first, just holding this book and running my thumb across its 500 pages showed me how well-bounded and well-organized it is. The publishers did a good job. Similar commendation goes to its author for … more
"For the Love of the Game: My Story" is the autobiography of ‘His Royal Airness' Michael Jordan (the exalted ruler of NBA kingdom). Candid and well-narrated, everything about Michael's … more