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WaterBrook Press
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Most of it was good) 『The book is decent, but I had problems with the first 77 pages of the book. The story jumps all over in time with numerous flashbacks. So does the point-of-view, which constantly slide from one person to the next in a very distracting way. The author also rarely went very deeply into any one person's head.
In these first few chapters, there is very little dialogue and what little action occurs is often repetitious: we're told in a distant viewpoint what happens, then we jump back and replay the scene with dialogue and various point-of-view characters. I couldn't bond with any character because there were so many of them being introduced (with few of them reappearing during the first 50 pages), and Auralia wasn't even one of the point-of-view characters.
However, after page 77, the time- and head-jumping halts, Auralia becomes the main point-of-view character, and the reader is allowed more fully into the point-of-view characters' heads. The pacing became more balanced at this point, and book was pretty enjoyable.
Another problem I had, though, was that Auralia was at least 15 years old and was probably 16. However, she's repeatedly described like a young child (e.g. she has tiny arms and hands). People keep saying, "But she's just a child!" and reacting to her like she was about 8 years old. In fact, she often acts like a 8 to 12-year-old (depending on the scene).
The world-building in the book was good, but the author frequently invented names for things with little to no concrete description attached. I often had difficultly visualizing what a new thing or creature was like. The characters were interesting and varied, but only one character really changed much during the book.
As for positives, there was no sex or cussing. Overall, I'd recommend this as a good, clean fun novel.
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(A new world to fall into) 『
What an interesting story Jeff has woven together through the novel of "Auralia's Colors". This is a story to set sometime aside to read and let it soak in. I will bet that this is one that would even fascinate my husband to read.
Sections in this book lost my interest, and I wanted to walk away, but I am glad that I did not because all in all it was quite an enjoyable journey and I plan to read the rest of the Threads as they present themselves.
I found the atmosphere for me was very reminiscent of Stephen Lawhead", especially his lately series including "Hood", "Scarlet", and in 2009 "Tuck".
As a Fantasy novel, this is one of those that you fall into and forget about what is real and what is not. That is one of the hardest parts for me, but once I click into the world, I do not want to leave. I'm so glad that I have "Cyndere's Midnight" that I can jump into right away.
If you enjoy Lawhead, or Toilken, or Madeleine L'Engle, I do believe that you will find enjoyment through the creative prose that is practically poetry in the writings of Jeffrey Overstreet.』
(Slow start, but an ending that left me wanting more) 『I must admit, I'm biased. I'm a story junky, and the story here really drew me in. I was not used to the prose and style in the beginning, but I forced myself to get used to it because I really wanted to know what happened to the characters next! So if you are used to a smoother style of writing, and it bothers you to have to wade through the first sections of a book, this would be a 3 star.』
(A Breath of Fresh Air) 『An former English major, I only read books with tight writing, sophisticated ideas and plots that make me think and keep me interested. I like to be shaken emotionally and I like books that stick with me long after I put them down. Books such as Watership Down, the Dune books, Ender's Game, The Moon is a Harsh Mistress and Harry Potter. Like those books, I couldn't put Jeff's book down. I read through it in a few days and at the end of the story I was left with the grief of the loss of the characters and my grief at the story being over.
Like the books above, Auralia's Colors is not perfect. Some people may not like the words, or the names or this or that. But then they are missing the opportunity. The opportunity to slow down and take it in and listen to a different voice. One that is trying to speak to us everyday that we usually miss. In reading the book, I can see the colors, the vibrant reds, the yellows, the greens, the shine of the birds feather. I can feel the textures of the colors, the lily pad wrapped around her feet. More so, I can feel her grief and struggle as she tries to make sense of this all and how to live in a world that doesn't fully comprehend the beauty of what she is doing. The world wants to possess. She says no one owns the colors. They are in the mountains, the trees, the grass, the animals. How many of us want to possess something that we can't? But we can be with it for a moment. A bird song. The last light of the sun hitting white daisies, casting them in an pink-orange hue.
I don't know if this is a coincidence, but since reading Auralia's Colors several months ago, I am seeing things I haven't seen in years... if ever. I will be out a walk in the evening and I hear a song bird that I have never heard and just stop and listen to it. I will notice flowers and smells or a butterfly with metallic bronze on white wings sitting on my ceiling. The neighbor cat that nestles in the tall grass every morning in my backyard.
This book is haunting. Many things are left unexplained, but in a way that left me space to wonder and think. I found myself thinking, wow I can't wait for the next book to come out, after all what is going to happen to this character or that character? Or maybe this is going to be explained or why this happened will make more sense. I sense Jeff is on this adventure with us exploring and letting the characters guide him and share their story.』
(A compelling first fantasy novel with the promise of more to come) 『In AURALIA'S COLORS, which marks the beginning of The Auralia Thread fantasy series, culture critic Jeffrey Overstreet makes a compelling first foray into fiction.
Overstreet opens his story in the imaginative world of The Expanse. A soon-absent and arrogant queen convinces the remnant of Abascar to give up all its bright colors. Soon, wearing colors are only for the privileged; others must turn in anything beautifully pigmented. The former wealth of colors from days gone by are stored in the vaults of the palace, presumably to be brought out when "spring" arrives --- which it never seems to do. And somewhere, "the Keeper" calls to those who listen. (If you think there are Christian metaphors here, you're on the right track.)
All of this is about to change. The rascally old Gatherer, Krawg, and his comical sidekick Warney discover a baby girl in a monster's footprint alongside the River Throanscall. When the common folks outside the palace walls take the mysterious Auralia in to raise her, they quickly find out she's different. She grows up semi-wild, at home in the natural world. When she becomes a teen, she has a chance to enter the House Abascar and to make her pledge at the "Rites," away from the perceived drab colorlessness and drudgery of the Gatherers' existence. But Auralia doesn't see the point.
Auralia questions the system and gently encourages subversion. Defying the law, she pulls colors from nature and gifts the Gatherers with her creations: slow-burning gold honeycomb candles, stonecutters with scarlet sheaths, a pillow of white and yellow and burgundy. But, as Auralia soon learns, House Abascar punishes orphans who do not follow the rules.
Overstreet's narrative is poetic, with vivid splashes of color, verve and ingenuity. "The child became twigs and burnt autumn leaves, thin and fisty fingers clutching acorns and seed as though they were stolen jewels. Her hair hung in tangles, silver and brown like the bark of apple trees." To read AURALIA'S COLORS is to indulge in a cornucopia of prose pleasures like these.
A whole fantasy world emerges as you turn the pages --- one with beastman creatures who roar (different but reminiscent of the "Orcs" of J.R.R. Tolkien), ride-able visorcats who purr and curl up on "a bed of intoxicating madweed" and rainhounds who bark. Even the dialogue is full of oddities related to this mystical place; a soldier might call another "you crusty old vawn nugget" or brag, "I earned that valor medal for killing two Cent Regus reptiles." Most of it the reader will be able to follow; occasionally it becomes confusing.
The characters are no less spellbinding: the beautiful princess and queen mad for power with twisted hearts; the impotent king who is addicted to a powerful potion; an ale boy who has a back story that tells us he's not all who he seems to be on the surface; and an advisor of wizardly dimensions who appears and disappears on the scene to mentor the prince Cal-raven, who we are unsure of whether will be a force for good or benign.
What the reader isn't prepared for is the violence that suddenly shocks with its intensity in the very last pages of the book. It's a startling contrast to the early part of the story, and the audience may well wonder if it is a precursor to more violence in the coming sequels. The violence might be upsetting to younger readers, although it is certainly no stronger than what you see on previews during a cable television commercial. It also vividly illustrates the evil found in Abascar. Still, this is the only caution I'd have about recommending the book to younger fantasy fans.
But the biggest warning to take away is this: If you read AURALIA'S COLORS, "The Red Strand" in The Auralia Thread series, you'll be hooked. I know I'll be eagerly awaiting the next installment.
--- Reviewed by Cindy Crosby』 『When thieves find an abandoned child lying in a monster’s footprint, they have no idea that their wilderness discovery will change the course of history.
Cloaked in mystery, Auralia grows up among criminals outside the walls of House Abascar, where vicious beastmen lurk in shadow. There, she discovers an unsettling–and forbidden–talent for crafting colors that enchant all who behold them, including Abascar’s hard-hearted king, an exiled wizard, and a prince who keeps dangerous secrets.
Auralia’s gift opens doors from the palace to the dungeons, setting the stage for violent and miraculous change in the great houses of the Expanse.
Auralia’s Colorsweaves literary fantasy together with poetic prose, a suspenseful plot, adrenaline-rush action, and unpredictable characters sure to enthrall ambitious imaginations.』
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Anchor
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Entertaining) 『Colors of the Mountain is very entertaining. Da Chen is very descriptive in his writing which allowed me to really to imagine the scenes. This is the first book I've read by Da Chen but I've definitely become a fan of his writing. I'll be looking into his other books.』
(amazing) 『This book really taught me about what cultural impacts Mao Ze Dong had on the Chinese population. It was an amazing book and I suggest everybody read it.』
(Poor narrator, unsympathetic author) 『This review refers to the abridged audio version of this book --
UGH. I am fascinated with books about China and life under Mao. However, I couldn't get through the first tape of this book, for two reasons.
One was the reader, Daxing Zhang. His stilted, halting and monotone delivery made it unpleasant to listen to. He evidently is not a professional narrator and it shows. Even a great book can be ruined by a poor reader.
And, believe me, this doesn't even come close to being a great book. The storytelling is dull and self-pitying and the language is, in turns, overblown and cliched.
My biggest problem, however, was the author's attitude. Don't get me wrong: I abhor what Mao and his "cultural revolution" did in China. But it's more than a bit ironic when someone from the upper classes (the author's family were landlords and owned several buildings) complains when their property, power and status is taken away.
The author's stated contempt for farm work, for instance, shows the type of elitist attitude that spurred the revolution in the first place.
Never once (at least in the part of the book I managed to listen to) did Da Chen appear to have any empathy for the working classes that were oppressed under the pre-revolution days.
Again, I must emphasize that I do NOT agree with the goals of or methods used by Mao's Communist regime, but nor can I generate a great deal of sympathy for once-rich whiners who feel, for the first time in their lives, the sting of poverty and disenfranchisement.』
(Incredibly inspiring) 『I read a lot of memoirs precisely for what I received from this book, inspiration. The sentence that galvanized me was this one, "I had been studying an average of fifteen hours a day for the last ten months."
Other reviewers have explained Chen's story, so I won't reiterate it. But I will say that when I think about what this man accomplished in pursuit of his dream, I realize once again how easy it is to excuse our failures as a matter of fate or luck.
Da Chen teaches us otherwise.』
(The bankruptcy of the Chinese Communist system.) 『One wonders why the communist system was swept into the dustbin of history. Da Chen tells you why. Intellectuals were purged in Mao's society and people learned very little. In fact, school was not even required of everyone. Only after Mao joined Lenin in a masoleum did intelligence and ability matter much. Da Chen relates his early life story about his early Chinese childhood in the rural south of China. He was discriminated against because he was a son of a former landlord. Peasants lorded it over him and his family. Da Chen relates his experiences of the Cultural Revolution and how the school system was devastated by the purges and reeducation. Da Chen escaped this poverty by using his intelligence to shine in the reform education system after Mao's death. He received a state education in English and went on to emigrate to New York. A nice rages to riches story and the tyranny of the Communist system.』 『Colors of the Mountainis a classic story of triumph over adversity, a memoir of a boyhood full of spunk, mischief, and love, and a welcome introduction to an amazing young writer.
Da Chen was born in 1962, in the Year of Great Starvation. Mao Zedong's Cultural Revolution engulfed millions of Chinese citizens, and the Red Guard enforced Mao's brutal communist regime. Chen’s family belonged to the despised landlord class, and his father and grandfather were routinely beaten and sent to labor camps, the family of eight left without a breadwinner. Despite this background of poverty and danger, and Da Chen grows up to be resilient, tough, and funny, learning how to defend himself and how to work toward his future. By the final pages, when his says his last goodbyes to his father and boards the bus to Beijing to attend college, Da Chen has become a hopeful man astonishing in his resilience and cheerful strength.』 『Now a writer living in New York, Da Chen describes his youth in mainland China with engaging humor and affecting warmth. It's often a harrowing tale: born in 1962, Chen was the grandson of a landlord, which rendered his entire family pariahs during the Cultural Revolution. And though initially an excellent student, he was ostracized in school and told he could never attend college. He responded by making friends with a group of young thugs who drank, smoked, and gambled but were kind to him. After Mao died in 1976, the budding juvenile delinquent discovered that higher education might be available to him after all. Chen worked hard to make up for years of neglected studies, and his memoir closes with a jubilant scene as he and his brother Jin are both accepted into college; for his suffering family, "thirty years of humiliation had suddenly come to an end." Chen's lucid yet emotional prose unsparingly portrays a topsy-turvy society where unfairness reigns and the rules are arbitrarily changed without warning, but his zest for life and sharp eye for character make even the most awful moments grimly funny. This is no saga of victimization, but a thrilling account of an ordeal that fosters spiritual growth. Readers will cheer Chen's triumph over daunting odds.--Wendy Smith』
IPhone 3G used's review (essential color theory reference) 『as Tellez noted previously, this isn't an easy read. fortunately, the reward is worth the effort. Itten does not dumb down his perspectives for the sake of the reader, rather he puts it all on paper for the devoted color theorist to decipher. that said, it is for the most part approachable and relatively short reading. I re-read this book every couple of years to keep my busy mind fresh and focused when working with this most essential component of my work.』
(Itten, the elements of color) 『The information in this book is interesting, but the color in the color wheels and all color samples are very pale and washed off. Very disappointing.
If you need to use the color wheels or scales as references, this book will not be helpful.』
(Great reference book to have) 『I purchased this book because I wanted to understand colors, color schemes and theory(ies) better in order to apply to my necklace designs. It's a good book to have in your library, but it won't answer all the questions you may have about some applications. Itten's other books however cover pretty much everything; try The Art of Color, for example, if you'd like learn more about color effects on moods/feelings.』
(For the Serious...) 『It's been difficult to give a balanced critique. On one hand, "Elements of Color" has a wealth of information, but on the other, it takes serious committment to fully understand and comprehensively apply the information Itten presents. There is much valuable data, but it's interspersed with almost stereotypic, outmoded "Teutonic" concepts; e.g. assigning "Blond Types" springtime, bright, vivid colored topics, while "Dark Types" should be assigned "Night, Burial and dark room" topics. There is much valuable, technical information, but it is like digging through hard stone to find the gold; overwrought and culturally centered, judgemental statements are very common ("red expresses intermediate degrees between the infernal and sublime"... what's this?!?!). Other statements seem value-laden, i.e., "sentimental blue", "angelic pink", "blue reigns supreme"... Some excuse may be found in realizing the concepts in this treatise may have been developed before the Post Modernist Age, which accepts cultural and ethnic diversity, that accepts art and the use of color as being open to various interpretations, that color is certainly relative and greatly subjective, that many statements about color are only opinions... and that there is no absolute truth as to what color is "right" or "wrong". Unless the reader is studious and very serious about trying to unearth the information contained in this book, he or she is much better served by studing Albers or others. Too bad there is no editing, no index, and no glossary. What would Itten think of the book, "Chromophobia"? ... Pablo Tellez』
(so you decided to learn the truth about colors...) 『Itten, himself is one of the greatest color theorist of our century, and the masterful mind behind the Bauhaus School.
In this book Itten describes his color theory and the facts of his famous "Color Star", which is one of the most strongest tools for color harmony for designers and alike.
Most color books have samples of color harmonies you choose from when you design, or talk about complementary colors, but cant tell you why u use such combinations or so.
If you have an analytical approach to design, rather than just copying what others do, you will love this book. You will begin to understand the language of colors.
Have u ever heard of "the Seven Color Contrast", if not then it is time for you to get familiar about it.
This book is an evaluation of Ittens masterpiece "Art of Color". The chapter on subjective experience of color is very limited in this book.
If you are willing to invest more on color matters buy "Art of Color"
If you are happy to stay with the basics then this book is adequate for your purposes. 』 『This useful simplification and condensed version of The Art of Color presents Itten's essential theories on color, and includes practical exercises. Illustrated.』
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Random House Trade Paperbacks
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (good novel about a scandal-filled presidential campaign) 『This novel was based on a presidential primary campaign from the 1990's. It follows the campaign of a southern governor who is smart, inspirational, and surrounded by personal scandal. What is does well: it creates a realistic view of the excitement, frenzy, idealism, and cynicism of a presidential campaign. What it fails to do: it does not create characters of depth, ones that come alive on the page. The story is good, and the general atmosphere of campaign headquarters is very real and both funny and sad. If you like politics with all its dirt, or just want to know more about what campaigns are like, I recommend this novel.』
(good read, especially at this time) 『This was a good read and is interesting to read at this time when we have news of candidates inundating the airwaves and newspapers, not to mention the bloggers busily adding their two cents worth.』 『A brilliant and penetrating look behind the scenes of modern American politics, Primary Colors is a funny, wise, and dramatic story with characters and events that resemble some familiar, real-life figures. When a former congressional aide becomes part of the staff of the governor of a small Southern state, he watches in horror, admiration, and amazement, as the governor mixes calculation and sincerity in his not-so-above-board campaign for the presidency.
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Design Books International
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Color Recipes) 『I find this book very helpfull in learning how to mix colors. She talks about the color tones, hues, complimentery colors. Why she uses what color where. It gets you thinking about color and how to use it in your painting.』
(A great help for beginners!!!!) 『My wife and I lived in Rockport when Miss Van Wyk was still painting. We have the first version of her color recipes book in its original three ring binder form. Her book offers the beginning painter great suggestions and solutions on many typical color mixing problems. Thanks Helen.』
(excellent resource) 『I love this book. It's been very helpful for times when I just can't seem to mix the color I'm looking for. I look in this book and it always has good information.
Even though I have a BFA many things that would have been helpful in the real world, just weren't taught. This book fills in a lot of blanks.』
(great book) 『Helen is a great teacher. I have taken art classes and learned 1/10th of what I learned by reading her book. I am colorblind and people argue with me about it because of my ability to use the right colors. I only wish she was still here so she could produce even more information etc.』
(Helen Van Wyk's Favorite Color Recipes) 『An excellent book that covered many subjects of painting, and how to use particular colours successfully for that area, I found this very helpful and informative.』
IPhone 3G used's review (WONDERFUL book!) 『I have a copy of the first edition of this book and am still mesmerized by it. When it first came out, everyone I knew at design school who bought it felt like the information and techniques had given them an out-of-body-experience and it quickly became THE book to own, learn from, and emulate. Anyone who buys this book and applies the material and techniques will become better at drawing, rendering, and creative presentation methods...it is a sure-fire way to achieve "star power" in your office and in front of your clients!』
(awesome resource) 『great book! Out of the dozens of hand rendering guides I looked at, this was by far the best and the easiest to learn from. It tells you what pencils, markers, and tools to buy to achieve certain effects, and gives you step-by-step rendering instructions for tons of different types of materials and lighting situations. I highly recommend this- in fact, it should be mandatory for interior design students!』
(Outstanding book) 『It's really hard to say too many things about this book. Even older editions of Color Drawing are great, but this newest one goes above and beyond the call of duty. In an age when a lot of books get re-released as new editions with few substantive changes, Color Drawing breaks the mold by updating the techniques with current technology (i.e. Photoshop). It's great to see that the author and publisher realize that pure hand-drawing and rendering is quickly becoming a thing of the past and that the practitioners of today and tomorrow need to have excellent computer skills too. This book is full of very useful tips for combining Photoshop with hand drawings to create great effects. So even if you have an earlier edition, do yourself a favor and buy the new one anyway because you will learn a lot.』
(Color Drawing: Design Drawing Skills and Techniques for Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers, 2nd Edition) 『This is an excellent resouce for the study of rendering. After detailing the elements of color and design, it describes, step-by-step, how to achieve many finishes both interior and exterior. It is both instructive and informative.』
(Outstanding Resource) 『This is the standard for rendering in architecture and interior design as far as I am concerned. It will most definitely become a required textbook for my classes in visual presentation in the years to come. Doyle takes you step-by-step into the process of rendering with marker, color pencil, and pastels. But he doesn't just spoon feed you the recipe for each material rendering, he presents the basis for a process that allows you to render virtually any material not found in the book.』 『Stunningly updated, totally redesigned, practical, and ready to use This new edition of Michael Doyle's classic Color Drawing is the ultimate up-to-date resource for professionals and students who need to develop and communicate design ideas with clear, attractive, impressive color drawings. In an easy to use, step-by-step approach, this comprehensive guide presents a total system of color design drawing that encompasses approaches to sketch communication as well as more finished presentation drawing. Totally redesigned to provide quick, easy access to key information, this Second Edition covers the basics of color phenomena, media, techniques, and approaches to illustrating materials necessary to communicate design ideas. With nearly 400 new color illustrations, it contains a new section on color and design principles for creating more sophisticated presentation drawings and offers innovative ideas for the reproduction and distribution of finished drawings. Color Drawing features: * A complete body of illustrated instruction that demonstrates the development of design ideas from initial concept through presentation drawing * Finely honed explanations of each technique and process * Faster and easier ways to create design drawings * Methods for combining hand-drawn and computer-generated drawing techniques This remarkably versatile volume is both an illuminating textbook and a completely reliable self-teaching tool, as well as a handy quick reference. It is an excellent guide for students at any level and an unparalleled resource for design professionals.』
IPhone 3G used's review (Mostly a waste of time) 『I'm at a complete loss to explain the appeal of this book. I found exactly one useful insight, and it's contained in one clumsy sentence on page 37: "Most employeers hunt for employees in the exact opposite way from how job-hunters hunt for them." What he means is that in terms of landing for a job, sending out resumes on the Internet is the least effective method, applying directly to targeted companies is better, and networking and temping are better still. Bolles even has the supposed success rates for each method. Nice to know.
The rest of the book, however, is a huge waste of paper. The vast majority of the content is devoted to discussing the obvious in embarrassingly deep detail, i.e. posing questions like "what skills do you most enjoy using?" or "where do you want to live?" and asking the reader to do childish exercises like writing down one's interests, values, and salary on a "flower pedal" diagram. True insights are scarce, and good GOD does this guy take his sweet time to make a point. Chapter 6 starts with a page-long anecdote about an Earthquake in Asia, then goes on for another page chronicling the history of advances in transportation technology, all just to make a point that the invention of the Internet enables the instant transfer of information to anywhere in the world. NO S***, SHERLOCK!
Also, the "updates" made to this book over the years mostly seem to consist of bulleted lists of random websites, which to me only weaken an already dull narrative flow. That, plus some updated cultural references (i.e. Hurricane Katrina).
8 billion copies sold? Seriously?』
(A great guide to find the job/career that you love) 『This is a great handbook for those wishing to change jobs or careers. The author explores what school failed to teach us about finding jobs and offers practical suggestions for the entire job search process all the way up to salary negotiation. Some of the advice the author gives is very different that what we have typically been taught and he backs his statements up with specific figures. This book offers suggestions to deal with change in the job market including choosing a new career or starting your own business. The bulk of the book explores the details of finding your dream job. It offers exercises to determine your competencies, priorities, past experiences and helps put it all together. This is a great tool that requires extensive self-evaluation to determine the best job for you.』
(good resource) 『A traditional and standard text for those considering job and career changes. A little dated,even though it is "updated" regularly. Lots of good reference information, though.』
(Want a Dream Job?) 『If you want to land your dream job you MUST read this book. It will help you answer questions like: What kind of work will be the most rewarding? How should I begin the job search? What is the proper interview etiquette? And much more.
This should be read by graduating college students looking for their first job and individuals looking for a career change.』
(Very good Job Search book) 『I think Richard Bolle's book is great on several levels. First, it asks the reader to think about him/herself in ways people often don't. The book has helped me think about myself more than I ever did before when it comes to my interests and the importance of connecting them to my work life. He also discusses the nature of the working world today and how many people still hold an unrealistic, outdated view of it which holds them back. Bolle's says it like it is. He also includes many insights into the world of work.
The one thing that I did want to address is that I find many people complaining in their reviews,when it comes to the "What Color Is Your Parachute?" books,is that they are full of fluff and there is too few nuggets in and far between. I disagree. I believe that people generally say this because they are on the job search at the moment they buy Bolle's book. They're needing a quick fix, panicking, having needed a job yesterday. If you're looking for a quick fix-it book that will get you a job tomorrow then this book is not for you because you're looking for something that Bolle's isn't offering, a quick way to get a job. This book, if read for the potential it holds and the time it requires, is for the person willing to make the effort to internalize him/herself. The potential reader should be warned that this book does not promise to get you a job instantly, but does include a lot of informative and helpful advice. I think the ideal should be, when it comes to Richard Bolles' book, is to read it when you have the time while you're still working at your current job that you want to change from. This way, you have the time to do the homework and the necessary thinking about yourself while at the same time not feeling pressured to read fast, skim or worse, skip for the sake of trying to find a job in a week or two.
Remember, this is your career we're talking about. It will be well worth the time put into it. Believe me.』 『In the last five years, the United States has lost 2.6 million jobs— the most in any five-year period since the Great Depression. In the 2006 edition of his legendary job-hunting book, WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PARACHUTE? Richard Nelson Bolles offers hope and presents an inspiring and detailed plan for finding your place in this uncertain job market. WHAT COLOR IS YOURPARACHUTE? has been the best-selling job-hunting book in the world for more three decades, in good times and bad, and it continues to be a fixture on best-seller lists, from Amazon.com to Business Week. It has well over eight million copies in print and has been translated into 12 languages around the world. With an extended preface that addresses job loss, vacancies, and outsourcing and updated references on how to use the Internet in your job-hunt throughout, the 2006 PARACHUTE addresses the top concerns of today ’s job-hunters. In the words of Fortune magazine: "Parachute remains the goldstandard of! career guides."』
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Wilkins
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (didnt need it) 『When I was looking at reviews to see If I should buy this book last year, it would have been helpful if someone told me that this book is not going to be used very much, even as a reference. Your schools ppt/notes of histology should be sufficient to grasp the material, this atlas is superfluous.』
(Very good basic Histology book) 『I recommend this book for those who are seeking a basic introductory book to histology. The chapters and content have a nice flow, and illustrations complement the diagrams very well. There aren't a lot of special stains featured, but more focused on basic H&E.』
(not a comprehensive guide to histology) 『This book was required for one of my classes. My only complaint is that it doesn't have enough slides to get to know histology.』
(nice supplement) 『Good book to have to supplement the Basic Histology Text and Atlas by Luiz Carlos Junqueira. Provides brief explainations and more pictures to assist you with identifying things under the microscope.』
(A very good review book for a medical student) 『I found the book nicely edited, the illustrations were priceless and contained lots of information. The theoretical content of the book though cannot be compared with Ross, this is why it can be used only as a review book. The main quality of the book is in its illustrations and images, which are truly excellent.』 『
This compact atlas provides medical, dental, allied health, and biology students with an outstanding collection of histology images for all of the major tissue classes and body systems. The Fourth Edition features a completely re-digitized image collection, along with other hallmarks of this atlas that have been proven over time, including its concise writing style, compact size/format, and quick introduction/background for each chapter that reviews essential concepts, histophysiology, and clinical considerations. A bound-in interactive student CD-ROM contains all the images from the book with compare and full-screen view modes, zoom, label rollover and on/off features, along with USMLE-style and identification review questions.
