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The process of solving large problems by breaking them down into smaller, more simple problems that have identical forms. Thinking Recursively: A small text to solve large problems. Concentrating on the practical value of recursion. this text, the first of its kind, is essential to computer science students’ education. In this text, students will learn the concept and programming applications of recursive thinking. This will ultimately prepare students for advanced topics in computer science such as compiler construction, formal language theory, and the mathematical foundations of computer science. Key Features:

• Concentration on the practical value of recursion.
• Eleven chapters emphasizing recursion as a unified concept.
• Extensive discussion of the mathematical concepts which help the students to develop an appropriate conceptual model.
• Large number of imaginative examples with solutions.
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A book for learning how to think
I bought this book as a recommendation of Aho's Foundation of Computer Science in order to develop intelligent recursive algorithms. However, this book is not a programming book (althought it helps programmers a lot) but avery interesting mathematical book showing a whole new way to think withthe aid of some classical examples. ... Read more

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The Techniques in Interventional Radiology series of handbooks describes in detail the various interventional radiology procedures and therapies that are in current practice. The series comprises four titles, which in turn cover procedures in angioplasty and stenting, transcatheter embolization and therapy, biopsy and drainage and ablation.

Each book is laid out in bullet point format, so that the desired information can be located quickly and easily. Interventional radiologists at all stages, from trainees through to specialists, will find this book a valuable asset for their practice.

The Handbook of Angioplasty and Stenting Procedures first discusses the basic tools and principles of these procedures, then moves onto describing each operation that can be performed using these techniques.

Dr. Robert Morgan is Consultant Radiologist at St Georges’ Hospital, London, UK, and Dr. Eric Walser is Professor of Radiology at the Mayo Clinic in Florida, USA.

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This is an original and successful text which provides a series of tutorials in the problem-based approach to clinical medicine, as against the more common disease-based emphasis of most textbooks. It covers a full range of signs and symptoms as they are encountered in clinical practice and discusses them with the emphasis on those which are crucial in the differential diagnosis of the patient. Each chapter ends with an illustrated case history. Diagnostic algorithms help to summarise many of the cases and give an overview of the diagnostic pathway that has been set out in the text. ... Read more

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good start
This book is ideal if you haven't got a clue about differential diagnosis.It is bringing together all the pathophysiology knowledge into daily practice.The cases are really good and well explained, leading the reader through the diagnostic thinking process.This is how patients will present themselves to you.

very motivating
I am a 4th year chiropractic student. i learned so much from this rivoting book; not in the least part because i had to look up SO many words in a medical dictionary (which really improved my medical vocabulary)!!
Each 'chapter' is really short so you don't fall asleep trying to read about something (still took me a couple weeks to go thru the entire book in detail because like i said i spent a lot of time looking up vocabulary).the case studies aren't easy to 'guess'.best medical book that i've read!the people who wrote it have GREAT clinical knowledge; very inspirational, make's me 'want to do it' too.Vive le DDx! ... Read more

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Thought-provoking book on the original Star Trek
I'm amazed that there are not more reviews of this terrific book about the original "Star Trek" TV series. Does that mean that not many people are reading BOARDING THE ENTERPRISE? Fans should definitely read this book, because it's a great anthology of perspectives about the show, mostly positive, but since it's "completely unauthorized," some negative views as well. Most of the authors are, like me, clearly fans of the original "Star Trek" and have been much influenced by it, but are willing to admit that it had its shortcomings too. These essays are very wide-ranging, from D.C. Fontana's "I Remember Star Trek" that is largely behind-the-scenes anecdotes about the show, to "What Have You Done With Spock's Brain?" by Don DeBrandt about Vulcan society and identity, to "Who Killed the Space Race?" by Adam Roberts that looks at the relationship between science fiction and real space travel, to "The Prime Question" by Eric Greene that ponders meanings behind various episodes and aspects of "Star Trek," and so on through 15 usually fascinating essays.

Greene's "The Prime Question" was helpful to me in pointing out that the show's inconsistences in applying the Prime Directive (which advocated non-interference with alien societies) reflected a difference of opinion between two of the show's producers, Gene Roddenberry and Gene L. Coon, and those inconsistencies actually provide an interesting debate on the pros and cons of interference. Another of my favorite essays was "Star Trek in the Real World" by Norman Spinrad, in which the famous sci-fi author argues that the alien Mr. Spock was important to our society in promoting the acceptance of other ideas and cultures. Another well-known sci-fi writer and media professor, Paul Levinson, points out in "How Star Trek Liberated Television" that the show's success in syndication was the first salvo in the struggle to liberate us from the dominance of the big three TV networks: ABC, CBS, and NBC. Some essays I found less enlightening, but one must remember that from infinite diversity comes infinite combinations! Notice too that this is NOT a book intended to provide a huge amount of detail about the original Trek, but rather is perspectives about the meanings and impact of the show. I have read a substantial amount about "Star Trek," especially the original series, and BOARDING THE ENTERPRISE is the most interesting book of perspectives about the show that I have read.

Boarding the Enterprise
I enjoy this book because its like a bible of the 'inside information' on the specs and technical info about the Enterprise and the Federation. I enjoy writing fan-fiction, so this is a treasure chest of info. ... Read more

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If you missed out on the first issues of The Walking Dead, Girls, Sea Of Red and Strange Girl, now's your chance to sample each in a specially-priced introductory volume. ... Read more

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Graphic SF Reader
A book containing multiple different titles, as a sampler.Again these are somewhat problematic.Excellent if you are a library, for example, as people can check them out and look into things they might like, but as a consumer or collector, do you want something like this?Often the answeris no.The content in this is not bad.Most things by Kirkman are worth reading, for example.


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From The Journal of Southern History 64 (August 1998)
"Based on research in recently discovered material--some of which isprinted in the appendixes to this volume--Papenfuse's closely argued andprovocative work makes a substantial contribution.For it not onlyoutlines the dimensions of Harper's dilemma but also suggests that morecontemporaries than we have realized were aware that while their slaveswere being impaled on one horn of the dilemma, they were being gored by theother.How else should we explain why Harper's neighbors in South Carolinavoted fore him while they continued to buy slaves?"

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In Monaco, 1937, life is ideal. Palm trees sway, celebrities shine, and the Grand Prix thrills spectators from around the world. With war on the continental horizon, billionaire auto tycoon, Jacques Tourangeau, looks to Dash Bradford, a visiting American businessman, to help him protect the regal principality's way of life. Hesitant to get involved, the young Bradford is drawn in irreversibly when he saves the life of Tourangeau's beautiful daughter, Margaux. The new couple seems destined for what the press increasingly lauds as the 'perfect romance,' but when Tourangeau Auto begins to compete with the dominant Germans, unexpected challenges threaten the happy ideal. 

In his debut novel, seasoned essayist Eric Robert Morse brings to life the warm allure of Monaco and the explosive world of golden-age auto racing through the eyes of a young dreamer striving for success against all odds. In an age of quick fixes and strained relationships, Morse offers a story of permanence and justice to show us that love, redemption, and even perfection are not only still possible but, ultimately, necessary for the good life. ... Read more

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Randy (Ottawa, Canada) Vastly overrated.
I can't help but believe that the three previous reviewers are all relatives of the author! But to each his own.

This book is a self indulgent mess. The author tries to impress with his command of a thesaurus and his tedious attempts at flowery prose.

The plot is entirely unbelievable as are incidents within and as are the, OH TOO PERFECT, characters. And their names! - Dash? (our hero), Dudley Doolittle? and the best - Vin de Sac? (translates to Bagged Wine). I would have thought the author was playing a joke if it weren'tfor all the pretentious dime store philosophy we had to endure - skip over- to finish this tome.

Oh, then there is the romance between Dash (hee hee) and Margaux. I have never read Harlequin Romances but this saccharine gag inducing tripe would fit right in. And it goes on forever, yuk.

Last, there is this bizarre fairy tale of how the world will look in 70-80 years from the 1937 setting ie today, that is dropped in out of the blue with no relevance to the story (and no relevance to today). Just weird.

The only reason I finished at all is that I am a Grand Prix fan and was interested in the take on that. As bad as the rest of it, totally unbelievable. Imagine ripping out a temperature gauge to solve an overheating problem but hey it worked for Dash , (chuckle).

A great historical fiction
A great read in historical fiction based in 1937 Monaco. This is one of those books that gets better as it progresses.Very entertaining and fun to read, and yet thought-provoking.Morse does a wonderful job in presenting some deep philosophical issues throughout the book and artistically presents opposing sides through the main characters. If you want a good entertaining book with romance, energy, and intrigue, this book is for you. Within the context of the excitement and drama of 1937 Monaco and the Monaco Grand Prix, the reader is ultimately prompted to explore what makes us human.

Amazing
It's evident that Morse is aware of some of the heedless debotchery and pornographic decadence that people seem to be attracted to in novels these days--Monaco is full of characters that represent that idea. But instead of writing something like the typical modern novel, it appears that Morse rejected that thought and instead went ahead and produced a timeless epic all the while creating his own artform: the poem/novel/philosophy book.

The story is interesting (though it doesn't really get going until 3/4ths of the way into the book) but what's really on showcase in Monaco is something much more important. Morse's writing style is a masterful mix of narrative and commentary that is more lyric than some of the best poetry. His characters are vivid and alive--save for perhaps some of the scoundrel Nazis. And his philosophy is a brilliant mix of liberty-first Lockism and Pope John Paul Duece's love-is-the-answerism. The shocking monologue by a surprise character near the end is still reverberating in my mind.

Some advice to the casual consumer: buy this book. Read it all (a reader will be rewarded for the 600-page effort and the frequent dictionary stops). And instruct your daughters to read it. This should be required reading for all pre-teen girls who are considering falling into the decadence of modern teenage ignonimy. At the very least, the OVerture, Entre'Acte, and Denouement--literary pieces that will blow your mind-- WILL be required reading in 100 level English. At least that's the case if there is any justice in the world--and, fittingly, that's what the goal of this book is--to examine and promote justice.

Like a Warm Summer Breeze
Just like the French Riviera in the 1930s, the setting of this new and perfectly summery novel, Monaco is warm and breezy, lush and tropical, and full of celebrities, royalty, and dreamers, and author Morse brings them all brilliantly to life.

When Dash Bradford turns a brief business trip to Monaco into a more permanent stay in order to help auto parts tycoon Jacques Tourangeau put a car in the Grand Prix--and win the heart of Tourangeau's beautiful young daughter, Margaux--the idealistic American suddenly has everything he has ever dreamed of. But when Dash finds himself up against power-hungry Nazi Germany, he soon realizes that his dreams come with a very high cost, and that pursuing them may mean risking the loss of all he holds dear.

Featuring race scenes that pulsate with all the energy and excitement of a Grand Prix course; a whimsical, romantic, and heartbreakingly beautiful love story; and an exploration into the philosophical questions upon which man has dwelled throughout history, Monaco truly has something for everyone, and Morse brings it all together with skill. With careful attention to detail, he expertly conveys the vibrant coastal setting, the lavish parties, and the gripping Grand Prix races, and his engaging dialogue draws the reader into engaging discussions of faith, tradition, family, enterprise, art, justice, love, and much, much more.

Monaco has the retro feel of a vintage travel poster, the classic action of an old Hollywood film, and the soul of a Russian novel. At the heart of this book is the belief that perfection is possible, and that life and love are worth striving against all odds for. Romantic, hopeful, and full of energy, Monaco provides a welcome alternative to the bitterly discouraging works that tend to populate the contemporary fiction shelves.

Reading Monaco is like treating yourself to a breath of fresh, warm, life-affirming Rivieran air. ... Read more

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The first book-length study to specifically examine the many intersections in the works of Robert Louis Stevenson and Joseph Conrad, this volume extends the focus of current debate beyond the writers' South Seas literature. Considering Stevenson and Conrad's shared literary history and experience of Victorian London, it examines their convergence of styles in the emergent modernism of the fin de siècle, their romance and adventure modes, their fictions of duality, and their exploration of the human psyche.
Moreover, the book recuperates Stevenson's reputation as a serious writer, not only as Conrad's antecedent and influence but as a writer equally worthy of study in these shared modes. ... Read more

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The Red Eric by Robert Michael Ballantyne
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good read
well I like this book. I have always love stories of viking. Thou I hate the son of so and so stuff. but I have always hate it even as a child. this make me want to look more into Eric the red. It's must read. just for the history alone. ... Read more

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This is the first book to address patrol allocation and deployment in a single source–fully discussing the complexities and factors that impact decision making in this area. This text provides a historical assessment of patrol allocation and deployment and covers central issues in the day to day management of police agencies and personnel. Examining all aspects of patrol allocation and deployment, it discusses deployment through scheduling, modern tactical deployment approaches and the evolution of operational deployment strategies. ... Read more

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Fresh Perspectives on Woodland Period Archaeology
The Amazon "Book Description" from the book jacket is a fair account of the book. But what exactly is in it?
The papers were originally presented at the 48th Annual meeting of the Midwest Archaeological Conference in Columbus, Ohio held in October 2002 and the 68th Annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology in Milwaukee, Wis., held in April 2003

The 15 papers in the Contents are:
-Woodland Taxonomy in the Middle Ohio valley:a historical overview
-Adena and Hopewell in the Middle Ohio valley:To be or not to be/
-Archaeology at the Edges of Time and Space: Working across and between Woodland period taxonomic units in Central Ohio
-The Bullock site: A forgotten mound in Woodford County, Kentucky
-Walker_Noe: An early early middle Woodland Adena mound in Central Kentucky
-Middle Woodland Ritualism in the Central Bluegrass: Evidence from the Amburgey site, Montgomery County, Kentucky
-Adena: rest in peace?
-Reflections on taxonomic practice
-learning from the Past: The History of Ohio Hopewell taxonomy and it's Implications for Archaeological practice
-Rethinking the Code complex, a Post Hopewellian Archaeological unit in Central Ohio
-The Many Messages of Death: Mortuary practices in the Ohio valley and Northeast
-taxonomic homogeneity and Cultural Divergence in the Midcontinent
-Valley View: Hopewell taxonomy in the Middle Ohio region
-Building Woodland Archaeological units in the Kanawha River Basin, West Virginia
-Some comments on Woodland taxonomy in the Middle Ohio valley

This is a book for graduate students or archaeologists working in the subject. Better choices for others are:
G Milner "The Moundbuilders: ancient peoples of eastern North America" 2005 or
Bradley T Lepper "Ohio Archaeology:An Illustrated Chronicle of Ohio's ancient Indian Cultures" 2005

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Rather than being a traditional planning, design, and implementation guide,this book is a serious resource guide for Windows experts to find tips,tricks, and best practices for implementing and supporting key WindowsServer 2003 technologies. The authors started working with Windows Server2003 (then codename Whistler) just days after the code for Windows 2000 waslocked, when most organizations were getting a first chance to see theWindows 2000 server product. With more than three years of experienceworking with Whistler in early beta and production implementations, theauthors of this book have provided a resource to help you make Windows 2003technologies work properly.

When given a choice of different ways of implementing the technologies, youcan turn to this book for the best practices of successful fieldimplementations. This book is organized into eight parts, each part focusingaround a core technological solution area, with several chapters making upeach part. Sections include security, management, design, migration,business continuity, performance, and business productivity. ... Read more

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No trees were wasted in making this book.
Having been using Microsoft products (like many of us) through the generations, I find that most "techie" books are 90% review, 5% new, and 5% other.This book doesnt waste time with the old "this is a mouse, and press the left button once to click" stuff.It assumes that you have a working knowledge and takes off from there.
The authors do a great job of explaining this stuff in detail without all the mind-spinning technical jargon, while still keeping it out of the "for Dummies" range.

Get this book if you manage Windows 2003!!!
If you manage or administer a Windows 2003 network, get this book!Chapter 7 on Managing Desktops and Chapter 8 on Administering Windows 2003 Remotely were the most helpful chapters I've read for system administrators!

Great information on daily tasks like automating user creation, automating group modifications, etc.Also provides tips and best practices on things most administrators would not be aware of from normal day to day use.

I'm still reviewing other chapters that are of interest to me, so I'll probably post more later.

Excellent Book!
Ah, finally a Windows 2003 book with some *meat* to it!I bought Rand's Windows Server 2003 Unleashed book earlier this year when it came out and that helped us get migrated and started with Windows 2003!I've been looking for the next generation book and I was glad to see this Insider Solutions book come out!

Excellent information on Group Policies, security, and management. Exactly what I was looking for! ... Read more

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Christianity has long been one of India's religious traditions, but the extent to which the faith has influenced Indian society and culture has never been well documented. This important book is the first to do so. Here a group of historians, missiologists, and religion scholars examines the fascinating but little known history of missionary Christianity in India, showing how it has played a significant role in the development of modern India at every level. ... Read more

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Substantial similarity is one of the most important and elusive concepts in copyright law. It is the key element that determines a central question in the field: What constitutes the wrongful copying of subject matter such as fiction, nonfiction, music, visual art, audiovisual works, and computer programs? The first reference to fully discuss this pivotal subject, PLI s Substantial Similarity in Copyright Law remains the clearest and most comprehensive reference to address it. Covering the Copyright Act and key court decisions, Substantial Similarity in Copyright Law lucidly examines the principal substantial similarity tests used by the various circuit courts to assess whether the copying of specific subject matter is sufficient to support a conclusion of copyright infringement. Packed with illustrations from actual infringement cases, this wide-ranging reference enables you to see how this vital concept is practically applied in the particular jurisdiction in which you re practicing, enhancing your ability to readily serve clients in copyright disputes. Updated at least once a year, Substantial Similarity in Copyright Law is a practical, hard-working tool for copyright specialists and other intellectual property attorneys, an important guide for generalists who handle copyright cases, and useful reading for plaintiffs and defendants in copyright litigation. ... Read more

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Spring 2009 issue of the Quarterly Journal of Superhuman Fiction.Contains the following stories:"Murder on Scorpion Island", Robert S. Tyler; "Tears of Clobbersaurus", Jens Rushing; "Final Night", Scott Harper; "Sunshine", Derek J. Goodman; "Bride of Sunshield", Andrew Dean; "Pride of the Internet", Nick C. Piers; "Action's Adventures", Calvin L. Hall; "Homecoming", E.C. Myers; "Lacunae", Jenna Morgan; "Ten Minutes", James Mascia; "A Crush on Life", Adam Francis Smith; and "Playing Solitaire", Mark Shainblum. ... Read more