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The Complete Calvin and Hobbes (Calvin & Hobbes)

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Wonderful collection!
The complete Calvin and Hobbes
It was just the way it was described
It's a good collection
AWESOME

The Complete Calvin and Hobbes (Calvin & Hobbes)
Bill Watterson
Manufacturer: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0740748475
Release Date: 2005-10-04

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An Excerpt from Bill Watterson's Introduction:

"I've loved comic strips as long as I can remember. As a kid, I knew I wanted to be either a cartoonist or an astronaut. The latter was never much of a possibility, as I don't even like riding in elevators. I kept my options open until seventh grade, but when I stopped understanding math and science, my choice was made. There is great personal satisfaction in attending to detail and quality, and I remain very proud of the standards the strip met day after day. I also liked the responsibility of knowing that, succeed or fail, it was all my own doing. This approach kept the strip very honest and personal--everything having to do with Calvin and Hobbes expressed my own ideas, my own values, my own way. I wrote every word, drew every line, and painted every color. It's a rare gift to find such fulfilling work and I tried to show my appreciation by giving the strip everything I had to offer."

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Customer Reviews:

Wonderful collection!.......2007-06-27

I got this collection for my husband who has almost all Calvin and Hobbes comics memorized, but he still had a wonderful time reading them over again. Beatufully put together with author commentary and all. Will be good fun for years.

The complete Calvin and Hobbes .......2007-06-14

As unabashed fans of Calvin and Hobbes, I was so pleased with this collection that I have bought two in the last two months even though we already own the collection in separate paperback editions. Two of my sons, who now live away from home, wanted their own copies so I bought them as birthday presents - they were thrilled!

It was just the way it was described.......2007-06-10

It was in great condition, even at the discount and an tiny wrinkle on the box. I paid by check, so I don't know how long it should take to arrive, but that was still within a couple weeks even then.

It's a good collection.......2007-06-01

I love this series of books, though I haven't finish all of them. So far as I read, I love its humor and word usage. The only defect is the book just too heavy, if it's lighter I think it would be much easier to carry.

AWESOME.......2007-05-16

The product was quick to arrive & in perfect condition. Thank you so much!

Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference, 35th Edition: Book and CD-ROM Package

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Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference, 35th Edition: Book and CD-ROM Package

Manufacturer: Pharmaceutical Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0853697043

SIGN with your BABY Complete Learning Kit: US DVD Version, Book, Training Video (DVD), Quick Reference Guide

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Too much marketing, Not enough vocab.
Best Baby Sign Language program
Awesome purchase
A must buy!
The DVD is great

SIGN with your BABY Complete Learning Kit: US DVD Version, Book, Training Video (DVD), Quick Reference Guide
Joseph Garcia
Manufacturer: Northlight Communications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Misc. Supplies

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Health o Meter HDC100-01 "Grow with Me" Teddy Bear Scale for Babies and Toddlers
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ASIN: 1932354018
Release Date: 2005-03-29

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Birth - 18 months. A straight-forward and light-hearted approach to teaching infants how to communicate using simple American Sign Language (ASL) signs.

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Sign with Your Baby Complete Learning Kit will enable you to communicate at new levels with your baby long before she can speak. This comprehensive package of book, video, and reference guide shows how simple gestures can communicate ideas like "I'm hungry" or "help me." Caregivers grasp baby's needs immediately rather than learn through trial and error. Dr. Joseph Garcia has designed the system so it's not necessary to learn an entire new language, although it also provides a terrific start in American Sign Language for a hearing-impaired child. A fascinating introduction delves into the development of language in children and uses informative line drawings to demonstrate over 150 hand signs for all kinds of actions and nouns. The accompanying video provides practical tips for getting started, some insight into the hows and whys of this method from Dr. Burton White (director of the Center for Parent Education), and inspiring sights of young babies signing effectively with their caregivers. The laminated quick-reference guide lists some of the most common words in any parent's day: cookie, no, and up are but a few. Garcia's clear, concise methods make learning a breeze, and caregivers gain outstanding new abilities to give the best possible care for the babies entrusted to them. --Jill Lightner

Customer Reviews:

Too much marketing, Not enough vocab........2007-05-26

I started at 7 months, he picked up the first sign at about 10 months, and the rest came around 1 yr. The video/book combination is good because the video shows you the signs and the book is handy for a quick reference.

Drawbacks:
1. I felt like much of the video was still trying to sell me on the idea of doing sign with my baby. It could focus less on marketing and present the information more efficiently.
2. The sign vocabulary is limited to the first stage of sign language learning only. It could be improved by including more vocabulary.

Best Baby Sign Language program.......2007-05-14

I have compared this program with other sign language programs, and it seems to be the best one I have come across so far. At one point, I taught another baby sign language course, whose name I will not mention. The program's signs did not always come close to actual sign language, which I found was offensive to the deaf community. Joseph Garcia's program follows actual signs from ASL, and the program is easy enough to learn if you are willing to put the time and effort into it. I would definitely recommend this baby sign language program for other mothers - the resources are varied - book, DVD, quick reference guide - it's the best out there!!

Awesome purchase.......2007-05-13

I was really glad I purchased this. It is very easy and easy to work into your play time. Recommend it well worth the price

A must buy!.......2007-05-10

I bought this and started introducing it to my daughter as soon as she was brought home from the hospital. Each time I would give her her milk bottle I would do the sign for milk. She signed for milk at age 6 months old. Before she turned a year old, she did the sign for change (the diaper), then it went on and on. Now I kinda kick my butt for teaching her how to do the sign language when she was a baby because she is super articulate for her age and just recently she successfully completed transitional math for kindergarteners-1st graders at age 3.

The DVD is great.......2007-03-15

Just watching the DVD has given me enough to start signing with my 11 month old. I still need to read the book, but it's easy to learn just by watching the DVD. I really like how it shows all these babies doing the signs. These parents' lives seem so much easier because they can communicate with their babies. We've been doing the signs for about a month now and I think he's doing the sign for "more" and he recognizes the sign for "brush teeth" because that's his favorite part of the day. He gets a huge grin on his face when I do it because he knows what's coming up.

Dr. Pitcairn's New Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats

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Excellent Recipes
Answers Troublesome Beginner Questions and More
This makes the 2nd Copy I've bought
Overwhelming but worth it
Dr. Pitcairn's book

Dr. Pitcairn's New Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats
Richard H. Pitcairn , and Susan Hubble Pitcairn
Manufacturer: Rodale Books
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 157954973X
Release Date: 2005-08-11

Book Description

Pitcairn Over 400,000 copies of this treasured classic have been sold since its original publication more than 20 years ago The book that is the definitive guide to a natural lifestyle for dogs and cats is now completely updated and revisedfor the first time in 9 years. Writing with the warmth and compassion that have won them a national following, veterinarian Richard H. Pitcairn and his wife Susan Hubble Pitcairn, noted specialists in chemical-free nutrition and natural healing for pets, show dog and cat owners how to provide the very best in companionship and lifelong care. They now cover environmental matters, including pollutants both inside the home and out, as well as recent hot-button topics, such as Mad Cow disease, Lyme disease, and the West Nile virus. Theyve updated dozens of recipes for delicious and healthful pet food and treats. With a guide to handling emergencies and an in-depth Quick Reference section, they give specific instructions for preventing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of animal diseases and disorderswith special attention to homeopathic, herbal, and nutritional remedies.

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Excellent Recipes.......2007-06-27

A great resource for animal lovers looking to prepare healthy and complete food for their pets! Lots of useful information about the nutritional content of the recipe's ingredients - really instills confidence that the diets will provide all the goodness our pet need.

Answers Troublesome Beginner Questions and More.......2007-06-26

Before I switched to a raw diet, I had some troubling questions that I couldn't find answers to that I would trust.

1.) How do I know my dog is getting the correct nutrition? I can`t afford a nutritionist for myself, I certainly can't hire one for my canine best friend. I don't want to hurt her.

2.) How much will it cost?

3.) How hard will it be to do, and can I find the supplies?

4.) Why is my dog throwing up all the time, and the vet isn't sure why? I have her on meat based kibble, but will this help?

The answers to all of this are covered in Dr. Pitcairn's New Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats. I learned it's very easy to provide balanced nutrition for your pet, with easy to follow recipes which take ingredients you can find most anywhere. It wasn't the advice of tossing a bowl of raw chicken necks and let them munch, which I read on another book's review had made someone's dog extremely sick. The base recipe calls for ground turkey, vegetables, cooking oil, and oatmeal. It couldn't be easier. I mix it with other bits and cuts of meat, offer fruit for the occasional treat, and the problems my dog previously had have vanished. She used to have gas all the time, and even though I used a meat based, high end kibble, she threw up on average of about once every two weeks.

She been on this diet for months and hasn't thrown up since. She also has more energy (being a Boston Terrier cross, that's a bit scary, really...)

Dr. Pitcairn's New Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats is scientific in layman's terms and supports the claims they make with experience and intelligence. It lacks the sensational claims I'd found on the internet, replacing it with common sense and thoughtful advice, taking you step by step through how your pet's digestive system works, why you might want to consider a raw diet, what nutrition means (I learned a few things about handling my own food), and beyond. There's information about choosing a dog breed for you, vaccinations, puppy/kitten/pregnancy care, how to prevent many illnesses or problems, and how to deal with them if they happen. I was impressed that there was even information about the grieving process when you lose them, and how to help a terminally ill pet cope.

I highly recommend this book because it took the swamp of information out there and brings it together to make sense. I checked it out from the library (as mentioned, I'm a skeptic) and it made a believer out of me before I was 25% done. I now own my own copy, and wouldn't be without it.

This makes the 2nd Copy I've bought.......2007-06-20

I'd purchased this book before, then loaned it to someone only to never see it again.

In the aftermath of the Pet Food Poisonings, this is one book that I feel every pet owner should have on their shelf. The recipies are easy and my animals love it!

Overwhelming but worth it.......2007-06-17

I highly recommend this book to anyone who is serious about cooking for their pets. It has several basic recipes for both dogs & cats with lists of ingredients you can substitute to change it up.

At first I was completely overwhelmed by the information in this book. I bought it after the pet food recall so that I could begin cooking for my 2 cats. I read the first chapters about the pet food industry and general pet nutrition, and was excited to get to the recipes.

The recipes, I must've read through 4 times before deciding I just couldn't do it. I went to a holistic pet food store and they sold me a bunch of supplements and told me to just cook up a chicken & add a little of this & a little of that. The chicken recipe lasted 1 week, and as I added these supplements each day I began to realize that this was all completely unscientific, and I felt like I may be over supplementing my cats.

So I went back to the book. I wrote up a list of all the ingredients I would need to make the supplement recipe in the book and headed out to the health food store. I found everything there for about $80 (in Manhattan) -- but it will last months.

I whipped up 2 recipes last weekend and split it up into daily portions & froze. One cat was completely enthused while the other is taking time to adjust. But the book also tells you how to ween your cat off canned food & onto a homemade diet. It's working great.

If you think cooking for your pet will be easy, it's not. But with patience & practice you can get a routine down and feel confident that you are making the best possible choice for your cats & dogs.

Dr. Pitcairn's book.......2007-06-08

I bought this book on the recommendation of many people on various cat-related lists. Because of the recent pet food problems, I decided that we really needed to be more "pro-active" in our pets' care. This is a good place to start. Easy to read, but not simplistic, starts with the basics. I recommend this book to responsible pet owners.

Behind the Wheel Spanish/Complete Illustrated Text/Answer Keys/8 One Hour

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Excellent
Outstanding Spanish Audio
Behind The Wheel Spanish
Easily brought back the high school Spanish buried in my brain.
A great way to review Spanish!

Behind the Wheel Spanish/Complete Illustrated Text/Answer Keys/8 One Hour
Mark Frobose
Manufacturer: Language Dynamics
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Binding: Audio CD

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At last a Spanish CD course which requires no reading and which teaches you to actually speak Spanish in a minimum of time and effort. The course also comes complete with a complete 207 page illustrated text with tapescript, same page answer keys and English translations for home review. Designed by the experts at Language Dynamics, 'Behind The Wheel Spanish For Your Car' takes the learner form basic to intermediate level Spanish without the guesswork and pain usually associated with language learning. An expert English speaking instructor talks you through these tapes in English while a trained professional native Latin American Spanish speaker teaches you Spanish the way it is really spoken.

Behind The Wheel Spanish For Your Car is the ideal way to learn Spanish while you drive because there is no confusion, no reading, no looking up meanings, and no guessing. It's all on the tapes. Use your commute time to effectively learn Spanish with this delightful course whose method will have you speaking your first words in Spanish within minutes of receiving your course, and enjoying it.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent.......2007-06-30

Very hard for me to learn a second language and this one works for me. At home or on the road you can learn a language while "multitasking".

Outstanding Spanish Audio.......2007-06-27

I'm an intermediate to advanced "gringo" Spanish speaker. This program is the best I've ever used. The pace is fast (which is good - you can always hit pause and rewind). The words and phrases taught are very useful. Even though I speak Spanish fluently, I learned many new phrases and techniques from this program. My daughter is just learning Spanish and also rates this program very high on her list. If you want to learn Spanish, or need a refresher, buy this one.

Behind The Wheel Spanish.......2007-06-26

Very good use of time. I refreshed my Spanish 1 and 2 junior high school Spanish (1 year of language) which I hadn't used in 40 years - in about 2 months.

Easily brought back the high school Spanish buried in my brain........2007-06-18

I am currently on the sixth CD, and my skills have quickly multiplied using this set. I had studied Spanish for 4 years in high school and college, my last class being almost 8 years ago. On my last trip to South America a few months ago, I was embarrassed how much Spanish I had lost in the past year. The CDs especially have helped me recall much of that information, and the book provides plenty of practice. I wish the CDs had lengthier passages for translation attempts, as instant comprehension of Spanish speakers is still one of my weaknesses, but overall it has been a great review to help me prepare to navigate and enjoy the South American countries where I frequently travel.

A great way to review Spanish!.......2007-06-15

I took 4 years of Spanish in high school and 2 semesters of Spanish in college. (Of course that was well over 10 yrs ago!) These CD's helped me to recall my Spanish basics of vocabulary and sentence formation quickly and easily in a short amount of time. (I am planning a trip to Spain and wanted to be able to converse while I am there.)

I commute approx. 3 hours per day, so this is a perfect way to pass the time while sitting in traffic. The lessons are easy to understand...although I do wish as the lessons get harder there were longer pauses as you try to translate the English sentences into Spanish, but it has forced me to try and speak faster and more fluently. There is enough review on each CD that you don't feel you have to listen to them multiple times. The book is comprehensive and has very good written lessons. I feel quite confident that I will be a good communicator when in Spain.

The Data Warehouse Toolkit: The Complete Guide to Dimensional Modeling (Second Edition)

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Building a Data Warehouse
Great Book
very bad....
Very solid book
More than just a great read

The Data Warehouse Toolkit: The Complete Guide to Dimensional Modeling (Second Edition)
Ralph Kimball , and Margy Ross
Manufacturer: Wiley
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Business Intelligence Roadmap: The Complete Project Lifecycle for Decision-Support Applications

ASIN: 0471200247

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Single most authoritative guide from the inventor of the technique.

Presents unique modeling techniques for e-commerce, and shows strategies for optimizing performance.
Companion Web site provides updates on dimensional modeling techniques, links related to sites, and source code where appropriate.

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"The latest edition of the single most authoritative guide on dimensional modeling for data warehousing! Dimensional modeling has become the most widely accepted approach for data warehouse design. Here is a complete library of dimensional modeling techniques--the most comprehensive collection ever written. Greatly expanded to cover both basic and advanced techniques for optimizing data warehouse design, this second edition to Ralph Kimball's classic guide is more than sixty percent updated."

Customer Reviews:

Building a Data Warehouse.......2007-03-09

Excelent book, it shows how to build a good data warehouse by using the best patterns. I recommend the book to you, it is not as boring as another books regarding this issue, in addition it is cheap.

Great Book.......2007-03-08

This is a great book. Wish there was something like this for relational(3NF) modeling as well.

Raman Marwah.

very bad.... .......2006-12-11

whatever pioneer or genius he is in the DW industry, the book is pretty bad, i wouldn't recommend it at all. the way he tries to convey concepts, explain techniques....
very bad organization, not clear but confusing sometimes, and very poor logical flow... he tries to make a big deal out of DW, when in fact it's not such a fancy or intellect intensive subject. very simple concepts are even hard to understand. someone else would be able to write a book more powerful and straight to the point in 100 pages MAX, and be much more useful....
it sucks when leaders don't know how to express themselves, maybe he was looking forward to have readers learn enough in DW to get projects started but not be able to do squat, and get some business from consulting...

Very solid book.......2006-06-14

As someone new to OLAP, I found this book to be VERY helpful really getting a solid handle on OLAP. My company needed to understand and move forward on building a OLAP solution. This book helped my get a handle on what we needed to do, and a high level of how to go about it.

This is the first book I'd recommend to anyone interested in OLAP.

More than just a great read.......2006-06-11

In my mind this book is defintely the most definitive guide to dimensional modeling. Although there are some chapters (the last two that deals with process and other issues, the biggest part of the book is solely about dimensional modeling. Yes the first chapter deals with what it is (in general), why we would like to use dimensional modeling and some myths and caveats. However, from chapter 2 through 12, the book is hand-on.

Chapters 2 - 5 is for me the most impressive chapters of the book as it takes several business processes that is common in many businesses and discuss the design of the star cshemas in great depth. However, nowhere in the book is any design upheld as a panacea -- everywhere the book discusses at great length the possible problems and the design decisions to be made. It thus emphasizes that there is no "one-size fits all" in dimensioanl modeling.

Chapters 6, 7 and 8 deals with CRM, Accounting and HR respectively, while chapters 9 - 14 deals with different industries and their peculiar problems. The industrues are: Telecomms and utilities, Transportation, Education, Healthcare and e-commerce. Each chapter introduces new design guidelines and new problem areas anbd their possible solutions. Chapter 15 deals with the Insurance industry and essentially serves as a nicesummary of the proposed techniques as most are emplyed in the Insurance case study.

If you do not have a fairly good understanding of dimensional modeling after reading this text I would be very surprised.

However, it is more than just a read to know about dimensional modeling. The way the case studies are handled and the problems identified and discussed also makes it a true reference book. I think evrybody involved in dimensional modeling should have one on his/her desk.

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The Complete Mrcgp Study Guide
Sarah Gear
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The American Accent Guide, Second Edition: A Complete and Comprehensive Course on the Pronunciation and Speaking Style of American English for Individuals of All Language Backgrounds / book and 8 CDs

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confused about the pronounciations of "S", "Z", "SH" sounds, etc.
It's the best!
A complement to Ann Cook's American Accent Training
An Excellent Work
In terms of bang-per-buck, I think one will be hard-pressed to find a better investment.

The American Accent Guide, Second Edition: A Complete and Comprehensive Course on the Pronunciation and Speaking Style of American English for Individuals of All Language Backgrounds / book and 8 CDs
Beverly A. Lujan
Manufacturer: Lingual Arts
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ASIN: 0963413945

Book Description

This highly sought after program with an international following provides thorough instruction on the intonation, stress, rhythm, and the sounds that work together to give American English its distinct "accent".

Produced by a speech-language pathologist with expertise at training all components of American English speech, this program imparts a wealth of insights and techniques, accompanied by clear graphics.

This new edition includes 8 CDs featuring a variety of male and female voices, and more conversational exercises. Interactive exercises use everyday language of social-casual to professional-business-technical situations.

The American Accent Guide is highly relevant to speakers of all language backgrounds who want to attain mastery on all aspects of English as commonly spoken in North America.

Customer Reviews:

confused about the pronounciations of "S", "Z", "SH" sounds, etc........2007-06-12

In most other pronunciation books, it is said that when pronouncing "S", you should put your tip of togngue just behind your top teeth. However in this book, you are required to put your tip of tongue behind your bottom teeth. Why is that? I am completely confused. And the same thing occurs to "z", "sh", and other sounds.(see page 6.1).
Can one native sound be produced in multiple ways?

It's the best!.......2007-03-14

I recently purchased this product. I haven't got immensed into it but from listening to the CDs, it's concise, and applicable to daily conversations. I especially like the fact that it used the voices of both male and female. Other products I've perused only use one gender. I would recommend this product to anyone who wants to speak standard American English.

A complement to Ann Cook's American Accent Training.......2007-01-17

I bought this book because although I can pronounce words perfectly in English, I still have some problems with intonation. I have used Ann Cook's American Accent Training but there were still things not really covered in her book. The American Accent Guide has only two chapters on the subject but the last chapter on Intonation is covered in a way that I had never seen and goes beyond Cooks' book. It's really good. I highly recommend it but if your main interest is on intonation, you should also buy the American Accent Training since the latter has more exercises on intonation. However, if you also have problems with the sounds of English, The American Accent Guide is the perfect book for you. Maybe the only one you will ever neeed. My wife who is a U.S. born American is not happy with the book because I'm really losing my Brazilian accent which she thinks is very sexy. She says I sound too much American now. Well, if you're like me, that's not a bad thing, is it? We can always work on the sexy part some other way.

An Excellent Work.......2007-01-09

This is a complete and well rounded work. Eventhough I have been living in the US for over 17 years and earned an AS and a BS, I found myself having difficulties in the pronunciation of the english words. I have gotten a lot of helps from my kids, however after applying the American Accent Guide to my daily routines for a couple months, I have been feeling a lot more confident to express myself. The digital media is professionally prepared and the speakers are pleasant and very well articulated. I used the cds in my car and also ripped them into my mp3 player to listen to when I am excercising and riding with someone.
The Accent guide has helped me to be more aware of the subtle nature of the English Language. If you would like to speak the American Idiom better and more fluently this is a great resource to have. It works!!!!

In terms of bang-per-buck, I think one will be hard-pressed to find a better investment........2007-01-05

This book and CD program provides a systematic and intuitive approach for ESL learners who wish to improve their English at their own pace. Good investment for the price.

First, my native language is Chinese. I have been in the US for six years; and have had no intensive training in English. I consider myself an average, or slightly above average, ESL learner. Like many native speakers of syllabic languages, I had a tendency to apply the stress and intonation patterns of my first language when speaking English. In addition, I used certain vowels interchangeably. Listening to radio or hiring a tutor did not help much because I still couldn't figure out what to listen for and how I should sound. I always felt uncertain when speaking English.

The American Accent Guide has definitely been a big help and is the most insightful material I have used. The lessons can work as individual modules, but if you go through them in order a few times you will see that the organization is integral to gradually raising your awareness of how the speech factors work together to form the American accent.

The American Accent Guide also does a great job in conveying the ideas through integrating visual and audio aids. The Rhythm section is a good example: the practice sentences come with markings to show the stress in sentences, and the CD walks you through sets of sentences that have the same rhythm structure, which brilliantly demonstrate the idea of how to use stress and rhythm to improve the flow of speaking. It's really a very intuitive and effective approach that helps with both speaking and listening comprehension.

Another strength of the material is that the practice sentences are quite useful in daily life, unlike many ESL textbooks with phrases that have little practical use and get boring after a few repetitions.

In short, the American Accent Guide is a well thought-out and executed study guide for ESL students of all levels One can listen to it again and again and each time learn something new to work on. In terms of bang-per-buck, I think one will be hard-pressed to find a better investment.

Wiley CPA Examination Review Practice Software 12.0 - Complete Set

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Wow...From a major publisher, this is a horrid job!!
Great for the price.
AN EXCELLENT TOOL.

Wiley CPA Examination Review Practice Software 12.0 - Complete Set
Patrick R., CPA, PhD Delaney , and O. Ray, CPA, PhD Whittington
Manufacturer: Wiley
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Completely updated for the new computerized CPA Exam, this comprehensive software product provides more than 3,000 questions and solutions, new AICPA simulation questions, and helpful guidelines, explanations, tips, and diagnostic feedback covering all four sections of the CPA Exam. This software is the most effective system available to prepare for the CPA exam.

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Wow...From a major publisher, this is a horrid job!!.......2007-05-24

I just want to lend another opinion in other areas of problem that the other reviewers didn't mention. Here's my summerized list of pros and cons:

Pros:
- Plenty and plenty of multiple choices that has been extremely helpful for my exam preparation.

Cons:
- Simulations have plenty of errors. There are questions that I could tell the answers aren't lined up correctly (Bond simulation is an example). There are prenty of wrong answers.
- Gazillin typos. Some can be very misleading and mess you up in the real eam.
- Simulation format isn't similar to the real exam.
- I found it very annoying that I can't finish the sims THEN compare the result with the answers. The answers keep popping up as you go on....and to make it worse, if you don't need to answer something, there is no way if that's the right answer. For example, you are given a set of check buttons that you can pick more than one answers. If you pick one either right or wrong, you get the response (which is good). But if you know that a choice is not part of the right answer, there's no way you can be sure unless you intentionally pick it anyway.
- Plenty of bugs. Quite a hassle for me to get it up and running on my Vista machine.

All-in-all, a good tool for studying multiple choices, not so much for simulations....

Good luck with your exam!!

Great for the price........2007-05-23

Without limit on user and expiry date. That's the best part of it.

AN EXCELLENT TOOL........2007-03-14

Wiley Version .12 is an excellent tool to prepare for the exam as it has more mcqs than version.11.They could have added more simulations.One more good thing is that they have seperated the topics in mcqs that would be tested from July 2007 for Auditing section.It gives you a real feel of apprearing for the exams.It would have been more helpful if database for the reaserch mode of the simulations mode were included. It is a very essential tool for students who want to succeed in the exams.

The South Beach Diet Good Fats/Good Carbs Guide (Revised): The Complete and Easy Reference for All Your Favorite Foods

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Easy to use with other cookbooks!
Handy Dandy
Good Fats/Good Carbs
Perfect to take down to the supermarket
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The South Beach Diet Good Fats/Good Carbs Guide (Revised): The Complete and Easy Reference for All Your Favorite Foods
Arthur Agatston
Manufacturer: Rodale Books
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Release Date: 2005-04-19

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Based on the nation's #1 bestsellerPublished in January 2004, The South Beach Diet Good Fats/Good Carbs Guide has sold more than three million copies and has continuously topped national bestseller lists. An essential tool for success, the completely revised and updated guide will feature a new, more user-friendly format and an expanded list of foods, as well as the most up-to-the-minute new information on nutrition and healthy eating to aid the now millions of early adopters.The new edition will include:o An expanded nutritional breakdown: total carbs and net carbs, total fat and saturated fat, fiber, and sugar.o More food listings including meal replacement bars, other convenience foods, healthy fast-food menu items, and beverages.o FAQs organized by phase and designed to answer dieters' most common questions.o A foreword by Dr. Agatston detailing new research and outlining the changes to the diet.o Each food listing will now have a recommendation by phase. For example, bananas might be a food to avoid in the first 2 weeks of Phase One but will be a food to enjoy in Phase Two.

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Easy to use with other cookbooks!.......2007-06-16

This guide is fantastic for various reasons, as many have mentioned. My main use of it has been in connection with other cookbooks not specifically meant for the South Beach Diet. I love Italian food and have cooked out of "The Silver Spoon" for a long time. When I went on the South Beach Diet, though, I was terrified - no carbs meant no pasta! When I got my hands on this little guide, though, I was saved. Now I can flip through my Italian cookbooks and, in conjunction with this little volume, I can choose meals that fit my diet. Also, if I need to, I can use this book to replace some ingredients which may not be diet-friendly. A fantastic book and a definite winner!

Handy Dandy.......2007-04-11

This Good Fats/Good Carbs Guide is just the thing to leave on your kitchen counter. I do, and refer to it constantly! The first part of this little book describes the South Beach Diet. Next, an outline of how to use the Food Guide. Then the food guide itself. Easy to read, and use. This guide is a must for anyone on the South Beach Diet. And, even if you aren't, but watching your fats and carbs, it's amazingly useful. I am having greater success, and much less stress adapting to this healthy lifestyle, thanks to this guide.

Good Fats/Good Carbs.......2007-03-19

Easy to read and understand. Opened my eyes to healthly eating and how to combined certain foods. I think twice now before putting a carb in my mouth and it helps me understand when and how to use the correct fats. You could really apply this information to any eating program.

Perfect to take down to the supermarket.......2007-03-19

A handy little pocket-sized guide book that's perfect to take down to the supermarket.

Take a long.......2007-03-18

This book is the perfect size for your purse or bag. I carry with me to verify my food selections. It includes sections for Phase 1,2 and 3. Very easy to understand.

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