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This book looks into the lives of 26 former elite hockeyplayers.They talk about their playing careers, their transitionsform the hockey world to the "real world", and their post-playingcareers.This book is about people for whom hockey is the commondenominator.Their successes and failures are discussed in veryhonest and candid personal interviews. Interviews include: MarkHeaslip, Mike Eruzione, Tommy Williams, Ulf Nelsson, Jean Pronovost,Henri Richard, Mike Milbury, Dave Maloney, Glenn Hall, Gerry Hall,John Mayasich, Jerry Kruk, Joe Cavanaugh, Brad Hornung, Ron Ellis, LesCostrello, and others. ... Read more

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Another Prespective: Consider Starting a Woodworking Program at Your Church
With educators slashing budgets across the U.S.--and an intensifying focus on core curriculum in reading, math and science--one of the really essential elements of a good education is becoming an endangered species. I'm talking about what most Baby Boomers once knew as "Shop Class." While vocational education is alive and well in many communities, we still need a whole lot more "hands on" programs for kids to start working with tools.

Many community groups are filing this gap. Scouting groups help. But religious groups can get involved, as well, if adults get some help in how to organize equipment, supplies and basic projects. The number of adults who know how to do this is also a rapidly dwindling circle. So, a huge "thank you" to Michael Bentinck-Smith for producing "It Wood Be Fun."

Michael Bentinck-Smith was the woodworking teacher at Lower School of Milton Academy in Milton, Massachusetts, for 41 years. He specialized in teaching children from kindergarten through 6th grade. His new 120-page book is as clear, as logically designed and as productive as his classes.

The chapters are geared for adults working with 5- to 10-year-old children. First, he describes how to create and equip a work and storage area. Note: This book is geared toward teaching kids to use hand tools, so he's talking about tools like a plane, hammer, rasp, coping saw, crosscut saw, hand drill and chisel. He also describes raw materials to gather for these projects that most congregations will find easy to collect or purchase. The projects, which include detailed plans and instructions for teachers, include things that many of us may have produced back in school, including: a bookshelf (or video-game shelf), a lamp, a rocking horse, a dollhouse, a chair or a toy castle.

My recommendation: Order a copy of "It Wood Be Fun: Woodworking With Children" from Amazon, read through the material and see if you can't inspire someone--perhaps you--to get busy and help some kids in your community learn a skill and a creative vision that will grow with them throughout their lives. And don't limit your vision to your own household or existing groups like Scouting groups. There are hundreds of thousands of congregations nationwide that work with young people on a weekly basis. Consider adapting these ideas to your congregation.

A must for any parent who wants to introduce their child into the wonderful world of woodworking
A Good craft teaches perseverance and patience. "It Wood Be Fun: Woodworking with Children" delves into the value of crafts for young people along with plenty of starter projects and advice for working with wood to create and build. From useful items to trinkets to toys, "It Wood Be Fun" is a must for any parent who wants to introduce their child into the wonderful world of woodworking.

The nation needs to return to the colonial way of life, when a wife was judged by the amount of wood she could split.-W.C Fields
My husband and son enjoy doing man projects together, so I got this for them.I am not the handiest of women, but while skimming through the pages after receiving the book, I knew I could do these projects, too.

The author gives you all the direction you need to complete your woodworking projects.He outlines the tools and materials needed, the time it will take to complete the project, and then gives you step by step instructions going so far as to tell you what parts are better for the adult to take over, and what parts the kids can do.There are helpful pictures and even some comments at the end to congratulate your finished project, or tell you how to switch up a design.

This book is definitely for amateurs and the tool list he suggests you use are all manual.I would think all the tools are what most people have in their homes already, I know we did.We were even able to make some of the projects even easier by using electrical tools here and there.For the most part we stayed with the manual tools so that my son could do the majority of the work.

Written by a woodworking teacher with over 40 years experience, this book is idiot proof.The instructions are so clear and easy to follow it's impossible to screw up!

Cherise Everhard, August 2010

Excellent format for teaching greater lessions
Having myself published several articles on woodworking and having spent time presenting to elementary and middle school children, I eagerly anticipated receipt and reading of Mr. Bentinck's book. Safe, accurate construction with wood requires a clear understanding of tools and techniques combined with the ability to focus on the activity. Each of these elements presents a challenge when working elementary school aged children, and I was most curious to see how Mr. Bentinck approached them.

It is worth noting that Mr. Bentinck has a firm grounding in child education with over forty years of experience teaching kindergarten through sixth grade. His familiarity and understanding of the young learner's mind are evident throughout the book.

Audience: The introduction states that it is geared for five to ten year olds, but after reading the book, I would say that it is written for parents and teachers of five to ten year olds who wish to help these children improve hand/eye coordination, analytical skills, and self-esteem. The book essentially creates an enjoyable framework for adults to interact and assist children. Simply handing this book to a five to ten year old will not accomplish these intended goals.

Format: The book is written much like a teacher's lesson plan. It begins with a brief overview of the participants (children and adults) then moved on to equipment (tools). The book follows this very linear (building-block) path throughout. For example: The care and use of tools is discussed prior to introducing the first project.Much of this preliminary information appears to be directed toward the adult with the intent that age appropriate bits are related to the child.

Projects: The chapter that begins to introduce actual woodworking projects is outstanding in that it provides insights for the adult in terms of likely problems and obstacles (child frustration, fatigue, safety issues). Not only are these noted, but recommended responses are also discussed as well.
The projects proposed are, like the book, presented in a simple-to-complex sequence. However, even the early, simple, projects are interesting enough to engage a child and motivate completion. One of the very first projects is a simple boat project, but with the added appeal that the finished boat has a rubber band powered paddle wheel, making the completed project more than just a model to set on a shelf. Other projects teach techniques for achieving accuracy (a simple box) or clever and useful items such as wooden shoes. Again, designs that are interesting, but teach at the same time.

Project progression: The projects proposed in the book begin with simple, basic designs then proceeds to successively more complex and useful, designs. Both toys and utility items (such as mailboxes and desks) are included in the proposed designs.

Age/gender appropriateness: It apparent from the selection of projects, that the author intended the book for use with both male and female children. Gender neutral, as well as, gender biased projects are included in the list of proposed projects

As for age appropriateness, the range or projects appears adequate to engage the interest of six to ten year olds. This being said, it must also be noted that the book is designed to be used in a collaborative effort between the child and adult teacher/supervisor.

Summary: Understanding the difficulty of capturing and holding the attention of elementary school aged children, I give It Wood Be Fun, Woodworking with Children very high marks. The book is very well targeted to its intended audience, thorough in its presentation and (most importantly) structured to create a fertile learning environment.

For the parent or teacher looking for a means to help children improve hand-eye coordination, thinking skills, and self-esteem, It Wood Be Fun, Woodworking with Children would be hard to beat. Highly recommended reading.

This is a fascinating book about work working.
It Wood Be Fun is an informative book about wood working. This book is designed for children, but adults can learn a lot from this book too. There is a sense of pride making something with my two hands.I made a car out pine wood as a child, and that is still one of my favorite childhood memories. Michael Bentnick Smith identifies the various kinds of different tools.He also talks and the proper way to use and care for each tool.I didn't even know what a chisel or a rasp looked like or what they are used for. This is valuable information, even though I don't work with wood now.

He details step by step how to make each project. I would love to try to make some of these projects if I had more time and better coordination of my hands. I am always looking for a place to sit, so I think I would enjoy making a chair. I would enjoy making a sign to mark my property. I am always looking for comfortable shoes, so I would have fun making shoes out of wood. Anyone who is looking for something fun and creative to do will enjoy reading this book. ... Read more

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"So many categories!" Andy Warhol would complain during his rigorous, nearly obsessive daily shopping regimen of antique stores, galleries, auction houses, and flea markets. Though best known as a proponent of the avant-garde, Warhol was also passionately engaged with the historical past, an interest which found a direct yet imaginative expression in the serious collecting he undertook from the mid-50s until his death. "Possession Obsession" proposes that collecting was another form of artistic practice for Warhol, one that provides as much insight into his interests, tastes, and ideas as do his other myriad art forms. Accompanying essays examine the how, why, and what of Warhol's collection, the crucial role it played in his life, the aesthetic quality and historical associations of the objects themselves, the psychological and sexual aspects of collecting, other artists' use of collecting, and the relationship between collecting and mass culture. Also included are Robert Mapplethorpe's photographs of Warhol's home, with an introduction by Patti Smith.
Edited by John W. Smith. Essays byPamela Allara, Kenneth Arnes, Frederick Brandt, Sascha Chermayeff, Ralph Coe, Jonathan Flatley, Allen Kurzweil, Michael Lobel,Alexandra Rhodes & Stephano Papi, Thomas Sokolowski, Patti SmithMatthew Tinkcom and Pilar Viladas.

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cool concept
I bought this as a gift for my girlfriend, who loves Warhol (although now it seems everyone loves Warhol).She was not very intrigued by the book, even though she also loves collecting knick-knacks.So I looked closely at the book trying to figure out why, and I have to say that the book just doesn't have enough in it.I think that the text is well written and shares some interesting anecdotes, and philosophical/psychological discussion of collecting, but that's not really why I thought the book would be cool.I think we wanted to see those Time Capsule boxes opened up, more shots of his home (there are some, but not many), and then there is a whole chapter on random people who collect things--why is this chapter included?Do I care what some unkown goofball finds interesting?I think this book was a great concept, but it falls flat in my mind. ... Read more

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Crystal Power sounds more like crystal fantasy
This book is a prime example of exactly how far someone's imagination can get the best of them.Never have I seen such quakery and speculation in one book.The ideas about the crystal wands is just a scientific view on how magick works.Anyone who has practiced magick knows these ideas without particle fusion reactor concepts.Face it people, it's a wand...

Most of the ideas present in this book are speculative.Theories that seemingly have been cooked up by a man whom must have had way too much time on his hands.A wand can work on the ideas and principles that he lists in a scientific manner, but it really isn't anything more than a scientific point-of-view on how magick works.Magick works independantly of a crystal wand or any other tool for that matter, they are just props.

A wand can be helped by using a quartz crystal, yes and copper does help the process.I know this by experimenting with the rods personally.Anything else in the book is purely hypothetical and without proof or substance.Especially the idea of the transdimensional door.Whether they work is bound to be by personal experience of the operator.Anything can aid someone's personal psychic ability, if used in that manner.But his whole Atlantis Theory as if it were fact is pure speculation and beyond the ideals of both the practice of magick or science.

A very good read that works!
I first read this book fifteen years ago.At that time it was the only book of its kind, combining theory with practical applications, diagrams of devices that one could build, and anecdotal information.It has gone fromthe status of "ground breaking," to "classic."Whatwas put forward fifteen years ago, is still valid.A "must" readfor those interested in the construction of energy "wands" andother devices.A worthy addition to the library of those interested inalternative science, the paranormal, and/or the Craft. ... Read more

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System Center Operations Manager 2007 is the new version of Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 and offers valuable new advantages for improving the manageability of Microsoft servers and applications. With this book, you’ll get high-level instruction for using Microsoft’s powerful server administration tool to manage Exchange Server 2007. Focused on monitoring and managing Exchange Server using Microsoft’s powerful new server admin tool, this book delivers exactly the information you need to deploy, manage, and maintain Systems Center Operations Manager 2007. ... Read more

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Excellent resource for learning to manage your Exchange environment
This book is different than most.The author takes the time to not only explain what to do but also WHY and HOW.You can read the chapters on Exchange 2003 (Chapter 10) and Exchange 2007 (Chapter 11) and get your money's worth from this book.

The author doesn't waste your time covering the detailed history of Exchange 2003/2007 or System Center Operations Manager (SCOM).Necessary background information is provided to provide a basic understanding of Exchange, SCOM and system monitoring.

The author takes a very careful and thorough approach to getting you ready to monitor your Exchange environment with SCOM.First he takes you through installing, configuring and deploying SCOM.Second, he takes you through installing all the necessary SCOM management packs.Finally, you learn what to monitor, why you should monitor and how to monitor.

One advantage you will get from this book is not only will you learn but you will understand your Exchange and SCOM environment.

The book is not without issues but the issues generally are relatively small.One example is the explanation of RAID in the inset on page 41.It is stated that the storage space "in a RAID-5 array is (N-1), where N is the number of gigabytes of space on the smallest disk in the array".By that explanation, a RAID-5 set of 3 300GB drives would only be 299GB and not 600GB.

However, the author correctly states on page 40 that RAID-5 "has a one disk cost" and goes into extreme detail beginning on page 350 how to specifically calculate the performance of your disk subsystem.

One must presume that this is simply an error which got past technical editing.

Minor errors aside, this book is an excellent resource for learning and understanding how to monitor your Exchange environment with SCOM 2007. ... Read more

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Generate detailed reports that will give your company the competitive edge

Put essential information in the hands of end-users across your organization using Oracle Business Intelligence Discoverer 10g and the comprehensive information contained in this Oracle Press guide. You’ll learn, step-by-step, how to query databases and warehouses, format the results, and distribute dynamic, Web-enabled reports. All features are covered in full detail, including OracleBI Discoverer Desktop, Workbook Wizard, Plus, Viewer, Discoverer Administrator, Portlet Provider, OLAP, and Enterprise Manager.Real-world case studies and tutorials illustrate all of the analysis, security, and reporting capabilities of Oracle Discoverer 10g.

• Set up, configure, and manage Oracle Business Intelligence Discoverer 10g
• Perform ad hoc and fixed queries using the Workbook Wizard
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Never there when I need it!
Bought this book over a year ago.Yet again I needed and example/explanation and this book DOES NOT have it.

You're far better of using GOGGLE!! visit the various Oracle forums and search for solutions, that's what I've had to do more often than not when I refer to this book.Save the money!

Best handbook around!
This handbook is extremely helpful to the novice Discoverer User.I appreciated the ease in locating specific items that I needed help with.It is user friendly and very enlightening!

Very well explained
I bought this book recently to understand some advanced features of 10G and also get more hold on admin tasks and setups.

I am not through with the entire book yet, but whatever i have red till now is really well written. All features - desktop and admin are well explained with examples and screen shots. Notes at the end of items provide special remarks which are very useful as well.

A very helpful book for beginners as well as advanced users.

Very Useful!!!-
The book was so useful that we (LDEQ) had Michael visit us for a week.It was great having you here.

Loved it
This is THE book to get for Oracle Discoverer.What more can I say, it's well written, clear with good examples. ... Read more

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From the breathtaking views at the Parc du Mont-Royal to its vibrant downtown, from the vivacious Plateau Mont-Royal to the historic Old Montreal, there is something for everyone in Montreal. An affordable city with ever changing festivals and activities, visitors and natives alike will enjoy this complete guide to Montreal. Written by two native Montrealers, this book guides travelers to the most popular places, as well as hidden gems that few locals know. Inside you will find details on Montreal's best cultural and historic sights, useful information how to get around, and in-depth restaurant reviews for those that love to try varying cuisines. As experienced travelers, the authors have ensured that you will find everything you need to plan a trip to Montreal. Only in this informative and detailed travel guide, you can find: --Everything you need to know about Montreal, including: useful phone numbers, transportation tips, currency exchange, and much more! --The history of Montreal and an understanding of its multicultural outlook--Seasonally oriented activities for those visiting in the spring, summer, autumn, or winter--In-depth reviews for museums, parks, shops, hotels, restaurants, clubs, pubs, and bars--A complete list of the major Montreal festivals including internationally known festivals; film festivals; concerts, music, and dance festivals; food festivals; and shopping festivals --Details on different neighborhoods in Montreal, including walkthroughs--Sex and Montreal--strip clubs, swinger clubs, and sex shops--A quick one day itinerary for those passing through wanting to get the most of Montreal--A quick guide to the local expressions that are not always found in your standard French/English dictionary Discover remarkable Montreal with Aberdeen Bay's Travel Guide to Montreal, the only guide to Montreal, you will ever need! ... Read more

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This songbook features 12 songs from the 2001 live recording: Above All * Above All (Studio Version) * Awesome God * Breathe * Draw Me Close * Forever * Let It Rain * More Love, More Power * Open the Eyes of My Heart * Purified * The Heart of Worship * Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus. ... Read more

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Every society has its ideals, and its myths. In Naked America, author Michael A. Smith examines many of the nation's original ideals, and presents compelling information indicating most of them have been transformed into myths. For example, many regularly describe the United States as the land of economic opportunity, yet 20 percent of American households earn half of all income, and own more than half of all the nation's assets. Education is touted as the road to success, although only one-third of high school graduates achieve a postsecondary education degree. Two-thirds of future jobs in what has become essentially a service economy are projected to be low- or very low-paying. In the world's self-proclaimed "greatest democracy," pessimism about government is widespread and only 35 percent of registered voters vote regularly. Although more than 80 percent of Americans profess to be practicing Christians, New Testament ethics appear overwhelmed by mindless materialism, pervasive marketplace fraud, a high crime rate, constant ideological bickering, and cultural kitsch. To rectify this situation and turn America's ideals into reality, the author proposes many wide-ranging social, economic, and political reforms. ... Read more

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The Whole Truth
"Naked America" is a book of essays where you don't even have to start at the front to read this book.You can just let the book fall open to a page and start reading.The chapters are nice and short so if you only have 10 minutes to learn an enormous amount of information and be a better American - then this is the book for you.

This is not a book of dull essays.Nor are they one sided with an agenda to promote.They simply tell it like it is - the naked straight forward truth about us.They're easy to read and understand.

For example, Chapter 5 "The Path of Self-destruction" is only 6 pages long.But, what six pages they are.It's mind boggling to comprehend so much information about our past history in such a short space.

Or, you can start at the front and look over the chapter titles.Pick one that sounds interesting and start there.The first thing you'll discover is that you will quickly find yourself at the end of that short chapter and wanting to read more.

Chapter 27 "The Challenges Teachers Face Daily" is one that every teacher will want to read for sure.The ten pages say it all.Every parent needs to read it also.It'll make you a better parent for sure.The truth is told, but there is also hope for the future of our education system.

Or try Chapter 38 about Crime in America.Go ahead.I dare you to read these fourteen pages.

The essays in "Naked America" examine all our beliefs and history to see if they are or ever were true.Along the way, you get a wonderful overview of Americans - both in who we think we are and what we really are.

What I really appreciate the most is the extensive index at the end.If you are a skeptic, you can go look up all the resources and data.Author Michael Smith knows of what he speaks.The facts to back up the text are all there.It's the reference book you'll want to have close by.
If nothing else, you will be able to amaze your friends with fascinating statistics on nearly every subject.

This is the one book every American needs to have.It should be at the top of the Best Sellers List.
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Hockey drills--regular practice sessions--are the only way to improve basic skills and to learn hockey fundamentals. The Hockey Drill Book will serve all coaches as a readily available drill reminder and a source for new and different practice drills. 200+ b&w illustrations. ... Read more

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As Expected
The book met my expectations. It provides team drills for all aspects of the game. It's a great value; I recommend it.

Great book; great illustrations; great help
Hockey Drill Book.The title says it all.The book is laid out very well.It opens with warm up and skating drills.Then the book moves to stick handling to passing to shooting.It continues with conditioning, goaltending, checking, situations and finishes with practice.

The nice part about the book is that each drill has an illustration with a description of how to perform it.Each drill also contains an explanation of the purpose, tempo and who can participate.Another nice feature is the variations section, which offers an idea of a different approach to the drill.

This is a great book for beginning coaches as well as more seasoned coaches looking for something different.This book will help your confidence as a coach and help your team move to the next level. ... Read more

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Best for those already familiar with Levinas' work.
Proper Names is a fascinating collection of essays previously available only in French. The pieces range from discussions of ethical, philosophical and theological questions in the work of Buber, Max Picard, Proust, Derrida and, especially, Maurice Blanchot. These works will be of interest to anyone who is already familiar with the extraordinary work of Emmanuel Levinas, who is, in my mind, one of the most important and original thinkers of the 20th century. The texts allow one to watch Levinas engaged in acts of response/responsibility to and for the Other within the framework of his own ethical system. It is my experience that, if one is concerned with the possibility of ethics after Hegel or, more precisely, Heidegger, everything that Levinas wrote is worth reading. However, if one is not already acquainted with this writer, one should start elsewhere. Infinity and Totality is the best starting point, but The Levinas Reader and Otherwise than Being (the more difficult of these three works) are better starting points. ... Read more

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NEW TO THIS EDITION*Motivating, real-world stories about student-oriented companies such as Target, NetGenesis, McDonald's, and NYJets/Oracle *Segments-including Teva Sandals, Nantucket Nectars, and Oracle-from our Award-winning On Location! Videos *e-Accounting boxes showing how accounting issues affect companies doing business on the World Wide Web, such as CDNOW and Priceline.com *Step-by-step Excel Application Problems accompanying the unique Decision Guidelines *Online courses in WebCT, Blackboard, and Pearson CourseCompass *"Getting Started" series of manuals on Peachtree, Quickbooks, and Simply Accounting *In-text CyberCoach feature linking students with a free online study guide ... Read more

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Michael Garfield Smith was an internationally distinguished anthropologist. He wasalso a poet of merit, but few people knew that or really understood the conflicts, personal andprofessional, that made him, in the opinion of many who knew him, appear arrogant and unapproachable.This account tries to show the whole man, and it is to date the only biography of M. G. Smith.

"A Man Divided" is a brief account of M. G. Smith the man, "the talented, hardworking Jamaican andhow he made his way, rather than of the academic performance of Professor M. G. Smith theinternationally distinguished anthropologist". Preface ... Read more