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Critical book for research design
This was a required text for one of my graduate Professional Communication classes. If I lost it, I would have to buy another one because it's that good. And these text books are expensive. My professors have entire libraries at their disposal, and they chose this particular book for one of their courses.'nuff said.

excellent
The contents are a little complex but comprehensive. It is a perfect book for my academic research.

Excelente
Es como una Biblia para los investigadores que quieren aprender sobre la investigaci�n cualitativa ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Research    2. Research & Methodology    3. Social Science    4. Social sciences    5. Sociology    6. Social Science / Research    7. Sociology, Social Studies   

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Helpful guide
Although I've written many research papers, I found this book to be a great guide to help me 'fill in' the missing pieces in my work.It provides useful guidelines in all phases of research writing, from picking the right topic to statistical techniques.

Practical Research Book Review
Great book, it is very easy to follow and understand.It provides great samples and guides on how to do a research paper. I certainly would recommend it to anyone that needs help or guidance on research project writing.

Required Reading
Practical Research actually is required reading for my Ph.D. Since it is a text book is does cost a lot. It was the same price at Amazon as it would have been to order it through my university. However, the shipping was free with Amazon, so I came out ahead. The book is well written, in plain English. The advice is practical. Some of the advice about using technology is a bit behind the times, but that is to be expected. The font size is small, but this would not be a problem for most people under 40. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Handbooks & Manuals    2. Methodology    3. Reference    4. Research    5. Research & Methodology    6. Science    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Study Skills    9. Education / Testing & Measurement    10. Philosophy of science   

Editorial Review

The dramatic and chilling story of an Ebola virus outbreak in a surburban Washington, D.C. laboratory, with descriptions of frightening historical epidemics of rare and lethal viruses. More hair-raising than anything Hollywood could think of, because it's all Read more

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A true life horror story
A really compelling read! I could not put this book down. Before I read 'The Hot Zone' I had never really taken much interest in virology. Richard Preston writes his account very effectively in the style of a novel, but the fact that the horrors of Marburg and Ebola that he describes are actually true, gave me many sleepless nights. A frightening aspect of these filoviruses is that their source has still not been found. If only all non-fictional books were as readable as this!
Truly terrifying from the start to the end
I am someone who loves classics... so I never read this kind. But I happened to read it on my trip to east coast. I finished within 2 days. At first, I was scared, then i accept the truth... it became better. And it's so good from the start to end... So realistic, u can touch the grip of it... feel like it's happening around the corner.
Sub-par
I've been wanting to read this novel for several years now.Taking Virology during my undergraduate career only peaked my interest in reading about Ebola in a novel-style context.There's not much known about the Ebola virus, even to this day, and I was intrigued to see how Preston would incorporate this knowledge (or lackthereof) into his book.While the subject matter is extremely interesting and engaging, I will have to agree that his writing style is sub-par.I found myself skimming through whole paragraphs because of his mundane and repetitive diction and syntax.If it had been written by someone else, I think I could have immensely enjoyed this book (I'm a major science nerd, and I love reading science books).The only thing that kept me going to the finish was the fact that the entire novel was riding on the subject matter Ebola itself.The virus was what kept the novel going (I actually enjoyed all the factual paragraphs about Ebola...reminded me of the course I took in college! Haha, that, and I like seeing how factually correct Preston was).Overall, it seems like most of his facts are correct (there are a few things that I would contest, but that's besides the point), but honestly, the book was a bore...which is a shame, because it's written on such a fascinating subject.
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Subjects:  1. Africa    2. Consumer Health    3. Diet / Health / Fitness    4. Diseases - Contagious    5. Ebola virus disease    6. Forensic Medicine    7. Infectious Diseases    8. Medical    9. Primates as laboratory animals    10. Public Health    11. Research & Methodology    12. Reston    13. Virginia    14. Health & Fitness / Diseases / Contagious   

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International Residential Code 2006 Review
The International Residential Code 2006 is basically a technical manual for builders yet is also our bible as far as codes are concerned. It is a great reference. ... Read more

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Reviews (5)

Not ideal for planning biomedical studies
I have found it very difficult to identify a good book on study design for the biomedical industry as most are too focused on engineering/manufacturing applications.Though this book does discuss many different study designs and their theoretical underpinnings well, it does not do a very good job of explaining the issues of sample size and power.These issues are critical to designing studies in biologic settings.
Long-awaited update to a classic
This is the best applied book in any scientific or mathematical subject that I have ever read.The reviewers who are looking for equations and the typical assumptions-theory-proof presentation just picked up the wrong book.
Not recommended as a text book
As a text book, this book will drive students crazy. Despite the typos which can be found not occasionally, I found the authors wrote most of the examples using large paragraphs but hard to comprehend.Pretty often the results they generated comes from nowhere. No clear deduction, some times even no equations, just tell you some meanlingless number. The authors must have treated students as experienced as they are, therefore they omit most of the important details for a student to follow. Obviously, by using computer software, they can easily get answers from problems they made without bothering write down how they can get it by pencil and paper.
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Subjects:  1. Analysis of variance    2. Experimental design    3. Mathematical Statistics    4. Probability & Statistics - General    5. Research & Methodology    6. Science    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Scientific Methodology And Research    9. Humanities    10. Science / Methodology   

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Straight to the point
I bought this book on a recommendation of a lecturer at a recent conference.He said that this was the first book to buy if one wants to learn about AI.He was right.The author is straight to the point.The material is easy to digest.The examples are applicable.Because of this book, I can immediately put AI to use in developing better teams and groups.

Quantifiable Appreciation
Recently, I attended a monthly meeting for professional coaches where the speaker made a presentation on Appreciative Inquiry. He passed around many books on the subject as he continued his talk. I was impressed enough with Sue Hammond's Thin Book of Appreciative Inquiry to go right home and order it. I am not usually one who cares for national bestsellers, but in this case... I can see why. It is a valuable tool for any coach, mentor or anyone in life who seeks a better, clearer understanding of how to appreciate life, work, people, everything really. Learning to appreciate makes a quantifiable difference in your life and times.
Helps Create Possibilities
I use this book in my coaching business.The book is a great source of usable information that can be easily understood.Hammond includes tips that can help shift one's thinking in a positive way.If we could all operate in the manner she describes we would be better leaders (at any level).
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an excellent brief reference book
This is a well-organized, clear, short reference work.Well done

The (little) Red book...
Here is the little red bok. A very good reference manual
This book is an essential tool for people in the scientific field such as Molecular Biology (obviously), Biochemistry, and Neuroscience. It is comprehensive and up-to-date as far as the techniques are concerned. It isgood value in a sense that you don't have to buy the whole "CurrentProtocols Series" which costs an arm and a leg if you do. Althoughnowadays, a lot of "kits" are commercially available, thetechniques found in this book explain principles and provide differentalternatives suited for your needs. Molecular Cloning by Maniatis et al.,although needs updating, is still a helpful reference in my opinion and itcomplements this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Laboratory Medicine    2. Laboratory manuals    3. Life Sciences - Biology - Molecular Biology    4. Molecular biology    5. Research & Methodology    6. Science    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Technique    9. Science / Molecular Biology   

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A dissenting opinion
First, I want to say that I have NOT read this book;I have some commentsbased on its table of contents.I teach research methods in education, andhave served on over a hundred dissertation committees in education andother fields (including several dissertations in psychology), and I wouldnot use or recommend this book primarily because of its extremely limitedtreatment of qualitative research.Despite the book cover's claim that thebook deals with "the entire range of research methodologies inpsychology", the coverage of qualitative methods appears to be limitedto one chapter on naturalistic and case-study methods.(A second chapterwhich deals with field research in fact seems to focus onquasi-experimental and single-subject designs, which are not qualitative.) The rest of the book is heavily quantitative/experimental in its approach(there are three chapters on experimental design alone).It seemsrevealing that although there are sections on the limitations ofnaturalistic and case study research and correlational and differentialresearch, there is no explicit section on the limitations of experimentalresearch. There is also no discussion of one of the most commonqualitative approaches used in psychology--the qualitative interview study,which is different from a "case study".(For more on thisapproach, I recommend "Learning from Strangers:The Art and Method ofQualitative Interview Studies", by the psychologist RobertWeiss.) an excellent text with great web + cd support
I decided to adopt this text for my course as it is comprehensive, up-to-date, and includes a wealth of supplementary materials that are web-based, as well as available on the accompanying CD.Recommended highlyfor undergrad AND graduate students.

Good baseline book for those preparing for a dissertation
As a Ph.D. student that is about to start my dissertation I found thisbook extremely helpful in wading through the various research and analysismethods.Filled with examples (although principally focused onPsychology), the book has helped me plan my dissertation.A greatreference book and in my opinion a must have for those who are about tostart their dissertation. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. General    2. Methodology    3. Research    4. Research & Methodology    5. Science    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Scientific Methodology And Research    8. Social research & statistics   

Editorial Review

Skillfully done, research can be the solid cornerstone of your term paper (or dissertation, essay, or article); inadequately executed, it can cause your whole project to crumble and fall. Yet essential as research is to the ultimate success of your work, performing it is not an innate talent. The precepts, steps, and skills of solid research are readily acquired if you spend some time with Read more

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Somewhat Useful...
I am a master's student just beginning graduate studies in the humanities.I picked up this book during my first semester and devoured it over the course of a few days (my undergraduate degree is in mathematics, so I figured I was a little behind the curve in my present area).It's the kind of book I think I will return to occasionally throughout my studies.There's some useful stuff here, but the main point of the book is "make sure you make a good argument!"That's really what it boils down to.As someone with a solid background in logic, however, I found much of the book to be reducible to basic principles of common sense.There's a section on "warrants" for example that sounds very sophisticated and difficult, but is really just an exercise in constructing a logical argument by using universally accepted propositions.Now this is fine, but I think the material could be presented in a much simpler manner.Instead of using large tables and graphics with arrows and textboxes and all that jazz, the authors could have taken a more minimalist route and avoided a lot of confusion. I don't know... maybe I would have just preferred a different format.Some of the things in the book really bug me.For example, chapter seven introduces the ideas of claim, warrants, reason, and evidence.To put it simply, you base claims on reasons.Evidence is the cold hard reality upon which the reasoning process rests.Warrants are like propositions which connect reasons to claims in the way antecedents are connected to consequents.If your warrant is something like A=>B then your reasons will need to coincide with A and your claims with B (if your warrant is going to successfully connect reasons to claims).If your claim is more specific than B then your warrant isn't strong enough (and your claim is unjustifiably strong).If your reason is broader than A then your claim won't necessarily follow because your not sticking to the limits of the proposition.This kind of stuff is very basic logical reasoning which everyone is familiar with.So why do the authors say "as we said, this is not easy stuff."Maybe it's not easy because the presentation is muddled.It could have been simplified by taking a more symbolic route (perhaps in addition to, or as a a preliminary, what is already here).

The Craft of Research
Excellent way to learn the steps required to write an quality research paper.Learning the proper way to do reseach will remove stress and make writing fun.I am a 1 year MBA student at WSU but I wish I learned these techniques in high school.The next edition should have examples and resources for business students.

Notes from an English Instructor
The Craft of Research is an excellent guide for students of all ages and levels.I teach Freshman Composition, and I am using it this year as a basis of lectures in my Research Class.I am considering requiring my students to buy it next year.The book is not written as a textbook, but as a guide that individual students could read and use.The language is straight forward and easy to follow.The authors, English professors, take students through the research process, step by step.I highly recommend this book for anyone from high school seniors through graduate school, especially for those who are a few years removed from Freshman Comp. ... Read more

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In-depth details of qualitative research explained with ease
Patton describes qualitative research design and data collection methods in a way that even the novice researcher can easily understand and utilize.

Qualitative Research & Evaluation Methods
i knew the valuable information that was contained in the book. That is why i ordered it. I had also read Patton, 1990, 2nd ed.

M.Patton's Qualitiative Research Book Review
This book provides in-depth information about qualitative research that plays a very important role in the classroom. ... Read more

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The definitive reference for scientific illustration
Since its first edition this book has been by far the best single resource available for anyone with a serious interest in scientific, medical, biological, nature, botanical, or wildlife illustration. There is no greater guide to Scientific Illustration . . .
ELaine Hodges'"The Guild Handbook to Scientific Illustration" is truly a landmark as a referenceand the finest on my shelf-- and I cannot count the times I've sought it since 1989 out either to clarify a client's request or as a refresher for some obscure technique(carbon dust, for example). . . The book is the final word in scientific illustration
Over and over in my work I found myself referring back to this encyclopedic manual.A must for all those in the field of scientific illustration, and a huge help for graphic artists and illustrators ingeneral. ... Read more

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Definitive - But
Absolutely the main text but check it out from the library - you will use it approximately 10-15 times in your research life.

The Definitive Power Analysis Text
Cohen does a masterful job of taking the guesswork out of statistical power estimation.This text provides procedural guidelines for determining power for many designs, and can be quite helpful in determining propersample sizes.Not for the casual reader, but a necessary addition to anyserious researchers statistical library.

The classic statistical power reference.
Clearly, a must for every statistical library.This book is considered the authority on power analysis. ... Read more

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Boom, Fling, Bang, What fun!
Silly me, I used Ether starting fluid in my first potato cannon. That is downright dangerous. But this was prior to having a nicely written book with several projects that I didn't even think of. I haven't tried any of these projects yet, but they have been carefully thought out with safety in mind. The author also gives interesting backgrounds to the projects. I wouldn't want to be "hoisted with my own petard" as Shakespeare wrote. I'm going to wait till winter with a snow cover before attempting the fire kite. Great stuff! I recommend this.

Backyard Ballistics
Great for dad's to indulge their childhood daydreams whilst spending time with their kids.

good read
very interesting--shows some of the ways we entertained ourselves before computers and play stations. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Ballistics    2. Experiments    3. Experiments & Projects    4. Rockets (Aeronautics)    5. Science    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Mechanics of solids    8. Models & model-making    9. Science / Experiments & Projects    10. Science: General Issues   

Editorial Review

Standards, argues Jeffrey Zeldman in Read more

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An important if flawed book
Make no mistake. This is an important book. Zeldman is a leader in the web standards movement and his voice is worth paying attention to. On the plus side, he offers some good talking points for using with bosses and clients on why designing with web standards is a good thing. He also gives reasonable and well thought out examples and case studies of well designed sites.
Lots of knowledge, somewhat redundant
I got this book a while back and did learn a lot from it, which some of the tips and techniques I still use today. However I did find the book to be very redundant in some of the explanations and techniques. I did however like the fact that real world examples where given and there was no browser favoring from the author which is really good considering a book isn't suppose to be an ad like so many other authors seem to think.
2nd Edition Review: a great reference with a few chapters of rambling in the beginning
To say Jeffrey Zeldman is a character is an understatement. However, he's earned his right, in a way, to stand in his soapbox and preach about web standards, since he's been pushing them for quite a while now. However, the book suffers from one main problem: it takes over 100 pages to get to the point (designing with web standards). In the first few chapters he goes on for a while about what's wrong with the state of the web, what things are being done violating the standards, etc. to the point that it gets a little old.
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Subjects:  1. Computer - Internet    2. Computer Books: Web Programming    3. Computers    4. Internet - Web Site Design    5. Mensuration    6. Standards    7. Computer Programming    8. Computers / Internet / Web Site Design    9. Web browsers   

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Useful reference
This is an excellent concise introduction to cardiac catheterization.This book is now in its 4rth edition published in 2003 and includes a wealth of material on the basics of this field.650 pages encompass 10 chapters on topics such as arterial and venous acess, hemodynamic data, angiographic data, EP studies and ablation, research techniques, special techniques, high-risk cardiac catheterization, and interventional techniques.The book includes specific, how-to information.However, this short text is not intended to fully teach such advanced techniques as catheter ablation or interventional cardiology. Very useful tables and clear diagrams are included (496 illustrations).
This is a essential reference, but
I have been a cath labo nurse for 3 months.This is a nice book for cath labo staff like me, but there isn't so many figure enough to understand coronary anatomy in angiography and electorophysic study.

A Cath Lab Staple
The cardiac catheterization handbook is the essential reference for the cardiac cath lab. The book covers a wide range of topics including the cath lab organization, hemodynamics, electrophysiology, angiography and interventions. There are some great diagrams that compare catheter shape and radiographic views which are very helpful for those new to cath lab. ... Read more

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a great resource for a laboratory scientist
"The Chemist Companion" is a must for the laboratory scientist. It is an invaluable resource for everyday questions like recipes for solvent mixtures, cooling baths, cleaning baths, etc. The index is straightforward and easy to use. Much of the information is in easy-to-read tables. Information is referenced and clearly written. A valuable resource! ... Read more

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An Absolute Essential for Chemists!
As a chemist, I am often in need of techniques for purification of various chemicals.Often time is a constraint and the "best" technique may be too time consuming, if one even knows what it is.This text offers several alternatives to the purificatin of most common compounds (especially solvents), including the best way to make the compound pure as well as other known techniques.One can then choose, based on the reaction one is doing whether one needs to use the best techniques or the fastest technique to get mostly pure material or somewhere inbetween.Unfortunately, often the text does not list the actual percent purity that each technique can yield (though it is often easy enough to guess which methodology will yield the best results.)An invaluable resource for any chemist, but especially for graduate students.

Great for the "Synthetic" Chemist
This is an indispensible resource for any synthetic chemist, either organic or inorganic (not sure about the biochemical section).This book has concise, informative entries on the purification of a vast number ofcommon solvents and reagents.I don't know how any chemist can survivewithout having this on his/her bookshelf!

Great for the Organic Chemist
Like Carey & Sundberg, Jerry March, the Aldrich catalog, and the Merck Index, (etc.), this book should be a benchmate for the Organic Chemist.It is very good when one requires the purification of reagents, or thedrying/purification of solvents.The protocols for purification areusually pretreatment followed by distillation or recrystallization, and canbe carried out to give anywhere from moderately pure material, to givingthe pure, pure substance.Read more

Subjects:  1. Chemicals    2. Chemistry - General    3. Engineering - Chemical & Biochemical    4. Engineering - Industrial    5. Purification    6. Science    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Technology    9. Laboratory techniques, experiments    10. Science / Chemistry / General    11. Scientific equipment & techniques, laboratory equipment   

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Statistics text for people who understand statistics
Kuehl covers a lot of statistical designs, and provides great examples and practice problems.However, the book is not "user friendly" even for student who have had several semesters coursework in regressionanalysis.Also, the author tends to change his notation from chapter tochapter without telling the reader, thus creating great confusion.Forexample "r" or "k" could signify replicate.Somesections are poorly organized. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Experiments    2. General    3. Mathematical Analysis    4. Numerical Analysis    5. Probability & Statistics - General    6. Research    7. Research & Methodology    8. Science    9. Science/Mathematics    10. Scientific Methodology And Research    11. Statistical methods    12. Statistics    13. Mathematics / Statistics    14. Mathematics for scientists & engineers   

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A great book - information overload
This is a very useful reference to have if you work extensively on HPLC.I find its of more use to understand concepts ...there is a lot of information here. Plactical and Rational method Development!
Rational Method development for HPLC is resented. Instruction of rational development of 3-solvent separation system is excellent. This book also has useful know-hows and tools in practical laboratory experiments, such as strength of hydrogen bonding of base silica and nomograph for estimation of"solvent strength" for reversed phase HPLC.

an excellent book on pratical HPLC
The book is useful for gerenal operator who are both novice and expert. It do is pratice.It's better give another chapter for troubleshooting and maintence. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Chemistry - Analytic    2. Chemistry - Industrial & Technical    3. High performance liquid chromatography    4. Life Sciences - Biology - General    5. Liquid Chromatography    6. Methodology    7. Science    8. Science/Mathematics    9. Chromatography    10. Science / Chemistry / Technical & Industrial    11. Scientific equipment & techniques, laboratory equipment