Do the math Amazon !!

I think this is a great book, but the Amazon scoring system is SERIOUSLY flawed.<br /><br />At the time of typing 25 scores of 5-stars and 5 reviews of 4-stars gives an average score of 4.82758621 (not 5-stars).<br />Whist petty I think the subject of this great read deserves better mathematical rigour.

Serious about becoming a non-smoker? Read this.

This is the first ever review I have written on book; I am writing it only because this book really deserve it. I have been a smoker since 14 and tried to give up on numerous occasions with no success. <br /><br />My friend recommended this book to me when I told him I was trying to give up smoking; although I was bit skeptical at first (who isn't about self-help books) I did went ahead and bought it. <br /><br />I read it in all one go (I recommend reading it in one go - it's an easy read) in 02 Feb 2007 and put down my last cigarette that day and haven't touched a cigarette ever since. <br /><br />I have to admit I did get cravings for about a week but it was very mild. Every time I get a craving I re-read a chapter from the book and the cravings goes away. I am glad I found this book at the age of 24 while I have lot of life left ahead of me. This book helped me recognise my ability to control my self which I used to stop alcohol (almost 3 years tee total).<br /><br />This is a life changing book and I recommend that anyone who wants to stop smoking to buy it and more importantly read it.<br />

The Mindful Way through Depression: Freeing Yourself From Chronic Unhappiness

I have read quite a few books on mindfulness recently and for someone suffering from depression who doubts reading any book will really help them, think again. The book explains exactly why 'thinking' about depression, only makes the depression worse and rather than offer a 'cure' for depression, this shows how mindfulness is a tool for sufferers of depression to make it possible to live with and control it, rather than let the depression control them (and how they live). Just remember to read this book MINDFULLY!

The Greatest Show on Earth

I bought this book for my nephew who has just finished his A level in Biology and is going to study the same at University. It was recommended by a Science teacher. The former absolutely loves the book and cannot put it down, he is amazed by the content and obviously finds it relevent to his knowledge base.

excellent

Arrived in excellent condition and very fast. Fantastic book very useful and great price from amazon.

Odyssey Enjoyed

I am not knowledgeable about maths., but did not need to be in order to understand and enjoy this book.It is full of fascinating information, diagrams and games that illustrate the concepts and is written in an easy, conversational style that makes the Odyssey from ignorance to enlightenment a painless journey. I knew that numbers had a poetry and purpose that I was not introduced to at school; thank goodness that it is never too late to learn about and enjoy the mysteries of maths. and to enjoy something new.

Entertaining and educational. What all science books should be.

I have always wanted to know more about the famous equation but I have always thought it would be difficult to understand without going into the mathematics of it all (it was after all written by a genius). This book has been the answer to my prayers. The book is written with a non-mathematical audience in mind and succeeds in drawing the reader into Einstein's weird and wonderful world of relativity. The book does contain maths but nothing which I would class as difficult. <br /><br />The book is both entertaining and educational in equal measures. Do not get me wrong there at times where you are left scratching your head and having to re-read entire sections of text to make sense of some of the ideas in the book but it is well worth the time and effort. At the end of it all I was left with a sense of achievement in learning something new about the formula, the history behind it, and its application in the modern world. This book has helped re-kindle my thirst to learn more about physics and science in general.<br /><br /><br />

17th Edition On-Site Guide

17th Edition On-Site Guide<br /><br />I trawled the internet but could NOT find a better price,anywhere. This is why I purchased from Amazon.<br /><br />I already know that Amazon are a Company to be trusted so all things being equal I went ahead and made my purchase.<br /><br />Anybody looking for this book,dont bother looking elsewhere,you are only wasting your time

A gene-centred view of evolution

The idea of the selfish gene must rank as one of the most significant of the last century. Certainly it made a huge impact in biology, extending the explanation of evolution given by Charles Darwin before the basic mechanisms of genetics were understood. It was also this idea - and this book - that catapulted the writing career of Richard Dawkins, so for better or for worse, we have this book to thank for that! <br /><br />This is a book that, in many ways, is as much about game theory as it is about the theory (and fact) of evolution. With rigorous analysis and beautifully clear writing, Dawkins explores the concepts of altruistic and selfish behaviour, kinship, sex ratio theory, reciprocal altruism, deceit, and much more. He frequently refers to fellow specialists in the field of evolutionary biology, and where he disagrees with them, does so with honesty and generosity. More than thirty years later, the book shows a few small signs of age, but also retains a certain freshness - most likely because the idea of the selfish gene has, in the intervening years, become more not less controversial. <br /><br />On that last point, anyone who doubts or dismisses evolution as"just a theory" needs to read The Selfish Gene. And I mean actually read it. (Yes, the whole book - not just the title) Only then will it become abundantly clear that the author is *NOT* suggesting any of the following:<br /><br />1) that at the human level, selfishness is good and altruism is bad,<br />2) that genes are somehow conscious entities,<br />3) that we must live in a manner that benefits our genes.<br /><br />What he IS suggesting is that blind natural selection makes genes behave AS IF they were purposeful. The genes that get passed on are the ones"whose consequences serve their own implicit interests - to continue being replicated". The selfish gene is no more than a metaphor; a convenient way to avoid having to repeat an account of events each time in longwinded terms. Dawkins emphasizes and re-emphasizes this point constantly. I'm doing the same here as it's mind-boggling that some people (including reviewers here on Amazon) still overlook this crucial point.<br /><br />The 30th anniversary edition includes the original 1976 preface and foreward (the latter by RL Trivers), a further preface to the 1989 second edition, and a new 2005 introduction by Dawkins. It also includes 65 pages of genuinely illuminating endnotes, written more than a decade later, so incorporating clarification and responses to criticism of the original material. There are also selected extracts from reviews. In short, if you are planning on reading The Selfish Gene, this is the version to get.

self help

hopefully this will make ne feel better about myself. It comes highly recommended and I believe is now on prescription

An un-put-downable layman's introduction which will spark your interest

I read this book a few years ago. I'm reviewing it now because I really feel it deserves another 5-star review. I read it just before starting a degree in Psychology and it really fuelled my hunger to learn more about the subject. It's well written, in short chapters each outlining a case history and then, in layman's terms, explaining the underlying neuropsychology. If you've never studied the brain before this will be a very addictive starting point. The remainder of my studies in Psychology were interspersed with my reading, in spare time, Sacks' other books. Thoroughly recommended as possibly one of the most fascinating books I've ever read.

Excellent value for money

I was very pleased with the service offered and the value of the books. Very prompt delivery meant that they could be used by our trainees at the correct point of the programme.

A Handy Delight

Thank you Chris Cheyette. All the dietitians I know are envious that you have come up with this wonderful book. I use this everyday at work. It has been the most useful tool I have had as a diabetes specialist nurse. Looking back since I bought it, I have used in every discussion in appointments with people I see! Using the photographs to judge portion sizes (because you have a selection on each page) is extremely useful to try and work out carb: insulin ratio used at each meal. The photographs are of foods readily available here in the UK, although it would be a handy delight when on holiday abroad as well. People I have introduced to this book have found the rice and pasta pages very useful. Also the alcohol pages too. There is an iphone app available too.

Absolutely brilliant

I would thoroughly recommend this book to anyone who fancies a career in medicine and wonders how to approach the writing of their personal statement. It provides loads of examples, and explanations. I found the section on work experience particularly good, as was all the information about writing in the active tense. The book contains critique of real personal statements and this is particularly good to learn how you can improve your statement once you have written a first draft.

A mine of information

Excellent book. All the information I have needed so far to do my vege bed has been in the book. plants are growing already.

Great read

Great book. As a nurse myself it brought back lots of happy memories and made me laugh and cry.

Undergraduate psychology student's review

Great exploration into areas of developmental, social, personality and neuropsychology theory and practice. Mines of references from established research and theory to latest findings with good insight and focus on summarising crucial details. I'm planning to use it as one of my sources for my next year's dissertation.

Shockingly Good

Incredible in depth, and clearly illustrated ways to shape your body in exactly the way you want. Amazing.

Invaluable resource

Very handy reference book. Especially useful if you are working across multiple practices and need to carry your stuff around with you. Has everything from cranial nerves to bunions...