Running QuickBooks 2004 Premier Editions

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The definitive guide to using the advanced features in QuickBooks Premier Editions.

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Sales tool the author's other book just scratching surface of any topic.......2006-01-16

Of about 200+ books I have bought at amazon.com this is the #1 disappointment for me. I am using QuickBooks more that four years and found this book neither useful nor practical whenever I had any question. Author attempts to address quite few topics, but in fact is just fumbling with about any of them. For example, the attempt to address the Professional services edition in three pages (of large font and large spaces) including one containing the Figure A-15 which is a kind of "The Complete Idiots guide how to open a Window by using menu" is just laughable. Or maybe it suggests "contact me if you want something useful"?
I wonder who could find this book as a "useful resource"? May be someone having clear instructions what lists, classes and other QuickBooks tools should look like and having problems to use help to set up them? But even then he/she may lack crucial details of "how" to do that. In addition, there are advice to refer to the other book of the author (and spend another chunk of money) all over this book.
However, if you are looking for anything like the best practices, in depth coverage of any topic, or insights on why to uses any approach - don't waste your money on this rather expensive junk. Instead get and print out free pdf manual or by the upgrade with rather good offline and online help.

Definitely Definitive Guide to Premier Editions.......2004-06-03

Great book for discussing the advantages of the Premier editions. If you are looking for the basic quickbooks user guide, then you need "Quickbooks 2004, The Official Guide" (which covers Quickbooks Pro & Basic). However, you need this book in addition to "The Official Guide" if you own a Premier edition and you want to get the most out of it. The information on importing in "Chart of Accounts" (and other lists), setting up "Item Assemblies" (complete with assigning additional costs beyond just parts), and "Tips for you industry" are all well worth the cost of the book.

A great resource for accountants.......2004-02-06

This book is filled with information that's practical and useful. As an accountant supporting Quickbooks clients running various editions of the software, I turn to this book all the time. All the tips about managing the various editions of Quickbooks are amazing. Learning how to create customized import files to send to clients has made supporting Quickbooks so much easier. There's information in this book I've tried to get from Intuit for years, but never could.

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I'm an Asian, not an Idiot

Good start but too generalised

Must read for any asian..

Important Book for All Asians--Even the Very Americanized

A Ladder Lift for Asian Professionals

Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling: Career Strategies for Asians
Jane Hyun
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ASIN: 0060731192
Release Date: 2005-05-03

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You're educated and ambitious. Sure, the hours are long and corporate politics are a bane, but you focus on getting the job done, confident that you will be rewarded in the long run. Yet, somehow, your hard work isn't paying off, and you watch from the sidelines as your colleagues get promoted. Those who make it to management positions in this intensely competitive corporate environment seem to understand an unwritten code for marketing and aligning themselves politically. Furthermore, your strong work ethic and raw intelligence were sufficient when you started at the firm, but now they're expecting you to be a rainmaker who can "bring in clients" and "exert influence" on others. The top of the career ladder seems beyond your reach. Perhaps you've hit the bamboo ceiling.

For the last decade, Asian Americans have been the fastest growing population in the United States. Asians comprise the largest college graduate population in America, and are often referred to as the "Model Minority" - but they continue to lag in the American workplace. If qualified Asians are entering the workforce with the right credentials, why aren't they making it to the corner offices and corporate boardrooms?

Career coach Jane Hyun explains that Asians have not been able to break the "bamboo ceiling" because many are unable to effectively manage the cultural influences shaping their individual characteristics and workplace behavior—factors that are often at odds with the competencies needed to succeed at work. Traditional Asian cultural values can conflict with dominant corporate culture on many levels, resulting in a costly gap that individuals and companies need to bridge. The subtle, unconscious behavioral differences exhibited by Asian employees are often misinterpreted by their non-Asian counterparts, resulting in lost career opportunities and untapped talent.

Never before has this dichotomy been so thoroughly explored, and in this insightful book, Hyun uses case studies, interviews and anecdotes to identify the issues and provide strategies for Asian Americans to succeed in corporate America. Managers will learn how to support the Asian members of their teams to realize their full potential and to maintain their competitive edge in today's multicultural workplace.

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I'm an Asian, not an Idiot.......2007-02-23

Let me save you some money...because if you're Asian, you're definitely all about saving money:

Section 1: You're Asian. That means you're reserved and don't like to toot your own horn. Let me tell you a story about Bobby Chang... (repeat 50 times)

Section 2: You're raised to only want to be a doctor or a lawyer and business is only a backup. You should be less reserved, toot your own horn, and find a job you really love *but* that doesn't mean you're less Asian! Let me tell you a story about Suzie Lee...(repeat 50 times)

Section 3: Even though I encouraged you to do whatever you want in the previous section, now I'm going to tell you how to get ahead in business because you're Asian, and that's obviously the job you're in.

I understand she had to make generalizations to make the book appealing to a diverse group of people, but it's so watered down that it's near meaningless. She repeats herself so much that the actual content could be boiled down to 10 pages or so.

Most of book is spent describing what it means to be Asian. While this was done succinctly on one page, the descriptions were then repeated over and over again until it became a charicature. I get it already. It's not like I didn't already spend over half my life living amongst non-Asians and haven't analyzed or overanalyzed all the ways I'm different. Most of my Asian friends are a pretty self-aware bunch.

Where the book could've been most helpful, it was pretty much useless. Instead of giving tips on how to change the habits she identified, her advice boil down to "change your ways," "here are some things you can say," or "this is what I told this one guy and it changed his life." She has a few good tips here and there, but most of the examples she gives of things you can say sound really unnatural and brown-nosey. Her job advice seems geared for some generic 'Office Space' role. In addition, her self-assessment tests provide no way for you to assess them after you've taken them.

If this were a book on how to be a faster runner, it would go something like this:
You run slow. You need to run faster because you run slow. Other people can see you run slow. Therefore, you should run faster. Here's a stopwatch. You should time how fast you run, but I'm not going to tell you how to run faster or what your speed means. I gave Johnny Kim a pair of new sneakers and now he's in the Olympics.

WTF?!

I gave it two stars for those Asians out there who dodn't realize how Asian-y they're being. This book could be a tremendous help to them. It's also always nice to hear someone confirm what you think and tell you how others perceive you. But if you already realize your shortcomings and someone telling you to "speak up" isn't all the encouragement you need to change, then look elsewhere or just skim it in the bookstore.

Good start but too generalised.......2007-01-03

The author has attempted a subject that is not written or discussed widely and the attempt is commendable. However, the book is packed with generalisations on cultural behavior and most importantly does not differentiate between how culture is perceived or received in different parts of America. As an asian who has survived 20+ years of corporate america, I have learnt that the hard way - it is very important to choose a business that openly supports and promotes diversity, that is not the same thing as just hiring asian people or other immigrants. If choosing such places is not possible or too restrictive, then learn to work WITHIN the stereotype, not without. If you want to be 'one of them' in a place that does not value diversity you'd probably end up losing values that you are respected for, stereotyped though they may be - hard work, loyalty and so on.As another reader says traits such as aggressiveness, speaking up to one's boss etc are seen pretty widely among asians in other parts of the world simply because it is more acceptable. Most of the 'negative' behaviors such as cliques, not showing emotion, not socialising etc are simply a result of wanting to belong.
Socialising with people who do not regard your background with respect is very difficult - it is VERY common in many workplacesto be in an all white group and not able to get a single word in (now is that a clique or not??:). AND, when was it acceptable in America to show emotion in workplaces? Please give me a break. Even americans who do so are not respected or thought of as 'not cool'.

The basic advice I have to most asians - find a workplace that supports diversity, if not learn to operate within your stereo type. After a decade or so of experience learn to start your own shop so that these barriers are minimised - at the very least be a consultant so that there is no need to stress over what the company stands for. And lastly Asian values such as team spirit and respect for elders or bosses are not to be thrown away or discarded, respect the fact that you inherited them because most americans are clueless especially as far as team spirit goes.

All in all a good start but long way to go.

Must read for any asian.. .......2006-07-17

Its a nice read contrasting cultural background and biases of different asians, and how that hinders progress in corporate america. Must read for any asian. Few things I already knew having worked for sometime. But its a good review material when you take a step back and rethink the way you operate.

Important Book for All Asians--Even the Very Americanized.......2006-05-30

There's a term for Asians like me. I'm what you call a banana--someone who is clearly Asian by appearance but identifies little as one due to a very American upbringing. So, I was at first skeptical when I picked up this book dedicated to helping Asians navigate and succeed in a corporate environment. After reading the book, however, I discovered a lot of useful material, and I am certain that this book would be even more helpful for someone who is yellow both inside and out.

I realized that regardless of whether I identify as Asian, people around me perceive me as Asian. This fact presents certain challenges in the working world. In addition to sharing many other perspectives, Jane offers tips on how to handle this situation, how to communicate effectively at work, and how to find mentors. She also includes several exercises to help you gauge your interests, strengths, and weaknesses. Finding a job that is right for you helps you perform better when you are there, but it does not guarantee success. Because some Asian values put us at a disposition at work, we need to be particularly aware of those traits and shift gears accordingly when we are at work.

A Ladder Lift for Asian Professionals.......2006-03-09

As the first book of this kind, this book has done an excellent job in provoking thinking and providing valuable career advice for business professionals with Asian ethnic background.

I highly recommend it to any Asian who works in North America or whose bosses happen to be white.

In contrast to other general career books, the book has done a great job to emphasize how important the soft skills like presentation and interpersonal skills are. Traditionally, Asians especially Chinese focus more on the hard skills like math, PC skills, probably under the influence of Confusian. (Confusian said: "A person of virtue should be quick in action but reluctant in words) Jane also covers the major weaknesses Asian people exhibit in North American business. I think her summary is insightful, comprehensive and worth to be kept for frequent reference. Jane also presents valuable anecdotal feedbacks on how westerners characterise Asian.

However, the book is far from being perfect. Several arguments are obviously out-of-date or only true in very few small and remote cities. For example, white people tend to think Asian-like people were not born in America. And Jane didn't do a good job in distinguishing the personality differences and the cultural differences. For example, the author cited that one Chinese girl just came to U.S but appreared to be more American than an Asian man born in America. I don't think it correct that if a person stands for herself, the action should be categorized as "American". it might be more due to the personality.

If Jane had more experience working in Hongkong, New Dehli, Singapore, and etc., she would have noticed that many many Asians have what she calls "American" attributes like aggressiveness, out-spoken, not afraid to confrontation.

Jane also tried to write a career encyclepedia, which was a bit over-ambitious goal. Readers will be better off to turn to other books for help on tactics like interview skills. The evaluation provided in the book is far from being sophisticate and also out-of-date. I will suggest you rely other general personality evaluation to get better understanding of yourself.

Obviously, Jane doesn't have much exposure to the rich traditional Asian literature(like one of the most famous, The Art of War). Some weaknesses she cites in the book can easily, in my humble opinion, overcome by drawing from the traditional values. This limited exposure also prevents her from providing much better career strategies.

Nevertheless, the book has inspired deep reflection and thinking, some of which is already reflected in this review.

As a Chinese immigrant studying and working in Canada, I found this book very helpful for my career. Besides providing ample foods for thinking, this book helps me better align my study and self-development plan. My friends also like it and we even had several good discussions.

Highly recommended!

Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling : Career Strategies for Asians

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Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling : Career Strategies for Asians
Jane Hyun
Manufacturer: Collins
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OF2NQU

Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling: Career Strategies for Asians Getting in, Moving Up, and Reaching the Top

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Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling: Career Strategies for Asians Getting in, Moving Up, and Reaching the Top
Jane Hyun
Manufacturer: Harper-Collins
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000UF7J04

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Legal argumentation is a distinctively multidisciplinary field of inquiry. It draws its data, assumptions and methods from disciplines such as legal theory, legal philosophy, logic, argumentation theory, rhetoric, linguistics, literary theory, philosophy, sociology, and artificial intelligence. This presents the growing group of interested scholars and students with a problem of access, since, even for those active in the field, it is not common to have acquired a familiarity with relevant aspects of each discipline that enters into this multidisciplinary matrix. Fundamentals of Legal Argumentation offers its readers a unique and comprehensive survey of the various theoretical influences which have informed the study of legal argumentation. It discusses salient backgrounds to this field as well as all major approaches and trends in the contemporary research. It surveys relevant theoretical factors both from various continental law traditions and common law countries.

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Double stars are the rule, rather than the exception: our solar system, having a single sun, is in the minority. Orbiting satellites, ground-based observatories and interferometers have all helped discover many hundreds of new pairs - but this has left enormous numbers of wide, faint pairs under-observed or not observed at all. This is where amateur astronomers can help. Bob Argyle, a professional astronomer at Cambridge University, shows where enthusiastic amateur observers can best direct their efforts. The book caters for the use of every level of equipment, from simple commercial telescopes to micrometers and CCD cameras. Amateur astronomers who have gone beyond "sight-seeing” and want to make a genuine scientific contribution will find this a fascinating and rewarding field - and this book provides all the background and practical information that’s needed.

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for the amateur astronomer.......2006-12-04

Argyle's book is useful for the amateur astronomer. Showing how even in these days of multimillion dollar observatories, you can still make a meaningful contribution to astronomy with quite affordable and modest equipment.

The text goes through elementary optics, that can be found in such standard texts as Hecht and Zajac. But it quickly specialises in details specific to observing binaries in the visual spectrum. With simple measurement techniques whose geometry you can readily grasp and apply.

All a beginner need to know about double stars.......2005-03-23

I have been a amateur asteroid hunter for a few years but lately my interest switch to double stars. I found that information found on the web is too "bits and pieces". This book give me (an beginner) all the information I need. It is the best $30 I have spent.

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Clear, accessible coverage of modern NMR spectroscopy-for students and professionals in many fields of science

Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy has made quantum leaps in the last decade, becoming a staple tool in such divergent fields as chemistry, physics, materials science, biology, and medicine. That is why it is essential that scientists working in these areas be fully conversant with current NMR theory and practice.

This down-to-basics text offers a comprehensive, up-to-date treatment of the fundamentals of NMR spectroscopy. Using a straightforward approach that develops all concepts from a rudimentary level without using heavy mathematics, it gives readers the knowledge they need to solve any molecular structure problem from a complete set of NMR data. Topics are illustrated throughout with hundreds of figures and actual spectra. Chapter-end summaries and review problems with answers are included to help reinforce and test understanding of key material.

From NMR studies of biologically important molecules to magnetic resonance imaging, this book serves as an excellent all-around primer on NMR spectroscopic analysis.

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Reference that is worth it's weight in Gold.......2004-02-27

A valuable refernce for any organic chemist in the early years of a career in industry or as a graduate student. Aviods being bogged down in quantum theory and explains NMR in a clear concise manner. I have read the first 1/3 and couldn't be more pleased. I would also recommend Andrew Derome as well.

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COMPLETE INTRODUCTION TO MODERN NMR SPECTROSCOPY
ROGER S. MACOMBER
Manufacturer: JOHN WILEY AND SONS LTD
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000N5DFNQ

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When Elaine Morgan wrote The Descent of Woman in 1972, it sent shock waves around the world, and is now widely regarded as a key work on human evolution, and essential to any discussion of women's place in society. Now, with The Scars of Evolution, Morgan offers a pioneering look just where it was our earliest ancestors came from, and the legacy--not always advantageous--that they left us. As she sets out to solve one of the enduring riddles of our origins--to discover the evolutionary path that separated us from the rest of the animals--Morgan shows that many of the theories currently accepted by scientists cannot explain our unique features: they leave too many questions unanswered. Millions of years ago, something happened to our ape ancestors that did not happen to the forebears of gorillas and chimpanzees, something that made them walk on two legs, lose their fur, sweat, develop larger brains, and learn to speak. While scientists have visited many a dig and studied many a fossil for clues, Elaine Morgan argues that all of the facts about our mysterious origins are right in front of us--in the form of fundamental flaws in the human design. Our propensity to suffer from lower back pain, obesity, varicose veins, acne, even infant death syndrome, is essentially the result of a cataclysmic event in our distant past. Scientists have long observed that our spines were not made for upright walking. Yet natural selection--the basic tenet of evolutionary theory--dictates that enduring changes to a species occur because of the need to adapt to changes in the environment. While thousands of working hours are lost each year to "bad backs," at some point long ago it must have been an advantage to walk on two legs. The most common theory is that we became bipedal while hunting on the African savannah, needing our arms free for weapons, using an upright stance to see enemies from afar. But as Morgan points out, animals need more speed on the savannah, both for pursuit and flight, than two legs can offer. Her explanation: bipedalism emerged from life in an aquatic environment due to the flooding of the African rift valley millennia ago. The apes that suddenly found themselves stranded in swamp land (a swamp that remained for thousands of years) had to walk upright to keep from drowning. The human tendency toward obesity was once not an unsightly health problem, but rather a lifesaving form of insulation, one present in all aquatic mammals. And as Morgan carefully considers all of our other uniquely human traits--our relative hairlessness, our ability to control our breathing, our inability to maintain proper salt levels--a compelling case emerges for our human origins in a watery environment. Lively, controversial, and presented with a brilliant logic, The Scars of Evolution will change the way you think about the world--and our place in it.

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Why Isn't This Theory Taught in Schools?.......2006-07-21

When I was in tenth grade, I went to a science summer camp in Maine. It was there that I was introduced to the Aquatic Ape Thoery by an instructor who was given the chance to present on anything of his choosing. I was immediately fascinated, and read Morgan's book as soon as I got home. Why hadn't I heard of this theory before, and why was the savanna theory so widely accepted when there was little proof that it was true? I am now 23, and in the process of reading this wonderful book once again. I have introduced it to my good friend who is a Christian, and who has been brought up his whole life to doubt evolution. He too is finding it fasciating, and the book is answering a lot of his questions.

I studied biology in college, and have been taught to think critically when examining data and scientific theories. What I would like to know is, why is this theory not more widely known? As far as I know, it is not even presented as an option. I have heard of it from no one but that one instructor from tenth grade summercamp.

I would highly recommend The Scars of Evolution to anyone interested in human evolution, human medical issues, history, to anyone who has had doubts or questions about evolution, and to anyone who is just plain curious. Not only does this book present a fascinating subject, but it is very well written and quite readable.

a valuable contribution worth serious consideration.......2005-09-13

The Aquatic Theory shaves the hair off the naked ape as neatly as Occam's razor. I have never been able to figure out why this has not replaced the far-fetched theories that academia clutches. Bipedalism evolved as a heat reducing mechanism. Oh alleluia I believe I believe! Come on, has theory totally replaced common sense? During the summer now drawing to fall, what did you do to beat the heat? "Hey, I'm hot and sweaty, I think I'll go stand at attention." For me, it was "Last one in's a rotten egg!"

I was already acquainted with the Aquatic Theory when I first read this book several years ago. It seems reasonable to me. I have written polite letters to several physical anthropologists saying that I have rarely seen this theory included in academic discussions, and have never seen a convincing refutation. I have asked them to point out the theory's fatal flaws. To date, nobody has ever replied to my queries.

If you see the Aquatic Theory mentioned in mainstream physical anthropology books, the author usually grabs her few, inconsequential weak points and avoids the weight of her arguments. One book `refuted' the theory by saying that in the water we would be prey to crocodiles. This was his entire refutation. We're safer with lions and leopards? Morgan did make a fatuous statement (not in this book), that women's breasts may have evolved so babies could cling to them. The professional anthropologists love that one! This is their favorite. You can almost hear them giggling as they trot that out, disregarding that this is not a key point in the argument.

I suspect that the main failing of the Aquatic Theory is that Morgan is not a PhD; she is intruding on sacred territory without being a member of the club. What's worse, she is female. Forget the lip service paid to women's rights, where does she get off, trying to tell the men her ideas? (FYR: I am a white heterosexual male,)

If Morgan had gotten a PhD in Comparative Shampooology from Rabbit Hash U, and published her work as E Morgan PhD, the Aquatic Theory would be as mainstream as Continental Drift is now, generations after Wegener wandered off into a snowstorm. Hang in there, Elaine!

Learning other things about human evolution.......2005-08-18

Somebody way down below calls this conjecture. I believe that conjecture, with a bit of evidence and an overall sense of coherence and matching with known facts amounts to what's known as THEORY.

There's a lot of revolutionary activity out there in the sciences and humanities because a lot of the conventional ideas about just about everything just aren't holding much water these days. Egyptologists, for example, confronted with a growing pile of abnormalities and inconsistencies are looking like plain old idiots. No straight-laced anthropologist seems to have anything sensible to say about the spread of humans through the so-called New World. Lynn Margulis is asking tough questions about why DNA is present in places where it shouldn't be and the establishment is clucking like chickens. An astronomer from the Naval Observatory named Van Flandern thinks he has terrific evidence (orbital equations and such) indicating a planet just flat out blew up years ago and he's treated like some kook. Charles Hapgood, too many years ago, found old maps that pre-dated Columbus showing the New World and Antarctica--some of them are more accurate than maps of Columbus's time--and he's still a fringe character. One old map of Antarctica shows it without the ice. We didn't know what was under the ice until the 1950s and it matched this map abit too well.

Richard Ellis, in his book "Aquagenesis" talks about Elaine Morgan's work favorably. He mentions that when he confronts nearly any disapproving scientist he or she can't come up with any reasons why her theory could be wrong. Note how short the "conjecture" review is. It's always like that with these good new and radical theories, that or ad hominum arguments (I came across some of those regarding Margulis). When you have nothing well-reasoned to say, assume a haughty air and just dismiss things. That isn't a review, it's an emission of gas.

Folks, this is going to get worse, not better. With the insane emphasis on specialization currently in vogue we're raising generations of pinpoint specific scientists and thinkers--few generalists concerned with truth and the big picture and all--who will continuously be choosing between the quest for knowledge and the quest for tenure and pensions. If you've spent your entire professional career learning One Big Thing and that thing is being challenged just where does that leave you? Look at all the Harvard MBAs out there who, because they have an MBA from Harvard, can never be wrong. Look at someone like Marvin Minsky who's spent his entire career getting money and attention for saying that the human brain is simple wiring and circuits and consciousness can be designed like a car stereo system. There's plenty of evidence to the contrary (read Roger Penrose) but is Minsky ever going to change his tune and subsequently lose his cash cow? No way. This is about placement and branding too.

Elaine Morgan isn't engaged in a battle of ideas, she's engaged in a cultural and economic battle. Her rightness or wrongness was never the issue, she's rocking the boat--a boat filled with a lot of very comfortable and lazy academics who are enjoying their sabbaticals, their wine and cheese get-togethers, their affairs with students, and their ever-growing lists of publications, and really have no incentive, and plenty of negative incentive, to review any substantial new idea. They look at Elaine Morgan's work and ask, consciously or unconsciously, "What's in it for me?" or "How could I possibly advance my own career by endorsing this?" Cowards.

What is missing almost completely in the academic world is intellectual curiosity, a passion for truth and knowledge, and a sense of wonder about the world. Gone are the days of Richard Feynman types getting gaga over a new idea or a new insight. The big deal now is information and number crunching--cheaper and faster ways of doing the same old thing--and have you seen any genuinely new ideas, some dazzling synergy or intellectual leap, come from this crowd in the last few decades? Hardly. Then toss in all the Politically Correct types in the humanities--the most narrow-minded pack of dogmatists since the Inquisition. Try presenting a new spin on things with that crowd! Walk into a classroom and present evidence that differs with anything being taught in, for just one example, a modern Women's Studies course (I know a young gal who dared to disagree with her feminist prof and was nearly thrown out of the classroom). They will only accept more evidence in support of their beliefs.

Electrifying!.......2004-08-26

A totally different perspective on evolution for paleoanthropologists to ponder over for generations to come. I read the book in a few hours and plan on reading it again soon. I will be anxiously waiting for more material on this subject.

Wondeful!.......2004-06-28

As other reviewers have gone into great detail, I'll just leave it short. This book is a wonderful addition to human evolutionary theory. Even if you don't agree with the aquatic ape theory, you cannot honestly support another theory without first addressing the many problems with current theories that aquatic ape theory easily resolves.

You have nothing to lose (except perhaps, blind allegiance to an alternate theory which leaves too many questions unanswered) and a ton to gain by reading this book!

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Phylogeny and morphological evolution of tribe Menispermeae (Menispermaceae) inferred from chloroplast and nuclear sequences [An article from: Perspectives in Plant Ecology, Evolution and Systematics]
W. Wang , H.C. Wang , and Z.D. Chen
Manufacturer: Elsevier
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000PDTKBM

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This digital document is a journal article from Perspectives in Plant Ecology, Evolution and Systematics, published by Elsevier in 2007. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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The Menispermaceae family contains ca. 72 genera with 450 species that are almost entirely tropical. Its phylogeny at the tribal level has never been examined using molecular data. Here we used DNA sequences of the chloroplast matK gene and trnL-F regions, and the nuclear ITS region to study the delimitation and position of the tribe Menispermeae within the family and its subtribal monophyletic groups. Family-wide phylogenetic analyses of the chloroplast data produced two strongly supported clades. The first clade contains two subclades: Coscinieae including Arcangelisia and Anamirta, and Tinosporeae sensu lato including Fibraureae, supported by morphological characters, such as traits of the cotyledon, stylar scar and embryo. The second clade consists of the tribes Menispermeae sensu DC. and Tiliacoreae Miers. All our analyses surprisingly recognized that tribe Menispermeae is not monophyletic unless tribe Tiliacoreae is included, suggesting that characters of cotyledon and stylar scar are very important for the infrafamilial classification, and that endosperm presence vs. absence was over-emphasized in traditionally tribal division of the family. Our topologies indicate a secondary loss of endosperm. The monophyly of two subtribes of the tribe Menispermeae, Stephaniinae and Cissampelinae, is supported by the cpDNA and ITS data, as well as by morphological characters, including aperture types and shapes, and colpal membrane features of pollen grains, and sepal number of male flowers. The Cocculinae was recognized as a paraphyletic group containing the remaining genera of the tribe Menispermeae.

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Scars of Evolution
Elaine Morgan
Manufacturer: Penguin Books Canada, Limited
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000J2L94K

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THE SCARS OF EVOLUTION.
Elaine. Morgan
Manufacturer: Souvenir Press Ltd
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OROBX6

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Nanocomposite structures and dispersions is concerned with the chemistry of the reaction approaches by which polymer and metal particles are synthesized. Although, the scope of this volume is focused on metal particles, the basic knowledge of polymer colloids preparation is presented. Therefore, this book would serve as a general introduction to people just entering the field and for the experts seeking for the information in other sub-fields.

Dealing with nanoscience and nanotechnology from the viewpoint of a chemist, therefore the book describes in detail terms, definitions, theories, experiments, and techniques dealing with synthesis of polymer and metal particles.
Nanocomposite structures and dispersions is focused on both the organic (synthetic and natural) and inorganic materials, and their hybrids. The aim is to summarize the fundamentals and mechanistic approaches in preparation and characterization of colloidal nanoparticles and dispersions so as to provide the readers a systematic and coherent picture of the field. The book introduces the reader the interesting field of nanoscience based on polymer and metal colloidal nanoparticles. Placing a special emphasis on polymer, inorganic and metal nanomaterials classified as nanoparticles, nanocrystals, nanorods, nanotubes, nanobelts, etc.

* Serves as a general introduction for those just entering the field and experts seeking information in other sub-fields
* Variety of synthetic approaches is described including emulsion, miniemulsion and microemulsion approaches, hogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation approaches under mild and high temperatures.
* Focused on both the organic (synthetic and natural) and inorganic materials, and their hybrids.

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