No comments about Filter Design for Signal Processing using MATLAB and Mathematica.

3 comments about Power Graphics Using Turbo C®++.

1. The book itself is ok, it is the bad checking of code that concerns me.

   Within one day of lightly flipping through the book I found numerous errors with the functions that should have been picked up by whoever checked the code before going to print.

   Also, not having a companion disk is a real hassle - we shouldn't have to pay extra for a disk to be shipped to us!!




2. If you are a C developer who want to learn about graphic library, so it's the book. The bad thing is that it's not updated what I think it should and so it's a little arcaic.
   But it teaches a lot because there are too few books about this theme.



3. In a summary, this is one book you will not regret buying. By the last chapter you will be amazed at how good the turbo c compiler was. The only con for this is that if you are lazy or too excited to see the workings of the CAD program there is no disk included for the book and it does have some long listings. They are very well worth typing. The chapter on 3d grahics is very helpful and informative and can be easily converted to other recent programming languages like java.Yes it does cover antiquated BGI graphics but if you are fortunate to have the turbo c compiler this book will show you how to really apply your knowledge. BTW the older borland compilers are a free download from Borland's site.

No comments about Web Animation Expert: All That You Need to Create Your Own Fantastic Web Animations.

1 comments about Costa Rica in Pictures (Visual Geography. Second Series).

1. As a parent, I was concerned when I read this book with my chidren. Not only did I skip several of the jokes because they were over the heads of my 6 and 7 year olds, but most of them were just not funny even to a child.
   
   What had me concerned was that many of the jokes were sarcastic and questionable. For example: 1) Mother: How many times have I told you not to come home late for dinner? Child: I didn't know I was supposed to keep score. 2)Mother: Mickey, I can't hear you saying your prayers. Mickey: That's because I'm not talking to you. 3)Mother: Henry! How did the baby get all these bumps on his head? Henry: Well, you said he was a bouncing baby boy. But I couldn't get him to bounce.
   
   About half of the "jokes" are how to back talk parents or adults. Some of the jokes are silly, but not funny. I found that too many were in bad taste. I give this book two stars for providing only two genuinely funny jokes. If you just have to take a look at this book, I'd check it out at the library. Don't waste your money.

1 comments about Red Hawk's Account of Custer's Last Battle.

1. Goble's drawings bring everything to life. He has a true feeling for our Native American heritage in this country.

No comments about CATIA V5 Tutorials Mechanism Design & Animation Release 17.

1 comments about Graphical Methods for Data Analysis (Statistics).

1. This book is an excellent introductory book to graphical data analysis. If you are an advanced reader, this book is a good one to have lying around for reference (especially since it costs so little and does not take up much space). The book relies heavily on the use of S-PLUS, a grapical and statistical analysis program. One thing that this text lacks is quantity of examples. The text is also lacking in that there is a lot of material in simple paragraph format rather than broken down steps of procedures. However, the quality of the examples that are included is very high and they usually encompass theoretical concepts completely. With that said, this book covers a wide variety of methods of analysis ranging from simple histograms to advanced data transformation and also touches on a bit of probability.

No comments about Canada in Pictures (Visual Geography. Second Series).

5 comments about Complete Idiot's Guide to Macromedia Flash 5.

1. David Karlins actually sent me an e-mail because of my last review about this book (below this one). He was very concerned that it didn't meet my expectations and was willing to reimburse me for the book since I had unfairly expressed my utter disappointment in it.

   Well, the truth is, it does EXACTLY what it claims to do and at an unbeatable price. And the fact that the author is so sincerely interested in delivering a book that satisfies ALL it's readers just blows my mind!

   It DOES do an adequate (and sometimes superb) job of walking you through the basics of Flash and getting you familier and comfortable with its simpler features.

   And it does this in a humouristic fashion, unlike may of the technical textbooks we've all had to suffer through.

   Yes, I did review this as a major disappointment because of it's lack of 'complete' coverage, but really, this book does everything it promises to do in a comprehensive and simple way so even the BIGGEST idiots can learn to master Flash.

   I give it 5 stars for what it is: A beginners introduction to Flash 5.

   If you're beyond the beginners level (as I am) and on to intermediate, than this book's not really for you. Read my other review for some good recommendations.

   Finally I'd like to say: Kudos to David Karlins for having the humility and sincerity that most authors lack. He really cares about delivering his promises and raising the level of todays web through educating. Cheers!




2. Well no, I don't consider myself a complete idiot; "I am a "Power User" of my PC, and of the Internet. I know what I am doing". Or so I thought! But I purchased Macromedia's Flash 5 software because I wanted to design that website full of innovative and eye catching animation. I wanted it to be noticed. To be recognised as a leader in the field of web site design. But, I was overwhelmed by the program. I didn't know where to start.

   "So", I thought, "I have to get back to basics. Lets assume I am a complete idiot. Where do I go from here?"

   To tell you the truth, there was only one place to go. The Complete Idiots Guide to Macromedia Flash 5, by David Karlins, illustrated by Paul Mikulecky, joined my "essential reading" collection.

   Without being pretentious, the book treats you as a complete idiot. It really does get down to basics. True, it does assume you have a smidgen of computer knowledge, (well if you don't, and you have brought Macromedia Flash 5, you really are dreaming the impossible ).

   I am half way through the book now. I am taking it easy. I really do want to learn all about Flash 5 and this is the book that's teaching me. But I need to absorb it all. The book is easy to follow, full of information, tips and guidance, and it takes you through each step, each level of "Objects", "Groups", "The Stage", "Frames", Timelines", "Layers", Animation", "Interactivity", "Movies", at your own pace.

   The first thing I found out was, there is a lot to learn about Flash 5. That is why I am taking my time.

   But this book is teaching me. I recommend it. It doesn't treat you as a complete idiot. What it "does" do is recognise that Macromedia Flash is a powerful, but complicated tool to master. You will need time and a helping hand to master it. The time is your own. The Complete Idiots Guide to Macromedia Flash 5 is the helping hand.

   I brought this book from Amazon.com's UK site at Amazon.co.uk. It is my pleasure to write such a good review.

   (Ohh, by the way, "Smidgen" is England English for "a small amount", ).




3. The book is easy to understand and very straight forward. The author obviously has teaching skills beyond the ordinary. Especially loved the bright orange and yellow tear out shortcuts page!



4. If you think Flash is too complicated to learn, then you might enjoy the approach taken by the author of this book: simple, funny, and easy to follow. And if you are already familiar with the basic concepts, then you can use it is a valid quick reference!



5. If you're just starting out with Flash, or even if you've been using it a while but haven't explored all its features, David Karlins' book will prove to be a useful addition to your library.

   The things I like best about this book are

   1. David has a friendly, uncomplicated way of explaining things, so it's all easy to "get."

   2. You really could be almost a technological idiot and still be able to use this book to do some fun animations with Flash, because every tool and animation technique is covered, and each item is broken up into bite-size bits.

   3. The Tips and Nitty Gritty Stuff is a good way of presenting useful key information that you can refer back to and refresh your memory as you need to.

   4. Flash is fun to work with anyway, and breaking it up the way David does here makes the technical aspects of animating in Flash so easy to digest, you'll be a Flash wizard in no time.

   Well, maybe not a wizard. This book doesn't cover much ActionScript, and that's where the real Flash wizards dwell. But as a way to giving you a solid foundation to all the ways you can have fun working with Flash, you could do a lot worse than to buy "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Macromedia Flash 5," and you'd probably have a lot less fun getting your basic Flash chops.

1 comments about Encyclopedia of Graphic Communications.

1. Ok, it's a big and heavy book but there is no other book that I know that cover graphic communications history as well as "Encyclopedia of Graphic Communications". It's a must of you're into that part of graphics. But also if you just want a great book to look through to get ideas. I loved the parts about termoly of printing, paper, ink, typography, color etc...