Sneaky Uses for Everyday Things: How to Turn a Penny into a Radio, Make a Flood Alarm with an Aspirin, Change Milk into Plastic, Extract Water and ... a TV with Your Ring, and Other Amazing Feats Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This book isn't / doesn't include 1500 uses for vinegar or how toothpaste gets rid of pimples.Nope, this book and it's sequel (Sneakier Uses ... ) is chock full of simple gadgets and science experiments you can build in your home using coins, magnets, leaves, etc. Any boy and a lot of girls would love...

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"Unsinkable": The Full Story of the RMS Titanic Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I have also spent a good part of my life researching the Titanic disaster, and I wonder about Butler's sources. Much of the book seems to be the product of a fertile imagination rather than research, or at the least, some serious extrapolation with known facts. I have examined practically everything...

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CompTIA A+ 2009 In Depth Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Jean Andrews, Ph.D.'s CompTIA A+2009 In Depth covers all of CompTIA's latest 2009 A+ certification exams and provides key terms, review questions, and a companion CD-ROM and web site with video tutorials to cover everything needed to troubleshoot computer hardware and software. The latest technologies...

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The Illustrated Guide to Assistive Technology and Devices: Tools and Gadgets for Living Independently Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Nearly everyone will find themselves disabled, at least to some extent, at some point in their lives. For example, I've been on crutches after an injury, and I've see advancing age limit people's activities in different ways. Technology can do a lot to widen the range of choices despite disabilities,...

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Electronic Commerce Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I have used many course technology books, they fall short of where they need to be. I just picked this book up for a class I was taking to futher my education. It doesn't even mention Magento as an E-Commerce platform! Um Hello? These books, it seams if it isn't made by Microsoft, IBM or Adobe they don't...

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CompTIA Network+ (N10-004) Cert Guide Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Anytime a certification candidate decides that a book needs to be purchased, the candidate is usually overwhelmed by the number of titles available for studying for the exam. Choosing the right book can make the difference between passing and failing.With that said, I have had a lot of experience in...

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Network Warrior Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Upshot: And you may find yourself...in a machine room or data center. You will need this book. Pros: If you just passed your CCNA exam, or have started working with enterprise level Cisco kit, there's a lot here for you. Cons: If you DON'T work with Cisco kit, why are you here?For anyone not acquainted...

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Anywhere: How Global Connectivity is Revolutionizing the Way We Do Business Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This book hits the pluses and provides an optimistic view of emerging connectivity, but it's weak on addressing the downsides and reality of it. So, I'll begin by pointing out a few things this book overlooks. Then I'll sum up what it addresses.What the author doesn't tell youFirst, there's the productivity...

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iPhone 4 Portable Genius Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)The Portable Genius series of books is consistently excellent, well illustrated and well indexed. The iPhone4 book is no exception. Many years ago Apple offered excellent documentation with its products but today it is a pamphlet, an inscrutable website and 3rd party publishers. Portable Genius and David...

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Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPad 2 (Teach Yourself VISUALLY (Tech)) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)The iPad is such an intuitive device for anyone who has used any other MAC product, it doesn't even come with instructions. There is a quick start guide that tells you where the power button and a few other buttons are, but after that you're pretty much on your own. This is probably fine for most users...

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Build It. Fix It. Own It: A Beginner's Guide to Building and Upgrading a PC Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)If a 63 year old retiree can do, so can you... with this book. Building your own desktop is only slightly more difficult than lego blocks. If you read this book, you will see that the biggest problem you will have is your own greed for speed when you realize you can do it. While this book does not cover...

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Succeeding with Technology Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I never hesitate to buy from Better World Books . I know I will get my purchase as advertised and in a matter of days. Simply a great place to buy.Click Here to see more reviews about: Succeeding with TechnologySucceeding with Technology - Third Edition presents the latest ways to get ahead and lead...

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Information Technology for Managers Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I just started using this book for an Information Systems class for my MBA. It was a required text so I did not choose it. It is lightweight and small and the chapters aren't too long, so it seems like a good book for managers to use to learn about Information Technology. The technology being discussed...

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CCNP TSHOOT 642-832 Official Certification Guide (Official Cert Guide) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)The latest revision to the CCNP track has removed ONT and ISCW and replaced them with the TSHOOT, or troubleshooting exam. This exam is designed to test your ability to troubleshoot various problems that a CCNP-level engineer will see in their day to day jobs. The Official Certification Guide for the...

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Microwave Engineering Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I was first introduced to this book through my professor. After reading this book I had a very good understanding of the material: wave guides, networks, S-parameters, filters, impedence matching, and transmission lines. This book does it all. It is an excellent introductory to intermediate book on Microwave...

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Upgrading and Fixing Computers Do-it-Yourself For Dummies Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I first owned a PC when I was 14 and when my mom bought it for me I didn't know the difference between Windows and DOS and didn't even know what RAM or a CPU was. When I bought this I didn't really have any experience with using a PC, so after learning how to use one for awhile I purchased this book...

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Microsoft Windows Home Server 2011 Unleashed (3rd Edition) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This is a good general reference book for any technical level, BUT it is very lacking in installation and setup procedures and general do's and don'ts. This is especially true if you have never install the WHS2011 or the earlier WHS v1. I also feel that more detailed setup procedures, with step by step...

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