Mishap: An Accidental Haunting Review

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(More customer reviews)Overall, this is fun to play, but it's a bit short - it took me about five hours to complete. One difference about this game is the lack of returns to the same room - each main room has three smaller rooms to explore, and you never go back to the same scene to find more objects. I expected a longer game considering the size of the download, but a lot of that turned out to be animation.
What I liked:
- There's no time limit
- The hidden objects aren't *too* difficult to find, but they take a bit of searching.
- The storyline is well-written - it's funny, a bit sad, and charming in places.
- The riddles are fun and relatively easy to solve.
- The penalty for too many mis-clicks is rather high ::g:: (you'll see what I mean).
- In addition to the usual objects and mini-games, there are some 'minor' ghosts to be captured, and they have some fun stories behind them.
What I didn't like:
- The mini-games are mostly hand-eye coordination/speed games, and I'm no good at those, but after an initial try, you can skip them.
- Some objects are difficult to find because the graphics are a bit *too* cartoonish.
- I expected some sort of interactive play at the end, but the characters wrap it up without any help.
Overall, this game is a little different from the usual HOG formula, and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for something new.

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The Burtons have just moved into a beautiful new home, which just happens to be haunted! Now it's up to you to help them deal with some particularly unfortunate ghosts as you search for objects hidden throughout over 30 beautifully illustrated rooms. Assemble ghostcatchers and challenge each ghost in a unique minigame! Unravel the mysteries of the ghosts' unfortunate fates through in-game comics! Help the Burtons survive the paranormal and take back their home in Mishap: An Accidental Haunting!

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The Otherside: Realm of Eons Review

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(More customer reviews)I downloaded the trial version of The Otherside: Realm of Eons but although the game has a good price and lovely graphics I decided not to buy it. After having played quite a number of these types of games, amongst them Echoes of the Past: Royal House of Stone [Game Download], Flux Family Secrets: The Ripple Effect [Game Download] and Pahelika: Secret Legends [Game Download], I found this game too easy. Whenever a puzzle needs to be solved, the hints tell the player exactly what to do. Right down to which objects are needed, etc. So consequently there was no real challenge involved, just finding hidden objects (easy as well, because the rooms are not over-stuffed with objects as is the case with most hidden object games) and then using them as instructed by the hints which constantly pop up automatically.
While I am not one who likes to try forever to solve a puzzle or game, this quickly bored me. The mini games that I saw during the 30-minute trial were too easy as well. I would give this game to an older child but I don't find it suitable for adults.

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After receiving a strange book on her doorstep, Miranda finds herself drawn into the fantastic world of The Otherside. With the help of the mischievous Jovie, travel between worlds and unravel the mystery of a missing girl. Journey through over 25 detailed locations as you discover hidden objects and combine items to create new tools. As the story unfolds through animated in-game comics, solve over 10 puzzling mini-games and help Miranda locate the missing Louise to save her from a ghastly fate.

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Antiques Roadshow Review

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(More customer reviews)The subject is interesting but the operation is very very weak! when you get stuck in some of the pages, there is no option for you to skip that part!

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PAC-MAN Review

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(More customer reviews)Once upon a time, a little yellow circle with a mouth and a voracious appetite for dots came along and changed the world. As Pac-Man Fever swept the nation, people lined up with pockets full of quarters at all of the arcades springing up all over the place; the names Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde became the most famous ghosts in the world; people started buying Atari 2600s left and right to guide this little fellow around his never-changing maze; and the kids of my generation became instant video game addicts. The revolution even had a theme song, with Buckner & Garcia's song Pac-Man Fever hitting #9 on the Billboard charts (actually, the whole video game-themed album was great). Sure, Pac-Man wasn't the first video game, and, yes, Ms. Pac-Man was basically the same thing only better, but Pac-Man will always be the ultimate video game icon.
I don't know how many years it has been since I played Pac-Man, but it's great to reexperience the game again now, thirty years after its debut (although I have to admit I'm still as lousy at it as I was a pre-teen). The background is a little prettier if you choose to play under the Enhanced Mode, and my computer arrow keys don't have the same appeal as the original console joystick, but the gameplay of this PC version is virtually identical with the original. The stats are a nice and non-intrusive addition - no longer does the true video game nerd have to estimate the number of dots consumed in a typical game.
Kids today may look at this game and pity those of us who grew up with such a simple and visually unimpressive video game, but I hope they realize that Pac-Man paved the way for all of the high-tech, visually stunning games of today. I also hope they'll try it for themselves because they just might like it. Wish the little guy a happy 30th birthday by downloading your own copy of this title.

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CCNP Virtual Lab Review

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(More customer reviews)I successfully used the CCNA virtual lab to help me pass the CCNA qualification, and I have also used microcontroller simulators for debugging code, so I am not entirely new to simulators. The CCNA one had some problems, but nothing really bad, and helped me a lot. Unfortunately the CCNP simulator is worse, not better. I should emphasise that I have downloaded the patch, and keep checking the errata page but I am still finding, reporting, and getting no furthur feedback on additional problems. Now, it is certainly possible to cause your own problems here, but when you find that for instance you cannot ping devices that are supposed to be directly connected, and you get a message about SPID's from the net detective, you know there is something odd going on. (It is trying to use a nonconfigured isdn interface instead of the serial line that is configured by the lab given.) It needs first to be improved to where the labs as written actually work, then it needs a bit of attention to letting you perform diagnostics using the standard cisco commands so that when you do make a typo in a config, you have some reasonable chance of finding it. (Which is also excellent practice for the support part of things...) As it is, when you strike a bug and start trying to troubleshoot, then report what you have done to support, they come back at you that you are only supposed to do the things given in the labs. (let me quote the box: "Extensive free form configuration options" "design custom labs that focus on your special interests")
So this is a product with a great deal of potential, mostly not realised yet. I really couldn't advise anyone to buy it in the current state. I'd be happy to discuss this via email with anyone, especially the developers so do the obvious to this (disposable!) address ibxbksf001(AT)sneakemail.com to get hold of me. I will also happily withdraw or modify this review as necessary should I receive any furthur information from support.
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Covers All 4 Revised CCNP ExamsIf you're serious about earning your CCNP, you need extensive hands-on experience with routers and switches. Until now, this has required access to expensive network equipment--not to mention the freedom to experiment with it. This updated version of the best-selling CCNP Virtual Lab from Sybex gives you everything you need to prepare yourself for the new CCNP exams. You can practice with this "equipment" on your own, follow suggested labs that cover the entire range of CCNP objectives, and design custom labs that focus on your special interests. An affordable alternative to products and courses costing hundreds, even thousands, of dollars, the CCNP Virtual Lab allows you to work at your own pace, on your own time, so you get the most out of your exam preparation efforts.Equip Yourself with the Knowledge and Skills You Need to Pass the CCNP ExamsBSCI* IS-IS* IP addressing* Interconnecting OSPF areas* EIGRP* Configuring monitoring, troubleshooting, and scaling BGP* Route optimization* Network scalabilitySwitching* Connecting the switch block* Configuring 5000 and 1900 series switches with VTP and VLANs* Working with Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)* Using Spanning Tree with VLAN* Setting up inter-VLAN routingRemote Access* Working with asynchronous connections* Using the Point-to-Point Protocol* Setting up ISDN and dial-on-demand routing* Working with the Cisco 700 Series* Working with Frame Relay* Using NAT (Network Address Translation)* Setting up AAASupport* Troubleshooting Cisco routers and switches* Using problem-solving models* Common data link layer characteristics in campus LANs* Connection sequences in TCP/IP, Novell IPX, and AppleTalk* Using Cisco IOS software commands and debug utilities* Resolving VLAN, WAN, Frame Relay, and ISDN BRI problems

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CCNA Router and Switch eSIM Review

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(More customer reviews)Having trouble passing the CCNA exam? Need to find equipment but can't afford the costs? Want to have several different routers to work with? Think you'll need a new lab? Well Cisco Press may have taken the trouble to help you out more than you know.
With the software there was absolutely no trouble installing and I installed it on Windows 98, NT, 2000 and XP, each worked flawlessly. After the install you need the cd to run which should be changed in future releases.
Once installed you are ready to begin, although you do need to give the host of the console an IP address first and this too needs to be corrected. Seems to work far better that other routers eSIM since is isn't database driven but Flash driven. Giving you every possible help, the commands that are useful are bolded, aiding in the learning process.
There are 3 scenarios, scenario 1 is 5 router and 10 hosts. Although switches are included you can not configure them which I think would be very useful. In scenario 2 you work with switches and VLANS and 2 is intra-Vlan routing. You have several labs for each scenario and you can always make up your own.
The second cd included has over 100 activities and not all relate to CCNA but you'll find them useful for other things related to networking. There is also over 200 flash cards to study from and about the only problem I found is that you have to enter the full command rather than the shorter version.
There is some cleanup needed but you should be able to pass the exam with this one. Now tailor the ICND and CCNA courseware to this eSim and you have a sure fire winner.

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Authorized router and switch self-study simulation software for CCNA exam preparation

Beyond the eSIM network simulator, CCNA Router and Switch eSIM also includes the following self-study learning tools:
Lab activitiesEnter router commands, drag and drop objects, and answer questions on topics ranging from IP address classes to basic router configuration to extended ACLs. They are designed to make sure you have a full understanding of router command syntax.
200 CCNA Flashcard questionsChoose from among the CCNA skill areas, set the amount of time and the number of questions, choose whether questions are ordered or random, and build your own practice CCNA exam.
Video lessonsExpert instructors guide you through processes, such as subnetting Class C IP addresses; complex topics, such as dedicated and switched WAN technologies; and the various components of selected Cisco devices. This expert guidance delivers specific topics in an easy-to-comprehend format.
PhotoZoomsZoom in for close-up views of high-quality photographs of networking equipment and other products such as cables and diagnostic equipment. You can choose from various views, get detailed information on selected product parts, and zoom in for close-up views to familiarize you with these critical network environment devices.

CCNA Router and Switch eSIM improves upon the traditional interactive multimedia learning experience for networkers who are preparing for the CCNA exam, are new to the networking field, or are practitioners who want to perfect their hands-on configuration skills. CCNA Router and Switch eSIM combines on two CD-ROMs tools that not only provide intermediate- to late-stage hands-on test preparation but also provide help in translating theoretical learning to real-world application. Network simulations, tutorial activities, practice test questions, and other electronic learning tools result in a comprehensive and interactive package for CCNA self-study.

CCNA Router and Switch eSIM begins with the eSIM network simulator. This simulator provides hands-on experience with routers and switches using three network scenarios: five routers, which includes support for access control lists (ACLs); three switches, for trunking and virtual LANs (VLANs); and two switches and one router, for routing between VLANs. Each scenario enables you to specify your own IP addressing schemes, providing you with a dynamic IP addressing environment. The accompanying electronic user manual presents 14 activities for you to work through, but the totally open, freely configurable, simulative environment of the eSIM network simulator allows hours of exploration and experimentation throughout the three network scenarios.

CCNA Router and Switch eSIM is part of a recommended learning path from Cisco Systems that can include simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press.Titles in this series provide officially developed exam preparation materials that offer interactive learning, assessment, and networking simulation experience to help Cisco Career Certification candidates learn concepts and understand the application of networking concepts in a real-world setting.

The interactive self-study learning products on two CD-ROMs enable you to
Practice with freely configurable software-based network scenarios
Work within three network environments
Develop your hands-on skills
Gain confidence for your CCNA exam

Minimum System Requirements
System running Windows(r) 95, 98, 2000, or NT(r) 4.0, Mac(r) OS 9 or higher300 MHz with 64 MB RAM
Minimum 800 x 600 video resolution with 256 or more colorsCD-ROM drive
Windows Media(tm) Player 7.0 or higher. Note: Windows 95 and NT 4.0 do not support Windows Media Player 7.0, so the videos must be played on a different OS

CCNA(r) Router and Switch eSIM provides state-of-the-art network environment simulations

Flashcards Flashcards contain a sampler of 200 questions to help you study for the CCNA certification exam. These questions cover seven key skill areas: the OSI model, Cisco IOS(r) Software, routing, IP addressing, LAN switching, WANs, and routing protocols.

VideosVideos further your understanding of complex networking topics and provide an ideal format for showing facilities such as wiring closets. In these videos, Cisco Networking Academy(tm) Program instructors guide you step-by-step through complex processes like subnetting Class C IP addresses and determining administrative distances. Topics such as dedicated and switched WAN technologies, CSU/DSUs, and access control lists are also discussed. Other videos discuss various components of Cisco equipment.

PhotoZoomsPhotoZooms feature high-quality photographs that enable you to zoom in and out and change angles to see various levels of detail. Fifteen PhotoZooms show various networking equipment including hardware devices, cables, and diagnostic tools.

Host Configuration To simulate a real-world environment, CCNA Router and Switch eSIM requires you to configure the communication parameters of the host computer connected to the device. Additionally, you can ping from host to host, host to device, or device to device after you correctly configure the devices.

Color Coded Help Multiple levels of the context-sensitive help provided with Cisco IOS(r) Software are included. Commands supported by CCNA Router and Switch eSIM are highlighted. Syntax errors are treated just the same way they are on real hardware. Nonsupported commands pop up a window.

Configuration ScreenInteract with devices via a terminal emulation program (CiscoTerminal). Command abbreviation, command completion, the cursor keys, and the More prompt all respond the same way they do with actual Cisco networking equipment.

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CCNA Virtual Lab, Titanium Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased the CCNA Virtual Lab, Titanium Edition in June of this year and I couldn't be more pleased. I read some of the negative reviews and I felt compelled to respond since the major complaints seem trivial compared to what the software actually does.
The licensing scheme is very straight forward. You have to be connected to the internet when you install the license and after that you don't. If your computer crashes, you can get your license reactivated - no big deal.
The hosts in the program support ping, tracert, and telnet. Not sure you need anything else to pass the CCNA exam.
I'm almost done working through the labs and the program has never crashed. One thing I did notice right away is how easy it is to design the network and connect devices. I like the fact that the devices look like the real devices and not the hockey pucks.
I've worked through the RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, and NAT/PAT labs and learned quite a bit. Another neat thing about the software is the ability to save my network at any point and reload it when I have a chance to work on it.
If you want to study towards your CCNA and get some hands on experience, I recommend purchasing this product.

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Perfect Your Cisco(r) Networking Skills on a Virtual Network!If you're serious about passing the CCNA exam, you need hands-on experience with routers and switches. This unique software product offers unlimited opportunities for you to practice your skills on a virtual network. You can use the pre-designed networks in conjunction with labs that cover CCNA exam objectives--or design your own custom networks and labs. An affordable alternative to products and courses costing hundreds, even thousands, of dollars, the CCNA Virtual Lab, Titanium Edition gives you all the practical experience and know-how you need for success on the exam--and in the real world.*Work in pre-designed networks or make your own with the drag-and-drop capabilities of the Network Visualizer*Create a network of unlimited devices that can be saved and used for further practice*Access configuration consoles for network devices, including 2621Cisco routers and 1900, 2950, and 3550 Cisco switches, and practice using over 470 commands*Test your troubleshooting skills using Net Assessment, a tool for generating and evaluating problem-solving scenarios*Prepare for the exam with over 250 labs from Todd Lammle, including Two-Router Labs, VLSM Labs, an OSPF Lab, NAT-PAT Labs, a 3550 Switching Lab, Net Connect Labs, Standard Labs, and Extended Labs

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Fundamentals of Electric Circuits Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a very fine book. It explains the concepts very clearly and maybe used for signals too, when studying fourier and laplace transforms. The authors do a superb job and make challenging concepts sound easy for the student. Extremely organized and well prepared book.

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CompTIA A+ 2006 Q&A Review

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(More customer reviews)The exam is relatively straighfoward, but the questions are not as stupid as the ones in the book.
Example: "What is the name of the port provided by some older computers that transmits data serially"
HMM THATS A TOUGH ONE.
Heres another:
What program will "diskmgmt.msc" open
A. Disk Management
B. Control Panel
C. Command Prompt
D. Registry
Don't buy this book. Theres plenty of other better books out there.


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All tests are covered-the Essentials exam, Exam 220-602, Exam 220-603, and Exam 220-604. You'll get omprehensive questions covering every Windows? OS, as well as the Linux? and Mac? OS. Hardware is covered as well-everything from P4 motherboards, notebooks, and printers to PDAs and wireless devices. The accurate content and convenient presentation of questions and answers offers a great solution to studying for these exams! For a complete certification study solution, combine this book with CompTIA A+ 2006 In Depth (1-59863-351-1). CompTIA A+ 2006 In Depth provides thorough preparation for all of CompTIA's latest A+? certification exams but also provides real-worldinstruction on everything needed to support and troubleshoot computer hardware and software. With a true certification focus, CompTIA A+ 2006 In Depth includes a bonus table of contents that directs you straight to the exam objectives within the book. After you've completed your study, jump to CompTIA A+ 2006 Q&A to test your knowledge!

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Setting Up Your Medical Billing Business: Step-by-Step Procedures for Starting and Managing a Computer-Based Electronic Medical Billing Business Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a new area for me. I want to start a new business that did not require a lot of extensive training but would allow me to use the experience and knowledge I already have. Medical Billing is it. You can be as successful as you want to be. I thought this book provided the basic understanding of the business and steps to get you going. It was written for everyone to understand and also provided the motivation to get started. Of course you need additional materials to get started but again this book tells you what the next steps are and the materials needed to get going. I appreciated the "one stop shop" for everything that is available from the Association, but you don't have to join the Association to get the materials. Starting your own business will entail some start-up captial. The cost of the book is a only a drop in the bucket compared to the rewards of starting your own Medical Billing service.

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CIW Foundations Exam Cram (Exam: 1D0-410) Review

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(More customer reviews)keep this book from being as useful as it could otherwise be.
In particular, the sections on the OSI model and DNS contain contradictory information, and a number of the sample questions patently record the wrong answers (i.e., you can tell because the answers in the questions don't correspond to the explanations provided). The section on subnet masking would be inadequate for anyone who doesn't already understand how to generate subnet masks. The book's discussion of HTML includes patently incorrect markup - don't rely on the book for any HTML coding. Finally, the book goes into intricate detail on many areas covered only very superficially on the exam, and leaves out some areas the exam requires (i.e., don't worry about most of those command line discussions for various programs, but do seek out additional information on, say, hacking and evaluating security risks).
Taken with a grain of salt - and read critically and carefully, checking all important sections against tutorials available on the web or other reference materials - this book can help you structure your study for the Foundations exam. At present, it's the only thing out there on the exam, and it does provide a systematic overview of many exam topics. Under the circumstances (since it's the only book on the market) I'm not unhappy to have bought it - but if I were planning to take the exam a few months from now, I might well have bought something else instead...

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This unique Exam Cram title is the first general test preparation book written for IT professionals seeking to pass the Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) Foundations exam (1D0-410), which is required to become a CIW Associate and a prerequisite to continue on to one of the three Master CIW paths. Concise, exam-focused chapters cover all of the key technologies candidates must understand to pass the exam like basic Internet theory, history, and internal workings, TCP/IP, Web browsing, Web terminology, email basics, and general networking.Includes the ever popular and highly acclaimed Exam Cram features of tear-out cram sheets, helpful hints and tips, test taking strategies, realistic case studies, and challenging practice questions.

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Net Law: How Lawyers Use the Internet (Songline Guides) Review

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(More customer reviews)You can't beat having a strong presence online, if you are a self-employed contracts kind of lawyer. This book helped me drum up decent business. Glad I got it. I only wish it came with more online examples.

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From simple email to sophisticated online marketing, Net Law: How Lawyers Use the Internet shows how the solo practitioner or the large law firm can turn the Net into an effective and efficient tool.Through stories from those who've set up pioneering legal Net sites, attorney Paul Jacobsen explains how lawyers can successfully integrate the Internet into their practices, sharing lessons these "early adopters" have learned.

In this book, you'll read about a law firm that reports its Web site gets more than 40,000 visitors a week, resulting in 6,000 subscribers to its online newsletter.The firm claims that more than two-thirds of its clients come to them directly through their Internet Web site. Net Law shows what you might do to get similar results.

Firms with Internet connections not only have the yet-to-be-provenadvantages of a homepage to tout their firm's virtues and services, butthe practical advantages offered by email and access to legal researchresources on the Net.

In Net Law, the author walks the reader through the process of gettingconnected, to using the Net for research, to marketing online.Net Lawdraws heavily from the real-life experiences of lawyers who were earlyadopters of the Net and have successfully integrated it into their practices. These early adopters share their experiences and the lessons they've learned. They talk about what works online -- and what doesn't, separating thereality of the Net from the hype and hysteria that often surrounds thisnew medium.

The wealth of the Internet can only be fully tapped by those professionalswho actually use it.Net Law's author takes the reader step by stepthrough the issues, beginning with examples of firms that have alreadyexperienced the power of being connected.He walks beginners through twochapters of Internet basic training before moving on to the business ofturning a Net connection into a working asset for the firm.

One of the biggest advantages lawyers get with a Net connection is theability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients over greatdistances.Lawyers interviewed in the book tell of exchanging 200-pagelegal briefs with other attorneys in other cities, allowing them to meettight filing deadlines they would have otherwise missed.The book alsodeals with the issue of privacy and security.Email is not as secure astraditional mail for highly confidential client communication.How dolawyers protect themselves and their clients' information in this new medium? Net Law explains how lawyers are addressing this serious issue.

Research was noted by many of the lawyers interviewed as one of the Net'skey resources.With many university law libraries now online andrecent case law and court decisions becoming available online, attorneysare finding research time and budgets shrinking thanks to a simple andcheap Internet connection.

Unlike other professions that can simply advertise their services to thepublic, ethical considerations limit what attorneys feel is appropriate inmarketing legal services.The author spends considerable time exploringthe do's and don'ts of online legal marketing and shares the experiencesof those who have been both successful and unsuccessful.The authoroffers examples of law firms that range from modest to aggressive useof the Net.Includes CD-ROM with Internet software and limited freeonline time.










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Songline Guides share the experience and knowledge of users who havebecome Internet professionals by discovering how to make the Internetwork for them.

Songline Professional Guides share what members of a professionsuch as teachers or lawyers are learning about using the Internet. These books provide an opportunity to learn from the first wave ofusers, the pioneers who have realized the benefits and overcome thefrustrations of integrating the Internet into their work life.Theseare not technical books that explain in detail how the Internet works; instead, Songline Professional Guides describe how people work betterby harnessing the power of Internet.

Songline Productivity Guides are aimed at professionals who want tolearn advanced techniques and strategies to be more productive online. Focusing on the workplace, these guides emphasize becoming proficientin the new skills professional users need to acquire.

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SAP Security and Authorizations Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a welcome update to numerous out of date material on SAP Security. The book is well written and covers several new considerations in the compliance and audit areas. It does not cover the completely new model for Netweaver 2004s BI security (the BW model is completely new as of this version). Overall a good reference for new security professionals.

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CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor Study Guide Review

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(More customer reviews)First, this should not be your only reference. There: got that out of the way.
I recommend this book along with the official questions and answers book and the official questions and answers supplement.
This book does a very good job of covering every topic with which you need to be very familiar in order to pass the test. It covers the practice areas as updated for 2006, which haven't changed for 2007. However, the questions in this book are terrible and do not represent the questions you will be asked on the actual test. Also, there are many editing errors in this book so be on the lookout.
The official questions and answers book and its supplement are essential. The test questions are often misleadingly (or just poorly) worded and correctly answering the multiple choice questions often comes down to almost arbitrarily deciding which one is "most" correct. You will have a hard time on the exam if you haven't subjected yourself to this abuse before hand.
I do not recommend the official study guide. The official study guide is so terrible on so many levels I wished I could throw it at an ISACA official after wasting my time and money on it. The writing is terrible: redundant, dry, and often times of questionable use and technical accuracy. The book itself has terrible typography and pedagogy that make it painful to read. The softcover, oversized dimensions, and spiral binding make it very annoying to carry or store anywhere other than on a flat desktop since it flops around. That it was so obviously cheaply produced and yet costs more than $100 is insulting.
So, in summary: This book is worth your money despite its flaws and will help you pass the CISA exam. Make sure you also buy the official questions and answers book and its supplement. Avoid the official study guide.

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Urgent Message From Mother: Gather The Women, Save The World Review

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(More customer reviews)Urgent Message From Mother: Gather The Women, Save The World
This is a very, very important book that anyone who cares about the endangered state of the USA and the world must read, male or female. In Crawford, Mother Cindy Sheehan has changed the balance here in the US. It's because she is speaking as a mother. This book is an inspiring strategy book, a historic compendium of how women have used the feminine archetype and women's ways to heal society, to rescue cultures from world. Consider as powerful and profound and take it to heart.
Jean Shinoda Bolen is dead on right when she says that we need to gather the women to save the world, I'm a guy, and I'm certain that it is male or masculine energy that is screwing things up here.
Bolen presents, in many different ways, examples, evidence and proof of how women do things differently and how that different approach is desperately needed now. It's not that men can't do what is needed. Men CAN do it too, but they have to embrace the approaches that women use, the reactions and strategies that women use to react to stress, to trouble, to war, because the way women responds is more nurturing, more healing, more likely to build community rather than competition, more likely to create synergy.
I discovered this book because I came to the conclusion that the right wing in the USA and fundamentalists throughout the world are engaged in a huge backlash and war against both women, women's right and the feminine archetype. I concluded that their reaction is a last dying paroxysm of resistance to a trend that is inevitable-that women regain the rights and privileges they had thousands of years ago, before agriculture and the hierarchical culture and slavery it produced appeared-when goddesses and priestesses were common and when women shared in leading society.
Having also studied George Lakoff's books, including Don't Think of An Elephant, Moral Politics and Metaphors We Live By (which I read in the 1980's) I concluded that Lakoff's model, which has led to him becoming a "framing" guru for Democratic leaders, could benefit by adding a mythic, feminine archetype perspective. When he talks about nurturing parent and strict parent cultures and families, he could also be talking about masculine archetype and feminine archetype families and cultures.
Jean Shinoda Bolen's new book provides a conceptualization of ways to think about language, interventions, cultural phenomena, and change strategies that have the potential to be just as powerful as Lakoffs. She's not talking about framing, but she is offering a different way to approach the same problems. Any reader of Lakoff's Don't Think of An Elephant should find this book rewarding, empowering, enlightening and energizing, with a plethora of ideas of how to take action and go the next step to make a difference.
This is a book every woman who cares about politics and change should read and every man who can handle dealing with embracing the feminine will love.

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Internet English: Www-Based Communication Activities Review

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(More customer reviews)With great excitement, I bought the first book (to my knowledge) to teach English through the Internet. However, after reviewing both the workbook and the teacher's manual, serious flaws begin to appear. Most puzzling to me are the first four chapters. They teach students how to use basic Internet functions like e-mail and search engines. However, the language required to understand these instructions is far more difficult than the language actually taught in later chapters.
The rest of the book is also puzzling. You don't need the Internet to do most of the exercises, and most of the topics are fairly bland and very limiting ("Find a review of your favorite movie on the Internet. What does it say?") This has almost nothing to do with language, in my opinion, other than hitting "ctrl-c" and "ctrl-v" and "ctrl-p" to print out the review nicely.
As a last kick in the rear, an appendix is devoted to teaching how to do html programming. What has this to do with language at all? There are tons of authoring tools that take care of the programming for students.
Students aren't dumb, they probably know how to use the basic Internet functions. If they are dumb, they couldn't understand the first 4 chapters anyway without doing the rest of the book first (which would be impossible without knowing how to do the first 4 tasks) yadda yadda.
While it is a commendable attempt, I think an English course based on the Internet should spend more time teaching language, not the Internet.

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The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering Review

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(More customer reviews)There really are very few software engineering books written in 1975 that are worth reading today. Brooks remains powerful stuff because large system projects are still often disastrous. We are not often bothered by the flowcharts that Brooks dislikes, but the disorganized projects, endless meetings, problems of scaling, unhelpful documentation and inflexible systems are certainly still with us.
I was struck recently by the parallels with Kent Beck's Extreme Programming: Brooks had in his way foreseen much of what this recent movement has been urging.
Brooks' classic book underlies much systems engineering thinking, and his example along with the frightening story of OS/360, enlivened with Brooks' inimitable anecdotes and illustrations, remains essential reading.

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