Casey's Law: If Something Can Go Right, It Should

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Entertaining, Yet Valuable Advice.......1998-03-27

I'm fortunate to have been a student in two of Al Casey's courses at Southern Methodist University, so remember-- I'm biased!

Al provides a refreshing view on business because of his diverse experience; within any single position someone could have built a career-- whether it's CEO of American, Times Mirror, Postmaster General, head of Resolution Trust, etc...

I'll warn you: don't buy this book if you are looking for tips on how to play dirty in business-- Casey believes that good principles mean good business. Few can say that and be credible. The collections of maxims and career advice, found at the end of the book, is itself reason enough to purchase this book. I've read the book twice. Here's a sampling:

*Never do or say anything that you wouldn't want to read in tomorrow's paper.

*Be confident, even when the odds seem stacked against you. Especially when the odds seem stacked against you.

*Hire talented people; hopefully, one of them will be your successor.

*Play fair. Too many people forget the first word, and often the second.

*Never slam a door so hard that you can't open it again.

*The harder you work, the luckier you get.

*Always question people, starting with yourself.

*Leadership lasts only as long as it's exercised.

*Meet weekly as a group with all who report to you; meet one-on-one each week as well.

*Balance out social situations; if you invite one key staff member to your home, invite them all.

*When all else fails, get down on your knees. Amen.

Book Description

The former Wales and Lions rugby captain has travelled the world watching rugby and talking about the game since his retirement in 1978. This book tackles a host of issues dominating the sport in the modern era. When Prince Charles watched Llanelli play the All Blacks on their last meeting in 1997, he claimed he had the best seat in the house - the one next to Phil Bennett. Such is the esteem in which the ex Wales and Lions captain is held, it's no wonder his frank opinions and hard-hitting appraisal of the sport he lives and breathes continue to have as much impact now as they did when he was the world's premier fly-half in his heyday. In his book, Bennett is scathing of the Welsh rugby administrators, poor standards of coaching and the failure to embrace new ideas. On a global level he has strong views on professional rugby and the rise of the European game.

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Best rugby read.......2003-08-06

If you're looking for a great book about rugby, by one of the greatest players of all time, this is it. He's had a sparkling career, and in this book he points out whats gone wrong with Welsh rugby since he stopped playing - Hopefully Steve Hansen will have his copy under his pillow. Good stuff, and well written, I thought.

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Great book of articles and trivia.......2002-05-21

This book presents the readers with interviews, magazine clips, articles written by friends and fans, and much more to hail the greatness of Barbra Streisand. I started this book out of curiosity and walked away a fan of this very talented lady.

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"The Europeans could never understand the American fixation with showers and toilets. Or how these could become a test of whose civilization was superior." Could it possibly be true, Richard Pells continues, "that sitting on the pot might be more exhilarating, and more ennobling, than trudging through Chartres or Notre Dame?"

Not the whole of Pell's cogent investigation of America's attempt to "Americanize" Europe is so merry. But it consistently displays his vast knowledge acquired both as a historian and a frequent resident abroad. Pells comes at his theme from a variety of angles: a chronological treatment before 1945 that sweeps through the cold war years; a chilling discussion of Hitler's impact on the shifting balance of cultural power between Europe and the U.S.; a look at Europe's resistance in the '90s to mass culture; and Hollywood's impact on the European film industry.

What is happening to "us," as we morph into a global culture, whose landmarks, alas, pock the globe with golden arches, Disney detritus, and NikeTowns? Pells notes, refreshingly, that "for many Americans, the effects of American's mass culture and its global economy are even more unsettling within the United States."

Highly engaging and employing a conversational tone, Not Like Us weaves history, theory, vibrant examples, and the comments of such expatriate writers as Mary McCarthy and James Baldwin. It will engage any reader seeking some kind of reason for the relentless vulgarization of the globe. --Hollis Giammatteo

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all encompassing.......2005-08-26

As a Texan who first moved to Europe at age 13 in 1961, Pell's book was like reading the story of my life. And yet it made me understand so many things that were always something of a conundrum (such as why the French looked down on everything American in general but adored the Kennedy's) to the sinister goings-on of the McCarthy era (they actually burned books considered subversive in American embassies abroad, such as "works by notorious radicals like Mark Twain and Theodore Dreiser"). I got this book because I wanted to have a better understanding of why the U.S. is where it is today, and it more than filled the bill, in an all-emcompassing way. Thank you, Mr. Pells.

Fascinating Read.......2003-07-25

For those not fortunate enough to attend Richard Pell's classes at the University of Texas, this book is the next best thing. A comprehensive account of the relationship between history and culture. Insightful examination of the effect of not only globalization, but "Americanization" on today's modern world.

Engaging and comprehensive.......2000-11-23

Although I found this book a bit wordy, Pells left nothing out. If not sure about the situation between America and Europe after WWII to the present, you will be after reading this book. Background knowledge would be helpful, but not necessary. The length should not turn away readers either, because it turns out to be a quick read. A very informative and comprehensive study and a must read for anyone interested in globalization in the twentieth century.

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From the versatile Stanley Newman, this book of 50 brand-new word games is the perfect choice for anyone who doesn't want another crossword book. Wordplay enthusiasts--those who don't care for crosswords and those who are just "crossworded" out--will delight in what they find inside. The 50 puzzles and games--five each of ten different varieties--are easy enough for the casual solver, but challenging enough to give the gray cells a bit of a workout.

This compact volume is ideal for the vacationer's beach bag, the commuter's briefcase, the frequent flyer's carry-on and everyone's den.

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Stanley Newman's Coffee Time Word Games
STANLEY NEWMAN
Manufacturer: Random House Puzzles & Games
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000K0B0IQ

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With a mantra like “There are no bad originals, only bad Photoshop operators,” you know best-selling author Dan Margulis is serious about exposing people to the magic of Photoshop. Nowhere is that magic more apparent than in its LAB color processing capabilities, which can make even the subtle canyon colors of rock, sand, and dirt come to vivid life. However, you may be wary of taming the complex beast. Here’s your guide! In these pages, Dan shows that you can derive enormous benefits from just a few simple tools and techniques. He also demonstrates that you can take these techniques as far as you wish, employing the power-user features he describes in later chapters. Starting with canyons and progressing to faces, you will see just how quickly you can begin improving your images by following the “recipes” included here. Each chapter includes a sidebar with review questions and exercises as well as a “Closer Look” section that examines some of the principles behind the techniques. A CD includes exercise files.

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Worth the effort if you've got the time.......2007-09-07

I've been using Photoshop since version 3, but never full time. My primary use is for photography that ends up as gallery prints or for publication.
Bought this book about 18 months ago and read it through once. Picked up some powerful techniques, but realized that there was more to absorb. Started to read it again but life got in the way. I just realized that it is time to work my way through it again.
Why bother? Because I'm convinced that the techniques presented are invaluable and really getting a solid grasp of them will improve my images. What I learned with the first reading allows me to quickly optimize some images that would otherwise be problematic. I love LAB sharpening!
This stuff would probably bee too much for a Photoshop neophyte, but for a journeyman practitioner, it is worth the time and effort to get your arms around LAB color techniques. I suspect that this book will have a much longer useful life than the many version-specific Photoshop technique guides.

Stop The Ego Train.......2007-08-28

Somebody needs to shrink the author's ego before he writes another condescending, verbose, poorly-organized book. Between the unnecessarily long (and self-serving) introduction and the ins-and-outs of Russian history, there may be one or two useful things in this book.

As stated earlier, this book is not for beginners. However, it is not an advanced book by virtue of its subject matter, but by its poor presentation of information: sample pictures do not appear on the same page they are referenced, meandering prose replaces much-needed explanations, and no time is given to aid conceptual understanding (aside from the complex LAB number crunching you're expected to just take his word for).

The author needs to understand that "Difficult To Read" DOES NOT equal "I Am God's Gift To The Photoshop World." I get enough of that from philosophers. I don't need it in my Photoshop literature.

I gave this book two stars because it does have two useful bits of information: saturation enhancement using AB curves, and sharpening of the lightness channel. As for the rest, read at your own risk.

If you love difficult prose, flush your money down the toilet on this book.

Excellent information, but not for the beginner.......2007-07-23

I would consider myself to be an intermediate Photoshop user, and I took the comment in the foreword of this book that I'd have to read it several times before everything "sank in" seriously. I'm on my 3rd reading now, and each time I go through, more of what the author says sinks in. The very beginning of the book is the basic stuff, and anyone with a general knowledge of Photoshop (Elements does not offer Lab color mode) will be able to utilize the information given. The changes look minor, but they really do make an incredible difference in your pictures! Even if you never progress past the first 2 or 3 chapters, the book is well worth it. And, if you do make it through once, twice, three times, or more, you'll definitely see a difference in your pictures. I took some pictures that I had already processed and was satisified with - and tried the technique in the first chapter on them - and was able to bring them up to a whole new level. I definitely recommend this book, but you'll need to make a committment to learning the tips and techniques.

a great new way to work with colors.......2007-07-23

every professional photographer and retoucher knows something about lab. but this book will open your mind and kind of view to work with it. a must for every pro. even if you read it only once, will change your way to work with colors.

Professional Grade Book.......2007-06-12

Wow, what an in-depth book, with some of the most wonderful inner workings and knowledge of Photoshop for the serious learner. If you want to know how you can fine tune your photos, this book is by far one of the best, but it isn't a beginners book, and barely a mid-rangers. I find myself rereading passages to get every little nuance out of them because they are so packed with 'miles traveled' experience. Dan Margulis, you are the master. Scott Kelby is right, as always! It is like finding a brand new horizon to explore and enjoy. Only the serious need dig in on this one!

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A Very Good Historical Book

A book I'd rather borrow than buy

Radical Reform

Great insight

Did you hear the baby sail out the window?

God's Generals II: The Roaring Reformers
Roberts Liardon
Manufacturer: Whitaker House
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0883689456

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A Very Good Historical Book.......2007-07-28

I've enjoyed God's Generals II very much. There is a lot of history contained within it's pages. I have learned a lot that I didn't already know so I can say it is definitely worth reading. I did, however, enjoy God's Generals I more, but I think much of that has to do with the fact that it was more modern generals. Anyway, I recommend you get it.

A book I'd rather borrow than buy.......2005-03-21

This is an okay book, about Great Men

The people reviewed in this book are great men of God. The book itself is kind of awkward. The author presents biographical sketches, interlaced with comments like, '...I admire the sacrifices that Hus' mother must have made, because I also had a mother and a grandmother who taught me to pray and seek the Lord from my youth. I can relate to the dedication and love that Hus' mother gave to her son. The love of a mother remains the same, no matter what generation she lives in.'

These kind of musings occur throughout the book, and distract from the content. The author also provides a lot of opinions about the characters of these people, rather than just telling their stories.

Overall, a book I'd rather borrow than buy. But I'd rather borrow a better book.

Radical Reform.......2003-12-10

I loved every bit of this book. Growing up I dreaded the long monotone teachers and memorizing the dates & the timelines in my history classes. After having a great history teacher in college I have grown to love history! It is now a hobbie of sorts for me. And in this book you can see the lives of these men from a different angle than you find in most history books. I found their lives were relatable and I was encouraged by their trials and their accomplishments!

Great insight.......2003-11-20

Great read. Chapters highlighted key reformers in an interesting and detailed way. All this info in one volume...this book was very informative and a bargain. I found it very helpful and together with God's General's 1 a perfect edition to my library.

Did you hear the baby sail out the window?.......2003-08-07

Throwing out solid doctrine for mysticism and comparing themselves with Luther, Calvin and Knox! WOW - arrogant and stupid all in one!

I am always amazed when pastors turn historians. It nearly always results in a warped view of history and a decidedly biased presentation of fact.

When you deal with Luther, Calvin, Knox, Zwingli and the sort you should NEVER leave out that the REFORMATION started in each Country differently and that there were secret bible readings at Cambridge in England in 1508 - LONG before Luther had had it with Tetzel and his selling "escapes from purgatory." Luther never meant to start a new denomination or split. The Catholic Pope handled it the wrong way (as he did nearly everything he touched). Finally, how do you leave out Elizabeth I, QUeen of England?

Despite her obvious advantage politically to supporting the "new religion," as it was called. Reading her poetry will tell you that she had a deep grasp on the theology of Fatih, Grace and Justification.

This presentation is flawed (as is most church historical information) and leaves out much of the character of these individuals. I am a graduate student of Music History and Musicologists do the same thing. However, truth is truth and this book deines some historical truth and fails to look at others. Its just kind of a bit of fluff.

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The amazing truth

Takaki's revisionist view of atom bombs dropped on Japan

Arguments against this book are fallacious

Junk History

Helpful to write my history paper

Hiroshima: Why America Dropped the Atomic Bomb
Ronald Takaki
Manufacturer: Back Bay Books
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Binding: Paperback

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The bombing of Hiroshima was one of the pivotal events of the twentieth century, yet this controversial question remains unresolved. At the time, General Dwight Eisenhower, General Douglas MacArthur, and chief of staff Admiral William Leahy all agreed that an atomic attack on Japanese cities was unnecessary. All of them believed that Japan had already been beaten and that the war would soon end. Was the bomb dropped to end the war more quickly? Or did it herald the start of the Cold War? In his probing new study, prizewinning historian Ronald Takaki explores these factors and more. He considers the cultural context of race - the ways in which stereotypes of the Japanese influenced public opinion and policymakers - and also probes the human dimension. Relying on top secret military reports, diaries, and personal letters, Takaki relates international policies to the individuals involved: Los Alamos director J. Robert Oppenheimer, Secretary of State James Byrnes, Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson, and others... but above all, Harry Truman.

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The amazing truth.......2006-11-19

This book is worth buying for many reasons; mostly because it opens your eyes to the truth which people have been either ignoring or shielding themselves from.

I plan to lend my neighbor (and friend) my copy, because she has grown up reading "All-Anerican" text books. In a place of no diversity seen for miles and miles; I couldn't expect any less.

Everyone is taught about the Attack on Pearl Harbor, and how cruel the Japanese were to do this. But what about Americans? The textbooks kids study from today are all biased and corrupts minds. If everyone has bad-sides then why not show Americas? They obviously don't have a problem showing 'bad sides' of Japanese, Iraqis, Koreans, etc.

We're always portraying ourselves as al-mighty and most level headed, as well as most powerful. Is it true? Of course not.

We never show kids what we did to the Japanese; and how creul we were. Just show an example of today's world (rasict against Muslims).

If kids are exposed to such racism and prejudism at a young age, their minds will be set; which will make them close-minded in the future.

I reccommend everyone to read this extraordinary book. It is the great (to some harsh) truth about the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombing.

-16 years.

Takaki's revisionist view of atom bombs dropped on Japan.......2006-06-27

Ronald Takaki has written a book which presents the "Revisionists" view of why the U.S used the atomic bombs on Japan in the waning days of World War II. His thesis is that the bombs were dropped because Americans in general and Harry Truman in particular were racists. The bombs were in effect a racially motivated revenge attack on innocent Japanese civilians. His second thesis is that Harry Truman, insecure and bullied as a child because he wore glasses and played the piano now had the ultimate weapon to prove his manhood.
Takaki uses as his sources for these conclusions, magazine articles, letters to editors and anecdotal conversations with "real" Americans.
The value of Takaki's book is as a readable counterpoint to mainstream historical writing - it might provoke discusion and thought. The reader should bear in mind that Takaki has "an axe to grind."
If you are looking for a more balanced view on the topic of why the atomic bombs were used on Japan try J. Samuel Walker's "Prompt and Utter Destruction." In his book Walker cuts through the political posturing and tries to present the facts and his opinions in a logical, balanced way. Historian Gar Alperovitz (another revisionist historian) dismisses Walker's book as "a mere 110 pages" - that in itself recommends the book as an interesting read.

Arguments against this book are fallacious.......2005-08-07

I see that most of those making arguments against this book are relying on "two wrongs make a right" fallacies and other logical fallacies. One of those arguing against this book states that he would like to have dropped more nuclear devices, thus showing himself to be mentally unstable.

I've yet to hear a single good argument for dropping the atomic bombs on Japan. After reading the arguments against this book presented here, I've still not seen a single good argument in favor of dropping nuclear weapons on Japan or anywhere else.

Junk History.......2005-03-26

The argument that racism determined America's use of the atomic bomb to end World War II is the stuff of revisionism, sophomoric analysis or ideological creep. For those who do not know the situation, let me give you a history lesson.

The world is and was a racist planet. Does anyone think the Nazis weren't racist? The Japanese? Look around. The Hindus, Hutus and Bosnians practice ethnic cleansing to this day. While the U.S. was more racist in 1945 than it is today, far bigger forces were at work.

Japan initiated WWII for America. It was Japan's choice to engage the slaughter. That fact alone debases any argument for the "proper treatment" for Japan.

Japan was reeling militarily, yet it refused to surrender. Japan could not defend its waters or its skies yet it would not consider terms clearly set fourth 3 years earlier. Japan, not the United States, chose the nuclear option.

America was fatigued from war. The European theater was finished and Americans were in no mood to prolong the conflict. Had no atomic bomb existed, the entirety of America's military would have been directed at Japan with no interest in a "just peace."

Far, far more Japanese would have died had there been an invasion of Japan. Fire bombings alone would have killed one million souls. Japan's infrastructure would have been ashes. Then, the invasion would have occurred.

The USSR, which entered the war as a grandstander in 1945, would have invaded and occupied more Japanese territory than it does today.

As to the alleged cruelty of the atomic bomb, Japanese and their apologists must look in the mirror before complaining. They might see the Koreans, the Chinese and the soldiers from Bataan looking back. They might also consult the unlucky German citizens who could not escape Berlin when the Soviet army arrived as to how much less cruel a conventional war was.

Helpful to write my history paper.......2004-03-26

This book really helped me write my history paper. I was assigned to write an argumental paper about anything. I thought of writing about the atomic bomb, and I found this book.
The information on the book was what I exactly wanted to know to write my paper. I argued that atomic bomb was militarily unnecessarily to end the war against Japan, but U.S. used it for other reasons, such as to threat the Soviet Union, racism toward Japanese, and personality of Truman.
My term paper went successfully. Even if you are not writing a history paper, you should read it anyways becasue it really helps you learn about the decision under atomic bomb. It really worth reading and is trully interesting

Hiroshima: Why America Dropped The Atomic Bomb

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Hiroshima: Why America Dropped The Atomic Bomb
Takaki Ronald
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Ronald Takaki
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Hiroshima: Why America Dropped the Atomic Bomb
Ronald Takaki
Manufacturer: Back Bay Books
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000KIMR1M

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Nanotechnology is the science of matter at the scale of one-billionth of a meter or 1/75,000th the size of a human hair
Written in the accessible, humorous For Dummies style, this book demystifies nanotechnology for investors, business people, and anyone else interested in how molecule-sized machines and processes will soon transform our lives
Investment in nanotechnology is exploding, with $3.7 billion in nanotechnology R&D spending authorized by the U.S. government in 2003 and international investment reported at over $2 billion

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This title demystifies the topic for investors, business executives, and anyone interested in how molecule-sized machines and processes can transform our lives. Along with dispelling common myths, it covers nanotechnology's origins, how it will affect various industries, and the limitations it can overcome. This handy book also presents numerous applications such as scratch-proof glass, corrosion resistant paints, stain-free clothing, glare-reducing eyeglass coatings, drug delivery systems, medical diagnostic tools, burn and wound dressings, sugar-cube-sized computers, mini-portable power generators, even longer-lasting tennis balls, and more. Nanotechnology is the science of matter at the scale of one-billionth of a meter or 1/75,000th the size of a human hair Written in the accessible, humorous For Dummies style, this book demystifies nanotechnology for investors, business people, and anyone else interested in how molecule-sized machines and processes will soon transform our lives Investment in nanotechnology is exploding, with $3.7 billion in nanotechnology R&D spending authorized by the U.S. government in 2003 and international investment reported at over $2 billion

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Nanomaterials, Nanointermediates, Nano-enabled products.......2006-12-03

Nanomaterials: nanoparticles, nanotubes, quantum dots, fullerense, dendrimers, nanoprorous materials.

Nanointermediates: coatins, fabrices, memory and logic chips, optical components

Nano-enabling products: finished goods for cars, clothing, airplaines, computers, video, pharmaceuticals, appliances.

I found the Lux Research Index reference interesting (LUXI). I read about companies building products like: Zyvex , Mems and Nanotechnology , Nanosys, Altair, NVE (spin state storage MRAM) , FEI (visualization systems), Veeco (data storage and semiconductor), and Accelrys.

Hurdles: 1. Cost. The smaller the product being worked on, the more sophisticated and expensive the equipment needed to monitor quality control. 2. Availability. The equipment needed to producing nanomaterials may not be readily available or could be expensive. 3. Regulatory barriers. Evaluations and government approvals are needed to bring products such as a new drug to market, this takes time and time to market means sunk costs.

Growth: "Nanotechnology is likely to become a trillion-dollar industry in less than ten years." If this is true the Nanotech indexes reflect the exponential growth explosion. The time required for manufacturing process transform suggests companies are making purchases now and generating capital nanotechnology projects. For example, Toyota should be in the process of covering major sections of their car production lines to use nanomaterials. It may be true that no process modification is required and that raw materials can be substituted for nanomaterials. This is the best scenerio. If nanotechnology is too emerge it could start with a series of new companies that will create radical and disruptive technology.

Nanotubes: Researchers found that by adding a few percentage points of vaporized nichkel nanoparticels to the vaporized carbon, they could make as nanotubes as buckyballs. There are three methods for producing nanotubes: 1. High-pressure carbon monoxide deposition, HiPCO. This method involves a heated chamber which carbon monoxide molecules gas and small clusters of iron atoms flow. When the carbon monoxide molecules lands on the iron clusters and the iron acts as a catalyst breaking the molecule into carbon and oxygen. The result is a carbon nanotube and Carbon dioxide. The second method is called chemical-vapor deposition, CVD. In this method a hydrocarbon, such as, methane flows into a heated chamber coated with an iron catalyst. The high temperature causes the carbon and hydrogen break apart. The carbon atoms attach to the catalyst particles forming a nanotube. The third methods uses plasma torch to break apart hydrocarbon producing nanotubes.

Nanotube have three topology arrangements: armchair, zigzag, and Chiral. Nanotubes are elastic and strong. Nanotubes conduct heat and cold very well. A nanotube can be either metallic or semiconducting. A nanotube is metallic I the energy level that allows delocalized electrons t flow between atoms throughout the nanotube is right above the energy level used by electrons attached. A nanotube is semiconducting if the energy level of the conduction band is high enough sou that there is an energy gap between it and the valence band. Nanotubes will provide more efficient energy transmission and faster and more power computers. Nanotube tensile strength (GPa)=200, Young's modulus(GPa)=1000, and density=2.

Nanowire: Researchers have demonstrated using nanowires to create memory devices and transistors. A nanowire crosslatched arrangement will be able to store 40 gigabits per square centimeter.

Polymer composites: "Scientist at University of Urbana-Champaign have demonstrated a unique self-healing composite. It involves dispersing microcapsules and catalyst within the composite. When the catalyst comes in contact with the healing agent inside the microcapsule, the healing agent polymerizes and hardens." Heals microcracks resulting from temperature changes or pressures of mechnical loading.

NanoTransistor: A transistor is the switch that says whether a bit is 0 or 1. Think of a water dam. In the off position no water is flowing through and on the water is flowing, electrons are flowing freely. The smaller the transistor, the smaller your electron gate-which means faster switching between on and off, resulting in a faster overall processor.

Photoelectrochemical hydrogen extraction: A photoelectrochemical device is a 30 nm layer of nanoparticles placed on a conductive glass. The nanoparticles are composed of semi-conducting oxides. The conducting glass is connected to an electrode. The space between electrode and nanoparticle film and conductive glass is filled with water. Light strikes the layer of nanoparticles knocking the electron's loose. Those electrons move through the conducting glass layer to the metal electrode putting a negative charge in it. You have a layer of nanoparticles that electrons are rushing out and a nearby metal electrode that electrons are rushing in. Hydrogen is emitted. (Hydrogen Solar Ltd)

Nanotech Movers and Shakers: Richard Smalley , Charles Lieber , Jongjie Dai , James Heath , James Von Her , George Whitesides , Paul Alivisatos , Angela Belcher , and Richard Feyman and Eric Drexler .

The best book on nanotechnology.......2005-12-24

Before reading this book, I didn't know, nor did I care about nanotechnology. But now, I see all the applications of it in every day life!

Single Principies.......2005-11-25

Made Nanotechnology clear and easy to understand. Provides a pointed introduction to the fascinating subject of nano-techlogy with emphasis on the applications.

Juan Carlos M. Escobar-remolina

Great things in *very* small packages..........2005-09-23

It's *amazing* what you can find in the "For Dummies" series... :)

I've always enjoyed the Dummies series, especially when it comes to a complex subject where "I don't know what I don't know". A book that can explain the subject in simple terms gives me the mental framework on which to build my learning. This book is a perfect example... Nanotechnology For Dummies by Richard Booker and Earl Boysen.

Contents:
Part 1 - Getting Small with Nanotechnology: The Hitchhiker's Guide to Nanotechnology; Nano in Your Life; Gathering the Tools of the Trade
Part 2 - Building a Better World with Nanomaterials: Nanomaterials Galore; Adding Strength with Composites
Part 3 - "Smarter" Computers! Faster Internet! Cheaper Energy!: Building a Better Digital Brain; Routing Information at the Speed of Light; Nano-fying Electronics; Getting Energy and a Cleaner Environment with Nanotech
Part 4 - Living Healthier Lives: Diagnosing Personal Health Quickly, Easily, and Pain-Free; The Fantastic Voyage into Medical Applications
Part 5 - Investing in Nanotech: Industries Going Small; Countries Investing In a Nano Future; Nanotechnology Goes to School
Part 6 - The Parts of Tens: Ten (or so) Nanotech Movers and Shakers; Further Reading on the Web and in Your Library
Glossary; Index

My prior knowledge of nanotech was pretty much restricted to the sci-fi realm, where machines build themselves and nanotech runs amok. But if asked how it all works, I'd be at a complete loss. In this Dummies title, Booker and Boysen do an excellent job in making the very, very tiny... very understandable. You won't be ready to launch your own nanotech firm or get a degree in nano-medicine, but you'll at least walk away with a better understanding of the subject. While the authors do tend to be wonderfully enthusiastic about the nanotech future, I think that their optimism is somewhat warranted. They show you the edge of the future that we are about to enter, and even after dismissing the hype, there's some intriguing stuff out there.

I think I was most fascinated about where the medical field is going with nanotech. Customized delivery systems for medicines that can put the dosage right where it's needed. Nanocells that can attach themselves to cancer cells and then respond to laser stimulation and fry away the cancer. Obviously not next week's cure, but the authors show you it's closer than you might think.

If this subject is something you've thought interesting but still don't understand very well, it's well worth getting a copy of Nanotechnology For Dummies. It's an enjoyable read, and you'll come away with many "small" pieces of insight (sorry, bad nano-joke there...)

A New Science Explained As Simply as Possible.......2005-08-17

Sometimes I have to chuckle at the titles contained in the For Dummies series. Nanotechnology is not something that I would normally think of as being of interest to Dummies. I guess I'd best not give examples of subjects I'd think of as being suitable For Dummies.

However, that misses the point. The For Dummies series has pioneered a writing style that enables the non-informed reader to get a much better understanding of complex subjects.

Nanotechnology is a science that is only about twenty years old. I say 'about' twenty years because it really depends on just what you consider to be the start of the science.

Nanotechnology deals with things that are nano in size, say around 1/5000 the size of a red blood cell, about 1/75,000 the diameter of a human hair. At that size, all kinds of strange and wonderful things begin to happen. The technology promises to offer significant improvements in all kinds of areas from energy, health, to computers.

I can't really talk about the subject in this short review, it's too big, that's why it takes a whole book to cover.

Conclusion: Written in the For Dummies style, this is a book on Nanotechnology that makes it understandable to the average person. I'd consider it mandatory reading for anyone thinking of going into chemistry or physics for a career. My prediction (and the authors) is that this is going to be the hot science subject of the next generation. If I knew a high school student interested in science....

Clarity from complexity.(Nanotechnology for Dummies)(Book review) : An article from: Mechanical Engineering-CIME

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Clarity from complexity.(Nanotechnology for Dummies)(Book review) : An article from: Mechanical Engineering-CIME
John G. Falcioni
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Title: Clarity from complexity.(Nanotechnology for Dummies)(Book review)
Author: John G. Falcioni
Publication: Mechanical Engineering-CIME (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2006
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