For Johannes Schonherr, no job is too small, no place too distant or unlikely that he cannot screen or hunt down obscure movies. From the bowels of New York and Punk clubs in San Francisco, to Pyongyang, North Korea, and Moscow on a fake visa, Schonherr is a cineaste on a mission: He is attacked by feminists; witness to the final gig of shock-rocker GG Allin; employee in the world's cheapest film-to-video transfer shop; and proprietor of a rat-house cinema.
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Researching family history is the second most popular topic on the Internet (after sex). In Online Roots, Pamela Boyer Porter, a Certified Genealogical Records Specialist, explains how to search effectively on the Internet, how to assess the value of what you find, and the best way to make full use of the resources of the Internet to trace your family's history and heritage.
Topics covered include:
- Judging your sources
- Checking modern lists and resources
- Finding clues to primary sources
- Researching military records
- When an ancestor has a criminal record
- Locating photographs on the web
Researching on the Internet can be fun and challenging. Online Roots makes your search more effective and creative.
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Good primer - - - I hope.......2006-04-14
I have to admit this book was a bit overwhelming for someone trying to get a handle on geneology, and just focusing on certain of his lineage without too many frills. This is not a criticism, however, since this book is supposed to be a reference book more than anything else, and the author is trying and succeeding in giving us as much information as she can. I did read it from cover to cover to get the lay of the land, and found it well-written, thorough, and careful in its exposition of the subject. It was recommended by the more general Geneology 101, and was a good follow-up. This book took 101 a step further in showing us how to take max advantage of the net and save some foot steps.
It was interesting to me that the author pursued so much detail about so much of her extended family, such as great-great uncles, and third cousins once-removed. I also was intrigued by her effort to get supporting information about the areas her forbears lived in, the geographical properties, the commerce going on there, the character and feel of the area, etc. It is more than I would want to go after, at least just starting; though it would be fun to have some of this background.
The biggest tips are to sign-up for a paid online service like ancestry.com, and to join a geneological society, even if only an online bulletin board set-up. Indeed, all roads seemed to end at ancestry.com as I found out. I would start out on a free website sited in the book, looking for something specific, and would be led to ancestor.com, with its notice of a 14-day free trial. Now that I've read Geneology 101 and Online Roots, I'll probably take advantage of that offer.
She also strongly recommended looking for work someone else has already done on your family tree. There are sites where you can get this, and again it looks like ancestry.com is the biggest. She also recommended free tutorial websites before getting started, and that might have been the best advice of all.
I believe I'm ready to start my journey and I'll update this review when I see how it goes.
Perhaps the best thing available in this crowded field.......2004-10-16
Regular readers of my reviews (here and elsewhere) will know that I cast a chary eye on books that purport to introduce the reader to the miracle of "Internet genealogy." I've read and reviewed dozens of such titles from the viewpoint of a researcher of more than thirty years' experience (beginning in the days of spiral notebooks and 3x5 cards) who is also a thoroughly wired computer geek and a heavy user of the Internet. I have long maintained that online research is simply the (sometimes) more convenient continuance by other means of traditional, tried and true methods. There is no "royal road to genealogy," no universal database from which you can immediately download your entire lineage back to Adam. Most of the books I've seen fall into two categories: Introductions to traditional genealogy with a thin icing of information on genealogical software and Internet how-to, and "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Computers and the Internet"-type volumes that include specific genealogical applications as an afterthought. There are a few, like Elizabeth Powell Crowe's *Genealogy Online: Researching Your Roots* (1998), Matt Helm's *Genealogy Online for Dummies* (1998), and Pamela Hahn's *The Unofficial Guide to Online Genealogy* (2001), which actually are quite useful and are worth reading (though all three are inevitably becoming dated), but these are very much the exception. The rest are simply exercises in marketing.
Pam Porter is a Certified Genealogical Records Specialist, a very experienced author and lecturer who has edited the APG QUARTERLY and presently serves on the FGS Board of Trustees. Amy Crow, a Certified Genealogist, also is well-known as an author and speaker, has served on the boards of several national organizations, and chairs First Families of Ohio. (She also is the overall editor for this series.) And the acknowledgments section lists many other names that are immediately recognizable. Their stated target audience includes (1) those new to genealogy but seasoned computerists, (2) those experienced in family research but novices online, and (3) those new to both. In other words, almost everyone. But it's encouraging to note that the third paragraph includes the explicit warning, "No, it's not all online yet." Yes, field trips to courthouses and libraries and your local Family History Center are still necessary. But more and more information is indeed being made available online everyday, especially by government agencies for whom online public access is a great money-saver in terms of staff time. The authors point out, too, that much of what you'll find online, while not necessarily an answer to a specific relationship question, provides easily accessible contextual information -- county histories, details of migration patterns in previously unexplored states, the locations of railroad corporate archives, and similar data to help you to profitably focus your research. But "you won't be able to construct your entire family history on the Web." Planning your online research is not that different from planning a library or courthouse visit -- it's still a matter of defining goals, identifying which facts you need to uncover, finding the sources for them, analyzing the results, and recording and evaluating what you're learned - but now you're using search engines and "pathfinder" sites instead of (or in addition to) card catalogs and document indexes. When you do get ready to make a courthouse visit, the Web will assure you that you've identified the right one, and often will tell you whether they're likely to have the class of records you need, and for the right time period. Moreover, you can save on gas and stretch your research budget, and you can carry on your research on Sundays or in the middle of the night if you care to. Their recommended "Internet Research Log" is remarkably similar to the classic courthouse log we all use (or should). One of the best uses of the Internet, in my own experience, has been in locating other researchers with intersecting interests, something which was very time-consuming and very hit-or-miss in the old days. The chapters on "Finding People in the Modern Era" and "Sharing with Others" provide excellent guidance on carrying out such a quest as well as turning up those long-lost distant cousins your grandfather told you about. The U.S. census (and also, now, those in the UK) is largely available online these days -- the actual images, not just printed transcripts or extracts -- and much of that now is accompanied by searchable every-name indexes that far outstrip the old Soundex and Miracode files. Naturalization records and federal land purchase records are now coming rapidly online. So are local property records. And back runs of newspapers. And older military records and unit histories. And there's hardly a library anymore without an online-accessible catalog, which is a boon to Interlibrary Loan users. And yet, while outlining these exciting advances and interspersing the discussion with frequent screen shots from useful websites, the authors keep hammering on the important point: The essentials of research haven't really changed! You still have to think and analyze and evaluate! Although any book on such a volatile subject will begin to be out of date almost as soon as it's published, I have to say this is one of the best treatments I have seen.
Online Genealogy PLUS Great Techniques.......2003-08-19
This work is one of the first that seems to approach the use of the internet as a great tool, while still supporting and instructing standard research techniques. Easy to follow and loads of examples make this book a useful helper with my own family research.
The variety of online sites is enhanced with actual case studies and sample screens for beginners. I would recommend this book for a novice or experienced researcher.
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The Freemasons are the world’s best-known fraternity. Famous for their secretive nature and impressive roster of historical members, they are often regarded as a sinister force operating behind the scenes. Some dismiss them as a group of old men who dress up to play games and indulge in a convivial dinner. Others believe they are a corrupting network of avid nepotists and political dabblers, pulling society’s strings for their own dark ends.
This is a long way from the Order’s original reputation as a force of enlightenment, social responsibility, and scientific awareness. Behind the rumors, hearsay, and façade of secrecy, Freemasonry resonates with a beautiful tradition of philosophical symbolism. The journey through the degrees of Masonry is the journey through life itself.
Written by the grandson of a very high-ranking Mason, The Brotherhood is a fascinating look inside an enigmatic institution. Starting with the visible structure of international Freemasonry and the myths and legends that surround it, the book moves on to examine the true meaning of Freemasonry—its mythological and real history, its social context, and the symbolism and philosophy that illuminates every aspect of the Craft, with a look at the current state of Freemasonry today.
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Solid information, good images, dry writing.......2006-08-07
I am petitioning for initiation into the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Illinois, and so I wanted to read something reputable (and short) on the history and practices of Freemasonry. This new book (published in spring 2006), written by the grandson of a 33rd degree Master Mason, does an admirable job of providing solid information about the history of Freemasonry (which he traces back to the 14th century), its influence in the Enlightenment and role in the creation of modernity, and its structure. Dedopulos also describes the three degrees of the Blue Lodge in some detail and relates these details to the quest for personal transformation and spiritual illumination, while stressing repeatedly that Freemasonry is not a religious organization or belief system. Finally, he throws a few bones to those of us interested in the speculative, esoteric side of Freemasonry, by pointing out possible connections to the Knights Templar and Kabbalah. The prose is fairly leaden, unfortunately, but this is mitigated against by the fantastic nature of the material and by copious illustrations (they occupy about 50% of each page spread).
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Packed full of real circuits to build and test, Hands-on Electronics is an unique introduction to analog and digital electronics theory and practice. Ideal for teaching and self-study, the book's friendly style, clear illustrations and construction details encourage rapid and effective learning of analog and digital circuit design theory. All the major topics are covered including RC circuits, diodes, transistors, op-amps, oscillators, TTL logic, counters, D/A converters and more. It explains how to use the equipment needed for the examples (oscilloscope, multimeter and breadboard) together with pin-out diagrams and manufacturers' specifications for all the key components referred to in the book.
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Packed full of real circuits to build and test, Hands-On Electronics is a unique introduction to analog and digital electronics theory and practice. Ideal both as a college textbook and for self-study, the friendly style, clear illustrations and construction details included in the book encourage rapid and effective learning of analog and digital circuit design theory. All the major topics for a typical one semester course are covered including RC circuits, diodes, transistors, op-amps, oscillators, TTL logic, counters, D/A converters and more. There are also chapters explaining how to use the equipment needed for the examples (oscilloscope, multimeter and breadboard) together with pin-out diagrams and manufacturers' specifications for all the key components referred to in the book.
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Impractical for the hobbyist.......2006-11-04
This book is well thought out, organized, and thorough. It provides excellent hands-on exercises that help you to really understand in a functional way how electronics work. The mathematical explanations and exercises may be challenging to folks who haven't used their college calculus/algebra/trig skills in a while (me included) - though they will serve those seeking to understand the underlying fundamental calculations.
With all those positives, why a 3 star rating? Well, the book assumes that you have ready access to a ~$1,000 oscilloscope and a ~$500 proto-typing bread board. On top of that, you need all of the bits and pieces to actually do the experiments - those are relatively cheap, but not always readily available (at a local store). All of the required equipment and supplies can be obtained on-line, but it will take a concerted effort, a chunk of cash, and some lead time to get all of this stuff. There are alternatives to the expensive oscilloscope and proto-board, but this path requires some assumed additional knowledge and may prove challenging as it deviates from the proscribed curriculum.
My final thought on this book is that it is quite excellent in a classroom / lab setting, but is not very "practical" for the hobbyist.
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This book describes the Property Specification Language PSL, recently standardized as IEEE Std 1850-2005. PSL was specifically developed to fulfill the following requirements:
- easy to learn, write, and read
- concise syntax
- rigorously well-defined formal semantics
- expressive power, permitting the specification for a large class of real world design properties
- known efficient underlying algorithms in simulation, as well as formal verification
This book is primarily targeted to hardware designers and verification engineers who plan to use PSL. It presents PSL using extensive examples in the form of timing diagrams and associated PSL properties. In addition to language elements, it touches on methodological issues in the use of PSL. While primarily oriented to users of PSL for simulation, formal verification is addressed as well. All the basic features of the language are covered, as well as advanced topics such as the use of PSL in multiply-clocked designs and the issue of embedding asynchronous properties in synchronous ones. One chapter is devoted to errors commonly made by begi nners gathered through the authors' many years of experience in using and teaching the language, and will be helpful to both beginners and more experienced users.
The book is accessible to the typical hardware designer and verification engineer with no interest in the theory behind temporal logic. However, the formal semantics are included as an appendix, so that those with such an interest will be able to refer to them.
From the Foreword:
… "Cindy Eisner and Dana Fisman were the two key people who turned IBM Sugar into PSL. Their deep understanding of PSL’s formal semantics was instrumental in both the Accellera and IEEE PSL standardization efforts. Cindy and Dana have now created the most authoritative source for information about PSL, designed to introduce the language incrementally in an easily understood fashion. A Practical Introduction to PSL provides a solid foundation for getting started with PSL today."
Harry Foster - Erich Marschner
Mentor Graphics Corporation Cadence Design Systems
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Required reading for anyone involved in verification!.......2006-11-13
For all design or verification engineers interested in the emerging field of assertion-based verification (ABV), you will want to own Cindy Eisner and Dana Fisman's excellent book: A Practical Introduction to PSL. For those who are new to PSL, you will find that this book incrementally introduces the language in an easy-to-understand fashion. Each chapter is chock-full of practical examples, complete with waveforms to visually aid an understanding of the properties. For the expert, you will find that this book is an excellent reference. For readers from beginner to expert, the chapter on Common Errors clarifies often misunderstood concepts, and it will set you in the right direction for successfully applying PSL.
This book should be part of any serious engineer's personal library.
Harry Foster
Co-author--Assertion-Based Design, Applied Formal Verification, Principles of Verifiable RTL Design
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The effective learning of electronics must involve practical experience in circuit building. This book provides a practical explanation of electronics, understandable to any reader with some knowledge of electrical circuits. Martin Hartley Jones presents a full account of the subject, starting with basic concepts such as amplification, and progressing to analog and digital IC chip applications, including a lucid account of microcomputers. All the topics are effectively illustrated with lively experiments. Mathematics does not obscure the electronics concepts, so the book remains very readable. It is an ideal first text for degree and vocational course students in electronics. It will also be of use to those in other disciplines where electronics is a subsidiary subject. This highly successful text is now in its third edition and builds on its predecessors by maintaining the style and logical development of the subject. The author includes new sections on switch-mode power supplies, phase-locked loops, and analog to digital conversion.
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Exceptional book, not for novices.......2004-12-28
Don't be swayed by M. T. "mtartagni"'s review - as he said, it was his mistake - he was obviously looking for something different.
This book is an exceptional intro to electronics but not for the novice. Suggest you start with "Foundation Electronics" by B G Barker (if still in print) if you are just starting out.
Why so good - some of the best engineers I have worked with have one piece of advice - understand electronics at the physics level and you will easily understand any circuit, be able to fault trace quickly and even build your own equipment from scratch. Electronic math is ok but no substitute for knowing what those darned electrons are up to. This book takes you from the physics through to theoretical and practical examples and will get you a long way to becommining an electronics engineer.
A mistake.......2003-10-22
It was a damned mistake. Do not confuse this garbage with "Analog Integrated Circuit Design" by David Jones, Ken Martin. Anyway, it is not a matter of being an introductory book on electronics, different to what I was looking for... It is just a book not to buy.
The best ways to describe the science of electronics........2000-08-11
I read too many books in electronics most of them try to explain the electronics using abstract method or as it is. This book is different, it shows you the theory with method or a model and the logic is very well explained. If you are tired from understanding the basic concepts such as amplification, power supplies, oscillators and digital circuits from other text books, try this book and trust me it will improve your skills in electronics dramatically. Also I believe this book will be a good and valuable reference with other advanced textbook in electronics. This is an excellent book for the beginners in the world of electronics.
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