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This book, written for executives and boards of directors in for-profit companies, examines a series of issues impacting executive compensation theory and practice in the new era of governance and reward management. Focus is on how companies create and measure value and how traditional executive pay programs, with their heavy weighting of accounting-friendly stock options, can be reassessed and revised in light of anticipated SEC and accounting rules. Other important ancillary issues include the influence of institutional investors on executive pay programs, needed changes in director roles/responsibilities and perhaps pay, the increased use of performance measures, the selection of peers for financial performance and pay benchmarking, and the increased importance on communications both externally to investors and internally to executives.

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ABC-CLIO STEALS FROM THEIR AUTHORS.......2006-01-09

ABC-CLIO STEALS FROM THEIR AUTHORS, PAYS THEM NOTHING, AND ROBS THEM BLIND. DO NOT PURCHASE BOOKS FROM THEM OR FROM THEIR SUBSIDIARIES. BOYCOTT THESE THIEVES!!!

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The astrolabe is one of the most intriguing of all early scientific instruments. Invented by the Greeks, the design and construction of the astrolabe remained largely unchanged for hundreds of years as it passed through the Arabic, Indian, Persian, and Medieval European cultures. The astrolabe was the starting-point for the design of many other types of calculating and observing instruments in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. With 53 astrolabes, the National Maritime Museum at Greenwich houses one of the largest collections in the world. This number presents a fair balance between the Eastern (30) and the Western (23) instruments, with some exceptionally fine highlights in each group. This beautifully-produced large format book catalogues the astrolabes in the National Maritime Museum collection, and includes accompanying essays written by world experts in their fields. Published in series with 'Globes at Greenwich' and 'Sundials at Greenwich', this prestigious catalogue will appeal to collectors of such scientific instruments as well as academic historians of science.

Astrolabes at Greenwich: A Catalogue of the Astrolabes in the National Maritime Museum

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Astrolabes at Greenwich: A Catalogue of the Astrolabes in the National Maritime Museum
Koenraad Van Cleempoel
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000MBUDXG

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Not Enough Detail.......2006-03-08

Although this book is a good overview of QA requirements in our industry, it is limited in detail. I hope the authors will put more application information in next time. I would have liked to have seen examples --- none here.

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Scientific and technological advances now allow us to manipulate genomes directly at the level of single genes and their constituents, with a speed and precision that far exceed what natural evolution has been able to achieve over the past 3.5 billion years. We already have in vitro fertilization and animal cloning; in the future human cloning and the exploitation of embryonic stem cells, among other capabilities, may be routine. At the same time, we are developing machines that will surpass the human brain in raw computing power and building an interconnected world of information-processing devices.

In this book Pierre Baldi explores what it is about these phenomena that makes us so uneasy--the shattering of the human self as we know it. Eventually we must come to terms with the fact that genomes, computations, and mind are fluid, continuous entities, in both space and time. The boundary between the self and the world has begun to dissolve and ultimately may evaporate entirely. Baldi offers not predictions but an informed exploration of our current state of knowledge and the possibilities that lie ahead.

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Yawn.......2004-06-30

Most of what this books says is reasonable, but not much seemed surprising, and it is cautious enough that I'm fairly certain that the changes it discusses will seem fairly minor 20 or 30 years from now.
For instance, he wonders whether the effects of growing up with 20, 50, or 1000 clones will be qualitatively different from the effects of twins growing up together. But when discussing the effects of direct interfaces between neurons and silicon, he stops short of wondering whether that will produce people with dramatically enhanced intelligence. Nor does he seem to think that machine intelligence will have dramatic effects, at least in this century.
He claims to believe that technological growth tends to follow exponential curves, but the magnitude of the changes he foresees suggests he tends to expect technological progress to be closer to linear.

interesting ideas from the imagination of a mathematician.......2004-04-07

Baldi's ideas are challenging, but this book is far too much science-fiction, far too little science.

Applying math and cs to some gene research (Baldi's research at UCI) does not qualify him to make some of his ridiculous claims on the progress and future of natural science.

Way too speculative; Interesting topics but poorly executed........2003-01-21

This book is essentially an exercise in unchecked speculation - and don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with looking ahead and attempting to see where we, as a species and as a society, are heading, it's just that this book is a very poorly executed attempt to do so. The author repeatedly makes statements to the effect of "while we can't do that yet, we should be able to in the next fifty years." For some of these statements, he explains why; for many, however, he does not - leaving these statements without any basis in fact whatsoever. The issues he considers - cloning, brain-machine interfaces, etc. - are extremely timley and important to humanity, it's just that he doesn't do a good job exploring them thoroughly or expressing himself clearly (and it's not just that I'm a layman and it's too technical - to the contrary, the book is too simplistic in many areas). The author also seems to get too caught up in the "nature vs. nurture" debate, and posits bizarre hypotheticals such as attempting to recreate the environment of a cloned child's life exactly by also cloning their parents, siblings, and friends, building an exact replica of the child's childhood home, etc., in an attempt to make sure that the "nurture" side of the equation is balanced with the "nature" side. There are better books out there if you are interested in these topics. Check out "The Age of Spiritual Machines" by Ray Kurzweil, or "Our Posthuman Future" by Francis Fukuyama.

The end of natural evolution is here. . ........2002-07-13

This wonderful book is a great companion to The Age of Spiritual Machines and in many respects, updates some of the science of that volume. But of interest to me is the discussion of all the competing moral values that we will have to face as we move forward with genetic manipulation of our genetic material and that of other animals and plants.

Baldi has achieved his goal of making the book very readable for the lay person while compiling additional details in the appendices for those a bit more interested delving into the details. His thoughts are clear and articulate as he lays out the pros and cons of several competing moral values we face now and those we might face in the future.

Baldi does not shy away from the long controversial or taboo subjects. His comments on sex are cogent and up to date. For example, he states; "Sexual and reproductive issues have long affected our societies in ways that created tensions between 5the sexes and were not always favorable to women. After all, even today in many countries men earn higher salaries than women for the same jobs. This is hard to justify from first principles in democratic societies, which are supposed to be founded on equality among humans." He then goes on to explain how cloning technology will further strain the relationship as the sexual act itself becomes unnecessary for evolution or preservation of genetic material.

We are also warned that, "In this new reality [biotechnologies and the internet] of more or less continuous genotypes and phenotypes, all kinds of new creatures are beginning to pop up at a rapid pace, forcing us to revise our concepts, our laws, and our sense of whatever makes us human." This book should be on the must read list for any person interested in the establishment of ethical processes and models that allow us to choose between competing moral values.

A proud man that needs to be "shattered" himself.......2002-02-27

(1) Baldi does not know the history of science too well.
(2) Baldi used derogatory terms against the Bible and religions, which would have been most offensive to great Chrisitian scientists such as James Clark Maxwell, Issace Newton, Michael Faraday, Lord Kelvin, Hertz, etc. (the list goes on and on...)
(3) Baldi, as a trained mathematician, does not know the subject of physics or chemistry too well either. He claims that almost all scientists in these traditional disciples know everything about the laws of nature already. Baldi stated that only computer science and biology are the areas that we human beings do not yet know well, which is another biased statement as we physicists could not even understand the origin of the gravitational force or the Big Bang yet.

I think Baldi is a very proud man who needs to be "shattered" himself -- he should be "de-centered" from his self-centered cosmo-view and be more truthful about the history of science.

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Shattered Self: The End of Natural Evolution.
Pierre. BALDI
Manufacturer: The MIT Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OQRLLG

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THE SHATTERED SELF: THE END OF NATURAL EVOLUTION.(Review): An article from: American Scholar
Aaron E. Hirsh
Manufacturer: Phi Beta Kappa Society
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B0008I8I08
Release Date: 2005-07-28

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Title: THE SHATTERED SELF: THE END OF NATURAL EVOLUTION.(Review)
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Publication: American Scholar (Refereed)
Date: June 22, 2001
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Who Do We Think We Are?(Review): An article from: American Scientist

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Shattered Self The End of Natural Evolution

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Shattered Self The End of Natural Evolution
Pierre Baldi
Manufacturer: The MIT Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OR3I44

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avid Livingstone (1813-1873) was one of the supreme repre-sentatives of the British Empire. Yet his career suffered many setbacks during his own lifetime, and since his death his reputation has swung between extremes of adulation and dismissal. Were his epic journeys through Africa purely to save souls and counter the slave trade? Or were they the first steps towards bringing the peoples of Central Africa under the control of Europeans who would destroy their values and exploit them economically? In this highly readable, smart biography, Andrew Ross takes a close and detailed look at the story of this complex and contradictory man, his journeys, his character, and his legacy.

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Livingstone. One tough man........2004-07-18

This work, featuring many new and nuanced insights, is a wonderfully written story of a very determined missionary and explorer. As the author so ably describes, our modern knowledge of David Livingstone is heavily influenced by the fact that, in death, he has been made the icon for many causes. His legacy has been put to the service of, for instance, British imperial aspirations. But as the author recounts, Livingstone's complexity defies any neat categorization.

Livingstone was possessed of a ferocious curiosity. He was born into a life of poverty, but became both a medical doctor and an ordained minister. He fathered a large family from whom, due to his travels, he was often away. Both his physical endurance, and his capacity to withstand pain were prodigious. His respect and admiration for African cultures was incomprehensible to his contemporaries. Witnessing firsthand the depredations of the slave trade, he devised strategies for development that, had they been heeded, provided a chance for leaving African cultures intact.

Livingstone mapped the unknown interior of Africa. His expeditions were remarkable both in the beauty of the places "discovered", and the grueling physical and consequent emotional demands on the explorers. During Livingstone's final expedition, the American journalist H.M. Stanley so famously "found" Livingstone. The meeting is replete with irony, and the context and effect of this meeting are very movingly described. Very moving, as well, is the story of Livingstone's death in Africa, and the transport, by loyal friends, of his body fifteen hundred miles to the coast.

Livingstone is Alive and Relevant!.......2004-06-18

> Andrew Ross' study of the life and work of David Livingstone is a worthy
> contribution to the literary corpus of this great man. Ross makes
> accessible the revealing nuances and context of this giant of the 19th
> century. There is special sensitivity to Livingstone because, like
> Livingstone, Ross is also a Scot and served as a missionary in Africa.
> His impressive knowledge of Africa and its history serve the reader
> well in grappling with both the facts and implications of what
> Livingstone did. His research is thorough and objective, while his
> portrayal is winsome and inspiring. This book is necessary for an
> accurate understanding of Livingstone. Reading it is a delightful
> experience!

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DAVID LIVINGSTONE: Mission and Empire
Andrew Ross
Manufacturer: H&L
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000TWWVPQ

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Here is a genuine Little Big Man story, with all the color, sweep, and tragedy of a classic American western. It is the tale of Herman Lehmann, a captive of the Apaches on the Southern Plains of Texas and New Mexico during the 1870s. Adopted by a war chief, he was trained to be a warrior and waged merciless war on Apache enemies, both Indian and Euro-American. After killing an Apache medicine man in self-defense, he fled to a lonely hermitage on the Southern Plains until he joined the Comanches. Against his will, Lehmann was returned to his family in 1879. The final chapters relate his difficult readjustment to Anglo life.

Lehmann's unapologetic narrative is extraordinary for its warm embrace of Native Americans and stinging appraisal of Anglo society. Once started, the story of this remarkable man cannot be put down. Dale Giese's introduction provides a framework for interpreting the Lehmann narrative.

It is the tale of Herman Lehmann, a captive of the Apaches on the Southern Plains of Texas and New Mexico during the 1870s.

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good book in proper context.......2006-11-17

Fascinating read, yet must be read with the realization that this is a picture of a culture under intense (mostly wartime) stress and flux. The account happens at a time of major population incursions of whites into native lands and a time when native groups are being pushed into each other's subsistence territories by such incursions. It also occurs at a time when a number of destabilizing introductions (such as horses and guns) have recently come into native communities. Keep in mind that this picture of Apache & Comanche culture is about as reflective in the broader, overall sense as an German soldier's account of his life from 1916-1946 would be of overall German culture down through the ages. Read in proper historical context, this book is excellent. Read as a sweeping generalization of Apache life, it is bound to give a skewed impression.

Right On.......2006-10-27

Herman Lehmann was a name mentioned a few times within my family as a boy growing up. Others were Korn, Fisher, etc. I was born in Texas. My Mother was Choctaw, born 1902, my father,1895, a descendent from hard core Texans that fought with Sam Houston. My Mother's people were moved from Mississippi to Oklahome where some reside today. I have read many stories concerning the lives of various tribes but I think Herman hits the nail on the head when it comes to the Apachie and Comanchie, however he does not speak for them all.In the seventies,I lived as a missionary among the Navaho and others. I found that each tribe place their values of life somewhat different.
Herman's life is interesting and educational. Several college professors have used his documented eventful life as source.
A good book, buy it!

Important historical testimony.......2006-06-18

This book is a good antidote to the familiar modern view of all American Indians as proto-flower-children. The fact is that some tribes were not at all nice and, in fact, worked hard at deserving the term "savages." Unfortunately, the public is not encouraged to distinguish among tribes and cultures. There is gross irony in modern liberals and pacifists championing an idealized memory of thorough-going warrior cultures, in which the principal measure of one's stature was how many scalps hung from one's accoutrements.

Interesting read but be careful.......2006-05-24

I finished the book in just a few days and was excited to begin reading after seeing the reviews on this sight. Shortly into the story I was bothered by some of the descriptions and terms that conflicted with all the other information I have come across regarding Apache life. I don't doubt that Mr. Lehmann was taken by and lived as an Apache or Comanche but some of the information he relates is inaccurate or too generalized in my opinion. I'm not trying to rehash history but it's important that the average reader not make an opinion on all Apache tribes with the decriptions that Mr. Lehmann relates.

He describes Geronimo as a "Chief" and if this was an opinion he based on his experiences within certain Apache bands,it is historically incorrect. He describes Indian Women as "Squaws" and Warriors or males as "Bucks." I doubt either of these terms would ever be used by an Apache to describe themselves. It has always been my understanding these terms were considered highly offensive by Native Americans which indicates to me Mr. Lehmann may be choosing these terms with resentment and it is not something he learned living among The People. My Great-Grandmother always said that Apaches didn't consume bear meat or dog meat as Mr. Lehmann described (as it was taboo.) Again, all Apache tribes were not of the same clan/band and or Tribe.

The book was faced paced but I didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would. It's definately not a pretty picture and seemed to be told by a man more from bitterness than a man reminiscant of his one time family.

Nine Years Among the Indians.......2006-03-14

A first rate true story of a young man's life among the Apaches and Comanches. A rare glimpse of how tough the life of an Indian was back in those days. If you enjoy history as told by one of the actual participants you will enjoy this book.

A new look at Nine years with the Indians, 1870-1879: The story of the captivity and life of a Texan among the Indians

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A new look at Nine years with the Indians, 1870-1879: The story of the captivity and life of a Texan among the Indians
Herman Lehmann
Manufacturer: Lebco Graphics
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Binding: Unknown Binding

Nine Years Among The Indians, 1870-1879 - Story Of The Captivity And Life Of A Texan Among The Indians

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Nine Years Among The Indians, 1870-1879 - Story Of The Captivity And Life Of A Texan Among The Indians
Herman Lehmann
Manufacturer: Univ. Of New Mexico Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000NCQ4BY

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Peace, Progress and Prosperity: A Biography of Saskatchewan's First Premier, T. Walter Scott
Gordon L. Barnhart
Manufacturer: Canadian Plains Research Center
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0889771421

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Walter Scott was a populist with a vision for the new province. A newspaperman, entrepreneur, and land speculator before being elected to the House of Commons in 1900, by 1905, Scott had become leader of the Saskatchewan Liberal party and premier of the new province. After the 1905 election, Scott embarked on a program to build the province's infrastructure, including the Legislative Building and the University of Saskatchewan. He believed that agriculture was a vital component in the fabric of Saskatchewan life, and by including farm leadership in cabinet, he created a political climate founded on agriculture. Scott's government was also instrumental in enacting prohibition and establishing female suffrage. The fruits of Walter Scott's labours in education, agriculture and public policy continue to be harvested in Saskatchewan today, but few remember who planted the original seeds.

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LOVED IT!.......2006-10-02

Very good read. It's funny sad and sweet at the same time. I read it in one day. I could not sepparate from it until the end.

Great read.......2005-12-29

This is an excellent book...one of my favorite memoirs. It was hard to put down and I was sad when it ended. I am surprised it didn't more "buzz" when it first came out. It is light-hearted, funny, and very interesting. It reminds me a little of A Girl Named Zippy. I wish he would write a follow-up book. Definately worth the read!

JERSEY BOY .......2005-01-17

A BOY NAMED PHYLLIS is a wonderfully hilarious, touching, and original coming out memoir about the pains of growing up VERY gay in an Italian-American household in suburban New Jersey. Witty, raucous, peppered with one-liners, wacky situations, and even wackier characters, this debut book is a minefield of belly laughs. Whether he's discussing true love in Coordinate Geometry class, true lust for David Cassidy, the enduring pains of sissy torture, the unrefined glories of 70s pop culture, or the idiosyncrasies of his family, Frank DeCaro has created a frothy memoir readers aren't likely to forget. This memoir is one that paved the way for the tres-gay, silly, and shamelessly confessional works of David Sedaris and Augusten Burroughs - so if you love their work give it a try.

Humorous quick read.......2004-05-16

Several times when reading this book of reminiscences by a man who escaped uniform suburbia to become an openly gay New York writer, I laughed out loud. I appreciate any book that can inspire a reader to do that; the author has a very funny, succinct writing style. I also appreciate books about people who are other than "mainstream," so I mostly enjoyed this one. However, as a heterosexual female, I didn't appreciate the writer's graphic descriptions of just what he likes (or liked as a teenager) to do with his male partners. When readers are trying to broaden their minds by choosing books about people not exactly like themselves, that kind of detail isn't what they're normally after. If this author has a second book, hopefully he's gotten that type of thing out of his system.

Very funny and touching book!.......2003-12-05

This is a very well told story of growing up different. I also loved his rememberances of being part of the 70's disco culture.

Autobiographies live or die based on the "tone" and how much the writer shares with the reader. Here the tone is humorous and refreshing - the details are moving.

This is a great book and deserves more attention. I have had my friends all read and love it. :)

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A Boy Named Phyllis A suburban memoir
Frank Decaro
Manufacturer: Viking Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000H5AUFI

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A Boy Named Phyllis : A Suburban Memoir
Frank Decaro
Manufacturer: Penguin (Non-Classics)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OJ5GZ6

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