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Comment on Principles of Computer Hardware by The Third Bird

The Third Bird — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:16:21 +0000

I had to use this textbook for my college principles of computer hardware class, but I found myself reading it when I didn't even have to by the end of the semester. Some complex ideas are discussed in here, but the authors lay it out to the reader in a friendly and easy-to-grasp manner.

On the downside, as the other reviewer mentioned, there are quite a few errors in the logic diagrams, Karnaugh maps, and truth tables presented in the book. Also, the chapter order can be somewhat unintuitive, although that may be a matter of personal preference.

If you have to get this book for a class, consider yourself lucky-- and if you are just looking to learn by yourself about computer hardware from the ground up, this book is a great way to go.

Comment on Principles of Computer Hardware by Daniel E Kerschbaum

Daniel E Kerschbaum — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:19:51 +0000

This is the textbook used in a computer hardware class I have taken – its a good read and has some clear explanations and good illustrated examples of the ideas – found several errors and typos in the logic diagrams and am not sure if their outlined in a errata supplement. some of the technology seems to be a bit dated in the later chapters, but the ideas still hold.- Overall a good introductory text book.

Comment on Finance for Non-Financial Managers (Briefcase Books Series) by S. Gupta

S. Gupta — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:13:31 +0000

I got the book well before time.

Thanks to the seller.

I appreciate it.

Comment on Finance for Non-Financial Managers (Briefcase Books Series) by Stefano Picker

Stefano Picker — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:14:09 +0000

This book succeeds in describing tough subjects through a smooth style. It helped me refresh many already studied content, learn several new things, better understand some financial notions in English language.

Comment on Finance for Non-Financial Managers (Briefcase Books Series) by Phillip C. Mccollum

Phillip C. Mccollum — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:59:29 +0000

This book was a really great read on basic financial concepts in the workplace. As the title implies, it attempts to explain important financial ideas and terms to the uninformed employees who currently, or will in the future, deal with creating a budget. The writing is very clear and concise with lots of great examples to hammer the details home. Unfortunately, there does appear to be a few missing items, such as Net Present Value and Internal Rate of Return, but those concepts may be a bit deeper than what the author wished to convey.

One thing is for certain. I will no longer be asking myself, “Why should I care about EBIDTA?”

Comment on Finance for Non-Financial Managers (Briefcase Books Series) by R. Morel

R. Morel — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:25:32 +0000

The book does an excellent job explaining accounting/finance terms to the non-financial manager. I am a small business owner and reading this book has provided me with the tools I need to keep my finance clear and also to understand better what kind of information to look for and ask the CPA. Great book./

Comment on Finance for Non-Financial Managers (Briefcase Books Series) by Colaje

Colaje — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:01:41 +0000

This is a good overview of finance from what I can tell. I have no financial background, and Siciliano makes a good effort to explain things in layman’s terms while keeping the meanings clear.

Comment on Starting an Online Business All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies by Linda Yo, author of Asian Slim Secrets

Linda Yo, author of Asian Slim Secrets — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 22:23:15 +0000

It’s a great product. However, because it’s so thick, I found myself lazy to open this book so as the results I have bought other books that are thinner and easier to read.

Comment on Starting an Online Business All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies by Bridgette

Bridgette — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 19:11:46 +0000

This is useful in that it explains alot of online jargon, but as a required reading assignment, it didn’t peak my interest.

Comment on Starting an Online Business All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies by Wildman Keith

Wildman Keith — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 15:19:40 +0000

I have bought and sold stuff online for years and this book still had useful information in it. It gives useful, specific sources for many different categories of eCommerce.

I have paid much more for courses and books from so called marketing experts that didn’t have near as much information.

So often you will read or hear that you need to do this or that, but they never tell you the specific places that you can go to get it done.

The many different categories of selling advice would at first make you think that it just glosses over them but once you start to read you see that they are one of the strengths of this book… you just keep finding good advice to tweak and improve your online business.

From web site design and boosting traffic to credit card acceptance to keeping your customers happy or even legal advice for people just starting out, it’s hard to name just one part that would be considered the best part of this book. Site security to even the basics of chosing a business name are covered.

It doesn’t matter if you are only thinking about starting an online business or if you have various web sites and are an experienced eBay user, there will be something in here that will make you glad you bought it.