Viva Venkat!
Book title: Oracle 24x7 Tips and Techniques
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Paperback
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Paperback
I cannot begin to say how much this book has helped me. The author has dispensed with the theoretical dribble that you find in most books and given us a hands-on manual of how to administer an Oracle database from the ground up. I've just come to a 24x7 environment, so I bought this book thinking it would just help me with tuning, backup & recovery and a few other facets of the job, but after reading it, I feel confident that I could handle any type of Oracle assignment, from the capacity planning stage all the way through to production. It's that comprehensive folks, and it's written in a style that keeps you interested. He doesn't just tell you what to do, he tells you why and he tells you what to expect if you don't. I don't care what type of environment you're running, this book will help you be a better DBA and will keep you home where you belong on the weekends. Stop reading and put it in your shopping cart.
EAN: 0783254030923
Pages: 1005
Publisher: Osborne/McGraw-Hill
Authors:
Venkat S. Devraj
Delightful Light Reading!
Book title: Lost in a Good Book (Thursday Next Novels (Penguin Books))
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Paperback
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Paperback
My husband and I both read and enjoyed the first Thursday Next novel, The Eyre Affair, but we agree that the second book is even better, mainly because the plot takes off more quickly now that the necessary introductions are out of the way. Both of these novels are wonderful reads for literature lovers, especially those with an established familiarity with nineteenth-century British literature. You should be warned, however, that this second book ends with something of a cliffhanger - we will have a hard time waiting for the third novel to appear in 2004!
These are such entertaining novels that I am recommending them or lending them to all of my friends. They would be the perfect vacation reading gifts for the English major/teacher, librarian, wordplay fan or science fiction reader!
EAN: 9780142004036
Pages: 416
Publisher: Penguin Books
Authors:
Jasper Fforde
Defintely Worth a Look
Book title: Blue Moon (Anita Blake Vampire Hunter)
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Laurell K. Hamilton once again gives readers the thrill and excitement they want. This continuation of the Anita Blake series is just as good as the previous novels. I personaaly love the series and this is one of my favorites. Hamilton's style of writing leaves nothing to be desired - using a no nonsense, very "tight" way of putting things together. Her descriptive talents are also an excellent attribute. I hope that you enjoy this bumpy, roller coaster ride book as much as I did!...
EAN: 9780441005741
Pages: 432
Publisher: Ace Books
Authors:
Laurell K. Hamilton
Another great book in the series
Book title: Navy Cross (Seals: The Warrior Breed, Book 4)
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Paperback
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Paperback
I too have read and own all all of the books in this series and fully agree with the previous reviewers-this is good reading for anyone interestted in the SEALS and are looking for more books about the SEALS. These books make an excellent additon to the more commonly known series of the SEALS written by Richard Marcinko (the Rogue Warrior). I look forward to each book in the series Riker publishes.
EAN: 9780380785551
Pages: 448
Publisher: Avon
Authors:
H. Jay Riker
I give it two tumbs up!
Book title: Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money--That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Paperback
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Paperback
This book is really interesting. He masterfully describes the relationship between money and the poor and money and the rich. His thoughts about making money have inspired me to want to make money work for me and not me work for money. It has changed my views about money dramatically because I no longer feel that I need a set profession to earn millions, I can gain riches through investing and real estate.
EAN: 9780446677455
Pages: 207
Publisher: Warner Business Books
Authors:
Robert T. Kiyosaki
Sharon L. Lechter
A wonderful book to use when writing a report about Lincoln.
Book title: Lincoln : A Photobiography (Houghton Mifflin social studies)
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Paperback
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Paperback
I had to read this book for school, but unlike some school-assigned books, this was actually very interesting. The pictures are clear and detailed, and the writing is very descriptive. After reading this, I almost felt as if I knew Lincoln. I could almost feel his dissapointment in his failures and losses in his life. I wept with the nation at his assassination. I have read and reread this book many times. It is truly compelling.
EAN: 0046442518482
Pages: 160
Publisher: Clarion Books
Authors:
Russell Freedman
Ms. Watt's Class Book Review
Book title: Sideways Stories from Wayside School (Wayside School)
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Paperback
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Paperback
Our class liked the part of the book where Ms. Gorff turned the kids into apples. We learned that there isn't any ninetenth story in a building and that buildings aren't upside down. Everyone thought the book was very funny. The book taught us not to be by a window because you might fall out. Our class learned about math and gravity when we read this book. Everyone should read this book because it was fun to read.
EAN: 9780380698714
Pages: 128
Publisher: HarperTrophy
Authors:
Louis Sachar
A Life saver!
Book title: Anxiety, Phobias, & Panic : A Step-by-Step Program for Regaining Control of Your Life
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Paperback
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Paperback
I stumbled across this book in the library at a point where I was beginning to think I was really losing my mind. This book was a big help to me because I don't feel so alone now and I have started to understand my condition better. This book is like a great novel, which one of the other reviews states. It certainly captivates me! And the author is right; you really should take your time reading it, because there is so much to learn here, and you don't want to miss anything. You'll refer to it again and again. The language is easy to understand and the tone is never condescending. I love it.
EAN: 9780446670531
Pages: 384
Publisher: Warner Books
Authors:
Reneau Z Peurifoy
A pure Scottish children's series
Book title: Katie Morag and the Two Grandmothers (Red Fox Giant Picture Book)
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Paperback
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Paperback
I love the Katie Morag series of children's books. Little ginger haired Katie Morag is split between the traditional ways of Granny Island and the modern Granny Mainland. Granny Island works with her hands and isn't afraid to get dirty. Granny Mainland wears nice clothes and bothers about her appearance. Katie Morag loves them both, but they don't appreciate each other.How to solve this? Why, with sheep of course. How perfectly Scottish.
EAN: 9780099267089
Pages: 32
Publisher: Red Fox
Authors:
Mairi Hedderwick
Should Be Required Reading
Book title: Losing the Race: Self-Sabotage in Black America
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Paperback
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Paperback
My first thought half way through the book was: This should be required reading in every high school and college English/Sociology/Black Studies, you name it, course. McWhorter deserves universal accolades for a book that is a breath of intellectual fresh air. With the deftness and precision of a skilled salesman selling a mechanical kitchen tool, McWorter slices and dices each and every myth and argument used by many Black leaders to lay claim to perpetual victimhood for their people. The destruction of these myths and arguments is complete. His logic is impeccable. His scholarly approach to a subject that is frought with emotion is remarkable. (Well, he is a PhD Linguist after all.) But, his writing style is not pedantic in the least. He is a true academician, in love with the search for truth. I could go on and on in praise of this book, but I will end by saying: If you want the know the truth about the current racial climate in America, YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK".
EAN: 9780060935931
Pages: 320
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Authors:
John McWhorter
