Book Description
From out of nowhere, MAKE has rapidly become one of the hottest new magazines to hit the newsstands. Often coined "the bible of the Tech DIY movement" MAKE has coalesced a passionate if rather unorthodox following of geeks, gearheads, tech enthusiasts, hackers, tinkerers and artists united by a common compulsion to reconfigure the technology in their lives; even when it means violating a manufacturer's warranty or two.
Through the brilliantly written and beautifully illustrated magazine, podcasts and makezine.com website, the MAKE team has already won broad acclaim for their clear yet down-to-earth coverage and uncanny instinct for what moves Makers, and their ability to nail the curiosity, vibrance, and passion of the rapidly emerging "tech DIY" movement.
In this special re-release, all 4-Volumes of MAKE's first year are combined in a special 4-Volume Collector's Set.
Customer Reviews:
excellent source of ideas an inspiration.......2007-08-31
I chanced upon an issue of Make magazine at the local "super chain" bookstore. I bought issue 11 and I was hooked. So I went looking for previous issues and I found a great deal on Amazon.com for the 1st year set.
Each issue is well organized and full of hacks of all kinds. I am working on my first beam bot and I look forward to trying my hand at programming an Arduino micro controller by the end of this year. There are so many things from these issues that I want to try out. So little time.
Great book for beginning, intermediate, advanced DIYers. For ideas, inspirations and detailed instructions.
I have since purchased the "Make: The Next year"
Cover to Cover Goodness.......2007-08-04
Make Magazine, in conjunction with the website, is a staple read for any electronics enthusiast, modder, or creative genius. Filled with succinct outlines of various projects, in depth reviews, and community involvement, every page will bring a return on the small investment made to secure volumes 1-9.
Good tinkerers mag.......2007-01-21
I ordered Make: The First Year from Amazon and was happy with the price and my order.
Make is for geeks and tinkerers. If you like Popular Science, you'll probably like Make. It goes a step further giving instructions for various projects, like making your own guitar to doing diverse connections and tricks with your iPod or old computer. Some of the info is a little sparse, but all and all it's well presented. There are also various tips and resources which are of great use to those who like to do it themselves. There is also a definite tendency to recommend reuse of junk hardware and trash which appeals to my sense of conservation. It really galls me to see all the great stuff that goes to waste.
For the most part the magazine is well laid out and a pleasure to read. But there are some articles that have some very small type and side panels that are almost unreadable with dark letters on a dark background and vice versa. What were they thinking? That's not cool. Pop Sci tends to do that too, placing text over a photo or graphic that makes it difficult to read. That's why I gave it a 4 rather than a 5. Other than that it's a great magazine and I hope it is successful.
Deceptive description??.......2006-03-09
Mark does a great job.
I love the magazine, great layout, great contents, and this a bargain price - but - one reason I bought this was seeing (Hardcover) in the description.
Sorry - putting four magazines in a slipcase, even a nice sturdy one, does NOT constitute a hardcover.
Great job otherwise, but the description needs to changed.
Make Magazine... Makin' Waves.......2006-02-25
A long time ago (two decades ago) I tinkered with electronics and all sorts of mechanical contraptions (the robot I built and the hovercraft are but a few weird and wonderful things I made). Alas, even Radio Shack stopped selling the classic books on electronics by Forest Mims (ISBN: 0945053282 still available on Amazon.com).
However, to really do cool things with electronics you needed expensive micro-processors... so many of us went a played with computers... However, with the price of microcontrollers dropping to a few dollars... a new world was opening up. MAKE had entered this void with a brave, bold nicely desigened magazine.
Make is published quarterly, and is full of many projects, (not all of them electronics or even micro-processor based). The projects range from the silly (a timed tea bag remover... build out of a toaster mechanism!) to the cool (ramjet powered go-cart... Very Noisy and Very Fast!), to the artistic (cool devices to make Persistance of Vision designs while you dance).
Each project is carefully detailed, with clear instructions, copious pictures and links to further information, if necessary.
All projects are designed to allow the average hobbiest to quickly make their own version.
You are guarnteed to bookmark at least one project from each issues. I know I always go COOL!, I want to build that!.
No other magazine comes close to empowering the average person to become a "MAKER". Not since Wired magazines launch (over 10 years ago) has a magazine hit a un-met market with such brilliance. If you are interested in (or returning to) becoming a Maker, then MAKE is your guide.
Book Description
This eye-catching, 4-color book shows, step-by-easy-step, how to use a computer and an inkjet printer to make fun and functional projects. Even with minimal technical skills, you will be able to jump right in and try your hand at the projects described.
All projects include step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and full-color photos of the finished product. A resource list of websites and message boards provides entr e into the computer crafting community, and an exhaustive supplier listing for all sorts of computer crafting materials makes it even easier for you to find what you need.
Customer Reviews:
Fun Computer Crafts For All.......2007-05-14
'Creative Computer Crafts: 50 Fun and Useful Products You Can Make with Any Inkjet Printer' by Marcelle Costanza is a nice book for all hobbyists and craft lovers who are looking to have some fun with their computer! As the title says, full of 50 fun crafts, you can learn that with even a simple inkjet printer you can have loads of enjoyment and start creating imaginative, exciting crafts just with the click of a mouse!
If you are into crafts and enjoy working on the computer, pick up a copy of this book and learn how to mesh these 2 things together while having a great time doing so!!
**** RECOMMENDED
tacky and pointless.......2007-05-13
I checked this book out of the library rather than buying it, thankfully. Virtually every pattern in this cheesy book is available on the author's (equally cheesy) website for FREE, with links to buy materials to make the projects directly from the author. How genius. The information in this book is so fundamental that it is laughable, and easily available for free on the internet with minimal effort. This is just a really dumb book.
More Than Just Computer Craft Projects.......2006-07-20
This book by Marcelle Costanza is more than just 50 computer craft projects. It is packed with useful information for the beginner and advanced computer crafter. Costanza begins with the background and history of computer crafts, the growth of computer crafting techniques and the popularity of computer crafts on the web. Next, she discusses the tools you will need to get started such as a computer, printer, software, special papers, inks, scanner and digital camera. She covers what is available on the market and what to look for when choosing the best equipment for your needs. She also gives some useful tips that she has discovered over the years.
One thing that makes this book stand out from the others on this topic is the section about starting your own computer crafts business. Costanza shares her experiences and knowledge gained while starting her own business and discusses what options you have available as you make those startup decisions.
The main part of the book is the step-by-step instructions for the 50 craft projects. Here you will find some favorites such as a candy bar wrapper, note pad and memory book. But you will also enjoy some projects you may not have considered before such as a Barbie doll outfit and a revolving musical carousel. There is also a thorough list of computer craft websites, communities and suppliers.
Marcelle Costanza is a long time traditional and computer crafter and started her online business, The Crafty PC, in 2000.
Computer Crafting Book for the Technically Challenged.......2006-06-03
I love crafting, but never realized how many wonderful items I could make with just my computer and printer! I am not technically savvy, but with this book and its easy to follow instructions, I created beautiful invitations, party favors and more! Its is so easy and the projects really are unique. I received so many compliments on my "creations." I would highly recommend this book to anyone that enjoys crafting. You do not have to be a computer geek to LOVE this book!!
Wonderful Book!.......2006-05-22
Perfect for the beginner or a sesoned computer crafter. I love it. All the projects are very easy to follow. I would recommend it to anyone who wanted to learn Computer Crafts.
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- Much appreciated gift!
- not what it seems
- High-flavor family- style recipes with super-size print
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Large Print Cookbook ¿ Simple, Easy-to-Read, Easy-to-Make, Family-Style
M. G. Kunkel ,
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M.G., M.D. Kunkel
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Book Description
Cooking tips and information, plus health notes and suggestions, complement the comprehensive collection of family-tested recipes. It is designed for readability, with very large (30 point copy, 38 point titles) bold, black print on a pale yellow background, a format that has been proven easiest for people with low vision to read. The lay-flat coil binding; large format, dual measurements, U.S. standard and metric are also easy-use features.
81/4" x 103/4"; wire coil bound
Customer Reviews:
Much appreciated gift!.......2004-09-15
After meeting Dr. Kunkel through a mutual friend, I was given this book as a gift. What a treat! I'm particularly fond of the recipe for Tomato Aspic, and serve it often to delighted guests. I know several people who live with Macular Degeneration and low-vision, and have sent this book to all of them. Everyone who received it has found several favorites, and use it often. Thoughtfully produced in larger-than-normal type, and flat-fold design, shows us that the author truly wanted to make it easier for people to remain self-sufficient, while sharing his love of cooking. There's a life lesson in this, which I will leave to the individual to ponder.
not what it seems.......2004-05-11
The large print version has a background color,type and type color that works well. The recipes are too complicated with too many ingredients for a person who is legally blind. Therefore I would not recommend it.
High-flavor family- style recipes with super-size print.......1999-09-15
I've tried many of the recipes and they're great. This is a good cookbook for everyone, however, for people with low vision this is an exceptional cookbook. Most large print books use 18 to 24 point type; this book has 30 POINT TYPE. I've sent copies of the "Large Print Cookbook" to two friends who are legally blind. They can read this book easily and they are thrilled with the recipes. The author, Dr. Kunkel is a retired orthopedic surgeon with a lifelong love of cooking. Now suffering from macular degeneration, he couldn't find a cookbook on the market that he could read, so he created his own. This book features many details, besides the super-large print, that are the result of his own experience with vision difficulties: -- the recipes are easy to follow, simplified methods make cooking simpler -- black type on pale yellow paper provides high contrast easy reading -- chapter headings have distinctive borders for high visibility -- index listings are on each chapter heading page -- cooking tips and information are given, plus health notes -- The lay-flat coil binding is a real plus for anyone with low vision
Book Description
A colorful craft book with special sun-sensitive paints that make it easy to create one-of-a-kind patterned fabric. Comes with everything you need, including ready-to-paint white cotton bandanas.
Customer Reviews:
Fun with the sun.......2007-03-11
My kids and I had so much fun with this book. We all made aprons and then took it a step further and created blocks for a quilt with our Girl Scout troop. I was fun using rice, pasta, coins, leaves, rocks, etc. to leave a shadow in our projects. I wish I had more pain with the kit, but was able to purchase more separately.
Book Description
Bargain Books are non-returnable.
So many people want to explore the artist within, but don't know where to start. Make Your Mark is the answer. Packed with exciting and accessible art projects, step-by-step instruction, beautiful illustrations, and helpful diagrams, Make Your Mark is a veritable at-home art instructor. Author, artist, and teacher Margaret Peot shares her encouragement and ideas in this fully illustrated guidebook, mapping out new pathways for the personal artistic journey. Eleven chapters focus on different art techniques—from stencils and prints to collage and rubbings—suggesting 55 easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects that offer sophisticated and satisfying results. Peot's warm and engaging voice, helpful tips, clear explanations, and simple instructions make it easy to get started, and the sheer range of projects will keep the creative fires burning. Decorated with more than 180 illustrations, every page is brimming with encouragement.
Customer Reviews:
Make Your Mark by Margaret Peot.......2006-08-05
Creative. Imaginative. Easy to follow directions to make all kinds of prints. There are ideas in here for those with no experience as well as great suggestions for new techniques for those who already make prints in one form or another. The visuals were beautiful and helpful when trying out a new idea. I recommend this for anyone who likes print-making. I think it would make a great text for a class.
A Treasure to Savor.......2005-09-25
Make Your Mark is truly a book to savor for many years. After getting it as a gift, the first thing I did was simply read it all the way through. The author has a warm and encouraging tone, and it is easy to imagine her standing by you as you are guided through a variety of wonderful and interesting techniques.
You don't need to be an artist or good at drawing to make use of this book, although if you are, you'll find these projects interesting and appealing. At the moment, I'm really into the gorgeous techniques that I've gotten spray painting with stencils. I can't believe how beautiful the effect is spraying through lace (cheap lace works really well), which I did on fabric, which is what I had around the first few times I tried this technique.
The other technique that appealed to me from the beginning is spray painting with lemon juice. I just loved the idea of the art work going in the oven for a brief stint, and watching it magically come alive. It's like baking, only the gratification is instant. This technique leaves kind of an aged looking mark on the paper, which is enhanced by darker edges where the lemon juice is sprayed heavily. The variations include adding salt and water. It's pure fun.
I can't wait to try some other techniques. An interesting and wonderful byproduct of working with the techniques in the book is that I just felt relaxed and loosened up creatively, and I was able to transfer that creativity to my work as a chef. I found my creative juices just flowing.
There are also chapters on all kinds of stenciling, rubbings, printing, water printing, paste papers, pattern dyeing, and collage, enough to keep one happily occupied with projects for a very long time. Each technique clearly explains what materials you need, available at most art stores, and the artist thoughtfully provides a glossary of places to get the materials.
I highly recommend this book for people of all ages, whatever your level of creativity is, for just a wonderful way to have a lot of fun!
So Helpful.......2005-09-21
I have used "Make Your Mark" to help me with my own creative blocks and I have given the book to several friends, some artist and some non-artist, to offer the same benefits. All have enjoyed and used the book extensively and have been thrilled with their individual results. It's really a great resource for anyone wanting to create, but feeling a little inhibited.
Exercise framed for Art Guild Show.......2005-09-21
This book is great. I did the gouache resist exercise and three of my experiments were selected for the Art Guild Show at City Hall. It is so easy to get caught up in the process of creating someting beautiful and interesting and artistic using Ms. Peot's methods. I love reading the chapters and imagening the end result. Once I get started, I am thrilled at how the methods enhance and facilitate my own creativity. Right now I am looking forward to trying my hand at collage knowing that I can just play with the process and see where it takes me.
Make Your Mark-Indeed!.......2005-09-21
What a delightful book Margaret Peot has written! It could be titled "Art for Dummies", because this grandmother surely qualifies. However, it is equally inspiring for granddaughters too. The book is fun to read and makes you itch to go and try the diversity of projects included. Ms. Peot convinces you that there is a hidden hint of "artist" you never knew was lurking inside. And not to be overlooked is the fact that you don't need a stash of expensive art supplies to get started!!
Joyce Tice
Amazon.com
Most of us know that upon our demise, a succession of fees and taxes will eat into our estates--no matter their size--if we don't plan now to protect them. Unfortunately, many of us still postpone this process because we hesitate to summon the outside legal assistance that's traditionally been required. The folks at Nolo Press have made it their mission to provide us with the means to complete a relatively uncomplicated official arrangement like this without lawyers, however, and their third edition of Make Your Own Living Trust offers hope even to the most hesitant among us. With easy-to-follow instructions, helpful worksheets, and all of the forms necessary, attorney Denis Clifford shows both individuals and couples how to avoid otherwise inevitable delays and costs by preparing on their own to transfer their property directly to their designated heirs. Clifford's method involves the creation of a "living trust," which is a basic legal entity that allows property to be simply passed along in this way immediately upon the death of the person who created it. He outlines advantages and drawbacks, and then clearly lays out the entire process. The excuses stop here. --Howard Rothman
Book Description
No other book covers living trusts better -- or more simply -- than this bestselling book.
Death may be inevitable, but probate doesn't have to be. By creating a living trust, your property will bypass lengthy and expensive probate proceedings and go directly to the people you've designated, quickly and easily.
Make Your Own Living Trust explains how to create a living trust, transfer property to the trust and amend or revoke the trust at any time. Specifically, it covers how to:
*create various living trusts, including an AB trust (also known as a "marital trust" or "bypass trust") *transfer assets to your trust, including real estate, stocks and bonds, jewelry, art or a small business *name beneficiaries for all trust property *sign your document and make it legal *appoint someone to manage property left to minors or young adults *provide for trust property management if you become incapacitated *retain absolute control over trust property while you live
Make Your Own Living Trust includes all the forms you need -- as tear-outs and on CD-ROM -- to create your own trust, plus step-by-step instructions for filling them out.
Completely updated and revised, the 7th edition covers the "disclaimer trust," an excellent option if you're not sure whether you need an AB trust. It also provides new information on the rise of state estate taxes.
Good in all states except Louisiana.
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"Property left in a living trust bypasses lengthy and expensive probate court proceedings and goes directly to the person it's left to, quickly and easily. Make Your Own Living Trust clearly explains: . how a living trust works . how to create a trust . how to transfer property to a trust . how to amend or revoke a trust at any time The bestseller also provides all the forms and instructions necessary to create a basic living trust, a marital life estate trust (A-B trust) and a back-up will. Good in all states except Louisiana."
Customer Reviews:
Best resource on the subject.......2007-08-16
In order to help my parents with their trust, I had checked out about a dozen books on the subject from the library. I found Denis Clifford's to be the easiest to follow and easiest to read on a fairly complex subject. I found the book (and his "Plan Your Estate" book) so informative I bought a set for myself.
This book offers lots of "real life" examples of different types of financial scenarios and the best options for setting up a trust that will protect the assets from excessive legal fees and/or estate taxes. It covers almost everything you need to know to either write your own trust or carefully check the details of your trust if prepared by a lawyer.
The CD included provides you with the language you need to write your own by filling in the blanks, as well as the step-by-step procedure to cover all the bases to be certain the trust meets all the legal & tax requirements for trusts.
This book is also apparently updated each year, as the tax and estate laws are frequently being revised. I highly recommend this book, and also highly recommend as a companion book that covers other aspects of financial planning, wills, etc., Dennis Clifford's Plan Your Estate.
I was so impressed I also bought copies of both books for my parents and my sister so we could all get our finances in order.
Another Great Book From NOLO .......2007-05-08
Nolo Press continues the tradition of providing step by step guidance through complex legal processes. Step by step demystification of the process.
Even if you are going to use an attorney this is a good read and you will save many times the cost of the book in having answered your own questions and by receiving a good introduction to the subject.
Highly recommended
Attorney Approved.......2006-03-11
I am an attorney (shyreslaw.com) and I highly recommend this book for those who could use a simple trust and want to avoid probate. Even if you decide to hire an attorney, this book is invaluable because it offers great insight into trusts and avoiding the probate system.
Attorney Denis Clifford wrote this great do-it-yourself book which provides everyone a way to create their own simple living trust. A CD-ROM is also provided so you can easily input your information and print it out.
For a more complete estate plan, the book introduces the importance of pourover wills in case the trust fails to encompass all the property. You may want to peruse Mr. Clifford's Simple Will Book as well (another recommended buy).
Recommend highly..........2006-02-21
"Make Your Own Living Trust" was so easy to follow I recommend it to all the baby boomers. The disc attached to the back made it easy to print the required forms.
Great buy!.......2004-05-18
This book was a god-send! I was skeptical at first because I have no legal backround and I thought that making my own living trust would be complicated at best, impossible at worst. But following a recommendation of a friend I decided to give do-it-yourself law a shot. Boy am I happy I did! I saved a fortune in legal fees and was able to get the job done just as well as if I'd had a lawyer coaching me every step of the way.
Make Your Own Living Trust was easy to use and very accessible. It even has all of the forms you'll need on an enclosed CD-ROM. Thanks to this book I was able to transfer assets such as stocks, real estate and jewelry to my trust, appoint someone to manage the property that I'm leaving my children, and keep control over it while I live. So don't be afraid to do it yourself, you'll save money and get your trust done the way you want it!
Book Description
Marketing experts predict that by 2009, nearly 90% of all cell phones will contain a camera, as manufacturers race to create cheaper, easier-to-use models with more sophisticated cameras, more pixels, flash units and even multiple lenses. Already revolutionizing audiovisual communication, it's a trend that will only grow more explosively—and who better than National Geographic to create a how-to book aimed directly at the millions who carry a camera phone everywhere and want to make the most of it?
Created by two top professionals, this generously illustrated nuts-and-bolts guide is the first of its kind to treat these units as genuine cameras instead of novelties, and the only one to include a full-color photo-essay demonstrating the full capabilities of the latest camera phones. In five easy-to-read chapters, the book explains how to choose good equipment; take better pictures; and store, print and send the best images. Readers will find practical tips on preventing or repairing water damage, protecting easily-scratched lenses inside pockets and purses, and retrieving accidentally-erased images. They'll also learn to access the events, advice, and opportunities of the burgeoning camera phone community, from film festivals to news organizations, moblogs, and more.
Featuring the technical savvy of CNet.com's Aimee Baldridge and the creative skill of National Geographic photographer Robert Clark, a camera phone pioneer, this compact yet comprehensive reference combines up-to-the-minute expertise with superb examples, at an inexpensive price that makes it a perfect gift book—or an ideal impulse buy.
Customer Reviews:
Not really worth it........2007-09-21
Very short book with little actual advice on how to shoot good cell phone pictures. Most of the information is available for free online. Not worth the money.
Power packed with information........2007-09-21
Dont be deceived by the size of this book. It is information packed and written in a concise brief manner that makes it an easy afternoon read. Almost everything you ever need to know about how to fully exploit your camera phone is in this book. It contains lots of URLs to websites that will enhance your photo taking. This is by far the best book I have read. Reading the book is fast. But researching the websites and trying out the new things will take a life time.
Book Delivers.......2007-09-08
Originally saw this book in Wired . It showed me how to get the most out of my camera phone, and got me to look into a higher res camera phone. If I could, I'd give it 4.5 stars, It fails to get 5 stars because it's a bit on the short side.
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Make Prints! (Art and Activities for Kids)
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This groundbreaking book should definitely help further the movement of what the authors call "a new gerontology." John Rowe, M.D., and Robert Kahn, Ph.D., both members of the MacArthur Foundation Research Network, thoroughly debunk the myth that aging has to be a painful process of debilitation. Their research has shown that the influence of genetics shrinks proportionately as you get older, while social and physical habits become increasingly integral to your state of health--both mental and physical. The 10 years' worth of research cited in Successful Aging reveal some flabbergasting facts about health in later life. For example, an inactive person is worse off, health-wise, than a smoker who exercises regularly. And your lifestyle and attitude are significantly more important than your genes in determining whether or not your golden years are healthy ones--even if you have a genetic predisposition for developing Alzheimer's, arthritis, cancer, or other serious health problems.
Rowe and Kahn start with a thorough breakdown of nutritional advice, including a rundown of the many vitamins and other nutrients that those older than 60 are in particular need of. They also detail the most important exercises for optimal functioning of body and mind, and analyze the benefits and risks of DHEA, melatonin, and tretinoin, while warning about snake-oil formulations that are now being marketed to the AARP set. There's also a thorough explanation of the importance of creativity and social connections--the research shows that, for the aging, strong social ties are even more important in preventing illness than genetic background.
Book Description
See the difference, read
Successful Aging in Large Print
* About Large Print
All Random House Large Print editions are published in a 16-point typeface
Here at last is a compelling and inspiring presentation of what determines how well we age--the results of the MacArthur Foundation Study of Aging in America, which show how to maintain optimum physical and mental strength throughout later life.
Research into aging has been revolutionized in the past ten years largely due to the MacArthur Study, which under the leadership of Drs. John W. Rowe and Robert L. Kahn created a network of leading research scientists from key fields to determine what aging actually involves. Rejecting the established approach of studying aging in terms of anticipated decline, these scientists set out to identify the factors that were enabling vast numbers of people to preserve and even enhance their mental and physical vitality in later life.
Successful Aging brings together the remarkable results of the study for the first time. They explode the myths about aging that have long shaped individual and institutional attitudes toward growing older, including the biggest myth of all: "The key to aging well is choosing your parents wisely." In fact, they discovered that lifestyle choices--more than genes--determine how well we age. Drs. Rowe and Kahn outline those vital choices, including changes in diet, types of exercise, mental stimulation, self-efficacy, and dynamic connections. These choices can make a difference no matter how late in life they are made. In addition, Drs. Rowe and Kahn include the latest research-based strategies to delay or prevent the common diseases of old age.
Society can also influence how we age. Drs. Rowe and Kahn detail innovative programs and policies that are enabling older men and women to stay healthy and to continue to contribute to their societies.
For all of us, the rewards of successful aging are great; this eye-opening work shows how they can be attained and enjoyed.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent book!.......2007-01-04
This book was used in teaching a class for senior adults about effective aging. It was most helpful and easy to understand.
New perspective.......2006-02-16
Easy reading in simple language. Encouraging and uplifting. I love how it details the connection between social inter-actions and quality of life. Really good advice for maintaining independence in old age from a physical and mental perspective. Best of all, there is no pressure to rush out and make special purchases. I am getting copies as gifts for siblings - worth reading.
Successful Aging.......2002-11-30
I stumbled upon the book strictly by accident and ended up paying full list price at Barnes and Noble. After seeing the really great prices on Amazon, I reluctently sat down to read a few chapters to try and get my monies worth. Wow. To say the book was enlightening would be to offer a dis-service to the multi-year McArthur Foundation Study. I picked up a few things from the book that most readers will not and that is basic assumptions that Private Foundations and Private Research gathers far more information about a subject than Government sponsored projects. It occured to me that Government has pretty muched screwed up Social Security as well as providing for long term health care in America. Successful Aging gives an alternative to spending your final years in a Nursing Home. The book is very well thought through, well researched and backed up with countless citations that give credit where credit is due. I found the book an enjoyable read, almost a primer. After reading this book, I ordered out about three hundred dollars worth of additional books on aging. That should tell you something. By the way, I ordered another copy of the book in out of print library edition to add to my collection. Great Book! Great Read! Don't get old without it!
Should be a classic.......2002-11-01
The research findings reported in Successful Aging have been supported in a new 20-year study by an independent group of researchers. The study by Becca Levy of Yale Univerisity, et al, was reported in 2002. Simply stated, we can decide now to live longer and better. Having a positive attitude about aging is alone responsible for extending life by 7.5 years, and years of activity and involvment, not suffering. This is a very worthwhile read, despite what some stupid old fools have written before.
would have made a nice article.......2001-03-16
The idea behind this book is great, but its information could easily fit into a 3-page article in Woman's Day or a similar popular magazine. I expected to learn much more than I did from this very repetitive book. (It almost made me feel like I was aging on the spot: "Hey, didn't I just read that a few pages ago? Am I forgetting or imagining things?")
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