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A guide for professionals and general computer users alike to learningto program Python. Topics covered include data types and variables,debugging, and namespaces. Also includes sample applications thatillustrate ideas and techniques in action. Softcover. DLC: Python (Computer ProgramLanguage). ... Read more

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Everything you always wanted to know, but were afraid to ask
So, I got a ton out of this book, as the last real programming I did was back in about 1992, in Pascal. Lots and lots have changed, and Python's a real easy transition to a modern language.

One thing that could be improved about the book would be to make it IDE-specific, and teach how to use Eclipse or X-Code to develop a complete application, instead of focusing on the scripting.

But that's minor - the book is a great (re-)introduction to getting a computer to do what you want it to do.

Not really for the novice
As a slightly experienced C programmer and a somewhat experienced Python programmer, I found this book useful.It described Python's features and at the same time put them in the larger context of what modern computer languages do.Like several other reviewers, however, I think the level of this book would be far too intimidating for someone learning to program for the first time.Also, for me the final section of the book ("Case Studies") delved too deeply into object-oriented and GUI issues not directly relevant to my work, and I put the book aside at that point.Bottom line: a nice recap but not really for the novice.

fills a niche, but not the ideal beginner's book
In some ways this book seems like it's in search of an identity. It's obviously intended for the novice, and its short chapters and general topics reflect that, but many things are left unexplained or explained poorly, such as the chapter on object-oriented programming. This book definitely fills a niche for introductory python books for an audience with no programming experience, and my frequent frustration has not necessarily outweighed the value of the short chapters on diverse topics. Part of the problem may be that Amazon sold me a copy of the 1st edition rather than the 2nd. I'm going to finish the book soon and print out the Python tutorial to see if that can answer some unanswered questions.

Programming Python Pleases Poor Programming Producers!
I am a graduate student with over 10 programming languages in my toolbox.Python is by far the easiest to learn, easiest to debug and work with.My gratitude goes out to the developers of this powerful language.

This is an extremely well written with very concise explanations and a great amount of humor added in (look at the Spam class in chapter 6!).

This could be the start of a new British Invasion, except this time with the Knights who say "NI".

Beginning programmers and experienced developers will frequently reference this book.

Basic profgramming intro
I'm biased, I wrote it! But Amazon[.com] keep asking me to review it so here I go... It does have exercises, albeit hidden in the text rather than listed at the end of each chapter. That's because it was never intended to be a classtoom text but for enthusiastic amateurs. The best way to learn is type in the examples, then modify them. There are, sadly, a lot of minor typos, fixes are posted on the web site.
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Adaptation is imperative if you want to succeed in the 21st century. THE NLP BRAIN BUILDER increases your chances of surviving and thriving in a world of change, challenge and opportunity. We all get stuck in our ways of thinking and we need to adapt our way of thinking in order to become more flexible, better able to make decisions quickly, reach solutions, spot and grasp new opportunities, assess short-term and long-term outcomes, turn crises around and prioritise. THE NLP BRAIN BUILDER teaches you simple and effective NLP (neuro linguistic programming) techniques that will enable you to change your way of thinking. Wendy Jago, a business coach and NLP Master Practitioner, reveals the powerful techniques that she has used to help her high-flying clients in both public and private sectors to become more successful. Whatever your starting point, she shows you how to build mental agility just as you build physical fitness - and, with its help, manage and enjoy your professional and personal life much more. ... Read more

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In this extraordinary workshop presented here for the first time in print, Stephen Gilligan and Robert Dilts truly take you on a voyage of self-discovery. The Hero's Journey examines the questions: How can you live a meaningful life? What is the deepest life you are called to, and how can you respond to that call?

This book is about how to discover your calling and how to embark on the path of learning and transformation that will reconnect you with your spirit, change negative beliefs and habits, heal emotional wounds and physical symptoms, deepen intimacy, and improve self-image and self-love. Along this path we inevitably meet challenges and confronting these challenges forces us to develop and think in new ways and push us outside our comfort zone.

The book takes the form of a transcript of a four day workshop conducted by Stephen and Robert. It is a powerful way of learning as you are so absorbed by the experiences of the participants that you feel you are actually there. A wonderful voyage of discovery for everyone who thinks that 'there must be more to life than this'. ... Read more

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The format proves effective for readers trying to understand the story of their life
The journey of the hero, so often used as a literary device, provides much for anyone to learn about themselves. "The Hero's Journey: A Voyage of Self-Discovery" is an inspirational book looking into the personal journey of the hero and how realizing one's own journey can make one realize the aspects of their life and develop into a better person and embrace healthy self-image and love for the characters in one's own story. "The Hero's Journey" is a transcript of a self-help workshop, and the format proves effective for readers trying to understand the story of their life.

Calling to Greatness
Why do we go off track? With beauty, grace and laughter, Gilligan and Dilts unfold the spiritual adventure behind this personal mystery. Like the great myths, stories and eternal motifs, the book covers a four day seminar bringing the writers, reader and participants together to a magical experience where active imagination is triggered and the boundaries between reader, writer and participant are no longer. I swear I was there, even though I wasn't. Like the great myths, stories and eternal motifs the book takes us through the experience of centering, not as an end, but as a means to experience the hidden positive intentions behindour demon enemies,
our problem states, our critic, our symptoms. That transmutation of these energies from negative to positive, their reintegration and acceptance occurs through attention and perspective of the center. Like all other problems, the mind-body split is a two-edged sword. Gilligan and Dilts show how readily available, waiting to happen, shifting to a body-centered perspective is, breathing, relaxing and connecting to earth, focusing attention to and through that centered rhythm and perspective, a field where all realities can be experienced and held and where opposites can find their dance, their experienced oneness and their generative greatness beyond the limited sum of their opposing parts and the gift of a "second skin," that breaks the existential trance of our lack of protection and aloneness. This shadow work reflects the The Hero's Journey, the spiritual journey of our times to live our calling and the authors immerse us in this redemptive awakening.
Mark B. Simmons
Co-Author of The Problem is the Solution

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Book publishing is changing. The Self-Publishing Manual, Volume 2, the sequel to the best selling Self Publishing Manual describes how to use new techniques to write your book even faster, use new technology to publish it for less, and how to use social media for promotion. ... Read more

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It's ok
I wouldn't call it excellent compared to other similar books I have read. I could say it is ok with a good attempt. It is a great resource too.

Excellent handbook and a peek into the future
Disclaimer - I know Dan personally and professionally, and I used an early version of this book in 1984 to publish my own first book.

So I have good grounding to say that he did it again!Kudos!

The world of publishing is changing as fast as any other part of the human experience... maybe as fast as it did at the time of Gutenberg.And, while no one can legitimately claim to have a crystal ball, Dan's identification of the major trends in publishing comes as close as any analysis I've seen to helping prepare for that future.If you're self-publishing a book today, both this analysis and and the detailed self-publishing instructions that accompany it are vital.Publishing in 10 years time may hardly resemble its present form, in the same way cell phones have obsoleted pay phones.Reading Dan's book is the best way I know to prepare for a sea change like that and publish TODAY while staying relevant.

Two items of note:The first is that social media are changing so fast, that any attempt to corral their status on a physically printed page is futile.Thus, the discussion of social media is out of date, but to be fair, Dan points this and other obsolescence issues out very clearly at the start of his book.Paper simply cannot stay up-to-date very long.

The second is that his discussion of eBooks is heavy on how-tos, but light on "what-it-is".This is important, because hackers break security all the time, and knowing what the security and vulnerabilities of each format are - as well as knowing what each format looks like - are important in making decisions about the rollout format.For example, reading his book, I did not know that most eBooks were on optical media.I thought they were all downloads.I only learned they were physical media when speaking to him on the phone about an unrelated subject.

But those are pretty minor.Dan's biggest gift is his organization and experience, to help you do the best you can while avoiding pitfalls.I recommend this book highly.

I can't add anything to what other reviewers have already said.
This is a comprehensive study on the art and science of self-publishing and I learned a lot from it.It was the first book I bought on the topic (based on Amazon reviews) and I wasn't disappointed.There are sections that weren't relevant to me but I know that I will return to this authoritative yet readable reference again and again.

This is a great book, but make sure to buy the newest volume
I was looking through the reviews on this one, and I just wanted to let everyone know that the new version is incredible.I have posted my review on that one below.Please don't write the author off because of these reviews, just buy the newest version and you will be incredibly happy that you did.Enjoy!



I have written over 30 books that have been self-published, and I wish I read this book a long time ago. This is a fantastic resource for anyone who is about to write a new book. There are a lot of great books out there for people who have already written and published their book, but if you are an aspiring author, this is a must-read for you! Buy this book, write your book, decide how to publish it, and then go out and sell some copies!

Enjoy!

Todd Hagopian
President/CEO
Hagopian Institute
Author of the brand new book - Self Publisher Coach: "Sell More Books In 30 Days" Edition

Extremely dissapointed
I must say that I was VERY excited to receive this book - looking forward to it immensely. However, in the end I was EXTREMELY disappointing, especially a book with a list price of $14.95 with only 144 pages although it feels more like 75 pages with the large font and open spacing. Dan Poynter is someone who I admire and I can only imagine that the person who actually wrote this book was not Dan Poynter. This book lacked substance, while attempting to comment on new technology and social media without providing any substantive information. It goes all A.D.D. on you, jumping around from a few pages of getting reviews for your book, setting up your own publishing company, making sure you have a facebook page, and digital printing, ebooks, etc. MANY of the references in the book are bad, expired, and many links don't work...its really not something I would recommend to anyone. If you want to learn about social media, get a book on social media. I would also comment that the quality of printing wasn't the greatest. Sorry for being critical, but respectfully-if you are going to put out a second volume - it should be an enhancement or evolution from the first, and if you are going to use the word "MANUAL" I would recommend that you make it such. ... Read more

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When people and therapists alike have a problem they can't fix, they call Richard Bandler because he delivers--often with miraculous results. Hailed as one of the greatest geniuses in the field of personal change, and the father of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Richard Bandler has helped tens of thousands of people around the globe rid themselves of 'incurable' phobias, fears, anxieties, addictions, negative habits, and past traumas often in a single session. Get the Life You Want is Richard Bandler at his best, sharing his remarkable insights, his controversial signature wit, and more than thirty-five time-tested NLP techniques that will bring about quick and lasting change in every area of your life, from breaking free of toxic or non-productive relationships, to delivering business presentations without a knot in your stomach, to quitting smoking for good. By putting Bandler's techniques into practice, you can literally change your brain chemistry without expensive drugs or endless therapy sessions; most of all, you can finally learn how to run your own brain instead of rehashing the same problems. You'll discover: How to Hone the Habit of Being Happy Why Thinking Positively Won't Change Your Life. . . And Why Thinking Precisely Will The Fast Phobia Cure That Will Banish Any Fear Including Fear of Flying, Public Speaking, and Heights How to Fall Out of Love with Someone (for Real!) If you're plagued with the past, stuck in a fear, or just unable to get your mental motor running on time, Get the Life You Want will offer a mental toolbox of ways to get your life in order. If you have spent too much time in therapy or too much money trying to do it yourself, this book is for you. The key to quick and lasting change is not only right at your fingertips, it's in your head literally. Get the Life You Want will help you unleash it. ... Read more

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Another Brilliant Book by Bandler...
This might replace "Using Your Brain for a Change" as my favorite intro to NLP.

Richard Bandler draws on his vast experience and fast wit to offer entertaining stories, simple exercises, and deep insights throughout this easy-to-read book.Simultaneously, you will learn much of the basics of Neuro-Linguistic Programming.

It is always interesting to study Bandler... you never know what you are going to get.Lots of interesting legal battles... Methods for change that are either genius or madness... Classes and books that range from brilliant to about average.

Fortunately, I feel this book is one of his brilliant contributions.

Do you want to quit smoking/drinking?Read this book.

Do you need to be more consistent with exercise?Read this book.

Do you have painful relationships haunting your past?Read this book.

Do you just want more fun, happiness, and fulfillment out of life?Read this book, and practice the exercises you will find inside.

If you aren't ready to accept your own power and control in your life... don't read this book.If you aren't ready to powerfully change... don't choose this book.

The exercises from this book (from NLP) are powerful methods with which to approach your life... they are moment-by-moment meditations that help you to control your state and achieve your goals.

As the book will illustrate, getting what you want is primarily a matter of having the appropriate intent, and making use of the appropriate tools... I don't know if it can be made any easier than this!

A Little Bit of Bandler in the Night
I initially got this book because of an advertisement on Richard Bandler's website and I was curious. I had read Frogs into Princes and Trance-formations many years ago when they first came out and learning the rudiments of NLP back then changed me irrevocably, for the better.Now, at post 60, I was back, thanks to my dear husband, fulfilling a lifelong dream and actually getting certified as an NLP Practitioner.So, before I started my studies formally, I wanted to read Dr. Bandler's new book.It was my nightstand reading material and superceded Gibbon's 4th volume on the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.I needed something funny, and light, and I knew from experience, Richard Bandler's writing style was both.I was right.Unfortunately, my course materials came in right about that time and I haven't had a chance to finish either Get The Life You Want or Gibbon's most prophetic tome.But every now and then I get a little bit of Bandler in the night and wake up grinning from ear to ear.He is, as always, witty, and trance-formative. I think I will always love NLP because I love Bandler's writing style. Annnnd, I'll write more on this review when I finally get to finish the book.

'Cookbook' that covers the major aspects of life useable right away.
Wow! Nice! This is a book that you can read cover to cover or pick up when you need. It covers most of the major aspects in life love, finances, personal change, socializing, etc, and it gives a quick and easy step by step pattern to master that aspect of life. I love how this makes mastery of life 'bite sized' in that it gives instructions on mastering all the major aspects of life without overwhelming one with a bulky huge book or multiple volumes. Not overwhelming the reader or complicating the techniques to mastery life is MAJOR because you will find yourself being able to master life right now. This coupled with Dr. Bandler's other new book "Guide to Trance-formations" make life master 'bite sized'!

Super Easy Implementation
I found this book to be a really easy read and very easy to implement the techniques.I'm a hypnotist and have used the techniques for other people as well as on myself.It's so easy to spot the eye patterns of people when they discuss the issues that bother them.That simple technique of getting them to look someplace else when they access those negative memories is simplistic geniuses at its best.He breaks it down for you in many different scenarios so it's a very plug and play kind of book.These pattern busters really do the trick and give you some lead time to start making new habits to replace the old.
I can imagine though, that there are some people that would really find it hard to do the simple but odd exercises (even though they work).

Bandler offers readers techniques they can use to overcome their problems and begin to do what they want to do with their lives.
Get the Life You Want: The Secrets to Quick and Lasting Life Change with Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Review by Richard L. Weaver II, Ph.D.

In this 229-page book, Bandler offers readers techniques they can use to overcome their problems and begin to do what they want to do with their lives. This is a book of techniques along with stories and examples developed over more than 40 years of working with clients. What I most appreciated here was gaining insights into how Bandler approaches problems. His attitude of determination, perseverance, along with his sense of humor are contagious. One of the essential keys to successfully using the techniques here is being able to get out of your own way. That is, to take control of your life (what much of my own writing has been about) and making all the changes you desire, means taking action. The book is easy to read and understand, the exercises are simple and easily completed, the topics discussed cover universal problem areas, and if you commit yourself to doing them, your results will be amazing. ... Read more

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Prepare for – and pass – Cisco CCNA exam 640-607! New from Delmar, this compact test prep manual provides readers with a direct path to mastery of 100% of the networking technologies and product-specific information needed to successfully complete the Cisco routing and switching exam. Cisco CCNA Study Guide begins by introducing and explaining the Open Systems Interconnect (OSI) model. Subsequent chapters enable readers to build quickly and efficiently upon this foundation as they hone in on topics covered on the exam, including: IP addressing and TCP/IP protocols, Cisco router configuration and management, high-level data link control (HDLC) and integrated services digital networks (ISDN), Ethernet LAN design and switching, and more! Concise summaries, plus test questions patterned after those on the actual 640-607 exam, are included at the end of every chapter to reinforce key points and pinpoint topics that require further review and study. Clearly written and illustrated with easy-to-understand diagrams, this fast-paced manual is a "must" for today's busy networking professionals who want to refresh their knowledge, update their skills, and guarantee their readiness to obtain this world-recognized Cisco CCNA certification. Students participating in Cisco- or school-sponsored network administration education programs will also find this extraordinarily complete study guide to be an invaluable supplement and lasting reference. ... Read more

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Not up to par
I don't like taking "Test your Knowledge" tests, only to find the "correct" answers were never mentioned in the chapter.Or, the question/answer is not expressed in terms consistant with the chapter.That's extremely frustrating.It makes me wonder: Is the chapter just lame, or is the test lame?Either way, it makes me feel insecure.At the cost of $125 for the exam, I wish I had picked a better author.Chirella, wish me luck, because the book did not make me feel prepared for my test today.

The Ice on the cake.
Quite difficult to get hold of in the UK but one of the most succinct of all the training volumes.Combined with something like CCNAB from Cisco Press and the Sybex CCNA Study Guide you have an unbeatable combination.As the #640-607 will cease registrations on the 30th September 2003 you have just time left to read all three, try a few labs, and take the exam.You can still take the 607 Exam within 45 days of the date above.I think it will still be a good bet for the new exam #640-801 as everything it covers will be in that exam too.Recommended!

CCNA made easy.
This is easily the best self-study technical book I've read in a long while.Chiarella explains CCNA topics in a way that makes you think he's personally talking to YOU.Although it is not an all inclusive "newbie" book, it's not supposed to be.If you already have a basic foundation in networking topics and technologies, this book can take you the extra step to fully understanding CCNA requirements.I found the subnet explanations to be especially impressive.While understanding subnets is not the most difficult thing, Chiarella makes it second nature.If you feel you're ready for the CCNA, I would definitely give this book a read.Oh, and the price is an outstanding bargain, while not a bookend like most of the texts out there today, this book is invaluable and has earned a permanent spot on my bookshelf.

Passed CCNA Exam with a score of 913/1000.
This is a great book! I used this along with several others to successfully pass the CCNA 640-607 Exam. The exam was extremely difficult, but I studied my behind off and was committed to passing the first time. If you read Todd Lammle's book, this book and use the Transcender Exam simulation, you should be OK.

EXCELLENT
You can pass the CCNA with this book alone.Well writen easy to follow. ... Read more

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Are you being held back from achieving your goals? Does fear of failure stop you from getting outstanding results? NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) is a set of powerful psychological techniques that can help you have more of what you want and less of what you don't want. Jeremy Lazarus, a Certified NLP Master Trainer shows you how to use the language of your mind to change your patterns of behaviour for the best. Taking a fresh practical approach, it gets you started quickly and shows how NLP can be used across work, sport and relationships. This book will help you: Achieve your goals faster; Apply NLP to all aspects of your life; Communicate and negotiate better; Change negative behaviour and beliefs; Move from good to excellent. All of this comes in an easy-to-digest concise book so you can learn how to use NLP fast. ... Read more

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EXACTLY WHAT THE TITLE SAYS" FOR THE RESULTS YOU WANT"!!!
I came to know about nlp from my partner and it was the most amazing piece of information I have acquired in a VERY long time....after just reading 4 chapters of this book I was stunned, because once I put the theory into practice I genuinely saw results....Results that changed my life...It s soo informative and knowledgable that it can turn ur life around in jst a few hours. I have read many books before regarding taking control of your life or just regarding concentration etc... but nothing absolutely nothing comes close to this because this book WORKS!!! The teachings of Jeremy are truely life changing....In a word "AMAZING!"

Recommend anyone and everyone to buy and read this book .... it will change your life !!!!

If you want to read one of the best NLP books ever written buy this book...
This book quite simply will help you to transform your life and get you the results that you want.Jeremy manages to do what so many others fail to do - which is to explain simply and clearly what NLP is and more importantly how to do it!If you want a really easy, clear explanations and exercises on NLP this book will give you that and much more. ... Read more