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The premier study Bible used by scholars, pastors, undergraduate and graduate students, The New Oxford Annotated Bible offers a vast range of information, includingextensive notes by experts in their fields; in-text maps, charts, and diagrams; supplementary essays on translation, biblical interpretation, cultural and historical background, and other general topics.
Extensively revised--half of the material is brand new--featuring a new design to enhance readability, and brand-new color maps, the Annotated Fourth Edition adds to the established reputation of this essential biblical studies resource.Many new and revised maps, charts, and diagrams further clarify information found in the Scripture text. In addition, section introductions have been expanded and the book introductions present their information in a standard format so that students can find what they need to know. Of course, the Fourth Edition retains the features prized by students, including single column annotations at the foot of the pages, in-textcharts, and maps, a page number-keyed index of all the study materials in the volume, and Oxford's renowned Bible maps. This timely edition maintains and extends the excellence the Annotated's users have come to expect, bringing still more insights, information, and perspectives to bear upon the understanding of the biblical text.

· The renowned New Revised Standard Version Bible translation, the scholarly standard for study of the Bible

· Wholly revised, and greatly expanded book introductions and annotations.

· Annotations in a single column across the page bottom, paragraphed according to their boldface topical headings.

· In-text background essays on the major divisions of the biblical text.

· Essays on the history of the formation of the biblical canon for Jews and various Christian churches.

· More detailed explanations of the historical background of the text.

· More in-depth treatment of the history and varieties of biblical criticism.

· A timeline of major events in the ancient Near East.

· A full index to all of the study materials, keyed to the page numbers on which they occur.

· A full glossary of scholarly and critical terms.

· 36-page section of full color New Oxford Bible Maps, approximately 40 in-text line drawing maps and diagrams.

Classic but not stodgy, up-to-date but not trendy, The New Oxford Annotated Bible: 4th Edition is ready to serve new generations of students, teachers, and general readers. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (167)

Book falling apart
this book was written up as used - acceptable.When I received the book, the cover was torn off the back of the book.In looking at the plastic bag it was shipped in, I saw that there was NO rips/tears on the bag.This means that the cover of the book was torn off the book BEFORE it was shipped.You should really think hard when choosing the status of your book when buying used from this company.

The only Bible a skeptic will ever need.....
I ordered this bible from bellwetherbooks and the condition of the book was even better than advertised. I am not one to typically write reviews and so this will be short. My reason for purchasing this particular bible is to have a non denominational bible that is filled with the facts and no dogma whatsoever. I do not intend it to be anything more than an education for debate as i am a recovering pentecostal and have recently deconverted and now will refer to myself as Douglas Adams once did, A Radical Atheist. If you are a skeptic at any point in your journey toward escaping the grasp of religion this is an excellent version to purchase!The New Oxford Annotated Bible, Augmented Third Edition, New Revised Standard Version should be in every skeptics library!

Great Scholar Translation
This is a great version for anyone interested in the original translations and intentions. I have worked with two professors who could read Hebrew and one who could read Greek and all three recommended this version as being closest to the text in its orginal languages. Most of the low reviews seem to complain of this Bible's inability to stand up to the translations they are familiar with, but most of those, like King James, are inferior translations, although popular ones. If you are looking for a Bible that will 100% hold up to belief, this is probably not the one for you. It translates from the original with notes on the text that explain difficult to translate words and passages, but it does not back up 'scripture' as it is taught in church or synagogue. If you want to read one of the closest translations to the original text out there, though, this is the study Bible for you. Great for students, both religious and secular, who want to know more about the original authors. This is also great paired with Who Wrote the Bible?by Richard Elliott Friedman.

As far as the binding/print/etc., they are all very good. The pages, like most Bibles, are thin and the print is a little small, but easily readable and the notes on the text are easily accessible at the bottom of the page. I have used this extensively with little wear and tear. Since the pages are thin, I have ripped the top of a few of them. Other than that it has held up well.

Review
I got this Bible for a class and it came very quickly. The study notes are very helpful.

The New Oxford Annotated Bible
I have had it for several years and find it an excellent book for bible study groups.It has been and continues to be a great book for studies. ... Read more

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"Ahlan wa Sahlan: Functional Modern Standard Arabic for Intermediate Learners" is an intermediate text designed for students continuing to develop overall proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic. The approach is highly functional, with a focus on guiding students toward acquiring language skills that serve practical uses in daily life. Features of the programme include: an innovative approach that combines theory and practice, emphasizing the development of skills such as listening, speaking, and writing; a 33-page grammar review that provides a smooth transition from beginning to intermediate level study and allows students to review what they have already learned; a variety of new drills and exercises for classroom use, an audio programme that contains listening comprehension passages by native speakers, and authentic reading passages offering insight into the target cultures. ... Read more

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Incomplete
Ahlan Wa Sahlan is a textbook. This fact is important because without the benefit of having an instructor the layout of this book is likely to frustrate people studying independently.Having used this textbook for Arabic 1 and Arabic 2 at the university level I can attest that this book has some serious flaws.

The first thing most people notice when they open Ahlan Wa Sahlan is the typeset and the graphics. The book simply looks old and outdated. Photos are grainy and pixilated and despite some graphic enhancements for the new edition this book still has the look of a textbook 20 years old. The accompanying CD and DVD are well produced but it is apparent that this is the real extent of the "updated" edition. This in itself wouldn't be a problem but the book's also presents fundamental flaws early on. First, Arabic script is introduced in the very first chapter without any transliteration or translation, and this pattern repeats itself consistently throughout the book. This is critical because studies have shown that language learning is often facilitated by side-by-side translations. It is crucial that beginning students of Arabic quickly associate the completely foreign looking alphabet with English equivalent letters, words and sounds.

As with any new subject, repetition is key, but Ahlan Wa Sahlan pays superficial attention to things like Arabic numerals and then jquite humerously simply starts using them. Advanced students often find themselves flipping pages wildly in search of information (barely) covered in earlier chapters. Likewise, the index is confusing with no "quick" guides to grammar rules, vocabulary or useful phrase for basic communication.

On a deeper level, the explanation of the Arabic verbs ya and waw and the explanation of the tamarbutah and consonant-vowel-consonant patterns are glossed over too quickly, too soon which make subsequent grammar lessons that much harder.Arabic speaking countries have vibrant cultures but almost no attention is paid to the culture and pyschology behind the Arabic language. In other language books this might be overlooked but Arabic is completely unqiue in that the essential structure of the language has remained completely unchamged for almost 1,400 years due largley to intense safeguarding by the uluma (Muslim scholars). This not only makes Arabic unique and fascinating, but exploring this facet actually helps the student of Arabic better understand the most basic aspects of the language,

What does the book do right? It emphasizes the writing of Arabic script. In fact, this is about the only thing it consistently hammers home with exercises presented in every chapter.

In the end Ahlan Wa Sahlan suffers from a lack of organizational forethought. As part of a university course this book gets a THREE star rating because a good professor will easily be able to fill in the gaps, but as a self-study tool this book should not even be considered.

Book Arrived Promptly for Course
Important textbook ordered just before start of classes, arrived on time and exactly as needed.

Excellent book
Great book.

After reading the other reviews, I realized that it may not be clear that you need to have the accompanying workbook also (this is the material that introduces you to the alphabet, sounds, etc.).Those two together provide an excellent intro to Arabic.

Terrible terrible audio, not compatible with iPod or other players
The effort and care put into the creation of the MP3 CD (it is not an Audio CD as a music CD by the way) is literally rubbish, a dog's job from execution to packaging.

Firstly, it is not because the files are in MP3 format that make them ready to use on a iPod. In order for a bunch of MP3 files to be useful and easy to store, find and manage in a player, the publisher (Yale University Press) MUST put some effort to properly tag the MP3s with the following id3 information:

- the freaking name of the album
- the freaking name of the artist (author)
- the freaking TITLE of the track
- the freaking NUMBER of the freaking track

If this information is not provided, the MP3 player won't be able to sort the tracks into albums, sort the order of them against each other and won't display the collection of MP3s in an order that will make sense to humans.

Now multiply the lazy job of Yale University Press by 240 tracks and what you have is a massive mess hindering any attempt for productive learning as you will spend more time trying to find the badly recorded tracks than listening to their crackling, noisy and annoying sound when they are needed.

The geniuses at Yale went a step further to make things even more difficult for us. If it is not enough to completely ignore ID3 tagging, they named the files in the following format:

[track number] [Lesson number (which is from 1 to 24)] [Lesson name] [page number].

Well done Yale, except that by putting the track number before the lesson number you make all the files that start with a track number to bunch up together on an iPod playlist, for example:

...01 - Lesson one - Blah blah - p. 01
01 - Lesson two - Blah blah - p. 21
01 - Lesson three - Blah blah - p. 31
02 - Lesson one - Blah blah - p. 03
02 - Lesson two - Blah blah - p. 23
02 - Lesson three - Blah blah - p. 33
03 - Lesson one - Blah blah - p. 05
03 - Lesson two - Blah blah - p. 25
03 - Lesson three - Blah blah - p. 35...

Oh well, unless you are willing and know how to spend a few hours adding this information manually to 240+ tracks so that the files are organised on an MP3 player such as the iPod, or unless you are going to use the files as they are straight from the CD on a computer but not on iTunes, Winamp or a software that needs ID3 tags to organise tracks, this book will be utterly useless and your learning experience painful and frustrating.

About the book itself, you will need to learn the alphabet before (this is standard and not a fault of the book) nevertheless I have some concerns with regards to its pace and would not recommend it for self-learners until they have done a couple of other books before.

Ahlan wa Sahlan: Functional Modern Standard Arabic for Beginners (Book DVD & CD) (Arabic Edition)
I received the book in a very good condition. It is a very good book, it contains many exercises Thank you ... Read more

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Standard Aircraft Handbook for Mechanics and Technicians
The book is a good basic treatise that capsulizes the three rather voluminous documents put out for the FAA administrered AMT work.

Nice book but showing age
This book was very help full to me as i wanted to have a knowledge about every airplane in the world, it book fulfills most of it, reading along with photos is a fun, though i feel some of the airplanes are missing ( refer to http://www.aircraftcompare.com to know whats missing ) but still I love the book ..but updated version needed now

Great Overview of the Subject Matter
Great overview of all the areas involved with aircraft construction materials, techniques, and hardware. Short on some details but it wouldn't be small if it wasn't. The one manual you must have for kit airplane construction!

Standard aircraft handbook...a must have for acft mechanics
This is an outstanding reference book that should be considered a must have for all aircraft mechanics.I have a couple...tons of outstanding reference diagrams, etc.Get a couple...one for the tool box and one to keep in the house

A Book for General Knowledge of Mechanics
This book isn't about aircraft knowledge about electronics, air, oil and hydrolics. It's a book about mechanical knowledges. Although that's not the right book I actually want, it's quite a good book. ... Read more

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The Holy Bible New Revised Standard Version

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Exact yet uneconomic...
Although I haven't read every single passage in this Bible, I have used it for about a year for Preaching and have read all the apocrypha through it.

NRSV is apparently a very exact and precise translation of the Bible. As the quotes on the back will tell you, this New version of the Revised Standard is innovative in its solutions to the language problems of the old ones, and uses a plethora of language to illustrate the various nuances of Bible passages.
This is a good thing if you are after precision and the meaning of passages, and I'd almost say it was between the poetry of The Authorized King James Version and the economy of language of an NIV.

However it is in this broad spectrum of words, and its over-precise translation, that this version becomes stodgy and loses the Bible's famed eloquence, in favour of being precise. It reminds me of Jeremy Clarkson's* criticism of a Car Manual that was 'literally translated from French' - phrases like 'S'il Vous Plait' is not literally 'Please', but it makes for better English that way.

This is not to say that this isn't a good and insightful translation, but it does display the above tendency to be over-precise.
By all means, buy this Bible for your translation collection. However remember that Bibles such as the NIV or The Message often make for easier study and, especially, better preaching material...

* - British Motoring Journalist/ TV Host.

This NRSV Bible is Exactly What I Was Looking For!
The New Revised Standard Version is the most understandable translation that I have ever read.The NRSV gives me a clear picture and I am excited to be reading it!This particular Bible is amazing because of its formatting - the prose is in single-column format (like an actual book) and the poetry is in two-column format.That makes it so much easier to distinguish between the two and also adds to the great experience of reading the NRSV.The paper is just the right thickness, I love the hard cover, the woodcut images are excellent, and the text is not interrupted by notes all over the place, making it a smooth, flowing read instead of a frustrating hunt for the next phrase.The Concordance in the back is fine, and if you want to do more of a study than a reading, then you will need to seek out a good Study Bible because this one is straightforward, bare-bones reading text.This Bible is exactly what I have been looking for!

Excellent service and product
Excellent service, product arrived before its scheduled date and is a wonderful addition to my collection. Medium font makes reading easier for eye glass wearers. I will definitely purchase other items from the seller.

Well made, nice size Bible
The Bible I received is the one pictured, with brown and tan leather binding. This is a well made Bible that when opened up lies flat.The text is single column, which is hard to find in a Bible (most have the narrow double columns).The font sytle is easy to read, and is a good size, so it's not hard on the eyes.Each book opens with a great looking small wood cut picture; some of them repeat, but there are a large number.

The only negative is that the paper is flimsy-it's typical Bible-paper, but is very thin.There are also no maps in the back; this is becoming more frequent, since maps are usually in color and having them would probably raise the price of the book, but its nice to have them for reference.

Just to be clear, this version, the NRSV with Apocrypha, contains all the books of the Apocrypha between the Old and New Testaments-this version would be for mainline Protestants such as Episcopalians (Anglicans) and Lutherans. It could be used by Catholics also, but a specifically Catholic version would integrate the Apocrypha into the Old Testament, and not include the Books of 1 Esdras, 2 Esdras, and the Prayer of Mannaseh. None mainline Protestants would probably purchase the NRSV without the Apocrypha.

Beautiful leather bound Bible
Beautiful Bible.My church uses the NSRV version and they are hard to find locally.This one is perfect-typeset easy to read. ... Read more

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The Second Edition of this volume is the result of an extensive review process by the Joint Committee of the original Standards for Evaluations of Educational Programs, Projects, and Materials published in 1981. The 30 standards are divided into four groups corresponding to the attributes of fair programme evaluation - utility; feasibility; propriety; and accuracy. In this new edition original standards have been combined and others added, with new case illustrations featuring applications of the standards to reform efforts in a diverse range of settings including schools, universities, law, medicine, nursing, business and social service agencies. Taken as a set, the Standards provide a working philosophy for evaluators. ... Read more

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Easy to understand what's important
This book was on the required list for a doctoral course. I loved the easy reading style of the text, not as dry as many of my other books. The authors clearly explained the JCSEE standards and made my project for that course easy.

All the evaluation standards in a nutshell
This was a required text for a graduate course I was taking, and it will make an good addition to my professional library. The authors have compiled a concise review of each evaluation standard with the rationale behind each standard into one tool. It is not an in-depth analysis of evaluation standards or the history of the development of the standards. This book's strength is in its layout and brevity; I can find exactly what I am looking for when I need it. ... Read more

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More than 290 years after the first Remington was unveiled, interest in this famous brand of firearm remains strong. In Standard Catalog of® Remington Firearms you gain access to identifying details, historical background, production and value data and more than 300 distinguished color photos taken by expert firearm photographer Paul Goodwin. Plus, you'll discover bonus production and serial number data. ... Read more

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Limited
Well written but limited in variety and depth.Pictures well done, professional in appearance.Is not a stand-alone text on Remington pistols.Disappointed in breadth of material, leaving out some of the Remington pistols I was researching.It is more of a general interest book on the subject.

Good book for your collection
I'm a rollingblock shooter and have been for the past 13 years.For me this is a good book and I have added it to my collection.

Good value
Its hard to rate something when its a first of its kind. I find myself referencing the book for any remington firearm and I haven't been let down. The only thing I have against it is how the values all seem to be arbitrary estimates but they are only intended as a guide anyways. This book is well laid out, good pics and the needed info to assist in buying or selling of just about any remington you can think of. Overall I am very satisfied.

Pretty Pictures
Some of the pictures, pretty though they may be, are misleading and make little sense. For the Remington New Model 1858 a cut barrel is shown. For another percussion they show a conversion of the original model. The writing is little better. Buy some coasters instead; you'll save money and thehassle of returning the book.

Its ok.
This book is ok. It had very little in it that I could not find on the internet. Its very "generic". ... Read more

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An acclaimed, research-based framework for promoting excellence

Based on a proven instructional model distilled over years of research, this book focuses on five essential pedagogy standards for guiding teaching practice in classrooms with diverse students, including English learners. Providing key indicators for each standard along with the theoretical rationale and "best practice" strategies, the book offers teachers invaluable guidance for enhancing language, literacy, thinking, and content learning across the curricula. It also provides advice on creating classroom groupings for differentiating lessons and activities and includes extensive examples of practices from real-life classrooms.

Stephanie Stoll Dalton, Ed.D., has taught diverse students from first to twelfth grade, community college, and as a teacher educator. She has consulted widely on teacher quality. She is currently with the U.S. Department of Education ... Read more

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Helping you use program evaluation standards most effectively

The Joint Committee on Standards for Educational Evaluation (JCSEE.org) is an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited standards developer, sponsored by 17 North American professional organizations. With oversight from the JCSEE, Yarbrough, Schulha, Hopson, and Caruthers have revised and illustrated this new edition of the Program Evaluation Standards. These thirty standards support the core attributes of evaluation quality: utility, feasibility, propriety, accuracy, and accountability, and provide guidance to anyone interested in planning, implementing, or using program evaluations.

Intended Audience

This resource provides guidance for all stakeholders: anyone-from the practicing evaluator to evaluation users and clients-who will either experience or use standards-based program evaluations.

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From the first edition: Product DescriptionThe National Association of Elementary School Association's guide, Leading Learning Communities: Standards for What Principals Should Know and Be Able To Do, presents the voices of elementary and middle school principals who state thier belief that everything a principal does in school must be focused on ensuring the learning of adults and students.Leading Learning Communities identifies six standards that NAESP believes together characterize instructional leadership in schools. They are: 1) Balance Management and Leadership Roles; 2) Set High Expectations and Standards; 3) Demand Content and Instruction That Ensure Student Achievement; 4) Create a Culture of Adult Learning; 5) Use Multiple Sources of Data as Diagnostic Tools; and, 6) Actively Engage the Community. ... Read more

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Great Read!!!!!
I bought this book because I thought it would be an easy read for a class.It was one of the greatest books I have read concerning leadership.I truly enjoyed it and will keep it in my library.

buyer beware!
Be careful about overpaying for this book!You can get it for WAY less that $100 + - go to the National Association of Elementary Principals website - I found it there for $28! ... Read more

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The 16th Edition of The Gold Standard is THE complete and fully updated review for the new Medical College Admissions Computer Based Test (MCAT CBT). The 16th Edition of The Gold Standard continues to be one of the best selling manuals, standing as the flagship for the industry. The Gold Standard includes a comprehensive and easy to understand review of the MCAT, 3 pull-out full-length practice exams with explanations, also available as MCAT CBTs online for free, and hundreds of pages in full color! NEW features include three dimensional color diagrams, MCAT objectives at the beginning of chapters, equation lists, free online chapter review questions with explanations, and an organic chemistry mechanisms summary. BONUS No.1: Students also get The 3 Gold Standard exams as MCAT CBTs - free and online. BONUS No.2: Free online access to ten hours of teaching videos! The 16th Edition of The Gold Standard covers all key aspects of medical school admissions. All science sections are covered in detail. Proven verbal and writing strategies are designed to aid the student to competently prepare for the MCAT verbal reasoning section. The "Five Minute, Five Step" approach to the writing sample, tried and tested by students throughout the world is elucidated. Conversion tables for your MCAT scores are included. The Gold Standard will teach you how to improve your grades, how to prepare for the medical school interview, strategies for autobiographical materials and letters of references, and much more. Over 100 diagrams and illustrations take the MCAT learning experience to a new level! ... Read more

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Can't they afford an editor?
The most painful thing about this book is their editor's inability to properly use i.e. and e.g. It's so distracting that it's almost impossible for me to do anything but see the mistakes. It is also fairly weak on the content, but overall a good way to do a quick review. The questions in the back do seem to be more along the lines of just simple multiple choice, where the sample CBT tests seem to have more intricate questions. Perhaps the simple questions will be helpful, but it would have been nice to get questions that mimicked the MCAT a little more. The little cartoon cat that they put at the end of each chapter makes me want to punch someone - um, hello, we're not in elementary school. While I can appreciate that they want to break up the dull content, I would have preferred something a LITTLE more tactful/age appropriate.

gives you a general idea
It tells you what the mcat will have on it but I did go back to my old books to double check.
In the chemistry part, it didnt give much details and examples on the different subjects. So, when I wanted more practice with equations, I went to my old book to get more practice.
The book serves as a refreshment on the subjects but I would want more practice problems. Still it was helpful.

Gold Standard MCAT book
A good book somewhere in the middle pack of MCAT study guides.It has some practice exams that are helpful.

Gold Standard is a good indicator for MCAT scores
The MCAT computer online practice is great, but not exactly in the same format as the real MCAT computerized test. However, it does give quite an accurate indication of how one will score in the real MCAT test. So, the Gold Standard provides a cheaper way of practising MCAT tests.

A masterpiece that leaves no stone unturned
This book, now in its 16th edition, is a comprehensive review of the new MCAT and provides strategies, preparation ideas, and sample questions to help you study. The full-color illustrations are aesthetically pleasing and accurate. I love the book's organization, which clearly shows you just what you need to know as well as what information is optional to learn. If you only purchase one book for your MCAT study needs, this 952-page book is the one. ... Read more

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Save time with topic-by-topic guide to building standards

The only comprehensive reference to all building types, Time-Saver Standards for Building Types, Fourth Edition is loaded with all the essential design criteria and standards you need to prepare preliminary designs, execute programming requirements, and analyze the functions and uses of a building. Authors Joseph DeChiara and Michael Crosbie focus on topical issues of rehabilitation, change of use, preservation, accessibility, energy conservation, and environmental regulations. New material in this edition includes home offices, entertainment centers, assisted living, primary-care and wellness facilities, day-care and nursery facilities, jails and prisons, places of worship, health clubs, international sports facilities, and new rail facilities. What's more, new international examples and full metrification make the book a truly global publication. ... Read more

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Should be a standard in any office.
Only wish I had this a long time ago. Very useful. Highly resommend this product.

perfect reference
rich in graphics and details, perfect companion when you need quick answers, specially if you get a used book at a fantastic price like these, it is worth it!!

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A great reference book
This is a book that sometimes resembles Neufert's, but it has a lot of additional information you might need that will make easier the process of designing various types of buildings. It gives you notions, ideas, proportions, measures and everything you need to know when starting a project. A must-have to any architect (specially with these incredible low-priced used ones. I got mine for 13 bucks and it's absolutely like new).

Over priced
Amozon.com says that they save you money on books but this book cost a cool 150 smackers even if a customer has purchased many books from them -- the book is valuable and used like a dictionary for reference -- why can'twe get a resonable price for it -- Amozon.com send out thank you andpromises to do their best to keep the price lowest but why do they continueto bate and switch. ... Read more

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This book provides thorough coverage of everything the nurse needs for quality home care provision and effective documentation, including detailed standards and documentation guidelines for each of 60 clinical problems. A new section on patient, family, and caregiver educational needs is also included. ... Read more

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GREAT BOOK AND SHIPING
I NEED THIS BOOK TO HELP ME WITH MY HOME CARE PATIENT AND IT WAS AS ADVERTIZED A GREAT BOOK AND HANDED FOR DOING CARE PLANS

Never got my book
The initial shipping did not specify it would take up to 3 weeks to receive which I was not happy about but then once I waited and still did not receive book I contacted the bookstore and though there was an attempt to find another book to send me, there was no longer any available copies and without any problems got my money back right away.I however ended up without a book.

handbook of Home Health Standards and Documentation
This book was recieved quickly. I founds the book to be very informative and useful. I found the answers to several of my questions I had. I will keep the book close to use for a reference and I am sure I will use it a lot. Thanks.

VERY HELPFUL
I love this book because, being in the home health industry you have to know what you're charting. If charting is lacking then you will not get the full reimbursement that you are entitled to. Thanks alot.

Quickly settles disputes, answers questions, a "MUST" for all home care nurses & their management teams !!!!
I have the 4th edition (at this time is the most recent edition in print) and as a psych home care nurse, this little, portable wealth of knowledge has helped me validate to management, as well as to public health and other surveyors, the range in situations that qualify "homebound status" for psychiatric patients.Throughout the book there are samples provided to support a variety of situations that help the nurse better understand, and therefore more accurately report, on each sector of the OASIS forms.Medicare regulations are explained in detail, and I learned information that I had not known in the 14 years I have been doing mental health home care nursing.The manual provides a history and background of homecare, its evolution, provides an overview of documentaion, including the importance of coding, and its significance in home care.Also, valuable tips on improving the nursing visit, setting achievable goals, managing the case, and the guidelines for care for all the home care disciplines, are provided, so the nurse can be knowledgable regarding the roles of the other disciplines.There is a great resource section at the end of the book, and home care definitions, roles, and abbreviations are delineated in this manual as well.All home care codes are listed.

With the often-confusing regulations and data gathering tools out there, at least we on the front lines have this portable manual to help us sort out our assessments and evaluations into the accurate coding and leveling criteria that supports what we do, what we observe, and allows for the appropriate revenue to support the levels of care our patients require.As OASIS data-gathering evolves, newer editions will be needed to keep up with the miriad of changes that will ensue, but at least here is a standard we can all make good use of, and I am willing to bet every nurse, from novice to manager, will find something in this manual that was not known or delineated as well to them in the past.

This manual would also make a wonderful teaching tool for nursing students. They may as well learn early on how intricate the data-gathering tools are in the real working world.Accurate notations on the OASIS forms can either make or break a case, not only regarding reimbursement, but as to whether the levels of care, and variety of disciplines, that you feel are needed, are allowed to provide services to your patient.Hasty and inaccurate translation of evaluations and assessments onto the OASIS forms results in inability to justify to Medicare that the levels of intervention you are requesting are appropriate. ... Read more

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Easy to Grade, Great Comprehension Check
This is great for testing kids' comprehension. Because this was published in the 70's, I would read over each story before giving it to a student because a couple are a little on the "politically incorrect" side. Just a tip! But overall WONDERFUL tool and because they are all multiple choice, easy to grade. ... Read more

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Useless.
As a beginning screenwriter, completely new to the genre, I was assigned this book by my professor as a guide. It was recommended as essential reading for someone who wanted to write a screenplay for a feature film. If you're a beginning screenwriting student--a dilettante, a screenplay-curious writer, or an interested party of any kind--do not buy this book. It's the opposite of helpful. It's vague, incomplete in its explanations, archaic, imprecise, and generally useless. This book was the only one of its kind for years (i.e. a formatting guide). Now it's not. The newer books are more careful and streetwise. The Screenwriter's Bible The Screenwriter's Bible: A Complete Guide to Writing, Formatting, and Selling Your Script, just to pick one from the pack, is much better--and more reliable. This book, The Complete Guide to Standard Script Formats, etc., does not give you careful, complete information on how to format your script. That means your script will be at a strong disadvantage vs. other people's scripts--when you submit it or your agent gives it to an interested party. This guide will not help you make your script look professional. In fact, it's actually a liability. It's misguided. Don't waste your money.

STANDARD SCREENPLAY FORMAT
Excellent value for the money!The book arrived in my mailbox ahead of schedule.This is a beautifully done guide to writing a screenplay in the accepted format.I enjoyed reading the guide from cover to cover.

Great
I received this package on time, the cover and pages was almost brand new.I am completely satisfied with this order.

The Industry Standard for Professionals
I've worked in the hour-long TV business as writer's assistant, then staff writer, then producer, for almost 15 years, and I recommend this book to everyone I work with and all my students.This book was written by professional studio typists, back before there were word processors, when every produced script was typed by people who did that as their full time job.It contains THE industry standard for how scripts should look -- which is sometimes not the default setting of those expensive script programs.This book is MUST HAVE for anyone who wants to be a professional script coordinator or staff writer, and for anyone who wants their scripts to look just like professional ones.It isn't really designed for, or necessary for, people who are just starting out, although I personally think it should be required reading for every aspiring writer, especially in TV, because understanding how a script is used as a blueprint for filming, such how the scene headersare used to create the shooting schedule, can really help new writers to understand how to create a script that is not only interesting but filmable.Combine this with Ralph Singleton's Film Scheduling/Film Budgeting Workbook.Script formatting and scheduling programs are great timesaving tools, but you should be telling the programs how to format your script, not the other way around.

An Old Book with a Homemade Look
I've just finished my first script. I suppose it's okay, but not awesome. I've read a half dozen books on screenplays. Of those books, this one is likely one of the least helpful. It was writen in 1983!! and hasn't been updated. I suspect that much of the formatting advice this book offers is now out of date, old fashioned to what professional script writers are doing this days. Two newer books I would recommend instead would be CRAFTY SCREENWRITING by Alex Epstein (2002) and HOW NOT TO WRITE A SCREENPLAY by Denny Flinn (1999). You'll get modern formatting information from these books PLUS a lot more useful advice about how to write well. ... Read more

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Customer Reviews (12)

Boring- useless- waste of my time!
I'm not going to be a teacher, because to me, the system is so flawed. It all starts with useless books like this one. Over and over again, this book repeats the same ideas.
I can't imagine anyone actually learning from it. I can't imagine a wanna be teaching praising the book- Oh, I should INVOLVE the student in his learning by allowing him to make choice?
Oh, I should actually explain concepts using real life examples?
Oh, I should try to engage my students rather than trying to bore them to death?
Oh, I should make them think, rather than just memorize formulas?
In all honesty, these are suggestions the book ACTUALLY makes, which are a waste to my time, and my brain.
Plus, they criticize standardized tests throughout the book, and say they should be relied on less (check pg 8)....
Then on page 54- they use statistics from ACT(a testing company) -"According to a recent study by ACT....."
What a joke, go ahead and argue against the test makers, then use them as an example to prove your point- just fantastic work there.
Please don't waste your time with this garbage, it's all been said before, and never helped anyone.
Instead I'd suggest Alfie Kohn's- The Homework Myth as an incredible read for future teachers.

Ready, Set, Teach!
I am finishing my first foundational class for becoming a teacher and this book was a great help.It provided so many real and practical ways of teaching different subjects.The layout of the book was easy to follow and was the same for the different subjects (reading, writing, math, etc.).It also provided some helpful tips for how parents and principals can contribute to a successful learning process in each of the subject areas as well.This was a nice addition you don't find in every book.I found the ideas easy to implement in any subject matter and easily adaptable to any type of student learner.This is a great book that will remain in my professional library for years to come!

A good start
This is one of my first education books to read as I start my education to become a teacher. I believe that as I learn to be an effective teacher this book will help me along the way. When I have questions on how to teach children more effectly I can look to this book for some fun ideas. It is easy to read and the chapters are well planned. I like the ideas and can see myself using many of them, or chaning them slightly for my classroom. This book will stay on my bookshelf for many years.

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Sad piece of worn out, shibboleth filled text
As a high school SS instructor, I`m with one star O`Keeffe completely on this one.Please read his narration as it is a bit lengthy, but highly comprehensive.The book issimply a rehash of of politically based broad "concepts" but offersnothing whatsoever concrete or specific for success. In other words, it`s a huge compillation of 20 year retreaded terms like: rich compendium, collaboration, diversity, global, for the good of the children,..... etc, etc. A comic strip like Dilbert would have a complete field day with the 300 pages of highly worn out buzz words and existentialist failures that are of course conveniently politically correct, and what pin-head "progressive" professors love to hear.. READ: make for great sales to agenda driven college profs pawning these off on unfortunate undergrads.True American reading and writing skills are waning drastically.It is becuase of books like this for the past 15 years are driving it in the direction. If you are truly interested in best practices/success in your classroom, do the EXACT OPPOSITE of what these 300 pages of worn out pathetic verbiage tell you to do, and your children will indeed succeed. ... Read more