Kawasaki Reviews

KISS books are just the best books to help you learn about software. To master Windows with confidence, you will learn how to get the program up and running, master spreadsheets and word processing and improve your computer's performance.

Rich Levin has been involved in the personal computer industry since 1979. he is a software developer, consultant and journalist. he is an internationally respected technology journalist and has written for CBS Radio, Windows Magazine, Business Week and PC world. He runs his own company called Levin Communications and hosts a weekly talk radio show.

The information is divided into four sections. Part one gives you the confidence to design your PC, sign onto the Internet and purchase your computer. Part Two shows you how to take charge of Windows, work with e-mail and sample the Windows Software Library. Part three explains the wonderful world of word processing. The last section describes methods for keeping your secrets safe.

The Computing Golden Rule is: Back-up. That means, save your information. I love that they say...."You're Smart. Your Computer is Stupid." With continually evolving technology you can't just memorize a few steps. This book will help you develop your deductive reasoning skills and coping mechanisms that guide the most experienced computer users.

If you enjoy a book filled with colorful boxes filled with information, funny characters which give you special signs to catch your attention or the inside scoop on secrets no one else is telling you...this is your book!

I thought the advice on page 59 should be taken very seriously, especially if you are building a Web site. I quote: "Choose your ISP (Internet Service Provider) partner with care-divorce can be messy and painful." Rich also discusses how you can safely buy items on the Web. There is also a list of Key actions, and I must say...when I learned about Ctrl+Alt+Delete...it saved me from having to reboot my computer when it freezes. On my computer, it gives me an option to shut down the item causing the problem and then I can go on working or open the program again. Word's Main Keystrokes are also explained in detail.

A simple glossary and easy-to-use index is included. What is a blocked sender list? What does "download" mean? What is Random Access Memory?

I can highly recommend this book for new and experienced users. Even after years of using Windows, I still have a lot to learn. I am so pleased I have this KISS book which is now going to take up a permanent place of honor on my desk! I think I will also buy one for my mother since I believe this book will save her hours of trying to figure out her new computer. Why don't they sell this book with every PC? They should!

Not like other computer books. Fun to read. You'll learn a lot.

I was a novice user until I read this "Bible". Mr. Levin makes it sooo easy to understand. I loaned the book out, so I am back to get another to have at my side.

Guy Kawasaki has written a great book on Apple and the Apple business method. Very funny. Extremely unique and marvelous, like Apple. Perfect for brushing up your Mac Evangelist skills! One of the best books I've ever read, and I'm not even done! Guy truly embodies the Macintosh Spirit. everything about the book, from the footnotes to the illustrations, is like the artistic perfection of Macintoshes! GUY KAWASAKI RULES!!!EVERYONE SHOULD READ THIS BOOK AND BUY A MAC!!!!!!

The teams I have been a part of that followed the basic attitude that Guy outlines here have accomplished amazing things against all odds. On other teams, the farther we got away from these ideas, the more mediocre the end results turned out. If you want to create an environment where world changing events will happen, you need to read this book.

Guy Kawasaki's "The Macintosh Way" empowers the very essence of understanding the principles of evangelism and doing the "right thing the right way" in business. This book and his other book " "Selling the Dream" should be required reading for startup companies. Values and principles in business are the key to success. Guy's keen sense of humour and reference to examples of what did and didn't work for the Apple Computer Corporation, while he worked there in the early 80's, is a fascinating perspective. Here, you will see how an successful company like Apple grows from innovation to mediocrity. For Mac users, this is a praticularly fascinating insight but should be required reading for all CEO's and directors of growing companies. It is an insightful collection of practicle examples of what and what not to do in business.

Written with such zest for family participation during the Jewish Holiday of Passover! Lively pictures help weave the story of Bubbie's family as they perform the traditional tasks for Passover. Educational and fun at the same time! A real treat for young and old, which has always been the true test of great literature. "Too Many Cooks" is a great addition to your personal library collection.

This is such a cool book that kids really love! My 3rd grade teacher read this book to us around Passover time last year when we were learning about Jewish Holidays. Everyone in my class just loved the book, and many of my friends went and bought it. Too Many Cooks has AWESOME illustrations in bright colors. This is a great book for kids of all faiths. Strongly recommended! A+!

This appealing Passover book is truly a gem for young and old alike! Too Many Cooks offers a fun-filled glimpse into the rich traditions of the Seder preparation. Through the cute characterizations of familiar family members, this story will be reread at many Passovers over years to come!

Being a self-admitted tightwad, I hesitated when first buying this book. Even though Amazon.com had the best price I found, I was still wondering if I needed to spend this much money on a book I thought I would probably never use. Upon receiving the book, many of my initial reactions were proved unjustified, for a number of reasons.

This is at first glance an impressive book, measuring almost two inches thick. Upon delving into the myriad of information in the many chapters, the true worth of this publication was quickly revealed. This is 603 pages of highly detailed and instructive material. There are literally hundreds of photographs and detail drawings, giving even a first time mechanic a chance to see exactly how each part of the machine works, is disasembled, repaired and then reassembled. Step-by-step instructions are clearly listed, in a easy to read and interesting fashion. Numerous hints and how to tips make most of the jobs easier and further enhance the value of this publication.

Another nice feature are the areas that warn the reader about possibly dangerous repair procedures and how to avoid potential injury to mechanic or motorcycle. The book also lists any problems previous models have had and what the owner can do about them. For instance, upon first reading the book there was a warning in a side bar in the chapter on valves and valve adjustments. It informed the reader that certain ZX-900 Ninja owners could have bikes that had a factory recall. Specifically, certain bikes had valve spring retainers that could fail at high engine speeds, causing what the book termed 'catastrophic engine failure.' The book listed the serial numbers on the motor of the bikes that were affected. Unfortunately, mine was included and I'll have to pay for new retainers when the valves are adjusted. But, it's a small price to pay for something I had not known about that could of caused a loss of my life or someone elses. It was another perfect example of just how valuable this book is to those that buy, read and use it.

Overall, I don't see much that can be improved upon in this book. The text is easy to read, the pictures and diagrams are perfectly executed and the tips, how-to hints and reader warnings offer a wealth of assistance. There is a complex index and even a section in the back of the book with blank pages headed 'notes' at the top of each page. For those owners that want to perform their own service, repair and maintenance on their older Ninjas, this book is as important as any other accessory you could buy and was worth every penny. It earns five stars from me.

It's quite useful manual , especailly lots of "Cautions" tell good tips. If you buy this manual, no need to get service manual.

Bravo, Bob! I read this book from cover to cover and didn't do anything else until I finished. Not only is this book written with honest advice for the practical consumer, but it also reviews all the various peripheral options, storage media, upgrade options, networking, and anything else you can possibly do to your Mac. Includes very practical advice on how to maximize your Mac's speed and performance in an efficient way. All the features of the Mac are explained for the functional user. My favorite part--at the end of the book, there is a whole reference section of web sites for shareware, freeware, tech support, buying online, hunting for graphics and fonts, gaming, etc. The sites are, according to the writers, the best on the web. When I visited some of these tech support sites, I appreciated this book even more--many of the site developers who were providing support online have terminated their services because they weren't getting the financial support they needed and they were devoting all their energy into helping other Mac users. This book is a wonderful reference; even advanced users will pick up some tips. Keep in mind that if you need some troubleshooting advice for a serious hardware problem, you're likely not to be able to get online at all where you can usually find the advice for free--that is if you can find someone kind enough to help. Buy this book, and keep it handy--"it may save your Mac's life one day."

I am glad there are but a few books this good: There is a definite danger more would put me out of the tech support business!

As the editor of MacHome Journal's free eZine, HotTips Weekly, I probably read more books about the Mac than most users.

It is a great credit to this work that it has become the ONE book stitting on my desk, ready for action. I consult it not only for what I do not know, but also to validate what I think I know.

It is clear, concise and well organized. When time comes to explain complex issues or find an elegant solution, it becomes the best friend you could ever have!

This is the second manual of this type I have owned and they continue to impress me. For someone who never was terribly mechanically minded, this book helps me solve most if not all of my problems fast and cheaply. To me the most important factors about riding are reliability of the equipment and price. With help from the book I can perform general maintenance, fix faults and diagnose performance issues cheaply and efficiently. Most people know how to perform general maintenance on a dirt bike, but this book covers many extra steps to increase the reliability of the bike. To help also there are pictures of most steps being performed to help me identify parts, and also to make me more confident about doing this maintenance. I recommend this book for the any dirt bike rider who is looking to become more technically involved and understand more about his/her bike. The only other books available containing this content are the workshop manuals, but they are very expensive.

Clymer has the best books that helps you do it yourself. This one has all the information you need to maintain your VN 800 and has a lot of tips that helps you manage the best from your bike.

This book is the single leading authority on functionally graded materials. It is the result of a comprehensive, multi-year effort by several dedicated researchers and engineers. Unlike many books which have numerous editors, this book reads as if it has been written by one author -- it is cohesive and the writing flows well, even though it is terse. The bibliography is enormous and by itself represents a unique collection in this area.

Even though functionally graded materials have been utilized by people for hundreds of years, it is only lately that it has been realized that material advances may be made by bringing together the many materials disciplines that work on functionally graded materials. This book accomplishes such a unification.

This book is a delight to read! Everyone will enjoy the wonderful rhymes found in this and the other Carabine Christmas stories. It makes a great, economical and fun Christmas gift. You will love it.

CREATING CUSTOMERS EVANGELISTS is a book with back to basic values ideas - very refreshing! If what you do is good people will share that with others and create more business. Sounds so simple you may say but how do I help that along. That's what this informative book is about. There are so many flashy things out there in the world of marketing - why not just do what you do well and "get the word out" from the new relationships you've created with your quality product. Jackie and Ben have presented their ideas in an easy to read format - through stories of people who already have succeeded in this process. This book will give you new ideas to think about and great suggestions on how to implement them. I've also heard them speak and teach - very down-to-earth real people!

What an incredible book. After reading this book, you realize the impact you have on your friends and family and you will want to be an evangelist for more products and services. The case studies in this book also show that it's not about investing millions of dollars in a marketing campaign - but about using a little creativity and personality to give your customers a feeling of excitement in buying your product or service so they will WANT to spread the word about your offering.

This book is excellent - not only as a must read for businesses but for anyone who buys anything. Everyone is an evangelist for something, but this book really makes you realize the benefits of your evangelism - and it makes you want to be an evangelist for more products, services and people. From a business perspective, it shows you how other companies have provided an atmosphere for growing evangelists - do you know how you are growing customer evangelists in your organization? Read the book - and I guarantee you will get ideas on how to create these relationships with your customers.

I love this book! The information in this book is helping me more than getting my MBA. I have purchased nine copies to give to everyone I work with.
This book puts together pieces of information that we know as customers and individuals who network with many others. This book helped me realize how much I have turned to others for information for all the important decisions I have been making whether it is for a purchase, a job, a healthcare decision or a place to eat. This book is a serious compilation of research that deserves reading by everyone interested in how humans have reacted to the information age, not just marketers. Some of the book is overstated, but it is easier to digest than all the other dozen or so books in this field I have read.