Book Review: Made to Stick: Librarian Must Read- August 25, 2007 I feel fortunate that my library participates in a downloadable audiobook project called Listen Alaska through Overdrive, inc. It's given me the chance to do try out books on my mp3 player that I might not have picked up to read but turned out to be great books. Such is the case with Made to stick : why some ideas some ideas survive and others die by Chip and Dan Heath. I downloaded the audiobook version from Listen Alaska, and was so impressed I ordered the paper copy for my library. If you're.http://www.lisnews.org/node/28045 Book Review: Reaper Man by Terry Pratchett- August 22, 2007 A friend lent me the book Reaper Man by Terry Pratchett. Since this book is also available at my local library and many others, I figured I'd write a quick review. This book is a quick and enjoyable read. It weaves together at least three stories -- the story of Death, who goes on holiday after being given walking papers; the story of a dead wizard whose spirit is forced to return to his body when Death isn't available to collect his spirit; and the story of the dead wizard's former colleagues..http://www.lisnews.org/node/28038 Book Review: Digital Crime and Digital Terrorism- August 20, 2007 After a few weeks on public transportation, I have finished the book: Digital crime and digital terrorism by Robert W Taylor Publisher: Upper Saddle River, N.J. : PearsonPrentice Hall, 2006. Additional authors: Troy J. Caeti, D. Kall Loper, Eric J. Fritsch, John Liederbach http:www.worldcat.orgoclc57186389 , Aside from two minor flaws, I highly recommend this book to all libraries and to people who are interested in computer crime, hacking, or law enforcement. This book is written in plain..http://www.lisnews.org/node/28034 |