1 stars (Please - Stop Him Before He Writes Another Book!) - This is the second Gladwell book I've read, and unfortunately its as bad as the first (Blink!). His basic point is that little things can make a big difference. Gladwell's problem, however, is that he doesn't know what he's writing about, and it's a fatal flaw. For example, early in this book he relates how a "small change" in Brooklyn policing strategies turned into a "large drop" in crime. In reality, "broken windows," accompanied by much more data-driven and administrative follow-up policing referred to by Gladwell was a large (not small change). The reality is that "broken windows" policing ended up going far beyond simply pursuing those with minor violations (eg. fare-beating) to include studying crime patterns (location, timing, etc.), setting improvement goals, and regular high-level follow-up. Secondly, "Freakonomics" research concluded that the crime-rate decline began BEFORE the change in policing, and that much of the decline was due to increased staffing. Gladwell also attributed the decline to improved economic conditions - however, no such decline accompanied prior economic good times. Finally, Gladwell offered no explanation of why similar steep declines in crime occurred across the U.S. at the same time - without regard to any change in policing! Another of Gladwell's problems is that he doesn't seem to understand anything about statistics. The fact that a change in policing suposedly occurred at the same time as a decline in crime rates seems to be "proof" of causation for Gladwell. One of the first lessons in statistics, however, is that "correlation does not imply causation." Summarizing, the book starts out poorly, and goes downhill from there - increasingly boring, confusing, and totally lacking in credibility. Don't confuse, aggravate, misinform yourself with this book 5 stars (This Little Book will Make a Big Difference) - This fascinating book is an investigation into ... Back Bay Books :: Psychology & Psychiatry & Social Psychology :: Sociology - General :: Sociology :: Social Psychology :: Psychology :: Marketing - General :: Context effects (Psyc :: The Tipping Point- How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
The Amazing Kye is a set of 50 challenging puzzles rated with four levels of complexity. Try it for free and play 15 puzzles including six tutorials. If you register the game within 10 days you are awarded a bonus of five new puzzles. The user can choose the skin he or she prefers, either Modern or Classic. Its original music was composed especially for the game. The difficulty levels are represented by one to four stars.... TERMINAL Studio :: kye :: puzzle :: amazing :: fun :: solve :: solution :: hint :: cool :: skin :: challenge :: difficulty :: rating :: level :: levels :: complete :: Amazing Kye
Toolfish is a collection of powerful utilities in one including Web Compare, Talking New Email Announcer, Site Monitor, key logging, Atomic Clock adjustments, Macros, Hotkeys, Talking Reminders, Control other applications, Smart Mute, Paste IP, Leet-Type, Fun Stastics and more. Use the Event Manager to build your own event using 6 kinds of triggers and 19 types of actions. Mix and stack triggers and actions as needed.... Robinson Technologies :: compare :: monitor :: change :: talk :: pop3 :: smtp :: mail :: percent :: update :: content :: check :: difference :: web :: page :: url :: Seth :: Robinson :: rtsoft :: spy :: keystroke :: atomic :: clock :: site :: :: Toolfish Utility Suite
Active File Compare is an advanced utility for the comparison and synchronization of any text files in visual mode, it reports the results of the comparison in two side-by-side windows on the screen. This utility is an excellent tool for comparing source code versions since it allows you to correct the source code and also supports syntax highlighting for the programming languages. Active File Compare has its own File Manager.... Formula Software Inc :: file :: compare :: text :: utility :: tool :: merge :: visual :: difference :: management :: source :: code :: synchronization :: directory :: folder :: version :: highlight :: Active File Compare
Visual Comparer is a software utility with its main functionality being comparison of source code containing text files. Its use is indisputable as software engineers and programmers are always in the need to compare and synchronize various versions of the source code. It allows you to load the comparable files, perform a matching operation and edit the text as with a fully functional text-editing tool.... Nikeware :: file compare merge utility synchronize comparison visual comparer diff difference syntax highlight :: Visual Comparer
The Amazing Kye is a set of 50 challenging puzzles rated with four levels of complexity. Try it for free and play 15 puzzles including six tutorials. If you register the game within 10 days you are awarded a bonus of five new puzzles. The user can choose the skin he or she prefers, either Modern or Classic. The difficulty levels are represented by one to four stars.... TERMINAL Studio :: kye :: puzzle :: amazing :: fun :: solve :: solution :: hint :: cool :: skin :: challenge :: difficulty :: rating :: level :: levels :: complete :: Amazing Kye Pocket Edition
WaveDiff ActiveX Control v1.0 processes a input wave file using FFT and returns the accuracy of match found with a reference wave file.Features: -Compares or Differentiates a given wave file from a set of reference wave files using FFT-Works with voice, audio frequencies and tones-Gives the closest match by getting the shortest Euclid distance of them all-Use WaveDiff to Recognize Keywords or Numbers in any languages... United Research Labs :: Mp3 :: Audio :: Wave :: Speech synthesis :: Voice Type :: Sound :: Computer Talking :: Dragon Dictate :: ActiveWebSpeech :: ViaVoice :: Voice ExpressWindows DOS Dialogic :: WaveDiff
Visual Comparer is a software utility with its main functionality being comparison of source cod? containing text files. Its use is indisputable as software engineers and programmers are always in the need to compare and synchronize various versions of the source code. It allows you to load the comparable files, perform a matching operation and edit the text as with a fully functional text-editing tool.... Nikeware :: file compare merge utility synchronize comparison visual comparer diff difference syntax highlight :: Visual Comparer
4 stars (Insightful...) - A good resource to improve communication skills and train yourself to be ready to participate in difficult conversations and avoid delaying them. Helped me to face conflict head-on. I would definitely recommend it to everyone! 5 stars (Not Just a Guru Book) - Filled with diverse and accessible examples, this book provides a use framework for dealing with many of life's most awkward moments. 5 stars (Read This Book!) - I couldn't recommend this book more highly. It is easy to read--better yet, easy to understand and implement. Whether you're a student or someone that just wants to understand the dynamics of conversation better, this book should be on your reading list. ... Penguin Putnam :: Self-Help :: Negotiation in Business :: Negotiation :: Negotiating :: Psychology :: Interpersonal communication :: Interpersonal Relations :: General :: Conflict Reso :: Difficult Conversations- How to Discuss what Matters Most
5 stars (A Must for Every Parent and Teacher) - This book absolutely transformed my relationship with my difficult teenager. We had been stuck in a pattern of disappointment and poor school performance for years. This book was the missing ingredient and now his father and I are proud and completely hopeful for a boy who was headed down the wrong path. 5 stars (Busymomof4) - My oldest son is 17 and has been displaying defiant and baffling behavior since he was in 2nd grade. We have been to numerous counselors and psychologists, and no one could ever explain his behavior to me. He is an under-energized kid with Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and now in drug treatment. THANK YOU HOWARD GLASSER, for the first time I feel like I understand my kid and I have a direction to go in when he finishes treatment. I have three other children, who are not currently experiencing any difficulty, but are all highly energetic. My 4-yr old is eerily similar in lots of ways to his big brother. I am using the positive remarks and it has worked tremendously in the last few days to help reduce bad habits like screaming in the car, leaving the dinner table continuously, and ignoring directions. I feel absolutely wonderful and optimistic that I can handle my older teenager now. 5 stars (The greatest book on parenting ) - This book teaches you a new way of life in a busy world with our kids. I have never read a book like this. It is easy to read. Please read this book and see how it can change your life to. ... Nurtured Heart Publications :: Teaching :: Classroom Management :: Attention-deficit hyperactivit :: Attention-deficit disorder in :: ADHD :: United States :: Problem children :: Parenting - Hype :: Transforming the Difficult Child