Customer Review: There were things I liked about "The Stuff of Thought" and things I didn't. I would have preferred the book to be shorter. I certainly could take away many profound observations. However, I don't think Pinker had to go into so many examples, although I am sure many readers will like that. Anyway,... more info
Customer Review: I received the book quickly, and in nearly new condition! Thank you. It was required for a class, so your efficiency was much appreciated.
Customer Review: A Rulebook for Arguments should be required reading as it presents a definitive outline of the basis for reason. As a centerpiece of what separates humans from animals, the ability to reason represents a critical element in all human endeavors. Illogical reasoning is regrettably everywhere we... more info
Customer Review: The CD did not come with the book when ordering new from Amazon. There is an offer on the back of the book to buy the CD separately if it did not come with the text (only professors can order the book bundled with the CD-ROM); normally the CD is available only separately. ISBN for the CD is... more info
Customer Review: In my opinion Comp I should not be about grammar or sentence structure or paragraph structure. If you do not know these thins you should be in a remedial English class in a Junior or Community College somewhere. This book is great on giving ideas to write about and ponder. Yes I do realize that I... more info
Customer Review: I was hoping that this was going to be a logical, yet entertaining book. It ended up being more about the author ranting against childhood fallacies rather then actual logic. I found that he broke his own rules of logic in explaining how others did. Very disapointed, I should have bought the selfish... more info
Customer Review: I read this book back in the 90s while I was studying psycho-linguistics as an undergrad and then grad student. My linguistic interest aptly augmented my interest for roles in information technology - implementation and management (ie communication principles, hierarchical, object-oriented,... more info
Customer Review: This takes time to digest no matter how smart you are. But it's worth it, make the journey through time and see how a ranting madmamn/genius sees the world and mankind!
Customer Review: This is probably the best book I've read in a long time that addresses all aspects of handling project teams or other types of meetings in a very sofisticated yet unimposing way. I even started using some of the concepts with my husband and family as well, and it really works.
