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Another good Joe Gunther entry.
A Fine Addition to a Fine Series
Great Read, Great Sense of Place
Perfect
So happy to see another Archer Mayor book!

Occam's Razor
Archer Mayor
Manufacturer: Grand Central Publishing
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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ASIN: 0446608874

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The man lies dead in the middle of the railroad tracks, head and hands amputated by an onrushing freight train. Dressed in tattered clothes, he looks like a vagrant.

Yet Gunther is suspicious. Why would a bum in dirty rags wear crisp white underwear? And what's with the odd sores, which, according to the lab boys, come from exposure to toxic chemicals rather than poor hygiene? Gunther's doubts are soon confirmed when an abandoned vehicle turns up north of town leaking hazardous materials. Several witnesses surface, and all vouch that they saw three men in a dark sedan with no lights or visible license plates, and that the victim looked dead, drugged, or unconscious. None of them heard so much as a single sound. Not a shout. Not a shot. Nothing.

Even as Gunther begins to investigate, another grisly slaying rocks Brattleboro. First a thirtyish woman is savagely knifed to death. Then an anonymous phone call links a local politician to both the woman's murder and the killing on the rails.

At a loss, Gunther is reminded of an old philosophical adage-Occam's razor-which advises that too many theories can muddle clear thinking. But clarity's hard to achieve when you're grappling with homicides, an excess of crossover witnesses, and a grab bag of sleazy lowlifes, ruthless blackmail, a mysterious woman, and a political contest driven by a poisonous thirst for power that would do the Borgias proud.

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Another good Joe Gunther entry........2001-05-17

A dead body is found on the railroad tracks, its head and hands crushed by the locomotive. A young prostitute is found murdered in her home in the poor section of town, her head almost severed from her body. Two seemingly unrelated crimes and yet a powerful Vermont legislator's name keeps popping up whereever Joe Gunther looks. And as Gunther and the Brattleboro police department dig further, more and more suspects and theories emerge. But who's the real killer? And how does this all tie to a toxic dumping scam.

Once again Mr. Mayor writes a good, solid small-town police procedural. The characters are all well drawn and they interest you. Mr. Mayor knows his procedure and it all rings true. I've remarked in past reviews of this series that perhaps Brattleboro is too small a venue for so many crimes and Mr. Mayor seems to agree. Joe Gunther will be joining the new Vermont Bureau of Investigation for his next novel. It should open up a great many more possibilities. Anyway, this is a fine book like most of the Joe Gunther novels and I recommend it.

A Fine Addition to a Fine Series.......2001-03-06

For those interested in police procedural work and how small town law enforcement operates,along with the politics involved, there is no better series. Rich in geographical detail; I like to keep a roadmap of the North Eastern states beside me as I trace Joe Gunther's travels around the area, invetigating and running down clues,in this case strange killings linked to hazardous waste. This is the tenth entry in the series and each book builds upon it's predecessors. In order to fully understand Joe and Gail's relationship in this book, one should go back to "Fruits of the Poisonous Tree" and go on from there. Or better still, start at the beginning "Open Season" and read the whole series in order of publication.

Great Read, Great Sense of Place.......2001-01-30

In a former life (as an architectural historian, of all things), I spent a lot of time on the same mean streets of Southern New England as Joe Gunther (albeit with a clipboard and a camera instead of a badge and a gun). Mayor's books are really notable for their sense of place -- I can call up clear pictures of his over-grown millyards and sagging tenements every time I read one of his books.

Mayor gets the people right too. Even though his is a cop's-eye view, the villians are not simply generic "bad guys." They are individuals, with individual strengths, weakenesses and even talents.

Mayor's books are procedurals with lots of procedure (he's a real-life Vermont constable) and now and then I lose track of a pawn or two in the bureaucratic chess game just because there are so many of them. But overall, an incredibly solid and admirable series.

Perfect.......2000-08-28

By far, one of my favorite Archer Mayor novels. I really liked the clash of politics and law enforcement in this great book. It is the pinacle of the Joe Gunther series, and offers a different mind set as a valid explanation on how things can change for better or worse. This book was a huge step into a new frontier for Mayor and his fans. I highly reccomend this for a cold, winter night. It really makes you want to turn the pages. I cannot recomend it more highly.

So happy to see another Archer Mayor book!.......1999-12-20

Even before I open it,I knew this book would be another winner. What a treat to see this talented writer finally begin to get the notice he so richly deserves. The three Cambrige (MA) bookstores I called were already sold out. If you haven't had the pleasure of reading this series, start with the first one and look forward to countless hours of enjoyment.

Occam's Razor: An Outside-In View of Contemporary Photography

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Thoroughly entertaining
A few ideas but much rambling
Bill Jay: A Superb and Thoughtful Writer About Photography
Must reading for anyone who thinks in images.
A liberating experience for all involved in photography

Occam's Razor: An Outside-In View of Contemporary Photography
Bill Jay
Manufacturer: Nazraeli Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Photography | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books

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ASIN: 3923922132

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Despite the odd title, which refers to one of the guiding principles of scientific and philosophical inquiry, this is an accessible collection of essays, ideas, and personal experiences. As far as author Bill Jay is concerned, photography encroaches on all aspects of life, and he touches on a wide range of topics. He addresses young photographers in particular, whom he advises that "each photograph you take is like a pebble dropped into the pond of consciousness, its never-ending ripples lapping upon everything." The book is illustrated with Jay's wonderfully inventive montages of Victorian wood engravings, which alone are almost worth the price of the book.

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Thoroughly entertaining.......2006-02-26

I bought this collection of essays for the title and its implications in connecting one of the core intellectual principles of science to photography. Bill Jay succeeds quite will in this endeavor through positive assertions of the value of the artisan and photojournalistic aspects of photography over "Fine Art" photography. However, the criticisms of "criticism" and other pseudo-intellectual posturing, including some very funny send-ups, dominated my reading and enjoyment of the book. A particulary acerbic example from a section of the essay "Madonna Made Me Do It" entitled "Get a Rap" goes as follows:

"Copy down a paragraph (any one will do) from a current critical theorist. Memorize it. Then, in front of the mirror, practice a halting, stumbling delivery with screwed-up face until you can recite it as if ther words were being laboriously dredged up from deep in your psyche with gut-wrenching sincerity."

The book was a joy to read and I recommend it to anyone who likes photography but isn't very fond of the blather that surrounds so much of it. The "woodcut" illustrations were a nice bonus.

A few ideas but much rambling.......2003-01-04

An uneven and loosely connected collection of essays on photography ranging from very instructive (the insight on the cultural context surrounding "The Family of Man" exhibit) to absolutely uninformative (the interview with Diane Arbus where much is made of her reluctance to speak but what is actually discussed after she relaxes & actually gets to talk remains a mystery. Likewise the interview with Bill Brandt where nothing is discussed).

The text is written in a very readable fashion but the style is patronizing and dominated by cliches and commonplace arguments.

In my view, many of the discussions address the concerns of teen-agers interested in becoming photographers. This is perfectly legitimate but it may put off readers who do not fall in this category.

3 stars for the truly informative discussion on Steichen's exhibit and for the lovely illustrations which together justify the purchase.

Bill Jay: A Superb and Thoughtful Writer About Photography.......2001-11-24

This book is a companion volume to Bill Jay's book entitled "Cyanide & Spirits: An Inside View of Early Photography" which focuses on 19th century photography. Occam's Razor discusses 20th Century photography in a series of expertly crafted essays on a wide variety of subjects. One essay discusses disturbing images and is especially worthwhile in the aftermath of September 11th. Jay concludes that the "most disturbing subjects threaten our survival as a species." It took a lot of thought to reach this conclusion, which is well supported. I also enjoyed the essays on Diane Arbus, W. Eugene Smith and the explosion of the Hindenberg.

Even if all the essays don't interest you this book is a must read because Jay writes so well and thoughtfully about photography. He is one of a rare breed.

Must reading for anyone who thinks in images........1999-08-09

For forty years I thought there was something wrong with me. I never understood the writing about the subject which is my life's blood. Bill Jay has given me a photographic rebirth. I now know the problem is not my understanding, but the esoteric babble of academic writers. I can not thank Bill Jay in the proper terms. --- Yes I may be able to. I will also pass the word.

A liberating experience for all involved in photography.......1999-08-08

Bill Jay gives everyone permission to think broadly about photography and less about little boxes of categories such as Commercial and Fine Art. He does this with humor and a true love of photography that is contagious. Underscoring his message about clear thinking, his straightforward writing is a model for anyone trying to communicate about art.

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Theory of Nothing
Russell Standish
Manufacturer: BookSurge Publishing
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1921019638

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The "Theory of Nothing" explores the radical idea that the reality we see around us is but one of an infinite "library" of alternate realities, the sum of which contains no information and is in fact "Nothing". The necessity for observed reality to be consistent with the observer's existence implies a strong connection between fundamental physics and cognitive science. A revolutionary understanding of why physics has the form it does, and why our minds are the way they are is forged. This book is also available electronically. Hardcopy purchasers are entitled to a free electronic copy.

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Amazing! Captivating! Educational!
Poignant and Profound

Occam's Razor
Michael James Martineau
Manufacturer: Nightengale Press
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ASIN: 193344908X
Release Date: 2005-05-13

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Amazing! Captivating! Educational!.......2004-11-18

This was one of the most amazing novels I have ever read. Not only were the characters entirely human, but the book informed you on issues that make an important part or our present day life. Throughout this book I laughed, I cried, but most of all I was fascinated by the way Mr. Martineau tenderly adressed the issues at hand, and the way that he placed the setting in that it was somewhere that people would not want to see disappear. I throughly enjoyed the intrigue that this book brought as well. His writing style is not to be believed, as is his experience in life. I would reccommend this book to all who, whether or not they like to read, would be captivated by the characters and the point that Mr. Martineau is trying to convey.
(To you Mike from your friend Kate)

Poignant and Profound.......2003-03-26

I loved this book. I was captivated from the first page and found myself caring deeply for the noble characters as well as completely absorbed by the fascinating story line. I couldn't wait to see how it ended!
This book is fiction however it relates to many very important issues that are currently occuring on this planet. It is a rare book indeed that leaves me with a lump in my throat and wondering how I can make a difference in the world. This was one such book. I highly recommend Occam's Razor.

A Tutorial Introduction to Occam Programming

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A Tutorial Introduction to Occam Programming
Dick Pountain , and Dick May
Manufacturer: Mcgraw-Hill (Tx)
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Binding: Hardcover

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Occam and the Transputer - Research and Applications: Proceedings of the 9th Occam User Group Technical Meeting (Oug)

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Occam and the Transputer - Research and Applications: Proceedings of the 9th Occam User Group Technical Meeting (Oug)
Charlie Askew
Manufacturer: Ios Pr Inc
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Wexler: Concurrent Programming in Occam 2

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Wexler: Concurrent Programming in Occam 2
John Wexler
Manufacturer: Ellis Horwood
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Meeting the demand of growing access network traffic, Occam Networks adds 10-Gigabit Ethernet optical transport to BLC 6000 system.(NEW PRODUCTS): An article from: Photonics Components & Subsystems

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Meeting the demand of growing access network traffic, Occam Networks adds 10-Gigabit Ethernet optical transport to BLC 6000 system.(NEW PRODUCTS): An article from: Photonics Components & Subsystems
Gale Reference Team
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
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Binding: Digital

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ASIN: B000JSE7KC
Release Date: 2006-10-19

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This digital document is an article from Photonics Components & Subsystems, published by Thomson Gale on May 1, 2006. The length of the article is 463 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser. Citation Details
Title: Meeting the demand of growing access network traffic, Occam Networks adds 10-Gigabit Ethernet optical transport to BLC 6000 system.(NEW PRODUCTS)
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: Photonics Components & Subsystems (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 5 Issue: 5 Page: 6(2) Distributed by Thomson Gale

Communicating Process Architectures 2000: Wotug-23 : Proceedings of the 23rd World Occam and Transputer User Group Technical Meeting, 10-13 September 2000, ... Systems Engineering Series, Volume 58)

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Communicating Process Architectures 2000: Wotug-23 : Proceedings of the 23rd World Occam and Transputer User Group Technical Meeting, 10-13 September 2000, ... Systems Engineering Series, Volume 58)

Manufacturer: Ios Pr Inc
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At all levels of abstraction, modern computing systems are built in terms of components and communication (or, at least, synchronisation) between components. Communicating systems imply concurrency, which remains the continuing theme of this WoTUG series. Traditionally, concurrency has been taught and considered and experienced as an advanced and difficult topic. The thesis underlying this conference is that that tradition is wrong. The natural world operates through the continuous interaction of massive numbers of autonomous agents at all levels of granulartiy (sub-atomic, human, astronomic). If modern computer science finds this hard to grasp, then perhaps it is not doing it right! It is time for concurrency to mature into a core engineering discipline that can be used on an everyday basis to simplify problem solutions, as well as to enable them. Communicating Process Architectures 2000 addresses these issues head on. The goal is to stimulate discussion and ideas as to the role concurrency will play in future generations of scaleable computer infrastructure and applications - where scaling means the ability to ramp up functionality (i.e. stay in control as complexity increases) as well as physical metrics (such as performance).

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Occam 2
J Galletly
Manufacturer: CRC
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