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Finite Element Analysis of Non-Newtonian Flow: Theory and Software
Hou-Cheng Huang ,
Zheng-Hua Li , and
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A follow on from the author's work "Finite Elements in Heat Transfer" which we published 11/94, and which is a powerful CFD programme that will run on a PC. The fluid flow market is larger than the previous, and this package is good value in comparison with other software packages in Computational Fluid Dynamics, which are generally very expensive. The work in general copes with non-Newtonian laminar flow using the finite element method, and some basic theory of the subject is included in the opening chapters of the book.
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Never ever buy this junk........2001-08-23
I mistakenly bought this book, and now I will regret for the rest of my life for the price I paid. The authors used a double line spaceing, 13 pt font to fill up the whole book with space and large font. The problem illusrated are all well known problem CFD problem, like potential flow.
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With the same wicked humor, buoyant charm, and optimism that have made her Shopaholic novels beloved international bestsellers, Sophie Kinsella delivers a hilarious new novel and an unforgettable new character. Meet Emma Corrigan, a young woman with a huge heart, an irrepressible spirit, and a few little secrets:
Secrets from her mother:
I lost my virginity in the spare bedroom with Danny Nussbaum while Mum and Dad were downstairs watching Ben-Hur.
Sammy the goldfish in my parents’ kitchen is not the same goldfish that Mum gave me to look after when she and Dad were in Egypt.
Secrets from her boyfriend:
I weigh one hundred and twenty-eight pounds. Not one eighteen, like Connor thinks.
I’ve always thought Connor looks a bit like Ken. As in Barbie and Ken.
From her colleagues:
When Artemis really annoys me, I feed her plant orange juice. (Which is pretty much every day.) It was me who jammed the copier that time. In fact, all the times.
Secrets she wouldn’t share with anyone in the world:
My G-string is hurting me.
I have no idea what NATO stands for. Or even what it is.
Until she spills them all to a handsome stranger on a plane. At least, she thought he was a stranger.
But come Monday morning, Emma’s office is abuzz about the arrival of Jack Harper, the company’s elusive CEO. Suddenly Emma is face-to-face with the stranger from
the plane, a man who knows every single humiliating detail about her. Things couldn’t possibly get worse—Until they do.
From the Hardcover edition.
Customer Reviews:
Good but not as great as the Becky Bloomwood's.......2007-09-03
I had a hard time not trying to compare this book with the Becky Bloomwood series because there were some likenesses. It's a good book and I enjoyed it.
disappointing to say the least............2007-08-27
I honestly have to say this is one of the worst books I have ever read. Don't get me wrong - I loved the Undomesticated Goddess (LOVED IT!!!), but this book pales by comparison. I am truly confused by the many 5 star reviews here. I would have given this a zero if it was possible. I have read hundreds of these type books, and this one was by far the worst.
The book started out great. I had some really good laughs and I got excited that this would be another great read. The story turned south really fast. I continued to read on because this book had received so many 5 star reviews here that I had hopes it would improve, sadly to say it just got worse and worse. When I finished I was so disappointed.
I didn't feel any attachment at all to any of the characters, especially not Jack. Actually the only one I felt something for was Connor. I felt bad for him especially since Emma lies to him and then dumps him like yesterdays trash. She starts dating the boss where they both work in front of all Connor's co-workers, how humiliating for poor Connor!!!! He was the only `nice guy' I saw in this story and Emma dumped him and treated him like he was nothing to her. Am I supposed to like a character that cheats and lies to her boyfriend then dumps him and dates someone else the very next day?? Did I miss something here? I am also not sure how she could be in love with Jack after just two meetings and no communication (no sparks - no anything) The only thing that connected them was a bunch of silly secrets she shared with him on the plane. He actually came off to me as a weird type rather than a love interest type.
There are just too many bad things about this book. The characters are undeveloped (those that were well developed where not important to the main story line at all), the `secrets' where nothing to get all in a huff about sharing BIG DEAL, Jack seemed like a stuck up jerk and not a serious love attraction, Connor got dumped while she ran around behind his back, Jacks secret he hide in the end was ridiculous .....it goes on and on in the BAD department.
I would not recommend this book at all. It's no secret that this book was a big floop!
chicklit at its best.......2007-08-19
i looved this book! i just had to keep reading. i felt so bad for her, how humiliating that would be!! ahh but definitely addicting! i've reread it a few times so it's definitely worth trying!
Top Notch.......2007-08-13
Sophie Kinsella is probably one of the best authors around in her genre today. Can You Keep a Secret? was a fabulous diversion from her shopaholic series character where I always find myself slightly annoyed at the protagonist for her decisions, this time around the main character is easier to like. She spills all her secrets to unbeknownst to her, her future boss, thinking they were all crashing to their deaths in a plane. They live and she learns he is her boss and she regrets telling her secrets. But we all can see that he is a good secret keeper. The book is a light and funny read as he teases her a bit without the knowledge of those around them and she is terribly embarrassed about telling him that when her friend comes over saying that they are going to fax some papers they are really in fact going to do nothing. And he just smirks when this situations arises in front of him. You all can predict the end as these books al tend to be predictable. Anyone who reads these types of books will delight in this romp.
Very Average Chick Lit.......2007-08-06
I have just been introduced to "chick lit" and thought that this one might be enjoyable, reading all the numerous 5 star reviews; however, while it was cute, it wasn't by any means 5 star material! I think that pretty much ALL the characters were under developed. The reader doesn't get a real sense of who any of these character are. I also think that the relationship between Emma and Jack is also VERY under developed. So they have two horrible dates and suddenly they are madly in love?? Give me a break. I also found myself saying many times throughout the book, yeah, right, like that would really happen. Some times her writing went a bit over board and like someone else mentioned in their review, why would you tell a complete stranger all the little, embarassing details about yourself just because you think that your plane is going down. And who would sit there and listen to all of it, not saying a word??? A bit farfetched, ya know? All and all, it was a quick, light read that consumed my time when I had nothing better to do.
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With the same wicked humor, buoyant charm, and optimism that have made her Shopaholic novels beloved international bestsellers, Sophie Kinsella delivers a hilarious new novel and an unforgettable new character. Meet Emma Corrigan, a young woman with a huge heart, an irrepressible spirit, and a few little secrets:
Secrets from her mother:
I lost my virginity in the spare bedroom with Danny Nussbaum while Mum and Dad were downstairs watching Ben-Hur.
Sammy the goldfish in my parents’ kitchen is not the same goldfish that Mum gave me to look after when she and Dad were in Egypt.
Secrets from her boyfriend:
I weigh one hundred and twenty-eight pounds. Not one eighteen, like Connor thinks.
I’ve always thought Connor looks a bit like Ken. As in Barbie and Ken.
From her colleagues:
When Artemis really annoys me, I feed her plant orange juice. (Which is pretty much every day.) It was me who jammed the copier that time. In fact, all the times.
Secrets she wouldn’t share with anyone in the world:
My G-string is hurting me.
I have no idea what NATO stands for. Or even what it is.
Until she spills them all to a handsome stranger on a plane. At least, she thought he was a stranger.
But come Monday morning, Emma’s office is abuzz about the arrival of Jack Harper, the company’s elusive CEO. Suddenly Emma is face-to-face with the stranger from
the plane, a man who knows every single humiliating detail about her. Things couldn’t possibly get worse—Until they do.
From the Hardcover edition.
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With the same wicked humor, buoyant charm, and optimism that have made her Shopaholic novels beloved international bestsellers, Sophie Kinsella delivers a hilarious new novel and an unforgettable new character. Meet Emma Corrigan, a young woman with a huge heart, an irrepressible spirit, and a few little secrets:
Secrets from her mother:
I lost my virginity in the spare bedroom with Danny Nussbaum while Mum and Dad were downstairs watching Ben-Hur.
Sammy the goldfish in my parents' kitchen is not the same goldfish that Mum gave me to look after when she and Dad were in Egypt.
Secrets from her boyfriend:
I weigh one hundred and twenty-eight pounds. Not one eighteen, like Connor thinks.
I've always thought Connor looks a bit like Ken. As in Barbie and Ken.
From her colleagues:
When Artemis really annoys me, I feed her plant orange juice. (Which is pretty much every day.)
It was me who jammed the copier that time. In fact, all the times.
Secrets she wouldn't share with anyone in the world:
My G-string is hurting me.
I have no idea what NATO stands for. Or even what it is.
Until she spills them all to a handsome stranger on a plane. At least, she thought he was a stranger....
But come Monday morning, Emma's office is abuzz about the arrival of Jack Harper, the company's elusive CEO. Suddenly, Emma is face-to-face with the stranger from the plane, a man who knows every single humiliating detail about her. Things couldn't possibly get worse—until they do...
"Backstabbing office shenanigans, competition, scandal, love and sex.... Kinsella's down-to-earth protagonist is sure to have readers sympathizing and doubled over in laughter."
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
"Kinsella's timing is so perfect, her instincts so spot-on...delightful."
THE MIAMI HERALD
Customer Reviews:
Super clever.......2007-10-08
I am an avid reader, and I read quite a lot of so-called chic-lit. Therefore, I was pleasantly surprised to read through this novel, which has a super clever and new theme. The idea behind the story is fresh, and I thought it was superb. It was such an entertaining read, and I loved the characters. I've passed this one on to many friends.
Fast Easy Reading.......2007-09-23
I'm not much of a reader, so you must imagine how scared I was when I saw the size of the book. I started reading and I could not put this book down. I read it in less than a day and when I finished I couldn't stop thinking about the book and its great ending.
It's about a woman named Emma that goes on a business trip to Glasgow and on her way back she meets a man on the airplane to whom she tells all her secrets to when there's a lot of turbulence on the plane and she believes he'll be the last person she'll ever see. She thinks that she'll never see this man again, luckily, but to her surprise it turns out to be her boss.
I laughed out loud and I felt her anxiety when she was nervous. The book has great imagery and I can assure you won't be wasting your time reading it.
Light and funny.......2007-08-23
I actually laughed outload in some parts. The elevator scene was priceless. A great book for a easy read for a weekend.
Not the best Kinsella representation.......2007-08-03
I have read almost all of Sophie Kinsella's books, including this one twice. Though some parts of the book have redeeming qualities, overall this was not one of Kinsella's best. The part in the book when Jack goes on national TV is especially unbelievable. Who does that? In any case, if you are looking for an entertaining Kinsella read, stick to the Shopaholic series!
3 1/2 stars.......2007-07-02
Reminiscent of Bridget Jones, Emma Corrigan is trying to succeed (albeit, desperately at times)- in life, work, and love. In her new job as marketing assistant, she hasn't been asked to do much. Basically she is a secretary with a glorified title. Due to scheduling conflicts, she is the only one available to visit a client to close a deal. All she had to do was work out some minor details. Needless to says, things don't work out very well and that is despite her valiant efforts. On the plane ride home, there is quite a bit of turbulence that scares Emma into revealing ALL her secrets to the handsome American man sitting next to her. Unbeknownst to Emma, that man happens to be the CEO of her company, Jack Harper. EEK!!!
There are some great, laugh-out-loud moments that result- Jack enjoys hinting at her secrets, making Emma nervous, even though no one catches the double meanings...
Though, I didn't enjoy the story as much as the Shopaholic books, it is still a fun read. My big complaint is that there is a lot more instances of profanity than in Ms. Kinsella's other books- the f-word has no purpose or meaning other than being a horribly crass and ineffectual way of expressing oneself. A disappointment for me, but others may not be bothered. Overall a light, breezy, fun, quick read! Great for a day at the beach or a long car ride...
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Can't Lose Weight?
You Could Have Syndrome X
by Dr. Sandra Cabot
If you find it impossible to lose weight, have a tendency to gain weight around your abdomen, or have high blood pressure, you may be suffering from Syndrome X. Caused by a chemical imbalance that forces the body to store rather than burn fat, Syndrome X is the number one reason most people are unable to lose weight. In CAN'T LOSE WEIGHT? internationally known diet expert Dr. Sandra Cabot reveals the hidden causes of weight excess and outlines a viable course of action for overcoming Syndrome X. Featuring a 12-week metabolic weight-loss eating program with recipes, CAN'T LOSE WEIGHT? addresses the factors that prevent you from losing weight and offers permanent and sensible solutions.
Customer Reviews:
X- factor.......2007-05-07
Wide-ranging discussion of often unknown factors that prevent weight loss. Highly recommended.
Really Works!!.......2005-10-15
I went to see Dr Cabot in person when a friend dragged me along. The whole time she was talking to the 500+ people there I could have SWORN that she was talking to me directly. I bought this book the next day and over the following three months I lost 30kg (that's 66 pounds in US language) and it was not so much the weight loss - but I felt like a million dollars :-) I would recommend this book to anyone.
Worked for Me - 66 Pound Loss in 4 Months.......2004-12-05
Of all people, my chiropractor recommended this book to me. I waited four months to read it and another month to take action. Between 4 June and 15 October, I lost 30 kg! Since the first purchase, I have bought 15 copies at Amazon.com for friends. You could say I believe in this book.
Why not 5 stars? The key concepts in the book require you to read the entire book. It is not a bad thing to read the whole book, but 20% of the book contains 99% of the material of interest.
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Should Rockett speak up when she learns some inside info about Jessie's crush? Should she help Miko branch out from the CSGs? Rockett thought it was hard to find friends at Whistling Pines. But now she's learning it's tough to be a good friend, too.
Customer Reviews:
I Give This Book Major Props!.......2002-07-02
I thought this book was totaly excelent. This book was mostly about Miko acting different and hanging out with a very popular boy named Cleve who hangs out with the Ones. The CSGs see Miko acting this way and get worried and decide to throw a party for Miko to make her feel better. Miko decides to totaly change her image and asks Rockett to help her but Rockett isn't so sure this is a good idea. I thought the ending of this book was excellent, I recomend this book to everyone. But make sure the read the 3 books before this one so you kind of know whats going on with the people at Whistling Pines Junior High.To find out what's wrong with Miko read this totally phat book.
This One was really great!.......2000-08-02
I really liked this Rockett book! I found it to be more detailed and longer then the others and it was more entertaining. The storyline was captivating and it was great to see a character go through a major change. THe final climax was sorta unexpected, but so was the whole story! Find out why Cleve and Miko start hanging out and also find out why Rockett is spending so much time with Nakili and Dana, and actually getting along with Dana! This is a great book in the Rockett Series and i loved it!
rockett's world #4.......2000-06-11
This book tells about friendship and trust between friends. Rockett, a grade 8 studeny, wants to cheer up her friend Miko by throwing a surprise party for her, but things start to go very wrong. I like this book because it portrays the problems that pre-teens go through and how they try to solve them.
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Can You Keep a Secret?
P. J. Petersen , and
Meredith Johnson
Manufacturer: Dutton Juvenile
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With great school scenes, a surefire subject for a first chapter book. Secrets are in the air. A big surprise birthday party is being planned. Someone in class has brought in a little snake that has gotten loose in the classroom. Mike would like to be in on these and the other secrets of his friends but no one ever wants to tell him anything because he can't keep things to himself. His classmate Amy knows a different kind of a secret a really important one. She's bursting to share it with someone, but she doesn't know whom she can confide in, and even if she should. P. J. Petersen has a knack for finding situations that will get readers attention and hold it. His special brand of light humor, genuine understanding of kids and school dynamics, and his realistic dialogue has made him popular with the young middle-grade crowd he writes about so well. Like The Sub, his best-selling novel, this book should appeal to a wide audience of girls and boys. Easy to read and right in tune with the concerns of kids, here's the perfect book for anyone who has ever kept a secret or told one.
Customer Reviews:
good book.......2000-11-30
It is a good book about a kid named Mike that has trouble keeping secrets. His friends keep telling him secrets. Can he keep the secrets read the book to find out?
good book.......2000-11-30
It is a good book about a kid named Mike that has trouble keeping secrets. His friends keep telling him secrets. Can he keep the secrets read the book to find out?
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great book.......2003-09-27
Simply put, this was a great book. I played football in high school recently, and Jeff Pine really does a great job of capturing the whole experience in this story. I highly reccommend this book to anyone who really wants to know what its like, or just wants a good story.
Great book about high school football!.......2003-09-11
I didn't know what to expect when I got the book except that it promised to be anything but plain, boring, or ordinary. I'd never heard of the author, and the book sure didn't disappoint. The blurb on the back said, "Jeff Pine wanted to portray a gritty and sometimes not always pretty picture of high school football w/o losing the respect for the game and the individuals who play and coach it." As you read this, you can tell Pine loves these characters and loves football. It comes through in every word.
Each of the main characters has a secret that they're trying to hide. Steve Dentry, all-star RB with the beautiful g/f has an alcoholic dad no one knows about; two of the linemen on the team are shooting steroids and don't care about the consequences; and the new starting QB has never started a game in his life - and you wonder does he have the moxy to pull it off?
Pine shot for a "realistic" portrayal of high school football. I think the games and action sequences are amazing. I felt like I was watching the games. In fact, two of the games are announced by a couple of cable TV guys. The final game against cross-town rival Eastern High comes down to the last play (of course!). Also, these boys swear, some of them even drink beer. I mean, hey, let's not kid ourselves. Some high schoolers drink, not all, and to ignore this just makes the problem worse. I can imagine that in future books in the series there might even be sex or drugs (besides steroids) or other things Pine wants to discuss.
One of the best moments comes when Steve, the all-star running back, drives his dad to an AA meeting. It's got all the awkwardness that moment would have in real life between a father and a son, plus the hope that things could be on their way to getting better.
A couple minor criticisms though: 1. the cover looks a little too cut-and-paste with computer graphics. Plus I can't figure out, besides the two people at the bottom (Steve and Rachel), who the others are supposed to be - the black guy's probably Darnell, the sophomore phenom, but maybe the kid in the collared shirt is Ty and the other guys are Tony and Jeff (but their numbers don't match). I'm guessing Pine had no control over his cover artwork. 2. I'm from the Detroit area, where the book takes place, and Western High is supposed to be part of the OAA. This is a huge athletic conference in Oakland County, a suburb of Detroit, but none of the teams that Western plays are in the OAA. Three of the teams, Kennedy, Truman, and Eisenhower, are real Detroit area teams. Two of them are downriver and the other one is in Macomb County.
Minor sticking points, but little things. They didn't detract from the novel.
At the end of the book, Pine included a list of websites for those kids interested in learning more on how bad steroids are for them. I checked them out and learned more, especially about former NFLer Lyle Alzado. He died of cancer a few years ago. ...
All I know is that I can't wait to read the next book in the series.
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Can You Keep a Secret
Elizabeth Van Steenwyck
Manufacturer: Pages Publishing Group
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- Uproarious, Engaging and Real!
- Kinsella Has the Gift of Humor
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Can You Keep a Secret?
Manufacturer: Books on Tape
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ASIN: 0736697640 |
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Fans of Kinsella's dauntless Shopaholic series will leap at the chance to listen to Emma Corrigan's secrets in this engaging romance. The best moments are truly great. The plot is uproariously funny when the secrets are spilled and the snappy dialogue gets going. Thanks in part to Kate Reading's performance, the listener can't help but identify with Emma, who craves success in spite of her shortcomings. Occasionally the story's internal musings go on too long, but, for the most part, this is a sweet novel with a crisp delivery from Reading, a master of accents and emotion. L.B.F. (c) AudioFile 2004
Customer Reviews:
Uproarious, Engaging and Real!.......2007-01-02
Emma is all of us at one time or another in our lives. One moment she is spouting everything on her mind and the the next, she is speechless at the very moment she should say something. Haven't we all felt that way? I laughed until I cried and cried until I laughed all through this uproariously funny and engaging tale. Sophie Kinsella meets us all in the heart with Emma.
Kinsella Has the Gift of Humor.......2006-01-15
Emma has no idea why her actions backfire so frequently. Think of Clueless, cross that with Bridget Jones and you have a hint of what a fun movie this would make. I'm picturing Hugh Grant playing Jack, the tycoon.
It's fun, as the reader can't wait to see what comes out of Emma's mouth next. The girl has a knack for bumbling through life, yet you can't help cheering for her to overcome it all.
Update: I just found on the internet that this will become a movie, with Erin Cressida Wilson to adapt the book into a screenplay for Kate Hudson to star in.
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Can You Keep a Secret?
Guenier , and
Satchell
Manufacturer: HarperCollins Publishers
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