Encyclopedia of Plant Physiology: Phloem Transport: Transport in Plants I
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    Encyclopedia of Plant Physiology: Phloem Transport: Transport in Plants I

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    Transport in Plants I: Phloem Transport (Encyclopedia of Plant Physiology, New Series, Volume 1)
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      Transport in Plants I: Phloem Transport (Encyclopedia of Plant Physiology, New Series, Volume 1)

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      Applied Soil Mechanics with ABAQUS Applications
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        Applied Soil Mechanics with ABAQUS Applications
        Sam Helwany
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        A simplified approach to applying the Finite Element Method to geotechnical problems

        Predicting soil behavior by constitutive equations that are based on experimental findings and embodied in numerical methods, such as the finite element method, is a significant aspect of soil mechanics. Engineers are able to solve a wide range of geotechnical engineering problems, especially inherently complex ones that resist traditional analysis. Applied Soil Mechanics with ABAQUS® Applications provides civil engineering students and practitioners with a simple, basic introduction to applying the finite element method to soil mechanics problems.

        Accessible to someone with little background in soil mechanics and finite element analysis, Applied Soil Mechanics with ABAQUS® Applications explains the basic concepts of soil mechanics and then prepares the reader for solving geotechnical engineering problems using both traditional engineering solutions and the more versatile, finite element solutions. Topics covered include:

        Taking a unique approach, the author describes the general soil mechanics for each topic, shows traditional applications of these principles with longhand solutions, and then presents finite element solutions for the same applications, comparing both. The book is prepared with ABAQUS® software applications to enable a range of readers to experiment firsthand with the principles described in the book (the software application files are available under "student resources" at www.wiley.com/college/helwany). By presenting both the traditional solutions alongside the FEM solutions, Applied Soil Mechanics with ABAQUS® Applications is an ideal introduction to traditional soil mechanics and a guide to alternative solutions and emergent methods.
        Plasticity and Geomechanics
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        Plasticity and Geomechanics
        R. O. Davis , and A. P. S. Selvadurai
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        Plasticity and Geomechanics is a concise introduction to the general subject of plasticity with a particular emphasis on applications in geomechanics. Derived from the authors' lecture notes, this book is written with students firmly in mind. Excessive use of mathematical methods is avoided and, where possible, physical interpretations are given for important concepts. The authors present a clear introduction to the complex ideas and concepts of plasticity and demonstrate how this developing subject is of critical importance to geomechanics and geotechnical engineering.

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        Plasticity theory is widely used to describe the behaviour of soil and rock in many engineering situations. Plasticity and Geomechanics presents a concise introduction to the general subject of plasticity with a particular emphasis on applications in geomechanics. Derived from the authors' own lecture notes, this book is written with students firmly in mind. Excessive use of mathematical methods is avoided in the main body of the text and, where possible, physical interpretations are given for important concepts. In this way the authors present a clear introduction to the complex ideas and concepts of plasticity as well as demonstrating how this developing subject is of critical importance to geomechanics and geotechnical engineering. This book therefore complements Elasticity and Geomechanics by the same authors and will appeal to graduate students and researchers in the fields of soil mechanics, foundation engineering, and geomechanics.

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        5 out of 5 stars Well organized and very readable.......2004-06-19

        While developing a code for inelastic deformation, I ran into this book and found it really helpful. Authors explain key concepts in a very understandable way. Perfect for the newcomers to the field.
        Advanced Numerical Applications and Plasticity in Geomechanics (CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences)
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          Advanced Numerical Applications and Plasticity in Geomechanics (CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences)

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          Numerical application of Plasticity to Geomechanics is an area of research that has grown rapidly since its origins in the late 1960s. This growth led to new methodologies and analysis approaches that are nowadays commonly employed in Geotechnical Engineering practice. Through the contribution of well-known scholars this book intends to provide an updated overview of some relevant developments and applications in this field. The topics covered in the various chapters of the volume can be summarised as follows: constitutive models for geomaterials, "damage|” soil mechanics, non-linear consolidation, swelling soils, influence of the statistical variability of soil properties on the stability of slopes and foundations, numerical analysis of ground improvement techniques, tunneling problems.
          Application of Plasticity and Generalized Stress-Strain in Geotechnical Engineering: Proceedings
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            Application of Plasticity and Generalized Stress-Strain in Geotechnical Engineering: Proceedings

            Manufacturer: Amer Society of Civil Engineers
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            Limit Analysis and Soil Plasticity (Developments in Geotechnical Engineering)
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              Limit Analysis and Soil Plasticity (Developments in Geotechnical Engineering)
              W.F. Chen
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              Soil Plasticity (Developments in Geotechnical Engineering)
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                Soil Plasticity (Developments in Geotechnical Engineering)
                W.F. Chen , and G.Y. Baladi
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                This book is addressed primarily to civil engineers familiar with such traditional topics as strength of materials, soil mechanics, and theory of elasticity and structures, but less familiar with the modern development of the mathematical theory of soil plasticity necessary to any engineer working under the general heading of nonlinear analysis of soil-structure system. This book will satisfy his needs in the case of the soil medium.

                It introduces the reader to the theory of soil plasticity and its numerical implementation into computer programs. The theory and method of computer implementation presented here are appropriate for solving nonlinear static dynamic problems in soil mechanics and are applicable for finite difference and finite element computer codes. A sample computer model subroutine is developed and this is used to study some typical soil mechanics problems.

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                Visco-Plastic Behaviour of Geomaterials (CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences)
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                  Aim of this book is to present to researchers and engineers a description of the present knowledge on the viscoplasticity of geomaterials, considering the experimental and theoretical aspects and the applications to relevant problems. First, the laboratory tests performed in order to quantitatively assess the theological properties of rocks are illustrated, describing the equipments used in modern rock mechanics laboratories and the proper testing procedures. Part of the presentation is devoted to the description of constitutive creep laws having different degrees of accuracy and complexity. The book covers also problems related to the application of numerical solution procedures to rock/soil mechanics situations in which the slow deformation of geomaterials is to be taken into account.
                  Does reproductive plasticity in Lumbricus rubellus improve the recovery of populations in frequently inundated river floodplains? [An article from: Soil Biology and Biochemistry]
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                    Does reproductive plasticity in Lumbricus rubellus improve the recovery of populations in frequently inundated river floodplains? [An article from: Soil Biology and Biochemistry]
                    C. Klok , M. Zorn , J.E. Koolhaas , and H.J.P Eijsackers
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                    This digital document is a journal article from Soil Biology and Biochemistry, published by Elsevier in . The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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                    Flooding events often eradicate all of the individuals of the earthworm species Lumbricus rubellus living in river floodplains, although earthworm cocoons usually survive immersion, permitting populations to recover after the flood waters recede. Yet, if the area is flooded again before earthworms hatching from cocoons or migrating from adjacent areas reach reproductive maturity, it is unlikely that their populations will recover. The objective of this study is to determine the importance of the length of the dry period for population recovery in L. rubellus. Earthworms were collected at three floodplain sites along the Rhine River that were frequently, moderately or seldom flooded. Reproductively mature L. rubellus from the frequent flooded site were half the weight and probably younger than those from the other sites. A mechanistic population model was used to estimate the time for earthworm development from hatching to reproductive maturity, and to calculate the probability of population recovery after flooding. The model results show that the probability of extinction increases when the dry period is not long enough for individuals to reach reproductive maturity. When this condition is met population extinction is virtually absent resulting from the high lifetime reproductive output of L. rubellus. Parameterization of the model with site-specific data indicate that population survival on the site with the shortest dry period drastically decreases if worms mature at the weight measured at the other sites. The results therefore strongly suggest that the dry period is critical for population recovery in river floodplains and that earthworm populations have adapted to local (site-specific) conditions.
                    The effects of clonal integration on morphological plasticity and placement of daughter ramets in black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) [An article from: Flora]
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                      The effects of clonal integration on morphological plasticity and placement of daughter ramets in black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) [An article from: Flora]
                      X.-Q. Zhang , J. Liu , C.V.J. Welham , C.-C. Liu , and Li
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                      This digital document is a journal article from Flora, published by Elsevier in 2006. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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                      We studied the field response of Robinia pseudoacacia L. to light, total soil nitrogen, available soil phosphorus and soil pH. Results indicated that there was very strong clonal integration between mother and daughter ramets. Mother ramets can provide nitrogen and phosphorus to daughter ramets sufficient for their continued growth through strong clonal integration, but cannot provide enough photosynthate. With clonal integration, soil nitrogen and phosphorus availability had no effect on biomass allocation to roots, number of ramets and length of connection roots. Biomass allocation to roots increased markedly and responded to nitrogen and phosphorus availability, when the connections were severed. Light had a significant effect on the percent of biomass allocation to leaves and number of ramets, but no effect on the length of connection roots. Daughter ramets allocated more resources to leaves, and clones placed more daughter ramets in high light patches than in low light patches. Soil pH had a significant effect on ramet number and connection root length. Clones concentrated in alkaline patches and escaped from acid patches through selective placement of daughter ramets and changing the length of connection roots. We suggest that the clonal integration may be very strong and provide sufficient soil resources to daughter ramets, then affect the daughter ramets' morphology and placement, if the size of a specific ramet is significantly larger than the other ramets in an arbor clone.
                      Practical Problems in Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering : Physical Characteristics of Soils, Plasticity, Settlement Calculations, Interpretation of In-Situ Tests
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                        Practical Problems in Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering : Physical Characteristics of Soils, Plasticity, Settlement Calculations, Interpretation of In-Situ Tests
                        Guy Sanglerat , G. Olivari , and B. Cambou
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                        Symmetries in Physics: Philosophical Reflections
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                          Symmetries in Physics: Philosophical Reflections

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                          Highlighting main issues and controversies, this book brings together current philosophical discussions of symmetry in physics to provide an introduction to the subject for physicists and philosophers. The contributors cover all the fundamental symmetries of modern physics, such as CPT and permutation symmetry, as well as discussing symmetry-breaking and general interpretational issues. Classic texts are followed by new review articles and shorter commentaries for each topic. Suitable for courses on the foundations of physics, philosophy of physics and philosophy of science, the volume is a valuable reference for students and researchers.

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                          Symmetry considerations dominate modern fundamental physics, both in quantum theory and in relativity. This book brings together current philosophical discussions of symmetry in physics, highlighting the main issues and controversies, and providing an entry into the subject for both physicists and philosophers. It covers topical issues such as the significance of gauge symmetry, particle identity in quantum theory, how to make sense of parity violation, the role of symmetry-breaking, the empirical status of symmetry principles, and so forth, along with more traditional problems in the philosophy of science. These include the status of the laws of nature, the relationships between mathematics, physical theory, and the world, and the extent to which mathematics dictates physics. A valuable reference for students and researchers, it will also be of interest to those studying the foundations of physics, philosophy of physics and philosophy of science.
                          Book review: Symmetries in physics: philosophical reflections [A book review from: Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern Physics]
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                            Book review: Symmetries in physics: philosophical reflections [A book review from: Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern Physics]
                            C. Wuthrich
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                            This digital document is a journal article from Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern Physics, published by Elsevier in . The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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                            PS, I Love You
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                            Cecelia Ahern's debut novel, PS, I Love You, follows the engaging, witty, and occasionally sappy reawakening of Holly, a young Irish widow who must put her life back together after she loses her husband Gerry to a brain tumor. Ahern, the twentysomething daughter of Ireland's prime minister, has discovered a clever and original twist to the Moving On After Death concept made famous by novelists and screenwriters alike--Gerry has left Holly a series of letters designed to help her face the year ahead and carry on with her life. As the novel takes readers through the seasons (and through Gerry's monthly directives), we watch as Holly finds a new job, takes a holiday to Spain with her girlfriends, and sorts through her beloved husband's belongings. Accompanying Holly throughout the healing process is a cast of friends and family members who add as much to the novel's success as Holly's own tale of survival. In fact, it is these supporting character's mini-dramas that make PS, I Love You more than just another superficial tearjerker with the obligatory episode at a karaoke bar. Ahern shows real talent for capturing the essence of an interaction between friends and foes alike; even if Holly's circle of friends does resemble the gang from Bridget Jones a bit too neatly to ignore (her best friend is even called Sharon).

                            While her style can be at times repetitive and her delivery is occasionally amateurish, Ahern deserves credit for a spirited first effort. If PS, I Love You is any indication of this author's talent, readers have much to look forward to as Ahern matures as a novelist and a storyteller. --Gisele Toueg

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                            A novel about holding on, letting go, and learning to love again.

                            Now in paperback, the endearing novel that captured readers' hearts and introduced a fresh new voice in women's fiction -- Cecelia Ahern.

                            Holly couldn't live without her husband Gerry, until the day she had to. They were the kind of young couple who could finish each other's sentences. When Gerry succumbs to a terminal illness and dies, 30-year-old Holly is set adrift, unable to pick up the pieces. But with the help of a series of letters her husband left her before he died and a little nudging from an eccentric assortment of family and friends, she learns to laugh, overcome her fears, and discover a world she never knew existed.

                            The kind of enchanting novel with cross-generational appeal that comes along once in a great while, PS, I Love You is a captivating love letter to the world!

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                            5 out of 5 stars Beautiful and Heartbreaking.......2007-09-29

                            Do not be scared away by the cover of this one. Despite classifying it as 'chick-lit', it's definitely not your usual chick-lit, as there's a lot more depth to it than one would usually expect from chick-lit. It's beautiful and devastating. I'd recommend it to everybody, but make sure you have tissues nearby, because even though the book is generally optimistic, there are scenes that will break your heart.

                            4 out of 5 stars Laugh, Cry, and truly feel.......2007-09-26

                            This was an outstanding book-- it is a rare find to laugh with the characters, cry with them, and truly feel them and their places in life. I really enjoyed this book.

                            1 out of 5 stars Disappointing.......2007-09-25

                            I had such high hopes for this book. The basic storyline - an ill husband who'd known he would not live past February and who left his young wife a series of notes for her to read in the months past his death - sounded so promising, especially for a romantic sap like me.

                            Oh, I liked the first few sentences enough. But from the second page on, reading P.S. I Love You began to get painful - and not because the story was so tender and heart wrenching, but because the writing was so choppy, weak, and poor. It read like my attempts to write weepy love stories in junior high, when I knew not much about love or how to develop a character (or a storyline, for that matter). And while I understand completely that this is, of course, chick lit, and not something from which one should expect too much depth, it is just so far beneath the funny work of talented queens of chick literature (like Sophie Kinsella and Emily Giffin) that it's a shame I can't find my receipt and return this disappointing read.

                            Here's hoping the movie will be a vast improvement.

                            5 out of 5 stars Nice story.......2007-09-23

                            I like this author and plan on reading every book that she writes. I like the storylines and how they are written.

                            4 out of 5 stars Fast read.......2007-09-18

                            I bought this because Gerard Butler is starring in the movie version coming out in December 2007. The book was very enjoyable and a quick read. You'll laugh and you'll cry.
                            PS I Love You Four
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                              PS I Love You Four
                              Lynda Milligan & Nancy Smith
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                              PS, I Love You
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                              PS, I Love You

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                              Cecelia Ahern's debut novel, PS, I Love You, follows the engaging, witty, and occasionally sappy reawakening of Holly, a young Irish widow who must put her life back together after she loses her husband Gerry to a brain tumor. Ahern, the twentysomething daughter of Ireland's prime minister, has discovered a clever and original twist to the Moving On After Death concept made famous by novelists and screenwriters alike--Gerry has left Holly a series of letters designed to help her face the year ahead and carry on with her life. As the novel takes readers through the seasons (and through Gerry's monthly directives), we watch as Holly finds a new job, takes a holiday to Spain with her girlfriends, and sorts through her beloved husband's belongings. Accompanying Holly throughout the healing process is a cast of friends and family members who add as much to the novel's success as Holly's own tale of survival. In fact, it is these supporting character's mini-dramas that make PS, I Love You more than just another superficial tearjerker with the obligatory episode at a karaoke bar. Ahern shows real talent for capturing the essence of an interaction between friends and foes alike; even if Holly's circle of friends does resemble the gang from Bridget Jones a bit too neatly to ignore (her best friend is even called Sharon).

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                              5 out of 5 stars This Is A Must Read!.......2007-03-30

                              My friend recommended that I read this book and she promised that I would laugh and cry at the same time. I have NEVER in my life been able to do that before ~ until this book. This is by far my second favorite secular book ever. It is a must read. You will enjoy it. The author was 22 when she wrote it and I must admit I wish I had her understanding of life at that age.

                              5 out of 5 stars Sooo cute! .......2005-05-21

                              I have to admit, I am not the biggest fan of this kind of books. However, I was about to go on a beach holiday and my friends recommended this book to me. I got it a day prior to my departure, started already reading it in the subway going home and read through half of the book before my vacation was about to start! The book describes the real love of two persons but opens everyones eyes that live goes on after a sad incident in life and how important your friends are to support. I cried throught the book several times and thought it was a very cute and intelligent (a chick book with a real background not just a simple love story) story to tell.
                              Reader's Digest Select Editions (Letter From Home; Ps, I Love You; the Promise of a Lie; the Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
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                                PS I Love You (Corner House Girls 3)
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                                  PS I Love You (Corner House Girls 3)
                                  Lilian Harry
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                                  ASIN: 0752848208

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                                  The war is progressing for the Nippies, the girls who work at the Lyons Corner House in Marble Arch. With the air-raids, rationing and blackouts, life no longer has the carefree attitude it used to have. But new pain and pleasure await as everyone decides what effort they can make towards victory. Jo yearns for Nick, but the burns he sustained when he was shot down are life-changing and need the new procedure of plastic surgery. Will their marriage ever go ahead? And does Jo want it to? She loses herself in her new role as lumberjill, one of the women hewing timber for the war effort. Meanwhile, Phyl has been selected, along with some other trusted Nippies, for secret work. Far from family and friends, she works with munitions and tries to forget her desire to be a Wren. Her husband is far away but she never loses faith that one day they will be reunited...
                                  PS I Love You
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                                    PS I Love You
                                    Lilian Harry
                                    Manufacturer: Orion
                                    ProductGroup: Book
                                    Binding: Paperback

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                                    Family SagaFamily Saga | Genre Fiction | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books
                                    ASIN: 0752825704

                                    Book Description

                                    For the Nippies, the girls who work at Lyons Corner House at Marble Arch, rationing, air-raids and blackouts mean life is no longer as carefree as it used to be. But new pain and pleasure lie in wait as each decides what effort she can make towards victory. Jo yearns for Nick, but wonders if they will ever be married. Hideously burned when he is shot down, Nick needs the still-experimental procedure of plastic surgery. Jo loses herself in her new life as a 'lumberjill', working among women hewing timber for the war effort. Meantime, Phyl has been selected, along with some other trusted Nippies, for secret work. Far from family and friends, she works with munitions and tries to forget her desire to be a Wren. Her husband is far away but she never loses faith that one day they will be reunited... A stirring tale of love and sacrifice, following the wartime fortunes of our favourite characters from CORNER HOUSE GIRLS and KISS THE GIRLS GOODBYE.
                                    PS I Love You (Sweet Dreams Series #1)
                                    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
                                    • This is a great book!!!
                                    • An all-time favourite
                                    • I will always remember this book....
                                    • A Poignant Book for Teens
                                    • The best book I have read in my life
                                    PS I Love You (Sweet Dreams Series #1)
                                    Barbara P. Conklin
                                    Manufacturer: Bantam Books
                                    ProductGroup: Book
                                    Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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                                    ASIN: 0553244604
                                    Release Date: 1984-07-01

                                    Customer Reviews:

                                    5 out of 5 stars This is a great book!!!.......2006-04-15

                                    I am surprised by all of the reviews of this book by people who read it several years ago. I thought I was being silly by coming on amazon to find this book that I read when I was [...] (13 years ago), but now I see that I am not the only one that this book had an impact on. I highly recommend P.S. I love You to anyone.

                                    5 out of 5 stars An all-time favourite.......2006-03-02

                                    This was one of the most treasured books I have ever read. As it was also the very first teenage romance I read (over twenty years ago), the ending of the book was a huge surprise. It is impossible for anyone reading a review to apppreciate how beautiful this book is, you simply HAVE to read it. This book is timeless. I also loved the sequal "Falling in Love Again."

                                    5 out of 5 stars I will always remember this book...........2004-06-06

                                    When I was in 9th grade a friend of mine gave me this book, I didn't even ask for it she just said here read this and let me know what you think. So I read it and I laughed, cried, and fell in love with the characters. I live in Orange County Calif. and I could imagine everything they were talking about even Palm Springs. Im 27 now, I must have read that book at least 20 times. Im here on amazon to purchase another because I gave it to another friend years ago and she gave it to anohter and so on. That book takes me to another place and I will always remember how special this book means to me.

                                    5 out of 5 stars A Poignant Book for Teens.......2004-03-18

                                    I first read P.S. I Love You by Barbara Conklin 11 or 12 years ago when I happened to come across it at a second-hand book sale. Even as an eleven-year-old, I thought the title was corny. Nevertheless, I was drawn to purchasing the book because of the cover photo - a beautiful girl with the straightest brown hair ever and sad soulful eyes.

                                    At the time, I had had no experience of ever falling in love. The most I'd experienced was a few shy crushes, but once I started reading the book, I absolutely fell in love with it. Barbara Conklin did an amazing job of writing from the perspective of a sixteen-year-old, and it is no wonder that this book was a sure hit with its target audience: teenagers.

                                    Teenagers will be able to identify with all that Mariah (the main character) feels. You can relate to the bliss of falling in love, and even though I myself was inexperienced in love, it described first love in the way I imagined it to be - and also turned out to be. Also, when you read about Mariah's insecurities and what Paul Strobe (the heartthrob) will think of her if he finds out she's never had a boyfriend, it will remind you of your own experiences. Perhaps now as an adult, these matters seem trivial, but as a teen, you could totally understand why she panicked and felt the need to "impress" Paul...

                                    I must have read P.S. I Love You more than a dozen times that first summer I had the fortune of finding it. Each time, I never failed to have tears in my eyes. In fact, it doesn't matter how many times you've read it because the ending will always bring you to tears. But don't misunderstand me: this isn't a book filled with misery and by no means is it a tragedy. The realistic side of portraying what it is like to lose love is surely an important life lesson for all teens, and the humorous parts will also bring you much laughter.

                                    After each reading, I always wish that Barbara Conklin could have written a happier ending. After all, we all have a part of us that wishes for the fairy-tale ending of Mariah and Paul living happily ever after! Admittedly, there is a small part in all of us that wishes first love could last forever...

                                    But Barbara Conklin has ended the book as she has for a good reason: she shows us how it is possible to go on even when love has been lost. You will admire Mariah's strength and courage in overcoming her loss and also the poignancy in how she keeps Paul alive in her memories.

                                    P.S. I Love You was the first teen romance I read, and the one that paved the path to reading more. More than a decade after reading teen romances, P.S. I Love You remains the only story I remember. I recommend this book to all teens who are interested in teen romances. One word of advice: don't throw this book away! I did and regretted it terribly! I've just purchased a used copy online again and am infinitely happy to possess it again. When I read the story now as an adult, it seems a little too simple and innocent, but it is definitely a book I would like to pass on to my own daughter in the future, when she herself becomes a teenager.

                                    5 out of 5 stars The best book I have read in my life.......2003-12-11

                                    I read the book when I was 12. I didn't like reading and my 6th grade teacher asked me to read a book, I found P.S. I love You. I fell in love with the book and it brought me into the world of reading. After that book I kept reading book after book but none of those books have staid with me like P.S. I love You has. I am 32 years old and many times through my lifetime I have thought about the book. I have looked everywhere for a copy of the book now that I have a 12 year old. I hope she enjoys it as much as I did.
                                    Letter From Home; PS, I Love you; the Promise of a Lie; the Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
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                                      Letter From Home; PS, I Love you; the Promise of a Lie; the Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

                                      Manufacturer: The Reader's Digest Association, Inc.
                                      ProductGroup: Book
                                      Binding: Hardcover
                                      ASIN: B000HUIUKK
                                      LT 3-B Tb PS I Love You, Is (Literacy Tree: Who Knows?/Action Packs)
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                                        LT 3-B Tb PS I Love You, Is (Literacy Tree: Who Knows?/Action Packs)
                                        Linley Jones
                                        Manufacturer: Rigby
                                        ProductGroup: Book
                                        Binding: Paperback

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                                        ASIN: 0790118750
                                        Ps , I Love You
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                                          Ps , I Love You
                                          Cecelia Ahern
                                          Manufacturer: Harper Collins
                                          ProductGroup: Book
                                          Binding: Mass Market Paperback
                                          ASIN: 0007766645

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