Michele de Lucchi: From Here to There and Beyond

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Milan-based Michele de Lucchi (1951- ), architect and product designer, is known internationally for his chairs and lighting. Part of the Memphis group with Ettore Sottsass of early 1980s, de Lucchi has also had a successful career working with such international manufacturers as Artemide, Olivetti, and Vitra. This book provides a comprehensive overview of his career and documents all of his many projects to date. Also included are reprints of de Lucchi's key critical writings.

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Different Voices: A Social, Cultural, and Historical Framework for Change in the American Art Museum
Carol Becker , and James Clifford
Manufacturer: Americans for the Arts
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1880974002

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DIFFERENT VOICES: A SOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND HISTORICAL FRAMEWORK FOR CHANGE IN THE AMERICAN ART MUSEUM.
Carol et al. Becker
Manufacturer: Association of Art Museum Directors,
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000N7I3QS

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This digital document is an article from Estudios de Historia Novohispana, published by UNAM (Estudios de Historia Novohispana) on January 1, 2002. The length of the article is 8279 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.

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Title: Expediente del Consulado de México oponiéndose a la providencia tomada por el visitador general José de Gálvez para gravar con el derecho de alcabala los depósitos irregulares que se practican en Nueva España (1770). (Documentaria).
Author: Carmen Yuste
Publication: Estudios de Historia Novohispana (Refereed)
Date: January 1, 2002
Publisher: UNAM (Estudios de Historia Novohispana)
Page: 167(21)

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Faltan las historias y sobran los millones. (critica a las películas y las ganancias económicas de Hollywood; incluye artículo relacionado sobre personalidades ... celebrities): An article from: Semana

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Faltan las historias y sobran los millones. (critica a las películas y las ganancias económicas de Hollywood; incluye artículo relacionado sobre personalidades ... celebrities): An article from: Semana

Manufacturer: Spanish Publications, Inc.
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Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Semana, published by Spanish Publications, Inc. on December 18, 1997. The length of the article is 907 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.

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Title: Faltan las historias y sobran los millones. (critica a las películas y las ganancias económicas de Hollywood; incluye artículo relacionado sobre personalidades de la música, política, y televisión)(TT: Lack of stories and plenty of millions) (TA: critique of movies and finances in Hollywood; includes related article about music, politics, and television celebrities)
Publication: Semana (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 18, 1997
Publisher: Spanish Publications, Inc.
Volume: v4 Issue: n252 Page: p24(1)

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Historia Argentina Etapas Economicas Y Politicas

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Historia Argentina Etapas Economicas Y Politicas
Jose Gabriel Vazeilles
Manufacturer: Editorial Biblos
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Binding: Paperback

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THE ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE is unique in its positive portrayal of the American entrepreneurial spirit and in its pro-market, pro-entrepreneur perspective. Professor Schweikart emphasizes that individuals, not groups, are most responsible for the creation of wealth in America, and that individual entrepreneurs, if left to their own devices, will have a better chance of solving problems than if controlled or regulated by the government. While the book covers the full extent of the history of the United States, approximately 40% of the text is concerned with the twentieth century.

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Comment on Richard Panton's review.......2005-01-30

I am the author, and Richard Panton is right with many of his comments. I eagerly await the opportunity to revise this in light of some of the 1999 (when the final editing was done)-present developments. About the only one I would seriously revise is that I expected the tech sector, even with the down turn of 1999, to come back sooner. I still think it will, but there are important structural barriers that have not yet been solved, including "last-mile" hookups, the final disposition of the Bell/Baby Bell cases, lingering effects of the Microsoft lawsuit, and the intervention of world terrorism.

I hope to get the chance to start a new edition very soon.

Useful - with limits.......2003-11-05

Mr. Schweikart has written a useful text for students of American business or American history, but it is dated. Closing out pre-9/11, the stage Schweikart sets is not the one we must now act on. If a new edition were to be published, some of his conclusions and theories would need to be revised or at least expanded to address current issues in business and world affairs. It would also be nice to see a co-author to provide counterpoint to Schweikart's biases - my observance of which which is not intended to be anything more than an aknowledgement of human nature. Overall, a refreshing look at the development of the greatest economy on the planet. I only wish it had been written in 2003.

OVERDUE REVISIONISM.......2001-02-25

Most American historians know much more about economics than a rose-nose mole---but a good deal less than Dyak from backwoods Borneo. So it is that most American History texts, even if otherwise quite passable, incorporate economic wisdom fully formulated by about 1898 and embalmed for the ages sometime around 1938. Larry Schweikart's volume, by contrast, possesses real vitality. It is not only superior to all easily available US history texts, it is also superior to almost all texts I have had occasion to examine. The Entrepreneurial adventure is clearly written and full of interesting insights and anecdotes. It is about real human beings doing real things: from Lydia Pinkham to John D. Rockefeller, Sr. It is not about the suffering "masses" and suchlike academic effigies.

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Read if you want to look FANTASTIC instead of looking good!!

A book about color & clothing, with no color or illustration

She Knows Her Stuff!

Dressing Smart must require a high IQ

Dressing Smart in the New Millennium
JoAnna Nicholson
Manufacturer: Impact Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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The Pocket Stylist: Behind-the-Scenes Expertise from a Fashion Pro on Creating Your Own Look

ASIN: 1570231214

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One of America's leading image consultants outlines the do's and don'ts of dressing smart for all occasions.

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not very much help.......2003-03-25

Although this book had a bit of useful information, I did not appreciate the MULTIPLE vague references to "magic dust" and the author's personal stories. I also did not appreciate the many suggestions as to how to appear sexy, or to attract a mate. I am a married, working mother, and would NOT sleep in my husband's previously worn dress shirts as pajamas as she suggests.(My kids would look at me funny.)
I was looking for more specific advice on keeping a simple, flattering, professional wardrobe. The author does not have a grip on the real-world demands on women of life, career, children, and family. Her book is projected from the single life of a New York fashion model. Not very helpful for the rest of us. Don't buy this one--you'll waste your money.

Read if you want to look FANTASTIC instead of looking good!!.......2002-06-08

I must say, I can't understand any of the negative reviews. This book is so vital to looking your very, very best. I have read it 2 or 3 times now and I use the tips/principles outlined in the book to go shopping.

Before I read Joanna's book, people looked down on the way I dressed. To be honest, I was dressing in the same colors that my mother wears (and wearing some clothing cut in an unflattering way). These colors look good on her, but they wash me out, even though at first glance, our complexions look very similar. Now, people are always complimenting me and I get a lot of looks from men, including my husband. In fact, I buy his shirts now based on the color principles. I really don't think that there needed to be a color chart in this book because if you think about what looks really good on you already, that is the first clue to finding other clothes that would look good as well.

Also, the same advice applies to knowing what kinds of clothes to buy in the future. If an outfit makes you look too heavy or otherwise bad, then there is some design element in that outfit that is not working for you. For instance, I am a fairly slim person, but I have wide shoulders and wide hips and large thighs. If I purchase a blouse or other top that is not tapered at all along my trunk (from under the arms to my hips), I look about 10 pounds heavier than if I wear a tapered top. I also do not wear flared pants for this reason. But I discovered this by analyzing what looked good on me and pinpointing why. So now, I kind of have "uniforms" that I wear because I look good in them. The concept of uniforms is discussed in a fantastic book, "Simple Isn't Easy" by Olivia Goldsmith. This book is not in print any more, but I would HIGHLY SUGGEST finding a used copy, because it will complement this book. Many of the world's best dressed designers wear "uniforms" because it is their best look.

Tip: Here is how I determine if a piece of clothing might look good on me. I put my hand on the center of the garment to see how my skin looks next to the fabric. If the skin on my hand looks healthy and my skin and the fabric are not competing against each other for attention, then I will try it on to see how it looks. What I have found is that blues, pinks, purples, and reds that are of a medium tone (not pastel and not dark or bold) look best on me. I don't buy anything that doesn't enhance my skin color. As Joanna says, color is the first accessory, and its free!!!

Also, I have freckles and wavy hair. That is somewhat of a visual distraction, so I normally do not wear blouses/tops that have a print. If I had straight hair with clearer skin, then I would probably look a lot better in prints. Joanna talks about who looks good in prints.

I cannot recommend this book highly enough, along with "Simple Isn't Easy." Good luck to you all!

A book about color & clothing, with no color or illustration.......2001-05-14

First off, I'm not a career counselor, wardrobe stylist or even an artist. I tend to just throw stuff on in the morning for work (fortunately I have a job that doesn't require a "corporate suit" look). I ended up picking up this book mostly because there were some handy tips -- things like what length skirt goes with what type of shoes, etc. that I thought I could use.

However, I'm perplexed that a book that focuses so much on clothing styles and colors has not a SINGLE illustration or color panel! Does the author assume I know what an A-line skirt is, or that I can tell the difference between coral and pink-coral in my mind? She places particular emphasis on your skin tone and its color, because that is how you base your entire wardrobe's color system. According to her, it is very important that I know the difference between coral and pink-coral... and that which I choose depends on what my skin tone is. However, aside from listing celebrities with certain skin tones, she never really explains how to judge your own skin tone. A comparison wheel or something -- ANYTHING -- would have been very helpful. The only color you get is the book's cover.

It's not until you read the middle of the book that you discover that the author is a founder of a color consultancy organization that charges people to find out what colors work best for them (the book's cover does not mention this). While I'm sure her certified consultants are quite good (after all, THEY must have that color chart that got left out of the book), after reading the book and visiting her Web site (which she advertises inside her book), I feel like I've just been sold one big infomercial on how to hire one of her consultants. Caveat emptor.

She Knows Her Stuff!.......2001-01-11

Finally! A book that everyone can read! I find Joanna's style and humour very attractive and friendly! It certainly makes for enjoyable reading - not to mention all of her bright ideas that help me to look my best at any time. I enjoy her enthusiam and positive outlook about ALL women and their hidden potentials. It's a fresh and helpful tool for any women's library. This book should find its way to the home of every lady! It's well written, well thought out and easy to follow. I have enjoyed applying her simple and elegant concepts to not only my wardrobe but also to my confidence as a woman. She is full of praise and encouragement while she writes with undeniable knowledge about her area of expertise. Enjoy!

Dressing Smart must require a high IQ.......2000-11-12

I want to simplify my wardrobe. I found the advice to be too complicated. I prefer the books "Dress Like A Million" by Leah Feldon and "The Triump of Individual Style" by Carla Mathis (out of print). There are some good fashion tips in "How to Meet the Rich" by Ginie Sayles.

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