Ornament and Crime: Selected Essays (Studies in Austrian Literature, Culture, and Thought Translation Series)

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Great essays, but one less than what I hoped for.......2006-03-26

I was a bit disappointed that this volume did not include "The Poor Little Rich Man" in its selection, but it is otherwise a nice collection of Loos' delightful and insightful essays. In addition to "Ornament and Crime", this book gives you:

Our School of Applied Art
The Christmas Exposition in the Austrian Museum
The Jubilee Exhibition: The Exhibition Buildings
The Silver Court and the Neighboring Pavilion
Men's Fashion
The New Style and the Bronze Industry
Interior Design: Prelude
The Interiors of the Rotunda
Chairs
Glass and China
Luxury Carriages
Plumbers: Baths and Kitchen Ranges
Gentlemen's Hats
Footwear
Shoemakers
Ladies' Fashion
Underwear
Furniture
The Furniture of 1898
Printers
A Review of the Applied Arts I
A Review of the Applied Arts II
The English Schools in the Austria Museum
Pottery
Surplus to Requirements
In Praise of the Present
Culture
Cultural Degeneration
Brief Intermezzo
Beethoven's Ears
Hands Off!
Ornament and Education
Short Hair
Oscar Kokoschka
On Josef Hoffman

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Pottery is one of the earliest and oldest crafts in the history of mankind. It has evolved from the utilitarian to the purely artistic, from cooking pots to storyteller dolls. Native American pottery has flourished in the American Southwest since 300 B.C. This selected bibliography is a guide for both the collector and the general reader who would like additional information about Native American pottery and potters.

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In this new compilation, the Simpsons travel to the land of Krustonia, Homer Simpson vies for the Springfield wrestling championship, Mr. Burns clones a plant full of Smitherses, and Homer contracts amnesia and thinks he is Radioactive Man. This is the eighth book in our comic book compilation series by Matt Groening.

Here's a look at the Simpsons' latest antics:

#28: Come to the land ruled by the funniest man ever to secede from the United States for tax purposes: Krusty the Clown! See a page torn from our nation's history and a new chapter taped in neatly so the pages don't stick together!

#29: Let's get ready to Ruuuuuuuuuumble! Prepare yourself for a battle royale with cheese as Homer J. throws his fat into the ring in a quest to become the wrasslin' champeen of all Springfield!

#30: Montgomery Burns has fired every one of his employees and has replaced them with clones of Waylon Smithers! Yet, it isn't long before these Smitherses are at each others throats, throwing the plant into chaos as each vies to be the object of Burns' affections! Can the one, true Smithers save the plant before it's torn apart by his neatly dressed, gene-spliced brethren?

#31: Homer Simpson IS Radioactive Man! At least, that's what he thinks after contracting a nasty case of amnesia en route to a costume party. This fusion delusion leads to confusion and forced seclusion in Springfield's foremost mental institution!

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Not Quite Up to Simpsons Comics Standards, but Still Fun.......2002-12-22

Despite the cover, there is no western-related comic in this book (probably a good thing). This comic book is funny (it includes a comic book convention survival guide and a look at Lisa's dream house), but Matt Groening and company really raised the bar with some of their other comic books-hence the four star grade.

"Krustonia"-Krusty starts his own utopian nation to avoid paying income taxes. Sounds like something he'd do.

"Flanders' Big Score"-Fun-diddly-fun comic where amateur detective Ned Flanders investigates the case of the missing church fund-raiser money.

"Let's Get Ready to Bumble"-Homer becomes a professional wrestler. Not as good as the other comics in this book.

"Bringing Down Baby"-Short starring Maggie which also includes the infamous baby with the one eyebrow. Only mildly amusing.

"Smitherses!"-The nuclear power plant employees are on strike for a 5 cent per year raise. True to form, Mr. Burns decides that the best solution is to clone a staff of devoted sycophants (i.e. Smitherses). When the Smitherses begin to compete for Mr. Burns' attention-Watch out! This is a funny, imaginative comic.

"Bore Us the Movie Gruel"-Bart and company watch a 1950s film starring Troy McClure (how old is this guy?) and a mule. The usual sarcastic comments are offered.

"Radioactive Homer"-A complicated comic. The gist of it is that Homer believes he is Radioactive Man and joins forces with Leon (insane asylum inmate "Michael Jackson" in the TV episode "Stark Raving Dad") to take down Mr. Burns' "Project Q" (mentioned in Simpsons Comics #1 in the Extravaganza book). Has a very funny ending.

Krustonia.......2000-07-30

This was an okay book, with nothing exceptional. Starting the book off with "Krustonia" was a big mistake, as it's easily the worst Simpsons comic ever. Once you start reading it, it gets boring, so take my advice, read everything else first, then come back to this one, since I lost enthusiasm after struggling to complete Krustonia for several days. That said, Homer's wresting days are really funny, the Smithers clones are strange, but somehow very entertaining. (Mr. Burns better watch out :) and Homer as Radioactive Man was great, especially to see Leon "Michael Jackson" Komposki back. I also liked the mini-Ned Flanders mystery, and the guide to comic book conventions. If it weren't for Krustonia, this book would be the perfect buy.

Awesome!.......2000-01-16

This is his best yet, it was the first I ever got and it is still the best! The four in order of my liking is Smitherses, then Krustonia, then The Boxing One, and last Radioactive Man. But, still they were all awesome

Funny.......1999-04-05

I think this is Matt Groenings best comic yeat.The simpsons are great and I watch them every day and espeacily on sundays!I think Matts doing a fantastic job.His new t.v.series on fox is going to be just as good as the simpsons.DOH!

Dumb book.......1999-03-08

It was cool in some parts and bad in others. THe program ia much better. If you want a really good simpsons book try the complete guide to our favourite family.

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Simpsons Comics Big Bonanza
Matt Groenig
Manufacturer: HarperCollins
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: B000Q63UTQ

Simpsons Comics Big Bonanza (Simpsons Compilation)

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Simpsons Comics Big Bonanza (Simpsons Compilation)
Matt Groening
Manufacturer: Tandem Library
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: 141765970X

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Simpsons Comics Big Bonanza
Matt Groening
Manufacturer: Harper Paperbacks
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: B000OF14ZQ

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Film is an art form with a language and an aesthetic all its own. Since 1979, David Bordwell's and Kristin Thompson's Film Art has been the most respected introduction to the analysis of cinema. While continuing to provide the best introduction to the fundamentals of serious film study, the seventh edition has been extensively re-designed in full color greatly enhancing the text's visual appeal and overall accessibility to today's students. Throughout the text, all images presented are frame enlargements as opposed to production stills or advertising photos. Supported by a text-specific CD-ROM with video clips, an Instructor's Manual, and text-specific website, Film Art can also be packaged with the award-winning Film, Form, and Culture CD-ROM.

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Why it is good?.......2007-03-09

I was taking a intro to audio class and my teacher who worked in the sound industry has recommended this book for all kinds of reasons. Starting from story boarding to angle shots and sounds, and all kinds of very interesting information that just cannot be covered by me talking.

Very awesome book and whoever is in the industry should try using it.

Good background info ... could use some improvements ..........2006-02-21

We used this as our textbook for a course on "The Art of Film" at my university. It's packed with a lot of great detail, obviously written by someone who knows and loves the subject. The problem is that it's not as well organized as it could be. For example, the authors will make a comment along the lines of "there are three important reasons why X works the way it does." Then you spend the next 28 pages trying to find the three reasons (since you KNOW you're going to be tested on this), which are usually buried among a lot of very interesting details. A few well-placed paragraph and sub-paragraph headings would help alleviate the need to play "where's Waldo" with important concepts.

My other beef isn't so much with the content of the book but with McGraw-Hill's penchant for printing paperback textbooks like this one on the **heaviest** paper they can find. Not that the paper is thicker or more durable or anything, it just weighs a TON. Add a couple of these tomes to your backpack, and it's off to the chiropractor. The paper also has a kind of "sheen" to it that makes it very difficult to read under library lights (most lights, for that matter) due to the glare that appears on the pages. I usually end up holding the book at some odd angle just to be able to see through the bright spots. Obviously, this is not something the authors necessarily have any control over, but I believe it deserves mention.

I would have given this book a rating of 4.5 had that been an option, as the content IS quite good. Over the course of my class, I've been making a list of "movies I must see before I die" based on some of the comments and examples used in this book. As I mentioned above, the biggest problem is organization, and unless you're a student with limited time, this probably wouldn't be an issue.

Will change how you watch movies!.......2005-12-22

This is one of the best introductions to film studies. The bulk of the book is about the formal analysis of film, from genre, to editing, staging, sound, and mise-en-scene. Although this is an introductory book, it goes very in-depth into all the formal elements of film-making. All terms are carefully defined with many examples. Film has its own "language," and this book helps readers to understand that language. After reading this book, you will never watch a film in the same way again. It will vastly increase your understanding. The writing is clear, accessible, well-organized, and straightforward. There are also chapters on film production and distribution, and a helpful chapter on film history. Reading a film textbook tends to be an exercise in frustration, since there is so much technical analysis of films that either you haven't seen, or haven't seen recently. The many pictures help with that problem to some extent. The physical size of the book is rather awkward for reading, unless you're sitting at a large desk with the book laid out in front of you. The accompanying CD includes a few very short film clips and some quizzes on the chapter materials.

excellent book for introductory level film students.......2005-09-30

This book is excellent for the fundemental understanding of film and its various stages. It allows readers to look at films through the eyes of filmmakers and critics alike. It simply allows you to understand how films work, as well as provide a summerized yet thorough hisotry of early film all over the world. The book provides readers with movie titles that are important in the developement and influence for movies today. Overall, the book is worth every penny for those who are looking for a detailed understanding of film and film history.

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This book is designed to have you running P.A.s and mixers in no time.

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Good Starting Place.......2004-12-08

As the title implies, this is a good publication for the beginner. The most significant information needed to get started right away is presented in clear, non-jargon language.

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Perfect for non professional and beginners
Good For The Road!!!!!!

Basic Live Sound (The Basic Series)
Paul White
Manufacturer: Sanctuary Publishing, Ltd.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1860742718

Book Description

Further titles in this exciting new pocket sized series, designed to make music technology simple.

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Perfect for non professional and beginners.......2007-08-23

This is the perfect book for someone who needs the basics of audio techniques. It's easy and quick to read. Higly raccommended if you need to understand the basics. If you are already on an advanced level this one will be no such useful instead.

Good For The Road!!!!!!.......2007-03-16

I have purchased and review several of these "Basic Series" books and I have been pleased with all of them. Paul White authored the majority of them and did a fine job. You can buy them individually or they come in a set of four. This book is great for its intended purpose, a handbook to carry around with you to live gigs. This book is small (6 inches x 4 inches) and relatively inexpensive. Therfore you can throw this book in your gig back and not be worried about it to much. Now this book is not going to be the most comprehensive on the subject, but it is good for answering the quick question before a live gig. What I like most about this book is that it has an appendix at the end that show you every possible type of cable connection and the proper name for it. It also has a fairly in-depth glossary.

The Basics of Live Sound: Tips, Techniques and Lucky Guesses

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Not much there.

The Basics of Live Sound: Tips, Techniques and Lucky Guesses
Jerry J. Slone
Manufacturer: Hal Leonard
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0634030280

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This beginner's guide to the basics of live concert sound mixing and mic techniques is written by industry vet Jerry Slone, whose baptism-by-fire road experiences will teach you need-to-know stuff they simply don't teach in school! It provides easy-to-understand coverage aimed at the novice on topics such as: sound and hearing; microphone models, specs and techniques; mixers; equalization; amplifiers; speakers; the audio chain; schools and universities for continuing education; and much more. Ever since talent show appearances in his pre-teen years, Jerry Slone's been the guy who got stuck hooking up the PA and trying to tweak it to make it sound better. After graduating from the Recording Industry program at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), he road-managed and mixed house audio for a touring band. Today, he works with acts signed to major labels.

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Not much there........2004-08-30

This book is a waste of time. What a disappointment. I've been doing live sound for years, and am interested in tips on how to improve. The advice in this book is so basic and general as to be useless. Talk to others, Slone recommends. Duh. There are a couple tips on mic placement worth thinking about (how to mic a guitar amp to get various tonal qualities). Not much else for anyone with any experience at all.

Could this be targeted for the rank beginner? If so, it fails there as well. One might expect that this book would run through the basics of how to hook up a sound system. What cable plugs in where? But it doesn't. If you're a beginner, you're just as clueless after reading this as if you'd never picked it up. Heck, you might even be more confused.

No desctiptions of what all those gadgets in the rack are and how to use them.

I feel bad about being so negative, and I don't want to hurt anybody's feelings - but this book is quite worthless.

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From the Board Games Editor at BellaOnline.com

A must have!

New York Post Sudoku 2: The Official Utterly Addictive Number-Placing Puzzle (New York Post Su Doku)
Wayne Gould
Manufacturer: Collins
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Sudoku Easy to Hard Presented by Will Shortz, Volume 3: 100 Wordless Crossword Puzzles (Sudoku Easy to Hard)

The Official Book of Sudoku: Book 1

Sudoku Easy Presented by Will Shortz Volume 1: 100 Wordless Crossword Puzzles

ASIN: 0060885327
Release Date: 2005-09-06

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From the Board Games Editor at BellaOnline.com.......2005-12-06

The New York Post is often credited with popularizing sudoku in the United States.... as if we needed something new that we could become addicted to! We fell for it like a ton of bricks, and now millions of us need to get our fix daily, if not more often. For those of you for whom one puzzle a day just isn't quite enough, pick up a few sudoku books so you'll always be prepared. The New York Post book series are great ones to start with, with puzzle difficulties ranging from very easy to wickedly difficult. Even the best sudoku-ers enjoy a simple puzzle from time to time (they are quick enough to do during a coffee break), and this book also makes a nice starting point for beginners.

A must have!.......2005-09-12

If you're as addicted to Su Duko as I am, you have to have this book.
It's a great size and you can easily put it in a briefcase or handbag. And, it's addictive!

New York Post Sudoku 2: The Official Utterly Addictive Number-Placing Puzzle (New York Post Su Doku)

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New York Post Sudoku 2: The Official Utterly Addictive Number-Placing Puzzle (New York Post Su Doku)
Wayne Gould
Manufacturer: Collins
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: B000OEWBJA

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend time in "Twin Peaks"? "Peyton Place"? "Knots Landing"? Here's a TV lover's fantasy come true: a travel guide that actually pinpoints the locales of favorite addresses, counties, & cities -- both real & mythical -- that have captured the fancy of viewers for 40+ years. Covers 100s of celebrated residences, from the Kramden's Brooklyn walk-up to Beverly Hill's 90210 zip code. Provides: an easy-to-follow regional breakdown of points of interest across the country, from the "Cheers" bar to "Bonanza's" Ponderosa, from "Baywatch's" beach to "Coach's" campus; sites' visiting hours, souvenir shops, & overnight accommod. info; & other points of interest, incl. museums, parks & restaurants. Photos.

Tvacations: A Fun Guide to the Sites, the Stars, and the Inside Stories Behind Your Favorite TV Shows

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Tvacations: A Fun Guide to the Sites, the Stars, and the Inside Stories Behind Your Favorite TV Shows
Fran Wenograd Golden
Manufacturer: Washington Square Pr
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000PBUKHW

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