Art of the Totem: Totem Poles of the Northwest Coastal Indians

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Totem pole photo review.......2000-05-10

Art of the Totem republishes archaelogical work done in the 1930's on Totem poles of the Northwest Coastal Indians. This short paperback is brief on text, but long on black and white and some color photos of Totem poles and other Native American art. Location maps of various totem pole sites are also included. This book contains many more photographs than equivalent length books on the subject, but does not contain much information on the various characters found in the Totem and their symbolism or history.

Art of the Totem: Totem Poles of the Northwest Coastal Indians

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Art of the Totem: Totem Poles of the Northwest Coastal Indians
Marius Barbeau
Manufacturer: Big Country Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000NZVZGU

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With an obsessional verve not seen since Buñuel's Mexican period, "Boxers in Boots" unflinchingly depicts a gang of very tough boxers standing tall in a collection of very fancy cowboy boots.

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Boxers In Boots 2002 Wall Calendar

Manufacturer: Browntrout Pubs (Cal)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Calendar

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A popular standup comic's gentle riffs on the non-single state. Buy two -- one for yourself, one for your significant other -- and read them in bed together. If you laugh at the same parts, give yourselves two points; when you have 10,000 points, write to Paul Reiser and tell him what a great marriage you have and how funny his book is.

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In the tradition of the #1 best-seller SeinLanguage, Bantam Books proudly presents the first book by Paul Reiser, television's sharpest, funniest observer of love, marriage and other mysteries of life. A veteran comic performer, Reiser is best-known as the co-creator and star of the highly-rated NBC comedy, "Mad About You", which Time Magazine called "The season's best new sitcom"in its 1992 debut. Every Thursday night more than twenty million viewers watch as Paul Reiser reveals the most intimate and hilarious scenes of a marriage. Now for the first time, Reiser brings his trademark wit to the page in a book that will delight his eagerly-awaiting audience, and anyone else who has ever fallen in love--or tried not to. In Couplehood, a New York Times bestseller for more than 40 weeks, Reiser reflects on what it means to be half of a couple -- everything from the science of hand holding, to the technique of tag-team storytelling, to the politics of food and why it always seems to come down to chicken or fish.

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Enjoy the dance.......2007-06-08

I purchased my first copy of Couplehood in 1994, when the hardcover was released. My husband and I read it together. It is a light-hearted series of observations on living with another person--one you love dearly, yet can sometime drive you crazy. It always returns to the fact that you are in love, and that by allow you sense of humor to place things in perspective, marriage can be a wonderful state of being. His advice can be summed up as comparing marriage to an ongoing dance--sometimes your toes get stepped on. Although Reiser reflects on his heterosexual relationship, I believe the issues address can apply to any couple. Since my first read, this book has been a standard part of every wedding gift I've given. I'm sorry it is no longer available in hardcover.

Hey hey.......2006-03-16

I picked this book up off the floor in the woman's restroom of a Greyhound station in Lightville, Ohio. And while I've personally never found Paul Reiser to be funny -- I did find this courageous story to be laughable. What struck me most in this outlandish sci-fi story is that he claims that Helen Hunt is "talented." That is simply NOT true, Paul. Oh sure, you may have had your 7 years of inspired lunacy on Mad About You -- a program I will not soon forget -- but it was John Pankow who carried the show. I like John Pankow cause I saw him in a Long John Silver's in Chambourg, Illinois and he was gracious enough to sign an autograph and pose for a picture. I believe he had the clamwich and fries. I gave him my cell to maybe get together and get a drink some time, but he never called. Hey, I understand though. Being famous has a lot of demands!

hilarious.......2005-08-24

This book was absolutely hilarious. Just about anyone would enjoy this, whether or not they are in a serious relationship. I don't think it's meant to give any deep advice or insight on relationships. It's just a great read for a whole lot of laughs. I often am reminded about some of his anecdotes and takes on normal daily activities as I go throughout my day. I also read Babyhood, thinking I'd love it since that's the stage of life I'm in right now, and it was okay, but Couplehood was better by a long shot.

A Must Buy for a Good Happy Laugh.......2005-06-24

This book is so funny you will want to buy it for all your happily married friends, single friends, divorced friends, gay friends, fighting married couple friends, your parents, your sisters, your brothers and any other friends/family you can think of just to spread the humor.

Very funny!.......2004-08-25

I was laughing out loud several times! It is very funny. My wife and I would say "Yes, this has happened to us".

We are fans of "Mad About You", and this book in some ways reflects the show. It is written as a stand-up act. It talks about situations couples face, starting a little from the dating and going through a tiny part of having a baby. It also includes a lot of general comments, not strictly related to couples.

Highly recommended, a relaxing book. It even helps you to say "they are all the same" when you notice how similar some situations are to your own. That can be quite therapeutic sometimes.

21 Days to a Great Marriage: A Grownup Approach to Couplehood

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Wonderful!
21 Days to a Great Marriage is a practical quick read that strengthens even the best of marriages

21 Days to a Great Marriage: A Grownup Approach to Couplehood
Henry Cloud , and John Townsend
Manufacturer: Thomas Nelson
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1591454816

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In a mad-dash world filled with long to-do lists and too many commitments, it's easy for one to lose perspective of what matters most-even with the most important person in one's life. It gets even more complicated with all of the distractions that seem to keep our attention away from sources of help and renewal. That's why Cloud & Townsend have teamed up to pack their very best relationship principles in a powerful 21-day program designed for today's busy couples. Each short chapter has to-the-point wisdom and do-it-today action steps on issues like committing to personal growth, breaking the pattern of trying to change one's spouse, building-and restoring-trust, cultivating healthy intimacy, establishing realistic expectations, learning to handle conflict without damaging the relationship, and much more.

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Wonderful!.......2007-07-11

We love this book! My husband and I read it to get to know eachother better as we were tired of having the same conversation each night when he got home from work. We have learned more about our relationship. I think we are loving eachother better. I recommend this book to any married couple.

21 Days to a Great Marriage is a practical quick read that strengthens even the best of marriages.......2007-06-06

Even the best marriages can use a little brush up now and then. That's where 21 Days to a Great Marriage: A Grownup Approach to Couplehood, by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend, comes in. This easy-to-read book offers a handy guide to touch up any areas of your relationship that you may have let slide --- even the smallest notch.

Cloud and Townsend cover all the basics of marriage --- even some of those we forget as the years go by. They challenge readers to grow not only in their relationship but also in their personal and spiritual lives. They open with a simple but profound quote:

"When I was single, I was unhappy and insecure. Then I married Ron and became married, unhappy and insecure."

The authors challenge the notion that happiness is the goal of marriage, suggesting that a much better goal is growth. One of the byproducts is happiness. They point out that the emotional and spiritual growth process that naturally happens in a marriage is God-given. Through marriage we discover where we are empty as well as where we are broken and how much we need God and others. In the process, we find contentment, maturation and healing. When the focus of our lives becomes growth, we can't help but find happiness.

Throughout the book, Cloud and Townsend steer readers away from unhealthy patterns such as co-dependence, selfishness and fighting to be right.

Now no marriage book would be complete without addressing the topic of sex. The authors challenge couples to take sex beyond the bedroom through healthy communication, exercise, honesty and support. They encourage couples to remove any unhealthy pressure of performance and set aside time to make love.

One of the most challenging and helpful chapters asks readers to deal with hurt as it happens in their relationship. Cloud and Townsend point out that great marriages are not the ones in which there is no pain, but rather those in which pain is accepted as part of the package. The result is that the couple consciously becomes better at processing pain and resolving conflict.

Designed for marriages of all lengths and depths, 21 Days to a Great Marriage is ideal for those in good marriages as well as those who are scrambling for answers in their relationship. The short chapters can be enjoyed in once-a-day portions over a three-week period, used during a romantic weekend away, or enjoyed during a group study over several months.

Each chapter ends with a section of "Think about It, Talk about It, Live It," which provides insightful questions for self-reflection as well as discussion. In addition, there's a "Great Marriage Commitment" closing to help readers identify a specific area of growth and prayer.

Whether you've been married for years or about to tie the knot, 21 Days to a Great Marriage is a practical quick read that strengthens even the best of marriages.

--- Reviewed by Margaret Feinberg

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Couplehood

Manufacturer: Bantam
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 1863597247

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Couplehood
Paul Reiser
Manufacturer: Bantam Dell Pub Group
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000NY60N4

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Couplehood
Paul Reiser
Manufacturer: Bantam Books
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000OYM58C

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A His and Hers guide to Couplehood

Manufacturer: Good Spousekeeping
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 073944803X

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No Sense of Fun

Accessible Critiques

the not-so-wonderful world of disney book

The history of one of America's best-loved success stories

From Mouse to Mermaid: The Politics of Film, Gender, and Culture

Manufacturer: Indiana University Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0253209781

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No Sense of Fun.......2006-11-08

"From Mouse to Mermaid" is a delightful collection of essays analyzing a variety of aspects of Disney media. Most of the essays are indeed thought-provoking and insightful. However, many of the contributors take themselves far too seriously and draw spurrious conclusions. Simply put, they allow their determination to be scholarly critics to trump their sense of fun. As a Disney historian, I can safely say that several contributors come to conclusions that are simply not substantiated by the evidence. The contributors forget that Disney films, media, and parks are designed primarily to entertain, not to inculcate. The authors appear petty and eager to rip apart Disney (the man and the company), as if such an endeavor legitimized their humorless, pointless criticism.

Accessible Critiques.......2000-11-22

Perhaps the most important contribution to Disney Studies this book offers is an accessibility that, at the same time, offers a serious reconsideration of Disney films. Disney, for these scholars, is not above serious consideration and critique. In considering Disney worthy of study, the authors pay Disney a sincere (if backhanded and misunderstood) compliment. Rather than dismissing Disney as "just for children," they collectively question Disney's products and examine their influence.

In this collection of essays, the editors have managed to compile a broad range of materials that critique Disney in the spirit of critique, meaning a thoughtful and serious investigation. As the title suggests, much of the work here is interested in gender, but questions of race and ethnicity are also asked, as well as issues of power and identity. Although these are fairly heady topics, many of the essays are lively and engaging. For those just beginning to study Disney seriously, the works of Jack Zipes and Henry Giroux are recommended. For work on the animated films, the contributions of the editors (Bell, Haas, and Sells) are thought-provoking as well. All the essays, in fact, offer food for thought, whether one is in agreement with the authors or not.

People who think, "But it's just a cartoon," may not enjoy this challenge to reconsider Disney's films for their cultural impact. Then again, these very same people might be the most rewarded by such a collection. It is recommended for educators wishing to introduce critical thinking into a college classroom using Disney films, scholars working in Disney Studies, and Disney enthusiasts keeping abreast on writings on Disney.

the not-so-wonderful world of disney book.......1999-08-13

Maybe it's about time to change your opinion about Uncle Walt and his gang. This book is a must have for those who consider the walt disney company is not more than just a merchant, selling his merchandises all over the world. And not all of his merchandises are free from hazardous ingredients that can give dangerous impact of the young ones. But the book, and find the sexist, racist and greedy uncle scrooge inside the walt disney company.

The history of one of America's best-loved success stories.......1997-03-22

To say that Walt Disney affected by upbringing is an understatement. I recalled fond memories as I reviewed the histories of such unforgetable characters as Mickey and Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Pluto, Huey Dewey and Louie and yes, even the Beagle Boys and Uncle Scrooge. Disney's forays into classic fairy tales and stories , while whitewahsed to some extent, were always pure fun, with just the right touch of fear, sadness, and morality. I am glad to see that his lagacy is carried on and that we can expect even more of the tales we knew or some we didn't, to come to life in the classic Disney style of pure good taste, excelent production values and best of all, happy endings.

From Mouse to Mermaid : The Politics of Film, Gender, and Culture

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From Mouse to Mermaid : The Politics of Film, Gender, and Culture
Elizabeth (editor); Haas, Lynda (editor); Sells, Laura (editor) Bell
Manufacturer: Indiana University Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000KWYE0A

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A companion to the major Smithsonian Institution series for public television and radio, River of Song explores the breadth and depth of American music at the close of the twentieth century--through narrative, photography, and the words of the musicians themselves.

Over the course of five years, recording and interviewing more than five hundred musicians in the communities where they live and perform, John Junkerman, Elijah Wald, and the River of Song team surveyed the length of the Mississippi River and found along its muddy banks an America where music is not merely a carefully packaged commodity but an exhilaratingly diverse and thriving part of the culture. Near the icy headwaters in Minnesota, Ojibwe drummers perform at a powwow, and the power trio Babes in Toyland serve up their brand of riot-grrrl punk. In Iowa, songwriter John Hartford navigates the river. In Moline, Illinois, a Mexican band blends traditional rhythms with Latino rap; in Memphis, Rufus Thomas, Ann Peebles, and the Memphis Horns carry on the Southern fusion; in New Orleans, Henry Butler radiates the 88s, while the Soul Rebels carry the brass band swinging into the twenty-first century. There is folk music here, and basement-band rock; newly transplanted Laotian melodies and the music of last century's French settlers; zydeco and Cajun music, country, gospel, blues, and soul. River of Song captures, often in the artists' own words, what the music means to them: its place as a part of tradition, but also as a living, glorious fact in their world.

Complemented by a gallery of vibrant images, this extraordinary journey brings us the many voices that flow together even now to make the joyful noise of the best American music--the streams that join to make one great river of song.

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RIVER OF SONG: A MUSICAL JOURNEY DOWN THE MISSISSIPPI
Elijah and John Junkerman Wald
Manufacturer: Smithsonian Institution
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000J3XKFA

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River of Song: A Musical Journey Down the Mississippi (TV Soundtrack) 2 CD SET

Manufacturer: Smithsonian Folkways
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000FVDEDY

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Track Listing DISC 1: 1. Powwow Song - Chippewa Nation 2. 22 - Babes In Toyland 3. Sail Away, Ladies - John Koerner 4. I Did My Best - Soul Asylum 5. Red-Headed Swede - The Skal Club Spelmanslag 6. Singing Leaf, The - Wang Chong Lor 7. I'll Open My Mouth To The Lord / I'll Be Ready - Sounds Of Blackness 8. Kim Marie - Karl Hartwich 9. Jazz Me Blues - The Manny Lopez Quintet 10. La Unica Estrella - La Otra Mitad 11. Flat Stuff - Greg Brown 12. Miss Ferris - John Hartford 13. Born To Be With You - The Bob Lewis Family 14. Milestone - Eugene Redmond/Sylvester "Sunshine" Lee 15. I'm So Grateful - Fontella Bass/Martha Bass 16. Stop Breaking Down - Oliver Sain 17. Get Down, River - Bottle Rockets 18. La Guignolee - The Ste. Genevieve Guignolee Singers DISC 2: 1. Sweetest Song I Know, The - The Boundless Love Quartet 2. T For Texas (Blue Yodel #1) - Sonny Burgess 3. St. Louis Blues - The Memphis Horns/Ann Peebles 4. Going Back To Memphis - Levon Helm/James Cotton 5. Take A Little Walk With Me - Robert Jr. Lockwood 6. Catfish - Big Jack Johnson 7. Shake Your Moneymaker - Big Jack Johnson/Jelly Roll Kings 8. Grits Ain't Groceries (All Around The World) - Little Milton 9. We Praise Your Holy Name - Mississippi Mass Choir 10. Taters And Gravey And Chicken-Fried Steak - Kenny Bill Stinson 11. La Porte D'en Arriere - D.L. Menard 12. Bon Chien - Geno Delafose 13. Marie Lavaux - David & Roselyn 14. Basin Street Blues - Henry Butler 15. Time Is On My Side - Irma Thomas 16. Check Your Bucket - Eddie Bo/Henry Butler 17. Let Your Mind Be Free - Soul Rebels 18. La Vida De Un Jaibero - Irvan Perez

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River of Song: A Musical Journey Down the Mississippi .
Elijah & Junkerman, John . Wald
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Press
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OTGT16

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How can kids swim with slimy snakes, munch on wiggly worms, and play their favorite party game? By playing Fear Factor Mad Libs: Ultimate Gross Out! Kids love the daring and disgusting, and Fear Factor Mad Libs: Ultimate Gross Out! serves up both, along with a big helping of fun! As a follow-up to our best-selling Fear Factor Mad Libs, kids will love grossing themselves out with the show's signature “delicacy” challenges! To tie into the premiere of Fear Factor's fifth season in September 2004, Fear Factor Mad Libs: Ultimate Gross Out! is sure to make Mad Libs fans ______ to their_____________________________!

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