Canaletto in England: A Venetian Artist Abroad, 1746-1755 (Yale Center for British Art)

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The fame of Giovanni Antonio Canal, known as Canaletto, rests mainly on his vivid paintings of Venice, his native city. Only rarely was he tempted to travel, but the popularity of his works with British tourists and patrons led him to England in 1746, and his visit became a productive, nine-year stay. This beautiful book focuses on the fruits of Canaletto’s English sojourn, reproducing the views of London he painted while there, as well as the Italian and imaginary views he painted in response to the vigorous demands of his patrons.

The book offers a full study of Canaletto’s English period along with detailed catalogue entries for about fifty paintings and twenty drawings. The works depict such landmarks as St. Paul’s Cathedral, Somerset House, and Westminster Bridge as well as views of Venice and Rome and caprices in which the artist playfully organizes Renaissance palaces and Classical ruins in fanciful juxtapositions.

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Beautiful Paintings - Dry Prose
View Painter Extraordinaire

Canaletto
J. G. Links
Manufacturer: Phaidon Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0714831700

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Beautiful Paintings - Dry Prose.......2006-07-14

Canaletto, by J.G. Links follows the Phaidon tradition of delivering a beautiful book, full of detailed colour plates, for a fairly modest price. The pictures alone make the book worth purchasing.

Canaletto, a Venetian painter of the early 18th Century, moved from painting stage backdrops to gorgeous perspective views of his native town. If you have ever been to Venice you know that it has an achingly beautiful prospect around every corner. Canaletto reproduced these views artistically, with a keen eye for perspective, architectural detail and atmosphere. His paintings will leave you wanting to book the next flight to Italy. Phaidon does a wonderful job of reproducing his images, in full colour with plenty of detail plates. Canaletto's later work in London and his capriccios and ink drawings are also included. From a visual perspective this book is stunning.

It is, however, a little lacking when it comes to the text. It would seem that we only really know anything about Canaletto through his contacts with a couple of British middlemen , McSwiney and Smith, who engaged him to paint views of Venice for rich Englishman who had toured Venice. We are treated to numerous details about provenances and the lives of the British agents but precious little about Canaletto himself. His style is discussed largely in terms of technique - his use of perspective and the slight deviations he made from the real scenes. But a more in depth analysis of motivation and aesthetics never materializes. A final quibble would be the lack of a good map of Venice. A plan of Venice from 1729 is included, with labels in Italian but is mostly inadequate. The author assumes the reader is familiar with Venetian topology and rarely clarifies details of place.

The book is richly deserving of five stars for its images alone. The text is adequate but not particularily inspired. A brief chronology, list of sources and list of plates, together with a short index make up the somewhat abbreviated scholarly apparatus. If you are looking for a detailed life of Canaletto and a deep analysis of his paintings this book is probably not for you but if you want to simply wallow in the sheer beauty of Venice, it is a definite must.

View Painter Extraordinaire.......2000-03-12

J. G. Links is widely recognized as the reigning authority on the Venetian painter Canaletto. This masterful book is probably the most extensive study on the painter available in the English language. In addition to Links' very entertaining prose his book is filled with color plates of over 200 of Canaletto's paintings and sketches.

Little is known about Canaletto's life and Links does not try to read more into the few facts that do exist. He does try to piece together Canaletto's life by dating his many paintings. If you are a Canaletto enthusiast and want to know more about what inspired him and how he lived you will be disappointed. No one knows how or why this man became the greatest painter of "view paintings" of all time except that his father was a painter of theatre scenes and undoubtedly exposed the young Canaletto to his trade at an early age. Canaletto's nephew was Bernardo Bellotto, a man who at his very best could claim to be as good as his uncle. Whereas Bellotto painted mostly in Germany, Canaletto is most famous for his views of Venice. The shimmering reflections of the Grand Canal, the faded and peeling stucco sides of the palaces, the many boat plying the waterways, and finally the people of Venice are captured in the all- seeing eye of the "camera man" of the 18th century.

Canaletto's best patrons were the English who were overcome by Venice's beauty and Canaletto's ability to capture it on canvas. He made two trips to London and his works there of the newly built Westminister Bridge, the Thames, and the castles of the rich rival his works of his native city. Most of Canaletto'w works are on display in English museums or in private collections in that country.

Links is not an interpreter of art and does not attempt to explain in detail the many plates in his book from an artistic perspective. He does explain in great detail the relationship of Canaletto to several Englishmen in Venice who acted as brokers for his many works. Were it not for these men Canaletto's fame would probably have gone less noticed and certainly they are responsible for the many works that still survive, thought sadly many have vanished forever.

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This book explores Venice as it was and Canaletto' s interpretation of it, as he created what have become the archetypal images of the most beautiful city in the world.

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"Enjoyable, but..."

Views of Venice
Antonio Canaletto
Manufacturer: Dover Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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Famous series of paintings reproduced in contemporary engravings by Visentini. Wonderful view of 18th-century Venice; thorough text by J. Links. 50 illustrations.

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"Enjoyable, but...".......2000-01-10

Personally, I really enjoy this book. It contains many fascinating prints of Venice from the early 1800's. The informative text explains in detail what each picture contains and what has changed in each view from the days of Canaletto up till 1971 (the date of the book's publication --no problem, since it's pretty much the same today.) My only "but" is that if you are expecting to see Canletto's color paintings, you may be disappointed. The book is actually engravings! by Visentini, a contemporary of Canaletto, who based them on the latter's paintings. If that's OK with you, then I'm sure anyone who enjoys Venice will find this book as delightful as I do.

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Canaletto
W.G. Constable
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0198173245

Canaletto: Colour Library (Phaidon Colour Library)

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Canaletto: Colour Library (Phaidon Colour Library)
Christopher Baker
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Canaletto and the Case of the Westminster Bridge

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A Bridge That's Not Too Far!
A very fine Georgian historical mystery

Canaletto and the Case of the Westminster Bridge
Janet Laurence
Manufacturer: Thomas Dunne Books
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A Bridge That's Not Too Far!.......1999-03-04

For lovers of historical mysteries, Janet Laurence's "Canaletto and the Case of the Westminster Bridge" will be a welcomed addition. For readers who are looking for intriguing suspense, intense plots, clever developments, thought-provoking incidents, and multi-dimensional characters, then this book may be a disappointment. Laurence introduces us to Canaletto, the famed Venetian artist of the eighteenth century, who arrives in England with his personal fortune (he's been told that it is the correct time to make a "killing" (as it were!) by directly investing in English ventures) and his desire to "paint" London. Upon his arrival at the docks, he is nearly killed by a ruffian. Enter Fanny Rooker, who just happens to be meeting the boat. She saves his life twice early on in this book. Fanny is a rather nondescript young woman who has troubles of her own; she is an aspiring artist and is "framed" on a trumped up charge of theft. The two "down and outers" form a team that provides Laurence with her problem solving modus operandi. (Laurence does not permit this relationship to develop into anything romantic, although apparently Canaletto in reality was indeed quite the lady's man, the author hints.) Thus the plot thickens and we find Canaletto, basically, sans fortune and unlikely to find any painting commissions. His woes continue, but William Pitt gives him an offer the Italian cannot refuse--to help Pitt and the English government uncover the fraud that is keeping the newly commissioned Westminster Bridge from being completed, at least on time. Canaletto is instructed to leave no stone unturned in investigating the problems that have arisen from the quarry that provides the material for the bridge. He canvasses closely the usual suspects and with his keen eyes and excellent perspective, solves the case and, well, you get the "picture." Laurence does a very good job of providing us with a good sense of eighteenth century London. Her usage of Canaletto as a fictionalized private investigator not only is incredibly interesting but is also clever. (It does bring to question just which famous historical figure will be next: after all, other authors have already used Ben Franklin, Eleanor Roosevelt, King Tut, Jane Austen, to name a few to solve fictionalized crimes.) Included in the book are the usual duels, melodramatic romantic interests, and coincidental twists--all in keeping with period writing, of course, as she manages to capture the flair of the time, not only in writing style but in the landscape and atmosphere she portrays. Having Canaletto speak pidgin English sometimes gets in the way (Laurence should transcend the language barrier and simply have him speak naturally!) and (in what is hoped to be the beginning of a series!) developing her characters more fully will indeed enhance her story. The author is credited with "several cookbooks and is also the author of (a) successful culinary mystery series" (now that's food for thought!), according to the book's liner jacket information. Despite the above limitations, the book is heartily recommended. It is a good read; it is an absorbing read. Don't miss it!

A very fine Georgian historical mystery.......1998-06-23

In 1746, Venetian artist Canaletto has arrived in London seeking fresh fame and fortune. However, his arrival is not met with cheers. In fact, he deliberately singled out for assault and robbery twice. Both times he is rescued by neophyte painter Fanny Rooker. Unbeknownst to the talented landscape artist, there are many locally ambitious individuals who do not desire to have an expatriate Italian inadvertently interfere with their plans to obtain wealth by any means necessary. When his contact fails to meet him, Fanny and her sibling allow Canaletto to stay in their home.

Soon Paymaster General William Pitt asks Canaletto to look into why the construction of the Westminster Bridge is running behind schedule, has opposition that is very vocal and the project is stuck with outrageous cost overruns. Canaletto goes out to paint the bridge only find an even grimmer mystery waiting to confront him.

CANALETTO AND THE CASE OF THE WESTMINISTER BRIDGE is a great debut of a new historical mystery series by the ultra-talented Janet Lawrence, author of the highly regard Lisle culinary mysteries. Canaletto is a superb character and eighteenth century London is a wonderful setting as is an era where capitalism is fighting to gain a foothold. However, what makes Ms. Lawrence's novel a reading-gourmand's delight is the various ensemble of the people who made up Georgian London.

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Hygiene: Writers and Artists Come Clean and Talk Dirty

Manufacturer: Ikon Gallery Ltd
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ASIN: 090759445X

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Microsoft Windows Multimedia Programmer's Workbook (Microsoft Windows Programmer's Reference Library)
Microsoft Corporation
Manufacturer: Microsoft Press
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 1556153902

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Gnome Enslavement is Immorral

Knome Happy

Just plain FUN

Gnood Book

Gnome and Garden: A Gnovelty Kit
Marcus Mennes
Manufacturer: Quirk Books
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To some, they are symbols of luck and hope. To others, they are protectors of gardens. And to others still, they are tiny, weird-looking men with beards and pointy hats.
But gno matter how you perceive them, it's time to welcome these whimsical creatures into your home (or office) with Gnome and Garden, a kit that celebrates gnomes through the ages. This lovingly illustrated package includes one miniature garden gnome, one faux lawn, decorative flowers, exotic backdrops, and a full-color illustrated book on the history and mythology of gnomenkind.
Place your plot of grass on a desk or tabletop, choose your favorite backdrop, arrange the flowers, and situate your gnome where you can easily see him. Now you can experience the serenity of the garden indoors!
This unique kit is perfect for gnome enthusiasts everywhere -- and anyone who needs more luck in their life. We're sure there's gnothing like it on the market!

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Gnome Enslavement is Immorral.......2006-04-20

It is not fair to make Gnomes into slaves. If you have made a gnome into a slave you should set it free and send it to rehabilitation. The legal form to set your Gnome free is at a website called [...]. They have a bunch of Freed Gnomes and a Gnome Underground Railroad and they give counseling to Freed Gnomes. love, Joey

Knome Happy.......2006-03-09

I saw this in borders in New Jersey, while on Christmas vacation and fell in love with it.
when I got home to Virginia, I went on the internet and bought it.
It is the cutest thing and idea. Hope you will soon carry
more like these.

Just plain FUN.......2005-08-09

Mr. Gnome and his garden is just plain FUN. Gave it as a little birthday gift, she's enjoying having him on her desk.

Gnood Book.......2005-07-06

My garden gnome was out of control!! I couldn't get a good nite of sleep and someone kept tinkling on my roses. As it turns out, I was mistreating my garden gnome. Without the author's tips, I would have continued to live in my own gnomish nitemare.

Thank you Marcus Mennes.

Thank you.

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Gnome & Garden: A Gnovelty Kit
Marcus Mennes
Manufacturer: Amazon Remainders Account
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000ENC47U

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What does Life of Brian really say about the day's religion, culture, and politics? What does King of Kings or The Last Temptation of Christ say? From silent movies to Technicolor musicals, directors have put their images of Jesus onto the screen and in doing so provided a unique lens onto their own moment in time. Originating from a team-taught college elective for film enthusiasts, not experts, this book examines nine movies about the life of Jesus and what each says about the society that "created" it. Clear and insightful, the book has, for each film, an introduction, pre-viewing questions, post-viewing questions, and a discussion of the film's major features. The selection ranges from the traditional to the outrageous. Besides the above movies, it includes The Greatest Story Ever Told, The Gospel According to St. Matthew, Jesus Christ Superstar, Jesus of Nazareth, and Jesus of Montreal. The authors take no movie as a test of orthodoxy but use all of them as a way to open up to a fearless dialogue about faith and culture. As entertaining and insightful reading, this book is for film buffs, scripture scholars, and art historians. As a detailed course outline, it's a unique resource for parish study groups, adult ed classes, high school classes, teen recreation programs, and college or seminary electives.

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ROCK ON - THE SOLID GOLD YEARS - UPDATED VERSION.......2004-04-20

MY HUSBAND & I ARE AVID DOO-WOP FANS & WE HAVE HAD THIS BOOK SINCE THE EARLY 80'S. WE LOVE IT & USE IT OFTEN. OUR FRIENDS HAVE ALL BORROWED IT SO MUCH, WE HAVE BEEN BUYING AFFORDABLE COPIES TO GIVE THEM! I CAN'T SAY ENOUGH ABOUT IT - IF YOU'RE A FAN, YOU'LL LOVE IT!!!!

Rock N' Roll: The Solid Gold Years.......2002-08-02

I didn't really love music untill Rock and Roll was invented. I went to all the Alan Freed Rock and Roll Shows, to the Apollo, and the Murray The K shows. I am an old baby boomer, and no books that I know of are more complete and accurate the Norm N Nite's Rock N' Roll The Solid Gold Years, and the other two that followed it up. If you love rock and roll you got to have those books. I wish they would reprint them, because the condition my coppies are in is not great. The books are so great that I would buy new reprints because I have used my original quantities so much, they could be in better condition.

The Most Definitive Book on The 50's Music.......2001-09-23

I bought this book way back when it first came out and also have the 2nd edition (encompasses the 60's).

I read that the price for a used copy is $30.00....WELL, I wouldn't sell mine for $300.

Over the years, it has been my most used book in my possession.

I wish I had a copy on CD....

I rate this volume and the 2nd edition 5 Stars ONLY because there is nothing higher....

A MUST FOR SERIOUS MUSICOLOGISTS........1998-05-18

For anyone who lived through the early beginnings of Rock N Roll, the 50's and 60's this book is a goldmine. It lists by artists most all of their charted records and some others that might not have made the charts but that were essential to the development of Rock N Roll.

It contains many photos, facts about the artists, months & years that the songs were released and the record labels.

I grew up during the 50's and was there when it all happened, so for anyone interested in collecting music from that period, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book

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Rock On The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock n' Roll The Modern Years: 1964-Present Volume II
Norm N. Nite
Manufacturer: Thomas Y. Crowell
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Binding: Hardcover
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Rock On, the Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock N' Roll

Manufacturer: Crowell Co.
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Rock On: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock N' Roll; Volume I The Solid Gold Years (I one)
Norm N. Nite
Manufacturer: Thomas Crowell
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ASIN: B000JJXPRC

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Rock On:The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock n' Roll: The Solid Gold Years
Norm N. Nite
Manufacturer: Popular Library
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ASIN: B000JJXQ5I

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Rock On Volume 2 The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock N Roll
Norm N. Nite
Manufacturer: Thomas Y Crowell
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ASIN: B000JJOI8M

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Rock On Volume 3 The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock N Roll
Norm N. Nite
Manufacturer: Thomas Y Crowell
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ASIN: B000JJT922

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Rock On The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock N Roll The Solid Gold Years Updated Edition Volume 1 (I)
Norm N. Nite
Manufacturer: Thomas Y Crowell
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000H7KXI0

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Rock On The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock N Roll The Solid Gold Years Volume 1 (I)
Norm N. Nite
Manufacturer: Thomas Y Crowell
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ASIN: B000JJPAJS

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Rock On: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock N' Roll
Norm N.; Clark, Dick (intro) Nite
Manufacturer: Popular Library
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ASIN: B000TZLSYS

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Anything by Jean Scott is Worth Reading

It's just MORE...(but not better)

I Would Be Ashamed To Be Seen With This Woman

Frugal Too Much

useless

More Frugal Gambling
Jean Scott
Manufacturer: Huntington Press
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In 1998, Jean Scott took the gambling world by storm with the release of The Frugal Gambler. Now she's back with a veritable truckload of new frugal advice for recreational and low-rolling gamblers who want to make their money stretch and the fun last longer.

Jean covers all the hot spots of enlightened casino play, including the ins and outs of slot clubs, bounce-back, and comps; finding and participating in promotions and tournaments; developing hosts; using coupons; and the A to Zs of playing video poker. Special sections from Jean's daughter, Angela, provide tips for beginners and low rollers.

Best of all, More Frugal Gambling is written in the same accessible style that has made the "Gambling Grandma" the favorite of tens of thousands of loyal readers over the years.

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Anything by Jean Scott is Worth Reading.......2007-03-21

Jean Scott is the Queen of the Comps and she is also a devastatingly great advantage player at video poker. I've known her a long time and I can tell you she is everything her publicity agent says she is.

Frank Scoblete: author of Golden Touch Blackjack Revolution! and Golden Touch Dice Control Revolution!

It's just MORE...(but not better).......2005-02-08

If you read Jean's (the self proclaimed "Queen of Comps") original book "Frugal Gambling", you know her shtick: if you're going to gamble, play games with the lowest house advantage and take advantage of coupons and comps. While some of the ideas in her first book were just silly (dumpster diving for coupons, sneak buffet food out in doggie bags), it did give the neophyte some insight on how to negotiate through the sometimes confusing world of casino comps. I expected something a little more insightful from this sequel, but as its title implies, it's just, well, more of the same. Unfortunately it takes her 400 pages to cover some very basic information in how casino marketing, players clubs, and hosts work. Her favorite phrases seem to be "while players clubs change all the time, in general...". Her other favorite activity seems to be hyping her own software, her other books, and her publisher's other products. Her folksy grandma's lecture style prose gets very tiresome very quickly, as does her daughter's (the "Frugal Princess") anecdotes, which are sprinkled throughout ad nauseum.

If you know absolutely nothing about how casino comps work and have never read anything on the subject, this book may have some value. Otherwise, save your money and just read the pamphlets you can get free at the casino players club booths to find up to date information.

I Would Be Ashamed To Be Seen With This Woman.......2004-04-07

Taking "leftovers" in a doggie bag from a buffet line back to your hotel room...heavens! That's not being a low-roller. That's more like being low class. She digs through garbage cans for thrown away coupons from Fun Books. The Pit Boss tells her she'll need to gamble another hour to qualify for a comp so she sneaks back in 45 minutes because as she tells the reader that's "close enough to an hour." Gawd! It's a wonder "Brad" (her husband) hasn't horsewhipped this woman. This "Queen" needs dethroning. My favorite two pages of her original "Frugal" are pages 134 and 135. On 134 she urges the reader to be ethical...and on the very next page suggests that the reader KEEP the hotel key when they check out so they can slip into the hotel's casino on a later date and show the room key during special guests-only promotions. No gambling tips whatsover. She keeps reccomending other books. Worthless!! Want to read a great book on Las Vegas and gambling written with style and grace? Try Marc Cooper's new book, "The Last Honest Place in America."

Frugal Too Much.......2004-03-27

This book is a huge disappointment and an even bigger waste of money. The book is an attempt to update a 1998 book on the same subject. Scott appears to be saying that you are going to lose money at a casino so you need to get enough "comps" to make up for your losses. Scott devotes much of the book to video poker and how a player can break even while playing accepted strategy. The way to learn this strategy is to spend money on more of her "Frugal" products. On just about every other page she urges you to purchase other Huntingdon Press products, including her video poker computer simulation program.
The last part of the book is even more disappointing. Scott states there are three ways to get comps, earn them on your Players Card, get mailings, or ask a slot host. Is this a revelation or something that is common knowledge to even the most naive player? You can sum up the entire book in one sentence. Play video poker, clip coupons, look for free promotions, ask a slot host for freebies and spend money on Jean Scott endorsed products. Scott believes this formula will lose you the least amount of money if you gamble in casinos.

useless.......2004-03-24

If you're gambling in Vegas and can't figure these tips out by yourself, you shouldn't be there. Worst $14 I've ever spent.

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A cogent survival guide for the evolution of business

A must read for technology companies

Exceeded My Expectations

The big picture

Geared to "broad view" corporate managers

Dealing with Darwin: How Great Companies Innovate at Every Phase of Their Evolution
Geoffrey A. Moore
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ASIN: 1591841070

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Bestselling author Geoffrey Moore shows companies how to rise to the challenge of natural selection—and master their own evolution

Geoffrey Moore is one of the most respected and bestselling names in business books. In his widely quoted Crossing the Chasm, he identified and addressed the greatest challenge facing new ventures. Now he's back with a book for established businesses that need to learn how to adapt—or suffer the slow declines into marginalized performance that have characterized so many Fortune 500 icons in recent years.

Deregulation, globalization, and e-commerce are exerting unprecedented pressures on company profits. In this new economic ecosystem, companies must dramatically differentiate from their direct competitors—or risk declining performance and eventual extinction. But how do companies choose the right innovation strategy? Or overcome internal inertia that resists the kind of radical commitments needed to truly set the company's offers apart?

Illustrating his arguments with more than one hundred examples and a full-length case study based on his unprecedented access to Cisco Systems, Moore shows businesses how to meet today's Darwinian challenges, whether they're producing commodity products or customized services. For companies whose competitive differentiation to the marketplace is still effective, he demonstrates how innovations in execution can help boost productivity, whether a company is competing in a growth market, a mature market, or even a declining market. For companies in danger of succumbing to competitive pressures, he shows how to overcome inertia by engaging the entire corporate community in an unceasing commitment to innovate and evolve.

For any business competing in today's eat-or-be-eaten economic jungle, this groundbreaking guide shows not only how to survive, but also thrive.

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A cogent survival guide for the evolution of business.......2006-09-13

In a competitive, capitalist economy, nothing is more prized than the whiz-bang invention, the why-didn't-I-think-of-that product or service that defines a market, delights consumers and gushes profits. Yet for all the ink spilled over innovation, remarkably few businesspeople understand exactly how to mint revolutionary new products. Innovation expert Geoffrey A. Moore delves under the hood of the new economy to create this roadmap to creative thinking. Although the text at times bogs down in jargon and a dizzying degree of detail, he cites plenty of sharp real-world examples, including an inside view of Cisco Systems. We recommend this user's manual to innovation to anyone who thinks that survival is not an end goal, but just a place to get started.

A must read for technology companies .......2006-08-28

I have been an avid consumer of Geoffrey's books for many years and Dealing with Darwin provides a framework to organize an enterprise portfolio planning process. It takes the concepts in the "Discpline of Market Leaders" to a whole new level that can be used in planning and strategy execution. We use Geoff's ideas in many ways in the Stanford University Advanced Project Managment program. He is a gifted writer and thinker!

Exceeded My Expectations.......2006-07-24

This book provides a very useful model for evaluating a portfolio, identifying what's core and recommending strategies for how to balance resources between core and non-core projects and activities. Once you have identified your core projects and activities, the book also provides a framework for determining the best innovation strategy for maximum differentiation. These are extremely useful concepts and frameworks, especially for more established businesses that have diverse portfolios, are facing increased competitive headwinds and are looking for ways to compete more effectively.

The big picture.......2006-07-03

This is a good big picture review of where the marketplace is today. After several decades of new product and new category introductions (especially in the high-tech area) we've reached a point where there aren't a lot of new new things. This is especially true in enterprise software where I make a living (www.beagleresearch.com). So the question begs to be asked, "What's next?" meaning if we aren't introducing new categories, how do we get customers interested in what we have to offer. Moore brilliantly answers the question with an array of innovation strategies which, while not as definitive as disruptive innovation, are nevertheless important. Our understanding of how and why product lines are extended, for example, is improved and with that Moore brings to close a circle that started with "Crossing the Chasm". Definitely worth reading if you are in business and have responsibility for charting what's next or if you are a customer and want to understand the next moves by your favorite vendor.

Geared to "broad view" corporate managers .......2006-05-30

Because I work with marketing and PR professionals, I was hoping for more insight on these topics. The discussion on "managing innovations in mature markets" has some value for marketers. Otherwise, this book is targeted to executive-level managers who must address company-wide issues and strategies and want ideas from a range of industries.

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