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Cookie trips through her forty-year odyssey on this planet — from LSD to shopping at the A&P, from birthing Max to shooting Pink Flamingos. The echoes of her passionate commitments will ring in your ears. It is a tragedy to have lost her. Fortunately, along with the memories, she left us this marvellous testament to her intrepid zest for living.
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One for the top 10 books list.......2007-08-17
Cookie's book is one of those 20 or so of the many books I have ever read that I really treasure and recommend to my friends unreservedly. By the end of the book you have something of an insight into this fascinating and wonderful person. I just hope it gives each new reader as much pleasure as it did me when I first read it!
THIS BOOK is AMAZING!!.......2005-09-29
wonderful book!!! every lady needs to read this! cookie mueller rules!
On the Road- Girlstyle!.......2003-08-02
I found out about this book & jumped at the chance to read it. Cookie tells some of her experiences being an underground Film star & Adventuress. I always loved Cookie in John Water's films, but I never got that chance to read her work, But Now I am a big Fan. She never whitewashes her experiences with Drugs, Sex, hippies, farming, whatever. I hope her other collections are reprinted and well distributed very soon. Meet back up with an old friend, you might not have really known, through this great collective memoir.
Like a Lost Friend.......2003-04-15
I really identified with Cookie Mueller, the author of "Walking Through Clear Water." We were born a few months apart, lived our lives travelling back and forth between coasts, probably attended events together in 60s era San Francisco, East Village, NY, etc. One thing for sure, after reading this book, I wish I had known her and feel like I did. She comes across as so alive and vibrant on the printed page, that when I learned in the "about the author" page at the end of the book that she had died of AIDS in 1989, I felt as though I had personally lost a friend.
Do not let that depressing bit of information in any way dissuade you from reading her story, or to get the impression that this book is at all morbid or maudlin. This is one of the funniest accounts of life on the fringes of American culture I've read in many a moon. She has such an enagingly humorous conversational style, that even when she is describing truly horrifying scenes such as an attempted rape in the backwoods of Maryland, the effect owes more to Rabelais, than to Peckinpah.
Mueller reminds me a lot of a female version of Ken Kesey. Her prose moves along with the same sort of wild energy and the incidents she describes never get bogged down in needless detail. She has great writers' instincts. She sees life in the same tragi-comic vein as does Kesey, as well. Perhaps they both had run-ins with the same Cosmic Joker, at one time or other. Whatever the personal histories, they were certainly kindred souls, who had a look at the full spectrum of humanity and were able to get their impressions down on paper in thoroughly memorable ways.
This is as easy and enjoyable a read as you are likely to come across. I'm by no means a fast reader, but was able to breeze through it in just a few hours. I can unreservedly say that I couldn't put it down, and I find that rare these days. Spend a few hours with Cookie Mueller. She'll probably make friends with you, too.
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Take a walk on the wild side........2003-03-21
Cookie Mueller was an actress, an artist, and a writer before she died of AIDS in 1988. Mueller's collection of 15 autobiographical essays "Walking Through Clear Water in a Pool Painted Black" cover several decades and recall a range of experiences. Cookie was born in Baltimore in 1949, and as a young woman in the sixties, many of her essays recreate the flavour of that period.
In the essay, "Haight-Ashbury--San Francisco--1967", Mueller describes a day in which she bumps into a bus full of rather odd people--who turn out to be the Manson Family. This chance meeting is followed by a Satanic ritual, a pervert in a confessional box, an LSD stuffing party, a Jim Morrison concert, and the evening is rounded-off by rape. Cookie Mueller was not your average female. She was a tough, unflappable survivor, and she took all of her misadventures in stride.
In "The Pig Farm--Baltimore & York, Pennsylvania--1969", Cookie is introduced to Bob, the Psychedelic Pig (a narcotics dealer famous for his extensive pig collection) and then moves on to Herb, the pig farmer from Pennsylvania.
"Abduction and Rape--Highway 31--1969" describes Cookie's attempts to hitchhike from Cape Cod to Baltimore to visit director, John Waters. Cookie and her two female companions meet trouble on the road in the form of two drunken louts who turn violent once the girls are in the car. Everyone gets more than they bargained for.
Cookie Mueller starred in "Pink Flamingos"--the cult classic directed by renegade director, John Waters, and one essay outlines life on the set and the friction Cookie experienced when her parents discovered the screenplay for the film. Cookie escaped from Suburbia--along with baby, Max (who also had a part in the film), and John Waters drove the getaway car.
My favourite essays, however, and "Go-Going--New York and New Jersey--1978-79" and "The Berlin Film Festival--Berlin, West Germany--1981." The first essay describes Cookie's career as a topless go-go dancer. She weighs the pros and sons of working in New Jersey vs. Manhattan (she preferred the former for a variety of reasons). However, she turns her back on go-go dancing forever after a particularly ugly experience at the "Pretty Purple Pussy Cat Club." She picks up some handy dandy hints from fellow go-go girl, Taffy, and while the hints bring much better tips, a rather undesirable fan latches onto Cookie. The descriptions of Cookie's feelings about the "ludicrous" "bumping and grinding" movements "convulsing there on a dirty dynel shag pad" contrast with the "stone-faced loners ... watching intently this twitching female flesh parcel."
In "The Berlin Film Festival", Cookie travels to Germany--complete with her own narcotics supply stuffed in her bra. Things immediately go wrong, and soon she is surrounded by "Dobermans in S&M gear." Cookie's impressions of Germany are acid-laced, original, and extremely funny. Cookie ends up creating her own brand of trouble that necessitates a quick exit over a pseudo Berlin wall.
Cookie Mueller had style. After reading this collection of essays, I felt as though I had some idea of the sort of person she was. She died young, but it seems amazing that she lived to age 39. She was unique--a risk taker, an adventurer, and utterly fearless. Her sardonic humour shines through every line--displacedhuman
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You're invited to an evening wedding in Atlanta in July--and you live in Quebec. Or maybe you're going to court to fight a speeding ticket. Or your high-school reunion is next week. What on earth are you going to wear?
Have no fear, the Chic Simple folks are here to put your worries to rest. What Should I Wear? Dressing for Occasions combines the classy, artsy photography and graphic style of past Chic Simple titles with comprehensive help for working out those wardrobe conundrums. You'll learn how to clean out your closet--and stock it with flattering looks that go beyond the black dress or suit. Geared toward both men and women, the book covers the sometimes dreaded "casual day" at work; how to accessorize; how to pick shoes for any outfit; how to clean your clothes to preserve color, texture, and shape; and best of all, what to wear to almost any occasion, be it a funeral, barbecue, shower, job interview, rock concert, gallery opening, a New Year's eve bash, or a night at the opera. What Should I Wear? also covers (pun intended) international dress codes, so you'll fit in whether you're visiting the Middle East or Seattle, where it's acceptable by many to wear jeans to a semiformal wedding.
The book is peppered with fun, sometimes racy quotes ("This dress exacerbates the genetic betrayal that is my legacy" --Janeane Garofalo in Romy and Michele's High School Reunion). But the most important one is from the authors themselves: "The more you know, the less you need."
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First the Rush of excitement the invitation brings, then the anxious question, "What should I wear?" And the usual answer, "I have nothing to wear." (i) Chic Simple (/i) takes care of both of those universal worries, not only showing what is appropriate for whatever occasion but helping you find the crucial outfit in your own closet.
More than a guide to the myriad events that make up modern life, this is a volume that helps you understand how to build a wardrobe and master the trick to adding the essential modification for each season.
To accomplish this, (i) Chic Simple (/i) begins by asking you to assess your body type, lifestyle, and budget and then shows you how to assemble a flexible but affordable basic wardrobe that will make you look and feel great at any event - a wedding, a charity ball, a funeral, a bar mitzvah, a board meeting, a dinner date, a Saturday brunch, or a night at the opera or ballet. It's an easy-to-use guide, whether you're on the West Coast, East Coast, or in between, to dressing for life, season by season.
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Great book from 2 stylists who worked for In-Style magazine.......2006-02-22
Kale's dislike of this book is a minority review. The classic look is timeless for career women of all ages. I am under age 50, and have never been called frumpy. Anyone whose closet is filled with trendy gauchos, tight polyester stretch pants, midriff shirts, funky embellished jeans and platform shoes is going to be turned off by Chic Simple, because she would have to throw out her entire wardrobe and start over. The Chinese dress, the Armani suit, the snowsuit and other items Kale found offensive have stood the test of time. The clothing fits classic tastes worn by Catherine Deneuve, Jackie Kennedy and Audrey Hepburn. It is unfortunate that few women under 40 do not emulate the great style icons of the past; instead, they prefer synthetics and tight clothes like J-Lo. If you want a rich, successful look, you should buy Chic Simple.
Women under 30, this book is NOT for you!.......2004-01-14
I was so dissapointed when I got this, especially after the great reviews I had read. Whoever said this book was for the under 30 crowd was seriously, seriously mistaken. I don't know how older people think the under 30 set dresses, but it's certainly not anything like this book!! As a 22 year old fashion-forward woman, I wouldn't wear a single piece in here! The looks are dowdy, frumpy and matronly. I don't know anyone my age, or even 30, who could pull off these looks without being mistaken for someone twice their age. I even showed the book to my 47 year old mother who said that even she couldn't wear the clothes shown.
Think I'm being too harsh? If you see this book at your local bookstore, have a look at the 80's snow suit on page 166 and the horrible 80's couch fabric dress on page 186, as examples. (They need no explanation once you see them for yourself.) Also, two of the occassions this book dresses you for are an Invitation to the White House and the Academy Awards. I don't know one real person who has ever gone to the White House, and if you're going to the Academy Awards you don't need this book because you have a stylist!
The "tips" for each region in this book are strange and rigid. I certainly haven't had to wear a Chinese dress while attending a dinner party at someone's home in LA (page 198). Also, as other people have said, this book is poorly laid out. Perhap the looks in this book would work for someone who is 50, but I think they may have trouble reading the tiny font; I know I did.
I received this book today, and I'm returning it today. To get USEABLE tips for my style, age and budget, The Lucky Shopping Manual is the way to go!!
As timely in 2003 as when it was written several years ago........2003-04-30
I adored this book. It gave great advice about dressing for every occasion, season and even city across the US and beyond.
Fashion challenged? You don't have to be..........2003-03-21
This is a gorgeous book, organized by season with a sizable section for situation-specific outfits. This is the best ChicSimple women's book because it covers the areas that work, etc. cover, only now you get bonus material and only have to buy one book!
Some have criticized it for showing designer clothing or a more formal look than we in the South wear. Well, you can't go to the department store and find a one-off of some fabulous designer item if you don't know what it looks like. The ChicSimple team is using the book to train your eye so that you can put the looks together or approximate them. Most people don't actually see the REAL clothing from the runway, let alone see it put together in a wearable arrangement. The authors do it in a way that isn't fussy, but practical and comfortable. They do an especially good job bridging the work/work-casual chasm that so many people face with sections showing you how to work a black blazer or basic camel pants.
This book will help you look great and save money!!!.......2003-02-21
I am one of those people who goes to TJ Maxx or sales anywhere all the time and I buy tons of separates, and I think I am getting the greatest deal and that I am a true Shopping Diva. Then the most basic occassion arises and I have nothing to wear! I can't even find the best pieces I do have because my closet is drowning in my spontaneous, packrat purchases. This book teaches you to occassionally buy the expensive suit at Saks Fifth Avenue, but it will last ten years and be a versatile piece. This book helps people focus on what they need and when they need it- and teaches what to buy, and what not to buy. This book helps you be one of those people who always has the perfect thing on all the time!
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After traveling a long and perilous road together, Rin and her immoral bodyguard, Manji, have become separated, Rin risking life and limb in her pursuit of her family's murderer, the ruthless Anotsu Kagehisa, leader of the outlaw Itto-Ryu sword school. Manji is slowly recovering -- and reassembling -- after being dismembered by Itto-ryu thugs, and has set off to find Rin. Meanwhile, both friends and enemies are also assembling. Manji's ally, the beautiful assassin Hyakurin has put a lot of Itto-ryu swordsmen under the dirt, but the tides are turned when she falls under the hands of a group of Itto-ryu killers who will go to any length -- and spare no agonies -- to get her to talk. Collecting issues #66-72 of the ongoing series.
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Beastly awesome!!!.......2007-06-01
This is one of the better volumes of blade of the immortal. Whereas the last volume gave a lot of story and not much on action, this particular volume does a good job of balancing both. The stories in this one are very emotional, and give key background information for a couple of characters. An issue like this gives the author a chance to shine as a great writer. You can see how his manga has won several awards, as it goes beyond the action/shallow-emotion that so many other manga and anime have. I cannot stress enough how good this volume is, I literally read it from cover to cover. If you're already a fan of the series then saying this is pointless, but pick this up...you won't regret it!
Absolutely Perfect, or is it?... It isn't.......2003-06-07
This volume is not my favorite, yet still good. MDizzio, I thought you loved "Blade of the Immortal"? Yes, o yes I do, just this volume does not have Manji or Rin in it. A certain... well a partnership/alleigance was formed in Secrets, and the end really gets you excited to see what will happen. Nothing is in here about that alleigance. I really love the book though. 4 out of 5 stars is not loving MDizzio. Yes I know, It is liking. I like this book alot. The torturing can be a little depressing but still most BOTI fans can handle it. Now I don't wanna go off on one of those "tangents" because you are here to know if it is good or bad. Good if you like blade of the immortal, bad if you haven't read any other volumes. Good if you like Giichi, Hyakurin, or Shinriji, bad if you dislike the-Listen I could go on all day about it. If you like BOTI then buy this book, if you don't then do not buy this book.
the name of the game is vengeance...extreme vengeance.......2003-03-07
Blade of the Immortal, in brief summery:
Think it would be great to live forever? Manji, a crass ronin of eighteenth century Japan, doesn't agree. Cursed to immortal life for prior misdeeds, he must dispatch a thousand evil men to the judgment of the Buddha in order to die himself. Joining a young girl on her quest for vengeance against the rebellious Itto-Ryu sword school, Manji soon has dire need for his twelve blades as he faces a motley of hardened warriors, psychopaths, philosophers and just plain jokers. The thousand-man requiem is met by the painful stroke of give-and-take; and is told in a fashion that puts most modern epics to shame.
Now with that said, I have a bone to pick with Dark Horse. Manji is not present in this volume, yet his face (cool as it is) adorns the cover of "beasts" and would seem a blatant selling point to ignorant fans of the series. I take offense to this on an _asthetic_ level---I'm well aware that the Japanese and Thai graphic novels use this cover as well---but a picture of Hyakurin (the main character of this particular episode) would be much more appropriate. Still, I'm not _quite_ as upset as I was to find that the beautful Anotsu cover of "secrets" had been replaced with the armless manji-in-action from "The Gathering" #12--now that was TRULY a travesty!!
Anyway, on with the review (warning---some spoilers ahead). This long storyarc features a bunch of Itto-Ryu swordsmen who have 'gone rogue' (an oxymoron, I know) to settle an old score with the Mugai-Ryu. Hyakurin is captured and tortured for information. Giichi searchs the whorehouse district of Tatsumi for her. Events lead up to the typical Samura showdown: lots of hacked-off limbs and macho posturing, though ol' Giich is a bit more reserved than the average kenchi. Several dream sequences flesh out the personalities of Hyakurin and Shinriji, and expose some of the conflicts inherent within Japanese culture and society.
A note on the review below: considering how sex is portrayed by the bulk of adult Japanese anime/manga, Samura actually handles the material with far more subtely and sensitivity than his contemporaries. There is no real nudity, and the most offensive act is thankfully restrained by a dream/memory sequence. Still, this is a fairly harrowing storyarc, about as rough as "Heart of Darkness", and those of a weak violence-threshold need not venture further.
Five stars. Hopefully Dark Horse is saving that Anotsu cover for the storyarc after Fall Frost...
A Grave's Worth of Memories........2003-01-27
It is a rare thing for me to actually read a manga series in the correct order. This much something to do with the erratic way I come upon them. 'Blade of the Immortal' is typical of what happens. I started in the middle, read books at the ends, and finally finished up in the middle again. This is the first time (outside of volume 1) that I have read one of these stories knowing everything that went before. Typically of me, this is one of those issues where that is hardly an advantage.
I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with the level of violence in Samura's stories. Moderation is rare in these stories, and there is a limit to the number of body parts I can accept as plot devices. Don't misunderstand me, I like this series a lot, but sometimes it gets out of control. This is especially true of violence against women. Of which there is more than is needed to establish the villainy of the villains. At a certain point it stops being a plot device and becomes a major theme, but Hiroaki Samura doesn't seem to be going anywhere with it.
'Beasts' is a story that stands pretty much on its own. Its main characters are Hyakurin and Shinriji, two of the remaining members of the Mugai-Ryu sword school that is hunting the same Anotsu Kagehisa who is the object or Rin's quest for revenge. Both are resting from their last conflict when, suddenly, members of Kagehisa's Itto-Ryo show up in a surprise attack. They make a valiant defence, but Hyakurin is captured, bundled off to a secret location and tortured to find out what she knows about the people for whom she is working.
And tortured, and tortured, and tortured. This is a nightmare that successfully proves Hyakurin's determination, but is otherwise a test of what the reader can stomach. As relief to the inventive ways to cause pain, we see many flashbacks about Hyakurin's history. This part is indeed interesting, and I would have relished more history and less splatter. So this manga has a good story, good art, but is a test of intestinal fortitude. Be warned. If you like nails coated in hot pepper you won't have much of a problem. If you have a touchy stomach like me be prepared to take it carefully.
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Written over a period of several years, Yes, You Are a Revolutionary! is a collection of six works by the renowned street poet Sparrow. He reveals how to be a happy revolutionary, offers haunting poems on the underside of the class struggle, and includes tonal pieces celebrating adolescence. In addition to the title piece, the book includes “Dinosaur Haiku,” “Cooking with Ice,” “Marxist Rhythms,” “Jealous Cops,” and “Morning Poems.” “Over and above everything else, Sparrow offers something to believe in.” — The Village Voice
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A Treasure.......2004-02-23
I picked this book up in a local independent bookstore with a wry smile, thinking, "Oh boy, what could this possibly be?" I normally just skim books and then put them down or buy them--this one made me actually sit down and read the entire title "book" in the middle of the store. This wasn't terribly time-consuming, actually--it's not a very long book. But even had I read the entire volume cover to cover in the store, I would have still bought it.
The six books compiled into one here are teeming with mock naivete, subtle humor, and utter cheerful nonsense. Sparrow is like Shel Silversteen for grown-ups, and even preserves that childlike sense of wonder in his poetry. Physically, it is a small volume and can easily fit into your pocket, where I suggest keeping in at every single moment for the rest of your life, even while sleeping, because if the revolution comes at an inopportune moment, you need this book with you.
brain-breaking and sublime.......2003-04-12
"There is laughter because there is nothing to laugh at. Laughter, whether conciliatory or terrible, always occurs when some fear passes. It indicates liberation either from physical danger or from the grip of logic."--Theodor Adorno
'Yes, You Are A Revolutionary!' is a marvellously effective and portable means of temporarily escaping from power long enough to maybe, just maybe, regain one's sanity. Apply pages directly to brain and massage in a slow, circular motion as necessary.
It also possesses marvellous healing and beautifying powers. From the American Dermatology Academy Review of Poetry: "'Yes, You Are A Revolutionary!' has been used for centuries by the Tahitian people as a natural therapeutic and beauty aid for it's ability to heal and regenarate the skin. It has been used successfully by many for the treatment of psoriasis, diabetic sores, eczema, age lines, rashes, and stretch marks making them look less unsightly. 'Yes, You Are A Revolutionary!' may be used on the face to soften wrinkles and lines. Apply book directly to affected areas to treat skin disorders or marks to help make them less visible."
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- Wonderful!
- Solid bio on the most elusive of Laurel & Hardy
- Babe: The life of Oliver Hardy
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Babe: The Life of Oliver Hardy
John McCabe
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Wonderful!.......2002-12-04
I must admit, Oliver Hardy was always my favorite of the two, and I was so pleased to find this biography of him. If you can manage to track it down, it's well worth it. Very well researched, with lots of new information and photos. Very well done.
Solid bio on the most elusive of Laurel & Hardy.......2002-02-11
Oliver "Babe" Hardy is something of a paradox: many comedians feel he is actually the funnier of the classic team of Laurel & Hardy. Yet, there is so little biographical material available on him. True, if you buy a book on the comedy team you'll find out the bare facts. But there's always a wealth on Stan Laurel...not Babe (as his friends called him). Why?
A key reason, as John McCabe's solid bio points out, is that Babe wanted it that way. He deferred all creative decisions and most press inquries to Stan. In a sense, McCabe faced a Herculean task: he wanted to write a bio about a comedian etched firmly in world film culture, yet actual sources of information (Hardy died August 6, 1957) were few. Could it be done?
Yes. Babe etches out Hardy's life. And we learn a few fascinating tidbits along the way: how throughout his life he always cringed at jokes about his weight (his weight always bothered him) but went along for the laughs (Jackie Gleason reportedly had the same attitude); how he developed his fuss-budget film-personna quirks from a relative; how he viewed himself more as an actor (or reactor) than a comedian; how his love for music pervaded his life (he does sing in some of his films). And a LOT more. The book also gives fascinating details about his sad final year where he lost a lot of weight and his health went into a downward tailspin.
This is a solid book that also recounts some of the team's best shorts, features, and details their famous tour of England. And McCabe JUST pulls off his feat. His source material on Hardy is largely culled from interviews with Stan Laurel and Hardy's last wife, Lucille. If there is a complaint it's that this is still not as well fleshed out as a typical show biz bio where more sources and information were available -- but there is enough detail to make this a solid book that'll delight Laurel & Hardy fans, show biz bio fans, and students of comedy of all ages. Babe would be pleased.
Babe: The life of Oliver Hardy.......2001-01-01
This book is written with a lot of warmth attached to it that allows you, the reader, to appreciate just how Oliver Hardy worked and lived. It goes into detail of minor storiesof poeple who met him. I knew very littl of Oliver before i read this book. I now know a lot more and I feel that I almost knew him personally.
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The life and career of one of the greatest comic actors of all time.
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Comedy Genius.......2005-10-27
Although Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy had solo careers prior to their teaming in the late '20s, the films were unremarkable. Something happened when they got together: they complemented each other perfectly on screen, visually, and by 1929, in sound talkies. Stan, ofcourse was the behind-the-scenes man; Ollie took direction but was brilliant improviser.
It's interesting that most folks do not seem to have a "favorite", though, I do not feel it would be difficult for them to admit that most of the laughs come from Hardy - his reactions, his mannerisms were priceless.
This book does not focus on his art, however, it is mainly a character study (of perhaps the greatest film comedy character of them all).
Of particular interest is the final decade, the '50s, when following many disheartening and depressing post-Half Roach B-movies and one amusing but disjointed effort made overseas, they discovered that they were as popular as ever: many European tours and televised two-reelers (generally more successful than their features) brought forth a new generation of fans. The terribly sad reality was that due to health problems they simply couldn't mount a real comeback.
This book describes how "the boys" delt with such issues; and more importantly, how Hardy ultimately reconciled a lifelong "image" conflict.
For fans and historians this is quite valuable. For anyone who just likes to read about and be reminded of joyous mayhem from two lost souls.
I'm reminded that a while back, at a well-known book chain, I inquired about this book. The person behind the counter broke into a smile and laughed; so did I.
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- The Evolution of Popular Songwriting...
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For Me and My Gal and Other Favorite Song Hits, 1915-1917
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31 vintage song hits from the World War I era, reprinted from original editions, complete with all lyrics, full piano arrangements and reproductions of the original covers. Includes "Pretty Baby," "Over There," "Smiles," "Macnamara’s Band," "Poor Butterfly" and "12th Street Rag." Introduction to the period and brief biographies of the songwriters.
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The Evolution of Popular Songwriting..........2003-01-04
...is clearly displayed here. The Ragtime era was ending and jazz and popular song were on the way. There are still some sentimental works, like M-O-T-H-E-R and Memories, but there is stark contrast from Nola, first of the novelty genre, and the spirited Tiger and 12th Street Rags. Although the bulk of these songs were released around WWI, war song entries are sparse, and aside from Over There, the most obvious one is actually an anti-war song. Still, it's a balanced collection, of which many of the pieces are available for a listen on my web site. Still, it's better to hear them with the book in hand, so stick it in the cart.
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All slot machines are not created equal. Some are programmed to pay more than others, and this is a guide to find those generous games. Take an invaluable and informative crash course that provides an inside look at actual machine payback comparisons, progressive jackpot evaluation, video poker strategy tables, and many more proven techniques for coming out of the casino victorious...and wealthier. You’ll discover what a “loose machine” is and how to detect one, evaluate the casino layout to get the best odds, and avoid the dastardly problem of the malfunctioning machine (and the lawsuits that often come with it). Go on a successful hunt for the 100 percent payback game in video poker. You’ll beat the house—and have fun doing it.
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In this newly released edition of one of his classic books, The One Minute Sales Person, Spencer Johnson, the author of the number one New York Times bestseller Who Moved My Cheese?, shows you how to sell your ideas, products, or services successfully! This is the book that has proved to be a must-have for the millions of people who were looking for the quickest way to improve their selling skills.
In these changing times, Spencer Johnson, coauthor of The One Minute Manager®, shows you how the phenomenal One Minute® methods can bring real and lasting sales success with the least amount of time and effort. You will learn how to enjoy your job and your life more as you discover the effective secrets of "self-management," the integrity of "selling on purpose," and the liberating "wonderful paradox" of helping others get what they want so you can get what you need.
The One Minute Sales Person is a clear, easy and invaluable guide that works for both you and the people you sell to, for your financial prosperity and personal well-being.
In short, it is a classic Spencer Johnson bestseller that can help you enjoy more success with less stress.
Customer Reviews:
Great book and easy to read.......2007-01-12
I loved the one minute manager and I love the one minute sales Person. Sound principles in less than a minute. In the book he includes the most important thing that sales reps forget is to sell yourself first.
Light on content, but focuses on important basics.......2006-05-09
I think this is a worthwhile book for someone who is beginning a sales career or has an antagonist attitude toward the profession, but wants to change that maybe because they are starting a business, doing consulting, etc. It is particularly good for people who don't feel comfortable with the whole idea of selling, but realize it's an important skill and is even required in daily life e.g. to sell an idea, convince a child to do something in their best interests, etc.
I have read some reviews of this book that sound harsh; I think that some of them may be overstated. While this book is short, simple and a quick read, it does a very good job of driving the basics home in a way that represents the sales profession well and honors an ethical approach to business. While the ideas themselves are simple, their application on a daily basis is not. If you read this book and embody the principles, it will make a big difference in your attitude toward sales as a profession, to your customers and to your personal income.
I think almost everyone reading this has probably been on the receiving end of a bad or unscrupulous salesperson. They unfortunately are not rare and give the profession a bad name. Their tactics are coercive and manipulative. This is not the kind of sales that this book talks about.
Personally, I think a good salesperson earns their money by helping a customer to understand their needs, asks powerful questions that bring out the implications of their customer's business situation and presents options that the customer will feel good about. They also build relationships based on trust, superior product knowledge and professionalism. They keep their commitments, follow through on promises and know the difference between persuasion and manipulation.
This book is a book that uses story to demonstrate what makes a professional salesperson in the best sense of the word. In a nutshell, it's about mastering the basics and doing them from the heart, not with a desire to manipulate. I think this is a worthwhile message to get out there and it really does work, espeically in the long run.
Golfers, bowlers and other athletes revisit the basics frequently, often practicing them on a daily basis. The same principle applies to sales and this book does a good job of driving home the importance of mastering fundamental sales skills.
I agree with some reviews that this book is light on content. However, if a potential salesperson learns even one thing from this book that helps them to do their job better, they will easily pay for the cost of a new copy. If they form one good habit as a result of reading it, it will pay for itself many times over. With that said, why not buy it used if you are skeptical and worried that it will be a quick read? The words are the same and you might learn something. (I do agree that this book is overpriced, however.)
Personally, I have read this book more than once and I have periodically reviewed the material throughout the years. I don't think it's as good as the "One Minute Manager," but it's good. It's difficult to be a GREAT salesperson. You need to study the principles, embody them and maintain your balance, integrity and ethical principles often in the face of tempting or difficult situations. Given this reality, I think a book like this that inspires is a worthwhile read. This is especially true in a profession where a lot of people slam doors in your face and you need to deal well with rejection every day.
One minute stretches bit too hard.......2006-05-06
Compared with the monstrous success of "One Minute Manager", this sales version is kind of disappointed. The book still keeps the simple style to present main stages of sales with diagrams and big bold words. In each stage, it also tries its best to describe the process flow with necessary details.
However, I found it's kind of awkward to navigate in those diagrams for fast comprehension. Furthermore, the extended connection with goal setting, reward, and punishment weakens the emphasis of some key factors of sales: finding customer needs, telling a compelling story, and winning the trust.
Maybe salesmanship is the kind of art which is too hard to teach in a short book (just like the leadership). At this scenario, I would rather to read the big and great book for best descriptions (even as big as Michael Porter's giant volumes for competitive advantage). Otherwise, I'll just save the money to treat my sales mentor a Latte in the Starbucks (after browsing this book at the book store).
The only sales book that I often re-read.......2006-01-28
It's a quick-read book that reminds me and helps me to focus on what's important in sales; the customer is a real living, breathing person who has needs that may be unrelated to the product that I'm selling and that they shouldn't be treated like a statistic or source of financial reward.
I often re-read this book when my needs and wants become the priority. It contains simple messages, but they are effective at refocusing my efforts. I usually see results (i.e. more sales, less stress) within a few days.
Great Book.......2005-09-04
I really enjoyed this book. It was very easy to read and has already helped improve my career in selling.
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