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Releasing the possibilities of teacher preparation through aesthetic education!
Even with a growing emphasis on nationwide reform of teacher education, few innovative ideas have emerged that hold promise. This book, which describes a thought-provoking collaboration between eight colleges/universities of teacher education and Lincoln Center Institute (LCI), offers hope for public education that is dramatically improved by non-traditional educational methods. Twenty educators and teaching artists come together in this collection to present their perspectives on the LCI Teacher Education Collaborative and describe their experiences with colleagues and students in the process of incorporating aesthetic education (based on the work of Maxine Greene, who serves as LCI's philosopher-in-residence) across the teacher education curriculum.
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Over the years the bra has been stereotyped as an object of seduction, glamour, and even oppression. In Uplift: A History of the Bra in America Jane Farrell-Beck and Colleen Gau use this item of clothing to gauge the social history of women and to understand the business history of fashion. Viewing fashion as a means to entertainment, self-creation, and everyday art, the authors illuminate the effect the brassiere has had on women's lives--their style, health, and economic opportunity.
Rich in examples from advertising, movies, and other areas of popular culture, Uplift moves beyond featherbones and fiberfill to provide a sense of the dynamic relationship of the bra to wider issues in society.
Customer Reviews:
A terrific read!.......2002-02-20
This readable history of the brassiere is both fun and informative. Topics of discussion include the transition from the corset to the bra, how the bra reflected women's changing position in society, and the birth of companies like Maidenform and Victoria's Secret.
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Before Yertle, before the Cat in the Hat, before Little Cindy-Lou Who (but after Mulberry Street), Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) made his living as a political cartoonist for New York newspaper PM. Seuss drew over 400 cartoons in just under two years for the paper, reflecting the daily's New Deal liberal slant. Starting in early 1941, when PM advocated American involvement in World War II, Seuss savaged the fascists with cunning caricatures. He also turned his pen against America's internal enemies--isolationists, hoarders, complainers, anti-Semites, and anti-black racists--and urged Americans to work together to win the war. The cartoons are often funny, peopled with bowler-hatted "everymen" and what author Art Spiegelman calls "Seussian fauna" in his preface. They are also often very disturbing--Seuss draws brutally racist images of the Japanese and even attacks Japanese Americans on numerous occasions. Perhaps most disturbing is the realization that Seuss was just reflecting the wartime zeitgeist.
Dr. Seuss Goes to War marks the first time most of these illustrations have appeared in print since they were first published. Richard H. Minear's introduction and explanatory chapters contextualize the 200 editorial cartoons (some of whose nuances might otherwise be lost on the modern reader). Those who grew up on Seuss will enjoy early glimpses of his later work; history buffs will enjoy this new--if playful and contorted--angle on World War II. --Sunny Delaney
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The bestselling treasure trove of World War II political cartoons by Dr. Seuss. For decades, readers throughout the world have enjoyed the marvelous stories and illustrations of Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. But few know the work Geisel did as a political cartoonist during World War II, for the New York daily newspaper PM. In these extraordinarily trenchant cartoons, Geisel presents "a provocative history of wartime politics" (Entertainment Weekly). Dr. Seuss Goes to War features handsome, large-format reproductions of more than two hundred of Geisel's cartoons, alongside "insightful" (Booklist) commentary by the historian Richard H. Minear that places them in the context of the national climate they reflect. Pulitzer Prize-winner Art Spiegelman's introduction places Seuss firmly in the pantheon of the leading political cartoonists of our time. 200 black-and-white illustrations.
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Another viewpoint of history .......2007-05-14
This book is an amazing part of history. Few people would have guessed that the famed and loved childrens story teller Dr. Seuss would have been a major force for WWII political cartoons. The books is sectioned by times and people and there is a description (both historical and chronological) for every cartoon. The images are moving and the book is a must for any collector of Seuss or lover of history.
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I recieved my book quickly and in excellent condition. I'm very pleased with this service. I will continue to order from amazon.
A different view of the good doctor.......2006-10-08
Long before he started writing children's books, Theodor Geisel did advertising ("Quick Henry, the Flit!"), and even editorial cartooning. This book collects a large number of his WWII cartoon, and offers a fascinating commentary on those cartoons and on the man who drew them.
The militancy of these cartoons stands in stark contrast to the gentle goofiness of, for example, "One Fish, Two Fish." Of course, he took on Hitler, Mussolini, and other Axis leaders, using ridicule as his weapon against them. Other cartoons blast the appeasers and not-our-problem isolationists of the time. Interestingly, other cartoons came out with strongly anti-racist themes - a bit radical for the time, but he treated exclusion of blacks from wartime industry as a form of sabotage or treason. Minear's commentary offers helpful insight into the times in which the cartoons arose, and into some of the controversy they engendred, making its points with clear cross-references to specific cartoons.
It's hard to see these today as serious political statements. Too many of us grew up on The Cat in the Hat and other of Geisel's later work. When we see his distinctive lines and style, they can no longer carry the adult clout that they did in the 1940s. It's hard to see his artwork through the eyes of these cartoons' original readers, and to see the outrage that Seuss both satirized and ignited. It's worth the effort, though. WWII was a very different time than today, and did a lot to shape what today has become. Minear's book examines a unique facet of that time.
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Dr. Seuss and His Perception of World War II.......2006-06-23
Richard H. Minear examines and shows readers another side to Dr. Seuss. The cartoons discussed and shown in DR. SEUSS GOES TO WAR: THE WORLD WAR II EDITORIAL CARTOONS OF THEODOR SEUSS GEISEL portray a somewhat dehumanizing portrait of the axis powers during World War II. They are a 180-degree turn away from Seuss works that have enchanted and delighted many children and adults. However, these WWII era cartoons draw a picture of what fears and persceptions many had during the war. Art Spiegelman comments that these are the "lost" collection of cartoons by Seuss that were drawn for New York's PM newspaper from 1941-1942, and specifically served as a propaganda tool; the cartoons earned a Pulitzer Prize for Dr. Seuss.
However, they are much more controversial to present day standards, and capture the mindset of the time in which they were drawn. And the enemy were portrayed as animal-like, a flock of cats, and fumbling human-like characters with gross depictions, which share similarities of how political cartoons had been drawn during the nineteenth and early twentieth century. These cartoons are yet another collection and historical picture of the past, and cannot be compared to the Sunday funnies.
Minear attempts to keep an objective eye on his examination and commentary of each cartoon. However, Minear's commentaries through out the book have an inkling of being subjective and opinionated when he discusses how the Japanese are portrayed . He is often critical of Seuss's consistency and accuracy of the historical record.
Nonetheless, DR. SEUSS GOES TO WAR should be required reading in any history class that discusses World War perspectives. The issues in the book are historically, politically, and socially significant to World War II, and will help bring an understanding of this particular time in history.
The great Doctor as political commentator!.......2004-07-30
Anyone who has read Dr. Seuss (and, honestly, who hasn't?) knows that his books include a great deal of political and/or social commentary disguised as children's stories. What many people don't know is that Dr. Suess started as an advertising copy writer and, early in World War II, worked as an editorial cartoonist.
This is a collection of some of his best editorial cartoons from that period, together with a detail commentary that helps to place them in their historical context. These cartoons show that Dr. Seuss was bitterly opposed to isolationism, and was clearly way ahead of his time with respect to civil rights. Ironically, however, he demonstrates a distinct bias against the Japanese that almost feels racist.
This is a facinating glimpse into a largely overlooked chapter of a celebrated artist's career, and should be required reading for anyone who wants a better understanding of Dr. Seuss, the man.
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We all need a little magic in our lives. And Sophia is here to show the way. With more than 50 incantations guaranteed to turn up the heat, The Little Book of Hot Love Spells is perfect for starting up a new relationship or renewing an old one. "Heat of fire, heat of lust. Grant our desire. Guide us you must!"Sophia's Little Book of Love Spells was published in 1997 and has sold more than 52,000 copies, proving there's a huge market for unusual books on love and relationships. The Little Book of Hot Love Spells fills the bill. Some examples of Sophia's sexy spells in this charming new volume include:o Hot Lips Spello I'm Hot Spello Hot Dreams Spello Hot-to-Trot Spello Hot Rub Spello Hot Rocks Spello Hot Hot Hot! SpellFrom cover to cover, The Little Book of Hot Love Spells gives readers fun and mystical ways to conjure up desire. Or as Sophia says, "If some part of your life is humdrum, ho hum, repetitive, dry, gray, or boring . . . do something about it tonight! Move on! Move up! Try something new! Do it! (A spell that is!)"The Little Book of Hot Love Spells will appeal to everyone who wants a little more love in their lives-whether they're young or young at heart.
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Spicy Jambalaya.......2002-11-25
This saucy little book is packed with quick and easy spells to spice up your love life and light up your world. Sophia has cooked up a jambalaya of varied traditions, including European witchcraft, Norse runes, Hindu chants, Voodoo powers, and Mexican magic. These fun, energetic spells need only simple ingredients and a few minutes to prepare. Turn a simple meal into an aphrodesiac feast, or bring a glamorous glow to your face before going out for the evening. Focus your magical will, get out the red candles and hot peppers, and charge yourself up with these mini-rituals!
The Little Book of Hot Love Spells by Sophia.......2002-11-21
"Sophia's The Little Book of Hot Love Spells contains a plethora of unique and "do-able" spells each of which are crafted with a specific purpose in mind (there's even one for each of the zodiac signs!) This is magic perfectly suited for our post-modern times: Sophia draws from her own intensive/extensive wisdom and experience and from various esoteric traditions as well to weave these decidedly contemporary spells. Hard to say which spell I'll try first but it's bound to be fun. Cheers for this up-beat, witty, wise, and HOT spell book."
The Little Book of Hot Love Spells by Sophia.......2002-11-19
"Sophia's The Little Book of Hot Love Spells contains a plethora of unique and "do-able" spells each of which are crafted with a specific purpose in mind (there's even one for each of the zodiac signs!) This is magic perfectly suited for our post-modern times: Sophia draws from her own intensive/extensive wisdom and experience and from various esoteric traditions as well to weave these decidedly contemporary spells. Hard to say which spell I'll try first but it's bound to be fun. Cheers for this up-beat, witty, wise, and HOT spell book."
The Little Book of Hot Love Spells by Sophia.......2002-11-19
"Sophia's The Little Book of Hot Love Spells contains a plethora of unique and "do-able" spells each of which are crafted with a specific purpose in mind (there's even one for each of the zodiac signs!) This is magic perfectly suited for our post-modern times: Sophia draws from her own intensive/extensive wisdom and experience and from various esoteric traditions as well to weave these decidedly contemporary spells. Hard to say which spell I'll try first but it's bound to be fun. Cheers for this up-beat, witty, wise, and HOT spell book."
What fun!.......2002-11-19
This book is a blast. Once I started browsing I found it difficult to put down. Each entry sparks the imagination!
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Very Well Written.......2007-05-28
Many people rave about Buster Keaton's work in the silent era and very few are fans of his work during the talkies. For those people, this book is an excellent read because the bulk of the material is about the gags in his silent films, various pranks played on other people of the profession, and his start on the stage. Unfortunately, this book does not delve into all of Buster's life and sometimes only gives a short overview of specific events, some good and some bad. Fans of The General will be disappointed that the only information given about the film is that it was one of Buster's personal favorites. Thankfully, though, some films get extra special attention like The Navigator, Seven Chances, Steamboat Bill Jr., and The Cameraman.
The book has an added feature. Keaton writes very well (although some credit should be given to co-write Andy Samuels). None of the dialogue is too highbrow to read, but it is intelligent stuff. Our author has certainly given his life some thought.
He could have spent more time talking about his later life, but Keaton takes the route of Mickey Rooney and simply explains that the reason he made so many bad films later in life was because of his desperate need for money. Thankfully, he is optimistic, and leaves the reader uplifted instead of brought down. This book is highly recommended.
Something Missing...........2006-11-11
Though this book was well written, entertaining and enjoyable.... Buster never wrote about THE GENERAL! (except to say it was one of his best films) Hello!!!!!! How could he not even write one paragraph about the best-known movie he created? That would be like William Shatner forgetting to mention Star Trek...... For that reason, I cannot honestly give this book more than 3 stars, much as I enjoyed it! S
Wonderful!.......2006-06-03
I really enjoyed reading this book. This should be the first book anyone reads when researching Keaton's life and trying to get a sense of his personality. You will be left with questions after finishing the book. Keaton obviously leaves out details and names in a lot of his stories but you can always fill in the gaps with another book about his life. He didn't dwell too much on the bad times in his life but he openly tells the story about his battle with alcoholism. I applaud him for showing respect to those people in his stories for which he doesn't name. These were people who hurt him in his past but he didn't bad-mouth them and never did-publicly or privately. This fact alone tells a lot about what kind of man he was. This book is a must-read for all Keaton fans.
My Wonderful World of Keaton.......2006-02-12
Yes Keaton could have told us more about his problems, but I don't think that Keaton actually dwelt on his problems as much as some of us dwell on Keaton's problems, he would rather talk about all the good things that have happened to him and there was a lot. In one of the chapters he talks about how he would like to be a millionaire, but he points out he has many things in his life that he is very happy about, his pretty wife, new car, nice house etc. I loved this book you can hear Keaton's voice in every word written and isn't that really what you want from an auto-biography.
Blame 21st Century Reviewers for Not Understanding What They Read.......2005-09-23
Despite the review voted most helpful until now (which gives this book only 3 stars), I decided to see by myself. To my surprise I found a book very different from the one portrayed by Shawn T. Marengo.
First of all, the book is not called Autobiography or My Life, but My Wonderful World of Slapstick. Oddly enough, that is its subject. So, if you are expecting to uncover deep and dark secrets, you got the wrong book. Buy a biography instead.
But you got the wrong person too. Mediocre people think that artists are guys who are lucky enough to have a sudden inspiration right at the moment when they have a pencil in their hands and a white sheet of paper in front of them, or some millions in a friend's bank account to make a movie. These people can't understand that the way Keaton made his pictures was the only way possible for him; badly put: the way he saw life. In this book we get exactly what we are promised: a world full of anecdotes, accidents, shows and practical jokes.
On page NUMBER 3 he warns those readers who like sniffing the rotten meat under the carpet: "I've had few dull moments and not too many sad and defeated ones. In saying this I am by no means overlooking the rough and rocky years I've lived through. But I was not brought up thinking life would be easy. I always expected to work hard for my money and to get nothing I did not earn. And the bad years, it seems to me, were so few that only a dyed-in-the-wool grouch who enjoys feeling sorry for himself would complain."
If after reading this your first thought is: he's lying, then probably you are the kind of person who delights in other people's misfortunes but, most important, one who sees misfortunes where they're not. After all, every life is unique and if you are going to compare Keaton with, let's say Chaplin, who had always control over his films but, after the 20's were gone, made one worst than the other... Then I don't know how and who is to judge if a life is a failure or not.
There are other things in Shawn Marengo's review. He says the book is full of mistakes. But they are all about movie titles, and they were all corrected in the later edition so... big deal. Then he puts in evidence his lack of understanding by asking how could Keaton have forgotten the name of his first short-film. Answer: probably because once he did something he didn't bother to see it again, like so many artists. The Reviewer upstairs then asks, "Why would molasses be sold in a butcher shop?". A: because it's only a movie. And then he confuses an anecdote Keaton tells about something that happens "off-camera", with a similar anecdote that is in one of the films, and he says there's something "screwy" in the writing of this book. I think there's something screwy in your reading.
This reviewer also complains of not hearing "nothing about the probable horror of his serving in France during World War 1". But Keaton spent in France only the last seven months of the war. His group was the last to arrive, and they saw (as he says right there) "little but rain and mud." No wonder he doesn't talk about the "probable horrors"... And he does talk about his losing his hearing and how he almost gets shot by an American guard for not having heard him say, "Who goes there?" Isn't tat enough horror for you?
And then there is the silly idea that publishers know better than writers what they book should be like. "If the book were written 20 years later, the publisher would have demanded a more in-depth study of his life, and if Keaton refused, they probably would not have released it", he says. Nonsense. Publishers are as good an artist as a movie producer, and we know that Buster made his best films when least bothered by them. I don't see why this case would be any different.
And last: if you already know the facts of his life for what you have read in other books or on the internet or anywhere else: Why do you keep asking to read the same thing again? Why should Keaton elaborate extensively on the failures of his second marriage, for example? You don't own Keaton: you owe him. Take the book for what it is, and if you are going to criticize it (which is perfectly all right), do it for what the author wrote, not for what TV Guide readers would like to see in it.
This is a fun book to read, and it's perfectly in line with the rest of Buster Keaton's art. Read it as you would watch the "talkie" he never directed.
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A collection of music arranged for solo piano, including Metamorphoses One to Five collected together for the first time. Suitable for intermediate to advanced pianists.
Customer Reviews:
Good to limber up the fingers.......2007-07-20
I agree with everything previous reviewers have written about these pieces. They are repetative, and ad nauseum, is a good term. They are easy to tackle in one to two sittings, but the real value is how well they limber up my fingers for some more serious playing. More fun than the usual scales and chord inversions. After a few minutes of working these pieces Mozart and Beethoven pieces run more smoothly.
Minimalist style.......2007-06-08
If you already know and like the minimalist style from Philip Glass, you'll have more chances on liking the musics on this album.
It's really a mood thing. Sometimes you will play and love it, sometimes you'll just get bored over it. That's also valid for listeners.
Some people will love it, some people will get sleepy.
Still, a great aquisition for intermediate piano students.
Easy and repetitive, but somehow succeeeds with that.......2007-03-09
If you can play arpeggios worth a cent, you can play this flawlessly in one to two practice sessions per piece. The pieces consist of only a few lines of music each, which are repeated ad nauseum throughout the songs. It's an interesting style that provides good background music, but kind of grates on the ears after a while.
Philip Glass for intermediate students.......2006-04-24
These pieces are the songs from the Solo Piano cd. Perfect for intermediate students, they work great as finger exercises as well. The songs increase in difficulty as the book goes on. My teacher was thrilled when I brought this book in to my lessons.
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This folio features piano solo arrangements of 11 beautiful Philip Glass compositions from this highly acclaimed, Oscar-nominated film score: Choosing Life * Dead Things * Escape! * The Hours * I'm Going to Make a Cake * Morning Passages * The Poet Acts * Something She Has to Do * Tearing Herself Away * An Unwelcome Friend * Why Does Someone Have to Die?
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Just about as good as it gets.......2005-12-15
The Amazon description doesn't say much, so here's the deal: This piano solo songbook contains 11 of the 14 tracks from the CD, "The Hours: Music from the Motion Picture Composed by Philip Glass." It leaves out two short tracks "'For your own benefit,'" "Vanessa and the Changelings," and regrettably "The Kiss", as the latter is one of the best tracks from the soundtrack.) Despite these omissions, however, the songbook is pretty awesome, a dream come true for those who love the movie "The Hours" and Glass' haunting score. Stephen Daldry's 2002 film entrances you, yes, and so does listening to Glass' score. Michael Cunningham's novel, on which the film is based, seduces you, too, into a portrait of the suffering of women, the modern and timeless female psyche, the powerful connection between life and art.
But playing the songs yourself allows you to immerse yourself to an even higher level of connectedness with the themes of the whole "Hours" enterprise, and specifically, relive the film and music of the film. The piano solo arrangements, by Michael Riesman, range from easy to moderately difficult. They are all in C-major, but have lots of flats and sharps. Those with two to three years of piano lessons/experience could pull it off, and many of the pieces are simple enough to sight read.
But the songs also lean toward moderately difficult to advanced. You'll frequently run into right-hand triplets to be played on top of left-hand eighth notes. A few are more on the advanced side -- "The Poet Acts" and "The Hours" -- as they require tricky fingering, large hands, and probably a lot of practice. Timing is mostly 3/4 and 4/4 measure time. A great thing is that each song tells you exactly how fast to play so you can set your metronome to it (i.e. a quarter note = 96 in "Dead Things"). The songs do not tell you when to pedal or fingering, which would've been helpful on some of the more difficult pieces.
This book would be great for piano students/teachers. The pieces are arranged so that it is possible to learn casually, yet beautiful and challenging enough to really take your time with and perfect.
As an added bonus, for sale separately, there is Michael Riesman's piano solo CD of "The Hours." And what you hear on that CD is exactly the same as the arrangements in this book! This book gives you the ENTIRE arrangements of the ENTIRE tracks. They do not cut the songs short! Pair up the CD with the songbook, and you have a piano student's dream. On top of that, you can sample the piano solo CD on Amazon: check in the Free Downloads section of Music. You can download three entire tracks from Riesman's solo album.
For $12.95, the book is a steal. On Amazon or Overstock, it's even cheaper! A great buy, as a lot of today's songbooks of this caliber, size, etc are 19.99$. The arrangement of "Morning Passages" is worth getting it alone. I would've rated the book 5 stars if not for the omission of "The Kiss," and if pedaling and fingering were in the book.
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turn turn turn.......2002-05-12
ever since i saw philip glass play a mesmerising solo piano concert at the southbank centre in london, i've been keeping an eye out for any transcriptions of his work.
i have long been a fan of his soundtracks since the first time i saw koyaanasqatsi.
i play all the pieces in this book and i found the best way to deal with the frequent page turning is to memorise them.
it helps to listen to his recording of these works as well.
you don't need a formidable technique to play these pieces but watch out for rsi/oos with all those repetitive hand movements.
Excellent, with a few caveats.......2000-08-21
For anyone who has wanted to play Philip Glass piano music, this is the only thing I know of available. The music itself is excellent. Glass composed this music in his usual minimalist style, and this music offers the deceptively simple set of the Metamorphosis series, along with Mad Rush and Wichita Sutra Vortex. Some of the rhythms are reasonably challenging for many piano students, as is the repetition in the left hand (killer on the out of shape fingers, though!). My biggest complaint, however, is the book itself does not lend itself very well to easy page turning. The multitude of repeats throughout the music makes it necessary to go through a lot of page turning. To make a page stay open is nearly an impossible task. It's almost necessary to make a copy of the music just to have the music in a format where the pages can easily be turned.
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Being saddled with a terrible supervisor can turn even the best job into a nightmare. Unfortunately, not every boss is the great symbol of managerial perfection one would hope for. In fact, more people than not consider themselves stuck with a "bad boss." But short of remaining miserable or quitting a job, what can be done about it? "A Survival Guide for Working with Bad Bosses" provides readers with savvy, practical advice for coping with managers and supervisors who are mean, incompetent, unethical, and worse. The book includes powerful strategies for not only working with -- but thriving under -- such bad boss types as: * The Great Betrayers -- how to defend yourself against a corporate backstabber * The Know-Nothing Bosses -- what to do when a boss is clueless * The Bad Communicators -- how to respond when a boss is consistently unclear Whether a boss is high-strung, incompetent, or a power-mad tyrant, this book has the solution.
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A Survival Guide for Working With Bad Bosses: Dealing With Bullies, Idiots, Back-stabbers, And Other Managers from Hell.......2007-07-15
If you've ever had a job, you've likely come across a bad boss. Bad bosses come in all types from the no-boss and the party planner through the scatterboss and the promises, promises boss to the overloader and the control freak. A Survival Guide for Working with Bad Bosses describes mangers from hell complete with stories of real life versions of these monsters. Each section also includes a What Should the Employee Do section which outlines a number of possible solutions to the problem. A summary called Today's Take-Aways end each section.
A Survival Guide for Working with Bad Bosses is an excellent resource for employees stuck in a difficult situation. Not only does the book remind the reader that he or she is not the only one to have such circumstances but also gives them options which are often difficult to think of when stuck in the middle of a problem. Bosses may also want to read this book as often bad bosses don't even realize their problematic behaviour.
Survival at the office.......2007-04-02
It is a great feeling to know that you are not alone in the jungles of the workplace. Especially when the advice comes from an expert...You learn not to kill the "bad bosses" and how to deal with the problem zone with kindness without burning your fingers. Yet, I still hope someday any kind of pills will be discovered to terminate such "bad bosses" and we will live happily ever after.
Don't buy bad workplace advice!.......2007-02-05
I used the advice in this book to deal with a bad boss and the toxic work environment that was created. In compliance with Amazon's review policy I won't reveal it here. In my case the end result is hostility, harassment, and retaliation. What Scott apparently forgets is that these "bad bosses" will regard ANY challenge (even those advocated in her book) as a personal threat and will use the assets at his disposal (i.e., company assets, discipline process) for retribution AGAINST the assertive employee. And since he IS the boss, he has the full backing of the company, regardless of legality, ethics, or motives. These tactics may work with rational, well adjusted supervisors in employee-focused companies, but in my experience pathological bosses are the rule and not the exception.
Do yourself a favor. If you have a bad boss, find a better job and DON'T buy this book or use the advice contained therein.
Unhelpful.......2006-09-17
I thought this book was filled with cliches and did not find it helpful.
Keep looking this one falls short.......2006-03-26
I was rather disapointed in this book. It appears that Ms. Graham Scott's prefered method of dealing with bad bosses is just to put up with them and keep things as status quo hoping it will all work out in the end. Pretty lame advise in my opinion. I am looking for a book that actually helps me solve problems not just put up with them.
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