A Cavalier History of Surrealism

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A down-and-dirty survey of the surrealist movement written by leading situationist theorist Raoul Vaneigem. Vaneigem's sketch bars no holds, blistering on surrealism's artistic and political aporias, and packed with telling quotations, it gives respect where respect is due, shedding a great deal of light on situationist attitudes, negative and positive, towards their surrealist predecessors.

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Vaneigem has clarified Surrealism's Triumphs and Failures........2001-08-21

This book is by far the most comprehensive guide to understanding where surrealism won and lost. It goes into introducing the characters surrounding Breton, flaws and all, including their contributions ( without giving Breton all the credit ). A very informative read, mandatory for anyone aspiring to understand the revolutionary avant-garde.

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I Still Don't Know How to Shave........2000-08-16

This book looks great and has tons of photos- it is an enjoyable collection of eye candy. Do not expect any new info from this one. The text describes what the author might imagine this time was like, instead of alowing the reader to draw their own conclusions.

Step by step instructions on how to be a man.......1999-11-23

This is the book that explains clearly what a man was supposed to be, back when being a man meant more than just an identification of gender. A book that Archie Bunker, George Jefferson and Robert Young could all agree on.

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Disney Cookbook! .......2006-04-21

This book immearse u into some of the most memorable stories that Disney ever Produced. The infomation is wriitten perfectly and with lots of transition words too. But even though the title says ".. theme parks" only a few attractions are showed/ written in the book. This book is great for a movie triva fanastic but not good for a theme park fanastic *_*

Trivia isn't trivial--this book could have saved Disney Animation.......2005-07-01

I liked David Koenig's "Mouse Tales," so I bought this 1997 book as soon as I learned of its existence. "Mouse Under Glass" is subtitled "Secrets of Disney Animation and Theme Parks" and covers 30 Disney animated features in detail. I quibble-5 of those movies covered are mixtures of animation and live action.

"Mouse Under Glass" is divided into ten chapters and examines the Disney movie formula using this outline:
Original Tale
Disney Version
Plot Holes
Attraction Offspring
Bloopers
Cutting Room Floor
Hidden Images
Strange Reactions

The Original Tale and the Disney Version barely resemble each other. This isn't unusual in Hollywood-take a look at "The Ten Commandments" or "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." Even the Disney Version mutated from initial treatment to finished product. I found out about this first-hand in 1983 when I made a movie. I planned for a 45 minute mix of live actors and animated special effects and wound up with 7 minutes of stop-action animation and cheesy narration. Walt Disney sought the best possible story within the limits imposed by economics and technology-then expanded the technology envelope to make the story better. Art isn't rocket science-and look at all the mishaps in rocketry!

Koenig wrote "...the most logical attraction (for a Bambi Ride) would be the shooting gallery." How about combining elements from other existing Disneyland rides to replicate Bambi's experience? There's the change of the seasons. Yes, a "shooting gallery" would be part of the ride-just like the shooting gallery in the Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland, with us guests as the target. Don't forget the forest fire-if Mr. Toad winds up in Hell and the Pirates of the Caribbean light up the town, a forest fire should be easy! End with the Great Prince of the Forest leaving Bambi as us guests exit. Child's play! Not to be, of course-"Bambi" is over 60 years old-not fresh enough!

Hidden Images and Strange Reactions were two of the most enjoyable parts of the book. One of the many sidebars explains the Hidden Mickeys. A Disney Treasures DVD shows a Hidden Mickey in the Enchanted Tiki Room about the year 1964-the practice of inserting images in Disney movies is as old as Mickey Mouse. Animators are a bunch of overage kids, fun loving kids. Strange Reactions begins with "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves," but the public went ga-ga over a talking mouse and three pigs. The movie, "Who Framed Roger Rabbit," kicked off a series of anti-Disney boycotts by organizations concerned that the Disney Company was following an agenda to corrupt America's children-and Roger Rabbit popularized looking for hidden images in Disney movies and theme parks. It is almost like looking for Alfred in Hitchcock movies.

Throughout "Mouse Under Glass" Koenig sprinkles sidebars such as Disney Tragedy Trivia Quiz, Top 10 Disney Oddities, and Orphan-O-Meter. Peter Pan got no sympathy!

Crisis has always faced the Disney Animated Features department. Behind-the-scenes action in the Disney Company has sparked dozens of books such as Koenig's three. Walt Disney almost left the animation business several times. If not for the success of Snow White and "Cinderella," Walt might have left the field twice. The failure of "Fantasia," "Alice in Wonderland," and "Sleeping Beauty" were hard blows to Walt. Given the success of Walt's television series and Disneyland, it's possible that Walt would have shut down his animation department himself if he had lived. After Walt's death, Disney animation coasted along. Stagnation led to a corporate raider bid to take over the company (detailed in "Storming the Magic Kingdom") and sell off the parts for a quick buck. Outsiders came in and saved the company-Michael Eisner and his team. They were in charge during the Golden Age of the 1990's-and brought new problems to Disney. "Mouse Under Glass" ends with the decline of Disney Animation. Today, Disney no longer has a traditional 2D animation department.

Koenig nails the key to Walt's success-audience focus. Walt Disney didn't always succeed, but he was in the story-telling business to have satisfied customers. Most of Hollywood views us movie goers as unnecessary baggage.

Too bad the Disney Company executives didn't read and heed "Mouse Under Glass." David Koenig's observations could have saved the Disney Company and Michael Eisner much grief.

Bloopers and Hidden Extras in Disney Movies........2005-04-09

This book is different than the two "Mouse Tales" books that David Koenig wrote about the interesting and naughty little things that have happened at Disneyland.
This time Koenig has done exhausting and intense research to find out how Walt Disney drastically changed and re-created original tales into Disney movies. Ideas, storylines and characters that never made it into the film are revealed.
Mistakes that actually were either originally unseen or just left in the final print of the film.
To make the film more fun to watch, David Koenig has even discovered "Hidden Extras" snuck into the films by Disney Animators.
Can you find:
Peg and the bulldog from LADY AND THE TRAMP (1955) in the film, 101 DALMATIANS (1961) and the 7 unspotted dalmatians?
Characters from SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS (1937) are traced and disguised into ROBIN HOOD (1973). You will also see disguised from THE ARISTOCATS (1970), the Chinese drummer cat be a rabbit drummer. Scat cat as a horn-blower, and the hippie cat become a guitar playing shaggy dog wearing sunglasses.
Can you find a bubble-blowing DUMBO (1941) in THE GREAT MOUSE DETECTIVE (1986)?
OLIVER & CO contains Peg, Trusty and Jock from LADY AND THE TRAMP (1955) and you may see 30 product logos like Coca-Cola and Kodak in the background in gray.
This is also "hidden stuff" in THE LITTLE MERMAID (1989), BEATY AND THE BEAST (1991), ALADDIN (1992), THE LION KING (1994) and THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (1996).
What movies and characters became Disney park rides and those that would have, but they never made it.

Unofficial, unabashed, but not unfair.......2002-12-23

You could say that David Koenig's tone is unvarnished and unsympathetic, or you could say it's cranky and cynical. Either way, Mouse Under Glass proves undeniably refreshing, full of compelling information and insights--provided in part by Disney animators, writers, composers, and Imagineers. It's an instant trivia treasure trove from a man who has watched Disney movies far, far too many times.

Whereas most Disney authors salivate all over themselves attempting to convey the pure genius of Walt's legacy, Koenig discusses each film's flaws, often-convoluted origins, behind-the-scenes battles, and just plain bad habits with a much more dry sensibility. Yes, Disney makes magic, but they also make movies, and the book analyzes each film on its cinematic and storytelling merits. Each story is researched to compare its original form to the "Disneyfied" version, often with enlightening and surprising results; tales and insights from the folks who helped make the features and related theme-park rides merge with Koenig's own tight prose for an air of authority. Amusing and educational sidebars (such as a Disney Tragedy Trivia Quiz) and a few illustrations help break up what could have been a very long list of factoids.

Koenig's platform is that "Disney has the recipe for success," but the use of cooking quotes and analogies before each chapter comes off as an awkward, out-of-context device. Also, the book is marred by a few typos--nearly hypocritical considering the attention paid to Disney's own minor mistakes. And while Koenig clearly respects the work he's discussing, his tone is one of tough love--from urging to prodding to nearly provoking and harassing the studio to do things better. He rather enjoys sticking it to the House of Mouse when the chips (and presumably dales) are down, which will likely alienate some hardcore, soft-hearted Disneyphiles. But this book is not written for those who live in a fantasy world, only those who appreciate a good one when they see it. With excellent, relevant research and precise, entertaining writing, Mouse Under Glass is as fresh and fair an analysis of Disney magic as you're likely to find.

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Mouse Under Glass Secrets of Disney Animation & Theme Parks
Koenig David
Manufacturer: Bonaventure Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000UDYPX0

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Attention, CEOs:

Finally, a book you don't have to cook!

If you're a CEO who's just been caught, this is the book you won't want to be caught without. Who Moved My Soap? The CEO's Guide to Surviving in Prison is loaded with helpful tips, including:

• How to go from "bitch" to "boss" in one week or less

• The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Prisoners

• Complete prison-slang/corporate-speak glossary

• Prison cell feng shui

• How to avoid getting back-stabbed -- literally

• The Zagat guide to fine prison dining

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A Telling Parody of the CEO Cult.......2005-05-21

Borowitz writes an understated book attacking the now-discredited CEO-as-god/You-Too-Can-Be-Rich genre. Some of this book is very funny, but it is funny because it is a straight-faced reductio ad absurdum of the corporate cheer leading that tried to justify the ugly 1990s financial bubble.

The reading will be slow going for those who have not read the trite school of popular business writing. The style of this book is a deadpan parody of such "classics" as THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE and the mountains of stupid books that tried to explain Sun Tzu's THE ART OF WAR to holders of MBAs. The humorous hook is the whole idea that (a) once-respected and worshipped hot shots are really criminals, and (b) that prison environments are actually the logical conclusion of how corporate management would operate--if they could get away with it. His almost verbatim exposition of how a prison business can follow of Jack Welch's Six Sigma bullying of employees shows just how destructive American B-school ideology is.

Finally, the admirable Alex Coolman, of Stop Prison Rape (SPR.org) attacks this book for making fun of the horrors of sexual assault; I respectfully disagree with Mr. Coolman. SOAP has no explicit or vicious writing (the style is too deadpan for anything vulgar). SOAP conflates two worlds of power--prison and corporate back stabbing--and finds both to be totally immoral.

WHO MOVED MY SOAP? is a tale that exposes our sorry times.

Nothing Boring about Borowitz.......2004-04-21

Borowitz has written a truly funny book, and it's extra special because it's a satire of another concept others have taken so seriously. It's not so funny, though, when you really get "surprised" from behind in prison, if you know what I mean.

SLICK, HILAROUS CORPORATE SATIRE.......2004-04-03

Modern corporate world is a sty reeking of corporate scandals. This, despite a whole deluge of corporate "gurus" and biz books dispensing truckloads of advice on how to better run your company, manage your time, manage your employees, etc etc.

Trust Andy Borowitz to rip the vacuity of almost 90% of such advisory tripe to shreds. He hammers home the drudgery of business cliches in an absolutely hilariously anti-establishment satire. It's an easy to read compilation, you could devour it in a couple of hours if you wish (and you mostly likely will).

The title itself is a funny play on "Who moved my cheese", a monumentally boring bestseller from a few years ago about change management. As one of the reviews suggests, change is something a lot of disillusioned CEOs like Martha Stewart have to cope with in their newfound abodes.

Pick up this gem for some pure, unadulterated, and occasionally even laught-out-loud humor. Pronto purchase material!

Someone Give a Copy to Martha!.......2004-01-30

This book is just hilarious! Borowitz hits the nail on the head with some of his "tips" for CEOs headed for prison. The funniest chapter was The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Prisoners. It just kept me rolling. If you're tired of CEOs' antics, pick this book up, it's totally worth it.

Perfect for the Corporate Crook in Your Life.......2003-12-05

My brother is a CEO and this is what I gave him for his birthday! He totally loved it. It is a truly hilarious book.

Who Moved My Soap Prepack 6: The CEO's Guide to Surviving in Prison

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Who Moved My Soap Prepack 6: The CEO's Guide to Surviving in Prison
Andy Borowitz
Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Parodies | Humor | Entertainment | Subjects | Books

Penology | Crime & Criminals | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0684020815

Book Description

From Christiane Vaussard in Paris, to David Howard in New York City and Larisa Sklyanskaya in San Francisco, Gretchen Warren profiles ten world-renowned master ballet teachers to capture their philosophies, training methods, and the classroom presence that makes their instruction magical.

Based on extensive interviews and classroom observation, each profile is an entertaining and enlightening mix of personal anecdotes and details about teaching techniques, class content and organization. Warren also includes a section of signature exercises drawn from each teacher. Because of the master teachers' diversity of styles and methods, as well as their occasional disputes with traditional wisdom, the book offers a brisk stimulant for reflecting on the values of developing and holding true to one's own style and beliefs.

Warren combines her years of experience as a dancer and master ballet teacher and her engaging writing style to create a living history of 20th-century classical ballet training. Like their legions of students, readers will appreciate not only these teachers' philosophies, their endless curiosity, and their devotion to ballet, but also what distinguishes them.

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All Dancers Are Students And Teachers!.......2005-11-16

This is a wonderful addition to the literature on ballet. The auther makes her apologies in the beginning for not being able to include some noteworthiy teachers, but the ones she was able to cover are great. The information provided gives us valuable insight into the aesthetic principles of these great dancers and teachers. This should be useful to all dancers, whether they teach or not. Some very esoteric facts can be found here as well, such as why Balanchine likes the fingers and hands held the way he does and why many don't like it that way. I had taken some classes with a Mr. Schabel and discovered his claim to fame in these pages. The Great Jean Babilee is even discused. You might also get some good ideas for further reading in this book as I did.

An Inspiring Book!.......2001-01-11

Every ballet teacher must own this book. You will gain enormous insight into how 10 master teachers pass on the art of ballet to their students. You may not be drawn to the teaching styles of each teacher but you will learn something from everybody. Each chapter begins with a short essay in which Ms. Warren weaves what she learned from interviewing the master teachers about how they developed their method of teaching with specific accounts of what she observed in their classes. Each chapter concludes with "Classroom Quotes," the order of exercises in a technique class, and the pedagogical lineage of the master teacher. At the end of the book, Ms. Warren includes several exercises constructed by each of the master teachers. For non-teachers, this book will give you renewed appreciation for the work that goes into making a dancer.

Informative.......1999-07-02

Two years ago, we purchased this book for our son for his 16th birthday for several reasons. The major two were that his own ballet teacher -- Larry Long -- was one of the teachers written about in the book. Also, he had taken classes with the author one summer, loved her as a teacher, and continually referred to her previous book -- Classical Ballet Technique. After we purchased the book, he discovered that several teachers with whom he had either taken classes or about whom he had heard were also covered in the book. He enjoyed the book because of the biographies of each of the teachers and because of the descriptions of their techniques and classes. He assumes that if he ever teaches he will enjoy rereading the book to see the information from a different perspective. We, his parents, have enjoyed it because we have little knowledge of the world of ballet and it gave us more insight into it. Of course, our favorite chapter was the one about his teacher as we learned more of his background, many of the people we knew were mentioned, it gave us greater insight into his teaching style, and the pictures were great. However, the other chapters were very informative and helpful to parents of a serious ballet student. (Since we had no background in ballet, it helped us understand the field a little more.)

The Grandmaster Series: Collected Thoughts of Leaders in Twentieth Century Music Education

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The Grandmaster Series: Collected Thoughts of Leaders in Twentieth Century Music Education
Mark Fonder
Manufacturer: Rowman & Littlefield Education
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Plastic Comb

General | Music | Entertainment | Subjects | Books

General | Education | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books

General | Education | Professional & Technical | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 1565451554

Book Description

Offers the insights and personal history of a variety of music educators who wrote articles for the Music Educators Journal Grand Masters Series articles, edited by Mark Fonder, which appeared in the magazine over the past several years. The book includes the reflections of Clifford Madsen, Sally Monsour, Robert H. Klotman, Clifton A. Burmeister and Richard Colwell

The teaching of Jean de Reszke (Twentieth century masterworks on singing)

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The teaching of Jean de Reszke (Twentieth century masterworks on singing)
Dale V Gilliland
Manufacturer: Pro Musica Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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Music of the Twentieth Century
Jean Allison
Manufacturer: Classroom Resources
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound

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Twentieth century techniques of composition for the beginning student

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Twentieth century techniques of composition for the beginning student
W. Francis McBeth
Manufacturer: Delta Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0006QDTYM

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Work sheets.......2007-01-04

I enjoyed this book of puzzles and found it useful as a teacher. It could easily be used in a classroom setting as a group learning project. There are several possible answers in many of the puzzles; some puzzles supply more than one word within the list of solutions. Choosing the correct word allows one to finish the whole puzzle. The layout is spare and thus useful for embellishment for different classes/seasons. Consider the copyright laws and decide whether you want to review your own history knowledge or reinforce the learning of others.

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U.S. History Crossword Puzzle Book: Presidents Washington to Clinton 50 Brand-New Puzzles
John H. Thompson
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OIZCB0

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An introduction to the complex world of options that every investor can use

Too many books on options trading make the mistake of assuming that readers can already tell a delta from a sigma summation. Options and Options Trading breaks the code that envelops the often-foreign language of options, providing an accessible introduction into how the options market works as it explains the rules that traders must understand if they hope to take part in this high-leverage, high-profit game. Author Robert Ward's goal is simple--to demystify the tangled world of options trading without leaving readers too confused and frustrated to continue. The book to read before continuing on to the more detailed, and much higher-level, existing library of options trading guides, Options and Options Trading features:

End-of-chapter material including "Things to Think About" and "Key Concepts"
Simplified explanations of complex mathematical equations
Step-by-step rationales to help readers move from basic to complex

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Too many books on options trading make the mistake of assuming that readers can already tell a delta from a sigma summation. "Options and Options Trading breaks the code that envelops the often-foreign language of options, providing an accessible introduction into how the options market works as it explains the rules that traders must understand if they hope to take part in this high-leverage, high-profit game. Author Robert Ward's goal is simple--to demystify the tangled world of options trading without leaving readers too confused and frustrated to continue. The book to read before continuing on to the more detailed, and much higher-level, existing library of options trading guides, "Options and Options Trading features: End-of-chapter material including "Things to Think About" and "Key Concepts" Simplified explanations of complex mathematical equations Step-by-step rationales to help readers move from basic to complex

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Excellent ! A must have for all serious traders. .......2007-07-29

This is a must have for all serious traders. Robert Ward does a masterful job of explaining probability and statistics, the foundation for option pricing and delves deep into market psychology, hedging, and numerous advanced topics.

To truly get the most of this book read it slowly and learn all it has to offer. This is, by far, the best book I have ever purchased on Options trading. It is full of wisdom, explanations, examples, diagrams, and quizes (with answers at the back of the book) to assure you truly master the language, mathematics and psychology of options trading.

Congratulations to Robert Ward on writing a great, great book!

Art that conceals art ........2007-07-18

An excellent, clear, easy to follow exposition of the
concepts underlying Black-Scholes. A good intuitive understanding
of what is going on is the first step in acquiring a mastery of
a complicated mathematical arguement. Ward certainly provides that.
He also takes you, step by step, through the essential mathematics.
I was reminded of Gleason' view on how calculus should be taught - The
Rule of Four,namely, a concept should be seen graphically, numerically,
analytically and verbally where appropriate( see Hughes-Hallett).
Altogether an impressive, useful piece of work.

A must for managers exposed to derivatives.......2007-01-26

I originally bought this book at the beginning of the Iraq war as I wanted to make a play in Oil & Gas options. Wanting to do more than gamble, this book was purchased to learn the ins and outs of options. Ward prefaces his book saying his intended audience is the CFO or Cash Manager in a corporation that use derivatives to hedge risk. He wants this finance professional to be able to understand the trader in order to judge for himself how much risk the trader is taking. If you've ever had a conversation with a trader, a combination of their tendency toward the obtuse and inherent arrogance can easily overwhelm a corporate finance professional. It is perfectly suited for the intended audience. The book is complex yet understandable for an extremely difficult subject. After reading this book, I realized I was gambling with my position. Mr. Ward inadvertently saved me from blowing my fortune. I'm sure he can do the same for you if you have the financial ability or desire to play for your own account in a world where games are played in a casino and hedging is done in the boardroom.

Good, but you can do better at 888options.com for FREE.......2006-07-04

Okay book. Definately learned from it, but I'll tell you from first hand experience that you can learn the same thing for FREE at 888options.com, which is the industry organization that champions education in options trading.

This book is a slow, long, round about way to learn Black-Scholes. I could write a pamphlet that teaches the same thing.

The key to understanding options for new investors.......2006-05-20

When I first saw this book I thought: "this looks like a heavy-duty textbook and I'll need to be a maths genius to understand it". However, as soon as I started reading I realised that I had nothing to fear - the book assumes almost no knowledge about stocks and the financial markets. It starts off very clearly and simply explaining key terms and concepts about the markets and options, and carefully builds on those until it reaches a level of learning which most traders have never gone to. All the way along it recaps what has been taught and constantly repeats the important principles on which options and option theory are based.

I strongly recommend you buy this book before even thinking about investing in options. It will answer all your questions and more, and will be the invaluable resource that will help you minimise risk through a solid understanding of what you, and the markets, are doing.

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