Legend, Myth, and Magic in the Image of the Artist: A Historical Experiment

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This is an unsurpassed classic!

Legend, Myth, and Magic in the Image of the Artist: A Historical Experiment
Ernst Kris , and Otto Kurz
Manufacturer: Yale University Press
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Binding: Paperback

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This is an unsurpassed classic!.......2007-06-25

which is why it remains in print, despite the fact that it is a modest paperback with no illustrations whatsoever (almost unheard-of for an art book). The text (originally, a German-language contribution) was written by two very young scholars whose bold thesis is in many ways representative of the brilliant inquiries of modernist thinkers between the two World Wars (when a whole generation of Western intellectuals--including the highly articulate proponents of Surrealism--had fully absorbed the ground-breaking psychological researches of Freud and Jung). Kris and Kurz's thesis is that our modern ideas about what makes artists tick (inspiration, genius, eccentricity, neurosis or even madness, technical wizardry, etc.) have a very ancient and widespread ancestry. They correspond, to a greater or lesser extent, to a transcultural, and composite "artist type" (the different elements do not form a seamless whole, but arise from diverse and overlapping traditional understandings of the skills required for art-making) whose features can be found--as the title suggests--in ancient mythic and legendary material, and can be traced into the documented history of art, down to our own day. Rather than claiming outright that the "image" of The Artist is an archetype reembodied in every authentic flesh-and-blood artist, Kris and Kurz leave us with the more interesting possibility that individual artists, whether trained in a tradition that exalts personal talent, or one that rewards collaborative effort (and likewise the far more numerous viewers of their art), all inherit the composite "artist-template" and are molded by it in one way of another, according to the specific expectations of their particular social world. The authors cite a wealth of anecdotal material surviving in ancient European and Asian literary sources, establish its connections with Early Modern artistic biography, and also draw on anthropological material then becoming available to them. The book is not an "easy read," but it is concise and to the point (the opening chapter lays out all of the main arguments and rewards careful reading), and filled with marvelous examples of the special roles artists are, even now, called upon to play.

LEGEND, MYTH, AND MAGIC IN THE IMAGE OF THE ARTIST - a Historical Experiment

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LEGEND, MYTH, AND MAGIC IN THE IMAGE OF THE ARTIST - a Historical Experiment
Ernst ; Otto Kurz Kris
Manufacturer: Yale University Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000JVEKAG

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According to the renowned social critic and historian Paul Fussell, we are what we wear, and it doesn't look good. Uniforms parses the hidden meanings of our apparel -- from brass buttons to blue jeans, badges to feather flourishes -- revealing what our clothing says about class, sex, and our desire to belong. With keen insight and considerable curmudgeonly flair, Fussell unfolds the history and cultural significance of all manner of attire, fondly analyzing the roles that uniforms play in a number of communities -- the military, the church, health care, food service, sports -- even everyday civilian life. Uniforms is vintage Fussell: "revelatory, ribald, and irresistible" (Shirley Hazzard).

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Cohesive composition on society's use of uniforms........2005-07-20

Paul Fussell narrates the legacy of society's garments through to their modern inheritance. He analyzes not only the uniforms we commonly associate with blue-collar workers, but also the nature behind dress outside of the workplace. Fussell shows the ways in which human nature leads us to want to fit in - to assume our uniformity - while claiming to maintain individuality. His writing is crisp, refreshing, and cutting - his words convey comical anecdotes, historical accounts, and incisive analysis in a palatable fashion. While tracing uniforms throughout history, Fussell's work primarily focuses on the uniforms in our contemporary society today. Uniforms: Why We Are What We Wear transcends mere history, making probing social commentary and examining deeper meaning of cloth - showing how society might just be made out of cloth. Fussell's work is a treasure and remarkably astonishing - Uniforms tells the reader just how important our clothing is in conveying our place in society, how uniforms speak volumes beyond their superficial appearances, and how uniforms persist even in the absence of official doctrine. This book brings to light many things that we take for granted and demonstrates the significance of our society made of cloth.

Not worth the read.......2003-06-12

This book was a disappointment. My expectations were of something much deeper than the surface this book examines. Very little effort is put into unpacking the psychological "condition" of a uniform's wearer, past and/or present. Instead, one finds page after page of wordy musings on the decoration of uniforms and personal biases. Our intellect is a bit more evolved than this book suggests.

Interesting topic; boring presentation.......2003-02-20

Okay, I'll admit it. I borrowed this book from the library and I'm glad. Glad that I didn't pay money for it.

It really sounded like an interesting topic...chapters on just about every group that wears a uniform: military (of course...actually several chapters in all), military reinactors, delivery men (FedEx, UPS, Post Office), nurses, doormen, ushers, athletes, you name it.

Well, the delivery is just downright boring. The author writes as if he is trying to be scholarly. But then he lets his personal biases come poking through in little parenthetical comments. He's really big into finding a sexual meaning behind almost everything (military shoulder boards, football shoulder pads, even the UPS driver's shorts) and has a real fascination with buttons. Yeah, I guess a lot of uniforms have buttons, but it gets really old after about the fifth revelation. Gee, Gen. Patton liked silver buttons. Great.

Anyway, I found the book to be a disappointment. I kept waiting for it to get better and it never did...I read about two thirds of it over six or seven nights and then just quit. Don't waste your time or your money on this one. Even if you suffer through it once, I guarantee you won't come back to read it again.

Waste of Time.......2003-02-04

Mr. Fussell has written one book too many. This is a stream of thought on the subject. If ever there was an opportunity to illustrate, it was missed here. At less than 200 pages, he was obviously in a hurry. One wonders, why he even started. I heard an interview with him on NPR and it was interesting. Perhaps, Mr. Fussell should consider selling the tape.

Needs more padding.......2003-01-10

Uniforms: Why We Are What We Wear is a fun little compendium of facts on an interesting subject. This work, however, lacks the heft of Fussell's earlier works, including The Great War and Modern Memory and Class. Uniforms reads more like a haphazard collection of "scrap material" rather than a detailed analysis of its subject. Fussell also does little to answer the titular question: "why we are what we wear."

One of the advantages that a uniform affords its wearer is the ability to skimp on "the work of remaking one's external character all the time." That, of course, is one of a uniform's many advantages, but the flip side is a concurrent loss of individuality. Sometimes, as in the case of Levi's blue jeans, an effort to rebel and stand out gets adopted by so many, that it becomes the new uniform.

As would be expected, Uniforms talks about all manner of military attire and even the general military attitude (many a generalization here!) of a nation's people.

Besides military uniforms, Fussell also briefly points out uniforms in many other codes of dress. A nuptial dress, which is usually white, religious uniforms, and Boy Scout uniforms are but some of the examples outlined in the book. Long baggy boys' shorts and pants, we learn, are derived from prison wear as an act of rebellion against parents. Then of course there is the cute UPS truck driver in his cool brown uniform classified as "delivery chic."

In his book, Fussell points out the overwhelming masculinity of the subject (women came to uniforms pretty late). He also says that: "Dressing approximately like others is to don armor against contempt." Any woman who has tried buying her guy a purple shirt can attest to the verity of both of those statements....

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Dress codes.(Uniforms: Why We Are What We Wear )(Book Review): An article from: American Scholar
Elaine Blair
Manufacturer: Phi Beta Kappa Society
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B0008G3Y0O
Release Date: 2005-07-30

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Title: Dress codes.(Uniforms: Why We Are What We Wear )(Book Review)
Author: Elaine Blair
Publication: American Scholar (Refereed)
Date: January 1, 2003
Publisher: Phi Beta Kappa Society
Volume: 72 Issue: 1 Page: 151(2)

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Kagome and Inu-Yasha must brave a house of horrors to protect the powerful "jewel of four souls." To make matters worse, it's the night of the new moon when Inu-Yasha loses his powers. Resourceful student Kagome must save both Inu-Yasha and herself.

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The story continues..........2005-07-14

Inuyasha Volume Five (1997.) The fifth graphic novel in the Inuyasha series.

INTRODUCTION:
When I was younger, I was a big-time anime fan. Although little of the Japanese animation was being shown on American TV back then, what little I saw, I liked. It fast became apparent that the Japanese had a much better way of creating animation - one that fused seriousness and comedy perfectly, and one that would appeal to people of all ages - NOT just children. And in recent years I had pretty much abandoned my interest in anime altogether. However, I had always remained curious, and in the more recent years I had heard of a series called Inuyasha that was constantly getting praised. I watched a few episodes, and it wasn't hard to see why. The series was created by Rumiko Takahashi, creator of Ranma 1/2 (a series that remains VERY popular.) Although I liked the episodes I saw on TV, they started somewhere in the middle of things, and I wanted to get the story from the beginning. Since the episode DVDs were too pricey, I opted for the manga (comic/graphic novel) version (most animes are based on manga.) Read on for my review of Inuyasha Volume Three.

STORYLINE OVERVIEW:
Inuyasha has one of those stories that's EXTREMELY tough to put into words, but I'll try my best. Bear with me here, people. Several centuries ago in Japan, there were ongoing wars, between humans and demons alike. In modern-day japan, a girl named Kagome lives on a shrine with her family, and one day one of the demons from the past pulls her down the shrine's well. The well is a linking point between the modern age and the age in the distant past, in which wars were raging constantly. She is revealed to be the reincarnation of a priestess who, several years earier, killed an evil half-demon called Inuyasha. But, through several odd twists of fate, she is forced to join forces with the resurrected Inuyasha, to recover the shards of a sacred jewel, which could be used to greatly increase the powers of and demon, good or evil, who gets their hands on them. Although reluctant to help at first, Kagome finally decides to help Inuyasha, realizing that the well is the warp point between times, she doesn't want to put her family in immediate danger. (I KNOW, that's not the best possible summary. If you want a better one, visit one of the various fansites.)

IN THIS VOLUME:
This volume picks up right where its predecessor left off. Following the events in the most recent story, Kagome and Inuyasha rescue a young girl, and learn that her father was killed by spider demons who had recently taken over a nearby shrine. Soon enough, The group finds themselves in a struggle against the leader of these demons - and it's not made any better by the fact that he has taken the group's Shikon jewel shards. And that's only half the story. As if the spider demons weren't trouble enough, an evil sorceress is plotting to resurrect Kikyo, the priestess who originally killed Inuyasha fifty years ago. And since this sorceress lacks a soul for the body of the reborn Kikyo, she decides to steal Kagome's! This volume marks the first appearance of the reborn Kikyo.

OPINIONS:
Overall, I am very satisfied with this series - it's been a LONG time since I liked an anime and/or manga this much. Rumiko Takahashi has once again succeded beautifully, combining seriousness with comedy, and creating an excellent storyline fusing history and fantasy alike. It was great to finally get the proper introduction to the series. I urge you to get the proper introduction yourself, as well. If you just start watching/reading somewhere in the middle of the series, you may be left dazed and confused and judge the series based on an awkward first impression. DON'T make that mistake.

CURRENT EDITION:
The edition of this manga currently available is actually a second edition - the first edition is now out of print and is no longer readily available. I'm VERY satisfied with the way the Inuyasha manga got ported to America. First and most importantly, it's uncensored. Many manga series get heavy editing when they get an American release, as do their anime counterparts. Another thing I am happy about is they "Americanized" the reading style, while at the same time staying true to the original projected vision. For those of you who don't know, the Japanese read from right to left, and sometimes mangas are ported in that fashion. Being an American, I'm used to reading from left to right, so I was glad to see that it was ported into English in a "left to right" reading style (and all of the images have been reversed to reflect the change and to stay true to the original vision.) Likewise, these graphic novels are almost two hundred pages each, and since each one costs less than ten bucks, they're a pretty good deal. Overall, it's great to see Inuyasha didn't butchered the way some series do.

OVERALL:
Inuyasha is the best anime/manga series to come along for me in a long time. It's not hard to see why so many people call it one of their favorites. I personally recommend the manga over the anime, since the manga came first and is, therefore, Takahashi's original vision. Likewise, the DVDs are kind of a rip-off pricewise. But whether you decide to do the anime, the manga, or both, you're likely to agree it's an excellent series.

Spiderheads bring out the best in people..........2003-04-14

Up until now we've only seen a few instances where Inu Yasha and Kagome are not tearing into each other. He goes to modern-day Tokyo to rescue her from the Noh mask, and she gets in the way of his brother to get the sword to Inu Yasha. In this book, we actually get to hear them be slightly romantic to each other! Kagome cares for the weakened Inu Yasha (I won't tell you why) and he says something very sweet to her that makes her start to rethink her feelings for the dog-demon.

Of course, we see more of Shippo, the cutest kitsune ever!

Inu-Yasha: Weakness Brings Love Closer.......2003-03-17

In the Inu-Yasha comics, you can totally tell Inu-Yasha and Kagome have a "thing" for each other. But neither of them are brave enough to admit it. In the 5th graphic novel, there are two main parts where you can perfectly tell Inu-Yasha is really sweet and is partially expressing his feelings for Kagome. In the beginning of the book, Inu-Yasha turns human for the first time in the series. When he's been bit by the spider head demon, he lies partially unconscious because of the poison. Their only hope is to wait till morning when he'll change back to a half demon. Inu-Yasha asks Kagome why she was crying for him and then he asks if he can lay on her lap. While lying on Kagome, Inu-Yasha says she smells good and Kagome gets mad because before Inu-Yasha said he hated her scent. Inu-Yasha says he lied about hating it. The second main part is when Kagome tells Inu-Yasha to forget about Kikyo (Inu-Yasha is back to half demon on this part). She screams something like, "Does it bother you so much that I look like Kikyo? Do you hate me for it?" Inu-Yasha grabs her hand and leans closer to her. He says, "You have it wrong" in the sweetest voice ever. Kagome's heart is pounding. Then, stupidly, Kagome pushes Inu-Yasha away screaming, "What is wrong with you?!" (In my opinion, they were SO close to kissing in that scene!) All in all, so far that's the best Inu-Yasha comic. But I'm sure there'll be better once I get more graphic novels. I rate this book 5 stars and reccommend it to anyone who's read volumes 1-4 of the Inu-Yasha series. I loved the romantic parts (above)and their adventures are spectacular.

Five Stars!! Yayyyy!!.......2002-07-03

These books are really good. It can be enjoyed by both genders because of a female main character, some almost romance stuff (don't worry, it gets better!) then there's a male main character, lots of action and some gory stuff. There's also a lot of backround plots going on along that makes the whole story even more interesting. #5 is like this: Kagome and Inu-Yasha help Nazuna fight the Spider-Heads, and there is one kinda-romance scene with Kagome and Inu-Yasha. Then Kikyo's bones get stolen by an ogeress so Kaede, Inu-Yasha, and Kagome run off to get them back, resulting in lots of backround info on Kikyo and Inu-Yasha's relationship, that Kagome misses because her soul wasn't in her body. Confused? Then you'd better get the book! Just so you know, Kagome and Inu-Yasha's relationship doesn't improve much untill.....well, I don't know when the climax in the relationship is, because I'm up to #11 and Inu-Yasha's just seen Kagome naked like, 3 more times but he just pretends nothing happened. (How Frustrating!!!! NNNNNNNNNNHHHHH!)

more great reading.......2002-06-28

Although I still think it would be best to read at least the first book in this series before you try the later books, this is the first book that includes a brief "The Story Thus Far" section, plus a little about the characters involved in this volume. In this book, Inu-yasha, Kagome, and a girl named Nazuna have to deal with Spider-Head demons. Unfortunately, Inu-yasha's half-demon heritage gives him a secret weakness that could get them all killed. In the second half of the book, an ogress steals the bones of Kikyo, the priestess who fired the enchanted arrow that imprisoned Inu-yasha for so many years. The ogress wants to bring Kikyo back to life, but Kagome's existance interferes with that plan. Inu-yasha has to try to deal with the feelings he used to have for Kikyo. This book proves that the series isn't falling into a rut. Inu-yasha's secret is interesting and unexpected, and I enjoyed finding out more about Inu-yasha and Kikyo's past.

Inu-Yasha Anime Manga Book Vol 5 (in Japanese)

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Inu-Yasha Anime Manga Book Vol 5 (in Japanese)
Rumiko Takahashi
Manufacturer: SS Comics Visual Selection
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The search for the perfect funny tidbit on virtually any topic can start and finish by letting your fingers do the walking through a copy of The Funny Pages. This fresh 304-page collection assembles quips from the country's top comedians of the last three decades. Cataloged and alphabetized by subject, it puts the well-timed joke or zinger just a flip of a page away.o George Carlin on the Death Penalty: "You know the good part about all those executions in Texas? Fewer Texans."o Jay Leno on Politics: "The reason there are two senators for each state is so that one can be the designated driver."o Rita Rudner on Shopping: "Some women hold up dresses that are so ugly, and they always say the same thing: 'This looks much better on.' On what? On fire?"o Denis Leary on Geography: "I think we should take Iraq and Iran and combine them into one country and call it Irate. All the pissed-off people can live in one place and get it over with."When it comes to identifying good jokes and funny observations, few are more qualified than author Judy Brown. There's plenty to laugh at and reflect on in The Funny Pages. Whether you're a speechwriter, student, businessperson, or someone who just appreciates great humor, you're sure to find what you're looking for in this humor-reference book and joke collection rolled into one.

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A breathtaking work of plagerism.......2006-12-02

The "author" of this book has been sued by Jay Leno, Rita Rudner, and a slew of other comics for stealing their material without any compensation. This book is theft, plain and simple, of the material written by talented comedians. Anyone who cares about intellectual property should avoid this book.

Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!.......2004-11-22

There are Joke Books,and there are Joke Books.All in all this one is pretty good.It is, however, somewhat different in a few ways.It has 1,473 jokes by 330 different comedians.One thing good about the book is that the author has included a brief note about each comedian at the end of the book.This is good,since many of the names were obscure or unknown to me.The jokes are arranged by subject,which is good and common in most joke books.It does not,however, give an index by comedian.This is not so good;and would be a good idea to note beside the comedians name in the appendix,the pages on which their jokes appear;this is normally provided.
The jokes selected seem to come mainly from recent TV shows and Sitcoms;though not exclusively.They are almost all one-line statement jokes as opposed to story jokes like,"Did you hear the one about..?"
I get the impression that most of the jokes are written by writers and there is little or no personality associated with the comedian who tells it.Roger Dangerfield's are an exception as his material "belongs"to him.This is also true of Twain and Skelton.It seems that today ,most entertainment is written by someone for someone else and thus lacks the personal touch or individuality that you get when material is self-created.
Bunker,Gleason Myron Cohen,Lewis and Martin were not included;but Fields,Paulson,Skelton ,Twain and Hope were;I wonder why.
At least the author ignored the foul-mouthed stuff that is so common with stand-up comics today on the Comedy Networks ,and the book is better for it.It doesn't take bad language to make good humor;Twain,Gleason,Skelton,Dangerfield,Bunker and Mark Russell are proof of that.
Like I said,the jokes chosen seem to be mainly West Coast, Late Night Show ,TV Sitcom type and little or no Hillbilly,Country Bumpkin,Irish or Jewish Humor,Military,Insults,Dumb Blondes,etc.
I sure hope this is not an indication of how far wacky ideas of Political Correctness has gone.
I doubt that Mark Twain,Hal Roach,Myron Cohen ever told tales to hurt anyone.They put forth humor ;not agendas.

Each gag is short but sweet, and packs a punch.......2003-01-03

Painstakingly compiled by Judy Brown (contributing writer and comedy critic for LA Weekley), The Funny Pages is an impressive and hilarious collection of 1,473 jokes gathered from the funniest modern-day comedians around, ranging from Robin Williams to Bill Cosby, George Burns, Conan O'Brien, and many, many more. The individual jokes are arranged by topic underneath dictionary-style headings. From Alcohol to Yoga and Zoos; each gag is short but sweet, and packs a punch in this chuckle-inducing, highly recommended anthology of wit, gags, and humor both classic and cutting edge.

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Very good information with many stills

Deathtripping: An Illustrated History of the Cinema of Transgression (Creation Cinema Collection)
Jack Sargeant
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Deathtripping is an illustrated history, account and critique of the "Cinema of Transgression", providing a long-overdue and comprehensive documentation of this essential modern sub-cultural movement. Includes:
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Heavily illustrated with rare and sometimes disturbing photographs, Deathtripping is a unique guide to a style of film-making whose impact and influence can no longer be ignored.

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Very good information with many stills.......2007-06-30

Deathtripping is one of the best books on the "Cinema of Transgression" out there, mainly because it is populated with stills and rare photos. The cinema of transgression is a movement that really works on a visual level and some of the content of these films needs to be seen to be believed. That is why I think this picture book is probably the best place to start, short of seeing the films yourself.

Jack Sargeant, writer of numerous "Creation Cinema" books, does a decent job describing the movement and its aesthetic principals (even if one wants to argue Nick Zedd is an anti-aestheticist). If you've seen other Creation Cinema books, you know what to expect. Lots of medium-quality, black and white pictures, many of which include graphic content. It's not so much like the Taschen director series of lush photographs beautifully presented on glossy paper. It feels cheap and dirty, but after all, that's sort of what the cinema of transgression was all about!

If you're interested in this subject at all, pick this up. It's informative and a good reference.

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This digital document is an article from Notes, published by Music Library Association, Inc. on March 1, 1998. The length of the article is 809 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Collected Editions, Historical Series and Sets and Monuments of Music: A Bibliography.
Author: Paula Morgan
Publication: Notes (Refereed)
Date: March 1, 1998
Publisher: Music Library Association, Inc.
Volume: v54 Issue: n3 Page: p680(2)

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Collected Editions, Historical Series & Sets, & Monuments of Music

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Collected Editions, Historical Series & Sets, & Monuments of Music
Hill George R.
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This bibliography lists more than 8,000 historically important collected editions of music, providing exhaustive coverage for numbered monumental sets and composers' collected editions. It gives complete listing for many musicologically significant publishers' series and anthologies and provides extensive cross-references from individual series volumes and numbers as well as from names of editors.

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101 Answers to Questions Leaders Ask

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In 101 Answers to Questions Leaders Ask, Quint Studer offers practical, prescriptive solutions to some of the many questions he's received from health care leaders around the country since the debut of Ask Quint on the Studer Group website more than four years ago.

Informed by best practices in a national learning lab of health care organizations, Quint shares his insights on how to deliver excellent patient care, engage employees, and improve physician relations for access, growth and strong financial performance. In short, Quint's answers accelerate the leadership learning curve.

Questions are organized by topic, making he book valuable as a reference point for specific issues or on-the-spot problem-solving.

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101 Answers to Questions Leaders Ask.......2007-08-25

This is a really good book is that it does what it says. You can look at the different areas of the book and the questions and it is a concise way to get information. I have used it often since I have bought it and it helps me to get my thoughts in order. Very pleased with all aspects of the book.

101 Answers to questions Leaders Ask.......2007-01-09

Quint Studer is an excellent resource for managers in the medical field. This book is a companion to Hardwiring Excellence and are must reads for those moving through healthcare managerial ranks. The book has application in many other industries, giving leaders another perspective on Total Quality Management.

Straight-forward advice.......2006-03-15

Studer offers solid, straight forward advice for healthcare leaders at all levels. Whether you are a CEO, manager or shift supervisor, you will find pearls of wisdom that will help you to stay the course on your quest to achieving service excellence. The simple, Q&A approach makes this book a quick read. Studer addresses some of the most common challenges managers face when trying to make a culture change.

101 answers to questions leaders ask.......2006-01-31

Informative. The questions were general enough that the information can be applied to many managers in their workplace. Yet the content was applicable because the writer was writing specifically about hospital management.

The Smartest Little Book for Healthcare Leaders-or ANYONE!.......2006-01-27

I am a nurse leader, and I find this book a breath of fresh air, full of practical, helpful advice for the healthcare leader in todays complex healthcare environment... and also so applicable to anyone who wants to lead their department or business to success. I have used this book for my own development as well as sharing it in many hosptial settings.

The Q and A style lends itself to being able to read it for a few minutes during a busy shift or waiting in a lunch line. Leave it in your breakroom, your employees will love Quint Studers style and ability to distill problems and concerns down to a simple solution while offering wisdom and advice. My copy is so worn out, dogged eared, and hi-lighted, I think I will buy another!

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