Roots of Art: Education Practice (Art Education in Practice Series)
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    Roots of art education practice. (Reviews).(Review): An article from: Arts & Activities
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      Roots of art education practice. (Reviews).(Review): An article from: Arts & Activities
      Ivan E. Johnson , and Jerome J. Hausman
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      The Mini Mod Sixties Book
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        Samantha Bleikorn
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        3 out of 5 stars A different Dilbert book........2006-11-05

        This book departs from his usual "diatribe". It gives an isight as to how(and why) he created his characters

        5 out of 5 stars Hilarious.......2006-05-18

        Dilbert is the signature comic of the cubicle generation. It never ceases to amaze me how an engineer who wrestles to keep his characters even looking consistent, because he is admittedly not a great artist, has managed to make so much of his strip. The reason, of course, is that he understands the climate and atmosphere of so many of us who walk the mazes of cubicles chasing the corporate cheese. He's captured the cynicism, the drollness and the other elements that help us cope with the impersonal affronts that greet us regularly.

        If you have every other Dilbert, you may want to think before picking it up as it has no new material. It does however, have the unique arrangment that shows the development of so many characters. The notes themselves add an element that gives insight into the twisted mind of Adams.

        Viva la Dilbert!

        4 out of 5 stars Similar to It's Not Funny If I Have to Explain It.......2005-12-12

        It's Not Funny If I Have To Explain It (2004) is the same concept of annotated strips, but more current. I would recommend It's Not Funny... If you are going to get one or the other. I found 7 Years of Highly Defective People in the remainder section of the bookstore for $4.99, don't know if it is still available. Get it if it is, it's a great deal. Dilbert is awesome in general, if you are going to get strip collections I recommend either It's Not Funny... or 7 Years... because the traditional strip collections are just rehashes of the strips you have probably been reading for years if you care enough about it to buy a strip collection. I personally only buy annotated strip collections, to make it worthwhile to buy them in the first place. 7 Years gives great insight to the history of the characters and the situations Dilbert encounters. A great addition to any Dilbert fan's book collection, especially if you can find a remainder copy.

        3 out of 5 stars Funny, but mostly a rehash of old stuff........2005-04-08

        If you've been a fan of "Dilbert" from the beginning, (or have tracked down the old collections) there is little here that you haven't seen before; this is mostly a collection of reprints of old Dilbert strips; what's new is that Adams has put in commentary between the strips. Sometimes, this is funny enough to be worth the price of admission, and the overall overview of the evolution of the various characters is not without interest, but really, an entire book of reruns is mostly not worth paying for. On the other hand, for people who enjoy Dilbert, but AREN'T familiar with all the old strips, this should be a delightful way to catch up on the history of the strip.

        5 out of 5 stars Scott Adams comments on his work.......2004-08-07

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        Seven Years Of Highly Defective People - Scott Adams' Guided Tour Of The Evolution Of Dilbert
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            Men Fake Foreplay ... And Other Lies That Are True
            Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
            • Delightful read.
            • Pretty narrow view of relationships
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            Mike Dugan
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            Expanding upon his solo comedy show-hailed by the San Francisco Bay Times as "a funny, incisive, one-man journey to enlightenment"- comedian Mike Dugan explores the obstacles to achieving romantic love and intimacy in our current culture of drive-by relationships and push-button porn. It's Man vs. his Sex Drive in a winner-take-all cage matchThe title of the book answers the question, "Why do women fake orgasm?" But Mike Dugan asks us to consider that perhaps foreplay is much more than what a man does in the moments before intercourse. What begins as a simple attempt to "figure women out" quickly shifts into a humorous and insightful tour of a man's psyche as he considers the influences that shape a man's character. In a book jammed with the kind of wry comic twists that have earned him an Emmy Award and appearances on the Tonight Show, Dugan takes an unflinching look at men's experiences with trust, responsibility, intimacy, commitment, masculinity, role models, shock jocks, cheating, street-corner sex education, and, especially, relationships with women. He reveals devastatingly accurate secrets about the male thought process that some men might be happier kept quiet-all punctuated with spot-on humor. It's also quite likely you'll be taken by surprise more than once. Ultimately what Dugan discovers in this wise, witty, and thought-provoking book is that, "I didn't have to figure out women in order to be happy. It was never about finding the right woman. It was about becoming the right man."

            Customer Reviews:

            5 out of 5 stars Delightful read........2006-05-05

            This tale is short, sweet, funny, humble, and serious all at the same time. I think men and women equally should read it. The other positive reviews were on target and there's not much more I can add. Enjoy!

            1 out of 5 stars Pretty narrow view of relationships.......2005-12-11

            My sense reading this was that the author believed that all men tend to devalue women and treat them badly. I know that not to be the case. The early pages were humorous & fun, but the last half of the book seemed pretty apologetic to me.

            5 out of 5 stars No Heroin In The Living Room.......2005-09-12

            "My brother would get grounded for being 10 minutes late for dinner. By the time they got
            around to me, it was pretty much 'No heroin in the living room.'" (3)
            -Mike Dugan, joking about being the youngest child in a big family and his parent's possible leniency.

            By the time I read the sentences above, I had laughed six times already and I was only on page 3.
            To say this book is some of the best good-natured humor anyone can read is an understatement.
            Mike Dugan delivers his mature and personal message about becoming the "right kind of man"
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            and simply copy these jokes word for word from this book.)

            In, "Men Fake Foreplay...And Other Lies That Are True", Mike Dugan shares his introspective
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            personal philosophy. He begins this quest by asking two simple questions: "What makes a man?"
            and "What do women want?" He addresses these two insightful questions throughout the book
            with chapters and headings such as: Communication; Domestic Priorities; Blame; Commitment;
            Boxing, Bubble Baths, and Big Boys Crying; to name a few.

            Mike Dugan is no relationship expert and doesn't claim to be. If anything, he comes across in this
            book as an average guy with normal thoughts, healthy desires, and realistic expectations and
            emotions. He is the first to point out his own mistakes, misconceptions, and misadventures in the
            area of relationships and his interactions with the opposite sex. These mis-understandings have
            caused him much pain and regret in his own life, and he often displays a more serious side to these
            issues when they subsequently inflict pain upon the women he's been associated with:

            "...if you choose to avoid your own ignorance when it reveals itself to you,
            it becomes arrogance..." (65)

            These are immensely profound words from someone who comes across as an "average guy",
            but that's why this book is so enjoyable and worthy of reading. From a man's point of view, it
            reads as though two guys are sitting around having a deep and meaningful conversation about
            women. Men won't talk without laughing, and they will surely lose interest if it is nothing more
            than the typical feel-good group therapy session. Mike Dugan is a man's man, and he has done
            an expert job (as a non-expert) in this book of sharing his experiences and personal philosophy.
            Men seem to shy away from experts, and men don't even read the books by experts; but men
            talk to each other and laugh, and realistically most men will listen to reason. Sometimes,
            men just need to hear the right words from someone like Mike Dugan, who has obviously
            put a great deal of thought and good intention behind becoming the "right kind of man".

            According to Mike Dugan, "the right kind of man" will honestly listen to a woman and nurture her.
            He will develop his character and create an environment of trust with the actions he takes and
            the words he uses. "Men Fake Foreplay...And Other Lies That Are True" really isn't about sex,
            it's about what a man does when he's NOT having sex. With this great little book, Mike Dugan
            points MANkind to the next level of social evolution. Every man should own a copy of this book,
            and then he should pass it along to his sons.

            5 out of 5 stars lucky Mrs. Dugan.......2005-08-13

            This is an excellent quick book. It really should be required reading for any male wanting to be a real man. Unfortunately, if the reviewers are representative of the general readership, it looks like more women than men are reading it, though. *sigh* That's really too bad and a disservice to all.

            5 out of 5 stars Passionately Honest.......2005-06-21

            "Ultimately, the forces outside of us have little significance other than being a distraction. If men look to an illusionary outside world for answers, we will continue to get illusionary answers. There are challenges we need to face, alone in the dark, to learn to channel our strengths." ~Mike Dugan

            Mike Dugan reveals all the challenges he faced in the past and how he thought his way into an intimate and fulfilling relationship by taking an honest look at male sexuality. He takes on the lone wolf, the dragon and the problems of antisocial behavior.

            "Men Fake Foreplay" is an honest look at male sexuality. This book will not only lead men to deeply fulfilling and profound spiritual moments, women will find the insights and understanding to be intellectually satisfying and emotionally fulfilling. It is rare for a wildly funny book to also steal my heart.

            Mike Dugan succeeds where many fear to even begin. There is insight into why women don't want you to change who you are, but instead want you to become more aware of who you are. He asks: "Where are the gentlemen?"

            Though a variety of intellectually intriguing examples, Mike Dugan shows the need for male role models in our society. I loved the story of the elephants and his comments about defeating inner dragons. This book is not just an analysis of the male/female connection; it is more an analysis of how men connect with their deepest self. Mike Dugan reveals how a boy becomes a man and explores the choices a man makes once he takes on the responsibility of caring for the women in his life.

            There is a deep, penetrating intimacy throughout this work. While this book is also wildly funny, I laughed my way right into an understanding of some profound male wisdom. One of the best lines in this book: "A man's power should be wielded compassionately." Like a true comedian, he entertains you with a few jokes and then once he has your attention and respect, there is a place to discuss communication, feelings and sexual ethics.

            It took me a few minutes to get through the last two pages. I couldn't see the words. This is what I wanted from all the men in my life. I want to feel safe and nurtured. I want there to be safe places in my life where I'm loved as a soul.

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            Ravished Armenia and the Story of Aurora Mardiganian
            Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
            • The best Armenian survivor story I've ever read
            • Excellent Book
            Ravished Armenia and the Story of Aurora Mardiganian
            Anthony Slide
            Manufacturer: The Scarecrow Press, Inc.
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            ASIN: 0810833115

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            An extraordinary portrait of a young woman, terrorized in her own country, brought to the U.S. and mercilessly exploited by the film industry.

            Customer Reviews:

            5 out of 5 stars The best Armenian survivor story I've ever read.......2001-09-26

            I have read many of the books written by survivors of the Armenian genocide carried out by Turkey, and this is by far the best of them all. Aurora Mardigian (her name was subsequently changed by "Hollywood") was 14 when her story began, and what makes this book the best is also what makes it the worst: she gives many specific examples of how Turks murdered and tortured Armenians, told quite dispassionately but in no less horrifying terms.
            I've already bought copies to give to my brother and sister, even at its high price, because it's worth every cent, and so that all will KNOW what the Armenian people went through at the hands of the still-denying Turks.
            Those who don't know what Armenia and her people are about will also learn the true nature and identity of our wonderful culture, and all that it emcompassed both in early times as well as currently.

            5 out of 5 stars Excellent Book.......2000-07-19

            This book is truly interesting. It explains how an Armenian Genocide survivor's memoir was turned into a motion picture in 1919, a year or two after her arrival to the United States. The beginning of the book explains the whole movie production process, and even lists reviews given at the time of its showing. The movie apparently was very popular in 1919, however all copies of it seem to have been lost. However, the book has about 6 still photos from the movie. The bulk of the book is simply a reprint of Aurora Mardiganian's account of living through the Armenian Genocide. It is amazing, sad, sickening. This is an extremely excellent book for anyone knowing little about the Armenian Genocide, and an original and interesting one for those more familiar with the subject.
            Ravished Armenia and the Story of Aurora Mardiganian
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              Anthony Slide
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              Ravished Armenia,: The story of Aurora Mardiganian, the Christian girl who lived through the great massacres,
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                Memories of Beethoven: From the House of the Black-Robed Spaniards (Canto original series)
                Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
                • A wonderful little book!
                • REMEMBERING BEETHOVEN.
                Memories of Beethoven: From the House of the Black-Robed Spaniards (Canto original series)
                Gerhard von Breuning
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                ASIN: 0521484898

                Book Description

                These are the personal memories of an elderly man who, as a child was closely acquainted with Beethoven. Gerhard von Breuning, the son of one of Beethoven’s oldest friends, was favorite of the ageing composer, who delighted in the boy’s frequent visits. This first-hand account provides us with telling details about Beethoven’s daily life, his personality, and his relationships with family and friends. It is as a clear-eyed witness of Beethoven’s final illness that Breuning is particularly compelling, providing graphic reports on the atmostphere of the sick-room, the course of the medical treatment and Beethoven’s death throes after he despaired both of his doctor and of his life and, muttering ‘Oh, that ass!’, turned his face to the wall. This is the first ever English translation of a fascinating document. The Beethoven scholar, Maynard Solomon, has provided many explanatory notes as well as a full and informative introduction. A permanent contribution to the Beethoven literature, this book provides a sensitive and unique insight into the life of the composer during his later years.

                Customer Reviews:

                5 out of 5 stars A wonderful little book!.......2007-06-04

                The previous reviewer did an excellent job in describing this book but I must give the book five stars. There is not much more I can add. The book is written in a delightful, honest, sensitive, and engrossing manner. What the previous reviewer wrote is true. Gerhard did come to address Beethoven in a familiar rather than a more formal manner. And Beethoven nicknamed the boy "Trouserbutton" as their close and loving relationship developed. Beethoven is shown as the man rather than the sometimes difficult genius we read about. What a gift Gerhard von Breuning has given us in recording his memories for later generations!
                One thing I must comment on is how Beethoven is described to have faced impending death with grace and dignity. Beethoven had to have been in incredible pain during those last months. Not only did Beethoven suffer greatly from his disease but horrible bedsores were discovered when Beethoven's body was moved after his death. Yet it is recorded that he rarely complained.
                I cannot imagine anyone not thoroughly enjoying this book. This is a book that I will keep in my personal library for a very long time.

                4 out of 5 stars REMEMBERING BEETHOVEN........1999-07-29

                By its nature, what's most obvious can easily escape our attention, so it may be worth noting that Beethoven's era is beyond the recall of any living person. Theoretically, there might now be some living centenarian whose grandfather could have known him, or at least been in his presence and spoken with him - but this is conceptual, and though conjecture is fruitless it's still fascinating. We can't talk with Beethoven or his intimates, none of whom lived into the 20th century - but here one of them operatively speaks to us, if not literally then surely effectively.

                Edited by Maynard Solomon and translated for the first time from the original German by him and Henry Mins, the book FROM THE HOUSE OF THE BLACK SPANIARD - REMEMBRANCES OF BEETHOVEN FROM MY YOUTH was authored by Dr. Gerhard von Breuning and first published in Vienna in 1874.

                The title is fitting. As a 12-year-old, the author (whose father was a close friend of the composer) was privy to Beethoven's inner circle and played a small but important role in the composer's daily existence during the last year and a half of his life. He helped him in various ways by assisting with his correspondence, running special errands, helping him keep order in his dwelling, and doing what he could during Beethoven's last illness. The boy eventually developed for the composer a feeling approaching worship. Beethoven reciprocated this devotion by guiding some of the boy's musical education. When the young Gerhard eventually asked the older man's permission to address him with the familiar Du (rather than the formal Sie), the boy was overjoyed when Beethoven consented.

                Dr. Solomon says in the book's introduction, "Like many children, Gerhard was a keen observer of small details..." This boy, who became a respected Viennese physician, evidently was the early 19th-century counterpart of today's "kid who doesn't miss a thing" (even pinpointing in his book such details as the exact location and number of windows of Beethoven's street-facing top floor apartment). His precision was fortunate and significant for posterity: it extended even to the minutest specifics about Beethoven's dwelling, personality and character, mood swings, daily conversations about his circumstances, personal preferences and other matters now irretrievably beyond our reach and forever lost. Often even the smallest details, about any subject, can be keys to opening large doors behind which are answers to some important questions. Beethoven's life was dramatic enough without the need for embellishment a-la-Hollywood, and von Breuning illuminates his subject from the real-world viewpoint.

                His book takes its name from the building, the Schwarzspanierhaus (House of the Black Spaniard) - Beethoven's last residence, and where he died on Monday, March 26, 1827. In Vienna today, the site of the house (demolished ca.1904) is Schwarzspanierstrasse 15, marked with a memorial plaque and the characteristic red and white Austrian banner. In his day the address was 200 Alsergrund am Glacis. Because of its Beethoven connection the street was later renamed Schwarzspanierstrasse: the composer's swarthy complexion in his youth prompted some to call him The Black Spaniard - which in turn might have been what induced a few revisionist claims in our day that the composer was negro.

                When Gerhard von Breuning died in 1892 he was the last survivor of those who had personally known Beethoven. Though his accounts were written late in life, he was there to witness the events of the composer's last years. This gives us not only a more immediate picture, but perhaps more importantly, bottom-line details which shed a bright light on what transpired more than a century and a half ago. This proximity gives special value to accounts like these.

                Among the book's photographs are Beethoven's desk, the entrance hall and main door to the very apartment he occupied in the Schwarzspanierhaus, the building's exterior, an intriguiging floor plan of the actual dwelling, and Gerhard von Breuning himself in old age.

                Perhaps the most compelling illustration is a superb photograph of Beethoven's life-mask, made by Franz Klein in 1812. It's compelling because it offers a literal glimpse into the past: Beethoven lived before the advent of photography, but this life mask represents him effectively as he looked at 42 and gives us the most accurate rendering we have of his physical features. Artists might disagree - but this illustration, by its very immediacy, seems to enlarge and strengthen the links in the chain that binds us to our own musical history.

                Von Breuning's reports range from the humorous and fascinating - about Beethoven's fondness for puns and sarcasm - to the exasperating and even heartbreaking: Gerhard was devastated when as a young adult the numerous handwritten notes he had received from Beethoven were inadvertently discarded by a servant who thought they were trash.

                This book is for those who want to know about Beethoven from someone who truly knew him. Historians compile and present an amalgam of data; author von Breuning via editor Solomon takes us into a courtroom and displays primary evidence unsullied by the traditional legendary gloss, the ghosts of myth, and the passage of more than 17 decades. Though no-one's memory is infallible, he still places before us, devoid of cosmetic veneer, the raw material from which we can experience our own reactions, form our own opinions, and draw our own conclusions.

                The editor of this work has prepared a book that can be read and enjoyed by both reader and scholar. It's content is authentic, not synthetic - a treasury of material taken from a primary source: someone who literally knew Beethoven and who reports from this distinctive perspective. There are few if any substitutes for accounts like these, and a more superlative book of this type would be hard to imagine.

                There's no other book quite like it so its singularity makes it quite special. About Beethoven there are countless tomes, perhaps more than about any other composer, but this book provides something rather unique, which adds to its value: a compendium of fascinating details that would be difficult, if not altogether impossible, to find in any other single volume. The book is, in a word, superb and for both the reader and researcher can be enjoyable, even fascinating and, perhaps more importantly, enlightening reading.

                JEFFREY DANE

                Win the Bermuda Bowl With Me
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                5 out of 5 stars I loved it.......2006-12-24

                The hands were not killers, just typical hands that any abover average player can handle. The pros can handle the pressure, and make fewer mistakes. But many of the hands they encounter are not the killers found in some of the hard Test Your declarer Play type books.

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                Corporate success. Everyone wants it, but few know the secrets of achieving it. Corporate Confidential is an honest look at the unspoken truths surrounding success and failure in corporate America. Fifty senior-level executives disclose the candid realities of reaching the executive suite, including how:
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