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In this acclaimed work, first published in 1986, world-renowned scholar Arthur C. Danto explored the inextricably linked but often misunderstood relationship between art and philosophy. In light of the book's impact -- especially the essay "The End of Art," which dramatically announced that art ended in the 1960s -- this enhanced edition includes a foreword by Jonathan Gilmore that discusses how scholarship has changed in response to it. Complete with a new bibliography of work on and influenced by Danto's ideas, The Philosophical Disenfranchisement of Art continues to be of interest to anyone who thinks seriously about art, as well as to philosophers, aestheticians, and art historians.
Customer Reviews:
What came first, Arthur Danto ideas or the artist's work?.......2000-08-18
Arthur Danto raises many interesting points to help understand art today. In many cases his ideas are very insightful. It made me wonder about what came first, Danto's ideas, or the artist's ideas as revealed in their work?
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Worst Fashions: What We Shouldn't Have Worn--But Did
Catherine Horwood
Manufacturer: Sutton Publishing
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ASIN: 0750941596 |
Book Description
This entertaining and informative book looks at the world of fashion from a different perspective, and examines just what we have worn - and wished we hadn't - during the past fifty years.
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One Hundred Demons collects a series of memoiristic strips that appeared in Salon’s popular “Mothers Who Think” section. Here are 20 stories told in Lynda Barry’s distinctive cartoon-narrative style that delve into the funk and sweetness of love, family, adolescence, race and the 'hood, identity — all the forces that made her the "wreck" she is today. Barry distinguishes these stories with her pitch-perfect sense of the way young people talk and think and her ability to casually render childhood’s cruelties in luminous, unsparing detail. From her nattering and intolerant/loving Filipina grandmother to the ex-boyfriend from hell who had lice, One Hundred Demons paints a memorable picture of a gifted girl whose life is intersected by a cast of crazies. Hailed for its shimmering watercolor images and called by Time magazine “a work of art as well as literature,” this collection makes an important addition to the genre Barry has sardonically christened “autobiofictionalography.”
Customer Reviews:
Required Text.......2007-03-13
This was a required textbook for one of my senior-level college classes. It was a self-reflective-type discussion starter. The book is great and I enjoyed the little tutorial at the end on how to "paint your own demon".
unexpected.......2006-06-14
I haven't ever truly read a comic, save for those in the Sunday paper and that happens about once a year. This book was handed to me by a friend and it was so unexpected and unconventional to tackle the subjects and human pain she does with her narration and illustrations. She pairs them together well and while the tilte seems a little, well "evil" the sentiments and conclusions in this book are anything but. I loved it.
Wife: "Best book I've read in, like, years!".......2005-01-06
I bought "One Hundred Demons" as kind of a shot-in-the-dark gift for my wife. She ended up reading it all in one sitting and gave me her opinion. "This book is, like, one of the best books I've read in years! You have to read it! She even, like, gives you instructions in the back on how to paint your own demons!" Buying a good gift without being given specific instructions is something I do once every 10 years maybe. I did it TWICE this year (I also did good by buying her some thermal "dog" pajamas from Target on a whim).
I ended up reading it myself -- and I thought it was an awesome book. I couldn't (and still can't) put it down either! There are a lot of nuances that are very funny. Lynda Barry does a great job conveying personality and humanism. Very colorful and fun to read. Will likely buy more of her books -- I (we) need more than just one fix.
Touching and umm...Wow?.......2004-09-15
This will take you back there. Childhood. Keep your seat belts fastened.
I cried over almost every story.......2004-09-07
Lynda Barry is so amazing with her honesty. Every story resonated with me: she didn't try to paint herself in a great light, but showed the truth -- which blew me away.
Thank you, Lynda, for being so honest. I cried, cried, cried cuz I saw myself in your stories. So many regrets I have after years and years, myself. So many people who I was cruel to; so many things I screwed up.
Customer Reviews:
Best Advice Ever For Students and Teachers.......2003-11-04
Ever since finding this gem of a book, I have ended each of the over 250 literacy seminars I present across the USA and Canada with selected quotes from this amazing collection of wisdom and sincere advice. From race car drivers to Nobel Prize winners, from Presidents to Special Olympians, the message expressed by so many, in so many different and individual ways, is the same. Persist, work hard, learn from failure and obstacles, use your passions positively, respect people and the planet as much as you respect yourself. What child does not need to hear this often? How many times is too many? How many negative, discouraging messages will be countered by the handwritten, thoughtful responses from the people in this book sharing their path? I logged on today to buy yet another copy, having given another one away to a seat mate on a plane who tearfully asked me for my copy to take home to his fragile teenage son. I love this book and know thousands of teachers do too. And I'll keep buying it.
Empty Sentences From Famous People.......2001-06-26
This book is terrible. It is a short work containing quotes from various famous people (FloJo makes an appearence, as does ex-President Clinton, as well as a [Special] Olympian). Unfortunately, none of these people seem to want to say anything interesting. Each quote is a bland variation on 'Work hard and you can achieve' or 'Aim for the sky.' I suppose it might appeal to Chicken Soup for the Soul/Life's Little Instruction Book crowd, but the multi-celled others who roll their eyes at platitudes and are unimpressed by management gurus will get little out of this modest volume of the lamest quotes ever.
Good coffeetable book.......2000-07-11
I read this book while preparing for the bar exam and it gave me inspiration to keep studying. It's a cutsy book, good for the coffee table. I loved seeing the handwriting of some of the most famous people in the world.
Handwritten and heartfelt inspiration from many we admire.......1997-04-23
As editor of this book, I thought it might be helpful and interesting to share the history of how it came together. My original intent was to create a collection of thoughts that could be sold to raise money to support many of the community needs I have an interest in. I had early help from my friend Congressman Patrick Kennedy in securing thoughts from Presidents Clinton, Bush and Ford. Having their thoughts, I then compiled a diverse list of folks that might be interesting to hear from. I dug around to find addresses, fax numbers, etc. and sent a fax note requesting "a thought on leadership, excellence and/or service that inspires your life's work". I attached copies of some notable letters I had received. The responses were varied and wonderful - a spontaneous outpouring of heartfelt thoughts that I believe will be inspiring and interesting for all. I am giving all royalties to Rhode Island charities to promote and support community leadership. In buying this book, you are helping me to help my community. Thank you. May you find the book helpful and may you always find vision to lead, courage to create and grace to serve. Best regards, Lorne Adrai
Book Description
Zenith's "The Quality Goes in Before the Name Goes On" is one of the most recognized, and well earned, corporate mottos in America. Founded by two Navy radiomen in 1919, luck and the infusion of capital from a wealthy adventurer and car salesman started the Zenith Radio Corporation on a journey that would propell it to the top of the United States electronics manufacturing industry. The rise was an interesting one, the cast of high profile. With access to the Zenith corporate archives and their discovery of the long sealed files of one of Zenith's founders, the authors present for the first time the documented story of Zenith radio and company from 1919 through 1935. Professors Cones and Bryant draw on their long experience as radio enthusiasts and writers for both the popular and scholarly press to tell the fascinating story of Zenith's impact on early radio history. They present a wealth of never before published photographs, documents, and information, as well as color portraits of many Zenith radios of the era. Complimenting the story is an illustrated catalog of nearly every Chicago Radio Laboratory and Zenith radio model produced between 1919 and 1935 and a database of valuable information which covers every radio produced by the company, along with a rarity and price guide.
Customer Reviews:
A great book on early years of Zenith.......1999-03-05
This book is of real interest to someone interested in tube radios and their beginnings. Has great pictures and copies of sales brochures Just wish the authors would have gone clear through the 1930s.
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Il faut etre constamment un immigre: Entretiens avec Xenakis (Bibliotheque de recherche musicale)
Iannis Xenakis
Manufacturer: Institut national de l'audiovisuel
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Binding: Unknown Binding
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ASIN: 2283017572 |
Book Description
Whimsically and delightfully presented mathematical recreations by the author of Alice in Wonderland are solved by arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, differential calculus and transcendental properties. 6 illustrations. Two books bound as one.
Customer Reviews:
Hmmmm.......2005-10-05
As an Alice in Wonderland collector, it was fun to have something new, but it is such nonesense, it will just sit in my collection.
Pillow Problems and A Tangled Tale.......2000-01-13
Charles L. Dodgson was a Mathematical Lecturer at Oxford, better known as Lewis Carroll. This collection of mathematical puzzles was compiled in 1893, following years of insomnia. Dodgson claimed to have solved every puzzle, without pencil and paper, during his sleepness nights. This incredible feat is difficult to comprehend, even for such a genius. The complexity and good humor of the problems and tales are suggestive of his well-loved "Alice in Wonderland". Dodgson also hints at his pioneering the field of symbolic logic.
Book Description
An all-time bestseller, Dolf de Rooss classic Real Estate Riches shows you how to find great deals and make great profits in the real estate market. Youll learn why real estate is such a reliable moneymaker and how to achieve the biggest return possible on your investment. Full of time-honored wisdom, proven tactics, and quick-and-easy tips, this book shows you how to find the best properties with the most potential, analyze deals, negotiate and submit offers, effectively manage properties, and dramatically increase the value of your real estate without spending much money. If you want to be your own boss and quit the nine-to-five life, Real Estate Riches shows you how.
Customer Reviews:
Real Estate Riches.......2007-01-10
This Audio program goes over all the different benefits or real estate investing versus investing in stocks or mutual funds. You will learn many valuable lessons from this program including how to find good investments, how to put deals together, how to manage properties once you acquire them. It will expand your mind as to what is possible for you to achieve. It changed my thinking!! Also, more importantly,it changed my actions. No product is worth anything if not acted upon. Thank you very much!!!
Not so much a "how to", more of a "why to"........2007-01-04
The main purpose of this book, as the author clearly states in the beginning of it, is not to tell you how to invest in real estate but more why you want to invest in real estate vs. the stock market and other investments. The author clearly knows what he's talking about, and his insights into the tax loopholes and financing options a real estate investor has are more than worth the price of the book. If you're a beginner, this is a great book to start out with. It's not going to tell you what to do, but it is going to tell you why you want to do it and give you some insight into the virtually unlimited leverage options a real estate investor enjoys as compared to a stock market investor who might as well take his/her money to Vegas.
If there's any doubt in your mind that real estate is the way to go, read this. I'd even recommend it for experienced real estate investors, for the reason that even though you won't learn anything new on how to go about your business, you might learn a few things about creative financing and tax loopholes that you'll wish you had known all along. Buy this book, read it over a weekend, then lend it to friends. It's not the real estate bible of the universe, but it is definitely worth reading if for nothing more than the author's upbeat, positive outlook and enjoyable writing style.
I especially like the author's anecdote about how he went through all those years of college to get a Ph. D. in engineering, then when he received his Ph. D. he was offered a job at $32,000 a year (this was the early 80's, I think, so that was a good starting salary for an engineer back then). But the week before he was offered the job, he had completed a real estate deal in which he made $35,000. So he turned down the job and to this very day has never had a job. Imagine that..... living your whole life without ever having to rent out your labor to the Man for a pittance and put up with the expectations of some moronic, terminally blue-collar boss. This guy has never had a job. He has always made his money--more than enough of it--working for himself rather than slaving away for fifty hours a week making someone else rich.
I recommend this book. It's definitely worth reading. I'm glad I have it.
good book........2006-11-03
The good thing about this author is he's very easy to listen to and he keeps your attention no problem. As opposed to the famous book "Blink" the guy has great information but he has a one tone voice that puts you to sleep.
The information is great but its not neccessarily a "how to" guide.
good points but overly simplistic.......2006-09-08
Dolf brings good points about property
1) having more control than paper assets
2)Leverage
3)Tax benefits
4)How inflation works in your favor
But a bit of it is overly simplistic.Anyone would know La is a hotter market than Idaho.
It felt good the first time --and still good for the firstimer.......2006-07-11
There is nothing detailed or even intellectually satisfying in this book. But I think the one thing that it does do is, (as another reviewer put it,) is to cheerlead. This book was exciting as it was the first book that I had ready on the subject. But now that I have done numerous transactions in real estate and handled millions of dollars worth of real estate and having experienced the ups and downs, DON"T DO REAL ESTATE AFTER READING THIS BOOK!!!!!!!! This book is so simplistic one does not know where to begin. For instance, Mr. Dolf, doesn't delve into possible set-backs seriously enough. He assumes that as long as you buy in a densely populated area, it is a safe bet. And he gives an example of "California" as one such place. There are many contingencies too numerous to list that destroys such a simplistic theory. Markets do have their time and in real estate, if you are stuck in a loan and a property you can't move, you are illiquid and repositioning is not as easy as it might seem. Therefore, being incapable of averting financial ruin is mmore difficult.
Real Estate is something that is experienced. You can't just "buy by the beach" and then just earn equity growth because no one is making beach front. And how many people have the kind of money that allows their first deal to be a fixer in Malibu. His other formula to look at a hundred-pick three-and buy one is really idiotic. There are no formulas in a mechanism that is continually shifting. The real estate industry is continually evolving. There is always an element of risk involved in any purchase. And buying single family homes is a mistake unless you are in a rapidly appreciating environment simply because there is less income potential to hold notes. And the more units, the better the rate (commercial properties). Also, the diversity of loan products just about allows anyone to buy their own home--no need to rent. None of this is even mentioned in these pages.
Then why three stars? Because, fundamentally getting excited is half the battle. And this book WAS exciting. Its simplicity is actually very appealing. In essence, he is right about one thing: Real estate is about debt acquisition ultimately. The SELECTION of the type and structure of debt and the INSTRUMENT against which a deed of trust is written is all-important. But Dolf miserably fails on these issues.There is a tremendous lack of serious dialogue and this book is simply an attempt to sell less than a mediocre work to a less than average society. For God's sake--HE TELLS YOU ABOUT THIS ONE HOUSE SOMEWHERE AND HE PAINTED IT AND LIKE MADE $20,000!! WOWIE!! $20k! You can buy gas for six whole months. Truth is, REAL ESTATE IS MORE COMPLICATED than one would ever assume. If you want something simple....buy an Index fund.
If you want to raise your I.Q. read another book. If you want to understand the simplest of simple items in real estate and get excited, read this book as a starter. But promise yourself you will wait before you jump into a ridiculous formula of see 100:make offers on three and buy one by the beach you cant afford!
Book Description
A large percentage of the rich in America today make their wealth (or keep it) through real estate. In Other Peoples Money, self-made real estate mogul Dolf De Roos reveals why investing in property is so astoundingly simple and lucrative, as well as insider secrets for getting intoand aheadin this high-profit business.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent book misleading title.......2007-04-12
Very good book. Excellent tips. Easy read but comprehensive. Enjoyed every page of it and learnt so much. Misleading title though. Couldn't put it down.
real estate.......2007-02-12
I have not completely read this book as of yet.... however it looks like I will find some interesting help
Real Estate.......2006-07-17
This book is definitely a must have for those who want to learn the world of real estate investing. I found it extremely helpful and very easy reading. I found it very inspiring and will definitely go back to it again and again for advice.
Wish I read this before I sold my first home.......2006-04-12
This was a good basic introduction on WHY real esate is a good investment...I don't personally think it should be 100% of a person's portfolio, so the reader needs to be very careful and not get carried away into thinking 'real esate is where it's at'! Just like the stock market, RE experiences cycles too.
Having said that, this book was very educational in terms of getting me to think outside the box. I wish we had this book prior to selling our first home that we bought. Our mortgage would've been low (less than $1k) in So. CA(!) and I'm sure we would've been able to rent it out for double that! Had I read this book, we would've either rented it out...or fire the sleazy realtor that ripped us off! We learned from that mistake and by reading these types of books...hopefully we'll make better decisions in the future. For this education alone, I'd recommend you read this, take it w/ a grain of salt (in terms of striking it rich ONLY in RE) and use this info. to make the best decision for your situation.
Good Common Sense, Practical Advice.......2006-02-02
Dolf talks about how real estate blows the doors off other investment vehicles because of the leverage available. The book is a bit basic and conceptual, but for those investors either just getting started in real estate or thinking about it, this book will give you the push needed. It explains how the returns can be explosive on the capital invested because of the use of leverage. It's true, understanding how the implications of leverage affect total return is very important, however I would have likes more real life examples. In my book, A 20,000% Gain in Real Estate, I go over in detail deal after deal to illustrate this point.
Another key concepts covered are: productivity, and how it is affecting middle America, oceanfront or seaside property, and how it appreciates 50% more than other areas and the time needed to look at 100 properties before finding a real deal. All these are must know for the real estate investors of tomorrow.
This book as well as the others in the Rich Dad series are great starting points. I read all that were available while building my real estate company which went from $0 to $25,000,000 in holdings in less than 5 years.
By Kevin Kingston, Author of, A 20,000% Gain in Real Estate
Books:
- The Primacy of Touch: The Drawings of Peter Milton: A Catalogue Raisonne
- The Red Rose Girls: An Uncommon Story of Art and Love
- The Return of King Arthur: The Legend Through Victorian Eyes
- The silken canopy
- The Subversive Imagination: The Artist, Society and Social Responsiblity
- The Tate Modern Handbook
- The Venetian Hours of Henry James, Whistler, and Sargent
- The World of Charles Addams
- Three Decades of American Printmaking: The Brandywine Workshop Collection
- Titian and Tragic Painting: Aristotle's "Poetics" and the Rise of the Modern Artist
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- Against All Enemies: Inside America's War on Terror
- All the Mighty World: The Photographs of Roger Fenton, 1852-1860
- A Son of the Circus,
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- Ageing Well: Nutrition, Health, and Social Interventions
- A Year in the Maine Woods
- Words, Script, and Pictures: Semiotics of Visual Language
- 30 Eco-Trips in Florida: The Best Nature Excursions
- A Cat's Life: Dulcy's Story
The Transfiguration of the Commonplace: A Philosophy of Art
The Abuse of Beauty: The Paul Carus Lectures 21 (Paul Carus Lectures)
After the End of Art
Beyond the Brillo Box: The Visual Arts in Post-Historical Perspective
Unnatural Wonders: Essays from the Gap Between Art and Life
