The Criticism of Photography As Art: The Photographs of Jerry Uelsmann (University of Florida Humanities Monograph, 32)

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The historical and cultural richness of the Near and Middle East is reflected visually in its costume. In this book, Jennifer Scarce makes brilliant use of years of research to provide a lucid account of the development of women's dress from the 14th to the early 20th centuries. Her study of costume is set in the broader context of the social and economic background of the Ottoman Empire, giving the subject a new and fascinating slant. A detailed discussion of cut and construction is accompanied by pattern layouts and numerous photographs, which clearly illustrate the different styles of dress through the centuries. Women's costume of the Near and Middle East is a hitherto sadly neglected subject. After years of original research across the world, this gap has been admirably filled by Jennifer Scarce's scholarly readable study.

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Great starter book!!!!!!.......2007-01-24

I found this book many years ago when I was starting 16th century Ottoman Costuming. Fifteen years later I still recommend it to my Ottoman Costuming students. While much of the book comes after the 16th century, there are some very good line drawings showing seamlines and pattern shapes for 16th century Ottoman garments. While this book has some inaccuracies and conclusions I do not agree with, it is a GREAT book to START your research with. Its very extensive bibliography gives many other sources to extend your research.

Tantalizing, but Disappointing.......2005-04-22

I have a long standing interest in the clothing of the Near and Middle East, so this book drew my attention. Unfortunately, the title is misleading. This book is ultimately only about women's clothing of the Ottoman Empire, and doesn't even do a good job on that.

Scarce attempts to review the clothing traditions that influenced Ottoman clothing. She wanders far afield, and in my opinion, often astray, as she jumps to questionable conclusions about the connections among the disparate systems.

The section on actual Ottoman clothing ought to be the best, but there, too, Scarce trips and falls. The illustrations are often insufficiently captioned, lacking important information, so that the reader may not always realize what the true relationship of each is to the text and to other garments. Some items from specific ethnic and cultural groups living within the Ottoman Empire are presented as if they are representative of Ottoman Turkish clothing, and the relevant information, which i have found in other sources, is lacking anywhere in the book.

I have this book and use it, but only in conjunction with other books on the clothing of the various groups she draws from which include better historical details and information on the provenance of specific garments.

Women's Costume of the Near and Middle East.......2004-01-26

I think this has to be THE definitive book on the subject and now it's back in print. Sadly I paid over 100.00 for the out of print version. This book is loaded with images--paintings, sculpture, actual garments and pattern diagrams. It is extremely well referenced. I enthusiastically recommend this book.

Authentic Middle Eastern Costume book.......2000-11-28

This is a amazing book! If you are interested in reproducing authentic costumes, this is the book for you. I have used this book many times to make my own costumes. There are patterns and pictures of each piece of clothing so you can easily make your own reproduction. This is the only book you need if you want to make a Turkish costume. It is also an excellent book for a college research paper. This book is too good to pass up!

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In recent years, Mexican films have received high acclaim and impressive box-office returns. Moreover, Mexico has the most advanced movie industry in the Spanish-speaking world, and its impact on Mexican culture and society cannot be overstated.

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Outstanding survey of the first 100 years of Mexican movies........2000-03-03

Joanne Herschfield and David Maciel edit Mexico's Cinema, an important college-level history of Mexican cinema developments. Fourteen essays consider the first hundred years of Mexican cinema, exploring a range of themes and the history of its development.

On Strike and on Film: Mexican American Families and Blacklisted Filmmakers in Cold War America

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On Strike and on Film: Mexican American Families and Blacklisted Filmmakers in Cold War America
Ellen R. Baker
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Baker explores the 1951 miners' strike in Hanover, New Mexico, in which the Mexican American miners were prohibited from picketing. When their wives picketed for them, leading to a victory for the miners in 1952, the miners' union was forced to consider gender equality in their struggle for justice. Baker also explores the collaboration between mining families and blacklisted Hollywood filmmakers that resulted in the controversial 1954 film Salt of the Earth. She shows how this worker-artist alliance gave the mining families a unique chance to clarify the meanings of the strike in their own lives and allowed the filmmakers to create a progressive alternative to Hollywood productions.

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REPRISE: THE EXTRAORDINARY REVIVAL OF EARLY MUSIC.
Joel, & Herb Snitzer. Cohen
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REPRISE, THE EXTRAORDINARY REVIVAL OF EARLY MUSIC
Joel and SWITZER, Herb COHEN
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Joel & Snitzer, Herb Cohen
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Reprise: The Extraordinary Revival of Early Music.

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Reprise: The Extraordinary Revival of Early Music.
Joel Cohen
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This easy-to-follow manual, designed especially for aspiring amateur ventriloquists, offers expert advice from an internationally renowned performer. Bergen reveals the secrets of his trade, sharing helpful tips on "near" ventriloquism, the doll-dummy, hand puppets, shadowgraphs and cardboard dummies, and much more. 48 illustrations enhance this definitive guide from a master of the art.

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How to be a ventriloquist.......2004-06-26

For about five bucks you can't go wrong. It has some useful tips on ventriloquism for beginners, but there's not a lot of info in this book. I would suggest picking up something else in addition to this book.

Bergen and McCarthy, Our History and Art of Ventriloquism.......2001-05-01

Edgar Bergen takes us on a personal voyage through his world and beyond, Ventriloquism. Bergen tells us "there is no deep, dark mystery about Ventriloquism" and exposes the secrets and Illusions of Near and Distant Ventriloquism, figure making as well as the start of his showbiz companion Charlie McCarthy. A book well worth reading and a history worth knowing.

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How to Become a Ventriloquist

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HOW TO BECOME A VENTRILOQUIST
Edgar Bergen
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How to Become a Ventriloquist
Coram
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How to become a ventriloquist
Fred T Darvill
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Harry Kennedy
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EDGAR BERGAN
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How to become a ventriloquist: A book for everybody

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Harry Kennedy
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How to become a ventriloquist: Giving full instructions by which any lady or gentleman may acquire this wonderful art, showing also how to give a public ... Leslie, Le Hay and other practical men

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Leading Minds and Landmark Ideas In An Easily Accessible Format

From the preeminent thinkers whose work has defined an entire field to the rising stars who will redefine the way we think about business, The Harvard Business Review Paperback Series delivers the fundamental information today's professionals need to stay competitive in a fast-moving world.

With the increasing globalization of brands, effective brand management in differentiating products has become even more essential. Harvard Business Review on Brand Management provides the latest strategies for maximizing the value of your brands and products. A Harvard Business Review Paperback.

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With the increasing globalization of brands, effective brand management in differentiating products has become even more essential. This helpful volume provides the latest strategies for maximizing the value of your brands and products. Articles include: "Building Brands Without Mass Media" by Erich Joachimsthaler and David A. Aaker, "Brands vs. Private Labels: Fighting to Win" by John A. Quelch and David Harding, "How Do You Grow a Premium Brand?" by Regina Fazio Maruca, "Should You Take Your Brand to Where the Action Is?" by David A. Aaker, "Extend Profits, Not Product Lines" by John A. Quelch and David Kenny, "The Logic of Product-Line Extensions" Perspectives from the Editors, "Can This Brand Be Saved," by Regina Fazio Maruca, "Your Brand's Best Strategy" by Vijay Vishwanath and Jonathan Mark. The Harvard Business Review Paperback Series is designed to bring today's managers and professionals the fundamental information they need to stay competitive in a fast-moving world. Here are the landmark ideas that have established the Harvard Business Review as required reading for ambitious businesspeople in organizations around the globe.

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An ok book, in great condition........2006-11-10

The content was a bit to general for my purposes, but nonetheless, it offers some good advise on branding.

unfortunatly outdated.......2006-10-21

Nice package (as usual with HRR) but articles are VERY outdated (late '90). I do not recommend it.

Outdated.......2006-06-05

This book is truly outdated, don't bother to read it. Today it does not add anything to brand management. Most articles concentrate on arguments against line extensions but do it in a superficial way. It is easy to read but very light and almost totally commonsensical. The only part that I like in the book was the case of a shampoo that lagged appeal over time on which a couple of experts offered different solutions. This demonstrates what students often don't understand about case teaching: That there is no single "solution".

Pass on this... trust me (practicing Brand Manager).......2005-08-11

Really disappointed in this offering from HBR. I was tempted to give a single star rating, but feel that someone just looking for a few cases to amuse themself may find this book suitable. While I often purchase cases and articles from HBS, these selections are outdated and lack in shedding light on contemporary branding issues; you can get a better cross-section of cases by going directly to the case site. I guess HBR just wanted to cash in on the 'branding' buzz- unfortunately this is no way to steward their own brand.

Great book for reading........2005-07-21

Writing style of book is good. Topics are covered quite nice.

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Basic, Yes, But Invaluable
A Collection of the best articles from the HBR magazine.

Harvard Business Review on Marketing
Harvard Business School Press
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The Harvard Business Review Paperback Series is designed to bring today's managers and professionals the fundamental information they need to stay competitive in a fast-moving world. From the preeminent thinkers whose work has defined an entire field to the rising stars who will redefine the way we think about business, here are the leading minds and landmark ideas that have established the Harvard Business Review as required reading for ambitious businesspeople in organizations around the globe.

A first-time collection of the old classics and best new thinking on marketing. The articles provide a diverse look at marketing, including global branding, one-to-one marketing, and how to manage buzz.

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Act act act and don't look back :-).......2007-01-09

Have obtained a degree at a Harvard Business School partner organization and that's why I have bought loads of Harvard Business Essentials.

Just to put you in the picture: these books are essential for my development....

Basic, Yes, But Invaluable.......2004-09-15

I read this book when it was first published in 1999 and recently re-read it, curious to see how well it has held up during the past five years. I think it has done so to a remarkable extent, with my only regret being that Theodore Levitt's "Marketing Myopia" is not included among the selections. This is one in a series of several dozen volumes which comprise the "Harvard Business Review Paperback Series." Each offers direct, convenient, and inexpensive access to the best thinking on the given subject in articles originally published by the Harvard Business Review. I strongly recommend all of the volumes in the series. The individual titles are listed at this Web site: www.hbsp.harvard.edu. The authors of various articles are among the world's most highly regarded experts on the given subject. All of the volumes have been carefully edited. An Executive Summary introduces each selection. Supplementary commentaries are also provided in most of the volumes, as is an "About the Contributors" section which usually includes suggestions of other sources which some readers may wish to explore.

In this volume, we are provided with a variety of perspectives on marketing: Keller's on "the brand score card," Jackson's on bringing a dying brand back to life, Rao/Bergen/Davis' on how to fight a price war, Kenny and Marshall's on "contextual marketing" (i.e. "the real business of the Internet"), Aaker and Joachimsthaler's on the "lure" of global branding, Hatch and Schultz' on getting corporate strategy and branding in alignment, Brown's on "tormenting" customers, and Almquist and Wyner's on how to increase the ROI on marketing with experimental design. Quite true, some of the material is dated and inevitably so, given the elapsed time since the articles were published in the Harvard Business Review. However, in my opinion, the principles advocated and the core strategies recommended remain relevant to the contemporary marketplace.

For about the cost of breakfast in an upscale Manhattan restaurant, each volume in this series provides an intellectual feast. It remains for each reader to determine, of course, which of the volumes will be most nutritious to her or his appetite.

A Collection of the best articles from the HBR magazine........2003-10-23

There are now over 20 books in this Harvard Business Review series. All the books are compilations of the best articles from the Harvard Business Review magazine. This book is one of the best books in the series for the quality, relevance, and usefulness of the articles selected for inclusion.

The eight articles selected for this book are 'The Brand Report Card', 'Bringing a Dying Brand Back to Life', 'How to Fight a Price War', 'Contextual Marketing: The Real Business of the Internet', 'The Lure of Global Marketing', 'Are the Strategic Stars Aligned for Your Corporate Brand', 'Torment Your Customers (They'll Love It), and 'Boost Your Marketing ROI with Experimental Design'.

My favorite article was the first one 'The Brand Report Card'. This article in just a few pages cuts to the core of how to evaluate the strength of your brand using a very logical approach.

The article on Contextual Marketing about the Internet is very interesting since it was written in late 2000 and makes predictions about how the Internet will change by the end of 2003 to 2005. But even the basic predictions haven't come true regarding how ubiquitous the authors predict the Internet will become. Yes, we have access to the Internet through wireless devices but they are not very profitable for businesses right now. Of course, the current economic conditions are influencing the predictions quite significantly.

Overall, this is indeed an excellent collection of articles relating to Marketing and the book is priced well since it is far more expensive to buy the same collection of articles directly from Harvard Business Review online (almost 5 times more expensive).

I have been reading several books on marketing over the last few years to apply in my small business and this book is one of the best I have read. It is less than 200 pages long and makes for a very quick yet powerful read. Enjoy reading and benefiting from the book!

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