The Fine Artist's Guide to Showing and Selling Your Work (Artist's Market Business Series)

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Knitting with Mohair
Melinda Coss , and Debby Robinson
Manufacturer: Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 028399522X

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KNITTING WITH MOHAIR
Melinda and Debby Robinson Coss
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OTA6WE

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Join renegade samurai Itto Ogami and his infant son, Daigoro, in five more adventures on the dark road to Hell. What do three mysterious Shogunate assassins, a street entertainer, and the crests of the dead have in common? The Baby Cart Wolf continues his dealing of death for gold and encounters one ronin who is bent on putting a stop to his journey. Will he succeed? Follow the monthly adventures of Lone Wolf and Cub, one of the true classics of comics literature, available in America for the first time in over a decade!

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Simple Complexity.......2007-07-22

These elegant short stories are deceptive. On the surface hardly anything seems to "happen" in each "episode" other than a sword fight or two. Actually there is a LOT going on. Koike is in touch with humanity in ways many of us never will be.

Lone Wolf & Cub artwork is anything but simple. These stories are CARRIED by the masterful drawings. I am constantly amazed.

The main storyline continues to build from volumes 1 & 2. I highly recommend ALL THREE books, and I also suggest you read them in order.

Spanish version is better.......2007-07-16

I had bought before the Volume 1 in Spanish of this saga and I have to say that both translation and edition looks better in the Spanish version. Also the size of the book is slightly bigger and they have kept the left to right way of reading it.
I'm gonna buy the spanish version again

Astoundingly Well-Done!.......2003-01-29

With Flute of the Fallen Tiger, Volume 3 in the epic Lone Wolf and Cub saga, creators Kazuo Koike & Goseki Kojima take the series from mere greatness to a whole new level of perfection. Assassin-for-hire Ogami Itto and his infant son Daigoro continue to travel the assassin's road, meeting new friends and foes, most of whom wind up dead in short order. My favorite tale in this volume was "Half Mat, One Mat, A Fistful of Rice", where Father and Son meet a mysterious street beggar who implores Itto to spare Daigoro from a life of killing and hatred; He's so determined to save Daigoro that he's willing to gamble his own life. Another story, "The White Path Between the Rivers", tells of the birth of Daigoro and the events that led Father and Son to travel the assassin's road.

There are some really memorable stories here, and somehow the creators manage to make each installment better than the last; It's tough to believe that there are 25 more volumes left; I for one can't wait to see what comes next. I highly recommend Lone Wolf and Cub; Not just for a good read, but also for it's fascinating insights into Japanese history and culture.

Insights into why Lone Wolf & Cub walk the Assassin's Road.......2002-10-06

I am working my way through the manga epic Lone Wolf & Cub one chapter at a day and have now completed Volume 3, "The Flute of the Fallen Tiger." Through these five stories writer Kazuo Koike and artist Goseki Kojima slowly expand the breadth an depth of their story: (15) "The Flute of the Fallen Tiger"would not have been my choice for the volume's titular story (I would definitely have gone with #17), but it does look at some very different ways of fighting for Ogami Itto to deal with in this episode. (16) "Half Mat, One Mat, A Fistful of Rice" is not the most significant story in this volume, but definitely the most interesting as Lone Wolf & Cub encounter Shino Sakon, a Mijin school master who has become a beggar ronin and who tries to talk Ogami Itto out of walking the Assassin's Road. The climatic and bloody swordfights that usually constitute the climax of these stories are never my favorite part, but in this one we have the novel approach of Lone Wolf thinking through a series of attacks, looking for one that can end with him winning. I found this a very interesting approach, more so than the usual hacking off of limbs and such.

(17) "The White Path Between the Rivers" provides a rare but tantalizing look at the backstory of Lone Wolf and Cub, wherein we find out the grim details of Daigoro's birth and learn how Ogami Itto became the target of political intrigue. In helps answer why, in part, he refuses to stop walking the Assassin's Road. Koike and Kojima had been stingy with this look at the ronin's motivation, which is what makes these stories all the more special. (18) "The Virgin and the Whore" plays off the standard formula of these Assassin's Road stories as Ogami takes up the cause of a young prostitute. Of course, appearances are almost always deceiving in this stories. This is also one of those stories where the attention to historical detail is impressive, this time with regards to the practice of prostitution during Japan's Edo Period. (19) "Close Quarters" provides an assignment for the assassin that hinges on the economics of a han controlling a forest and presents another clever use of Diagoro by his father. The back of the volume includes the next installment of "The Ronin Report" by Tim Ervin-Gore looking at "bushido," the code of the warrior by which Lone Wolf lives his life.

Incredible art, translated properly.......2001-10-29

I love this series and have started collecting the books as I find them. The artwork is incredible and the format is great for just taking with you if you know you're gonna need a quick read somewhere. Something to keep in mind - asian books are read right to left. To preserve the flow, the art was flipped during the conversion to english. In feudal Japan, there were few if any left-handed samurai, but in the series everyone seems to be left handed. Took me a bit to figure out why that was happening.

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Don't you just hate when you hold the ketchup bottle over your French fries and the first thing that comes out is red water? People who think soy is the solution to all health problems? The fact that Barry Manilow didn't write his hit song, "I Write the Songs"?

Almost as if in answer to Barbara Ann Kipfer's 14,000 Things to Be Happy About (over 1 million copies in print) and its legion of sunny readers, Scott Cohen has compiled an obsessive, hilarious compendium of life's irritations--the myriad little annoyances, vexations, injustices, and petty pretensions that make any sane person cringe. Of course, this is more than snippy waiters or rude drivers who cut you off. It is a finely honed selection of 738 exasperating things, people, situations, complaints, and attitudes that everyone who's ever had a bad day can appreciate. And which will make us all feel better, just because we know someone else is paying attention--at last. Talk about annoying:

Yoga instructors who smoke.

Pets that only show affection right before mealtime.

Tipping someone who hasn't earned it only because you don't want to look cheap.

Late fees for a video you didn't have time to watch.

The second-to-last day of a two-week vacation.

A sneeze that lingers in your nose, doesn't come out, and then is absorbed by your forehead.

When your Cracker Jack has melted into one big Jack.

When your doctor asks if you mind if an intern watches your colonoscopy.

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hilarious.......2007-04-11

It's just what you expect to get when you order the product, hilarious. The pages are filled with almost any awkward situation you have ever been in and then some. It's great to pick up and browse through for a few minutes when you want a good laugh.

Quite simply wonderful.......2005-12-25

I was overwhelmed and under pressure the day before Christmas Eve at Barnes & Noble. This seemed funny, but I started to put it back because it was just another one of the many useless gift-y books... but every time I flipped to a random page, I laughed hysterically.

It's just extremely witty and well-written. I've since decided to order more as gifts for friends of mine. These are the things we think but do not say, or sometimes don't even admit to ourselves because they're so obsessive or silly.

Worthwhile, humorous, and entertaining.

Can't stop laughing.......2004-12-11

I bought this book for my parents as a Christmas gift and ended up reading the whole thing in one sitting before I gave it to them. It completely cracked me up.

This book is a MUST-HAVE.......2004-12-10

This is the only book I've ever read that basically gave me one long continuous laughing attack.

Hilarious.......2004-08-03

Pick a page...any page, and you will find yourself laughing out loud! Cohen's book has them all...all those things you hate but cannot stop laughing at. Many have tried to write this sort of book before, but they have always failed. Scott succeeded. My face still aches from laughing.

Don't You Just Hate That?: 738 Annoying Things

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Don't You Just Hate That?: 738 Annoying Things
Scott Cohen
Manufacturer: Workman Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000PS70NW

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The Rise of the American Film: A Critical History With an Essay : Experimental Cinema in America, 1921-1947
Lewis Jacobs
Manufacturer: Teachers College Pr
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0807715557

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The rise of American film: A critical history : with an essay Experimental cinema in America : 1921-1947
Lewis Jacobs
Manufacturer: Teachers College Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B00073BX5Q

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The Rise of the American Film A Critical History with an essay Experimental Cinema in America 1921-1947
Lewis Jacobs
Manufacturer: Teachers College Press,
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000H028NK

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The rise of the American film, a critical history: With an essay; Experimental cinema in America, 1921-1947 (Studies in culture & communication)
Lewis Jacobs
Manufacturer: Teachers College Press
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B0007I6GSA

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The rise of the American Film: a Critical history with an Essay Experimental cinema in America 1921-1947
Lewis Jacobs
Manufacturer: Teachers College Press
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000PGFWPC

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Rise of the American Film: A Critical History with an Essay Experimental Cinema in America, 1921-1947
Lewis Jacobs
Manufacturer: Teachers College Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000JVHD5A

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Rise of the American Film: a Critical History, with an Essay Experimental Cinema In America 1921-1947
Lewis Jacobs
Manufacturer: Teacher's College
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000H01WLY

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THE RISE OF THE AMERICAN FILM a Critical History with Essay Experimental Cinema in America 1921-1947
LEWIS JACOBS
Manufacturer: Teachers College Press/Teachers Colleges,Columbia University
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000J51O38

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The Rise of the American Film: A Critical History, With an Essay, Experimental Cinema in America, 1921-1947

Manufacturer: Teachers College Press; Studies in Culture & Communication
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000GWOFBW

Book Description

This book contains the first complete translation in English of E. T. A. Hoffmann’s major musical writings, complementing the well-known Tales. It offers, therefore, a long-awaited opportunity to assess the thought and influence of one of the most famous of all writers on music and the musical links with his fiction. Containing the first complete appearance in English of Kreisleriana, it reveals a masterpiece of imaginative writing whose title is familiar to musicians (from Robert Schumann’s piano cycle) and whose profound humour and irony can now be fully appreciated. This volume offers translations aiming at the greatest fidelity to Hoffmann, as well as musical accuracy in the reviews. David Charlton’s three introductory essays provide extensive information on the background to Romantic music criticism; on the origins and internal structure of Kreisleriana; and on Hoffmann and opera. A concluding essay by the late Friedrich Schnapp lists Hoffmann’s planned reviews and those mistakenly attributed to him.

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Large Print Cryptograms
Trip Payne , and Shawn Kennedy
Manufacturer: Sterling
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound

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ASIN: 1402713134

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Endorsed by the National Association for Visually Handicapped (NAVH), this compendium of more than 700 cryptograms is accessible to puzzlers who love to flex their mental muscles and challenge their code-cracking abilities. Decode funny quips and clever comments by favorite celebrities and historical figures. Find out what Julia Roberts has to say about nude scenes; how Harry Truman distinguished between recession and depression; and get some marital advice from Shirley Maclaine. By untangling these mixed-up messages, you’ll uncover the wise, witty, and wonderful things said by a wide array of personalities, including Albert Einstein, Johnny Carson, Henri Matisse, and Marilyn Monroe.

Puzzles in Large Print: 143 Original Puzzles of All Different Kinds from Acrostics and Cryptograms to Syllable Sayings and Word Searches

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Puzzles in Large Print: 143 Original Puzzles of All Different Kinds from Acrostics and Cryptograms to Syllable Sayings and Word Searches

Manufacturer: Harpercollins
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ASIN: 0060973412

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Don't waste time or money

Just ok to start....

An Easy to Use, Handy Reference Book!

Good book, but.....

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Power Real Estate Letters (Power Real Estate Letters: Letters, E-Mails, & More to Meet All Busi)
William Pivar , and Bradley Pivar
Manufacturer: Dearborn Real Estate Education
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Big Book of Real Estate Ads

ASIN: 1419504738

Book Description

This book is a compilation of various letters and correspondence a real estate agent or broker may need to write in their day-to-day business. A disk containing templates for all of these letters is included in the back of the book along with an explanation on how to use the software.

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Don't waste time or money.......2007-05-20

Did not find this useful at all. I would not recommend and would not waste time or money on this book.

Just ok to start...........2007-01-25

I was pretty disappointed. Most of the letters are very short and no much creative sentences. Feels like I need to get another one for business letters.

An Easy to Use, Handy Reference Book!.......2005-10-02

I use and recommend this book as a handy reference for letter writing. When I come upon an unusual situation it's a great place to start. There are so many letter templates available that I can usually find one I can modify to fit my needs. Some of my favorite letter templates are in the Chapters: "Responses to Owner Inquiries" and "Servicing the Listing." There are several "Response to Value Inquiry" letter templates I have found to be very helpful. Overall an excellent resource!

Good book, but............2005-08-13

This is a very useful tool for real estate agents, & the letter templates are good. My only complaint is that they have a floppy disk included in the back of the book to download the forms onto your computer. If it had been a cd instead of a floppy, it would have been much better. Nothing wrong with the material, I can recommend the letters, but some computers don't even come with floppy drives anymore. If they'd switch to a cd, then they'd have a winner.

Very Helpful.......2000-11-03

As any real estate agent knows there isn't a lot time to sit down and come up with new letters for every transaction. This book really comes in handy. There isn't a lot of solicitation letters but all the other one's make up for it.

The power of persuasion. (written communication in real estate management): An article from: Journal of Property Management

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The power of persuasion. (written communication in real estate management): An article from: Journal of Property Management
Janis Fisher Chan
Manufacturer: Institute of Real Estate Management
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Journal of Property Management, published by Institute of Real Estate Management on May 1, 1998. The length of the article is 2034 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.

From the supplier: A well-written letter can be a highly effective persuasive tool for property managers. To ensure that their written correspondence can compel readers to take the desired action, real estate managers should plan their writing carefully. Planning requires thinking about the subject of the letter from the point of view of the intended recipients. Letter-writers can more easily determine what information needs to be included if they know the needs, interests and concerns of their audience. This will help them customize the letters according to the readers. Aside from examining the perspective of readers, managers should also make sure that their writing is clearly organized. This involves putting the main thrust of the letter, which is to persuade readers to take specific action, at the start. They should also remember to organize the main points logically.

Citation Details
Title: The power of persuasion. (written communication in real estate management)
Author: Janis Fisher Chan
Publication: Journal of Property Management (Refereed)
Date: May 1, 1998
Publisher: Institute of Real Estate Management
Volume: v63 Issue: n3 Page: p76(3)

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Real Estate Power Letters, Field Tested and Proven Results

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Real Estate Power Letters, Field Tested and Proven Results

Manufacturer: MEGA Producer Series
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound
ASIN: B000BK6E3Q

Product Description

Real Estate Power Letters. No longer be at a loss of what to say or how to write powerful letters with impact. Now you have field-tested and proven letters for all phases of real estate at your fingertips. Specialized letters include: Expireds, Buyers, Sellers, Servicing Listings, For Sale by Owner, Referrals and More...

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