Fawning over glamour mags and film rags he adopted a very andrgynous quailty about him and eventually thanks to Cher's pioneering efforts, was transformed into a woman, and and undeground film legend. " Shouldres back, head held high...you aren't just a star..you're a superstar!" she would coo to her comrades Holly Woodlawn and Jackie Curtis as they sweated their demi god poses at Max's Kansas City before and after the gay rights movement (Stonewall).
With a breathy voice, you can almost hear her rambling on about all things important to her as she shares them in this little book of hopes, dreams, and stories. Too bad she never sat down and wrote a book before she passed away, she gave a great gift to the transgender community. She helped open the door for them within Hollywood cinema.
Though this book will only be understood and appreciated by Die Hard Warhol fanatics, it is also a mildly valuable piece for gender studies, at a minor level
) about her life or anything, but random bitchy words and poems from someone who is lost to us forever except for two films and a photos taken by some of the best fashion photographers.
Somebody I always wanted to know more about.........1999-04-27
I've been interested in Candy ever since I saw her in "I Shot Andy Warhol" (played by Steven Dorff) I decided to buy this book because I have an interest in all things related to Andy, the Factory, and the entourage. It's very interesting- the entries are Candy's own handwriting, some of them go back to when she was in middle school. There are even pictures she drew herself. There are some nice photos too- even one in the front of her and Andy. Candy's writing is also very heartfelt- you can tell she desperately wanted to be something she wasn't. My favorite passage in the whole book is "You must be true to yourself no matter what the cost, it is the highest form of morality." My only complaint is that it should have gotten under the surface and told more about her life. But overall, I think Mr. Newton did a wonderful job. You feel like you get to know Candy throught this book, it even looks like it could have been her diary- it has a lock and key and everything. It's a good book for those who are interested in Candy, or things that went on in the Factory.
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Choosing a Career As a Model (World of Work (New York, N.Y.).)
Cheryl Tobey , and
Cheryl Jobey
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Snaps 4 is the latest in the snaps craze, a phenomenon that has sold over 300,000 copies of Snaps, Double Snaps, and Triple Snaps combined. Rooted in a tradition dating back to slavery and with its pulse on today's African-American comedy explosion, snapping is a ritualized form of comic insult that affirms the power of wits over fists. Bursting with snaps from celebrities such as Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence, as well as insults from snapping fans nationwide, Snaps 4 is loaded with more than five hundred all-new, never-before-hurled hard-core disses.
Your brother is so dumb, he thinks Cheerios are doughnut seeds
Your girlfriend is so dumb, she thought foreplay was a skit
Your mother is so fat, she uses bacon for Band-Aids
Customer Reviews:
GREAT BOOK!!! I'm mentioned on page 162.......2001-05-02
I think this is a great book and am glad to part of the team of contributors for the 4th book in the "Snaps" series
One of the snaps I contributed is on page 12
Negative 5000 Stars.......2000-03-03
This book is so completely unfunny and uncreative that they should pay you to read the book! If I could give it a lower rating, I would.
This book is not good........1999-03-20
The snaps are uncreative and just plain unfunny
this book is the best I love it.......1998-11-15
This book is the best I loved it it ahd the freshest sanps I hav ever heard.
Book Description
Published for the first time in English in 1994 as Burning Passions, Cherchi Usai's groundbreaking guide to silent film studies has become the indispensable textbook for scholars, researchers, and archivists. This much-awaited sequel to the first edition has been extensively rewritten and updated in order to reflect the spectacular development witnessed by the discipline in the past few years. In addition, two new chapters have been added for this edition. The first is an extensive analysis of color technology and aesthetics, from hand-coloring to the dawn of Technicolor. The second is a detailed account of how silent films are saved from destruction, restored, and made accessible by film archives. A number of new illustrations, tables, bibliographical references and historical sources add additional value to this fundamental survey of the first thirty years in the history of the moving image.
Customer Reviews:
A feast for the silent film fan.......2002-04-30
If you have ever wondered what a film archivist does, this book is for you. If you are really serious about your passion for silent films, this book is for you. Mr Usai's concise book is packed full of research tips. There are over 50 illustrations, many in color, of all kinds of different early film frames (70mm, 35mm, 9.5mm, 28mm) plus early color processes, even early 3-D frames. He explains how the early color processes worked and how early films were assembled. He goes into great detail on how that silent film that you may watch today may be drastically altered from the original in the early 1900s. And he explains the many frustrating problems that silent film archivists encounter. He explains the pitfalls of compiling filmographies, and how some printed sources are valuable and others are worthless. If you are just becoming interested in silent films, this book will be too much for you. But if you are really interested in the "nuts and bolts" of archive work, or the detective work that we do to study silent cinema, then you won't be able to put this book down!
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Must read for silent film and film preservation issues.......2004-12-07
This is a very good book about the technology and issues surrounding silent movies. It is not a history of Hollywood and is not going to have descriptions of movies or pictures of silent film stars.
Usai begins with discussion of how silent movies would have been presented when they were first released. I had been big into silent movies and had seen around 90 of them before reading this and I learned some interesting facts here. He describes film speed issues. In the 20's and earlier film speed had not been standardized. So when a modern distributor does not account for this disparity the print they make may play too fast for a comical and distracting "fast forward" effect. Sound actually was a big part of "silent" movies. Soundtracks in the form of music matched to action were common. Color tinting was common in movies throughout the 20's but because color film does not age as well, the versions we have now are black and white. Usai goes into each of these issues in detail. Seeing and understanding the examples he lays out helps very much in understanding why silent film is represented in certain ways today. Reading this has helped me to identifying good restorations of silent film and to separate the quality of the movie from the quality of that particular release.
The title, Burning Passions, refers to the film stock and chemical processes at work that make the film decay even in an airtight vault. One distressing issue is that most film is beyond repair and restoration after about 80 years. Usai estimates a 100 year max, but that max depends on many many storage "ifs". Storage concerns are addressed, including the extreme flammability of silver nitrate film stock (it produces oxygen as it burn and so will continue to burn under water). Issues surrounding preservation issues are discussed, including the extent to which a warped or scratched film can be repaired. Usai also connects back to the economics of film preservation. Money is only going to be available if there is commercial demand for these films. Hence the earlier section about film presentation and the quality of a restoration. Discussion of issues surrounding film preservation and storage are well written and easy to read even though they deal with chemistry and more dry subject matter. (One omission in Usai's book is discussion of how copyright restrictions impede preservation. The 1998 Sony Bono Copyright Term Extension Act set copyright at a minimum of 90 years - longer than the lifespan of film stock, and is retroactive to include works created after 1926. An excellent discussion of this issue, which emerged after Usai's book was released in 1995, can be found in Free Culture by Lessig.)
If you are interested in film preservation or are into silent film then this is a must read book. Usai writes in clear and accessible language and the book is very readable. University libraries should make a copy available for researchers and the curious to access.
New book excellent guide to archive locations/etiquette.......1999-02-28
This book is indispensable to the collector who wishes to travel to the archives around the world to view rare films not on video. Highly recommended, informative, and interesting.
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Twenty Nights to Rock: Touring with The Boss
Bill Tangen
Manufacturer: Tangen
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Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 0976742209 |
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Twenty Nights to Rock. . . Touring with The Boss is an account of what it is like to follow Bruce Springstein on tour. Author Bill Tangen and his wife Christine went to twenty concerts across the United States and in London, England during "The Rising" tour in late 2002 and 2003. Sometime between the second and third concert they attended, Bill wanted to put the excitement of the tour down on paper and let others witness what it is like to see and hear "The Boss" from a fan's perspective. In this book, see what it is that Bruce Springstein possesses to bring generations of loyal fans together to celebrate his music.
Customer Reviews:
Felt Like I Was There.......2005-09-11
Just finished reading Twenty Nights To Rock, This book is written in a very different way. Instead of being just about Bruce, Bill takes you on this tour from the fans appreciation and love for Bruce. Bill has gone to great length, discribing each of the concerts he attended on the tour. Talks of the settings, the songs, the attitude of not just the preformer, but of the fans present. While reading, many times, I felt as if I were there with the author as he viewed the crowd, the different personalities, the whole scene. If one wants to know how it feels to be a fan, all they have to do is read the wonderful accounting that Bill has written. Myself, I have never been to a Bruce concert, but you can bet I will some day, and I am sure as I look around at the people I will recall much of Bills' writing.
Thank-you Bill, for your time and effort, and for giving me such a great insight to Bruces' works.
Book Description
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ShellShock: Nam '67 Official Strategy Guide includes the following:
MISSION WALKTHROUGH & MAPS: We provide a clear path in this confusing and deadly environment, including tactics for overcoming the enemy and locations of important items!
TROPHIES & INTELLIGENCE: Our maps and strategy detail where to find and recover each piece of critical data. Collect everything you need to achieve 100% completion.
EQUIPMENT ARSENAL: A complete rundown of both US and enemy weapons and items. Master the uses of knives, grenades, the coveted Rocket Pistol, and everything in between.
MILITARY TACTICS: Indispensable advice on combat survival, including how to improve accuracy, preserve health, avoid traps, and use stealth.
SECRETS: Access cheats-including Infinite Ammo, God Mode, and Unlock Missions-plus some very revealing Easter Eggs!
Platform: PlayStation 2 and Xbox
Genre: Action
This product is available for sale in the U.S. and Canada only.
Customer Reviews:
Great Fun.......1999-07-13
The Shell Scott series are great fun. I've been thinking about them recently (I read a BUNCH of them in past years) and decided to try to find a source. Every one of the Shell Scott books I've read over the years was truly enjoyable, light, fast, humorous, & hard hitting. Recommended.
An enjoyable hard-boiled, detective novel........1999-06-08
My father always enjoyed reading the novels in this detective series which were very popular in the 1950s and 1960s. So, I decided to read some as well. But, they seem to be hard to come across. I believe that this novel was the last that the author wrote. All of the books in this series are centered about a private detective named Shell Scott, an ex-marine with a bleached-blond crewcut. The first book in the series (there were more than forty) was published in 1950: "The Case of the Vanishing Beauty". "Shellshock" begins when Scott is asked by a friend of his, an attorney in Arizona, to take on an unusual assignment. The attorney's client has to find a daughter that he had abandoned years earlier. And Scott has to do it without knowing the daughter's full name, without using the client's name, and do it discretely in only a few days. In addition, because of the client's former criminal past and current associates, there are men attempting to stop Scott from completeing his task. Interestingly, it is mentioned in the novel that Scott is thirty years old in this novel. That would mean that, when Scott had his first published case in 1950, he hadn't even been born yet! Of course, we readers probably shouldn't read that much into these serials. The Shell Scott stories are probably required reading for serious students of the sub-genre of hard-boiled, private eye novels.
I strongly recommend this book for all detective fans.......1997-06-21
This was the first book I read by Richard Prather,
I was instantly hooked. I now own 15 of his books, most of which I had to buy used. I strongly recommend this book for anyone with a passing interest in detective fiction. Since Shell Scott and I have the same taste in women, I find the books so easy to read I just can't put them down until I'm done. If you haven't read anything by Richard Prather, This would be a great first book to read, as it is very well written.
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Shellshock
Anthony Masters
Manufacturer: Egmont Childrens Books
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Human Resources Kit For Dummies offers a wealth of practical information, insights, and tools to help align an organization’s human resources practices and policies with its overall business objectives. It provides detailed guidelines on how to set up and implement successful HR practices, as well as actual tools you can use right now – forms, templates, Web site links, and much more.
Whether you’re a small business owner or a HR professional, you’ll appreciate this up-to-date guide to the most common HR functions, including hiring, benefits administration, performance evaluation, and training. If you want to create an employee-friendly workplace or find new ways to compensate your top people, Human Resources Kit For Dummies gives you the information you need to:
- Develop a recruiting strategy
- Find great staffing sources
- Create the right benefits packages
- Make offers candidates accept
- Outsource and use temporary help
- Keep current on employment laws
This helpful guide will help you get the maximum mileage out of job fairs and online recruiting, create effective wage structures, dole out kudos and discipline – and keep it all legal! You’ll get an overview of key issues impacting HR administration, and understand how the process works, from staffing to benefits. You’ll understand the changing needs and demands of both the marketplace and your employees, discover new motivational techniques, and develop wages and benefits packages that keep you competitive. You’ll find expert advice on every aspect of HR, including:
- Anti-discrimination legislation
- Developing a “flat” organization
- Recruiting on campus
- How to read a resume
- Interviewing prospective employees
- Wooing reluctant candidates
- Using temporary employees
- Measuring employee performance
- Firing or laying off employees
- Designing training and development plans
The book also includes a CD-ROM packed with vital forms and contracts, from job application forms and sample employee policies to performance appraisals and benefit plan worksheets. For small business owners or HR professionals who need a helpful reference to the kinds of issues companies deal with daily, Human Resources Kit For Dummies is the friendly guide that makes HR simple and easy.
Customer Reviews:
It's called: FOR DUMMIES..........2006-04-24
I'm surprised by the poor reviews this book has received. Honestly.
The book is a FOR DUMMIES book -- meaning you probably don't know much about the subject and are most likely looking for a basic overview, not in-depth information with case studies, etc. Yikes!
This is a great book for someone new to HR, like myself. It covers a little of everything which makes it easy to at least identify the topics/lingo. There are also references in the book, so you can go out and find the in-depth coverage you want.
If you're looking for a book to tell you exactly how to run an entire HR dept., look elsewhere. This book isn't called "Everything Under The Sun about HR" Its a for dummies book, a great starter book.
I just recently took a SHRM class, a basic all-around new-to-HR class, and found that the For Dummies book covered 80% of the info I learned in the class and textbook (and even more).
Bottom line: if you're new to HR and want to start learning, this book is a GREAT place to start, truly. If you're already an HR professional, you'd probably do better with more specific books on the topics you're looking for.
4 stars.......2003-05-13
Very elementary but perfect for my new assistant that was new to HR.
Useless.......2001-06-04
Do not read this book unless you have never even heard of the Human Resources profession. The book covered such basic concepts that anyone with a little common sense could have figured out on their own. I wanted to learn more about the laws that govern H.R., recruiting and sucession planning. There was a simple introduction to a few of the laws that affect H.R. policies, but nothing in depth. The section on recruiting was extremely basic and succesion planning was not even mentioned. I have only been in the H.R. business for one year and this book didn't cover anything I didn't alreaady know.
Poor organization, Elementary, yet a useful reference for..........2000-12-20
This is a good source of information for both professionals and new students of HR management. Content:The author has done a descent job collecting useful informations and also adressing a number of key issues in the field of HR management.Non-the-less he often fails to provide an in-depth analysis that the discipline deserves.Indeed, imprtant topics such as,HR Forcasting on P.65,is dealt with as if it is a legal briefing than an in-depth analysis that such crucial subject requires.
Organization:Perhaps, the weakest part of this book is its poor organization; It lacks cohesiveness.In fact, it is organized so poorly that the reader notices almost instantly. Conclusion: It could be a solid book if re-orgonized/revised, added more in-depth analysis,and avoid unnecessary repeatitions that appper and re-appear throughout the book.Still, a good source for new students and new employees of the HR management.
Purpose is to give a basic HR overview.......2000-05-09
The book gives indeed a basic overview of the HR functions, that's why it's part of the 'Dummies' series. The concept of the 'Dummies' books is to make the reader acquainted with a certain subject, so in that sense it perfectly served it's purpose.
Book Description
A company's ability to grow and stay on top of customer demand has always depended heavily on the quality of its people. Now, more than ever, businesses recognize that finding (and keeping!) a highly skilled and motivated workforce is pivotal to success.
Maybe you're a business owner and your company is growing, or you're an employee at a small to midsize company and management has asked you to take on some—or all—of their HR functions. Either way, knowing how to set up and implement successful HR practices (not to mention navigating the legal minefields in today’s increasingly regulated environment) can be tricky.
Human Resources Kit for Dummies, Second Edition, is your one-stop resource for learning the nuts and bolts of HR. It gives you the actual tools—forms, templates, and so on—that you can put to immediate and productive use. Inside, you’ll easily discover how to:
- Find, hire, and keep top talent
- Create an effective compensation structure
- Ensure you’re developing the right benefits package
- Encourage extraordinary performance
- Establish an employee-friendly environment
- And much more
This Second Edition also contains new information on anti-discrimination legislation, measuring employee performance, firing or laying off employees, and the latest training and development plans. The CD-ROM includes updated forms and contracts—from job application forms and sample employee policies to performance appraisals and benefits worksheets. With the tools and helpful information in this book, you’ll experience first-hand how a successful HR administration reaps untold rewards.
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
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