Stylemakers : Inside Fashion
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  • even wrote a song!! *_*
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  • A glimpse into what makes fashion--that you never imagined
Stylemakers : Inside Fashion
Marcia Sherrill , and Carey Adina Karmel
Manufacturer: Monacelli
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1580930999
Release Date: 2002-05-13

Book Description

Where do designers' ideas come from? How are those wisps of inspiration transformed into a clothing collection? Who informs the public of fashion trends? The multibillion-dollar fashion industry is chronicled endlessly in magazines and newspapers from Vogue to People to the New York Times; millions of readers and observers -- and shoppers -- follow the styles from season to season. Stylemakers: Inside Fashion is a fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of contemporary fashion design.

The authors have interviewed and photographed more than 90 stylemakers to illuminate public figures as well as those who work in the shadow of glitter and celebrity. "The Prophets" include trend and color forecasters, such as Li Edelkoort; art directors, illustrators, and creative directors; muses who inspire designers, such as Amanda Harlech for Karl Lagerfeld; and extremists, fashion's fabulous risk-takers. "The Gurus" are writers and critics (Hal Rubenstein of InStyle magazine, William Norwich of the New York Times), stylists, publicists, photographers, and fashion show producers. "The Players" are the business moguls, such as Bernard Arnault of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton; ringleaders, such as Fern Mallis of the Council of Fashion Designers of America; retailers and promoters; Internet marketers; and deal-makers. Together these individuals represent all facets -- public and private -- of the fashion world.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars even wrote a song!! *_*.......2004-06-06

oh my god marcia sherill is so cool, i even wrote a song about her and those folks over at pentagram! it's at www.freqnyc.com Did you know she's working on a TV pilot called Coolhunters? i hope she makes lots of money off this work of art, she's a genius!

5 out of 5 stars Very Unique.......2003-10-29

I read Stlylemakers:inside fashion. I found the book fascinating in that I never knew there are so many people and personalities involved in a fashion company and its brand. The book is one of the most informative books I have read. It is a great guide for students going to fashion schools or entering the industry. Also, it is a fun book to read!!!

5 out of 5 stars A glimpse into what makes fashion--that you never imagined.......2002-09-23

This book was a gift to me from someone who knows I love fashion. But loving fashion does not automatically mean understanding the creation of fashion--as I learned from this book. The book educated me to the great complexity beyond just designing and marketing. (And I thought I knew...)
The vignettes, bio's and photographs were exciting and fun.
This is a great book for anyone who loves fashion. And a great book for anyone who wants to peer into the hip & fast world of stylists, forecasters, editors, etc. The visuals of the book are beautiful. It now sits on my coffee table--and always gets comments.

Gail Selfridge's Sweater Design Workbook
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    Gail Selfridge's Sweater Design Workbook
    Gail Selfridge
    Manufacturer: Interweave Pr
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    ASIN: 0934026653

    Wolverine Classic, Vol. 1
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Madripoor, Mutants, Vampires, and Possessed Swords
    Wolverine Classic, Vol. 1
    Chris Claremont , and John Buscema
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    ASIN: 0785117970

    Book Description

    He's known by many names: Logan, Weapon X, Wolverine. One fact is certain: He's the best there is at what he does, and what he does isn't pretty! Here - in stories collected for the first time in color - the feral X-Man adopts his now-infamous "Patch" identity in Madripoor as he tries to track down the mystical Black Sword of legend. Featuring Jessica Drew, a.k.a. Spider-Woman, and Silver Samurai! Plus: General Coy moves into Madripoor, sending his new goons after rival crimelord Tyger Tiger. Can Wolverine and his allies keep the peace? Collects Wolverine (1988) #1-5.

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Madripoor, Mutants, Vampires, and Possessed Swords.......2005-06-22

    As the title suggests, this Wolverine graphic, reprinting Wolverine #1-5, from 1988 has a bit of everything. It's set in Madripoor back when Wolverine was using his Patch disguise, and like so many other stories set in that time, it has Logan neck deep in Lowtown corruption as he bumps into and saves people he knows from his X-Men days.

    The first story, reprinting #1-3 is about the Black Blade, a fabled sword created by Maramasa, a master swordsman. Any time you have a story about Samurai and fabled swords, the Silver Samurai can't be far behind and that is the case here. Not only does he appear, but Lindsay McCabe and Jessica Drew, better known as Spider Woman. The story wraps up with a slightly surprising end, and it's a good read.

    The next story, covering #4-5 showcases another power struggle between Madripoor crime lords, this time General Nguyen Ngoc Coy and Tyger Tiger. Two new badguys are introduced, Roughhouse a brawler, and Bloodsport, a vampire who's very touch causes people to bleed. Karma, formerly of the New Mutants also makes an appearance. However, just as the story builds up and gets interesting, the graphic is over, and the ending never supplied.

    This book could have been made much stronger had it included the next couple of books which wrap up the General Nguyen Ngoc Coy storyline.

    Overall, this is very typical of Logan's days as Patch and it's worth a look as long as you're forewarned it ends in an odd spot.
    Classic X-Men #106 Vol. 1 April 1995
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      Classic X-Men #106 Vol. 1 April 1995
      Chris Claremont
      Manufacturer: Marvel Comics
      ProductGroup: Book
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      "X-Men...I've Gone to Kill the Beyonder!"
      Classic X-Men #13 Vol. 1 September 1987
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        Classic X-Men #13 Vol. 1 September 1987
        Chris Claremont
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        "Phoenix Unleashed!"
        Classic X-Men #6 Vol. 1 February 1987
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          Classic X-Men #6 Vol. 1 February 1987
          Chris Claremont
          Manufacturer: Marvel Comics
          ProductGroup: Book
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          "Merry Christmas X-Men..."
          Classic X-Men #80 Vol. 1 February 1993
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            Classic X-Men #80 Vol. 1 February 1993
            Chris Claremont
            Manufacturer: Marvel Comics
            ProductGroup: Book
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            "Decisions"
            Classic X-Men #89 Vol. 1 November 1993
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              Classic X-Men #89 Vol. 1 November 1993
              Chris Claremont
              Manufacturer: Marvel Comics
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              "Public Enemy"
              Classic X-Men No. 10 Jun 1987 (Vol. 1)
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                Chris Claremont
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                Classic X-Men No. 11 Jul 1987 (Vol. 1)
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                  Chris Claremont
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                  Classic X-Men No. 30 Feb 1989 (Vol. 1)
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                    Chris Claremont
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                    Classic X-Men No. 8 Apr 1987 (Vol. 1)
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                      Classic X-Men No. 8 Apr 1987 (Vol. 1)
                      Chris Claremont
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                      Acres and Pains
                      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                      • My Favorite Perelman
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                      • Perelman Is Truly a Humor Writer's Writer
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                      Acres and Pains
                      S. J. Perelman
                      Manufacturer: Burford Books
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                      ASIN: 1580800165

                      Book Description

                      Perelman's hilarious testament to the joys of owning country property, as he transforms from city lazybones to country squire at the family farm, Rising Gorge. Line drawings.

                      Customer Reviews:

                      5 out of 5 stars My Favorite Perelman.......2007-01-29

                      I have read a fair amount of Perelman and although I enjoy him I find his humor a bit dated at times, while at other times he is trying to be too clever, playing word games that interfere with the overall flow of the writing. I have no such reservations about this book, whose humor is timeless, and outstanding. Anyone who has ever felt they've been done in by a contractor, or anyone who has ever tried the country life for a while will especially enjoy the book. One of the stories, about staying alone in the country house at night, caused me to break out in tears of laughter the first three times I read it.

                      5 out of 5 stars Buy this book - it's worth its weight in gold........1999-11-07

                      As S.J. Perelman himself put it: "Before they made me, they broke the mold." One-of-a-kind, lapidary, laugh-outloud prose. Buy this book and become addicted, like the rest of us.

                      5 out of 5 stars Perelman Is Truly a Humor Writer's Writer.......1999-02-19

                      I scribble the occasional humor book myself (most recently, Scratching The 'Net: Web Sites for Cats) but I can only dream of one day reaching the classy comedic heights of Mr. Perelman. He had an amazing command of language, yet wrote in a style so amazingly easy to read that it goes down like a fine wine. Acres and Pains is a decent sample of his work, telling tales of his travails in Bucks County, PA, where so many of the New York literati used to maintain country homes. His run-ins with the locals, relatives and the house itself (which he named "Rising Gorge") provide one hilarious situation after another. When it comes to 20th century humor writers, Perelman is a refined cut above.

                      5 out of 5 stars Perelman Is Truly a Humor Writer's Writer.......1999-02-19

                      I scribble the occasional humor book myself (most recently, Scratching The 'Net: Web Sites for Cats) but I can only dream of one day reaching the classy comedic heights of Mr. Perelman. He had an amazing command of language, yet wrote in a style so amazingly easy to read that it goes down like a fine wine. Acres and Pains is a decent sample of his work, telling tales of his travails in Bucks County, PA, where so many of the New York literati used to maintain country homes. His run-ins with the locals, relatives and the house itself (which he named "Rising Gorge") provide one hilarious situation after another. When it comes to 20th century humor writers, Perelman is a refined cut above.

                      4 out of 5 stars Great author, funny, eloquent, sophisticated material.......1998-04-05

                      Why do so few people know SJ Perelman's work today? Is it because of the strange way his last name is spelled and thereby eluding the casual library/bookstore searcher typing in something like: "Pearlman"? Or perhaps he has simply become overshadowed by his more famous and equally witty contemporaries, Robert Benchley and Groucho Marx. (Perelman did indeed help write a few Marx Bros. movies - and he writes hilariously about those experiences). Check out Mr. Perelman's work. Sadly, this short book is just about the only collection of his material available on the market, and that's a great pity. It's not really his finest work... but at the least, it's a start. One must let S.J. take them out for a whirl.
                      Acres & Pains
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                        Acres & Pains
                        S J Perelman
                        Manufacturer: REYNAL & HITCHCOCK INC
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                        ASIN: B000Q5IOCU
                        Acres & Pains
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                          Acres & Pains
                          S J Perelman
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                          Acres and Pains
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                            Acres and Pains

                            Manufacturer: Popular Library
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                            ASIN: B000GVIBGS
                            Acres and Pains
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                              Acres and Pains
                              S.J. Perelman
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                              ASIN: B000OK21E4
                              Acres and Pains
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                                S. J. Perelman
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                                ACRES AND PAINS, A Guide to Country Loafing
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                                  ACRES AND PAINS, A Guide to Country Loafing
                                  S. J. Perelman
                                  Manufacturer: Reynal & Hitchcock
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                                  ACRES AND PAINS.
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                                    ACRES AND PAINS.
                                    S. J. Perelman
                                    Manufacturer: William Heinemann
                                    ProductGroup: Book
                                    Binding: Hardcover
                                    ASIN: B000RSU31Q
                                    Acres and pains;
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                                      Acres and pains;
                                      S J Perelman
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                                      Emergency Applications to Magistrates (Lawyers Practice and Procedure Series)
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                                        Kenneth W. Pain , and Stephen J. Whale
                                        Manufacturer: Hyperion Books
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                                        ASIN: 1851900012

                                        A Method to Their Madness: The History of the Actors Studio (Da Capo Paperback)
                                        Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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                                        A Method to Their Madness: The History of the Actors Studio (Da Capo Paperback)
                                        Foster Hirsch
                                        Manufacturer: Da Capo Press
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                                        ASIN: 0306802686

                                        Book Description

                                        Visit the training grounds of Brando, Pacino, and Dean in this essential, "richly detailed history"-Backstage.

                                        For decades, in one small room on West Forty-fourth Street in Manhattan, Lee Strasberg ran the Actors Studio, where dozens of acclaimed actors absorbed a technique that became known as the "Method." Based on firsthand observations and numerous interviews, Hirsch's examination of the Studio's origins reveals how its graduates forever shaped the American stage and screen.

                                        Customer Reviews:

                                        3 out of 5 stars Good.......2004-06-27

                                        Very informative concerning the Method, with much detail & background information. But definately not a book for those just browsing; you really must be heart & soul into acting to finish this book.

                                        5 out of 5 stars the method.......2000-04-09

                                        This book is a must for anyone interested in the history of Acting in America. Hirsch gets behind the doors of the elusive Actors Studio and shows, with respect, a glimpse of what goes on there. Hirsch does a magnificent job of tracing the path of the evolution of Stanislavski's system in this country, from the arrival of the Moscow Art Theatre to the Group Theatre and finally the Actors Studio. I couldn't put this book down.

                                        5 out of 5 stars method to their madness.......2000-04-09

                                        This book is a definite plus for anyone interested in the development of the method in America. Foster Hirsch gets behind the doors of the Actors Studio and does an amazing job of conveying the work of the actor from an observer's point of view. Hirsch also does a magnificent job of tracking the path of the evolution of Strasberg's method. He covers the arrival of the Moscow Art Theatre to the formation of the Group Theatre to the influence and work of the Actors Studio. I couldn't put this book down.

                                        An Introduction to Bach Studies
                                        Average customer rating: 1 out of 5 stars
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                                        An Introduction to Bach Studies
                                        Daniel R. Melamed , and Michael Marissen
                                        Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
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                                        ASIN: 0195304926

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                                        An Introduction to Bach Studies is a comprehensive guide to the resources and materials of Bach scholarship, both for students beginning work in the enormous literature on J. S. Bach, and for the Bach specialist looking for a convenient and up-to-date survey of the field. Covering a broad range of both primary and secondary sources, well-known Bach scholars Daniel R. Melamed and Michael Marissen draw on their extensive research experience to describe the principal tools of Bach research and how to use them. With clear descriptions and explanations, the multiple bibliographies and tables help students and instructors quickly find the most appropriate sources on Bach's life, his repertory, approaches to his music, and many other topics. Additionally, this volume provides insights into potentially confusing sources and detailed information on the technical topics important to all Bach scholars. Concise and comprehensive, this user-friendly guide brings together useful bibliographic resources in one place, and is an indispensable resource for all who conduct research on Bach.

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                                        1 out of 5 stars You gotta be kidding........2006-06-14

                                        What a waste of time. This collection is mired in typical Jacobs'School academic-speak. The language throughout is just like I remember it at IU grad school...people using big words to make themselves seem more important. Don't buy it. 1 star.
                                        Introduction to the Study of Bach - Volume 1 ~ (for Piano) A Progressive Course From First Lessons to Major Works (2218)
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                                          Introduction to the Study of Bach - Volume 1 ~ (for Piano) A Progressive Course From First Lessons to Major Works (2218)
                                          Alfred Mirovitch
                                          Manufacturer: G. Schirmer, Inc., New York
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                                          ASIN: B000TYZBQ0
                                          An Introduction to Bach Studies.(Review): An article from: Notes
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                                            An Introduction to Bach Studies.(Review): An article from: Notes
                                            John Butt
                                            Manufacturer: Music Library Association, Inc.
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                                              Daniel R. Melamed
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                                              Introduction to the piano method or collection of elementary studies for the forte-piano or harpsichord
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                                                Johann Christian Bach
                                                Manufacturer: Novello
                                                ProductGroup: Book
                                                Binding: Unknown Binding

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                                                ASIN: B0007BMKX2

                                                Greyhawk Adventures #1: Saga of Old City
                                                Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
                                                • Greyhawk
                                                • Classic in my heart
                                                • My favorite book EVER!
                                                • Gygax can spin a great yarn!
                                                • Gygax at his best
                                                Greyhawk Adventures #1: Saga of Old City
                                                Gary Gygax
                                                Manufacturer: TSR
                                                ProductGroup: Book
                                                Binding: Paperback

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                                                ASIN: 0880382570

                                                Customer Reviews:

                                                5 out of 5 stars Greyhawk.......2005-10-16

                                                The first novel in Gygax's Greyhawk setting is a good one. It is not perfect by any stretch of the imagination, but it is a fast and fun read. The story continues in Artifact of Evil, at which point Gary and TSR parted ways. He then took his Gord the Rogue series to another publisher and come out with Sea of Death, Come Endless Darkness and Dance of Demons. There is also a collection of short stories. TSR has published other Greyhawk novels, but none have been as good or fun as the Gord the Rogue series.

                                                5 out of 5 stars Classic in my heart.......2005-03-31

                                                Yes I have kept the book for over 10 years I lost it at about 18 and re-ordered it at about 28 - I wont lost it again.
                                                True to the spirit of D&D, the most fun part is going from "level 0" to "level 1" and finally reaches the "named" level - which is exactly what happens in the book.

                                                5 out of 5 stars My favorite book EVER!.......2004-10-01

                                                I had a friend give me this book to read when I was 13 and read it atleast 5 times before I gave it back to him. I asked him years later when he was home on a visit from the navy and he said sorry man my mom thru all my old books away. Can you believe that?? Anyway, I finally have found it again at age 32 and let me tell its even better then I thought! I was concerned maybe I outgrew it or something but no way as Gary Gygax is an absolute genius and it shows most I think in his books. I also want to point out there are several more books to this series all of which are great.

                                                5 out of 5 stars Gygax can spin a great yarn!.......2004-04-10

                                                I am a slow reader, It takes me 2 months plus to finish novels but I read this book in 3 days!! I could not put it down. The characters are so endearing, the novel is filled with sweet poetic justice. I was a big fan of the Greyhawk Campaign but the Gygax novel really brought it to life! If you enjoyed Greyhawk in the least bit you'll be cheating yourself if you don't read this series. Gygax is such a creative mind!!! I don't think he gets all the credit he deserves.

                                                5 out of 5 stars Gygax at his best.......2002-12-05

                                                Many movies have been made on lesser books than this one.Its simply a fun and entertaining book to read.I love how Gygax mixes the actions/events taken place with gords inner thoughts and feelings.Not to mention the brilliant interplay of characters that gord meets through his travels.Gygax mixes just the right amount of character depth with the characters roll in the story - theres nothing worse than reading page after page about a characters own past then he/her character disappear from the pages.
                                                Greyhawk Adventures Books 1 - 5: Saga of Old City, Artifact of Evil, Master Wolf, the Price of Power, the Demon Hand (Greyhawk Adventures)
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                                                  Rose Estes Gary Gygax
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                                                  Binding: Paperback
                                                  ASIN: B000V0QYG8
                                                  Saga of Old City
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                                                    Saga of Old City
                                                    Gary Gygax
                                                    Manufacturer: Random House Childrens Books
                                                    ProductGroup: Book
                                                    Binding: Mass Market Paperback
                                                    ASIN: B000OAI4LI
                                                    Saga of the City of Rolling Hills: (Old Rolling Hills)
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                                                      Saga of the City of Rolling Hills: (Old Rolling Hills)
                                                      Roland G Swaffield
                                                      Manufacturer: Privately printed for Roland G. Swaffield at the Crawford Press
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                                                      A tale of three cities: Reno, Carson, San Francisco, 1863-1930;: The saga and humor of an old pioneer family
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                                                        A tale of three cities: Reno, Carson, San Francisco, 1863-1930;: The saga and humor of an old pioneer family
                                                        Bertha Bender Brown
                                                        Manufacturer: Naturegraph Co
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                                                        3 Greyhawk Adventures: Saga of Old City, The Price of Power, The Eyes Have It (Greyhawk)
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                                                          Rose Estes Gary Gygax
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                                                          Contemporary Management 4th Edition with Student DVD & Premium OLC Content Card
                                                          Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
                                                          • Shipped Slowly
                                                          • Good but expensive.
                                                          • Good 'nuff
                                                          • Contemporary Management 4th Edition
                                                          Contemporary Management 4th Edition with Student DVD & Premium OLC Content Card
                                                          Gareth R Jones , and Jennifer M George
                                                          Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill/Irwin
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                                                          When first introduced, Contemporary Management, by Jones and George made a huge splash with its innovative voice, content, pedagogy, design, and package. The cutting-edge 4th Edition continues to redefine what principles of management texts should look, sound, and feel like. As an author team Gareth Jones and Jennifer George are uniquely qualified to write about both the strategic and organizational challenges managers face. No Management textbook author team today matches their combined research and text-writing experience. Contemporary Management is a comprehensive text that surveys the theoretical underpinnings of modern management thought and research. Through a variety of real world examples from small, medium, and large companies it shows the reader how those ideas are used by practicing managers. While the organization of this text follows the mainstream functional approach of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling its chapters can be used flexibly and instructors can organize their management course according to the format they are most comfortable with. One of the most popular features of the book has always been its focus on the "Manager as a Person," which discusses managers as real people with their own personalities, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and problems. In the 4th Edition, the authors expand on this theme by discussing the importance of management competencies- the specific set of skills, abilities, and experiences that gives one manager the ability to perform at a higher level than another in a specific context. The themes of diversity, ethics, and information technology have also been greatly expanded in the 4th Edition through chapters dedicated to each of these topics as well as in-text examples, photographs, "unboxed" stories, and the end-of-chapter material- all areas of importance that truly serve to bring to life the workplace realities that today’s student will encounter in the course of a career.

                                                          Customer Reviews:

                                                          2 out of 5 stars Shipped Slowly.......2007-03-09

                                                          I was told there was over night shipping on this book which I requested. When it did not show up the next day I checked with the shipping company and they said it was sent 2nd day air. I phone Amazon and they confirmed there was no over night shipping. If I knew there was no over night shipping from Amazon I would have purchased it from another source because I needed it the next day.

                                                          4 out of 5 stars Good but expensive........2007-02-16

                                                          I used this text while teaching an Introduction to Management class to undergraduates at SUNY. It is comprehensive, well produced, up-to-date and has a lot of engaging real world examples. However, it's very expensive.

                                                          Strengths:

                                                          - Business Week excerpts at the end of each chapter allow students to examine real companies and real managers
                                                          - Case problems are pitched at the right level - short, but with enough content to make the students think
                                                          - DVD has some excellent content, especially on the entrepreneurship chapter. Many "Hot Seat" segments depict provocative scenarios such as sexual harassment that engage students and stimulate discussion.
                                                          - Case materials are integrated into the text instead of being presented in "boxes" that disturb the chapter flow.
                                                          - Good material on women in management.
                                                          - Well produced
                                                          - Comprehensive: the only material I added was on problem-solving and analysis skills, and some extra depth in business strategy.

                                                          Could be better:

                                                          - The book lumps business strategy under "planning", which understates its importance. The boring material on business planning gets more space than the interesting topic of competitive strategy. The business strategy material focuses on SWOT analysis and (briefly) Porter's Five Forces model. I would have liked to see some material on the resource-based view - such as core competencies - which is intuitive enough for undergraduates.
                                                          - The online test material is mostly multiple choice/ fill in the missing word, and in my view tests facts more than management concepts. I found this entirely inadequate and used none of it. I ended up writing a lot of short answer questions.
                                                          - The authors use a strange selection of tools in the section on psychology. There is no mention of Myers-Briggs or Belbin, which are widely used in the real business world.
                                                          - The text is very expensive. I felt guilty asking some students to pay this much.

                                                          4 out of 5 stars Good 'nuff.......2006-10-13

                                                          Used this book for a class. It is well organized and has plenty of thought-provoking exercizes. It presented ethics and morals as fluctuating things, based on the times and location - I don't agree with that stand. However, the book was good. The online material is awsome - good chapter notes, practice tests, and glossary.

                                                          5 out of 5 stars Contemporary Management 4th Edition .......2005-09-29

                                                          The book was in very good condition and arrived just in time before classes began. Shipping was fast and the book was exactly what I needed.

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