The Complete Paintings of Botticelli (Penguin Classics of World Art)

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incomparable beauty.......2002-09-13

First published by Rizzoli Editore in '67, and translated in '70, this soft cover Penguin edition is from '85, and printed in Italy with 62 plates of such beauty and spiritual depth that just glancing through this book brings me a peace of soul and mental quietude.
The text is informative but tersely written and doesn't take up much space. There is a mini bio of Botticelli, a 3 page introduction, and little more than 3 pages of "An outline of the artist's critical history", with quotes dating back to c.1485 through 1965.

The large dimensions of the book allows for a special treat: details in the actual size, as in plate VI, a detail from "The Adoration of the Magi" that is extraordinarily lovely and gentle, and the final plate, of two angels embracing from "The Mystical Nativity" is perfection in it's simplicity and mastery of line.
On page 85, you get "The Works". It includes and outline biography, and a complete catalogue of works, with dimensions, and symbol indicators for technique, support, whereabouts, etc. Each piece has a b&w photo (3 x 2 or larger) of the picture and it's full history.
One of my two favorite works of art on this earth (the other being Rublev's "Trinity"), is the Botticelli's portrait of Giuliano de' Medici that hangs in the Staatliche Museen in Berlin. There are four versions of this portrait, including a gorgeous one from a private collection shown here I had not seen before...and each piece is compared as to age and execution.

On page 113, are "Botticelli's other artistic activities", which include small reproductions of exquisite drawings, among them illustrations of Dante's "Inferno". On the last two pages are door panels, inlay figures, and an embroidered cope cover.
One of the most unique visionaries in the history of art, Botticelli's magnificent, tranquil masterpieces are well showcased in this wonderful volume.

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All The Paintings Of Botticelli Part I (1445-1484), By Roberto Salvini (The Complete Library Of World Art)

Manufacturer: Hawthorn Books, Inc.
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000H7F13W

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"This volume is the first of four devoted to Sandro Botticelli, the remarkable Florentine painter of the fifteenth century. The complete set includes reproductions of all his paintings, a critical introduction to his work, biographical notes, selected criticism, a bibliography and a complete listing of his works by location..." (from front flap)

All The Paintings Of Botticelli Part I (1445-1484), By Roberto Salvini (The Complete Library Of World Art)

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All The Paintings Of Botticelli Part I (1445-1484), By Roberto Salvini (The Complete Library Of World Art)

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All the Paintings of Botticelli Part III--1485-1510 (The Complete Library of World Art Volume 27)

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All the Paintings of Botticelli Part III--1485-1510 (The Complete Library of World Art Volume 27)
Roberto (ed.) Salvini
Manufacturer: Hawthorn Books
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All the Paintings of Botticelli Part Two (1445-1484) (The Complete Library of World Art)

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All the Paintings of Botticelli Part Two (1445-1484) (The Complete Library of World Art)
Roberto Salvini
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All the Paintings of Botticelli: Part IV (1485-1510) (The Complete Library World of Art)

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All the Paintings of Botticelli: Part IV (1485-1510) (The Complete Library World of Art)

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ASIN: B000B7P40I

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COMPLETE PAINTINGS OF BOTTICELLI
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Manufacturer: Abrams
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Complete Paintings of Botticelli
Michael Levey
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The Complete Paintings of Botticelli
Gabriele Mandel
Manufacturer: Penguin
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ASIN: B000MU7XQW

The Complete Paintings of Botticelli (Classics of the World's Great Art)

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The Complete Paintings of Botticelli (Classics of the World's Great Art)

Manufacturer: Henry N. Abrams
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ASIN: 0810955016

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Enjoy the fragile loveliness and enigmatic mood of Sandro Botticelli's paintings in this beautifully illustrated book. With 64 pages of color and over 200 black and white plates, it will fill you with wonder and delight over this 18th Century Painters work.

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A Bit of a Fantastic Four Prototype, but also Very Different!

Kirby without Stan Lee

What Jack Kirby did between Joe Simon and Stan Lee

Pre-Fantastic Four Kirby at Its Best!!!!!!

Challengers of the Unknown Archives, Vol. 1 (DC Archive Editions)
Jack Kirby , and Dave Wood
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CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN ARCHIVES VOL. 1 reprints the original 1950s tales of four death defying adventurers and their impossible and unimaginable exploits. After surviving the crash of a small aircraft, test pilot Ace Morgan, daredevil Red Ryan, heavyweight boxing champ Rocky Davis, and marine scientist Professor Haley unite themselves in a mission to explore the unexplainable for the good of mankind. This beautiful hardcover edition tells the earliest adventurers of these four men of different backgrounds and personalities as they encounter powerful aliens, deadly robots, and creatures of unknown origins.

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For Kirby fanatics only.......2006-09-25

DC has done an excellent job in the reproduction of this and its companion volume. The quality of the art and color are clear, sharp and first rate. So don't hesitate to buy these 2 volumes if you're concerned about the technical aspects. The problem is simply that these stories are pretty forgettable. Jack Kirby's art is decent enough given the constraints of DC's house style, but lacks the dynamics of the monster stuff he was doing at Marvel at the same time. There are moments of imagination and inspiration, but they are few and far between. The Challengers themselves are totally uninteresting as characters -- they have no personalities, and have no real interplay with one another. The fact that they all wear the same dull purple jumpsuits only accentuates their lack of individuality. The plots are mostly straightforward, lacking the plot twists or the cleverness that were the hallmarks of DC's best writers (Gardner Fox, John Broome, Edmond Hamilton). Reading these stories makes it clear why this was one of DC's second string titles. Of the 2 volumes, volume 2 is the better one, in that most of the stories are inked by the great Wally Wood. So, if you're a Kirby fanatic, you'll want this in your library. But if you're looking for content that's entertaining, you can do better.

A Bit of a Fantastic Four Prototype, but also Very Different!.......2005-07-26

The Challengers of the Unknown are one of my favorites, especially these early Kirby stories. I guess the concept just appeals to the independent streak in me. I like the idea of "rugged individuals" (if you will) overcoming impossible odds, and WITHOUT the typical comic-book crutch of super-powers!

The Challengers of the Unknown are four ordinary humans (well, okay, extraordinary humans, but without super-powers) who survive a plane crash and afterwards decide they are living on "borrowed time". They use this extra life to undertake impossible challenges (climbing Mt. Everest kind of stuff) and fight evil (sundry arch-fiends, alien invaders and the occasional mad sorcerer). Therein lies the dichotomy that makes the Challengers unique! They basically have a death-wish that expresses itself as an optimistic re-affirmation of the human spirit!

Plus, it's great to see normal people beat the crap out of supervillains without the luxury of having been bitten by a radioactive spider first, or without having been rocketed to earth from another planet 25 years earlier. These guys do it all with brains and training. Like the Batman, but without the angst or the mask.

RECOMMENDED!

(And don't forget Volume 2!!!)

Kirby without Stan Lee.......2004-03-21

This Archive Edition of four Showcase tryouts and the first two issues of Challengers of the Unknown presents a delightful kalidescope of romping Jack Kirby action. Very different from anything else in the late 1950's DC universe.The Showcase issues are each one very long and complexly developed story unlike most of the '50s period DC comics that favored multiple stories. This is just one of many touches that prefigure aspects and characteristics of the Marvel renaissance several years in the future.Part of the joy of this collection is picking out pieces of the future Marvel Universe : a whole story that parallels FF#24 the Infant Terrible, along with monsters and dragons similar to preheroe Marvel horror issues, along with a rock creature with a hide like the Thing and robots that look like Ironman. The list goes on and on. The ProtoMarvel aspect is not the only reason to buy this book, however. The stories and art are fantastic, with Jack Kirby at his peak creating a kinetic collage of action and a plethora of monsters and threats that are truely dizzing per issue. Just like the Fourth World series of books in the 1970's these stories give you a chance to see what KIrby could do without Stan Lee and it is terrific, but also telling, in the absence of the Marvel magic that Stan contributed. No real humor, no flip, hip dialogue and no Shakespearian introspection.After reading these wonderful stories you can see how special the Lee/Kirby team really was. Archive Editions are great but expensive--this one is worth every penny IF you are a Kirby fan. The stories are a hard to describe mix of H.P. Lovecraft and SciFi. Truely fantastic, but unimaginable to me that any 1950's DC editor would not have his head spinning then go into seizures to see this stuff printed with a DC logo. Kirby did not stay long on this series .Volume 2 ,in the future , has the rest of his limited run -more joy for us! If you have read this far your wallet should be lighter, you will not regret it!

What Jack Kirby did between Joe Simon and Stan Lee.......2003-11-16

The American comic book reached its low point in the 1950s, primarily because the Comics Code gutted EC comics, which meant not only the horror titles like "Tales of the Crypt" but also the science fiction and war titles as well. During that period the team of Jack Kirby and Joe Simon, creaters of Captain America, The Boy Commandos, and the Newboy Legion, ended their partnership as well. Kirby turned to a concept that he had been kicking around and the "Challengers of the Unknown" was published by DC Comics in 1957. The Foreword by Paul Kupperberg in this volume will help put the comic in historical perspective.

Our story begins in "Showcase" #6 with the crash of a small airplane from which four men walk away: Ace Morgan, the war hero and test pilot; Rocky Davis, the heavyweight boxing champ; Red Ryan, the mountain climber and circus daredevil; and Professor Haley, a deep sea scientist. When the quartet walked away from the plane crash they declared that they were now living on "borrowed time," and the next thing we know they are wearing purple uniforms and playing hero. Since, by rights, they should be dead, they are fearless and foolhearty, even by comic book standards. This particular comic book was unusual in that issues usually had a single story, which was quite against the norm at that point in history. That was really more innovative than having a group of relatively normal guys be the heroes. However, the menaces they fought were almost always extraordinary: prehistoric monsters hatched from giant eggs, criminals traveling throught time, and angry aliens.

Volume 1 of the DC Archive Edition of "Challengers of the Unknown" collects "Showcase" #6-7, #11-12, and, "The Challengers of the Unknown" #1-2, including the original covers from this Silver Age classic. The chief attraction here is the art by Kirby, with the first four scripts being written by Dave Wood. These are essentially superhero comic books without superheroes. Much is made of the fact that four years later Kirby and Stan Lee would create the Fantastic Four for Marvel Comics, but seeking out the parallels is only half the fun. These comic stand on their own as fairly unique and ambitious, although once Kirby left they quickly fell out of favor.

Pre-Fantastic Four Kirby at Its Best!!!!!!.......2003-11-02

This is Jack Kirby at his best. Just before he made his switch to Marvel from DC he set loose on the world another Fantastic Four-the Challengers of the Unknown. Their adventures did not lack from their lack of super powers, if anything they were enhanced by it. Some of the stoires echoed Kirby's big monster stories for Marvel where ordinary men battled beings from beyond the norm. A great read with that DC silver age feel and yet that feeling of Marvel power. The next volume will have Wally Wood mixing in with Kirby and I can't wait for it!!!!

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For the first time . . . a book that looks on the comic side of genealogy! Here you'll meet the people and situations you're already familiar with--the BORE, the BLUEBLOOD, the OLD MASTER, and the BRIEFCASE MAGNET, and a clutch of dissembling officials, wet-nosed beginners, and tongue-clucking harridans--but this time the meeting will drive you wild with laughter.

You'll learn about the latest techniques used by county clerks in repelling genealogists, about projector fatigue, and about acceptable and unacceptable behavior in graveyards. And you'll read about the sins of the D.A.R., research trip survival tactics, sadism in the county courthouse, the banality of workshops and seminars, the proper etiquette in prying information from reluctant relatives, and much, much more. This work is guaranteed to keep you sane and keep you laughing.

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A book that will make ancestor hunter's stop and laugh!.......1999-06-21

This book will bring back memories of stomping through cemeteries, days spent in hot musty libraries, and the days you waited anxiously for the mailman. A book geared to the lighter side of genealogy!

Collecting dead relatives: An irreverant romp through the field of genealogy

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Collecting dead relatives: An irreverant romp through the field of genealogy
Laverne Galeener-Moore
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Collecting dead relatives: But, some not so dead

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Collecting dead relatives: But, some not so dead
Charles E Kaufman
Manufacturer: House on Brook
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ASIN: B0006RNFWC

Collecting dead relatives: The leighton family descendants of Tennessee, Georgia and Arkansas

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Collecting dead relatives: The leighton family descendants of Tennessee, Georgia and Arkansas
Margaret Millsaps Carter
Manufacturer: Margarite Millsaps Carter
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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Spanning 40 years and including 100 films, Oliver Reed's career began with Hammer Horror films but soon developed into international stardom. In May 1999 he died while making another film ? the hit blockbuster Gladiator. During his life, he became equally well-known for his off-screen exploits and blunt opinions but Cliff Goodwin reveals another side to this complex man, using material from first-hand interviews with Reed's family, friends and colleagues, together with never-before-seen photographs. Contains first-hand interviews with some of Reed's family, friends and colleagues, plus photographs from the family album Gladiator, Reed's last film, was dedicated to him and his performance was well reviewed by the critics.

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Workmanlike Bio.......2003-11-13

For any avid Oliver Reed fan, this book doesn't contain anything new. However, for the cinema fan who admired Ollie's filmwork, it's a good intro to his life. When Ollie died, I was surprised to see that those of us in the American film industry viewed him more as a god of cinema, whereas the Brits viewed him as a god of debauchery. Since this book was written for the British audience, it focuses more on Reed's flamboyant side, but then Ollie was a one-of-a-kind rogue. Compared to the hypocritical stars of today, Ollie stands out as a true individual with a set standard of living. A great man, but the true story is still being written.

Outta here.......2003-04-29

Although the writing and story in general did not flow particularly well and it seemed to be a bit jerky with respect to the sequence of events, just reading about the sheer audacity, madness, debauchery, depravity, and wickedness of Oliver Reed's life makes for an adventure well worth [the money]. The book in itself is not, nor will it ever be recognized as a literary pinnacle, however as a means to record several snap shots in the life of Oliver Reed, it is truly remarkable as simply a documentary writ of a life which was full of excess. This is the story of which legends are made, however despicable the behavior, and regardless of how one apply there respective terms of morals, no one remembers mediocrity or exemplary behavior. However, one seldom forgets tossing a chair through the pub window, or helping your friend off the side of a balcony, sexual advances and behavior of which most people fantasize about. In the great dichotomy of life one also is privy to a man who maintained his personal and emotional loyalty to friends and family of which few in this world can demonstrate, albeit left of center.

Absolutely brilliant!!

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Evil Spirits: The Life of Oliver Reed

Manufacturer: Virgin Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000G8K0JW

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Sonata De Otono Y Sonata De Invierno: Memorias Del Marques De Bradomin

Manufacturer: Espasa-Calpe
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000F9YYBC

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Sonata De Otono y Sonata De Invierno Tercera Edicion
Ramon Del Valle-inclan
Manufacturer: Espasa Calpe Argentina, SA
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ASIN: B000THL7KG

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Find and circle words spelling a country’s cities, capital, rivers, famous residents, money, flora, fauna, more. 40 puzzles. Solutions.

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An Essential Contacts Resource

The Importance of Networking Strategically

Make Your Contacts Count: Networking Know How for Cash, Clients, and Career Success
Anne Baber , and Lynne Waymon
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Setting up a network of contacts is the single most important thing people can do to protect and advance their careers. All businesspeople, no matter what they do for a living, can use networking know-how to reach their goals, and this book is the best place to start. Filled with quizzes, checklists, and sample conversations, the book opens with a Strategic Networking Activities self-assessment test and lets readers chart their increasing skills as they master the strategies needed to effectively build business relationships.

Readers will learn how to avoid the Top 20 Networking Turn-offs, create a workplace contact map, and build strategic alliances. In addition, they'll master the Six Stages of Networking, as well as how to make the most of corporate events and memberships. By the time readers are done, not only will they be able to meet people more easily, but they'll also know how to remember their new contacts' names and follow up effectively! This book is the blueprint to follow for anyone trying to position themselves for career advancement or sales success.

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Review of: Make Your Contacts Count.......2007-04-22

Cool! This is really a smart book. I liked it because my resume (no matter how sparkling I thought it was) seemed to just get lost in cyber space and I couldn't seem to get any face time with employers.

If you're looking for a job or have a friend who is, I would highly suggest this book (particularly for recent grads). It's a clever way to make the most of the contacts you have now and empowers you to make more in the future.

Review by professional coach who works with many business people.......2006-10-06

This book is an excellent introduction to networking for success which is an essential skill in today's job market and for running any kind of business. There are other reviewers who did a great job of summarizing the strengths of the book, so I consider my review an addendum to what they wrote.

I share the view that character, competence and a willingness to communicate are the keys to success. This book explains these principles and how to work them into your daily life.

Sometimes the tone of this book sounded manipulative to me, but that doesn't change the value of the principles. I don't endorse manipulative approaches to networking, sales or any other pursuit. However, if these principles can be sincerely incorporated into your life, they will make a difference in your business or job pursuit.

There are many good ideas in this book and you will learn a lot from reading it. If you only take two or three of the best of these ideas and incorporate them into your life, they will pay for this book many times over.

Review of Making Your Contacts Count.......2006-08-18

Making Your Contacts Count: Networking Know-How for Cash, Clients, and Career Success
by Anne Baber & Lynne Waymon; reviewed by Karol Taylor, Owner, Taylor Your Career (karoltaylor@comcast.net)

Does this sound familiar? Someone hands you a business card without first introducing himself. Perhaps he forces himself into a conversation and then expects you to participate. Unaware that he is turning you off, he launches into a monologue, not realizing that a dialogue eludes him. Is it any wonder that you barely respond and throw away the card as soon as he (or she) moves on? Ineffective behaviors such as these happen often enough that some individuals use them to justify their unwillingness to network, thereby rejecting one of the single most effective ways to enjoy business and personal success.

In their book, Making Your Contacts Count, authors Anne Baber and Lynne Waymon, encourage readers to incorporate effective networking practices into their everyday lives. The authors define networking as "the deliberate process of exchanging information, resources, support, and access in a way that creates mutually beneficial relationships for personal and professional success." The book provides a practical, can-do approach that leads to effective personal and professional outcomes.

Successful networking relationships begin by establishing trust. The reason the scenario in the opening paragraph was such a turn-off was that the would-be networker had not taken the time to establish a trust relationship. Trust develops over a number of interactions and conversations - the authors estimate 6 to 8 - in which you provide examples of your trustworthiness and observe your contact's behavior. As in any relationship, make sure this is one you want to nurture, and then begin establishing trust by showing your Character and revealing your Competence.

The book identifies the following ways to exhibit Character:
» Be unfailingly reliable
» Meet deadlines
» Go for the win/win solution
» Treat everyone you meet fairly
» Speak well of people even when they are not present
» Collaborate rather than compete
» When something goes wrong, make it right
» Compensate generously for your failure
» Go the extra mile
» Respect other people's time and possessions.

The book lists the following areas that demonstrate Competence. Let your developing network know you:
» Have earned the proper credentials
» Stay at the cutting edge of your profession
» Have won praise and awards from your peers
» Take lifelong learning seriously
» Are cited as an expert in the trade press or mass media
» Teach or mentor others
» Consult with others to share your expertise
» Do the job right the first time
» Handle the "little stuff" with care
» Follow through to make sure your work meets or exceeds expectations.

Ignore your internal Critic. Sometimes you're just not comfortable with the networking process. In these situations, perhaps you give yourself negative messages in which you criticize your networking attempts. By criticizing yourself you are dooming yourself to failure before you begin! The book shares ways to turn your Critic into a Coach who champions your every effort.

Start by writing affirmations such as "I always know just what to say" or "I am an outstanding networker." Speak aloud your affirmations at least three times each day, saying them over and over until you begin to comprehend their truth. Silencing your negative thoughts leads to a positive attitude, which will be welcomed at the next networking event.

Places for networking include membership organizations (such as the Society for Technical Communication), conventions, "plugging in" to technology, building and mobilizing informal workplace networks. People to network with include past and present coworkers and bosses, current and former classmates, neighbors, volunteers you have worked with, college professors or continuing education instructors, leisure time acquaintances, relatives, people who provide services to you, and people and groups with similar interests as yours.

In order to feel okay about a network experience, the authors suggest developing a "give and get" agenda. Items on your "give" agenda might be ideas, expertise, phone numbers, and/or introductions you want to offer. Baber and Waymon emphasize the need to "give first and give freely." Your "get" agenda might include things you want to locate, connect with, create, understand, learn, and/or to know about. "Get" items might include tips on growing tomatoes, a child care provider, a convenient summer day camp for your child, a publisher for your book, a good plumber, handyman, doctor, lawyer, dentist, accountant, etc.

The authors also advocate for "listening generously." Actively listening is hard work that takes concentration and focus, which the authors call "exercising your ears." Readers are encouraged to take turns talking, to be "seriously curious" about what the other person is saying, and to understand the benefits of knowing when to be quiet.

Share your business card when you have found a connection. The authors say: "Approach conversations by asking yourself - `I wonder what she needs that I can provide? Let's see if I can figure it out.' Or `I know what I am looking for today. I wonder if I can find someone who has the information I need.'" Using this approach can place you in a thoughtful conversation which leads to an exchange of cards. When you find a reason to exchange cards you have extended the relationship beyond the immediate event.

Although the title of the book appears to target consultants and private practitioners, the book contains advice that, if put into practice, can work for anyone. Incorporating the strategies shared in the book could prove to be a short term challenge that leads to long term rewards.

An Essential Contacts Resource.......2006-05-06

The "people Skills" of management have never been more important. Yet many leaders I coach lack the fundamental skills of leveraging their networks--by building and maintaining appropriate contacts and networks with people in their industry or profession. That's when I recommend MAKE YOUR CONTACTS COUNT. Lynne Waymon and Anne Baber are at the top of their game.

The Importance of Networking Strategically.......2005-08-19

Baber and Waymon offer sound advice for putting your best foot forward when networking in search of new clients or a new job.

Thankfully, this is more than one of those simplistic books that merely lists 101 tips and provides no insights into the strategic perspectives of networking. Along those lines, pay particular attention to Chapter 14, "Follow Up Effectively." It is precisely this type of advice that separates the networking pros from the amateurs.

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