Trading Identities: The Souvenir in Native North American Art from the Northeast, 1700-1900

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Focused Classic Patterns.......2001-02-06

This book's title is somewhat misleading in that the patterns presented are not general of the era but specific to a geographical location. The patterns are quite detailed and the subject bags are varied. However there is no explanation of knitting/crocheting terms and some of the terms used are not universal. Reading is fairly easy. I would not recommend this book to the beginner knitter or crocheter.

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Casper, the Friendly Ghost is one of the best-known characters, and has been out -of-print for some time. These stories include characters Wendy, the Good Little Witch, Spooky, the Tuff Little Ghost, and the Ghostly Trio.

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CLASSICS FROM THE PAST.......2006-01-25

My fondest memories of Harvey Comics were back in the early 1970's when we were returning home from vacation in the family station wagon. My dad stopped off at a Rexall drug store and bought me a stack of about two dozen Harvey comics. There were Richie Rich comics, Sad Sack, Baby Huey, Hot Stuff, but my favorites were Casper and the rest of his cast. Now today, people talk about character like Batman or Superman being overexposed and in too many titles, but they have NOTHING on some of the Harvey characters. Richie Rich had some three dozen comic titles over the years and Casper had nearly two dozen. Harvey knew a good thing when they had it, that's for sure. This collection from IBooks is dubbed the "Ultimate Casper Collection" and while that may be a bit of a stretch considering his longevity, it's certainly a collection that Casper fans will treasure.

The book begins with an introduction by Sid Jacobson, the long-time editor of Casper at Harvey, who provides some insight into the early development of the character, and particularly the art of Warren Kremer who was a vastly underrated talent. The book reprints in full, including covers, seven issues of the original Casper comic from the late 50's and early 60's I believe, although no dates are reprinted unfortunately. The art and colors have been reproduced boldly and colorfully and the stories include all of the usual cast including Wendy the good little witch, Spook and "Poil", The Ghostly Trio, and Nightmare the ghostly horse. Each issue is similar in content in that it includes one lengthy Casper story, a Spooky Story, and then a couple of shorter features.

My favorite was perhaps the very first as Harvey takes a bit of zaniness from the pages of Looney Tunes with a story featuring Casper literally coming off the drawing board and into the real world. Seems that a new cartoonist named Pete is messing with Casper's world and causing all sorts of chaos...characters are missing half their bodies and Pete is having a good old time. When Casper fails to reason with Pete, he goes off the page to find Harvey himself who is on vacation to have him set things right. It's a marvelously wacky tale where we see Casper on one of those rare occasions where he loses his temper.

In other stories, Casper has to enlist the aid of Wendy to stop the evil Ali Boo Boo who has bewitched Nightmare into being his loyal steed and then Casper has to help an old sorcerer who is causing time to move backwards so he can return to the simpler days of his childhood. It's great stuff and brings back those wonderful memories of sitting in the back of the station wagon for hours on the long drive home. Great value at $14.95 to boot!

Reviewed by Tim Janson

Finally, a Proper Treatment for Underrated Casper.......2005-11-16

The "Ultimate Casper Comics Collection" is here! The "Ultimate Casper Comics Collection" is here! After a false start availability date of September 1, 2005, I finally received the collection in the mail yesterday and it is beautiful. The original black and white artwork was scanned and newly colored, giving the stories a better look than they did when they appeared originally. The era of the reprints are from "Friendly Ghost Casper" #11 through #48 or roughly 1959-1962, which is when the transition from the "It's a g-g-g-ghost!" Casper to the Enchanted Forest and his friends Casper was complete. It's a very good collection and kudos go to Sid Jacobson for actually choosing some worthy tales instead of the same over-reprinted stories from 1972-1973. Not that those later tales are bad, it's just that they have been printed over and over and over, while these earlier tales have virtually been ignored.

Looking forward to the "Ultimate Hot Stuff" and possible "Richie Rich" collections.

Chicago Luxury Home & Condo: The Ultimate Source for Designing, Building, Remodeling, Landscaping, Decorating and furnishing Chicagoland's Finest Homes and Condos

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Chicago Luxury Home & Condo: The Ultimate Source for Designing, Building, Remodeling, Landscaping, Decorating and furnishing Chicagoland's Finest Homes and Condos
Paul Alexander Casper
Manufacturer: The Lake Forest Media Group
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0978973410

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Whether building from scratch or rehabbing an existing space, this sourcebook provides inspiration, advice, and resources to make a house into a fine home. Hundreds of photographs show off some of the most interesting homes and condos in the Chicagoland area. The directory section of the book lists the best professionals in the area to hire to design, build, or decorate a high-end residence. There are also profiles of some of these homeowners and business people, letting readers peek over the high fences and through the lush drapes into the exceptional residences that might be just down the street.

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Ultimate Casper: Comics Collection!

Manufacturer: Tandem Library
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: 1417745029

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Cast, production credits, release date, and running time are provided for each of the Tarzan films. The plot synopses include the storyline, background information on the making of the film, and contemporary critical commentary. Also examined is Tarzan on television, from the TV movie Tarzan and the Trappers (1958) to the 1991 series. Heavily illustrated.

Customer Reviews:

An Indispensable source for the Tarzan movies.......2005-09-23

David Fury's KINGS OF THE JUNGLE is an indispensable sourcebook of information on the Tarzan movies. It is well-researched and includes detailed information on dates, production, and actors. A long story synopsis is provided with critical reviews for every Tarzan movie and television series up to 1994. Rather than skipping this one for the Gabe Essoe book, which IS loaded with photographs, it would be well to buy both! It is a book that can be read with pleasure as well as being a splendid ready reference.

Information-good, book quality-poor........2005-09-13

This is a book that will appeal to any Tarzan fan, loads of information and rare details. The author is very pro Johnny Weismuller, which is fair enough as Weismuller played Tarzan more times than anyone else. He states that 'Tarzan and his Mate' is the best Tarzan movie of all time, not a point of view that I share but the author's comments and reasons are well put together. The major fault of this book is the poor quality of the materials - paper quality is poor, black and white photos on newsprint, no glossies or colour shots and as a result the book is grossly over priced. Avid fans will enjoy it but Gabe Essoe's 'Tarzan of the Movies' is a better buy.

Kings of the Jungle, An Illustrated Reference to Tarzan on Screen and Television

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Kings of the Jungle, An Illustrated Reference to Tarzan on Screen and Television
David FURY
Manufacturer: McFarland & Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000VQ2ETI

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Alanna Nash's biography of Colonel Tom Parker uncovers a life story even more complicated, dark, and entertaining than that of the promoter's greatest talent, Elvis Presley. Nash had unique access to the Colonel and many of those closely connected to him in assembling the facts that underlie her narrative, and the book reads like a mystery as it probes the origins of Parker's power.

Ultimately, Parker was protecting himself in his manipulation of Elvis, Nash argues. Though her evidence is not conclusive, she suggests that Parker (born Andreas Cornelis van Kuijk) feared deportation his entire life, but, more importantly, he may have fled his native Holland in 1929 after committing murder. In America Andreas transformed himself into Tom Parker while immersing himself in the worlds of the carnival and circus. This work led him to the promotion of musical acts and, eventually, the creation of his greatest mass entertainment and merchandising bonanza, Elvis. Elvis would become a shield against the demons of Parker's past and resource to fuel his insatiable appetites.

Parker's life remains shrouded to a large degree, despite Nash's efforts. The narrative is at times sensational in its attempts to dramatize the malign aspects of Parker's character, and those coming for a definitive answer as to the cause of Elvis's self-destruction will find new light, but no final answers. Yet, Nash's biography will likely remain the best picture we will ever have of the mysterious Tom Parker, and fans of Elvis will appreciate this insider's view into their hero's rise and fall. --Patrick O'Kelley

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A meticulously researched biography, this story profiles "The Colonel" Tom Parker, the man behind Elvis Presley, in a compelling new light. Filled with startling material found in never-before-seen documents, including Parker's army records, psychiatric evaluations, and police reports, this investigation challenges even the most familiar aspects of the Presley saga. Parker, who handled every aspect of Elvis Presley's career and much in his personal life, is revealed as an overwhelmingly selfish man who sought to hide his own illegal alien status rather than further the art of a great musician. Astonishing and impeccably written, this entertaining book proves that the only figure in American popular culture as fascinating as Elvis Presley is Colonel Tom Parker, the man who shaped Elvis, and in turn shaped music history.

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The best rock management biography ever written.......2005-01-29

The title including the word "Extraordinary" is fully justified. I thought this book would be a "dishing the dirt" epic on Parker but it turns out to be a very well researched lifetime biography of the Colonel's life and not just his involvement with Elvis.

The well told story is of a man who from poor beginnings in Holland was involved in a murder there and forced to flee to the USA at an early age. He then spent his life as an illegal immigrant with that dark secret.

His early struggles with poverty in the 1930s and 1940s including being discharged from the army with mental illness, sets the scene for a man who revitalised his childhood fascination with fairs and carnivals, which were a major circus in the Americas of that period. All the man's later business cunning and marketing skills were learnt in that "carny" environment of deceit, overstatement, advance promotion and getting the cash in any deal as soon as possible to survive. He clearly retained a soft spot for this teaching ground all his life.

His first major music involvement came with country star Eddy Arnold who he fell out with when Arnold found him doing personal side deals. With no real appreciation of music ever, he became aware of the early Elvis and the storm he was creating in the South and took control under an initial contract that fully reflected Parker's approach all his time in managing Elvis of keeping it simple and balanced in his favour.

The view established by the book is that while the Colonel (a title obtained by politial hucksterism and not from his army days) always looked after Number One and was continually doing side deals that personally benefitted him not his client, the usual Elvis fan's view of the Colonel being a parasite is certainly challenged-

- the fan mania developed across 1956 and subsequent years including manipulation of the RCA label and TV was unprecedented and owed a lot to the flair of Parker to do things differently in the face of others historic approach to how to promote pop stars;

- Elvis's enlisting into army service and his "protected" life in Germany plus a controlled keeping in the public eye across those years may owe more to the manipulation of Parker;

- the much derided series of Elvis movies in the 1960s together with their hit singles and dross LPs may in retrospect have actually protected Elvis from live performance and a decline in popularity esp. with the advent of the Beatles plus given his lifelong poor approach to financial matters kept him earning a steady stream of income in that period;

- the return to live performance while driven by Elvis was taken to a new level by Parkers' approach to concert promotion, both in Las Vegas and across the USA.

However, the book does not flinch from the downsides of the man's personality and approach to business, especially his endless paranioa, bullying and control by fear over all those who worked with him; his ensuring limited access and opportunities being shown to Elvis by others (notably his failing to allow his development as an actor in serious roles); his Las Vegas deals fuelled by his increasing addiction to gambling and not Elvis's best interests at the hands of the casinos, and due to his illegal immigrant status his unwillingness to ever allow foreign tours by Elvis which in the later years could have been major revenue earners for him.

The sad conclusion is that Parker given his personality always saw himself as the person in charge and Elvis his instrument and that Elvis's success and earnings were down to the Colonel's skills and negotiations not Elvis's talents. The reality demonstrated endlessly is that Elvis and his family (especially his father) were never going to challenge Parker, given their lack of financial acumen and extravangant spending laid them open to continual manipulation. Parker in turn given his personality was unable to help as Elvis's deline under drugs gathered pace and the inevitable happened.

The post Elvis years show a man who was still driven by the self benefitting deal and his manipulation of the Elvis estate, with the sad endgame as he gambled ceaslessly of a man who earned an estimated $100 million plus from his relationship with Elvis but at death had less than a million dollars in assets.

This is by far the best rock management biography that I have ever read.

A FASCINATING STORY OF A VERY FASCINATING MAN.......2004-08-26

If you're interested in Colonel Thomas Andrew Parker, this is THE book for you. This story took years and many man-hours of exhaustive research to bring to fruition. By now, most Elvis fans are well aware that Parker was an illegal Dutch immigrant by the name of Andreas Cornelis van Kuijk. But until now, relatively little was known of his life in the 'old country.' We learn that a woman was brutally murdered in Parker's hometown in Holland on the very day of his disappearance. Did he commit the dastardly deed and abscond to America? Of course, we'll never know, but it's an interesting theory, nonetheless. It appears that the old boy may have been asexual. If so, this might explain his aversion to being touched. Though Parker earned mega-millions during his lifetime, he left behind a relatively modest estate. Of course, the same can be said of Elvis. Parker's addiction was gambling, while Elvis simply overspent on virtually everything.They were both masters at profligate spending. The Colonel seemed to possess a "Jekyll/Hyde" personality, displaying acts of kindness and generosity to loyalists and cruelty to others. The Eddy Arnold years are very interesting indeed. Parker and Eddy were opposites, and Parker's taste for ostentation sometimes clashed with Eddy's more conservative tastes. The story of Parker moving in with the Arnolds is hilarious. Alanna Nash is a very gifted writer and unless I'm mistaken, this is her third Elvis-related book. "Revelations" is still the best Elvis book I've ever read. I've never had the pleasure of reading the Alan Fortas book, which I believe she ghost-authored, though I hear it's excellent. Her latest book is an intriguing read which I finished in one day. I simply couldn't put it down. The phrasing, the meticulous research and the fascinating enigma that was Tom Parker all come together quite nicely. Buy this book. I promise you'll like it.

A must read for any Elvis fan!!.......2003-12-11

I read this book a few days after receiving it. It was excellent. Nash has a very special gift. Having read just about everything about Elvis I could get my hands on over the years, I thought I knew it all. It seems most of the books I have read are saying the same stuff. THE COLONEL is full of thorough research and info I had never read before. I loved it. I knew Parker was different, but I had no idea how different. He sounds a bit twisted. He also sounds very misunderstood. And not very happy. Nash should should be very proud of what she's accomplished with the book. I
suspect she has enough material about her actual conversations with him for
another book. I hope she writes it.

A bit far-fetched, but an interesting read.............2003-12-03

A biography on such a secretative person as Colonel Parker is interesting in and of itself. I found the first chapters of this book highly speculative, however, and not at all persuasive regarding the evil lurking in Col. Parker's past. However, the info within the book does shed some light on the Colonel's personality, his personal make-up and his mastery of promotion. I learned a lot about his approach, his philosophy and his perceptions of Elvis as he directed one of the most talented people ever. Anyone interested in Elvis would find this book entertaining, though troublesome, as the Colonel's practices are uncovered. The Colonel was always there pulling his magical strings and I now better understand how he played his part. Some of the information is disturbing and pretty cold hearted. At the same time, look at the great success he made of his client. One has to wonder what Elvis would have been without the Colonel .........after reading this I felt I was reading a Shakespearian tragedy.......as the main players self-destructed.........still I can make a little more sense of it all from reading this book. Elvis fans, beware, after reading this book I felt sad for him and not quite as sympathetic for the Colonel............

A True Depiction of Andreas' Heart.......2003-12-01

In all of my Elvis journeys I have been waiting for a long time for a book that depicts the true hidden world of Colonel Parker (aka Andreas) and his relationship with Elvis. The research and conclusions of Alanna regarding his inner secrets are extraordinarily accurate. As a professional singer myself I must admit I would give anything to have had such a dedicated and talented manager like Col. Parker; but, without having to pay the price that Elvis did. I'm certain that if Elvis had read this book he would have agreed with its conclusions. And in my opinion, Col. Parker would probably have never made a name for himself without Elvis Presley.

This book would also be a great read for those in power in the music industry, and the wannabees that litter the entertainment landscape.

Outstanding research and scholarship. Thank you Alanna!

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The Colonel: the Extraordinary Story of Colonel Tom Parker and Elvis Presley
Alanna Nash
Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000N7D66U

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Deadites, skullbats, and skeletons don't stand a chance when you've got a chainsaw in one hand and Evil Dead: Hail to the King–Prima's Official Strategy Guide in the other. Ash may deliver cool one-liners before splitting a zombie's skull, but Prima delivers the strategy you need to stand up to the legions of undead. You can thank Prima when you need help with a puzzle that's as unforgiving as Evil Ash himself. Go ahead and hail to the king, baby! The guide includes:

• Infallible methods for employing the nefarious Necronomicon pages
• Puzzle-solving strategies to make the undead beg for mercy
• Warrior-from-the-sky-worthy weapon upgrade tips
• Boomstick tactics for dealing with damn dirty Deadites
• Otherworld-thwarting pointers to defeat everything from your Evil Hand to the Inbred Hellbillies
• Intrepid explorations of all new and classic environments

Customer Reviews:

A Good Company For A Regular Game.......2003-06-02

I don't actually think you'll need a guide for an easy game like Hail To The King, which has no complicated puzzles and stuff. But, if you feel like taking a guide, to avoid commiting mistakes throughout the game, feel free to buy this guide, trust me, it's good.
It's fully colored and ilustrated, the walkthrough is full of hints and things, you shall finnish the game well with it. There are also descriptions of the game weapons, enemies, bosses (and the best ways to beat them down). In the index, it says there is an Evil Dead Trivia in this guide, but it's completely untrue. There is no Trivia in here.
So, the guide accomplishes its objective, but it's not awesome or anything. It will help you to beat the game, and it's... a good company for a regular game. That's about it.

Hail To The King Prima Guide.......2001-07-18

Very cool guide. There are many pictures in there, so you can check where you are in the game with the walkthrough and hot hints to be a king. If you have the game or you're thinking about buying it, don't forget to buy this cheap and preety guide.

SOMETHINGS NEVER CHANGE.......2001-01-25

WHILE PRIMA DID A GOOD JOB ON THIS GUIDE, I SEE THAT VERY LITTLE HAS CHANGED WITH THEM. I HAVE PURPOSELY AVOIDED PRIMA GUIDES IN GENERAL OVER THE YEARS AFTER BUYING A TUROK GUIDE THAT HAD MORE PICTURES THEN MAPS AND POORLY DRAWN MAPS AT THAT. I HAD TO GO OUT AND GET A BRADYGAMES GUIDE INSTEAD. SINCE NO ONE ELSE STEPPED UP TO PRODUCE A GUIDE TO THE EXCELLENT EVIL DEAD GAME FOR PLAYSTATION, I BROKE DOWN AND BOUGHT THIS GUIDE. MOST TIMES I BUY A CHEAT (GUIDE) BOOK AFTER I FINISH A GAME, IF I REALLY LIKED IT, TO GET THE PICTURES, DRAWINGS AND STORIES THAT WENT INTO MAKING THE GAME (AS WELL AS TO SEE IF I MISSED ANYTHING). SUCH IS THE CASE HERE. WHILE THE QUALITY OF THIS PRIMA BOOK HAS IMPROVED, THEY STILL PUT IN WAY TOO MANY OUT OF FOCUS PICTURES AND NOT ENOUGH CLEARLY DRAWN MAPS OR DIAGRAMS. IT'S GOOD BUT IT COULD HAVE BEEN SO MUCH BETTER. GIVEN A CHOICE BETWEEN PRIMA AND ANYBODY ELSE, ANYBODY ELSE WILL WIN EVERY TIME. TIME TO WAKE UP BOYS.

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A Must Read for the Serious Ebay Researcher

If She Can Do It, So Can I and So Can You

Misleading Title - Simple Introduction to Data Collection Tools

This is a much better book and their is alot of of overlap...

A Must Read For Serious Ebayer's

Turn eBay Data into Dollars
Ina Steiner
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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You already have the answer to boosting your eBay sales and profits...

You just have to know where to look. Turn eBay Data into Dollars shows you how to use the powerful tools available on eBay to sell smarter and make more money on every sale. Learn to mine sales data from tools such as Andale Research Tools, Terapeak, and DeepAnalysis. Generate sales and traffic reports using eBay and Sellathon ViewTracker so you can easily analyze your data and make informed business decisions.

You’ll learn to apply the results of your research to your eBay listing and marketing strategies. Then, you can better determine what to sell, how much to charge, how to improve traffic, and how to stay ahead of the competition.

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A Must Read for the Serious Ebay Researcher.......2006-11-01

This book gives a solid overview of the subject of research on eBay. First it talks about the need to do research for eBay. It then reviews some basic caveats and 'gotchas' about eBay research. Then it reviews the 3 leading tools in great detail (Andale, Terapeak, and Hammertap). This alone makes the book worth it. Imagine if you had to spend money on each of those three tools to determine whether you liked them or not? With the detailed coverage of their various features in the book, you can make a decision about which one you might like to use. This book is a must-read for anyone who is serious about selling on eBay and staying competitive. I don't understand the negative review on this book. I suspect the writer of that review has some axe to grind or did not actually read the book.

If She Can Do It, So Can I and So Can You.......2006-07-10

Great tips and strategies. Very encouraging and helpful. Worth buying.

Misleading Title - Simple Introduction to Data Collection Tools.......2006-05-03

A lot of effort has been put in this book by authors. Unfortunately its worth less. Book's title is hyped up like most books on eBay (big surprise - Any eBay book with big claims in title should be a red flag). In nut shell this book is basically collection of introduction to data collection tools that can be used for eBay. This information (with latest updates) is also available from vendor of tools. I question the value of this book - there is simple none. Here is how this book has failed:

1. To start with what good does it bring for reader to copy information from web and put it in a book. There is even no comparison of tools !!!

2. Authors lack any practical experience in data collection field or on running business on eBay. They have included some small pieces of information from consultants and sellers. But nothing that can add significant value. Reality check - consultants on site optimization are going to share their money milking plans!

3. This book claims that it will help you turn eBay data into dollars (I translate it as saying that it will help you increase sales). In reality data collection tools are only tools. You need a strategy, plan and operating mechanism to take any data and convert into more sales. Beyond data collection the book is completely void of any suggestions on strategy.

This is a much better book and their is alot of of overlap..........2006-02-27

Between the two. Save time and money and buy How to Start and Run an eBay Consignment Business
by Skip McGrath

A Must Read For Serious Ebayer's.......2006-02-18

If you are a seious ebayer this book is a must. This book will gives you all the tools to gather information to maximize your profit potential. Zoom-Trader.

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Turn eBay Data Into Dollars
Ina Steiner
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
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Binding: Paperback

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