The Party and the Arty in China: The New Politics of Culture (State and Society in East Asia)

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Arguing that cultural reform is a key aspect of political reform, Richard Kraus shows here that China's economic transformation has dramatically liberated the production and consumption of culture. In this original and provocative study, Kraus offers a political analysis of Chinese culture that includes all genres of art. Surveying the evolution of China's cultural politics between 1979 and 2003, this book explores the complex relationship between money and art as exemplified by declining state arts patronage, changing standards for painting nudity, censorship, and the professionalization of artistic work. Cogent, witty, and deeply informed, this comprehensive overview of the Chinese arts scene will be an essential text for all observers of contemporary China. Visit our website for sample chapters!

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For some reason, every animal seems to fear Haeju. One day, she has a run in with a notorious school bully but strangely enough she comes out of the incident having made friends with the most feared person around. Coincidentally, Haeju finds out that this bully has the ability to hear and talk to animals, a skill Haeju would die for! Not only does the bully turn out to be nice guy who merely had a bad rap, he can help Haeju solve the mystery as to why every animal seems to fear her.

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Very cute!.......2005-11-10

This manwah, korean comic, is so cute and very adorible! people who read it will be very touched at how the story goes and the way it is set up. The characters have their own personalities and is very detailtive about it. But its not that hard to understand! Easy to know what is going on and understand the whole out come! great for kids and teens and even adults! For all ages to read and have fun learning the comedy, drama, love, and friendship.

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Heaven Our Home (Heaven, Volume 2)

Manufacturer: Livingtree Ministries
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: CD-ROM
ASIN: B000FOU3M6

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Eye witness accounts to of people that went to children's paradise, and people raised from the dead, that describe in detail of what people are doing in Heaven who once lived on the Earth. People who have see the tunnel of light.

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The best of Nursing Humor.......2002-12-08

As a student nurse I found this book hysterical!!! The student nursing short stories were so easy to relate to. Finally I realize I am not alone, there are more psycho instructors out there marking papers as if they were Zorro using a red pen, and it is not just our facility that "treats report as if it were classified information, and we don't have proper clearance." A must get for the nurse in your life, or for yourself for humor you can relate to.

The Best of Dental Humor: A Collection of Articles, Essays, Poetry, and Cartoons Published in the Dental Literature (Hanley & Belfus Publication)

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And you thought "dental humor" is an oxymoron!

The Best of Dental Humor: A Collection of Articles, Essays, Poetry, and Cartoons Published in the Dental Literature (Hanley & Belfus Publication)

Manufacturer: Hanley & Belfus
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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And you thought "dental humor" is an oxymoron!.......2003-02-13

If you are looking for hilarious dental jokes, short stories, poems, cartoons, and experiences in the dental chair, then this book is perfect for you. I tried searching specifically for dental jokes online but none existed. Fortunately, Dr. Sonis complied this anthology of the best of dental humor from professional and mainstream publications like the Journal of American Dental Association and Gary Larson's "The Far Side". I strongly recommend this book for all audiences including dental students, dentists, and of course, us patients. This book makes an excellent coffee table book, or in this case, dentist waiting room table book for a leisurely read and laughter. Overall, the hours of content in this book provides an excellent source of laughing gas at a great value.

The Best of Health Professions Humor: A Collection of Articles, Essays, and Poetry Published in the Allied Health Literature

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The Best of Health Professions Humor: A Collection of Articles, Essays, and Poetry Published in the Allied Health Literature
Colleen Kenefick
Manufacturer: Hanley & Belfus
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Binding: Paperback

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This book is intended for all health care professionals who are interested in enjoying a humorous moment, but especially for those in the allied health fields. More than a collection of articles, this book highlights common themes across all health care disciplines, expressing a collective understanding regardless of author's occupational choices, and demonstrating that humor is a necessary part of their working lives.

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A GREAT COMPANION BOOK!!!

How was "The Patriot" made? Find out!

Learn how a movie is made--I did from this book!

Enjoyed the story behind the pictures.

Beautiful work!

The Patriot: The Official Companion
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Manufacturer: Carlton Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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The Patriot

ASIN: 1842220764

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South Carolina, 1776 at the start of the American Revolution, one man struggled with the upheaval of political independence and his own secret past. The making of this dramatic film about war and family is all captured in The Patriot, The Official Companion. Starring Mel Gibson, Tom Wilkinson (Shakespeare in Love), Chris Cooper (October Sky), and Jason Isaacs (Armageddon), and directed by Roland Emmerich (Independence Day), The Patriot is the story of America on the threshold of war. Complete with stills from the set, special in-depth interviews with the cast, director and producers, and information on how the Smithsonian Institute helped oversee the production for historical accuracy, this book is a visually stunning keepsake of the movie.

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A GREAT COMPANION BOOK!!!.......2003-04-06

This is a great book for history teachers and history and film buffs! You not only get an in-depth look at the making of one of the greatest films ever created, but you also get a look at the historical aspects (People, places and events) that parallel the film's fictionalized portrayal of history. Grade: A+

How was "The Patriot" made? Find out!.......2000-07-31

The stunning historical imagery of "The Patriot" was the result of a lot of long hours and hard work by a lot of people, seeking out properly historical sites, consulting with the Smithsonian Institute (the first time they have ever participated in the making of a movie), and ensuring that all of the details of "The Patriot" were properly carried out. This attention to detail is a hallmark of well-made, well-thought-out movies, and was probably last seen to this degree of precision in "Titanic". Learn how "The Patriot" was made in this superb book filled with on-screen and behind-the-scenes photos. The one amusing irony I find is the amount of computer work that went into the massive battle scenes. Is it just me, or is there something slightly -- unusual about computer-generated REVOLUTIONARY WAR combatants? But if it adds to the overall impact of the movie, which it certainly does, what of it? You'll discover that and much more in this must-have book for anyone who enjoyed and was impressed by "The Patriot", which I regard as one of the most significant movies I have ever seen!

Learn how a movie is made--I did from this book!.......2000-07-21

If you enjoyed the movie, you'll really enjoy this book. Lots of big, colorful photographs of the cast and crew at work during the filming; many pictures are suitable for framing--the photos are that good. If you are a student of film, this is a great book in which to learn how a movie is put together from start to finish: the text is very, very enlightening. The book even illustrates and explains how all of the film's special effects were accomplished.

Enjoyed the story behind the pictures........2000-07-15

Great book! I saw the movie and the book brought it all together. One correction should be made though. I live near Rock Hill, SC and we are not a primarily farming community. I have lived here for over 25 years and I don't even know a farmer. Yes, people were excited about the movie being made here, but I don't know anyone who spent their days chasing down Mel Gibson. Anyway, I thought the book was great and so was the movie.

Beautiful work!.......2000-06-14

After looking at and reading through my copy of The Patriot: The Official Companion about 10 times, I recommend this beautiful work of art to everyone! The photos in this book are breathtaking and realistic and they cover every aspect of the movie. Some of the best shots of the film are included in this work. The articles on the actors are thorough and not only give some history and filmography on them, but also offer a very personal view into their lives. Being on the set during filming myself I can see that The Official Companion offers a view into the business of film-making, and that coupled with the historical aspect of The Patriot will truly make this book a pleasure for everyone! Suzanne and Rachel both did a *wonderful* job!

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Good Read

Brief anecdotes, little depth

Best oral history of popular music

Amazing

Off the Record: An Oral History of Popular Music
Joe Smith
Manufacturer: Warner Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 044651232X

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Good Read.......2007-03-10

I got this book a few years ago at a library sale in Hawaii. I think I paid a quarter for it. It has some really interesting little stories from many artists and people in the business like Frankie Valli, Sting, Shadow Morton, Mickie Most, and others.

The book was published in the 80's, so it's interesting to read these stories from people who have either passed on or become even more popular than ever. I liken it to a hors d'oeuvre tray of who's who in the music business.

Brief anecdotes, little depth.......2005-07-11

This 430-page tome is a collection of brief anecdotes culled from interviews with over 200 music personalities, from Artie Shaw to David Lee Roth --- featuring huge luminaries such as Ray Charles, Bob Dylan, Ben E. King, Buddy Rich, Ella Fitzgerald, Tom Jones... an impressive assemblage. However, I take issue with the authorial credit: in no sense is this a book "by" Joe Smith; his writing here consists of about eight pages in total. These are stories told to Joe Smith, which is how the credit ought to run. Why is he listed as the author? Basically, this is a vanity project: Smith was the CEO of Warner's, and who's the publisher of this book? Warner Books! What a coincidence! Sure, he made the interviews and edited them down into anecdotes, but... well, then, what did the editor, Mitchell Fink, do? Anyway, Smith's ego aside, this is an interesting enough collection to flip through. Its broad scope is, as noted, impressive, but this also works against the book, in that each interviewee's remarks are brief, three pages at the most. So unfortunately you get very little substance from each subject. As a whole, it's an adequate, skim-the-surface overview of pop music from the jazz era to the late '80s, and it gives a nice idea of how the business has changed over the decades, but --- and I say this in disappointment, not mockingly --- unfortunately the brief interviews fly by rapidly, and are ultimately forgettable.

Best oral history of popular music .......2005-03-31

I have read this book at least three times and find it endlessly entertaining. It features artists and other music industry insiders from the 40's to the 80's telling their own stories in their own words. Each person is featured in a self-contained "chapter" that lasts just a couple of pages; the format lends itself to reading whenever you have a few minutes to spare. I recommend this book highly if you are interested in the subject.

Amazing.......2004-02-05

I have owned two copies of this book - the first I lent out and did not get back. I loved it so much that I bought a second copy.
This fabulous book begins with Artie Shaw and ends with David Lee Roth and contains some of the most interesting anectodes and musical insight I have ever read. Some of the first-person narratives were hilarious - others were heart wrenching.If you love music, and the history of music, you simply must read this.

Off the record : an oral history of popular music / [stories told to] Joe Smith ; edited by Mitchell Fink

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Off the record : an oral history of popular music / [stories told to] Joe Smith ; edited by Mitchell Fink
Mitchell (ed.) Fink
Manufacturer: New York : Warner Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000VT0O42

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Off the Record: An Oral History of Popular Music
Joe Smith
Manufacturer: Warner Books
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Off The Record - An Oral History Of Popular Music
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Off The Record An Oral History Of Popular Music
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Presenting Unexpected Outcomes
Sherokee Ilse
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Birth as an American Rite of Passage

ASIN: 0960945687

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Unexpected outcomes occur in virtually every birth; it is rare to find a pregnancy and birth that fulfills the dreams and expectations of both the mother and the father. Yet, how do Childbirth Educators realistically begin to prepare families for some of the possible unexpected outcomes? This booklet assists them by sharing reasons why this is vitally important, as well as many tools, worksheets, activities and resources to use in the curriculum and during class discussions.

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Great reference book.

WOW!

A Fascinating Start

Good content, but very choppy

Really helpful

How to Open a Financially Successful Coffee, Espresso & Tea Shop
Elizabeth Godsmark , Lora Arduser , and Douglas R. Brown
Manufacturer: Atlantic Publishing Company (FL)
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Coffee Basics: A Quick and Easy Guide

ASIN: 0910627312

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The explosive growth of the coffee shops across the country has been phenomenal. Few people realize Coffee is now the largest food import to the United States! There is money to be made on those beans! Here is the manual you need to cash in on this highly profitable segment of the food service industry. This new book is a comprehensive and detailed study of the business side of the specialty coffee and beverage shop. This superb manual should be studied by anyone investigating the opportunities of opening a coffee cafe, tea shop or coffee kiosk. If you enjoy meeting people and love coffee, this may be the perfect business for you, but keep in mind Specialty coffee retail looks easy, but as with any business, looks can be deceiving. This complete manual will arm you with everything you need including sample business forms, leases, and contracts; worksheets and checklists for planning, opening, and running day-to-day operations; sample menus; coffee drink recipes; inventory lists; plans and layouts; and dozens of other valuable, time-saving tools of the trade that no coffee entrepreneur should be without.

While providing detailed instruction and examples, the author leads you through finding a location that will bring success, learn how to draw up a winning business plan (The Companion CD Rom has the actual business plan you can use in MS Word tm.), how to buy and (sell) a coffee shop, basic cost control systems, profitable menu planning, sample floor plans & diagrams, successful kitchen management, equipment layout and planning, food safety & HACCP, successful beverage management, legal concerns, sales and marketing techniques, pricing formulas, learn how to set up computer systems to save time and money, learn how to hire & keep a qualified professional staff, brand new IRS tip reporting requirements, managing and training employees, generate high profile public relations and publicity, learn low cost internal marketing ideas, low and no cost ways to satisfy customers and build sales, learn how to keep bringing customers back, accounting & bookkeeping procedures, auditing, successful budgeting and profit planning development, as well as thousands of great tips and useful guidelines.

The manual delivers literally hundreds of innovative ways demonstrated to streamline your business. Learn new ways to make your operation run smoother and increase performance. Shut down waste, reduce costs, and increase profits. In addition operators will appreciate this valuable resource and reference in their daily activities and as a source of ready-to-use forms, web sites, operating and cost cutting ideas, and mathematical formulas that can be easily applied to their operations. The Companion CD Rom contains all the forms in the book as well as a sample business plan you can adapt for your own use.

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Great reference book........2007-03-12

Lots of good information. Some things I would never have thought of. I was very glad that I purchased this book and continue to use it frequently.

WOW!.......2007-01-09

This is the best book if you are serious about opening your own business! They thought of everything. LOVE IT & recommend it completely!

A Fascinating Start.......2006-05-08

"HOW TO OPEN A FINANCIALLY SUCCESSFUL COFFEE, ESPRESSO & TEA SHOP" by Elizabeth Godsmark, Lora Arduser and Douglas R. Brown.

Coffee is a huge industry across the country and around the world. In the introduction of "How to open a financially successful coffee, espresso & tea shop" the authors point out that the coffee industry is a $5 billion industry, which is growing more and more every year.

Anyone who is interested in starting his or her own coffee, espresso, or tea shop is going to be fascinated in this book. The authors start at the beginning with developing a business plan. The give examples and even offer a CD program that has preformatted documents. Licenses, business name, choosing suppliers, and equipment requirements are all discussed in the opening chapters.

Many aspects of running a successful coffee, espresso & tea business are discussed throughout this book. The authors have done a tremendous job in giving an introduction to opening this type of business. They talk about profit planning and advertising, as well as choosing the best equipment and managing your operating costs.

Without a doubt this is a definite must have book for anyone even thinking about starting this kind of business. The author's are able to skillfully introduce all the major concerns with opening a coffee, espresso & tea business. They provide a wealth of information that will help clarify a person's views of what is actually required to open, operate, and run a financially successful coffee, espresso & teashop.

Good content, but very choppy.......2006-04-27

How to Open a Financially Successful Coffee, Espresso & Tea Shop" by Elizabeth Godsmark, Lora Aduser, and Douglas R. Brown is great for beginners looking into possibly opening a coffee shop. The book touches on a lot of information that is generic to any business, but it is a good starting point. It provides basic information on writing a business plan, scouting out a location, buying equipment, hiring a staff and more.

I wish the authors would have delved further into the various aspects of writing a business plan. As it is, it simply lists what types of topics should be covered in a business plan and basic information on what the terms mean. There is nothing comprehensive about how to create pro-forma income projections or any of the more intricate parts of the business plan.

While parts of the book seemed to just be stating common sense knowledge, the authors did provide a number of helpful websites and resources. They talk in-depth on ordering coffee, but I wish the book would have included more coffee/espresso specific information - such as numerous drink recipes, maybe tips from those that have started their own coffee shop. Things like that would have been useful.

The book's flow is also a little disappointing. Many times the writing seemed redundant because the topic had already been touched on. For some reason the authors will discuss a subject, such as using a website to enhance your business and then touch on the subject again a few chapters later without adding anything significant to the mix..

All in all, I think the book does provide a good deal of useful information to anyone looking to open a business in the food industry. I just wish it had more meat to it or that the authors would have gone more in-depth on a few key issues.

Really helpful.......2006-04-19

Organized in a simple to comprehend and use manner, this book is likely to be beneficial to anyone who is thinking about opening a coffee or tea shop. It starts by helping to clarify the all important business plan. Chapters follow a logical sequence which helps someone who is new to the business to fully understand everything that is involved.

This book helps the reader prioritize all of the different steps that are needed in order to begin a thriving business. It covers the basics of buying the product, equipments, and how to figure out pricing of the items. CD-ROM is choked full of many different forms which are needed in order to run the business smoothly.

The book also completely covers the basics which are needed in any business, including employees, customers, marketing strategies, bookkeeping, and laws and regulations. Easy to read and simple to follow, this book will help anyone who wants to start a coffee or teas shop.

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