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Enticing.......2007-09-02
I had never heard of this effort until I saw it in a used book store. Well, now I know, and I'm glad of it. This collaboration places passagess from Nin's diaries next to Boyce's exciting line drawings. The images don't illustrate the text in any literal way. Instead they depict the same general spirit as Nin's writing, happy, articulate, and very physical.
Most drawings appear one to a page or two-page spread. That large scale helps the viewer extract all the detail from these delightful renderings. Although the larger forms of each drawing are easy to read, details sometimes take a little effort to pick out. These sensual and overtly sexual drawings are worth the effort. Boyce's style shows many influences; imagine figures from Beatles-era Peter Max psychedelia (this book comes from the mid 1970s, after all) drawn with Aubrey Beardsley's pen. Now add more of the Art Nouveau flow, and a Cubist's tendency to put multiple moments and perspectives into each image. Then let these surreal figures become willowy, not just in their long lines, but also in willow's rubbery flexibility.
The drawings pair well with Nin's energetic if oblique eroticism. In geometry, an "oblique" can can also be obtuse; in the limit, an obtuse angle becomes a flat line. Unfortunately, the analogy sometimes holds. Parts of Nin's indirection lose me; her oblique descriptions occasionally become obtuse and occasionally fall flat.
Even so, this collection conveys warm and eager eroticism in both ways, verbal and visual. The intensity never becomes harsh; it's a gentle kind of power between happy participants. The pictures become explicit at times, but (like Nin's writing) engage the imagination as well. Enjoy!
-- wiredweird
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Ask any designer, fashion editor, or art director where the hottest trends are coming from, and they'll tell you it's from the streets of certain cities. And if you ask them what magazine gives the best, most authoritative coverage of these outsider fashion incubators, chances are they'll say Nylon. Nylon here combines its street cred and international expertise (the magazine is read in major cities around the world, and has recently launched both Japanese and Australian editions) to reveal the iconic looks in the seven most fashion-forward cities today: London, Paris, Berlin, Tokyo, Melbourne, Copenhagen and New York. Led by acclaimed editor in chief Marvin Scott Jarrett, Nylon's editors, writers, and photographers cover these cities' trends with the same signature flair, enthusiasm, and eye for the cutting edge that has catapulted the magazine to the top of its demographic. Each chapter opens with an introduction describing the city's particular history, traits, and culture, followed by full-page pictures of each city's stylish residents, showing their creativity in full detail, from Tokyo's famous Goth Lolitas to Copenhagen's casual chic and everything in between. Quotes from each subject tell about who influences their personal style, what they love about their city, and their favorite local stores. Edgy, colorful, and fascinating to look at, Street is a chronicle of diverse urban style that you won't be able to put down.
Customer Reviews:
not legendary, but really good.......2007-09-29
i got it as a present for someone of my friends but ended up leaving it for myself. how mean. but i just loved it.
a nice book to look through again and again. the days you don't know what to wear, how to feel and just wanna change something. there is always some inspiration to get.
nice editors job.
Street: The Nylon Book of Global Style.......2007-05-14
An awesome book to look at and look at over and over.
I would like to see fashion covered more like this...........2007-04-12
These were attractive people on the street, not professional models (except one but it was just happenstance!) and the clothes they chose to wear that day. I like street fashion more than runway fashion. My only negative thought was that, while stylish, the outfits were very middle of the road. There were very few examples of anything remotely extreme like in Fruits. I would like to see more outrageous fashion, people whith character who are interesting regardless of age or size. I did really like this book and I see something new everytime I look through it.
Worth Buying.......2007-01-01
I really liked this book. It reminded me of Fruits, but I liked this slightly more because it focused on different countries rather than just one country like Fruits did. Some people didn't really have intresting style, but not everyone does, and that also made me like it. The style wasn't to an extreme; there were cute, but simple outfits, too. I highly recommend this to any fashion lover.
eh.......2006-10-15
the format is the almost the exact same as Fruits, but the fashion is less interesting. a lot of the outfits are somewhat boring and some of the photography is out of focus. some of the pictures are really good, though.
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Sandman: The Dream Hunters
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Sandman fans should feel lucky that master fantasy writer Neil Gaiman discovered the mythical world of Japanese fables while researching his translation of Hayao Miyazaki's film Princess Mononoke. At the same time, while preparing for the Sandman 10th anniversary, he met Yoshitaka Amano, his artist for the 11th Sandman book. Amano is the famed designer of the Final Fantasy game series. The product of Gaiman's immersion in Japanese art, culture, and history, Sandman: Dream Hunters is a classic Japanese tale (adapted from "The Fox, the Monk, and the Mikado of All Night's Dreaming") that he has subtly morphed into his Sandman universe.
Like most fables, the story begins with a wager between two jealous animals, a fox and a badger: which of them can drive a young monk from his solitary temple? The winner will make the temple into a new fox or badger home. But as the fox adopts the form of a woman to woo the monk from his hermitage, she falls in love with him. Meanwhile, in far away Kyoto, the wealthy Master of Yin-Yang, the onmyoji, is plagued by his fears and seeks tranquility in his command of sorcery. He learns of the monk and his inner peace; he dispatches demons to plague the monk in his dreams and eventually kill him to bring his peace to the onmyoji. The fox overhears the demons on their way to the monk and begins her struggle to save the man whom at first she so envied.
Dream Hunters is a beautiful package. From the ink-brush painted endpapers to the luminous page layouts--including Amano's gate-fold painting of Morpheus in a sea of reds, oranges, and violets--this book has been crafted for a sensuous reading experience. Gaiman has developed as a prose stylist in the last several years with novels and stories such as Neverwhere and Stardust, and his narrative rings with a sense of timelessness and magic that gently sustains this adult fairy tale. The only disappointment here is that the book is so brief. One could imagine this creative team being even better suited to a longer story of more epic proportions. On the final page of Dream Hunters, in fact, Amano suggest that he will collaborate further with Mr. Gaiman in the future. Readers of Dream Hunters will hope that Amano's dream comes true. --Patrick O'Kelley
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Sandman: The Dream Hunters won the 1999 Bram Stoker Award for Best Comic Book, Graphic Novel, or Other Illustrative Narrative as well as the 2000 Eisner Award for Best Comics-Related Book. Sandman: The Dream Hunters was also nominated for the 1999 Hugo Award for Best Related Book.
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Awesome~.......2007-10-03
Easily one of my favorites with Amano's art, a beautiful but sad tale with Amano's incredible art to bring the mythical tale to life~ Five Stars and worth your money.
A Beautiful Story.......2007-09-16
This is a beautifully told, self-contained tale in the Sandman series. The artwork is stunning and the writing is incredible. Neil Gaiman writes characters that are beautiful, subtle and intelligent. Really, just an all-around beautiful piece of art.
Beautiful.......2007-04-02
The art and the story combine to make this a beautiful work. Removing the setting to a fairytale takes this book out of the "graphic novels are too serious literature" debate and makes it clear that this is entertainment, storytelling, and art. Of course it's nice to see Morpheus lurking around, but anybody could read this (and enjoy it), no knowledge of comics, Sandman, etc., required.
The most beautiful Sandman I've read........2006-10-24
I've read quite a few of the sandman comics but haven't been inspired enough to purchase one. This is my first. While I've always enjoyed the mysterious world that Neil Gaiman creates, I at the same time hate The Sandman character. The incarnation of Dreams as a hipster doofus just don't do it for me. And Thanatos(the incarnation of death) as a ditsy punk rock girl? WTF? In fact, I almost didn't read The Dream Hunters because hipster doofus is on the front cover. Luckily I gave it a chance.
The Sandman character does make a brief appearance in The Dream Hunters, it is kept to a bare minimum.
The story itself is wonderful. The art is far better than anything I've seen in a Sandman comic before.
The story had me gracefully and slowly turning each page. The ending left me with slight chills.
One could easily read this entire comic in less than an hour but it took me about 3 days because I had to put it down often in order to soak in the world in which our characters lived their love.
A beautiful story and visually mesmerizing.
One important thing people seem to have missed..........2005-11-09
This story is not based on an old Japanese folk tale as I have seen repeated over and over in these reviews. Gaiman made that up. It is his own story. And to get people to believe that, even the reviewer on CNN, shows how truly magical he is.
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The THIRD AND POSSIBLY THE BEST 637 BEST THINGS ANYBODY EVER SAID
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With two other books full of witty, outrageous, and observant quotes, Robert Byrne still had more to report. Here is the third collection in this intriguing array of clever ripostes, insouciant double entendres, and pearls of wisdom, as uttered by comedians, writers, showmen, philsophers, teachers, politicians, athletes, and more.
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Interesting, but not the best........2004-05-27
There are some good quotes in this book, but there are more that are not. The "Best things anybody ever said," should be changed to "Interesting Quotes."
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"What luck for rulers that men do not think." A. Hitler
I don't see how the above quote from his book is considered "Best things anybody ever said."
He even has some of his own quotes in the book. The book is funny in some ways and serious in other ways. Also, the pages are not numbered.
Crazy book.......1999-07-14
This is the best book to read to your friends outloud. It is so funny. All the people that are quoted are funny or incredibly proufound. Well worth a read.
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- Excellent Book Entertains and Educates On Many Levels
- Too Much Business, and Not Enough Fun!
- A nostalgic delight!
- Fascinating, nostalgic, and useful
- Superb!!!
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Castle Films: A Hobbyist's Guide
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Do you remember the first movie you ever owned? It was probably a product of Castle Films. Before home video, Castle Films made every living room a screening room.
For four decades the 16mm and 8mm film products of Castle Films were sold in every department store and hobby shop. Castle had big-screen movies for everybody: comedies with Abbott & Costello, The Marx Brothers, and W. C. Fields...monster movies with Frankenstein, Dracula, and the Wolfman...cartoons with Woody Woodpecker, Chilly Willy, and Mighty Mouse...westerns with Clint Eastwood, John Wayne, and James Stewart...travelogues of the world's picturesque places...newsreels of major headline stories...musicals with top singers and bandleaders.
Collectors have always wanted a reference book detailing the total output of Castle Films. Here it is. Castle Films: A Hobbyist's Guide is a complete filmography of every title printed between 1937 and 1977. For handy reference, there are separate indexes by title, subject, and serial number, a listing of Castle's color film releases, and a special section "decoding" Castle's various pseudonym titles and disclosing the "true identities" of many films.
Castle Films: A Hobbyist's Guide is a fascinating, nostalgic look at one of the pioneers of home entertainment.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent Book Entertains and Educates On Many Levels.......2005-06-22
Like many present-day 16mm film collectors, I began my hobby during my pre-teen years, buying 8mm Castle Films at local camera and variety/discount stores. The Castles played an important part in my film-collecting life, and author Scott MacGillivray has done an excellent job of bringing back pleasant memories and reviving my interest in these fun home movies.
This book is really what you make it.....It can be a relaxing, fun history of the Castle Films company and its various titles, or it can be utilized as a reference guide to look up specific titles.
Personally, I've found the specific musical selection listings for each of Castle's 16mm "Music Album" reels to be worth the price of the book. After collecting various Music Album reels with such generic titles as "Swing Melodies" and "Musical Medley", it gets very confusing to keep track of the individual Soundies on each volume, but Mr. MacGillivray gives the reader an organized, easy-to-follow breakdown of each volume collection. Again, this feature ALONE makes this book a valuable resource for the Castle collector, but there's so much more.
After reading this book, I finally know why certain Castle titles were discontinued and replaced by other titles, why certain cartoon titles had their original theatrical title names changed to different "Castle" title names and other "burning" questions that I've wondered about over the years.
I highly recommend this fine book to anyone who has ever enjoyed Castle Films in their home....or anyone who just loves movies in general.
Too Much Business, and Not Enough Fun!.......2005-06-17
CASTLE FILMS: A HOBBYIST'S GUIDE
by Scott MacGillivray
I picked up a copy a few days ago, after eager anticipation. I was one of those kids (described in the book) in the pre-home video days who couldn't imagine ever owning complete copies of favorite films on VHS or DVD. Castle Films most adaquately filled our little hands (and wide eyes) with ingeniously edited, one reel Reader's Digest versions of cartoons, Abbott & Costello, W.C. Fields, Monsters & Sci-Fi Creatures, sports, newsreels and travelogs. Personally, I've often wondered about the company, who was behind it and what went on. MacGillivray's account answers those questions, but left me wanting much more.
To begin with, it's important to understand that the book is about one fifth business history and four fifths reference materials. Castle Films' story is told in the first 22 pages (plus the forward and preface), explaining how Gene Castle created the company, its thriving in spite of the depression with officies in major cities, his hiring of VPs and acquiring associates, retiring successful and the eventual corporate take over. Then as home video approached, those who took over the company had to adapt to the new medium, leaving the film company in its wake. The remaining 378 pages consists of charts and lists, explaining in intricate detail the company's inventory. If you're a business major and studying the rise and fall of certain American companies, then this is for you! But as a fan of the firm's output, I kept wanting more info on the fun stuff.
For instance, MacGillivray openly credits Castle Films with providing his career path. Many of us can make similar claims. Mine was also inspired by Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine and Shock Theater! Yet, while he pays due respect to those geniuses who took one hour plus feature films and abridged them into 9 minute sound and 12 minute silent adaptions (sound prints ran at a faster projection speed than the silents, so they were actually identical) "relatively" true to the original, AND THEN cut out 6 more minutes in order to sell silent "Headline" editions, he doesn't tell us who they were. It's generally agreed among collectors that those who edited for Castle were incredible craftsmen, but who were they?! Speaking from personal experience in film, audio and video editing, you NEED a pre-concieved time limit of the final product before shooting or recording the material to be edited, say for example a thirty or sixty second commercial. All these prople had was an end time of 9 minutes and (possibly) some of the original negatives, so as to achieve different dissolves, fades, a clear and sharp image, etc. No one seems willing to acknowledge these men (and possibly women) for undertaking a difficult task (at best) and making fine art of it. Were they death row inmates, now executed? These people NEED to be brought into the loving bosom of collectors and fans. Perhaps it was a job even MacGillivray couldn't do, as I too have searched on line articles, etc. for answers, and no one seems to know. But it was somthing I'd hope to discover in his pages.
Another disappointment was his praise of the product's cover art, with no mention of who accomplished it. The art on most of the boxes could rival anything Hollywood ever put on a one sheet, and part of what makes a Castle Film more valuable today! Yet, again Scott; who the hell did it?!! Were they responsible for any other popluar art of the times, say album covers or advertising? Did they perhaps live in the same cell block as the editors (may they all rest in peace)?!! And with the exception of the boxes featured on the book's cover and one B&W copy of "War of the Planets" in the book's illustrations, the reader has nary a clue as to how wonderful this box art really was. How about a color page of some of the more popular boxes in the re-issue, Scott? If those who provided interviews for the business text of Scott's book couldn't provide the names, may I suggest a search of the company's payroll or tax records to find these wonderful artists.
My biggest disappointment is a personal one, but I'll share it here. Scott mentions happily thumbing through some of the old catalogs. Scott, I truly envy you! Somehow, all mine got away! I must confess I was hoping that about 12 to 15 pages could have been dedicated to a mid 1960s Castle Films catalog. I must admit that there are some seperate catalog pages among the book's illustrations, including the all important ordering page. But, they are from different eras; and while informative, as a group they seem disjointed. That's why I was hoping for a complete catalog to examine (since I continually get outbid at the last second for one on ebay).
Also, have you ever wondered who writes the wonderful product descriptions in a catalog. Well, I remember in particular, the description in a Castle Films catalog parting me with my money to buy a copy of "Frankenstein Meets The Wolfman" right then and there! If memory serves...it was something like, "If eerie, spine-tingling tales of the supernatural are your cup of tea, then the feared clash between Frankenstein and the Wolfman is deinately up your alley." The folks at Castle obviously had my cup of tea, as well as my alley in mind when making this film available. So unfortunately, if we can't find out who edited and illustrated the product, it's useless to pine over the wordwrights who may have discribed the titles. However, these were quests I was hoping to put to rest with Castle Films; a Hobbyist's Guide.
And one final criticism, then I'll explain why I recommend the book to Castle Films' fans and collectors. There are 22 pages of illustrations (as intimated above). Their quality however, leave a lot to be desired. All are grainy, as if one too many generations on a copy machine or perhaps a thin scan was used. Clearer illustrations should've been used, as some are particularly difficult to read.
Now, on to better stuff! As mentioned previously, the book is primarily a reference guide. At least four fifths of the work contain various charts regarding titles in groups; such as westerns, sci-fi, cartoons, etc., as well as individual releases. Here is where the book really shines! Exhaustive research has gone into tracking these films by their serial numbers, release dates, when they're were pulled from distribution and with what they were replaced, just to name a few. It's obvious that this is the meat with which MacGillivray intended to hook his readers. Some of the info is repeated for emphasis when examining a particular title or group in various or differing catagories. It's pretty facinating stuff, especially if you're a fan who had a favorite film (or films). Here you can track its inclusion in the company's inventory, when it went into distribution, perhaps get some of Castle's historical events thrown in, how popular it was, which catagory in which it was included (some apparently sold better in one than another) and when it was discontinued and why.
Also, any Castle Films collector past and present knows that the company renamed many of its titles. It isn't explained to any reasonable satisfaction (be it copyright, or what) but numerous films went by different names. For instance, James Stewart's "Winchester '73" was listed as "Frontier Fury." A particularly useful chart in Scott's book takes the film's original title and then lists Castle's aliases next to it.
So, while I'm disappointed in not getting the answers concerning the above criticisms, a journal of Castle Films history and a log of the company's product should have been written long ago. It's a facinating story of a product which provided home entertainment to millions in the long gone days before cable TV and home video. Scott MacGillivray's attempt in filling such a void is a good one, but I must also add the whole story isn't told. Again Scott, do you think the above mentioned concerns could be addressed in your book's re-issue? Hope to hear from you then!
-Rob Robinson-
A nostalgic delight!.......2005-03-21
If the name "Castle Films" means nothing to you, don't bother reading any further. But if Castle rings a loud, nostalgic bell, then this book is a MUST-HAVE item for your library. Long before DVD made it possible to watch feature film trilogies or entire seasons of TV series in the comfort of our homes whenever we want, Castle Films (and outfits like them) provided desperate movie fans with little 8mm digest versions of cartoons, comedies and horror pictures. These 8mm titles were sold in stores everywhere, only to vanish completely when videotape came along. If you remember those days and have wondered about this once-thriving company, this is the book you've been waiting for. The research that went into this volume is amazing. More importantly, it's just plain fun to read. Highly recommended!
Fascinating, nostalgic, and useful.......2005-03-13
Those of us who have always held a fascination for the magic of the moving picture often nabbed our father's 8mm home movie projector to show the latest three minute Castle Film we just bought from a nearby deparment store. Our childhoods enjoyed many rainy afternoons where friends would gather and see silent excerpts from features with Abbott and Costello, W.C. Fields, Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, and others. This book not only reminds us of those blissful digital-free years, but remains an extremely useful reference tool for those of us who still like to dabble in the hobby, despite having far less time to do so. Indispensible and highly recommended.
Superb!!!.......2005-02-27
This is the kind of book I've been waiting years for! So how about 'A Hobbyist's Guide to Ken Films and Columbia' next???
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“As the author explains, four elements are key to success —the gel, containers, embedded objects, the wick. Vintage costume jewelry becomes the 3-D treasure in a wide candle. Rocks form the solid surface for a ready-to-light Zen garden. And geometric shapes tinted just the right colors emulate sushi forms—albeit with wicks. Naturally, all 35 projects feature materials, designer credits, step-by-step instructions, and great photographs.”—Booklist.
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great pics and some fresh looks on ideas.......2003-08-05
The first 17 pages of this book deals with safety,materials, molds,gel subjects,types of embeds,how to place embeds,wicks and positioning wicks, coloring/scents,using glitter, containers,and decorating containers. This is neat in it's own way because it gets that stuff out of the way, while other authors use it to fill up their books.
This book : looks at container use,using a glue gun to decorate,using sequins,making a small aquarium,using glitter stars,using mini tree lights, using charms,using chenille,using bells,snow candles,a very nice rock/gel candle in a plastic tub,using dried foods/spices,crystal look candles,shell candles,costume jewelry candles,musical notes with wire candles,a neat hoop of beads inside of the candle,jagged edged colored candles,layered, towers of colors inside of gel candle,pearls and goldleaf candles,and sushi candles.
This book would be good for the beginner because it lists many things in the get started part at the front of the book. I am the kind of person who has some ideas, but needs to see other ideas too. If you are this type of person this book does offer great pics throughout, directions, and material lists. This is not my favorite, but I'm very glad that I bought it for the ideas and some of the instructions at the front are very informing. Easy format.
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Practical Business Math Procedures is a comprehensive introduction to the concepts and applications of mathematics to personal and commercial business problems. The text uses basic arithmetic and problem solving techniques and illustrates their use in retailing, interest and loans, banking, payroll, taxes, investments, insurance, and a variety of other business situations. The text is well known for the motivating integration of interesting real world examples and photos from the Wall Street Journal, Kiplinger’s, and many other business journals. PBMP’s is the most popular and widely used book for this course and is carefully written and developed to support students with little math experience with practice quizzes, thousands of exercises, color coded procedures and diagrams, supporting tutorial videos on DVD, and the highest standards of reliability and cleanliness.
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Interactive & More.......2007-02-23
This book is more of what I think a "text" book should be for learning. It has nice colorful graphics [drawn, photocopied, and photographed] to arouse one's interest and learning. There are "real" companies given as factual examples and links to explore. The Teachers editon would be the best [it not only gives all the answers to the problems, but shows the step by step formulas to use]. I also found that by going to the book companies online resorces, you can download and print PowerPoint slides to help guide you through some of the more complex areas.
lost in translation.......2007-01-13
I used this book in a business math class and I found it to be confusing and hard to follow. I have a good grasp on business concepts and this book left me feeling more confused after my class than when I began. The approach to this class certainly is not one I would reccomend for college level (for any level for that matter).
Useful in the real world.......2006-05-23
I used the 7th edition in the business math class I took. The class was listed under the BUS designation, and was not intended for those above the 096 level in math. I took it at a community college as part of a certificate program. The first 4 chapters were review and the balance was the class. The chapters were well written and the practice problems useful. There are many problems for each chapter.
I use the formulas and concepts in my work. I am co manager of a grocery store. I use the things I learned each and every day.
Many people do not have a good grounding in math. Business math classes are designed to build a foundation and give skills that can be used right away.
An elementary approach to a college class.......2006-04-14
I am teaching a business math class and was issued this text book by the college. While reviewing the book I found it to be more confusing than helpful. I found the majority of the ideas presented in the book to be of common knowledge. Rather than presenting the concepts in the book in an analytical manner, the author uses a personal narrative to convey the ideas. The author introduces new concepts with successive chapters, but does not explain how these concepts are derived. The author explains concepts at face value, rather than explaining how the concepts come about and how to apply them to other situations outside of the ideal situation. The first 6 chapters or so, out of a total of 22, are a review of basic math skills starting with addition and subtraction of whole numbers and continue to basic uses of percents. In addition to those 6 chapters, more of the successive chapters become redundant and are not presented in a logical order. Integrated into the text are numerous amounts of extraneous articles that are meant to reinforce the underlying point, but instead simply add bulk and distraction to the text.
I found that the concepts of the book are poorly presented and are not explained thoroughly. I would STRONGLY recommend not using this book, especially for a college level business class. A person with little to no everyday business experience would find this book to be very simple. In my opinion this book is primarily geared to a 9th grade level education in a public school system and not a college level class.
Excellent book, easy to follow DVD!.......2006-01-26
What can I saw but this is an awesome book. I never did get past chapter one though because I found out that my previous grade was enough to meet a requirement so I figured why take it again? (Got a D+ originally, with a different book).
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