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A truly adorable book, this enchanting instructional stars all the cutest little animal characters imaginable to guide beginner cartoonists, while also serving more advanced artists as a valuable ongoing reference resource.
Clear, step-by-step lessons show how to draw basic baby-animal heads and body positions, with cuddly cubs, pups, and chicks romping through the book on lively, appealing, and colorful pages. Baby animals are an essential part of any cartoonist's repertoire, so the book hosts a huge menagerie, presenting bears, elephants, monkeys, ducks, pigs, lions, tigers, rhinos, hippos, giraffes, turtles, fish, snakes, alligators, dolphins, seals, and still more babes from the wild, depicted with all the verve and fun that readers expect from their favorite cartoon master.
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A Great Drawing Book!.......2001-02-01
I think that this book is a lot like a teacher. My friend and I have drawn characters from this book and we've had sooo much fun. I recommend this book to anybody who loves to draw cartoons and to the people that think almost everything is cute.
A Great Drawing Book!.......2001-02-01
I think that this book is a lot like a teacher. My friend and I have drawn characters from this book and we've had sooo much fun. I recommend this book to anybody who loves to draw cartoons and to the people that think almost everything is cute.
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- Not the best in the "20th Century Fashion" series.
- The 40s and 50s: Utility to New Look
- Really takes you back....
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The 40'S & 50's : Utility to New Look (20th Century Fashion)
Helen Reynolds
Manufacturer: Gareth Stevens Publishing
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Not the best in the "20th Century Fashion" series........2002-09-23
"The 40'S & 50's : Utility to New Look" was not as good as "1900-02: Linen & Lace" and "The 20s & 30s: Flappers & Vamps," as it didn't give much information on the clothing, but more of what events occurred during the era, but it was still interesting. I "sorta" recommend.
The 40s and 50s: Utility to New Look.......2000-07-11
This book is a waste of money. As it comprises only 32 pages (no, that isn't a typo),including the index, it covers nothing of the 1940s-1950s in depth. If you are interested in 40s-50s fashion, buy the outstanding Blueprints of Fashion series, instead. These two books were money well spent.
Really takes you back...........2000-04-12
I felt like I was back in the 50's while going through this marvelous archive.. a great detailed history of fashion and how it shook the American culture in the 50's ...
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Forties Fashion and the New Look
Colin McDowell
Manufacturer: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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In 1940, DC Comics created the concept of the super-team by bringing together Green Lantern, Hawkman, Wonder Woman, and many others to battle powers that threatened the entire world.
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"To me, the Phillies and Eagles are exactly like nicotine:," writes Joe Queenan in his painful and deeply funny book True Believers: The Tragic Inner Life of Sports Fans, "a preposterously noxious semi-hallucinogenic substance capable of giving great pleasure for brief periods of time, but that will ultimately destroy your health." Targets of Queenan's blowtorch mockery in previous books have included Hollywood, chain restaurants, and baby boomers. But here, he shines the spotlight on himself in an extended examination on what it means to join in the unique self-flagellation that is sports fandom. That flagellation is made more painful when, as in Queenan's case, the fan has sacrificed their time, emotional well-being, and regard among family members to following teams that often suck real bad. But True Believers is less a work of psychological research than a ruminative and passionate explanation of the rules of conduct by which the author believes fans should live. These same rules, of course, are discussed all the time by fans on bleacher seats, bar stools, and living room couches around the world as they desperately hope that this will finally be the year the Cubs or Cardinals or Clippers finally get it together. But rarely have the rules been codified in one bound volume. Queenan shines when attacking the dreaded "bandwagon" fan and when describing his decision not to stop the young son of a family friend from ruining his life by rooting for the Mets. And he's poignant and refreshingly void of cynicism in relating the last days of his father and how they overlapped with a pivotal Eagles-Falcons game. This is a lively and entertaining read that should appeal to any sports fan except those incomprehensible jerks that root for the Lakers and Yankees. --John Moe
Book Description
Why do fans live and die with their teams? For Yankee, Cowboy, and Laker fans the answer is fairly clear: the return on investment is relatively high. But why do people root so passionately for tragically inept teams like the Boston Red Sox, the Chicago Cubs, and the Philadelphia Phillies? Why do people organize their emotional lives around lackluster franchises such as the Cleveland Cavaliers, the San Diego Padres, and the Phoenix Suns, none of whom have ever won a single championship in their entire history? Is it pure tribalism? An attempt to maintain contact with one's vanished childhood? In True Believers, humorist and lifelong Philly fan Joe Queenan answers these and many other questions, shedding light on-and reveling in-the culture and psychology of his countless fellow fans.
Customer Reviews:
Queenan is an idiot........2007-06-18
I will not read anything this man writes and nor should you - he publicly cries out about and pans Al Gore's documentary "An inconvenient truth" (NPR Movies 6-15-07 - listen to the podcast) using the medium of radio to spread his own ignorant and bitter opinions. As far as Queenan is concerned we should not be paying for documentaries that enlighten us and inform us (but should pay for his books!) He's obviously a humanity hater, a planet hater and a Gore hater and an ignorant idiot. I would not reward this kind of person with purchasing his book.
IGNORANT AUTHOR, TERRIBLE BOOK.......2005-06-30
Unbelievably, Quennan says on page 69 of his book that the Cincinnati Reds were "suprise winners of the 1991 World Series". This is of course disgustingly ignorant of him because the Twins won that series and it was undisputably the greatest world series of all time (according to ESPN)!! He goes on to say that the Oakland A's won in 1990 who actually won in '89 and lost in '88 and '90 for the record the reds won in 1990. WHAT A LOSER DON'T READ HIS PIECE OF CRAP.
Perfect analysis of the American sports fan........2004-10-27
Another humorous read by Joe Queenan. If you are a somewhat intelligent sports fan and not one of those people who show up blind drunk at a Mets game with your girl, so that she can flash her derrier tatoo at the Phillies left-fielder, then you'll identify with Queenan's take on the life of a sports fan. This book isn't written for the fan who runs around at an NFL playoff game on a frigid day with his shirt-off, but for the fan who hopes that "shirtless" guy just leaves him alone so that he can watch the game.
Queenan uses his usual style of humor and self-deprecating wit to explain and analyze the behavior, and by his admission the sometimes unexplainable behavior, of fandom.
A quick easy read for any sports fan with a sense of humor and an ability to say "it's only a game" even when you know that this really isn't true.
Must read for all true sports fan........2004-06-25
Joe Queenan has written the most accurate and insightful book about sports fans that I've encountered. The anecdotes, stories, and life experiences of the author will give even non-sports fans insight into the psyche of the true sports fanatics. Every true sports fan should read this book. It also would make a great gift for all of the front-running, bandwagon jumping fans that every true sports fan knows.
Another Queenan Triumph..........2004-03-16
I love Joe Queenan's books, this the fourth of his that I have read. He is usually hilarious and always on the mark. This book lacks (and that is not a bad thing) has usual trademark razor wit that causes bleeding when touched. However, he goes after fair weather fans and Yankee fans quite well. With the exception the extended chapter on Notre Dame (I still hate Notre Dame and can't enjoy even Queenan's wise commentary), the book is terrific. Parts are moving. Queenan's life, as many of ours have, been shaped by sports. Friendships, family, etc. The book is funny; but it also honest and a bit moving. The end, taking place at Wrigley Field (of course) may move you to tears. Great stuff.
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Why Do Fans Live and Die with Their Teams? For Yankee, Cowboy, and Laker fans the answer is fairly clear: the return on investment is relatively high. But why do people root so passionately for tragically inept teams like the Boston Red Sox, the Chicago Clubs, and the Philadelphia Phillies? Why do people organize their emotional lives around lackluster franchises such as the Cleveland Cavaliers, the San Diego Padres, and the Phoenix Suns, none of whom have ever won a single championship in their entire history? Is it pure tribalism? An attempt to maintain contact with one's vanished childhood? In True Believers, humorist and lifelong Philly fan Joe Queenan answers these and many other questions, shedding light on -- and reveling in -- the culture and psychology of his countless fellow fans. The New York Times On its face True Believers is a Miss Manners-type guide to the best and worst of sports fandom, but in its heart it is a paean to the spirit of the author's hometown. Philadelphians may love their brothers, but what they really love is to hate their teams. Perhaps it's a case of using a thief to catch a thief, but Queenan aptly identifies, pathologizes and lampoons every form of loutish and insufferable behavior that plagues big-time athletics today. — Tobin Harshaw
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- A Nostalgic Treasure
- Brought back many old memories.
- Highly Recommended
- Sweet Book [ Sweet both Ways!]
- The best biographical book on The Little Rascals!
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The Little Rascals: The Life and Times of Our Gang
Leonard Maltin , and
Richard W. Bann
Manufacturer: Three Rivers Press
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ASIN: 0517583259
Release Date: 1992-11-24 |
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When originally published in 1977 as
Our Gang, this book sold more than 52,000 copies. This new edition, with an extensive amount of fresh material, will prove irresistible to all fans of the most popular TV series of all time.
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Customer Reviews:
A Nostalgic Treasure.......2006-09-27
Revised in 1992, Leonard Maltin and Richard W. Bann's "The Little Rascals" is a must for anyone who has enjoyed the antics of Spanky and the gang. The authors' exhaustive research and warm-hearted nostalgia is evident as they chronicle the history of these enduring comedy shorts. Along with biographies of the ever-changing cast and crew, the book offers a detailed critical analysis from the golden Hal Roach period (1922-38) to the sad decline at MGM (1938-44). It's the ultimate Our Gang celebration, with a treasure trove of rare photographs and publicity material.
Brought back many old memories........2006-08-30
I have been looking for this book for ages.Answers so many questions about all the Little Rascals.Some didn`t live long and very few are still with us.Being from Long Island I watched them on CH.11 on the Officer Joe Bolton Show every day after school.Kids today have nothing like them on TV.The facts in this book are fantastic and the pictures are great.If you love the Little Rascals buy this book.
Highly Recommended.......2005-10-01
The Little Rascals: The Life and Times of Our Gang is the most comprehensive book available about the popular short series. Leonard Maltin, longtime fan of both Hal Roach comedies and the Our Gang series itself, writes both intelligently and lovingly about the series with the help of Richard W. Bann.
This book opens with a short history of the Hal Roach film company and the Our Gang series.
Then, it leads to a collection of all of the shorts made for the series including the cast, release date, and highly effective synopses and analyses of each short. These are listed chronologically and noted according to ownership and distributor and silent and sound. Some of the silent have been lost, but they are not neglected. Instead, Maltin has used reviews from the time period to give the reader a sense of the short and an idea of its quality. Opinions are used, but they are obviously separate from the factual information and are supported by facts. They add to the effectiveness of the synopses and paint a more vivid picture of the shorts that are unavailable. What is also unique about this book is the listing of the MGM shorts that are often regarded as the worst quality episodes of the series. Skipping these films, although understandable, would have made this book far less complete.
Next, the spin-offs and pop culture effects of the series are addressed, including the Saturday Night Live spoofs of Buckwheat and the cartoon versions of the show.
Last, the book includes a brief history of all of the major stars of the series and a few sentences about the more minor players. Sadly, this section needs to be updated because of the deaths of the cast members after this second publication. However, the information that is included is accurate and valuable, as much of it cannot be easily found anywhere else, especially interviews.
One must also comment on the abundant photographs utilized in the book including rare publicity stills.
Overall, this is a high quality history of The Little Rascals.
Sweet Book [ Sweet both Ways!].......2005-05-02
Seriously, this book has all you would ever want to know about Our Gang, and some stuff you don't want to know! Complete write ups on all the movies and even some extra bits, a complete biographical section and SO MUCH MORE!! Completly indispensible! If you love Our Gang as much as I do, you definitly want this.The pictures are so CUTE, and there are a lot of them! I loved it!
The best biographical book on The Little Rascals!.......2004-08-29
This has to be the best book I've ever seen on the history of The Little Rascals.Everything you ever want to know about the Rascals,their careers,and their films.Every single film from the 1920s all the way up to the 40s is so remarkabley detailed.No major fan of The Little Rascals should be without this precious gem!
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The Comprehensive Country Music Encyclopedia
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Country Music: The Encyclopedia
ASIN: 0812922476
Release Date: 1994-10-18 |
Book Description
Country music has come of age. It has a rich history in American culture, and its story is well told in this definitive encyclopedia, written with verve and insight by the editors of America's leading and most popular country music magazine. The background of all the major -- and minor -- performers in country music, their greatest hits, fascinating anecdotes about their childhoods, their rise to (or fall from) fame, the truth behind publicity releases and general rumor -- it's all here, from Roy Acuff and Billy Ray Cyrus to Patsy Cline and Reba McEntire.
The Comprehensive Country Music Encyclopedia offers a fresh, absorbing portrait of country music from its folkloric origins to its present status as the popular music of choice for 42 percent of the adult population, according to industry estimates. Indeed, in the past decade, the country music audience has tripled. Between 1988 and 1990, sales of country records jumped 56 percent as sales of rock-'n'-roll records slumped 5 percent. Combining more than six hundred short descriptive entries with longer evaluative articles, the encyclopedia is informative, engaging, and a pleasure to read. The critical events and individuals that have shaped country music are all here in one indispensable volume.
More than a reference book to be consulted simply for the dates or details of a particular artist's hits or career, the encyclopedia offers a virtual social history of country music. It distinguishes itself not only by the unassailable authority of its contributors -- the most knowledgeable and gifted writers in this field -- but by its in-depth portraits of country music's pioneers and contemporary stars. Individual entries are placed within a larger historical and musical context. Linking discrete facts, dates, and events through what amount to interpretive essays, The Comprehensive Country Music Encyclopedia presents the overarching themes and musical ideas that have animated the landscape of country music.
An additional feature of the encyclopedia is the more than six hundred photographs, many rarely seen. These superb photographs convey the social and cultural spirit of the artists depicted. Together with the compelling text, the encyclopedia is certain to engage the curiosity, interests, and passions of every reader, and of every fan.
Customer Reviews:
Excitement? What excitement?.......2005-10-24
This book misses. It ends up as a rather dry recitation of events that happened to impact World Cup bridge matches. There is not enough information on bidding systems or hand analysis to make it interesting the the technical player, and there is not enough gossip to make it interesting to the merely curious. And, alas, it is not funny. Find a differnt book.
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How to cut through the public relations jargon and analyze a company's financial health and future prospects as it's spelled out in an annual report. Sound advice for non-expert investors in the stock market. New topics covered and explained in this edition include annual reports on the Internet, materiality, and financial derivatives. Titles in the easy-to-understand Business Keys series are directed at consumers and non-professionals, with advice on saving, investing, protecting assets, and increasing wealth through prudent money management. The books define terms, cut through business jargon, speak in plain language, and take the mystery out of business.
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Succinct and Informative.......2003-06-11
This book is very succinct and the explanations for each accounting concepts are very easy to understand and easy to remember. The "Red Flags" after each concept are very useful in pointing out all the possible problems that may arise. While the strengths of this book is his conciseness, it does require you to have some basic accounting background. Otherwise, some of the explanations may seem confusing. Having said that, if i am reading an annual report, I would definitely want to have this book beside me. Happy reading!
Great Little Book To Help You Understand Financial Reports.......2002-03-05
"Keys To Reading An Annual Report" by George Thomas Friedlob and Ralph E. Welton is a wonderful, little book for all investors. Each of the fifty, three-or-four-page sections covers a key concept that investors should understand when reading a public company's annual report and other financial statements.
"Keys To Reading An Annual Report" is no substitute for a complete text about financial statement analysis, such as "The Analysis And Use of Financial Statements," but "Keys To Reading An Annual Report" is an excellent first read for new investors who are learning to understand financial statements. And, experienced readers of annual reports will probably find this book a useful review.
Some of the fifty key topics covered include:
--SEC Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and the 8-K
--Current Assets
--Cash and Receivables
--Cost of Goods Sold and Inventories
--Property, Plant, and Equipment
--Depreciation
--Intangibles and Other Assets
--Depletion and Amortization
--Current Liabilities
--Bonds and Amortization
--Owner's Equity
--Classes of Stock
--Treasury Stock
--Discontinued Operations
--Ratio Analysis
--Taxes and Tax Deferrals
Many of the topics "Red Flag" things to which investors should pay special attention. For example, the chapter about Depreciation Red Flags: "The basis for long-lived asset valuation is historical cost. Because depreciation does not measure actual decline in value, the net book value of a long-lived asset (historical cost - accumulated depreciation) is not a good measure of the cost of replacing the asset. Neither is net book value a good measure of what the asset would bring if sold." (i.e., depreciation expense is a way of expensing the long-lived asset. And, the balance sheet only lists the so-called "unexpired cost.")
The red flag also discusses the difficulty in comparing depreciation across different companies because of the different ways depreciation may be computed.
The section about Treasury Stock tells us: "Stock Issued by a company may later be reacquired by the company. In some cases, the company may retire or cancel this stock. When reacquired stock is not retired or canceled, it is referred to as treasury stock." (there is a nice glossary at the end of the book.).
Friedlob and Welton point out that treasury stock is not an asset. "A company cannot create an asset by holding stock in itself."
However, because the reacquired stock may have been reacquired at a different price than it was originally issued, the wealth within the company can change in such a treasury stock transaction. For example, suppose stock is issued for $20 per share, but reacquired for $2 per share (it's an internet company!), then, somehow, the company has taken in $18 per share on the transaction. How is this accounted for in the financial statements?
Friedlob and Welton explain: "Just as treasury stock is not an asset, a loss or gain cannot result from treasury stock transactions. 'Things' happen that you and I would call a 'loss' (reacquiring treasury stock for $20 per share and later reissuing it for $12) or a 'gain' (reacquiring treasury stock for $30 per share and later reissuing it for $40). But it is illegal for a company to produce a gain or loss transacting in its own stock. When total stockholder's equity is decreased by treasury stock transactions (a loss), the decrease is generally taken directly from retained earnings. No loss is taken... When total stockholder's equity is increased by treasury stock transactions (a gain), the increase is recorded as a separate source of capital called Paid-In Capital from Treasury Stock Transactions."
So, by reading a little, two-page section about treasury stock in Keys To Reading An Annual Report, you probably now know more than 99% of all investors know about treasury stock!
"...If you are new to investing, you might also want to pick up a copy of Barron's "Keys To Investing In Common Stocks," which is an excellent first read for investors.
Peter Hupalo, Author of "Becoming An Investor"
Keys to Reading an Annual Report.......2001-12-30
This small manual concisely and succinctly presents the major elements of financial statements in easy to read, line-by-line format. It is not only ideal for the average investor without an accounting background, but also for the accountant who needs to explain financial statement concepts and presentations to others. Its examples are easy to relate to and quite illustrative. I regret this wasn't available when I tried to decipher "Accounting 101".
A CUT ABOVE ONE OF MY FINANCE COURSES.......2000-07-02
Even thought this book is five years old, the information still applies to the year 2000. As a person who now works iin finance, I know that detail is extremely important. This book certainly does its job by being very detail oriented. I graduated froom a very pretigious business school in which finance is actually the best subject taught, and I have to admit I think this little guide puts many pricey finance/accounting and finance professors to shame. It's also probably a good little guide for kids as well, to give them a headstart in the world of finance.
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