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Not Funny.......2006-11-06
I didn't think this book was funny at all. Not funny for a person of any age. I can't think of anyone to give it to, I'm going to donate to my town's library book sale.
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In 1960, two young, little-known comedians released an album of largely improvised sketches in which a journalist interviews a 2,000-year-old man. The journalist was Carl Reiner; the crotchety Jewish Methuselah was Mel Brooks. The album was a hit, giving a huge boost to both of their careers. It was followed by three more records over the next 13 years, as well as numerous "2,000-year-old man" TV appearances by the pair. Now, after a 24-year hiatus, Brooks and Reiner have revived the 2,000-year-old man in honor of the millennium, soliciting his views on everything from voice-mail trees to rap music--from the Mars landing to infomercials. While the format doesn't have the breakthrough freshness it did in 1960--and while jokes about being old may have a more poignant edge now coming from these two--Brooks and Reiner are still very funny men, and The 2,000 Year Old Man in the Year 2000 is a welcome visit with them.
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The 2000 Year Old Man was actually born in 1950, when Carl Reiner bought a $138 Revere tape recorder, plugged in the microphone, and instead of saying, "Testing, testing," turned to Mel Brooks and asked, "Is it true that you were at the scene of the Crucifixion some 2000 years ago?" As Brooks' imagination took flight, the old man uttered his first remembrance of things past with a moan of "Oooooooohboy." And then: "I knew Christ, Christ was a thin lad, always wore sandals. Hung around with 12 other guys. They came in the store, no one ever bought anything. Once they asked for water."
Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks ad-libbed their first interviews between the miraculous ancient sage and the reporter covering his history-making arrival in the United States. The 2000 Year Old Man knew everyone from Jesus to Shakespeare, Cleopatra to Paul Revere. He was there when men discovered women, and he dated Joan of Arc. The feisty raconteur had been married several hundred times. He had 42,000 children -- "and not one comes to visit me." The Jewish Methuselah had something to say about everyone and everything -- from religion to soul kissing, from taxes to nectarines: "Half a peach, half a plum. It's a hell of a fruit!" Brooks never knew what Reiner was going to ask, and Reiner only knew that he would never get the same answer twice. Reiner calls it "writing with the mouth."
Most of the targets Reiner and Brooks skewered between 1961 and 1974 on record albums are still with us, including food, cigarettes, the power of advertising, selling America to Japan, neglected children, fear of homosexuals in the military, inadequate health care, fad diets, violent films and pretentious filmmakers. In this millenial update of the cult comedy classic, the 2000 Year Old Man offers his unique wit and wisdom on everything from the Mars landing to shopping malls; homeopathy to the invention of the infomercial; his own dietary secrets, from eating a swirl to his time-tested Seven-Day Diet; and pet peeves, from rap music to "If you know the extension, press one..." The humor of The 2000 Year Old Man in the Year 2000 is a hilarious antidote to the millenial literature of the '90s.
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The Very Good Book.......2002-06-21
I've said it before, I'll say it again, Mel Brooks is a comedical genius. This book is a great short read. Whether you're new to this 2000 year old man or you're a long time fan this book is hilarious. Much of it is rewording of the old acts that Mel did with Carl Reiner. They make fun of everyhting from the new miracle diets to God to sex. There's even a section called See Moses Run. The humor is if anything very Jewish which is great, if you understand Judaism.
If you like Brooks humor, buy this book. It's good for a gift if you get it along with the accompanying CD under the same title as the book or the Complete 2000 Year Old Man 4 disc set.
Short & sweet.......2000-11-23
Yeah, It is a short read. Yeah, I bought it for US$2.50 equivalent. Yeah it is a lot of rehash.
It is still real funny. Funnier if you have a knowledge of history, the Bible and ancient comedy.
Yuck!.......2000-07-19
I Paid a little less than 2 dollars for this book at a discount book store and that is just about what it is worth! Some of the jokes aren't funny ! I whited out all the inappropriate references which where unfunny and frequent! Don't buy this book unless you prefer filthy and unfunny humor books! Mel brooks and Carl reiner can be very funny when they get there mind out of the gutter. That is why I bought this book! I wish I hadn't
Even the title page is funny!.......2000-05-17
Yes, a lot of it is rehashed from the original routines on the records, but it's still pretty funny stuff - and if the title page made me laugh then it must be pretty funny!
You do have to be a Mel Brooks fan in order to appreciate this book. If you're not, then you just won't like it, no matter how much I or anyone else recommends it. But if you are, then be prepared for some fall-down roll-on-the-floor howls.
It's thin.I laughed. Call me a schlemiehl!.......2000-03-29
True, it's about a two hour read for most -- five for me but I tracethe words with my finger as I read. On the plane, I laughedaloud. There was some whispering and the woman next to me changed her seat. Some of it may be recycled shtick but it still seems fresh. Most I've never seen/heard and I have listened to the Old Man CDs. I'd say there's fifty belly laughs, ten chortles, one guffaw, three titters and a smile. It will give you a few hours of delightfully outrageous grumpy old Jewish man humor. I should know. Buy it. Read it. Laugh. Eat your oatmeal and let me alone already. END
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About four days ago, a plane landed in America with a man who claimed to be 2000 years old. Today, that man is visiting a school just like yours to tell the children of the world what it's like to be 2000 years old.
Here are some of the things you will learn:
What did the 2000 Year Old Man use for transportation?
FEAR. You see, an animal would growl at you, and you would go two miles a minute!
What language did the 2000 Year Old Man speak?
Rock. Basic rock. Like, "Hey, don't throw that rock at me! Put that rock away!"
What food did the 2000 Year Old Man eat
Only what was natural and organic. Clouds, stars, rocks. Big things and small things. But we had to be careful of the red ants because a few live ones on your tongue will eat your tongue before you eat them.
Comic geniuses
Mel Brooks and
Carl Reiner have teamed up once again to bring their beloved 2000 Year Old Man to school. This is one show-and-tell exhibit you're never going to forget!
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Great illustrations.......2007-08-30
This is truly one of the greatest illustrated books that I have seen in a while. I am a teacher and every year my students love the illustrations in this book. I look forward to reading it each school year because of the wonderful illustrations. Great work, James Bennett!
THE 2000 YEAR OLD MAN GOES TO SCHOOL.......2006-10-04
Borrowing the format of the grown-up guest who comes to class to tell you something new and wonderful, Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner introduce their 2000 year old man to young students in a free for all Q & A. Actually this 2000 year old man is only 40-something because he dates from 1960's TV, created then by this new picture book's two authors, themselves zany, hilarious performing artists and writers. In this book, set in a classroom, young children ask the old, old, old man wide ranging questions about his experiences at school and at home. The clever, humor comes from unexpected connections or a play on words. Many answers were funny, but it is unclear whether young readers would find them so. Hopefully they will perceive them as silly and lighthearted and will be absorbed into the spirit of crazy fun. The book inspires learning because it shows what imagination can do with common knowledge. Most children studying cave men do not consider playing with the facts; this comedy puts perspective on historical information and contemporary living, the mark of successful satire. The final question slips in moral advice about not cheating. The tone is gentle and silly; it proves you can have fun and still be a mensch. The color illustrations capture the modern classroom and the ancient caveman's milieu. The historical scenes are lively and bursting with action. There is no Jewish content in the words or pictures; it is simply a book by two Jews. However, the book includes a CD (differing marginally from the text, but is essentially the same thing), that is funnier. It delivers not only the words, but also their timing and inflection, and herein lies its Jewish value. This CD captures the rhythms and Yiddishkeit accent of the famous Jewish standup comics whose style entered mainstream American humor. This is one of our culture's great gifts to our national arts. Contemporary youngsters who do not know the Jewish origin of this comic delivery can experience it here. The CD is a piece of living history. Recommended for all ages. Reviewed by Ellen G. Cole
The 2000 year old man -- a review by Eli (7 years old).......2006-06-20
A great book. Goes back and forward in time in a very funny way. Extremely entertaining and has great illustrations. The author and illustrator did a great job.
loved it.......2005-12-14
This book follows almost word for word the 2000 year old man audio collection. I have been laughing with the 2000 year old man for 25 years and even my 15 year old son loves the Mel Brooks/Carl Reiner comedy exchange. This is a great intro for younger kids. If you like this, try the CD's, you'll laugh for hours (or years).
The 2000 Year Old Man Goes to School.......2005-08-22
Wonderful humor for the kids and the parents and delighful illustrations
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2000 Year Old Man
Rh Value Publishing
Manufacturer: Random House Value Publishing
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0517404184
Release Date: 1983-10-01 |
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Provides detailed information on 100 films, focusing on movies from the last 25 years but including some classics from Hollywood's golden era.
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A great reference that's fun to read.......2005-11-26
Reel Romance is a very helpful reference book that is also great fun to read. It provides reviews, behind-the-scenes information, and romantic suggestions from the movies to try at home. It gave me lots of new ideas for movies to buy or rent and watch with my wife in our home theater. It's wonderful for lovers of all ages!
Reel Romance Really Relates.......2005-10-26
Reel Romance is a fabulous book with lots of great information on new and old movies. I was thrilled to find many of my favorites, while discovering countless others that I haven't had the opportunity to see yet - and now want to. Thanks to Ms. Halpern's friendly and well-written guidance, I can make future selections based on special criteria for different occasions. This book really makes you think more about the movies you have already seen or plan to watch in the future by providing entertaining trivia and interesting summaries. So grab the book, pour yourself a glass of wine or cup of hot chocolate, and settle back for a "reel" enjoyable read.
Charlene Davis, co-author of "Make BIG Profits on eBay" and "How to Start a Senior Service Business" (both published by Entrepreneur Media, 2005). Also contributing author for "God Answers Moms Prayers" (Harvest House, 2005).
Must have for all video lovers.......2004-08-06
Leslie Halpern's Reel Romance is the most enjoyable "reference" book I've ever read. As a movie buff who loves romances, I was delighted to see some of my favorites listed here. In addition, I'm so pleased to finally have criteria on which to base movie rentals, since my husband and I often stand in the middle of the video store, each holding a different type of film. Now we can discuss the pros and cons based on the film's appeal to both women and men. Reel Romance is a "must have" reference book for all movie lovers.
Spark Your Lovelife!.......2004-03-14
Want some reel stimulation? Read this book!
Not only is there a thorough analysis and categorization of each Romantic movie, the movie star trivia and 'Do Try This at Home' leave the reader with some challenging mental exercises. This is not a boring reiteration of what you already know. After finishing each chapter, you'll find yourself looking at each movie in a different way.
Be sure to mark the movies you wish to see for future stimulation. Each rendition has a set of tools to help your decision. Whether your significant other needs a little prompting and encouragement or you just want to relax to a happy ending, the descriptions help pick the perfect movie. Use the 'Make-Out Meter' to pick a movie that gets your partner in the mood. Decide which movie might be better with the 'Just for Her' and 'Just for Him' blurbs. For him it's a car chase, fight scene or for her it's a sentimental kiss, steamy shower scene.
Even after finished reading through the book, I'm saving it as a reference for which movie to get from Blockbusters. As I watch each selection with my S.O. cuddled up on the couch, by the fire, drinking my favorite beverage, I look for moments of opportunity to steal a kiss or two. This is what makes it ALL WORTH WHILE! So sit back and enjoy the book and the movie!
an incredibly romantic non-fiction book.......2004-01-20
Well-written and great fun. You can read it from start to finish, or jump around. I started by reading about movies I'd seen (to see if the author agreed with my opinion of them, and she did), then moved on to the ones I wanted to see.
You don't have to be "dating" to enjoy this book -- you can just like romantic movies. Definitely a "keeper." This also makes a great gift.
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Cmplt Guide tothe Maintenance and Repair of Band Instruments.......2002-03-09
Great Resource! This book is a must for the Band Teacher. Detailed breakdown of most instruments includes important instructions on the care and upkeep of all band instruments. This book is a real money saver for the talented musician.
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A basic resource for drummers. Subjects covered include maintenance and selection; drumheads, tuning and muffling; drumsticks, brushes, mallets, and beaters; cymbals; drumset hardware and cases.
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This digital document is an article from American Gunsmith, published by Thomson Gale on May 1, 2007. The length of the article is 1602 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Working the Ruger Old Army percussion revolver: the name of this Ruger offering and its initial appearance might lead you to conclude it's a replica of a revolver from a bygone era. It isn't.(Troubleshooting)
Author: David R. Chicoine
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American Gunsmith (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 22
Issue: 5
Page: 17(5)
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Customer Reviews:
Equipment repair--too superficial.......2005-09-19
I was hoping to get some detailed info on equipment repair, but almost everything in the book is on generic maintenance. Replacing heads on a drum or tymp is maintanance. They are designed to be replaced. I can get the part numbers for replacement heads from the equipment vendors.
Repairs are when something is broken, and quite often the parts to fix it are no longer available. For example, you have a bass drum with a 5-ply maple shell, and a shock-mount breaks and it falls from its stand, punching a hole in the side of the shell and delaminating the maple plys. How do you repair this to make the drum usable again? Of you have a xylo or marimba with synthetic tone bars, and one of them cracks or gets frayed edges (exposing the glass fibers). How do you make it playable again, and safe to use (buying new tone bars is not the answer)?
The "band director" reference in the title of the book is appropriate. This is directed toward band directors, not repair technicians. If the director does not have a good percussion background, it does provide some good background info. But the bulk of this is for routine maintenance, not real repairs. I think a better title would be "Band Directors Percussion Maintenance Manual."
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Absolutely the BEST ever written about belly dance technique.......2001-01-21
This book got me started in 1973 and I haven't quit dancing yet! Serena Wilson was called "THE teacher of American belly dancing" by the late Dr. Paul Monty, the first promoter of belly dance workshops in America. Serena formulated a terminology and a technique for this dance, and has been much copied, without credit being given where credit is due. She teaches a graceful, controlled style. The pictures and breakdowns of the movements are precise at every step along the way, leaving no doubt as to how the step should be done. Additional information about rhythms, costuming, ideas as to how to structure a dance routine, how to have a middle Eastern party, are all given. Nothing on the market before or since written on belly dance technique is this comprehensive and detailed. Someone grounded in Serena's technique should be able to easily pick up variations of different technique from other teachers with less difficulty than dancers not trained in her technique. (I performed professionally and also taught belly dancing.)
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People who have followed the authors' model have bought and sold more than $100 million in real estate over the past ten years.
Making great deals in real estate is one of the surest paths to financial and investment success. But with real estate, it's all too easy to get bogged down with concerns about rehabbing, tenants, or bank financing. While the standard methods of investing-flipping, rehabbing, and landlording-can be effective, alternative strategies can create a much quicker positive cash flow.
In Making Big Money Investing in Real Estate without Tenants, Banks, or Rehab Projects, successful real estate investors Peter Conti and David Finkel share the money-making secrets of purchase option investing. There are numerous ways to invest using creative financing deals with little or no cash down. The co-authors' field-tested tactics have worked for people from all walks of life-from stay-at-home moms to entrepreneurs. "If they can do it, you can do it," say the authors. They prove their point when sharing nearly 30 success stories and case studies.
Taking readers step-by-step through their model, the authors offer strategies and techniques, explaining what to do and how to do it. They share detailed checklists, marketing pieces, scripts, and forms-everything that investors will need to be successful. Each chapter is packed with proven advice for any reader who wants to:
• Negotiate the best price-including the actual wording that makes sellers say "yes."
• Overcome seller objections and close a deal.
• Build an escape hatch and otherwise lower risks.
• Buy property without ever talking to a banker.
• Sell for top dollar through rent-to-own deals.
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GOLD MINE!.......2007-07-06
I have read lot's of books and information throughout the years about real estate investing,most of what i read is just words filling up spaces on pages just so someone can make a buck off of you.my situation:last year i thought i was a real estate investor of something because i bought a brand new house to rent out with 100%financing,the market went down but my mortgage payments as you know stayed the same.i rented the house for $1,750 a month.a year later the house right next to mine rented for $1,400 a month,my renter moved out.my mortgage is $2,050 a month.WHAT A NEG!of cash out of my pocket and now i must lower my rent even more to be competitive?I THOUGHT I WAS STUCK.i found Peters book,read it and did it.now i get $2,075 a month rent with $5,000 in my pocket.all said and done,it was a $70,000 DOLLAR DEAL for me.i love to read how some say these things won't work "IN THE REAL WORLD"i'm on my third deal now.by the way if you need a house sold or leased even if you have no equity i'm sure i can help you so you can GET ON WITH YOUR LIFE.email me kelly at:newideas@skopeocorporation.com
Making Big Money Investing in Real Estate without Tenants, Banks or Rehab Projects.......2007-06-15
I thought it would be very difficult to understand real estate investing. But after I found this book I can understand the steps to get started.
Important News for Investors! .......2007-05-25
Making Big Money Investing in Real Estate written by Peter Conti is a straight forward guide into the competitive market of real estate. Peter Conti explores innovative solutions that are financially astute and enterprising.
This book is an up- to-date and insightful collection of information that is truthful and discerning for the real estate investor!!!
NO value. Buyer be aware!.......2006-07-27
The book is definitely nicely dressed, but now I have no faith in its value. Lots of false reviews...Buyer be aware
***RED LIGHT MEANS STOP*** They are selling dreams, and YOU are chasing them!.......2006-03-25
The pathetic thing about scams like this is that we're all searching for ways to secure our future. The thing is, Peter Conti and Mr. Finkel are smart guys who did some real estate investing... then, he decided to become SMARTER and offer his "Secrets to Success" to everyone else for a fee! How intelligent is that??? Be realistic people. There are no (legal) shortcuts to fortune other than hard work, inheritance, or winning the lottery. There is money to be made in real estate, and SOME gains may be as easy as he makes them look but the bulk of them are not. Am I rich? No, but I'm comfortable enough NOT to be willing to make someone ELSE RICH by buying products that only sell dreams. Due TRUE research people. Go to CNN.COM and look under Money. They have GREAT savings tips.. great investment tips.. Go to Fidelity.com... Don't make people like THIS Rich *RICHER* in the process. Honestly... any of us can take his book.. reword a few things.. write our own book... and sell some Dreams. Its pathetic. All these GET RICH schemes are designed to get the WRITER rich, NOT YOU! When you're up late at night watching TV and see all these bogus infomercials, turn the channel... Watch Nick @ Nite, anything but the "Dream Sellers". Invest your time and money in things that you can be proud of. Do TRUE research, don't follow behind someone who's only interested in "how much money you're willing to invest in your future" AKA "are you willing to pay for the next seminar because this initial free one is replay of the infomercial you saw on tv." It's designed to get you HYPED UP. And how do I know? Well, I've never been to one myself, but I asked my roommate to go to one on "Our" behalf... U know, just to check it out and bring back some Great Information! Well, "Yeah Right" is an understatement... No great info, just a repeat of the infomercial and a list of prices for the "Upcoming Events." And myself, what I've done, is ordered information about an at-home business that supposedly required "No Selling" (How unrealistic right?) Well the whole thing was, you create a website and let the website sell the product for you... but how likely is that? I mean, of course you gotta put some effort into it and ultimately you're doing what - SELLING. So luckily I only wasted $50, but some people waste hundreds even thousands on this type of stuff... Don't but the HYPE people. Don't buy it. Just accept that everyone in life is not going to have a mercedes and a $500,00 home... but if you really want it, work hard for it. Put in the time, the effort, and the research... there are honest ways of making a good future but you have to be patient. And again, I say, do not follow the Dream Sellers like Carlton Sheets, Russ Whitney, Peter Conti, Mr. Finkel and all the others.. unless you have a strong desire to help Them get Richer while you look on in awe!
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