Ready-to-Use Performing Arts Illustrations (Dover Clip Art)

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98 crisp line drawings depict dancers, singers, clowns, many other performers in action. Ideal for ads, playbills, programs, etc. 294 illustrations.

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Here’s how to get as smart as your phone

Your Series 60 smartphone is one really cool gadget. Here’s how to take advantage of 101 reasons why they call it “smart.”

This is no boring user’s manual, but the key that unlocks tricks you never guessed your phone could do. Find out how to blacklist unwanted calls, set your camera features on “fast draw” so you never miss a shot, create your own ringtones, send video, encrypt data on your phone, install and remove software, and so much more.

Get expert advice on buying a smartphone, configuring it, and transferring data from your old phone
Send automatic text message responses to callers
Replace your phone’s wallpaper with your own images
Create an e-book you can read on your phone
Quickly locate files and multimedia
Super-size your caller ID
Use shortcuts to fast-forward, rewind, or play back vodeo
Connect to your PC via Bluetooth or infrared technology
Lock your memory card and back up data stored there or in your phone memory
Open Zip files on your phone

Customer Reviews:

Superb Book!.......2005-02-24

I'm a corporate IT professional and smartphone user. I've been looking for a Series 60 smartphone book as a basis for training our staff and helping them become more efficient. For the longest time there was nothing...and then I discovered this. I can't express how happy I am with this book. It's much more than a "Missing Manual." In fact, it's incredibly rich and useful, and the add-on applications it covers illustrate how to get even more "smartness" from smartphones, a point that the manufacturers haven't yet adequately communicated to the general public. Superb book!

UNBELIEVEABLE!!!.......2005-02-23

I saw this book last week at a tradeshow in Cannes, France (3GSM World Congress) and I was blown away. I never realized the extent of how similar to my Windows PC my non-Windows smartphone (Nokia 7610) is! The book outlines cool tricks like copy/paste and also gives tips on applications users can buy and install to their phone after they begin using it. Believe me, the price is minimal for the value included in this book!

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Meet Eikichi Onizuka, a 22-year-old virgin and ex-biker. He's crude, foul-mouthed, and has a split second temper. His goal: to be the Greatest High School Teacher in the World!

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SHE'S POSSESSED.......2003-11-24

Continuing the storyline of GTO 7, Urumi still has GTO blackmailed into doing whatever she wants him do. If he doesn't, then she will tell everyone that he tried to bury her alive. For example, she makes GTO take out the whole class to the priciest restaurants. Onizuka is at a loss to solve the problem until Ms. Fujimori, Urumi's old teacher, appears on the scene. It seems she knows the secret as to why Urumi is a classroom terrorist. On top of that she says that it's all her fault she is the way she is. Is it any wonder that Urumi greets her with a Molotov cocktail? Knowing why someone is the way they are is informative, but how can GTO use it to change her?
This series pretty much stays the same in terms of quality. Great action and humor. Also plenty of character.

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great american muscle cars-GTO's

Gtos (Great American Muscle Cars)
Eric Ethan
Manufacturer: Gareth Stevens Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Library Binding

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General | Automotive | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 083681746X

Customer Reviews:

great american muscle cars-GTO's.......2000-04-19

this book is nothing more that a few pictures with basic information generally known. A disappointment.

GTO (Great Teacher Onizuka) Vol. 8 (Ji Ti O) (in Japanese)

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SHE'S POSSESSED

GTO (Great Teacher Onizuka) Vol. 8 (Ji Ti O) (in Japanese)
Tooru Fujisawa
Manufacturer: Kodansha
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Comic
ASIN: 4063125831

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SHE'S POSSESSED.......2003-11-24

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GTO (Great Teacher Onizuka), tome 8
Tôru Fujisawa
Manufacturer: Pika
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 2845991371

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My Man Godfrey, Four's a Crowd, My Favorite Wife, The Devil and Miss Jones-for their inspired blend of slapstick humor with casual elegance and witty repartee, these movies are examples of what became known as "screwball" comedies. This study focuses on the genre, film-by-film, year-by-year, providing the film enthusiast or serious researcher with an informed guide to the screen offerings of the era. Each of the major contributors is profiled, from directors (such as Capra, Hawks, McCarey or LaCava) to writers (Hecht, Krasna, Wilder, and others) to the inspired lunacy of performers (Grant, Lombard, Dunne, or MacMurray). The large filmography covers more than 50 films, appearing chronologically, and gives title, studio, date, time, director, producer, writers, source, photography, cast, plot description and background notes.

The Screwball Comedy Films: A History and Filmography 1934-1942

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The Screwball Comedy Films: A History and Filmography 1934-1942
Duane and Robert M. Miller Byrge
Manufacturer: McFarland, Jefferson NC
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000IY7WAE

Mel Bay Christmas Eve Book/CD Set
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Mel Bay Christmas Eve Book/CD Set
Sunita Staneslaw
Manufacturer: Mel Bay Pubns
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0786668474

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Renowned harpist, Sunita Staneslow, plays a wonderful collection of her own arrangements of traditional melodies on this highly enjoyable recording.

Powerful Profits From Craps (Powerful Profits)
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Profitable Methods for Dedicated Smart Players

Tried this in land casino

Very good book on Craps!

The Absolute Premier Book on Craps!

Average at best

Powerful Profits From Craps (Powerful Profits)
Victor Royer
Manufacturer: Lyle Stuart
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Gamble To Win Craps

ASIN: 0818406526

Customer Reviews:

Profitable Methods for Dedicated Smart Players.......2006-04-24

Whenever you play any casino game, using any playing method, there are usually three cardinal "sins" to avoid:

1. Don't consider any one event, or one experience, as the defining result.

2. Don't play undercapitalized.

3. Master the method before trying it.

Anyone who has played casinos games with any profitable methods always knows this. A little knowledge, but without understanding of it, is dangerous. People who don't "get it" often make big mistakes, and then blame their losses on the method, instead on their own inexperience, and often misunderstanding. This is kind of like the carpenter blaming the hammer when he hits his thumb with it. In fact, the author of this book, and the many others he has written, says so plainly, and clearly, in all his books. The example of the carpenter is also used by him to make precisely this point.

Sadly, some people will always have a problem with the "hammer", instead of the person using it. This is the case with the nice young man who has posted a review of the Craps methods here, for this book, and for the other books dealing with these methods. He seems like a very fine young man, who perhaps thought these methods were something like a "get rich quick" scheme. They are not. They are hard to master, especially the hardways methods used by the author in his other book, the one on Winning Strategies, which has a Craps section. It takes many years to gain a successful mastery of some of these advanced concepts.

The author makes this point many times, and plainly. He clearly states this, in no uncertain language. Playing any of these methods once, and with insufficient capital, and then blaming the method for any failure is simply wrong. It shows a fundamental misunderstanding of the very principles that the author so clearly states, and warms against. This book, and the other books by this author that mention any such playing methods -- however derived and no matter from which source -- require the player to understand at the very least the three fundamentals of successful method-gaming, those that are listed here, and understood by smart gamblers everywhere.

The books are clear on all these subjects, and there are ample warnings by the author, who states repeatedly that these methods are advanced means of playing, and that they therefore require a great deal of expertise and understanding before they can be used successfully. The author makes it abundantly plain that this is essential to the success of these methods, and indeed any methods, even those from other authors or sources. Success in method-gambling is predicated on such expertise. If you don't have the dedication to learn it well, and practice it even more, before you try it, the fault lies with you, and not the book.

The good news is that the author offers many other methods, those that are easier to master, and can be played even by casual players. But no matter how well they are described, the ultimate success always lies with the player himself or herself. The makers of the hammer can't possibly know how good the people using it will be. Sore thumbs the world over testify to the folly of blaming the instrument for the failure of the person using it. So, don't blame the book. Use this as a learning experience, and become better for it.

Tried this in land casino.......2006-04-23

I have been studying gambling for 10 years now and I have found that some of Victors methods are very dangerous. In one book he gives some roulette systems. Some of these methods require you to climb your betting into the thousands. Not only that, but they increase as you lose. One system has you betting a 10 step on thirds. Ive seen one third of the wheel not hit for over 15 times in a row quite often. I went to a land casino and tried his big secret in craps to the letter. I kept getting hardways on the comeout when the hardways werent working and when my hardways were working, I was getting a blizzard of seven outs. I went to two other tables all the while keeping my place in the system trying to shake the bad streak, but my money lost kept escalating to the point where even if I did hit a hardway or two, it didnt help me recoop my money. I ended up dropping 2 grand and wasnt to happy about it. Victor will no doubt answer this review because this review will impact his book sales, but look at his books for yourself while standing in a bookstore. Then purchase Frank Scoblete's books and save yourself some money. I believe that Vic might be working with the casinos. They love his systems. Good luck and good gambling.

Very good book on Craps!.......2006-04-15

I have several books by this author. They are all written very well, and provide excellent information. All of them have received good reviews, including those written by myself. I am now writing about this Craps book for two reasons:

One, I wanted to make sure that people read and understand the words of John Taormino, who has written a very good review of this book. What Mr. Taormino said perfectly describes the book, and how I feel about it.

Two, I wanted to add my voice to the growing number of readers who have found in this book, and the author's many other books, answers to gaming questions not found elsewhere, or perhaps not said as well as here.

I recently spoke with a man who said, and I quote: "I have learned more from Royer from reading his books in 3 months than I had in the last 30 years." That man is 75 years old. This is not the first time I heard such good reports in and around the world of casino gaming. People should know this.

This is a very good book on Craps. If you want to know why, read the review by John Taormino, and those that mention it.

The Absolute Premier Book on Craps!.......2005-04-04

I've been wanting to write this for a long time, but couldn't think of the right words. This is a great book on Craps. Everything you wanted to know is there, done in easy ways. What pays what, how, where, when, why, and so on. It makes it all so easy. New players will find all they need to know. Better players will find how to win more.

I read all the reviews, and the one that sent my words best was by John Taormino. He really knows how to say what I wanted to say. But his review is now buried here below, and so I thought it is best to bring it up front, here where it belongs, because it says everything just right. So, here it is:

After reading this book, I have to say it is without a doubt the most IMPORTANT book ever written about the game. Royer realizes that the game presents its players various anomalies, that, when spotted, will turn the player onto excellent profits.
I am a professional player in Las Vegas. I incorporate other anomalies that I gathered by doing an exhaustive 1,000,000 live casino roll empirical study of the game. Trust me, the game isn't what you were taught during Undergraduate Statistics in relation to the percentages. It can be beaten!!!!
The first step is to buy this book and read it twice. Then ladies and gentleman, you are on your way!!!!
Way to go Victor Royer, BRAVO!!!!

Average at best.......2005-01-30

Powerful profits from craps is an average book that 90% of is review to even the intermediate player.

Royer himself lists 4 criteria that he considers when buying a craps book.

His first question is, "Does it tell me what is what, what does what, and when, how and what it pays?"

His book does that well during the introductory chapter. He goes over the layout in detail and explains each bet, the odds and how to play the bet. He does this in plain english and doesnt get bogged down in the craps terminology. He writes this section at a beginers lvl that eases the novice into the game making him feel more comfortable.

Question #2 the author asks himself, "Does it explain the game simply so I can understand it immediatly?"

He succeeds in this point through he earlier explination of the bets. He also explains in detail what odds are and their effect on the game. So he does well on this point.

Question #3 "Does it show me a simple strategy so that I can play the game wisely and right away?"

This is where the book starts to fail somewhat. He shows several classic betting strategies and explains the pros and cons of each. Sometimes his explinations are incorrect for minor points (listing odds on yo as 30 to 1 vice 15 to 1 or saying that with 2 wins your inside bet will make its money back when it really requires 3ish).

The most glaring ommission is any form of money management technique which I consider vital for novices and seasoned players alike. He gives no guidance on when to press bets (although he does explain how to). No session loss limit is listed and there is never a mention of how, when or the importance of locking up a profit.

Question # 4 "Does it show me something 'new', which other books have not?"

He does do this in his last chapter. After lauding minimum house edge bets the entire book he perscribes and open ended progression on the hardways. He includes with this a session recording him a net gain of over 800 dollars. he does add the disclaimer that this goes against most the strategy plays for craps. While I find his numbers interesting and the "get rich quick" alluring the day the system doesnt work and leaves you out the 1000 - 2000 dollar reccomended session cash for the system is too much for me to risk with real life money.

Of course my opinion on his "big secret" system is simply that, an opinion.

Overall this is a decent read for the beginner player if you just seek to learn the basics of the game and find your way around the table. For my dollar R.D Ellisons "Gamble to win Craps" explains the basics better and has alot more non traditional bets that dont require the risks of progressions. Also Patrick's "Advanced Craps" is a facinating read for some of the best money management techniques on the craps table. You just have to get through the jargon. As another reader suggested Scoblete's books are a wonderful read.

So in conclusion this is an admirable effort but my gambling dollar is better spent elsewhere on better more well rounded books.

Book Description

Franchises are today's hottest entrepreneurial opportunity - provided you know what you're doing. This issue-by-issue crash course shows franchisees how to ask the right questions, avoid the common pitfalls, and make an optimal purchase - from choosing a location and lining up a loan to navigating the legal mazes.

Customer Reviews:

simply fantastic.............2006-08-17

As prospective franchise purchasers, my wife and I highly recommend this book. It is well balanced, presenting the path from initial consideration, analyzing the data including the daunting UFOC, and a list of resources that are helpful. It is not biased towards the viewpoints of franchisers, which is one of the downfalls of the Dave Thomas book which is otherwise a good companion to this text.

It is simultaneously a good and quick read, but is also full of information. I hope that anyone interested in the franchise route will read this and learn from it.

Much better than the other books on franchising.......2004-11-17

I found this book very informative on the subject of franchising. It gives you a great deal of information to consider and look for. As for the questions it raises I went to the authors website and that helped somewhat but I still had questions that I needed to get answered so I found and expert to help me.

A little investigation, and Google, led me to George Knauf. I wanted to use everything available to me and the book was a good start, but don't dicsount the benefit of some good and experienced advice. The book was worth the investment and the advice was somehow free, how can you beat that?

AMAZING!.......2002-11-13

I started off with no knowledge of the franchising industry..until this book. Tips and Traps takes you through the whole franchise process. After devouring this book ( I am already on my fourth reading!), I have become a franchisee in an expanding food franchise! I would like to find Mary E Tomazack and shake her hand...she changed my life!

Very informative on questions about Franchising.......1999-10-28

Very informative and interesting on the Franchising Business

Tips and Traps When buying a Franchise is a Must Read!.......1999-05-08

The ABC's of franchising are all in Mary Tomzack's book Tips and Traps When Buying a Franchise. Clearly covered and simply explained are everything you want to and need to know about franchising. This book should be a must read for business majors and anyone interested in franchising. This book is worth the price of the book.

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Tips & Traps When Buying A Franchise
Mary E. Tomzack
Manufacturer: Mcgraw-Hill
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OG01K4

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Tips & Traps When Buying a Franchise
Mary E. Tomzack
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OG01AE

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