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A travel guide and photography guide rolled into one that tells where to find picture-perfect shots and how to take them.

Spectacular views of Oregon's rocky coastline and the scenic driving routes that pass through it make it a favorite destination for amateur and professional photographers alike. This book tells you exactly where to go and how to go about shooting these "picture-perfect" places, so that you don't need to actually be a professional to take great photos.

Lively descriptions of each place are accompanied by directions and detailed maps for how to get there, plus information on seasonal timing, places to eat and stay, and other photo opportunities to explore along Oregon's coast. Also included is an appendices featuring the authors' favorite places to photograph and tips on digital photography. Packed with helpful tips for amateur and professionals alike, this book should be in the camera bag of every photographer who seeks to capture Oregon's stunning coastal beauty. 60 full-color Photos, 15 maps, appendices.

Customer Reviews:

Shortcut.......2007-08-11

This book was amazingly specific in directions of how to best view an incredible scenery. It was great more for its direction of where to go, park, or stand than the photography tips. The author gave great detail such as tips for how to find the best parking lots, how to avoid the tourist packed spots, and how to find unmarked trails to find fantastic angles in isolation. We used it as our primary guide for three days down the coast and really loved it. Note that the order of the book is generally north to south.

Photo vacation.......2007-06-11

Covers alot of ground and offers more photo op suggestions than one could ever hope to take in one visit. Used it extensively to plan a photography vacation on Highway 101.

Excellent Resource.......2007-05-07

Having this along with my on my recent trip up the Oregon Coast was absolutely invaluable. It helped me choose which turnouts to take and which to bypass. I loved the included suggestions of what to do according to the weather, since several of my days were overcast and drizzle, rendering some of the views drab or nonexistant. I wish there were more books like this available for everywhere I want to go!

A must buy if you plan to visit Oregon.......2007-04-22

I am what most people consider an advanced amateur photographer. Last week I went down to Portalnd on Business and used David's book as my guide on a little detour I took on the coast.

I had only one day to drive through the coast. The book was extremely valuable in helping prioritize where to go, and save time by driving right to the good spots. Thanks to this book I was able to take amazing pictures in Cannon Beach and other places.

Absolutely recommended for anyone visiting Oregon, even if you are not a photographer, this book is much better than any tourism guide I have seen.

Exactly right for a photography trip!!.......2006-02-22

I am from New England and have Dave Middleton's books for Vermont & Maine. They have provided me with wonderful opportunities for photography. Having never been to Oregon I'm sure after reading this book that my up coming trip will be that much more successful from having read this book. It was exactly what I was looking for to plan a photography trip to Oregon which included the Oregon coast.

The Photographer's Guide To The Oregon Coast - Where To Find Perfect Shots And How To Take Them

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The Photographer's Guide To The Oregon Coast - Where To Find Perfect Shots And How To Take Them
David; Barbee, Rod Middleton
Manufacturer: Countryman Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OB6TPK

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Gay gang leader Ash Lynx returns in Akimi Yoshida's tale of crime and intrigue that spans the continents and cultures of Japan and America. Yoshida's shjo (girls') artistry, wildly popular in Japan, is appealing to a new North American readership, and her exciting detective tale with a queer edge makes Banana Fish a unique comic.

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Our hero goes to prison..........2002-07-06

If you thought that Ash's station in life was tenuous in Volume 1 of Banana Fish, you'll find that it's taken a distinct turn for the worse in Volume 2. His best friend is dead, killed by a monster from Ash's childhood, who himself turns up dead, and Ash is framed for the murder. In prison for a crime he did not commit, Ash must find a way to survive the dangers of prison. What Ash learns about his unwanted prison protector does nothing to help him come to terms with what has happened to his brother, or to finding the truth about the elusive "Banana Fish."

The second volume of Banana Fish continues the tale of Ash and the tumultuous life he leads in his attempts to survive life in the youth gangs of New York City and to find out what happened to his brother in jungles of Vietnam. Ash has a number of people looking out for him, much to his dismay, but he's going to need all the help he can get, as there are an equal or greater number of people who'd like to see him dead. Character conflict and mystery drive this story, and I suspect I will remain hooked throughout the rest of the series.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to read Volume 3.

Ko...koibito #2.......2000-12-14

My friend, Musouka, introduced me to this wonderful series and it's just like she said - it's not just a shoujo manga. It has aspects appealing to both sexes. I mean it has EVERYTHING: gang wars, guns, drugs, hidden pasts, a PLOT that has romance and wonderful character development. I enjoyed reading the series (in Japanese) and was literall turning page after page: What's going to happen to Ash? Will Eiji and Ibe-san leave for Japan? Will Dino be punished? I would reccomend this series to anyone who likes hard action softened around the edges with romance.

Great Shoujo Manga.......1999-11-15

I'm glad that finally some quality manga for women are comingover to the states. I love the characters and the action is drawnwell. There are only two actual female characters, so far in 2 volumes, that actually say anything in the manga and they are very very minor. This manga goes into touchy issues and the story captures your interest. How will the plot develope? What will happen to our characters? And how will the main characters grow? I enjoyed this manga a lot. I refer it to anyone who is willing to be openminded and ready for something a little different. There isn't much "artwork" as has become accepted of shoujo manga in the states; no random flower petals, no cute patterns in the background. This is all simple blocks with subtle arrangements and contrasts to depict motion and mood. Have a wonderful day!

Solid.fairly engaging..........1999-08-13

You can always tell the difference between Manga that had originally appeared in Womens' comics. BF is solid manga, but I don't know if the gang leader is "gay" per se-but there are no female supporting characters Some good themes, solid characterization and decent art- I'll buy the next novels when they come out-A refreshing change from the cute girl with scanty panties and big gun that has dominated Manga for the past 10 years-check this and "voyuer"-

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In 1931 Antonio Moreno completed Santa, Mexicos first true sound film. In it he established one of the foremost genres of Latin American cinemathe popular melodramawhich continues to this day. Latin American filmmakers came to the fore in the fifties and sixties and, as 1992s Como agua para chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate) showed, Latin American films continue to be a major part of the international film scene. In this work over 300 of the most significant films from Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, Mexico, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and other Latin American countries are covered. Each entry includes the English title, director, year of release, running time, language, country and a detailed plot synopsis. Notes about the production and the filmmakers are also provided for many entries.

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A wonderful introductory text to the glories of L.A. film.......1997-12-11

Schwartz writes clearly, without intellectual pretensions and surveys over 300 films, making them come alive for us with his words. An avid fan and popularizer of the Spanish language film--Schwartz did the same thing for Spain in his last book, THE GREAT SPANISH FILMS (1950-1990) (Scarecrow Press)---this tome on Latin America is even more accomplished since it surveys 13 countries and over 300 films--with 70 gorgeous stills and notes on video availability. Bravo! A film book not impeded by political theory and critical rhetoric. Que viva Carmen Miranda and Schwartz.

Over 300 excellent reviews, 70 stills,video info.,chronology.......1997-12-11

Schwartz covers a huge area--from Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean to all of South America--with his perusal of over 300 films, including U.S. and Chicano co-productions. He seeks to promote the films themselves of that "uncertain screen," Latin American cinema, "seen film by film." Using the original press books, the author presents in a terse, well-written introduction, a brief history of L.A. film and then examines the credits, plot, gives his own critical view as well as fascinating notes about the film, its production, actors and other multi-faceted aspects of Third World cinema. Besides a useful Chronology, the films are organized alphabetically, with 70 interesting stills interspersed, a note on video sources and availability (mostly VHS), a short bibliography and a bi-lingual index. The book is most useful because of its "panoramic" view and its lack of intellectual pretention. He surveys his subject for a wide audience and provides much new information for the uniniated stude

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As Gary Spruce puts it himself: if this book were to have a subtitle it would be 'Ways of Thinking About Music'. Our conception of what music is is a crucial factor in defining what we consider important subject knowledge to be, and by implication affects how we design our curriculum, what we teach and the way we teach it. Through this reader, student teachers and practicing teachers will be introduced to the big issues and ideas abounding in music teaching today.

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Audience: Tournament Directors and Experienced Tournament Players

Complete US Rules of Chess

Difficult Understanding for the Newcomer to Chess

SERIOUSLY: something more easy for a new comer to chess needs to be written

United States Chess Federation's Official Rules of Chess, Fifth Edition (Chess)
U.S. Chess Federation
Manufacturer: Random House Puzzles & Games
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0812935594
Release Date: 2003-08-12

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The U.S. Chess Federation's Official Rules of Chess is the only official rulebook for chess. Serious players at every level as well as chess club teachers, directors, and tournament sponsors should have it on hand during every match. This new edition features the latest rules, including guidelines for the popular game of speed chess, an updated quick rating system, and the latest conventions of governing tournaments. It also contains explanations of every legal move, a guide to calculating lifetime rankings, guidelines for sponsoring and running a tournament, and a lesson on how to read and write chess notation.

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Useful Book.......2007-05-10

This book is a very interesting to review. I read it so that I could become a USCF tournament director, but it is still a useful book for anyone interested in chess. It is especially good to glance over if you want to start going to tournaments, but is not necessary. If you are looking for a story or anything of that nature, it is not a book for you.

Audience: Tournament Directors and Experienced Tournament Players.......2006-12-31

It appears that it isn't understood that the "United States Chess Federations'Official Rules of Chess" is NOT a book for a newcomer to be learning the rules from. It is a technical book suited for tournament directors and experienced chess players. Overlooked, is another book in it's first edition by the same publisher (Random House), "Winning Chess Tournaments for Juniors" look looks at the rules on a more basic and practical level for the non tournament director. I have read it will also be availlable in a new second edition. The rules are many, and the wording is important, just like the wording of laws, or the directions to putting together complex machinery. Do not expect an advanced guide, which it is intended it to be, and does a great job, to be easily understood by a beginner. I hope this review has taken a little confusion out of what this book is all about.

Complete US Rules of Chess.......2006-09-14

You will find a very good index and table of contents making everything you are looking for easy to find. This book is a must for very serious tournament player, chess coach and required for tournament directors who run tournaments under the United States Chess Federation.
I agree that the book is so huge it is hard to pinpoint what rules are more important than others to focus on for a chess player. Most scholastic tournamnets use a "sudden death" time control but with digital clocks having time delay it is complicated to understand for a beginner to chess tournaments. There are a couple of books that do explain "chess tournaments" in a more simplified way already published. But no book can replace owning a copy of the "United States Chess Federation's Official Rules". My suggestion is for them to do a future edition with a chapter for the beginner to point out which sections are most important, especially for the scholastic player.

Difficult Understanding for the Newcomer to Chess.......2006-09-12

I got this book just before going into my first rated chess tournament. It was hard for me to make heads or tails from what was important to learn and what wasn't. I also found some of the explanations to be long and difficult to understand. This book is not very beginner friendly. Is there another book out there that makes things more clear for a newcomer?

SERIOUSLY: something more easy for a new comer to chess needs to be written.......2006-09-04

Whereas, "THE USCF OFFICIAL RULES OF CHESS" is written for tournament directors and experienced tournament players to understand, a book for the newcomer to chess is needed that covers:

1. Helping the newcomer focus on what is important for practical use in tournament play. The USCF rulebook has so much material it is impossible to know what is important and what is not so important for a tournament player to learn. Help is needed in the massive maze of material!
2. Some more detail to explain the meanings of some of the rules in more simple language for the newcomer.
3. Are there certain rules that often create problems? What are these rules and how can a player protect his or herself.

For a newcomer to chess this book gets 2 stars. For a tournament director or experienced tournament player this book gets 4 stars. Therefore, I figure 3 starts is a fair balance.

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Official Chess Rule Book
Kenneth Harkness
Manufacturer: DAVID MCKAY COMPANY INC
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000Q0VT18

The Official Laws of Chess and Other Fide Regulations (Macmillan Chess Library)

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The Official Laws of Chess and Other Fide Regulations (Macmillan Chess Library)
Federation Internationale Des Echecs
Manufacturer: Collier Books
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The Official Laws of Chess and Other Fide Regulations (Macmillan Library of Chess)
Raymond Keene , K. A. Lim , and Bozidar Kazic
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OFFICIAL RULES CHESS (Tartan Paperback)
Morrison
Manufacturer: Three Rivers Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0679140433
Release Date: 1978-03-12

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Why do we need another rulebook?
Two sets of "Official Rules" in the United States?
Not what it purports to be
Curious and yet interesting
Not what it purports to be

Official Rules Of Chess
Eric Schiller , and Richard Peterson
Manufacturer: Cardoza
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Binding: Paperback

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Why do we need another rulebook?.......2007-02-02

If you don't find this helpful, then i'm sorry!!

To sum it up:

Competitive Players:
The USCF's official rules of chess is fine if you want an in depth book which has every possible necessary rule you would need in a tournament. If you want an "Official, In-depth book" this is it. No other book has rules that are official - period -.

Learning the Basics:
If you are a beginner and want to learn the rules of chess, first you just need to know how the pieces move and check/checkmate. If you have come further along to the concepts of promotion and castling, thats good too. Anyone who fully understands enpassant must have a knowledge of the rules that gets them farther than most people want to go with chess. "Play winning chess" by Seirawan or any number of all the beginner books out there will teach you the rules.

Learning Tournament Basics:
I'm talking about clock etiquette, 3 move repetition, and so forth. Most people learn these rules from friends or coaches at a tournament, but if you really need a book on it, "Winning Chess Tournaments For Juniors" is fine. anything else is a waste of $$$.

Learning the unofficial "official" rules of chess:
What was schiller thinking??? And why do we need a 2nd edition? as if the rules have changed??? His "official" board has decided that the "official" rules have changed.

Or more likely:

Schiller: I don't know if we can go on vacation this summer if we don't have the money

Publisher: Just write another book tomorrow

Schiller: I know, I'll write the official rules of Chess!!! Dumb people will want it!

-next year-

Schiller: You know, after writing such dumb books like Standard Chess Openings (he acts like he's the authority!) and cranking out some other junk, I still don't have enough money. I know, we'll alter the rules of chess. We'll call it a "2nd edition"

Publisher: Sounds good Eric, shall I have it edited?

Schiller: No need, no one will notice!

Very few of Schiller's books are worth it

Conclusion:
Don't Buy!!!!
Ever!

Two sets of "Official Rules" in the United States?.......2006-08-16

Whearas, the "United States Chess Federation" has their own official rulebook it is not user friendly to a beginner or a person who is new to the tournament world in the US.
Did you know that the United States is the only country in the world who doesn't use the FIDE ("World Chess Federation") rules?
Now this being said what could the United States Chess Federation do to assist players with their rule book who are not experienced tournament directors and players?

The solution would be to write a book that:
1) Points out which rules are the most important rules from a practical standpoint for a player to know,
2) Explains in more simplistic wording and detail what the important rules mane to make them more understandable, ranging from the detailed sudden death rules to understanding how to read a crosstable.
3) Point out some of the faults with the rules. This is unlikely because the rule makers are unlikley to admit to any problems - BUT THEY DO EXIST.

Mr. Schiller's book calling itself the "Official" rules implies that it has "official" approval from the governing body of chess in the US, "The United States Chess Federation". It does not and many officials have found it rather offensive to say the least to see the word "Official" on the cover.

Non-the-less Schiller's book in interesting and to some degree helps give a different wording of what is intented to be an "official rule". Unfortunately, sometimes it changes the meaning of the rule. But getting Schiller's rule book is not a bad idea as long as you already own the USCF's Official Rulebook. Schiller's book cannot be used in USCF tournaments in any manner. There is at least one book, that is specifically directed to supplementing these rule books that doesn't change the meaning of the words but does take a large number of most important rules and explain them and points out some of their faults. It is a book called "Winning Chess Tournaments for Juniors". Very user friendly and is recommended for every newcomer to chess as a suppliment to the rulebook, or a book to be used to learn how to train in chess.

As far a Schiller's book goes it can use some updating, rewording, and should not call itself "official".

Not what it purports to be.......2006-03-08

I'll state upfront that I was reading the first edition of this book, not the second, so perhaps some of the flaws I saw were fixed in the second edition.
I found the first edition of this book annoying. I'm a parent, trying to run a chess club, and I was looking for readable tournament rules. This book IS readable, but it's filled with clunky definitions, what looks like a tiff with the USCF, and also several typos.
I also do not appreciate the word "Official" in the title of the book, which vastly misrepresents the book's place in the chess world.
My recommendation is to buy the latest edition of the real "official" book: the "United States Chess Federation's Official Rules of Chess."

Curious and yet interesting.......2003-04-30

The United States Chess Federation (USCF) publishes an "Official Rules of Chess" which is more generally thought of as "the" official US tournament rules. I wondered, therefore, whether publication of "another" set of "official rules" made any sense, other than as a marketing ploy. This book, though, proposes a workable set of rules for play. The authors take a small swipe at a flaw or two in the USCF rules, which swipe seems to me largely unnecessary. The authors do make the useful observation that most chess is not played under USCF auspices. However, most US "live" rated chess probably is, which this book obscures. But if the title "Official Rules of Chess" is a bit strong, given that the USCF "official rules" are probably used for more over-the-board rated games, the book is nonetheless an enjoyable read. I suppose I wish that the title were "Rules of Chess--a Proposal", but even that title would not quite work, as this set of rules is in use for at least one scholastic chess league.

Why should one buy this book when it is not a "USCF" official rules book? Perhaps because it's got good sections on chess etiquette, good suggestions for rule variations, and an easy, free flowing style. Mr. Schiller's smooth style remains quite readable.

I docked this book a star because of its title "Official Rules".
But I found it a fascinating read, nonetheless. It's a good buy for those interested in chess possibilities, but perhaps a less essential buy for those literally hunting US "official rules", who would do much better by buying the USCF official rules.

Not what it purports to be.......2001-12-04

I suppose anybody can start a chess organization, write a rulebook, and declare the book to be the "official" rules of the organization. In this case the breakaway organization appears to be the Chess Education Association, whose All-America Cup in November 2000 drew 29 players to its high school section. Similar events run by the U.S. Chess Federation (USCF), the generally recognized governing body of American chess, regularly draw in the thousands. This book is certainly not for the beginner attempting to learn the rules of chess. Few beginners could figure out how the knight moves, based on the book's explanation: "The knight moves to one of the squares nearest to that on which it stands but not on the same rank, file or diagonal." The definition of checkmate is just plain wrong, as "a position such that the opponent's king has no legal move which would avoid the capture of the king on the following move". This definition overlooks interposition and capture as ways to get out of check, and fails to distinguish between checkmate and stalemate. The book is not for the aspiring tournament director, either, as the details are woefully inadequate, especially the discussion of Swiss pairings. The book might be acceptable for the player who already knows how the pieces move and is about to enter his first tournament, but even here there are pitfalls. For example, standard USCF rules state that, if both players run out of time before either notices, the game is drawn, while this CEA version tries to make the arbiter figure out which player's flag fell first. If this book has any strong points, they are the Etiquette section and the advice to Chess Teachers, Coaches, and Trainers. These sections fill a need in the often overlooked area of sportsmanship at scholastic chess events. The book would be improved by a more honest title, such as "Proper Procedures for Young Chess Players", and the removal of such words as "absurdity" in the discussion of USCF rules. If you buy this book for amusement, be sure to read it with a grain of salt. Greatly preferable is the USCF version, either the current 4th edition or the upcoming (in about a year) 5th edition.

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Official rules of chess

Manufacturer: McKay
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Official Rules of Chess 1974
Martin E. Morrison
Manufacturer: David McKay
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Official Rules of Chess, Second Edition
Martin E. Morrison
Manufacturer: David McKay Company
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Binding: Hardcover
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Book Description

This book includes useful sample forms, a glossary of common industry terms, and step-by-step instructions, work sheets, and checklists that will guide the reader through each step of starting, running and growing a business.

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Bland.......2005-06-15

I don't know what is up with the Entrepreneur-magazine series of books, but I've read several of them now and I've yet to be impressed with any of them. The best way to describe this book...BLAND AND FULL OF FLUFF. Most of them are apparently written by people who have NO real-world business experience. They are not recommended.

How to Start and Manage a Coin-Operated Laundries Business: A Practical Way to Start Your Own Business

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How to Start and Manage a Coin-Operated Laundries Business
helpless ... a book designed for no purpose
Re. Biggest waste of time
Biggest waste of time and money I have ever experienced

How to Start and Manage a Coin-Operated Laundries Business: A Practical Way to Start Your Own Business
Jerre G. Lewis , and Leslie D. Renn
Manufacturer: Lewis & Renn Associates Inc
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Customer Reviews:

Very Helpfull.......2005-11-06

This is a must have if you are thinking about going into the laundry business. This was very helpful in learning what all is involved in going into the laundry business including all aspects I hadn't even thought of. It also gives an overview of some of the problems getting a coin-laundry going and once it is going wich gave me a lot of insight.

How to Start and Manage a Coin-Operated Laundries Business.......2002-12-18

This poorly bound, poorly written book is practically stealing from people who buy it. It is a pre-fab mess. There is very little information that pertains to the business. Avoid it.

helpless ... a book designed for no purpose.......1999-10-26

this book was designed to sell! The knowledge contained in this book was general and unpractical. No thought or knowledge went inot writing this book. You can insert any business into the title......"How to Start & Manage a ______ Business" ....simply put...not helpful.

Re. Biggest waste of time.......1999-01-24

same as befor except I forgot to rate it by stars I give it a on

Biggest waste of time and money I have ever experienced.......1999-01-24

This book is more full of fluff than a lint screen. It is a basic business book with the word laundramat typed in occasionally.One can also tell that the authors spent a lot of time filling pages with goblygook and it insults the intelligents of anyone remotely capable of starting a business !!!!THUMBS DOWN !!!!

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