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- I wish history taught in school was as much fun!
- Entertaining & worthwhile
- Enough fascinating information in brief form;never dull.
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Money Secrets of the Rich and Famous
Michael Reynard
Manufacturer: Allworth Press
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"Checkbook confessions" of Babe Ruth, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Albert Einstein, Marilyn Monroe, George Washington, Elvis Presley, John D. Rockefeller, Houdini, and a score of other celebrated figures fill this lighthearted but revealing chronicle of fabled lives. Fun reading for anyone who's intrigued by lives shaped by fame and fortune, the book blends biography, entertainment, and financial legacy, and includes rare photographs, documents, illustrations, and images of checks gleaned from private collections, most being shown publicly for the first time.
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I wish history taught in school was as much fun!.......2007-05-11
I loved this book. I love history, and historical figures, and this combined both in a way that was utter fun and fascinating. I saw other reviews that said they couldn't put the book down, and its true. I hope the author has a second edition coming.
Entertaining & worthwhile.......2000-02-02
It's fascinating to see how other people manage their financial affairs--the fact that these are famous people adds to the fun.
Enough fascinating information in brief form;never dull........1999-12-17
This book gives you the fascinating information that you want to know about each famous person.
It never gets dull or boring.
I read it in a few hours, and I plan to read it again. I enjoyed it that much.
I could not put this book down!.......1999-12-14
Fascinating information about the financial lives of many famous people! If you are interested in the rich and famous, this book is for you. I read lots of technical books. This book was a nice diversion... very easy and extremely enjoyable to read.
Fantastically fun!.......1999-11-26
I bought this book as a gift...and then had to buy one for myself. I really couldn't put it down it was so much fun. The author has a gift for telling non-fiction stories in a manner that makes it read like great fiction. I learned more about famous people here than I did in many biographies, and all the way had fun doing it. It's a book that's very hard to stop reading. I wish it were longer!
Book Description
One of the brightest stars in NASCAR and the son of one of racings most successful and popular drivers shares his inspiring story of courage on his way to winning two Winston Cup races in his rookie season. Prior to the 2001 Daytona 500, at the start of his second NASCAR campaign, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., hoped to be part of the first father and son team to ever win this landmark race. Unfortunately, much more than his dreams died on the track that day. After crossing the finish line in second place, Dale Jr., turned to find that his father had been involved in a horrific crash that killed him upon impact. Now, he candidly discusses his own life, from the lessons he learned both on and off the track to the tradition of carrying on the family legend. Driven to Win will be published to coincide with the Daytona 500, which marks the one year anniversary of the authors fathers tragic death at that race.
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Interesting book.......2007-10-17
I like the fact that this was written by Dale, Jr not just someone elses words.
Great book!.......2007-10-06
This book was great. I enjoyed the descriptions of all of the tracks that Jr. raced at and how he talked to his dad and Matt Kenseth about things that were happening at any one moment. I also enjoyed hearing how him and Tony Jr. have such an honest relationship. They may yell at each other during a race on the radio, but after the race is over they are able to go back to being cousins/friends again. They leave it all on the racetrack. Very well written book! A must for any Jr. fan!
Driver #8 by Dale Earnhardt.......2007-07-09
This book is great! It is just like you are sitting and talking to him. It seems to be word for word what Dale was tring to say.
What a good job.......2007-05-13
I really enjoyed reading about his experience as a driver. It is well written and not boring. Which it could have been since it is always hard to write about work. I loved watching his father race and now I get to watch him.
LIKE IT.......2007-05-12
WAS A GREAT BOOK AND AM GLAD I'VE GOT IT NOW THAT HE IS LEAVING DEI
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His dads death five years ago had a sobering effect on Dale Earnhardt Jr. He didnt leave all the fun behind, but he did decide to focus more intensely on his careerand his perseverance paid off in 2004 with his most impressive victory to date: a Daytona 500 win.Now only one thing is left on his agenda: capturing a national championship. That road will be tougher than it was for the legendary Dale Earnhardt Sr.the competition is tougher and the points race now concludes in a ten-race shootoutbut Little E will eventually find his way there.This book offers a look at the life of the man who has become the face of NASCAR. Filled with photographs of Dale Jr., ranging from his early career to his most recent triumphs, and featuring interviews with those who have been there through it all, the book chronicles Dale Jr.s ascent from the Andy Hillenburg driving school to 15 career Cup victoriesand fills in what few know about this perennial favorite.
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Excellent Reading For The Ultimate Fan.......2007-09-08
This book is definetly a must-have for any Junior fan. The pictures are the most amazing ones I've seen yet. The stories tell about what makes the #8 Driver what he is. Thjis book would make an excellent present for any NASCAR fan.
A Must For Any Dale Jr. Fan!!!.......2007-01-10
This beautiful, full color book contains captivating photographs of Dale Earnhardt Jr. through the phases of his career to date and a narrative of his struggles and successes on and off the race track. This book gives any Dale Jr. fan an inside look into the man behind the wheel and how he has risen to be the most popular driver on the NASCAR circuit. A MUST HAVE for any Dale Jr. fan and a great companion read to his autobiography!! If you love Dale Jr., you will LOVE this book!
Book Description
In the four years since his dad's untimely death, Dale Earnhardt Jr. has lived up to the legacy The Intimidator left behind. Keeping the diehard No. 8 fan up-to-date on the stellar career of one of NASCAR's current top stars, this second edition will contain all the original edition's Circle Track and Stock Car Racing magazine articles that followed Little E from Andy Hillenburg's driving school through the Busch Series to Cup racing, and adds pieces on Jr.s successful 2003, 2004, and 2005 seasons. With 15 wins through 2005, he has been in the thick of the championship hunt the last two seasons while only continuing to heighten his profile as a spokesman for NASCAR racing. Many of his legions of fans were also fans of his dad, but Little E has earned their respect on his own merit, and with each passing year he moves further out of his father's shadow and into his own limelight. The book features photography from both Nigel Kinrade and the Primedia archives. A complete updated statistical chart is included.
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In a sudden, three-year rush, Dale Earnhardt Jr. has become NASCAR's most significant superstar, the first to truly transcend the traditions of stock-car racing and carry the sport to the pages of People, Rolling Stones, and even Playboy. Young Earnhardt embodies the legacy and tragedy of his father, seven-time NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt, killed at Daytona in February 2001, and he has carried that legacy rightly and modestly to victory in NASCAR's major league. Yet, Junior, even under the magnifying glass, has created a sphere in which he has become a man in his own right. In association with Circle Track and Stock Car Racing and its veteran NASCAR contributor Benny Phillips, Dale Earnhardt Jr. brings you close to this engaging young man, and close to the quiet center of a roaring phenomenon. Phillips, a 40-year veteran of the NASCAR garages and a friend of Earnhardt Sr., tells the story, with illustrative articles from Circle Track and Stock Car Racing. The photography, from Primedia sources and from top NASCAR lensman Nigel Kinrade, is illustrative and spot-on.
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this is a good book .......2005-02-04
I think this was a good book. I liked this book alot. The only bad thing was that some of the words are big and difficult to understand. If I had to do a project on Dale Earnhardt Jr. I would use this book a one of my major sources. I gave this book a four since the words were hard to find what they mean. If you like nascar and you dont like him this book will change how you feel about him. This book also tells how he got his "thing" for the sport of stock car racing. It also tells in the back of the book how much he got for each race which I thought it was very interesting. So if you are looking for a good information about dale earnhardt jr, or just want something interesting to read so you go out and buy this book. Trust me it is well worth the cost.
Thomas Coiner
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Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s name virtually assured that his life would not be ordinary. Over the past decade, he has fulfilled that destiny. His father, one of the most successful drivers in the history of international motorsports, gave his son more than his name. Dale Earnhardt Sr. placed Dale Jr. in position to follow the footsteps and tire tracks he had left from Darlington to Daytona, from coast to coast, from one championship to the next. Entering 2001, Junior was set to turn the sport on its ear. Instead, his world was rocked in the first race of the season when Dale Sr., racing behind him in a wild finish to the Daytona 500, crashed into the outside wall and was killed. The racing world mourned, and Junior's life changed many ways. Dale Earnhardt, Jr.: Out of the Shadow of Greatness tells the story of this remarkable young man's journey from teenage dreamer to Winston Cup winner, from Street Stock racer to 200 mph superstar, from son of the greatest to a champion in his own right. Against the backdrop of one of sport's biggest tragedies, he continues to carry the Earnhardt name to new heights.
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Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (High Interest Books)
Janey Levy
Manufacturer: Children's Press (CT)
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Get your readers closer to the track with NASCAR Racing. From lug nuts to wind tunnels, this set explores the parts, personalities, and perils of stock car racing.
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One of the most popular series ever published for young Americans, these classics have been praised alike by parents, teachers, and librarians. With these lively, inspiring, fictionalized biographies -- easily read by children of eight and up -- today's youngster is swept right into history.
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Dale Earnhardt, Jr.: Born To Race (Sports Leaders)
Ken Garfield
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Directed by Vincente Minnelli
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Directed By Vincente Minnelli
Stephen Harvey
Manufacturer: Museum of Modern Art/Harper & Row
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Shaw's Musical Criticism.......2006-10-21
The facetiously titled "How to Become a Musical Critic" does not actually have any instructional purpose; it is a collection of Shaw's music criticism from the 1870s to 1950. As such this book presents a fascinating glimpse into musical and performance culture over that incredibly long span of years. It also provides an interesting perspective on a little-known aspect of Shaw's literary output: his music writing, which served as his entry point into journalism.
The introduction to my edition, written by Dan H. Laurence, explains that Shaw's skill as a critic was based on an "extraordinary musical knowledge," the result of "exposure to music almost from infancy." This mastery of the technical aspects of music is manifestly apparent throughout the book, as is Shaw's trademark wit and contrarianism.
The book ranges too widely over too many topics -- ranging from composers, to conductors, vocalists, trends in instrument technology, and beyond -- to suggest any theme or prevailing argument in Shaw's criticism, but a few highlights can be noted. First is his advocacy of the music of Mozart, who had died just a century ago, and whose music was largely unplayed in Britain, when Shaw was writing in the 1890s. Second is his adamant praise for Edward Elgar after World War One, when his music had fallen out of fashion. Shaw writes in 1920: "If I were king, or Minister of Fine Arts, I would give Elgar an annuity of five thousand dollars a year on condition that he produce a symphony every 18 months." Unfortunately this proposal was never enacted.
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The Classic Dungeons & Dragons Game Boxed Set: Epic Adventures With Wizards, Dragons, and Magic!
Troy Denning , and
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IF..........2004-09-27
Abraham Lincoln once asked something like, "If you call a tail a leg, how many legs does a dog have?" The answer is four. "Just because you call a tail a leg doesn't make it so." Just because you want to call some development practice "Agile" doesn't make it so. In this book, David Anderson makes a case for calling Theory of Constraints the underlying definition of Agile software development practices. The principle tie is that a key measure in the Theory of Constraints is called Throughput; the amount of value delivered to the customer. Agile methods pride themselves as delivering value to the customer quickly. Based on the Theory of Constraints definition, the Feature Driven Development (FDD) method, Anderson's personal expertise, turns out to be the most Agile of all.
In making the case for the Theory of Constraints based approach, Anderson has given us a lot of formulas and metrics for looking at software projects. This is the most thorough treatment of the subject I have seen yet. I wasn't fully satisfied with the metrics as I felt the book didn't deal with the biggest problem in metrics, the problem of characterizing the measure. To do good metrics, you have to be very clear on what you are measuring, the characterization problem. Without that, all the formulas, graphs, and trends are pretty much useless. Most of the book dealt with the problem by saying, "If you could measure `X', then..." I got really tired of all the Ifs in the book.
In fact, I am not sure I should like this book or not. I found myself half of the time saying to myself, "Hmm, that is a interesting idea," and the other half saying, "I don't think so." Perhaps it was all the Ifs, perhaps it was the repetition. I am glad to say at the end of the book Anderson does appear to have the intelligence to note that one size does not fit all and does a nice job of suggesting where the best choices in software development approaches might be.
So, who should read this book? Well, if you like Donald Reinertsen's and Eliyahu Goldratt's work and live in the software world, this book is for you. If you have to teach Agile seminars to software professionals (like me), then this should be on your reading list as well. If you are general software project manager or developer who is looking to improve the way you do software development, then I would probably pass on this book. Not that the ideas are all wrong but you probably will get lost along the way. If...
Metrics for agile software development.......2004-08-23
The text gives a good explantion of agile practices and theory. It looks closely at three agile development methods : Scrum, Extreme Programming (XP), and Feature Driven Development (FDD), with an emphasis on FDD.
One of Anderson's key points is although agile software development is an empirical process (eg. dependent upon experimentation and observation), it is not necessarily chaotic. Therefore, it can be planned and predicted.
The text also emphasizes in order for agile software development to be adopted in a large corporation, software managers need to provide development metrics that focus on what matters to the CIO -- namely financial and production metrics.
The bulk of the text covers how to derive these production and financial metrics for the various agile software development methods. Anderson's proposed metrics are based on throughput accounting and Goldratt's Theory of Constraints. Specifically, he covers how to compute net profit, throughput, and production rates.
Thought provoking and highly recommended.
The Missing Link.......2004-05-15
Ignore the 4 stars, that's just because I feel the subject can and will get a better book, however this book has paved the way.
I've been looking at and reading about agile methodologies for a long time, and there has always been something missing, and that is how they can be tied in with known business management science. The measurement problem, and in particular, the measurement of software development _value_ hinders any attempt software development staff might make to change processes based on their knowledge of development alone. This book offers a clear way forward in breaking down that problem. It doesn't solve the problem by any means, but we should all hope that it is the start of a deeper insight into the costs and values of development that will allow all of us to measure and justify methods (agile or not) in business terms.
Read it, and get your boss to read it if you can.
Solid message but lacking in examples.......2004-02-13
Agile Management for Software Engineering is targeted for managers and executives working in the software industry. Its focus is on introducing a technique called Throughput Accounting for measuring and tracking software projects. The author basically shows how traditional cost accounting based methods lead to suboptimal business results and how to correct that situation by applying principles of Lean Production and the Theory of Constraints.
The author covers different aspects of management in the software industry one by one--including project management, project planning, production metrics, staffing, resource planning, and product management--explaining how the concepts of Throughput Accounting fit into the picture.
The latter half of the book is dedicated to showing how the theory presented can be applied to a number of agile software processes, namely Feature Driven Development, Extreme Programming, and Scrum.
The first part of the book is a bit difficult to follow due to slightly repetitive text and never-ending acronyms. I wouldn't count this as a defect, however, as the subject of introducing financial measures inevitably requires a certain amount of equations in between beautiful words. Luckily, the latter part, where these measures are applied, flows much better. What I see missing in this book is more concrete examples beyond the arguably theoretical discussion about real-world application. I also noticed that I was constantly waiting for the author to connect the dots and bind the theories presented in a more or less waterfall context into modern, iterative and incremental processes.
All in all, I find Agile Management for Software Engineering to be a book with a solid message: how to better manage a software business. Considering the state of practice in the industry, I'd say this is a must buy for any manager or executive.
Changing the Point of View.......2004-01-31
I found this book highly informative and relevant.
As an agile advocate, this additional perspective is what I have been looking for. The explanations of the Theory of Constraints has proven valuable to me in my interactions with customers already.
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