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Memoirs of the Duke of Saint-Simon in two volumes. This book is volume two.
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Memoirs of Louis XIV and his court and of the regency, (Memoirs of the courts of Europe [v. 11-13])
Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon
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3 volume set published in 1901 by the St. Dunstan Society, New York & Akron Ohio. Hand Painted Reproductions Illustrated with Photogravetures on Japan Vellua. Autographs, Seals, Hand Painted Reproductions of Famous Paintings and Full Page Portraits. Printed for Subscribers Only.
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The alpine icon.......2001-09-04
The achievements of Reinhold Messner are legendary. Among them, he is the first man to have ascended Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen. He is also the first man to have climbed all fourteen 8000-meter peaks. Mr. Messner could rightfully be quite boastful and egotistic in his writing. Exactly the opposite is true. The book was panned by a number of reviewers for being "dry". This is precisely why I find the book so engaging and interesting. Mr. Messner narrates his achievements in a matter of fact manner leaving the reader to fill in the enormity of his spirit. Personally, I find the single-minded obsession of mountain climbers to be somewhat bizarre. Yet, I find reading about the tales of misery and death to be entertaining. I admire Mr. Messner for his unbridled enthusiam for mountain climbing and also for his restraint in narrating the tales.
Reads like a rapid overview.......2000-10-10
Messner's account of the early years of a remarkable climbing career skips over each individual ascent so quickly that the reader loses interest. While his writing in itself is not unskilled, the rapid descriptions make the book read like a laundry list. Also, while his puritanical philosophy of mountaineering must have its roots in this early period, he mentions its development only in passing. Despite some gorgeous photographs, this book does not approach the best of its kind.
A rather dry account of one of the world's best mountaineers.......2000-08-24
Free Spirit could have, potentially, been a incredible account of a brilliant mountaineering career. Instead, during the course of the book, one can picture Messner sitting down 20 years later in an attempt to remember exactly how he felt during his numerous expeditions and bold first ascents.
Although the book starts out well enough with fond memories of his childhood in the Dolomites, it quickly degrades into a fact-fest of unemotional paragraphs that will disappoint. How anyone can describe their first ascent of Everest without oxygen, or the death of a brother in so few words is amazing; if not degrading.
Your climbing collection will not miss this volume.
Disappointing.......1997-11-08
Hard to believe that one could write such a dry account of the amazing climbing life of one of the world's most ambitious climbers. Full of facts, and probably very accurate, it fails to capture much "magic".
Scintillating subject, but plodding narrative.......1997-06-19
Reinhold Messner may be the Michael Jordan of mountaineering, but his writing style is flat footed. In his exploits, Messner has the raw material for some of the most compelling adventure literature of all time, but instead he produces little more than dull climbing notes (although accompanied by some interesting photography). There was very little illuminating introspection (even the account of his brother's death was pedestrian). I place this at the bottom of the heap of mountaineering literature
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Free Spirit: A Climber's Life
Reinhold Messner
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This volume of stunning photographs celebrates the unforgettable beauty and charisma of Norma Jean Baker, later Marilyn Monroe. Early pinups, film scenes and publicity stills, and portraits by famous photographers such as Richard Avedon, Philippe Halsman, Cecil Beaton, and Bert Stern provide a breathtaking collection of highlights from the life and career of Hollywood's most erotic icon, one of the most evocative in cinematic history. Also included is a sensitive and revealing essay about the star by Truman Capote.
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a bit of a let down.......2004-11-25
half of this book is writing, and the pictures are good, but there isn't enough. this is a little book, so only get it for the rare couple of photos.
a wonderful collection........2003-07-15
A small book containing a plethora of beautiful photographs, some of which I've seen nowhere else (the Halsman "leaping" shots, for example). Truman Capote's essay at the beginning also reveals a raunchy, funny Marilyn rarely seen in other writings. Marilyn had such a wide variety of friends in New York and Los Angeles, and it's interesting to read a literary giant's take on a screen giant --and enduring icon-- like Marilyn.
a wonderful collection of photos of marilyn monroe.......2001-01-29
This short collection contains some of the greatest photos, and some of the most memorable, of marilyn monroe. the essay by truman capote was charming and showed us a good deal of the real marilyn. my only complaint is that it ended too soon.
Photos of a remarkable life........2000-05-03
This book features a wide variety of wonderful photographs of Marilyn Monroe. It spans her very earliest photographs before she was a star, up to some of the last ones ever taken of her. In between are movies photos, publicity photos, and some candid photos that show her in a more thoughtful mood. The text by Truman Capote is very touching to read and reveals how vulnerable, yet worldly wise, Ms. Monroe was. This book is a treasure trove of wonderful photographs!
A Silent Tale of A Beauty.......2000-03-31
I think that the phrase "a picture is worth a thousand words" is completely true in Marilyn's case. Just looking at the pictures you can see her real zeal for life and yet her horrifying sorrow. Her life speaks without words of the sad times before medicine was properly dispensed for depression and the like. She had many up's in her life, yet the sad is what remains in our minds for her. I really learned alot of the value that life holds and the cold value that the movie industry holds for life as well. I feel that learning even the sad lessons such as MM's is very important for everyone of any age.
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- Wow! This is a great book!
- Very Educational, and Very Funny.
- Ugh! I'm lovin' it
- Look Out Mickey-Ds!
- Talk About Muckraking!
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Don't Eat This Book: Fast Food and the Supersizing of America
Morgan Spurlock
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The nauseating truth from the producer, director, and guinea pig of the Academy Award-nominated documentary Super Size Me.
Just when you figured it was safe to scarf fries again comes the factpacked and funny new alarm bell from the man whose month-long McDonald's diet became the subject of an Oscar-nominated, box-office-bonanza documentary. Here Morgan Spurlock examines everything from school lunch programs and the marketing of fast food to the decline of physical education. He looks at why fast food is so tasty, cheap, and ultimately seductive-and interviews everyone from surgeons general and kids to marketing gurus and lawmakers, who share their research and opinions on what we can do to offset a health crisis of supersized proportions.
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Wow! This is a great book!.......2007-08-20
Morgan Spurlock is either a very good, honest, wholeheartedly courageous man, or he's just another fraud. I'd like to believe he is not the latter, because I'm so used to frauds nowadays. If anything, his book is nothing short of a masterpiece. That may seem rather dramatic a thing to say, but I truly think this book is one of THE most important books ever to be written in the history of modern mankind. Anyone who can argue with its points has to be evil in some ways; you just cannot justify all of these big companies who are influencing our nation (and children) to eat junky food without being evil. You also cannot justify the cruel "farming" or meat industries without having a touch of badness to you. As for the writing itself, Spurlock has a gift for words and sometimes occasional humour that is refreshing. I HIGHLY recommend this book!
Very Educational, and Very Funny........2007-07-26
In the summer of 1970, my doctor said I was overweight and needed to lose about 30 pounds. I was 35 and weighed 195. He prescribed diet pills to curb my appetite. It worked. In two months I was down 30 pounds, and the diet pills were a fun experience. Of course, when I went off the pills and back to my normal lifestyle my weight went right back up. At that point, I became interested in nutrition and fitness and started reading books along those lines. Adelle Davis and Carlton Fredericks pop into my mind. There were others. Later, I read "The Fat of the Land" by Michael Fumento. I had developed a taste for books that muckraked through the American way of life, particularly that part which centers on food, nutrition and physical fitness. It's been a worthwhile education.
A couple years ago, I greatly enjoyed Morgan Spurlock's wonderful documentary movie/DVD "Supersize Me." It should be required viewing for all Americans. Then about a month ago, while browsing through the bargain bins of a large bookstore, I stumbled upon Spurlock's "Don't Eat This Book" for only $5.98. It's well worth it at twice the price. I bought it in an instant. This book, of course, is the companion to the "Supersize Me" movie/DVD.
All of the books or DVDs say about the same thing, but they say it in very different ways. Americans eat too much and they don't get enough exercise. Thus 2/3 of Americans are significantly overweight and the problem is getting worse every decade. Just look around you. In addition, the typical American diet is overloaded in fats, sugars. salt and deficient in fiber, whole grains and fresh fruits and vegetables. Everyone seems to know this but solving the problem is another matter. Morgan Spurlock dips his oar into the murky water. I don't know that he sets forth anything that's new and startling, but he comes across as an excellent spokesman and provides information of which every American should be aware.
It's a good book. It's well written. He has good knowledge of nutrition. Plus, he's very funny while being deadly serious. The book is very entertaining at the same time as very educational. It's an unusaul combination. Spurlock takes on "big food," "fast food," congress, the USDA, the FDA and a host of other organizations that tend to rule our lives in one way or another. Read his account and then think about what he says. It may change your lifestyle for the better. Then read it again and again over the years just to maintain your lifestyle in a reasonible direction.
As a major part of the movie/book, Spurlock spent a month eating at the "Golden Arches." Every meal. If anyone suggested supersizing, he went along. Then he and a group of doctors/nutritionists chronicled what happened to him over that month. If you eat in any fast-food restaurants, or any restaurants for that matter you should read this account. It's eye opening, plus it's funny. Mickey D comes in for most of the pointed criticism, but the same thing could be applied to all. Personally, I think he came down a little too hard on Subway. After all, if you're knowledgeable you can get a perfectly acceptable meal there. Plus, it you really have to have a hamburger now and then he could have mentioned that In-and-Out makes theirs out of all fresh ingredients. But he was an easterner, and that's mostly in California.
Ugh! I'm lovin' it.......2007-07-13
This book is entertaining and informative. If you enjoyed Supersize Me the movie, you'll be equally satisfied by Don't Eat this Book. It goes into gory detail on Spurlock's 30 day McDonald's binge, and includes a wealth of other information such as -
- the often creepy workings of the food industry and its lobbyists
- disturbing trends in eating habits, both in the US and internationally
- the obesity epidemic, most importantly the danger to children
- the incredibly pervasive influence of McDonald's on global eating habits and nutrition
I listened to Don't Eat the Book unabridged on audio, narrated by the author. Spurlock is incredibly funny in his tone, inflections and enthusiasm. He's the perfect reader for this material, bringing it to life in a way that underscores the serious danger of consuming too much fast food, while being upbeat and entertaining.
Look Out Mickey-Ds!.......2007-03-22
There was in recent years an attempt by some obese people to take McDonalds to court, along with Burger King, Wendy's, and many other fast food establishments. So in stepped "Big Brother", in this case our government to put a stopto this foolishness. The result the McDonalds law.
I am not sticking up for McDonalds, or any other fast food joint, but I do say that I believe it to be the basic responsibility of us as consumers to know what we are putting in our mouths, and what if anything said effects will results. There is no gun at our heads, but it has been reported some additives are placed in these fast foods to cause addiction. The biggest of these is "High Fructose Corn Syrup", which hides in everything from soft drinks, to ice cream, and because of the way this substance is processed, has become a number one cause of diabetes.
When they say "Have It Your Way", that is a death bell ringing loud, and clear. Obesity is out of hand, and food producers are railing aganist "Eat Less Exercise More". The deadly combination of white bread, and deep fried foods, fried by the way in "Hydrogenated Vegetable Grease", is a Cardiologist dream, because he/she can now buy that new Benz he/she has been eyeballing. Then there is the international 4 billion dollar a day 'diabetes industry', and wow.
First we go to Mickey-Ds, and then the doctor's office, and then the graveyard. How's that?
These companies have only one intent, their bottom line, no concern for you or your family. Seems we as individuals care little about our own well being, because few of us have taken the time to educate themselves. What this dead food is doing to our health, and just how much the existance of these fast food joints is costing our society as a whole. Instead of cheers when the report came out that Russia and China had opened fast food outlets in their nations, we should have been shedding tears.
This book is a good place to start to educate one's self, and how to improve the quality of one's life. Too many of us take for granted nursing homes must be in our futures, as a fact of life. Truth is we through our own actions, or inaction write that ticket. The information exists, we need to look for this life extention knowledge. Not to say we will live to be 100, but even when we do age, there can be quality to life in general.
Many facts exist here, and many lies in the media are passed on, and few of us question the print ads, or the commericals on TV and radio. Question everything the media presents, and read books such as the one here, there is a lot from both sides of the fence, and one side has never met a lie it would not tell on behalf of the bottom line.
This is a revealing book to say the least, and too many fast food outlets are selling death on a bun. If you have children, first read, and then share this book with your children. Help them to make good choices when it comes to food.
Talk About Muckraking!.......2007-02-04
A tragic-comic and enlightening account of the making of the filmmaker-author's McDonalds restaurant marathon, during which he ate every meal for a month at the fast-food giant, with deleterious health results. This grisly read inspired my husband to try to replicate the never-decaying cheeseburger experiment, which Spurlock describes in the book (a cheeseburger left on a high shelf will simply dessicate, not rot, because it is so full of chemicals). Baskin-Robbins' heir John Robbins wrote a similarly eye-opening, stomach-churning book "Diet for a New America", which throws bright light onto the corporatization of mega-farm, mega-food practices. Highly recommended.
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Curb your enthusiasms: moralists left and right want to control your carnal desires.(Don't Eat This Book: Fast Food and the Supersizing of America)(Porn ... Review) : An article from: Reason
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Title: Curb your enthusiasms: moralists left and right want to control your carnal desires.(Don't Eat This Book: Fast Food and the Supersizing of America)(Porn Generation: How Social Liberalism Is Corrupting Our Future)(Book Review)
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An invaluable sourcebook for Wraith: The Oblivion!.......1998-02-16
For all you Wraith players and storytellers who don't have any spectres in the game-- You have NO IDEA what you are missing! And, if you do have spectres but not this sourcebook, you could be doing a LOT better!
"Dark Reflections: Spectres" is Black Dog's first Wraith book. It does a GREAT job describing the mentality and characteristics of Wraiths who have fallen into their shadow. Storytellers will see how to properly incorporate spectres into the game, and players will learn how to properly play them.
Get this discontinued tome while you still can!
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1001 Tips for Buying & Selling a Home is an invaluable reference for anyone looking for the ins and outs of buying or selling a home. From selecting the right real estate agent to make the process less stressful, to learning the process of buying and selling a home from the first showing to closing, Nash teaches you what to look for in your mortgage, home inspector, and other transaction participants. Nash offers recipes for smooth selling of your home, negotiating tactics, and reality-based advice to guide you to a successful closing. Also included is a handy, helpful glossary with definitions of real estate terms and a Resource Appendix that points you to additional information via websites, organizations, and government bodies.
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The first real estate book you should read.......2007-03-10
The author, Mark Nash recently wrote an article about Man Caves - personal dedicated space for a guy in his home. The article said Mr. Nash surveyed 900 real estate agents about housing trends. I figure anyone who does that kind of research knows how to buy and sell houses. 1001 Tips has lots of definitions and is easy to skim for tips that apply to you. I like the way Mr. Nash provides clear advice on dealing with real estate agents, especially your rights and what to expect - the tips sound like Mr. Nash is giving up professional secrets. The book's purpose is to answer everyday questions, which he does well and he provides resources to get more detail, if needed. If you only buy one real estate book, this is it.
1001 tips for buying & selling a home.......2007-03-09
This book was disappointing. If you were in a book store you could have flipped through the pages and read over the book. It just gives paragraphs from 1 to 1001 ideas. The book is not that interesting.
less than expected.......2007-02-03
The book had some good tips, but I feel like there was a lot of advice that I was looking for that I didn't get--like pros and cons of selling by owner vs. with an agent and searching on your own vs. getting a buyer agent--just as an example. If I had been able to preview it before I bought it, I wouldn't have bought it.
Diving into the real estate market - Buy this book.......2006-05-31
I had a house. I had been through the buying process once already - did I really need this book? Yes, yes, definitely yes. This book highlighted 1) everything I had forgotten about the process of buying a home, 2) everything I didn't know the first time about buying a home, and 3) everything I needed to know about selling my most valuable asset. I was flabbergasted by the amount of information in this book and the excellent way in which it is organized. It guides you through the entire process, but makes it easy to jump to the issue that is most troubling at the moment. It provides information from the basics: Tip #227 - "Take your time. Do not let anyone rush you" to the more complex: Tip #556 Compare the benefits of working with a mortgage broker or mortgage banker". I did not even know there was a difference! This book is a font of information in an easy to read format - I do not know how I survived without it the first time around. I can only chalk it up to luck considering how much I did not know before I read this book. I recommend it to all my friends.
FANTASTIC!.......2006-05-17
This book was EXTREMELY helpful to me! Not only does it answer all of the questions I had as well as all of the questions I never even thought to ask, but it does so in a manner that would be easily understood by every type of buyer or seller; first-time or experienced buyers and sellers can all benefit from Mark's wisdom!
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Steiners Complete How to for the First Time Home Buyers: Guide to 1001 Tips and Strategies
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