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A Marketing Guru Rewrites the Rules for Achieving Fame and Fortune
A dynamic business biography packed with great stories and practical lessons from one of the most successful figures in the entertainment industry today
How does a working-class kid from Queens, New York, transform a lifelong fascination with the Goodyear blimp into an aviation empire by the time he's 21? How does that young aviation entrepreneur then quickly become one of the most powerful forces in the entertainment industrya modern-day Louis B. Mayer, as the press has dubbed him? Find out in Bands, Brands, and Billions.
Now, for the first time, in Bands, Brands, and Billions, Lou Pearlman reveals the secrets behind his uncanny success. Writing in an engaging and dynamic style, he describes his "10 Practical Principles" for business and entrepreneurial success and offers prescriptions for everything from team building to risk taking, and from savvy marketing to raising capital and financing new ventures. While his lessons are both instructive and inspirational, his anecdotes are classic object lessons in thinking out of the box. Among other things, he shares how he:
- Turned a college business class project into a halfbillion-dollar industry
- Used mink coats to rescue a failing charter service that flew between New York and Las Vegas
- Deployed a blimp on the desk of a McDonald's executive to win a major contract
- Made more than a half-billion dollars with a baffling business about-face from blimps to boy bands, even though his closest friends thought he'd lost his mind
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So sad.........2007-02-01
After reading this review I thought I'd do some quick searches to learn more about the author before I bought it. I was surprised to learn that while the Backstreet Boys sold over 70 million copies, the record company still insisted that the band hadn't yet recouped their costs...I suppose we now know where the last B in this title comes from eh?? If you don't believe me, just do some quick net searches for "Backstreet Boys recouped Pearlman" and see what you find. While the author may have founded the concept, he certainly wasn't out on tour day in/day out, nor does he have to deal with the personal cost of fame at every turn. Greed is such a pathetic thing and turns great businessmen into criminals. I'm not suggesting that the author is a criminal, that's for society to judge...
Good Read for Entrepeneur-wannabees.......2006-09-20
This book is very inspirational and tells how Pearlman became successful in his aviation and music entertainment businesses. There is not too much how-to advice here, but surprisingly, a chapter is devoted, in-depth, on creating a good business plan. What I got from this book is that Pearlman is a very, very intelligent guy. He is also a very articulate salesperson from his stories on how he (a nobody at that time) was able to make some successful pitches to really top-notch people in various industries. He also thanks his superior knowledge of accounting for helping him access the risk/reward of potential businesses. Another example of why mathematics is so important in the real world. Lastly, the guy is just driven, simply put. I would think that is probably the most important trait because I know a lot of smart people, geniuses in accounting, and great salespeople, but they are not multi-millionaires. Building a business, or for more loftier goals, an empire, takes tremendous time and drive. If it was easy, there be more business-owners than 9-5 day workers. Good luck to you.
Lou Pearlman reeks of genius!.......2006-07-08
I think history will look kindly back on Mr. Pearlman. I get so tired of people saying he manipulated young men and their families in order to make a buck. So what? It's called capitalism, baby! And if you can't get that through your thick skull before you sign a contract -- then don't sign it! Yes, Pearlman would seem to be a greedy, duplicitous and nefarious character from us on the outside, but I'm sure there are many people, OK maybe not "many" ... but at least a few ... OK maybe "few" is overstating it. But I bet his gardener likes him on payday if you know what I mean.
But let's get this straight, Pearlman was a branding genius in tight slacks and a bad combover. And no, that does NOT make him a bad guy. it's not about Pearlman, it's about music that seems as fresh today as it did when it was released and will definitely stand the test of time.
A very intresting read!!.......2005-06-17
I really like this book. Have always wanted to work in the music business since growing up around a brother who was in a band the first 16 years of my life.
The best advice I got so many years ago was "don't ask someone who is broke how to make money. Ask someone who does."
Lou's book got me thinking about starting my own record label and maybe find the next Nsync!!!!
Great book!!!
Take the dare to dream!.......2002-12-28
As the mother of a young actor/singer I was interested in reading Mr. Pearlman's book after seeing him interviewed on The Jenny Jones Show ... where our 11-year-old son was an invited performer on the holiday episode about talented kids. I knew about Lou Pearlman from the "Making The Band" series but mostly from the recent negative publicity. I was leery of him because of the bad publicity but intrigued by his on-air comments about the music business so I became eager to learn about the pros, cons, and history of his personal success. ...
Yes, the book serves as a good guide to potential entrepreneurs and Mr. Pearlman graciously shares his past mistakes and helpful tips to assist those climbing the lower rungs in any business. It was delightful to read about his earliest business dealings and the deep love, confidence and support of his parents who never doubted him or his abilities - at any age. They knew the true secrets of success: nurturing and sharing. He listened and learned. Like good news, he traveled fast on the wings they gave him.
An astute businessman who doesn't like to be misunderstood, he uses the book as spin control by providing his account of being on the defensive side of the legal battlefield. He describes legal land mines and how best to navigate around them that would serve any individual or business who is in a bind. He doesn't use this medium to criticize his accusers which should serve as a lesson to anyone involved in business. He knows that bridges are best left unburned.
At the risk of being considered self-serving, this book is informative and entertaining and it illustrates what a good businessman Mr. Pearlman is. He keeps his finger on the pulse of current trends and he creates innovative ways to make a buck, including from this book! His seemingly genuine "You help me - I'll help you"-type philosophy is very refreshing in today's business world. Those who fault him for those beliefs must not understand what life is really about.
Not content to rest on his laurels, (and if you don't know what they are he'll tell you! - he's either a braggadocio or an educator depending on your views) he keeps moving. In his world, there are no obstacles, only opportunities. The sky's the limit and he's having fun and flying high! Most enlightening was reading about his belief that his employees are an integral part of his success and he wouldn't be much without their help and loyalty. The fact that he intuitively identifies their potential and strengths for mutual gain and he considers them family will never fail him in the long run. Read it and reap!
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Hilariously self-centered.......2004-04-25
Walt Frazier is a man in complete control of every aspect of his life.
In this book you learn:
How he washes his face (alternating hot and cold water).
About his apartment's lighting scheme ("dark, like a nightclub").
How to catch a fly in midair (employ your flexor-extensor muscles; Walt includes a sketch with this topic.)
Along with "Wilt: Just Like Any Other 7-Foot Black Millionaire Who Lives Next Door," this is one of the funniest sports books ever published.
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Whether watching from a courtside seat or from the luxury of a living room couch, sports fans want to know exactly what's going on in between those two hoops-from what the players are thinking, to why fouls are called, to anticipating what the players are going to do before they actually do it. And there is no better man to explain the ins and outs of America's hottest sport than the Knicks' former star guard, Walt Frazier. In his inimitable voice and style, "Clyde" turns it on as he describes the basics basketball in simple terms anyone can understand, and clues readers into what makes stars such as Michael Jordan so invincible. Includes exciting action photos and a wealth of "Clyde's Chalk Talk," "Clyde's Record Book," and "Clyde's Tips" sidebars.
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"Irreverent in approach, these guides include tips and advice from leading authoritimes, aiming to help with life's big decisions and challenges, as well as hobbies. This book should help readers how to watch and understand basketball. "
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Probably the complete introduction to basketball.......2004-01-18
The author intends and succeeds to introduce basketball fans of all ages to the beauty of basketball.
No matter you are 12 or 70, this book helps you understand fully what the game is, teaches you about the history of the american basketball, gives you precious info about positions, different leagues, how to watch a game, famous players, network, newspapers and web sites.
It may be not an interesting book if you bought it for scrimmages and other technical info, but I don't think that was the purpose of the book. It's just a brilliant introduction to the basketball game.
Don't buy any other basketball book before reading this one "court to court". It pays you off.
I highly recommend it to basketball lover.
Don't Buy this Book.......2002-08-12
Buy Basketball for Dummies instead.
In search of a book which would get me up to speed about a sport which I had never played but which my sons have become increasingly passionate about, I bought and read both. You would be and idiot to buy The Complete Idiot's Guide to Basketball.
The author appears to be more preoccupied with telling you how wonderful he and the players of his (long bygone) era were. The references to today's players are painfully few. His snipping asides against the work ethic of today's players should have no space in a book of this sort; it serves only to make him sound whinny. His writing is practically devoid of humour and his descriptions of plays and strategies are fairly tedious. The game just does not come alive under his pen. Had I been an absolute newcommer to the sport when I read this book, I would have encouraged my boys to take up more exciting sports like synchronised swimming. FOrtunately, I had watched several live and taped games and had my children's interest to help me realise that there was much more to basketball than I could find in the pages of this book.
Try again Mr. Frazier
a great book.......2000-02-14
this book is a must for folks that respect the basics of Basketball.and who better to show&tell than one of the Greatest players of All-Time in Walt Clyde'Frazier.he was a great defensive player&scorer.also he knows that Wilt Chamberlin was the Greatest Player ever.he breaks everything down.
Clyde covers the basics entertainingly and understandably........1999-03-21
Classy Clyde Frazier covers the fundamentals of basketball: the vocabulary, the role of each position, the basics of offense and defense, and a few common set plays. His writing is fun to read if a bit dumbed-down (hence the title). He draws examples largely from his playing days, but knows well and comments aptly on players of all eras. He draws the distinctions between college and pro ball and includes women's and high school ball, but properly focuses primarily on the NBA, where the game is played at its highest level. He shows you what to focus on when you watch a game and demonstrates how each player's skills come into play in the course of offense and defense. This book will enhance the novice's appreciation for and enjoyment of the game; from what I have read of Digger Phelps' "Basketball for Dummies," I'm glad I read Clyde's book instead.
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In The Game Within the Game, basketball legend Walt Frazier looks at basketball from both a historical and personal view. When Frazier first started playing the game, discipline and strategy were more highly valued than in todays game, which he describes as having devolved into a playground fest of dunks and threes. The old school style of Fraziers past emphasized substance over style, contrary to the current state of the game, where celebrity and flashy moves dominate. In lively and accessible language, Frazier writes about how important the game within the game really is. He emphasizes timing and mental skill, far more than dazzling moves, as the strengths that todays players need to hone in order to achieve success. Frazier makes some controversial points, aimed at new basketball players. The game within the game starts with players respecting their coaches, their teammates and the opposing team. The Indiana Pacers had a good chance of winning the NBA championship last year before Artest erupted. They had a record of 16 wins and only 8 losses at the time the brawl occurred and were touted as the team with the best chance of dethroning the Pistons in the East. Artest had been out of control for a long time. The Pacers tried to rein him in by suspending him earlier in the season, but Artest didnt learn his lesson. He is a product of his times. Basketball is a microcosm of life. Walking down the street today, guys want their props. If you bump into a young guy, he might go off. Its carried over into the NBA. The guys in the league today are young and they often have a similar mindset.
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Dishin' & swishin'.......2007-03-29
Clyde gives it to you straight and he's right on the money - about the game itself and today's NBA.
Great Book for coaches to share.......2007-01-26
Walt Frazier hits the nail on the head with his insights into the game as it is played today compared to the way it should be played.
Can Clyde Save the NBA?.......2006-12-27
Everyone involved with the NBA should read this book. From my viewpoint, as a 40 year old fan and as someone who loved and played basketball through my freshman year of college, Clyde cogently points out the attraction of the game and most importantly where today's professional game has gone dangerously awry.
I'm old enough to remember Clyde's championship Knick teams and still take inspiration from the way those incredible individuals all focused on teamwork.
As the NBA stumbles and bumbles (a nod to Clyde) and becomes more and more irrelevant to a formerly passionate fan base, David Stern and company should take Clyde's analysis to heart. If things don't improve the NBA could soon stand for Nothing But an Afterthought in the world of professional sports.
Ira Berkow, the co-author of the first Clyde book, Rockin' Steady, says about The Game..........2006-12-16
"It's an excellent and provocative book." I don't think there's a former great with more cogent things to say about the game of basketball than Walt Frazier. I enjoyed this book immensely and I think it's great for old-timers who remember watching the grace and skill Clyde played the game with and "newbies," who want to learn how to play winning basketball. The chapters on Money, Race and The Players' League are particularly insightful and honest. If you like basketball and care about its evolution, then pick up this book and read it.
lighthearted fun.......2006-10-19
The Game Within the Game by Walt "Clyde" Frazier with Dan Markowitz is an entertaining, if lighthearted meditation on the game of basketball. Clyde takes modern ballplayers to task for the way they approach the game, but the book is at its best whenever he casually mentions his own youthful indiscretions, like the time he invited two women to the same game and was so worried they'd find out about each other that it wrecked his concentration on the court.
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THE WALT FRAZIER STORY.
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For more than a half century, the New York Knickerbockers have been one of the most recognizable and popular teams in professional sports. But the best stories about the Knicks have never been published before - they've only been shared by those "in the know" who work in and around the team. For the first time, these stories are captured straight from the mouths of those who know them best - former playes, coaches, towel boys, announcers, employees and administrators.
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Great Read.......2004-01-02
this is a Must have Book for any Fan of the NBA.this Book talks about all of the Great Knicks&is truly Great to reflect on.those Great Knicks Days seems so long ago but they really weren't that long ago.Clyde the Glide,Earl The Pearl through the Present.
A must read.......2003-12-04
If you're a Knicks fan - or even just a basketball junkie - Garden Glory is for you. An easy read with great stories told by those who lived it. I could never have gone to the Old Garden, but the mental pictures the book creates is marvelous.
But the big unanswered question that I need to know is: What was Spree REALLY wearing when they came to his house in Milwaukee?
A must read...
Good take on the years of the Knicks.......2003-11-29
The Garden and the Knicks, a match made in heaven. This book delivers the best insight into the New York Knicks and its best players. From Clyde, to Willis, from Patrick to Houston, this book tells it all. Even has some great storys and pictures of the Old Garden a definent must read
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NBA Hall Of Famer and New York Knicks broadcaster Walt Frazier has created an exciting book to help provide kids with the essential vocabulary skills that many of them are growing up without. Word Jam explains more than 100 powerful words to help students boost their language skills and communicate with friends, families, and teachers. In addition, this celebrity author shares his own success story: how at the end of his basketball career he employed his love of learning, studied a new word every day, and eventually became one of America's most widely recognized sports broadcasters.
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Walt Frazier Dishes & Swishes!.......2001-05-02
This is one of those unusual books that is both a pleasure to read and educational. NBA Hall of Famer and TV broadcaster Walt Frazier has an inspiring message to tell about how the power of words can help anyone achieve their goals. Delightful artwork and more than 100 powerful words and the stories behind each one. Highly recommended.
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Walt Frazier: One Magic Season and a Basketball Life
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The Rhetoric of Violence: Arab-Jewish Encounters in Contemporary Palestinian Literature and Film
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In this unique book, Kamal Abdel-Malek probes into the various situations where Arab and Jew encounter each other in the modern Palestinian fiction, poetry, and film. The book explores the violent confrontations and moments of reconciliation in these encounters. In its bold survey of these encounters, the book does not shy away from presenting the banality of evil while at the same time it unapologetically celebrates the triumphal and radiant feats of the human spirit when blood-enemies recognize their common humanity.
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In Erotic Innocence James R. Kincaid explores contemporary America’s preoccupation with stories about the sexual abuse of children. Claiming that our culture has yet to come to terms with the bungled legacy of Victorian sexuality, Kincaid examines how children and images of youth are idealized, fetishized, and eroticized in everyday culture. Evoking the cyclic elements of Gothic narrative, he thoughtfully and convincingly concludes that the only way to break this cycle is to acknowledge—and confront—not only the sensuality of children but the eroticism loaded onto them.
Drawing on a number of wide-ranging and well-publicized cases as well as scandals involving such celebrities as Michael Jackson and Woody Allen, Kincaid looks at issues surrounding children’s testimonies, accusations against priests and day-care centers, and the horrifying yet persistently intriguing rumors of satanic cults and “kiddie porn” rings. In analyzing the particular form of popularity shared by such child stars such Shirley Temple and Macaulay Culkin, he exposes the strategies we have devised to deny our own role in the sexualization of children. Finally, Kincaid reminds us how other forms of abuse inflicted on children—neglect, abandonment, inadequate nutrition, poor education—are often overlooked in favor of the sensationalized sexual abuse coverage in the news, on daytime TV talk shows, and in the elevators and cafeterias of America each day.
This bold and critically enlightened book will interest readers across a wide range of disciplines as well as a larger general audience interested in American culture.
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Horrifying, Fascinating, and Disappointing.......2006-12-27
It would be both easy and comforting to dismiss Kincaid as being prone to over-generalization, as projecting his own sick fantasies onto the world at large, and as being dismissive of the reality of child abuse and its seriousness. It would also be ridiculous. Kincaid presents an excellent thesis (That our culture's Victorian era sexualization of children is responsible for our modern child fixation and abuse, and that this sexualization is harmful to children). He discusses the ways that our erotic fixation on children serves us. Overall, this is a very interesting and compelling book.
There are a few problems with it however:
-He fails to recognize that children (and/or young adolescents) were treated sexually prior to the Victorian reinvention of the child and that there may or may not be biological and/or evolutionary reasons for fixation on children. Kincaid asks repeatedly why we think of children as sexual, what in our culture makes us believe that this is the case, but fails each time to consider that children may in fact Be sexual. I am not suggesting that children are actually legitimate erotic targets, but it is poor logic to never consider the possibility.
-He approaches this discussion from a literary analysis perspective. The thesis may have been better served by a sociologist, a psychologist, an anthropologist, or a historian. Towards the end of the book he attempts to find solutions for our cultural conundrum, and suggests the creation of new stories. He constantly berates well-meaning individuals for prolonging "the conversation". While I agree that in part public discourse that assumes that childhood = victimhood and that sexual abuse = irrevocable damage may be harmful, I find it counter-productive to suggest that not talking about the problem will solve it. Additionally, a social scientist might have had a slightly more cogent grasp of the recovered/false memory controversy.
-Finally, he tends towards utterly irrelevant asides (periodically in defense of Freud, which certainly didn't win him any points with me). Some of these are funny, some of which show his biases, and some of them seem to serve no purpose at all. More editing and a slightly more academic (by which I mean a reliance on evidence and science rather than conjecture and metaphor) take would have made this a much stronger book.
Overall, this book is fascinating, but should be read with a critical eye, and ideally paired with "Harmful To Minors" by Judith Levine.
EROTIC INNOCENCE;THE CULTURE OF CHILD MOLESTING.......2005-11-13
This is a dreadful book, one of the worst I've ever read.
In brief, Kincaid cannot write. Admittedly he can put nouns with verbs and form sentences into paragraphs. But he cannot tell a story or present a coherent analysis or argument. And he is a bore of the first magnitude, telling inane stories of no particular point and going off into multiple and serpentine tangents.
He leadens his ancedotes with incessant, irrelevent asides, employing a smart-alecky undergraduate "humor". He is a master of the sweeping, unsupported generalization. He will not let his reader draw his own conclusion, but pounds away at his very limited point.
That point? Simply that American popular culture exploits the dangers of child molestation for its own {commercial}purposes. Way to go professor!
See for example the last paragraph at page 207, as bad a piece of writing as you will ever see. A news-wire story about a child molester in Texas somehow winds up in East Liverpool, Ohio, where the reader is gratutiously informed-twice no less- a Notre Dame football coach hails from. There is also something about "The judge slurping back drool as he spoke". What? This is a god-awful mess.
Or try his final tale at pp. 294-295 where Kincaid takes us to a muddy field outside a circus where a bore is haranguing him while his grand-daughter is about to topple into a pit. What? And talk about calling other people boorish!
The evidence for his main conclusion is his addictive watching of trashy daytime T.V., movies largely featuring little boys such as the "adorable" Culkin kid and wads of old newspaper ads he clips. Presumably his idea of multi-tasking is clipping news articles about weird events while watching Orpah's latest soap opera.
Not surprisingly then Kincaid is himself infatuated with children, primarily boy children. He is especially obsessed with "our national obsession with underpants". That obsession-not surprisingly- is really only his own- projected onto the populace at large. Movies like "Home Alone" and "Stand By Me" are the occasion for him to dwell at length at scenes of boys in their underwear. {I don't know about you, but I've seen these movies several times, and I don't even remember such scenes; but then I am not the scholar Kincaid is}.
He unfortunately must share every piece of his collected trivia with his suffering readers. He not only airs his dirty linen in public, but insists on describing it in gruesome detail, then concluding how sick it shows the rest of us to be.
Kincaid is a pedantic fool who presents himself as the real champion of "our" children. He constantly employs an "our-we-ism" that implies "we" are all in this together, and he is merely our guide- a first among equals. In fact, his tone is one of uncorrupted superiority. He is a nasty little man who insults whole groups and individuals as 'morons', 'idiots', etc.
But his own discussions of movies for instance are primitive in the extreme. They would not pass muster in a tenth grade English class.
This book is a childish and naive tirade against a very soft target. Certainly T.V is a commercial enterprise that exploits "our" lowest aspirations for sex and scandal-be it with children, adults, or for that matter other life forms . But Professor Kincaid's posturing as a contemporary Sigmund Freud uncovering "our" secret peeking at semi-clad children is only his own desire writ large.
Professor Kincaid should stick to boring captive 19 year old undergraduates.
Blaine in Seattle.
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Pushes his point too far.......2005-08-24
I'm not a child molester or a pedophile by any stretch of the imagination, but I picked up this book because it had an interesting thesis- that our culture eroticizes youth and, in a way, invites molesters to act on their impulses.
Kincaid even suggests that Mac Culkin in Home Alone (1 and 2)was chosen for his sexuality- his blonde hair and red lips. I'll be the first to admit that when I saw those films, I thought Culkin was just adorable, but in a sexual way? Come on! Anyone who watches that kind of movie for that is a sicko who should be locked up!
There is a beauty to youth, as Michaelangelo surely observed, but normal, responsible adults know the difference between that pure, ideal beauty and the kind that elicits sexual fantasy.
Kincaid's book is certainly thought provoking, and very well-written, so I give it 3 stars.
Startling Thesis, Flawed Book.......2003-04-10
Back in the 1950s, Leslie Fiedler stunned America with his thesis that the great American novels were homoerotic love stories: Huck and Jim in "Huckleberry Finn," Ishmael and Queequeg in "Moby Dick," etc. He seemed correct as well as sensational, and American writing since Fiedler's magnum opus "Love and Death in the America Novel" and his jarring essay "Come Back to the Raft again Huck Honey" has only buttressed his point.
James Kinkaid has made an even bolder claim a half-century later, that pedophile fantasy can be found at the heart of our most revered movies like "The Good Ship Lollipop" or "Home Alone." "Our culture has enthusiastically sexualized the child while denying just as enthusiatically that it was doing any such thing," he writes, capsulizing his argument. I think this claim in intuitively true. A lot of films show kids in their underwear gratuitously and use the ambivalence of art to insinuate what taboo dictates cannot be directly stated. Macaulay Culkin in the "Home Alone" movies is a beautiful blonde with unnatural cherry-red lips like Harlowe or Monroe!
But the conclusions Kinkaid draws from his observations aren't as forceful and eloquent as the debunking observations themselves. If he is right, what does this mean? His answer seems to be kind of vague. He suggests we rewrite the Gothic script and stop overrating innocence and panicking about the burgeoning sexuality of the young. His pervasive humor throughout the book suggests a kind a campy scholarship. I am all for humor, but I think Kinkaid needs to write another book about how our society can get out of the quandary of its sexual hypocrisy. It's a larger and more complex subject than he seems to think. Also, he chooses his pictures poorly, and I think they're essential to making his points about the eroticized child.
I hope these misgivings don't steer you away from "Erotic Innocence" though. Its a totally fresh perspective, and how many books deliver that anymore? Read it as the opening slavo of what I'm predicting will be a long 21st century battle between the prigs and the libertarians.
wrong book reviewed and rather rushed too!!.......2003-01-16
I meant too review "Harmful to minors" which I read not this one which I didn't read (in its entirety)-- but I'm against the fear mongers that wish to frighten and repress young people (esp teens) -- read Freud--children are already sexual--they can be repressed not "sexualized
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Exploration of contemporary America's preoccupation with stories about the sexual abuse of children. Kincaid claims that our culture has yet to come to terms with the bungled legacy of Victorian sexuality and examines how children and images of youth are idealized, fetishized, and eroticized in everyday culture.
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Book Description
Get ready for Action! The Action! System Core Rules provide all of the basic rules necessary to create and play a role-playing game. Create adventures and characters based on your favorite movies, TV shows or novels. The Action! System is ready to play as-is, but with the addition of rules Extensions and Variants it is versatile enough to satisfy even the most demanding gamer! With Action! System you have all of the tools necessary for hours of interactive storytelling entertainment. Easy to learn and fun to play. Recommended for ages 12 and up.
Book Description
The New York Times bestseller...now with a new introduction by the author.
Financial planner and broker Julie Stav has been helping women get rich for years. Now she offers her hands-on techniques and inspiring advice in a book that simplifies the stock market and puts a new world of wealth within reach. And with updated information--including current examples, the hottest new websites, and more--this smart, sensible, and down-to-earth book is the ideal guide for women who want to invest in their dreams.
Customer Reviews:
A solid stock investment book .......2007-08-25
First of all, I have something to say about the negative reviews. Some are totally inaccurate (no wonder these folks lose money.) One person said he lost money on commissions and taxes when he was stopped out at a 10% loss. Yes, you have to pay commission, but you don't pay tax on losses. Get your facts straight even when you lie. I couldn't find the name Peter Lynch mentioned anywhere in her book like this person claimed. As far as the 10% stop loss, who says you have to keep it at exactly 10%? Investing is an art, not a science. You adapt to better deal with your particular situation.
Now on with the review, I have read over 20 books on the stock market, and I found this little book one of the most useful. The method in book is very similar to the one advocated by William O'neal. Some call it momentum investing. This method is more of a short-term or swing trading strategy than long-term investing. What makes this book a standout is she takes the time to explain difficult concepts in simple terms that beginners could understand. She even takes the time to show the readers how to use a calculator to find various values of a stock. Additionally, she includes many useful websites to aid people in their search for stocks to invest. She also did a good job explaining fundamental and technical analysis at the basis level.
The strategy recommended is solid and is used and tested by traders and investors everyday. The language used to explain this investing concept to the readers is clear. I recommend this book.
Easy to understand.......2006-03-25
Great book!! Makes it easy to learn the important facsts about the stock market and trading.
ready now.......2005-01-05
I have the audio cassette version of this book. I've learned so much by listening to it. She makes such great everyday comparisons to help understand the market and the terminology. Its a terrific overall guide to gain confidence in yourself and begin to invest in the stock market. The whole investing environment can be so intimidating and she has removed that with this book allowing even those who doubted ever becoming an investor to now be one. Listening to the audio version her voice is very animated and clear, even humorous in her examples. Highly recommend this for both men & women, even teens. Thank you Ms. Stav for taking the mystery out of it all.
Wow! Julie made it so darn understandable........2003-12-30
I couldn't believe how Wall Street has made understanding investing so complicated, when it's not.
Julie has taken a so called difficult subject and made it really simple to follow. In fact, as simple as 1-2-3 and A-B-C.
Now I can talk the Wall Street lingo with the Big Boys, while laughing all the way to the bank.
Thanks, Julie.
Get your share of money and publicity!.......2003-08-24
Businessmen and politicians learned long ago that getting the money and publicity go hand-in-hand. Not just any publicity, but solid personal publicity. If we want people to value our abilities, we must first show that we value ourselves - by making sure our accomplishments are visible to targeted audiences. If we want people to invest in our companies, to buy from us, or to hire and promote us into the corner office, they have to know who we are, what we have accomplished and why they should do business with us! Self-promotion is a valuable business tool that businesswomen MUST add to their strategies for success. Following a careful step-by-step process will help even the most timid become comfortable with the concept of self-promotion. (from Marion E. Gold, award-winning author of "The Personal Publicity Planner: A Guide to Marketing YOU")
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