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The history of Burger King is not nearly as well known as the almost simultaneous development of arch rival McDonald's, but that doesn't mean Burger King's rags-to-$9-billion tale will prove any less instructive or inspiring to today's budding entrepreneur. The Burger King: Jim McLamore and the Building of an Empire, by cofounder James McLamore (who died in 1996 at age 70), relates in plain-spoken and honest fashion the story of a corporation that grew from a handful of struggling south Florida drive-ins to become the second-largest fast-food chain in the world.
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In this intimate autobiography that entrepreneurs and managers will find instructive and inspirational, Jim McLamore looks back on the origins of the Burger King empire. He charts its growth over four decades, from the opening of the Insta Burger King in 1954 and the arrival of the Whopper to the chain's memorable (and not so memorable) ad campaigns. Brimming with McLamore's never-say-die spirit and drawing interesting parallels to the experiences of McDonald's founder Ray Kroc, this is the definitive look at an American original and philanthropist who helped usher in the fast-food era.
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The Burger King in Brazil.......2000-04-26
I would like to know if the book "The Burger King" will be available in Brazil, in portuguese. Thanks
Histry of BK!.......2000-03-12
BK (Burger King) is a British coorporation. It is popular in Europe and US. BK is also known as an innovator of HIYW (Have It Your Way), BOGO (Buy One Get One free), IJTB (It Just Tastes Better). Interesting book for first food lovers.
A Must-Read For Any Entrepreneur.......1998-08-19
This book unfolds to you the making of a billion-dollar chain store. It shares with you the vision of the author and a dream of a restraurant business. I was deeply moved by how hard Jim has worked when his first two restaurants were starting out, and not even have time to spend with his new-born children. This is very true for any new entrepreneur who is thinking about opening a new business...make the commitment.
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- A good book for children as it points out how some of the best ahtletes struggled to achieve their greatness
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The 20 Greatest Athletes of the 20th Century (Sports Illustrated for Kids Books)
Brad Herzog
Manufacturer: Rosen Publishing Group
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A good book for children as it points out how some of the best ahtletes struggled to achieve their greatness.......2007-06-14
While there will always be some dispute about the top 20 athletes of the 20th century, there can be no dispute about the accomplishments of these people. The 20 listed in the book are:
*) Muhammad Ali
*) Jim Brown
*) Wilt Chamberlain
*) Nadia Comaneci
*) Babe Didrikson Zaharias
*) Wayne Gretzky
*) Michael Jordan
*) Jackie Joyner-Kersee
*) Carl Lewis
*) Willie Mays
*) Joe Montana
*) Martina Navratilova
*) Jack Nicklaus
*) Jesse Owens
*) Pele
*) Jackie Robinson
*) Bill Russell
*) Babe Ruth
*) Pete Sampras
*) Jim Thorpe
Some of the people, such as Jackie Robinson, are in this list for greatness that went beyond his statistics in his sport. Unlike the records of others, his will stand forever with no hope of anyone else ever breaking it. However, for some of the others, the word dominance simply is not enough to describe their actions. Babe Ruth hitting more home runs than many other teams in the majors, Wilt Chamberlain scoring 100 points in a single game and averaging over 50 points a game for a season and Babe Didrikson Zaharias being the sole member of a track team and winning a championship are some examples.
This is an excellent book for children as it presents some of the amazing feats of people we call athletes. In many cases it also demonstrates that the best athletes play all aspects of their game very well and many struggled and worked hard to achieve their greatness.
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The Art of Getting Over
Stephen Powers
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What started as simple street movement, a way to assert individuality and pride, has blossomed into much more: Graffiti is everywhere. From Sprite commercials to The Source magazine to Soho art galleries, the elements and vernacular of the graffiti aesthetic are apparent in today's society. This book examines graffiti's influence from its earliest days to its undeniable ubiquity now. Written by an insider, it includes a general history, in-depth interviews with both the progenitors of the form and current artists, and full-color illustrations of the most important works over the last 30 years. Unlike other subcultures that have been corrupted by the media and the mainstream, graffiti has maintained its sense of the underground and its clandestine feel. The purity and integrity that have defined the graffiti writer's mission have never faltered. The Art of Getting Over offers an unprecedented glimpse into this deeply affecting urban art form.
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ESPO dont lie.......2007-03-26
This book is on point! reading this took me back to that day and age of no worrys,no cares the only problem you had was where am i rackin' my next can of paint! Great book, and everything in it is 100% acurate!
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Scratching on the wall.......2002-05-21
This book rides totally on the surface of the misunderstood subculture of graffit writers. It fails to address the larger social issues of alienation and angst that most serious graffiti writers feel. Lots of snapshot style pictures that aren't that great considering the subject matter. It's basically a book by a graffiti writer for other graffiti writers. It's strange that for all the attention graffiti writers seem to so desperately to need, their intentions after all is said and done are very shallow.
They have no great cause or social statement to make. If you want to see graffiti that's real, you won't find it in this book
Same old same old..........2002-05-20
This book is the same old one-sided ranting found in most graffiti books. It only tells one side of the story; the selfishness of most graffiti writers to place their egos on city walls. It says nothing about how graffiti effects the people who live with it everyday in their neighborhoods. It also says nothing about how graffiti has fueled a multi-billion dollar abatement industry in the US alone. No voices are heard from the real thing that keeps graffiti alive; the intense effort by US city governments to eradicate it. This book only scratches the surface. If you want a book that gets much deep check out Michael Walsh's powerful book Graffito. It hits on everything I've mentioned here and is visually much more dynamic.
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Theories abound about the survivors of Flight 815 and their enigmatic island home on the supernatural television phenomenon Lost. This collection of essays provides insight into the most talked-about issues, including chapters on Why the Survivors Must Be in Another Dimension (or the Twilight Zone), Lord of the Lost: Jack vs. Locke, The Others: Where On Earth Did They Come From . . . or Did They?, and A Theologian's View of the Island as Purgatory. Contributors such as television critic Joyce Millman, science-fiction writer Adam-Troy Castro, and paranormal-romance author MaryJanice Davidson tackle predominant themes, plotlines, and symbols of the hit show while answering the questions on every fan's mind: What's with the polar bears and black mist? Why does the sudden struggle for survival lead some to romantic relationships, some to conflict, and others to leadership? and Why did Boone have to die?
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As good as any other Lost analysis book -- in other words, just okay.......2007-01-01
It seems like more and more of these Lost analysis books are coming out every month -- as this one was compiled by Orson Scott Card, though, I figured it would be worth picking up. It's not bad, but it's really not any better than any of the other collections of Lost-inspired essays out there.
Card has pieced together a book of essays detailing various aspects of the Lost phenomenon by various writers -- essays of varying quality. A piece by Adam-Troy Castro arguing that the Losties are sharing the same island as Gilligan and the Skipper is great; a piece by Amy Bender dissecting the character of John Locke (written, ostensibly, in the character of the historical John Locke) is ponderous and dull. The rest of the pieces are somewhere in-between.
The book wraps with a long Lost "encyclopedia" by Wayne Allen Sallee, which is of mixed usefulness. Entries for each of the main characters and the actors who portray them, books and cultural references in the show and clues to the mysteries are all quite useful. For several entries, though, it feels like Sallee was just padding the section -- do we really need him to define "acolyte" for us without giving any explanation as to its purpose in the show, for instance? In fact, when we reach the entry for "Jaunty Cravat," Sallee outright admits someone pointed out there weren't enough "J"s. No wonder it felt bloated.
An okay book, as good as any other Lost book out there, but not great.
Disappointing collection of essays about my favorite TV show.......2006-10-13
Of the 16 essays presented in this collection, only three were worth my time:
(1) Orson Scott Card's Introduction is a very informative and thoughtful analysis showing how TV has evolved over the last half-century and how LOST may be the next "evolutionary" step.
(2) Amy Brenner's "Double Locked" illustrates how the fictional character John Locke closely echoes the teachings of the real-life 16th century philosopher with the same name.
(3) Glenn Yeffeth's "The Art of Leadership" is the highlight of the collection, which discusses how Jack, Locke, and Sawyer are all really bad leaders. And it puts forth a pretty good argument that Hurley may be the best leader on the island.
Some of other 13 essays fall into the category of Comedy. "The Same Damn Island" points out the show's similarities with Gilligan's Island. "LOST Connections" attempts to concoct a conspiracy theory based on which actors have appeared on film together throughout their careers.
"The LOST Book Club" and "Have You Been Framed?" examine literary allusions and shared themes with classic works. "LOST in Love" tries to analyze every love pairing on the show. Surprisingly, only the essay "Game Theory" actually attempted to explain the mysteries; but I really hope the show doesn't turn out to be just one giant video game.
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"Getting Lost" consists of 14 short essays about the hit ABC show, "Lost." With few exceptions, the majority of the essays are mediocre. "Lost" is a show with deep meanings and I would have preferred essays with stronger philosophical references.
The book also contains a fantastic introduction by Orson Scott Card, and a poorly written, most useless "Lost Encyclopedia".
If you live near a bookstore coffee shop, read the essays bit by bit when you visit, but save your money otherwise.
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A Rare Gem.......2006-02-16
Ok. Don't laugh. This was one of the best books I have ever read. Granted, I read this book during a time in my laugh where I needed to hear some "woman-power" words. Dr. Berry *wowed* me with her insight into womanhood and society issues.
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A lively and entertaining book with immediate value to anyone who ever has to face an audience.This new edition now also applies to any situation that calls for about a positive attitude and learning to be in a comfort zone where you'sll be free to communi
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The man is a genius!!.......1998-11-30
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Blatantly superficial and written like 8th grader.......2006-08-22
Characteristic of authorized biographies, the reader quickly realizes that Crow's involvement was concerted and leads to a contrived book -- inspite of the author's claim in the Preface: "When Trammell asked me to write this book, I said that, to me, business histories usually fall into two types: sanitized, self-serving, documents blue-penciled by the company, and documents in which the author, unfettered, calls the facts as he sees them. 'What kind do you want?' [asked Crow] 'The second.' [answered the author]"
If the author chose the second, then he lacks the sophistication to follow-thru with that grand stand. On pg 3, he describes Crow's mother "... was a saint, tall, and beautiful, with such penetrating eyes..." Those are kind words for a woman he never met! Or on pg 39 concerning McFadden and Miller who were Crow's early general contractors, "over the long years of their association, they never had a disagreement." Even if we assume there were no lawsuits, the reader is left in disbelief. If the author just illustrated more through examples of this critical relationship, Crow's character would've been better portrayed and the objectivity and thoroughness of research more convincing.
The author fails to demonstrate any financial or business acumen when discussing Crow's projects or deal-making. On pgs 39-40, he describes Crow's first deal on Cole Street with rent "about 60 cents a square foot" and constructed "at four dollars a square foot". The reader can only question: 60 cents "per year"? construction cost includes financing? Land cost was diminished? How much leverage? What did McFadden and Miller make? Moreover, the round numbers and an implied 15% cap-rate in industrial properties (even then), only cause the reader to question the seriousness with which the author analyzes his subject and his understanding of real estate investment.
On pg 46, he lists 11 do/don't of the Crow Way. #5 states: "Depreciate enough to wipe out your income tax..." Then, #7 states: "Pay off debt out of income." This illustrates the sloppy writing of the author. Depreciation is a required accounting method, so there is no such thing as "enough", but what he probably meant to say is that Crow applied Accelerated Depreciate Rates as much as possible and did aggressive Cost Segregation on fixtures and fittings. If Depreciation wipes out income tax, then there would be no "income" to pay off debt... so what the author probably meant there was Net Cash Flow, Free Cash Flow, or Funds from Operations. Even if the author isn't a CPA, again, poor research leads to sloppy writing.
Regarding the two "types", the vast majority of biographies and business histories fall between these two extremes. And, good books are not simply black/white portraits. This book's simple depiction is demonstrative of the author's lack of and disregard for subtlies within Crow's life and overall story. This book is a mixture of verbalized spoon-fed recollections from Crow, anecdotal stories about business history, homespun 8th-grader-level simple writing style, and fairly poor business analysis. It is unfortunate because Trammell Crow must have a better story to tell and more colorful life to learn from. Don't buy this book.
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