Here's the Beef

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Stuart Anderson's "Here's the Beef" is Excellent!

HERE'S THE BEFF by STUART ANDERSON IS WELL DONE!!

Here's the Beef
Stuart Anderson
Manufacturer: Hara Publishing Group
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1883697948

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Stuart Anderson's "Here's the Beef" is Excellent!.......1998-10-04

If you ever wanted to know about the history of one of the most popular restaurant chains in the U.S., this book is a must read! Not only does it provide a very interesting history about the Stuart Anderson's chain, but also has recipes and tips on selling beef. If you love the restaurant, you'll love the book! Stuart Anderson did an incredible job with this book.

HERE'S THE BEFF by STUART ANDERSON IS WELL DONE!!.......1997-11-01

"Here's The Beef" is a fascinating glimpse into the mysterious other side of the restaurant business. As I turned the pages I gained new understanding as to all the preparations that go into presenting the delicious meals to the customers.

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Mad Cow U.S.A. is not the book to read before you go out for a steak. In fact, it's not really a book to read before eating anything; this chronicle of government cave-in to pressure from the food industry just might scare away your appetite. Authors Sheldon Rampton and John Stauber argue that both the American and British governments colluded with beef producers to suppress important facts about interspecies transmission of bovine spongiform encephalopathy, or "mad cow disease"--facts that might have prevented gruesome deaths. Could a British-style BSE epidemic happen in America? In a 1996 TV talk show, Oprah Winfrey attempted to ask the same question, only to find herself slapped with a lawsuit by a group of Texas cattlemen. Their grounds: the so-called agricultural product disparagement laws currently on the books in 13 states; these laws prohibit people from questioning the safety of any agricultural product, shifting the legal burden of proof from the food industry to its watchdogs. What happens when anyone who speaks out about problems with our food supply can be sued into silence? Rampton and Stauber fear grave consequences for public health, and they make a convincing case against these laws--and, inadvertently, for vegetarianism.

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The human death toll from British mad cow disease is doubling every three years. A version of mad cow disease unique to the U.S. is killing deer across North America; young hunters are dying from it. Did they get it from U.S. deer? Or from U.S. cattle or pigs that were fed "rendered byproduct" from slaughterhouse waste? With a new chapter of their 1997 book, Rampton and Stauber reveal a terrifying tale of governmental neglect and industry malfeasance.

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I'm glad I read this along with Lymon's "Mad Cowboy".......2005-08-18

Eeeek! After reading this I am never, ever eating non-organic meat again. And if I win the lottery I think I'll raise my own critters for eggs & milk (or better yet pay someone else to do it!). This book is frightening but helps explain why many of us feel so damned cruddy most of the time. There are so many toxins and chemicals and other assorted grossities in our food supply it's a wonder many of us are still breathing.

Parts of the book are a bit meandering and repetitive but I am very glad I took the time to get through it.

a real good inquiry into discovery and remedies for BSE.......2005-03-10

This is an excellent activist book on the discovery of a new type of disease, BSE, also called Mad Cow Disease. The story involves a very interesting history of the science as well as the reactions of the beef and fast food industries.

In a nutshell, the disease appears to be caused by an improperly folded protein (a "prion"), which when it enters the bloodstream can multiply and eventually turn the host's brain into mush, with horrible consequences of course. What the authors highlight is that the mode of transmission appears to be ingestion of these bent proteins, principally from infected cows, years if not decades before symptoms appear. They also stress that the manner in which cows are raised in industrial agriculture makes transmission far more likely: they are directly fed ruminants (leftover cow remains that cannot be eaten by humans), thereby transferring the prions on a massive scale. Humans can then eat them and perhaps become infected by BSE.

After this fascinating and beautifully writtern history, the authors then explore what should be done. While some ruminant feeding has ceased, they argue, the actions of beef producers are both too little (because they are voluntary) and inadequate (because they allow certain forms of ruminant, such as blood, to be fed to cows today). This part of the book is pure advocacy and, I believe, effective in arguing that all ruminant feeding must cease. While I cannot weigh in on the science, it really got me to think in a more informed way.

Recommended. This could become a far greater debate if, it turns out, a lot more infected beef-eating Americans are found. The authors stimulate debate.

The book that predicted it - Mad Cow USA.......2004-01-14

Six years before the appearance of mad cow disease in the US, this book predicted it. Mad Cow USA warned that the meat industry and the government were failing to take the necessary steps to prevent the disease here, and using falsehoods and PR to cover-up their failings. Unfortunately, this book nailed it.

Too Much Trivia.......2003-12-26

Parden the pun but where's the beef?
If Dr. Gajdusek was accused of child abuse, how does that relate to Mad Cow?
If Kuru affected some brain eaters before Mad Cow entered the world's vocabluary does that require a whole chapter?
If sheep drop dead from a relative of BSE who cares?
The authors buried the dangers of beef so deep in unrelated and unimportant information, an earth mover couldn't get to the point.
Most meat eaters will write this book off as pure science totally unrelated to everyday life.
Ironicly, those same meat eaters have the most to loose from a carnivore diet. While BSE is rare, there are a million other reasons to avoid meat not the least of which is the filthy slaughter houses.

Don;t get scalped!!!!.......2003-12-25

Wow! Judging from the prices of these used copies, the scalpers are out in force now that we have MCD in USA. You can get this book FREE as a download at www.prwatch.org/books/mcusa.pdf .

It is a great book, with a great history of the disease, its epidemiology, and uncovers the truth about the beef industry and their ties to the Dept of Agriculture. Get it!

Here's the Beef! : My Story of Beef, Recipes Included
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Here's the Beef! : My Story of Beef, Recipes Included
Stuart Anderson
Manufacturer: Hara Publ.
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000NQK54C

Mad cow disease can kill you: Where it came from, why it is here, why it will become epidemic
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Mad cow disease can kill you: Where it came from, why it is here, why it will become epidemic
Vance Ferrell
Manufacturer: Harvestime Books
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ASIN: B0006RVISA

Bulls ayes: here's how our stock pickers hope to beef up their portfolios in '05.(FEATURE): An article from: Business North Carolina
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Bulls ayes: here's how our stock pickers hope to beef up their portfolios in '05.(FEATURE): An article from: Business North Carolina
Frank Maley
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ASIN: B00081X8VE
Release Date: 2005-08-01

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This digital document is an article from Business North Carolina, published by Business North Carolina on January 1, 2005. The length of the article is 2947 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Bulls ayes: here's how our stock pickers hope to beef up their portfolios in '05.(FEATURE)
Author: Frank Maley
Publication: Business North Carolina (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2005
Publisher: Business North Carolina
Volume: 25 Issue: 1 Page: 26(8)

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Here's the Beef.: An article from: Hawaii Business

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Here's the Beef.: An article from: Hawaii Business
David K. Choo
Manufacturer: Hawaii Business Publishing Co.
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This digital document is an article from Hawaii Business, published by Hawaii Business Publishing Co. on March 1, 2001. The length of the article is 575 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Here's the Beef.
Author: David K. Choo
Publication: Hawaii Business (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 2001
Publisher: Hawaii Business Publishing Co.
Volume: 46 Issue: 9 Page: 75

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Here's the beef; The great American appetite for flesh.(Putting Meat on the American Table Taste, Technology, Transformation)(Book review): An article from: The Weekly Standard

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Here's the beef; The great American appetite for flesh.(Putting Meat on the American Table Taste, Technology, Transformation)(Book review): An article from: The Weekly Standard
Victorino Matus
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This digital document is an article from The Weekly Standard, published by Thomson Gale on November 20, 2006. The length of the article is 2349 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Here's the beef; The great American appetite for flesh.(Putting Meat on the American Table Taste, Technology, Transformation)(Book review)
Author: Victorino Matus
Publication: The Weekly Standard (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 20, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 12 Issue: 10 Page: NA

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It Can Happen Here.(livestock disease outbreak): An article from: E

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It Can Happen Here.(livestock disease outbreak): An article from: E
Sheldon Rampton
Manufacturer: Earth Action Network, Inc.
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B0008I1HOM
Release Date: 2005-07-28

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This digital document is an article from E, published by Earth Action Network, Inc. on July 1, 2001. The length of the article is 3325 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: It Can Happen Here.(livestock disease outbreak)
Author: Sheldon Rampton
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Date: July 1, 2001
Publisher: Earth Action Network, Inc.
Volume: 12 Issue: 4 Page: 34

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A Nickel Here, a Dollar There.: An article from: Dairy Today

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A Nickel Here, a Dollar There.: An article from: Dairy Today
Gale Reference Team
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ASIN: B000IZIY8C
Release Date: 2006-09-21

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This digital document is an article from Dairy Today, published by Thomson Gale on September 22, 2006. The length of the article is 1597 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: A Nickel Here, a Dollar There.
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: Dairy Today (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 22, 2006
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CU07 Carson City RANDOLPH SCOTT (beef cake) Lobby Card. Here's a terrific lobby card from the original release of CARSON CITY featuring a great image of GARY COOPER. Lobby card is in EXCELLENT+ condition. A few pinholes, no stains, no tears. A lobby card is an 11 x 14 inch placard advertising a movie. They were displayed in the theatre lobby to entice moviegoers to go to the box office and buy a ticket.

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CU07 Carson City RANDOLPH SCOTT (beef cake) Lobby Card. Here's a terrific lobby card from the original release of CARSON CITY featuring a great image of GARY COOPER. Lobby card is in EXCELLENT+ condition. A few pinholes, no stains, no tears. A lobby card is an 11 x 14 inch placard advertising a movie. They were displayed in the theatre lobby to entice moviegoers to go to the box office and buy a ticket.
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A great look at rally history.......2001-06-27

A very detailed look at Stuart's life. Lots of insight about how rally teams were run in the good old days. If you're a rally fan, you'll enjoy his life story.

At last!.......2000-12-30

It was a pleasure to reminisce about the glorious days when Ford Motor Sport ruled world rallying. I was heavily involved in club rallying during the 70's and mid 80's, and to get an insight into the workings of the Company at that time proved enjoyable and filled in the gaps of what 'Joe public' knew of FoMoCo. It was also a pleasure to read about the early days of rallying, and compare with the current trends and how vastly different World championship rallies are nowadays. A great read from start to finish.

Always lucky.......2000-02-01

A very humourous look at Stuart Turners life! A great read and well worth buying, but then I am slightly biased, being his younger daughter.

Children, Cinema and Censorship: From Dracula to Dead End (Cinema & Society)
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Children, Cinema and Censorship: From Dracula to Dead End (Cinema & Society)
Sarah Smith
Manufacturer: I. B. Tauris
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 1850438137
Release Date: 2005-09-29

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Using original research, this book explores the recurring debates in Britain and America about children and how they use and respond to the media, focusing on a key example: the controversy surrounding children and cinema in the 1930s. It explores the attempts to control children's viewing, the theories that supported these approaches and the extent to which they were successful. The author develops her challenging proposition that children are agents in their cinema viewing, not victims; showing how these angels with dirty faces colonized the cinema. She reveals their distinct cinema culture and the ways in which they subverted or circumvented official censorship including the Hays Code and the British Board of Film Censors, to regulate their own viewing of a variety of films, including Frankenstein, King Kong and The Cat and the Canary.

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From acclaimed cultural critic David J. Skal, an in-depth look at one of the most popular-and perplexing-holidays in America.

Using a mix of personal anecdotes and brilliant social analysis, Skal examines the amazing phenomenon of Halloween, exploring its dark Celtic history and illuminating why it has evolved-in the course of a few short generations-from a quaint, small-scale celebration into the largest seasonal marketing event outside of Christmas.

Traveling the country, Skal profiles a wide cross-section of America-hard-nosed business men who see Halloween in terms of money; fundamentalists who think it is blasphemous; practicing witches who view it as sacred; and more ordinary men and women who go to extraordinary lengths, on this one night only, to transform themselves and their surroundings into elaborate fantasies. Firmly rooted in a deeper cultural and historical analysis, these interviews seek to understand what the various rituals and traditions associated with the holiday have to say about our national psyche.

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Pleasant Discussion on the Different Aspects of Hallowe'en.......2006-10-10

I've never been much of a Hallowe'en lover, but I did enjoy this look at the different cultural aspects of the holiday, from the origins of the holiday to the haunted house industry, even the look at the John Carpenter movies, which I've never seen and don't intend to. The look at Salem's "witch industry" is fascinating. Skal doesn't make any great conclusions or add anything new to the mix, but it's an interesting take on the various ways Hallowe'en has been celebrated--and vilified--over the years.

Unofficial and Uncontrolled.......2006-09-18

"Halloween, the one major holiday that was unofficial, and therefore uncontrolled, was ... [a] holiday ripe for new myths and rituals."

It's the new "myths and rituals" that are the main focus of David J. Skal's "Death Make a Holiday - a Cultural History of Halloween." Other reviewers have commented on the relative lack of "history" in this book and, in some ways, that's a fair observation. The history of Halloween is covered in the first chapter (The Halloween Machine) but from there the book becomes a contemporary view of the modern celebration, in all its permutations. This isn't an historical review as much as an invitation to join the author on a fascinating journey across this peculiarly American holiday's landscape. The metaphor of traveling cross-country could be particularly apt as several chapters focus on the regional aspects of Halloween.

For example, "The Witch's Teat" examines Salem, the city where it's Halloween 24/7 and 365. This is a city where the police drive cars emblazoned with witches and wear them on their shoulders! Having visited Salem in the early `90's (and no where near October 31st) I can tell you from first hand experience that this is a municipality that's turned the tragedy of the witch trials into a ne0-goth theme park and is reaping a healthy return on investment.

For some, this detailed description of Salem's fascination is too much - it somehow distracts from the genuine history of Halloween (whatever that is). For me, as a long-time fan of David's work, it's what I've come to expect. David's attention to detail is legendary and, often, exhaustive. If you haven't read "Hollywood Gothic" it's a pluperfect recounting of everything (and I do mean everything) Dracula related. If anything, I was a little surprised that David relented when he did to move on to other topics.

Similarly, David takes us to Castro Street and San Francisco's often over-the-top Halloween parades and practices. Frequently not ready for primetime, this is new territory for much of America, certainly for me. (Google up "exotic erotic ball" and you'll see what I mean. Don't do it at work!) David handles the exotic and the erotic with a deft hand, addressing everything from the claiming of Halloween as a "gay high holy day" to the often disturbingly aggressive response of civic authority and televangelists determined to save the event's bohemian practitioners from themselves or an eternity in hell.

And that leads me to another delicate topic that often arises in critiques of Mr. Skal's work: his supposed "gay perspective." Depending on the reviewer this is either so over-the-top that it detracts from the topic at hand, or so minimal as to be non-existent.

I'm hetero and politically conservative and I've never felt that David was stridently pushing any personal gay agenda, or, conversely, ignoring the obvious facts of its existence and influence on society. This is purely my opinion, but in David Skal I read a man who's come to see his orientation as a fact and, just maybe, a blessing. He's certainly made peace with it himself and, I think, invites others to do so as well.

Personally, I've never been offended or felt put upon and I think he does justice to the notion that there will come a time when being gay or straight is no more remarkable, or remarked upon, than the color of one's tie or whether or not one chooses to drive a hummer versus a hybrid. It will just "be." I encourage readers to put aside any consideration of sexual dynamics or politics and just read the words as they're written on the page. Your consideration of them will be more rewarding if you don't waste time mentally debating whether the author is advocating (or ignoring) any particular agenda. But enough; let's move on.

Another critique is David's review of the Hollywood take on Halloween. Some think this also detracts from the "pure" aspects of the Halloween holiday and, again, I'm not sure there is such a thing. But consider: film horror is definitely David's forte, so could he have honestly bypassed the medium that's been so instrumental in forming our current concept of what Halloween was and is?

In the chapter "Halloween on Screen," David does more than just review John Carpenter's "Halloween" and instead points out the many references to the holiday in everything from "The Wizard of Oz" to "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!" (Concerning "Halloween" here's an amusing bit of trivia -the now-famous mask worn my Michael Myers was a soft-vinyl mask of William Shatner as "Star Trek's" Captain Kirk with the face painted white and the brown hair retained! Personally, I'll never look at "Star Trek" the same way again...)

The one criticism I do have of the book is that it could have made more frequent use of footnotes. There's a healthy (and interesting) "Notes" section at the end, broken down by chapters; I would have liked it if this had been integrated into the text, so as to see where a particular reference was being used. But that's a minor suggestion and one I understand many readers would find distracting.

All-in-all, David's book is an excellent and enjoyable read for a holiday that's, relatively, new. I heartily recommend it and predict that it will someday be recognized as a seminal and authentic account of the rise of the holiday that eclipses Christmas.

Not bad!.......2005-08-09

As a student of the folklore of calendar customs, I eagerly picked up Death Makes a Holiday. And it was worth it! It is not a standard history; instead, the book is "episodic" in that each chapter covers a completely different subject than the previous ones, making this less a unified book and more a collection of interesting essays.

Each essay *is* interesting, though of varying strength. The chapter on the history of Halloween is the best, especially when Skal is showing off his in-depth collection of primary sources. The film chapter is almost *too* detailed, with a rapid-fire pace that one would expect from an expert on horror films, but that leaves the reader winded. The chapter on witches is the weakest, less about Halloween's adoption of the witch than it is about Salem's exploitation of it.

All in all, Skal's book is a welcome addition to the scholarly Halloween shelf.

Fun and Insightful.......2004-10-30

An overview of the history and changing perceptions of All Hallow's Eve and related (sometimes assimilated) holidays. The focus is primarily on Halloween in the 20th Century, with chapters on Halloween and Holywood, Halloween after 9/11, and Halloween and the gay rights movement.

Enjoyable and educational, the author's personal love of this holiday clearly shines through. A refreshing look at an uniquely American holiday (however loosely related to ancient Celtic festivals).

Emphasis on the 'cultural'........2004-10-24

I found that David Skal's book delt more on the cultural and less on the historical aspects of America's Halloween, and this is probably why it's a cultural history as opposed to a history. It's a fascinating overview about this prodominately American holiday as it skims through many parts of All Hallow's Eve. It would have been nice if he had added a bit more about monsters and the like (hence the rating) but overall this book is entertaining and worth the read.

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The perfect guide.......2000-04-14

This is the only blackjack book needed. J. Phillip Vogel covers everything needed in order to beat the casino. He includes basic strategies, easy to read charts and even card counting. No gambler should play without reading this first.

A sound blackjack method........2000-01-07

I enjoy reading about gambling almost as much as I like playing it, and I have found Vogel's work to be an excellent source for any player, especially a novice. His basic strategy methods are right on the money when you compare them to every recognized strategy, any he even includes a basic section on card-counting which is important for beginner players. Some of his discussions on trends and probability will probably confuse some players who are less-than-mensa material, but he tries somewhat successfully to make them read easy.

The basic breakdown of the book is a separation into what he terms "The Successful Six" which is generally a breakdown of the six most important weapons in a gambler's arsenal: proper bankroll, knowledge of the game, self-control, strategy, understanding probability, and patience. All of this information is highly useful, and it is presented in a thorough, enjoyable manner.

As a semi-professional gambler myself, I would recommend this book to any gambler, and call it essential reading to any novice.

THE ONLY BLACKJACK BOOK YOU'LL EVER NEED.......1999-05-09

Blackjack:The Real Deal was by far the most informative and logical black jack book I have purchased. I've been going to Atlantic City for some time now, and I have never won so often in my life. I've read many other books on this game and this was the only book that was written in a way that I found easy to understand, and, beyond a shadow of a doubt, WORKS!! J. Phillip Vogel goes into such topics as casino etiquette, betting stratogies, and easy to read charts telling you when to take a card, split your cards, and so on. Since I have read this book, my winnings have increased by at least 45%. My recommendation would be to defanitely buy this book, read it, and be ready to "WIN"!!!

Beginnning blackjack players will learn a lot from this book.......1999-04-28

The review by Booklist--a very respected source of book reviews--caused me to buy and read Blackjack: the Real Deal. Relatively new at the game and wanting to improve my chances to win, I was impressed by the information in this book. Now I'm on my way to Vegas and to try out my new skills. I recommend this very logical and readable book to anyone interested in improving their game !

Informative, straight forward, logical and easy to follow........1999-04-26

Blackjack: The Real Deal is right on the money! Its basic strategy section increased my understanding of the game and brought my winnings up an average of 30%. J. Phillip Vogel's style is easy to read, straight forward, logical and based on statistical facts, not luck or superstition. (Mathematics don't lie.) What's more, he covers casino etiquette, money management and other handy tips. I think quite a few gamblers could use this book, whether or not THEY think so. I see he is also coming out with a craps book that, personally, I can't wait to read!

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OFF VISIO 2003 STEP BY STEP9

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Step by Step: Microsoft Office Visio 2003.......2006-07-05

I really enjoyed going through this book. It is laid out well and has lessons you can do to help you learn.

Just what the title says........2005-08-02

Well organized and easy to study. Suits multiple learning styles. The CD has some excellent additional information.

Good tutorial for non-database functionality.......2005-02-01

This is a well-written and easily understood intro to Visio, which does a good job of covering diagrams, flowcharts, Gantt charts, floorplans, and the like. But, it has absolutely no information on building database diagrams with Visio, for which I deducted a star.

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