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So Many Worlds: Invention, Management, Philosophy, and Risk in the Life of Leroy Hill
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Terrific portrayal of Joe D.......2001-08-23
Unlike the Cramer book, this book relies heavily on firsthand anecdotes offered by people who knew Dimaggio. And it pretty much covers every aspect of his adult life. I loved it, and it allowed me to get to know the Yankee Clipper pretty well without author conjecture and hyperbole.
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Joe Dimaggio: The Yankee Clipper
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Joe DiMaggio : The Hero's Life
ASIN: 1887432604 |
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The most elegant Yankee of them all, DiMaggio's been baseball's virtual bridge between the era of myth and the dawn of the 21st century. As a ballplayer, his magical feats speak for themselves; as a man, he's defined by an aloofness that only cements his legend. DiMaggio doesn't set out to tell the complexity of DiMaggio's story; it is more of an affectionate scrapbook crammed with commemorative photos and celebratory prose.
The pictures extend from his minor-league days with the San Francisco Seals through his Yankee years of glory and military service, his marriage to Marilyn Monroe, and his postbaseball status as both icon and eminence grise. The accompanying essays are quite good, particularly Dwight Chapin on DiMaggio's Seals' career, Harold Rosenthal on his arrival in New York, Leonard Koppett on his All-Star Game appearances, and Marty Noble on DiMaggio's status as linchpin in the chain of Yankee excellence. Memorabilia buffs should relish the section on DiMaggio collectibles. Baseball buffs will relish the rest. --Jeff Silverman
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Reminisce as Joe Dimaggio: The Yankee Clipper, through accounts by former teammates, an inspiring photo essay, a gallery of artwork, and more - offers a most comprehensive look at baseball's enduring superstar.
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What a life!.......1999-10-01
I have an original copy 1943 "lucky to be a Yankee" published and autographed by Joe Dimaggio himself. What in a round about value am i looking at? If you can tell me I'd really apprciate it. thanx!!!
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Compiled 3 years before DiMaggio's death, this issue celebrates his baseball career and fabled life. Looks at his formative years in San Francisco, long career w/the Yankees before and after WWII, his legendary 56 game hitting streak, World Series/All-Star game appearances and three MVP seasons. New insights into DiMaggio as a player, teammates and friends from former Yankees. Several short essays included and enhanced with numerous photographs, artwork and more.
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Joe DiMaggio : The Yankee Clipper
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ASIN: 1885959613 |
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Interviews, press conferences and speeches given by Joe DiMaggio. Includes an introduction given by Kevin Costner. Segments contain Joe talking about his childhood, heroes, the Yankee's organization, his hitting streak, Marilyn Monroe and more.
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Baseball Legand Re-awakened!.......2002-08-05
The BEST thing I have listened to in a while. Worthwile, great, well put together, not to mention Giuliano's wonderful job on everything. Thanks Geoff for bring Joe alive again!
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Joe DiMaggio: Baseball's Yankee Clipper
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"This is the book for the serious DiMaggio and sports-as-culture buff. [Moore] . . . has sifted throught most of what has been written and rumored about the Yankee Clipper in newspapers, magazines, books and even songs. The narrative portion--there's also a bibliography and DiMaggio's baseball stats--is divided into two sections: DiMaggio's life on and off the field, and his evolving stature as a mythic figure. All rendered in sensitive, but refreshingly unsentimental prose." USA Today "Anyone serious about building an excellent baseball library or interested in the role of sports in American society should get a copy of this book. . . . An excellent and well-researched book." The Sporting News
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great biography.......2003-04-10
Of the many biographies written about The Yankee Clipper, this is by far the most intelligent. It goes beyond the rah-rah nature of many common sports books and offers a fascinating analysis of DiMaggio's baseball career and impact on popular culture. Truly an important work and a book that should be part of any comprehensive personal baseball reference library.
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The New Hollywood: From Bonnie and Clyde to Star Wars (Short Cuts)
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On December 8, 1967 Time magazine put Bonnie and Clyde on its cover and announced, "The New Cinema: Violence … Sex … Art." The following decade has long been celebrated as a golden age in American film history. In this innovative study, Peter Krämer offers a systematic discussion of the biggest hits of the period (including The Graduate [1967], The Exorcist [1973] and Jaws [1975]). He relates the distinctive features of these hits to changes in the film industry, in its audiences and in American society at large.
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Written for activists, nonprofit organizations, or any concerned citizen, Making the News explains how to combine creativity with nuts-and-bolts media skills to score news coverage for important issues or nonprofit causes.
At a time when more and more people are becoming activists, this thoroughly revised and updated edition of Making the News explains how to generate news coverage of any important issue or nonprofit cause - and to do so within a reasonable budget. Based on interviews with professional journalists and media-savvy activists, this easy-to-use handbook describes how to stage media events, write distinctive news releases, contact reporters, deliver soundbites, and much more. Now including the latest information about online media coverage - including news Web sites, viral e-mail, and more - this new edition will also insure a media edge in the Internet age. The handbook's expanded sections on aggressive tactics, including extensive tips on how to create newsworthy visual imagery, provides everything needed to transform standard media events into spectacles that reporters won't ignore.
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"Salzman gives you the nitty-gritty, the nuts and bolts, to complete in the not-so-free marketplace of ideas."
--Mattew Rothschild, Editor, The Progressive
"Marvelous. A great handbook for activist."
--Jeff Cohen, Executive Director, Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting
"A truly essential guide to making the most of organizing through the media. Every organization should have this in its tool kit."
--Harvey Wasserman, Senior Advisor, Greenpeace
"A very useful how-to-guide that demystifies accessing the news media."
--David Barsmania, Founder, Alternative Radio, Boulder
"Instructive and inspiring...Scoop Nicker's injunction, 'If you don't like the news, go out and make your own,' has always been my mantra. Now it can be yours as well."
--Danny Schechter, Author, The more You Watch, the Less You Know
"Salzman has written the most comprehensive media guide that I've ever seen. We use it, and if you do, I guarantee you will get results."
--Mike Roselle, Director, Ruckus Society; Cofounder, Earth First!
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don't hire a p.r. firm...buy this book!.......2002-04-26
This is the how-to book I wish I had written. It's perfect for activists, charities, government agencies, even PTAs! No one can sell an idea or cause better than the person who believes in it--this book gives you the basics and more on how to get your campaign or event in the news.
Helps you get your act noticed!.......2001-12-25
The most difficult task for any activist or organization is getting noticed. With an influx of so many news agencies and mediums it's hard getting noticed by reporters and editors.
This book shows you how to make your cause 'interesting' to those who matter in getting your message across: the Media.
You'll learn how to do several things like give speeches, create an identity, use props & mascots and more.
Although it could have probablly included more in-depth detail and 'how-to' it was certainly worth the investment.
Bottom Line: Worthwhile addition for any activist or their organization. Invaluable for the person in charge of making causes and campaigns noticed!
A must read.......2001-11-13
A must read for any activists. Easy to understand and yet effective.
So impressed I hired the guy.......2000-08-30
Gearing up a new issues education/activist organization, I read this invaluable tome. Then I called its author (Jason Salzman) to find proteges of his whom I might hire on the East Coast. After talking with him over a couple weeks, I hired him and have tremendously benefitted from his experience, wisdom and creativity. Not often we can hire the guy "who wrote the book." If you can't hire him yourself (try though), his book lays out the science and art of garnering media for you to tout your cause.
Everyone in non-profit should read this book.......2000-08-27
Outstanding on all fronts. No jargon - all facts. Salzman shares his secrets and tells you how to figure out making your work into news. In this image-crazed age, this book is a must.
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The Gospel According to Dance: Choreography and the Bible from Ballet to Modern
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In order for a Web site to sell effectively, it must appeal to the unique culture, mindset, and psychology of the Web. Simply put, what works in the brick-and-mortar world does not necessarily grab Web shoppers. Companies selling products and services online need to promote their wares with engaging copy that grabs attention and compels Web site visitors to buy.
Web Copy That Sells presents copy strategies that have been proven time and again in the e-commerce arena. Maria Veloso, perhaps the most widely acclaimed Web copywriter in the world, reveals her revolutionary approach based on five simple questions, which, when answered, make the copy practically write itself. Veloso crams all the information from her 12-hour, $997 live seminars into a comprehensive book that will help any Web copywriter:
* write sizzling and irresistible Web copy, e-mails, and marketing communications * quickly turn lackluster sites into "perpetual money machines" * use Neuro-Linguistic Programming and psychological tactics to compel Web surfers to buy * avoid the top three blunders that can wipe out your sales * convert up to 50% of online prospects into paying customers * and more!
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Webcopy is interesting - not sure if I am comfortable with the style for b2b.......2007-05-28
I found the book interesting and enlightening. I think with all ideas you have to temper this to your audience. I would not use this to attract the CEO of AT&T in the form she presented. However the concepts and steps ring true as long as they are toned down to suit your market. We are just working on some sub pages tied to adwords campaigns to test the waters.
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Outstanding Reference with contemporary approach.......2007-05-09
I read this book in days highlighting areas for future reference. I enjoyed the book's approach and it was very well written. Veloso didn't leave any stones uncovered. Above all, it was like a college refresher course but more practical and focused to the needs for those desiring to improve their web copy and content. Additionally, after reading the book, I ordered a second to share with my internet marketing people and staff at Gloves-Online.
Solid Information that will increase your business.......2007-04-13
Web Copy That Sells is well written, easy to read and a great resource for improving your web copy.
There are a number of points that Maria makes regarding web copy that apply equally to all areas of business as well as life. For example, she points out that you cannot simply model some successful website and expect the same results. You must model the process. That is go through the same process that the creator of the successful website went through.
The book is not only a resource for web copy that sells, it is also a very good marketing course. She points out that potential customers must know you, like you and ultimately trust you before they will do business with you. She provides a step by step method to accomplish this.
Maria is right on when she talks about the importance of the first screen and why you must concentrate on what's in it for the viewer. The website should not be designed as an ego boosting medium. You must keep the viewer's point of view in mind.
She provides a good list of dos and don'ts for web copy. There are plenty of other tools such as a formula to evaluate any website.
Scattered throughout the book are excellent marketing lessons - words tell, emotion sells - fear of loss is a better motivator than desire for gain. You would do well to read and understand these very valuable marketing lessons.
This is a very good resource for anyone responsible for their own or their company's website.
Better than most but not the best I have read........2007-01-05
This book had some useful ideas, however given the amount of knowledge the author claims to have I feel she is keeping all the good stuff for her copy writing courses.
Rather light on useful content. Joe Sugarman is a much better choice.
Priceless.......2006-12-21
This book is absolutely priceless. I hear what some of the critical comments say. The fact is they are not grasping the brilliant lessons and enormous time savers Maria shares in this book that apply across the board to writing copy and marketing on line. First off, she makes it very clear her book is about what it says, writing web copy that sells, not writing web content. The whole point and value of this book are the formulas that will save INCREDIBLE amounts of time while ensuring you address every element that goes into capturing paying customers online. THAT'S the value. The actual words you use in writing your own specific copy are up to you. You don't have to sound like a snake oil salesman. I sell upscale b2b, business owners and senior executives and what I learned in the book is indeed killer. Practical lessons that I can immediately apply. Read this book and combine what you learn with Frank Rumbauskas Never Cold Call Again (and I haven't in the past 6 months), Metaphorically Selling by Anne Miller, and Richard Koch's The 80/20 Principle, The Secret of Achieving More With Less, and then work hard (sorry) and you'll be a lean mean money machine.
One thing I am very cautious about is all the copywriters that have made the change to copy writing over priced self generated programs on how to get rich copy writing (i.e. Bly, Masterson, Silver and others). Do a search on google to find good resources to seriously research the feasibility and process to make such a transition and your head will spin clicking on all the sites by these gurus with $500 to $2,000. This seems to be a whole niche that has become popular today to go side by side with network marketing. Get rich easy and quick with my magic formula to becoming a copywriter. (I do NOT put this book in that category, like I said this book is easily worth multiples of its price). I am also NOT saying that the money to be made in the industry is not accurate. Just like in network marketing where I did in fact make 6 figures a year in that industry for a while. The reality was it took HARK WORK, which terrifies most of the folks looking for the ever elusive easy buck. And as P.T. Barnum always knew, there are plenty of folks who want to believe it be so. When ever someone truly discovers the secret to becoming rich plugging into some formula system is the day everyone you know will be rich. The reality is if anything worked like that you couldn't stop it from sweeping the country. No one would be poor anymore...and I guess the new poor would be the least rich, right?
Bottom line, buy this book. If you use the principles, formulas and concepts Maria teaches you, you will indeed make a lot more money than you are now. If it sits on a shelf gathering dust waiting for the someday you are going to use some of the stuff it won't make you one single cent.
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