The Metropolitan New York Jobbank, 2001 (Metro New York Jobbank, 2001)

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The Adams JobBank series has been the leading series of employment directories since 1980. The entire series contains 4,000 employer listings of companies in all industries, with up-to-date information including:

Company profiles
Addresses
Phone & fax numbers
E-Mail & Web addresses
Hiring managers
Common professional positions
Projected hires
Educational backgrounds sought
Internships offered
Benefits
Executive search firms & placement agencies
Professional associations
World Wide Web sites for job hunters
CD-ROM job-search sources
Sample resumes & cover letters
Job-search advice

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This comprehensive book offers a real-world approach to hotel sales and operations. It includes background information on hotel operations and marketing to ensure success in hotel sales. It introduces the concept of the sales triangle (room sales, catering sales, and outlet/ancillary sales) and illustrates the importance of each to the overall sales success of the hotel. This book helps fill in the gaps for hospitality professionals by clearly outlining the steps involved in successful hotel sales.

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Fantastic tool for up and coming hoteliers!.......1999-07-27

Applicable Hotel Sales know how. Ismail's breadth of hotel industry knowledge is astounding. Great reading for anyone interested in a hotel career.

outstanding one of a kind.......1999-02-13

I am in the hotel business and have been for 10 years. Mr. Ismail and one of his contributers, Mr. Sweetland both are dead on target with their advice and I recommend this book to anyone who is even thinking of getting into the Hospitality Business. This book is to be required reading for anyone aspiring to management in my hotel from this day forward. If you are considering purchacing a franchise, this is a must read!

Very informative. Great job Ahmed!!.......1999-02-05

It's awesome to see industry colleagues putting in print how the industry functions. It's comprehensive and enjoyable to read.

Hotel Convention Sales, Services and Operations

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Hotel Convention Sales, Services and Operations
Pat Golden-Romero
Manufacturer: Butterworth-Heinemann
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ASIN: 0750679026
Release Date: 2007-04-13

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This text provides a comprehensive look at the fast growing meetings and convention market segment. A useful how- to guide, it takes students through all aspects of selling and servicing a convention at a hotel or other group meeting facility.

In addition, it profiles the customer for meetings and conventions, the planners in charge of site selection, and facilities they commonly use. Also includes Industry Insiders planning tips and case studies direct from professionals in Convention Services departments.

* Focuses on marketing and sales of convention planning
* Designed to fit the requirements of a semester schedule
* Extensive instructor's and student resource materials provided

Hotel Catering: A Handbook for Sales and Operations

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The Age of Extremes

Hotel Catering: A Handbook for Sales and Operations
Patti J. Shock , and John M. Stefanelli
Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons
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Binding: Hardcover

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The Age of Extremes.......2000-06-13

This is an excellent history book. The author, Eric Hobsbaum has a keen eye for the truth.

No one ever made money by discouraging their customers from spending it! Rather than allow a "discounting mentality" to color operations, train employees ... Hotel & Restaurant Administration Quarterly

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No one ever made money by discouraging their customers from spending it! Rather than allow a "discounting mentality" to color operations, train employees ... Hotel & Restaurant Administration Quarterly
Bill Quain
Manufacturer: Cornell University
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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ASIN: B0008215RW
Release Date: 2005-07-31

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This digital document is an article from Cornell Hotel & Restaurant Administration Quarterly, published by Cornell University on October 1, 2003. The length of the article is 3887 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: No one ever made money by discouraging their customers from spending it! Rather than allow a "discounting mentality" to color operations, train employees to give customers the chance to enjoy themselves and spend all their money--with you.(Improving Sales)
Author: Bill Quain
Publication: Cornell Hotel & Restaurant Administration Quarterly (Refereed)
Date: October 1, 2003
Publisher: Cornell University
Volume: 44 Issue: 5-6 Page: 166(8)

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UAE: Construction start-up on planned 750,000 square foot tourism project is tentatively scheduled to begin before the end of 2006, AL JABEREST (GROUP) ... & Plant Operations in the Developing World

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UAE: Construction start-up on planned 750,000 square foot tourism project is tentatively scheduled to begin before the end of 2006, AL JABEREST (GROUP) ... & Plant Operations in the Developing World
Gale Reference Team
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000JBXU0W
Release Date: 2006-10-04

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This digital document is an article from WWP-Report on Engineering Construct & Plant Operations in the Developing World, published by Thomson Gale on October 1, 2006. The length of the article is 746 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: UAE: Construction start-up on planned 750,000 square foot tourism project is tentatively scheduled to begin before the end of 2006, AL JABEREST (GROUP) [UAE] Order #: 105206.
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: WWP-Report on Engineering Construct & Plant Operations in the Developing World (Newsletter)
Date: October 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 14 Issue: 10

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Viejas decides to pursue $800m expansion of its gaming operations; band sets 2012 date for new casino-hotel complex.: An article from: San Diego Business Journal

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Viejas decides to pursue $800m expansion of its gaming operations; band sets 2012 date for new casino-hotel complex.: An article from: San Diego Business Journal
Brad Graves
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000WMIIPA
Release Date: 2007-09-28

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This digital document is an article from San Diego Business Journal, published by Thomson Gale on September 3, 2007. The length of the article is 856 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: Viejas decides to pursue $800m expansion of its gaming operations; band sets 2012 date for new casino-hotel complex.
Author: Brad Graves
Publication: San Diego Business Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 3, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 28 Issue: 36 Page: 7(1)

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In record-breaking year, travelers asked to invest in DSM.(Hotels/Convention/Travel)(Des Moines International Airport ): An article from: Business Record (Des Moines)

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In record-breaking year, travelers asked to invest in DSM.(Hotels/Convention/Travel)(Des Moines International Airport ): An article from: Business Record (Des Moines)
Erin Morain
Manufacturer: Business Publication Corp.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B0009GMLS4
Release Date: 2005-08-01

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Brings balance to the "new" labor movement.......1999-07-09

Ever since John Sweeney declared that organizing is labor's top priority, numerous books have appeared that describe union strategies in organizing including mobilizing the rank-and-file. But the authors in this book would find that the top-down and staff directed nature of those efforts only minimally overlap with rank-and-file democracy. They feel that actual rank-and-file empowerment within union processes is the only way for the labor movement to regain its former stature. But many questions do arise. None of the authors clearly differentiate between worker democracy within local unions and democracy over workplace affairs. The NLRA restriction to bargaining over wages and conditions has proven to be disastrous to working people. But labor activists and these authors seem to accept this limited role for unions. But that is hiring-hall unionism where jobs may last only a few weeks and larger company strategies are mostly irrelevant. Most working people are firm-located and need to have input to company plans regarding investment, marketing, products, plant closings and locations, etc. If that is company unionism, so be it. Also, the authors point to a nebulous concept of social unionism as a desired path for unions. The fact of the matter is that in the past larger community support for unions was because working people at one time lived in highly localized ethnic, urban communities or small company oriented towns. Many of those communites no longer exist. The authors have confused unions with a political party that is devoted to the social interests of the entire working class. National unions in the U.S. are really very narrowly focused businesses: they collect dues, actively try to increase membership, and provide bargaining and contract administrative services. And are very concerned with survival for their own sake. Since the authors have made rank-and-file democracy their central concern, it is a shortcoming of the book that no comparative analysis of the industrial relations system of a northern European country where workers have legislated co-determination rights was included . The bottom line for this book is that it is well worth reading. It is not a rubber stamp of Sweeney policy. But this book leaves plenty of room for considering what the structure and policies of unions should be for the coming century that will enhance and protect the economic lives of working people.

A book for the "rank-and-file".......1999-07-05

It's about time a book is out that provides a view from the wokers themselves. It was refreshing to hear from the "rank-and-file" that unionism is the way American must go if there is going to be a working-class view of America. But most important was the underlying view that the American Labor Movement needs internal democracy if is going to survive in the future. I recommend this book to any union member that has felt alientated by the union leadership. It's time that the leaders think of the memberhsip and not themselves.

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Why is America Weak?.......2006-02-18

The days of lifelong careers are over and this book illustrates the angst that has arisen. Horrible jobs tolerated by seemingly powerless employees, who, often with humor, sometimes with genuine sabotage, lash out. Its a book with a deeper meaning; the reason this country is weakening is because workers just dont care anymore. Ever had a lousy job? Nasty boss? This book will delight and fulfill your deepest jobsite fantasies!

Very, very, good.......2003-07-21

I don't know why the person from Wisconsin gave this only one star; I bet s/he's an executive of a corporation that doesn't want its employees to form unions. Anyhow, this is a very good book. It uses several excellent examples to illustrate points and remains interesting throughout, but never gets into an overly-preachy "Michael Moore" mode. It's a shame there aren't more books on this particular subject. The chapter on drug testing should make anyone who is jealous of their privacy cringe. It could be a little more in-depth, but as scholarship on this subject is rare, it's rather valuable nonetheless.

Not very good.......2003-04-09

This book was not very good at all. The author can't seem to go more than a few pages without intejecting some vulgarity, and the side bar stories are sometimes just plain cruel. I would not recommend this book to anyone who was looking for information on the state of the workplace today. Save your money.

Fantastic! Why aren't there more books like this?.......2002-09-26

Bosses behaving badly, company policies that are clearly illegal, work environments that OSHA is unaware of and true stories of incompetant management (is there any other kind) and executives that have no clue.

You are not alone.

This book vindicates the hard workers of America. We're not whiners. We ARE being treated with little respect equally by employers around this once great nation. Where once you recieved a gold watch for loyalty and dedication of years at job, now your 'Thank you' is an early retirement package or top management (CIO's, CEO's, VP's, EVP's) who cash in their stocks with your 401k money, bankrupt the company, collect their millions and leave you with nothing.

You think Enron was alone in this behavior?
Used to be postal employees killing people...now ANY employees are. Why? Read this book. It explains partially why, inbetween the lines.

Not as jokey as it appears.......2001-09-27

Excellent book, full of information.... From the cover and title, one might assume this is a rather jokey and lighthearted book, but it is actually a well-researched and very well-written overview of problems plaguing the working poor and working middle-class in America now. That's not to say it isn't pretty damn funny in spots, too, though in a cringing in kind of way.

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A VERY general guide to running a voice studio

Covers the logistical aspects of being a voice teacher

Very well structured

The Private Voice Studio Handbook

I Really enjoyed this book

The Private Voice Studio Handbook: A Practical Guide to All Aspects of Teaching

Manufacturer: Hal Leonard Corporation
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0634047388

Book Description

A nationally recognized expert in teaching private voice, Joan Boytim has compiled some of the most widely used vocal collections in the US. Her clinics about various aspects of teaching voice, literature, and running a voice studio have been attended by thousands of teachers. Now that professional wisdom has been put into a new book indispensable for independent instructors, The Private Voice Studio Handbook. Its chapters address, in practical detail, topics such as: starting a private voice studio; equipment and space; recruiting and accepting students; ideas for the very first lesson with a student; studio policies, guidelines and ethics; teaching music reading; recommended syllable drills and vocalises; lesson plans; practice procedures; choosing repertoire suitable to students' abilities; finding appropriate sacred solos; accounting and record-keeping; tax, insurance and retirement advice; techniques for teaching voice to children and adults; planning studio recitals; and many more. An excellent resource for college and university voice faculty.

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A VERY general guide to running a voice studio.......2007-09-08

Generally, this is a good "starter book" for anyone wanting to open a Voice Studio. It is however, target marketed to the average business novice.. who has very little business skills. If you are already operating a studio, and have done so for quite a while, then i would not suggest it. Furthermore, it only addresses Classical/Oratorio/Art song repertiore. No additional focus on contemporary music or contemporary musical theatre (which is a LARGE portion of singing students today.) Still, if you are a graduate starting out - looking for basic, yet good ideas... this is a good book to start. Still, beautifully written and Joan's chapter on 'vocal techniques' is worth buying the book - for that chapter alone.

Covers the logistical aspects of being a voice teacher.......2007-07-05

Joan Frey Boytim has had a distinguished career as a private voice teacher. Rather than a manual of how to teach singing, this handbook covers more of the logistical concerns about teaching voice -- where and how to establish a studio, how to teach voice students sight reading, how to establish a curriculum approach, organize recitals, and other concerns.

Most voice teachers will find this type of manual valuable. This is because while most voice majors study the ins and outs of the instrument and pedagogical approaches, very little focus is placed in education on how to organize one's teaching ability into an effective vocation. Boytim's suggestions, while simple at times, can be quite helpful. For instance, when first building a studio, Boytim suggests one teach beginning piano (or any other instrument teachers play) as well as voice in order to fill a studio. Non-voice students can be phased out of the studio as the number of voice students grows.

Boytim also provides an immensely helpful method of teaching sight-singing quickly and relatively effectively. Her literature recommendations are also very sound for young singers. Some of the volumes Boytim recommends have been compiled, of course, by herself, but I highly doubt she's in it for the money. I've used one of her books for baritones and found it to contain many songs which were both entertaining and of musical substance.

Critics may note that Boytim doesn't see much value in taking on students who aren't there to learn and who are "just there to hear themselves sing." While philosophical differences between teaching styles are common, I think voice teachers with a divergent view can easily read those passages with a grain of salt and move on to the more helpful sections. Boytim does have a significant section on figuring out how to comply with U.S. tax law, so voice teachers outside of the 50 states may find the book less helpful.

For the voice teacher within the United States, however, this book has the potential to be an enormous resource. I strongly recommend it.

Very well structured.......2007-06-06

A very well planned and well structured book. I found it very useful especially when planning my voice lessons.

The Private Voice Studio Handbook.......2006-08-27

A great tool for the beginner to advanced voice instructor. Includes all aspects of teaching with text/song references and sample forms and vocal exercises. I would highly recommend it.

I Really enjoyed this book.......2006-03-20

I really enjoyed this book and have found it extremely helpful. I have been teaching for about 7 years but have only fairly recently had an extremely full teaching schedule with students ranging in age from 7 years to about 48 years.
I think that since reading this book and putting many of Ms Boytims ideas on teaching the student to read the music, my pupils are improving more rapidly. I enjoy the exercises she has written out and have been using many of her repertoire volumes for a while.
I find the book has helped me to structure my lessons in a more meaningful way.
The style of this book is very easy to read, it is written almost informally so is really easy to understand.
I disagree that it is only useful to people who live in the USA as I live in South Africa and find it extremely useful.
I would stronly recommend any singing teacher purchase this book although it is slanted towards the classical approach to voice training.

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most comprehensive book on this subject in print

Very best book in this field! Colorful and informative.

Put on a Happy Face: Mama Clown's Complete Book of Face Painting
Marcela Murad
Manufacturer: Venture Pr
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1878853236

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most comprehensive book on this subject in print.......1998-06-22

I own this book and have used it extensively. Marcella has a very "user friendly" approach to instruction. The next best thing to an "in person" instruction, by Mama Clown of course!

Very best book in this field! Colorful and informative........1998-02-04

As a full time entertainer and face painting artist, I have used this book over and over, and would recommend anything on this subject by this author. She gives you the best recomendations on paints and materials, and her designs are lovely and easy to do! I'm having great sucess with what I've learned from this book.

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Put on a Happy Face
Cooper Edens , and Richard Kehl
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No one can resist a smile. In this sunny little volume, Cooper Edens and Richard Kehl gather images of smiles and happiness from around the world. Sly smiles, grins, giggles, and pure joy beam from these pages in delightful illustrations culled from fine art, photography, toys, and other unexpected sources - proving that happiness is all around us. Included, too, is a thoughtful selection of quotations on being happy. A volume of sheer visual delight and irresistible optimism, Put on a Happy Face is sure to charm even the sternest of hearts and makes the perfect gift for anyone feeling a little blue.

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Jesus put on a happy face: The healing power of joy and humor
Cal Samra
Manufacturer: Rosejoy Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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Music from the Broadway Shows--SATB (Contains musical compositions for songs: Ah! Camminare; Distant Melody; El Somrero; Hello, Dolly!; Hey, Look Me Over; Lot of Living to Do;, Milk and Honey; Never Never Land; Once Upon a Time; Put on a Happy Face; Shalom; What a Country!)
Edwin H. Morris & Co.
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Precious Moments Put on a Happy Face! (Little Golden Book)
Debbie Wiersma
Manufacturer: Golden Books
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0307001202
Release Date: 1993-12-07

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This Little Golden Storybook is sure to put a smile on the faces of the special children in your life!

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Put On A Happy Face

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This board book has a "play-a-sound" strip on the bottom edge

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Put on a Happy Face
Charles Strouse
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Put on a Happy Face (Solutions, 7/23/2007)

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Put on a Happy Face (Solutions, 7/23/2007)
Dr. John Townsend
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'Put on a Happy Face' with Dr. John Townsend. A common message that we grow up with is to be tough and 'stop crying - dont be a baby!' Because we are programmed to put on a happy face from an early age, we learn to pretend that everything is okay, even when its not. We may have learned this behavior from our families, and just accepted it. Yet, there comes a time when we need to ask ourselves: Is this really helpful? We think there may be a better way of living and handling lifes difficulties. Surprisingly, getting in touch with the ability to express sadness is one of the secrets of the good life. Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted. Solutions Catalog #S-792

Put on a Happy Face: An American Voice for the Unemployed

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Put on a Happy Face: An American Voice for the Unemployed
Anonymous
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SM Put On Happy Face S/C-Troll (Softcover Little Golden Book)
Samuel J. Butcher
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Release Date: 1998-11-18

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Horse Carving With Tom Wolfe (A Schiffer Book for Woodcarvers)
Tom Wolfe
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Some years ago Tom wrote a book called Carving the Civil War. The book met with great success, but left a hunger for more. One of the figures in the gallery was a beautiful realistic horse, and it wasn't long before requests for a horse book started coming in. Well, here it is! Tom brings his teaching and carving skills to realistic horses. This new book takes the carvers through the steps of carving a frisky colt. Using hand and power tools Tom creates the form, detail, and musculature that brings the horse to life. Included are gallery photos and patterns for the colt's sibling and sire, as well as those for several other horses. For fans of Tom Wolfe or those who have struggled to carve realistic horses, this book is a must-have for your carving library., 250+ color photos/Patterns, 8 1/2" x 11"

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You tried to resist it, but the palm-size, cotton candy-colored iPod Mini proved too alluring to live without! Knowing that you'll want to learn all of its secrets--plus those of its big-sibling iPod and the newly updated iTunes 4.7 as well--trusted Mac teacher Christopher Breen has thoroughly updated his best- selling guide to the world's most popular digital music player. You'll learn the all-important basics of downloading, storing, and indexing your music plus all that's new in iTunes 4.7: the iMix feature, which lets you upload playlists to the iTunes Music Store (where other users can browse and even rate them); jewel-case printing; additional iTunes Music Store features (such as radio charts and a dedicated music video section); and more. You'll also find guidance for accessorizing and protecting your iPod and iPod Mini, tips for making the most of your storage capabilities, and troubleshooting advice for those moments when the diminutive device is uncooperative.

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Not enough information of value.......2006-02-25

I am disappointed with this book.

The first complaint is that it doesn't include the IPod Video, yet it sells itself as having the latest information.

The second complaint is that it includes way too much information on previous generations of IPods. I don't care about first and second generation controls and think this information just makes it harder to get through the book.

The third complaint is that there isn't very much information that you don't get from just using the IPod. In about ten minutes, you know what the menu options are and it isn't terribly hard to figure out how to select a playlist, for example. I was hoping for more in-depth information like cool things to do with the hard disk without having to go through ITunes.

The basic problem I have with this book is that it's trying to be the missing manual, conveniently leaving out the kind of access that Apple doesn't really want you have. If it didn't include so much information on previous generations of the IPod, it might have been a decent manual. Now its all the manuals shoved together.

Secrets of the iPod and iTunes (5th Edition).......2005-08-31

This is a great reference book for my iPod. I'm new to iPod and whenever I don't understand something I just go to this book and I usually get my answer.

iPod manual does the job.......2005-07-11

Since Apple doesn't include an iPod manual for us older generation linear types who actually like to read the instructions, this book will do fine. Like most computer books it's a bit padded out, but it gave me the information I wanted.

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Secrets of the Ipod and Itunes
Christopher (Author) Breen
Manufacturer: Peachpit Press
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