National and Regional Tourism Planning: Methodologies and Case Studies

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There was a time when no government in the United States had a coherent budget system. Jonathan Kahn tells the story of how a small, energetic band of reformers waged a successful campaign in Progressive-era America to introduce fundamentally new systems of public budgeting into many cities, nearly every state, and ultimately the federal government. It is a story that has remarkable resonances today. Kahn suggests that budget reform transformed understandings of citizenship and political accountability while facilitating a conceptual leap from seeing government as a random agglomeration of administrative fiefdoms to envisioning a coherent, interrelated, and unitary state. Kahn argues that public budgets are more than simply technical tools for allocating government resources. They are also cultural constructions that shape public life, state institutions, and the relations between the two. Reformers "invented" the budget, Kahn explains, and then marketed it through exhortations, exhibits, and demonstrations that were replicated throughout the United States. Kahn explains how budget reform narrowed and contained popular engagement with government by promoting new notions of accountability and representation based on passive oversight rather than active political participation. Finally, budget reform transformed federal governance by creating the apparatus to conceive, order, and control a unified executive branch.

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What are the different ways in which racial and class identities intersect? The ten essays in this volume explore this question from a number of different angles and in a variety of geographic settings.

Racializing Class, Classifying Race : Labour and Difference in Britain, the USA and Africa (St. Antony's)

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Racializing Class, Classifying Race : Labour and Difference in Britain, the USA and Africa (St. Antony's)
Palgrave Macmillan
Manufacturer: Palgrave Macmillan
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OTBQEQ

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In 1979, someone asked humorist Erma Bombeck, "If you had your life to live over, would you change anything'" Her immediate answer was no, but once she thought about it, she changed her mind. The result was a classic column full of Bombeck"s signature wit and warmth. Now the beloved column that has hung on hundreds of refrigerator doors has been cheerily illustrated and designed as a handsome gift book, Eat Less Cottage and More Ice Cream. In it, Bombeck gently reminds us of what is really important in life:"If I had my life to live over again I would have waxed less and listened more."I would have cried and laughed less while watching television . . . and more while watching real life."But mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute of it . . . look at it and really see it . . . try it on . . . live it . . . exhaust it . . . and never give that minute back until there was nothing left of it. . . . "Long-time fans of Erma Bombeck will be thrilled to have this favorite column in the form of a beautiful keepsake. Readers discovering Bombeck for the first time will become fans instantly. Eat Less Cottage and More Ice Cream offers wisdom to inspire all of us.

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Good for what it is.......2004-04-22

I had hoped that this book would be another collection of Bombeck's columns or pieces from several of her books... It is a little gift book edition of some of her best phrases. With whimsical illustrations and a lovely design, this makes an excellent small present for a true Bombeck fan or for someone who enjoys a little escape and encouragement.

If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits?

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If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits
You'll Laugh Out Loud
Funny, warm and true!
If LIfe Is a Bowl of Cherries What Am I Doing in the Pits?
warm, witty and full of insight!

If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits?
Erma Bombeck
Manufacturer: Fawcett
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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ASIN: 0449208397
Release Date: 1985-03-12

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"See if you can read a paragraph without laughing out loud."
Art Buchwald
The enchanting lady of laughter has done it again--this time taking a hilarious swipe at husbands, honeymoons, tennis elbow, marriage, lettuce, the national anthem, and a host of other domestic dilemmas.
"It's fun from cover to cover."
THE HARTFORD COURANT

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If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits.......2007-09-08

The book arrived in a timely manner and was in excellent condition. I gave the book as a gift to a sick cousin.

You'll Laugh Out Loud.......2007-08-24

Don't get on a bus, train or plane and read this book because you will laugh out loud and people will want you to explain your laughter.I love this book I had it in the 70s it was funny then and it is funnier now.

Funny, warm and true!.......2006-05-16

I am on an Erma Bombeck kick ~~ and to be honest, this one is my favorite. I have rated all the others a five but if I could rate this one a ten, I would. It's funny, it's warm and it's loving as well as full of statire. I love statire. It's not the mushy warmth you'd think you're getting. Even if it is a bit dated (I grew up in the 70s & 80s) ~~ the insights are still true today.

This book made me laugh and made me cry. I think my absolute favorite chapter would be: I am Laughing So Hard that I Can't Stop Crying. I think I cried and laughed throughout that whole chapter. There's one where the father grumbles about the grass being torn up because of the wading pool, the sledding parties and beach parties. Then there's the one where it says, I love you enough to say no .... truths that my parents have always said to me and truths that I plan to pass onto my kids.

This book is heartfelt and witty. I wish there are more writers like Erma still out there. Sometimes, it seems like not everyone has a sense of humor anymore about life ~~ and even though life was hard, Erma made it all worthwhile. It still rings true today.

5-15-06

If LIfe Is a Bowl of Cherries What Am I Doing in the Pits?.......2006-03-24

Funny and relevant to anyone who has a life and a family!!!

warm, witty and full of insight!.......2006-02-19

For those of you unfamiliar with Erma Bombeck, I suggest that you check this book out, as part of your introduction to her wonderful, unique brand of comedy. Most of her insights in this book (like many of her books) are family-centered observations, that relate to the part that exists in all of us--yes, that tension between us and the fear that we are indeed a product of our environment, and that we also may be turning into our parents!!!!

Bombeck takes on the topics like housecleaning, childrearing and the day-to-day sagas of the American housewife. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise, that job, in and of itself, is just as full time and demanding as any out-of-the-house kind of work. Bombeck depicts her experiences, as a housewife, with a combination of wit and sensitivity that also makes her exceptionally engaging as a wonderful storyteller. A fast and entertaining read!!

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Erma Bombeck: A Life in Humor
Susan Edwards
Manufacturer: Avon Books (T)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0380974827

Aunt Erma's Cope Book: How to Get from Monday to Friday in 12 Days

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Aunt Erma's Cope Book: How to Get from Monday to Friday in 12 Days
Erma Bombeck
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0070064520

The Grass Is Always Greener over the Septic Tank

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The grass is always greener over the septic tank
Excuse any typos....I'm still laughing after 10 years

The Grass Is Always Greener over the Septic Tank
Erma Bombeck
Manufacturer: G K Hall & Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0816165025

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"She is marvelously funny, direct as a hypodermic, a virtuoso in the field of suburban living....Lovely stuff."
VOGUE
It's the expose to end all exposes--the truth about the suburbs: where they planted trees and crabgrass came up, where they planted the schools and taxes came up, where they died of old age trying to merge onto the freeway and where they finally got sex out of the schools and back into the gutters.

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The grass is always greener over the septic tank.......2000-02-16

I bought this book about ten years ago and it is nearly worn out. I had never heard of Irma Bombeck back when I purchased this book and I thought the American humour might not suit me (I'm an Aussie). I was soon to fall in love with Irma's wit and observations. It is a funny and painfully honest look at life in suburbia. If this book doesn't get you smiling....see your doctor!

Excuse any typos....I'm still laughing after 10 years.......1998-09-21

Yes, it's been ten years since I read it (I have the original version with the white cover and Erma mowing the lawn). I still laugh at the thought of some parts of it. Erma, I love you, I miss you, and I wish you could send us columns from heaven. About the book: you must read it and you will find something to relate to in it. Even though it has a 1970's tone (pre-microwaves and cell phones) you can still relate to it and laugh with it. Get it, and any other Bombeck Book you can snatch.

If Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits

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If life is a bowl of cherries - what am i doing in the pits?

If Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits
Erma Bombeck
Manufacturer: Fawcett Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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ASIN: 044944578X

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If life is a bowl of cherries - what am i doing in the pits?.......2006-02-02

Erma Bombeck confronts society's greatest challenge: Surviving the Seventies - the fears, the worries, the anxieties. She shares with her millions of readers some of her deepest concerns; discovering that lettuce has been fattening all along; getting into the Guinness Book of Records under "Pregnancy: Oldest Recorded Birth,", leaving the world suddenly and knowing that no one else in the family can replace a toilet-tissue spindle.

Erma meditates on such philosophical dilemmas as who killed apple pie, and contemplates the futility of surviving a white sale only to find that all that's left are double top sheets and single contour bottoms. She offers warm and wise advice on what to do when the supermarket discontinues your silverware pattern, and provides sane alternatives for the working wife trying to quick-thaw a pork chop under each armpit. The book abounds with down-to-earth practical suggestions for coping - the art of financing sirloin tip at 6 percent on the unpaid balance for thirty-six months, the secret of making towel racks out of oversexed coat hangers, what to do when your ozone is in trouble, how to handle traumas, natural disasters, deep depression, and readily adjust when they run out of extra-crispy chicken at the carry-out.

Erma has always kept me laughing and this book is one of her best. Erma was the author of a syndicated column for thirteen years which appeared in 700 newspapers, and she vowed she would hang all her awards and recognitions in her utility room. It's where she earned them. This is her fifth book. Her hobby is dusting.

Just Wait Till You Have Children of Your Own

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Just Wait Til You Have Children of Your Own
so funny and witty.......
A little dated
It means "no worries" for the rest of your days!
A great combo

Just Wait Till You Have Children of Your Own
Erma Bombeck
Manufacturer: MacMillan Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0896215520

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"She goes a long way with her book to prove that humor is the best -- possibly the only -- way to keep the world on an even keel."
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
Remember the things Mother used to say? Erma Bombeck remembers them all and now she's using them on her own kids! With clever illustrations by Bob Keane, these really funny, too-true observations on family and kids and why it shouldn't work but does, is a wonderful antitdote to the daily problems and crises that every family faces. With Erma Bombeck in your corner, laughter is the best coach you can have....

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Just Wait Til You Have Children of Your Own.......2006-03-24

Erma Bombeck is great! If you have children, or even if your children are grown and gone like mine, you will still get chuckles and remember when!

so funny and witty..............2006-02-19

For anyone is a parent of a teenager, or anyone who is interested in reading more about that complex, and turbulent dynamic, this book is for you. I first read this book when I was eleven years old, and it just got me reading and enjoying more of Erma Bombeck's unique and broad brand of humor. To top that off, the little comic interludes, illustrating themes and common day-to-day interactions between parents and children, are drawn beautifully by Bil Keane, who went on to illustrate the successful comic strip, "Family Circus," for years.

Whether Erma Bombeck is taking on housekeeping, driving lessons, or hairstyles, she is guaranteed to make you laugh out loud. Granted, this book was originally written in the 1970s and there is a slightly dated hippie quality to the look of the teenagers in this book, the themes ring true today, as much as thirty years ago. Parents and their teenage children speak different languages, diverge greatly in their tastes in music, friends, romantic partners and lifestyle. Yet, God has put them together, to teach one another lessons in adversity, communication (or lack thereof) and exasperation!

Bombeck's talent shines brightly here. I also reccomend you check out "Motherhood: The Second Oldest Profession," "The Grass is Greener Over the Septic Tank," "If Life is a Bowl of Cherries, What am I Doing in the Pits?", and "When You Begin to Look Like Your Passport Photo, It's Time to Go Home." They are also great examples of her comedic writing, and warm insight into life and its day-to-day mini-disasters!

A little dated.......2004-06-12

The book was first published in 1970 and the text and the illustrations are showing their age. Let's face it, the kids who where teenagers in it are now in their mid to late 40s. Of course with the 2000s being into the 1970s retro look and sound, maybe what's old is new.

That's not to say it wasn't a quick and enjoyable read and Bil Keane's illustrations are humorous too. I recommend flipping through the book once just to enjoy his illustrations. Imagine the Family Circus kids as hippy teenagers. Actually come to think of it, the Family Circus kids probably are actually in their mid to late forties as well.

It means "no worries" for the rest of your days!.......2003-09-23

I've been a fan of Erma Bombeck since *long* before "The Grass is Always Greener.." and teaming her yolks with Bil Keane was a stroke - of genius. Never picturing the Keane children before in a post-pubescent manner, the effect on the text was stunning. Did Jeffy really grow mutton-chop sideburns? Was Dolly suffering emetophilia as Ms. Bombeck suggests? In so many ways, this book is like Disney's "The Lion King," only without the Uncle Scar, and the part with the hyenas. I'd recommend it highly for the witty text, but the binding was a problem as the pages tend to slip out if you bend the book open too far. Still, four stars for Mrs. Bombeck and Bil!

A great combo.......2002-12-23

Pairing Bil Keane (Of "Family Circus" fame) and Erma Bombeck was a stroke of genius. These two work very well together - it's a shame they didn't do more work together.

Of course, the title is the "mother's curse" - if you had a mom, you may remember her using that line on you. I often wonder if that's why some people don't have children.

This book takes you thru "expert" advice - and than shows you how the situation plays out in the real world. If you are a parent of a teen, you may want this book just so you can remember they don't stay teenagers forever (they _don't_ , really - tho sometimes it's hard to believe).

So get this book, find a quiet spot (HA! what's that, the bathroom?) and enjoy - it's cheaper and more fun that psychotherapy.

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Erma Bombeck: A Life in Humor
Susan Edwards
Manufacturer: Avon Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ASIN: B000W3T90W

Book Description

Joe Strummer’s untimely death at the age of fifty in December 2002 took from us one of the truly unique voices of modern music. The quintessential Rude Boy, punker, rebel musician, artist and activist, Strummer wrote some of the most important and influential music of the last century including “Guns of Brixton,” “The Washington Bullets,” “Spanish Bombs,” “White Man in Hammersmith Palace,” “London’s Burning,” “Lost in the Supermarket,” and “Garageland.” Effectively melding raw creativity with radical politics, Strummer transformed punk rock from its early associations with reactionary, right wing and nihilistic politics into a social movement. From Rock Against Racism to the Anti-Nazi League Festival to supporting the H-Block protests, Strummer and The Clash led the charge for human rights. Let Fury Have the Hour collects articles, interviews, essays and reviews that chronicle Strummer’s life both as a musician and a political activist. Included in this collection are essays and interviews by Antonino D’Ambrosio, alongside contributions from Peter Silverton, Barry Miles, Anya Philips, Sylvia Simmons, Vic Garbarini, Caroline Coons, Todd Martens, Joel Schalit and others. This book also includes original lyrics, photography, art, posters, and flyers, and offers the first serious examination of the life of this extraordinary man.

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Please Enter a Title for Your Review.......2006-03-26

I read it and loved it. Why? I like reading about The Clash. I thought that Cowboy made really valid points which I think anyone thinking about buying this book should consider. I managed to overlook the errors in the book to enjoy the rest. The book overall includes an array of views about different aspects of The Clash. If you can get it cheap enough I'd recommend it.

Flawed but inspiring.......2005-12-08

Alright, its true, this book is filled with typos and misinformation. But none are so detrimental as to label this book useless to the growing library of Clash/Strummer literature. D'Ambrosio does an excellent job of compiling pertinent essays on the life and inspiring words and ways of Joe Strummer. Yes, some essays are definitely worse than others. Some essays make you want to blast Clash from your stereo, some make you want to go start a non-profit organization, and some just make you wish beyond belief that you could have met the man. Whatever effect the book has on you, I am certain that if you are a Clash/Strummer fan, you will walk away more inspired by and enthralled with the human being that was Joe.

Anarchy...Rebellion...Or just plain punk.......2005-06-16

The book "Let Fury Have the Hour" is a great book if you are into punk rock music. In the book Joe Strummer tells us all about what punk was all about in that era and how everything worked. Without The Clash punk would probably be just another rage that your parents would tell you about. This book is good for people any age. Joe Strummer tells about every type of music. Joe tells you about punk from the birth of it until the "death".

A Somewhat Haphazard but Welcome Message of Hope.......2005-03-10

Bottom line? This somewhat haphazard collection of twenty-five or so articles about Joe Strummer is more or less exactly the homage one would expect, with few (if any) surprises. The focus here is to celebrate the passing of a highly influential musician and his legacy as a progressive and hopeful force, while putting him in the context of his times. Most diehard Clash and Strummer fans won't find anything new here, and those unfamiliar with him may find it a bit overwhelming, but taken in small pieces, it's an inspirational tribute to Strummer's spirit. While the book would certainly benefit from from greater thematic organization (not to mention attention to detail), its heart is in the right place, and it's hard to imagine any collection of clippings and essays being any better.

The book is organized into four loose sections proceeded by a very brief piece by Chuck D about The Clash's influence on Public Enemy, along with an introduction by editor D'Ambrosio. The first (and longest) section covers Strummer's career as leadman for The Clash. These are all pieces that originally appeared elsewhere, beginning with D'Ambrosio's lengthy overview which ran in the Monthly Review in 2003 and is available on their web site. There's the 1976 interview from Sniffin' Glue, gushing pieces from Trouser Press (1978), Rolling Stone (1979), Sounds (1979), a 50-page excerpt from Lester Bangs' seminal book Psychotic Reactions and Carburetor Dung, and a much-revised piece by Greil Marcus that has appeared in a number of places. These reprints are all fine, and as a collective, give a reasonable sense of the power and importance of The Clash for those not already in the know.

The second and third sections are divided rather arbitrarily, and are a hodgepodge of essays and interviews mostly about Strummer's post-Clash career. The first of these is a pretty decent overview of his work in film from D'Ambrosio, who interviewed Alex Cox, Jim Jarmusch, and Dick Rude for the piece. This is followed by a nice short 1988 piece from Sounds focusing on Strummer's soundtrack work, especially Walker. The next essay, titled "The Politics of Punk's Permanent Revolution," attempts to posit that the Clash "helped precipitate a permanent revolution." It reads like something from an academic journal, and invokes philosophers from Hegel to Kant to Kouvalakis with a little Marx thrown in. There are a few promising ideas, but it's hard to take the author seriously when he writes that the album London Calling is "a perfectly awful mish mash of musical styles." Freelance writer Amy Phillips contributes an interesting article about the influence of The Clash on women, and D'Ambrosio adds one about The Clash and antiracism.

Section three starts with a rather boring essay by D'Ambrosio which attempts to reframe Strummer as a political folk artist in the vein of Victor Jara or Silvio Rodriquez. It's probably more interesting if you know those artists, but is to be commended for highlighting some of Strummer's more obscure influences. Two good personal interviews from Punk Planet (2000) and Arthur (2003) follow, a brief profile from Metropolis (2001), and a brief piece from Arthur about Strummer's relationship with Jamaican music. None of these are anything breathtaking, but worth checking out if you missed them the first time around. The final piece about the importance and legacy of The Clash isn't particularly strong, and can be read at poppolitics.com.

The final section is dedicated to essays attempting to give hope for the future. In the first D'Ambrosio profiles musician/activist Michael Franti and actor/activist Tim Robbins as two socially-conscious artists in the tradition of Joe Strummer. Alas, if those are the best we have to offer, the future looks bleak. This is followed by tributes from fellow musicians like Not4Prophet, Billy Bragg, and the singer for Radio 4. This latter group I'd not heard of and will definitely be checking out. These last voices, along with D'Ambrosio coda detailing a late collaboration between Strummer and Johnny Cash, act as a welcome call to action, a reminder that as bad as things look, one should never lose hope and stop striving to change the world around you. That,

A Truly Great Book about Joe Strummer.......2004-12-02

Let Fury Have The Hour is a thoughtful and moving examination of the soul of creative-activist Joe Strummer who, through the medium of punk rock, became for many the "unofficial leader of a people's movement." This book may not appeal to Clash fans looking for newly unearthed trivia. D'Ambrosio has given us instead a well-chosen collection of vivid stories, both old and new, and deeply felt reflections upon the enduring importance of Joe Strummer and the Clash.

I was repeatedly struck by the stories of Strummer's generosity, empathy, and gracious attention. In both his music and his interactions he proved himself a profoundly committed humanist who recognized the need for class struggle and the fight against racism, imperialism and music industry commodification. A radical consciousness imbued his music, and his melding of multicultural genres with punk and pop became a political statement for justice and equality.

Joe Strummer's wish for himself was to be seen as simply "a good soul." He sought, through his music, to break and remake the world a better place. Strummer told D'Ambrosio when they met in April 2002 that the goal all along was to keep things hopeful and remain optimistic. "We must be positive and know that truth is on our side," said Strummer. "Music can turn people on to the beauty of a life still to be lived...we choose to not take any more and not be miserable." Let Fury Have The Hour is a fitting tribute to Strummer in that the book itself carries on that message of idealism and faith.

This volume is artfully structured in four parts that tell the story of Strummer's musical and political legacy, as each essay delves progressively deeper into the major stages of Strummer's life and career--from his early days with the Clash through his final work on Streetcore and his end-of-life meeting with quintessential rock outlaw Johnny Cash. It opens with a broad essay by D'Ambrosio, intended for an audience unfamiliar with the Clash; followed by six exciting essays originally published in the 70s and 80s that offer up-close glimpses of the Clash unleashing its fury. The most thrilling is Lester Bangs' recapture of a performance where a whole lot of kids "supped on lightning" and Strummer "connects with the nerves of the audience like summer thunderbolts...a man trapped and screaming and...it's the cage of life itself and all the anguish to break through which...is rock `n' roll's burning marrow."

The second section explores the period after the breakup of the Clash when Strummer experimented with film-acting and stayed true to his vision of building up a community of rebels. The third section places Strummer in the canon of great political folk musicians. In the last section, "The World is Worth Fighting For", a set of fresh, gorgeous essays by Anthony Roman, Not4Prophet, Billy Bragg, and D'Ambrosio himself demonstrates why Joe Strummer, still making socially conscious music to his last breath, was a hero whose pioneering life and work will continue to manifest itself for generations to come.

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Are extraterrestrials providing the military with alien technology in exchange for carte blanche abduction rights? Are satanists, extraterrestrials--or both--mutilating cattle? Is the human race the result of a breeding experiment carried out by ancient astronauts? Are Crop Circles the pranks of drunken Englishmen or just alien graffiti? Who, really, are Men in Black, and why are they making movies? UFOs and Popular Culture: An Encyclopedia of Contemporary Mythology examines these questions and more. UFO culture has penetrated America with a vengeance. From religious beliefs and legends to movies and TV shows, from advertising and celebrities to Internet sites and photo ops, this illustrated A-to-Z encyclopedia is your first-stop resource for understanding UFO beliefs and their impact on contemporary America. Among the topics covered:

Music and UFOs

Naked Aliens

Reincarnation

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Brad Steiger

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War of the Worlds

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Good for fans, but it does have some problems

Good

FOR RABID "TRADING SPACES" FANS ONLY...

Okay...this book gets old fast...even though the show rocks!

Getting to Know You

Trading Spaces Behind the Scenes: Including Decorating Tips and Tricks
Brian Kramer
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ASIN: B000C4SIQW

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Fans of cable TV's mega-hit Trading Spaces know the rules: Two sets of homeowners, each helped full-time by a designer and part-time by a carpenter, swap houses and dive into a frenzied, two-day redo of a designated room. They have $1,000 apiece to pull off the job—no peeking at the other team's work until time is up. But there's more to reality TV than meets the viewer's eye. This book tells all, including the actual number of days and off-camera supporting players needed to dramatize just one hour of on-air excitement and tension. This book is like a backstage pass for Trading Spaces groupies. They'll read juicy biographical tidbits about quirky cast members, as well as design dos and don'ts. Bold graphics and splashy photography show off myriad styles: country kitsch, classic with a hint of modern, contemporary and sleek, rustic comfort, Euro chic, and even the outrageously weird.

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Good for fans, but it does have some problems.......2004-10-30

I'd probably rate this closer to a 3 1/2. The majority of the book contains biographies of the designers, carpenters, and Paige. At the end, all of the episodes from the first three seasons are listed, which includes the designers and a few details. It is a good book if you're a Trading Spaces fan, which I am, but the title doesn't really match the content. There is very little that is "behind the scenes" (although there is some, and it is interesting). The biographies don't go as in-depth as I'd have liked, and there were a few typos, which gave the book a less professional feel. It's good for a die-hard fan, and I am glad I bought it, but I also bought it used off amazon, and I don't know what I would be willing to pay full price for this.

Good.......2004-07-01

Love Trading Spaces! This is a good book to give you insight about the show.

FOR RABID "TRADING SPACES" FANS ONLY..........2004-05-31

This is really a large sized, coffee table styled, soft cover book that focuses on the stars that make "Trading Spaces" the cable show hit that it is. It is a pictorial odyssey with text that reads as if a fawning fan were writing it and striving for the lowest common denominator. Still, a rabid fan of the show, to which I admit being, will enjoy finding out more about those who make "Trading Spaces" a show worth watching.

The book gives an overview the show and some behind-the-scene details about what goes into making an episode. It also gives a relatively brief biography of each member of the show's cast, as well as lavish, loving color photographs of them. It tells the reader how each cast member came about landing a spot on "Trading Spaces". There are also before and after photographs of some of the rooms on which they have worked. The book ends with a complete episode guide for seasons one, two, and three, replete with room by room discussions for each episode.

If one is not a rabid fan of "Trading Spaces", one should deduct at least one star from my rating and not buy this book. It is a book only rabid fans of the show would appreciate.

Okay...this book gets old fast...even though the show rocks!.......2004-01-22

I bought this book recently, thankfully for less $ on Amazon. If I paid $20 for this book I would have immediately returned it after a day of paging through. There's barely any content with this book. I love Trading Spaces, it's a great show for the most part, but this book was a let-down. I wanted to know more about all the designers, especially Vern, and there just wasn't enough information. It was like they were holding all the fun or revealing information for another money-making book for us all to buy. I wish this book was written on more of a higher intellectual level, I read the entire book in 3 or 4 days. 60-70% of the book is pictures with very little content.

The true talent on the show is definitely Vern, Laurie, and the wild Doug, & Gen. they are the best designers. Of course Doug has his "what were you thinking???" moments, but that's my opinion, and Gen always seems to amaze you with her creativeness. Gen. has a wonderful personality. The carpenters bust their behinds trying to crank out quality workmanship in a time crunch with not-so-great MDF wood, it's amazing what they can do sometimes. I think it's an absolute PITY that the budget isn't slightly higher. $1000 must be truly a challenge because their wood cost and paint adds up to a lot. I wish the budget was at least $1100, $1500 like While You Were Out would be best, but I can't believe they can't raise the budget to $1100, it seems like whenever a designer's over budget, it's never more than $20-100. It shows TLC is stingy, but they can pay Paige big bucks....Paige needs to grow up a little, loose the baby voice, sorry to say!

Sadly, because of the somewhat let-down of this book, I will not be buying anymore TLC Trading Spaces book unless something SPECTACULAR comes out. As much as I love Trading Spaces, I'd HAVE to say with the risk of getting a horrid HILDI room, if I were to sign up for Trading Spaces it'd have to be for an insignificant room like a basement or unused den.

Also, I think Hildi is a DISGRACE to this show. She may fool you with her slight good looks and talkative charm, but once you see how her "VISION" for the room unfolds, it's a nightmare. I don't know about you, but I FEEL SORRY for all the people who had Hildi rooms they've dreaded. Feathers on the wall, CARDBOARD was the worst! People do move to a new home, lady! She has NO CONCERN for the happiness of the homeowner. To paraphrase, she's said when asked why she doesn't stay to see the reveal...."My work is done here, I know it was an excellent job". You're scared the homeowner will come after you wanting to know what the hell you did with thier HOME! Hildi is the reason I wouldn't go on Trading Spaces.....There should be a "HILDI RELIEF FUND"...I'd donate! I am not the only one....

Getting to Know You.......2003-12-31

This book is primarily a tell-all about the designers and the hostess of the show Trading Spaces. While the book has a few tips and tricks, it is not about learning skills. I'm a huge fan of the show, so I enjoyed reading about these characters who frequent my living room. The book is put together in a colorful fashion with loads of beautiful photos and is fun to read. If you like the show and want to learn more about the cast, then read this book.

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I'm fed up with these books.......2006-03-22

I bought these two book for one reason: to get help implementing algorithms. Since there is lot of code in these books, I thought this would be a good pick. I was wrong. The author is consistently leaving out details vital to understanding the code. He also makes a big deal about abstract data types. This is gloriously of the case. If the readers are supposed to understand the code, transperency would be a more intelligent goal for the author. There are no comments in the code what so ever (yes, this is actually true, not even in the on-line code). The on-line code to this book is a total mess. You would be able to implement all the algorithms from scratch in less time than it would take you to try an piece together the code the author has left for you.
The pity is that there are very few other algorithm books that have real code. Demand a new edition from the author and don't by this one unless you can avoid it.

Best of the bunch.......2004-08-19

I had to teach this subject and this book seemed the best of the bunch though still not ideal. Why does the author have to use meaningless variable names (i,j,k), do comments make the code run more slowly. My main criticism is the examples and I would recommend the author use professional coding practices, comment the code, use meaningful variable names and structure it for readability. Else recommended for this subject

The best book for beginners.......2002-07-26

Sedgewick's 'Algorithms in C' is undeniably the best book for beginners studying about algorithms and data structures. The text is clear, lucid, and the programming examples are very well documented. The exercises and problems stimulate thoughts and help in developing a better understanding of the subject. All the key aspects of the subject are sufficiently addressed, and discussed in the best possible way. It's the code in the book that I love the most, it can be compiled on almost any compiler without almost any change being made to it. I would strongly recommend this book as a textbook to all beginners embarking on a study of data structures and algorithms.

Lucid thought process - excellent coverage & examples.......2002-07-25

I have quite a few books on algorithms and C programming, and this probably takes the cake. Sedgewick writes clearer than perhaps anyone on the subject. The book is filled to the gills with tiny 20 line (complete) programs that do amazing things - such as the program to compute all the prime numbers less than N (provided as input). These examples are typically given to illustrate some point (such as using dynamic array allocation for storing which numbers are prime) - but the short, concise algorithms given in the examples are learning aids as well (i.e. - I didn't know you could calculate a list of primes so easily, and I can probably take this knowledge and use it somewhere else). The reader is challenged to alter the examples (instead of using an array to store which numbers are prime, use a bitmap). Because the examples are small, compact, and easy to read, this provokes one to actually sit down and try and play with them. In contrast, I also have the Algorithms In C O'Reilley book by Kyle Loudon and after reading the Sedgewick title, I'm throwing that away. That book spends 1/3 of the chapter describing the algorithms, and then spends the rest of it in user-interface code examples. Of course, all the user interfaces for all the examples in the book are pretty much the same, so the whole book is filled with redundant useless code. More analysis, less filler, please. As Sedgewick was a student of Knuth, I consider his books as the practical guide to Knuth's tomes (which seem out of date - do we really need algorithm analysis on external storage these days??), which are filled with rigorous mathematical analysis. I highly recommend this book(s) -- actually there are two, with the second volume covering graphs. I wish my University had used these texts in programming / algorithm analysis courses. I really don't have any negative commentary -- other than the nitpick that his coding style is very compact and skeletal --> main(){ for(...) do_something;} However, since the examples are so small, it hardly matters.

Bundle of Algorithms in C++, Parts 1-5: Fundamentals, Data Structures, Sorting, Searching, and Graph Algorithms (3rd Edition)

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Bundle of Algorithms in C++, Parts 1-5: Fundamentals, Data Structures, Sorting, Searching, and Graph Algorithms (3rd Edition)
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Missing parts.......2007-08-30

What happened to the sections on string processing, geometric algorithms, and advanced topics? The Introduction says parts 5-8 are contained in a separate volume, but the second volume contains only the part on Graphs (which the intro says is supposed to be Part 7) What gives?

Interesting.......2006-03-17

If you need a book to introduce yourself in data structures, thats not your book. This books are for consult, not to learn, cos there are leaks : insuficient code, insuficient large explanations and drawings about TDAs. Furthermore, its expensive.
Even trough that, Id recommended part 5 because its a good collection of the most used algorithms based in graphs.

If you want to _really_ understand red-black trees............2005-06-08

Any professional programmer would benefit from having these books at hand. Excellent discussions of the basic algorithms which every programmer needs to know.

But I would like to particularly highlight the discussions on binary and n-ary search trees. The most enlightening discussion in print, giving the reader a real synoptic view of search tree algorithms, how they evolved, and their culmination in red-black trees.

Other reviewers have mentioned that the algorithms as presented here seem to be just warmed=over versions of their C counterparts presented in the C edition of this work. There is a germ of truth to this, but I really don't consider it to be a valid criticism of the books. The point here is not to present C++ coding techniques, but to understand algorithms. If you want to know what a state-of-the art C++ implementation of Red-Black trees looks like, just read the source code which comes with the GNU compiler toolchain. But you're not going to have a prayer of understanding it until you first understand how Red-black trees work--that's where this book comes in. If you are trying to explain the Red-black tree algorithm, you don't want all of the C++ do-dads and optimizations, templates, etc, all cluttering up the presentation of the skeletal algorithm.

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