Metamorphosis: The Ultimate Spot-the-Difference Book

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Beautiful and different

Dazzling and intricately detailed artworks are a feast for t

Metamorphosis: The Ultimate Spot-the-Difference Book
Mike Wilks
Manufacturer: Studio
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 0670876666

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Beautiful and different.......1999-03-14

I took off one star because I would have liked to see the differences listed at the back of the book!!!!

Dazzling and intricately detailed artworks are a feast for t.......1998-06-05

Mike Wilks previous books include The Ultimate Alphabet, which I have not had the pleasure of viewing. He is a writer/artist, although a better artist. His new book that I discovered by chance, intrigued me right away. I am the type of person who enjoys children's puzzlebooks and mythology books, especially if they are illustrated by stylistic and talented artists. The dazzling and intricately detailed artworks are a feast for the eye. And comparing the alternating pictures to find a myriad of differences was actually quite stimulating, especially on my break at work. I can't read in the staff-room because there is too much noise. But I found this book to be a perfect coffee-break companion. His artwork is magical, mystical and thought provoking. The changes in the artwork are missing objects, subtle colour changes, moving objects, changing shapes, reflections, and many others.

I delighted in the chance to use my perception and reading in ways that I never had before. Mike Wilks is truly a genius, and I can't wait to go through the art stores looking for some of his work. I would love to acquire an original!

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Written in the West by Wim Wenders.......2007-01-11

As soon as my photography professor shared with me his copy of this book I knew I had to have it.

Great book - a must have companion to "Once".......2003-07-10

If I had to choose only one Wim Wenders photography book, it would be "Once". That said, "Written in the West" is an awesome companion to "Once". It has a great interview in the front of the book but the 60+ photos are featured without further commentary other than titles and locations.

"Once" has more commentary on each photo or series of photos and has more photos altogether. This is why I prefer that book. However "Once" is a smaller book whereas "Written in the West" is more of a coffe table sized book.

The presentation is great and the color photos offer a unique perspective on the American west. Wenders even tells us what camera and lens he used and why.

Up front America.......2003-03-12

I suppose it was only to be expected that filmmaker Wim Wenders would have an eye for composing a good photo. This book of sixty-two, originally published in 1987, is thankfully still in print. They were taken in Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas while Wenders was looking for locations for his movie 'Paris, Texas'. Predictably they show a European notion of America so most of them capture what could be considered a rather negative image, abandoned gas stations in the desert, deserted movie theatres and shops, neon signs, everyday commercial activity and more. But they are taken with a sympathetic eye and great feeling.

There are six really great images of street corners, this kind of shot always works, shop-fronts and parked cars stretch into the distance while the immediate foreground provides close-up detail. As with all Wenders photos the color is very controlled and he takes advantage of the very strong dark shadows created by the sunlight in this part of the country. There are four interior photos which I don't think are too successful, very dark and rather lacking in composition.

I don't think this will be a photo book to everybody's taste, because of the subject matter but if you like the grittiness of the American street scene it is well worth owning. A book that captures the same area in great color photos is 'Southwest USA' (ISBN 0500541213) by another German, Gerd Kittel. More broader in scope than 'Written in the West', it includes many interior and landscape photos as well as the small town street scenes.

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Book Description

Rock Paper Scissors (RPS), the ultimate decision-making tool, is played the world over. By the late twentieth century, however, the sport's illustrious governing body, the World Rock Paper Scissors Society, had fallen on hard times. It was then that brothers Douglas and Graham Walker boldly took up the challenge to restore the World RPS Society to its former glory, and now they bring you the ultimate strategy guide to this time-honored game.

The Official Rock Paper Scissors Strategy Guide covers the whole RPS scene from the school yard to the pro level, including RPS culture around the world, the personality behind each throw, and secrets of the RPS masters. Learn how to intimidate your opponent and anticipate his next move. Get the answers to burning questions such as "Does Rock crush Scissors, or are Scissors dulled by Rock?" and "Who invented RPS?" Forget about flipping a coin or consulting your Magic 8 Ball -- Rock Paper Scissors is the only decision-making tool anyone needs.

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"Rock Paper Scissors (RPS), the ultimate decision-making tool, is played the world over. By the late twentieth century, however, the sport's illustrious governing body, the World Rock Paper Scissors Society, had fallen on hard times. It was then that brothers Douglas and Graham Walker boldly took up the challenge to restore the World RPS Society to its former glory, and now they bring you the ultimate strategy guide to this time-honored game. The Official Rock Paper Scissors Strategy Guide covers the whole RPS scene from the school yard to the pro level, including RPS culture around the world, the personality behind each throw, and secrets of the RPS masters. Learn how to intimidate your opponent and anticipate his next move. Get the answers to burning questions such as ""Does Rock crush Scissors, or are Scissors dulled by Rock?"" and ""Who invented RPS?"" Forget about flipping a coin or consulting your Magic 8 Ball -- Rock Paper Scissors is the only decision-making tool anyone needs. "

Customer Reviews:

The need to know!.......2007-01-15

Very interesting facts that actually help you to be a winner with this game!

Very Believable.......2006-07-24

I bought this as a gift for my wife. Whenever it's time to clean the cat boxes or change a dirty diaper or do anything else unpleasant, She always wants to RPS for it. Now, we at least play by the rules and the decision is made fairly.

MUST READ.......2006-06-29

You think Rock Paper Scissors is a game of chance? think again! This book offersgood information on the game, its history, strategies, and much more.

Very Complicated.......2006-06-08

I had to read through this book a few times, as it is quite complicated - I never really knew there was so much to RPS. I always assumed rock beats everything, but after my second or third reading I started to understand the intricacies of the game. I now choose paper everytime, and my winning rate has increased almost 1%

Long Live RPS.......2006-01-01

this guide has really helped my game!

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For the movie buff and video hound, I Know What You Quoted Last Summer pro-vides hours of entertainment. Readers can test their knowledge with more than 1,000 quotes and questions from more than 250 films from the past twenty-five years. Also included are bonus questions on actors and directors, along with special categories on individual actors, movies, and themes. Readers will be tested with quotes like: A.'And this one time, at band camp....' B.Bob: 'Looks like you've been missing a lot of work lately.' Peter: 'Well, I wouldn't say I've been missing it, Bob.' C.'Danger's my middle name.' Divided into five sections-beginner quotes, intermediate quotes, expert quotes, classic movies, and actors-I Know What You Quoted Last Summer is a must-have for the bookshelf of any movie, game, or trivia fan. As an extra bonus, each quote is followed up by a trivia question about the film or actor quoted.

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Horrid. Go rent a few movies instead........2003-06-30

The author returns to the same source material far too often -- the variety of movies from which the quotations and trivia are taken is seriously lacking. Coupled with the flawed layout and cheap feel of the book, and you get one large waste of time. Save yourself the grief of reading this ... and go rent a handful of DVDs.

I Know What You Quoted Last Summer: Quotes and Trivia from the Most Memorable Contemporary Movies

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I Know What You Quoted Last Summer: Quotes and Trivia from the Most Memorable Contemporary Movies
Jai Nanda
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OTLIOO

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The best collection of swing music on the market. Titles in this 50-song folio include: It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) * Jumpin' at the Woodside * Pennsylvania 6-5000 * Stompin' at the Savoy * Bob White (Whatcha Gonna Swing Tonight) * Trav'lin' Light and many more.

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Welcome to the Mysterious island!
Are you feeling a bit Mystified? Does
everything seem all Mysty? Are you
thinking you might have Myst something?
Well, you've come to the right place for help. Myst:
The Official Strategy Guide Revised and Expanded Edition
is the #1 bestselling, ultimate, authoritative source for answers and information about Myst Island and the Ages of Myst. Inside you'll find:
A complete, fictionalized walkthrough of Myst
Detailed examinations of the puzzles and reasoning behind them
Screen images of the most important locations
Overhead views of Myst Island and the Ages
"Quick and Dirty" solutions if you're in a hurry

Also:
A revealing interview with Myst game designers Rand and Robyn Miller
Early sketches and concept materials used to create the Myst environment
Special renderings of objects from the world of Myst
About the Author
Rusel DeMaria is head of DeMaria Studio. He has written and collaborated on numerous computer and video game books, including The 7th Guest: The Official Strategy Guide, X-Wing: The Official Strategy Guide, and Earthworm Jim Official Game Secrets(all from Prima).
Rick Barba is the author of numerous electronic entertainment books, including DOOM Battlebook, and Under a Killing Moon: The Official Strategy Guide (all from Prima).

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Walkthrough for Myst.......2007-05-18

Best game there is for just fun and NO killing, just perhaps good clean fun for the whole family. Let one do the controls and another person read along in this book to make one enjoyable game for all to play. Enjoy, The Larghe's

Don's review.......2001-11-20

I.m pleased so far,except that the operation of the maze mystifies me! i can get only one sound(N) How to get thru' the maze when the tram stops at every station? Help DC

Absolutly mind saving!.......1998-07-01

Rick Barba and Rusel DeMaria have done a fantastic job of fictionalising all their game secrets in a long walk through of the Myst world without giving everything away! This book even has a quick guid for the impatient player. This book will save you from wasting precious moments in front of the screen!!

Best Bet if you want to enjoy Myst........1997-11-15

Thsi is the best book you could buy if you want to solve Myst and still enjoy it after. The first section gives vague hints and a complete walk-through of the game, pointing out the cool details of the game. The second part has a quick-guide for anyone who's in a hurry. The last part of the book contains an exclusive interview with the makers of Myst. Myst was a game ment to be enjoyed, not a puzzle ment to be conquered. All the other guides just tell you the facts, not really appreciating Myst for all it's beauty and glory. This is the ONLY way to go if you want to get your money's worth out of Myst.

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Great Performances Birthday Book..My Review.......2001-09-30

I recently purchased this book as a used book and although visually it might appears as a unique collection of information, I found not all celibrities, such as one of my favorites, was listed in the index and although the photo of this person was within the pages of the book, likewise the birthday of that person was not even listed on the page listing bbirthdays of that given day. So for the average person who may just pick up the book and view the index or the day of their favorite celeb, he/she may assume they are not even included in such a collection of Great Performances. It is a small book, easy to handle and take with you but just ensure, if you view it, you take the time to page through to see if your favorite is included.

Great Performances Birthday Book is a valuable resource.......2000-03-25

I stumbled across this book at a discount bookstore in a Puget Sound mall. The cover distinguished the book from the hundreds of others, striking colors and images of artists dancing and playing and singing, and names of composers and playrights and artists streamed across the cover. And inside, each day of the year includes birthdays of these and others. From Bach to Madonna. It's on my bookshelf now as an interesting resource to make my birthday cards or speeches or presentations just a little more creative and interesting. Wonderful.

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At leat it was published

The Saddest True Story You'll Ever Read

Very good rendering

Raw and Devestating!

man's inhumanity toward his fellow man!

The Last True Story I'll Ever Tell: An Accidental Soldier's Account of the War in Iraq
John Crawford
Manufacturer: Riverhead Hardcover
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 157322314X
Release Date: 2005-08-04

Book Description

The only book about the war in Iraq by a soldier on the ground-destined to become a classic of war literature.

John Crawford joined the Florida National Guard to pay for his college tuition-it had seemed a small sacrifice to give up one weekend a month and two weeks a year in exchange for a free education. But one semester short of graduating, and newly married, he was called to active duty-to serve in Kuwait, then on the front lines of the invasion of Iraq, and ultimately in Baghdad. While serving in Iraq, Crawford began writing short nonfiction stories, his account of what he and his fellow soldiers experienced in the war. At the urging of a journalist embedded with his unit, he began sending his pieces out of the country via an anonymous Internet e-mail account.

In a voice at once raw and immediate, Crawford's work vividly chronicles the daily life of a young soldier in Iraq-the excitement, the horror, the anger, the tedium, the fear, the camaraderie. All together, the stories slowly uncover something more: the transformation of a group of young college students-innocents-into something entirely different.

In the tradition of Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried, this haunting and powerful, brutal but compellingly honest book promises to become the lasting, personal literary account of the United States' involvement in Iraq.

Customer Reviews:

At leat it was published.......2007-10-17

I had to read this book for a war lit class. This was followed by "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien which I had read bits and pieces of for another lit class. Knowing that Crawford took a few creative writing classes, I'm sure he had to read O'Brien's work because it is so widely used in creative writing classes. This book is a cheap imitation of the very well written Tim O'Brien book.

I've never been in the military, regretfully, but by adding "Accidental Soldier" to the title, the author discredits himself. Every time a police officer or fireman goes out on a call, they know their life is in danger, they knew that when they signed up for the job. I'm guessing that being in the military is the same way. You know that when your country says go that you have to go. When a coal miner enters a mine, he knows the dangers that lie within the throat of the tunnel he enters.

I consider the book a piece of creative non-fiction as opposed to straight non-fiction, and I do hope the author tries his hand at something other than more Iraq stories. I think everyone is tired of the mis-information that comes from those with agendas--whether they are for or against the war. To the author, congrats on a publishing credit!

The Saddest True Story You'll Ever Read.......2007-08-11

This was a tough one for me to review. Vietnam was my era and I read Crawford's book hoping to use it as a basis of comparison with Vietnam. That Crawford's account of Iraq is so similar to Vietnam saddened me, another case of botched American foreign policy prosecuted by alternative means.

At times his story read like a war memoir and a good one. At other times it read like a confession and a sad one. I could not help asking myself `would more/better officer supervision have made a difference in Crawford's performance wrt his view of the Iraqi people?' I'm mainly talking about morale factors here--making sure the men weren't so overworked, making sure they had better living conditions, e.g., regular laundry/showers, making sure the treatment of the Iraqis was at all times respectful and professional (whether they deserved it or not).

I wondered also at the apparent lack of officer participation on patrols. (Crawford's account seemed to run very counter to what we see on CNN from the embedded reporters.) It was reminiscent of the field grade officers in Vietnam micromanaging ground battles from their C&C helicopters. Or when those same officers would helicopter into the base camps from their air conditioned trailers in the rear with their fresh starch and spit-shined jungle boots (everything brand new, of course) thinking they would somehow be more inspirational to the field troops.

I'd like to see Crawford get a do-over on his year in Iraq--not for real, of course, just a thought experiment. But if he'd had the up-close-and-personal junior officer participation he deserved, would he have still come home a PTSD basket case? Would the insurgency effort in Iraq be so progressed as it is today, i.e., would the Iraqis still hold us in such universal disdain? Or would he have just had a bunch of foul-smelling, dope-using, bad-attitude junior officers to contend with?

What really did it to Crawford? What put him over the top? Was it the year of ill-defined missions and bad living conditions and worse leadership, or was the collateral casualty he was involved with? Help me out, Crawford. Write me one more `last true story'.

Still, Crawford's memoir/confession--whatever you choose to call it--has a ring of truth, and for that I give him 5 stars.

--Ejner Fulsang, author of "A Knavish Piece of Work" Aarhus Publishing 2006

Very good rendering.......2007-06-16

I overlooked this for a while, but it is worth the time. It is a quick read, and has the same intensity of Jarhead, the book. Tim O'Brien seems to have been an influence on the author, and I would reccommend his version, The Things They Carried. Loved that, six stars. As far as Crawford, I lost him in the final chapter. Did his wife leave him? I wish he'd flushed out his final stories more.

Raw and Devestating!.......2007-06-11

I was brought up in the military, was a military wife and now have a brother and a nephew in both Iraq and Afghanistan - the military code of honor is as natural to me as breathing. And yet, this Iraq war has me angry, ashamed, worried and terrified. This war is being bungled and mishandled. This enemy cannot be fought with a conventional military using conventional tactics. And it is our servicemen and women and their loved ones who are paying the price - because, as we have seen, our Government has no intention of shelling out any extra money to them for their safety, welfare or healthcare. They don't even want to take proper care of the ones who do get wounded in this damn war!

This is a very hard story to read. You'll feel dirty, sweaty and hear the bullets whiz by your head. The hopelessness of ever going home will exhaust you as surely as the night patrols will. The stench of feces'-filled streets will penetrate your nose but you'll get use to it like the soldies do; as you will the flies that gather around your nose and mouth. A shower won't come for a week or so but you'll just have to cope; after all, when everyone smells the same, no one notices and there is a reason G-d put feet as far away from the nose as He did. The nights are scary and long but sleep is short - or non-existant which is every soldier's lament. Sounds are magnified and unidentifiable, nerves are shot, helmets or rocks never make comfortable pillows and no matter how total the exhaustion, a deep, recuprative sleep never comes in a combat zone. You only zone and the body remains hungry, washed-out and in limbo. The perfect state to be in as you head out into unfamiliar territory where every step you take, every moment of exposure and everything you are surrounded with are an invitation to a lethal encounter.

This is a soldier's story. The story of one who fought with honor, courage and dignity in a war waged by a dishonorable ego maniac.

man's inhumanity toward his fellow man!.......2007-06-06

I was amused by all the visceral respones to john Crawford's brilliant book. Those on the right belittle his style, condemn his whinning about having to serve in the Iraq war (sorry, O P E R A T I O N!!!) Iraqi freedom., and call him a spoiled frat-boy, and assign his story one star. Those on the left give him five stars, and rave about a true, powerful depiction of the Iraqi occupational war! Crawford's tome is so much more! He captures man's inhumanity towards man better than any book since All Quiet On The Western Front. How can you not identify with his addiction and marital problems? His point is not whether you are a Democrat or Republican; or for that matter whether one lives in a democracy or toils under the yoke of a dictator; the end result is always the same, namely that the L I T T L E guy is harnessed to do the bidding of misguided leaders, whether their name is Stalin, Hitler, Mao, Clinton ,Bush 41 or Bush 43. Little people like Crawford are both physically and spiritually mamed for life, while the privelaged like the ambitious officers in his book, like Barbara and Jenna Bush, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Senator Bentson avoid serving in harms way.

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A lively true-life adventure/disaster story which proves hard to put down .......2006-05-23

In 1923 the U.S. navy's Destroyer Squadron 11 headed off to its home port of San Diego from San Francisco. Clear blue skies, mid-summer, and accompanied by a fleet of some thirteen destroyers packed with experienced officers and commanders. By day's end all seven would be stranded on the coast and lives and millions of dollars lost. DESTROYERS ON THE ROCKS: SEVEN SHIPS LOST is the vivid re-enactment of the disaster which holds mystery to this day: events, politics, and long-term effects are all surveyed in a lively true-life adventure/disaster story which proves hard to put down - even by those who aren't usually readers of military history. Very highly recommended!

Diane C. Donovan, Editor
California Bookwatch

Blind Leading the Blind: A Leadership Case Study.......2006-01-03

Spencer Duckworth's new book, Destroyers on the Rocks: Seven Ships Lost, illuminates a relatively unknown blunder in naval history. While the celebrated attack on Pearl Harbor revealed errors of a strategic nature, the 1923 grounding of seven U.S. Navy destroyers off the South Central California coast resulted from errors of a tactical nature. To the typical landsman, this embarrassing and costly tragedy, which resulted in the loss of twenty-three men and seven warships, would appear to be an example of follow-the-leader that caused cascading problems. Actually destroyermen train extensively in tactical maneuvering as a means of employing their various weapon systems (guns and torpedoes in 1923) in wartime in an optimum way. Destroyers on the Rocks rather exposes the more serious flaw of the blind leading the blind.

If the lack of navigational professionalism and judgment of the squadron commander, Captain Edward H. Watson, and the flagship commanding officer, Lieutenant Commander Donald Hunter, were the principal sources of this naval disaster, the heroism of scores of other officers and men after the grounding were fully in keeping with the finest traditions of the U.S. Navy. Given the hazardous sea conditions, the wind, the cold, the rocks, and the darkness, it is amazing that more men were not lost. This testifies to the importance of discipline, training, and leadership. Equally amazing was the large number of officers in those seven destroyers who later achieved flag rank (1 admiral, 4 vice admirals, and 9 rear admirals).

Spencer Duckworth was meticulous in his chronicling of this sad event. His own experience as a serious small-boat sailor gave him a credible perspective to retell this tale. Destroyers on the Rocks is replete with diagrams, photos, maps, and details involving the events leading up to the grounding, the fast-paced events as the destroyers crashed upon the rocks, the human struggles for survival, the heroic rescues, the Court of Inquiry, and the subsequent Court Martial. This insightful work should be required reading for all navigators, commanding officers, and squadron commanders in the U.S. Navy as well as for captains of business and those who aspire to positions of responsibility--all of whom need to possess judgment, professionalism, and leadership.

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Kristal Brent Zook explores the lives of contemporary African America women from all walks of life. Based on her travels across America and years of interviewing and building relationships with women from a wide variety of socio-economic backgrounds, she offers vivid archetypal portraits of a school principal in Georgia, a filmmaker in Los Angeles, a factory worker in Mississippi, a corporate executive in New York City, a prisoner in Seattle, and an organic farmer in Vermont, among others.

Through these portraits, Black Women's Lives explores common overlapping themes while highlighting the shared dreams, hopes, and disappointments of ordinary women. This book also reveals the many challenges and inequalities that black women still face, and how far this nation has yet to travel if it is to live up to its promise to create an equal and just society for all citizens.

Customer Reviews:

A real look at the real lives of diverse black women.......2007-10-05

This highly readable book looks at the real lives of a diverse group of black women. It gives you a clear and vivid sense of their achievements, struggles, and losses. It is written in very clear, direct prose with quotations and vivid descriptions of the women in their own element. She enhances her feature-story approach with researched data and information pertinent to the issue at the heart of each chapter. She keeps the focus on each black woman's life so you get a definite sense of her and what she is going through. Above all, she shows real care and concern for women's struggles.

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