Americans in the Arts, 1890-1920: Critiques (Ams Studies in Modern Literature,)
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    The history of hair;: An illustrated review of hair fashions for men throughout the ages, plus a complete guide to hair care for men,
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      Fashion for Men: An Illustrated History
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            Fashions in shaving and trimming of the beard: The men of the Illustrated London News, 1842-1972
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                New Documentary: A Critical Introduction
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                  Stella Bruzzi
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                  New Documentary provides a comprehensive account of the last two decades of documentary filmmaking in the US, Britain and Europe. Bruzzi discusses key genres, filmmakers, and issues for the study of non-fiction film and television. Bruzzi discusses the relationship between recent, innovative examples of the genre and the more established canon of documentary. She also explores how issues of gender identity, queer theory, performance, "race" and spectatorship are important to our understanding of contemporary documentary.

                  Bruzzi, Stella. New Documentary: A Critical Introduction.(Book Review) : An article from: Journal of Evolutionary Psychology
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                    J. Robert Craig
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                      Stella Bruzzi
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                        Bruzzi relates contemporary cinema to the documentary tradition, exploring questions of authorship, spectatorship and 'truth' in the context of issues of race, gender and performance.

                        Teach Yourself Bluegrass Fiddle (Teach Yourself Bluegrass)
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                        • Title a bit misleading
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                        Matt Glaser
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                        ASIN: 0825603242
                        Release Date: 2000-04-01

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                        Teach yourself authentic bluegrass, with clear instructions from a professional. Covers the basics, bowing and left-handed techniques and solo backup. A section also includes personal advice on performance. Plus a complete section of the best bluegrass songs and tunes to learn from. B/w photos.

                        Customer Reviews:

                        2 out of 5 stars "TEACH YOURSELF" IS THE KEY.......2006-11-10

                        A NICE COLLECTION OF BLUEGRASS TUNES, AND A GREAT ACCOMPANYING CD TO PLAY ALONG-- BUT YOU BETTER BE A RATHER ACCOMPLISHED FIDDLER BEFORE YOU TRY THESE TUNES--- DEFINITELY NOT FOR THE BEGINNER

                        5 out of 5 stars Challenging, enjoyable, fun..........2006-03-11

                        I love this book. I've played violin for 10 years or so, but only recently have I found an interest in playing bluegrass. This book was perfect for my situation; challenging, but not for life-long fiddlers either. I love the "breaks" that this book gives. Double-stops, slides, 16th note triplets, this book's got 'em. I really enjoy it.

                        3 out of 5 stars Title a bit misleading.......2005-03-18

                        The title and it's description is misleading. The first part of the book states something along the lines that "This book is intended for those who have played violin and want to start playing bluegrass" I started playing fiddle just a few months ago with an instructor and purchased this book to help me along. I'm not interested in learning sheet music (nor is my instructor the kind who teaches it), more so just back porch picking. This wasn't the book for me.

                        4 out of 5 stars Applying fiddle technique to double bass.......2003-07-03

                        IF YOU ARE A BEGINNER, don't expect to walk in and be able to teach yourself how to use a violin bow to make good sound. If you want to learn how to play a bowed string instrument, GET A TEACHER - you will not learn it in a book.

                        While I do play some violin, I'm primarily a bassist, and I decided to have little fun - by playing bluegrass fiddle licks on double bass. This is no small undertaking, but many of the tunes here can be played on bass in different octaves (depending on your playing ability.) Some are easier than others, but the more difficult ones could be transposed into easier keys or played at a different octave where the fingering might be easier. The CD is helpful - tracks with solo fiddle allow you to hear the style, and those without are for fun practice and improvisation.

                        If you are a bassist, I suggest having some knowledge of the Rabbath Bass Method first - Book 1 played up an octave would be a good start. This book is a great way to expand your bass technique and learn a new style of music.

                        Keep in mind I'm not using this book as it was intended (i.e. for violin.) Good luck.

                        5 out of 5 stars Great for getting into bluegrass fiddling!.......2002-04-16

                        I agree with the other reviews, this is definitely not intended for players with no violin/fiddle experience. However, for someone who already knows how to play and wants to venture into bluegrass, it's perfect. Each tune has sheet music with backup and breaks, plus the cd has each tune twice - once with the fiddle and once without. The tempos are good - challenging but not impossible. It's like having a very patient band behind you - they never get tired!

                        Play the Classical Dutch
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                        • Don't Play the Classical, Play the Leningrad
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                        Play the Classical Dutch
                        Simon Williams
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                        The Classical Dutch is a flexible opening that often gives Black dynamic attacking chances. In this book, one of its most enthusiastic adherents explains the workings of his favorite opening, and provides Black with a complete repertoire against 1 d4.

                        Few opponents will be ready to take on the Classical Dutch, since it has received little attention in chess literature in recent decades. For an opening that has been played by all-time greats such as Korchnoi, Tal and Larsen, the Classical Dutch's current lack of popularity is puzzling. In this book, Simon Williams shows how Black can obtain counterchances against each of White's main options. He also provides recommendations against all of White's alternative approaches against the Dutch, including a variety of sharp possibilities after 1 d4 f5.

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                        4 out of 5 stars I liked this book.......2006-03-30

                        Short but concise with good information about the Classical Dutch in it. I would play the Classical Dutch combined with the Stonewall Dutch. Depending on what white does. If white develops his Queen Bishop quickly to f4 let's say. Than play a Nimzo Classical Dutch and don't play the Stonewall. If white plays g3, Nf3 stuff and does not touch the Queen Bishop till later. Than I like the Stonewall.

                        2 out of 5 stars Don't Play the Classical, Play the Leningrad.......2006-03-16

                        Let me say that the Dutch is an excellent, but risky, system that should appeal to people who like to "burn their pants" early. In the dutch, there is no such thing as as a loss that is based on one static factor. All losses are SLAUGHTERS. It doesn't matter if your on the white side or the black side. The reason I give this book 1 star is because the Classical Dutch is not the best system to play. When you play the dutch, you want the full point. The Classical dutch doesn't do that. It usually leads to quiet positions where you have good chances in the endgame. Trust me, I know what I'm talking about. That leaves to other systems. The Stonewall Dutch and The Leningrad Dutch. The Stonewall is OK. Black is extremely solid and his defense is hard to break down. But the one major problem with it is that there are gaping holes in blacks position, so white usually has the better chances. Now we have the Leningrad. This it it! This system is the most riskiest, newest, and most blood thirstiest system in the dutch. Both sides have to play on there toes , as one slip could cost the game for either side. Endgames are hardly never reached in this sytem for game usually last 30 moves. You have to be on your top at tactics. I wouldn't recommend weak players to play the dutch and especially the leningrad. However, if you are tacticaly good and accurate with your moves and love blood thirsty battles and hate endgames. Then I seriously recommend you get the book "The Dutch for the Attacking Player" by Steffen Pedersen. It provides you with a full repertoire against any thing that white can throw at you using the Leningrad system. All of whites major replies and sidelines are covered in detail with complete games and provides the logic behind the moves. But let me remind you.... The Leningrad is extremely risky. I hope this review has aided you in which system to play. Keep in mind that this is my opinian. If you like a rock-solid wall of pawns then play the Stonewall. If you like endgames and quiet play, then play the Classical dutch by all means. If you decide to play the Stonewall, please keep in mind the gaping holes you are letting white have.

                        5 out of 5 stars Play the Classical Dutch Delivers.......2004-04-01

                        This work by Simon Williams is one of the better opening manuals I've seen. The buyers of most opening books are class players who do not have either the time or the need to go through a book jammed packed with variation analysis trees. Williams seems to understand this, and while his book does of course have variation analysis, it is not very cumbersome and is quite easy to go through. Most importantly, in each variation, Williams often explains the key ideas and moves clearly. That said, if you ARE looking for a very detailed book full of analysis trees, this is not the book for you.

                        For the curious folk, here are the chapters of this book:
                        1. The Ilyin-Zhenevsky System with 7...a5
                        2. The Ilyin-Zhenevsky System with 7...Qe8
                        3. The Ilyin-Zhenevsky System with 7...Ne4!
                        4. Ilyin-Zhenevsky System: Deviations for White
                        5. Classical Dutch with ...Bb4(+): White Avoids Fianchettoing
                        6. Classical Dutch with ...Bb4(+): White Fianchettoes
                        7. Alekhine's Variation: 6...Ne4!?
                        8. The Staunton and Other Gambits after 1. d4 f5
                        9. Early Deviations for White after 1. d4 f5
                        10. White Avoids d4 - the English Set-Up
                        11. 1. Nf3 Without c4 or d4, Including the Lisitsyn Gambit
                        12. Other Lines
                        Followed by an index of variations

                        Basically, this book is a short but informative read at 128 pages, and it should leave you prepared to begin playing the Classical Dutch with confidence.

                        5 out of 5 stars Good work!.......2004-03-17

                        The author begins this book with a discussion of the strategic ideas associated with the Dutch defense then shows a mix of older games and more recent games. Each strategic idea is supported by several games with annotations discussing that key strategic idea. One nice aspect of this book is that Simon Williams shows what can happen when Black goes wrong - some from his own games.

                        The author discusses typical ideas that both sides are likely to want to execute in clear language: perhaps this is one of the benefits of the Dutch defense, it lends itself to clear strategic themes.

                        One draw back so far is that many of the games are abbreviated. While this is ok for me, I know some people like having complete games to review. This is not to say the author doesn't include full games, but they are fewer in number than other titles offer.

                        For folks that include the French in your opening repertoire this is an excellent book. The author shows numerous games beginning with 1...e6 to avoid anti-Dutch lines. For those that play the Nimzo Indian, you will recognize many of the themes discussed as well.

                        Getting Started in Personal and Executive Coaching: How to Create a Thriving Coaching Practice (Getting Started in)
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                        Stephen G. Fairley , and Chris E. Stout
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                        Find satisfaction and financial success with a new career in coaching

                        Getting Started in Personal and Executive Coaching offers a go-to reference designed to help every mental health professional build, manage, and sustain a thriving coaching practice. Packed with hundreds of proven strategies and techniques, this nuts-and-bolts guide covers all aspects of the coaching business with step-by-step instructions and real-world illustrations that prepare you for every phase of starting your own coaching business.

                        This single, reliable book offers straightforward advice and tools for running a successful practice, including:

                        Complete with sample business and marketing plans and worksheets for setting rates and managing revenue, Getting Started in Personal and Executive Coaching identifies the fifteen biggest moneymaking markets to target and offers valuable recommendations for financing that get the most impact and mileage from every budget. Quick "Action Steps" for applying ideas and techniques make this book useful right away.

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                        This comprehensive, "How To" book offers the tips and tools necessary to build a successful private coaching practice from the ground up, providing sample business and marketing plans, as well as checklists, sidebars, advice on choosing a type of coaching, and information on money management.

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                        5 out of 5 stars Excellent How-To run a coaching business.......2007-02-25

                        If you want to get into the details on how to set up and run a coaching business, whether personal or executive coaching, this book tells you how. It walks you through the set up to full running. Highly recommended.

                        It does not cover how to be a coach. This is the business side of the coaching business.

                        4 out of 5 stars GOOD BOOK.......2007-01-13

                        But before you consider coaching, YOU must ask yourself if your life and career are exactly as you want them to be before you go and work with other people. Remember: most people out there are only settling for second best instead of going to fulfill their true fantasies! ARE YOU ONE OF THEM???? I WAS!

                        5 out of 5 stars A "Must Have" for coaches in their first years of practice.......2006-11-17

                        A terrific combination of comprehensive business planning, sales and marketing frameworks; practical action steps and real data to back up the advice. The book guides you through all the key steps required to succeed in this challenging professional services business.

                        Everyone starting an executive or life coaching practice should grab this book and read -- and reread -- each one of the book's 356 pages.

                        5 out of 5 stars Excellent tips on establishing & growing your coaching business.......2006-04-19

                        Note that this is NOT a book about how to coach. This is a great resource for someone who is looking for a well structured set of tips on how to establish a new coaching practice. It is also a great reference for experienced coaches to dip into. The networking and marketing sections are particularly useful. Experienced coaches will likely find some new ideas, but may get more value by being reminded of techniques that already knew about but have just forgotten to implement...

                        The book follows a logical progression for a new coach.

                        - What type of coaching you should focus on and why (business vs personal coaching)
                        - Which markets to target
                        - Planning - financial & marketing
                        - Networking - first impressions, relationships & referrals
                        - Finding your first clients
                        - Marketing tips & mistakes
                        - Internet marketing
                        - Traits & techniques of very successful coaches

                        There's also a section focusing on individuals from a professionally regulated field, such as psychology or counseling, who are considering transitioning to coaching.

                        I enjoyed the style of the book, which is quite "checklist" oriented. As someone who makes lists for everything, it very was easy for me to digest. More importantly is that it's a book that I continue to pick up and reference as it's so easy to dip into. Nicely laid out.

                        I also like the mini-interviews with successful coaches (usually just a page or so) providing tips & perspectives from growing their own businesses.

                        As a nuts and bolts description of how to operate & grow a coaching business, you can't go wrong with this book. Look elsewhere if you need a resource for developing coaching skills & techniques.

                        5 out of 5 stars Highly favorable.......2006-02-20

                        This book will be my coaching "Bible!" It is well-written and full of invaluable guidance for launching and sustaining a profitable coaching practice.

                        Rat Bastards: The Life and Times of South Boston's Most Honorable Irish Mobster
                        Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
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                        Rat Bastards: The Life and Times of South Boston's Most Honorable Irish Mobster
                        John "Red" Shea
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                        The man who has remained silent for more than a decade finally speaks, revealing the gritty true story of his life inside the infamous South Boston Irish mob led by the elusive, Machiavellian kingpin Whitey Bulger, who to this day remains on the lam as one of the world's Ten Most Wanted criminals, second only to Osama bin Laden.

                        John "Red" Shea was a top lieutenant in the South Boston Irish mob, rising to this position at the age of twenty-one. Thus began his tutelage under the notorious Irish godfather James "Whitey" Bulger. An ice-cold enforcer with a legendary red-hot temper, Shea was a legend among his Southie peers in the 1980s. From the first delivery truck he robbed at thirteen to the start of his twelve-year federal sentence for drug trafficking at twenty-seven, Shea was a portrait in American crime -- a terror, brutal and ruthlessly ambitious. Drug dealer, loan shark, money launderer, and multimillion-dollar narcotics kingpin, Shea was at the pinnacle of power -- until the feds came knocking and eventually obliterated the legendary mob in a well-orchestrated sweep of arrests, fueled by insider tips to the FBI and DEA.

                        While Bulger's other top men turned informant to save their own hides, Shea alone kept his code of honor and his mouth shut -- loyalty that earned him a dozen years of hard time even as the man he was protecting turned out to be, himself, a rat. For in the end, in a remarkable show of betrayal, Bulger turned out to be the FBI's "main man" and top informant -- tipping off the feds for decades while still managing to operate one of the most murderous and profitable organized crime outfits of all time.

                        In Rat Bastards, Shea brings that mysterious world and gritty urban Irish American street culture into sharp focus by telling his own story -- of his fatherless upbringing, his apprenticeship on the tough streets of Southie, and his love affair with trouble, boxing, and then the gangster life. In prose that is refreshingly honest, personal, and surprisingly tender, Shea tells his harrowing, unflinching, and unapologetic story. A man who did the crime, did the time, and held fast to the Irish code of silence, which he was raised to follow at any cost, Shea remains a man of honor and in doing so has become a living legend. One of the last of a dying breed, a true stand-up guy.

                        Shea expects no forgiveness and makes no excuses for the life he chose. His story is intense, compelling, and in your face.

                        Customer Reviews:

                        3 out of 5 stars predictable entertainment.......2007-08-27

                        Entertaining insight to the 1970's - 80's Boston irish mob. Authentic story, predictibly leavened by the author's projection of himself as a "superman".

                        5 out of 5 stars Excellent.......2007-08-11

                        I really enjoyed reading John Shea's autobiography Rat Bastards. Rat Bastards is an honest look into the life of a real human being that happened to be in the Irish Mafia. Filled with colorful rich and memorable characters, this is like a shot of testosterone for the weak, a page turner that is at times uncomfortable, at times sentimental but always unapologetically real.Forever My Lady

                        5 out of 5 stars Great read. What a Story!.......2007-07-16


                        If the movie The Departed sparked your interest in learning about what
                        really happened in South Boston and with Whitey Bulger then read Rat
                        Bastards! All the other books about Bulger are written by people who
                        are now informants for the police so you have to wonder how accurate
                        thier books are. Rat Bastards is written by the one guy who didn't
                        blabber to the police to get a lesser sentence. Since Shea is the one
                        guy who has written a book that didn't become an informant you have to
                        take his word seriously. I have learned so much about Bulger and his
                        gang and its the real deal no BS. Not only does Shea describe his work
                        with Bulger but he also sheds light on his personal past and shows the
                        reader how a boy from South Boston with a love for boxing got mixxed
                        up with one of the worlds most famous mobsters.

                        5 out of 5 stars Rat Bastards Is an AWESOME Book.......2007-07-16


                        John Shea's book Rat Bastard was in my oppinion an amazing quick read.
                        Shea is able to give the reader a glimpse into his life in Southie and
                        how he became involved with Bulger out of both admiration for Southies
                        king but also the need to survive. I have to say it is shocking what
                        some youths go through in this country. Very often we here about "The
                        Projects" but this book gives you a real glimpse into how someone in
                        the Southie projects survived. The book also sheds more light on the
                        illusive Whitey Bulger. Many still see him as Southies King but this
                        book reveals him for the "Rat" that he and all the other people n his
                        gang where. When push came to shove all the guys in Bulgers gang
                        couldn't wait to talk to get thier time commuted, but not Shea. He
                        stuck to the Southie code and kept his trap shut. Imagine doing 12
                        years because you would rather keep your honor than be a rat!

                        4 out of 5 stars Better than I thought...........2007-05-07

                        This book was a lot better than I expected. I don't think in the end he is a "rat" as i have read in other reviews. I know no more about Whitey, or Flemmi, or any of them than I did before reading this book. I thought he did a great job painting a picture of what his relationship was with Whitey. So us, the readers, could really understand his mentality, and how betrayed he felt.
                        He might be a little over the top explaining his fighting, respect, etc....but, in his defense he's a boxer, he talks like one, so what? I don't believe he could have made as much money as he did during that time in South Boston if he was not directly connected to Whitey, I believe he had the relationship he did with him.
                        I won't glorify the wrongdoings he must have done. But, I do believe he told his story well, it kept my interest for hours at a time. I would recommend it to anyone...
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