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600 eye-catching illustrations with nostalgic appeal depict resorts, palm-lined beaches and elegant hotels, plus people traveling by boat, train, plane, car, and other conveyances; planning trips, picnicking, arriving and departing, stopping at service stations, and engaged in other travel-related activities.
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All 500 black-and-white, authentically detailed illustrations — each one containing several figures — from Braun and Schneider's monumental pictorial survey of historic costumes that has been a Dover bestseller for decades. The time span is from ancient times to the mid-19th century. Includes both folk and formal dress.
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The Ballad of Booth * The Ballad of Czolgosz * Unworty of Your Love * The Ballad of Guiteau * Everybody's Got the Right * Something Just Broke.
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Sondheim at his prime.......2000-05-12
The music to Assassins is incredibly written. There's no doubt that it's Sondheim at his best. The unusual rhyming schemes and clever lyrics make this musical one of my favorites. You can't escape the underlying humor of a musical about a bunch of U.S. presidential assassins. The music may be a little difficult for beginners to play (or sing, for that matter), but if you're up for a challenge, I say definetely go for it!
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No Let Down.......2006-08-19
CG3: Block Party is just as good as the first two. Love the carrying case.
A Card Game for "Mature" Adults.......2005-04-02
This is a great card game to play. It's addictivem and completely humorous. The whole point of this wonderful card game is do things and buy things (slack) that relieve you from the stress of your job. The cards range from wholesome things, like a cat, and cup-of-noodles to more wild things like nookie, beers, and "significant others". This game is a laugh riot to play with a group of friends, I prefer to play it by spouting out the hilarious quotes from each card as I play them. This game is a must for people in their late teens through their twenties, a complete blast!
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With over 40,000 copies sold, the first edition of Persuasive Business Proposals helped many readers construct dynamic, effective proposals. Now in paperback, this fully-revised second edition still gives readers simple, effective techniques for organizing, writing, and delivering proposals while updating the author's winning strategies for today's global business environment.
By cutting through the confusion, and providing dozens of real-world examples, this updated version provides step-by-step instructions for crafting value-centered, recipient-specific proposal packages, with all-new discussions on:
* How to increase business using new communication channels from e-mail and electronic submissions to PDF, HTML, and others * The Seven Worst Proposal Mistakes illustrated with real-world examples
This is an essential book for anyone seeking to win contracts and sell projects.
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Practical Polish for Proposals.......2007-08-13
This is a great primer for writing general proposals. It's chock full of information as well as being very readable. I read it in 2 evenings and was able to utilize what I found the day the book arrived.
It's written by the founder of Sant Solutions, a great RFP/Proposal software, and never mentions this so there are NO infomercial ties as with lots of these kinds of things.
Excellent resource.
A practical guide that's also a lively read.......2007-07-16
Writing customer proposals, especially in response to a lengthy and complex RFP, involves more than simply answering the questions and attaching the required support material. It involves creating compelling messages and value propositions, understanding the customer's true needs, and establishing the credibility of your offering. Sant provides a practical, clear guide to both content and process when writing proposals. Many of his suggestions are relevant to other types of technical writing and marketing writing projects as well. His lively writing style and numerous examples make an otherwise dull subject an entertaining and informative read.
A Common Sense Approach.......2007-05-06
Dr. Sant's book equips you with the information you need, but doesn't bog you down with extensive processes. In today's fast paced contracting world, we no longer have the luxury of 30-60 days of writing time. We need to move towards a faster proposal turn around. Dr. Sant's book provides the framework to scale up or down depending on the size of your resources and time.
Buy it today!.......2007-03-02
If you write proposals, or employ those who do, you need this book. Tom Sant is the Michael Jordan of proposals (although not as tall) and this book can help you write better proposals.
Tom's emphasis on the executive summary, methodology for structuring the document and ability to write about this complex subject in the correct tone set this book apart form all of the other books on the market. Of particular interest to those who have read many books on proposals should be the chapter on editing your proposal.
An unexpected by-product of this book is that you will find it helpful for all of your business communications. I've used Tom's NOSE structure successfully in many different areas.
This book is every bit as good as others say it is. There is a reason that Tom Sant is the only one name in the proposal game.
Best Book Ever on Persuasion.......2007-01-27
This is the Best Book Ever on Persuasion. No, I'm not exaggerating.
"Persuasive Business Proposals" only claims to be about, well, business proposals, but the advice on persuasion is useful to everybody -- I use it every time I need to use the written word to persuade others. I spent four years working as a business and technical writer, and during that time, I referenced Mr. Sant's original edition of "Persuasive Business Proposals" on a daily basis. But even after I moved on to a new career, I continue to use his persuasive tips and information every time I write. I've developed a reputation in my office -- colleagues and superiors always come to me to write important documents -- everything ranging from proposals to grant requests to cover letters. They come to me because these techniques work. I know they work -- hell, I've written three book proposals based on Mr. Sant's techniques and each book sold to publishers.
His persuasive strategies work. The specific methods he teaches are powerful and effective. As soon as I saw that Mr. Sant had a new, revised edition of the book, I bought a copy, and now I keep it next to my computer. Trust me, folks, this is THE MOST IMPORTANT book you'll ever buy, because it is useful for nearly anything you do that involves words. Personally, I've used it more often than anything else on my shelf -- dictionary and thesaurus included.
Highly recommended.
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Melding superb research and the extraordinary expedition photography of Frank Hurley, The Endurance by Caroline Alexander is a stunning work of history, adventure, and art which chronicles "one of the greatest epics of survival in the annals of exploration." Setting sail as World War I broke out in Europe, the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, led by renowned polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, hoped to become the first to cross the Antarctic continent. But their ship, Endurance, was trapped in the drifting pack ice, eventually to splinter, leaving the expedition stranded on floes--a situation that seemed "not merely desperate but impossible."
Most skillfully Alexander constructs the expedition's character through its personalities--the cast of veteran explorers, scientists, and crew--with aid from many previously unavailable journals and documents. We learn, for instance, that carpenter and shipwright Henry McNish, or "Chippy," was "neither sweet-tempered nor tolerant," and that Mrs. Chippy, his cat, was "full of character." Such firsthand descriptions, paired with 170 of Frank Hurley's intimate photographs, which are comprehensively assembled here for the first time, penetrate the hulls of the Endurance and these tough men. The account successfully reveals the seldom-seen domestic world of expedition life--the singsongs, feasts, lectures, camaraderie--so that when the hardships set in, we know these people beyond the stereotypical guise of mere explorers and long for their safety.
Alexander reveals Shackleton as an inspiring optimist, "a leader who put his men first." Throughout the grueling ordeal, Shackleton and his men show what endurance and greatness are all about. The Endurance is a most intimate portrait of an expedition and of survival. Readers will possess a newfound respect for these daring souls, know better their unthinkable toil and half-forgotten realm of glory. --Byron Ricks
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Narrators Michael Tezla and Martin Ruben join forces to read Caroline Alexander's extraordinary account of Sir Ernest Shackleton's improbable Antarctic adventure. Tezla narrates the text while Ruben reads diary entries from the ship's crewmembers, employing a variety of native accents. The approach effectively divides the book into listener-friendly chunks, but at times, keeping track of all 27 crewmen requires the fortitude of the explorers themselves. Tezla describes the ice and snow with a haunting beauty but manages maintain the tension throughout, while Ruben injects character and humor into his various vocal interpretations. (Running time: 6 hours, 4 cassettes) --Kimberly Heinrichs
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In August 1914, days before the outbreak of the First World War, the renowned explorer Ernest Shackleton and a crew of twenty-seven set sail for the South Atlantic in pursuit of the last unclaimed prize in the history of exploration: the first crossing on foot of the Antarctic continent. Weaving a treacherous path through the freezing Weddell Sea, they had come within eighty-five miles of their destination when their ship, Endurance, was trapped fast in the ice pack. Soon the ship was crushed like matchwood, leaving the crew stranded on the floes. Their ordeal would last for twenty months, and they would make two near-fatal attempts to escape by open boat before their final rescue.
Drawing upon previously unavailable sources, Caroline Alexander gives us a riveting account of Shackleton's expedition--one of history's greatest epics of survival. And she presents the astonishing work of Frank Hurley, the Australian photographer whose visual record of the adventure has never before been published comprehensively. Together, text and image re-create the terrible beauty of Antarctica, the awful destruction of the ship, and the crew's heroic daily struggle to stay alive, a miracle achieved largely through Shackleton's inspiring leadership.
The survival of Hurley's remarkable images is scarcely less miraculous: The original glass plate negatives, from which most of the book's illustrations are superbly reproduced, were stored in hermetically sealed cannisters that survived months on the ice floes, a week in an open boat on the polar seas, and several more months buried in the snows of a rocky outcrop called Elephant Island. Finally Hurley was forced to abandon his professional equipment; he captured some of the most unforgettable images of the struggle with a pocket camera and three rolls of Kodak film.
Published in conjunction with the American Museum of Natural History's landmark exhibition on Shackleton's journey,
The Endurance thrillingly recounts one of the last great adventures in the Heroic Age of exploration--perhaps the greatest of them all.
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Excellent.......2007-08-30
This book is simply outstanding. A must read for all whould-be-adventurers!
The photos are right up there with Ansel Adams, but with REAL drama.
beautiful pictures.......2007-08-26
There are more complete books out there detailing what Shackleton and his men went through on their Antarctic exploration, and after viewing the haunting, beautiful and often other-worldly photographs presented in this book, I think you will want to further explore this story.
This book is fine in what it offers, giving a good summary of those events, without getting into some of the mind numbing list of stores etc. in the more detailed books, but the photographs are what makes this a special book - one to leave out on the coffee table and pick up on a hot summer day and leaf through and feel the temperature drop eighty degrees.
Excellent!.......2007-06-27
Thank you for a wonderful book in outstanding condition and great price I will keep in mind this dealer!
The Endurance: Shackleton's Legendary Antarctic Expedition.......2007-06-26
The book is well writen and easy to read....enjoyable to read!!!! Great pictures and overall a nice solid book...
Incredible read for any fan of an Adventure Story.......2006-11-24
Wow is all I can say - this book is amazing and so are the photos. I had the chanc to see a museum tour that was dedicated to this story. I started this book early in the evening and was unable to put it down until the early morning when I read the last page.
This is an incredible story of human courage, leadership, and adventure. This is truly a must read.
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Shackleton's Legendary Antarctic Expedition with the astonishing unpublished photography of Frank Hurley
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Great book!.......2006-07-26
This is a great book, but I recommend reading it after you have already gotten it from the horse's mouth, so to speak. Shackleton himself writes two great books, The Heart of the Antarctic (admittedly dull in the beginning but it really picks up!) and South. South is awesome and is not at all boring. I would recommend reading Alexander's book after you have already read Shackleton's, because she offers further insight into the details of the trips, so it is a great add on.
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The unparalleled adventure and ordeal of Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew, stranded on the Antarctic ice for 20 months beginning January 20, 1915, then forced to row a 22-foot boat 850 miles across storm-ravaged seas, has inspired at least three marvelous books: Shackleton's own memoir, South; Alfred Lansing's bestselling Endurance; and this stirring account by Alexander (The Way to Xanadu). In 1914, Shackleton sailed to Antarctica with 27 men in hopes of being the first human to transverse the continent. But his ship, the Endurance, was trapped, then crushed, by ice in the Weddell Sea, propelling the party into a nightmare of cold and near starvation. Alexander, relying extensively on journals by crew members, some never published, as well as on myriad other sources, delivers a spellbinding story of human courage (and occasional venality) in the face of daunting odds. She succinctly and boldly captures the character of the men and of the terrible land- and seascape they crossed toward salvation.
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A glorious failure, Ernest Shackleton's attempt to become the first to cross Antarctica on foot turned into one of the all-time survival stories. Weaving a tortuous
path through the freezing Weddel Sea, Shackleton and his crew of twenty-seven came within eighty-five miles of their destination when their ship, ENDURANCE, was trapped fast in the ice pack. Soon the ship was crushed like matchwood, leaving the crew stranded on the floes. Thus began the precarious retreat to civilization, highlighted by Shackleton's 800-mile voyage in an open lifeboat across the world's stormiest sea to South Georgia Island. Drawing upon previously unavailable sources, Caroline Alexander gives us an unflinching account of Shackleton's expedition - recreating the terrible beauty of Antarctica, the awful destruction of the ship, and the crew's heroic twenty-month struggle to stay alive, a miracle achieved largely through Shackleton's inspiring leadership. 6 hours on 4 cassettes; unabridged reading by Stuart Langton.
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This is a memoir of flying with the Royal Air Force in war and peace during a career in military and civil aviation covering a half century. The text is filled with personal experiences, reminiscences and impressions and is written in four parts. Part One covers the years leading to the author's graduation and the winning of his RAF Wings. This is followed by action-packed stories of flying propeller-driven fighters, Spitfires and Mustangs, during and just after the Second World War. The author then tells of his unique experiences of front-line fighter operations when he flew jets with the United States Air Force during the Korean War. The final chapter covers the remainder of his RAF Service flying until retirement.
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The Ten Things You Cant Say in America struck a chord with eager readers across the country, exposing truths others have been too afraid to address. In his new book, Elder is out to slay entrenched and enmeshed special interest groups, government agencies with the capacity to meddle in Amerians lives and businesses, lawmakers who continue a pattern of outrageous overtaxation, and those who would hamstring this country with good intentions. Showdown demonstrates how the nation would be better, stronger, and safer with less government intervention and how individuals would not only cope but thrive without the so-called social safety net. Showdown is a call to arms for a truly free society. Elder discusses: What a Republican-led government means for progress Where a responsible government would put its citizens tax dollars Why racial and sex discrimination are non-issues in the 21st century.Larry Elders straight talk and common-sense solutions spare no one and will inspire his passionate and growing audience.
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"10 Things" was better.......2007-09-04
I'm a huge fan of Larry Elder and have listened to his program daily during my commute in Los Angeles for years. I actually listened to an audio version of this book a few years ago before reading it recently, and it's kind of like night and day.
The audio version is like listening to a radio program or a monologue, but when I actually read the book I was amazed with the extended passages and quotes from other authors and experts - sometimes a page or more. Regardless of the topic, gun control, ending the welfare state, criticizing Republican leadership or pointing out media bias, Elder tacks on his on thoughts to the end of these extended quotes instead of making his own case in his own words. There isn't enough Larry in this book for me!
My impression reading this book was that is was put together quickly. "The 10 Things..." felt very well thought out instead of rushed to the shelves. I'm not saying I disagree with the points Elder is trying to make, just that they could have been presented in a more compelling read than this one.
not as good as his other books.......2006-12-21
It's not bad by any stretch, but it's not nearly as good as Elder's the 10 things you can't say in America.
Sweet Sounds of the Sage from South Central.......2006-04-23
Larry Elder's book, Showdown, is an excellent look at the shortcomings of many policymakers, educators and journalists in America.
One particular chapter of Showdown that I enjoyed discusses the importance of having a father present in a son's life. He provides some great statistical data to back up his claims, but also points out that it's common sense: A boy's chances of succeeding in life are much higher when they have a father present in their life. So often, we hear about how racism or poverty cause young, inner-city black men to commit crimes. However, Larry Elder points out the obvious and tells the truth.
Shows the true side of government as well as himself!.......2006-01-21
I find Larry's thoughts are honest whether you like them or not. I have a problem with his thoughts on Medicare and Social Security. I am thirty-eight and have epilepsy. I'm unable to work or drive due to the harm I could do to myself or others. Perhaps Mr. Elder will give me a job. I'll take it! Do you think he will send his limo to pick me up for and take me home from work?
Larry Elder's Solutions to the Problems Facing America.......2005-07-20
Larry Elder hosts a popular radio talk show in the Los Angeles, California area and he is known for his outspoken yet respectable commentary on the social and political issues of the day. Elder caused quite a stir a few years back when he published a book titled "The Ten Things You Can't Say in America". In that book, he spoke plainly and directly about many controversial subjects such as racism, family, media bias, the welfare state, and gun control. In "Showdown", he basically talks about the same topics with some more facts and additional commentary on each.
Elder feels that much is wrong with the political and social state we live in. He proposes several steps to remedy the negative situations and they all involve a return to personal freedom and the personal responsibility that goes with it. Elder feels we should rollback the welfare state and return to a nation where people are self- sufficient. He feels we should reject those individuals like Jesse Jackson who extort money from corporations using exaggerated and/or false claims of racism. He feels that a traditional two- parent family is important to the well- being of children. To sum it up, Elder takes a Libertarian stand on political and social issues and if you think in terms of liberty and personal responsibility, you should have no problem figuring out his positions on important issues without even opening this book.
Much of this same material was covered in Elder's last book. But there is one thing that makes this book a little different and Elder mentions it throughout: The attacks of September 11, 2001. Elder feels that fighting terrorists is paramount to our survival as a nation and he feels we should fight with all our power to defeat those who commit these heinous acts. He doesn't specifically say what should be done; how to pay for it; or how to reconcile this "war" with his own principled stand on personal liberty. But you can tell that this event had had a profound impact on Elder, much like it did with other political commentators, because he makes mention of it many times as you read.
Elder spends most of this book rehashing what he talked about in his last book, and this made the book a little less enjoyable than it otherwise would have been. I got a copy of Showdown and opened it up hoping for some new, fresh material complete with Elder's own pro- freedom diagnosis. Instead, the book touched on the same subjects that were discussed last time around, including racism, affirmative action, illegitimacy, gun rights, liberal media bias, etc. The only thing that was really different was the inclusion of the "war on terror" and how it has impacted the way we, as Americans, must now look at the world.
Elder is libertarian, but in this book, his approach seems slightly different from that of a few years ago. Now, Elder's political stands seem more conservative- like he has moved in a southeasterly direction on the political Nolan chart and has found a new home bordering on right- conservative. He still criticizes Bush and other Republicans and he doesn't accept the socially conservative agendas of these and other political figures completely. But it's obvious that he is moving closer to the Republican Party and this has been confirmed by Elder's "after word" section in later releases of Showdown where he refers to himself as a Republican. I'm a little surprised that Elder would do this, considering the harsh words he has leveled against Republicans over the years. But I assume he felt that since he is more of a Republican than a Democrat, he might as well give in and choose one of the two major parties to call his home.
Overall, "Showdown" is a good book, with many sensible solutions to the political and social problems that Americans face in the twenty- first century. It isn't quite as good or as fresh as Elder's "Ten Things you Can't Say in America", but this is still a good book to read for its common sense analysis and its dry, often sarcastic wit. The book places an emphasis on liberty and responsibility, challenging Americans and their political leaders to reexamine they way they view the world and it makes a good choice for intellectual reading.
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