Attack Delay 2: How to Survive Capitalism (Attack Delay Series, 2)
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    Attack Delay 2: How to Survive Capitalism (Attack Delay Series, 2)
    Jim Avignon
    Manufacturer: Gestalten Verlag
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    Straddling between cheap art and high-paying commercial work, Jim Avignon regards himself as a storyteller and illustrator of modern times, expressing complex relationships with the simplest of means. Attack Delay 2, a personal magazine in a book format, presents this hero of modern multitasking in his unmistakable technicolor cartoon style.

    Carolina Herrera: International Fashion Designer (Picture Story Biography)
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      Janet Riehecky
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      Steamboy Ani-Manga, Volume 2 (Steam Boy Ani-Manga)
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      Katsuhiro Otomo
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      5 out of 5 stars Two-part comic adapted from the movie.......2007-01-07

      This comic is put together using stills from the movie and dialogue boxes. The movie came first and the comic here follows it almost exactly. It reads right to left and from what would be the back of the book, because that's the Japanese format. The plot follows Ray, a mechanically talented young English boy, whose inventor father disappeared while investigating break through steam technology. Ray soon receives a mysterious package from his missing father. Others are after the package, and Ray tries to follow his father's instructions and guard the package. Part 1 follows the plot from the beginning of the movie up to where Ray is contacted by his crazed grandfather with plans of sabotage - so about half-way through. Part 2 follows through the end of the movie.

      I liked the movie, and although this isn't a bad comic, I recommend the movie first because it was pretty good, and it's the original real deal. The best use of this comic is perhaps if you want to look at art from the movie (it's sci-fi from Victorian England, so it's kind of an aesthetic mechanical look), or to see how the stills from the movie were editted into frames for the comic. It has a really nice print job and reads well.

      Cop Talk: True Detective Stories from the NYPD
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • sit back, open a beer, and listen to war stories
      • Just The Facts - A Must Read!
      • Worth reading
      • Boring!!!!
      Cop Talk: True Detective Stories from the NYPD
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      Manufacturer: Pocket
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      ASIN: 0671783416

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars sit back, open a beer, and listen to war stories.......1999-05-19

      As a police officer in a small city north of New York for the past 10 years, I have had many opprotunities to relate with NYPD Detectives. This book has the feel of a war story, with the depth of many experiences that will give a serving police officer the ability to learn more about situations that he/she may find themselves in. If you are a cop and enjoy reading books that can give you an edge on the street, and are also entertaining, this book will not disappoint you.

      5 out of 5 stars Just The Facts - A Must Read!.......1999-01-27

      As the wife of a NYC police officer, I highly recommend this book to those who seek a true, "insider's" look at the life and work of the NYPD. With each page it becomes increasingly evident that the author lived, breathed, ate and slept the often disturbing, sometimes humorous and always chaotic lifes of New York's Finest.

      4 out of 5 stars Worth reading.......1997-11-30

      This is a well-written and interesting book about the work, and lives, of NYPD detectives.

      2 out of 5 stars Boring!!!!.......1997-07-05

      You've got to really like to listen to cops talk to enjoy this book. It's as if the author taped these conversations and transcribed them verbatim along with all the little verbar quirks we're all prone to make. One thing I will say though, it opens you eyes as to the way crimes are really solved. If you like mysteries, you'll be very disappointed in the reality

      Film Genre Reader II
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        Film Genre Reader II

        Manufacturer: University of Texas Press
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        ASIN: 029272778X

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        For almost a decade, Film Genre Reader has been the standard reference and classroom text for the study of genre in film. Now Barry Grant has revised and updated the book to reflect the most recent developments in genre study. This second edition contains eight new essays for a total of twenty-nine essays by some of film's most distinguished critics and scholars, including John G. Cawelti, Thomas Elsaesser, Paul Schrader, Thomas Schatz, Robin Wood, Steve Neale, and Linda Williams. The anthology covers the full range of theoretical issues and critical approaches to film genre. The first section concentrates on genre theory, covering such topics as generic definition, genre and ideology, genre and sexuality, and the generic experience. The second section analyzes a wide variety of particular genres, including westerns, science fiction, film noir, melodrama, romantic comedy, musicals, horror, gangster, disaster, war, and epic films. The extensive bibliography has also been updated and expanded.

        No Minor Chords: My Days in Hollywood
        Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
        • Hilarious!
        • Ah the good ol' days.
        • this deserves a reprint
        • Witty and engrossing
        • A very entertaining read.
        No Minor Chords: My Days in Hollywood
        Andre Previn
        Manufacturer: Doubleday
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        ASIN: 0385413416
        Release Date: 1991-10-01

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Hilarious!.......2004-09-13

        This is one hilarious book I have ever read in my life! Previn brings all those big name Hollywood directors, producers, actors/actresses and musicians to life with funny little sweet anecdotes. Some of them are funny beyond imagination. I am not the kind of person who laughs aloud when reading or watching TV, but this one, I couldn't help cracking up.
        I don't want to spoil it by telling the contents with my stale language skills. You just got to read it yourself!
        At the same time you will learn about inside Hollywood in its glorious days. It's amazing how hard those guys worked, and how genius they were!
        Very colorful, fun to read, and for all ages.

        4 out of 5 stars Ah the good ol' days........2002-07-20

        I purchased this book as a young classically-trained composer who is interested in writing music for film (or, more precisely, collaborating with filmmakers), hoping to gain some insights into Andre Previn's early career and why he chose not to continue on that path after about a decade.

        The book consists of many charming anecdotes about the long-gone era of the big Hollywood studios, where most of the cast and crew were under long-term contract. Many luminaries of that day are charmingly profiled, from Fred Astaire to Busby Berkeley to Billy Wilder, to prominent musicians like Heifetz, Max Steiner, Bernard Hermann and others. Several tales in the book relate
        instances of Previn working with ignorant or unprofessional
        superiors/leading-ladies/producers/etc. and dealing with their egos, mostly in a gently submissive manner.

        Previn also takes time to talk about his days as a jazz musician, which he remembers with great fondness.

        In the final chapter, Previn mentions his main reasons for leaving Hollywood. Somewhere between winning four Oscars and contributing to nearly fifty films, he no longer felt challenged. "Since leaving Hollywood, I have had the healthy and sobering experience of constantly working with music that is invariably better than any performance of it can be." He also tells a great story about visiting Jeffrey Katzenberg about a proposed "Fantasia" sequel.

        Virtually nothing in this book is of any great "technical" use to budding film-composers or conductors. However, the social anectodes are many and make for a pleasant read.

        5 out of 5 stars this deserves a reprint.......2000-11-23

        This is a most enjoyable book written for all readers-although the more you know about music, the harder you'll laugh. It recalls Previn's youthful days among the musicians in Hollywood, which includes a telling view of the movies' relationship with music. Previn himself is such a proficient musician-classical, jazz, he can write or play in any style-that his point of view is rounded, grounded, and surrounded by crazy ironies.

        This isn't a long book or a hard read, making it all the more fun. It would be a fantastic gift item-if it were in print!

        4 out of 5 stars Witty and engrossing.......2000-09-24

        In this autobiography, Andre Previn takes you on a candid and entertaining journey through his years working as composer, arranger, conductor and accompanist in the undoubted film capital of the world, Hollywood.

        It is fascinating and funny all at once. The American film institution has always been admired and criticised, and Previn details some of the high and low points of being a part of it: the fact that musicians in Hollywood are a long-suffering breed at the hands of actors, producers and directors who haven't got a clue about music; the accounts of film personnel as seen at work and away from the glamour that publicly accompanies them; stories of wildly extravagant experiences that make up the off-hours and nightlife of the Hollywood populace. Previn also has plenty of musical experiences to relate: studying with Pierre Monteaux (conductor of the premiere of "The Rite of Spring"), playing Stravinsky's piano music and receiving the composer's comment afterwards, rubbing shoulders with other members of the Screen Composers Guild including William Walton, playing snooker with Schoenberg and consulting Shostakovich (via an interpreter) for information about his string quartets. We learn some remarkable things about a bygone era in cinema history, as well as a few home truths about living and working in Hollywood's incomparable atmosphere. All in all, it is a very amusing tale.

        Previn reveals himself to be a great storyteller: his tone of writing is friendly and hands-on, and fans of Bill Bryson may recognise in Previn the same kind of bemused wit. For musicians, this is certainly an enjoyable account. For the casual reader, this is a good way to spend a few hours at home, on the train or in the air. My copy is much-thumbed, I can tell you...

        5 out of 5 stars A very entertaining read........1999-08-03

        Anyone who enjoys movies, movie history, music, film music, and laughter will greatly enjoy this book.
        Andre Previn
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          Andre Previn
          Edward Greenfield
          Manufacturer: Drake Publishers
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          Binding: Hardcover

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          Andre Previn: A biography
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            Andre Previn: A biography
            Martin Bookspan , and Ross Yockey
            Manufacturer: Doubleday
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            Andre Previn, a Biography
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              Martin and Ross Yockey BOOKSPAN
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              Andre Previn: The Authorized Biography
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                Andre Previn: The Authorized Biography
                Michael Freedland
                Manufacturer: Ebury Press
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                  Helen Drees Ruttencutter
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                    Biography - Previn, Andre (1929-): An article from: Contemporary Authors Online
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                      Carving a Traditional Cape Cod Sign
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                        Carving a Traditional Cape Cod Sign
                        Paul White
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                        Wherever you are in America you see the influence of the Cape Cod sign. The incised carved letters glistening with gold leaf make a warm invitation to home or business. The decorative carved shells or scrolls reveal the carver's art. Among the most respected and talented carvers is Paul White of E. Sandwich, Massachusetts. He has received national recognition in both the carving and sign-making worlds, and has taught hundreds of students over the years. In this wonderful new book he takes the reader step-by-step through the process of carving a quarterboard, beginning with the layout of the letters and pattern, and continuing through the gilding. A complete alphabet is included so you can create your own sign. There is also a gallery to help the carver develop his or her own design.

                        Each step is illustrated in full color, with concise instructions that make this an invaluable book for both the novice and experienced carver.

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                        Creating Wealth Through Probate: The Best-Kept Secret in Real Estate Investing
                        Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
                        • Nice anecdotes about the success of others, but where is the meat?
                        • Basically an infomercial
                        • Not worth it.
                        • Don't Waste Your Money
                        • Don't spend your money on this one!
                        Creating Wealth Through Probate: The Best-Kept Secret in Real Estate Investing
                        James Banks
                        Manufacturer: Kaplan Business
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                        ASIN: 1419505149
                        Release Date: 2005-05-01

                        Customer Reviews:

                        1 out of 5 stars Nice anecdotes about the success of others, but where is the meat?.......2006-06-25

                        Thank goodness I did not purchase this book! The library saves me again. A worthless read that did nothing to educate me in investing in probate real estate. The author focuses on anecdotal stories, mostly of success with making money off personal property--not real estate.

                        1 out of 5 stars Basically an infomercial.......2006-06-13

                        I concur with everyone here. after reading this nonsense i wondered who i felt more sorry for, me for the hours of life i will never get back, or for the trees that died to publish it. I agree with the previous post, look at the death records and then work backwards. And that didnt waste your time or kill any nature.

                        1 out of 5 stars Not worth it........2006-04-29

                        This book does not give solid practical advice. If you're a new investor who has never bought a house before, perhaps this would work for you. But if you've bought and fixed up a property it isn't for you. You'd be better served going to the probate court in your area and asking questions. It included lots of general anecdotes, but it makes one wonder why he wrote it if he weren't truly going to share how to do it. The actual probate advice in this book could be condensed to a 10-page pamphlet.

                        1 out of 5 stars Don't Waste Your Money.......2006-01-21

                        I too had high expectations of this book. What a let down. I read alot of real estate books and this is the first time I felt cheated by the author. I thought this was a step by step book on how to purchase probate properties but I was dead wrong. Save your money, we all can't be wrong about this book...

                        1 out of 5 stars Don't spend your money on this one!.......2005-11-18

                        Rarely do I write book reviews but this one was so bad that I feel obligated to let people know about it. The bottom line is that this book lacks the detail needed to really teach a person about the probate system and how to use it to successfully invest in real estate.

                        The Man Who Knew Infinity: A Life of the Genius Ramanujan
                        Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
                        • Perfect Demonstration Of How A Biography Should Be Written
                        • A perfect Indian Student story
                        • A thorough account of the man and those around him
                        • The Stuff of Fable
                        • Good biography for the mathematically disinterested
                        The Man Who Knew Infinity: A Life of the Genius Ramanujan
                        Robert Kanigel
                        Manufacturer: Washington Square Press
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                        Customer Reviews:

                        5 out of 5 stars Perfect Demonstration Of How A Biography Should Be Written.......2007-07-18

                        As some of the other reviewers have pointed out, Kanigel does not dwell much on Ramanujan's mathematics. However, this is a spectacularly outstanding biography (this is not an exaggeration, believe me). Anyone who reads this book cover to cover will 'know' Ramanujan as well as they know their best friend. The many sides of this prodigy's personality - his affinity for mysticism, his need for public approbation, his gentle good nature - are all expertly transmitted. The tragedy of a life cut short at the height of its productivity will be felt keenly even by the 'toughest' of readers. Kanigel deserves high praise indeed for the masterly way he evokes time and place: Southern India and Cambridge (England) during 1900-20. If it were possible to award 6 stars, I would have done that.
                        A few further points: 1) Kanigel's decision to give G. H. Hardy equal importance (almost) as Ramanujan is a strength of this book, not a drawback. This decision adds much richness to the narrative. 2) Kanigel returns to one question repeatedly: What is 'genius' and where does it come from? He succeeds in getting the reader to wonder along with him. There is probably no (one) good answer, but a life such as Ramanujan's should lead one to ponder this deeply. 3) I wish that in a future edition Kanigel would include an appendix, with some of the more accessible of Ramanujan's mathematical formulae. I am sure that any one of the 'gang of three' Ramanujan specialists (George Andrews, Richard Askey, and Bruce Berndt) would help him with this if he requested. The biography is superb, as already stated, but this would be dessert for those readers who have a mathematical background.

                        5 out of 5 stars A perfect Indian Student story.......2007-06-10

                        A very very good read....... Ramanujans story still has relevance even after almost a 100 years. The images of colonial Madras and England before the war are very desciptive and well researched. In all one of the best books I have ever read.

                        4 out of 5 stars A thorough account of the man and those around him.......2007-06-10

                        Having just finished this, I wanted to jot down a few thoughts. I feel largely positive about the presentation. The mathematically inclined will find very little about the details of Ramanujan's work. This is much more biographical, about the man's upbringing, his life in Madras, his work with Hardy at Cambridge, and his untimely death. Kanigel presents enough of the surroundings and influences of his life (his struggle with the Indian academic establishment, the influency of his mother, his marriage to Janaki, being trapped in England for WW1) to make an epic movie. The story does pull you in, and leads you to admire the man's accomplishments in the face of daunting adversity.

                        What I didn't like about the book is that it talks almost as much about G.H. Hardy. Fascinating a character as he may have been, and as influential as he was in the nurturing of Ramanujan's genius, this isn't really supposed to be about him. And yet, I'd estimate a third to a half of the book is about him. I'd rather hear more about, um..., Ramanujan.

                        In the end, I am struck by how it would seem that Ramanujan seemed destined to be unhappy. You get a sense that he loved living in India, thrived on its culture, but felt isolated by his need to do mathematics far beyond what anyone there at the time could appreciate. In England, he could excel at math and dazzle the establishment with his brilliance, and yet the isolation from his homeland left his life incomplete somehow.

                        A though-provoking work, and good light reading for any mathematician.

                        5 out of 5 stars The Stuff of Fable.......2007-05-17

                        The story of Ramanujan is the stuff of fable. As Hardy put it "a poor and a solitary Hindu pitting his brains against the accumulated wisdom of Europe". A man for whom paper was precious, with access only to a second rate library, with very little material resources, who rose to become one of the greatest mathematical geniuses of all time by the bodacious gifts bestowed on him by nature and that he further increased by his devotion to mathematics. A life that Michiko Kaku has described as "a bursting super nova". This enthralling book is a must read for any one who has an interest in mathematics or in the psychology of genius. When I first ran into Ramanujan in the World of Mathematics I was exalted and inspired to bring out the best in me intellectually. His life made me pursue a life of the mind and hold the truth of passion before me.

                        4 out of 5 stars Good biography for the mathematically disinterested.......2007-05-01

                        Ramanujan was a mathematician in Euler's class, that is the sort of mind you see once a century. For those interested by his life in India and at Cambridge University, this book explains the ins and outs of his existence quite well, and a bit else as well.

                        Unfortunately those with a genuine interest in his work really will never get much further than realizing that he was incredibly gifted; perhaps his work was too complicated to describe; perhaps the author didn't want to sacrifice a good narrative to tedious equations.

                        I'd recommend this book to students keen to read about the life of a mathematician, but not necessarily to those trying to get a grasp of Ramanujan's legacy as a mathematician.
                        The Man Who Knew Infinity: a Life of the Genius Ramanujan
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                          Robert Kanigel
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                          The Man Who Knew Infinity: A Life of the Genius Ramanujan
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                            Robert Kanigal
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                            In 1913, a young, unschooled Indian clerk wrote a letter to G. H. Hardy, begging that pre-eminent English mathematician's opinion on several ideas he had about numbers. Hardy, realizing the letter was the work of a genius, arranged for Srinivasa Ramanujan to come to England. Thus began one of the most remarkable collaborations ever chronicled.

                            With a passion for rich and evocative detail, Robert Kanigel takes us from the temples and teeming slums of Madras to the courts and chapels of Cambridge University, where the devout Hindu Ramanujan, "the Prince of Intuition," tested his brilliant theories alongside the sophisticated and eccentric Hardy, "the Apostle of Proof." In time, Ramanujan's creative intensity took its toll: he died at the age of thirty-two, but left behind a magical and inspired legacy that today is still being plumbed for its secrets.

                            The U.S. Army War College Guide to the Battle of Antietam: The Maryland Campaign of 1862
                            Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
                            • Excellent Guide to the 1862 Maryland Campaign!
                            The U.S. Army War College Guide to the Battle of Antietam: The Maryland Campaign of 1862
                            Jay Luvaas
                            Manufacturer: South Mountain Press
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                            Binding: Hardcover

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                            ASIN: 0937339016

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                            4 out of 5 stars Excellent Guide to the 1862 Maryland Campaign!.......2004-07-05

                            Luvaas has written an excellent book for anyone wanting to know more about the South Mountain/Harper's Ferry/Anietam Campaign of 1862.

                            Each chapter contains the following information:

                            1. Detailed driving direction for reaching the site.
                            2. A description of what happened at the site.
                            3. An account of the action by an acutal participant.
                            4. Map(s) of troop dispositions at the site during the campaign.

                            I have referred to the book during some of my several visits to the Antietam Battlefield and have thoroughly enjoyed each tour! A detailed order of battle and other pertinent information is included in the book.

                            The only complaint I really have is that the maps could have been more detailed and numerous. Complaint aside, I highly recommended the book as a valuable guide to the actions in September 1862.

                            Read and enjoy!

                            State, Power and Politics in the Modern Middle East
                            Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
                            • A fantastic overview of the Politics of the Middle East
                            • Superficial commercial treatment of complex issues
                            State, Power and Politics in the Modern Middle East
                            Roger Owen
                            Manufacturer: Routledge
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                            Binding: Paperback

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                            3. A History of the Modern Middle East A History of the Modern Middle East
                            4. A Political Economy of the Middle East A Political Economy of the Middle East
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                            ASIN: 0415297141

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                            Roger Owen has fully revised and updated his authoritative text to take into account the very latest developments in the Middle East. This new edition continues to explore the emergence of individual Middle Eastern states since the fall of the Ottoman Empire at the end of the First World War and the key themes that have characterized the region since then. The book continues to serve as an excellent introduction for newcomers to the modern history and politics of this fascinating region.

                            Customer Reviews:

                            5 out of 5 stars A fantastic overview of the Politics of the Middle East.......2007-05-23

                            Although the 200-page limit places necessary limitations on what can be covered in a book such as this, this history of the modern Middle East by one of the region's foremost historians is a wonderful guide and an introduction to the region.

                            Owen covers a great deal in these 200 pages, and he does so concisely and lucidly. Not only does the book address the end of empire, the emergence of the states and the growth of state power, but also analyses parties, political economy, religious revival, military politics, and non-state actors.

                            As a person who teaches Middle East politics, I recommend this book highly.

                            1 out of 5 stars Superficial commercial treatment of complex issues.......2006-03-30

                            This is a book by another "specialist" on the Middle East that would appeal to the common denominator reader. In an attempt to cover a wide scope of countries and issues and histories, Roger Owen, a well-respected authority in the subject matter, churns out a shallow text that does not even start getting to the issues at hand. It is a dull read that follows a standard template for what a professor believes should be fed to undergraduate students.
                            Professor Owen dwells in 280 pages on state building and political parties and movements, but lacks insight into events at the beginning of the 20th century that contradict his conclusions. I would not recommend this book for serious readers of Middle East issues or history, but it is useful for those under duress to produce a term paper at college.
                            State, Power & Politics in the Making of the Modern Middle East, 2nd Edition
                            Average customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars
                            • Superficial commercial treatment of complex issues
                            • Textbook treatment
                            State, Power & Politics in the Making of the Modern Middle East, 2nd Edition
                            Roger Owen , and Roger Owen
                            Manufacturer: Routledge
                            ProductGroup: Book
                            Binding: Paperback

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                            ASIN: 0415196744

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                            Fully revised and up-dated, this authoritative text now takes into account the considerable developments in the Middle East in the 1990's. As with the first edition, this book explores the emergence of individual Middle Eastern states since the fall of the Ottoman Empire at the end of the First World War. By exploring key topics such as the role of the military, economics and religion and the relationship of each with politics, this book remains an excellent introduction to the modern history and politics of a region that is usually portrayed as mysterious, unpredictable and violent.

                            Customer Reviews:

                            1 out of 5 stars Superficial commercial treatment of complex issues.......2006-03-29

                            This is a book by another "specialist" on the Middle East that would appeal to the common denominator reader. In an attempt to cover a wide scope of countries and issues and histories, Roger Owen, a well-respected authority in the subject matter, churns out a shallow text that does not even start getting to the issues at hand. It is a dull read that follows a standard template for what a professor believes should be fed to undergraduate students.
                            Professor Owen dwells in 280 pages on state building and political parties and movements, but lacks insight into events at the beginning of the 20th century that contradict his conclusions. I would not recommend this book for serious readers of Middle East issues or history, but it is useful for those under duress to produce a term paper at college.

                            3 out of 5 stars Textbook treatment.......2002-11-27

                            This volume is your basic political-economy, textbook approach to the modern middle east. At certain points, it tries to be cutting-edge, but the bland, standard approach to the subject matter makes for a dull read. Much better is Richard & Waterbury's POLITICAL ECONOMY OF THE MIDDLE EAST, which is much larger and contains much more interesting and indepth treatment of the Middle East. For those who may find that work daunting, however, this is small work is likely to be the best replacement. It's lighter and less bogged down with facts, figures and tables.
                            State, Power and Politics in the Making of the Modern Middle East. (book reviews): An article from: Arab Studies Quarterly (ASQ)
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                              State, Power and Politics in the Making of the Modern Middle East. (book reviews): An article from: Arab Studies Quarterly (ASQ)
                              Michael Nojeim
                              Manufacturer: Association of Arab-American University Graduates and Institute of Arab Studies
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                              Binding: Digital
                              ASIN: B00092Z2DO
                              Release Date: 2005-07-28

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                              This digital document is an article from Arab Studies Quarterly (ASQ), published by Association of Arab-American University Graduates and Institute of Arab Studies on June 22, 1994. The length of the article is 1034 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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                              Title: State, Power and Politics in the Making of the Modern Middle East. (book reviews)
                              Author: Michael Nojeim
                              Publication: Arab Studies Quarterly (ASQ) (Refereed)
                              Date: June 22, 1994
                              Publisher: Association of Arab-American University Graduates and Institute of Arab Studies
                              Volume: v16 Issue: n3 Page: p91(3)

                              Article Type: Book Review

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                              State Power and Politics in Making of Modern Middle East
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                                State Power and Politics in Making of Modern Middle East
                                Roger Owen
                                Manufacturer: Taylor & Francis, Inc.
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                                ASIN: 0203558863

                                Discovering Sierra Birds
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                                  Discovering Sierra Birds
                                  Ted Beedy
                                  Manufacturer: Yosemite Assn
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                                  Discovering Sierra Birds: Western Slope
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                                    Edward C. & Stephen L. Granholm Beedy
                                    Manufacturer: Yosemite Natural History
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                                    ASIN: B000K732IU
                                    Discovering Sierra Birds: Western Slope
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                                      Manufacturer: Yosemite Natural Hist. Assoc
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