From College to Career: Winning Resumes for College Graduates

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Radest reviews the history and present practice of community service in the United States. While appreciative of the genuine contributions of community service programs to the development of schools and society, the author believes that hidden behind good intentions and willing energies there is a strain of ambivalence that cannot be ignored (such as when a citizen is sentenced by the court to perform a number of hours of "community service"). He analyzes philosophically and psychologically this ambivalence, employing his experience in the field, his observations of school and community-based programs around the country, as well as his point of view as an educator and social critic.

Community Service: Encounter with Strangers

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Community Service: Encounter with Strangers
Howard B. Radest
Manufacturer: Praeger Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000ORL6NY

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"Most people in this country hurry too much. I know, because I have been one of them. For much of my adult life, I've broken dozens of glasses and plates each year while whipping them into and out of the dishwasher, thinking all the while 'Get it done, get it done.'"

So begins this collection of reader-favorite columns, with its varied chapter headings ("Latin For the Not Yet Dead," "Bum Bum!" and "When Will Dad Become a Woman?") all centered around the theme of slowing down in a world where we "drive" so fast we hardly know what - or in the story which gives the book it title - who, we are driving over.

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I thought that life was a speed bump.......1999-04-21

Beautifully written stories that come from everyone's life, both as adults and as children. A must read for a light and enjoyable evening.

A humorous, touching collection of family stories........1997-12-26

This collection of columns by syndicated columnist Terry Marotta reminds us of the humor and drama in everyday life, and that nothing is so important as laughter, love, and family. Marotta has a gift for the one-liner and for the big picture. It made me wish I was a member of the Marotta household. I eagerly await the next collection.

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Walk the halls of the famous studio that produced hits for Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Sam and Dave, and Booker T. and the MGs. Soulsville, U.S.A. provides the first history of the groundbreaking label along with compelling biographies of the promoters, producers, and performers who made and sold the music. Over 45 photos.

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very poor writing and execution but informative .......2007-08-14

I agree with the reviewer from 2003 who said that he seemingly transcribed interviews. While he's clearly a passionate fan, the author's writing is very poor and curiously, very little editing seems to have been done. Its so bad as to be embarassing at times.

He clearly lacks the ability to contextualize all that he's decribing beyond the level of a middle school social studies book. Not just on a national/international scale but portraying the bevy of personalities and reltionships he volumniously lists.

Another major problem is that while seemingly every last personality however tangential to the history of Stax is introduced, there is very little reason for a lot of them to be introduced! There are simply too many people introduced over the course of the book and we're expected to remember eveything about them when they're brought up again 30 pages later.

Basically, the author comes across as a passionate fanboy lacking in writing ability and the ability to analyze what he has discovered. All that said, its an interesting book, albiet one that lets Al Bell off the hook for destroying Stax.

Best Book on Stax Records.......2007-03-20

Rob Bowman's work is the definitive work on the history of the Stax Record label. I doubt there is anyone affiliated with the company who he has not interviewed. It is also very well written and impossible to put down.

STARONE.......2007-03-19

THIS WAS A WELL PUT TOGETHER BOOK ON STAX RECORDS, I HAD WONDER WHAT HAPPEN TO STAX RECORDS,THIS BOOK GOT RIGHT TO THE HEART OF WHAT HAPPEN AND WHY IT HAPPEN. THIS WAS ONE OF THE FIRST BLACK RECORD COMPANY RIGHT ALONG THE SIDE WITH MOTOWN THAT MADE GREAT MUSIC.WHERE HAVE ALL THE GOOD MUSIC GONE TOO?

"The little label that could.".......2006-05-24

Stax Records had such an incredible history in one of the most important eras of 20th century popular music in America. Starting out as a country/pop oriented label by a country fiddle player turned into an R&B powerhouse. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, it was ripe. Artists such as Carla Thomas, Rufus Thomas, Otis Redding, Booker T. & the MG's (the Stax house band along with the Mar-Keys), Albert King, Sam & Dave among others recorded with the label during the '60s when Atlantic distributed the label. Those were the label's glory days and had they continued with Atlantic when that company was bought by Warner in 1967/8, Stax could have lasted much longer. From 1968 to 1975, the second half of Stax's history saw drastic changes in the activity at Stax, both musically and personally. Johnnie Taylor, the Staple Singers, the Soul Children and Isaac Hayes and many others thrived on the music charts. Other than Volt, Stax spawned more subsidiary labels like Enterprise, Partee and Truth. The label with a new logo was being distributed at first by Gulf-Western, then bought back and then finally with CBS which led to Stax's ultimate demise. Much financial difficulty too long to get into brought Stax's downfall in 1975. It's such a shame that Stax is seeming to get less and less attention, partcularly nowadays as this kind of music is increasingly disappearing from oldies and mix radio stations. Motown was practically the big competitor for Stax. Motown had a polished sound, while Stax had a more tougher and freer sound. It seemed that during Stax's golden days, they made such quality-filled music though their record sales couldn't fully complete with Motown. If the attitude of making good music up front would have been held first and foremost, Stax could have lasted so much longer. This book is an in-depth and very informative read about the history of Stax.

A chronicle of Deep South soul.......2006-05-16

There are a gazillion books about "The Motown Sound" out there, but this is the only book that I know of about the company that briefly usurped crown of being the Crown Jewel of Black Music in the early 1970s.

As I see it this book is actually several different books in one: a history and chronology of Stax records; a biography of Al Bell and Jim Stewart; a comparison Northerners and Southerners (black AND white); and a case study of the nature of race relations in the South that may actually be a bit different from the stories most of us are accustomed to hearing... Regarding my final point, I believe that the Stax's racial composition is what made it so different from other companies. Here was a company in the heart of the deep/rural South, founded by whites and eventually controlled by blacks; a company in which the similarities of poor blacks and poor whites brought them closer to each other; a company in which whites were just as instrumental (pun intended) in the financial and musical success as blacks; a company who had one of its first major successes with a band that was half-black and half-white...in the early 1960s no less. These are all unlikely elements for any kind of success story, particularly one beginning in the context of the post-World War II Deep South. To partially--but by no means TOTALLY--describe the rise and fall of Stax, one might recall a common saying among blacks who participated in the Great Migration: "In the South, white folks to care how close you get, as long as you don't get too high; in the North, white folks don't care how high you get, as long as you don't get too close."

Speaking from the perspective of someone who is a fan, a musician, AND a social scientist, this is a great book. The musicians out there will appreciate the details of achieving the "Stax" sound from Steve Croppers dirty guitar strings to Al Jackson billfold-on-the-snare. Fans will appreciate knowing about the inspiration behind the songs and the details about some of their favorite musicians.

Soulsville U.S.A.: The Story Of Stax Records

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Soulsville U.S.A.: The Story Of Stax Records
Rob Bowman
Manufacturer: Schirmer Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000JKFAN8

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Soulsville U.S.A: The Story of Stax Records
Rob Bowman; Robert M.J. Bowman
Manufacturer: SCHIRMER BOOKS
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000OLNH7S

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In February 1996, a chess-playing computer known as Deep Blue made history by defeating the reigning world chess champion, Gary Kasparov, in a game played under match conditions. Kasparov went on to win the six-game match 4-2 and at the end of the match announced that he believed that chess computing had come of age. This book provides an enthralling account of the match and of the story that lies behind it: the evolution of chess-playing computers and the development of Deep Blue. The story of chess-playing computers goes back a long way and the author provides a whistlestop tour of the highlights of this history. As the development comes to its culmination in Philadelphia, we meet the Deep Blue team, Garry Kasparov and each of the historic six games is provided in full with a detailed commentary. Chess grandmaster Yasser Seirawan provided a lively commentary throughout the match and here provides a Foreword about the significance of this event.

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This book teaches you about computer chess from the '50s+.......1998-04-05

This book teaches you about how computer "scientists" have tried to make a program that can beat the world's best chess player. It talks about programs from the '50s to '90s with moves and diagrams about the games. It has pictures of the authors of the programs such as Robert Hyatt programmer of Cray Blitz or Dave Kittinger author of WChess. It is highly detailed and shows you how a computer chess program plays. If you get this book be prepared for a real lesson on computer chess. You'd be surprised how chess programs have gone from losing to a complete beginner to beating a world champion!

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Until recently, only the technically gifted and artistically inclined attempted to publish sites on the Web. If you wanted to look good on the Web, you needed either techno-talent or the bucks to commission someone who had it. Not anymore. FrontPage 2002, the latest incarnation of the Microsoft Web site creation tool, brings new ease to Web publishing. Without any knowledge of HTML (the language used to create Web pages), you can use FrontPage to build and manage a beautiful and sophisticated Web site.

If you have FrontPage loaded on your PC but feel a bit nervous about beginning your Web site, then FrontPage 2002 For Dummies will soothe your nerves and guide you through the process. This reference guide is also for anyone who wants to

Upgrade from an older version of FrontPage
Build a professional-quality site to showcase a new business
Start an online business
Impress potential employers with an online dossier
Spread the word about a special cause
Set up a privacy-protected site for use by family and friends

FrontPage is no small topic – here’s a look at just some of the handy tips, tools, and techniques you’ll find in FrontPage 2002 For Dummies:

Import an existing Web site into FrontPage
Preview, print, and save a page
The Five Steps to a Brilliant Web Site
Work with hyperlinks and bookmarks
Adding graphics and pictures
Create image maps, tables, forms, and frames
Add video and music
Insert a hover button, marquee, or banner advertising
Keep your Web site secure

FrontPage 2002 For Dummies comes with a free CD-ROM loaded with a bonus chapter; free custom art; FrontPage themes; and free trial versions of Paint Shop Pro 7, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Hi-Position, JustAddCommerce, and more!

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Don't buy this book!.......2005-10-26

When I was looking for a beginners book on Frontpage, this seemed like a good buy. I was WRONG. This is truly a book for dummies. I hate the way the Dummy Series seem to be written like you are in a classroom with one of those instructors that love to make cute comments and crack dumb jokes. I will never buy another Dummy Series book. This book is a waste of money. The built-in help with Frontpage is better...

Right to the Point.......2004-09-29

I looked at this book in the library only after spending much time with other books. For me it hit the major points and also pointed out the significance of these points in language I could understand.

For example, I tried to insert text in a variety of formats, and FrontPage always inserted an extra line space between the heading and the body of the text. This is the only book that explained the significance of line breaks in a way that I could figure out how to avoid the insertion of the extra line space.

The figures in this book are in black and white, and they're sufficient to help clarify the text. One of the other reviewers is correct when he says this book isn't funny - since it makes otherwise confusing matters clear, I'll gladly go along with the lack of humor. (I enjoy the humor in most of this series, but what is essential for me is a lucid, succinct treatment of the subject.)

One weakness in the Dummies series is the lack of examples one can complete while reading the text. Microsoft FrontPage 2002 Step by Step has such practice examples and appears to be a clearly written book; however, there are two problems with the book. It was apparently written based on a beta version of the software, and some of the instructions don't work. Also, one has to change the compatibility settings if Windows XP is the OS on the PC. (I found it worked somewhat better when I changed the settings to Windows 98.)

Good luck whatever book you pick!

DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK!.......2002-08-21

It is a waste of money. This book did not help us at all. It is not a standard "Dummies" book. It is poorly organized and poorly written. After much frustration, we ended up spending more money to buy Microsoft's Step-by-Step to finally learn everything we needed to know about FrontPage. Spend a little more for Step-by-Step and you won't regret it. If you still want to buy this Asha Dornfest's FrontPage for Dummies, please email me because I have a copy I can't use.

Mediocre at best..........2002-06-21

I've got to agree with a previous review by Jeff, this is a dull book, with no spark, wit or charm. More importantly, it does a rather poor job of introducing the overall concepts of how the software operates and visually composes the website, before it gets into details. Sure, it's important to let people get their feet wet, but the order in which concepts are presented very much matter. Several times during my read, I didn't understand why something I did in chapter 2 worked until I was well into chapter 7. This is like being thrown into playing a game, but not being told the rules until 2/3 of the way through. I'm a big fan of most Dummies books, but not this one.

Would definitely recommend.......2002-05-24

If there were one book that you are buying for FP2002...it would be this book. I have NEVER even thought about building a website...but was asked to by my boss. I know absolutely nothing about web pages.... this book takes you from the 1st step to the end...in basic terms so that anyone can understand. The only reason I gave it 4 out 5 stars vs. 5 out of 5.... every once in a while, when I had to troubleshoot the program, I would have a hard time finding a way to deal with it in the book. Then I would go to the actual Microsoft support page to find any information that I needed.

A Narrative of Colonel Robert Campbell's Experiences in the Rocky Mountain Fur Trade from 1825 to 1835
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Excellent first hand narrative

A Narrative of Colonel Robert Campbell's Experiences in the Rocky Mountain Fur Trade from 1825 to 1835
Robert Campbell
Manufacturer: Ye Galleon Pr
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

Reference | Historical Study | History | Subjects | Books
General | World | History | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0877705119

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Excellent first hand narrative.......2001-11-13

This refers to the paperback edition. Robert Campbell joined Ashley's Fur Trade Expedition in 1825, and this little book gives his own account of his adventures in the American West up to 1835. Although Campbell is cited in many historical and biographical books, documents, manuscripts and journals, he has somehow eluded notoriety amongst the more famous mountain men and fur trappers of his day. After reading this book, one can easily see that he played a very significant role during this time period. Even though the book is only sixty pages, there are many interesting stories and events which Campbell relates to the reader. The historical notation and introduction are also well done.

Deep-Sky Observing With Small Telescopes: A Guide and Reference
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Very good read

A perfect companion for Tirion's Sky Atlas

Deep-Sky Observing With Small Telescopes: A Guide and Reference
David J. Eicher , and Deep Sky Magazine
Manufacturer: Enslow Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Library Binding

Astronomy | Astronomy | Science | Subjects | Books
Star-Gazing | Astronomy | Science | Subjects | Books
General | Science | Subjects | Books
Telescopes | Experiments, Instruments & Measurement | Science | Subjects | Books
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Celestial Sampler: 60 Small-Scope Tours for Starlit Nights (Stargazing)

Deep Sky Objects: The Best And Brightest from Four Decades of Comet Chasing

ASIN: 0894900757

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Very good read.......2005-01-31

I found this book to be very helpful in selecting objects to observe. The book is very well laid out and objects are classified into different categories, making it easy to navigate. I particularly liked Dave Eicher's eyepiece impressions and his description of objects. A very good guidebook for owners of small telescopes!!!

A perfect companion for Tirion's Sky Atlas.......2003-12-03

How do you know if you can see an object with your small telescope? This book is the answer. Deep sky objects are listed on a Sky Atlas but it do not show how bright they are. This book not only lists the objects but lists the brightness (magnitude) and provides helpful hints about oberving some of them. The book is arranged by type of object then by constellation for easy reference. This book was invaluable when I completed the Herschel 400 object list.

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