Independent Books

Hmmm. where to start. Endless resources and contacts make this book the single best investment I've made to spread my music to radio, 'Zines, mp3stations and the like. The only downfall is, while it saves you ALOT of legwork (and guesswork), it only lists the URL's of each entry. Ya gotta score the contact names and email addresses on your own...and a few of the links are now defunct.A form to order a free update is included, though, so ya really can't go wrong.

The content of this book was great. It provided detailed steps to follow for every step of your project and even included sample projects in all areas of study and one step by step project example. If you are having trouble with the setup of your own project this is a great book to consult.

After reading this pre-publication edition, we were very impressed. As a small bookseller, we are rather discerning as to what books to choose for our inventory ~ and this book will definitely be a standard in our store.

If you are looking for 1) practical and useful ideas about how to "think" prosperously; 2) how to keep a journal tracking your thoughts about prosperity and achievement while you take this new path; 3) a way to incorporate being prosperous in your own fashion, while still having a sense of spirituality ~ then this book is for you.

Author Webb is very adept at incorporating a sense of personal wealth, along with a feeling of personal spirituality. She reminds us that they go hand in hand ~ if you don't feel prosperous, your spirituality suffers along with every other aspect of your life as well. Webb gives the reader "permission" shall we say, to be prosperous, while still maintaining a level head.

For instance ~ she asks the reader, just how much is enough? How much is enough for you? A personal and individual question, but more importantly, the answer is just as personal and individual to you. Not how much your friend makes, your family, sports stars, famous people ~ but what "you" want to make. Then she takes you on a step-by-step path to incorporate the unique beliefs that will take you where you need to go to fulfill your goals.

A very well done book. We recommend it strongly.

THE RAINBOW SCREEN



Kramer, Gary M., "Independent Queer Cinema: Reviews and Interviews" Southern Tier Editions, Harrington Park Press, 2006

Amos Lassen and Literary Pride

We finally have a guide to today's gay films and filmmakers I have anxiously been awaiting the arrival of Gary Kramer's "Independent Queer Cinema" especially be our movies have finally found their rightful place--right alongside everyone else's movie. No longer are we being singled out as a different genre all together. Critics and moviegoers alike now regard us seriously and it is about time. Gary Kramer, an auspicious film critic has always seen our movies as a mirror of our lives and in this volume he concentrates on one hundred of them. We have his reviews of movies screened between the years of 1999 and 2004 and he minces no words. This is a book that has been badly needed by our community and it is a welcome accompaniment to anyone who takes his movie watching seriously.
The movies that are featured here and those that are meant to be watched and talked about and Kramer captures the actors and the directors that make up the beginning of the twenty first century. When the book came yesterday, I sat and read it from cover to cover, judiciously checking off the movies I have seen and designating those I have missed and will try to find. Then I book the book next to my DVD player so I could use it as reference later. This is its true value--it does not age, it is there to be referred to when a movie moves the watcher. Likewise, it made me want to go back and rewatch several of the movies I have already seen. His interviews are insightful and deep and whether or not I agree with what he has to say, his study is provocative and educational as well as extremely entertaining. His knowledge of queer film is amazing and his writing skill makes the book that much better.
As I read, I stepped back in time and remembered where I was when I had seen a film and it reminded me, as well, of what I had felt about what I had seen. Somehow Kramer found things I had not noticed and this was what made me think to myself that there are films I must see again. Not only are the movies discussed but Kramer also goes into the culture surrounding each film and what the directors were thinking. It is both a scholarly and entertaining look at some of the movies that have helped to shape our lives.
It is amazing to see the amount of details that he writes about and how those details propel the plots. His references to minute areas of costume design and actors' background explain so much that might have otherwise gone unnoticed. This is not just a compilation of columns of movie review but a history of gay and lesbian cinema and is a valuable resource to any serious moviegoer.
This is both a reference book and also an entertaining look into the lives of some really interesting people. The dish that Kramer provides keeps you interested all the way through the volume and opens your mind at the same time. Even though it is opinionated at times, those opinions provide information that you might not ordinarily get. The book is divided into two parts: the interviews (with divisions such as" Intriguing Queer Filmmakers", "Fierce Eroticism" and "Fascinating Actors") and film reviews (also divided into topics such as "Hot and Sexy", "Such a Drag", "Bad Taste" and "Just Plain Offensive"). These divisions make it easy to navigate the book but they are not really necessary. I found myself ignoring the divisions as I read from cover to cover savoring the information provided.

Our first and second grades used this book this year for reading activities and loved it. So I got it for the up coming school year. The teachers loved using the management activities to help the different level of readers.

My family is planning to move to Washington, DC. in the fall and I wanted to find a school that would fit my children's different needs. This book gave me all the information I needed in an easy to read format, without a lot of unnecessary information. I would recommend this book to any parent with school age children, that is planning to move to the Washington, DC area.

Hubert was a man of astonishing intelligence and humour. This comes through well in this book of essays, which provide a good taster for his work. This book has great relevance for the world of today, and provides many insights into the troubles in Ireland, the Basque region, and the Balkans. What marks Hubert out for particular greatness as an essayist was his distinct brand of subtle, but mischevious, humour. He was always prepared to poke fun at sensless authority wherever it appeared, whether in the state, religion or the Academic world

This is a beatifully written book about a young colonial girl who loves the wild ponies that have roamed the islands of North Carolina's Outer Banks since the 1500's.

Our views of Colonial history often comes from the urban tales - from people who lived in Boston or Philadelphia or New York, but the colonies up and down the Atlantic coast were settled sparsely with resourceful families who played important roles in helping to secure American independence.

This colorful story gives us a realistic glimpse of life in North Carolina, based on the legend of Betsy Dowdy who may have been the key to warning colonial patriots of enemy plans.

Smith has written a historically detailed account that provides an exciting and enjoyable read. This is the kind of book that brings history alive, and gives a different perspective on the times when colonial life turned Revolutionary.

I use this book very religiously in my school work. It is a great teaching resource.

Collaboratively compiled and expertly co-authored by academicians Susan K. Johnsen (Professor, Department of Educational Psychology, Baylor University) and Kathryne Lee Johnson (Adjunct Professor, School of Education, University of Rhode Island), the "Independent Study Program" includes a teacher's guide, a student workbook, and a set of 112 resource cards. Classroom teachers are provided with step-by-step instructions for organizing materials and guiding their students through the research process. Featuring teaching tips for students at all levels, "Independent Study Program" lays out just what is required for successful classroom management including suggestions, advice, helpful rubrics, checklists, and student rating scales. With sample lesson plans and real-world examples, "Independent Study Program" can provide the basis for adding an independent study program to elementary school curriculums regardless of the subject to be studied. "Independent Study Program" is also highly recommended for use by home schooling parents as well.