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Gotta-have-it for HP fans.Review Date: 2007-02-18
2007 HP Desk CalendarReview Date: 2007-01-16
Hasrry Potter calendarReview Date: 2007-01-12
Harry to the fullestReview Date: 2007-03-16
Calendar reviewReview Date: 2007-01-23

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A superb and enjoyable guide to screenwritingReview Date: 2007-12-12
In the introduction to his book, Schwartz states he has seen the quality of his screenwriting students' work dramatically improve after utilizing this approach; I have no doubt that this has been true for him, and will also apply to those who read his excellent book.
Best Book on Screenwriting!Review Date: 2007-10-11
Revised, expanded editionReview Date: 2007-07-27
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
A Useful Tool for Writing and Selling ScreenplaysReview Date: 2007-05-03
Incredibly insightfulReview Date: 2007-09-13
There, now that that is out of the way, let me say I was initially skeptical about this book and its overwhelmingly good reviews. The reason is a character flaw (I think): I don't trust positivity.
However, it wasn't too expensive and Amazon would ship it to me in record time so I thought, what the heck and ordered it. It's a small book, and I was expecting it to be. After all, it's in the format of a screenplay and those shouldn't be more than 120 pages or so, right?
On starting to read, straightaway, I was hooked. The story used is a bit corny, but--I couldn't believe it!--I wanted to know more: what did Virgil want? Who was the stranger in Bebe's apartment? Does Danny finish the screenplay? And right along with all that, I was actually learning about structure, character, theme, dialog and exposition; all in a way I never would have thought possible.
And at a speed I never thought possible either! I was learning how to write a screenplay and how to make it interesting and watchable, without the impediment of translating jargon and quasi-indecipherable jibber jabber. I blew through it in less than two hours and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute. One of my highest recommendations and kudos to the author for finding a pleasant, funny, and incredibly insightful way of transferring knowledge.

Into The Teeth of the Tiger - LopezReview Date: 2007-10-30
Brilliant!!!!Review Date: 2001-12-27
Buy it!Review Date: 1999-10-15
One of the best first-person air combat yarnsReview Date: 1999-12-27
Excellent Tale of Mid to Late WW2 in ChinaReview Date: 2000-12-26

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Buy this one - there's better to come!Review Date: 2005-11-28
IndispensableReview Date: 2006-07-24
Top-Notch Reference Book For Bond Fans!Review Date: 2003-01-11
Particular note goes out to the two introductory writers, Peter Hunt and Christopher Lee, who both offer excellent background and depth.
One downside is that a map would have been quite effective to achieve the sense of geography and distance to these locations. As only a one-time visitor (so far!) to London, I don't quite know the relationships to the districts and locales, etc. In this case a map would have been quite helpful.
A Glimpse At James Bond's LondonReview Date: 2002-04-04
Gary Giblin took up the challenge of writing such a book in January 1998. I shall not go into full details here as they're covered in Jordan Charter's interview located here. However, what started as a book entitled James Bond's Britain eventually had to be subdivided into two books. As a result of a lot or hard work James Bond's London was published in December 2001.
To begin with, James Bond's London isn't your average book, nor is it what I originally envisaged it would be; but that's not a bad thing, quite the opposite actually. What Giblin has presented is a travel guide to the world of James Bond in London. Quite simply, the book is the most useful source for anyone who wants to travel in the footsteps of James Bond, something, which could easily seem a mammoth undertaking.
Giblin has been very particular in the material that he has covered. By his own admission in an interview with CommanderBond.Net he has omitted literary material not written by Ian Fleming; of course indicating he is a purist to the work. Giblin has also omitted non-EON Productions cinematic material; again a sign of purity as there is only one true James Bond film series.
That said, the amount of material Giblin has included is still amazing. There a literally hundreds of locations that can be found in the novels and in the films. What is most amazing about the film locations is how many of them were used for non-British locations in the films. For instance the car park from Tomorrow Never Dies is actually in London and not Hamburg. Also, aside from locations that we read of and watch are locations where significant events of the Bond world took place. For instance, the birthplace of Ian Fleming or the former offices of EON Productions. If it's Bond related and it's in London you'll find it in "James Bond's London".
Thankfully, for those of us not well versed in travelling around London Giblin has an explanation of how to get to each location. Not only does he include the standard address, suburb and postcode but also details for getting there via the London Underground. As a part of this he's mentioned the platforms and the stations one should use and once leaving the station which streets one should follow.
The locations in the book are also well categorised. Rather than organising the locations by film, novel or perhaps relation Giblin has taken the initiative of organising them by location. So one could simply spend a day in a certain part of London and visit several Bond related locations. The guide makes it that simple.
As for the detail on each location Giblin has included quite a lot. To describe each location Giblin has used icons to begin with; for instance a clapperboard icon represents a film related location. As a part of the textual description for each location Giblin has not only included Bond related information but information on the locations non-Bond history. Readers will not only learn a great deal about Bond but a great deal about London too.
In passing good comments about the work that Giblin has done one must also highlight downfalls to "James Bond's London" - something that is not an easy task let me assure you. While I can find no fault in the material that Giblin has presented I must say that I was disappointed to find that the book was not offered in a hardback edition. However, in saying that one can definitely appreciate the fact that Giblin and the Daleon, whom published the book, made all attempts to keep the prices low. My only other complain is about one of the icons in the book; the skull and cross bone. The icon is disproportionate and according to Giblin this is a problem that occurred at the printers.
All in all James Bond's London is a must have for any Bond fan of any calibre. Gary Giblin has researched extensively into all aspects of the locations and the films and help from Bond legends such as Peter Lamont have made this a completely unique and factual reference guide.
One of my favorite booksReview Date: 2006-12-29
Also of interest is Gary's Alfred Hitchcock's London. Check it out.

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A new Christmas Classic in my houseReview Date: 2008-04-09
You just can't read this book, you have toReview Date: 2008-02-20
who doesn't love a good book?Review Date: 2008-02-17
Another great book for your Backyardigan fanReview Date: 2008-01-09
Backyardigans SimpleReview Date: 2007-12-21

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Super Dinosaur GuideReview Date: 2007-02-10
It has lots of information and feels like a Field Guide we can take anywhere.
Small but pleasingReview Date: 2007-02-06
JP GuideReview Date: 2005-08-23
For young and old dino lovers!Review Date: 2003-07-07
High interest and educational quality alikeReview Date: 2002-09-06

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Not for the squeamish. Review Date: 2008-04-03
Very EducationalReview Date: 2008-02-09
Fifth Food Group: Magic School BusesReview Date: 2003-10-12
As is the custom, the third book in this science series (written in 1989) picks up where the second story left off. Ms. Frizzle is showing her students a filmstrip about the human body. "We're going to learn all about ourselves," she says. Then she announces the next field trip - the class is heading to the museum to "see an exhibit about how our bodies get energy from the food we eat." However, anyone who has even an inkling as to the kind of person Ms. Frizzle is should know that things rarely, if ever, go according to plan. A field trip is never just a field trip when you're taking a ride aboard her magic school bus.
The Friz and her students stop at a park for lunch before arriving at the museum. Afterward, everyone goes back to the bus . . . except for Arnold! He's still sitting at a picnic table, daydreaming and eating a bag of Cheesie-Weesies. And before the class realizes what is happening, the bus shrinks to the size of a Cheesie-Weesie . . . where it is promptly downed in one gulp by Arnold!
"I thought we were going to the museum," says one student.
"There's been a slight change of plans," explains Ms. Frizzle. "We're being digested instead."
Why visit an exhibit about the human body when you have a magic school bus and a teacher like Ms. Frizzle who can take you directly to the source?
If "At the Waterworks" was like priming the pump, and "Inside the Earth" was like getting the ball rolling, "Inside the Human Body" is like plowing full-steam ahead. Cole and Degen have firmly established themselves as a literacy force to be reckoned with; this is proven in the confidence of the writing and the boldness of the illustrations. There is so much going on in this story that you almost need a scorecard to keep track of it all. It seems as though Cole and Degen are bound and determined to one-up themselves with every book they come out with.
A list of some things Ms. Frizzle educates her class about would include: blood cells (red and white), blood vessels, digestion, germs, the heart, lungs, molecules, oxygen, plasma, the small intestine, etc. Do you know what villi are? You will after you read this book! Any idea what the cerebral cortex does? Ms. Frizzle will show you! Ever wondered why you sneeze? The answer resides in this story!
"Inside the Human Body" deserves just as much, if not more, a home on a person's bookshelf as does "At the Waterworks" and "Inside the Earth." Cole and Degen loaded their latest adventure to the bursting-point with information. You can see the growth author and illustrator have taken since their inaugural effort with "At the Waterworks." They prove that some things do, indeed, get better with age.
At the end of "Inside the Human Body" is a true-false test to help readers distinguish what things were true in the story and what things were made up. And, of course, Ms. Frizzle drops another clue as to where her next great adventure will take us. I'm pretty sure the class will think of their next field trip as out of this world!
It doesn't seem possible, but Cole and Degen managed to improve upon an already-winning formula. They are both in top form with "Inside the Human Body," a field trip that will take you from the brain to the small intestine and back again. Well, what are you waiting for? Hitch a ride on the magic school bus!
As Ms. Frizzle herself would say, "Seatbelts, everyone!"
a great book out of a great series - a review by Eli (age 7)Review Date: 2006-08-24
packed with informationReview Date: 2004-07-31

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Wonderful behind-the-scenes story of a fabulous miniseries!Review Date: 1999-11-11
Cast PerformanceReview Date: 2000-01-11
Mr. Gruffudd's performance in this movie was absolutely spectacular. I don't think that it is possible to give an amount of stars on this movie. All the actors were great, including stand out acting by Robert Lidnsey and Jamie Bamber. I think this is defintely a book everyone should read, and a movie for all to enjoy.
I'm Out,
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Pictures are worth thousands of words.Review Date: 2002-10-26
Hornblower at your fingertipsReview Date: 2001-12-10
A great companion to the movies!Review Date: 2002-04-22
There are brief synopsis' on all the movies as well as a brief rundown of the characters we meet in each movie.
Wonderful interviews, beautiful pictures, and indepth characterization from the actor's perspective.
This is a great book for any Hornblower fan!

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A Must Have to ULTIMATE X Files FanReview Date: 1999-07-04
Excellent for what it was.Review Date: 1998-11-14
Excellent for what it was.Review Date: 1998-11-14
Excellent stuff!Review Date: 1998-08-04
This book is exactly what it says it is.Review Date: 1998-07-26

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A pretty fascinating book...Review Date: 2001-09-03
The best of all Mayberry books!!Review Date: 2001-08-30
A GREAT BOOK!Review Date: 2001-07-12
"I think it is one of the most unique shows in all of television"---Ron HowardReview Date: 2006-01-27
My only qualm about the book is the lack of coverage of one of my favorite, and greatly unappreciated, characters Warren Ferguson. No Jack Burns quotes, I guess that is understandable. But beneath one of only three photos of him is the sarcastic caption: "Andy hires Floyd's nephew Warren Ferguson as Mayberry's new deputy, `know what I mean, huh-huh-huh?' (Please don't get him or us started)." Not keeping with the Mayberry spirit, in my opinion. Oh well, you can't have it all, I guess. The book ends with a very useful episode guide that includes a synopsis of each episode (some even include some extra tidbits or trivia) and guest characters with cast credits. It is an excellent addition to any TAGS fan's collection.
Mayberry MemoriesReview Date: 2001-06-10
I have read other books and also found them interesting with regard to the Andy Griffith show, but it was great to see all the pictures and read the personal comments of the stars and the people behind the scenes.
I believe that anyone , like myself, who really loved the show will enjoy this a great deal. Well done. This was one of my all time favorites shows and this book shows a lot of the people who made it such a great series.
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