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Sweet BookReview Date: 2008-07-17
Best book ever - as far as baby is concernedReview Date: 2008-07-08
cute bookReview Date: 2008-03-21
cute book with cookie monsterReview Date: 2007-11-12
Adorable bookReview Date: 2007-01-11

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Sweet, Tender "Blue's Clues" Counting BookReview Date: 2008-03-06
Very cuteReview Date: 2007-12-03
Good BookReview Date: 2007-02-25
Great way to teach numbersReview Date: 2006-08-14
Great for the little onesReview Date: 2005-09-25
have increased.

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A great story about a band that should have been hugeReview Date: 2002-07-17
Read this fantastic book--complete with interviews from all the band members--and find out some of the reasons. The book is detailed and raw with emotion because many of the interviews took place right after the band broke up.
It is a sad tale, but not for the reasons you might think.
Overall, it is an excellent read for both hardcore and casual fans alike.
A great story about a band that should have been hugeReview Date: 2002-07-17
Read this fantastic book--complete with interviews from all the band members--and find out some of the reasons. The book is detailed and raw with emotion because many of the interviews took place right after the band broke up.
It is a sad tale, but not for the reasons you might think.
Overall, it is an excellent read for both hardcore and casual fans alike.
Inside the world where they livedReview Date: 2006-05-28
PS, contrary to what it says here, the book is readily - and cheaply - available through Amazon's UK site amazon.co.uk .
Essential Reading For Any Music FanReview Date: 2000-12-11
Top Read!Review Date: 1999-01-16

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Good book that kids will loveReview Date: 2003-05-17
Digimon digirocks!!!Review Date: 2002-04-25
Listen Up Parents!!!Review Date: 2001-07-17
Digi-Know?! digimon rocks...Review Date: 2002-03-24
HOW TRUEReview Date: 2001-11-18

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MK and Ashley do it again!Review Date: 2007-03-10
IT'S A VERY NICE BOOKReview Date: 2001-12-02
Once Upon a TimeReview Date: 2001-08-30
great!!!Review Date: 2001-08-25
Once Upon a Time With the Olsen TwinsReview Date: 2001-10-10

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A must for any Doctor Who fanReview Date: 2008-02-29
a great companion book to the seriesReview Date: 2007-10-06
"What this country needs right now...is a Doctor!"Review Date: 2008-01-23
It's the "Inside Story" on two levels. First of all, it covers the making of the show (first two series/seasons and a foretaste of the third, that is) in great depth and detail. The deliberations behind the show's revival are revealed, the responsibilities of the many people responsible for the show's creation are described, and the manner in which the show is actually produced by this team--both overall and episode by episode--is fleshed out enough to satisfy all but maybe the most fanatical fan's curiosity. The rationale behind certain aspects and characteristics of the show in general as well as particular stories is also touched on in a satisfying manner. All of this comes complete with facts about cast & crew, studios & filming locations and all of that good stuff as well as superbly lavish illustrations, the most interesting of which (for me, anyway) are the early concept designs. Some the initial ideas for the new Cybermen, for instance, are particularly arresting, some very much anime-inspired and some much more cybernetically ghoulish than the final version. Anyway, the book is very much enjoyable and informative both visually and verbally.
Secondly, though, all of this is told through the words of the insiders themselves. The author himself (Gary Russell) is on the script-editing team, and he pieces together the whole story through extensive interviews with and quotes from the producers, writers, directors, actors, and the many brilliant folks in charge of costumes, sets, and make-up, to say nothing of the special effects artists/technicians/magicians. All of this is weaved into a comprehensible narrative (though keeping track of all the names gets a bit daunting sometimes), certainly, but make no mistake, this is no unofficial guide. A few tense, snippy moments are alluded to and the account seems honest enough rather than contrivedly PR, but the overall tone is extremely celebratory and enthusiastic. Which also means that all the heart and soul, the loving care that goes into the creation of this wonderful show is unashamedly, unabashedly indulged in, and it's a bit infectious, actually--a few times I started feeling a bit petty for nitpicking this or that episode. Well, colder and more objective analysis will be the task of others all in good time, but the initial joy, wonder, and fun of the show is captured right here, and that in a manner that only contributes to the documentary quality of this fine book as a whole.
Confessions from one who never cared for Dr. Who.Review Date: 2007-02-15
I once asked Englsih friends about this and they excused the show by saying "When Dr. Who began we didn't have Star Trek, Twilight Zone and all your great shows. It was all we had." I know there were big Dr. Who fans even then, in this country, and had students who dressed up as "The Doctor" at science fiction conventions.
Then a few months ago BBC-America began showing the first of the two new seasons and the Sci Fi Channel showed some from the second season. My wife, grandkids and I were blown away and I have since bought the DVDs from the two new years and eagerly await the third. I have even bought some of the new novelizations for the kids and myself as well as toys from England. A friend over there also secured for me an authentic Billie Piper autographed picture.
That brings us to this very excellent book, Dr. Who: The Inside Story. It is very well crafted with the story about how the show came about and has beautiful pictures. It also covers the first two seasons with details on each episode. The latter is so well done you will have to see the shows even if for the third time (as it will be in our case). The book has everything a fan would want and more.
I must mention that as a Christian and a teacher there is so much I can use from the DVDs and this book to teach some great lessons. That may not have been the purpose of those who put the show together, however as C.S. Lewis has advocated, writers do not have complete control over their art and God can find a way of using even the most offbeat material. C.S. Lewis himself wrote science fiction and fantasy and not just books on theology. J. R. R. Tolkein also was a theologian, but is best known for his Lord of the Rings series. Yes, there is a lot or religious significance in Dr. Who whether intended or not.
I highly recommend this book for all whether they have seen the show or not.
Want to know how the new series happened?Review Date: 2007-12-25
The book covers issues like why did Davies get rid of the Time Lords? The TARDIS is alive? Why anchor the stories with recurring characters on Earth?
All in all, a great find. It's a fascinating glimpse into how a show gets up off the ground.

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GREAT "Call To Breakfast"!Review Date: 2001-05-19
Another gift to American HistoryReview Date: 2001-05-30
A Man I've Wanted to Know More AboutReview Date: 2002-01-18
A cool look backReview Date: 2001-05-22
The history of a man and a programReview Date: 2001-06-07

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For the non-professional who needs to make a professional video.Review Date: 2005-08-14
I originally reviewed this book in August 2005. Three years later I'm still turning to it for information. Still up to date, still usefull and still recommended.
August 2005
I've just read this book and found it to be a great resouce. In the introduction the author wrote that his " ... main aim was to provide a book that would help a complete novice shoot, edit, and output high-quality video ...." Ozer's intended audience is the person who has been given the responisibilty of creating instructional, training and corporate videos and needs to quickly learn how to do it. This is not a book for the person who wants a full time career in video, but rather for the worker who finds that this has been added to his or her job tasks. It may be a HR person who needs to make a video explaining new company policies, a teacher who needs to shoot a lecture, or a salesperson who needs to "interview" an engineer about the latest and greatest widget he's going to sell. While Ozer does not cover shooting weddings, news gathering, or documentaries, the techniques and methods learnt here can be used in making those as well as videos for family and friends.
Ozer makes four basic assumptions about the reader:
* They are working alone.
* They have only one camcorder.
* They are editing digitally.
* They are producing for professional distribution.
The three shooting scenarios covered are:
*Executive Briefing - a single person, facing the camera delivering a message to an audience.
*Interview - asking questions of one person.
*Discussion / Training - asking questions of two or more people who may be interacting with each other.
The first section of the book covers capturing audio and video, and lighting. Realizing that the reader may not have the budget of a major television network, he confines his discussion of these things to finding inexpensive solutions.
His next section covers workflow, editing and converting dv video to streaming video and DVDs. The book is not tied to one specific editing program or operating system. Specific instructions for different editors for each chapter can be downloaed from the author's web site. I found his discussion on choosing codecs for publishing to DVD or the web the best I've read. For once I have a roadmap to follow that I can understand.
Finally he covers distribution by using video in presentations, streaming and using closed captions. For those in education there is a great introduction to creating closed-caption text and why it's different from simply adding sub-titles.
It gives you practical information on such things as shot lists, lighting, audio and how to shoot an interview when you are both the interviewer and camerperson. This is a book about shooting in the field, not in the studio.
Highly recommended.
Exceptional Resource for EducatorsReview Date: 2007-01-09
This will get you goingReview Date: 2005-07-08
A Hands on Guide for Volunteers too!Review Date: 2005-04-20
Just the facts on DV...Review Date: 2005-03-28

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A fine account of his lively career and many literary contributions evolvesReview Date: 2005-09-05
I am a fan of Earl Hamner, but I wish he was the author of this bioReview Date: 2006-01-07
Sections of the book gets very boring, and turns away from Earl's life. The rest of the book is well written. We need more writers & producers like Earl Hamner.
God Bless The Waltons!
Like Reading About One Of The FamilyReview Date: 2005-09-16
The series was based on Mr. Hamner's life growing up in the Blue Ridge Mountains during the depression,and the stories related to many of us,having touched on our families and their histories,stories that were told to us by our parents and grandparents,and some that lived through those times themselves.
Earl had a special gift in his ability to tie that world in with ours,reminding us even still today the meaning of family.He could even make those without a family feel like they were part of one.
Mr. Person's book not only presents a great tribute to a great man, but his writing also has the ability to make the reader feel as though they are reading about one of thier own family,but with some surprises along the way.If I had only one comment about the book it would be that I only wish there were more pages to read in it! Great job,Mr.Person!
best bio i have ever readReview Date: 2008-06-05
True Protrayal Review Date: 2007-01-05

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surprises for sureReview Date: 2007-10-04
I finally did it!!!Review Date: 2007-02-19
a rapid and riveting readReview Date: 2005-02-09
From his childhood in Madras, India, where he lived through the violence of pre-Independence terrorism, to the many hardships of trying to make it as a singer, which were made that much tougher by the ever-present "couch-casting" that went on, a form of getting ahead that he would not participate in...and its prevalence explains why many of the untalented seem to "make it", if only for a season, while some of the really gifted have a rough time getting noticed.
Engelbert's rise to stardom was meteoric, with the single song of "Release Me" in 1967, and he went from living in a sparsely furnished flat into the lap of luxury, and all the pitfalls that come with fame and fortune.
Through it all, he has had Patricia, or Popea, as he calls her, with him since the early days. Beautiful as well as intelligent and strong, she's been the one that has kept the family of 3 boys and one girl (the stunning and talented Louise Dorsey) together, and "stood by her man" through thick and thin. Popea writes a portion of Chapter Fifteen with gritty honesty, and explains how, and why, she withstood the many women, the paternity suits, and all the paparazzi that hounded them through those many years of notoriety.
The women, as Engelbert explains, were an "occupational hazard", certainly not helped by his years of lonely nights and hard drinking on the road, and the many females who would make themselves exceedingly available.
Engelbert comes off as an extremely complex individual, but very likeable. A perfectionist in his work, living life to the fullest, and discovering in his later years that he has the gift of healing; this assertion I believe, as I find that the sound of his voice can have curative effects.
There are portions that are laugh-out-loud funny (like the UFO story in Chapter Seventeen), and adding to the charm of his writing style is some of the "Brit-speak" slang, with expressions like the now rarely heard "grotty" (a favorite word of mine coined by George Harrison in the '60s).
The book has two sections of photographs, from the age of 17 on. Favorites of mine are the one with Muhammad Ali, and a lovely family shot taken by the pool in one of their USA homes, affectionately named "The Pink Palace".
The final 12 pages are devoted to a UK discography, and include chart positions.
This is fast reading, and riveting, so walk the dog, feed the cat, turn off the telephone, and make yourself a big cuppa, because once you open this book, its going to be very hard to put down.
Insightful, surprising, awesome! Review Date: 2006-10-01
Whether or not you are a fan, read this!Review Date: 2005-03-29
The book was a quick read and as entertaining as going to his show. my favorite chapter was where his wife wrote her feelings. I took alot away from that. That is what love is about!!
read this book and enjoy!
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