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This is a great reference work for movie buffs. Every winner and nominee in the four major acting categories is listed in alphabetical order with a thumbnail bio of his or her career and an occasional pithy quote. An index in the back lists winners chronologically and includes movies and directors as well as stars.

As a long time movie fan, I, like most, am aware of those actors who have been the "winners" of the major categories given at the Academy Awards. However, I did not realize the superb list of "losers" who did not collect the coveted statues. This fine reference work by Roy Pickard provides an excellent assessment of the distinguished recipients and the "also-rans." It is chocked full of amusing profiles and anecdotes about actors and film. The true movie fan who remembers such film stalwarts as Thelma Ritter, Broderick Crawford, Eve Arden, and Beah Richards will enjoy reading this book for they-and many others receive their just due.

When I started to experience severe panic & anxiety attacks 3 years ago I went and bought myself a dozen of books on this topic (anxiety, panic attacks, PTSD) and through the years they all helped me in one way or another, but two stand out and I honestly think I could not do without them. They are Overcoming Anxiety, by Reneau and The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook, by Edmund J. Bourne. As other reviewer mentioned, this book focuses inclusively on cognitive-behavioral treatment of anxiety disorders, which is a highly effective method for medium- to long- term recovery but it does not address the short- term control of anxiety symptoms in as much depth as Bourne's does. Still, I highly recommend it.

This is the perfect companion volume to Peurifoy's previous book: "Anxiety, Phobias and Panic". This book deals with achieving long term recovery, which does not mean the complete absence of anxiety symptoms but the successful management of them. The concern is not just temporary relief or superficial "band-aid" solutions. It describes anxiety as being a "messenger", telling you that you have a problem or life issue that needs to be resolved. The focus is entirely on cognitive-behavioral therapy, NOT medication. It details three levels of recovery: Level 1: Basic Symptom Control, Level 2: Advanced Symptom Control, Level 3: Long Term Recovery. By examining childhood issues and the "roots" of the highly anxious personality, one develops their answer for "why" they suffer from the disorder. The book then guides you through a program for developing skills to manage distressing bodily symptoms, changing distorted thinking patterns which contribute to anxious feelings, progressive desensitzation for phobic sitautions, and changing and enhancing self-image. Attention is given to the detours and setbacks that are often a part of the road to recovery. This approach to the treatment of anxiety is not new, but the book is very well mapped out and provides a comprehensive program that can be utilized by individuals, therapists or groups. It is one of the best books on the cognitive-behavioral treatment of anxiety disorders that I have encountered.

I am really enjoying this book. It is fun and helpful, very easy instrucions. I have painted many of the flowers in the book now and plan to do more. Thank you for the time to review this book.
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You can not find many books for painting flowers in acrylic. Painting Acrylic Flowers A to Z, gives you different shapes, styles and colors. No disappointment here. If you want to get a more accurate drawing for your flowers you should get the following book The Watercolor Flower Painter's A to Z: An Illustrated Directory of Techniques for Painting 50 Popular Flowers. Both are very good buys!!

If you have German ancestors in the Hudson River Valley prior to 1800 this is one of the most detailed and comprehensive books available. Over 800 familes included often with 3-4 generations of information including orgins back in German often with 2-3 more generations of information. One of the best sourced books available. Henry Jones is to be commendend for this important work. I have at least 12 family groups listed in this book and was lucky to have it provide in two volumes a huge amount of information directly to related to me. Others may not have so many connections here but if you believe you have even one or two this book will most certainly provide you much information. It also is a valuable read just for the introduction which provide many good tips on researching German famlies in the area and in Pennsylvania.

One of the most useful books for genealogist who have Palatine ancestors in New York. Can't praise it enough.

Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose have done it again!
Only this time someone or something has captured poor Winnie, the zoo's main attraction and it's up to someone to find these thieves.
The kidnapper wants 1 million dollars or Green Lawn will never see Winnie again.

Will Dink, Josh and Ruth Rose be able to find the kidnapper or will they be too late to save her?

Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are at it again. There are theives who stole baby pandas. This book was great. I give it five stars. It was good, really good. I am an eight year old boy.

This excellent book is one of my plant "bibles." Good photographs and good character and cultural information for a broad range of garden perennials. It could be even BETTER, as it is slipping out of date (more than 10 years!). Time for a good revision, not just a reprint. This superb foundation should be invested in and built upon by the publisher. I own 5 copies and also give copies as gifts. I'd renew all of them if more current varietal information were included...

I have owned this book for ten years and probably use it at least ten to fifteen times a year. I have given several as gifts and frequently hear positive remarks about the book years later from the recipient. A very comprehensive reference that will not disappoint.

These two books, along with the companion Golden Age volumes (I and II) are essential for the serious comic fan and collector. Here are covers of every Marvel comic from 1940's to 1991. Even though I am basically a one-character collector (Spider-Man) and am one book short of having every one ever published, these books are gems! Beautiful color photos of every cover on rich, glossy paper really brings these dynamic covers to life. Although basically a Spidey collector, I grew up reading all of the Marvel heroes and am still fans of them all. These 4 books (these two and the first two volumes dealing with Golden Age books) show comics to be the works of art we all know they are. These books might be a bit too serious for the casual comic enthusiast but are worth their weight in gold for the serious collector!

These two books, along with the companion Golden Age volumes (I and II) are essential for the serious comic fan and collector. Here are covers of every Marvel comic from 1940's to 1991. Even though I am basically a one-character collector (Spider-Man) and am one book short of having every one ever published, these books are gems! Beautiful color photos of every cover on rich, glossy paper really brings these dynamic covers to life. Although basically a Spidey collector, I grew up reading all of the Marvel heroes and am still fans of them all. These 4 books (these two and the first two volumes dealing with Golden Age books) show comics to be the works of art we all know they are. These books might be a bit too serious for the casual comic enthusiast but are worth their weight in gold for the serious collector!

KSIAZKA PELNA INFORMACJI, CIEPLA I WDZIEKU. KOTY SA WSPANIALE !
The book is full of information, lovely stories and charm. Cats are wonderful!

KSIAZKA PELNA INFORMACJI, CIEPLA I WDZIEKU. KOTY SA WSPANIALE !
The book is full of information, lovely stories and charm. Cats are wonderful!

As a tutor at a university Writing Center, I have found this book very useful. The sample tutoring sessions are very realistic and can teach new tutors to gently and skillfully direct a student to come up with his or her own answers. Also useful are the brainstorming and organizing techniques. A person with no teaching or tutoring experience can pick up this book and learn how to tutor effectively.

I had to read this book for a class entitled "Teaching Writing." It contains a lot of useful information on tutoring-I applied some of the principles to the students I tutored, and our sessions became much better! I highly recommend it!

Buy it just to see what others are doing.
Fun read too! Not a boring book by any stretch of the imagination.

Good coverage.

This book 'tells it like it is' on preemptive tactics in the modern game. It will add zest to your preemption while improving your defense against enemy preempts.