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This mammoth, all-inclusive history of American film in the 1930's with almost 200 stills, portraits, and other photographs examines the film output of that legendary decade in its entirely - five thousand movies, most of them personally screened by the author. His skillful division of this mass of cinema into fifty distinct genres - gangster films, horror films, spy pictures, screwball comedies, campus capers, and westerns among them - combines fun criticism, facts, trivia, and social history re-creates a fascinating era for the movie nut, film buff, and cinema scholar. It is the essential volume on that memorable decade and its golden legacy.

I have loved this book for almost 25 years now!! It is the most enjoyable, most informative book ever written by a single author on an era in motion pictures and how lucky we are that it was written on the greatest era of films, the 1930's!! It's a huge book packed with information and commentary on films of the era. What is truly astonishing is that the author wrote this book on superb history and criticism on these era of films years before Turner Classic Movies and American Movie Classics were on the air, primarily from local television airings, revival houses in New York, and research!! Wonderfully packed with information and highly readable, by the time you finish this book you will rightfully feel you can hold your own with anyone if the topic in 1930's Hollywood films. There aren't that many photographs, but you can easily get that elsewhere, finding such superb detailed yet unpretentious writing on the period is the true attraction. Dooley truly enjoys the films of the era but he is not blind to the failings of weaker films or films that no longer hold up (and you will be quite grateful that he rarely gives away "spoilers" when discussing the films unlike many a historian). He writes with appreciation of the pace of the films, the sharp dialogue and charismatic performances of these superb films which he bluntly (and truthfully!) states was Hollywood's finest era. What a shame the talented Mr. Dooley, a novelist, never again wrote a book on film history because he truly takes his place with the greats on the basis on this single volume. If you love "classic movies" you can be certain you will love this book!

I bought this book and no other book for review prior to my LPN boards. I reviewed the book and broke it down into parts (the book is random information). It seemed like every question that came up was in this book. I have recommended it (and its companion book for RN's ) to everyone I know taking the tests. It is simply the best source of info: I've even used both books while on duty to as a quick resource. Good luck to all taking the Boards.

This is a very good book. It has good info and in very short bullets. It is a great book to carry with you when you have to go to the doctors office or if you are just sitting around.

This is a very appealing cookbook for kids. Right off the bat my children were attracted to it because of the humorous, cartoon-like drawings that are sprinkled throughout. It is very easy to read and the recipes simple to do. Finally, the book is bound within a spiral notebook style so it can lay flat and is easy to handle. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a simple, starter cookbook for their budding chef!

Following a cute section entitled All About Me, come Steps to Good Health and Kitchen Safety. The recipes are separated by categories. They include: Fun with Fruit, Nuts and Bolts, Bread, Grains and Stuff, Vegetable Parade and Vegetarian Delights. It ends with Cloudy Day Fun which gives lots of neat ideas like pudding fingerpaints and making a chef's hat!

Each recipe is only one page long so it is easy to read and nicely spaced. Every page is illustrated with bright colors and humorous characters that depict the recipe. The author has done an exceptional job in laying out the recipe! A new reader could even follow along. First, there is always a cartoon guy carrying a sign saying "Adult Help Needed" if it applys. Then the author outlines each recipe in this clever pattern: READ the recipe, READY-get your cooking tools, SET the ingredients, GO-follow the directions! Finally she gives the cook some cute serving ideas.

This cookbook is just like what it's title implies...a lot of FUN! Any child interested in cooking vegetarian would enjoy using this cookbook. The recipes are easy to read, simple to do and offer a lot of success!

(FYI - The cookbook has religious undertones in its "Steps to A Good Health" Section as well as some advertisements in the back.)-Denise Steele Darnell

It's great. You can learn a whole bunch of recipies just waiting to get cooked and if you put a whole bunch of recipies together, you can put on a party. They even have a page to help you plan. I give it 2 thumbs up!

The rise of the popular gangster film genre began in the early 1930s to reflect the real history and rise of gangsterism in American society, producing early classics which would be released back to back, were modeled on newspaper and real-life situations, and which would bring gangsterism to the public eye by defining and surveying notorious personalities and groups. GANGSTER FILM READER reviews the genre through reprints of key articles, new essays and critical analysis produced for this collection, and over 200 original photos. Film libraries will consider it a 'must', while many a college-level library on social issues will also find the topic relevant to 20th century American history discussions.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

This book was so informative and very easy to read! As a movie lover, this book was absolutely amazing in the stories that it told! It's a must read for any gangster movie fan!

Why did the price drop 100$ right after the semester started. I paid 167$ for this book four weeks ago now it is 61$? WTF Amazon, that is crooked as hell.

This is the book you need to know about General, Organic and Biological Chemistry. You won't regret because it is very straightforward and easy to follow. You can learn a great deal out of this book.

Parents, it's not too late to buy this book and send it to your sons and daughters starting their first year in college. You'll feel better if they have this helpful little book in hand. It isn't just a list of what to take (presumably you've already taken care of that). This is an easy-to-read survival manual for the new college student. It has tips on laundry, lofts, long-distance relationships, studying, social life, safety nets--you name it! If you're having separation anxiety as your student sets out on his or her own, buy a second copy for yourself!

"Getting Ready for College" is an amazing resource for high school students on the verge of attending college. The handbook covers not only the essentials (like what to bring, study tips, planning your schedule, etc.) but also addresses the much fuller picture of college life - facing a new social scene, getting homesick, the added pressures one faces with new found independence, and so much more. The book is full of tips and advice from those who've recently gone to college. Based on my years of experience working in student affairs on a college campus, their perspectives are accurate and incredibly helpful. The handbook also serves as a useful guide in preparing for summer jobs between school years and getting ready for the work world when graduation looms near. It's a book you should buy, read from cover to cover, and take with you as a reference guide throughout your college years. You'll be very glad that you did!

The Global Studies series is a great way to get a general overview about a region of the world and its quick history. Each country is divided up into a quick overview of demographics, trade, economics, population and other pertinent data similar to a scaled down CIA world fact book. There is then a general overview of each country and how it has played its part in the region with a particular focus on World War II to the present. Finally there are about 24 articles in this one that focus on all sorts of different aspects from the region. They address everything from gambling opportunities in Macau to population control in Japan. Overall this book does an excellent job of capturing the Pacific Rim and the countries that reside there. It is a great start to learning about the region and provides an overview that will give you a focus to direct further investigations. If you are just getting started on this area of the world as I am you will find it an invaluable resource.

Book was new and just as described. Good information regarding Japan's history and economy as well as good information on countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand.

This is an incredible book about how God took a Hebrew boy from favorite child, to slave, to prisoner, to ruler of Egypt. I first read this book in the 1980's and have since read it several times. I try to keep 2 or 3 copies on hand to give away to whomever may benefit from the message. It has helped me tremendously to understand that God prepares us for his purposes in the most unlikely ways. You will definitely receive a blessing from reading this book.

I read this book 3 years ago, and it had a profound effect on my life ever since. and so I have been introducing and encouraging other people to read it. I sometimes purchase this book as gifts for relatives, and close friends. This book has changed my life, I garantee it will have the same effect on your own life.
Please purchase it.
Clarence A. Greene

Crisp and to the point yet encompasses many of the concerns and misunderstandings about the transition from training to "real life".

Dr. Campen nicely breaks things down. She goes into great detail with specific issues such as office equipment and furnishings, dealing with insurance, and even more philosophical subjects such as avoiding liability and enjoying your practice.

My favorite part of the book is Chapter 5 where Dr. Campen literally goes step-by-step (from 1-31) on opening an office.

This is a practical, well-written and up-to-date text that is indispensable in opening a practice for the first time.

The most important recommendation I can make, however, is to read it very early during training as it will serve as an excellent guide for learning things during training that are frequently looked over.

I would recommend this book to anyone going into medical practice, private or academic. This book is very practical and covers a wide range of topics, including choosing a practice location, designing your practice, malpractice issues, and complying with federal & health care regulations. I really enjoyed reading this book & wish that it had been available earlier in my career. This book would make an excellent gift for medical students as well as those already with established practices.

Like great golf stories? About ball that goes where hitter wants? A club used by a champion that swings that way with whoever swings it? What Sherlock Holmes would do with a golf club in his hand?

This is but few of the absolutely wonderful short stories to do with golf, selected over years by authors from differing eras, but with all same theme: revolvement around getting the white pill in the hole.

Tough to select any favorites out of this excellent selection of 24, but "Golf is a Nice Friendly Game" is my selection. How can you miss with a tale wound around giving away one's whole wartime allocation of rubber for golf ball business based on wager of two old CEO duffers with their sponsored pros playing?

Must have for the avid golf reader! Pure enjoyment!

This book has become one of my favorite golf books ever. It's for anyone who loves the game and it's lore. Some of these stories are hilarious, others are like a good mystery. Finally a classic golf book without a bit of instruction.