Wilson Books

This AudioCD with Michael Dell, Jack Welch, Jack Greenberg and Quincy Jones is worth a lot more than it's weight in gold. The listener is given the rare opportunity to view the business landscape from the perspective of great leaders who captain some of the biggest and best run companies on the planet. Success in business is about vision, innovation, customers, branding, team building and execution. The candid interviews on this CD bring these points home very clearly. If Tom Peters ever decides to write In Search of Excellence - the millennium edtion, he would do well to begin with the leaders featured on CD #1. Job well done by Mark Thompson and Richard Wilson.

Forget all the theory and nonsense you hear from the gurus and academics about what they 'imagine' a leader should or could do! This is the real thing. Real CEOs talk about their best ideas and worst mishaps. Finally we hear what works and what doesn't in plain English from people who actually have done it! No secret sauce. No bull. I listened to Leaders of the New Century during my commute this week and I'm requiring my senior management team to listen to the whole set.

This audio CD was a refreshing change from the usual audiobook on leadership. Instead of the typical announcer reading from a script - or author reading from a script - this had the interviewees speaking off the cuff about their experiences as leaders.

I particularly enjoyed the interview with Michael Dell. As a business owner, I could take and apply much of what he discussed to my business.

Overall, a very well done CD, with some fascinating guests, discussing what it takes to lead. I look forward to hearing the rest of the series.

Every CEO should require their team to listen to these leaders. When I think of all the time our management team has wasted with consultants and gurus, I know now that the first thing you should do is get a copy of this series for everyone who works for you and require them to listen to it. This is what leaders have done to win their people and customers from actual interviews with the CEOs themselves. Easy listening format with some interesting insights from leaders in many fields.

When I think of all the time our management team has wasted with consultants and gurus, I know now that the first thing you should do is get a copy of this series for everyone who works for you and require them to listen to it. This is what leaders have done to win their people and customers in the words of the leaders themselves.

Thompson and Wilson have put together a remarkable series here, with wisdom from people who have fought for their dreams, suffered setbacks and yet succeeded in every imaginable part of the human experience. Will it make you a better leader and manager? Sure. But the reason is that it's not just about leadership; it's about finding out what matters, then going out and making a difference.

I admit that I intended to purchased this book simply because my grandmother, Jeanne Belle Osby Goodwin is one of the featured 100 voices. But as I read through some of the other essays, the song and the thousands of voices that I have heard sing its choruses filled my heart and mind with such glory. This book became a must have book for my loved ones. "Sing a song full of the hope..." We are a people of many trials and tribulations. This song, and the written words of the 100 serve as potent reminders that we can,do and will persevere- to sweet victory!

In 1900 James Weldon Johnson, and his brother J. Rosamond Johnson, wrote a song for a chorus of five hundred black school children, in Jacksonville, Florida, to sing in celebration of Lincoln's birthday. The song was originally published by mimeograph, and intended only for that year's remembrance of President Lincoln. Yet, the black school children of Jacksonville kept singing. ...and because the song reflected the truth of the black experience in America, the chorus swelled from five hundred to millions of voices. Today "Lift Every Voice and Sing" is alternately referred to as the "Black National Anthem"

Deeply patriotic, and clinging to a vision of an America healed of the scourge of racism, the brothers Johnson answered Francis Scott Key's anthem with realism, pathos, and hope. Whereas Key's song speaks of the external, military enemy, the Johnsons' chorus speaks of the more insidious internal enemy of racism. Whereas Key wrote of liberty already won and now demanding defense, the Johnsons wrote of liberty delayed, eventually promised, seen, but not yet fully acheived.

In this anthology, the editors give us an history of this deeply moving piece of music, and a chronology of its authors. They also give us one hundred short reponses to the song -- almost meditations -- by Americans of every skin hue. Finally, the text includes a pictoral display of the 20th century, American, black experience which is a treasure in and of itself.

This is more than a coffee table book. This is a book for all Americans to read and re-read: for in this text are planted the seeds of tolerance and understanding which our nation so desperately requires.

Julian Bond and Sondra K. Wilson have blazed a trail in editing this book. Mostly well-known Americans, but also some hidden gems, share with the reader what the Johnson brothers' song means to them.

And it means a lot to a cross section of Americans. One friend noted that if you read the book in one setting, as she did, you get a clear sense of how African American families taught their children to be revolutionaries. These children were taught about their history, and they were given the tools to dream and do something about their future. They had no choice; they had to march on until victory was won! And they did, from shacks in Mississippi, middle-class homes in Chicago and upper-class environments in Hollywood (where they often still could not get a decent meal in a restaurant), they were taught to fight for their freedom. They marched on--on buses, at "white only" lunch counters, over bridges with dogs and police daring them to cross,down lonely country roads with the KKK looking on--and though hundreds of marches, they fulfilled the dreams of their ancestors.

One of the real treasures of the book, besides the wonderful essays, is that one gets the sense, through exquisite historical photos, of how broad the African American experience is and continues to be. There are poor black women chopping cotton, and black men being killed. But there are also photograpshs of young black women on horseback in the 1950s, muslim women at a mosque, photographs of Muhammad Ali, James Weldon Johnson and his wife looking lovingly at each other, proud black women on their way to church and young children all dressed up to perform in some special show for their parents. These photos give you a sense that despite the hardship, we might be making some progress--that the race is okay and might survive.

I would like to thank Bond and Wilson for sharing with us the best of our culture. As one NY Amsterdam News' reviewer noted, "If you breathe, you should buy this book." It is a perfect gift for any occasion.

This book has kept my child intrigued and quite for hours. The illustrations are detailed and colorful enough to be interesting with out the add fun of a game. The game of spot the difference between the two drawings is fun to play with your child, as well as one they can play on their own. I have found it also fun to make up stories about the creatures in the illustrations with my child. It is an engaging book on many levels.

This is a picture book without text, of richly detailed with very colorful illustrations in a picture book type format. When opened there are two similar pictures, one on the left and one on the right, and you must figure out what is different about the two pictures by looking back and forth and comparing the two illustrations.

This is a high quality picture book type of hardcover children's book. It is NOT a workbook and it is not designed to be written in or used just once.

This is a perfect book for reading in the car or in places where the child needs to be occupied with a quiet activity (the doctor's office waiting room, etc.).

Books like this help a child's powers of observation sharpen. It can be used with children as young as two or three and older than eight!

There is also a sequel to this book, called "Look Again!".

Again this is not a story, it has no words, just images.

On each set of facing pages there are twelve differences. Some are obvious- the coloring of a tiger, or the disappearance of a bird. Other differences are subtle- the ripening of berries or the loss of petals on a flower. Finding all twelve differences is tricky and requires the ability to count, but it is also enjoyable.

Each of the twelve different sets of illustrations are gorgeous, and each depicts a different place and ecosystem. There is everything from an underwater scene to Africa and Mexico. All are done in beautiful, colorful, lifelike illustrations.

The back of the book contains the answers as well as a short description of the environment, animals and the area depicted. These sections are informative and a thoughtful addition.

A wonderful book full of interesting facts and beautiful pictures, the game is just an excuse.

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This collection is, in a word, incredible. I can only hope that Stark House will continue to issue more of his harder to find work.

In my opinion Algernon Blackwood was the greatest practicioner of supernatural literature, he has no equal; and the stories in these two volumes will not disappoint. Blackwood has such command of narrative, that he sweeps you into his tales and leaves you quite breathless at the end. More than being frightening, the majority of these pieces will fill you with a sense of wonder and awe.

Overall, the Lost Valley is probably my favorite in the collection. It is a very emotional and tragic story, differing in style a bit from some of his other works. Most surprising to me was The Eccentricity of Simon Parnacute. Just the title is humorous, and sure enough, what ensues is a very comical and unusual tale......but then all of a sudden, he hits you with a powerful ending.

Ghosts are few and far between in this one, and that is actually a good thing. Once again, his stories are more mystical in nature.

Anybody who enjoys authors like Arthur Machen, M.R. James, Lord Dunsany, H.P. Lovecraft, or even Neil Gaiman should read this book, and anything else you can find of his.

The Lost Valley / The Wolves of God reprints two hard-to-find anthologies of fantasy, horror, and occult short stories in a single volume. Written by Algernon Blackwood, who forsook his Catholic upbringing to explore Oriental religion and the occult, the stories were created during the end of the 19th and the first half of the 20th century, and reflect the changing world of that tumultuous era. A tantalizingly mysterious collection, especially recommended for fans of gaslight horror and occult tales by more widely publicized authors such as H.P. Lovecraft and Robert E. Howard.

The tales in "The Lost Valley and Other Stories" (back in print for the first time in God knows how many years) are by turns mystifying, horrifying, intensely moving, funny, incredibly beautiful... and sometimes all of them at once! Algernon Blackwood is mostly remembered as a great writer of ghost stories, but he was SO much more than that - a writer of (mostly) supernatural tales with a truly unique vision. There's hardly a ghost to be found in "The Lost Valley and Other Stories", but it is chock full of other kinds of weird manifestations that are so original they are very hard to describe. Blackwood was one of a kind, and deserves to be much more widely read than he is.

As a great bonus, "The Wolves of God and Other Fey Stories" is also included in this volume. This rare collection contains a number of excellent and memorable stories, although it is from Blackwood's later, post-World War I period, when his work had lost some of the wild visionary quality that makes his early work so special. But he was still a master story-teller, and no true fan of supernatural fiction will want to be without this. The collection also includes at least a couple of stories from Blackwood's "golden period" which never found their way into the earlier collections (such as "The Man Who Found Out" and "The Empty Sleeve").

Contained in this volume:

"The Lost Valley and Other Stories":
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The Lost Valley
The Wendigo
Old Clothes
Perspective
The Terror of the Twins
The Man From the "Gods"
The Man Who Played Upon the Leaf
The Price of Wiggins' Orgy
Carlton's Drive
The Eccentricity of Simon Parnacute

"The Wolves of God and Other Fey Stories":
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The Wolves of God
Chinese Magic
Running Wolf
First Hate
The Tarn of Sacrifice
The Valley of the Beasts
The Call
Egyptian Sorcery
The Decoy
The Man Who Found Out
The Empty Sleeve
Wireless Confusion
Confession
The Lane That Ran East and West
"Vengeance is Mine"

Music business is an area where many dream to enter but also many see their dreams being crushed by outside forces. If you don't want to rise and fall quickly then you must read a guide into this world. This book is exactly that, a comprehensive guide into the closed door world of the music moguls. The book by Lee Wilson is one of the best on the market, with an easy structure and understandable terms for all those who want to engage in a music industry I recommend this book for all those who want an insider's look into the industry.

This business and legal guide for songwriters and performers illustrates aspects of the law with examples from real life, providing appropriate and easy insights on everything from copyright law to choosing a manager and working with music lawyers. Any involved in music will find Making it in the Music Business an important, practical guide.

This book is a "must have" for every songwriter and artist out there. Even though it discusses legal issues, it's not full of legalese. I can hardly believe it's by an attorney! But rest assured, it's full of pertinent information written in an easy-to-read style. Don't sign any contract until you've read the entire book.

W-O-W !!! I am amazed by this book - it is so well written . Norman explains everything there is to know about scratchboard , as well as the tools used, light , composition, shading , and even how to frame the finished product . It is the most definitive book that I own on scratchboard . He even shares a new technique that he has developed in sepia paintings .
This master of the scratchboard art is amazing - at 92 years old , he still goes to his studio . His art work throughout the book is truly first class . His bio describes an amazing journey throughout his life .
If you have ever considered doing scratchboard , this is the book . It is not expensive in price , but gives so much for your dollar . I highly recommend it . 2 thumbs up and 5 stars....

WOW !!! It's the best way to describe this book . Written by a truly amazing man (his bio is in the back ), he has to be one of the masters of the art . This is the most definitive book that I have on scratchboard . He explains all the techniques and tools so well , and the art of creating a good painting , no matter the tools used. There are so many beautiful illustrations of his own work . If you have ever thought of working in this media , I highly recommend this book .

W-O-W . I have never had a lesson in scratchboard . I have obtained 4 other books , all out of print now, on this subject - BUT none of them come close to this fabulous book . Mr. Gaddini goes right from the history of the medium , explains all the tools , gives a chapter on light , lines and composition , right down to framing your finished piece of art. This is the most definitive book I have on scratchboard . It is easy to read and has very clear explanations .
All the illustrations in the book are done by the author himself and they are amazing .
Scratchboard is truly a "fun" medium . It requires very little material and tools but is so expressive . If you have ever considered trying the medium , it is really worth every cent for this book .
Mr. Gaddini gives you really good quality and concise instructions . I give it 2 thumbs up and 5 stars !!!!

The specimens shown in this book from the Houston Museum are truly the top of their class. This is a coffee-table book for the mineral collector, and only falls short of a visit to the museum itself.

Excellent detail and photography. Very good section on attributes of mineral specimens, locations,and collections through the centuries.A wonderful table top book for everyone to enjoy.

Minerals and crystals are among the most beautiful objects on the planet. Their sculptural shapes and intense colors can be mesmerizing. Amazingly these specimens haven't been "enhanced" by cutting or polishing. They are as God made them. These magnificent photographs of the world's greatest collection capture their beauty as well as any book I've ever seen.

Favorite scene with Maggie-
Car accident.

Favorite scene with Adam-
Fighting with Maggie at the cabin.

Together-
Changing the way they think about things.

Favorite scene with Annabelle-
Talking with Madeline about her problem.

Favorite scene with Zach-
Ball and pizza.

Together-
Saving the life of a mother and child.

Favorite scene with Madeline-
Discussing her best friend Ian with Maggie and Adam.

Favorite scene with Ian-
Realizing he'd rather have Madeline than his date.

Together-
Their big argument.

As always, Ms. Kirkland has given us a book with all the Regency flavor we love, while wrapping it around a different story line. I loved it.

Miss Wilson's Reputation kept me smiling page after page. Martha Kirkland created thoroughly enjoyable characters and wove them into a heartwarming story full of that wonderful Regency-flavored wit and humor.
Can you imagine having the same name as London's most notorious lightskirt? Well, that's just the beginning of Miss Harriet Wilson's difficulties. Lord Dunford, an dashing rakehell, mistakes her for the ill-reputed Miss Wilson and leaves her with a kiss she can't forget. That fateful meeting propels them both into one delightful tangle after another. A truly fun read!!! I'm looking forward to reading Ms. Kirkland's next book.

Randolph Dunford, the sixth Baron Dunford, was set upon by thieves sent by a pirate bent on revenge. His escape was aided by Miss Harriet J. Wilson. She designed and fashioned fine jewelry. Because of her occupation, her reputation had to remain unstained. However, her name worked against her a bit. One of the most sought after light skirts used the same name with a slightly different spelling, Harriette Wilson. She begged the man she had helped NOT to tell her his name. The incident was to be forgotten. Randolph was unable to do this. Since Harriet did not know who he was, he became her best, but unseen, customer.

Harriet came home one day to learn her cousin, Anna Gwynn, had given a customer a brooch that Lord Dunford had ordered and prepaid for. The customer had been Dunford's mistress. That was fine since she was the person it had been made for; however, Anna had given a copy instead of the real piece of jewelry and the lady had already left the area for the next six weeks! Fearing she may go to prison for fraud, Harriet went to give the jewelry to Lord Dunford. As luck would have it, he, too, was out of town.

Lord Dunford was in Leicestershire, at his grandmother's request, to pull his brother, Burton, out of depression. The brothers did not care for each other, but called a fragile truce. When Lord Dunford ran into Harriet, he was able to begin courting her. Knowing what Harriet thought of the reputation of "Lord Care-For-Naught", he let her call him Mr. Randolph. The lies of omission began! At the same time, someone was trying to kill him and his brother thought Rand was out to tumble Anna, who HE had become fond of!

***** Martha Kirkland had written a wonderful work of Regency in this story! Much happening to keep readers turning pages swiftly! Highly recommended! *****