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This is the best "How to" book I've read on comics. Not "How to Draw or Write" but a practical guide to the business side of the industry. Every aspiring pro should read this book. Thank you Ms. Haines

Do NOT read this book. Work on your art, do whatever, but do not read this book. You can scratch you head at why I'm taking on the project you thought you would get, or why I got the prestigious assignment you were sure was yours. It's all about being a professional, and I don't need the competition. In short, this book will teach you what you do not want others to learn.

Writing in a clear comprehensive style, the author relates the history of Thebes, giving much detailed information about its tombs and their decoration. She also tells the story of the rediscovery of those tombs and briefly describes the early travelers' journeys to the Theban area. Illustrated with black and white photographs and line drawings, including many unpublished until now, this book is a fascinating and useful source for anyone interested in Ancient Egypt.

Yet again Prof. Manniche manages to poduce an excellent work. This book makes an excellent addition to Musicians and Musical Instruments in Ancient Egypt, Ancient Egyptian Herbal, and Sacred Luxuries. I am anxious to get a copy of Sexual Life in Ancient Egypt. City of the Dead is oriented toward the student or professional archaeologist. There are plenty of interesting facts that would intrigue the armchair historian as well. I recommend this book and all of the other works this author has created.

This book is a handy feild guide for all communications techs. A must have for all new hires.

This is one of the best organized handbooks that I have run across for telecommunication and IT specialists. It has everything that you would ever need at your fingertips. It covers everything from POTS to broadband, and even delves into video communications. Formulas? This handbook has 'em.... Charts? They're in there... Need to know the exact bandwidth of an OC-192 line? It's just a flip away. Pinouts? It even had a hard to find pinout for a 6MMJ... I looked everywhere for that pinout!

No self-respecting IT or COMM specialist should go anywhere without this in their back pocket... It's only 20bux to boot!

I know I sound like a commercial, but I was THAT impressed with this handbook. I normally never write reviews. This handbook warranted it. It's definately going to make the IT or COMM specialist more productive, as it will save a TON of time in research.

Kudos to Paul Rosenburg, et. al.

The book, "Devices of Wonder: From the World in a Box to Images on a Screen", is the catalog for an exhibition that has just opened. The first two reviews provide perspectives and understanding that are quite different from those offered in the preceding review from Publishers Weekly.

Leah Ollman (LA Times, 11/18/01) comments that, "We want to know the world and have experiences beyond the ordinary. We want to extend our vision beyond its familiar capacity. These are timeless desires, born with the species. They thrive on wonder, ... 'Devices of Wonder' traces those impulses and the technologies designed to act on them during the past 400 years. Full of serious toys, marvelous instruments and art resonant with the theme of discovery, the show [and catalog] track a history of visual thinking, 'from the world in a box to images on a screen,'..."

Speaking of both the exhibition and the catalog, the hard-nosed and insightful reviewer, Christopher Knight (Los Angeles Times, November 19, 2001) remarks that, "The Wunderkabinett is back, their show asserts--bigger, now nearly ubiquitous and considerably more far-reaching than any Baroque prince could ever have dreamed. Today's Wunderkabinett is sitting on your desk at home or in the office, or perhaps it's resting in your briefcase or on your lap." "Looking at wondrous things in a Wunderkabinett becomes the launch pad for the wonders of looking. Sight connects with insight. Mirrors facilitate reflection. Images are themselves ideas. ... Playful and unexpected connections get drawn. ... The show [and the catalog] is filled with these sorts of surprising delights, which can send your mind off in unexpected directions."

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The book, "Devices of Wonder: From the World in a Box to Images on a Screen", is the catalog for an exhibition that has just opened. The first two reviews provide perspectives and understanding that are quite different from those offered in the preceding review from Publishers Weekly.

Leah Ollman (LA Times, 11/18/01) comments that, "We want to know the world and have experiences beyond the ordinary. We want to extend our vision beyond its familiar capacity. These are timeless desires, born with the species. They thrive on wonder, ... 'Devices of Wonder' traces those impulses and the technologies designed to act on them during the past 400 years. Full of serious toys, marvelous instruments and art resonant with the theme of discovery, the show [and catalog] track a history of visual thinking, 'from the world in a box to images on a screen,'..."

Speaking of both the exhibition and the catalog, the hard-nosed and insightful reviewer, Christopher Knight (Los Angeles Times, November 19, 2001) remarks that, "The Wunderkabinett is back, their show asserts--bigger, now nearly ubiquitous and considerably more far-reaching than any Baroque prince could ever have dreamed. Today's Wunderkabinett is sitting on your desk at home or in the office, or perhaps it's resting in your briefcase or on your lap." "Looking at wondrous things in a Wunderkabinett becomes the launch pad for the wonders of looking. Sight connects with insight. Mirrors facilitate reflection. Images are themselves ideas. ... Playful and unexpected connections get drawn. ... The show [and the catalog] is filled with these sorts of surprising delights, which can send your mind off in unexpected directions." (...)

This book is incredibly valuable to anyone seeking to learn more about environmental and social movement communication. It's one of those rare books that smartly, coherently and comprehensively lays out the state of research on an important subfield of communication studies. It's also written in a way that is accessible to both practitioners and scholars.

From former Vice President Al Gore to Republican consultant Frank Luntz, there is one thing on which we all agree: in order to make a difference in environmental policy and ethics, we need to reflect on and improve the ways we communicate about the environment in the public sphere. This book is a step in that direction. The author of this textbook is not just book smart. J. Robert Cox, a Professor at the UNC-Chapel Hill, also has served in the Sierra Club as the President of the Board of Directors (2000-2001; 1994-96;2007-present) and as a Director (1993-1999; 2000-2006).

I loved this book, and cherish it in my collection. The stunning illustrations, the sympathetic and entertaining characters, the meaningful lessons learned, and the fresh unique voice all add up to make this a perfect children's book. I highly recommend it to everyone, kids and adults alike. Thank you, Mr. Lyon!

I have this book for my baby boy Ben who is 11 months old. He loves looking at the bright, beautiful illustrations. This is a joyful book full of interesting characters and amazing colours that draw adult and child alike into Buzby's world. The pages draw Ben's attention to every corner, he loves to study the details and colours. I enjoy reading the story because it's funny and it's gentle humour is so beguiling. This book has already gotten dog eared from use and I've only had it a few months. I would highly recommend this book, my nephew who is 12 also has this book and loves reading it. This book is really unlike any other children's book I've seen, and I've seen alot. This is a must have!

This has got to be one of the most creative and informative books focusing on the cell group meeeting itself. Joel clearly delineates elements that bring life to a group where Christ is the center. Side Bars provide tips and thought provoking facts that can only improve cell life.
Joel, thank you for your life and minstry!

I have read so very many books on cell group meetings but this has got to be the best book out there for anyone wanting to start a meaningful group. Every church planning on starting a cell church ministry should make this book mandatory reading. I cannot say enough good about this book.

A "must read" for anyone who reads a newspaper or watches TV news - or takes their current events online for that matter. This is an excellent primer about how media influences public perception. Beautifully presented with amazing photography and spot on quotes.

This is an awesome book with wonderful pictures and history. I suggest it to all whether it is as a gift or to keep on your coffee table for you and your guests to enjoy! Great buy.
There is something in the book for everyone.

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I use this book for a graduate course I teach called Media Advocacy and Social Marketing. It very clearly outlines the various strategies and techniques involved in promoting changes in public policy through the use of mass media, including the internet. My students find the information both intriguing and easy to assimilate.

Larry Wallack, the lead author, is a long-time practitioner of media advocacy and a recognized leader in the field. His earlier book, Media Advocacy for Public Health, is also very useful as a course text and I recommend both publications highly.

Larry Wallack, Katie Woodruff and Lori Dorfman are recognized experts in media advocacy. This book was a textbook for my media communications course in a graduate school of public health. I would recommend this book for anyone who would like a better understanding of how to work with the media to support advocacy and policy issues, in any subject area. It incorporates a workbook style, with examples of press releases, letters, etc. It's a how-to for hands-on folks. There are also other books focusing on media advocacy, written by Wallack and Dorfman, that I would highly recommend. But News for a Change is an excellent starting point for anyone who needs the media to cover an advocacy/policy issue.