1J6A2AASAN50353M599XTrue82News_and_MediaLargeBooksreviewrank1370113710061072060http://www.amazon.com/Digimon-2nd-season-Ultimate-Adventures/dp/0061072060%3FSubscriptionId%3D05ERXYTS89KFGEPQR5G2%26tag%3Dthebookrevi0b-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D00610720601970475http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51PSTPEBJ5L._SL75_.jpg7550http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51PSTPEBJ5L._SL160_.jpg160107http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51PSTPEBJ5L._SL500_.jpg500333Michael J. SullvanMass Market Paperback9780061072062190061072060HarperEntertainmentEnglishEnglishEnglish762450USD$4.50HarperEntertainment196Book2001-04-01HarperEntertainmentAges 4-82001-04-03HarperEntertainment19518161USD$1.6101300005.01100610720605002001-11-03

Neat book with good action

This second season book is where they have a third battle with the Emperor and battle dosens of Tyrannomon. What's neat is that Gatomon and Patamon Armor-Digivolve. Well, read the rest of that story. <p>And now for the second. This is where Gabumon is captured by the Veggimon, who are on with the Digimon Emperor. Then the gang comes, and finds where the Veggiemon are, and the tower where they are is one of the Emperor's control spires. Either way, this was a really surprising story. Read the rest and find out why.<P> There's a new enemy in town, the Digimon Emperor, and he's out to gain control of all Digiworld. Using the powerful Control Spires, he's turning good Digimon into bad Digimon. Now the new Digidestineds must destroy the Control Spires and foil his evil plans. With stronger weapons and the guidance of the old Digidestined, this new crew is unstoppable! 043932113115918282360061072044043932114X15918266833011Popular Culture2966Literature4Children's Books1000Subjects283155Books3017Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic3013Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Horror2966Literature4Children's Books1000Subjects283155Books170062General2785Ages 4-84Children's Books1000Subjects283155Books394184011Mass Market400272011Paperback394174011Binding (binding)388186011Refinements283155Books618083011Printed Books618072011Format (feature_browse-bin)388186011Refinements283155Books673423011Ages 9-12673420011Age Range (age_range)388186011Refinements283155Books1584502118http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Movies-QuickTime-Pro-Filmmaking/dp/1584502118%3FSubscriptionId%3D05ERXYTS89KFGEPQR5G2%26tag%3Dthebookrevi0b-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D1584502118949783http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51dgpBqnhPL._SL75_.jpg7560http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51dgpBqnhPL._SL160_.jpg160127http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51dgpBqnhPL._SL500_.jpg500397John FarrellPaperback778.5302859781584502111821584502118Charles River MediaEnglishEnglishEnglish9244995USD$49.95Charles River Media1362Book2002-09-26Charles River MediaCharles River Media201742497USD$4.97198USD$1.9811190011ATVPDKIKX0DERhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/help/seller/home.html?seller=ATVPDKIKX0DERNewnew0eoNZo83nYhT7CsfupsWtrLe9Dhb2VlSuWDs6ftlr6tmvdQPV9mEfyVnx9qzhXw7Yzbf%2B6G%2FstdphYHzKh7Ivw%3D%3D3796USD$37.96Usually ships in 1 to 3 months5.011158450211859102003-01-01

The Ultimate Guide to Digital Video

For anyone wanting to learn how to film, produce video in digital format as well as conventional sources, this is the ultimate reference guide. It takes you through every step. From purchasing the right equipment even on a budget, tips on how to produce the perfect video and sound through to editing, encoding and delivery. Not only it is a must for beginners but an excellent source to professionals as the detailed information and recourses contained are second to none.<p>The book is divided into compressive chapters, which are very easy to follow and are written in plain English. Diagrams and pictures take you through all the necessary steps. Although the title "Digital Movies with QuickTime" falls short, yes the use of QT video is explained in great detail but also the use of other programs like iMovie, Final Cut Pro and Abobe Premiere as also perfectly explained. There is also the added bonus of Terrain Cleaner, which lets you export to other formats like Real Media, Windows Media as well as CD, VCD and DVD delivery. <p>The book includes aa CD with step by step references and examples. Personally I didn't get to use it as not being a beginner, I could relate to most of the explanations given just on the book. The author even goes to the extreme on teaching you how to do a professional film production, how to budget, hire actors, etc.<p>I strongly recommend this book, it's very well written, easy to follow and totally up to date.<p>Juan Aneiros<br>...Do you have a cinematic story to tell? Are you interested in learning how to make independent productions using the popular and affordable QuickTime Pro? If so, you will find all the instructions you need in this hands-on guide. Digital Movies with QuickTime Pro is the first comprehensive book to teach home computer users (Windows or Mac) how to make digital movies from start to finish. It focuses on how QuickTime Pro can be used to make a feature-length digital movie, using tutorial footage from an actual independent movie shot in video and finished in QuickTime Pro. Geared toward aspiring and intermediate filmmakers, the book begins with comprehensive information on what cinematic effects to employ, and common screenwriting/shooting pitfalls to avoid. In addition, there is coverage of the key bushiness aspects of movie making, including how to form a corporation, develop a schedule, and scout for talent. From there users learn how to shoot cinematic DV footage and use QuickTime Pro as a stand-alone editing tool, or in conjunction with other popular editing software such as iMovie 2, Final Cut Pro 3, Discreet Cleaner 5.1, or Adobe Premiere 6. Once the film is edited, the various delivery methods are covered. QuickTime films can be burned to CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or displayed on a laptop. 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Practical and Thought Provoking. I Love It!!

This is a great devotional and study Bible. The notes are plainly written, applicable and often present ideas that other study Bible's miss. Very thoughtful. I use it every day for my devotional time and I often use the notes when I am developing my sermons. They give such a fresh take on the Scriptures. I love it!! You'll just have to try it for yourself.<b>2008 ECPA Christian Book Award Winner!</b> <br>Every problem in life is based on an incorrect view of God. The <i>Discover God Study Bible</i> is the first study Bible specifically designed to address this problem. Every note and feature draws the reader to a deeper understanding of who God is and how He can transform their life. it features an easy-to-use TopicGuide to every major topic and teaching of the Bible.158640024X076443556614335024100718024249159979258312112New Living Translation764432Translations12059Bibles12290Christianity22Religion & Spirituality1000Subjects283155Books572076Study Bibles764436Specific Types12059Bibles12290Christianity22Religion & Spirituality1000Subjects283155Books12174General172810Reference12290Christianity22Religion & Spirituality1000Subjects283155Books16233641General12056Bible & Other Sacred Texts22Religion & Spirituality1000Subjects283155Books394181011Hardcover394174011Binding (binding)388186011Refinements283155Books618083011Printed Books618072011Format (feature_browse-bin)388186011Refinements283155Books712982011General AAS465600New & Used Textbooks251254011Custom Stores44258011Specialty Stores283155Books712994011General AAS468234Religious Studies468206Humanities465600New & Used Textbooks251254011Custom Stores44258011Specialty Stores283155Books713014011General AAS319654011Qualifying Textbooks251254011Custom Stores44258011Specialty Stores283155BooksRGION196J6V2WRecommended Study Bibles - 20070786834978http://www.amazon.com/Incredibles-Amazing-3-D-Adventure/dp/0786834978%3FSubscriptionId%3D05ERXYTS89KFGEPQR5G2%26tag%3Dthebookrevi0b-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D0786834978710689http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/513T8SGF1SL._SL75_.jpg7561http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/513T8SGF1SL._SL160_.jpg160130http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/513T8SGF1SL._SL500_.jpg500405Elle D. RiscoHardcover9780786834976470786834978Disney PressEnglishEnglishEnglish10241499USD$14.99Disney Press112Book2004-10-01Disney PressAges 4-8Disney Press66835315USD$3.151USD$0.0171700005.01107868349785222005-07-13

Colorful with a nice extra

This cute little book is a retelling of Pixar's smash hit movie, The Incredibles. Brightly colored and richly drawn, it does an excellent job of retelling the story for younger readers. But, this book has an extra: It has a pop-up "viewer" and when you look through it, you will see that each page has a 3-D picture! <br /> <br />I bought this book for a nephew, and he loves it. I think that the people who made this book did an excellent job of putting it together. So, if you have a young fan of The Incredibles, then you simply must get him this book! My nephew and I highly recommend it. <br />Meet Bob Parr. He's your ordinary middle-aged suburban dad. He's got three kids and a loving wife. He hates his job and detests his boss. The only thing that sets Bob apart from the millions of other guys like him is that he used to be the celebrated, villain-nabbing, internationally famous hero, Mr. Incredible! But when a series of lawsuits forced Mr. Incredible and his friends to join a government relocation program, Bob and his super-powered wife had no choice but to listen. Now they're living in the 'burbs with their two kids, who have powers of their own, and a new baby. Will Bob be able to escape his mundane existence and return to crime fighting without jeopardizing his family in the process? Read the Incredibles amazing adventures in this cool book-and get to experience it all by peering through the pop-up viewer. There's an action-packed 3-D image on every spread!03758296010375829598075660588107364227222967Action & Adventure2966Literature4Children's Books1000Subjects283155Books3011Popular Culture2966Literature4Children's Books1000Subjects283155Books3017Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic3013Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Horror2966Literature4Children's Books1000Subjects283155Books16254411General2966Literature4Children's Books1000Subjects283155Books170061Picture Books2785Ages 4-84Children's Books1000Subjects283155Books170062General2785Ages 4-84Children's Books1000Subjects283155Books394181011Hardcover394174011Binding (binding)388186011Refinements283155Books618083011Printed Books618072011Format (feature_browse-bin)388186011Refinements283155Books673422011Ages 4-8673420011Age Range (age_range)388186011Refinements283155Books5JYYLADAVJ6IThe Incredibles0307123480http://www.amazon.com/Disneys-Aladdin-Big-Golden-Book/dp/0307123480%3FSubscriptionId%3D05ERXYTS89KFGEPQR5G2%26tag%3Dthebookrevi0b-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D03071234803304503Karen KreiderHardcoverDarrell Baker9780307123480500307123480Golden BooksEnglishEnglishEnglish1125470USD$4.70Golden Books119Book1992-11Golden BooksBaby-PreschoolGolden Books6085094USD$0.941USD$0.011000USD$10.00149820005.01103071234805132003-06-05

best adaption of the movie

In 141 pages Karen Kreider tells the story of Disney's Aladdin and goes beyond it. Supported by full color images directly taken from the film. A recommendation for any Disney lover. Great way to introduce the story of Aladdin to anyone who wants to learn more about the movie but can't watch it.A retelling of the adventures of Aladdin, who, with the aid of a genie from a magic lamp, fights an evil sorcerer and wins the hand of a beautiful princess.157082864407364012371570827273157082293X15708273113011Popular Culture2966Literature4Children's Books1000Subjects283155Books170061Picture Books2785Ages 4-84Children's Books1000Subjects283155Books170062General2785Ages 4-84Children's Books1000Subjects283155Books184955Aladdin184954Disney184930Popular Characters4Children's Books1000Subjects283155Books11256Folklore & Mythology11232Social Sciences53Nonfiction1000Subjects283155Books394181011Hardcover394174011Binding (binding)388186011Refinements283155Books618083011Printed Books618072011Format (feature_browse-bin)388186011Refinements283155Books673422011Ages 4-8673420011Age Range (age_range)388186011Refinements283155Books0736421645http://www.amazon.com/Disneys-Brother-Bear-Magical-Journey/dp/0736421645%3FSubscriptionId%3D05ERXYTS89KFGEPQR5G2%26tag%3Dthebookrevi0b-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D07364216451526436http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51YR0PAH3PL._SL75_.jpg7575http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51YR0PAH3PL._SL160_.jpg160160http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51YR0PAH3PL._SL500_.jpg475475Erin HallPaperback9780736421645240736421645Random HouseEnglishEnglishEnglish772399USD$3.99Random House124Book2003-09-23Random HouseAges 4-82003-09-23Random House027778021648187401USD$0.011USD$0.01186400005.01107364216455002005-09-29

Great Story

After watching this movie with my 3 year old son I had to find a book about it. He loved the movie and the book is a nice compliment to it. We read it every night before bed. He also likes to tell the story in his own words by looking at the pictures in the book.What happens when a young man is magically transformed into a bear? Find out in this exciting storybook that features the characters from Disney&#8217;s new animated blockbuster,<i> Brother Bear.</i> Plus, a full sheet of <i>beary</i> cool stickers is included!2793Fiction2792Bears2787Animals4Children's Books1000Subjects283155Books2967Action & Adventure2966Literature4Children's Books1000Subjects283155Books3011Popular Culture2966Literature4Children's Books1000Subjects283155Books16254411General2966Literature4Children's Books1000Subjects283155Books170061Picture Books2785Ages 4-84Children's Books1000Subjects283155Books170062General2785Ages 4-84Children's Books1000Subjects283155Books400272011Paperback394184011Mass Market401237011Trade394174011Binding (binding)388186011Refinements283155Books618083011Printed Books618072011Format (feature_browse-bin)388186011Refinements283155Books673422011Ages 4-8673420011Age Range (age_range)388186011Refinements283155Books0786832444http://www.amazon.com/Disneys-Easy-Read-Stories-Collection/dp/0786832444%3FSubscriptionId%3D05ERXYTS89KFGEPQR5G2%26tag%3Dthebookrevi0b-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D0786832444546823http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51MQ9F8AM5L._SL75_.jpg7554http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51MQ9F8AM5L._SL160_.jpg160115http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51MQ9F8AM5L._SL500_.jpg475340MOUSEWORKSHardcover9780786832446600786832444Disney PressEnglishEnglishEnglish1100999USD$9.99Disney Press1192Book1999-05-20Disney PressAges 9-12Disney Press170810399USD$3.991USD$0.012500USD$25.0027501011ATVPDKIKX0DERhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/help/seller/home.html?seller=ATVPDKIKX0DERNewnewQeNLxNIwHMyGut0mQF3pIK8YevXxSWgPMNn%2BqC7E3ntg%2BnFswfIOOCQnWLdhcGPIZAc1trqSKR3%2FMxJ6t145dQ%3D%3D999USD$9.99Usually ships in 24 hours5.011078683244459102000-04-04

A great book for car rides and waiting rooms.

I recommend this book to parents of toddlers everywhere. My son loves for us to read to him, but he has a short attention span. The pictures are bright and colorful, and the stories are fairly short and are about Disney characters that he can easily identify. So, even though he cannot read he loves to look at the pictures. You can read it over and over without getting too bored and since it is one book, you don't have a lot of books to carry around. For older children, it is easy to read, and involves several different characters.Tales inspired by "Toy Story, The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Mulan", and"Lady and the Tramp" feature favorite characters from popular Disney animatedfilms. Full color.B001348LVMB00126VVCMB000UJZRI6B0014JUGPKB000YHQWS82984Anthologies2977Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths2966Literature4Children's Books1000Subjects283155Books3011Popular Culture2966Literature4Children's Books1000Subjects283155Books3019Short Story Collections2966Literature4Children's Books1000Subjects283155Books16254411General2966Literature4Children's Books1000Subjects283155Books170062General2785Ages 4-84Children's Books1000Subjects283155Books170063General2786Ages 9-124Children's Books1000Subjects283155Books10303Anthologies10300Short Stories17Literature & Fiction1000Subjects283155Books221302011General221301011Ages 4-8221300011Children's Books2200840114-for-3 Books Store251254011Custom Stores44258011Specialty Stores283155Books222104011Anthologies222102011Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths222095011Literature221300011Children's Books2200840114-for-3 Books Store251254011Custom Stores44258011Specialty Stores283155Books222131011General222095011Literature221300011Children's Books2200840114-for-3 Books Store251254011Custom Stores44258011Specialty Stores283155Books222141011Popular Culture222095011Literature221300011Children's Books2200840114-for-3 Books Store251254011Custom Stores44258011Specialty Stores283155Books222151011Short Story Collections222095011Literature221300011Children's Books2200840114-for-3 Books Store251254011Custom Stores44258011Specialty Stores283155Books227891011Anthologies227890011Short Stories225991011Literature & Fiction2200840114-for-3 Books Store251254011Custom Stores44258011Specialty Stores283155Books242748011All 4-for-3 Deals2200840114-for-3 Books Store251254011Custom Stores44258011Specialty Stores283155Books3941730114-for-3 Books394171011Promotion (special_merchandising_browse-bin)388186011Refinements283155Books394181011Hardcover394174011Binding (binding)388186011Refinements283155Books618083011Printed Books618072011Format (feature_browse-bin)388186011Refinements283155Books673422011Ages 4-8673420011Age Range (age_range)388186011Refinements283155Books0787249807http://www.amazon.com/Distance-Learning-Funding-Sourcebook-Telecommunications/dp/0787249807%3FSubscriptionId%3D05ERXYTS89KFGEPQR5G2%26tag%3Dthebookrevi0b-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D07872498073158731Arlene KrebsPaperback3309780787249809750787249807Kendall/Hunt Publishing CompanyEnglishEnglishEnglish11004800USD$48.00Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company1448Book1998-12Kendall/Hunt Publishing CompanyKendall/Hunt Publishing Company2258503255USD$32.550500005.01107872498075991999-10-12

By far, the best funding $ourcebook ever!

This fourth edition of The Distance Learning Funding $ourcebook is an all-in-one comprehensive guide that covers funding sources, cable industry information, includes a section on intellectual property and distance learning, contains numerous Internet and multimedia resources, and a section on grantwriting. As a grantwriter that must identify the right funding source the first time around and use the most recent technology terms to write a competitive grant application, this book is a valuable tool. Arlene's expertise in the field of telecommunications shines throughout each chapter. Her indepth review of each distance learning funding source along with up-to-date contact information is critical for the grantseeker. This book was most helpful in helping me secure over $1,000,000 in U.S. Department of Commerce TIIAP (Telecommunications Information Infrastructire Assistance Program) grant funds for the Brooklyn College Library (NY) and Union County College (NJ). Arlene's section on TIIAP funding is clear and factual. Very little changes from year-to-year in federal grant competitions, so the 1998 and 1997 list of funded projects were instrumental in enabling me to create another winning program design for the 1999 TIAAP competition. The author has an insight in her specialized field that can be replicated by none. I would recommend this book to any grantseeker, both the novice and advanced grantwriter.2612General3Business & Investing1000Subjects283155Books2737General2732Reference3Business & Investing1000Subjects283155Books69847General69846Reference10605Education53Nonfiction1000Subjects283155Books408268General21Reference1000Subjects283155Books400272011Paperback394184011Mass Market401237011Trade394174011Binding (binding)388186011Refinements283155Books618083011Printed Books618072011Format (feature_browse-bin)388186011Refinements283155Books0804108730http://www.amazon.com/Doctor-Edward-E-Rosenbaum/dp/0804108730%3FSubscriptionId%3D05ERXYTS89KFGEPQR5G2%26tag%3Dthebookrevi0b-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D0804108730477164http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Z9RQJTF5L._SL75_.jpg7547http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Z9RQJTF5L._SL160_.jpg160101http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Z9RQJTF5L._SL500_.jpg317200Edward E. RosenbaumMass Market Paperback362.19699400929780804108737600804108730Ivy BooksEnglishEnglishEnglish670599USD$5.99Ivy Books1181Book1991-07-30Ivy Books1991-07-30Ivy Books20420123USD$1.231USD$0.011000USD$10.00613810005.0110804108730511111999-02-07

A must-read for anyone in the health care profession!

In this honest and entertaining book, Dr. Edward Rosenbaum lets doctors know what it is really like to be a patient.<p>Dr. Rosenbaum constructs a remarkable narrative of his successful, yet painful battle with cancer and the medical system.<p>Dr. Rosenbaum's succint, humorous and imaginative style remarkablly illustrates his personal, familial and professional relationships during his ordeal.<p>Like most great works, the book is far better than the movie. THE DOCTOR is an essential-read for anyone in the health care profession."A graphic account of what it's like when a doctor crosses to the other side of the table and becomes a patient himself."--Parade Magazine0394562828B00008L3U404950148500495390410007147899X2375General2Biographies & Memoirs1000Subjects283155Books4497Movie Tie-Ins10134Genre Fiction17Literature & Fiction1000Subjects283155Books394184011Mass Market400272011Paperback394174011Binding (binding)388186011Refinements283155Books618083011Printed Books618072011Format (feature_browse-bin)388186011Refinements283155Books2G726BZJVERB2Required Reading for Health Care Clinicians;ethics & more0195116291http://www.amazon.com/Documentary-Public-Library-Lectures-Humanities/dp/0195116291%3FSubscriptionId%3D05ERXYTS89KFGEPQR5G2%26tag%3Dthebookrevi0b-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D01951162911340081http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41YF4XQS9SL._SL75_.jpg7550http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41YF4XQS9SL._SL160_.jpg160106http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41YF4XQS9SL._SL500_.jpg475315Robert ColesHardcover070.19780195116298960195116291Oxford University Press, USAEnglishEnglishEnglish8502500USD$25.00Oxford University Press, USA1288Book1997-05-08Oxford University Press, USAOxford University Press, USA98581679USD$6.7901800005.0110195116291517191999-03-04

Documentary work related to literary fiction

This is an important book for "so called" documentary writers, photographers, and film makers. I say "so called" because we tend to think of documentary work as an accurate representation--literally the truth. Robert Coles pretty much shoots that idea down, showing how the background, beliefs, biases, hopes, and fears of the documentarian color the narrative. I came away believing that the word objective is not relevant here, and that it may be impossible to ever get at the truth. If I read Coles right, the documentarian may, in fact, be more akin to the literary fiction writer/photographer/film-maker, who does seem to get at the truth. This is not to say that documentary work is futile. On the contrary it can be potent, meaningful, and worthwhile. We may just have to look at it differently and face up to the fact that it reflects the person doing the documentary work as much as it does his/her subject. This is a liberating idea. And we owe a debt to Coles for proffering it. There are consequences, too. For instance, in the light of Coles' discovery, a lot of critics may owe an apology to Richard Avedon, whose photographic fiction, "In The American West," may be fine documentary work after all.Robert Coles, a child psychiatrist whose series of books on children won him a Pulitzer Prize, has turned his watchful eye to the nature of the documentary and produced a thought-provoking book. In somewhat the manner of James Faris's recent study, <i>Navajo and Photography</i>, Coles reveals how documentarians like Dorothea Lange and Walker Evans edited and cropped their images to produce a desired effect, and raises the question of authenticity versus manipulation. Lange, the subject of a previous biographical study by Coles, comes under close scrutiny as he contrasts her iconic image of a migrant mother with obscure photographs shot moments earlier. The author also recalls James Agee's self-critical appraisal of his and Evans's "insensitivity" and "arrogance" in pursuing an editorial assignment.Sitting in his study, William Carlos Williams once revealed to Robert Coles what he considered to be his greatest problem in writing a documentary about his patients in New Jersey. "When Im there, sitting with those folks, listening and talking," he said to Coles, "I'm part of that life, and I'm near it in my head, too.... Back here, sitting near this typewriter--its different. I'm a writer. I'm a doctor living in Rutherford who is describing 'a world elsewhere.'" Williams captured the great difficulty in documentary writing--the gulf that separates the reality of the subject from the point of view of the observer .<br> Now, in this thought-provoking volume, the renowned child psychiatrist Robert Coles, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Children in Crisis series, offers a penetrating look into the nature of documentary work. Utilizing the documentaries of writers, photographers, and others, Coles shows how their prose and pictures are influenced by the observers frame of reference: their social and educational background, personal morals, and political beliefs. He discusses literary documentaries: James Agee's searching portrait of Depression-era tenant farmers, Let Us Now Praise Famous Men, and George Orwell's passionate description of England's coal-miners, The Road to Wigan Pier. Like many documentarians, Coles argues, Agee and Orwell did not try to be objective, but instead showered unadulterated praise on the "noble" poor and vituperative contempt on the more privileged classes (including themselves) for "exploiting" these workers. Documentary photographs could be equally revealing about the observer. Coles analyzes how famous photographers such as Walker Evans and Dorthea Lange edited and cropped their pictures to produce a desired effect. Even the shield of the camera could not hide the presence of the photographer. Coles also illuminates his points through his personal portraits of William Carlos Williams; Robert Moses, one of the leaders of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee during the 1960s; Erik H. Erikson, biographer of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther; and others. Documentary work, Coles concludes, is more a narrative constructed by the observer than a true slice of reality.<br> With the growth in popularity of films such as Ken Burns's The Civil War and the controversial basketball documentary Hoop Dreams, the question of what is "real" in documentary work is more pressing than ever. Through revealing discussions with documentarians and insightful analysis of their work, complemented by dramatic black-and-white photographs from Lange and Evans, Doing Documentary Work will provoke the reader into reconsidering how fine the line is between truth and fiction. 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