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The Flowering of Gondwana
Mary E. White
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Illustrated with nearly four hundred magnificent photographs of fossils and living plants, this book tells the story of Australia's remarkable floral heritage, from its genesis through to its last stages of evolution, while also providing a general introduction to major patterns in the history of plant life. Over 50 million years ago when Australia broke away from the great supercontinent known as Gondwana, which comprised all the major southern landmasses, a modern aspect flora was already established and rainforests covered most of the land. The remnant rainforests of Australia are ancestors of a unique flora that evolved in isolation as the continent moved slowly northward to the position it occupies today. Here Mary White traces the evolution of plants from the earliest times when all life was confined to the water and the land was barren, and describes the emergence of the first land plants about 400 million years ago. Her portrayal of Australia's flora includes the changes that have since come with the arrival of settlers and their crops of exotic plants. The fossil record studied in this book is a tantalizing key to visualizing the world as it once was. The plants tell us of past climates, conjure up a picture of ancient landscapes, and explain configurations of land and sea on the ever-changing surface of the earth. A single source of information on fossil floras and environments of past ages, The Flowering of Gondwana enables scientists and general readers to follow Australia's plant ancestry and to appreciate the individuality that has evolved from an inheritance in common with plants from other southern lands.
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Australian Rushes - Biological Identification and Conservation of Restionaceae and Allied Families
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The Restionaceae, sometimes referred to as the 'Australian Rushes', have often been ignored or totally omitted from ecological surveys due to an absence of reliable identification keys. This volume redresses that lack by providing a fully illustrated field guide, allowing all Australian species to be identified. Combining user-friendly, yet scientifically accurate, text with beautiful pencil drawings, it lists information on morphology, flowering behaviour, distribution and ecological preferences, and definitive anatomical characteristics.
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Families of Flowering Plants of Australia: An Interactive Identification Guide (Revised Edition) is an identification and information package for all of the plant families, native and naturalised, in Australia. It enables the user to: quickly and easily identify a plant to family level; learn about Australia's plant families from text descriptions and notes; and view more than 1,500 full-colour photographs or drawings of representative species.
The new browser in this version interface enables quick access to the rich stores of information or to the identification key, using the latest web-integrated Lucid Player.
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Flowering Perennials (Australia's Best Garden Guides)
Sarab Guest , and
Sarah Guest
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Color guide to flowering perennials.
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Flowers of Central Australia
Alec M. Blombery
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Fuchsias in Australia
Lesley Butler
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Hebes and Parahebes
Douglas Chalk
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ASIN: 0881921246 |
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Packed with stunning photographs and easy-to-use maps, this handy guide contains all the information you really need to know to get the most from your visit to Jerusalem. Discover historic highlights from the Jaffa Gate to the Mount of Olives, and visit museums including the Yad Vashem and the Israel Museum. Don't forget religious sights such as the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and the Dome of the Rock. You'll find lodging recommendations from modern tourist hotels to inexpensive guest houses and lists of the best places to eat, swim and shop—all accompanied by stunning photography and detailed maps and unique Berlitz language and culture tips.
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Berlitz: Jerusalem (Berlitz Pocket Travel Guides)
Berlitz Publishing Company
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Jerusalem and the Holy Land (Berlitz Pocket Guides)
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The author shares his firsthand experience with readers....For anyone interested in a short but highly readable account of our disarmament efforts, Smith's book is a good place to start. --Library Journal
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- A well presented biography for young readers.
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Louise Arner Boyd: Arctic Explorer (Notable Americans)
Durlynn Anema
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When Louise Arner Boyd inherited millions she could have continued living a life of luxury on her San Rafael, California estate. Instead, she pursued her dream of becoming the world's formost explorer of the Arctic regions. Over the next forty years she and her crews mapped unexplored regions and made dozens of botantical discoveries.
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A well presented biography for young readers........2000-08-16
When she was 32, Boyd inherited millions in 1920, but became bored with a life of leisure and decided to achieve her dream of becoming an Arctic explorer. A little over a hundred pages of detail provides middle school grade levels with insights on her life and her many explorations.
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Louise Arner Boyd: Arctic Explorer
Linda Barr
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Fantastic book.......2006-09-18
I own an autographed first edition of this book. At the time it was written I managed Nancy-Carroll Draper's Great Dane kennel known as Danelagh. If you are truly interested in the history of this breed, this is one of the best. Nancy-Carroll was also an International judge of Great Danes. She traveled around the world when I worked for her to judge dog shows. Definitely knows what and of whom she speaks. There is an error on the cover of the book in the author's name. Her name is Nancy-Carroll Draper, NOT Nancy Carroll-Draper. But that was an error made by her publisher or editor. Just a little trivia for you Great Dane fans. And yes, working for her was a fabulous opportunity that I still think about.
Doglicious!.......2001-08-02
This now hard to find and out of print book is certainly a must have for any true Great Dane fan. Plenty of intense historical information, photos, and much more. Good luck finding it, it's well worth it!
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The pinball book you have been waiting for is finally here! From those fabulous '50s & '60s, Jeffrey Lawton, Bingo Pinball Historian, presents 290+ photos, including original promotional brochures and advertisements, that showcase a fantastic collection of Bally*r Bingo pinball machines, along with a history of the evolution and excitement that surrounds this compelling hobby. All who grew up with street cars, slot machines, pinball machines, pool halls, and diners will enjoy this book tremendously! If you buy only one pinball book, this is the one to have.
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A stunning book.......2001-12-29
This is a wonderful book with beautiful photography that explains a lost colorful segment of Americana. The author has done a loving and thorough job of research.
The only difficulty, and it doesn't detract much, is that the writing style assumes a bit of familiarity with these machines so if you're new at it, as I was, it takes a bit of time to understand some of the detail available, and the author goes into ALOT of detail about the various machines. So, it's an enjoyable read like a delicious super-rich dessert -- you'll enjoy it, but you have to read it slowly.
On the other hand, you can just skim the beautiful photos whenever you want to be taken back to a bygone era.
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Bally: The World¿s Game Maker
Christian Marfels
Manufacturer: UNLV international Gaming Institute
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The book chronicles the life and times of Bally from the days of innovation and breakthrough under coin machine pioneer Ray Moloney to the `Barnum and Bally World' under Bill O'Donnell to the renaissance of Bally under Hans Kloss in the mid 1990s. Emphasis is on the people behind the success of Bally's pinball and slot machines. The quality and acceptance of a product is only made possible through the ideas, resolve and workmanship of the people who make it, and Bally is a perfect example. Follow the events of the introduction of `Ballyhoo' at the 1932 Chicago Coin Machine Exhibition, the phenomenal acceptance of the `Money Honey' with its new hopper system in the mid 1960s, and the development of the Slot Data System in 1976, the first fully computerized data gathering system for slot machine operations. These are just a few examples of the pioneering spirit at Bally. This book is a needed source of reference for gaming industry insiders, observers and analysts, and it is a welcome addition to the libraries of gaming enthusiasts.
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Anyone who is interested in the art of gardening and the form, texture, and shape of plants (and what gardener isn't?) will enjoy this book just for the sheer beauty of its photography. The dramatic design, with flowing masses of herbaceous plantings playing off Arts & Crafts structures (birdbaths, sundials, and arbors), is captured in numerous full-page color photographs. The Arts & Crafts ideal of the unity of house and garden shows in the interplay of plants and garden structures: roses climbing old stone walls, rows of fluffy lavender shaded by the heavy crosspieces of pergolas, branching tree limbs captured in stained glass.
The skill of the craftsperson and the gardener in unifying house and garden shines through in the details of the stone and woodwork and the lushness of the planting. These design ideas, developed in the mid-18th century in reaction to a perceived threat of mechanization, are as aesthetically pleasing today as they were 150 years ago. And the juxtaposition of the sturdy, hand-hewn quality of the craftsmanship with the free-flowing plantings is no doubt needed even more today in our world of faxes, computers, and cell phones.
Reading Rick Darke's love poem of a book to Arts & Crafts gardens is like going on a tour of North America and Britain's best gardens, accompanied by a most knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour guide. You are invited into the back gardens of all those really cool bungalows; your stroll through the gardens is enhanced by informed discourse on their history and the techniques used to create them. Many of the design ideas translate well to today's smaller gardens: dividing space into garden "rooms," and using urns or fountains as focal points and screens to create a sense of enclosure within the garden. Darke, an ornamental grass expert from Pennsylvania, has written the definitive--and the most beautiful--book on Arts & Crafts gardens. --Valerie Easton
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“Quoting seminal figures....Darke reexamines the pertinence of arts and crafts ideals for our own gardens...[and] sidebar boxes...suggest[ing] specific plants and planting methods, and types of materials and decorative embellishments. A bevy of beautiful photographs illustrates Darke’s thoughtful and inspiring ruminations.”—Booklist.
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A fresh view on a classic garden style.......2002-04-05
Rick Darke has produced a beautiful book. "Arts and Crafts" gardens appeared along with craftsman-type architecture and furniture in the latter 1800s. Some of the great UK and US gardens are examples and Jekyl, Luytens and Wright are a few recognizable practitioners of the style. The concept is to link the garden to the associated buildings in a manner consistent with the locale. Yes, that is a mouthful, but it is one worth chewing-on a bit if you've tired of the typical garden and the now-trite garden book.
Although perhaps easiest to envision at a large estate, the principles presented are easily adapted to smaller gardens and I have found it helpful to have a philosophy to undergird my planning and planting.
Darke writes clearly and well, presenting his thesis in an enjoyable way. His numerous photographs are gorgeous, well-reproduced and inspiring in a horticultural sense. This is a very worthwhile book at a very fair price.
A garden with a "mission".......2001-01-15
Rick Darke brings into perspective the history and philosphy of the arts and crafts garden, while assuming you are familar with the movement itself. He does offer practical suggestions of what would be appropriate in an arts and crafts garden without telling one how to create it. Offering many photos of gardens desinged by several well known historical garden architects including Gertrude Jekyll. Though not an instructional book, it brought me a better understanding in creating the true historical garden that I am looking for, and an even better understanding of what it means. I would recommend this to any true arts & crafts believer.
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Reviving Ophelia, Mary Pipher's groundbreaking book, exposed the toxic environment faced by adolescent girls in our society. Now, from the same publisher, comes Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys by Dan Kindlon and Michael Thompson, which does the same for adolescent boys. Boys suffer from a too-narrow definition of masculinity, the authors assert as they expose and discuss the relationship between vulnerability and developing sexuality, the "culture of cruelty" boys live in, the "tyranny of toughness," the disadvantages of being a boy in elementary school, how boys' emotional lives are squelched, and what we, as a society, can do about all this without turning "boys into girls." "Our premise is that boys will be better off if boys are better understood--and if they are encouraged to become more emotionally literate," the authors assert. As a tool for change, Kindlon and Thompsom present the well-developed "What Boys Need," seven points that reach far beyond the ordinary psychobabble checklist and slogan list. Kindlon (researcher and psychology professor at Harvard and practicing psychotherapist specializing in boys) and Thompson (child psychologist, workshop leader, and staff psychologist of an all-boys school) have created a chilling portrait of male adolescence in America. Through personal stories and theoretical discussion, this well-needed book plumbs the well of sadness, anger, and fear in America's teenage sons. --Ericka Lutz
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In Raising Cain, Dan Kindlon, Ph.D., and Michael Thompson, Ph.D., two of the country's leading child psychologists, share what they have learned in more than thirty-five years of combined experience working with boys and their families. They reveal a nation of boys who are hurting--sad, afraid, angry, and silent. Kindlon and Thompson set out to answer this basic, crucial question: What do boys need that they're not getting? They illuminate the forces that threaten our boys, teaching them to believe that "cool" equals macho strength and stoicism. Cutting through outdated theories of "mother blame," "boy biology," and "testosterone," the authors shed light on the destructive emotional training our boys receive--the emotional miseducation of boys.
Kindlon and Thompson make a compelling case that emotional literacy is the most valuable gift we can offer our sons, urging parents to recognize the price boys pay when we hold them to an impossible standard of manhood. They identify the social and emotional challenges that boys encounter in school and show how parents can help boys cultivate emotional awareness and empathy--giving them the vital connections and support they need to navigate the social pressures of youth.
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Not so great for parents, maybe good for professional counselors and such.......2007-03-24
This book contains a lot of psycho babble. It seems to be written mostly for professional family counselors and psychologists and such. For them it might be useful, but if you're a "normal" parent (meaning not working in such a field) then there are better parenting books out there that are much less opaque.
Repetition is the key to boredom.......2007-03-12
The authors seem to spend an inordinate amount of time presenting their credentials to the reader, perhaps that is because they practice a soft science that does not demand data or peer review. I've only read three chapters so far, but haven't experienced any epiphanies. Here's the punchline of the book, "You know how boys do that one thing (rough house, get distracted, your favorite: _______)? Yeah, well that's normal, don't be too hard on them for it. How do we know? Because we have declared ourselves to be experts because WE'RE THERAPISTS. If I have to read the word "boys" one more time I'm gonna vomit, it's beginning to sound dirty.
good book for people who are not psychologists.......2007-03-12
This book helped me understand the boys and men in my life a bit better. It wasn't filled with too much technical jargon and had many stories from the authors than helped illustrate their points.
Strong by Gender: The missing factor of Nurture .......2007-03-01
The title of this book says a monumental truth.
In virtually all societies, throughout time, BOYS are raised to be strong, and any variance of that is "A Problem". The Problem, however, is strongly rooted in the society a boy is raised. There is no common factor other than the basic issue that BOYS become MEN, and MEN RULE THE WORLD.
Thustly boys are, in virtually all societies, ethnic and religious, economic and existential, boys are generally drained of their "emotional body" as they grow, and by the age which their social realm dictates, are honed into the male image of the culture they are raised.
Far too many boys, over all the world, in all situations, are neglected EMOTIONALLY as they grow up, resulting in strong men who make up the warriors, regardless of their eventual position and place in life.
It is all too common that the basic emotional needs of young boys are neglected, even refused, often brutally, in an effort to "make them strong". It's been going on since the dawn of time.
As society fragments into far more complex expressions for both male and female role-models, something that has been changing since the Rennaissance, boys, despite their diversification in potential, have generally been either brutalized into uniformity, or segmented, eventually compartementalized into roles dictated by local moral, religious or financial revenues.
"Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys" tackles an age-old problem with great insight, and while there are no common solutions, there are ways of thinking that can help raise boys in a way that is "Complete".
An honest look at how we treat boys.......2006-12-27
You might read the back cover of this book and think, "oh, this doesn't apply to me.". But anyone parenting or spending time with children should have a look. It helps you (or rather, it's helping me) step back and realize how subtle ways that we interact with children have lasting repercussions. For instance, how we might respond to a boy when he says "oh look, that kid over there is crying" vs. our response to a girl. Studies show that we'd steer the boy away, distract him, move on to something different. But to a girl, we encourage her to help, to be sympathetic, and engage in a discussion about what happened.
Towards the end, the authors offer some suggestions on how to tap into the emotional side of our boys, how to develop modes of communication that can last through adolescent years and into adult hood. I find them useful, and hope that my husband and I are & continue to use them.
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Pierce Brosnan: The Biography
York Membery
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Actor Pierce Brosnan has been described as the best James Bond ever - even by Sean Connery. This revealing biography tells his compelling rags-to-riches tale, from his birth into a poor Irish family to his success in Remington Steele, the 1995 Bond film - Golden Eye - and beyond. It details the births, deaths and marriages along the way, as well as his work as a producer on blockbuster films such as the Thomas Crowne Affair.
- Includes all Brosnan's Bond films, his recent marriage and his move into producing movies.
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Wait for an Offical Bio!.......2003-08-04
Let me start off by saying that I am a huge Pierce Brosnan fan. I loved him in "Remington Steele". I loved him in "Evelyn". I love him as Bond. I've seen and read every interview I've come across, and was looking forward to reading his biography.
York Membery's statement that the biography is unofficial and was conducted without the direct support of the actor is probaby the biggest understatement I've seen in a long time. After reading the book for a few pages, I flipped to the acknowledgements, where the National Enquirer, Sun, and many other tabloids were listed as helpful sources of information.
Though some parts seem to be true, compared with what Brosnan has said in recent interviews, the majority of it reads like an over-dramatized soap opera. It's not that Pierce's story is bad. His biography, I'm sure, would be immensely interesting to read. However, this book feels like nothing more than a rumor mill of over a hundred pages. Some things that supposedly happened Brosnan has blatantly denied in recent interviews, and this makes me want to take most of what's in it with a grain of salt. Certain suggestions that the book makes seem unreal compared with what has been printed and screened by credible sources, such as Entertainment Tonight.
Honestly, I would have loved to have read a biography about my favorite actor. This, however, is not that. The sleazy suggestions the book makes belong more on the cover of a tabloid than in the biography section of a bookstore. The writing is atrocious, and the sources seem only somewhat credible at best. If you're a Brosnan fan, as I am, I would wait for an official bio to come out - or watch something like E!s "Pierce Brosnan Revealed", which condcted actual interviews with Pierce and his family. Pass on this one. You'll be glad you did.
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- Worthwhile Profile of Hollywood's Leading Irishmen
- Insightful interviews.
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Hollywood Irish: In Their Own Words : Illustrated Interviews With Gabriel Byrne, Liam Neeson, Pierce Brosnan, Stephen Rea, Aidan Quinn and Patrick Bergin
Manufacturer: Roberts Rinehart Publishers
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Worthwhile Profile of Hollywood's Leading Irishmen.......2001-12-10
_Hollywood Irish_ is a fantastic collection of interviews and photographs of six handsome and talented actors: Gabriel Byrne, Liam Neeson, Stephen Rea, Pierce Brosnan, Aidan Quinn and Patrick Bergin. The simple introduction provided by Áine O'Connor sets the mood for the rest of the book well. As she mentions, the interviews do reveal insightful, private information: "Liam Neeson reveals how he considered leaving acting and how he found the confidence to continue; Pierce Brosnan, simply and openly, shares the painful story of his wife Cassie's death; Stephen Rea discusses the relationship between acting and politics; Aidan Quinn talks about the Irish identity and its many paradoxes; Patrick Bergin reveals the temptations of an actor's life and the difficulties of doing love scenes; Gabriel Byrne tells us about the risks and illusions that surround fame." In a nutshell, that's the book. Each actor discusses his beginnings, both in life and as an actor. Each discusses, in some capacity, how being Irish has impacted him. Each actor's profile comes with several b/w photos from childhood, movies and family collections. At the end, one can find each actor's filmography. The only complaint I would have regarding the book is that the material is dated (only current to 1997) and I wish an updated version could be compiled. That criticism aside, though, this is certainly a title worth owning.
Insightful interviews........2000-05-03
Aine O'Conner manage to capture the cadences of the various actors very well. While reading the text, I could almost hear the men speaking their words. I suspect that she didn't edit the tapes very much, save for verbal pauses (the usual "uhs" and "you knows") and for length. Ms. O'Conner also included several photographs (many were candid) that were sprinkled throughout the various sections.
While Ms. O'Conner asked many insightful questions, she didn't follow through on many. Indeed, at times I was a little disappointed that she failed to follow up on specific points; however, that point is trivial compared to the overall effort of the book.
If you are a fan of any or all of the actors listed, or simply are curious to see how contemporary Irish actors are dealing with the joys and disappointments of Hollywood, then you should enjoy this book.
Great Look at the Lives of Some of Hollywoods Finest Actors.......2000-03-26
This book provides a facinating, indepth journey into the lives of six very capable and successful actors. Many humourous and sometimes tradgic tales of life in Ireland and struggles to make a name for themselves there and in America. Each actor tells of personal hardships that they have battled throughout their lives and how they have created such prominent status in today's Hollywood scene. Each story is spoken first hand which adds to the richness of these beautiful retold memories. This book provides a greater sense of who these men are by recalling tales from childhood, adolecence and adulthood which explain their journeys to becoming the great actors they are.
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Degrees
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ASIN: 0954684362 |
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Andy Gotts has had extraordinary access to the world's most famous faces. His celebrity portraits illustrate the small-world phenomenon of "six degrees of separation." Each actor Gotts photographed then suggested a best friend or someone they admired. This gives a wonderful chain of "who knows who"-over one hundred A-list celebrities are included.
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Pierce Brosnan
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Pierce Brosnan Biography.......2007-05-22
The order was filled quickly. The book is perfect. Thank You!!!
Boring.......2004-06-01
I've been a fan of Pierce Brosnan since I was eleven years old and watched him twice a day in Remmington Steele, on the USA network sindication. When I spotted this biography in the library, I picked it up and knew it would be interesting reading about one of my favorite actors. I was wrong. This book has got to be one of the most stone boring biographies I have ever read, about anyone. Most of the chapters are a few short pages and tend to snap off facts about Brosnan in a dossiere-type fashion. And the author tends to wander off into writing a full page or two, or three, about other people besides Brosnan (by other people, I mean just about everyone he's ever lived or worked with). These, too, are boring little summaries of fact. It seems unlikely that Brosnan cooperated with the book, as there are only a few short quotes from him, which seem to be taken from other interviews he's given. The author just fails to flesh out a person for his readers. Rather, the reader is offered a book-long resume that will tell them nothing they didn't already know if they are Brosnan fans. I suggest readers skip this book and hope for an autobiography, or at least one that the actor will be cooperating with.
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Actor David Hedison (Felix Leiter in "Live and Let Die" and "License to Kill") gives a 12 minute introduction to this "Ultimate Self Help" program. Hedison gives a stirring remembrance of how he ran away from his first audition but then returned to triumph. He then gives advice on how to survive as a freelance and live with passion. Hedison met the author Paul Kyriazi at "SPYFEST" on the Queen Mary in 2001. Feature film writer/director Paul Kyriazi will teach you how to upgrade your life to the level of 007 - no matter your age or financial level in this serious success course. The 8 hour audio-book "Bond Lifestyle" on CD is taken from "The Complete James Bond Lifestyle Seminar" with 50 extra pages. It is read by the author and with other actors performing dramatizations with sound effects. This Audio-Seminar won't make you 007, it will make you YOU, the real you, the individuality that is you. A you that will enjoy the style, confidence and the resort experiences of James Bond. It's the best gift for anyone who is having difficulty reaching their dream. Chapters include: Re-invent Yourself, Your Appearance, Your Bond Car, Bond Girls, Bond and His Cash, Exotic Hotels, Casino Gambling, Your Mission, Upgrading Your Image, The Greatest Adventure, and The Ultimate Secret of Women. Author Kyriazi says, "I started this "Bond Study" since I was in high school and saw the first James Bond movie, "Dr. No." After college, when I was trying to survive as a freelance film director, I took it to a new level when studying in person with three famous self-help gurus. I don t spend time with motivation, as I can't motivate you, so the time is used with techniques (both easy and difficult) that will move you quickly toward your goals and dreams. The average age of my seminar attendees has been around 30, as that's the age where men say, "No more of this. I need a change." This book contains NO information on weapons, self defense, cigarettes, alcohol or sexual matters. Subjects include: * Setting up you "Base of Operations" and "Mission Control Center". * The two most powerful "Gadgets" for success. * Programming your mind to attain your goals. * How to make your Bond Fantasies come true. * The "Ultimate Secret of Women" to ensure the best relationships. * Tipping the cool way like Bond does. *How to get past the blocks and fears standing in your way. *Lifestyle and success quotes from many famous celebrities. *Upgrading your self-image and image to others. *How to reinvent yourself. *The Bond Lifestyle clothes for all occasions. *The 21 Rules of the James Bond Lifestyle. *A hypnosis/mediation session that will remove Negative emotional blocks from your mind that are holding you back. *Checking into first class hotels the cool way. *Increasing your cash flow to live a more exciting life. *Make your Bond car ready to go. *How to have quick at hand knowledge like Bond.
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Best Self-Improvement Program is now Even Better.......2007-08-22
I'd been fortunate enough to find the book and original cassette version of this program on amazon years ago. I listened to the tape so many times while driving that I wore it out. This 8 CD set has a lot more information than the original. You can tell Mr. Kyriazi has continued to learn and practice his techniques.
From the introduction by David Hedison (Felix Leiter in two of the James Bond movies) through the "Clearing the Subconscious Mind" session on the last CD, this set places a powerful set of tools in your hands. Tools you can use to improve your lifestyle.
Since I first listened to Mr. Kyriazi's program, I've upgraded my life signifcantly. I found my "Bond girl," got my first novel published, and drive a new Mustang GT. I don't know if any of these things would have happened if I hadn't discovered (and implemented) these well-thought out and explained techniques. Thanks, Paul!
I can't recommend this strongly enough to anyone who is interested in improving his lifestyle.
Not everyone can be a Double 0, but YOU can change that !.......2007-08-12
so i was already in the mode of a Double 0....buying this CD was all i needed to simply push myself forward into being a Double 0 ( no kills please )...in a way the CD purchase was like M promoting me into double 0 status..listening to it was like i am shifting gears upwards...
Every since i bought the CD set and listened to it, i have already noticed changes in myself. I hit the gym more than usual having lost 10 pounds so far, i have a new 007 watch, no not Omega but a Graham by British masters ( i think each agent should choose their own kind of watch ), i have a gold coin just for that good feeling....etc.
This review might seem juvenile to some readers but you must understand that success is not meant for everyone. You must be a person wanting to want it. badly enough i might add. This CD allowed me to see that and push myself forward into what i knew i always wanted.
I think we all need a little imagination in our lives, makes our days a little more adventurous...
Next year i will vacation at Paradise Island at the Ocean Club ( i already hv their number )...go do some diving, i am tryig to work harder and smarter at work to increase my salary base so i can "maybe" afford an aston martin...its a far fetch goal but not impossible, if anything its so worth the try .. plus other things.
So i hope you will too do something that will improve your life. Remember a lot of people will say you are silly or think you are silly but what YOU think of yourself is more important. i used to always listen to my friends and familly i might add....got me nowhere...so i woke up one day and said i am going to listen to ME....in a year i become the owner of some real estate ( on two continents ), swam with stingrays, started organizing my life together, turned everything into missions, got what i needed from Q branch and already found myself improving etc...
so please dont give up on yourself. You are the best thing that ever happened. And if you have the money to spare, then buy this CD set...its a great motivational tool and maybe the kickstart you need to get up from that couch and do something.
Welcome to double 0. See you in the field. Next year you will find me at the Ocean Club playing cards or drinking a martini, or on the beach..trust me you wont miss that double 0 look...if you do see me, say hello....i would love to meet another double 0.
best...F
I Never "Say Never" heard a self-help book like this .......2007-07-12
I had the book, so I knew about the seriousness of the subject, by a guy that's obviously applied what he is preaching. However, this eight hour marathon of one good idea after another, really took me by surprise. The author's authoritative voice, with support of other actors, made going from one disc to the other a real trip, that seemed to cover every possible way to get ahead imaginable. From now on, I probably won't be satisfied with other self-help audio-books, if they only have one speaker, no effects, or music. This audio-book got me spoiled.
I was already using the ideas from the book, but seems like there's double the info, in the 8 CDs. Anyway, double the energy for sure. I like the way each disc is marked for each topic, and unlike the author figured, I didn't skip to the disc on Bond girls first. I listened from the beginning. I'm not a gambler, but his 'always win in the casino' made sense to me, anyway, fun to hear it. And I'll certainly use valet parking if I go to Vegas, after hearing the funny example of parking yourself with your Bond girl.
David Hedison's introduction surrounded by Bond music really kicks it off. I'm thinking he could do his own motivational book, especially for wannabe actors. But for wannabe Bond's, I guess, this would be the course needed. I give it two thumbs up.
Live it up!.......2007-06-30
The author provides specific, actionable tips for planning and executing your "missions". Good, down-to-earth advice.
Plan adventures, dress well, be 007.......2003-03-09
I already consider myself successful having achieved many of my personal goals. And although I've been studying and achieving success for years, I had gotten stale and complacent. In other words I began to go into a dirty t-shirt wearing, couch potato mode. Then I bought this tape and, as absurd as it sounds, galvanized my entire life back into action and positive progress.
The important aspect of the tape (and book) is the re-programing of your mind and asserting control over your negative emotions. This sounds wishy-washy, but it's the real gem. Once you begin to ask yourself "what would James Bond do in this situation" it all falls into place. You will not believe the results and turn your life will take.
You begin to immerse yourself in a lifestyle that promotes action and excitement. You plan adventures, you dress well, you act (and then become) confident. You exude prosperity. Much of the by-product of all of this is attracting women.
This tape scratches the surface but it is one of the best. I then recommend you get the book. I have listened to and read a lot of personal improvement products over the years. This one has lots of realistic techniques: not just theoretical advice. Highly recommended.
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- This is by far the best biography.
- Interesting Book!
- a masterpiece
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Pierce Brosnan: The New Unauthorised Biography
York Membery
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This is by far the best biography........1999-04-26
I can vividly remember how Pierce Brosnan grew up as a child and can only imagine how hard it must have been. The death of his wife Cassandra Harris and all her determination, fight, and powerful quotes about beating cancer really touched me. Also, he is such a great actor and the best James Bond. It is very detailed, and well done. I remember clearly how he felt when he met Cassandra, and how much he meant to her, and how depressed he must have been when she died. He sure had a beautiful heart for what he did. His "long and winding" road to fame, was hard, I can tell by his words. He seems to have a nice family- beautiful people, who are also frequently mentioned (Charlotte, Sean, Christopher, girlfriend Keely, Dylan Thomas (son with Keely.) This is definetly a must read, must see. It is for any Pierce fan!
Interesting Book!.......1999-02-28
After I finished the first couple of chapters I was amazed at what I read. I never thought that could happen to anybody. You have to find out for yourself. Just read it, and you will see!
a masterpiece.......1998-08-05
I was recommended this book by a very good friend and even though I can honestly say that I cannot stand Brosnan as Bond, I thought at least I'd do a little background reading on the man. What a delightful surprise. A witty, urbane, wonderfully researched book on a greatly misunderstood character actor. I thought York Membery's painfully funny description of the death of Brosnan's dog in chapter 2 was the highight for me. I'll look more kindly on Brosnan's future roles in future. I thought some of the photographs were particularly good. I just wish the book could have been longer. I didn't want it to end.
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