Commodore Ellsworth P. Bertholf: First Commandant of the Coast Guard (Library of Naval Biography)

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When Ellsworth P. Bertholf was court-martialed and dismissed from the Naval Academy for a hazing incident, no one could have predicted his future greatness. But undaunted by his experience at the academy, Bertholf pursued a career in the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service and by 1902 had earned a special Gold Medal of Honor from the U.S. Congress for his role in a dramatic overland relief expedition to Alaska. By 1915 he had bypassed twenty-two officers senior to him to become the first commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard and went on to successfully steer his fledgling service through the trials of World War I. This biography of the man who has been called the savior of the Coast Guard offers a revealing portrait not only of Bertholf but also of the last years of the Revenue Cutter and Life-Saving Services and the early formative years of the Coast Guard.

Written by a former Coast Guard officer, the book chronicles Bertholf's colorful early career with the service when he patrolled the vast reaches of the Pacific, enforced maritime laws regulating the fishing, sealing, and whaling industries, participated in daring rescues, and transported Siberian reindeer from Russia to the starving Inuits. As the only biography of Bertholf ever written, his book makes an important contribution to the history of an armed service that receives little recognition for its contributions to the nation.

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Great review of the 1st Coast Guard Commandant.......2003-01-23

Anyone interested in Coast Guard History... or it's new Department should take a day or so to read this book. It excellently reviews the career of the first Commandant from his childhood & midshipman days (that's right, he was in the Navy first), to his days as an arctic hero... the author does a great job telling a compelling story. I suspect some research was difficult, as the Commodore probably did not keep detailed notes, nor publish an autobiography (He died shortly after retiring as Commandant.)

Bottom Line: Buy it. Read it. Enjoy it.

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Dr. Williams recalls his upbringing in Wales, his education in the local schools, his studies at the Royal Veterinary College, and his veterinary practice in his home town, highlighting the bond of friendship and trust with his clients.

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Nurturing the Shy Child: Practical Help for Raising Confident and Socially Skilled Kids and Teens
Barbara Markway , and Gregory Markway
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0312329784
Release Date: 2006-07-25

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How shy is too shy? Does your child or teenager: Feel very shy and self-conscious in many social situations? Fear asking questions in class or giving speeches? Avoid group activities like clubs or parties? Act distressed in certain social situations, complain about butterflies in their stomach, shaky hands, blushing, or dizziness? Nurturing the Shy Child helps parents who worry their childs shyness is more than a passing phase. Clinical therapists Barbara and Greg Markway provide the latest information about social anxiety in children, practical guidance on how to help, and long-overdue hope.

Nurturing The Shy Child : Practical Help For Raising Confident And Socially Skilled Kids And Teens

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Nurturing The Shy Child : Practical Help For Raising Confident And Socially Skilled Kids And Teens
Barbara G., Ph.D./ Markway, Gregory P., P Markway
Manufacturer: Thomas Dunne Books
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Binding: Paperback

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It made me rub my belly.

I look forward to more from Mike McGovern...

Excellent! Another book of wit and EATERY from the Kinkster

If Dunleavy survived after eating book must be good

All that Chicken McGovern and now I learn what it is.

Eat, Drink and Be Kinky: A Feast of Wit and Fabulous Recipes for Fans of Kinky Friedman
Mike McGovern , and Kinky Friedman
Manufacturer: Fireside
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Binding: Paperback

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The work you are about to read is far more than a cookbook. Eat, Drink, and Be Kinky will have a broad, engaging appeal not only to serious gourmands but also to alcoholics and sex perverts as well. In fact, I think of this book as sort of a culinary version of James Joyce's Ulysses. McGovern's masterwork, to my mind, compares quite favorably with Tolstoy's Anna Karenina. For one thing, it's shorter.
From the Introduction by Kinky Friedman

Written by Mike McGovern, one of the Kinkster's legendary Village Irregulars, Eat, Drink, and Be Kinky is a feast of wit, wisdom, and some damn good recipes as featured in, drawn from, and inspired by the novels of Kinky Friedman, private dick extraordinaire and culinary mastermind.

When Richard Kinky "Big Dick" Friedman was only a little Kinky, growing into his Texas jeans and ten-gallon hat, he had two choices at mealtime -- take it or leave it. But the years have been kind to the Kinkster, and thanks to a successful career first as a singer/songwriter and more recently a bestselling author, Kinky has become a connoisseur of good wine, good food, and the best cigars (that he still prefers bad women just goes to show that some things never change).

With a choice from a full menu of everything from appetizers and soups to desserts and libations, the reader is invited to indulge in the best of Kinky cuisine, including:

Downtown Judy's Tortilla Soup with Chili Puree
Fried-Egg Sandwich a Go-Go
Saddle Up Burritos
Teri and Chinga Chavin's Ol' Ben Lucas Swordfish Stew
Son of Chicken McGovern
Steve Rambam's Jailhouse Chili
Frankie Lasagna
Beer Bread
Jack Daniel's Tiramisu
Crunchy Coconut Banana Cake

The book also features the world according to Kinky -- selections of wit and wisdom from all twelve of his novels on everything from life and death, love and sex, religion and God, food and wine, and the state of the onion.

Whether you're a fan of Kinky's music, a devotee of his novels, or just a lover of good cookin' and good eatin', Eat, Drink, and Be Kinky wilt be sure to satisfy your appetite.

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It made me rub my belly........2005-07-19

Good food, good times. For a country girl, these recipes are finger lickin' good.

I look forward to more from Mike McGovern..........2004-11-01

I loved this book! My favorite recipes are the Steve Rambam Jailhouse Chili, Son of Chicken McGovern, and the Beer Bread. McGovern's recipes are fun, tasty, and easy to make--what makes this cookbook so appealing is that it lacks the impersonal, robotic listing of ingredients and the cold, almost clinical approach to cooking that most mainstream cookbooks have. McGovern's book is warm and inviting--like sitting in the kitchen of an old friend who considers cooking for you a pleasure he never tires of. I highly recommend it and look forward to his next one.

Excellent! Another book of wit and EATERY from the Kinkster.......1999-10-24

What a wonderful book for fans of Kinky Friedman.

As far as review below goes, that guy is going around leaving wierd, exaggerated reviews for a number of books. Don't know what his beef is, but Amazon has is ISP and is looking into it.

If Dunleavy survived after eating book must be good.......1999-10-07

Especially interested in Chicken Vodka as formerly served at Costellos prepared by George and served by Herbie with finger on plate...that author had time to cook and research recipes and have them vetted by insurance company is truly amazing-now that he is going to Europe-will await Continental cuisine tome

All that Chicken McGovern and now I learn what it is........1999-09-22

A dish-by-dish compendium to accompany Kinky's books. Opal would have loved it. Frank McCourt's recipe may be the best Irish offering yet. I hope this book becomes a financial pleasure for McGovern and all others in the Lion's Head Authors Retirement Fund.

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A 'must' for any involved in crafts.

good, in-depth advice and instruction on starting a craft business

Adjectives without enough detail

A hundred times better than the others

Great Book for beginner crafters

Crafts and Craft Shows: How to Make Money
Phil Kadubec
Manufacturer: Allworth Press
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Binding: Paperback

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Everything artisans need to know for turning their crafts into lucrative income is spelled out in this guide to tapping into today's booming craft show industry.

Based on his extensive experience and success both as an exhibiting crafter and as a teacher/promoter of craft shows, the author tells readers exactly how to market and price crafts, select shows, work with promoters, create effective booth displays, and deal with customers to build skyrocketing sales. Straightforward language and easy-to-follow instructions make this the essential business companion for anyone who wants to flourish in the world of craft shows.

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A 'must' for any involved in crafts........2007-07-27

The second updated edition of a craft-maker's classic business reference is a pick not just for business libraries, but for general-interest collections catering to home craftspeople. Here's a compendium of tested advice on how to sell in today's craft show and Internet markets, from planning a general marketing strategy for each of these areas to understanding how changing economic and fashion trends affect crafts sales. It comes from an established jewelry maker who provides a range of tested insights, from how to price crafts to handling street fairs and other public show venues. A 'must' for any involved in crafts.

Diane C. Donovan
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good, in-depth advice and instruction on starting a craft business.......2006-11-26

I read this book along with some others on the subject because I'm considering starting to participate as a vendor in craft shows, and I found this book to be very helpful. It dosen't sugar-coat anything, giving a lot of detail about everything involved in the craft business, even the difficult parts of it. It's kindof a wake-up call for anyone like myself who held a rather romantic notion of the business. I think that for anyone thinking about doing craft shows, this eary-to-read volume would be very helpful.

Adjectives without enough detail.......2003-06-05

I dislike purchasing books that offer more in the title than they deliver. I would have preferred more specifics in this book than narrative generalities. B/W photos were poor. The promised section on booth design left me with more questions than answers. This book offers nice filler information, but if you're looking for nuts and bolts, look elsewhere.

A hundred times better than the others.......2003-01-29

This book is hands down better than any of the other books out there about making it as a craftsperson selling at fairs. This book covers it all and is an excellent resource for beginners and more experienced crafters alike.

Great Book for beginner crafters.......2000-12-05

This book has been lots of help as I venture into my first year of selling my potter at shows! It tells you all the little secrets about promotors and events. Lots of great advice on setting up and maintaing a successful booth.

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Excellent full-color book on trilliums.......1998-03-25

This is an excellent book on trilliums. It features nice color photos of each example. If you've ever tried to find photos of the sessile trilliums or japanese trilliums, you realize how special it is to finally have a collection of the photos. Habitat and identification information is nice too. This book is descriptive, easy to read, and full of quality information including information on propagation. Highly recommended for native or woodland gardners and anyone who loves trilliums and wildflowers.

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Sex fascinates us. Scares us. Troubles us. Sex, not baseball, is the real American pastime. But the rules are often kept under wraps, and no one's quite sure about the definition of a home run. Until now.

Bestselling authors Denene Millner and Nick Chiles break open the vault and reveal the real deal on what African Americans think about sex. Drawing on their own experiences as husband and wife -- and those of their friends who were willing to give it up they offer insights and sizzling tips for communicating, seducing and heating up the bedroom (or wherever else couples may find themselves . . . ). In their own unique way, they help couples communicate about sex -- from their favorite pleasure to their most sinful fantasy -- to keep a relationship healthy and hot. It makes for some steamy reading....

What Brothers Think, What Sistahs Know About Sex rides the coattails of two bestsellers: Denene Millner's The Sistahs' Rules and What Brothers Think, What Sistahs Know, which she wrote with her husband, Nick Chiles.

Now, Millner and Chiles once again venture boldly into each other's heads to discover-and decode -- what African American men and women really think about sex and intimacy. In a he said/she said format, the authors discuss the emotional and physical landscape of sex with one specific goal: to help other couples communicate about sex-from their favorite pleasures to their most sinful fantasies -- to keep a relationship healthy and hot.

Ranging from the first date to the first baby, from missionary style to love-making so creative that your whole body blushes, What Brothers Think, What Sistahs Know About Sex replaces myth with reality, wipes away taboo, and begins a dialogue about sex and intimacy so real that it will deepen any love connection.

Now, Millner and Chiles once again venture boldly into each other's heads to discover-and decode--what African American men and women really think about sex and intimacy. In a he said/she said format, the authors discuss the emotional and physical landscape of sex with one specific goal: to help other couples communicate about sex-from their favorite pleasures to their most sinful fantasies--to keep a relationship healthy and hot.

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ok.......2001-11-11

Denene Millner, and her husband Nick Chiles gives us their opinion on todays' relationship. I would have liked the book more I think if i was more out there, like the situations in the book

Boy versus Girl.......2000-06-22

My husband and I both read the book. I thought that it made a lot of valid assertions, however, I am not as aggressive or progressive, I guess as many of the women who were interviewed. My husband loved the book. So, I intend to read it again. I do think it was valuable, and worth the money, but I wish it had spent more time on people who are in committed relationships...perhaps this is the NEXT book topic!

Definitely Must Read!.......2000-04-08

Millner & Chiles once again collaborate their opinions on sex & relationships.After reading this book,I'm thinking "do I have to do all of these things to achieve my sexual satisfaction"? I don't know about everyone else,but I wouldn't go word for word for what they say.I have to disagree with Ms.Millner's ideas for what a man must do to please a woman,especially about "doing it"in certain public places.Mr.Chiles views are that it's almost mandatory for a couple to be "getting it on"everyday for as much as possible.Overall it's a very entertaining book that all couples & single people like myself should read.It makes for great debating.

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In comparison to well-researched areas such as foreign market entry modes, country of origin perceptions of products, pricing strategies, and global branding strategies, recent research on international advertising has left us with too few managerially actionable insights.

This volume addresses the need to move international advertising in new directions by summarizing existing knowledge in several areas, reporting findings of new studies, and providing future research directions. It is aimed both at the international advertising practitioner as well as scholars who have an interest in international advertising research.

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New Directions in International Advertising Research (Advances in International Marketing)
Charles R. Taylor
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Binding: Hardcover
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Good balanced info

Invest like the Masters

Secret Code? Ha ha ha!

Don't waste your money on this one.

Not again!

The Secret Code of the Superior Investor: How to Be a Long-Term Winner in a Short-Term World
James Glassman
Manufacturer: Three Rivers Press
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Has the stock market bottomed? Will the Dow and NASDAQ do better this year? While media outlets such as CNBC and CNNfn love to fill their airtime with these kinds of questions, James Glassman has a hard time finding the upside to such pursuits. He suggests that investors would do better by turning off their TVs and looking for real value instead, and in the The Secret Code of the Superior Investor he shows how. Glassman organizes his advice into 47 bite-size chapters that cover everything from the types of companies you should invest in ("solid citizens," pharmaceuticals, for-profit education) to what you as an investor should pay attention to (cash flow) and ignore (the latest Fed gossip, CNBC). At the heart of Glassman's "secret code" is the belief that stocks are the best long-term bet there is; the trick is finding solid companies to invest in and then sticking with those companies through thick and thin. This book is for anyone (especially those getting over the recent technology boom and bust) who is looking for a reliable and balanced approach to managing a portfolio of stocks and bonds. Highly recommended. --Harry C. Edwards

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What should your investment strategy be now that the steady, upward trend of the U.S. stock market seems like history? The years ahead promise to be volatile, full of ups and downs, so is this the time for investors to hunker down and scale back?

Not at all, is Jim Glassman’s advice. Sure, there were some people who bailed out of the market early and came out ahead, but that was luck—the kind of luck that wins the lottery once in a blue moon: it’s not a strategy. And if there is one clear lesson to be learned from all of the recent market drama, it’s that you need a point
of view and a coherent investment strategy. And that’s just what Glassman provides in The Secret Code of the Superior Investor.

If you believe that the long-term outlook for the American economy is positive (as Glassman and most experts do), then the best strategy is the tried-and-true approach that has worked well for more than a hundred years: acquiring a diversified portfolio of stocks in great companies and then holding on to them forever.

Jim Glassman’s investing principles provide the ballast to help you keep your investing balance no matter how the markets bubble or bobble. His rigorous, practical, straightforward way of thinking and taking action enables you to build a portfolio that performs well no matter what the economic climate. Here is invaluable advice on what stocks and mutual funds to buy—and when to sell them. (Hint: Almost never.)

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In these uncertain times, learn how to crack the code and become a superior investor. Don't worry about the market, the economy, or the Fed. Instead, concentrate on what's important: how to construct your own bulletproof portfolio by finding the best individual stocks and mutual funds for you. This timely book is your guide to volatile markets.

We live in a world saturated with the short-term: Who's up, who's down? Which stocks rose yesterday, which fell? Did corporate profits rise (or drop) last quarter... what's going to happen this quarter? Is Alan Greenspan raising (or lowering) interest rates... what's the impact?

The superior investor knows that none of this matters. He or she understands that investing is simple, but not in the way most people think. With Jim Glassman as your guide, everything about investing becomes clear. You'll know what to do, how to behave, and how to profit—whatever the market, the economy, and your stocks are doing.

Superior investors crack the code of investing and practice a coherent philosophy that gives them the strength and confidence to do the right thing no matter which way the economic and financial winds blow. They're relaxed—calm, cool, and collected—because the secret code provides the foundation for making superior investments, the kind that generate wealth to fund more interesting pursuits, provide for their children's education, and fund retirement.

Superior investors:

Are not outsmarters—people who try to beat the system through inside advice and superior brainpower—but partakers. They know that the best way to make money is to share in the profits of successful businesses.
Own a portfolio that looks like the U.S. economy ten years from now.
Know the kind of investments they should be making (e.g., pharmaceuticals, for-profit education, mind-numbingly boring but extraordinarily profitable companies) and those they should not (e.g., corporate bonds).
Understand when to start selling the stocks they've bought: almost never... only when the fundamental reasons why they bought in the first place change.
Understand how to pick the companies that will make them superior investors.
See that bear markets are for buying.

We live in a world of increasing uncertainty, but by practicing the principles of The Secret Code of the Superior Investor day-in and day-out for years on end, your future will indeed be superior.

"In lively and lucid prose, this book does an excellent job of explaining the key do's and don'ts of investing: focus on company fundamentals, not market gyrations; construct a diversified portfolio rather than a random set of securities; and hold for the long term, instead of day trading."
   ROBERT POZEN, VICE CHAIRMAN, FIDELITY INVESTMENTS

"Jim Glassman's accessible and practical book is intended to make you a superior investor. The kind of investor who knows that the path to wealth lies in selecting great businesses and holding their shares for many years. The kind of investor able to ignore both media noise and the hullabaloo surrounding economic irrelevancies."
   ARTHUR LEVITT, FORMER CHAIRMAN, SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION

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Good balanced info.......2007-08-27

This book is a kind of Dad to Son speech about gaining perspective regarding money and how to stay in control of your money. It had some enlighten points about how we should be thinking about cash, inflation and time. It also presented a good overview of the various financial market avenues (stocks vs. bonds vs. cash). It's a good quick read.

Invest like the Masters.......2005-12-16

Glassman's, first law of Phillip Fisher financial investing is "become a partner in a good business, for a long time": get information about the companies your are buying and ignore price trends, keep the stocks for the long run - at least 5 years, believe that assets are linked to time because time is the single most important factor in investing.

Look for companies that 1. have a consistent track record of increasing earnings of at least 7 percent for the last ten years 2. have a good prospect of surviving over the next 50 years 3. don't have huge capital demands for the profits. Ideally, this means the company is rich; it has a service or product that produces a growth rate in earnings over a ten years because ten years suggests reasonable market dominance; and invest in companies that will offer value, in the future. What are people looking today that will meet these criteria? Biotech, Robotics, Fuel cells, and alternate energy. However, most of these companies are emerging technologies which would not qualify them from investment opportunity short term. Large companies like Genetech would qualify, whereas, small companies like iRobot would not because it does not have a ten year track record. Glassman conservative Warren Buffet like approach demands forces the investor too follow the maximum, "Do not invest too lose money." Furthermore, Glassmans conservative view attacks speculation and favors Graham security investment strategies of predictability. Glassman surprisingly does not predict doom for the speculators, instead says, "history shows that the fate of the stock market is closely connected to the fate of the economy". A speculator would own hugh about of stock or commodities in a few sectors, whereas, a security investor would diversify into a portfolio of many stocks. Well, why not just invest into a Index or the whole market, per recommendation by John Bogle? The Index returns about 7 percent and does not require buying and selling commissions. It is obvious, that Glassman has some speculation visions, as a part of his core beliefs and hopes for above market average profits. Glassman attempts to justify his risk based beliefs by saying, "when you hold a stock long enough, it becomes less risky than a bond." The assumption is the investor will select a stock that will not have wide fluctations, large downward trends, and cause the investor too sell because of pain; and having faith the stock market will outperform bonds, he makes the prediction that stocks will be higher priced over time. Glassman has not decided against risk stating, "prudent behavior is a key to investing", "volatility can an investors best friend because it offers good stocks at bargin prices", and "risk is a necessary evil in the stock market". This is the language of a speculator.

Don't trade stocks. Buy low and sell high is impossible for an investor to turn a profit. Short term investing is a losing game reeling in the suckers by the thousands. The only way to make money short term is to own the market and have the financial power to manipulate it. So the best investment advice for an average investor with less than a billion dollars is too dollar cost average. In other words, invest money consistently over a large period of time and let the average work, for ones benefit. One good idea is too use a low cost broker, such as, sharebuilder and setup an investment plan of 10% a pay period diverting into a purchase plan which cost about $4 per transaction.

Pay no attention too the Fed. This is illogical. If the stock market is affected by the economy than if the Fed monetary policies cause inflation or deflation, the stock market valuations will also change. Glassman must be assuming that investors do not borrow money to make their stock purchases. Interest rates slow down or heat up the economy. High interest rates slow down company earnings, if they are heavy in debt. Glassman investments do not carry heavy debt loads and operate cash rich and this justifies ignoring high interest rates. However, it does not explain the interconnected web of commerce where companies are constantly adjusting their inventories either too cut costs or replenish depleted inventories depending on economic factors. Glassman's faith is that the Fed will do a descent job in maintain the valuation of the dollar which means controlling inflation, adjusting interest rates, and maintain dollar hegemony against the euro and yen. The second assumption is that the stock market will continue to climb onward and upward eventually crossing 36,000.

Secret Code? Ha ha ha!.......2005-04-28

Mr. "Dow 36,000" wants you to believe him this time. No, really, he means it. Right. In 2005 he he wrote an article denying that there was a housing mania about to go bust. I think that's a pretty good indication that there is a housing mania about to go bust. This guy is amazing.

Don't waste your money on this one........2003-08-01

I found this book a waste of my time.

Not again!.......2002-08-16

It wasn't until I recently read a piece by James Glassman in the Wall Street Journal that I learned that this guy had the audacity to write another book! After his ludicrous predictions in his ill-fated "Dow 36,000" book, you think the guy would want to stick his head in the stand forever. Frankly, I wouldn't trust anything that Glassman, who has been accused of misusing data, has to say. If you want to improve your investing prowess, I'd suggest relying upon the recent books written by William Bernstein and Lynn O'Shaughnessy. Don't waste your money on the Secret Code.

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The spiritual leader of the renowned Church of Stop Shopping takes his anticonsumerist sermon from the stage to the page.

The Reverend Billy is a revivalist preacher who leads the Church of Stop Shopping, an anticonsumerist communion devoted to putting the odd into God. Created by the actor Bill Talen, the Reverend first appeared alongside the sidewalk preachers in New York's Times Square during the Giuliani years, bringing his new post-religious theology to eager crowds. Now Reverend Billy has a cult following across the country and was recently featured in a profile in the New York TImes Magazine. In these pages we go inside the Disney Store on 42nd Street ("the high church of retail") to witness staged dramas against consumerism that employ eight hundred Disney characters with their "reeling eyeballs and sky-cracking grins" as the mise-en-scène. We encounter the icon-twisting logic of credit card exorcism performed in front of astonished tourists and listen to a gospel choir made up of "recovered preachers' kids" singing anti-Starbucks anthems at the cash register of the $5 latte. We watch as the defense of a community garden is turned into an Off-Broadway hit and join with the Reverend as he preaches love and peace to the crowds that gathered spontaneously in Union Square after the attacks of September 11.

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What is a Vente Mochacino anyway?.......2006-05-16

You know that local store in your town that has been there for years? Maybe you even know the name of the nice woman behind the counter, or maybe she knows yours. Yeah, that one. Soon it will be gone. A large corporation from another town in another state will move into that store and that nice lady won't work there anymore because they pay somebody from another town less money. Over time you will notice this happening alot. Look around YOUR neighborhood, do you see a Home Depot where the hardware store used to be? Is there an Applebees where your favorite restaurant as a child used to stand? If not, there will be. Unless we listen to the message of Bill Talen, an out of work actor from Hells Kitchen. When in character as "Reverend Billy" he preaches to anyone willing to listen about the serious problems that consumerism and relentless advertisment and big business in general cause in our neighborhoods. He also preaches about the solution to the problem, simple things that we, you and i, can do in our own lives to combat this problem. We can practice consumer disobediance, we can avoid shopping at places like Walmart and go to the local grocery. Or you can actually walk past the fifteen Starbucks' on your block and buy coffee from your local deli. Maybe the guy who owns the deli coaches your kids soccer team. Who owns Starbucks? Does he care about your family or your neighborhood? Rev. Billy cares about your neighborhood and so should you.

Buy this book??.......2003-12-28

Stop shopping. Good advice.

Mighty Mouse.......2003-11-25

Mickey on the cross, credit card exorcisms and the anti-consumerist gospel are just a few of the wonderful things you can expect out of Reverend Billy's shows. All of this has been captured on the page in this captivating and passionate book. Funny and wise, who needs a Starbucks coffee when you have Bill Talen to wake you up.

What Should I Do If Reverend Billy is in My Store?

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What Should I Do If Reverend Billy is in My Store?
Bill Talen
Manufacturer: The New Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000X6UGLO

Book Description

Many of today’s nonprofit health and human service organizations are developing coalitions, mergers, and other types of interorganizational alliances. These newly formed partnerships are created to gain a greater capacity within the organization and establish community-driven initiatives. While new strategies can enhance the scope and quality of organizations, they may also represent organizations own survival.

Through well-developed examples, this book examines the formation and maintenance of strategic alliances. From the motives that lead organizations to form relationships, to practical tips on how to sustain, recreate, and end partnerships, this text is a useful reference for both beginners and seasoned practitioners.

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The Certified Associate Business Manager (CABM) Exam focuses on ten learning modules, known as the Common Body of Knowledge for Business, and requires two preparation guides (Theory and Practice) for study. The Practice book (Volume 2) contains sample multiple-choice questions, answers, and explanations. The CABM exam itself consists of 200 multiple-choice questions to be completed in a single four-hour test session. Based on a pre-MBA curriculum, the CABM helps individuals master the principles of business management. The CABM program is sponsored and administered by the Association of Professionals in Business Management (www.apbm.org).

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