Murder Cases of the Twentieth Century: Biographies and Bibliographies of 280 Convicted or Accused Killers

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Ambitious, Useful, but Flawed.......2002-12-10

With a book of this scope, it's a good idea to judge it on the basis of cases that one knows well. Given that guideline, I checked out the notorious Hall-Mills case of 1922, trial 1926--an early "crime of the century," with nearly 100 front-page articles in the New York Times in those two years. Whoops! It's not in Frasier's book. Next I tried the Lindbergh case. Frasier turns out to be a committed Hauptmann-didn't-do-it fan, despite the mountain of evidence against the guy. He's willing to accept almost any silly alternative theory of the crime while rejecting Jim Fisher's reasoned but unexciting conclusion that the investigators got it basically right.

This is a typical McFarland book, in my jaundiced opinion, having been stung by purchasing several of them. It's a fine book idea, a dogged labor of love, but a reference source that leaves out some blindingly obvious entries and often gets amusingly wrong the names, dates, and easily checked facts in the entries it does include.

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Murder Cases of the Twentieth Century: Biographies and Bibliographies of 280 Convicted or Accused Killers
David K. Frasier
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Murder cases of the twentieth century; biographies and bibliographies of 280 convicted and accused killers. With a foreword by MIchael Newton.
David K. Frasier
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Financial Modernization and Regulation (Journal of Financial Services Research, Volume 16.2/16.3)

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The scope of service provided by professional accountants is influenced by legislation and case law as well as the dictates of a variety of government and private sector agencies; including State Boards of Accountancy, Academic Accreditation Bodies, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, independent standard setting bodies such as the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (US), the Financial Accounting Standards Board (US), and self-regulatory organizations such as State Societies of CPAs and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. There are equivalent and emerging national bodies that exist in most developed and developing countries, and further there are emerging global coordinating entities as well, which attempt to coordinate the activities among nations. It is important for academics, students, practitioners, regulators and researchers to consider, study and understand the role and relationship of such bodies with the practice and content of our discipline.

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McDoy pottery

McCoy Pottery: Reference Guide

a must

Disorganized

This Book Is Too-Cheap for the Money You Save

McCoy Pottery: Collector's Reference and Value Guide, Vol. 3
Bob Hanson
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Collector's Encyclopedia of McCoy Pottery

ASIN: 1574322524

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This volume is devoted to the pottery made by the Nelson McCoy Pottery Company from 1910 through the 1980s. Over 700 all new photos, 130 different catalog pages, and a complete section on the Floraline Line. 2004 values. AUTHORBIO: Bob Hanson is a longtime collector of Nelson McCoy Pottery, as well as Brush-McCoy, J.W. McCoy, and pieces from the "Arts Crafts" Era. In addition to pottery, he collects reverse paintings and trays, silhouette pictures, vintage whimsical plastic pins, and electric novelty clocks. Along with wife Margaret, he has co-authored three volumes in the McCoy Pottery series. AUTHORBIO: Craig Nissen and his wife Pat enjoy collecting not only Nelson McCoy Pottery, but Van Briggle pottery, Roseville pottery, Aladdin electric lamps, beaded "sugar" shade lamps from the 1920s, cupid photos, rug and pillow beaters, and wall pockets. Craig co-authored three volumes in the McCoy Pottery series, and is also the author ofMcCoy Wall Pockets Decorations. REVIEW: This reference book is the third volume in the series exclusively devoted to the pottery made by the Nelson McCoy Pottery Company from 1910 to the mid-1980s, when it was finally sold to Designer Accents. Information is presented from the perspective of the collector. Hundreds of pieces are featured in dazzling, full-color photos. A 20-page index is an added feature, covering pieces contained in all three volumes of the series.

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McDoy pottery.......2007-01-15

This book has many nicely done photos and includes brief information concerning the individual pieces. A good thumbnail guide to McCoy pottery. I would however recommend that you purchase volums #1 & 2, unless you are well versed in McCoy, before you buy this one. I am a beginner when it comes to McCoy and I was looking for more history then I found in this volume.

McCoy Pottery: Reference Guide.......2006-11-04

The book had the information that I was wanting and much more. I recommend this to anyone who is interesting in collecting pottery or who is interested in being able to recognize valuable pottery pieces for resale.

a must.......2006-08-07

A must have book for any true Mccoy collector. A lot of true Mccoy out there that is not marked Mccoy and the opposite which is not the real Mccoy.

Disorganized.......2005-03-05

While the book has beautiful photos, it is hard to use as a reference. Unless you know what the piece is exactly it is very difficult to locate in the book.

This Book Is Too-Cheap for the Money You Save.......2003-07-18

The authors are fitting and devoted source whose familiarity and love about McCoy Pottery shine through. Every collector of McCoy Pottery should and MUST have this book. This book is aimed at all levels of collectors. It has the wealth of information needed to help beginners make sense of things that may initially seem confusing. With its color photographs, lists prices, and careful organization this book will be of use to collectors and buyers in need of a general pricing guide. In light of the fact that there are so few books on McCoy Pottery I am grateful to the authors for their effort and dedication. Thank you!

McCoy Pottery: Wall Pockets & Decorations : Identification & Values (McCoy Pottery)

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McCoy Pottery: Wall Pockets & Decorations : Identification & Values (McCoy Pottery)
Craig Nissen
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ASIN: 1574323598

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Featuring close to 450 full-color photographs, this book showcases over 300 individual wall pockets. Many non-production variations of glaze and cold paint detail appear in the book, as well as photographs of the backs of wall pocket designs for additional reference and identification. Complete information and photographs of 17 wall pockets that were never produced by the company is an added feature, and there are almost 70 original company catalog and pricing pages. All known reproductions and fakes are included. While only a small section is devoted in other books to this area of collecting, McCoy Wall Pockets Decorations features them all. AUTHORBIO: Craig Nissen and his wife Pat enjoy collecting not only Nelson McCoy Pottery, but Van Briggle pottery, Roseville pottery, Aladdin electric lamps, beaded "sugar" shade lamps from the 1920s, cupid photos, rug and pillow beaters, and wall pockets. Craig co-authored three volumes in the McCoy Pottery series, and is also the author ofMcCoy Wall Pockets Decorations. REVIEW: Experienced McCoy collector and author Craig Nissen has produced this new volume. Focusing just on wall pockets made by the company, the book includes hundreds of color photographs with important information. The book is presented in the same user-friendly format as author Nissen's other 3 volumes on McCoy pottery. A must-have for McCoy enthusiasts everywhere.

The Collector's Encyclopedia of Brush-McCoy Pottery: Updated Values

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Not Enough Information About the Pottery Lines
For the serious collector
Beautiful book, great information.

The Collector's Encyclopedia of Brush-McCoy Pottery: Updated Values
Sharon Huxford , and Bob Huxford
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Not Enough Information About the Pottery Lines.......2007-09-24

I will agree right away that this book has some nice photography and it is not likely that the average collector will ever see some of the pottery listed in this book. Also I want to tear my hair out at times distinguishing between Nelson McCoy pottery and Bush McCoy pottery. Some of the pieces listed were apparently either made by both or they were borrowing heavily from each other. For instance I have always thought that the Princess Line from the mid-60's was a Nelson McCoy line (Page 144). So it would definitely suggest that a novice might also want to pick up Sanfords'Guide to McCoy Pottery. Just to note, the use of the name Brush Mccoy ended in the late 20's so anything made after that should be either Brush or Mccoy, not the combined name.

(I also have to admit that I have a distinct fondness for the Princess Line. It is still reasonable and fits nicely with both a mid century modern decor or a more traditional decor. Plus, it is still reasonably priced.)

The price guide is a separate leaflet, but as was noted elsewhere it is very outdated. The price of the older items have soared, and even the more common planters are attracting interest because of the increased interest in mid 20th century design.

Finally, I have a complaint about the presentation of information in the book. One of the main reasons to buy a guide such as this is the identification of unmarked pieces. A great deal of the early Brush pottery was unmarked. A good way to identify unmarked pottery is by looking at the bottom of the pot. The way the pottery is finished can give good hints about maker and age. Good photographs of the bottom of some of these pieces would be very helpful in identification.

For the serious collector.......2005-02-28

This is a well organized reference to Bush-McCoy. It contains a history of Bush-McCoy; this added knowledge adds to the fun of collecting and allow you to sound more like you know what you are doing. Then there are pages on the different "marks" of the pottery. There is a dated value guide. But I find it easer to do my own comparing. The big plus is the color pictures that show what is available. For those discriminate people that do not just buy anything that says Bush-McCoy there is an index. It is also fun to see you Bush-McCoy pieces in the book.

Beautiful book, great information........1998-08-17

This book is a must for collectors of Brush-McCoy pottery. The pictures are beautiful and the information offered is just great. A large number of different pieces of Brush-McCoy pottery are shown but this book does not show every piece of pottery made by Brush-McCoy. I was very pleased with this book.

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Good Tips

lingerie secrets, but not compleet

Lingerie Secrets: Sew a Perfect Fit for Every Body
Jan Bones
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Intimate apparel canand shouldbe comfortable, practical and sexy all at the same time. This book reveals the secrets for creating great-looking lingerie with a perfect fit.

With more than 200 photographs and 60+ illustrations along with simple instructions, home sewers of all levels will breeze through the steps of pattern and fabric selection, drafting and altering patterns, working with specialty fabrics and notions, and creating a unique, personal fit, for special garments.

Includes patterns for basic garments, tips and techniques for sewing with both knit and woven fabrics, and simple alterations for making specialty items out of basics.

-Drafting and fitting for larger and smaller sizes.
-Creating unique, attractive garments to serve special needs.
-Tips and techniques for sewing and fitting.
-Great gift ideas.

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Good Tips.......2007-04-13

Many wonderful tips are given to get beginners and those with experience started with sewing basic, conventional lingerie. If you're looking for more provocative lingerie, you'll have to look elsewhere as this book just covers the basics of constructing conventional lingerie---a basic slip, half-slip, full coverage panty, light bra (for smaller sizes) and boxers. Instructions are given for making a pattern for the camisol and slips only. For the bra, panty and boxers, a pattern is given, but will need to be photocopied and expanded. The instructions given in this book are easy to follow and the pictures clearly illustrate the techniques being presented. Highly recommended for those who want to start making conventional lingerie/undies.

lingerie secrets, but not compleet.......2002-03-15

This is a beautiful book, with lots of pictures, including fitting advice. Some patterns are drafted from body measurements, and those can fit everyone. But others are only available in 4 or 5 different sizes, to be copied (and enlarged) from the book. Only one model of bra is included, and that is not a very supportive model, so not suitable for fuller figures. The book give many ideas for night wear and lounge wear, using both woven and knitted fabrics. Both design/drafting and sewing tips are included.

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Some Illustrations of words were unacceptable in my classroom

Mixed opinions...

Fantastic

I can see success with this method

Phonics by any other name...

Reading Reflex: The Foolproof Phono-Graphix Method for Teaching Your Child to Read
Carmen McGuinness , and Geoffrey McGuinness
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If you believe Carmen and Geoffrey McGuinness, our children are in grave danger of becoming illiterates--and the McGuinnesses are the only ones who can save them. Reading Reflex is an exhaustive how-to guide for the reading instruction method they've developed called Phono-Graphix. Phonics and whole language take a beating here, with the authors accusing both methods of failing generations of would-be readers. Their approach, unabashedly touted as far superior, stresses the 43 sounds of the English language, treating letters as symbols of these sounds. Phono-Graphix teaches children to separate each phoneme in a word so that the phonemes can later be blended back in the right order. If this sounds familiar it's because the same method was heralded in 1997 in the well-publicized book Why Our Children Can't Read, by psychologist Diane McGuinness (Geoffrey's mother).

Parents may find the first long chapter on the history and process of learning how to read a bit tedious and technical. But since each chapter--and the method--builds on these thoughts, it's a must to read the book from cover to cover. Harder still is accepting the McGuinnesses' claim that Phono-Graphix has a 100 percent success rate. Much of the research cited in their book seems to have been conducted by the authors themselves, with no indication of comparison groups or follow-up studies. Still, numerous schools throughout the country and in England have adopted the method. And the McGuinnesses' tone of alarm may ring true for some parents frustrated with their children's struggles to read. Phono-Graphix represents a new alternative where none existed before. Future analysis by outside evaluators will show whether it deserves the confidence its creators possess. --Jodi Mailander Farrell

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HELP YOUR CHILD UNLOCK THE SOUND-PICTURE CODE

Reading is the single most important skill for any child to develop. And the key to learning how to read effectively is recognizing the sounds that letters and words represent. With the help of the revolutionary system known as Phono-Graphix™, you and your child can discover the sound-picture code that is the foundation of the written English language.

An effective and easy-to-understand approach, Phono-Graphix enables you to teach your child to read in one-tenth the time of phonics with a 100 percent success rate. In just eleven weeks, you can bring your kindergartner to first-grade-level reading -- even learning-disabled children can reach grade level or higher in just twelve weeks.

Reading Reflex provides you with:

* Simple diagnostic tests to determine your child's reading level, and a Literacy Growth Chart so you'll know what goals to establish

* Detailed instructions and illustrations to help your child develop strong, consistent reading skills and to correct ineffective reading strategies such as part-word reading and memorizing

* Fun and easy-to-follow exercises, hands-on materials, worksheets, stories, and games that you and your child can do together

* Enjoyable lessons that are carefully constructed to meet the interests and capabilities of children of all ages

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Some Illustrations of words were unacceptable in my classroom.......2007-07-03

Unless this book had a major revision in its illustrations from the time I went through training, to use it in my varying exceptionalities classroom, it would not be acceptable to use in a group setting. What happened is that I had a girl who was overweight. The word "fat" was illustrated with a chubby little girl. Of course the boys in the classroom gave the picture a "name", and the girl was mortified. That was not the only picture the students could not identify correctly. Several had British meanings, but not in American use. I quickly shelved the book, along with many other teachers in our school. (It was purchased with school district funds.) The concepts, including the phonics chart - a good one - were some I had already been using, by creating my own materials. So I am not opposed to the entire book, only some of the illustrations used.

Mixed opinions..........2007-03-26

We're not doing all the exercises, because frankly I didn't want to cut up the book, or go to the trouble of scanning and cutting all the cards. That was a little too time consuming for the amount of time my daughter took to complete the activities. HOWEVER, reading this book DID make me do quite a bit of thinking about exactly what troubles my daughter was having. We are doing the Hooked on Phonics system, but if that doesn't cover all the bases, I will come up with some additional activities to get the phonemic "pictures" that she needs, and I will probably turn to this book as a resource in doing so.

By the way, I figured out that my daughter's BIGGEST problem was that she would look at a couple of letters and guess the word. This was pretty much what came of our school's method of "looking at the pictures for clues" and memorizing entire words. So I am having to break a bad habit!

Fantastic.......2007-01-16

If you have a child who struggles with reading you need this methodology. Phonics based reading, decoding. Highly recommend it.

I can see success with this method.......2007-01-08

My three year old enjoys learning with this method. It is just so natural and flows with ease. I can see my learning disabled six years old succeeding too, though a little more laboriously and slowly. Sure beats the public school special education program!

Phonics by any other name..........2006-08-11

...is still phonics...while calling it "phono-graphix" may be little more than a sales ploy, the authors indeed seem not to understand the phonics method as it's currently practiced...they seem to confuse phonics with the language that appears in many so-called "basal" readers -- e.g. "See Spot run. See Bob run. See Spot and Bob run."...such "basal" readers have very little relation to true phonics instruction...regardless, what the book presents is in fact basically just old-fashioned phonics...phonics probably is best for getting down the basics necessary for starting reading...but there are other phonics options -- my own favorite is "Explode the Code"..."Reading Reflex" is adequate but there's nothing special about "phono-graphix"...shop around -- there's better stuff available.

Reading Reflex: the Foolproof Phono-graphix Method for Teaching Your Child To Read

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Reading Reflex: the Foolproof Phono-graphix Method for Teaching Your Child To Read
Carmen Mcguinness
Manufacturer: Free Press
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British author and BBC radio host Alyn Shipton's biography on the world-renowned puffy-cheeked trumpeter/composer/bandleader John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie is the most comprehensive to date. It's an excellent follow-up to Gillespie's 1980 memoir, To Be or Not to Bop, and it contains new interviews with many of his associates, including pianist Dave Brubeck, author John Chilton, and bassist Milt Hinton. In addition to detailing Gillespie's South Carolina origins and his mid-1940s co-creations of bebop and Latin jazz (with drummer Kenny Clarke, saxophonist Charlie Parker, pianist Thelonious Monk, and composer Mario Bauza), the author penetrates his fun-loving, goatee-sporting, beret-wearing, and generally zany façade. "This was bizarre behavior indeed," writes Shipton, "but part of a pattern that led more than one commentator to the conclusion that Dizzy was 'crazy like a fox,' a shrewd operator who meticulously filed away in his mind any shred of fact or information that might come in handy some day." Shipton reveals him to be a man who sometimes angered and alienated his fellow musicians, as evidenced by trumpeter's infamous spitball affair with Cab Calloway; his fathering of a daughter by a white woman out of wedlock in 1958, and his spiritual quest for world brotherhood as a member of the Islam-based Baha'i faith. Shipton's portrait of Gillespie in his final years in the late '80s and '90s as the leader of his multiracial United Nation Orchestra is that of an elder statesman, cultural ambassador, and musical innovator. "With his death," Shipton writes, "the world lost a man who had revolutionized jazz, gave it a set of principles on which it could develop musically, and shown by example how to create within those principles at the highest level." --Eugene Holley, Jr.

Book Description

Declared a "national treasure" by the White House in 1990, John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie was a not only a great musician but also a major innovator in the jazz world. While his first and foremost claim to fame is helping to create the style known as bebop, Gillespie also did much to establish the inclusion of Latin American elements in jazz and was partially responsible for the inception of both Afro-Cuban jazz and bossa nova. Covering Dizzy's days as a flashy trumpet player in the swing bands of the 1930s, the worldwide fame and adoration he earned through a State Department-backed tour of his big band in the 1950s, and the many recordings and performances which defined a career that ran clear up to the early 1990s, this book fully traces the path and progress of an extraordinary--and most exploratory--American musician.

Customer Reviews:

STEER CLEAR unless you are a jazz musician........1999-09-25

I am a voracious reader of jazz biographies. The fact that the name of this book includes the phrase "The Life of Dizzy Gillespie" is a shame, or sham. There is so little of his life in this book and so much discecting of every note of every solo that he ever played. It's maddening! If you're looking for a great jazz biography that is full of color, try the Louis Armstrong "An Extravagent Life" book. I read this approx. 600 page book twice just because it is such a colorful story about a jazz musicians LIFE. I will finish off by saying that this book is only the second one in my life that I had to stop reading because it was so BAD. That was after 250 pages.

Highly readable, painstakingly researched, bio of jazz giant.......1999-05-28

It was quite interesting to read about the life Gillespie had outside of what most people knew about, i.e. his daughter Jeanie Bryson. I commend Shipton for having the courage to discuss such a touchy subject. He attempts to strike a balance between Dizzy's private and professional life. Two thumbs up!!

Highly readable, painstakingly researched bio of jazz giant.......1999-05-25

Shipton's biography of Gillespie is the first to reveal that the famously married Dizzy had a child out of wedlock. Rather than make this titillating tidbit the focus of his book, Shipton chose to keep the focus on the man and his music, where it belongs. A fine book about a wonderful man.

Highly readable, painstakingly researched bio of jazz giant.......1999-05-25

Shipton's book is the first to reveal the relationship with Connie Bryson and the existence of their daughter, singer Jeanie Bryson. He handles this bombshell with delicacy and restraint. If the Kirkus reviewer felt that this wonderful biography "disappoints", we loved it!

Groovin' High, the life of Dizzy Gillespie

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Groovin' High, the life of Dizzy Gillespie
Alyn Shipton
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000O2WC8W

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