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    Steven L. Piott
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    The Secret Life of Laszlo Almasy: The Real English Patient: The Real English Patient
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Reveals the truth behind the myth of the English Patient
    The Secret Life of Laszlo Almasy: The Real English Patient: The Real English Patient
    John Bierman
    Manufacturer: Penguin Global
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    Book Description

    More than forty years after his death, Laszlo Almasy's name would become famous in Anthony Minghella's film The English Patient. But who was he really? Was he a spy? If so, for whom-the Allies or the Germans? John Bierman's wide-ranging investigation of Almasy's life and career reveals an even more complex and enigmatic figure than Hollywood allowed.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Reveals the truth behind the myth of the English Patient.......2006-02-18

    Many readers will no doubt be familiar with the Count Almasy as portrayed by Ralph Fiennes in Anthony Mingella's brilliant film "The English Patient" based on Michael Ondaajte's book of the same name. In both the film and book, Count Almasy shares a doomed passionate romance with Katherine Clifton, who dies in the desert. The Count is horrifically burnt in an aircrash attempting to retrieve the body of his lover, and later succumbs to his wounds, and his grief for Katherine, but not before recounting his tale to a caring nurse. What many people may not know, is that Count Almasy was in fact a real life figure (in fact, by name, the only true life figure in the whole film/book - all the other characters were ficticious, although a few were very loosely based on real characters with name changes), who did indeed partake in a number of desert explorations in the pre-war Libyan desert.

    John Bierman (Author of "Alamein: War without hate", "Fire in the Night: Wingate of Burma, Ethiopia, and Zion" among others) has written a very engaging biography of "Count" Laszlo Almasy, peeling back the myth of Almasy, and revealing the real "Count". For a start, it seems the "Count" was not in fact a real Count - although aristocratic, his family did not possess any titles. And another thing - it seems the Count may have been a homosexual, and may have at one time had a lover in the German army.

    At times, because documentary evidence concerning the Count is scarce, the content is just supposition, guesswork, and speculation. As a result, this isn't a true in-depth biography due to the lack of material, which is frustrating although no fault of the author. The book itself isn't particularly weighty, and would be completed with a few solid evenings of reading.

    Bierman does quite clearly state when he is dealing with known hard facts. Much of the desert exploration that was conducted by Almasy and others in the "Zerzura Club" is documented. What is also documented reasonably well is Almasy's war efforts in support of Rommel's Army in Africa, although at times, some of it is patchy. At other times, particularly when written/oral evidence cannot be substaniated, Bierman also quite clearly indicates this. An example is the account related by Bierman, based on written journals by a British adventurer and sometime spy, of a pursuit of Almasy by Communist agents through the streets of Rome, in which the British agent helped Almasy evade capture as a way of thanking the Hungarian for his activities as a British agent during the war. So it would seem Almasy was playing both sides of the fence - although as Bierman stresses, this is merely speculation. I did find that Almasy's activities post WWII was relatively light, although at one stage he was tried as a war criminal. It transpires that Almasy, although fighting on the side of the Nazis, was no Nazi (unlike his brother) and in fact saved jews from the authorities in the dying days of the war.

    Nonetheless, Bierman was written a very interesting account (as far as it is known) of one of the more mysterious and enigmatic characters of wartime. Illustrated with a couple of maps, and two inserts of black and white photography, this book would be an ideal companion to Saul Kelly's somewhat dry (no pun intended) "The Lost Oasis", which gives a broader overview of the activities of some of the notable Libyan desert explorers both during the war, and prior to it.
    Secret Life of Laszlo Almasy
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Reveals the truth behind the myth of the English Patient
    Secret Life of Laszlo Almasy
    John Bierman
    Manufacturer: Penguin Books Ltd
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    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Reveals the truth behind the myth of the English Patient.......2006-02-18

    Many readers will no doubt be familiar with the Count Almasy as portrayed by Ralph Fiennes in Anthony Mingella's brilliant film "The English Patient" based on Michael Ondaajte's book of the same name. In both the film and book, Count Almasy shares a doomed passionate romance with Katherine Clifton, who dies in the desert. The Count is horrifically burnt in an aircrash attempting to retrieve the body of his lover, and later succumbs to his wounds, and his grief for Katherine, but not before recounting his tale to a caring nurse. What many people may not know, is that Count Almasy was in fact a real life figure (in fact, by name, the only true life figure in the whole film/book - all the other characters were ficticious, although a few were very loosely based on real characters with name changes), who did indeed partake in a number of desert explorations in the pre-war Libyan desert.

    John Bierman (Author of "Alamein: War without hate", "Fire in the Night: Wingate of Burma, Ethiopia, and Zion" among others) has written a very engaging biography of "Count" Laszlo Almasy, peeling back the myth of Almasy, and revealing the real "Count". For a start, it seems the "Count" was not in fact a real Count - although aristocratic, his family did not possess any titles. And another thing - it seems the Count may have been a homosexual, and may have at one time had a lover in the German army.

    At times, because documentary evidence concerning the Count is scarce, the content is just supposition, guesswork, and speculation. As a result, this isn't a true in-depth biography due to the lack of material, which is frustrating although no fault of the author. The book itself isn't particularly weighty, and would be completed with a few solid evenings of reading.

    Bierman does quite clearly state when he is dealing with known hard facts. Much of the desert exploration that was conducted by Almasy and others in the "Zerzura Club" is documented. What is also documented reasonably well is Almasy's war efforts in support of Rommel's Army in Africa, although at times, some of it is patchy. At other times, particularly when written/oral evidence cannot be substaniated, Bierman also quite clearly indicates this. An example is the account related by Bierman, based on written journals by a British adventurer and sometime spy, of a pursuit of Almasy by Communist agents through the streets of Rome, in which the British agent helped Almasy evade capture as a way of thanking the Hungarian for his activities as a British agent during the war. So it would seem Almasy was playing both sides of the fence - although as Bierman stresses, this is merely speculation. I did find that Almasy's activities post WWII was relatively light, although at one stage he was tried as a war criminal. It transpires that Almasy, although fighting on the side of the Nazis, was no Nazi (unlike his brother) and in fact saved jews from the authorities in the dying days of the war.

    Nonetheless, Bierman was written a very interesting account (as far as it is known) of one of the more mysterious and enigmatic characters of wartime. Illustrated with a couple of maps, and two inserts of black and white photography, this book would be an ideal companion to Saul Kelly's somewhat dry (no pun intended) "The Lost Oasis", which gives a broader overview of the activities of some of the notable Libyan desert explorers both during the war, and prior to it.
    The Secret Life of Laszlo Almasy: The Real English Patient
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      John and Smith, Colin Bierman
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      Federal Income Taxation of Debt Instruments, Fifth Edition (Federal Income Taxation of Debt Instruments)
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        Federal Income Taxation of Debt Instruments is the definitive reference for the many complicated issues involved with debt instruments. This comprehensive treatise contains clear interpretations of the basic rules governing original issue discount and imputed interest and detailed coverage of many specialized topics. In addition to complete coverage of the final OID regulations issued in 1994, the book covers virtually every aspect of the taxation of debt instruments and many related areas. The Fifth Edition features the following enhancements: - A new primer on basic debt concepts has been added, which includes a glossary of basic debt terms and their definitions, along with a concise explanation of the economics of interest accrual and other debt topics.
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          No federal income tax consequences for release of co-obligor on debt instrument. : An article from: The Tax Adviser
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            No federal income tax consequences for release of co-obligor on debt instrument. : An article from: The Tax Adviser
            Edward A. Sair
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            Release Date: 2005-07-28

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            This digital document is an article from The Tax Adviser, published by American Institute of CPA's on March 1, 2001. The length of the article is 803 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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            Title: No federal income tax consequences for release of co-obligor on debt instrument.
            Author: Edward A. Sair
            Publication: The Tax Adviser (Magazine/Journal)
            Date: March 1, 2001
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            Volume: 32 Issue: 3 Page: 164

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              David C. Garlock
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                Santillana
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                Official Price Guide to Star Wars Memorabilia
                Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
                • No frills in content or presentation
                • it was okay
                • A book that teaches you how to price items
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                • Unlike any price guide I've ever seen.
                Official Price Guide to Star Wars Memorabilia
                Jeremy Beckett
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                ASIN: 0375720758
                Release Date: 2005-04-12

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                Star Wars is the largest grossing film franchise in history! Discover the collectibles.
                The Official® Price Guide to Star Wars Memorabilia is a complete and reliable sourcebook on a subject that is gaining new and revived popularity with fans and collectors thanks to the release of the the two prequels and the May 2005 premiere of Star Wars: Episode III!
                • Written with the support of Rebelscum.com, one of the largest and most successful Web sites devoted to Star Wars and its memorabilia.
                • Includes numerous detailed descriptions and price listings for Star Wars collectibles.

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                4 out of 5 stars No frills in content or presentation.......2006-09-24

                I'd like to begin by noting that this isn't a bad book for the price. It contains some interesting and worthwhile information, and parts of it were fun/interesting to read. I particularly liked the chapter that dealt with reproduction weapons and other fake items (though it would have been nice if it included a few example photos). There were also solid chapters dealing with the history of Star Wars collectables, as well as vintage and new figures, trading cards, comics, etc..

                My two main concerns about this book were the quality of the rating system and the price guide (both seemed somewhat misleading). For example, on page 25 he shows a picture of a vintage R2-D2 figure that is in TERRIBLE condition, but gives it a C6 rating. However, I think most collectors would give it a much lower rating (and many would probably just throw it away it's in such bad shape!). Further, if anything, the price estimates provided in this book seem too low! For example, the price guide says a mint/complete loose blue Snaggletooth sells for $55 (but, I've never seen one go for that little anywhere). So, if the author is selling his mint/complete blue Snaggletooth at that price, I'll take it!

                Other minor concerns include a price guide that is more confusing than most, and calling the book an "official" price guide when there doesn't seem to be any formal connection at all (I didn't see it stated anywhere, but it seems this is just a name the publisher uses for all their collectable books).

                In sum, most of the information provided in this book is not new and is also available elsewhere (by far the best option being John Kellerman's Star Wars Vintage Action Figures: A Guide for Collectors). Though you'll probably pay more for many of these other books, most will contain a lot more photos, be in full color, and be printed on high quality semi-gloss paper. By contrast, this book contains only a modest number of photos, is 98% black and white, and is printed on newsprint. For all of these reasons, I give this book 3.5 stars (rounded up to 4 stars because even an average book on Star Wars collectables is still pretty good).

                3 out of 5 stars it was okay.......2005-09-29

                its was okay not as good as the field guide but it had info that the field guide didn't have .

                4 out of 5 stars A book that teaches you how to price items.......2005-06-24

                This book is a fantastic way to learn how to price items. Since markets fluctuate, and price guides become outdated very quickly, it was a great read that informed me of what to look for when both buying and selling. With the information in this book, you can compare your item with those on the market and it will help you adequately critique and value you're collectible. If you are in a market to get quick numbers for pricing items...this is not the book for you. But if you want to learn what makes items valuable, and how to preserve those that are, this is definitely the book to get.

                3 out of 5 stars Price Guide? Barely. Collector's Guide? You bet!.......2005-06-12

                The title of this book is misleading. It should be called "Official COLLECTOR'S Guide to Star Wars Memorabilia". That's because it's really more of a guide for collectors who want to know the history behind many collectible items. It discusses aspects such as bootlegs, production errors, preserving and storing your collectibles, how and where to buy, and so on.

                What it DOESN'T do (at least not thoroughly enough for me) is list the going prices for all Star Wars memorabilia. I have a collection I'm looking to sell piecemeal, so I wanted a resource that would tell me what a fair asking price is for my items. This book has a surprising lack of depth when it comes to price listings, however.

                For instance, there is no listing of prices for common collectibles such as posters! I also could not find a price listing for the Burger King glassware sets, and various other items that I have in my collection. And even the items that this book does list often have "N/A" for the original retail price and the MISB (Mint In Sealed Box) price.

                What it DOES have that might be of interest to a collector is a reference number that you can use to look up the item on the web site database www.rebelscum.com/swdb. Even so, I perused that database, and while it has some great photos and details on Star Wars collectibles (it actually lists the text written on the back of those Burger King glasses!) it does not offer an online price guide, which is what I'm in need of.

                So for the serious Star Wars collector, I give this book 5 stars. But as a "price guide" -- which is what it bills itself as -- it falls far short so I have to take back 2 stars.

                5 out of 5 stars Unlike any price guide I've ever seen........2005-06-02

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                If you're new to collecting, this book has practically everything you need to become not merely COMPETENT at it, but SKILLED, even for non-Star Wars related items. It extensively covers terminology, grading, and even online auctions.

                If you're a veteran collector, it covers vintage Star Wars items, variations, prototypes, protecting your collection, and even trading cards and comic books.

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                    Average customer rating: 1.5 out of 5 stars
                    • Old, old, old, old, old, old, old, old, old
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                    Carol Cooper Garey
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                    Weekends are a time when we want to relax and enjoy ourselves, and for many the weekend home serves as the focal point for life's ease and pleasure. Here, in the House Beautiful Weekend Homes, the editors of House Beautiful magazine present 35 exciting getaway houses, all conceived to celebrate the joys of weekend living.

                    Whether it is an elegant cottage by the sea, a rejuvenated farmhouse nestled in a rural valley or a rustic cabin in the mountains, each exhibits a unique quality of purpose and dcor. Many of the houses center on the owner's particular pleasure--be it cooking, entertaining, collecting or gardening. Others involve the creation of a grand vision--a welcoming chateau, a gentleman's farmhouse, or a remarkable shed-turned-artist's studio. Small or large, antique or modern, humble or grand, all project a marvelous sense of style and intelligence.

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                    Customer Reviews:

                    1 out of 5 stars Old, old, old, old, old, old, old, old, old.......2001-05-15

                    This book is old. I thought it looked dated and then saw that it was originally put out in 1990 -- 11 years ago. If you're looking for current design and fresh inspiration, do NOT buy this book.

                    2 out of 5 stars Doesn't speak to me.......2001-05-15

                    As we dream about and shop for our second home, we have been collecting books on the topic. Unfortunately, we grabbed this one (in hardcover) without spending enough time going through it first. The editors seem to have chosen those homes with no clue about what kinds of homes readers would relate to and what kind of information readers would want. For a much more satisfying mix of dreamy homes and helpful information, our #1 pick is a book called SECOND HOME: FINDING YOUR PLACE IN THE FUN. It lets us dream and relax but also puts us on the "trail" of our own getaway place.

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                    5. The Now Habit: A Strategic Program for Overcoming Procrastination and Enjoying Guilt-Free Play The Now Habit: A Strategic Program for Overcoming Procrastination and Enjoying Guilt-Free Play

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                    Customer Reviews:

                    3 out of 5 stars Not rocket science but helps reinforce good habits.......2007-09-04

                    I bought one each for two family members, daughter and brother, with the hope this book would help their 'focus'. Each is in a fast paced, time consuming job which leaves precious little personal time. This book could help, but as you may have guessed, neither has read the book even though I gave it to each one 5 months ago. "You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink".

                    5 out of 5 stars Life saving!.......2007-04-13

                    When my life was in chaos, this book sorted out my priorities.
                    I can apply almost all advices presented in this book to my life from the day I read it.
                    The chapters about procrastination are excellent.

                    5 out of 5 stars Best Basic Time Management Book.......2007-01-23

                    This is the best introduction to time management. I believe one of the hallmarks of a good time management book is that one shouldn't have to spend a lot of time reading it. This book is brief, concise, and just about every sentence is useful. If you need to improve your time management skills start with this book.

                    Implementing just a few of the author's ideas will make your life more relaxed and enjoyable. However, beware of attempting to implement all of his ideas at once; this is bound to overwhelm most people and you may end up quiting your attempt at time management. Instead pick the top three or four suggestions the author makes, try them out for a few months, keep the ones that work for you, then read a little bit of the book again, pick some more ideas, try them out, and so on. After some time your life will be much better off for implementing the ideas in this book that work best for you.

                    After incorporating some of the ideas in this book into your life, I highly suggest moving on to David Allen's "Getting Things Done."

                    5 out of 5 stars Highly recommended.......2006-12-10

                    I used this method for about 6 months several years ago and my life changed dramatically. I became known as "the one who gets it done!" This technique was life-changing! At some point it fell out of use but I am starting to use it again and seeing the positive effects on my life. If you are a self-professed procrastinator, as am I,(were) you will be so proud of what you can accomplish by following the guidelines in this book.

                    5 out of 5 stars One of the best books on time management..........2006-10-06

                    There are lots of reviewers who have done a very thorough job of reviewing this book and its essential approach. What I want to add is my own personal experience using these principles. In short, they work and this brief text can really make a difference in how you manage your time and your life.

                    I was first exposed to this book when I attended Xerox International Center for Management Development in 1988. At that time, Xerox was giving a copy of this to every marketing employee who attended their leadership training. I used the methods in this book and still do today. I feel they have contributed to my success in the business world and I am very happy to wholeheartedly endorse this inexpensive, but invaluable book.
                    Dare to Be Free: How to Get Control of Your Time, Your Life, and Your Nursing Career
                    Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
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                    • Self-employed nurse tells how you can change your life
                    Dare to Be Free: How to Get Control of Your Time, Your Life, and Your Nursing Career
                    James Huffman
                    Manufacturer: Writers Club Press
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                    Binding: Paperback

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                    Book Description

                    Dare To Be Free is for nurses who are seeking more out of their time, their lives, and their nursing careers. Reading this book could be dangerous! It will change the way you think, live, and practice nursing.

                    Customer Reviews:

                    1 out of 5 stars lame.......2007-08-09

                    'You should learn to use a computer'. 'Internet is a very useful tool'... Dont waste your time.

                    5 out of 5 stars Self-employed nurse tells how you can change your life.......2001-04-20

                    I wrote this book. And rather than tell you how great it is (what else would you expect me to say? ;-) I'll just give you a preview of what the book offers. I've been a self-employed nurse entrepreneur for since 1980, and this book distills my experiences, and show you how you can take control of your life and nursing career.

                    (1) visualizing your future will change your life. how to do it. p. 8

                    (2) what you should (mentally speaking) never take your eyes off of. p. 8

                    (3) the difference between dreams and goals. p. 9

                    (4) resolving contradictory goals. p. 10

                    (5) the 3 most important questions you can ask about your life. pages 13-14

                    (6) putting your dreams into reality. p. 15

                    (7) the crucial question to ask when you fail. p. 17

                    (8) what's the opposite of success? (hint: it's not failure ...) p. 17

                    (9) the crucial question to ask about any dream. p. 19

                    (10) an important mental exercise that will tell you what's important to you in your career. p. 23

                    (11) positioning yourself for career success. pages 27-30

                    (12) getting business to come to you even when you don't like sales. pages 31-32

                    (13) hints on buying equipment for your business (one of these hints saved me over $200 -- over 90% off what I would have normally paid for the piece of equipment -- one time). pages 34-35

                    (14) what distinguishes winners from losers. p. 35

                    (15) 68 nursing business career ideas requiring little or no money to start. pages 44-46

                    (16) an easy way to "get your feet wet" in nursing self-employment. pages 48-49

                    (17) the one thing that you should never say about your competitors. p. 61

                    (18) 2 books (in addition to this one!) that changed my life. (they will probably change your's, too). p. 71

                    I welcome additional questions about this book. I'm here to help.

                    Jim Huffman

                    huffmanjim(at)hotmail.com
                    How To Get Control Of Your Time And Your Life
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                      Alan Lakein
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                          Book Description

                          Strategies for managing time and working smarter to allow more time for leisure.

                          Incluye estrategias para gestionar el tiempo cómo disponer de más tiempo de ocio y disfrute y de trabajar más inteligentemente, no más duramente.
                          Get Organized: How to Control Your Life Through Self Management (Successful Office Skills Series)
                          Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
                          • This can be your first step in self improvement
                          Get Organized: How to Control Your Life Through Self Management (Successful Office Skills Series)
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                          4 out of 5 stars This can be your first step in self improvement.......2000-03-25

                          "Get Organized: How to Control Your Life Through Self Management" can be considered your first step in personal progression in the game of Life. However, it can't stand alone as the "only read" necessary in personal growth and enhancement. A good book that is well organized, "Get Organized" can be a great life enhancer if combined with "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People"
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