The Man Who Walked Between The Towers

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In 1974, French aerialist Philippe Petit threw a tightrope between the two towers of the World Trade Center and spent an hour walking, dancing, and performing high-wire tricks a quarter mile in the sky. This picture book captures the poetry and magic of the event with a poetry of its own: lyrical words and lovely paintings that present the detail, daring, and--in two dramatic foldout spreads-- the vertiginous drama of Petit's feat.

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Excellent Product & Prompt Delivery.......2007-09-15

This item was exactly as described in the item description. It was in the original packaging and is in excellent condition. I am very satisfied and I highly recommend this seller and product to everyone. This is an excellent book to talk to students or children about 9/11!

Great book to remember the wonders of the WTC with kids.......2007-09-11

I really enjoyed the review by E. R. Bird "Ramseelbird" and I agree with those comments and sentiment.

I can't recall how this book found its way into my 4-year old son's library, but we stumbled upon it and he always enjoys me re-reading it over and over. He has lots of questions about the perspective in the photos, what Petit is doing on the wires, whether he is going to fall or get hurt... so we read it over and over.

The first time I read it, I was not ready for the last page that begins "and now the towers are gone..." Wow. I always pause to compose myself on that one, which makes my son look up at me with a "what's going on" gaze. He asked why the towers are gone. At age 4, I kept it to "some bad people knocked them down, but everyone is ok now."

So, we focus on the positive in the book, and we are both happy with it. I would highly recommend it for your kids' library, especially if NY was ever your home, like it was for me when I was a kid.

Different Memories From a Different Time.......2007-06-15

On the morning of August 7, 1974, Phillipe Petit stretched a tightrope between the almost-completed World Trade Center towers. High above our nation's most famous city, between two of our most famous landmarks, Petit walked, danced, ran, and played upon a wire. This picture book gives readers a new historical perspective on a landmark whose story has become centered on tragedy. Gerstein, through butterflies-inducing storytelling and smile-provoking illustrations, reminds us of the towers' more joyful memories without discounting the tragedy of September 11, 2001.

A Good Book.......2007-04-04

The Man Who Walked between the towers is an awesome children's book, awarded with 'The Caldecott Medal'. The book is about a street performer named Philippe who could walk on ropes. His dream was to walk across Twin Towers on an enormous rope. I think that this book is appropriate for all ages. I would give it a up, a good rating.
The main character in this book is a street performer named Philippe. He could walk across trees and stuff like that on ropes for entertainment for other people and himself. Philippe also juggled, rode on a unicycle and he also did them both at the same time.
But Philippe had a dream to walk across the Twin Towers. The only problem was how was he going to do it? He had walked across the Notre Dame Cathedral and other places like that. It was interesting to read this book
about Philippe that was based on a real life event because I would've never thought that somebody would do something so courageous.
In the story, there were police that had told Philippe that if he tried walking across the Twin Towers he would fall and die, and there would be serious consequences for him if he succeeded in walking across. So Philippe comes up with a plan, along with some construction workers, to walk across the Twin Towers at night when no one can see them, against the
police department's wishes. Philippe gets a punishment that he would probably never expect.
I think that this is a great book for both children and s of all ages because it's a nice story. The only wrong thing in this book is that Philippe should have obeyed the police and done as they said, because it's wrong to not obey the police. I found out this book interesting and I really liked it. The Man Who Walked Between The Towers is a story of a courageous street performer that followed and accomplished his dream,
no matter what it took.

This is a very good book........2007-03-27

The man who walked between the towers is a very good book.It have details and good pictures.I rated it for 5 stars the book was so good. I keep reading it over and over again.And i never get tired of it.I wish the writer keep writing good book.And i'll always read it forever.

Walking the Small Group Tightrope: Meeting the Challenges Every Group Faces

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Walking the Small Group Tightrope: Meeting the Challenges Every Group Faces
Setting and balancing goals in small group facilitating
Walking the Small Group Tightrope

Walking the Small Group Tightrope: Meeting the Challenges Every Group Faces
Bill Donahue , and Russ Robinson
Manufacturer: Zondervan
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ASIN: 0310252296

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At last there is a proven resource from Willow Creek created specifically for small group leaders, those who serve in the trenches of small group life and ministry.

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Walking the Small Group Tightrope: Meeting the Challenges Every Group Faces.......2007-04-10

This is an awesome book about home based small groups. Another companion book "The Seven Deadly Sins of a Small Group Ministry" is a must read too.

Setting and balancing goals in small group facilitating.......2007-03-09

"Tightrope" was a lifeline as our 350 member church approached the launch of our small groups ministry after 18 months of intense study and preparation. It artfully provides the reality that every aspect of small group life involves competing worthy goals ie: caring vs Bible knowledge. Which deserves more time? How to decide? Have I even considered the goal opposite the one to which I'm dedicated? Are you even aware of the 12 goals? They are intuitive once you've read about them. The opposing goals are the anchors of each 'tightrope' and we leaders determine how close to or how far from each extreme we are. AND the balance point shifts depending on the group life at that heartbeat. Wow. A new leader, convinced she could not possibly BE a leader, read "Tightrope" and said, "Oh. Now I get it. I can do this!" Truly, this book can make an 'Ah Ha!' difference in small group stewardship. Again, thank you, Willow.

Walking the Small Group Tightrope.......2004-04-18

Before I opened Walking the Small Group Tightrope, I feared another formula for "how to do small groups." But Donahue and Robinson provide fresh insight into the realistic tensions of small groups. Through their experiences, they share failures and successes.
Donahue and Robinson claim, "Each chapter will identify the challenge, define the inherent dynamics of the tension, describe what happens when groups lean too far toward one end of the continuum, and offer suggestions and tools so leaders can help their groups manage these polarities." The hope: leaders gain the skill to walk that tightrope. Overall, they fulfill their promise.
The authors, experienced pastors of small group ministries, who've overseen thousands of groups, studied their failures as small group leaders. Through these failures, they identified six challenges. Each chapter of this book defines one of the six challenges. And every challenge presents two tensions, creating the ends of the tightrope. For example, "the learning challenge" creates the tensions of truth and life. The other tensions consist of care and discipleship, friendship and accountability, kindness and confrontation, task and people, openness and intimacy. Small group leaders must find the balance between the two polar extremes. A target in the middle of the tightrope balances the continuum and gives the leader an aim. Tools and suggestions facilitate next steps.
The identification of the six challenges, definitions of the tensions, examples of the polar extremes and tools assist in management of these tensions. The real life stories and the honesty engage the reader. The authors reveal real struggles of small group ministry without pat answers. They give insight into identifying group challenges as well as ways to spot where the reader's small group walks on that tightrope continuum.

Bipolar Disorder Demystified: Mastering the Tightrope of Manic Depression (Demystified)

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Trite, But Not Without Merit.
An overly self-referential book without much research into the malady.
very helpful
First book I've finished in 12 years!
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Bipolar Disorder Demystified: Mastering the Tightrope of Manic Depression (Demystified)
Lana R. Castle
Manufacturer: Marlowe & Company
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ASIN: 1569245584

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Each year, at least 2.3 million Americans suffer from severe bipolar disorder (manic depression), a brain disorder characterized by intense high and low moods, while an estimated 10–13 million others suffer from its milder forms. In Bipolar Disorder Demystified, author Lana Castle, who has lived the better part of her life with this illness, has turned her personal experience into an eloquent and useful guide to all those who travel down the same path. In clear and honest language, Castle helps readers understand the true nature of bipolar disorder, the factors that complicate its diagnosis, and strategies for coping with the illness. Bipolar Disorder Demystified makes great strides in dispelling the mystery surrounding this illness, helping readers decide if it’s time to seek treatment, and providing those with any form of mood disorder the information they need to better manage their lives.

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Trite, But Not Without Merit........2006-10-06

Bipolar Disorder Demystified is the third book I've read on the subject of Bipolar Disorder. It's an easily read book covering everything from depression to hypomania, medication to the importance of vitamin consumption. The information in this book is expansive almost to the point of unnecessary. The chapter on Biochemistry and Genetics was informative. The chapter on Personality and the "Quadrants" of Perfectionism was senseless.

Lana Castle's attempt at intertwining her personal experience with scientific knowledge was charming in the beginning of the book, but trite towards the end when she tells of joining a Quaker church only to leave due to a persistent suitor, or the excerpts of her journal which read like the rantings of a lunatic.

From what I've read, I'm guessing that Castle is a little flaky. I'm glad that she's been able to find the stability she needs in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, but it's mentioned more often that the importance of psychotherapy and medication compliance. The chapter on Exploring Nonmedical Options began with substance, but ended disappointingly with the mention of using massage and aromatherapy as viable options for this disorder. She suggest communing with nature to relieve stress, but then recommends tasting "the sweat that pours from your face after an aerobic workout", for reasons unknown.

The chapter on Creativity is extremely self-absorbed. Once again, it begins with good intentions, but disappointingly segues into a timeline of Castle's attempts at creativity and pretty much reads like a resume of her creative endeavors or like a child screaming "Daddy, look at me! Look at me!"

Overall, Bipolar Disorder Demystified isn't a terrible book. It's full of a variety of important information on dealing with this disorder and the destruction it can cause. The unevenness in joining her personal encounters and scientific or substantial information (for lack of a better word) is not entirely the fault of Lana Castle. The blame should be placed on the editor for not reining in her clearly self-absorb writing style. (She figuratively thumbs her nose at a former psychiatrist for shooting down her ambitions for being a writer! See pages 301-302).

If you roll your eyes when you see a hippie, or laugh at the though of using penny-royale to cure a flu, then this book is not for you. If you are a hippie and have yerba mate in your refrigerator you'll find this book right up your alley. I consider myself ¼ hippie and found this book useful at times, disappointing but not entirely without merit. If you can stomach the ego of Castle, then read this book. When she's not too busy staring at her reflection in the mirror Castle can be a solid writer.

An overly self-referential book without much research into the malady........2006-05-06

It's stunning to see that this book has earned a 4.5-star rating from readers, given the fact that only the first paragraph under each header has anything to do with BPD generally: the rest is all about how the author had sex with her car's stick shift (!), smoked pot or whatever else is related, if only tangentially, to the subject at hand. This makes for a very tedious read, as it appears she has done little, if any, research beyond a mostly regurgitated recollection of what she learned in her therapy sessions.

This is one embarrassingly creepy book. No, I didn't get past the third chapter--who wants to?

There are better books out there.

very helpful.......2005-09-26

i found the book to be very helpful and understanding; it was easy to read, which is very helpful for someone with bipolar disorder.

First book I've finished in 12 years!.......2004-10-31

This book was well written and EXTREMELY informative. Although I was a little disappointed at the author's constant need for medication as part of a solution, I understand that this recovery route was part of her personal story. This story, intertwined with great facts, was probably the perfect combination of humanity and science that made the over 400 page book incredibly easy to get through.

I am not a "reader", but would recommend this book to anyone who wants to know more about not only bipolar disorder, but other brain disorders as well.

In response to Sarah Shoemaker -BOOK FOR BIPOLAR.......2004-10-06

Sarah,

An EXCELLENT book for Bipolar and pregnancy, and all the stages of a WOMAN'S life -read 'WOMEN'S MOODS' by Deborah Sichel, Jeanne Watson Driscoll.

This book is unbelievable. It will change your life!!!

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The Power of Practice
Great Reading
"Mirette on the Highwire" is entertaining and profound.
Mirette on the High Wire
Many valuable lessons for children

Mirette on the High Wire
Emily Arnold McCully
Manufacturer: Putnam Juvenile
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Mirette and the "Great Bellini" traverse the Paris skyline on high wire in the climactic scene of this picture book about conquering fear. The two meet at Mirette's mother's boarding house, where Bellini is staying with a troupe of traveling performers. Mirette persuades Bellini to teach her his art, and soon enough the two are performing above the rooftops of Paris. While Mirette gets to step outside her daily routine of peeling potatoes and scrubbing floors, Bellini manages to reaffirm his mastery. The story affords a spunky, down-to-earth role model for readers who like to dream big dreams. It also offers rich, scenic portraits of 19th century Paris. The book won the 1993 Caldecott Medal.

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The Power of Practice.......2007-01-26

Mirette is a young girl who works in her mother's hotel. This hotel is frequented by entertainers and performers. One day an interesting man checks in. Mirette discovers him walking on the clothesline one day and becomes fascinated with wire walking. She gives it a try and promptly falls off. She keeps trying and trying during every free moment and gradually gets better.

When she learns the new guest is the greatest wire walker of all time, Mirette pleads for him to teach her. He is reluctant at first but, having seen her dedication to practice, relents and begins to teach her and eventually Mirette learns his dark secret. I won't give away the ending so you will have to read it to find out.

The story is entertaining and the illustrations are delightful. But what I really like about this book is that it does a better job than so many others at showing how long practice can take and how willing someone has to be to undertake it. Too many books seem to have the character become a great ball player, ballerina, magician, whatever in almost no time at all. We use this book when one of our kids gets disgruntled over not learning a new instrument on the third try or some such thing. All in all a fun book with a good lesson to be leaned (and it won't take months to learn it).

Great Reading.......2007-01-07

This book is great. My class enjoyed hearing the story. Good to use with science activities.

"Mirette on the Highwire" is entertaining and profound........2006-12-01

Emily Arnold McCully's MIRETTE ON THE HIGH WIRE is entertaining and profound. McCully conjures up a thrilling story with a premise that seems to suggest overcoming fear. Plotting a young girl inspiring a famous wire-walker is fresh and pleasant, and may evoke appreciation for the collaboration of young prodigy and old artists. McCully's watercolor illustrations are slightly abstract, but full of tone and vigor. Shadows are distinguished, and the contrast between ground and height can be differentiated. These lavish illustrations change consistently covering two thirds of each page. The conflict in this book is engaging because it is reasonable and believable, and it transpires between a young girl and a famous adult, prompting the question of who is in charge. Mirette's assertiveness is not insolent but provocatively charming. Employing a young girl and a man as main characters enriches McCully's plot with an avuncular flare and renders a more intriguing story. This book received a 1993 Caldecott Medal Book honor.

Mirette on the High Wire.......2006-05-25

I enjoyed reading this children's novel very much. I liked the unique subject and the author's creative and innovative ideas. The author did an extremely good job illustrating some of the difficulties with walking on a high wire. In addition, the novel had an important morale, never give up. A must read for everyone!

Many valuable lessons for children.......2005-07-14

Confidence in yourself is everything when your occupation is a dangerous one. Generally, once you lose it, getting it back is impossible. In this book, a retired tightrope walker named Bellini has lost his courage and is staying at a boarding house. Mirette is a young girl who works at the boarding house and she watches him walk on a rope that is only a few feet off the ground. She begs him to teach her how to walk the tightrope, but Bellini refuses. Not to be denied, she learns on her own and so he agrees to teach her. They become friends and she learns of his incredible feats. When she asks him why he retired, he tells her of his lost courage. Bellini is eventually persuaded to walk again but his courage fails after he begins. Mirette then comes to his aid, showing him that he can still perform as the Great Bellini.
The theme of this book is an important one for children. Even talented people can lose their confidence and everyone suffers from an occasional lack of confidence. Children, with their zest for life and irrepressible optimism can often be the catalyst for recovery and Mirette proves to be a courageous girl who also exhibits an intense desire to succeed. It is easy to see why this book received awards for excellence.

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Wonderful book, adorable artwork - great story
What will Henry the cat do next?
A talented Siamese cat cleverly overcomes "sibling rivalry"

High Wire Henry
Mary Calhoun
Manufacturer: HarperCollins Publishers
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0688089836

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What's so cute about a little brown dog, anyway? And why does everyone think tie's so clever just because he can catch a ball in his mouth? That's what Henry wants to know!

When The Man brings home a new puppy named Buttons, the spunky Siamese is no longer the center of attention. But he'll show them. Yow-meowl! Isn't he the best hind-leg walker on four feet?

So Henry climbs a tree, stretches his whiskers for balance, and starts to tightrope-walk along a branch. But nobody is impressed -- until Buttons gets himself into a fix and only an aerial artist like Henry can save him.

Mary Calhoun's gently humorous story and Erick Ingraham's breathtaking illustrations combine in a rollicking picture-book adventure that will delight the feline daredevil's countless fans.

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Wonderful book, adorable artwork - great story.......2007-04-13

My children absolutely love this book and I love reading it to them. It is a wonderful story with lots of humor and a heartwarming ending. Henry is a very entertaining character for adults and children.

What will Henry the cat do next?.......2001-09-01

My daughter absolutely loves Henry the adventerous cat. I believe that we have most all of Mary Calhoun's childrens books. The Henry the cat books are illustrated and written wonderfully. We can't wait until Henry the x-mas cat book comes out!

A talented Siamese cat cleverly overcomes "sibling rivalry".......1999-08-11

Kids will love the Henry books! Henry is a very talented Siamese cat who learns to balance on his hind legs. He puts his talent to good use when he rescues the newcomer to the family. Kids will love this book because it successfully blends suspense with the themes of sibling rivalry and working hard to overcome obstacles. And, of course, it has a happy ending! On another level, parents and teachers can use this engaging story as a way to tie in to discussions about the scientific concepts of balance (center of gravity) and motion. Suitable for pre-K to grade 3.

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A Page Turner
Tightrope Walker
One of my all time favorites.
A Great Discovery!
Tasty Little Bonbon of a Mystery Book

Tightrope Walker
Dorothy Gilman
Manufacturer: Fawcett
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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ASIN: 0449211770
Release Date: 1986-10-12

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"A superb book."
THE HOUSTON CHRONICLE
When quiet, shy Amelia Jones reads a desperate message that has fallen out of a barrel organ in the antique shop she just bought, she can't forget the words, "They're going to kill me soon..." Armed only with the woman's first name and the note written years before, Amelia begins a journey into the past, a search that takes her from the protective cocoon she's wrapped herself in to a precarious world where nothing is the way it seems, where fear is second nature, and dark secrets just might uncover murder--her own....

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A Page Turner.......2006-12-17

This story starts off from the first page and keeps you turning pages to the end. One of the great qualities of Gilman's writings is knowing how to pace the story and this is a good example of that. Amelia is likeable from the beginning. Quirky and imperfect but the kind of woman you want to sit to tea with. As the mystery unfolds, she develops into someone stronger as if she is traveling through the maze as well. The other characters are also quite believeable and have their own unique personalities. The mystery is good as well though I figured it out before the end.

It is odd to think that Gilman was incorporating one of her other books within this story especially since the author of the book is murdered. And she does it so well that you want to read "The Maze at the Heart of the Castle" soon afterward. It is a good story on its own, I'd love to see an illustrated version. And I'd also love to know if there really is a sequal. Perhaps someday the Maze will be back in print again. It really does go hand in hand with this story, for Amelia goest through the same thing Colin does, though in slightly different circumstances.

I recommend this book to anyone who wants a good mystery with good character development and scope for thought.

Tightrope Walker.......2006-11-03

I read this book many years ago and enjoyed it. I wanted a newer copy. It is a simple story with charming characters.

One of my all time favorites........2003-12-18

I love this book so much I bought a first editon copy. It is the quintessential quirky mystery with lots of fun characters and an enjoyable mystery plot. I read it about once a year. Even if you don't normally pick up a novel this short, give it a try, you'll enjoy it!

My second favorite of D. Gilman's is the first Mrs. Pollifax novel, I think it's the Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax.

A Great Discovery!.......2002-05-06

In a story that seems right out of Dorothy Gilman's imagination, I found this story in a musty suitcase in my parents' attic at the age of 12. It was in a book of Readers' Digest Abridged books for 1979. Also included were 2 very excellent stories and one pretty good one (excellent: Hungry as the Sea, Flesh and Spirit; pretty good: The Passing Bells). I loved the story from the moment I read the opening words. This is an anomaly for me. Usually it takes me time to get into the rhythm and flow of just about any book I read (the only other notable exception is Like Water for Chocolate, which is positively delicious). This book grabbed me from the instant I started reading it and I couldn't put it down, literally, till the surprise ending.
I especially love the characterization of Amelia. Here is this shy, rather mousy girl who doesn't seem like much of anything. Then suddenly she finds herself drawn into a mystery after finding a note from a woman who is sure she will be murdered soon. Quite the opposite of her portrayal at the beginning of the book, Amelia soon proves to readers and to herself that she is quite extraordinary. We realize she is resourceful, intuitive, and intelligent. In fact it is only from this investigation of a murder plot that Amelia really grows up from the stunted emotional state she has been living in since her mother's suicide. Plus reading the book in the true unabridged form is wonderful. I always felt that reading abridged books is a bit like eating dehydrated foods. You're made to think that you've lost nothing but the taste really suffers.
So I'd recommend this book to anyone, mystery aficianado or not. It's gripping, intelligent, and actually funny. Now I'm sixteen and though I've outgrown a lot of other things..., I still love this book.

Tasty Little Bonbon of a Mystery Book.......2002-01-24

This is tasty little mystery story. It lasts for a short 223 pages and yet it manages to pack in a surprising amount of character development and action between its covers.

The heroine, Amelia Jones, is an endearing young woman taking her first real steps out into the world. Amelia impulsively purchases the Ebbtide Shop, a musty antique store stocked with junk and marvelous finds. She decides to put aside one item, a hurdy-gurdy (or hand organ box), as a furnishing for her upstairs apartment. When the hurdy-gurdy mysteriously stops playing music, Amelia opens the box and discovers a desperate note written on faded paper. The message begins with "They are going to kill me soon..." and ends with "...my name is Hannah." Amelia believes that the note is likely genuine. When questions about Hannah's fate begin to consume her, Amelia ventures further out into the world on a quest to find out the truth. Along the way, she meets many interesting people and becomes involved in a variety of unusual circumstances. The plot is a charming mix of mysterious happenings and coming-of-age realizations that make the reader vitally interested in Amelia's story and how it intertwines with Hannah's.

Though this book is shorter than I usually read, I highly recommend it. I think that it is particularly ideal for anyone wishing to read poolside or during their lunchbreak. The interesting storyline and clean writing style make it easy to pick up again after taking a nap or experiencing one of life's other interruptions.

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Television Tightrope: How I Escaped Hitler, Survived CBS, and Fathered Viacom
Ralph Baruch , and Lee Roderick
Manufacturer: Probitas Press
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ASIN: 0967343224

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The first full insider’s account of Viacom's meteoric rise to become the largest entertainment conglomerate in the world, this inspiring account of the life of Ralph Baruch can be read by those seeking to overcome their own personal and professional challenges or simply by those interested by a fullfilling human-interest story. As a teenager, Ralph faced the Pyrenees Mountains separating Nazi-controlled France from Spain as his family fled Hitler’s Europe for freedom; in his adult life he faced CBS, government bureaucrats, Hollywood stars and shysters, greedy outsiders coveting Viacom, and the loss of his wife and mother of four young daughters. Intimate and uninhibited, this autobiography also provides a revealing top-to-bottom tour of the television industry with anecdotes of the stars including Bill Cosby, Lucille Ball, Jackie Gleason, Raymond Burr, Ted Turner, and Mary Tyler Moore.

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Family Tightrope
Nazli Kibria
Manufacturer: Princeton University Press
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In recent years the popular media have described Vietnamese Americans as the quintessential American immigrant success story, attributing their accomplishments to the values they learn in the traditional, stable, hierarchical confines of their family. Questioning the accuracy of such family portrayals, Nazli Kibria draws on in-depth interviews and participant observation with Vietnamese immigrants in Philadelphia to show how they construct their family lives in response to the social and economic challenges posed by migration and resettlement. To a surprising extent, the "traditional" family unit rarely exists, and its hierarchical organization has been greatly altered.

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masterful
So realistic you feel as if you are right there.

The Tightrope Men
Desmond Bagley
Manufacturer: House of Stratus
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masterful.......2002-12-21

Few Americans can write with the style of the great Brittish writers. Bagley's writing is among the best I have ever encountered. This is no small praise due to the fact that I am a librarian. This novel has a plot that actually twists and characters that actually develop without too much unnecessary detail. The use of geographical description and fluid plot development keep the pages turning. A great read from an author who unfortunately is lesser known.

So realistic you feel as if you are right there........1998-07-11

From the start of this book I felt as though I could have been standing there watching it happen. It seemed to me that the author must have had great knowledge of the regions where this takes place because he payed much attentiopn to detail, not only geographical, but also historical. I find this very important in any story. The suspense of this novel is so great that throughout it all I couldn't wait to go on and I did not want it to end. This book definately ranks at the top of my list.

Living on a Tightrope: A Survival Handbook for Principals

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Living the Tightrope Life

Living on a Tightrope: A Survival Handbook for Principals
William A Sommers
Manufacturer: Aha! Process
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

ASIN: 0964743787

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Living the Tightrope Life.......2007-05-21

This is an amazing book for principals. Two of my favorite parts are: 1)the strategies for managing information up and down the orgranization and 2) effective strategies for de-escalating situations.

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