Book Description
What was I thinking? Another autobiography? A third? Who did I think I was, Winston Churchill? Why would I want to set my pen loose on hundreds of sheets of notebook paper unless I really felt I had something worth writing about?
Besides, I had a wrestling comeback to prepare for, mentally and physically, provided I could get Vince McMahon and the WWE creative staff to embrace what I was sure was the single greatest storyline of my career.
Then it hit me: the storyline. I would give WWE fans unprecedented access to World Wrestling Entertainment, covering everything from conception to completion. I would recount how I felt about specific interviews and matches, whether they helped or hurt. I would expose the backstage politics, shed some light on my rocky relationship with Vince McMahon, offer insights into my personal dealings with WWE Superstars, and tell stories about my favorite Divas.
But I wasn't interested in writing just a wrestling book. I wanted to share moments from my personal life as well, from a humorous look at my unlikely dinner with polarizing neocon Paul Wolfowitz, to my haunting meeting with a severely burned boy in Afghanistan, to my peculiar obsession with a certain jolly old elf.
I knew I could make the fans care about this storyline, provided I could once again find the passion to make the story come to life in arenas around the country and on television sets around the world.
Most importantly, I had to ask myself a vital question, one upon which this whole idea, and therefore the book you hold, hinges: Was I willing to become the first voluntary member of the Vince McMahon "Kiss My Ass Club"? I sat on the idea for a few days, to let the idea ripen and mature in my mind, like a fine vintage wine, and to figure out if I was really willing to kiss his ass. I mean, literally kiss a man's ass. Sure, I'd been kissing the same guy's ass figuratively for a decade. But this was different. Did I really have the testicular fortitude required for such a task? In front of millions? Including my wife and kids?
I made the call.
Customer Reviews:
Winston Churchill had three... why not Foley?.......2007-10-15
Foley dishes out another autobiography for us to read, but unlike the previous two, this one was made in the era of the WWE's uncontested dominance of Sports Entertainment, and there is a noticeable downturn in mood on Foley's part.
Being the widest gap between biographies yet (Foley is Good was a year and a half after Have a Nice Day), you'd expect Mick would have a lot to say about the changes in the WWE since that time, but all he says about the WWE stems from his own experiences, from 2004 and 2006, while the rest is overly sentimental stories about his making friends with terminally ill children or disabled teens, and making twenty five visits to Walter Reid Medical center in Washington D.C.,
Test jokes and Al Snow jokes are at a minimum, and most of his stories have to do with his non-wrestling endeavours, and otherwise random ramblings which go on and on about the same thing, such as his radio interview of Christy Canyon and random subject hopping, from saying a great line in a promo, to complaining about his daughter's Little League game, and how the coach kept yelling at the girls, and urging them to steal bases. Astonishingly, even from Foley, it gets tiring. If you're not bored by baseball (of which there are plenty of references), chances are you might get bored by his ramblings about meeting ice skaters, signing autographs and sending notes to people during his Middle East stay, his son Mickey's panic in singing in the church choir. It just gets exhausting after a while, knowing that Foley has little, if anything, to really say, and his backstage stories in the WWE are very dismal and dreary.
The WWE Backstage stories: Mick is definitely less harsh on the WWE than many critics, but at the very least he acknowledges the decline in quality over the years, the coddling of largely untalented wrestlers who happen to be friends with Vince or the crew or be second-generation stars, and the cutthroat backstage atmosphere, with Vince largely distrusting anything that isn't WWE-created and WWE-approved.
Foley continuously tells us of the hell in just getting his ECW One Night Stand angle pushed properly, to a point where he loses interest in the wrestling business. He portrays Vince as largely unappreciative of ECW, not bothering to dig into their video archive and push Tommy Dreamer or Terry Funk, preferring to pimp the crap out of the "New" and "Improved" (otherwise known as spayed and neutered) D-Generation X as much as possible. There's even a point where Vince thinks Terry Funk isn't main event-quality, or that he can't even wrestle anymore because of his age (note: Funk and McMahon are about the same age).
Foley's promos, from the bad ones to the ones he loves, are largely rambling, uninspired, and a faint shell of the ones he did in ECW, WWF, and others. He even largely ripped off an earlier ECW promo involving his double-entendre talk of his loving, intimate relationship with a steel chair (implying it were a woman), in another recent promo.
While his charm is still at work, some of his jokes are good, and some of his stories hold the same flair and dynamicism of his previous books, you mostly feel a largely dull, uninspired tone to the whole of this book. The highlights of his diary entries appear to be his own knee problems, inability to put on a wrestling spectacle as in his past, and the WWE Creative Team working as hard as possible to thwart every idea Foley comes up with, to a point where, at the insistence of Raven and Jeff Jarrett, he decides to go to TNA, and informs Vince of this decision---to which Vince immediately leaves him two or three messages on his answering machine, and meets with him, urging him to stay.
I suppose Foley's injuries, and the state of the WWE these days, is the inevitable byproduct of this autobiography. I urge Foley... don't write a fourth autobiography. Not because we hate you, but because we want to remember the happier times, from the first two autobiographies.
Not up to his previous wrestling books.......2007-10-13
I've been a fan of Mick's for a long time, and I enjoyed his first two wrestling books, "Have a Nice Day" and "Foley is Good." Both were conversations with a pro wrestler detailing his daily life and road to the top. They had a wit and humor that was deeply honest and enjoyable.
I never read his other books because as Foley admits in the "Hardcore Diaries" he is not a writer, but a wrestler who writes. I knew that from day one. He has talent but without a disciplined editor his writing resembles more incoherent ramblings, and nowhere is this more true than in Diaries.
I did not enjoy the constant back and forth of the timeline and the non-wrestling related stories in the book, you might. I bought it for an inside look into his recent run in the WWE and his battle with Flair, and that is in the book but not fully developed to the degree I'd hoped.
Buy this if you are a Foley fan, but don't expect any revelations about the Wrestling world that all of us fans are fascinated with.
Compelling even for non-wrestling fans.......2007-10-11
I'm definitely not a wrestling fan -- in my younger years, I mocked friends who watched that silly "kids stuff." But after seeing the excellent "Beyond the Mat" documentary, I just happened to spot this book and recognized Mick Foley from the film. Even if you don't know the first thing about wrestling, it's a very funny and down-to-earth glimpse behind the scenes and at a wrestler's "everyday" life. I laughed out loud several times. One highlight occurs when Foley is working an autograph-signing convention and ends up comforting legions of disappointed Adam West/Burt Ward fans (they're apparently not the nicest guys). There are also reports from the author's travels through Iraq and Afghanistan visiting troops, and it's interesting to see how the soldiers/other people interact with the wrestlers. Foley's continuing frustration with the WWE is intriguing as well. I still don't plan to watch wrestling, but after reading what the athletes put themselves through to entertain, I certainly won't make fun of it anymore. Recommended read; I plan on seeking out Mick Foley's other books as well.
Rambling and Unfocused.......2007-09-17
There is a good book, a good story, or a good narrative in here somewhere. Unfortunately, it is completely obscured by a rambling storyline, a forced diary structure, and several hundred poor attempts at humor. The book smacks of an attempt to squeeze a few more bucks out of those who loved "Foley Is Good", so you have three options. Either buy the former if you want to know about Foley's life or buy one of the author's two fiction work if you want to check out some great (albeit disturbing) coming-of-age fiction, but under no circumstances waste your time with this one.
Interesting.......2007-07-31
Mick Foley is a really interesting guy. He cares, and seems very down-to-earth. I will admit, I didn't have very high expectations for this book. I haven't read any of his others, so I really don't have anything to compare it to.
I understand a bit about professional wrestling, I used to be a fan. I thought it was interesting to see how the angles get created and carried out. It's clear that by being a journal-type story, the events are taken care of in chronological order, but it seemed a bit too disjointed and jumpy for me.
If Foley wasn't so personable and such a nice guy, I don't think this book would have been as easy to read. But he is a nice guy, and he very obviously cares. I hope he continues to use his celebrity to do all the wonderful things he does.
Book Description
Learn how to create a relationship-driven, service-focused organization
Customer Reviews:
Monkey Business.......2007-04-10
Recieved the book today and couldn't put it down. I am amazed how the simple rules put forth in this book are not used by modern business.
Kudos to the Authors.
JoAnn Miller, DO (Memphis).......2007-04-05
This fun, little book is packed full of great strategy. I am always searching for ways to better myself, my employees and my practice. Monkey Business has given me new insight and powerful ideas. I want to be like Leader!
A must-read for every business leader.......2007-03-12
Monkey Business is an entertaining,enlightening and practical must-read for anyone wanting to build a better business with loyal and productive employees. Hager, Wight and Tynik have captured the essence of what it takes to be a successful and purposeful leader. This book prompts us to be passionate about our work, appreciate and reward our people and develop systems that make work easier, engaging and more profitable. Monkey Business is a powerful tale that provides both process and inspiration for creating the optimum customer service environment for a business.
Book Description
The Revised Third Edition is now updated to reflect the new 2005 emergency cardiac care guidelines, and it now includes an all-new DVD-ROM featuring 64 medical animations that showcase anatomy and physiology & procedures. This book gives you everything you want in a paramedic textbook... and more! Updated, expanded, and packed with valuable new support materials, Mosby's Paramedic Textbook, 3rd Edition, is a comprehensive learning tool for both first time and refresher paramedic students. Offering complete coverage of the 1998 U.S. D.O.T. National Standard Curriculum (NSC) for the EMT-Paramedic, as well as enhanced content for further learning, this comprehensive textbook contains everything in one convenient volume. Instructor resources are available; please contact your Elsevier sales representative for details.
Customer Reviews:
Ever So Much Better Than Brady.......2007-08-06
I used the competing Brady Paramedic Text about three years ago and was shocked at the huge number of contradicitions and outright errors in it. I am a National Registry medic but I recently read this Text in preparing for a written exam in another state that does not offer reciprocity. Mosby's book is EVER SO MUCH BETTER. It has a consistency that aids the learner rather than causing frustration. It reads like it was written by one person, whereas Brady reads like it wass written by three dozen people who never met each other. The Mosby book is articulate and does a good job of explaining new and complex topics to learners with diverse backgrounds. It has chapters devoted to many of the "new" areas of EMS, such as WMD. It makes the difficult topics manageable. For example, the Cardiac chapter, while long, is well written and builds from a clear foundation and focuses on what medics do in the field rather than what cardiologists do in specialty treatment centers.
If you have any choice in the matter, take a class that uses this text and avoid those that try to make do with the Brady book.
Book Description
The most influential, enduring, and iconic metal band of the 1980's reveals everything a tell–all of epic proportions.
This unbelievable autobiography explores the rebellious lives of four of the most influential icons in American rock history.
Motley Crue was the voice of a barely pubescent Generation X, the anointed high priests of backward–masking pentagram rock, pioneers of Hollywood glam, and the creators of MTV's first ⯯wer ballad.⟔heir sex lives claimed celebrities from Heather Locklear to Pamela Anderson to Donna D
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rico. Their scuffles involved everyone from Axl Rose to 2LiveCrew. Their hobbies have included collecting automatic weapons, cultivating long arrest records, pushing the envelope of conceivable drug abuse, and dreaming up backstage antics that would make Ozzy Osbourne blanch with modesty.
Provocatively written and brilliantly designed, this book includes over 100 photos, many never before published, for the most exciting and insightful look ever into the Crue.
Customer Reviews:
The Dirt: Confessions of the World's Most Notorious Rock Band.......2007-10-13
I am not into any music really. My favorite reading is autobiographies. I am older than any of the authors of this book. My daughter was cleaning her house and lent me this book to read. I thought "oh sure, what do I want to read this for" but I took it anyway. That was less than a week ago. Once I opened it I hated to put the book down. I finished it last night and now wonder if there will ever be The Dirt II.
One of the best books I've read lately..........2007-10-11
If you are a Motley Crue fan or just a rock n roll fan in general, this book is a definite read for you. I read it in 2 days, I just couldn't put it down it was that good. I thought the most interesting person in the book was Nikki Sixx (wow, the things he went through in his life will amaze you that he IS still alive). Read the book, I don't think you will be disappointed. Great read!!
A great read.......2007-10-09
I just finished reading the book The Dirt, a semi-autobiography of the 80's band Motley Crue. It's a great read that is pretty mesmorizing. All four band members write about their childhood, the crazy period where they become the most famous band in America and then the post-fame period where they turn to drugs and amazingly hot chicks.
The middle section of the book is how the Crue got from a great live act to becoming a hit. They were constantly selling out shows on the LA Strip but none of the record labels wanted to sign them to a record deal. This was the early 80's and the entire industry thought that New Wave was the thing to be and Rock was dead. A 20-year old intern at Electra convinced the head of A&R to let him sign them. They then rel-released their first album and went on the next year to sell 5 million records. Even with that success, the label wanted to drop them because they didn't like their image. After the next year when they were the top selling artist of the year did Electra decide to stick with them.
Throughout the book Nikki Sixx emerges as the only one who understood what the band's direction was. He wrote most of the songs and consciously decided they should be a crossover from hard rock to mainstream. He also seems to be the glue that held the band together. He also was dating Lita Ford for most of their early days but eventually broke up when they went on tour for 18 months. They toured with Ozzy, who was even crazier than they were. He eventually married Baywatch star Donna D'Errico.
You also read how much drugs they took in both their early days. They were constantly doing coke, heroin, and anything else they could get their hands on. As a result they destroyed almost everything in the path and they hooked up with anything that moved. Both Nikki Sixx and Tommy Lee overdosed and almost died, Vince Neil got into 3 drunk driving accidents, and Mick is a full-blown alcoholic even today.
You also read about Tommy Lee's marraige to Heather Locklear and Pamela Anderson (who he dated for only 4 days before they were married). Also about Vince's solo band and all the tragedies they've encountered along the way.
The beginning is pure rock and roll and the end is just sad. You would never think that their lives would be so hard but they all really struggle just to make it day to day. I guess a bunch of ego and booze and drugs will do that to you.
Note: i just saw here they're making a movie from the book with Val Kilmer and Christopher Walker rumored to play Ozzy and David Lee Roth.
Best book I've ever read!!!.......2007-09-30
Art is a piece of work that moves you & this book did. I laughed, I was disgusted, I even cried. This is twenty years of a band strugling though fights, overdoses, suicide attempts, mariages, deaths, prison (it's all here!). I love how the story is told by different people so you can hearing everybody's version of what happened (crazy how everybody remebers things differently). You get to hear what happened behind closed doors & what wasn't in the tabloids. It truly was an awesome read - very hard to put down!
Great book.......2007-09-18
From page one your are on a journey, as told by each memeber of the band, from the worst part of L.A. and Motley Crue's beginnings, to their rise to super stardom in the world of rock and roll. I was never much of a Crue fan when they were in their prime, but as I got older, I started to like their music and enjoyed reading about their beginning and the typical crazy road that most rock stars take.
Book Description
Representing a major revision of this comprehensive book, the fourth edition expands the authors' premise that the responsibility for successful human resources administration is one that is shared between central HR personnel and local principals. Numerous instructional activities bolster material that examines research relevant to each topic as it happens today and forecasts competencies that will be required of the HR professional tomorrow. Coverage addresses the primary HR processes of planning, recruitment, selection, induction, development, negotiation, compensation, and organizational climate, with special attention paid in this edition to the contribution effective HR administration can make to improving student achievement. For professionals in the field of Human Resources.
Customer Reviews:
Human Resources for Educators.......2007-04-05
Human Resources Administration: Personnel Issues and Needs in Education (4th Edition)
This book is used in a principal certification program at a 4 year graduate school. The text is current and covers all of the issues that educators at any point in their careers must muddle through. It offers 3 short case studies at the end of each chapter and a summary of the chapter. Each chapter has clear learning objectives,with tables and charts that are easy to understand.
I would recommend this book to all graduate students in education, as it covers not only school districts, but also issues such as evaluations, strategic planning, collective bargaining and compensation issues.
It tells about the legal authority for states to act on behalf of the community in educating its children in public schools. I believe it is a thorough and cogent book that will assist professors with scenarios about real life work as principals.
Not As Good As Rebore's But Well Put Together.......2005-12-23
I find this book rewarding, but maybe a bit too undescriptive. For rising school administrator, the need for a well-paced, info-packed textbook on personnel administration looms large.
If you get this one, please get another one if you can.
Human Resource Administration:Personnel Issues and Needs in Education (4th Edition).......2005-09-19
The textbook is fairly general in its coverage of the issues comfronting human resource administrators in the educational arena today.Moreover, the book is totally lacking in the areas of labor relations, i.e contract negotiations and the interface of human resources with other components of the educational systems such as administrative/business services or educational services.While the book is written by renowned authors from the University of Arizona, their viewpoint is skewed because is appears that most of their information is drawn from their experiences with schools districts in Arizona, a right to work state. The best part of the book is the chapter on human resources adminisration: past present and future.
Overall, the textbook might be useful to someone who was new to the field of human resources and had no prior experience in the education field.
Book Description
Take your Maya skills to new levels with the sophisticated coverage in this authoritative Autodesk Maya Press reference and tutorial. From key basics through advanced techniques, a team of Maya experts provides you with the very latest professional-level instruction on Maya Complete and Maya Unlimited through tutorials and hands-on practice. Whether a novice or an advanced user of Maya, you’ll find everything from key basics through advanced techniques.
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Customer Reviews:
This book is excellent!.......2007-09-04
I highly encourage anyone who wants to learn 3D animation with Maya 8.5 to get this book. It comes with a CD ROM that has many helpful source files that go along with the chapter. Each chapter gives you a thorough lesson in the many powerful features that Maya 8.5 offers.
Great for intermediate 3D users, even if new to Maya.........2007-09-02
I bought this book along with "Learning Autodesk Maya 8: Foundation" here on Amazon, and have found Mastering Maya 8.5 to be a much better help. I am relatively new to Maya, but have a 3D background (and 2d of course), applying it to mechanical engineering applications using other Autodesk products for around 10 years.
My work experience (even though it is in a different field than what Maya is used for) has given me a leg up on learning Maya (sort of, as Maya is its OWN world entirely compared to all the other programs I've learned, as they are just for modeling, not animation, texturing, lighting, etc.). Just so everyone knows that my review on this book is also tainted by my work history.
Using this along with Gnomon Workshop DVD's has made me a lot more proficient at what I need to do for work in the real world a LOT faster than trying to use "Learning AutoDesk Maya 8, Foundation".
I would recommend it for the intermediate 3D modeler/artist over all the other books I've looked through in friend's libraries, especially if you are actually USING 8.5 as opposed to older versions of Maya, of course :)
Very very good advice immediately in Chapter 1, regarding learning Maya in general, "The Maya interface can be a bit intimidating, and it's not fair to expect yourself to pick it up right up and remember where everything is"... also "Try not to rush it.." Maya is a large mountain of a program, and this book has helped me along my path quite a bit.
For the new Maya user who has a 3d background in other programs, I would recommend this as a first book, even though it has the word "mastering" in the title. Also, the Gnomon workshop DVD's on Maya are very good also if you can afford them or borrow them from a friend.
Need more time!.......2007-09-01
This book isn't bad but you don't really get to Master Maya with it. Mastering Maya 8.5 does provide a pretty thorough overview. I had to fly through this book in 10 weeks because the college I attend is on the quarter system. It's a decent reference book, however, it doesn't give specific answers but gives the reader a more general idea. I bought Advanced Maya Texturing and Lighting for the next quarter and it goes into detailed explanations for every project. Maya is an extremely intensive program and time is needed to really understand it. Mastering Maya 8.5 is a great foundation book that takes you through the most basic steps everyone should know before continuing further.
All the things you wanted to master.......2007-05-13
This is a great intermediate-advanced book for those who have some knowledge of Maya. It teaches all the techniques you need to know to use Maya 8 to the full. Probably too advanced for a beginer.
The best keeps getting better........2007-04-22
This is THE book to have for the beginner and expert alike. I found its written explanation very easy-to-follow, and the illustrations are helpful as well.
Book Description
“THE BEST.”
–People
“THE BEST ALL-AROUND VOLUME.”
–Newsday
Wondering what video to rent tonight? This bestselling fact-packed guide is the only sourcebook you and your family will ever need. Mick Martin and Marsha Porter steer you toward the winners and warn you about the losers. DVD & Video Guide 2007 covers it all–more films than any other guide, including your favorite serials, B-Westerns, and made-for-TV movies, and even old television programs! Each entry, conveniently alphabetized for easy access, includes a summary, fresh commentary, the director, major cast members, the year of release, and the MPAA rating, plus a reliable Martin and Porter rating–from Five Stars to Turkey–so you’ll never get caught with a clunker again!
THE BEST IN THE FIELD!
Including
• BRAND-NEW DVD LISTINGS
• DIRECTOR AND STAR INDEXES
• COMPLETE ACADEMY AWARD LISTINGS
• WHERE TO GET THOSE HARD-TO-FIND VIDEOS
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Customer Reviews:
The best DVD guide.......2007-07-26
We are HUGE movie buffs at our house, and to gain knowledge and reference I've owned everyone of these guides since they first hit the scene in the 90's. Comprehensive in its width and breadth, with excellent objective reviews. Additionally, the cast and directors lists are top notch.
A must have for movie lovers.......2007-07-06
I have an early version of this book and it is just about falling apart from the all use it has gotten over the years. I would strongly recommend this book to anyone and it will always be the only review book I buy.
I also like the fact that the authors clearly have a passion for movies of every genre and that translates on every single page. I am highly grateful to the authors because based on their reviews alone I have discovered and enjoyed many movies I might otherwise never have watched.
I have found that these books make great gifts as well. Don't hesitate to buy one; you'll get your money's worth and a lot of enjoyment too.
Good but..........2007-06-21
I often use this book as a reference to as when the movie was made, who directed, and who starred. In the back of the book, a very comprehensive list of stars with movies they did and list of directors with movies they did. I find that a very useful resource since I want to make a link between who and what title pretty fast. There are lots of titles contained in the book, and one best part of the book...when new titles are added in the book annually, you get to see the bullet next to the title, indicating it's a new addition to the book. Then, the following year, it will be removed. If you think about it, you buy the book, read the whole book, make a list of movies you want to see, no matter how many titles, and then done. Now, what happens next year when the authors release the new edition? See what I am talking about? You save time by looking for the bullets and go from there without having to read the whole book again for additions. Now, cons of the book. It's not that comprehensive. There are many titles missing in the book, yet it got at least 20,000 movies titles. Expect the common movie titles in the book, expect fairly known titles for 50/50 of the time, and don't expect obscure film titles in the book. Another part that I dislike about the book is the reviews. Many are insightful, but some are quite misleading. Think about it: (from 5 stars being best to turkey) "Forrest Gump" gets 5 stars while "Pulp Fiction" gets 4 stars and "Shawshank Redemption" 4 stars. "Pink Flamingos", "Gummo", and "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" got 2 stars, turkey, and turkey respectively. "Lassie Comes Home" got 4 stars. "Mad Max" got 3 1/2 stars. You get my point? The authors are pretty narrow minded when it comes to judging movies objectively. Anyway, the pros outweigh the cons for film buffs, but for family, it's most suitable if they are knuckleheads about movies.
Great book.......2007-06-10
I get this book every year, just a great book for movie lovers, has all the movies that are on dvd and video, names of all the actors, and names of directors
Very Useful Movie Guide.......2007-05-17
I use this book often to decide which movies to rent or watch on television.Also there is a cast and director index in the back of the book which comes in handy.I have purchased other movie review books in the past.I would have to say that this one is my favorite.
Product Description
Carolands is among the grandest American residences. Designed by celebrated French architect Ernest Sanson for Harriett Pullman Carolan, heiress to the Pullman railroad car fortune, the 65,000 square feet, 98-room mansion was built between 1912 and 1916 on a 500-acre estate at the highest point of the exclusive township of Hillsborough, California. The plans for the gardens and surrounding park were drawn up by the great landscape designer Achille Duch??ne Architectural historian Michael Middleton Dwyer discussed Carolands' place among the great houses of its day - such as Harbor Hill, Lynnewood, Biltmore, and Vizcaya - and then explores the history of how Sanson, Duchene, and Polk came to be commissioned to build this magnificent house for the heiress. A magnificent color portfolio shows the house and garden today, which have been meticulously restored by Carolands current owners. Martin Lane Fox, until recently Vice Chairman of the Royal Horticultural Society and Chairman of its Horticultural Board, was asked to re-create the gardens, and the legendary Mario Buatta undertook the interior decoration. An outstanding feature of the book is the reproduction of original drawings and plans by Sanson, Duchene, and Polk, all specially photographed for the book, as well as original letters among the three on the design and construction of Carolands and archival photographs of the interiors and furnishings. Superbly designed and produced, this book is an exemplary record of a great house.
Customer Reviews:
Fascinating story of a gorgeous house!.......2007-08-07
I have lived in the town of Hillsborough for 30 years and have seen the Carolands Mansion delapidated to the point where it looked like an old haunted house. It is beyond stunning in real life and I am thrilled to finally be able to see what the inside looks life. The pictures are gorgeouis and the book is also very intesting to read.
A beautiful book, for a beautiful American treasure!.......2007-03-23
Having grown up on the Peninsula, the Carolands Mansion was always a place I would take people from out of town. The first time I saw it I was stunned, and from that moment on, a love affair began! Having seen the property at its worst and decaying state, to a beautiful lady dressed for a cotillion, this book captures the essence, and grandeur of a magnifcent time in the guilded age of American history. The new owners have lovingly restored the mansion to it's original glory, and all of us who have a heart for this treasure, WE THANK YOU! For long time people interested in the Carolands, and those who appreciate America's past, this book is a MUST HAVE! Gorgeous photos, fascinating reading, and lovingly put together! Don't pass this up!
A rare inside view of living like a king.......2006-12-21
Gorgeous color photos of fantastic interiors...decorating ideas on a big scale...a home designer's paradise for ideas. Mario Buatta at his best. Don't mistake this for a 'coffeetable' book, it's non-fiction that reads like a historical novel. Collectible.
Also recommended: Devil in the White City, Year of Magical Thinking, Monsters, Archie & Amelie
GILDED AGE BEAUTY ON THE PENNINSULA.......2006-12-15
This book is as spectacular as the amazing Gilded Age chateaux it showcases. Carolands is nothing short of breathtaking, and this book shows the mansion at its most radiant. Unlike many of its contemporaries, like the long gone Harbor Hill of the Long Island Gold Coast, or the dulapidated Lynnwood on Philadelphia's Main Line, Carolands has been painstakingly restored and sits majestically on its hilltop perch, as radiant as the day it was built. I highly recommend this book, for its vivid images and insightful text, the authors should be commended for this gorgeous work...another beautiful book from Acanthus Press.
Setting the standard!.......2006-12-12
It is not often that a single home can sustain an entire book... and when books have been done on a single residence they often have left much unsaid and unshown. This is not so with "Carolands" for it is all there... and in wonderful color... colorful photographs and colorful words. What makes this fine work stand apart form most of its kind is the spectacular use of original plans many in fold out form. It is hard to imagine that this book will not become a favorite of both the architectural buff as well the working architects who will have much to digest and savor. While a wonderful coffee table book... I suspect that over the years it well may become a bit dog-eared from repeated viewings and readings. Even if you only half love classical architecture... this is a "must have" addition to your library.
Book Description
From the lush green hills of their homeland to the cramped ghettoes of industrialized cities an ocean away, from the famine-ravaged fields of Ireland to the community dance halls in America, the Irish documented their history through song.
Far from the Shamrock Shore tells the story of Irish immigration to America in words and lyrics, with an accompanying CD further illustrating the journey through song. The Irish-American folk and popular songs featured complement the text, highlighting issues immigrants faced and the social conditions they experienced from the 1700s to the early twentieth century. They tell of the backbreaking task of survival in the New World; the battles waged for fair treatment and fair pay for the work done by these immigrants on railroads, on canals, and in mines, construction, and factories; the success that they ultimately attained in politics, business, and society; and their continuing influence on American life and culture.
Customer Reviews:
Gain Insight into Celtic Music.......2004-08-03
You will love Mick Maloney's warm voice lovingly pouring the poetry of Irish music into your ears. This is not the overused "Danny Boy," but a tremendous exploration of traditional ballads that will open your eyes and ears to Ireland's rich history and music.
I recommend first reading the boxed sections in the book for each song. Then listen to that selection on the CD while reading along with the lyrics. Finish with absorbing the 2-page history lesson that accompanies each song.
Later listen to the whole CD, just soaking in the evocative Irish music. The background from reading the book really enhances your enjoyment of the music.
A great gift!.......2003-03-07
This wonderful book tells the story of the Irish immigration to North America through the songs that they sang. Accompanied by a CD containing sixteen songs performed by the author and his band. The songs are wonderfully performed, making the CD worth the purchase price alone. Each of the songs is accompanied by a two to four page write-up that explains the song, and what was going on in the immigrant Irish (Irish-American and Irish-Canadian, though mostly the former) community at that time.
This book is very handsomely made, with lots of information, interesting pictures, and the CD. Indeed, I would highly recommend this book as a gift. I enjoy having this book, and think that anyone interested in the Irish-Americans will enjoy it as well. I highly recommend this book.
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