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Title: Lessons from Baghdad: the military has much to teach CEOs about supply chains and RFID.(MANAGEMENT)
Author: Peter Galuszka
Publication: Chief Executive (U.S.) (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 2005
Publisher: Chief Executive Publishing
Issue: 208Page: 48(4)

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A self-study guide for preparing for the Sun Java Programmer Certification exam, this information is presented in the popular "Teach Yourself" format. The 56 course objectives are covered completely with hands-on examples, followed by sample questions that will prepare users for the exam. The CD-ROM includes a series of sample tests that the reader can take electronically. ... Read more

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Do you want to get on the fast track to passing your Implementing and Supporting Windows 95 MCSE exam? If you need to learn as much as you can as easily as you can, Sams Teach Yourself MCSE Windows 95 in 14 Days gets you up to speed on the MCSE #70-63 exams in only two weeks!The Sams Teach Yourself in 14 Days series is designed from the ground up to make it easy to learn and study exam material. Each chapter begins with a list of the exam objectives the chapter will cover, followed by a listing of Fast Facts that acts as a ready reference for any last-minute studying. Each chapter ends with review questions and an exercise section.This Microsoft-approved, comprehensive training guide features the test questions, tables, figures, and review questions to completely prepare you for Exams #70-63. Save time and money, and get on the fast track to certification by utilizing the expert advice found in Sams Teach Yourself MCSE Windows 95 in 14 Days. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (34)

Great book...really helped me pass
After reading several other so called exam prep books and then failing the exam , I decided to pick this one up after reading all the great reviews. The second time I wrote the exam I passed with flying colors. I got 20%more then I needed to pass. Thanks Mr. Barton on a job well done.

If you could only have one book to study, this should be it!
What a GREAT book!The material is very well organized, and straight forward.Marc presents the information as if he were talkin' person-to-person with ya.Marc doesn't leave you hangin' there wondering,"...what the hell does that mean?" I would strongly suggest yagrab this book.Use it in conjunction with: 1)Win95 Resource Kit -fordetailed information, and 2)Transcender Practice Exams -the closest thingto the real test that you can find.Good Luck on your exam, you futureMCP!

Right on the money
Nice job Marcus!I was amazed at how similar the actual exam was to the practice questions.

Not at all expensive and worth every penny!
I used this book as my primary and almost exclusive study guide for the exam.Having used Windows '95 extensively for some time and more than a little comfortable with installing, configuring, and optimizing both thehost computer as well as peripheral hardware, I was pleased when I foundmore than half of the book dealing with just these subjects.But when Iwent to take the exam, I found it was another story.The exam dealtpredominantly with networking and the book didn't.I knew the book butfound it to be quite different than the actual exam!My advice is tosearch elsewhere!

This book has been a great help to me in passing #70-064
This book has been a great help to me in passing exam #70-064. The author states in hisintroduction that the book is aimed specifically at getting you through the exam and not to learn you everything there is to know aboutwindows 95, and that is exactly what it does. I particularly like the"Test Day Facts" at the start of each chapter. There is also anabundance of typical exam questions with answers, and a full practice examat the end. The author is also very approachable. I e-mailed him with aquery about the book and received a reply within two days ... Read more

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Two filmmakers who've beaten the system give the real dope on what it takes to get your movie made

Do you have to go to film school to get your movies made? No, say two young entrepreneurs who survived the grind. Here they offer 140 strategies for making movies no matter what. Amateurs as well as seasoned veterans can pick up this entertaining and incredibly useful guide in any place--at any point of crisis--and find tactics that work. Whether it's raising money or cutting your budget; dealing with angry landlords or angry cops; or jump-starting the production or stalling it while you finish the script, these strategies are delivered with funny, illustrative anecdotes from the authors' experiences and from veteran filmmakers eager to share their stories. Irreverent, invaluable, and a lot cheaper than a year's tuition, this friendly guide is the smartest investment any future filmmaker could make.

Strategies from the book include:Love your friends for criticizing your work--especially at the script stageShyness won't get you the donutsDuct tape miraclesDon't fall in love with cast or crew (but if you do...) ... Read more

Customer Reviews (46)

Totally useless
Thanks God, they don't teach you THAT in film school! Endless, girlish blah-blah-blah... It's a shame, especially when authors, according to a photo at the end of the book, passed the teenage stage a long time ago! I don't even want to be more specific! It's already way too much time I spent on this garbage... The only reason I am writing it is to warn you, Filmmaker - it has no information you are looking for.

All filler very little killer
An entire page was dedicated in given you the recipe on how to bake cookies...I'm not kidding, it's there!

Apart from atrociously redundant information littered through this book that has little to do with actual film making. There are still a few gems dispersed in it. If you're masochistic enough to read the entire thing then it might be worth it.

If you're really really into making movies then don't waste your time and money (I wasted the former cause I'm sick like that) buying this book. Buy a book you can actually learn something from.

Great book so far!!!....still reading it though
I bought this book for the soul purpose to learn what it takes to make films and what not. I'm an aspiring actor and I just started in films last May 2007 and up to Dec. 2007 I've done 11 films as an extra or an actor with speaking lines. I'm also reading Screenwriting for Dummies which is also very helpful.Someday I'll take this knowledge from these two books and more to come and make a film.

This book is easy reading and enjoyable. So far I have no negative comments about it.

Fun but Useless
If you want something that might motivate you to make a film..-_-then go ahead and buy it... but dont expect to learn anything useful.

Enjoyable read, but limited in focus
I just finished this book and thought I would share a few things, good and the not so good.

First the good:
The authors do a really nice job explaining a lot things first time filmmakers might have trouble with, in other words, the 'gotchas'.Things as blaringly obvious as backup batteries and duct tape are included.They touch on a lot of things one should consider when making films.

The book is well laid out and lead one from beginning to end, like a good story.It was a very easy read and sometimes out-loud funny.They talk a lot about dealing with personalities, which is both good and bad.

Which leads me to the not so good:
As encouraging as they are, at times they bring up so many difficulties that one wonders why anyone would bother to make a film at all.The book is alternately encouraging and discouraging.

Given that they are both former film students, this book relies heavily on their film school background, which is an advantage for film school students, but not as useful for non-traditional film students (like Jeunet and myself).They reference the Hollywood film industry/culture almost exclusively, which again does not help those who are based elsewhere.

Bottom line:
I found this book useful, but not as much as I had hoped.This book is ideal for anyone who went to film school, but is only half helpful for the rest of us.The cover is a little deceiving (blame marketing) in that the publisher makes the book sound ideal for any filmmaker.Despite the flaws, I find it to be a useful reference for my filmmaking endeavors.I give this four stars, one extra star than I normally would have, just for sheer entertainment and readability value. ... Read more

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Providing strategies for promoting healthy social-emotional development and respectful communication, the authors offer interactive lessons that engage bullies, victims, and bystanders at their own level. ... Read more

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Bullying is getting worse...this book can really help.
Having two school age children who have at one time or another faced bullying, and having been bullied myself as a child, I can completely relate to this book's topic. School age bullying is a problem for both children and their parents, especially these days with internet bullying as prevalent as it is.This book is an excellent resource for parents to learn how to deal with the various bullying situations that arise.It's well written and understandable, but even better, the ideas presented are actionable.You can learn and take effective, proactive steps to resolve the pain your child is feeling if you apply the methods taught in this book.And for those parents of bullies, there's help for you, too.So many parents don't realize they and their actions may be the reason for their children's anti-social behavior.
I give this book a 5 star rating as the go to book if you're faced with a situation where your child is bullied and they need your help to get through it.

Teaches elementary grades lessons and activities for reinforcing empathy and friendship
Steve Breakstone, Michael Dreiblatt and Karen Dreiblatt's HOW TO STOP BULLYING AND SOCIAL AGGRESSION teaches elementary grades lessons and activities for reinforcing empathy and friendship. Teaches in grades K-6 as well as school administrators receive tips on interactive lessons and activities that support student safety, with details centering around issues of respect and fostering such behaviors. A key pick for education libraries.
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In her newest book, Allison DuBois explains that the lives of people aren't much different than those of monarch butterflies--that we wouldn't be the people we are, make the choices we do, and in essence, live the lives we lead without the friends and family members that came before us and have passed over to the other side.

If you want to understand life, you must understand death. In Secrets of the Monarch, Allison DuBois shows readers how communicating with the dead has taught her important lessons about life and how readers can apply those principles to their own lives.

Although we are all products of our predecessors, Allison stresses that every person's life is part of a bigger story, stretching past family and friends to neighbors, community members and society as a whole. By making the most of your life now, Allison says, you can positively affect that story. It is your legacy to pass the fire in your eyes and heart to your children, your siblings' children, your friends' children.

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Good condition
The book came in a timely manner and in good condition.I could only get paperback at the time, but it was kept neat.

Could have been better.
The book is ok. After reading her first 2 books I thought the 3rd would have been great to. It just didnt do it for me. As one customer review said, she rambles on and on. I found the book hard to get through I had to force myself to finish it. I just hope her fourth book is just as good as her first 2.

Vibrations
Dubois says p 181 that, "It would make sense that the frequency of the energy of our soul that is left behind after the death of our body could me matched my the living's energy and make it possible to communicate through a common vibration".She may have something here. I sneezed yesterday and owing to the vibration thus created I found myself faced by one of my late acquaintances.

Some Secrets from the Living
I bought Allison DuBois' Secrets of the Monarch because I recently saw DuBois on a talk show and was curious about what her book would be like.She writes just like she talks: informally.The problem I had, though, is how much of the book is about what Dubois thinks and not so much about "what the dead can teach us...."I haven't read many books like this, so maybe my expectations were wrong, but I did expect for the bulk of the book to be about messages she had received from the dead through her work as a medium, either through her work as a psychic detective or as a reader for individual clients.It wasn't, and so I was disappointed.I haven't read her other books, so I don't know if they were the same thing.She also spent time defending herself for past comments and deeds that had either disappointed or hurt her in some way, but I think that this book wasn't the place for that.Otherwise, she should have given it a different title.The overall message, both from the dead and the living, is about forgiveness, living this life conscientiously, etc., which is good, I know.I just expected more information about what the dead can tell us.Her writing style is a little too conversational for my taste and makes her sound less intelligent than she is.Would I recommend this book?Yes, but with the warning that it doesn't live up to its title and that it's mostly focused on what Dubois experiences and believes.

Secrets of the Monarch:What the Dead Can Teach Us About Living a Better Life
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I have read Allison DuBois's other books and I love her style of writing. I turned down the pages that had the ideas I wanted to reread and when I finished the book I had to laugh. Many pages were dovetailed. I would definitely recommend this book. ... Read more

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Designed for all those interested in teaching English as a foreign language, whether or not they have English teaching qualifications, this guide offers information on teaching in more than 70 different countries. ... Read more

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Fantastic
The information provided in the book is a god send for someone starting out. It provides information on where to begin study wise, getting the job, local contacts in countries, and stories from others out there already. I highly recommend Teaching English Abroad for the novice and beginner.

Decent book, but not a necessity if you want to teach overseas
I bought this before going to teach in Spain. It was helpful to an extent but I learned more talking to people and doing online research. Definitely recommend getting a used version at least to save a buck or two.

Comprehensive Information
This is one of the most comprehensive and useful sources I've found on this subject. It's modern, up-to-date with information, and is definitely a 'bible' for EFL teachers, or those who wish to become one. The first few chapters are introductory and provide some informaiton about various language degrees and certifications, and general information about working abroad and some of the potential problems/concerns you might have. The second part of the book -which takes up a majority of the pages - has a page or so devoted to all major countries in the world. For each country the author describes the EFL scene - whether jobs are plentiful, the amount of schools already in place, etc. and how difficult it will/won't be to get a work permit. There are also some leads for language schools in each country, with information about salasry, who to contact, requirements to work, etc. The unfortunate part about this book is that EFL comes across as a field that is non-lucrative and difficult to break into (especially if you're an American wanting to teach in the EU). Many of the country listings, when the author describes the prospects for teaching, are not encouraging at all, and have made me less interested in pursuing this line of work. The book, however, is a great resource if you're looking for EFL positions and further information.

Teaching English abroad
Be aware that this book is written by a British woman and is biased toward British training and British readers.There is some helpful information for Americans but it is not the focus of the book.

WHAT A JOKE.
In Part II, on page 344, in the section on Middle East, under the heading Saudi Arabia, Philip Dray is quoted:

"I decided against Saudi Arabia.The money was most appealing, but I could not think myself into a situation where there was no nightlife, limited conact with women and no culture or history.A year may seem short when you say it fast, but you could get very depressed in a situation like that.Money is nearly everything but it can't buy you peace of mind.So I opted for a job at a school for boys in the U.A.E. which, from the description, sounds sociable, inviting and accessible."

Griffith elaborates on Dray's quote above, "After Philip's arrival at the Oasis Residence in Dubai, he was well pleased with his decision, since living conditions in his luxury apartment complex complete with pool, steam room, squash court and gym, were just as lavish as he would have been given in Saudi.High salaries can also be earned in the United Arab Emirates."

That is all the author has to say about the U.A.E.She goes into great detail describing how to get a job in Saudi Arabia and many other countries, while warning that you'll probably hate it.She has a separate section for each such country.Then she says under the Saudi Arabia section that the best option is definitely the U.A.E.And yet she made no section for it, and gave no contacts, as she did with the others.

That is not a funny joke played on the earnest reader.

Also, the author agrees with another source I have concerning Poland.Griffith says on page 293, first sentence under the section on Poland, "Prospects for English teachers in Poland, western Poland in particular, remain MORE PROMISING THAN ALMOST ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD."

However, she does not mention how much a teacher can save per month on average (as she does with most other countries).And from the looks of the numbers that ARE quoted, it doesn't seem like you could save anything, compared with the $1000 to $1500 per month you could save in the Middle East or Japan, or the $1000 you could save in Korea, etc.

The author does give some seemingly useful tips, but it's difficult to trust the author who gives you all the information you could ever want on the countries you'd never want to visit, and none of the info you really want on the countries you want to visit.

By the way, I am an American, but I have no gripe against the book being geared toward Brits, and I hardly think it could be more useful to either.The author does a fine job making it accessible to anyone with half a brain.

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Thoroughly updated and expanded, this classic handbookteaches emerging artists all the strategies they need to know forselling artwork on their own or through dealers.

The book's new sections target today's vital issues: creating a website; obtaining copyright/trademark protection on the Internet; copingwith censorship of controversial art; and dealing with the newrealities of funding sources. Additional chapters tell how to findgalleries, arrange exhibitions, apply for grants, land survival jobsdoing custom decorative art or teaching, and other relevant topics. ... Read more

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A fine pick for any aspiring artist who would go pro
Now in a newly expanded and updated fourth edition, The Business of Being an Artist provides a fine instruction manual on the 'art' of business survival, expanding on Daniel Grant's classic reference for developing a career as a successful artist. New sections on how to market and sell art in a weak economy supplement tips on marketing online, creating a website and blog, and more. A fine pick for any aspiring artist who would go pro, this is filled with art-specific business practices.

Don't Quit Your Day Job
Please note that although I reviewed this book from the point of view of a fine arts photographer, I believe that my comments are applicable to all visual artists. Also note that this is a review of the fourth edition.

There are many markets that vocational photographers serve from assignment photography to wedding photography, but I would guess that in pursuing a career in photography a substantial number of photographers envision their images hanging on the walls of galleries.There are plenty of books that tell how to carry on photography businesses from assignment to product photography and many books explain the techniques for creating artful photographs, but few volumes are aimed at the business side of fine arts photography. Photographers interested in learning more about this form of enterprise are probably best served by learning about the business of art.

"The Business of Being an Artist" deals with all of the visual arts, not just photography, and explains the kinds of problems that the artist will encounter that are beyond just the terms of an agreement with a gallery owner. For example, in the chapter on exhibiting and selling art the author suggests that the artist would do well to find out if the kind of work he or she is producing is the kind of work for which the buying public is willing to lay out money and he recommends methods of getting honest appraisals.The author also discusses such practical ideas as pricing one's work and offers suggestions that are not strictly in keeping with a business model that looks at prices that are dependent on cost recovery and profit margins. Although many artists, including photographers, have advised me that a gallery owner with whom one has a long-standing relationship will often discourage one from working in different styles, or changing the direction of one's work, this is the first time I've seen this phenomena described in writing.

The book covers a variety of subjects, including licensing one's images, using the internet to market, hiring managers and representatives, transitioning from school to the working world and searching for grants and gifts. The author describes the extensive interviews that he has conducted with practicing artists and other participants in the fine arts business.He often examines different aspects of problems that are encountered and solutions without suggesting a best course of action.As a result one is aware of what lies ahead, without actually having a recommendation for dealing with the problems.In many cases the author does not give specific advice for some of the activities he describes.For example, although he talks about relations with gallery owners, he doesn't talk about the process for actually getting a gallery owner to agree to carry your work, or what terms to put into an agreement with a gallery owner.Fine artists, photographers or otherwise, will have to look elsewhere for this information.

Much of the material will not be applicable to every vocational artist who reads the book, like the description of the dangers of the contents of certain paints, or the problems created when one artist marries another. Moreover, many of the points are covered by lengthy recitations of the results of interviews that can be quite boring and long-winded, tempting the reader to skip over a section, even though there are often useful nuggets buried in these same sections. However, even though the book is not an easy read, the lessons probably will prove useful.

Even in the long run, an artist, including a fine arts photographer, probably will never encounter all of the problems discussed.On the other hand, reading this book should prevent one from being blindsided by the business side of one's art.One final note:practicing the fine arts, photography or otherwise, is not very likely to be financially rewarding, so don't be quick to quit your day job.

Excellent
The cover design is hideous but this book is full of excellent ideas for artists which could be applied to other kinds of creative industry entrepreneurs too.
I found it very useful and hi-lighted lots of stuff! Lots of real world examples and mini case studies-which I love.

interesting
This is an ok boook for artists. Not as good as other books I have read. A book for the beginner in the Art world.
catherinewww.catherinefoster.com

Fantastic overview very insightful.
I read the 3rd edition by Daniel Grant. The book is aimed mainly at oil painters and sculptures. Even though I am interested in selling fine art photography the information was still much help since it gives such a complete view of selling art. Sales outlets include galleries, mail order, Internet, and others including the likely hood of success in each and examples of persons who have been successful in each. The conversational style is easy to read. Positives and negatives of various sales methods are given. The book neither depresses nor thrills but seems to evenly cover the material. Many many issues of selling art are covered. Just when you think the author is done he comes up with another factor to consider. Personal issues as to how to act are covered as part of the explanations and a chapter on "Handling the Pressures" of success and waiting for success is included. It includes an Appendix of names and addresses of helpful organizations. Makes you feel like you could make money in the arts. Overall it was a great read. ... Read more

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This innovative paragraph-to-essay level rhetoric teaches the writing process and technology-related skills that students need to be competent, successful participants in both college and the professional community. To highlight the recursive nature of writing, the authors continually refer students back to earlier sections of the text--reinforcing the complete writing process with each new topic. To encourage computer competency, students learn about word processing, email, Internet sites, chat rooms, MOOs, web page development, and specialized software.

Divided into 14 paired chapters, Writing.com covers topics such as how to generate and organize ideas, limit the main topic, consider point of view, avoid sexist language, and identify rhetorical patterns. Each chapter features one theme of relevance to students' lives. Computer and writing activities appear throughout and are based on the latest neuroscientific research on learning. In addition, these activities are both varied and flexible--allowing instructors to customize the course according to campus resources, as well as their students' personal computers and technical skills.

- The accompanying textbook web site provides students with additional guidance, activities, reading selections, and links to other web resources.

- A vast range of optional computer activities may be assigned to students based on available resources. These activities include creating clusters using Microsoft Word, accessing Dolphinville.com (a free, web-based program for developmental writers) to complete writing exercises, visiting chat rooms, and creating a personal web page for potential employers.

- Go To sections provide URLs for numerous web sites that offer writing guidance, plus research and writing opportunities.

- Help Screen features throughout offer guidance on topics such as searching on the Internet, revising on a word processor, and using email. ... Read more