Book Description
The number one goal of every business is to increase the return on investment of each marketing dollar. Whether you want to generate a huge response from a newspaper or magazine ad, a direct mail letter, or an internet site, the most important element you need to know is "What really works?" Every time a business experiments in testing, it costs money and may not produce a return. Finally, there's an opportunity for the ordinary business to become extraordinary. Harlan Kilstein has produced a collection of proven sales letters that have generated millions of dollars in sales for both online and offline companies. Kilstein's sales letters are pure gold; one recent online letter brought in $110,000 a minute. In Steal This Book: Million Dollar Sales Letters You Can Legally Steal To Suck In Cash Like A Vacuum on Steroids, not only do you get examples of what really works, you also get instructions on how to adapt these letters for any business. Ask any copywriter what his most important possession is and he'll point to his "swipe file" of proven winners accumulated over years. Now, you have the opportunity to get a multi-million dollar swipe file in your hands and put it to use. The Forward to Steal This Book was written by copywriter John Carlton.
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The number one goal of every business is to increase the return on investment of each marketing dollar. Whether you want to generate a huge response from a newspaper or magazine ad, a direct mail letter, or an internet site, the most important element you need to know is "What really works?" Every time a business experiments in testing, it costs money and may not produce a return. Finally, there's an opportunity for the ordinary business to become extraordinary. Harlan Kilstein has produced a collection of proven sales letters that have generated millions of dollars in sales for both online and offline companies. Kilstein's sales letters are pure gold; one recent online letter brought in $110,000 a minute. In Steal This Book: Million Dollar Sales Letters You Can Legally Steal To Suck In Cash Like A Vacuum on Steroids, not only do you get examples of what really works, you also get instructions on how to adapt these letters for any business. Ask any copywriter what his most important possession is and he'll point to his "swipe file" of proven winners accumulated over years. Now, you have the opportunity to get a multi-million dollar swipe file in your hands and put it to use. The Forward to Steal This Book was written by copywriter John Carlton.
Customer Reviews:
The Price Tag is a JOKE for a Huge Swipe File..........2007-08-18
First of all, his sales copy isn't that great. If he claims that these letters have made his clients (and not even himself) millions then it goes to show that any half-a-brain can write a decent sales letter and make money.
This book was over $100 and maybe worth $35 at best. Why? You can collect your own swipe file for free by just saving your "junk" mail.
I analyzed a lot of the copywriting and established that Harlan Kilstein isn't really that great. Some of his grammar is off. He doesn't write a headline or subhead properly. Some of the letters are capitalized while others aren't, ruining the continuity of the piece(s).
I recommend you study Dan Kennedy (The Ultimate Sales Letter) or study Gary Halbert's letters (if you can find them) because those two are the two best copywriters on earth. (Gary Halbert is now deceased as of this year but his copywriting legacy will live on forever.)
Furthermore, it seems that Harlan Kilstein just did copywriting for companies and never took his own risk in doing his own mailings (like I do). Therefore, does he care how the copywriting turns out? Does he give it 100%? And does he really know what the results were when the mailings went out?
He claims that he is giving you million-dollar sales letters but then admits that one (or more) he's written were never mailed. What!? That makes the title sort of deceiving, right?
I do like his book title, though..."Million Dollar Sales Letters You Can Legally Steal to Suck In Cash Like a Vacuum on Steriods."
That would make an excellent headline (in a slightly different variation) for any kind of business opportunity piece.
It is inaccurate, though. Since he wrote those pieces for clients as a "work for hire" situation, you cannot "steal" or plagarize any of the sales letters word-for-word, no matter what he says. Even as the author of the materials, he cannot give the legal go-ahead for just anyone to copy his work because he did it as a work-for-hire for someone else.
Check out Herschell Gordon Lewis and his "swipe file" (or any of his copywriting books) or just collect your junk mail. Within a short time you'll have your own million-dollar sales letter treasure chest.
One last comment: For being a "swipe" file, there aren't that many sales
letters anyway!
Not recommended.
This book is a STEAL.......2006-02-19
WOW this book is truly amazing! THis is a concentrate of powerful sales writing techniques. Thank you for putting it all together in one book. !
You want to become a world class copywriter and make tons of money...unfortunately...you can't do it without this book.......2006-02-17
When you need to bring in the cash for a client or yourself,
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that have gone before you and proven themselves
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that have been PROVEN to bring you MONEY.
(and lots of it.)
Harlan has assembled the BEST money-making letters he
has ever produced for himself and his clients. They
have worked because they have brought in MONEY. And
that's the only result that matters in the end - whether
you're selling products or asking for charity - you're
looking to BRING IN MONEY. You want SALES.
And in order to do that, you need to know what
WORKS. What has PROVEN to bring RESULTS, and
will continue to bring results again for you
in the future. Harlan will show you how to
get those results YOU want with these PROVEN
letters in his new course.
Harlan explains each letter before you see it,
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letters. Only RESULTS.
Here's just a taste of what this course will
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* The real reasons why Gary Bencivenga, John Carlton,
David Garfinkel, Bob Bly, David Deutsch, Parris Lampropoulos,
Stephen Pierce, Alex Mandossian, Yanik Silver and
Perry Marshall all praise this course (page iii-vii)
* What is the defining factor that seperates
world class $40,000 upfront 15% royalty
copywriters from $500 per 'gig' copywriters? (page 3-15)
* 11 Personal Improvement Letters (Pulled a
combined total of over 8 figures.)
* How to write a letter so good, that you
end up having a New York Times Best-Seller
(page 138-152)
* How Harlan launched Stephen Pierce's career
using 10 pages...and...exactly how you can
replicate his success for yourself (page 177-187)
* 5 Financial letters that will change your
financial destiny, if you choose
* The letter written for the book "The Greatest
Direct Mail Sales Letter" (If the letters in
"The Greatest Direct Mail Sales Letters" were
good...imagine how amazing the letter FOR THE
BOOK was!) (217-226)
* 6 Marketing letters that world class
copywriters study...and...1 that was
written right after a seminar put on
by "the greatest living copywriter"
...and...1 smash-hit letter you've
seen that was written for one of the
greatest marketers alive
* 3 Health related letters that will make you
rich, because they were modeled after some of
the top earning copywriters of all time...and...
if you model them, you too will make mucho dinero
* How to get a $250 valued consultation with
Harlan...for free (page 336)
* Why are John Carlton, Gary Bencivenga and
Dan Kennedy all mentioned together on one
site...and...how can it make you more money?
(page 338-351)
* A site with more breakthrough information
than any sane person can use in a lifetime... (page 356)
* and way, way more...
Instead of buying anything with unproven
theory...or heck, just theory in general
(which is useless) - study this course with
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And to be perfectly blunt, you will not
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Wanna write money making copy... the easy way?.......2006-02-15
If you do, buy this book and "steal" it's contents!
Harlan has made millions for his clients with these ads. He'll teach you how to do a proper "swipe" so you can use the letters within as a template to crank out cash sucking copy that forces your customers to buy, buy, buy!
Harlan is a master copywriter and knows his stuff. Save yourself the pain and suffering involved in creating your own ads! Why re-create the wheel when Harlan has done all the work for you!
This book is worth every penny...and frankly it should be sold at twice the price. Buy it now before he wakes up and sells it for much more!
Book Description
A driving force behind the social revolution of the 1960s and 1970s, Hoffman inspired a generation to challenge the status quo. Meant as a practical guide for the aspiring hippie, Steal This Book captures Hoffman’s puckish tone and became a cult classic with over 200,000 copies sold. Outrageously illustrated by R. Crumb, it nevertheless conveys a serious message to all would-be revolutionaries: You don’t have to take it anymore. “All Power to the Imagination was his credo. Abbie was the best.” — Studs Terkel
Customer Reviews:
And today his followers are our politicians, teachers, professors, lawyers and corporate leaders........2007-08-28
Most people might not realize, but from the perspective of a new immigrant student, "Steal This Book" was a major catalyst for the downward trend evolution of what I saw as a honest, decent society to an ever growing corrupt society.
I came as a student from Europe in 1960 and was enthralled with the honesty, decency and total trust in other people's honesty and decency by the vast majority of Americans. It was amazing to see that people could leave their purses, wallets, cameras and other valuables on picnic tables while off to swim or hike, unlocked doors, keys in cars etc. Then, in the mid 60s, about the time Abbie Hoffman taught and published this book in which he encourages the hippy generation to start ripping off not only corporations and the government (which really is the people)but also take from regular citizens. And oh boy, did the hippy types take to that invitation. Suddenly campers and others found their trust stolen along with their valuables. It truly was the end of an era.
And today his followers are our politicians, teachers, professors, lawyers and corporate leaders.
Should we be surprised of the downhill trend that has been accelerating at dizzying speeds?
As I got ready to post this review I checked on what Amazon meant by "TAG" and with a chuckle I discovered their objection to "Tags which promote illegal or immoral conduct". I'd say Hoffman's book falls neatly into that category.
A Lesson Still Unlearned.......2007-08-27
This book is even more relevant today than it was in the time of Nixon when it was written. The fact that too few people read it explains how this country was able to be suckered by con-servative artists like Reagan, Bush, Clinton, and Bush, along with their cronies in Saudi Arabia, Capitalist China, Silverado, Enron, Halliburton, etc.
Right Price On Time.......2007-03-20
All came as promised, Book was in perfect shap and was delivered as promised. AA+++
Great Buy!.......2007-01-10
First off, this is an epic book that i would suggest to everyone.
My order arrived without delay and was shipped in great condition. I am extremely happy with this purchase and shall buy from amazon again.
All schools should use this as a text book.......2006-08-03
This is a book with values and ideas that are necessary for an American to know. Freedom of speech is almost gone and this is the right of passage for many!
Amazon.com
If ever a book on cyberculture wore a fedora and trench coat and leaned against a lamppost on a foggy street, this is the one. It is an unabashed look at the dark side of the Net--the stuff many other books gloss over. It's hard-edged, wisecracking, and often quite cynical as it pours over the reality of online scams, illegal activities, and simple annoyances.
Wang's stated goal is to open the reader's eyes about what's really there. He shows what's being done, how it's being done, and how to avoid problems or even strike back. He begins with a chapter about the news media, and his message is that no source is to be trusted completely. He examines issues important to Internet users: the cost of getting computerized (with tips on how to find the real bargains), who is using the Internet as a source of hate information, and how your privacy can be invaded and protected.
He shows you the secrets of malicious hackers and others and how some of them attack computer systems without the ethical mindset typical of the original, idealistic hackers. Wang shows you how you can set up your defenses against such an onslaught, discussing how to protect yourself and your kids from online stalkers and how online con games work.
Wang never claims that the Internet is the electronic den of darkness that the pop media make it out to be. But he makes it clear that something this big has its lowlights--it's own "net noir." His messages are "know your enemy" and "be careful who you trust," an ideology verified by the examples he provides. --Elizabeth Lewis
Book Description
National bestseller with over 175,000 copies sold!
If you thought hacking was just about mischief-makers hunched over computers in the basement, think again. As seasoned author Wallace Wang explains, hacking can also mean questioning the status quo, looking for your own truths, and never accepting at face value anything authorities say or do.
The completely revised fourth edition of this offbeat, non-technical book examines what hackers do, how they do it, and how you can protect yourself. Written in the same informative, irreverent, and entertaining style that made the first three editions hugely successful, Steal This Computer Book 4.0 will expand your mind and raise your eyebrows. New chapters discuss the hacker mentality, social engineering and lock picking, exploiting P2P file-sharing networks, and how people manipulate search engines and pop-up ads to obtain and use personal information. Wang also takes issue with the media for "hacking" the news and presenting the public with self-serving stories of questionable accuracy. Inside, you'll discover:
How to manage and fight spam and spyware
How Trojan horse programs and rootkits work, and how to defend against them
How hackers steal software and defeat copy-protection mechanisms
How to tell if your machine is being attacked and what you can do to protect it
Where the hackers are, how they probe a target and sneak into a computer, and what they do once they get inside
How corporations use hacker techniques to infect your computer and invade your privacy
How you can lock down your computer to protect your data and your personal information using free programs included on the book's CD If you ve ever logged onto a website, conducted an online transaction, sent or received email, used a networked computer, or even watched the evening news, you may have already been tricked, tracked, hacked, and manipulated. As the saying goes, just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they aren't after you. And, as Wallace Wang reveals, they probably are. The companion CD contains hundreds of megabytes of 100% FREE hacking and security-related programs, like keyloggers, spyware stoppers, port blockers, IP scanners, Trojan horse detectors, and much, much more. CD compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Customer Reviews:
This Book Is Basic. But very informative........2007-08-26
If you are looking to hack this book is for you. I found that visual basic is a good programming language. C++,Python,Java, and many more langs will have hacks. Its up to you to learn how to write them. You must learn the programming language before you start looking at hacking, because other wise you are wasting your time.Many hackers are self driven and want to create programs and discover flaws in programs. It is my personal experience that you will not find every thing you want to know from one book. If you are seriously into Networking and Security i sugeset learning from some one who will teach you and offers classes on it (this would be hands on learning) EcCouncil is a great reference and will teach you a lot.
Basic information.......2007-01-04
It's not bad, it just too basic. For some reason I had the expectation that it would be a more deep book about hacking.
Good overview.......2006-12-13
Good overview of network security from a very social perspective. If you are looking for tools based methodology this book misses the mark.
If you are interested in social engineering and social trends of hacking, this is right on.
I felt the book started off fairly strong but started to decline as the focus went more and more into social impacts of hacktivism.
Provides Concise Details.......2006-09-22
This book provides some pretty concise details for 370 pages. It's very pratical and entertaining to read. The writing style gives you a feeling of mysteriousness. However, the writer's insights are disputable; you may not agree with all of the comments he has on things. Of course that doesn't change the fact this book provides a lot of details on several internet topics one little book.
Am I Missing Something?.......2006-08-28
I don't understand the appeal of this book.
I've been around the internet phenomenon in one form or another for almost 20 years. I'm conversant with the history of many technical and cultural happenings on it. As a result, I'm probably not the best reader for an 'shocking truths' book because none of it is going to shock me.
I read this book thinking I might come across a few clever tactics I'd not heard of, and because it has been marketed as cynical and funny writing. We had a copy of Rube Goldberg's Steal This Book in the house when I was young, so I was hoping for something in that vein too.
Honestly, I struck out on all three. There wasn't anything new for me, which was fine. I didn't find the humor lame or bad. As a matter of fact, I simply didn't find it. Am I not reading it right? And finally, the irreverent I was looking forward to...well, I'm not entirely sure it's possible in this context. The book didn't deliver that premise for me, but I'm not sure it can really be done anymore. That time and those circumstances in our culture are different from this time and these circumstances.
Someone who is idly curious about how the internet "really works," likes a long read, and can get into being entertained on the topic might enjoy this book. For me however it was flatly informative, sometimes a little forced, and simply not a funny piece of writing.
Book Description
This offbeat, non-technical book looks at what hackers do, how they do it, and how you can protect yourself. The third edition of this bestseller (over 150,000 copies sold) adopts the same informative, irreverent, and entertaining style that made the first two editions a huge success. Thoroughly updated, this edition also covers rootkits, spyware, web bugs, identity theft, hacktivism, wireless hacking (wardriving), biometrics, and firewalls.
Customer Reviews:
Couldn't get past one sentance..........2006-08-15
"Hackers are generally lazy but intelligent, which means they don't like doing something boring that they can program the computer to do for them instead." and thats as far as I got. It irritates me how someone thinks they have enough knowledge on a subject to write a book, yet blatantly has no understanding of the subculture they pretend to have an expertise in. You can get away with this trashy writing in The Daily Mail, but if you're trying to educate people then you're just going to get seen thru straight away.
A book for those who want to know the Internet.......2005-06-07
This is a very interesting book, full of web links, tips and Internet resources. This reminds me of another earlier book on Internet web resources but on different topics. Sharing files seems so harmless, and yet it touches on many aspects of our lives. From downloading the innocent MP3 music, to sharing the pirated software (i.e., warez), to browsing pornographic images, this shows how easy one can cross the line. This is certainly a book for the security professionals who would like to have a better understanding of how the hacking underground works, how the secret trading is done from using newsgroups, IRC chats to how hackers use peer-to-peer file sharing technologies such as eDonkey, Kazza, bit Torrent, to distribute their files/secrets. It is also a book for anyone who simply wants to have an awareness of what is out there.
The book also explains how hacker hides his identity in this digital world. In addition to explaining how these technologies can be used, the author also provides suggestions for readers how to protect their systems from having worm, and/or virus attacks. The author also provides a list of freeware for anti-virus protection for those who cannot afford to buy, as well as providing alterative open software for office and photoshops utilities. Lastly, the author talks about copyright laws and what the future holds, giving his opinion on whether how we could adapt to the file sharing technologies. All in all, this is a very informative book. It certainly is an eye-opener.
An entertaining read but not much on information. .......2005-05-06
Definitely a book for beginners, this book is not much more then an introduction to the "dark underside". It should effectively scare any parents or newbes, but bore anyone who's been on the net for any amount of time. I'm not very experienced on the subject of security but still this book didn't have much to offer me. There are a lot of other books out there that provide this information and take it a step or two farther.
The book does present a nice history lesson about hacking and tells about many hacking programs, but most of them are nothing but history themselves. Probably the most informative thing about this book is the web sites it references. It does give you starting blocks to find information you're interested in but doesn't do much for providing that information itself.
If your looking for the possible bad things you could encounter on the net this book provides an introduction to them. It's a good read for someone who only wants the basics. But if you want some more in-depth information don't waste your time and money.
Mildly entertaining and moderately informative........2004-12-22
Upon finishing a book, I always take a moment to reflect on what I've learned from the reading of it. Experts/hackers, don't waste your money. This book is a good primer for the computer-illiterate parent who wants to protect their children, or the new computer owner who wants to keep their machine relatively "safe" from viruses and script kiddies. Professionals will learn nothing new, nor will veteran hackers or even long time computer users. Also, I don't recommend this book to anyone living in a dictatorship or third world country (for reasons of personal safety).
Wallace Wang's sense of humor and amusing paranoia kept me from falling asleep on the pages. After all, if the FBI, CIA or NSA is -seriously- after you, I think you have bigger problems than securing your email.
The darker side of the net..........2004-11-09
If you're looking for something that covers the murky underbelly of the internet, you might want to check out Steal This Computer Book 3 by Wallace Wang.
Chapter List: Finding What You Need: The Magic Of Search Engines; Alternative Sources Of News And Information; Censoring Information (We Know What's Best For You); Hacktivism: Online Activism; Pledging Allegiance: Hatred As Patriotism; Where The Hackers Are; Viruses And Worms; Trojan Horses: Beware Of Geeks Bearing Gifts; Con Games On The Internet; Online Stalkers; Probing A Target; Sneaking Into A Computer; Digging In; Computing On A Shoestring; Protecting Your Data And Your Privacy; Waging War On Spam; Web Bugs, Adware, Pop-ups, and Spyware; Firewalls, Intrusion-Dectection Systems, and Honeypots; Computer Forensics: Recovering And Deleting Data; Protecting Your Computer; Software; A Hacker's Gallery Of Rogue Tools; A Bit Of History: Phone Phreaking And Other Phun; Glossary; Index
On the back cover, you have this warning: "This book is not to be used for hacking into government computers, shutting down AOL, cracking software, phone phreaking, spreading viruses, or any other illegal activity." That's enough to get your attention. Depending on your background, I think you'll have varying reactions to the book. People who haven't been exposed to information like this will quickly learn that all is not safe when you're online. If you've surfed the web for any length of time as an IT professional, you'll read a lot of the information and say "I already know that". But even then, you'll pick up some ideas and concepts that you may not have been aware of. For instance, I didn't know there were servers that would send you requested web pages via email in order to bypass filtering or banned sites. And the chapter on alternative sources of news will cause you to think about expanding your media view of the world.
The packaging of the book is rather unique. The cover and pages have a dirty, "photocopied" look to make it appear more illicit than it actually is. It becomes one of those books that will catch someone's eyes on a book shelf, and may need to be explained. :-)
An interesting read, and you will learn a few things along the way....
Book Description
Steal This File Sharing Book tackles the thorny issue of file sharing networks such as Kazaa, Morpheus, and Usenet. It explains how these networks work and how to use them. It exposes the dangers of using file sharing networks--including viruses, spyware, and lawsuits--and tells how to avoid them.
In addition to covering how people use file sharing networks to share everything from music and video files to books and pornography, it also reveals how people use them to share secrets and censored information banned by their governments. Includes coverage of the ongoing battle between the software, video, and music pirates and the industries that are trying to stop them.
Customer Reviews:
Steal This Resource Book.......2005-08-02
Almost 90% of the information I found in this book can be found online in a matter of minutes from any major news source. All the concepts presented are basic in design and offer no technical explanation on how to do anything. The only positive points I saw in this book was it's website references. There are hundreds of websites listed with further information and software on every topic of file sharing and other copyright enigmas. It's decent for a beginner in file sharing to understand the basics. For everyone else, it makes for good reference material to find the information you were hoping to get from the book.
Everything You Want to Know.......2005-04-09
Wang's other book (Steal This Computer Book) explored the "dark underbelly" of the 'Net and this book in effect picks up where the other book leaves off. You can debate whether or not file sharing is legal and ethical, but no one can deny it is here to stay. Not only does Wang explain where to find files (at places like file sharing networks, newsgroups, chat rooms, etc.), he also describes ways to stay anonymous while doing so. There are also chapters on file formats, sharing music, movies, TV shows, even software, video games and the most popular item, pornography.
I find it interesting speaking of porn that porn producers seem to have found ways to deal with this issue and yet the "establishment" still feels the best way to fight it is through legal action. The book's last two chapters describe the future of file sharing and how the entertainment industries continue to fight back. They may try copy protection schemes, but it seems there's always someone who finds a way to defeat those schemes.
Regardless of how you feel about this issue, this is a well-written and informative book, written in the same spirit of Steal This Computer Book.
only for newbies.......2005-03-09
I got almost nothing out of this book. I've been file-sharing for about two months. The worst is that the book is totally out of date; it has almost nothing about bittorrent which has taken over the file-sharing world.
I would only get this book for someone who is new not just to file-sharing, but to the internet in general. Even then it is only good as an introduction to general concepts; there is little useful detailed technical information.
Everything you need, and the RIAA doesn't want you, to know.......2005-02-28
I love Wallace Wang's Steal This Computer Book 3. In this book, Wang takes his best-selling knowledge and writing style and focuses it on a new subject- sharing files.
I learned a lot in the opening section. I have been familiar with peer-to-peer (P2P) networking since the advent of Napster, but I was not aware that such a wide variety of sources existed for finding and sharing files. Wang points out web sites, FTP sites, instant messaging and chat rooms and more where you can share files.
Even better than that, he doesn't just list sites, but rather provides in-depth analysis of many, explaining what is good or bad about the different resources and pitfalls to watch out for. He also includes many graphic illustrations which help you understand the information better.
This book sheds light on a number of "fringe" file sharing tools and resources. The mainstream is familiar with the likes of Kazaa and Morpheus, but Wang delves into many more tools. He points out some of the things to watch out for when using some of the shadier tools and networks as well.
The RIAA and MPAA may not like it, but in some way, shape or form, file sharing is here to stay and this book will help you find what you need and use file sharing securely.
(...)
Information packed, great resource.......2005-02-06
Whether it's music, programs, games, books or other files it seems that everyone is downloading something over the Internet these days. If you want to know how to find the files you want and download them safely then you will be interested in this book.
The author covers a wide array of places to find files including newsgroups, websites, Instant Messenger, Internet Relay Chat, FTP, and networks that are designed specifically for file sharing such as Gnutella, FastTrack, and eDonkey. One of the most interesting parts for the average computer user is the one with information on how to remain anonymous when sharing files. Of course, this section also includes information on the problems of file sharing - viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware, adware, and even warez.
I've traded files and worked on the Internet for years and I still learned a few tips in this book. The author includes lots of illustrations and specific web sites where you can download the programs he mentions as well as several alternative ones. Mr. Wang even provides a complete analysis of each program's advantages and disadvantages. One of the things I really like is the fact that he includes information on programs you should be careful downloading and using including Fast Track clients that come loaded with spyware like Kazaa and iMesh.
If you don't like AIM he even covers Private Internet Messenger products like Meet Gate, P2P Instant Messenger, and Pal Talk. The breadth of coverage is impressive, the writing and organization excellent. Steal This File-Sharing Book is highly recommended to anyone who shares files over the Internet.
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Customer Reviews:
step back into time.......2006-07-12
what a great ideal we had in our minds. so sad it all had to end this way.
Book Description
Bob Harris is possibly the only comedian alive who has drawn reviews comparing him to both Lenny Bruce and Noam Chomsky.
In this, his first book, syndicated radio humorist, Mother Jones online columnist, noted Jeopardy! show-off, and stand-up comedian Bob Harris tears into the lunacies of modern American politics, media, and culture.
Harris' loopy, self-effacing humor hides deep knowledge of economics, history, and science behind pop culture references and a plain-spoken style, translating complex ideas into hard-hitting, often laugh-out-loud essays.
What makes Harris unique is an underlying, palpable belief in the intelligence and human dignity of normal working people, despite the insane and often inhuman world around us.
Customer Reviews:
Timeless.......2006-06-27
Prgressive political commentary plus wicked sense of humor equals a thought-provoking and entertaining read. Even years after the publication, Bob Harris's observations on politicians, big business, oil, and the environment are just as prescient and dead-on as ever. Plus, you'll laugh harder than you have in weeks.
Hilarious.......2002-02-02
This is a really, really funny book. And you can see it's very, very well written because it gets a 5 star review from every single person who has ever read it. Bob Harris is really, really smart, as most of the earlier reviews have attested, and it shows in this very, very funny and very, very clever book. He really should have his own TV talk show, because this book is much funnier than David Letterman. Or maybe he should be a movie actor, and then maybe a movie director, the world would be much better place, and funnier too! :)
Surprisingly funny.......2001-09-29
I got this book as a gift, and to be honest I had never heard of the guy, but I found myself laughing out loud in a lot of places. The essays are all short and bounce around between subjects, so it's an easy book to have around and read in short stretches. I don't always agree with everything, and if you like Molly Ivins or Will Durst maybe it's a fun read.
Great advice on Investments (and Babes).......2000-01-29
I really liked the chapter about the stock market, and how you can tell which way stocks will go by using very sophisticated ratios like that put-call ratio. I also thought that I should add a review since no one seems to have written one since September, and that's a shame for a book with so many incindiary insights.
A radical concept.....political humor that's funny........1999-09-15
For too long political humor was synonymous with cranky old men complaining that the audience stank. Bob Harris is young and full of piss and vinegar (organic) and not content to merely whine from afar. He tells you what Alex Trebek is really like and he's not afraid to get his hands dirty. He goes into the trenches to show how campaign financing really works and under the President's desk to show.... No one is spared. Doctors are dealt with appropiately (like self centered over indulged children) Pols are afforded as much respect as they deserve and no one or nothing that could possibly hurt you (science, media, economists, world leaders,oncologists etc.) escapes the cocked eyebrow of Bob Harris. What a tasty read.
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Don't steal this book
Ronald Marken
Manufacturer: Green Tree Pub. Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
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ASIN: 0919476511 |
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Waste your money.......2000-03-15
There is a reason this book is out of print. It's terrible.
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STEAL THIS BOOK
Abbie Hoffman
Manufacturer: Four Walls Eight Windows
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000JV9WF4 |
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