Book Description
You know the name. You know the number. Now know the rest of the story.
Published to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Dr. No, the first James Bond film, James Bond: The Legacy is the official, definitive guide to the 007 phenomenon. Loaded with anecdotes, facts, and illustrations, the book provides features on the key actors, from Sean Connery to Pierce Brosnan, directors, costume and set designers, and others working behind the scenes. Without a doubt, this is the book of the Bond World.
James Bond: The Legacy takes readers through a comprehensive-and fun-history of the movies. The book places the films in the context of their times, showing how producers Albert "Cubby" Broccoli and Harry Saltzman drew inspiration from the Cold War and from suave, glamorous icons like Hugh Hefner and JFK, and how later world events shaped story lines-and even how closely the series presaged actual technological developments. As the films move into their fifth decade, the book traces the total Bond impact, through fashion, the Austin Powers films, the Robbie Williams video, and much more, on a whole new generation.
Illustrated with over 550 rare photographs, illustrations, and storyboards from the Bond archives, James Bond: The Legacy ties in with major events and promotions marking 007's 40th anniversary. This will be a must-have book for the 2002 holiday season.
Customer Reviews:
A must have for every 007 fan.......2007-07-04
This book is very complete, with rare production pictures and facts, splited by movie chapters, up to Die Another Day. It is essential for fans that wants to know about detail of each production. I recommend it!
essential book on the 007 franchise.......2007-01-28
Basically, this is a coffee-table book that is long on great photos, long on great text, and short on boredom. If you're a Bond fan, you're gonna want to pick this one up.
The text follows the Bond franchise from its inception all the way through the 20th official movie, "Die Another Day." Plenty of background on Ian Fleming is given, and at various points the authors touch on "other" Bond media such as the comic strips and the video games, but the main course here is obviously the film series.
One thing this book does not do: it does not simply rehash the same info that is presented in the behind-the-scenes documentaries on the 007 DVDs. Those were also written by John Cork, and it would have been easy as pie for him to simply tell the same stories over again. A few of them DO get retold, of course, but only a few. Mainly, this is stuff you may well not have heard before.
The book is extremely strong on the subject of placing the films in their proper historical context. For example, over the course of the years 1962-1967, the spy movie as a genre was at a great level of popularity, and Cork goes into thorough yet succinct detail in discussing how this cultural trend was both a product of the Bond films AND one of the reasons for the inevitable slide of the series from all-pervasive popularity to "mere" exceptional popularity.
Cork and Scivally also keep solid track on what was going on in the world (in terms of politics, warfare, and other such factors of interest regarding a spy film) at the time of each successive film. The authors' narrative on this subject is so strong that it makes me feel as if I understand some of the films a bit better. This falls down somewhat toward the end f the book, at least for me. I was not entirely persuaded by Cork/Scivally's analysis of certain world events during the era of the Brosnan films; considering the Clinton/Lewinsky scandal in light of the plot of "Tomorrow Never Dies," for instance, just didn't work as well for me as similar assertions about other of the films.
That, however, is a very mild complaint. This is a GREAT book, not just for Bond fans, but for any serious fan of pop culture.
Good Book but No CASINO ROYALE.......2006-11-27
This is a good book of the James Bond films up to CASINO ROYALE. That's the problem. CASINO ROYALE is the best James Bond film of all time but they did not update this book for the 21st Bond movie. The 21st Bond movie, that's quite a milestone wouldn't you say. This book is very complimentary about Sean Connery's contribution to series as well as George Lazenby's. It is objective enough for me.
THE ULTIMATE BOND BOOK.......2005-02-09
Unfortunately, this is the ultimate, but not the definitive. Not with the ongoing series, as a matter of fact, Bond 21 has just been announced, and it has a name and a director already, despite the fact that producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson don't have a man for the job at hand!
But never mind, this is the kind of book that never gets out of date, it is brilliantly written, not only full of exciting pictures from the series and from behind the scenes, as well, but also, and foremost, it is filled with all the details a hardcore Bond fan would ever dream of.
A true LABOR OF LOVE. The authors are well renowned historians, responsible for the DVD's documentaries, and the outcome are amazing. A very comprehensive book, depicting political, social and economics facts that were intertwined with the films.
One of its most memorable deeds, and remarkable strength is the fact that it comprised not only the official films, but also, the two spin-offs of the series, considered, by many, as "bastards", namely, CASINO ROYALE (1967) and NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN. It also includes some breefing on the american TV broadcasting BBC production as of 1954, CASINO ROYALE, starred by Barry Nelson.
Don't miss out on this one, it is sure a well addition to any Bond lover as well as movie buffs all around.
A must have for the Bond fan.......2004-12-20
This is the story from the creation to the present day and is a not only a fascinating film history in itself, but an perceptive study of how what should have been just another action film became the longest running engagement in cinema history. Definitely to be savored, preferably with a vodka martini, shaken-not stirred.
Book Description
Cinema history might have been very different had the first James Bond film not been Dr. No in 1962 starring Sean Connery, but Thunderball directed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1959 and starring Richard Burton as agent 007. It sounds preposterous and unbelievable, but it almost happened. The Battle for Bond unravels the untold story behind the most controversial part of the James Bond legend using previously unpublished material including letters and private documents. It is a tale of bitter recriminations, betrayal, multi-million dollar lawsuits and even death. It starts way back in 1959 when colorful Irish film producer Kevin McClory collaborated with Ian Fleming and Hollywood screenwriter Jack Whittingham on a screenplay for what was intended to be the first ever James Bond film, entitled Thunderball. When the project collapsed, Fleming instead used its plot as the basis for his next Bond novel, but without permission. An incensed McClory and Whittingham sued. The resulting trial was one of the most high profile and complex of the 1960s. Essentially the creator of the 20th century's greatest fictional character was in the dock, accused of plagiarism. Already gravely ill, many of Fleming's friends feared the pressure of the trial would have a detrimental effect on his health. Tragically they were proved right when only a few months later Fleming died of a massive heart attack aged only 56. As for Kevin McClory, he became a millionaire over night, winning the film rights to Thunderball. He was now in the enviable position of being able to make his own 007 movie. But the already established Sean Connery series was a hard act to compete with and McClory instead decided to join forces with Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman in a one-off deal to co-produce Thunderball. Released in time for Christmas 1965, Thunderball was the Star Wars of its day, becoming one of the most successful films in movie history. In preparing the book the author was granted exclusive access to a wealth of previously unpublished material including hundreds of letters from the principal characters in the Thunderball story, including Fleming himself, business and private documents and never before seen papers from the 1963 court case. And also the five different screenplays that were written for Thunderball - two from Fleming and three from Jack Whittingham. The author also interviewed many of the actors and production people who worked on Thunderball and Never Say Never Again. Their memories and colourful anecdotes bring to life two of the most successful and universally popular Bond movies of all time.
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James Bond: The Legacy
Manufacturer: Easton Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Leather Bound
ASIN: B000COGZC6 |
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LEATHER BOUND book accented in 22kt gold!
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- My Favorite Justice, At Least
- Resurrection Of McReynolds And The Constitution
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I Dissent: The Legacy of Justice James Clark McReynolds
James E. Bond
Manufacturer: George Mason Univ Pr
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Binding: Hardcover
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My Favorite Justice, At Least.......2005-10-09
Justice James Clark McReynolds has gone down in history as Franklin Delano Roosevelt's arch-nemesis. Often branded as the most unpleasant man to ever sit on the Supreme Court Bench, the Justice is renowned for his implacable hostility towards the Court's Jewish associates, especially Justice Brandeis. He was a racist and a sexist, an elitist and a conservative.
And he was a hero.
Justice McReynolds witnessed the demise of the American experiment with limited government. President Roosevelt, fuming as he watched the conservatives on the Court strike down his New Deal legislation, absolutely despised the man, and the feeling was mutual. Even after McReynold's colleagues folded under the political pressure and the infamous court-packing plan (a plan which had, interestingly enough, been constructed by McReynolds himself while in the Wilson administration) the Justice remained year after year, tirelessly dissenting. Hate mail flooded in, and he ritualistically burnt it in his office.
Where did this thing come from?
He came from the South, infused with a hatred of idleness. McReynolds woke up early every morning, exercised, and began working. One day his father informed him he was going to college, and McReynolds asked only, "Where?"
At Vanderbilt, he studied and did little else, graduating first in his class. A desire for excellence drove him his entire life. Spectacular law school performance led him to eventually being picked up by the Wilson administration, where he excelled as an antitrust prosecutor. And in some weird confluence of chance, he was appointed to the Supreme Court.
His personality was brash, ironclad. He carried a well of Southern pride and complete arrogance: things were right or wrong, and if you could not tell the difference then no amount of explanation would help. He had no patience for those who disagreed. He was the crystallization of Lochner: the right to contract on the terms you agreed to was sacrosanct, not to be touched by half-baked legislation. That was right, and that was self-evident.
Picture the horror as the Congress, against this backdrop of the morally correct, began to delegate power to boards to fix prices, created federal companies to drive private concerns out of business, and restricted the freedom of employers to fire whoever they choose. The Justice would not stand for it: he watched his entire ideal of the United States smear around him. He had been miserable on the Bench, was eager to leave, but once Roosevelt gained the presidency, he decided to stay. Somebody had to stand up.
So there he remained year after year, dissenting with a passion, watching the Court fill up with Roosevelt's picks, as his conservative colleagues fell away. After Roosevelt's third term began, McReynolds had had enough.
Any country that elected that "crippled jackass" (his preferred term for the President) three times didn't deserve to be saved. He returned home to put his affairs in order, and devote himself to theology: it was hard for him to comprehend how any just God could allow the New Deal to happen.
What do we make of this man? Do we try to save him from the punishment of the historians by pointing out his great love of children, how every Christmas he used to load up a carriage with presents and go through the poor parts of the District of Columbia giving out gifts? How he gave away nearly his entire fortune to charities, carefully selected, in his later years?
Certainly his writing was nothing worth celebrating: he tended to quote much of lower court opinions verbatim, confident that the rightness or wrongness of the decision was apparent without further explication.
Do we point out that he was right to fear the expansion of government? Draw attention to his uncanny prediction of the Court's reinterpretation of the Interstate Commerce Clause, how it would result in nothing being safe from federal regulation? For he was undoubtedly proven right.
A peculiarity, perhaps, simply a piquant personality that occurred and fought for something that many of us consider-undeniably-right. Good and evil, oh so right and oh so wrong, simply human.
His life makes for an interesting read, and I'd recommend it.
Resurrection Of McReynolds And The Constitution.......2003-12-02
This book does not offer a full-scale biography of the man unjustly branded as our worst Supreme Court Justice, which is why I gave it only 4 stars. Notwithstanding this deficiency, the book vindicates the important and long-ignored truth that McReynolds was a man of consistent, context-neutral principles who attempted to preserve our Constitution from the grasping hands of utopian zealots and judicial abdicationists. The modern, mainstream revulsion towards McReynolds is a direct reflection of how far we have strayed from our founding principles of federalism and decentralized, limited government. The mere mention of such ideals and how they are routinely violated by the modern federal government elicits the same scorn heaped upon McReynolds himself.
McReynolds, like Jefferson, recognized that the more power we yield to central government for the ostensible purpose of doing things FOR us, the more government will be empowered to do things TO us. While McReynolds understood that the Constitution must grow and change to suit the times, he also understood that the only appropriate means for doing so lies in the amendment process. The power of judicial review is to interpret and apply the Constitution, not to amend it, and the fact that such silent alteration happens regularly now without dissenters such as McReynolds is ominous to say the least.
At a time when the bitter fruits of expansionist government are beginning to frighten even the people who have long advocated for it, perhaps McReynolds will receive the more favorable treatment that he deserves, and which this book thankfully grants to him. Even if McReynolds is not resurrected, let us hope that the principles outlined in the Constitution are.
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James Bond - The Legacy
Manufacturer: BOXTREE (MACM)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000GYN4X0 |
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"The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth comes again." Jordan's Wheel of Time series has uncountable fans, and those who are looking for an encyclopedic history and mythology of Rand al'Thor's world will enjoy this work, which fills in background rather than furthering the story. Also included are double-page spreads of Darrell K. Sweet's seven book jackets for the series.
Book Description
The Wheel of Time-its most recent volume (The Path of Daggers) a #1 New York Times and international bestseller- is the most extraordinary work of American fantasy ever published. Its popularity is immense; its quality is dazzling. And its world has indeed taken on a fictive reality for its millions of readers.Over fourscore new full color paintings include stunning new maps of the world, portraits of the central characters, landscapes, objects of Power, and national flags. The reader will learn about the exotic beasts used by the Seanchan and read of the rise and fall of Artur Hawking, peruse the deeper story of the War of the Shadow. Here is the tale of the founding of the White Tower, and the creation of the Ajahs. The inner workings of the closed country, Shara, are revealed, as is the existence of a hitherto unknown continent called The Land of the Madmen.This stunning volume also includes double-page spreads of the seven book jackets by Darrell Sweet so that the art can be enjoyed without type, and all the known maps of the world, including maps of the Seanchan Empire, the nations of the Covenant of the Ten Nations, and the nations as they were when Artur Paendrag Tanreall began his rise to legend. Every Robert Jordan fan needs this book.
Customer Reviews:
Needs Update.......2007-09-19
The book is great, but would be better if it was updated. It only go to book 6. There are no drawings of new characters like Tuon. Nice to have though.
Outstanding Resource.......2007-08-22
I wish I had had this book from the beginning of the Wheel of Time series. I try to put a little time between the books, so I often had to thumb through the previous books to remember different characters and things that happened. By the time I reached number 9, it was a real chore. That sparked me to find out if there was a companion book for the series. Well, there is, and it's very informative. Now everything I need or want to know about Jordan's fantastic world is easy to find. To anyone who enjoyed the first book and expects to continue on, I suggest that you buy this book right away.
The art burns my eyes but the text is OK.......2007-06-09
in many circles this book is refered to as the Big Book of Bad Art (BBoBA)
If I rated this book soley on the art it would get a 1 but for a fan of the series who wants to be able to look somthing up quickly its a great resource I used to play the RPG and this book was a lifsaver. even if it is outdated now I would love to see a new version of the book that would include some of the new stuff seen but I am more than satisfied with this book I would however suggest you try and grab one used if you want one as its not great.
A Great Big Thank You to Amazon .......2007-05-29
I wish to thank Amazon for helping "the readers" decide by printing real readers reviews. I will not buy this book because of what I have read. Michael Jordan should be ashamed of himself to try to capitalize more money on this series, especially when he hasn't FINISHED the series for publication or hint of date of the finale.. Authors, take heed, we readers will take note on this type of fluff. We tire of the delays many authors exhibit. We may hesitate on any future "series" as a result. Again thank you to Amazon for printing the good and the bad. I hope authors take note and begin to respect us "the readers".
Informative.......2006-12-31
I have read a lot of peoples reviews and read the book several times, and I find the book informative. The book puts together lots of information that there is only a paragraph or two about in the series. Paragraphs you may miss. You also learn the months, other holidays, more in depth history, and what other places look like. The down sides are that you only see maps of cities whose map is already in the series. You don't see a map of Bandar Eban, Mayene, chachin, ect. Also, the pictures of the people are rather on the poor side. In all, I would buy the book for the background information. Very interesting.
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Fantastic! Most practical, Do-able bussiness opportunity........2006-06-04
Lonnie Scruggs writes about purchasing and re-selling mobile homes. Its an easy read, the steps are outlined 1 by 1 for you. Everything from what to look for to repairs to ads to what to say to how to sell to sample paperwork.
You don't have to be a superstar seller, you don't have to be a financial wiz to understand these simple, effective techniques. As Lonnie says, don't overanalyze! Just follow his steps and you'll be on your way.
I can't give him enough kudos. You WILL succeed with this book.
Book Description
Thomas was bassist with Elvis Costello and The Attractions at the height of the band's success with hits like "Oliver's Army" and "Accidents Will Happen." Though names are never mentioned, The Big Wheel paints a vivid and hilarious picture of exactly what it is like touring the US and the rest of the world with Costello and Company, sharing your life 24 hours a day with a moody egotistical singer, a crazed drummer and a host of hangers-on.
Originally published by Viking in 1990, The Big Wheel was nominated for the Ralph J. Gleason award for music writing. Less impressed, Costello sacked Thomas for writing it. This is one of the great music books, and probably the funniest.
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Great book but what's the big deal.......2005-12-05
Having been a fan of the band from the beginning and being aware of the fact that "the book" supposedly caused the split, I began the book with some defensiveness. Before long, I found it to be a very interesting and well written record of life on the road. Granted, the tone is brooding at best but so was the music of this period.
The lingering question that I have is what was so bad here to cause the split? One of the reviewers stated that Bruce should lighten up. I'm a huge Elvis fan but maybe he should lighten up as well.
A good read.
Hugely disappointing........2005-10-07
Having missed the first printing, I eagerly waited for many years for this to become available again. I suppose the anticipation for something special and enlightening only served to set me up for a complete letdown, and that is exactly what best describes this utter waste of my precious time. There's no denying that Bruce Thomas is a superlative bass player...but as a writer, he just should not have bothered. I suspect this trash was induced by an overindulgence in halucinogenic dabbling. He appears to be an unappreciative and bitter soul. Such a pity for such a talented musician. But I will grant you this, I never was a big fan of the British low-brow sense of humor to begin with...I just don't get it. Benny Hill, Monty Python, all that garbage must be viewed on a good strong buzz to be appreciated in any way. So my recommendation is this...if you are going to bother reading "The Big Wheel," roll yourself a large one first.
Sir Clyde Crashcup
The Big Waste.......2005-01-11
This is not a book for fans of Elvis Costello and the Attractions. If you're buying this book as a fan of the band, skip it. There's about 10-15 pages worth of material that mention anything interesting or funny related to that subject. The rest of the book is nothing but pointless rambling and pseudo-philosophical mumbo-jumbo. I guess this could count as Bruce's outlook on life. Oh, and there's that goofy chapter about letting some guy borrow a van. (???) Seriously, it gets so tedious and boring I just skimmed the last few chapters for anything relating to the band, but found nothing and closed the book. I have no idea why this book could be cited for causing problems between Bruce and Elvis. There's nothing inflammatory or personal revealed; just a few jokes made here and there about the band members' habits or demeanor while on the road. Wow.
Well written, but lighten up, Bruce!.......2004-02-11
I echo the sentiments of other reviews.. Bruce Thomas, former Attractions Bassist, can turn a phrase with almost the degree of virtuosity that he displays in his mastery of the electric bass guitar... no small feat.
As a fan of Elvis Costello, I read the book, perhaps a bit defensively, knowing of the falling out this book reportedly caused between EC and Bruce. I readied myself to hear the worst about Elvis and the boys. I did not find Bruce's anecdotes particularly inflammatory or derogatory to "The Singer", "The Drummer" or "The Keyboard Player" (Thomas' Wodehouse-esque thinly-veiled psuedonyms for his bandmates.) No, it all seemed refreshingly frank, and having had just a small taste of life on the road in a band, it was nice to see the monotony so well chronicled. I enjoyed Bruce's irony and word play and found his style to be not unlike the wit and intelligence of Elvis Costello's own writing. I also appreciated Bruce's willingness to turn a critical eye to his own thoughts, motivations and behaviors.
Unfortunately, the overiding tone of the book is essentially joyless and bleak. Obviously The Road was a source of monotony and introspection, but surely there were more than a few moments where Bruce must have found the journey worth the taking. At no point is there any acknowledgement that he was having any fun or finding any personal joy and fulfillment in making a living playing music for adoring fans. Obviously it can't all be sex, drugs and rock n roll party fun, but this books makes the journey out to be nothing but dreary skies, shabby truck stops, and hangovers. The book seems dominated by an overriding sense of Bruce saying with a condescending tone 'oh why can't everyone be as observant and cynical as me?' The chronicle does manage to end with a slight glimmer of hope, and hints that Bruce may be at peace with himself, but it came across to me as an almost obligatory afterthought to round it out. Too little too late. Still, a good read, I just kept wanting to find the chapter, or even a paragraph in which he says "wow, how lucky am I to be playing in a band, and seeing the world and making a living doing it?!." You chronicled the downside, Bruce. Now count your blessings.
Life on the road.......2003-08-15
I am so pleased to see this book back in print! Bruce Thomas was the bass player with Elvis Costello and the Attractions and this "fictional" work featuring characters such as The Singer, The Keyboard Player and The Drummer, contributed largely to the eventual split between Elvis and Bruce (and the disintegration of the band) when it was first published over 10 years ago.
Whilst Elvis may not have approved, the book comes across to me as an honest memoir of life in a band - not always full of glamour and hot women! It's not always flattering, either to the author or to his bandmates, but real life isn't.
The anecdotes in the book are sometimes amusing, sometimes poingnant, but always interesting, especially if you are a fan of the music. It largely focuses on Bruce's life in the Attractions, but there are chapters about his childhood, his family, and his work with US band Quiver amongst others.
It's a little thin, and won't take you long to work through, but is a highly enjoyable read.
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Big Wheels
Anne Rockwell
Manufacturer: Walker Books for Young Readers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 0802788823 |
Book Description
They're big. They're bright. They're powerful.
Big wheels get the tough jobs done. Lifting, pushing, digging, dumping-they build the real world children live in and the imaginary worlds they create for themselves. Preschoolers will revel in the power that comes from knowing the name and function of each of these huge machines, and they will have fun picturing themselves riding atop each behemoth as they read about their favorite trucks again and again. With Anne Rockwell's colorful illustrations and simple text, this exciting book is sure to become a classic with another generation of young readers.
Customer Reviews:
Great preschool book!.......2007-06-27
Our 3 yr old was not much of a reader until we checked out this book at our library. He loved it so much he wants to take it everywhere. Of course we then purchased our own copy! This book, with its wonderfully bright illustrations and simple text, has sparked his interest in many other books. We will certainly be looking for more books by Anne Rockwell.
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Yamaha Pw50 Y-Zinger, Pw80 Y-Zinger & Bw80 Big Wheel 1981-2002 (Clymer Motorcycle Repair)
Clymer Publications
Manufacturer: Clymer Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 0892878282 |
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Bc Big Wheel!
Johnny Hart
Manufacturer: Fawcett Publications, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ASIN: B000H50HIS |
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Tonka: Fire Trucks (big Board Book W/ Wheels) (Tonka)
Melissa A. Torres
Manufacturer: Cartwheel
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Board book
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ASIN: 0439259045 |
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Nothing beats a fire truck for toddler thrills. This rugged novelty book from Tonka features five firefighting vehicles: fire engine, ladder truck, rescue truck, fire chief's truck, even a fireboat. But that's not all. With wheels affixed to the board book's base, it's a moving truck itself! Illustrations of fairly "anatomically" correct vehicles are accompanied by brief, informative text (best read aloud by a grownup, who can explain the bigger words) about the functions of each vehicle. Persistently cheerful firefighters--men, women, brown-skinned, white-skinned--beam as they haul hacksaws and torches ("and axes too!") into presumably burning buildings (the illustrations never actually show flames). For those young readers who live for the sound of sirens or a glimpse of that familiar red truck, this sturdy little book is sure to be a winner. (Ages 3 to 6) --Emilie Coulter
Book Description
Learn what happens when the fire alarm rings! This novelty book-which features a fire engine, ladder truck, fire chief¹s truck, rescue truck, and a fireboat‹is not only a moving truck in itself, but a simple and fun way to introduce young children to the many fire-fighting vehicles and their functions.
Product Description
# Hardcover 320 pages (March 25, 1994)
# Publisher: Morrow
# Language: English
# First Edition
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Entertainment Weekly
"One of the most insightful and intelligent rock bios in recent memory." --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Bob Dylan
"wisdom and humor roaring off of every page, expertly written by one of the true heroes of my generation"
Book Description
When Music From Big Pink was released by The Band in 1968, it was a defining moment for an entire generation. For the first time the story of The Band is told by one of its members, Levon Helm relating the inside story of his early career with Ronnie Hawkins, The Band's movement towards the bigtime as Bob Dylan's electric backing band, to their establishment as the epitome of sixties mythic folk rock.
Synopsis
For the first time, here is the story of The Band, as related by one of its members. It takes the reader onstage and backstage
About the Author
Levon Helm met Ronnie Hawkins at the age of 17 and formed what would soon become The Band. He lives in Woodstock, New York. Stephen Davis is the author of the best-selling rock book of all time, Hammer of the Gods. He lives in Boston, Massachusetts.
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