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Marilyn Encyclopedia
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The Marilyn Encyclopedia is, according to its jacket notes, "the most comprehensive book about [Marilyn Monroe's] extraordinary life and legacy ever published." This may easily be true--it is incredibly, insanely detailed. Author Adam Victor has taken every conceivable source of Marilyn information--admittedly including Internet rumors and Hollywood gossip among the more well-documented tidbits--distilled them down to alphabetical entries, and cross-referenced them to within an inch of their lives. While the casual fan can check out Marilyn's Look covers or a list of the screenwriters she worked with, hardcore devotees can look up such vital information as the name of the first restaurant she and Joe DiMaggio ate at on their honeymoon (a controversy--was it the restaurant at the Hot Springs Hotel or at the Clifton Inn?) or the name of Marilyn's poodle (Maf Honey). The meticulous cross-referencing makes The Marilyn Encyclopedia an extremely enjoyable browser's read, allowing the reader to hop from Marilyn's disdain for underwear to her working relationship with John Huston to the fact that she never had much trouble with gambling--all with the flip of a page. This encyclopedia of course contains a rich assortment of photos: posed studio portraits, pinups, and candid shots vie for space throughout the tome. Despite his obvious devotion as a fan, Victor is remarkably evenhanded in his choice of the quotes and anecdotes sprinkled throughout the book. The reader cannot help but be left with the impression that, for all her magical appeal, Monroe may well have been a trying person to deal with on a day-to-day basis. This is the perfect book for the dedicated fan who wants to know everything--no, really, everything--about Marilyn Monroe. --Ali Davis
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This stunning visual compendium of Marilyn's life includes hundreds of rare photographs and easy access to all of the information on Marilyn's life and times. With complete information on Marilyn's films, including comprehensive credit listings, cross-referencing, a comprehensive bibliography, and an extensive name index, The Marilyn Encyclopedia surpasses everything that has come before it.
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WOW! WOW! WOW! Amazing!.......2007-07-29
After reading the glowing reviews for this book, I just had to get it and see what the fuss was about. I was cynical though, and thought it was probably overrated. How wrong I was! When I went to the mail there was this huge package for me, and I wondered, what did i order that big? When I opened it I was astonished and delighted that "The Marilyn Encyclopedia" was so big. I thought, "a Marilyn book this big?! Boy, this has to have a lot of info and pics!" I was right! I've never seen a MM book like this or a celebrity book like this actually. I praise Mr. Victor for all his hard, hard work. To compile this must have been an an excruciating task (he said this book took 3 yrs to create and he had a lot of help) There's 334 pages of just info (and pics). And you might as well think if it as more than 334 pages; because if this was an average sized book it would have been 600 pages! That's why they had to make the pages so long and the book is so big. Mr. Victor did the impossible. From A-Z you will find how someone, something, or someplace relates to Marilyn Monroe!! For instance, there's "Elizabeth Taylor", "Biography", "Beauty", "Body", e.t.c, e.t.c. Basically you will get all the scoop you can possibly get on MM! With my collection of MM books, I THOUGHT I knew everything, heard all the quotes she said, all the quotes people said about her. But there's SO much more-and you can only find them in this book. If you are a MM fan/book enthusiast you really don't have a collection until you have this!! The ONLY thing that I didn't like a little was there were some great pics and a lot were small. I was like, "oooh that pic should have been bigger." But that couldn't bring me to give this book 4 stars; it's just too good for that! To sum up this book, Victor even has MM's phone number and social security number under "Numbers"! (Too bad it's of no use now) Get this book now! It is the best Marilyn Monroe book!
Most complete look at the legend.......2007-05-29
The Marilyn Encyclopedia is perhaps the most thorough look at Marilyn Monroe available. From A - Z, from her addresses, movies, favorite shops, sex life, marriages- it's all in here. An in depth look at each of her movies, including plot synopsis, reviews, & background. This book is a complete must have for any fan. Tons of pictures, rare facts, and quotes. Completely worth the price.
absolutely no real facts only real facts about marilyn in play here i am mother by nancy miracle.......2005-09-13
it seems to me they could have come up with at least her place of birth not the town but at least the state as donald spoto at least got right nancy miracle's play tells the real story and is available.
Dissapointed.......2005-04-20
i was hoping this book would contain better pictures of marilyn's most famous outfits from her movies. being a costumer
i like to have full shots, that are large enough to see details.
this book didn't have that, most pictures are small, one to two inch. with a few full page pictures thrown in. most are just head shots though. it does list what movie, or event the pictures came from and all sorts of other info. so for a refrence book it's not bad.
AMAZING!.......2003-07-15
As a rather new Marilyn fan/collector, this book is invaluable to me as a resource. It is a huge book, alphabetized and cross-referenced, covering everything from movies, music, books, and biographies to gowns, hotels, cars, cities, and family. There are also, of course, hundreds of gorgeous pictures! What I'm enjoying the most is that as I read other Marilyn books, I can fact-check and look up obscurely mentioned items to learn more, or gain perspective. An objective, fact-filled, exhaustive collection of Marilyn trivia.
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The contest is over, but the book still holds up........2003-03-27
Even though the I.Q. contest that this book was written for is long over (the prize was awarded on July 31, 1986) it is still an interesting and informatve book.The text covers the distinction between I.Q. and intelligence, and the history of measurement. There is also a list of the estimated I.Q.'s of great historical figures (I "tied" with Newton, Rousseau, and Spinoza.) Plus, there is a introductory description of most of the high I.Q. societies in the world such as Mensa, Intertel, Triple Nine, The International Society for Philosophic Enquiry, The Prometheus Society, and the Mega Society. The contact addresses are also given should you decide to try for membership (I belong to two of them.) Lastly, the I.Q. quizes in the back are totally nondated and a good way to practice for the real thing.
Perhaps one of the reasons that this book holds up so well is that it was written by Marilyn Mach vos Savant (the most measurably intelligent person on earth.)
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American Educators' Encyclopedia: Revised Edition
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Recognized as one of the outstanding academic books published in 1982, American Educators' Encyclopedia has now been revised to reflect a decade of change. More than 200 items have been added to serve the needs of today's educators. Additions range from "Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome," "Attention Deficit Disorders," various computer languages and statistical packages, "Schema Theory," and "Teacher Warranty Program," to "Zero Rejection." One-third of the original items have been significantly updated or deleted. The authors have diligently kept the same characteristic and quality of the first edition, which provided readers with a quick, accurate understanding of education terms and a ready reference for further direction. The revised American Educator's Encyclopedia is an excellent reference for today's teacher and parent. Additions, updating, and deletions in this second edition reflect the vast changes in American education within the past decade. The original format, proving so successful, has not been changed. References follow each item, and a variety of appendices cover a range of areas. The length and language of each item gives the reader a concise understanding that allows for accessible, comprehensive referencing.
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From boot camps to truancy, the Encyclopedia of Juvenile Justice provides more than 200 up-to-date, concise, and readable entries in a single, authoritative volume. The editors, noted authors of several criminal justice books and editors of the award-winning Encyclopedia of Prisons (Garland, 1997), cover historical and contemporary theories, concepts, and real-world practices of juvenile justice in the United States. The entries address a broad range of issues and topics, such as alcohol and drug abuse, arson, the death penalty for juveniles, computer and Internet crime, gun violence, gangs, missing children, school violence, teen pregnancy, and delinquency theories. In addition, topics cover societys response to the problems of juvenile justice, punishments meted out to Americas juvenile offenders, juvenile rehabilitation programs, and well-known researchers and professionals in the field. Key Features More than 200 articles, written by a stellar collection of academic theorists and real-world practitioners Complete review of the complicated juvenile legal and court system, juvenile punishment, rehabilitation efforts, and legislation Extensive entries on child and adolescent crimes, pathologies, and problems Coverage of psychological, biological, and sociological theories of delinquency, as well as historic "body type" theories Addresses such historical topics as the deinstitutionalization movement, the Chicago Area Project, and the Provo Experiment Profiles historic theorists and policymakers in juvenile justice Includes a special appendix on print and electronic resources on juvenile justice Comprehensive index, including a readers guide that facilitates browsing and offers easy access to information
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This is the ultimate beginner's pack for anyone who wants to learn to play clarinet. You get a great book/CD pack plus a corresponding DVD that cover all the basics, including: How to assemble and care for your instrument, producing a sound, reading music notation and rhythms, a fingering chart, a glossary of musical terms, and much more. The CD includes audio instruction as well as 74 full-demo tracks. Perfect for those who want to teach themselves or in a classroom setting. Also available: Play Clarinet Today! - Level 2 (HL00842047) and Play Clarinet Today! - Songbook (HL00842048).
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Beginner Clarinet Book.......2005-09-21
This is a beginner's book that really starts with the basics, like assembling the parts of your instrument and the basic finger positions and notes. There are complete finger charts in the back. Just what we were looking for so our child can get a little fun summer experience before starting in band come September!
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Selected solos or duets in progressive order by famous Swiss composer Herwig Peychar. The book includes tunes like "Let's Begin the Blues," "Blue Note Blues," "Runaround Blues," "St. James Infirmary," and "Black Coffee Blues."
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Clarinet Dixieland For Beginners by Herwig Peychar is a collection of selected solos or duets in progressive order for clarinet in the style of Dixieland. It contains songs such as "Down Town Dixie," "Black Pepper Dixie," "New Orleans Dixie," and many more.
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Second in a two volume set, the 67 works or movements are arranged in chronological order: in the first volume there are pieces from the Renaissance to Beethoven, and in the second, from Weber to the present day. For the sake of easier orientation during performance, the parts are printed not separately but in twos - one above the other. For four clarinets or three clarinets and bass clarinet. A non-transposing version of the top and bottom parts is included, so that if necessary the former can be played on the flute, oboe or violin, and the fourth part, in the bass clef, on the bassoon or cello.
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This easy to follow book consists of selected solos or duets in progressive order by Herwig Peychar. Tunes include "The Entertainer Rag," "Susanna's Rag," "That's Good Old Ragtime," and "High Society."
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Clarinet Rock 'n' Roll For Beginners by Herwig Peychar is a collection of selected solos or duets in progressive order for clarinet in the style of Rock 'n' Roll. It contains songs such as "Rock 'n' Roll Is In," "Rock and Roll Party," "Dixie Land Rock," and many more.
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL BEGINNERS SHEET MUSIC BOOKLET CONTAINING A UNIQUE COLLECTION OF CHILDREN'S FAVORITES
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Be the teachers partner and learn to play Clarinet works with this magnificant basic studies piece! Perfect for practice, rehearsal, auditions, contest solos, performances, and more! Scales in varied articulations, solos and duets with piano accompaniment. Covers first year of study and can be used with any method book. It addresses problems of pitch, rhythm, tone and articulation, presenting a professional model.
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