Silver Screen Samurai: The Best of Japan's Samurai Movie Posters

Book Description

For 50 years samurai movies have wowed the Japanese - and the world - with gory sword fights and tear-jerking tales of honor and sacrifice. From Kurosawa's Seven Samurai to anime's Samurai X, this first-ever collection of original samurai movie art pays tribute to a cinematic genre that is truly Japanese. Silver Screen Samurai is a must-have for samurai fans, movie-buffs and lovers of poster art!

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Simplicity is the key

Putting it all together

Great Book for Beginners!

Great Beginners Guide to Photography

Terrific guide for the beginner!

Absolute Beginner's Guide to Taking Great Photos
Jim Miotke
Manufacturer: Three Rivers Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Photography | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 0761536043
Release Date: 2002-02-26

Book Description

Say Che-e-e-se!
Do your photos always come back overexposed, out of focus, or with someone's head cut off? Never fear. Help has arrived. The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Taking Great Photos will take you from the point-and-pray method of taking pictures to shooting with confidence. In this simple and clear how-to guide, you'll learn:
·Which camera is right for you
·How to correct common photo mistakes
·The top ten tips for taking great pictures
·And much more!
"An excellent starting point for anyone interested in photography. It will help readers take better pictures."
— Peter K. Burian, contributing editor, Photo Life magazine

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Simplicity is the key.......2003-04-29

This is a well written book and for the non technical user a must.The author keeps the wording simple and puts the reader at ease at the start of each topic with his simple and positive approach to the topic. The book is structured in a easy to read manner. The tips and use of light hearted humour is well done and does not detract from the overall objective of the book.
The title says it all.

Putting it all together.......2002-10-14

This book provides a great jumping off place that explains the basics in an easy to read fashion, providing information that can be used to immediately improve one's photography.

The author's love for photography is apparent and encouraging. This alleviates the frustration one tends to get from reading photography books, making this book a good reference source.

Great Book for Beginners!.......2002-03-30

If you're thinking about getting into photography, but find the idea daunting, this book will be the perfect companion to help you get started. Written in a very user-friendly style, it gives sound, easy-to-understand photo tips for a wide variety of shooting situations.

If strapped for time, simply browse the highlighted areas for some quick tips to help you while you're shooting.

Mary McGrath
Petersen's Photographic Magazine

Great Beginners Guide to Photography.......2002-03-29

A solid no nonsense guide to basic photography. This book will take you from zero to making great pictures in no time flat. I would recommend it to all beginning photographers--I only wish that it had been around when I was starting out.

Terrific guide for the beginner!.......2002-03-29

It's about time - a book for aspiring photographers that's easy to digest, with excellent photo examples. And it's fun to read, too! This book is just the educational and inspirational boost that novice shooters need!

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For training, Piccolo sends Gohan into the wilderness to undergo some incredible changes. Meanwhile, Bulma converts Raditz's power-detector to work in English, and Goku meets the most powerful martial artist in the afterlife. As he trains to be really strong, Goku's friends gather the Dragon Balls again to wish him back to life - just in time, as two Saiyans, Vegeta and Nappa, arrive to destroy the planet!

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Dragonball #18, My Review.......2003-03-10

This book is petty good. It's fun to read, yet it just doesn't have enough action. My favorite part is when they fight the cultivars ( Saibaimen on English anime. ) This book is really awesome, especially if you are a DBZ fan. It covers from when Kami'Sama takes Son Goku to the afterlife, to around when Nappa starts fighting Tien. Sorry, but I can't tell you if this manga is better than the anime becausse I have never seen these episodes of the anime. Review Over!

Let's take a break..........2001-02-09

A much more placid chapter in the DB Saga, this mostly involves Earth's Special Forces training for the impending battle with two Sayajins coming to Earth in one year, tipped off by Raditz right before he died...Translation, art, everything's pretty muuch the same. Not as enjoyable as the first, but still fun and interesting. However, there IS a battle at the end of the book, which ends in a nice cliff-hanger, and the death of one of our heros...And, yes, just to remind you, as everyone says, the manga is way better than the show, at least in America.

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Dragonball Vol.2
the funniest one yet!

Dragon Ball, Volume 2 (Dragon Ball)

Manufacturer: VIZ Media LLC
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Action & Adventure | Literature | Children's Books | Subjects | Books

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ASIN: 1569314969

Book Description

Through a series of adventures with a variety of strange characters, Goku and Bulma have finally gathered all but the seventh Dragon Ball. That ball is in the hands of dictator Pilaf, who wants the other six for his wish: to rule the world. But as Pilaf summons the Eternal Dragon, Goku is exposed to the full moon - with wild results.

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Dragonball Vol.2.......2003-04-27

This book is great! It's a really good Dragonball book. If you have a little kid that wants to get a Dragonball book, get him this one. Some of the other ones have things that might not be too good for little children to see ( vol.1 has some nudity.) I've read it like, 7 times aleady! You should buy it!

the funniest one yet!.......2001-08-01

i read it 15 times in one month! its a lot funnier than dbz, and it lets you know the characters personalities a LOT more. you should buy it now!!

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Don't let the slow opening of Joel Perry's essay collection turn you away from his fruity good humor, proud queer consciousness, and rapid-fire delivery. The sketches in Funny That Way first won fans in the gay rag Frontiers and the magazine Instinct. Perry recounts a trip through the retail rat maze in "Putting It All Together at Ikea." In the frivolous "Ill-Serviced," he imagines a helper positioned at the entrance of every store, ready to comfort shoppers, intuit their needs, and guide them expertly to the finest goods: "And when I'm at Neiman's, at their prices, the service should finish with a rinse-and-spit." In "Athletically Challenged: Confessions of a Try-Athlete," Perry describes his misguided attempt at water-skiing:

I was immediately yanked face forward into the water and dragged a quarter mile, mouth wide open in shock and gathering krill. Nobody had bothered to tell me to let go if that happened, so, terrified, I hung on for dear life forming a six-foot bubble going down the Intracoastal Waterway. This lasted less than a minute but still long enough for me to gulp enough salt water to have me passing sea monkeys for days.

His conclusion about water-skiing? "It's a 30 mile an hour enema." Pretty, witty, and gay, Perry is at his best in urging fellow queers to come out of the closet, spread their fabulousness throughout the culture, and accept the applause of a grateful straight world. --Regina Marler

Book Description

Joel Perry grew up fat and queer in North Carolina, relocating finally to West Hollywood, Calif., where he found himself alternately loving and completely at odds with the sculpted, glamorously perfect world of Santa Monica Boulevard. For readers of Frontiers Newsmagazine and Instinct, his fish-out-of-water observations have provided both deep belly laughs and comfort in knowing that even the imperfect can thrive in the City of Angels. His optimistic joie de vivre, irreverent outlook and finely tuned sense of self-deprecation consistently furnish both insight and howls of laughter.

Joel Perry writes and produces comedy sketches for the same company that produces Dr. Laura Schlessinger, Jim Rome, Michael Reagan, and Rush Limbaugh-and often wakes up feeling dirty about it. He lives in Los Angeles with his spouse, Fred, and two cats who are so adorable and cuddly you just want to vomit.

Customer Reviews:

One Of The Funniest Books I've Ever Read.......2004-06-10

Though I be straight, I adored this book. It's truly laugh-out-loud funny - and thought-provoking as well. Highly recommended!

Brilliant--Funny, Fun and Fabulous!.......2002-01-10

An engaging and enormously funny series of essays that kept me laughing out loud. Rarely does a book keep its steam as it moves from story to story, but Perry's book is like a table full of Christmas cookies--each one special and unique yet equally exciting and scrumptious. I'm not an easy laugher, but this book brightened my days and made me smile hours later. A must have!

A gay mans paradise, but also caters to Breeders.......2001-08-03

I just finished this book yesturday and though that it was the most flabulous read i have had in ages. Don't think that the book just caters to the "Gay" perspective, its a fun hetero read as well. The comical Joel Perry humored me greatly throughout the book, with his funny anecdotes, petpeeves, and biographical stories. It's not only a great buy but a great read too. DOn't miss this book the next time you are browsing through the Gay and lesbian section. And if your hetero, try taking a look you might find something that aspires to you. Enjoy!

I was also a fat, hairy homo that loved to eat and shop........2001-06-30

I cannot believe how hysterically funny this book is. Other books have made me smile, but this one actually made me laugh out loud while reading it at home alone. Congratulations Mr. Perry, you managed a first. Come back to DC for a visit. I'd love to meet you.

The book does tend to lose it at the end a bit. It's still funny, but only brought a smile rather than hearty guffaws. That flaw isn't serious enough to cost it a star.

Mr. Perry manages some absolutely fabulous zingers (there, I said fabulous) and I don't think there is anyone who wouldn't find them funny. He even dares to say what we're all thinking about those guys standing around in the local leather bar. Going to the Eagle will have a whole new meaning for me now. And this book will pop up in my mind the next time I'm walking up Fifth Ave toward Saks.

Mr. Perry is the bear equivalent of Michael Thomas Ford, but funnier. You go, gurl!

I was also a fat, hairy homo that loved to eat and shop........2001-06-30

The book does tend to lose it at the end a bit. It's still funny, but only brought a smile rather than hearty guffaws. That flaw isn't serious enough to cost it a star.

Mr. Perry is the bear equivalent of Michael Thomas Ford, but funnier. You go, gurl!

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What other mothers know:

Finally the FUN part of parenting

Perfect for first time parents!

Not your run of the mill parenting book

Perfect to read in between gassing up your hummer & your next cell phone call...

What the Other Mothers Know: A Practical Guide to Child Rearing Told in a Really Nice, Funny Way That Won't Make You Feel Like a Complete Idiot the Way All Those Other Parenting Books Do
Michele Gendelman , Ilene Graff , and Donna Rosenstein
Manufacturer: Harper Paperbacks
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Motherhood | Family Relationships | Parenting & Families | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 0061139866
Release Date: 2007-04-10

Book Description

Written by three mothers who've been through it all, What the Other Mothers Know gives you straight, funny, realistic talk on:

getting drool stains out of clothing
finding the perfect babysitter and maintaining her loyalty
taking car trips with toddlers
recognizing how to set limits and holding to them
sucking up to preschool directors
keeping your child off ihatemymom.com
And much, much more

The maternal wisdom of the ages is right in your hands—delivered with a heaping spoonful of humor.

Customer Reviews:

What other mothers know:.......2007-09-12

This is the Mother"s "Bible" on the obvious things that you usally learn by mistakes. With this book you need not "Learn by mistake" These mothers who wrote this found out and are now sharing their mistakes to the world.
I use it as part of evey baby gift I send out to new Moms

Finally the FUN part of parenting.......2007-06-12

Too bad this book was too late for me but I have given it to my new mother nieces and they have loved it. I got a lot of, "Are you kidding me?" and "Shut up!" when they read about all the stuff they never even knew existed. And I said, "Oh, yes, all true." Parenthood is a minefield and THIS is the map that gets you thru it without blowing up your kid or yourself. And it's a quick easy read that you can absorb without stress because the stuff is so funny you can't forget it. Even my nephews-in-law picked it up so you know it's good if a father will read it. Now I wish they'd write one about what they know about menopause. Quick!

Perfect for first time parents!.......2007-06-09

LOVED THIS BOOK!!

I'm not a mom. I'm a dad, of an only child, now 24 and on her own. So, my wife and I went through all the panic and angst of first-time parents a long time ago, facing each new crisis ("Arghh! What do we do now?") as it came, stumbling through as best as we could, seeking advice from others who had trod the parenting path before us. Our poor kid must've felt like a science experiment as we tried "A," "B" and "C" until we finally got it right. When we saw this book, my wife and I bought it with a mind to giving it to "first time" moms (and dads) like we were. It is fabulous. Doesn't claim to be the be-all-end-all parenting book. Rather, it delivers wonderfully on its subtitle:

"A practical guide to child rearing told in a really nice, funny way that won't make you feel like a complete idiot the way all those other parenting books do."

Written by three working moms who combined their years of practical experience along with that of lots of "Other Mothers" so that we can learn all those lessons the "easy way," not the "hard way." Full of tidbits and tips from birth up into elementary school, ranging from the obvious to the devious. Funny, great perspective on dealing with that new person in the family which seems so tiny, yet changes us so fundamentally. Very easy to read. The book we wish we had when our child was an infant.

We have given this book to three first-time parents so far. Each of them has loved it, and thanked us profusely. We will give it to every single first time parent we know, and are telling all our younger friends about it.

Not your run of the mill parenting book.......2007-06-03

I've read more parenting books over the years then I care to count. Each book had it's points that I related to, while others I just skimmed over. This book has something for everyone. It's funny, honest, and while some may not agree about the many social pressures of child rearing, or feeding your kid macaroni and cheese, they are facts of life. It's a little "out of the box" which appeals to me. I enjoyed it.

Perfect to read in between gassing up your hummer & your next cell phone call..........2007-05-31

If this represents the current status of parenting I think we should all be concerned:

* "One mother's opinion is that child proofing has become a high end industry only after nannies became more affordable to the middle class. She says we have to childproof because we're afraid the nannies aren't watching the kids as closely as they should be."

*Staples for the kitchen of any home with children under the age of twelve: all purpose flour, sugar, confectioner's sugar, hidden valley ranch dressing, hot dogs, chicken tenders, macaroni & cheese, canned soup and chocolate chips >In fairness to the authors they did include the ever nutritious celery and tiny bagged carrots as the vegetables on their list!

* Advice includes serving on Little League boards and sucking up to private school administrators to be sure your child is "treated well" and having multiple birthday parties when there are just too many kids to include in one party.

* One woman states that her instincts told her she didn't have time to be like these women yet she wanted to be sure her Jenny could "keep up" so she befriended some of them.

Have we as women become so numb that we no longer listen to our instincts?

It saddens me deeply to think that some of the women of our world are so concerned about their child being at the front of the line that they fail to see them for who they are rather than as another item to be managed on their blackberry.

Leave this one on the shelf and spend time directly with your child instead!

Love's Funny that Way: 800 Terrific Jokes About Romance and Relationships

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Love's Funny that Way: 800 Terrific Jokes About Romance and Relationships
Judy Brown
Manufacturer: Sterling
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1402735251

Book Description

People say “Love’s a joke,” and they’re not kidding. Despite that first tender, hesitant “Do I?” moment and that definitive “I do!” at the altar, everybody still seems to end up asking themselves the same darn question: “What did I do?” Champion jokester Judy Brown knows what you’ve gotten yourself into and has assembled over 800 hilarious answers to that question.
In Love’s Funny That Way, you’ll discover all of the best comedians at the top of their game, dishing on the best of all comedic topics—love. Whether you’re dating, married, divorced, or smart enough to count yourself out of the game entirely, you’ll want to read Jerry Seinfield on blind dates, Rosie O’Donnell on bridal showers, Jon Stewart on gay marriage, and much, much more.

Judy Brown was a contributing editor and comedy critic for the L.A. Weekly for more than a dozen years. She is the author of It’s a Man’s World, Funny You Should Say That, Funniest Jokes from the World’s Best Comedians, and She’s So Funny, among many other books. She lives in Santa Monica, California.

Funny Things That Happened On My Way Around The World (A Hearthstone Book)

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Funny Things That Happened On My Way Around The World (A Hearthstone Book)
Jope Sutton
Manufacturer: Carlton Press, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000P937R4

Funny Things That Happened on the Way to Heaven

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A Pure Pleasure To Read Very UPlifting!!!

Funny Things That Happened on the Way to Heaven
Anthony F. Rigoli
Manufacturer: AuthorHouse
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1418499986

Book Description

DOES GOD HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR? How often that question has come up in discussions from Bible Studies or from people just sharing their faith! Does God have a sense of humor? For years, friends and relatives have told me I should write a book about funny things that have happened throughout my life as a priest. These events have kept my life from being anything but boring. Most of these moments have taken place over the past twenty nine years that I have been a priest. All of us are on a journey. This journey leads us to heaven. Along the way, each of us have encountered funny and interesting things that make our life exciting and full of laughs. In this small book, I hope to capture some of the funny things that have happened to me on my journey to heaven. I have changed the names to protect the "innocent". I truly hope this book helps you to reflect on the funny things that have happened to you during your lifetime. I believe everyone needs to laugh more. Laughter is the key to a healthy life. I have often said that in life we need three bones to have happiness: We need a Wish Bone. We need to have dreams. I really like dreamers. We need a Back Bone, We need to be strong to achieve our dreams and goals but most importantly, we need a Funny Bone. We need to laugh at ourselves more often. Jesus, I am convinced, must have laughed with his friends. I am certain that Peter must have put a smile on his face many times. Finally, I want to dedicate this book to my Mom. She taught me that laughter is truly a gift and a blessing. My Mom died last year. She had Alzheimer's, but we continued to laugh each day that we were together. Her sense of humor and her ability to make us laugh were her greatest gifts to me and to my family. (All Scriptures passages are taken from The New American Bible)

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A Pure Pleasure To Read Very UPlifting!!!.......2005-08-20

I found this book very uplifting,interesting,
and compelling! The situations that Father Rigoli
gets into are both funny and touching!!
It was a very easy read I finished it in hours,
I would highly recommend this book to anyone
who enjoys a good laugh and that like short stories,
A Must read!!!

The funny things that happened on the way to the launch

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The funny things that happened on the way to the launch
Jenny Sanders
Manufacturer: Jenny Sanders
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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I Got a Woman, Crazy for Me: She's Funny That Way

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I Got a Woman, Crazy for Me: She's Funny That Way
Richard A. Whiting & Neil Moret
Manufacturer: Villa Moret
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Sheet music
ASIN: B000NLNWEW

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It's Funny That Way
N. W. Ferrell
Manufacturer: Vantage Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000TLK71W

Love'S Funny That Way (The Wedding Ring) (Harlequin Temptation, No 812)

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The Start of a Great Series!
Very highly recommended!
Enjoyable

Love'S Funny That Way (The Wedding Ring) (Harlequin Temptation, No 812)
Pamela Burford
Manufacturer: harlequin
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0373259123

Customer Reviews:

The Start of a Great Series!.......2001-04-28

I never miss one of Ms Burford's books. This one is the start of a delightful and long-awaited series from her. Great to know there are three others I have yet to enjoy! Love the Long Island setting.

Very highly recommended!.......2001-01-31

The four women have been best friends since kindergarten. When they graduated from high school, they formed THE WEDDING RING CLUB, agreeing to find each other husbands if any of them are still single at age thirty. Little did they suspect just how complicated that agreement would become twelve years later.

When Raven Muldoon's friends introduce her to Brent Radley, the pact is set into motion. Sexy, attentive, eager Brent wants to find the right woman and get married. Raven has promised, as part of her pact, to date the chosen man for three months, much to her heart's dismay. Because when Raven meets Brent's younger brother Hunter, she immediately knows she's dating the wrong brother!

As a hypotherapist, Raven reaches tremendous conflict when Hunter becomes one of her clients. Despite her suspicions regarding the validity of Hunter's phobia, Raven proceeds in a professional manner, attempting to maintain appropriate distance. Nevertheless, her heart won't let her off the hook--nor will her oddball matchmakers.

Seeking to overcome her own phobia, speaking in front of large groups of people, Raven finds herself appearing at Hunter's comedy club. Soon Raven realizes that she has a real knack for stand up comedy. Yet her new boyfriend Brent is obviously absent during these midweek engagements, leaving Raven with his brother. Issues of family loyalty and morals leave both Raven and Hunter shaken.

This series has a fun, marvelously troublesome premise. Matchmaking notoriously goes wrong, and yet in these cases, that wrong makes such a terrific right! In January, I DO, BUT HERE'S THE CATCH will lead to the second matchmaking when Charlie enters a marriage of convenience. In February Sunny's story appears in ONE EAGER BRIDE TO GO, and twice divorced Amanda finds love in March with FIANCÉ FOR HIRE. As wonderful as this story is, I can hardly wait for the rest!

Enjoyable.......2000-12-22

This is the first book that I've read by Pamela Burford. I was a little skeptical about starting a new author, but I actually enjoyed it.

Raven Muldoon needs a husband by the age of thirty or she'll be matchmake by her friends. At first she have her eyes set on Brent Radley...until she met his brother-Hunter. The problem is Hunter would not steal his brother's woman...but Raven have a plan to get her man!

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Great book for young monkey lovers

mokeys

Monkeys Are Funny That Way
D. Koch
Manufacturer: Holiday house
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: School & Library Binding
ASIN: 082340076X

Customer Reviews:

Great book for young monkey lovers.......2007-03-17

What would it be like to have a monkey? Well, this "big reader" book for young kids tells the story about a little girl that has a monkey. The story is written in story book form, so there's no rhyming cadence. It was probably created about the same decade that Caps For Sale was created, possibly a bit earlier.
The girl in the story takes her monkey for a walk. The monkey then runs up a telephone pole. She and various people in the area try several ways to get the monkey down. This is a classic book! It has a old style blue binding cover and not a lot of color in the drawings, but the art is great as is the story. If your son or daughter likes monkeys, add this to your collection.

mokeys.......2002-11-10

... I had never heard of this book before i read it but i would not want to read it again but maybe some kids would so i might reccomend it to some people.

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