Cabinet of Dr. Caligari: Texts, Contexts, Histories

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This is the first annotated bibliography, in German or English, to gather the rich sources for German-language folk-music scholarship. It presents a comprehensive view of both historical and contemporary trends in a field embracing folkloristics and ethnomusicology, as well as philological and cultural studies. Beginning with early theories of folk song-formulated by Herder, Goethe, the Brothers Grimm, and others-the book examines the most important collections of the 19th-century folk-song movement, and surveys the 20th-century institutions and publications that have made folk-music scholarship essential to an understanding of German-speaking Europe.
The book represents the enormous diversity of folk music. Ideas of genre and classification contrast with the ways in which minority and ethnic groups have contributed to the complex constructs of 19th- and 20th-century nationalism. The intellectual history in this book often takes the form of a clash between institutions and the forceful personalities of scholars who theorized that folk music was the product of individuals or the linguistic core of nations. Entries that illustrate the ways in which constructs of folk music have contributed to the politics of culture (e.g., in Nazi Germany or in the workers' culture of the former German Democratic Republic) also constitute the expansive musical landscape covered by this book
The author includes diverse disciplinary perspectives, not just those of folklorists, but also concepts from ethnomusicology, historical musicology, and religious and cultural studies. In addition to traditional studies of the canons of German folk music (e.g., ballads and singing-society repertories), Bohlman includes studies of religious and ethnic minorities, and of German folk music in nations and regions outside Central Europe. The comprehensive nature of this book, not only makes available a rich history of scholarship, but also contextualizes Central European folk music as a vital and critical discipline for the interpretation of a changing Europe. Includes index.

Central European Folk Music: An Annotated Bibliography of Sources in German.: An article from: Notes

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Central European Folk Music: An Annotated Bibliography of Sources in German.: An article from: Notes
Irene Heskes
Manufacturer: Music Library Association, Inc.
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Title: Central European Folk Music: An Annotated Bibliography of Sources in German.
Author: Irene Heskes
Publication: Notes (Refereed)
Date: March 1, 1998
Publisher: Music Library Association, Inc.
Volume: v54 Issue: n3 Page: p707(5)

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-Covers every stage of organizing a party, from deciding on a theme and drawing up the guest list.

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fabulous.......2004-12-08

i LOVE this book. we entertain a lot and i have so many books on the subject. this book, however, leaves nothing to chance and covers every base, soup to nuts. i know i will be using this as a reference constantly. i am so glad i bought this book, highly recommend it for all interested in party giving!

Perfectly Inspirational.......2004-06-29

This book explains the how-tos and wherefores of party-giving so straightforwardly and inspirationally you're bound to be a smashing host / hostess, no matter what your level of expertise. Must arrange a cocktail party? A dinner do? A supper buffet? Perhaps you're in an al fresco picnicking mood, or have the yen for a garden fete. Not to worry, it's a snap. Everything's in here, explained in plain English and gorgeous photographs: decor and plans and food and more. Included is a helpful timeline / checklist for your more involved parties, which removes all doubt as to when to book the venue (6 to 12 months ahead of time), clean the silver (5 days ahead of time), and uncork the wine (2 hours before your guests arrive), plus all the nitty gritty in between. Get hold of this book, browse it through, then phone up friends and throw a bash! Forward by Sir Elton John (what doesn't that man do?)

PERFECT PARTIES : THE ULTIMATE STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

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PERFECT PARTIES : THE ULTIMATE STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
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"The 401(k) will turn out to be the greatest systemic financial hoax ever perpetrated on an unsuspecting public," write William Wolman and Anne Colamosca in the opening pages of this book of financial muckraking. They compare this popular form of retirement planning with the Dutch tulip mania of the 17th century, the South Sea Bubble of the 18th century, and the stock-market crash of 1929--and suggest that something worse is on the horizon for people who are planning to live their golden years off the proceeds of 401(k) investing. Wrongly believing that the boom years of the 1990s were typical, "most Americans do not have the resources to ride out the bad markets of the kind that we believe will prevail for the next decade," write Wolman (former chief economist for BusinessWeek) and Colamosca (a veteran journalist). They advise current investors to put their 401(k) money into bonds and believe companies should be banned from matching employee contributions with its own stock (a lesson they draw from the Enron debacle). The authors want even more, however: "What is needed is an FDR-style New Deal for the nation's pension system." The Great 401(k) Hoax is a piece of investment populism, potentially doing for the CNBC crowd what Donald L. Barlett and James B. Steele did for political junkies. --John Miller

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How the 401(k) has come to dominate the American family's long-term investment portfolio, why it is inadequate--and what to do about it.

According to business and finance journalists Bill Wolman and Anne Colamosca, the American public has been hoodwinked: 401(k)s, the most popular mechanism for retirement investing, were established to satisfy corporate, not individual, interests. They are replacing defined benefit-pension plans at an alarming rate and are vulnerable to the vicissitudes of the market, which--if history serves as our guide--is destined for at least a decade of lackluster performance.

Drawing on primary historical and contemporary data, Wolman and Colamosca build a compelling case against the 401(k) as a tool for ensuring long-term financial security. They urge individuals and families to diversify their savings and investments, building conservative portfolios that include bonds, high-dividend stocks, and savings. In the process, they explore the colorful social history of our love-hate relationship with the stock market and address many key questions facing any family today, such as: How do I accumulate enough wealth to educate my children and retire comfortably? How secure are my sources of income and how can I anticipate change? Timely and incisive, The Great 401(k) Hoax is guaranteed to inspire debate and action from the water cooler to the boardroom to the voting booth.

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Lost Interest Quickly..........2007-01-06

I have been reading a lot of books lately regarding investments and finances. This book trips itself up on some kind of a political agenda (I have yet to figure out if the authors were trying to smear Republicans, Democrats, or both), so much so that I was completely distracted by what the authors had to say and quit reading after a few chapters. The political jabs were distracting and they made the authors seem less credible. The book had too much of a "doomsday/completely hopeless future" feel to it, it almost was painful to read, it made me squirm inside!
There are many books out there that can offer a lot more help (and hope) than this one, if you are looking to secure your financial future.

What Can I Do About It?.......2006-08-23

The Title of the book states "Why your family is at risk, what you can do about it?" After nearly 188 pages on the first part of this phrase, the authors talk about "stillwater" investing which seems to be "random walk" by another name. The authors complain loudly and convincingly (with some irritants mentioned by other reviewers), but I'd have expected similar vigor and greater clarity in listing out the solutions....disappointed.

401 (K): Hype, intolerable, opinionated poopfest.......2005-09-08

Like several other reviewers who I should have read first, I found myself seeing a loooong stretch to this book's short stack of information and too much snarky cereal filler. You'll be angry, trust me.

Must have family who edited the thing and printed it.

long-term view that public must heed.......2004-03-18

The great 401(k) hoax has a long-term view that is very sobering and that people must pay attention to. The public has been told that they will do best if they take care of their own pension plans -- this saves corporations billions of dollars!

sobering thoughts for babyboomers.......2004-02-23

This intelligent book lays out some startling truths for babyboomers about to retire --mamany of them have only a small stake in the stockmarket because their incomes may not have been particularly high and they will only have a tiny portion of what they will need later in their lives. It's a wake-up call to reinvent themselves and work longer, find more interesting work and keep bringing in income.

The Great 401 (K) Hoax: Why Your Family's Financial Security is at Risk, and What You Can Do about It

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Understanding the Myths and Realities of 401-K Plans
I'll struggle to review, like the writers struggled to conclude
If You Participate in a 401(k), You'd Better Read This
So Many "A-ha" Moments
A good perspective on the risks inherent in 401k plans

The Great 401 (K) Hoax: Why Your Family's Financial Security is at Risk, and What You Can Do about It
William Wolman , and Anne Colamosca
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ASIN: 0738208523
Release Date: 2003-04-01

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The American public was hoodwinked: 401(k)s were established to satisfy corporations, not the interests of working Americans. Portrayed as a perpetual wealth machine, the 401(k) was meant to satisfy the needs of every employee. Yet, it was an impossible promise to fulfill: It was the great 401(k) hoax. According to William Wolman and Anne Colamosca, this was the latest act in the gradual erosion of the nation's retirement system. Drawing from reams of historical and contemporary data as well as economic, social, and political trends, they reveal the system's troubled 100year history. Beyond exposing the hoax, the authors urge everyone to take charge of their investment portfolio and recommend strategies for beating Wall Street at its own game. Timely and incisive, The Great 401(k) Hoax is guaranteed to inspire debate and action-from the water cooler to the boardroom to the voting booth.

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Understanding the Myths and Realities of 401-K Plans.......2006-08-25

I read and was enlightened by the hardcover edition of Wolman and Colamosca's book when it was first published and am looking forward to reading the updates in the recently released paperback edition. Companies encouraged baby boomers to join the 401-K bandwagon. Now, as we begin to enter retirement years, our large demographic may provide a magnified study of the impact of such plans. Perhaps this will benefit younger members of the workforce, especially if the Bush Administration re-visits its efforts to foster worker-managed-retirement-investment programs.

I'll struggle to review, like the writers struggled to conclude.......2006-03-09

The Great 401(k) Hoax is real!!!!

Or at least that's what the writers of this book, surpisingly former Business Week contributers, will have you believe. ("Surprisingly" because of the lack of free-markets bent.)

The conclusion is that our entire futures are based around a flawed and imperfect system of investing that has led us all astray and has jeopardized our future. This is ten to fifteen pages of The Great 401(k) Hoax. The rest of the book provides historical comparisons to the post bubble/9-11 period that "prove" we are in for stagnant returns in the stock market from now (the now being mid 2002 when the book was written) to...well, who knows when. Quite honestly, the historical connection is incredibly signficant as history may not be indicitive of future returns (as all mutual funds are required to tell you), but history can be darn close. This part of the book is very interesting and important. Also included is a analytical perspective on the destruction of the pension plan which is fine and good, but intuitive.

What lacks is the clear cut conclusion of "what do we do?" Part of the title of this book is "What You Can Do About It." After reading the entire book, I'm still not entirely clear on what I can do about it. The writers offer investment suggestions, but in the end still seem a little inconclusive on whether they are viable options for a safe retirement. In the afterward, written a year or so after the original release, many of the writers' original investment suggestions are (obviously) rescinded, such as bonds which had 3 years of strong growth following the continuing decline of stocks. Ultimately, one investment option is highly recommended, both in the book and the afterward. I won't ruin the surprise for readers, but their TIPs are anti-climactic.

If You Participate in a 401(k), You'd Better Read This.......2006-02-23

If a person wants to invest in the stock market or in other forms of investments (bonds, govt. securities), and the primary purpose behind these investments is for retirement, this is a book that one should read. As with so many things that the government does, often in cahoots with businesses, this book shows how the 401(k), a supposed benefit to employees, is anything but. The `average' employee is getting ripped off in his/her 401(k) plan. The primary benefits of 401(k)'s are to the businesses, themselves, and to the top 10% of households based on wealth. Simply put, the rich get richer at the expense of the middle and lower class. If you have a 401(k) or are thinking of participating in one, read this book first and then decide if or how you want to participate. Rating: 4.0.

So Many "A-ha" Moments.......2006-01-04

I'd been feeling suspicious and uncomfortable for years with regards to Stock Market investing, Mutual funds and 401K's and pension plans in particular. I never really knew why aside from this feeling that "The Street" was always trying to pull a fast one on us little guys. I applaud and thank the authors for this book and the effort to educate the masses. The patience and wisdom with which they explain the "fallacy of composition" as the basic principal behind the danger of investing in the stock market and especially a 401K for one's retirement is the best and most important element of the book. I'm feeling as if I've just been pulled from a burning building.

This book also reveals the many advantages corporations have over wage earners and the individual investors. Reading this book will arm the average American with the knowledge needed to prevent costly investment mistakes - like complacency and too much trust in our corporate employers and wall street gurus.

A good perspective on the risks inherent in 401k plans.......2005-07-14

The authors set out to prove that 401k plans are inherently risky and in many cases inadequate to meet the retirement needs of people. They make their case by using historical analysis and they manage to do it well. They draw a parallel comparision between the politics, culture and economics of the 1920s and the 1990s. Just as the 1920s led to the Great Crash and the Depression, the new millenium looks ready for similar economic hardships. This can have a devastating effect on the retirement plans for most Americans.

Before 401(k) plans came into the picture, "defined pension plans" had become popular ( though not as popular as 401k was eventually to become). Those were the Golden years of the American economy (1945-1973). It represented a certain commitment by American companies to their workers. Most companies were doing well in those years and could guarantee the monthly pension checks to retirees.

As America suffered slow-growth years from 1973 to the mid 90s, the solution that emerged for improving corporate balance sheets was simple: Design a pension system that depended not on defined benefits for employees but on defined contributions made mainly by employees. As corporations were having more trouble making money, the 401(k) became the new model for pensions.

Various other factors contributed to Americans shifting more and more of their assets into stocks/Mutual funds/401k plans over the years:

1. First is the Wall Street propaganda resulting from the massive drive to capture the public's resources. Andrew Smithers, the brilliant British financial analyst, once told the authors that he could make a lot of money by being a bull and being wrong than by being a bear and being right.

2. Delusive academic research, demonstrating that stock investments, patiently made over the years, were a safe and superior source of investment. Professor Jeremy Siegel's book "Stocks for the Long Run" has been one of the most repected sources of delusion. To Siegel, the failure to grow rich is an individual's failure to save enough or to be patient, not of the way in which society as a totality works.

3. The economic boom years from 1995-1999 provided much incentive and validated the Wall Street propaganda and the delusive academic research.

The authors discuss the various evils in the stock market, the current American economy and the 401k plan. They propose various reforms such as banning of company stock contributions, allowing employees to shift their funds at any time they want to, keeping transaction fees low and discouraging conflicts of interest between employees and their corporate employees.

Until new legislation arrives to fix our 401(k) plans, we are stuck with what exists. Investing in Inflation-indexed government bonds, though not frequently made available in 401(k) plans, come across as the best way to plan for retirement in the current situation.

This book is worth a read just to get a historical perspective of the US economy and of the retirements plans that existed through the times.

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401(k) Answer Book, 2007 Edition
Great-West Retirement Services
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ASIN: 0735560161
Release Date: 2006-10-19

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For reliable guidance on implementation, administration, termination, and every other aspect of 401(k) plans, rely on the "401(k) Answer Book." This quick-access sourcebook helps you ensure that every aspect of your plan runs smoothly and lets you avoid the pitfalls of poorly designed and administered plans. The 2007 Edition is easier than ever to use as a comprehensive, one-volume desk reference. Join the thousands of pension professionals who turn to the "401(k) Answer Book" for their toughest questions on: - Design considerations - Employee communications - Participant loans - Hardship withdrawals - Nondiscrimination testing - Fiduciary responsibility - Accounting and reporting requirements - Distributions - Transfer or rollover of benefits. Included in the 2007 Edition are: - A Legislative Update which summarizes the impact of Pension Protection Act of 2006 on 401(k) and other defined contribution plans and individual retirement accounts, with cross-references to questions and answers in the book where specific topics are discussed in further detail - Final regulations on the Roth 401(k) feature - Detailed information on analyzing the Roth 401(k) option - Proposed IRS regulations on loans and hardship withdrawals from Roth accounts - Information on corrective distributions and catch-up contributions in the Roth 401(k) context - Impact of new bankruptcy legislation on participant loans - Special rules applicable to victims of hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma in connection with taking a plan loan or distribution - Impact of consolidation in the 401(k) recordkeeping industry on selection of service providers - Detailed information on selecting service providers, including recently issued guidance from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Department of Labor (DOL) - Recent changes to the Internal Revenue Service s Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System (EPCRS) - New guidance on amending plan

Michelin Scotland Map No. 401 (Michelin Maps & Atlases)

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Excellent For Trip Planning
This map gets you everywhere!
Michelin knows their stuff
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Michelin Scotland Map No. 401 (Michelin Maps & Atlases)
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Michelin Scotland Regional Map (Michelin Maps)

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An annually updated road map of Scotland, covering the main and secondary road networks across the region. Scale: 1/400,000 - 1cm=4km - 1in : 6.30miles Legend/Key in four languages (English, French, German, Dutch)

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Excellent For Trip Planning.......2003-09-07

This map is an excellent choice for trip and route planning, particularly in Wales. Information on Welsh roads can be very difficult especially up in the Snowdonia region. This map is an excellent scale (1:400,000) with plenty of detail for planning, but not so much as to be distracting. I used it extensively for planning a Welsh holiday, and recommend it highly.

This map gets you everywhere!.......2003-06-20

When we first looked at this map, we didn't think it would be accurate. Once we arrived in Scotland, we realized that it was extremely accurate, there are just not that many roads there as we are used to in the US. I would recommend this to anyone traveling in Scotland.

Michelin knows their stuff.......2003-04-26

Set to the same scale as a lot of the very good Michelin maps, this map covers all of Scotland with enough detail to make traveling the country easy. It can give you a sense of how far Loch Ness really is from Edinburgh, points out the scenic roads, main roads, back roads; has good detail on the islands; and covers from the border with England up to the top of the country. Any specific city like Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, etc, will require a more detailed map, obtained locally, but this map is very good for planning and getting around. Main thing to remember, you can end up going much slower in the Highlands than you think, in some areas 25 mph average speed because of the roads twisting or being single track. On the other hand, I was going 70 for a while, keeping up with traffic, in a glen above Loch Lommond. The roads are in good condition, and driving on the left is not the hardest thing about driving in Britian; it is getting used to how narrow the lanes are.
The roads are safe, the countryside more beautiful than you think, even if you rent a car only for one day to head out it is worth it, and this map is excellent.

I have leanred, never ask driving directions from someone waiting for a bus.

Top Map.......2000-11-28

Get this - you'll need it.........

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401 Great Letters
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Take the time, sweat, and guesswork out of writing letters with the missives contained in 401 Great Letters. Whether you need to solicit a bid, answer a customer's complaint, or resolve a thorny personnel issue, this book has templates to suit every letter-writing occasion. Simply fill in the blanks with specifics, and the rest is done for you. It's a great way to cut down on costs around the office. There's also a section on personal correspondence, from a job-search cover letter to a note of congratulations--even four different kinds of love letters.

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This book of letters transcends any previosuly published book of this nature by providing fill-in-the-blank templates for over 400 real-life, real-issues letters. The disk that is available with the templates already created is also a tremendous time-saver!

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Decarceration (A Spectrum book ; S-401)
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Great Blue Heron And Other Poems, Play and Prose

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Carl Cornelius Harnett
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Entertaining poetry and a play you must read. Poems for everyone, nature poems, love poems, sad poems

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Great Exits: the 401
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