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cremaster 1.......2000-03-27
This impressive volume features images from Matthew Barney's 1995 video work Cremaster 1. In this installment of the five part Cremaster series Barney turns a Boise, Idaho football stadium, with gorgeous blue astro-turf, into a surreal performance space featuring elaborately choreographed Chorus girls and a pair of Good Year blimps. These lush video stills seem taken from a dream. They at once seem impossibly foreign and oddly familiar. They are presented in an attractively bound book which is sure to be one of the essential documents of 1990s art.
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The Vampire Slayers's Field Guide to the Undead is a fully illustrated directory of the deadly fiends who haunt the night in search of blood, the world's most complete encyclopedia of vampire species from around the world and throughout history. Not just the pop culture vampires like Dracula, but the vampires of folklore and myth from all lands. An authoritative examination of vampire legends, complete with essays on detecting and destroying the undead, extensive bibliographies, and information on vampires in literature, poetry, art and film, this is the complete resource for any Vampire Slayer!
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thourough and concise.......2006-04-26
Good stuff. Very informative. Can be read front to back, or just skip around.
Some useful info, some fluff, some errors........2005-12-05
Author Shane MacDougall says that many of today's popular beliefs about vampires (their habits, strengths, and weaknesses) derive from films and modern novels, and bear only tenuous relation to ancient vampire myths and folklore. For instance, he says that the Chinese Chiang-Shih is that rare vampire affected by garlic, mirrors, running water, and shapeshifting; most vampires aren't. Furthermore, vampire folklore varies widely throughout the world, at least if one defines "vampire" broadly, which MacDougall does. Psychic vampires qualify.
Much of the book is arranged by nations, making it easy to look up each country's vampire folklore. Not every nation on Earth, but it's an extensive and diverse listing, with entries from six continents (Antarctic appears to be Earth's only vampire-free continent!). Thankfully, this means the often overlooked Africa and South America are included.
Yet while this book is a useful reference tool, it can't seem to decide whether it wants to be a reference tool or pop entertainment. Amid obscure and scholarly data are padding and fluff. Some entries are scant; a page or two--and that includes illustrations (19 artists are credited). But while some illustrations are helpful or compelling, others are silly and irrelevant (such as photographs of campy women wearing fangs or carrying stakes). It's padding and fluff, and at 686 pages, this book doesn't need it.
The sequence of chapters also seems calculated for a breezy read. The nationality chapters are interspersed between more general chapters. "A World of Vampire A-F" (Albania to France) is followed by "Becoming Undead," then "A World of Vampires G-L," then "Fighting the Undead," etc. Sometimes irrelevant sidebars pepper the chapters. A sidebar on "Sirens" appears with the "Vampires of France" (why not with the "Vampires of Greece"?). The "Vampires of Byelorus" has sidebars on "Telepathy" and "Werewolves In Movies." (Even if Byelorusian mjertovjecs are shapeshifters, what have they to do with I Was A Teenage Werewolf?) Nothing wrong with irrelevant sidebars in a book intended to be read sequentially, but less appropriate for a reference tool.
Yet despite the fluff and casual arrangement, The Vampire Slayer's Guide is a useful reference tool. The meat is scholarly and impressive, although as with any such extensive work, one can always nitpick. In "Vampires of Transylvania," MacDougall writes: "During the time of Vlad Tepes, Romania's ruling class was composed of Romanian Szekelys and Hungarian Magyars." However, my father, who is a Szekeyly and born in Transylvania, insists the Szekelys are Magyars, albeit a subgroup, and in no way Romanian. (And as Magyar is Hungarian for Hungarian, "Hungarian Magyar" would be redundant).
Elsewhere, MacDougall writes: "Tangled in the complex rural histories of Romania and other Slavic countries are a number of references to different types of Strigoi." However, Romanians have long insisted that they are not Slavic, but a Latin people, descended from Roman colonists (hence, Romanian). No small point. Ethnic issues in Eastern Europe remain contentious and politically pregnant. The late Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu, in seeking Western aid, would stress that Romania is "a Latin island in a Slavic sea."
I know less about the other nationalities in the book, and thus can't comment on it. I can comment on MacDougall's use of "revenant," which he defines as: "A corpse that has been reanimated and has risen as a vampire, ghost, zombie, or angel. For the purposes of this book, Revenant will be used as a term to describe those vampires that are human corpses that have returned from the dead. These vampires are often pale and shambling, their bodies showing signs of decay."
It's no biggie, but for purposes of horror film analysis, I define a revenant as a corpse with a degree of self-awareness and intent (usually revenge, as often seen in Tales From The Crypt). By contrast, a zombie lacks self-awareness and is usually under another's control (e.g., White Zombie, I Walked With a Zombie), or is of the often mindless, flesh-eating variety. Unlike MacDougall, I don't equate revenants with vampires. But then, we use the term for different purposes. Like I said, no biggie.
An oddity: The book prominently announces that Shawn MacDougall is the pen name of Jonathan Maberry. Likewise, the book's promotional material. Sort of defeats the whole point of having a pen name, no?
Oddities aside, MacDougall does a fine job gathering vampire folklore from around the world, compiling their names and characteristics, along with tales and legends for many of them. The illustrations are attractive, if not always pertinent. All black & white, aside from a 14-page "Color Gallery." 540 pages of main text, plus 132 pages of appendixes covering vampire websites, unset groups, bibliographies, filmographies, glossary, etc.
Vampires 'R Us?.......2004-11-16
I thought I knew something about vampires, now I know a lot about vampires. This is a well put-together volume for a vast store of information on a fun topic. It's best as a reference book but a great read for Halloween. Since vampires are around all year it pays to keep it close at hand.
Interesting research! Great art!.......2004-07-02
I was most pleased with seeing many of my friends and fellows listed in his book, but was somewhat surprised that I was never asked if he could include my name and my work. Nevertheless the book is a wonderful resourse guide and an enjoyable read.
Great Vampire Book A must have.......2004-05-22
I would have given it a 4.5 star if they had it. The only reason why I would take .5 away from this book, is the sometime silliness of it. There are a couple to things that I wouldn't agree to but over all a good read.
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The PlayStation's Resident Evil series has amassed at least as big a following as Lara Croft and the Tomb Raider titles, and with good reason. This exciting and challenging game offers good graphics, great gameplay, and tons of zombies to shoot--the perfect combination. Jason Rich's guide to the game is well-organized, with lots of maps, hints, and screen shots. The book walks you through the game from the perspective of Claire, concentrating primarily on that character's path through the zombies. If you choose to play as Leon, your path will be pretty much the same, though several "Leon's Strategy" call-outs identify where your strategy should vary. Regardless of the character you choose to play, you'll find all the answers you need to finish off the zombies and survive another night in scenic Raccoon City. --Michael Ryan
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Horrendous Strategy Guide.......2003-06-19
Oi, everyone, if you're a collector like me, don't even piss on this strategy guide! I'm not tryin' to rip on the author, but come on! The damn thing doesn't even have the B games for either of the characters! If ya buy this thing, you're basically buyin' half a strategy guide--seriously. Look some place else, because this guide IS NOT where it's at.
WORST RE 2 GUIDE.......2003-04-18
This boringly illustrated strategy guide is simply the worst Resident Evil guide available.
THE BEST.......1999-02-14
It was grea and the game was all timr great
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"A witty, well-written guide to Visual Basic 6.0."
I have a stack of Visual Basic books to wade through, and I chose this one because, well, I love Wally Wang. We go way back, back to obscure computer magazines and that one night in Vegas when we found $600 (plus an unknown amount of a certain South American currency) in our hotel room. But that's a story for another day.
I love the way Wally (known as Wallace on the cover because "Wally Wang" just doesn't translate well in England) writes. He can certainly make a dull subject bright. There is no denying his humor in the figures and throughout the text and examples.
The book is massively entertaining. But the question is, does it teach Visual Basic well? And therein lies the rub, not only in this but also with all Visual Basic books. Unlike traditional programming languages, Visual Basic is both a language and a product. So, the question is, which do you talk about first, creating a Visual Basic program or using the Visual Basic interface? Wally opts for the interface first, which he handles well. Alas, my goal in learning any new programming language is to write the first program. In this book, that doesn't happen until chapter 4. Ouch.
Happily, though, once the book gets going, there's no stopping it--it is packed. The pace is swift, and the steps outlining each project are thick. This may be too much for some beginners, but it sated my appetite for relearning this programming language. (My first books were on GW Basic way back in the mid-1800s.)
The book's hefty cover price means it has a CD-ROM, which I didn't look at. But even without looking at it, I enjoyed reading Wally's text--something I haven't done in too long a time. --Dan Gookin
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Create your own custom Visual Basic programs fast for Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT with the power and friendly object-oriented interface of Microsoft's Visual Basic 6 with Visual Basic 6 For Dummies.
Here's a great resource to help you
- Understand the art of object-oriented programming in Visual Basic
- Build attractive user interfaces with buttons, boxes, and scroll bars
- Master menus and submenus -- plus expanding, pull-down, and pop-up menus -- quickly and easily
- Discover how to write subprograms that everyone can share
- Save and retrieve information in databases like Microsoft Access
- Integrate your own special ActiveX controls into applications
From the fundamentals of writing BASIC code to the thrill of distributing your very own custom applications, programming expert Wallace Wang brings a fresh and humorous perspective to the world of Visual Basic in terms everyone can understand. Plus, the bonus CD-ROM that comes with Visual Basic 6 For Dummies includes all the source code and examples from the book, along with demo or trial versions of some cool VB and ActiveX programs.
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Not so hot.......2006-10-30
I generally like Dummies books, but this one is a little weak. The book covers a lot of topics but is really short on examples. I went through 90% of it and still didn't feel like I could actually write a meaningfull program. I purchased "Microsoft Visiual Basic 6.0 Professional step by step" by Michael Halvorson and found it to be MUCH better. I'm about 50% of the way through it and have learned a lot more.
This book is now obsolete........2006-10-17
I bought this book and quickly discovered that Visual Book 6 is no longer the latest tool for VB programming. Microsoft has introduced Visual Basic 2005--which you can download free from Microsoft.
Consequently, any book on VB6 is really a waste of your time. You would just end up converting your VB6 code to MS VB 2005. Why waste time learning old commands? Go right to the latest.
If you want a great book on MS VB 2005 try Michael Halvorson Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 Step by Step.
Excellent Starter Book.......2003-07-01
I used this book, and found it very helpful to begin writing vb code. The only drawback is that it is of course covers only the basic stuff with very little background info. If you want to get started in VB, I would suggest this book to anyone.
First Visual Basic book.......2002-10-22
When I was trying to make the upgrade from Visual Basic 4.0 to Visual Basic 6.0, this was the first book that I bought. This book is very easy to read and there are ample examples to illustrate each principle that the author is trying to teach you. I combined this books with the 4 "Learn to Program Visual Basic" books by John Smiley to give me a solid foundation in Visual Basic 6.0. The cartoons in this book will reduce down the stress of trying to learn something new.
Now that I am moving into .Net technology, I really appreciate how good this book was for people who have little or no experience with Visual Basic. This should be your first Visual Basic 6 book. By the way, Visual Basic 6 and the legacy source code that goes with it will be around for years to come.
Showcase Of Learning Visual Basic..........2002-10-08
This book is the showcase for learning Visual Basic. Comes with Blow to Blow action to give the reader a better understanding to writing code.The topics are designed to give you a heads up view, and have fun learning about Visual Basic. After reading this book, I'm convinced it's ranked in the top 5 for learning this subject.The author relays great tips for starting out, and sets the stage for more advanced topics in other books to "leap frog" your way into developing your own applications.
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While previous versions of Visual Basic had some database facilities, with Visual Basic 6, Microsoft has created a robust, fully-fledged database programming language. VB6 includes a raft of highly effective database features and toolsincluding hundreds of efficiencies, step-through wizards, and shortcutsthat in most cases are extremely easy to understand and master. Among the most important of these are ADO Data Control, Data View window, Query Designer, DataRepeater Control, Data Environment Designer, ActiveX Document Migration Wizard, WebClass Designer, and Visual Data Manager.
Visual Basic 6 Database Programming For Dummies is a friendly, no-nonsense guide for programmers already familiar with Visual Basic who want to take advantage of all of version 6s powerful database features. Packed with real-world examples and plain-English explanations, it cuts through the jargon and shows you, step-by-step, how to:
- Build professional-looking database programs
Craft user-friendly interfaces and robust reports
- Automate programming with built-in tools
- Maximize Internet connectivity with ActiveX
- Develop ASP and IIS applications
- Transitions from DAO to ADO
- Understand how best to use all of VBs built-in database features
- Get the most out of VBs Data Environment Designer
- Know ho to use SQL
Author Richard Mansfield gives you a solid understanding of what databases are, how they work, and what you can do with them. Then he walks you through all the steps to creating powerful database applications. Topics covered include:
- Getting connected with data controls and the Data Form Wizard
- Using the Data Environment Designer
- Designing a user interface
- Building a new database from scratch
- Translating Windows applications to Web pages using ActiveX Document Migration Wizard
- Combining HTML and VB to create active server pages
- Creating IIS applications
- Data access programming
- Using the Query Designer
Have you been baffled by the alphabet soup of VB6 acronyms? Have you tried other books on the subject and found them sourly lacking in clarity? Dont despair, relax and let Visual Basic 6 Database Programming For Dummies gently ease you into the world of database programming.
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VB6 DB programming.......2007-05-07
The book is great for starting out in DB handling in VB6! It is a bit lacking in an in-depth coverage of relational databases
Really Good.......2005-09-15
Seriously if you want to start building a database in minutes, a good one, this is the book.Got it 2 days ago and am really covering a lot in the book.Very easy to understand and am building my own database right now.Whoever wrote this book I say thanks.
Dummies book makes you feel like one.......2003-06-12
There was a lot of theory, but not all that much instruction that could be applied outside this book's carefully designed examples. With the increasing popularity, I spend quite a bit of time flipping through it, trying to give it a chance. As a computer instructor, I wouldn't suggest it.
Great intro to DB programming on VB6.......2002-02-21
I found this book very useful on my VB projects for school but It could be better. So, if you are new to Database programming this is a good starting point.
It's a VB database programming appetizer.......2001-07-24
I've been programming for several years. Did most of my work in MS Access, and Quick Basic before that. Access had spoiled me as far as writing small client/server programs. I was looking for something to introduce me into the world of Database Programming in VB. This book, surprisingly, does a pretty good job.
I was looking for something to get me started with ADO as well as some of the newer VB technologies, such as WebClasses - a subject I knew nothing about. The book did a fairly good job. It doesn't go in depth into any of the subjects, but gives you enough to wet your appetite, which is what I hoped out of it.
If you're looking for something to introduce you to the world of database programming using VB, this may be the one you want. Let's face it - compared to other programming books, you can't beat the price.
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Though it eases interface creation and automates certain data-access operations, Visual Basic is hardly a piece of cake. It's a programming language with its share of obscure keywords, obfuscated syntax, and general confusion. Visual Basic 6 adds more features, making it even harder to fathom.
In Visual Basic 6 for Dummies Quick Reference, Namir Shammas provides what would be called an executive summary of VB6--if executives wrote code. He's culled all the important features of the language into a handy, spiral-bound book that's just right for reference. It's a fine place to turn when you want to know how to structure an If-Then-Else statement or what properties the Print dialog box supports. He even goes into a little bit of detail on how to run the VB6 IDE. This book would be a lot better, though, if it had more information on ActiveX Control creation. That capability is a big selling point for VB6, and its documentation here is pretty feeble. For general-purpose programming, though, this reference hits the mark.
Can you learn VB6 with this book? Kind of, though that's not really what it's for. You'll find Visual Basic 6 for Dummies Quick Reference most useful as a refresher when you've been away from VB for a while, or as a source for quick answers to basic questions. --David Wall
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Whether you're programming in Microsoft's powerful and intuitive Visual Basic for fun, pleasure, or profit, you'll be sure to find answers fast in this quick and concise Quick Reference guide to Visual Basic 6. Starting at the beginning -- essential Visual Basic operations and elements you need to know --
Visual Basic 6 For Dummies Quick Reference delivers clear-cut, plain-English explanations for using Visual Basic syntax to develop robust applications for Windows. Create stress-free classes and data types, work quickly with dialog boxes and subroutines, get straight answers to questions about debugging and error handling, and discover insider tips and tricks for working with strings, forms, arrays, variables, loops, and modules. Plus, discover the relationships among Visual Basic and other Visual Studio programs, including Visual C++, Visual J++, and ActiveX controls.
Visual Basic 6 For Dummies Quick Reference will have you up and running your own custom Visual Basic 6 programs in no time. And be sure to keep a copy of this indispensable guide next to your PC at all times -- the lay-flat binding makes quick lookups a snap when you need information fast and don't want to waste time thumbing through thousand-page Visual Basic tomes.
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mad book.......2000-03-09
this is the bestest-estest book in the whole world. it's so concise. yay!
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From the fundamentals of writing code to the excitement of designing a cool user interface, Visual Basic 6 For Dummies Software Development Kit explains this popular language in terms that nonprogrammers and first-time Visual Basic programmers can understand. With the special edition of Visual Basic 6 bundled with this product, first-time Visual Basic users can immediately try out the techniques explained in the book.
In addition to Visual Basic 6.0 Working Model being included with this product, the book includes a CD-ROM with author-created sample Visual Basic programs and code, as well as third-party demonstration and freeware tools to maximize Visual Basic programming.
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Don't be fooled by the name.......2002-02-03
If you are serious about learning V.B. 6.0, this book is not for you. The software that comes with the book contains no online help and does NOT compile. Spend a few extra dollars and buy "Visual Basic 6.0 Deluxe Learning Edition". It has the complete online MSDN library for all the help you need, and you can compile your projects into actual executable files.
Not exactly for dummies.......2001-12-31
While the book will get you started, alot is asummed. Previous programming experience is helpful.
This book is NOT what you think.......2001-06-29
The title of this package is outright wrong. I've been programming for over ten years and when something says "COMPILER" I expect a compiler. The working model included in this package lets you build programs that run in the IDE but does not compile to EXE's. As for the book, no great shakes. It spends a great deal of time on the RAD but if you want to learn useful VB code, better look elsewhere.
I apologize.......2000-02-14
They say it takes an honorable person to admit an error. I'm not necessarily honorable, but I was wrong about some facts in my previous review, and I'd like to correct the situation now. 1) I found the Icons folder I couldn't find earlier. It doesn't install automatically, but if you put the installation CD back in and search, you'll find it. 2) I found the portion of VB6 I couldn't find earlier -- it was just hidden from view. So the product isn't problematic, just the user. I'm still reading the book and using the application, and I am actually, in a truly basic sense, programming. And now, because I have not yet finshed the book, and becuase I don't want to have to apologize again, I resolve to say nothing more.
Problematic Product.......2000-02-09
This product is learner's manual for VB6 combined with a cd-rom allegedly containing a learner's version of the software. Good idea, problematic execution. After a few chapters into the book, I am less than impressed. The accompanying cd-rom of Visual Basic is a scaled down version that does not have all the bells and whistles that are talked about in the book itself. For example, an early exercise directs the reader to put certain icons in a program. According to the book, these icons come loaded with Visual Basic 6. Maybe, but they don't come loaded on the scaled-down, companion CD version. Additionally, the book identifies a particular basic portion of the VB 6 interface called the Immediate Window, characterized as a debugging tool. This tool also does not come with the scaled down version. I am considering returning the product, purchasing the book alone for approx. half the price, and then getting a copy of the software.
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