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Standing Up
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Inspired by the historic Manneke Pis statue in his hometown of Brussels, a little boy practices and perfects the art of standing up.
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Proceed with caution..........2006-11-09
While the intent of this book (amusingly showing young boys how you stand to pee) is great, the author goes a little too far in being 'funny' about it. It's almost irresponsible, thinking about how impressionable toddlers & pre-schoolers are. I had to alter the book in order to be able to show it to my child. I bought it when he was 3 & it took me a year to figure out what to do with it. The page where it shows the boy peeing on his mom in a bathtub, I ripped out completely along several other objectionable pages that frankly go too far. The page where he was peeing on the snail, I was able to cut out a piece of grass from a ripped out page & pasted over it. Also, my son doesn't have a sister. I change that to "mommy" when I read it. Even with a few less pages, it's now appropriate to show my 4 year old, and he loves the book. I also now feel very secure knowing my boy won't be peeing on the neighbors dog on purpose because he saw the little boy in this book doing somthing similar.
If you are a parent of a little boy then you will love this!.......2005-05-14
While the statue may not be familiar here in the US, anyone who is the parent of a little boy will laugh out loud at this book. Little boys just want to be like their dads and this book shows the hillarious things that happen when a little boy tries to pee standing up. Although his aim does get better with practice, the recipients of his misses may not appreciate it. I am the mom of a 5 yr old boy, who missed many times and I loved this book.
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Filmmaker Chantal Akerman presents A Family in Brussels, a fictional stream-of-consciousness text encompassing multiple subjectivities and laced with autobiographical references. This is the first English-language publication of the work, which Akerman wrote and first performed as a monologue in Paris and Brussels. The accompanying CDs document the theatrical reading that took place at the Dia Center for the Arts, New York, in October 2001. In them, the listener can hear Akerman's singular voice as she muses on familial relations, communication, closeness, and distance.
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Health Continuum And Data Exchange In Belgium And In The Netherlands: Proceedings of Medical Informatics Congress (MIC 2004) & 5th Belgian e-Health Conference ... in Health Technology and Informatics,)
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This digital document is an article from Conscience, published by Thomson Gale on June 22, 2007. The length of the article is 1276 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: The Brussels Declaration.(OPINION)
Author: Nina Miller
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Conscience (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 22, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 28
Issue: 2
Page: 39(2)
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How does culture shape notions of sexuality and gender? Why are transvestites in the West so often seen as "deviant" or "perverse," while they are accepted in other societies? Is transvestism motivated primarily by sex or gender? What are the implications for the categories of "male" and "female" when considering transvestism? Unzipping Gender compares transvestism across cultures and considers how emotion, mythology, imagery, and beliefs influence ideas about sex and gender. Suthrell challenges the straightforward binary divide that dominates Western theories of gender. She argues that sex and gender are really so closely connected that we need a more sophisticated response to the complex practice of transvestism. In order to gain a deeper understanding of sex and gender issues, it is imperative to examine underlying social and symbolic structures. This unique study across cultures leads the way.
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Gender Unzipped? Not yet!.......2005-02-17
"How does culture shape notions of sexuality and gender? Why are transvestites in the West so often seen as `deviant' or `perverse', while they are accepted in other societies? What are the implications for the categories of `male' and `female' when considering transvestism?"
Author/researcher Dr. Charlotte Suthrell attempts to answer these questions which are posed on the back cover of her book, "Unzipping Gender", sub-titled "Sex, Cross-dressing and Culture".
The book, itself, is the author's doctoral thesis based upon field work conducted on two continents and over a four year time span. From an academic viewpoint it makes fascinating reading. In particular, the last two chapters give the reader much thought provoking material for discussion.
Chapter One starts by examining the ongoing debates and discourses on sex, sexuality and gender. Contending that gender lies at the intersection of culture and biology, Dr. Suthrell examines current doctrines concerning cross-dressing, its prevalence, and its uses. Her study is focussed exclusively on male-to-female cross-dressers, excluding so-called "drag queens" and stage personalities in cross-dressed roles.
Chapter 2, entitled "Clothing Sex, Sexing Clothes: Transvestism, Material Culture and the Sex and Gender Debate", starts with the author's claim that "Clothing as an artefact, with its clear gender divisions, illustrates, as few other things can, the socially constructed nature of gender which goes beyond biological sex." (p. 14). Then, for purposes of her study she goes on to define transvestism as "the deliberate and conscious wearing of clothes which, in that particular society, are perceived as the domain of the opposite sex, usually to knowingly create an image of the self as a person of the opposite sex." (p.17). Having thus defined and delineated the scope of her studies she moves quickly to her field work.
Chapters 3 and 4 describe her interviews with subjects from two widely diverse cultures, one representing the West (the UK), and the other the East (India), to illustrate the stark difference between the way the two cultures regard cross-dressing males.
In Chapter 5 she expands upon the interviews and case histories to show that "belief systems are a crucial part of the underlying structures which shape the sex, gender and sexuality discourses in each society." (p. 123). It is here that she states "one of the reasons why sex and gender are so powerful as systems of control is that they are considered so normal and natural that they are rarely opened up to be questioned in a radical fashion," which this book does. (p.124).
But it is in Chapters 6 and 7 that she really digs her teeth into her study and where she massages her data in an attempt to wring out basic truths which call into question Western society's current approach to transvestism.
Because her study is about material culture and the use of clothing as an artefact of gender, only rarely does she dig into transgenderism. Although she states that transvestism is primarily a gender phenomenon, rarely is the term "transgender" used in her discourse. Arguing that cross-dressing cannot be satisfactorily separated from issues of sex and sexuality she observes that "in our society, there seem very few things that one needs to be gendered for except sexuality; sexual relationships are one of the only places where gender is the key defining object - clothing being one of the few others." (p. 144).
Although this reviewer's perception is that transgender individuals seem not wanting to be represented by any specific social group, preferring to speak for themselves, Dr, Suthrell contends that s/he, [the transvestite], "is also performing a social role for the whole of society, whether this is viewed as a social imperative, a transgression, or a striking out for balance and wholeness." (p. 164). That is something to think about!
However, the sad fact, so clearly delineated by Dr. Suthrell, is that: "Within the Western context, it therefore starts to become very clear why transvestites have no place in the scheme of things. Women's economic and social position in the UK may have altered significantly in the last century, as parallelled by clothing changes, but not much has really changed for men - and underneath the surface improvements, at the level of structural symbolism (particularly regarding presumptions and truisms of what men and women do and are), little has changed for either sex." (pp. 169-170).
The book is very aptly entitled "Unzipping Gender" as opposed to "Gender Unzipped", for although Dr. Suthrell has gotten the zipper moving, it still has a long way to go. Let's hope that as society continues to move the zipper further it doesn't get stuck on a broken fingernail in the process.
Whether for academic study or just for general knowledge this book is an excellent read.
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Jiggy Fly...worth it.......2000-06-16
All throughout the basic wraith book they make references to this. They did so with good reason. The info on Soulforging was great, thogh i thought that the focus should have stayed on the more modern powers. The history of the coup is nice, and i thought it was worth the cost
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Are you the kind of person whos got a lot to say? Have you ever wanted to share your talents, thoughts, and opinions with others, but have lacked the broadcasting knowledge and contacts to achieve such a goal? Well, today its well within your grasp, thanks to Podcasting -- using only some simple recording equipment, a computer, and the Internet, you can record and distribute your own audio shows, including anything you want - comedy, debate, news, reviews, interviews, music -- the only limit is your imagination. Of course, youll need a guide to tell you what you need to know, which is where this indispensable book comes in. Written by two of the best and brightest podcasting pioneers, Podcast Solutions is a shrewd and comprehensive guide to podcasting. From downloading podcasts to producing your own for fun or profit, Podcast Solutions covers the entire world of podcasting with insight, humor, and the unmatched wisdom of experience. In its 200+ pages, youll learn:
- How to receive podcasts - everything you need to know to find, subscribe to and receive quality shows on your iPod, computer or any other mp3 player.
- How podcasting is being applied in many different industries - entertainment, education, sales and marketing, religious study, intra-corporate communications, and more.
- How to plan and design your own top quality podcast, including expert advice on designing a show built for success.
- How to Set up your "podcast studio," whether youre a casual hobbyist or a committed professional. Includes insights and buying advice on finding the right microphones, mixers, software, hardware, and more to meet your needs and fit your budget.
- The secrets to achieving "broadcast quality" audio for your show.
- How to include music, phone calls and audio feedback into your podcast inexpensively and legally.
- The techniques needed to turn your podcasts into Internet-ready audio files and get them out there ready to be received by your anxiously-waiting listeners, using simple hardware and software tools.
- The meaning of RSS, XML, mp3, LAME, and several other acronyms you thought youd never understand.
- Insiders tips on creating a web presence that will enhance the popularity and professionalism of your show.
- Secrets of attracting listeners through the creative use of directories, user groups, mailing lists and more.
- How to make money with your podcast by attracting sponsors, advertisers, and other revenue sources.
The book contains all this and more. This is the guide to podcasting youre been looking for, and the only one youll need. It even comes with a CD containing all the software you could need to get started.
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Everything you ever wanted to know about podcasting..........2006-08-29
What is podcasting?
If you don't know by now - what's wrong, have you been living under a rock? ;)
A little over a year ago, I had no clue. I actually thought it was using an iPod to broadcast mp3s over FM waves to a radio (which is actually done quite often, but has nothing to do with podcasting). In fact, podcasting has little to do with iPods at all. If I had had a copy of this book a year ago, I would have know that - and a whole lot more!
"Podcast Solutions: The Complete Guide to Podcasting" is just that - a complete guide. Have no idea what podcasting is? This will tell you. Know what it is, but not how to listen to them? This book will tell you. Would you like to know how podcasting started? Look no further. Ever wondered what the relationship between podcasting and blogging is? You can find out. Want to start your own podcast? Then this is the book for you! It even comes with a CD with all the software you'll need to start podcasting right away, and it doesn't matter if you use Windows, Mac OS X, or even Linux - the CD has software for all three platforms. The book even tells you how to start making money with podcasts!
From recording the audio to publishing the XML to getting your podcast heard - it's all in the book. You should really pick this book up if you have any interest at all in podcasting. Highly recommended!
Best book on the market for Podcasting.......2006-08-05
Michael Geoghegan and Dan Klass have done a great job in this 240 page book on podcasting. A great book for any podcaster. They do a good job of taking you through all of the steps necessary to learning podcasting. The book runs the gamut of the steps you'll need to preparing your podcast, to recording and subsequently publishing your podcast on the web.The book is easy to follow and has lots of links to websites for additional reference. Overall the best book on the market for podcasting.
The Best Available.......2006-08-01
Until someone writes something really comprehensive, this is the best there is in podcasting.
Read This Book Before You Buy ANYTHING.......2006-03-26
Yes, it's true. I'm contemplating adding a podcast to my blog. So, I bought "Podcast Solutions" on Amazon and read it, front to back. This is a very useful book, and it comes with a CD of demo software you can use for podcasting.
Anyone who is thinking about podcasting should read this book BEFORE they start purchasing any equipment. One of the most valuable things I found in this book was information about the equipment you will need to get start. A large portion of this book is devoted to getting good quality recordings from your recording sessions so that it doesn't turn potential listeners off with popping, clicking, hissing, etc.
One of the other great things I found in this book is podsafe music. Never heard of it? Podsafe music is music from independent artists that is licensed for you to use it free of charge in your podcasts. Check out these sites: GarageBand and PodShow. The music is really good. I'm digging it.
Look no further, THIS is the answer to your podcasting question........2006-03-20
I started out knowing diddly squat about podcasting. I read "Podcast Solutions" by Michael Geoghegan (what's up with that name?) and Dan Klass and now I know everything. But much more important than my over-generous opinion of myself I got my podcast up swiftly, easily and on time thanks to this incredible book.
They answer questions with the insight of someone who really knows all the angles, who really knows what they are talking about, who has actually done it. The book will take you through the entire process and get you up and running. And isn't that what it's really all about?
I especially enjoyed Chapter 10 "Getting Heard" which offers rich detail and many astonishing ideas about how to get people to actually listen to your podcast. And isn't that what it's really all about?
Finally, the price on this book is right. Just right. Enough to make you realize you're getting something valuable (which you are) and low enough that it's well within reach of anyone who's ever splurged on a cup of Starbuck's coffee. And isn't that what it's really all about?
Buy the book. Do it now! Buy a brand new book all for yourself. Don't chintz out and get a used one from Amazon. There's a CD inside that you need and it will probably be missing from any used copy.
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Podcast Solutions: The Complete Guide to Audio and Video Podcasting, Second Edition (Solutions)
Michael Geoghegan , and
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Are you the kind of person who's got a lot to say? Have you ever wanted to share your talents, thoughts, and opinions with others, but have lacked the broadcasting knowledge and contacts to achieve such a goal? Well, today it's well within your grasp, thanks to Podcastingusing only some simple recording equipment, a computer, and the Internet, you can record and distribute your own audio shows, including anything you wantcomedy, debate, news, reviews, interviews, musicthe only limit is your imagination. Of course, you'll need a guide to tell you what you need to know, which is where this indispensable book comes inthe 2nd edition of the best selling Podcast Solutions, Inside, influential podcasters Michael Geoghegan and Dan Klass provide a comprehensive guide to receiving, recording, editing, mixing, distributing, and monetizing audio and video podcasts. Also included is a guide to what hardware and software to get, whatever your budget is, and how to make sense of all that technology. This is the guide to podcasting you're been looking for, and the only one you'll need.
What you'll learn
- How to receive podcasts - everything you need to know to find, subscribe to and receive quality shows on your iPod, computer or any other mp3 player.
- How podcasting is being applied in many different industries - entertainment, education, sales and marketing, religious study, intra-corporate communications, and more.
- How to plan and design your own top quality podcast, including expert advice on designing a show built for success.
- How to Set up your "podcast studio", whether you're a casual hobbyist or a committed professional. Includes insights and buying advice on finding the right microphones, mixers, cameras, software, hardware, and more to meet your needs and fit your budget.
- The secrets to achieving "broadcast quality" audio and video for your show.
- How to include music, phone calls, video snippets, and feedback into your podcast inexpensively and legally.
- The techniques needed to turn your podcasts into Internet-ready audio/video files and get them out there ready to be received by your anxiously-waiting listeners/viewers, using simple hardware and software tools.
- The meaning of RSS, XML, mp3, LAME, and several other acronyms you thought you'd never understand.
- Insider's tips on creating a web presence that will enhance the popularity and professionalism of your show.
- Secrets of attracting subscribers through the creative use of directories, user groups, mailing lists and more.
- How to make money with your podcast by attracting sponsors, advertisers, and other revenue sources.
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