American Cinema: One Hundred Years of Filmmaking

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One Hundred Years of Fantastic Filmmaking.......2004-04-12

American Cinema is a treasure that combines 300 illustrations from extraordinary films of the 20th century, along with great introductions to each film, in each genre. From the beginning of filmmaking to the modern classics that have captivated audiences, this is a great book for anyone interested in both the history of cinema, as well as behind-the-scenes information about the actors in the films selected. An outstanding and in-depth book that makes a great gift to anyone who loves the intrigue of film, and the stories behind them.
Highly Recommended for its depth, scope of genre, explanations and photography.
Barbara Rose, author of, `Individual Power' and `If God Was Like Man'

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What do Plato's "concentric circles," Ignatius Donnelly's "mother culture," and Edgar Cayce's "firestones" all have in common? Does the center of gravity really lie at the earth's core? What connection do the "warriors of the clouds" have to current civilization? These and many other questions are answered in The Mythical World of Atlantis - a comprehensive study of the famed lost empire. Elements of theories about Atlantis put forth by philosophers and historians take their place alongside the "theory" revealed in Disney's newest animated feature. An extension of the film's fantasy, the book assumes that the fascinating lost civilization was real and flourished. Though the film's mythology is wholly fabricated, the details conspire to provide the reader with a feeling of authenticity.

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Two thumbs up!.......2001-09-10

This is a great little volume. Two thumbs up from Rose & Rand Flem-Ath.

Great Companion Book to the Movie.......2001-08-05

This is a really delightful and thought provoking book that goes along nicely with the Disney movie. It builds on the lure of Atlantis and offers theories based on historical, geographical and archeological myth, legend and facts that support its existence and location. Beautifully published. Itýs the kind of book I would like if I were still a kid. I enjoy these types of books.

Excellent Thories and amazing facts.......2001-07-17

This is a must have for all you history and atlantean fans out there.It features a complete guide to the famous archeological place on earth that evryones talking about,plus its confesion is similar tothe animated movie . All I can say is into the bookstore and grab it!!!!!!

Plato (Biography from Ancient Civilizations) (Biography from Ancient Civilizations)

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Plato (Biography from Ancient Civilizations) (Biography from Ancient Civilizations)
Jim Whiting
Manufacturer: Mitchell Lane Publishers
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Many scholars regard Plato as the greatest philosopher of all time. Yet he was much more than a man who spent his entire life with his head in the clouds. Plato grew up in a turbulent era. A violent civil war divided the Greeks. The turbulence carried over into his personal life. His beloved teacher, Socrates, was executed by the city of Athens. From the teachings of Socrates and his own experiences, Plato developed important theories about government, ethics, love, beauty—even reality. He founded what is probably the first university in the Western world. Plato risked imprisonment and death when he tried to put his political ideas into action. At one point he was almost sold into slavery. He left much for the world to contemplate.

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Algo Raro En Mi Plato
Tom Stone
Manufacturer: Albatros Ediciones
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 9502407695

The Chivalry Code: Discussions on Becoming a Man in a Modern World

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The Chivalry Code: Discussions on Becoming a Man in a Modern World
Brent Kenton Jordan
Manufacturer: Satsu Press
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ASIN: 0970344139

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The greatest philosophy from all time, on what it is to be a good man, applied to today.

Gorgias (Oxford University Press Academic Monograph Reprints)

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Talks About Rhetoric Versus Philosophy
A great translation
A great introduction to Plato's philosophy
Excellent introduction to moral philosophy

Gorgias (Oxford University Press Academic Monograph Reprints)
Plato
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
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ASIN: 019814153X

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Taking the form of a dialogue among Socrates, Gorgias, Polus, and Callicles, the Gorgias debates crucial questions about the nature of government. While the aspiring politician Callicles propounds the view that might is right, and the rhetorician Gorgias argues that oratory and the power to persuade represent “the greatest good,” Socrates insists on the duty of politicians to consider the welfare of their citizens—a duty he believed had been dishonored in the Athens of his time. The dialogue offers fascinating insights into how classical Athens was governed and creates a theoretical framework that has been highly influential on subsequent political debate.

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out of stock.......2007-08-31

I did not receive the item because they were out of stock, so I really can not rate the service. This is the first time that I have bought from this particular company, so I have no comment. However, if i was to rate this particular occasion, i would give it a 1 because I could not get what i wanted.

Talks About Rhetoric Versus Philosophy.......2006-11-12

I've been reading some of Plato's diologues to find out more about Plato himself.

I consider these books to be light reading. They have a certain charm and you can relate to the various speakers of which Socrates is the main one for the dialogues I have read so far.

The main point here is comparing rhetoric or the art of verbal persuasion to philosophy.

Socrates' two great loves were beautiful boys and philosophy so you can guess which side Socrates was on.

He considers rhetoric to be a form of deception really which only superficially informs people for the sake of pursuasion for selfish motives.

Philosophy on the other hand is the real truth.

It talks about how if Socrates was ever pulled into court his lack of skills with rhetoric would make him easy prey for his accusers.

Since Socrates was executed perhaps this is what really happened I don't know.

I find these books interesting because Plato and those others believed in the mythological gods.

The explantory notes indicate that the three brothers Zeus, Poseidon, and Pluto divided up this earthly domain.

Zeus took the realm of the sky, Poseidon took the surface of the earth which includes the sea, and Pluto took the underworld.

Plato apparently didn't think too much of cooks. He calls cooking a knack and compares it to medicine which is a skill he says.

Plato gets carried away sometimes with his analogies.

Undoubtedly Plato's thoughts evolved throughout his life.

All of his many writings are I guess a snapshot of his thought processes at a particular time.

After I finish a few more of these dialogues I'll read 'The Laws' which I think was one of Plato's last works.

The next one on my list is 'Symposium'.

Jeff Marzano

A great translation.......2002-10-12

Nichols' translation of Gorgias is indeed impressive. I have heard and read other translations of Gorgias- but the word choice of those other translation is too unadmirable(like "knack"-a word that is not fitted with Platonic dialogues). Nichols keeps consistent and easily understandable words. He doesn't go about saying "smart" words- unlike others who seem to try and exhaust their vocab. before they finish the work.

A great introduction to Plato's philosophy.......2002-07-19

This is one of my favorite Socratic dialogues. The evidence suggests that Plato wrote it soon after the execution of Socrates, and while I would not say there is a bitter edge to this Gorgias dialogue, I can definitely say that the exchanges do get a little lively at times. At one point, I could almost hear the voices of Socrates and Polus being raised as they argued. Another positive aspect of this dialogue is the fact that it is comparatively easy to understand. Socrates does not start spouting ideas about true Forms or using geometry to prove his points; the more esoteric, more advanced Platonic ideas are to be found in Plato's later writings. In many ways, this dialogue also serves as an introduction to Plato's masterpiece The Republic. Socrates' ideas on some things seem nascent at this point, and he actually contradicts some points he would later make, but the heart of Socratic thought lies within easy grasp in the pages of this dialogue.

The dialogue begins as a discussion about the true nature of oratory. The famed orator Gorgias is in town, and Socrates is most anxious to have a discussion with him. At first, Gorgias' younger friend Polus desires to speak for Gorgias, but he proves little match for Socrates. When Gorgias enters the discussion, Socrates treats him very well, as a respectable man with whom he disagrees, and Gorgias for his part is never flustered by Socrates' description of his art as a knack and as a form of pandering. Later, Callicles bravely jumps into the mix, and things really get interesting. Socrates seemingly admires Callicles' courage to state what he means without shame, yet he winds up getting Callicles to agree with his points in the end. What is it all about? The main points that Socrates makes are that it is better to suffer wrong than to do wrong, and that it is better for a man to be punished for his wrongs than to escape punishment. Implicit in his argument is the belief that all wrongdoing is the result of ignorance; following up on this idea, he declares that dictators and politicians who hold vast powers are the most miserable men of all. He goes so far as to describe Athenian heroes such as Pericles as bad men because the state was less healthy when they left office than when they took office, the proof being that such men eventually lost power and were even ostracized.

For Socrates, happiness comes from being virtuous and self-disciplined. The orator can make a great speech and convince his peers that he is right, but he does this by inculcating belief rather than knowledge in the minds of his audience; he requires no knowledge to win such a debate, and as a result he tells the people what he knows they want to hear rather than what is truly best for them. Right and wrong are immaterial to the orator, Socrates charges. Callicles urges Socrates to give up his immature fixation on philosophy and become a public speaker; were he to be brought to court and charged with a wrong, Callicles tells him that he would be unable to defend himself. Much of the concluding pages consist of a wonderful defense by Socrates of his way of life. He agrees that a court could rather easily try and execute him, but if that were to happen, only his accusers would suffer for it. His thoughts are for the next world, and he has no fear of death because he believes a man with a clean, healthy soul such as his will be given immediate access to the isles of the blessed. The execution of Socrates was clearly on Plato's mind as he wrote this particular discourse.

I would recommend this dialogue to individuals seeking an introduction to Plato's philosophy. The entire discussion is clear throughout and easily comprehensible, and it proves interesting to see how some of Plato's thoughts changed between the years separating this dialogue and The Republic.

Excellent introduction to moral philosophy.......2000-11-19

Plato's Gorgias is one of the masterpieces not just of the Western, but of any Canon, and Waterfield's translation for Oxford World's Classics adds an informative introduction and many helpful explanatory notes. I have used this text for years in my ethics classes, and every time I read it I come away with something new. Plato pits Socrates, the defender of moral realism, against three opponents who represent varying degrees of moral relativism: Gorgias, the Elder Statesman of Sophistry, Polus, a young turk who is quickly trapped by Socrates, and Callicles, one of the greatest characters in all of philosophical literature, who presents a case not unlike that of Nietzsche's Uebermensch. Though it is difficult to say whether Socrates is fully successful in refuting his interlocutors, watching him try is both exciting and informative, and can serve as an excellent introduction to moral philosophy.

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Plato and Company

Manufacturer: Annick Press
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0920236081

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Story of a cat and mice intended for the preschool child.

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Plato's Children
Anthony O'Hear
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Plato's Journey
Linda Talley
Manufacturer: MarshMedia
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A goat named Plato travels to ancient Olympia and learns the value of telling the truth. Colorful endpages give factual information about Greece and the Olympic games.

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The Real Plato Jones
Nina Bawden
Manufacturer: Clarion Books
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ASIN: 0395669723

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Thirteen-year-old Plato Jones comes to terms with his mixed heritage when he visits Greece and finds out about his Welsh grandfather, a World War II hero, and his Greek grandfather, who is rumored to have been a traitor.

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There’s nothing baffling about what makes these crosswords so appealing. Civic Affairs, Arts Lesson, ‘Tis the Season, and On the Mound are just a few of the enjoyable and intriguing themes among the 50 puzzles. Figure out clues such as “Half a Latin dance,” “Jones or Kelly (5 letters),” “Peter of Casablanca,” and “Truman’s birthplace” for a mind-sharpening experience.
Answers: Cha, Grace, Lorre, Lamar

Baffling Crosswords to Keep You Sharp (AARP), Vol. 2

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Baffling Crosswords to Keep You Sharp (AARP), Vol. 2
Charles Preston
Manufacturer: Sterling Publishing Company, Incorporated
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000MBM8DO

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The most comprehensive way to learn Adobe Photoshop Elements 4 and Premiere Elements 2 for Windows.

Classroom in a Book, the best-selling series of hands-on software training workbooks, helps you learn the features of Adobe software quickly and easily. This convenient collection combines two best-selling books into one to help you master Photoshop Elements 4 and Premiere Elements 2 (for Windows). Classroom in a Book offers what no other book or training program does–an official training series from Adobe Systems, developed with the support of Adobe product experts.

Adobe Photoshop Elements 4 and Adobe Premiere Elements 2 Classroom in a Book Collection contains 12 lessons covering Premiere Elements basics and eight lessons covering everything you need to know to organize, retouch, and share your photos with Photoshop Elements. You can follow the book from start to finish or choose only those lessons that interest you. The book includes a DVD with all of the lesson files used in the book, making it easy to follow along with each lesson.

The Premiere Elements section of this book will teach you how to edit home movies using footage from your digital video camera; add titles, transitions, and special effects, and burn the finished movie to a DVD. The Photoshop Elements section of the book will show you how to correct photos like a darkroom pro and then share them in slide shows, calendars, and more. All of this information comes packed into one handy book that’s a must for any beginning Photoshop Elements or Premiere Elements user.

This book is for Windows users only.

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Premiere Rocks.......2006-07-11

I have no basis for comparison as I got this software to make a wedding slideshow. I've done my research and read reviews that this is more difficult to learn than other programs.

I've only used a very old version of ULead before, but I must say, this program was able to do whatever I wanted it to do, Ken Burns effects, rotations, pans, zooms, etc. Granted I was forced to learn quickly, after I discovered the concept of keyframes, it was just a matter of manually doing everything the way I wanted it done.

I highly recommend this program for beginners because it provides many of the special effects, transitions, etc. for video production. Once done, you can either author a DVD or export movies into many formats including MPEG-2, AVI, WMP, and autoplay DVDs.

Although it's an Elements version, it packs many powerful features. I haven't had time to read the manuals. But I guess if I did, I would find out more functionality and shortcuts. Good luck deciding!

making DVD slide shows with photoshop elements 4 & premiere 2.......2006-03-18

After numerous hours attemting to make DVD slide shows with Photoshop elemnts 4.0 and Premiere 2.0, I have given up for now.It appears that my Windows Xp media center has a problem preventing this particular use of the application to work.
Adobe support was unable to solve the problem without a complete reinstall of Windows.
Otherwise I like Photoshop elements 4.0

A Big Help to Get Started.......2006-02-20

I have had some experience with Photoshop and Photoshop Elements, but none in Premiere. Photoshop has several new features I had not used previously. The book was great at getting me started on a new project to put together a DVD of our church's high schools grads and their family pictures, along with audio. The book includes a disk containing all the lesson materials, showing how the final product should look prior to walking you through on how to get to that final product. It does not cover all of the features of each program, but is great at getting you started and familiarizing yourself with the program interfaces.

Photoshop Elements.......2006-01-31

This software bundle is awesome! And I haven't even tried Premiere Elements yet!

Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0 and Premiere Elements 2.0 Classroom in a Book Collection

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Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0 and Premiere Elements 2.0 Classroom in a Book Collection
Adobe Press Adobe Creative Team
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