Poet of Civic Courage: The Films of Francesco Rosi (Contributions to the Study of Popular Culture , No 59)

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Rosi's films consistently and directly address the themes of political and institutional corruption and the complex relationship between the individual, the mafia, and the state. Whether evoking the multiple facets of Sicilian banditry in Salvatore Giuliano (1962), exposing right-wing killing squads in Cadaveri eccellenti (Illustrious Corpses) (1976), or courageously debating the roots of Italian terrorism in Tre fratelli (Three Brothers) (1981), his gripping political-documentary works have managed to combine factual and intellectual rigor with box office success and wide critical acclaim. This book offers a series of essays by leading Italian academics, each exploring a key Rosi film, together with an interview and comprehensive bibliographic and filmographic material. A notable feature is an article by the director himself, in which he reflects on the development and future of Italian political cinema.

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Poet of Civic Courage
Praeger Paperback
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The Pan American clipper ships of the 1930s and 1940s were technological marvels of their time. The years before World War II found the United States faced with international challenges of an economic as well as a military nature. Aided by government regulations and contracts, the Pan Am clippers were, for a time, the only international craft to carry the U.S. flag. Commercially, they rivaled the comfort and popularity of passenger trains and luxurious cruise ships. Militarily, they were unmatched by anything the Germans, Russians, Italians or French could produce. The only long-range aircraft capable of carrying transoceanic payloads, clippers became instantly valuable with the onset of the war. Marketed as the ultimate in commercial--or military--airfare, these flying boats became as much an American icon as the Pan Am logo itself. From the movie screen to the bookshelf, this volume examines the multitude of ways in which the values inherent in Pan American Airways' clipper ships played out in popular culture. The book discusses the strategies Pan Am used to represent the clipper as a paragon of U.S. interests, values and beliefs. Mirroring the moods of the times, the clipper became a consistent American icon, being associated with the Statue of Liberty and the American eagle. The main focus of the work is the variety of ways in which this iconographic status manifested itself through toys, movies, pulp fiction, comic books and music. Clipper influence is also examined in other unlikely places such as the name of an available car color, car models, restaurant menus and lounge names. An appendix explains different models of the clipper flying boats.

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China Clipper, PanAm Airways and Popular Culture.......2007-08-10

If you're in to aviation history, and especially PanAm and the Clippers, you'll enjoy this book. Lots of interesting trivia.

Who knew that China Clipper was so influential? .......2007-02-24

Larry Weirather's excellent book about the cultural impact of the China Clipper is a great read. If you're a Clipper enthusiast or interested in popular culture you will enjoy this thoroughly researched book. I was amazed that Weirather could trace back many of what we think of as cultural norms to the era of the Great Flying Boats. The Clipper pilots were analogous to the astronauts of today. Their exploits help lift American out of the malaise of the Great Depression. A must have book for the serious Clipper buff.

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The Airplane in American Culture

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A fascinating account of America's relationship with the airplane

Ultimate Prestige Classes Volume 2
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Very Cool..... my players love this book

Adequate, better than the first one

Ultimate Prestige Classes Volume 2
Alejandro Melchor , and Scott Clark
Manufacturer: Mongoose Publishing
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Binding: Hardcover

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The Ultimate Arcane Spellbook

Ultimate Divine Spellbook

ASIN: 1904577350

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The second volume of the hugely popular Ultimate Book of Prestige Classes. Ultimate Prestige Classes, Volume II continues the highly successful Supplementary Rulebook range, compiling over one hundred of the best new prestige classes available. Designed to be seamlessly slotted into any fantasy-based D20 games system, these sourcebooks offer the best of the best that have appeared in terms of rules and options for fantasy d20 games, as well as new material that can both be easily included into any campaign. Players and Games Masters will find a wealth of options to enrich their characters and antagonists.

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Very Cool..... my players love this book.......2005-06-10

It has some really neat classes in here.

You should only bother buying it if you need some other ideas for creating unique characters.

Adequate, better than the first one.......2004-11-02

This was better than the first one of the same series. The first one had almost nothing to offer any player would likely want. This one has a few that are both more interesting and more powerful. Don't get me wrong, there were no outrageous overpowered classes like some books provide. Even the good ones were not as powerful as some of the 'core' PrC's that Wizards offers. Still, there is enough variety that this is a better value than the first one, it's worth getting if you're looking for more PrC's to use and don't mind spending some money.

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Eight minibooks cover ASP.NET basics, Web controls, using HTML and ASP, C#, Visual Basic, database programming, using the .NET Framework, and advanced ASP.NET 2 (including themes, custom server controls, and Web parts)
The ideal resource for Web programming newcomers as well as the 1.5 million existing ASP developers who want a complete ready-reference that covers the new ASP.NET 2 updates
More than double the size of ASP.NET 2 For Dummies (0-7645-7907-X), the latest edition of the bestselling ASP beginner book that boasts combined sales of more than 100,000 copies across all editions
Written by veteran Dummies author Doug Lowe, who is renowned for his ability to explain complex topics in plain English

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Very Easy to Understand - Humoristic Writing.......2007-05-19

Very well organized book for starter.

Reason giving only 4 stars is while the first few chapters has both C# and VB source codes, when it gets to later advanced topics, only VB codes are available.

Pretty good All in one Reference.......2007-01-29

I have to say I'm rating this product without completly reading the whole thing, that said... I can say the book is a real useful tool to introduce you into the basics of dotNET programing.

I've programming in VBscript (ASP) pages for years, and I've been meaning to start with the dotNET stuff for quite a bit now. This book is writen in the same way as all for dummies books, very easy to follow, and very straight forward, however it's exactly about what the title says: a reference.

To actually learn dotNET programming from zero, you have to learn a hell of a lot of stuff! Thats why this book is so good. If you have never programmed before and want to jump in to the dotNET world, this book provides you with the basics of almost everything you need. BUT this is the thing: You will be a bit confused if you don't know any programming at all and you start reading from the beggining, for its been perfect so far, but for newbies I guess it would be confussing so you will find your self skipping to later chapters to get some introduction into HTML or Visual basic.net or C#. The book will save you a lot of time and money if you have some basic knowledge of HTML and server side programming, but if you none at all I would start with the Visual Basic or C# part, or even HTML if you need it.

So the conclusion is It's a very useful compilation of 8 books that you would normally buy separatly if you had NOOO IDEA at all of developping websites with programming languajes. If you have some basic knowledge you will probably not read all of it, but hey! its a reference book for dummies! So as I said, pretty good buy and very complete. Of course you will need to get other docummentation in order to get a higher knowledge of decent dotNET programming.

One thing i noticed is that the main code examples are in both languajes C# and VB.net but sometimes it only mentions the C# cases, so it seems its more focused to this languaje.

Very Impressed.......2006-12-09

My company throws different projects in my lap and I have to scramble to learn new technology in order to meet the deadline.
I was very impressed on how this book helped set up things I needed in Asp.net.
Easy to find things and very easy to follow with plain explanations.
ANd, with C++ and VB reference, I was very pleased.
It might not have ALL the answers, but no book ever does.
As a beginner, I was very pleased.

good compilation.......2006-11-05

Saved me some money combining several books. Easy to read and understand.

ASP.NET 2 For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

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A better title would include the words "visual basic"
ASP.NET for DUMMIES
Great for getting oriented to .Net web development
Good book for learning ASP.NET 2.0 basics
Not what expected

ASP.NET 2 For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
Bill Hatfield
Manufacturer: For Dummies
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ASP.NET 2.0 All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

ASIN: 076457907X

Book Description

More than one million developers now use ASP.NET, the Microsoft technology for creating dynamic, data-driven Web sites
Published day and date with the new Visual Studio 2005 release, this revision of our bestselling book covers new language features as well as the much-anticipated Visual Web Developer tool
Requiring no previous Visual Basic or C# experience, the author walks complete beginners through ASP.NET 2 basics, from working with objects, building user interfaces, and killing bugs to accessing databases and handling user input
The CD-ROM includes all code and bonus content

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A better title would include the words "visual basic".......2007-08-22

I think Dummies books are hit-or-miss. I always start with them, when embarking on something I am a dummy at. About half the time, they put you off to a good first step. That's not a bad record at all.

I'll always be grateful to the Dummies series, which got me started writing code with the help of Wallace Wang's Visual Basic 6 for Dummies.

This Dummies book is the best one I have read yet. But I like it for reasons that may not serve every customer of the book, so be warned. What makes this book such a gem is the author's ease at conveying the basics (and then some) of the V(isual)B(asic).Net language and framework. His ability to present concepts like objects, classes, functions, sub-routines in a simple manner using simple language is like nothing I have ever read. And I have a TON of reference manuals on my shelf. Truly, I have never REALLY understood what a "class" is, how to think about it in a way that my mind honestly gets around the concept, until reading this book. And I have been a fairly serious amateur programmer now for nearly a decade!

This book is without question a better primer on the Visual Basic language than Bill Sempf's Visual Basic 2005 for Dummies. Crazy, but true.

Still, it should be noted: ASP.NET works with lots of different programming languages. If you are a C# person, this book is probably going to seriously irritate you.

I can't imagine someone who isn't a Visual Basic programmer getting much out of this book. And I can't imagine someone who does use the VB language finding a better start at ASP.NET programming. Or a better start at understanding basic Visual Basic language concepts as well.

Hatfield hasn't written anything since this; I hope he hasn't retired, because I want him to teach me the next thing that I am a Dummy at...

ASP.NET for DUMMIES.......2007-08-04

Only having truly scanned through and hit the highlights of this book thus far. I already see many familiar concepts broken down into much simpler terms which allow me to quickly grasp the meat of the ASP language and paired with my new understanding of C# feel as though I will be able to use this book as a reference for a long time to come. The CD examples are also very good for visual and hands on learning.

Great for getting oriented to .Net web development.......2006-08-04

I am a software developer with 24 years experience, and have been doing .Net Windows Form database programming for the past 5+ years.

As I am new to web development and will soon be working on an ASP.Net 2.0 project, I've been checking out the available books on this topic. I happened to look through this one at Borders, although I normally steer clear of "Dummies" books (guess I must be getting desperate..)

This seems to be one of the best books available for getting a gentle introduction to the subject. The Microsoft Step-by-Step book for ASP.Net 1.1 also seemed fairly decect (although roundly trashed in the Amazon reviews) but it's 2.0 replacement is a bit of a gangly mess unfortunately--they should have stayed with the original format, and possibly author as well.

For a Windows programmer, web development in general sometimes resemble a "Bizarro" world: familiar, but different in initially strange and myserious ways. This book does a really good job of familiarizing you with the terrain, and I would highly recommend it as a first step into the ASP.Net realm.

Of course, everybody's taste in books is different, so check it out first at Borders before ordering..

Good book for learning ASP.NET 2.0 basics.......2006-06-09

If you are new to ASP.NET or have little to no programming experience this is a good book to start with. It will teach you the basics of ASP.NET 2.0, VB (No C# here) and some basic programming constructs.

There are some errors in the book, which is why I did not give it 5 stars. One example of an error is on page 310 dealing with a HyperLinkField and the DataNavigateURLFormatString; this is something that apparently changed from the beta version the book was written with and the final release. (you need to convert this to template for it to work correctly). The book also touches on web parts but the code did not work, no errors just didn't work.

If you know some programming and want to get beyond the dummies I'd recommend ASP.NET 2.0 in 24 Hours by Scott Mitchell, a very good book without the smarminess that comes with the dummies titles.

Not what expected.......2006-06-05

This book its deficient and it doesnt explain you how to use the Visual Studio Interface.

ASP.NET 2.0 Everyday Apps For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

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Great Book but Beware!!!
Wasn't expecting life to be THIS difficult...

ASP.NET 2.0 Everyday Apps For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
Doug Lowe
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ASIN: 0764597760

Book Description

Create a shopping cart, online store, and Web forum, or set up a blog

ASP.NET 2.0 is a functional programming tool, so why not discover how to use it by actually creating something functional? These aren't useless "Hello World" type examples - you'll build secure e-commerce, community, and back-end applications right from the start. Even before you've finished this hands-on guide, you'll have something to show for your efforts!

Discover how to
* Understand application design
* Debug your projects
* Avoid cross-site scripting attacks
* Build a database management application
* Create an online product catalog
* Design blog and forum applications

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ASP.NET 2 Everyday Apps For Dummies is written in the For Dummie's friendly, easy-to-understand style. It shows those with some web development experience how to create Web sites and applications. The uniqueness of the book lies in the fact that everything you need to ""bake the pie"" is provided from the code to the step-by-step project-based instructions. It goes above and beyond the snippets provided in a cookbook and gives you everything from start to finish. Learn ASP and save time. Shopping cart application Classified ads Online store Guestbook Chat room

Customer Reviews:

Great Book but Beware!!!.......2007-02-20

This is a very good book but It is not a tutorial. It assumes a certain level of ASP.Net 2.0 understanding. The applications are completed for you and it is up to you to aquire the knowledge to fill in the blanks. I would recommend it to intermediate developers or novice developers who are willing to dig for the answers.

Wasn't expecting life to be THIS difficult..........2006-10-02

This is NOT a dummies book, in any sense of the word. This book assumes that you have a well-grounded knowledge of programming to begin with and it takes you into the world of asp.net programming from that perspective. While I found that the subject matter was easy to follow, for the most part, some of the issues that I ran into were so frustrating to me that I find myself wanting to put this book in the trash and sign up for a college course. At least there, when you run into a situation that the teacher wants you to learn, you have the teacher there to explain WHAT he is trying to teach you.

ASP.NET 3.5 For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

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ASP.NET 3.5 For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
Ken Cox
Manufacturer: For Dummies
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ASP.NET Orcas For Dummies carries on the tradition of the previous editions, making it easy for beginners to begin creating dynamic, data-driven web applications with ASP.NET Orcas. This is the perfect guide for web designers and HTML coders who are ready to take their web site to the next level and begin building web applications on the .NET Platform.

Veteran ASP.NET developers and VB programmers will benefit as well, as this is a great book to get a jump-start on the new features of ASP.NET Orcas. The book will cover the powerful new HTML, CSS and WYSIWIG page designer tool as well as the enhanced Ajax functionality and using the new ASP.NET-Ajax concept library.

Coverage includes:

• Exploring Visual Basic Essentials

• Understanding Objects

• Building User Interfaces

• Killing Bugs and Handling Errors

• Accessing databases

• Handling User Input

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