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The shelf of helpful and practical books on piano study is not a full one; perhaps only the books by Josef Lhevinne and by Artur Schnabel's student Konrad Wolff belong there. But Boris Berman has now added to it. Berman has taken on the difficult aspects of playing the instrument and has succeeded in several areas. Setting up opposing ideas--sostenuto versus leggiero playing, fidelity to the score versus personal interpretation--he sends pianists to the instrument with a heightened awareness of what the body wants to show us. Berman is big on images (useful ones, by and large). He talks about the importance of breath (far too rare in piano lessons) and is good on the relation of finger stroke to dynamic level. He offers one fine exercise for voicing of chords and another--a long scale in diminuendo--for finger control. A chapter on time falters a bit on tempo--lots of examples but few concepts--but covers the idea of inner pulse and subdivision of the measure in an exemplary way. Readers will want more help on fingering, but that is probably impossible in book format. There is a good deal of common sense on phrasing and repeated insistence on informed rather than mechanical practicing.
For a pianist with a performing career in Rachmaninoff and Prokofiev, Berman has a surprising amount of respect for the printed scores, and his background in early music comes through several times. At the end, he continues into performance (lots of ideas from the acting teacher Stanislavsky here) and includes a welcome chapter on teaching. This is, in fact, a book to use with your own teacher--ideas about "out" stroke, sustained relaxation ("both impossible and unnecessary"), and wrist height could be dangerous if misunderstood--but it will be provocative. Many musical examples, admirably proofread and helpfully cross-referenced, are included. --William R. Braun
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Internationally known as a concert pianist and highly respected as a piano teacher, Boris Berman here offers a fascinating exploration of both piano technique and music interpretation. Berman combines explanations and practical advice with anecdotes about students, colleagues, and former teachers, along the way providing many insights into the psychological aspects of performing and teaching music.
Customer Reviews:
A Must Have Book.......2007-08-27
Berman early on tells you that this is not a "how-to" book. It's not. But it is a book that explores playing the piano in depth in a clear, understandable manner. I've taken piano lessons for four years now and this book shows me what's ahead for me and, most importantly, that learning is doable. If you have some knowledge of music and piano playing you will love this book. No one who wants to excel at playing the piano should be without this book. Most excellent.
If I Had To Choose One Book To Recommend...........2005-09-10
I've been teaching piano full time since 1981. I am constantly reading material to learn about performance practice as well as other musical matters.
If I had to recommend one book to either students or teachers of piano this would be it. It covers a wide range of practical and interpretive matters in one very readable and unintimidating volume.
Boris Berman proves to be a knowledgeable yet down to earth teacher who is able to cover a lot of ground without merely glossing over the territory. There is so much food for thought here that can nourish pianists for a long long time.
Highly recommended!
Eloquent and Lucid.......2002-07-29
Imagine you are a piano student playing a Haydn sonata for your professor. In the slow movement your teacher conjures up a Classical opera aria as an illustrative example, complete with specific characters, and even ventures to invent an imaginary reconstruction of the opening: "Dio, che guar - da [rest] tut - ti gli~a - man - ti [rest] ..." Chances are that you are among the lucky chosen ones in the class of famous Russian-American pianist Boris Berman.
Your level of playing (and your budget) do not allow you to study with a professor of international stature at Yale University? There is no need for despair. Professor Berman has crystallized his most nourishing ideas in an astonishingly eloquent and lucid manner. "Notes from the Pianist's Bench" is his highly informative, rational book of advice geared to the undergraduate and graduate piano student. Unlike those dry and overblown piano methods of early German theorists (Deppe, Breithaupt, Tetzel, Martienssen) Berman's prose is striking a perfect balance between the philosophical and the practical, between the erudite and the anecdotal, the comprehensive and the concise, imagination and realism, elementary and advanced; and it can definitely be comprehended by the educated layman, last not least thanks to the many highly appropriate musical examples.
Unlike Heinrich Neuhaus, the legendary Russian teacher of Richter and Gilels, who opens his "The Art of Piano Playing" with a deliberation on the artistic image (idea, vision), Berman's musical notes do not drop too far off the pianistic bench in the first part of this book. In fact he starts there where most diligent students hopefully find themselves presently: in the pratice room. But what a practice room this is! While yours (and mine) consists of four naked white walls with a big black piano in it, Professor Berman's practice room is a laboratory of experimentation and consideration. His enormous experience in performance practice, spanning all styles from harpsichord to Cage, allows him to approach a topic from several angles at the same time. Berman is especially afraid of exaggeration and dogmatic advice and believes our faults to be the extension of our virtues: "My biggest hesitation about writing this book has been a fear that my advice will be misinterpreted or carried ad absurdum. Guided by the teacher, a young musician must learn to use common sense, both in making interpretive decisions and in deciding on appropriate physical actions to realize them."
Naturally this approach should be recommended to the modern passive student craving for simplistic recipes and instant solutions. Berman: "Being a good student is not as simple a task as one might think. The objective of one's studies should be to become an artist, not to perpetuate one's status as a student. With some students I have the feeling that they fall in my lap as a piece of clay: `Here I am, mold me.' In some cases such an attitude is a reflection of the individual's general passivity, and in others it comes from being accustomed to spoon-feeding by their previous teacher."
It is quite obvious that Berman himself is familiar with the specific cultural background of ethnically diverse students. Consider his lesson to a student from Beijing who lacked an understanding of polyphonic texture: "[...] I made the analogy with perspective in painting, but this concept was completely unfamiliar to her, probably because she did not have much experience with Western-style painting. To make my point, I showed her two pictures of birds, one a Chinese drawing and the other a Western landscape. I asked if she could tell me which birds in the first picture were closest to the viewer. That she was unable to do so was not surprising, because perspective was not a component of the artistic system of the picture. The student had no problem in answering the same question in relation to the second picture. Then I tried to explain how the Western artist created the impression of certain objects being farther away than others by making them smaller in size and-very important-more blurred than those in the foreground. In music, I said, we also present the background smaller (that is, softer) and more blurred (that is, less articulated)."
To the advanced reader the unusual degree of common sense in Berman's carefully calibrated advice may sometimes appear "over-informative." Too much neutrality can obscure a powerful vision. There are moments, I feel, where too much common sense can be an obstacle to the creative initiative of a sensitive student. Neuhaus observed that young pianists of genius go through phases of exaggeration because they have to experience the range and the limitations of their power. But these shortcomings are more than made up for by the second part of the book ("Shaping up a Performance"). Some of the real gems of the book are hidden in these chapters, especially Berman's adaptation of Stanislavsky's psycho-technique and "unbroken line" to musical performance.
I strongly recommend this book to the amateur. If you are a professional it is a must read.
In case you haven't read them, I'd like to draw your attention to two other books in this field: Russell Sherman's "Piano Pieces" (aphoristic reflections `laden with culture and atmosphere') and Seymour Bernstein's more methodical "With Your Own Two Hands" (emphasis on practicing and discipline).
Rolf-Peter Wille
A Piano Book of our Own.......2001-07-13
Very often when musicians, especially performers, attempt to write about music they lapse into a pseudo-poetic and philosophical tone that, although seemingly charming to the uninitiated, remains unworthy of the serious scholarly and academic environment to which the musical community, particularly in North America, aspires. To offer one example I shall quote one of Mr. Berman's illustrious predecessors - Heinrich Neuhaus:
"polyphony expresses in musical language the highest union of the personal and the general, of the individual and the masses, of Man and the Universe, and it expresses in sound everything philosophical, ethical and aesthetic that is contained in this union. It fortifies the heart and the mind." - The Art of Piano Playing
This is a lovely sentiment, to be sure, but what does it actually mean? Mr. Berman, to his credit, avoids such purple prose in his book. He provides us with an objective and highly informed guide to dealing with the issues that arise in attempting to teach or play the piano and the wealth of great music written for it, as seen through the eyes of one of his generation's most respected pianists and teachers. Of course my purpose here is not to criticize past books on the subject, or even to compare them in any detail. As Mr. Berman himself illustrated in a memorable seminar at Yale University, changes in pianists' approaches to a given body of music cannot be seen as developmental in a scientific sense. It is not that one generation of pianists has more insight into a given piece than did the preceding generation, but simply that each generation has a slightly different set of musical priorities which govern the kind of information they seek out about a piece and the way in which they choose to apply it. Books like Neuhaus' "The Art of Piano Playing" and the two or three others which, together with Berman's "Notes from the Pianist's Bench", make up the highest achievements in this field of study, serve to represent the musical preoccupations of a particular era, just as the finest pianists of a given era do the same through their performances and recordings. Perhaps in another twenty or thirty years a new generation of pianists will once again need their own book on piano playing and teaching which addresses their unique preoccupations. Until then I am certain that "Notes from the Pianist's Bench" will serve as an invaluable guide to students, teachers and even professional pianists of this era who are interested in better understanding the best examples of performance practice in our time and the timeless art of piano-playing.
Vadim Serebryany, pianist
a real gift.......2001-07-13
During the years that I had been very fortunate to be able to study with Mr. Berman, I found the countless lessons and the experiences of hearing his concerts to be constant sources of ideas and inspiration. Personally, "Notes from the Pianist's Bench" not only crystallized and revived a lot of the ideas for me, but it also offered me much needed inspiration since I began working independently. The chapters included in the part titled "In the Practice room" ought to be very helpful for any practicing pianists; Mr. Berman's insight into the piano technique, whether it concerns sound and touch, or articulation and phrasing, is always incisive and realistic. I personally find the advice offered in the second part of the book titled : "Shaping Up a Performance" to be particularly indispensable. Chapters such as "Technique of the Soul" and "The Art of Teaching and the Art of Learning" are genuine, thoughtful gifts from an artist. Mr. Berman has shared with us in his book a refreshing and intriguing landscape of music-making via piano playing. "Notes from the Pianist's Bench" is warmly recommended without any reservation.
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Sensible handling of a difficult topic.......2003-12-01
I'm always grateful to find a book handling E. Bathory's story in a sensible manner, since you find plenty of trashy things written about her.
To me, the book Countess Dracula seems carefully researched, it's also good that the Countess' story gets related with the turbulent history of her country in her times.Also, the book shows that Bathory's story can be read in different ways(concerning her motives for murder, e.g.). And her character is very difficult to access.
Another book I definitely recommend about her is "Heroine des Grauens", edited by M. Farin. It has just bee re-edited, unfortunately I've not heard of an English version of it (it's written in German).
Countess Dracula: The Life and Times of Elisabeth Bathory, t.......2003-10-24
this book is great. There is a lot from the history. I like that.
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If you can find a copy..........2004-01-05
This is probably the best book about Erzsebet Bathory available. The problem is that information about the countess is a bit scarce, hence the book has some "fluff" in it to expand what would otherwise be a 100-page book. That explains the second half of the book which is a bunch of folklore about vampires, werewolves, and necrophilia that is just kind of thrown together to fill out the book. However in the first half, Florescu and McNally offer a straightforward, no-frills account of the Bathory murders and the politics surrounding them with no stupid speculation about blood-bathing or vampirism. There is no flowery prose or substitution of poorly drawn conclusions for facts. The sad truth is that there isn't a whole lot of information about the countess and the book is hindered by that. But, I'd rather have a concise, factual account with what information is available than a bunch of flowery pseudo-Gothic trash masquerading as history. Until the countess's diaries are translated -- they are sitting in the state archives at Hungary -- this is the best anyone can hope for.
You have no Idea.......2003-11-08
I had the incredable honor to be in 3 of Dr. McNally's Russian History courses at BC. He was my mentor and idol. I was very saddened at his recent demise.
He is an A plus scholar and a historian the likes we'll never see again!
Hey, Ray, this one's for you.
You have no Idea.......2003-11-08
I had the incredable honor to be in 3 of Dr. Mcnally's Russian History courses at BC. He was my mentor and idol. I was very saddened at his recent demise.
He is an A plus scholar and his historian the likes we'll never see again!
Hey, Ray, this one's for you.
I'm not so sure about this one............2003-07-04
One crucial element is a little out of whack with this book: it is almost 250 pages long, yet only the first 92 are dedicated to the Bathory tale, and only about 50% of that is about Elizabeth.
I'll repeat that because it sounds vaguely important: out of a 250 page book, only part of the first 92 pages have to do with the subject matter. There is more info on the political upheavals going on at the time, and much of it has seemingly nothing to do with Elizabeth. It's sort of a "meanwhile, in another part of the country..." type of digression. The focus is largely on what was going on "around her" instead of what was going on "with" her. As if McNally is saying "look at me, I'm a professor of eastern European history and you're not!"
After page 92, it gets a little ridiculous. Notice how each chapter afterward begins with a sentence which includes Elizabeth's name in it (just to remind you who the book is supposed to be about and poorly attempt to tie her in to the subject matter), then goes way off course and discusses Werewolves, Necrophilia, and then vampire movies. Apparently she fits into these somehow, but I think it is all in McNally's mind. He just needed to fluff up the book by a couple hundred pages with pointless sensationalism, since the actual part about Elizabeth had none and made her seem rather boring, believe it or not. He actually begins to champion her by book's end, as if he were her hero who will clear her name of these acts.
By the end of the tale, I still did not understand why she did it. There is no explanation or barely even a speculation. It's presented in a "yeah, she just kinda got into it for no apparent reason" fashion. McNally even alludes to the possibility of it all being a conspiracy against the Countess by other aristocrats who wanted to have their debts to her cancelled by having her imprisoned.
McNally says Elizabeth *probably didn't* bathe in blood since no official records tell of that, and that much of the killing was done by her servants. And there is nothing more than a glancing touch on her sexuality, which is a subject that could have helped paint a better picture of her as a person. Of course, with such little documentation available, some topics are going to suffer if there is a lack of speculation on the author's part.
Ultimately I was left thinking, this is it? that's all? Not that what she was accused of wasn't bad, but, if this is closer to the truth, it doesn't come near the drama of the legends. A bit of a let down for those fascinated by the myth.
If the legends were true it would have made for a more interesting psychological evaluation of the Countess, and subsequently a more interesting book.
Sorry to burst any bubbles out there, but I personally was a little perturbed about spending a pretty penny on a book that is less than halfway full of what I bought it for.
Excellent it cuts thru myth and presents the true story.......2003-04-17
McNally did a great job of presenting and backing up all of his facts with historical documents that were uncovered in the early 80s in the archives in Budapest. He discounts all of the false legends regarding Elizabeth, including one that says she showered in young girls blood, bathed in, and drank it to remain youthful. Elizabeth tortured and killed servants merely because she enjoyed the act (similiar to Vlad The Impaler). It recounts the history of her family and her subsequent trial and house arrest, although she should have been executed along with her henchmen. The high body count she incurred sounds like a legend but some evidence did come out in the trial that did substantiate it as fact, im sorry but I wont mention it more than that cos I dont want to spoil it for you. If you want a well written, no-nonsense book about the Blood Countess of Translyvania get this book.
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Bathory: Countess of Blood
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Adult comic. Based upon Elizabeth Bathory of Hungary. Very violent comic with nudity.
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Countess Dracula
Michel Parry
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Countess Dracula
Michel Parry
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Countess Dracula!: A play in three acts
Neal Du Brock
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- Surprisingly good Dracula sequel!
- Borland's long-lost novel in print at last!
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Countess Dracula: A Novel
Carroll Borland
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A novel by the co-star of Mark of the Vampire. Includes a history and personal rememberances of the making of Mark of the Vampire.
Customer Reviews:
Surprisingly good Dracula sequel!.......2003-04-10
'Countess Dracula' by author Carrol Borland, is a surprisingly good, well-written novella, that is a worthy sequel to Bram Stoker's original classic 'Dracula'. The author wrote this book back in the early 1930's, when she was a teenage girl with an unabashed crush on film star Bela Lugosi! She soon met the famous man, and was able to read him her manuscript. Bela Lugosi liked the novella, and did try to have 'Countess Dracula' published at the time, but he was unable to as Universal Studios still held the copyright on the character of Count Dracula.
Carrol Borland has an exciting, pulp-style to her writing, with her story taking place in the mysterious, haunting land of Transylvania! Two English couples, one a pair of honeymooners, stay at a village inn that lies directly in the shadow of a mountain capped by Castle Dracula. The young beautiful bride attracts the attention of the handsome, suave middle-aged count, who fancies her for himself! The description of author Borland's Count Dracula truly matches Bela Lugosi, and not Bram Stoker's literary vampire. 'Countess Dracula' would have made a great, eerie little Universal horror film back in 1935!
The narrative is excellent, and only falters at the very conclusion with a bit of an unsatisfying ending. Carrol Borland had real talent as a writer, and it's a great pity that she didn't write further novels. We are grateful though, that this manuscript was safely hidden away in her desk for over six decades until publication!
Borland's long-lost novel in print at last!.......1999-07-22
Actress Borland co-starred with Bela Lugosi in 1935's THE MARK OF THE VAMPIRE (MGM, D: Tod Browing). She first met Lugosi after seeing him onstage in DRACULA: THE VAMPIRE PLAY. It inspired her to write COUNTESS DRACULA, a sequel ore to the play than to Stoker's novel. She showed it to Lugosi, and they became friends. Now, just before Borland's death, the book was published. Yes, it was an amateurish effort, not terribly good. However, it has a unique place in both film history and horror literature, and it belongs in every true vampire fan's collection.
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The story of a remarkable woman's rise out of the foster-care system to attain the American dream—and of the unlikely series of women who lifted her up in marvelous and distinctive ways
Born as a ward of the state of Maine—the child of an unmarried Yankee blueblood mother and an unknown black father—Victoria Rowell beat the odds. Unlike so many other children who fall through the cracks of our overburdened foster-care system, her experience was nothing short of miraculous, thanks to several extraordinary women who stepped forward to love, nurture, guide, teach, and challenge her to become the accomplished actress, philanthropist, and mother that she is today.
Rowell spent her first weeks of life as a boarder infant before being placed with a Caucasian foster family. Although her stay lasted for only two years, at this critical stage Rowell was given a foundation of love by the first of what would be an amazing array of women, each of whom presented herself for different purposes at every dramatic turn of Rowell's life.
In this deeply touching memoir, Rowell pays tribute to her personal champions: the mothers, grandmothers, aunts, mentors, teachers, and sisters who each have fascinating stories to tell. Among them are Agatha Armstead, Rowell's longest-term foster mother, a black Bostonian on whose rural Maine farm Rowell's fire to reach for greatness was lit; Esther Brooks, a Paris-trained prima ballerina, Rowell's first mentor at the Cambridge School of Ballet; Rosa Turner, a Boston inner-city fosterer who taught Rowell lessons of independence; Sylvia Silverman, a mother and teacher whose home in a well-kept middle-class suburban neighborhood prepared Rowell for her transition out of foster care and into New York City's wild worlds of ballet and acting and adulthood.
In spite of support from individuals and agencies, Rowell nonetheless carried the burden of loneliness and anxiety, common to most foster children, particularly those "orphans of the living" who are never adopted. Heroically overcoming those obstacles, Rowell also reaches a moment when she can embrace her biological mother, Dorothy, and, most important, accept herself.
Ultimately, The Women Who Raised Me is a story that belongs to each of us as it shines a glowing light on the transformational power of mentoring, love, art, and womanhood.
Customer Reviews:
Review.......2007-09-07
This was a well written book. The author gives a heartfelt account of her life in foster care. She begins her story as a small child in rural Maine and concludes as an adult actress in Hollywood. This is a great book that deals with foster care, mental illness, achievements, and adversity in a young woman's life.
Wanted more of an autobiography.......2007-08-16
I know the title says the women who raised me, but I really wanted to read more about how she got into acting, what it was like to be on the young and the restless and work with dick van dyke. She spends many chapters about her ballet years, but doesnt mention what it was like to get into tv acting, which is really her career, not ballet. She is known for being a TV star. She did a great deal of research into her families/friends - I think too much. I had to skip many many pages because it got boring. She mentions her marriage, but never talks about getting divorced. I never knew if she married Wynton or not, had to look it up on the net. She doesn't get into her relationships with men much or her children. I got the impression Wynton was raising her son? but who knows. She seems very multi talented though and it was great that she put so much time into writing a book in addition to her other charities/career.
Intriguing,surprising insights about foucs & tenacity.......2007-08-10
This is an exceptionally touching journey through the life of a foster child that was exposed to a number of phenomenal women.
All their lives were woven together beautifully by the author [Rowell]and revealed that despite backgrounds that were so different, these women all exhibited determined, giving spirits through their own talents.
A must read!!
The Women Who Raised Me.......2007-07-28
A very touching story , well written and informative. So sad at times. I loved that there were pictures of these incredible women to put faces on the heroes! Inspiring too, that with love and guidance, our children can thrive in difficult life situations.
As a grandmother to a mixed race child, very distubing also, that we still have so far to go in the US.
A wonderful book.......2007-07-01
I could not put down Ms. Rowell's life journey. I knew very little about her, only that she was an actress in a soap opera. She is an incredibly strong woman. I have great admiration for her. She could so easily have turned her back on her painful past and distanced herself from orphans; but she chose not to. She embraces her birth mother and all who assisted her.
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This book has a lot of neat stuff from 1973 to 1998.......1998-12-31
Ithink this book is pretty neat and I got it for Christmas and I started reading it right away. In the wedding album though, you forgot to mention Victor and Ashley's marriage and Jack and Nikki's marriage. Why was that?
The absolute authority on the history of Y & R........1998-05-26
An avid fan since the beginning, I have truly enjoyed going down memory lane and filling in the blanks of storylines long forgotten. This book covers every detail and depth of the characters and their development. Truly a must-have for anyone who has grown to love the people of Genoa City.
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Gotta read.......1999-12-27
This book was great and I can't wait to read it again
A *MUST* READ FOR ANY FAN OF "THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS".......1999-10-02
As a huge fan of the Y&R from its inception, I was very entharalled and delighted with this book. It is a *MUST* read for any fan of this show. Not only does it take you down memory lane, but it refreshes the memory of many story lines.
I thought it was a great and informative book........1999-01-13
This book told of the trials and tribulations of the characters of the past. It helped new viewers to catch up on the events of the past, while taking life long watchers on a trip down memory lane. Great Job!!
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What do you do when you discover your true love is actually the brother you never knew you had? Or that your father is really your uncle and he's having an affair with your fiancée? If you happen to live in Genoa City, Wisconsin, the fictional locale for the daytime drama, The Young and the Restless, you might head over to Gina's Place for a comforting plate of Zucchini Frittata, or maybe you'd prefer to cry over an Iced Mocha at Crimson Lights Coffeehouse. Then again, if you go anywhere in Genoa City, you're sure to meet your ex-husband's third ex-wife, who also happens to be your stepsister and the woman who's had her eye on your boyfriend-cum-brother since you two met during a hostage situation at the courthouse all those weeks ago. So, maybe you'd better stay home and whip up that Huevos Rancheros recipe you'll find in the "Comfort Foods for Devastating Breakups" chapter of Cooking with the Young and the Restless instead.
In addition to cast pictures andinformation about the show's history, Cooking with the Young and the Restless contains more than 200 mouth-watering recipes from Genoa City's hottest restaurants as well as the special menus for special occasions such as Kay Chancellor's New Year's Eve party and Olivia and Malcolm's wedding reception. Fans of the show will enjoy reading up on their favorite characters' romantic tangles and personal triumphs and tragedies as they try out the dishes that keep the Newmans, the Abbotts, the Chancellors, and all the other citizens of Genoa City coming back for more.
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great and interesting book, also one I will use a lot........1999-04-16
This is a book you should try
This cookbooks dishes up steamy little dishes!.......1998-04-20
This cookbook offers up more than 200 wonderful recipes that might just been found in Genoa City's famous eateries. Many of the recipes have been donated by the actual stars of the show, such as Melody Scott Thomas, and creator William J. Bell. With such cute chapters like "Foods for Devastating Breakups" and "Cravings" (food the characters craved while they were pregnant), there are recipes here to satisfy any mood.
Full of great photos from the show, and lively character biographies, COOKING WITH THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS is a treat for show fans and cooking fans alike.
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Excellent primer on the enduring myth of vampires........2004-06-04
This small, well organized, and beautifully illustrated book is an unexpectedly thorough and complete reference on vampire lore in Western culture.
Succinctly written and carefully researched, it presents an entertaining and informative account on the mythical and religious origins of vampires, citing innumerable traditional, historical and literary sources, from the earliest civilizations to the present day. It also includes a discussion on the evolution and permanence of vampires in our culture through literature and films, featuring an exhaustive filmography of the most often dramatized of all fictional characters.
For those interested in pursuing a deeper study of the subject, the bibliographical reference titled Further Reading and the List of Illustrations, both located in the back of the book, will prove to be invaluable resources.
--Reviewed by Maritza Volmar
Very Good and Colorful.......1999-07-16
I thought that this book was good, however it isn't in depth and is short. I liked looking at the pictures but the information were just summaries. The book was colorful and interesting, yet it was a lot of show and not enough information. I think that it is a very good "beginners" book for first time Vampire readers. I think that all who read will most likely enjoy it.
Informative but not an indepth look at the vampire legend........1999-05-14
Vampires: Restless Creatures of the Night is a brief and concise history of the vampire legend. Well researched and richly illustrated, this book is most valuable for its collection of literary and artistic references which can be found within its' pages. It is clearly a very modern book in that it skims the surface of a great deal of information without committing itself to any kind of opinion. It is however, an entertaining and informative read.
Vampires in Film and In Real Life (History).......1999-02-10
This book is great if you're into Vampire Films, Stoker's Dracula novels, or if you're into the Masquerade. This colorful book gives you the history of Real Life Vampires from where it started. Not alot of people realize that vampires are this real. Stoker actually based his books on such real life mortal vampires as Elizabeth Bathory and Vlad the Impaler. It also gives you a timeline of vampire movies. With also summaries of the movies and pictures. Including my personal favorite: Nosferatu. So check this book out, it's colorful and its great if you have any interests in vampires, Vampire Movies, or Stoker's books.
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A Wonderful Introduction.......2006-05-02
In this short biography, Virginia Brackett has provided readers with a fascinating glimpse of one of the last century's great writers. Aimed at ages 9-12, the book will obviously provide nothing new for the Woolf scholar. However, Brackett does not shy away from the darker moments of Woolf's life. Hers is an honest and engaging overview, written written with intelligence and insight, and is recommended not only for children, but for anyone looking for an introduction to the life of Virginia Woolf.
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Whether you are using Windows Forms to build rich-client business applications, or the ASP.NET 2.0 framework to build powerful web applications or web services, the use of well-designed graphics will greatly enhance their usability, impact, and visual appeal. This book provides a comprehensive guide to the use of graphics in .NET applications and aims to provide you with all the information you need to build effective custom controls.
The opening section of the book investigates the .NET Framework classes that implement graphics. It covers all of the classes, methods, and techniques needed to create, manipulate, and display precise graphics in a form, a page being sent to a printer, or an image.
On this foundation, the second section describes how to design and build effective custom controls for use in a business environment. Topics covered include building composite controls, implementing keyboard navigation, and enhancing design-time support.
The final section of the book explores the use of GDI+ and ASP.NET to build custom controls that can provide reusable, GUI components for web projects, and to deliver customized graphics over the Internet.
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Not good enough.......2007-07-08
This book is for beginners and doesn't cover advanced materials related to real-world DGI+ programming. As an example, its matrix coverage is very limited. I don't know why the title of the book has "Pro" in it. Perhaps for its coverage of making custom controls. If the word "Pro" was not there, I would give it 5 out of 5 - a good book for for beginners.
Great GDI+ Resource.......2007-06-15
'Pro .NET 2.0 Graphics Programming' by Eric White is a great GDI+ programming reference, first and foremost. With 400+ pages of content spread out amongst 14 chapters, the user will be able to get a solid look at GDI+ programming and learn how far Windows graphics programming has come.
Chapter Overview
01. .NET Graphics Programming
02. Drawing Surfaces
03. Pens and Brushes
04. Text and Fonts
05. Images
06. GraphicsPaths and Regions
07. Clipping and Invalidation
08. Transformations
09. Printing
10. An Alternative Coordinate System
11. Architecture and Design of Windows Forms CustomControls
12. Design-Time Support
13. Scrolling
14. Mouse Events and Cursors
There are no overwhelming book length examples which I think was a good decision made. Instead of building an app up step by step there are lots of little examples to drive the points home that the author wants to.
The only gripe that I have (and have in the past with other Apress books) is the lack of color. With reduced printing costs and a book that has the title 'Graphics' to not have any color within is a poor choice by the publisher. Having said that, if you program with GDI+ and want to get a good handle on this technology, you will be hard-pressed to find a better book to learn from then this nice effort by Apress.
**** RECOMMENDED
Graphics.......2007-05-11
If you are looking for a book on how to create GDI graphics then this book is definitely for you. It covers every topic you need to create your graphic designs on forms and images. It does not go into detail on sending the image to a web page, but that is just serializing the image and there are many topics that can be found on Google that will show you that. The chapters are arranged by topic, it explains each sub topic with an example and at the end of the chapter it also explains how to improve performance! One extra thing this book has is a couple of chapters on how to write custom window forms controls. If you where ever thinking about designing you own controls this book is a must have on how to create custom controls from entry level through advance topics! One last thing don't think that this book is only for .NET 2.0 [...]
an exhaustive guide and reference for GDI+ developers.......2006-07-16
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"For those who might want a book dedicated only to topics directly related to custom control development, there may be disappointment.... The coverage of GDI+ topics is exhaustive. This makes the book an excellent introduction and reference to GDI+."
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