Reviews (7)

Recommended at my school
I am a guidance counselor at a large high school and have been recommending this book to my students. What is so useful about it is how it not only profiles the top scholarship awards in the country, but also discusses students who won the awards (and even includes their pictures and essays). I've found it highly motivational to show this book to my students, so that they can see that students just like them win these awards. We are even thinking about getting classroom sets for members of the junior and senior class.

Surprisingly Helpful
I had spent a lot of time using online scholarship search database sites and was really frustrated. Then I found this book on Amazon and thought I would give it a try. I didn't have very high expectations (given my online search) so I was thrilled when I found in the book bunches of scholarships to apply for and tips on how to win each one. Why didn't my guidance counselor tell me about this book?

WOW, GREAT BOOK!
THIS BOOK REALLY IS FANTASTIC. I AM A GRAD STUDENT AND USED THIS BOOK TO GREAT SUCCESS. THE SAMPLE WINNING ESSAYS ARE REALLY HELPFUL, AS ARE THE INTERVIEWS WITH SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP JUDGES. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Directories    2. Finance    3. Financial Aid    4. Handbooks & Manuals    5. Handbooks, manuals, etc    6. Reference    7. Scholarships    8. United States    9. Study Aids / Financial Aid    10. Student loan funds   

Subjects:  1. Business Aspects    2. Careers - Arts    3. Careers / Job Opportunities    4. Computer Industry    5. Computer animation    6. Computer graphics    7. Directories    8. General    9. Multimedia systems    10. Reference   

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Museums 101
This is a text book on museum science. It covers all phases of designing, building, financing and operating a museum from the very basics. I have used it extensively to develop policies and procedures for the MinnesotaTransportation Museum as we grow from a trolley ride to a major museumsite. Everyone in the museum/history center/science center business shouldread this and see that other members of the trustees and employees haveread this as well.Most valuable is the discussion of the responsibilitiesof the board of trustees, executive director, curator and other employees.Though the book is small, it gives you a good foundtation to build upon forany phase of museum work. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Careers - Arts    2. Careers / Job Opportunities    3. Directories    4. General    5. Museum techniques    6. Museums    7. Reference    8. Museums & Museology    9. Reference / General   

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Great ref. book
This book was in great shape and will be a wonderful help.

Sloppy - Too Many Omissions
A few years ago, Hollywood reporter published an Looking for an Agent, Manager, Attorney, Casting Director?
FROM THE PUBLISHER -- Formerly called Hollywood Agents & Managers Directory, this new edition directory is the most complete, reliable and comprehensive reference book on Hollywood talent and literary agents and managers. For the new edition we have changed the title to reflect the growth of new sections in the directory. We have expanded the directory to include separate sections on Entertainment Attorneys and Publicity Companies-a one-stop shop for representation and getting work in Hollywood. We have even included music agents and music managers of arena-level attractions. This directory is released twice a year-every April and October. Completely updated and revised. There is no other publication available that will give access to the film and television community of New York and Hollywood like this publication. In addition to the professional entertainment community and independent filmmakers, this directory is great foraspiring screenwriters and actors. This directory goes hand-in-hand with the Hollywood Creative Directory-"the phone book to Hollywood" for access to navigating the Hollywood industry.Read more

Subjects:  1. Cinema/Film: Book    2. Directories    3. Film & Video - Reference    4. Performing Arts    5. Reference   

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wonderful book, plenty of info, beautifully illustrated
Brief introduction covers choosing your crystals, basics on chakras,meaning of colors, crystal healing, divination, crystal magic, cleansing and empowering, crystals at work / travel / home.
Excellent crystal guide book
This crystal book is a must have for those who use cyrstals in a healing practice or just have them around the home or office for protection, cleansing, or prosperity, etc.Cassandra clearly and thoroughly introduces the basics and more of using crystals as they apply to the chakra system, the aura, psychic development, pendulum dowsing, etc.Everything you need to know about the world of crystals is in this book!She explains 150 different crystals for healing, environment, children, history of, divinatory significance, uses at work and home and more! Each crystal description is accompanied by a clear, color picture for identification purposes.The book is sectioned by color of the stone which makes finding information on a particular stone easy.You need to know only the color of a stone and if you do not know the color the easy to read index in the back of the book is complete.I highly recommend this book to beginners and advanced healers alike.As a reference book it is invaluable! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Body, Mind & Spirit    2. Crystals    3. Healing - General    4. New Age    5. New Age / Body, Mind & Spirit    6. Reference    7. Body, Mind & Spirit / Crystals    8. NATURE - NATURE    9. Occultism & quasi-religious beliefs    10. Reference works   

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A wonderful book
I just want to begin this review by saying that this book is a need for any architect's library.The book Frank Gehry, Architect, provides a wealth of knowledge about the architect as well as the structures that he has created over time. Most pages in this book (and there are many) contain full color pictures, sketches, or descriptions about the structure and the architect.This book spans from Gehry's earliest projects to project underdevelopment.Projects range from structures to furniture, and even to art (sculpture like stuff). An aspect that I like most about this book is seeing Gehry develop his ideas and hone his craft. I should also add that this book also contains several models that were created for structures.I think this is essential because it allows beginning architects a chance to see effective model building techniques as well as different ways to convey a feeling which is essential for effective communication with a client.Overall, I would highly recommend this book for all architects and students.

AMAZING
a very interesting look into the life and times of Frank Gehry. Anyone ineterested in architecture or interested in increasing their knowledge of architecture and architecture's past must read this. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Architecture    2. Architecture, Postmodern    3. Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions    4. Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions - General    5. Exhibitions    6. Individual Architect    7. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum - Exhibition Catalogs    8. U.S. Architecture - General   

Reviews (3)

No review
I bought it as a gift, didn't take out of plastic cover thus I could not rate it.

Overwhelming...Spectacular!!!!
I went to the Guggenheim yesterday to see the show Russia! It was amazing and the response was overwhelming...lines around the block all day. The show was as good as any that I've ever seen...and I have been to the Hermitage, Russian Museum,The Met, Louvre, Prado etc...this show was spectacular! Now, come and see it for yourself. It closes on January 11th, 2006 and if you cannot get here to see it PLEASE buy this book! It's a steal at $47.25...in fact buy both books! This sells for $75.00 at the show and believe me, is well worth it! I am a fan of Socialist Realism and the work of Nesterov, Surikov, Vasnetsov (His Knight at the Crossroads is a work of genius!)and of course Repin. They are all here and the works are printed beautifully and give you a perfect feel for the exhibition. Russia is a land of superb artwork, in many forms. Primarily painting here yet buy this book and you will not be dissapointed......superb, superb and superb! All responsible for this exhibition deserve the highest praise...this is what is best in world culture......Peace and Slovim Godim!(Happy New Year!)

Beautiful art for enjoyment of all
Everyone should see the great Russian art in this collection.It shows the soul of a great country. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Art    2. Art & Art Instruction    3. Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions - General    4. European    5. History - General    6. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum - Exhibition Catalogs    7. European history: from c 1900 -    8. Russia   

Subjects:  1. California    2. Costs (Law)    3. Handbooks, manuals, etc    4. Legal Reference / Law Profession    5. Legal secretaries    6. Paralegals & Paralegalism   

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Should be the starting point for parents and kids alike
"Complete Book of Colleges (2007 Edition)" (1,566 pages) is, in all but details (such as a newly added section for on-line colleges--not sure that many people really will look for that), pretty much the same as the 2006 edition, not that it's a bad thing or that it matters, as most readers will likely be new to the college search process, or restarting it after a few years off (such as me).
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Subjects:  1. College Guides    2. Directories    3. Education / Teaching    4. Guidance & Orientation    5. Institutions Of Higher Education    6. Reference    7. Study Aids    8. Test Prep    9. Education / Guidance & Orientation   

Subjects:  1. Atlases    2. Atlases - General    3. Maps & Road Atlases    4. Reference    5. Travel - United States    6. United States - General   

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles / Dolls    2. Antiques & Collectibles / Reference    3. Antiques & Collectibles / Toys    4. Reference / Catalogs    5. Antiques & Collectibles    6. Catalogs    7. Doll furniture    8. Dolls    9. Dolls' houses    10. Miniatures    11. Reference    12. Toys   

Subjects:  1. College Guides    2. Directories    3. Junior And Community Colleges    4. Reference    5. Study Aids    6. Test Prep   

Reviews (6)

Free Stuff for Busy Moms
This book has some great insight.There are some programs that I was unaware take place.I can recommend programs to family and friends.Also it's great to get free or discounted items for busy moms!

A Disappointment
Although I fit the catagory of being a "busy mom", I had a very hard time finding anything in this book that I could benefit from. Much of the book is filled with opportunities for those in a low-income bracket meeting the criteria for government subsidies.For people in that situation, this book would be a wonderful resource - and is well researched. Between the asssistance for low-income families, senior citizens, those seeking lovers and cheap abortions I found little I could apply to my life. The book also could be organized better.An enormous amount of information is given without any way to sift through it and find the opportunities that one would qualify for.

Almost worth it...
I purchased this book as well as FREE college and training money for women. Both books provide TONS of resources but you will need time to sift through them to determine your eligbility. However the books are HUGE let downs in that they have duplicate information, not only on the pages of each book itself, but both of them carry identical programs or information. They simply changed the print and layout of the books.My best advice is to buy whichever of Mr. Lesko's books you beleive is best suited to your own situation, and save your money, don't purchase any others.You will only get repeat information. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Directories    2. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    3. Free material    4. Mothers    5. Parenting - General    6. Parenting - Motherhood    7. Reference    8. Services for    9. United States   

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Handbook for Academic Authors
This is a good book, just not what I needed. (I was looking more for information on copyright rules.) But for an academic author learning the ropes, it has some solid information.

Good advice for professors trying to publish academic books
This is a useful book, although I think that the title is somewhat misleading.The book covers a very specific topic: the many details of submitting and publishing an academic book.It does not cover writing for peer-review journals and thus will be rather unhelpful for the academics in fields where articles rather than books are the royal road to tenure.
Beth Luey - Handbook for Academic Authors
Very comprehensive, especially, of course for the American market.I bought it because I wanted to have ideas about how to find a publisher after I had all but finished my book;but I wish I had seen it before I started writing, because it makes many technical points about how to prepare a typescript.It will take a fair amount of time to adjust my script to satisfy the technical requirements publishers apparently make. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Authors and publishers    2. Authorship    3. General    4. Psychology    5. Reference    6. Social Psychology    7. Bibliographies, catalogues, discographies    8. Directories    9. Reference / General    10. Serials, periodicals, abstracts, indexes    11. Writing & editing guides   

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What a book!!
I must say I'm quite overwhelmed by all the people listed in this book. It's got almost everyone you know of and more! I'm very impressed. The only thing that I think is "wrong" with this book is that they haven't written the title of everyone, so on some people you don't know who they are, but it's not that many. I was very very surprised to find David Mark Chapman's address (prison) in there. Of course it didn't say what he is, although pretty much everyone knows anyway. It seems that some of the addresses are to people's homes. You've got addresses to musicians, politicians, journalists, actors, athletes, writers, Nobel prize winners, doctors, anyone you can think of in the whole world!! It's a treasure! On the website they've got about 10.000 more addresses (I wonder why they didn't put them all in the book??) This is really the ultimate Celebrity Address book I've ever seen. Buy it!

Addresses for ALMOST everyone
This book's front cover boasts "over 40,000 celebrity addresses, everyone who is anyone." That's not quite accurate. I've discovered a number of people who were omitted or just plain forgotten. That aside, the book does include addresses for most mainstream celebs, musicians and athletes and presents them in a straightforward, alphabetical listing.
The Few, the Proud, the Living Dead
If you are looking for movie stars, this might be a great book.I bought this book (the 2005 edition) primarily to locate artists (e.g., photographers, painters, sculptors).The book is basically useless in this regard.Proportionately speaking, there are extremely few listings of those types of artists.Ironically, even well-known, i.e., "celebrity" artists are omitted, as are lesser known but important ones.The few listed are seemingly random, including comic strip "artists."Worse, several of those listed are either very old (no longer working) or dead.I wonder if the addresses given are for cemeteries?Actually, the addresses for the few artists of interest to me were most often wrong based upon a simple cross reference search on the web.Of course, that also makes me question the accuracy of the other listings.This seems a useful resource for those interested in actors, random athletes and opera singers, but for any other interest--it simply needs to be updated. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles / Autographs    2. Directories    3. General    4. Reference    5. Reference / Directories    6. Research    7. Antiques & Collectibles    8. Athletes    9. Autographs    10. Celebrities    11. Movie    12. Performing Arts    13. Reference works    14. Rich & Famous    15. Television actors and actresse    16. United States   

Subjects:  1. Directories    2. Education    3. Education / Teaching    4. High schools    5. New York    6. New York (State)    7. Parent Participation    8. Public schools    9. Reference    10. Secondary    11. Reference works    12. Secondary schools   

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Helpful Book
I found this book very helpful in helping me locate wholesale providers in software and games.Buying games at a discount or wholesale is an excellent way for me to test out games.If you expect to get a wholesale book that divulge valuable information on buying things that are of limited quality to the public for wholesale, then expect to pay thousands of dollars for a list provided by a consulting company or better yet, just cross your fingers, and hope for luck.This book is not about miracles, but it is a book offering a directory on companies who provide more common things that can be purchased wholesale or at a large discount.In that sense, if you are looking for that, get this book. I personally was happy enough with what I found in this book to give it a 5.

Excellent Source
Just the portion on buying wholesale games and electronics is worth the price of this book.You would not be able to find some of these sources on the internet.I've tried before and that's why I got the book.An excellent source.

Make Buying Wholesale Easier
Some good advice about buying things at wholesale that every budget-conscious consumer and small business can use. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business & Economics / Personal Finance / General    3. Consumer Guides    4. Personal Finance - General    5. Reference    6. Reference / Consumer Guides    7. Shopping    8. Wholesale trade   

Subjects:  1. Cinema/Film: Book    2. Directories    3. Fiction - Science Fiction    4. Film & Video - General    5. Games/Puzzles    6. Performing Arts    7. Science Fiction - Adventure    8. Science Fiction - Star Wars    9. Science Fiction Films    10. Star Wars films    11. Fiction / Science Fiction / Adventure   

Subjects:  1. Directories    2. Education    3. High schools    4. Prep School Guides    5. Private Education    6. Private schools    7. Reference    8. Secondary    9. Secondary Schools    10. United States   

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Interesting to the Casual Reader, Mandatory to the Writer
I'm writing this on October 20. Not a particularly famous day. What can I say about October 20, presuming that I needed to say something. Well, I could say:
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Subjects:  1. Almanacs    2. Directories    3. General    4. Holidays    5. Reference    6. United States    7. Yearbooks & Annuals    8. Reference / General    9. Reference works