Book Description
Finally—A Pregnancy Book That Won't Put Men to Sleep
My Boys Can Swim! tells real men everything they really want to know about pregnancy, such as: How much is it going to cost? Why does your wife primp before seeing her doctor when she hasn't put a stitch of make-up on for you in months? And, most important, what's it going to do to your sex life?
This rollicking, laugh-out-loud book is for expectant dads in search of bottom-line pregnancy information, without all that boring touchy-feely stuff you find in those books written for women. Inside you'll discover helpful—and hilarious—information and insights on such topics as:
The Maternity Wardrobe: "A key part of the maternity wardrobe is maternity underwear—parachute-like undies big enough to fit an NFL defensive lineman."
Baby Names: "Don't give your kids mockable names like Thaddeus, which is Greek for 'I'm a dork and should be beaten up.'"
The Birth: "No one told me it's normal that babies' heads can be misshapen at birth. I was convinced that my wife gave birth to Veldar, the conehead."
Customer Reviews:
Perfect book for dads-to-be.......2007-09-24
My husband used to read books all the time. But now only has time for things about the length of a newspaper or magazine article. This book is really short and funny. So it keeps his attention enough to actually be informed as to what is going on. He reads a little at a time while things progress. And has laughed out-loud on a couple of occasions.
Best book for new dads!.......2007-09-18
My husband LOVED this book. It's written from a husband's point of view which is hilarious. While it doesn't provide tons of medical info, it gives just enough for my husband to understand some of what I'm going through. Each night he read some of it outloud so we could both enjoy it. The humor in the book was great and it has helped him realize that neither of us is going crazy...all of this is normal. I definitely recommend this book to any dad. They will certainly enjoy it!
Great for the father to be.......2007-09-16
My husband enjoyed this book and learning about what to expect. The humor in it is great and the topics are right on target in each trimester. My husband kept telling me what he learned from the book.
For dumb dads.......2007-09-13
This was a totally dumbed down book. My husband actually likes being a father and was insulted by this book. This is for a dad who likes to sit on the couch, drink beers, and not do stuff with his kids. Sorry book.
yeah...whatever.......2007-08-23
The author tries to have that cute "Dave Barry" thing but instead just plays on old stereotypes that all guys do is watch football and don't know thing about women's bodies or what happens with a pregnancy. My wife and I are expecting our first child and I was thinking this may be informative. Instead it was a quick, one day read with jokes that wouldn't even be funny enough for Mad Magazine on a bad day. Sorry, but this one wasn't for me and felt like a waste of money.
Book Description
You don't have to be a genius to sound like one. Here's a collection of the most profound and provocative wit and wisdom in the English language in two lines or less. Edited by entrepreneur John M. Shanahan, who created the wildly successful Hooked on Phonics program, this wonderful book presents the best that has been thought and said on every imaginable topic.
Classified by such themes as "Truth, Lies, and Deception," "Men, Women, and Relationships," and "Passions, Virtues, and Vices," these quotes contain timeless messages for all humankind. Oscar Wilde: "A man who marries his mistress leaves a vacancy in that position." Charles de Gaulle: "The cemetery is filled with indispensable men." Abraham Lincoln: "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." Sophocles: "Men of ill judgment oft ignore the good that lies within their hands, till they have lost it."
Perfect for anyone who has ever been left speechless, this book will make you as glib as Oscar Wilde, as profound as Winston Churchill, and as wise as Aesop. Inspirational, entertaining, and thought-provoking, this is one collection that no library or bookshelf should be without.
Customer Reviews:
You've got to be kidding!.......2007-06-08
If this editor really thinks these are the most brilliant thoughts of all time, he needs to get out more. A few gems, but mostly tired truisms from the 1900's and before. Nothing much new. I found this book disappointing and boring, which is unfortunate, since it includes a CD with all of the content included. But here is some good news; if you are looking for something similar that will really inspire and entertain you a far better choice is-
"A Dancing Star: Inspirations to Guide and Heala wonderful book that was given to me by a friend 10 years ago when I became ill with a chronic disease. I still read it all the time.
I have two copies - i can't be without it!.......2006-10-18
This is an amazing quote book. I manage a large office of creative staff and I
also attend many business functions where I am often called upon to make
speeches. I use the quotes in this book when communicating with my staff and
colleagues. I like to throw in a few quotes from Mr. Shanahan's book, it never
lets me down when I need to make a point subtly and eloquently.
I find a great way to start the business day on a positive note is to
open up The Most Brilliant Thoughts of All Time' (in Two Lines or Less) and
read a relevant quote to my team.
I have a copy at my office and another at home.
Lots of Profound Quotations.......2006-04-26
I REALLY like reading quotations & this book is FULL of them, BUT the author, John Shanahan, has attempted his 15 minutes of fame by including his own quotations, most of which I read & said, "HUH??" because they are not up to the same quality as the others. However, it IS his book! Great read, tho!
Literature ?.......2006-03-14
As books of this type go it is about what I expected, a real novelty. I may find a few items to quote, but most are not very profound nor of great interest.
Carry right too far and it becomes wrong.......2005-11-15
As I have just finished reading the book of Baltasar Gracian "the art of worldly wisdom" which is a must on every serious readers shelf , I picked up this book to relax my mind and enjoy it.....I must admit that it is very easy read and one can finish it in a couple of days since most quotes can be found written at the back of public toilet doors. A good book overall but far from brilliant.
Pascal Hagge
Book Description
Jamie Reidy is to the pharmaceutical business what Jerry Maguire was to professional sports and Frank Abagnale (Catch Me If You Can) was to bank fraud. He's the guy who's been there, done that, and walked away with the insider stories. You'll find yourself rooting for Reidy and at the same time, you'll be shocked by the realities of the world that paid his salary.
Hard Sell is a witty exposé of an industry that touches nearly everyone in contemporary America. It reveals the questionable practices of drug reps, nurses, and even physicians. Reidy traces his ups and downs as a rep for giant drug manufacturer Pfizer, maker of some of the most widely prescribed and used drugs in existence, including Viagra.
With equal parts self-confidence and self-mockery, Reidy tells it like it is in the drug-selling trenches that are our local doctors' offices. The result is a funny and fascinating book that will appeal to those with pharmaceutical sales experience, medical professionals, those who have tried Viagra, and any American unhappy with rising drug prices. Hard Sell will be an easy sale this season.
Customer Reviews:
An OK diversion from my real life.......2007-05-10
An interesting book about the life of a "drug rep". I knew a bit about this career before reading it, but now I feel like I have lived it. There was less Viagra humor than I anticipated, but more career discussion.
While I generally enjoyed this book, it seemed to end rather abruptly without drawing any conclusions.
Two books in one.......2006-12-28
This book is really two books:the first 25% and the last 25% are interesting observations of how Big Pharma works(like a well oiled machine); the role of sales reps(helping MDs sort through the welter of info they get); the tactics of persuasion employed on Mds(hard core selling but effective; and the hiring of sexy/attractive woman as reps(it works) . The middle is how he did as little work as possible for the most benefit to himself---depending on your outlook it will either make you laugh or make you angry. All in all, a worthwhile and easy read. One note: the quality of the paper and the proofing is very poor as is the overall look of the book. I tend to think that he ran it by several publishers before he alighted on this one.
Dare I say it...?.......2006-06-30
Breathtaking! I laughed so hard, it took my breath away. (All apologies to Berlin and Top Gun fans) Sometimes the small chuckle and facial smirk. Sometimes a belly laugh that comes from deep inside. It was a journey of frivolity mixed with hilarity all around a gooey heartfelt center.
I heard the author read at a book signing and while he has a face for radio, he also possesses a big future as a novelist.
Generation X Pharma Rep Tells All.......2006-02-15
I have very little in common with Jamie Reidy, the author of the book "Hard Sell: The Evolution of a Viagra Salesman," which is a tell-a-lot-but-not-all about pharmaceutical sales (see my review of this book in the February, 2006 issue of Pharma Marketing News: www.pharma-mkting.com/news/pmnews-hp.html). For one thing, Reidy is a Generation X'er (the cohort born between 1965 and 1980) and I am a boomer (the cohort born between 1946 and 1964).
The differences between Generation X'ers and boomers may help explain the decrease in pharma sales force effectiveness over the years.
One difference to consider concerns the importance of wealth vs. community as motivating factors for these two generations. A UCLA survey of college freshmen cited in the book "Bowling Alone" showed that Generation X'ers -- who were freshman in 1990 -- were much more concerned with achieving wealth than boomers who were freshman in 1970 (see chart at www.pharma-mkting.com/images/reidychart.jpg). "Greed," says author Robert D. Putman, "trumps community" for Generation X'ers.
Greed -- i.e., the promise of a high salary, bonuses, expense account, and company car -- motivated Reidy to interview for the Pfizer sales rep job in the first place. Throughout the book he exhibits other Generation X traits, such as the frequent conversational use of the word "dude" as in "Dude, I need a little favor" and "Dude, pass the Viagra!" He is also frequently at odds with boomers, including his father and managers at Pfizer, especially when it comes to work ethic and other traditional values of older generations.
Reidy mentioned a Pfizer survey that revealed an "alarming high attrition rate" among reps with 4 to 6 years of service. In contrast to this are the Pfizer Masters -- sales reps whose sum of Pfizer service plus age equals at least 65 years and who have tremendous sales success. "Most of the Masters," quips Reidy, "still comb their hair the way they did when they first saw Rebel Without a Cause in the movie theater."
Greed alone may not be enough to motivate successful sales people. Maybe a little more sense of community -- caring about patients, for example -- might help. Nowhere in Reidy's book do I see any evidence that he really cared about patients. He was trained that "Most benefits [of drugs] revolved around saving a physician or her staff time and hassle", not about treating patients. And, according to Reidy, "nothing makes pharmaceutical sales people crazier than news of 'tab cutting'", a practice common among poor an elderly patients who cannot afford the high cost of drugs. "Dude, where's your compassion?"
What a Jerk!.......2005-12-30
The book provides insight into the hiring of drug detailer's and their subsequent sales and product training, as well the how they are managed in the field. Reidy also provides information on the positive aspects of a drug rep's role in keeping very busy physicians informed. However, the book fails to reference how this information is often biased and distorted to favor a particular drug.
Further, while frequently humorous, most of the book is a summary of how a lazy, dishonest salesperson learned to fool management into thinking he was hard at work while instead at home sleeping or away vacationing abroad, and to misuse drug samples and other "freebies" given out at physician offices. It thus becomes a disappointing insight into some people's integrity and motivation.
Reading the book also brought home the extreme expense of the current system of relying on drug reps - each focused on a small number of products. The result not only raises costs for consumers (about $7 billion in 2004) but also takes much more physician time than necessary - resulting in them starting to ban drug reps. At least some of the drug companies are now reducing sales staffing; hopefully they will replace much of this unreliable and very expensive human system with easy-to-use video conferencing and Internet systems.
Those interested in much more objective, useful material about the drug industry and the role of drug representatives should instead read "The Truth About the Drug Companies: How They Deceive Us and What to Do About It," by Marcia Angell (physician and former New England Journal of Medicine editor). She states that drug companies spend far more on marketing than they do on research (Reidy's book explains part of this cost)- and that much of the marketing is designed to sell "me, too" drugs, which are no better than those already on the market.
A final note about the author: Reidy move to Lilly, rose to a Sales Trainer position, and then was fired after the company learned of this book.
Book Description
Advance praise for Sharehouse Confidential "John Blesso is the maestro of his Fire Island orchestra, madly conducting the participants in his hedonistic social experiment. It's an entertaining punch that connects, making it surely the best beach read of summer or, better yet, the television successor to Sex and the City."
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Graham Murphy, McSweeneys
Sharehouse Confidential: Sex, Drugs, and the Single Life Inside an Epicurean Beach House, an uproarious memoir, recounts the adventures of author John Blesso and two-dozen New York City singles living under the same communal roof.
Desperate for distraction after shelving his seven hundred-page novel, Blesso renovates a seven-bedroom beach house on Fire Island, and serves up full-throttle epicurean living. Blesso and his sharehouse members, friends and strangers alike, madly search for a soul mate-or maybe just another Saturday night escapade. He tries to observe rule number one: don't hook up with other house members. But when the late-night jacuzzi sessions start bubbling, leaving only bikini bottoms standing guard, rules are easily broken.
Achingly funny, Sharehouse Confidential charts the battle between body and soul as Blesso strives to make sense of post-9/11 America.
Customer Reviews:
Not what you're thinking...........2007-07-26
I was expecting a completely fluffy book about a bunch of jerks. What I found was excellent writing that was humorous, contemptous of the Bush white house (extra special bonus!), and dedicated to painting a picture of a group of people that love food, drink, a good laugh, and a beautiful view. Makes you want to be in the house, no matter your age...
What happens next??.......2007-06-01
This is a story in need of a sequel. Will John become the next big fish in the little pond of Kismet? What will happen when Bush leaves the White House, the drugs start fading, and now matter how old he gets the girls stay the same age? Could the main character of this book run far or fast enough to leave the summer of 2005?
This book was a good, light read. The author's voice translated onto the page in a casual way that coaxed me into immediately trusting him as a narrator, despite his rakish reputation. Trust is needed in a story with so many aspects. Blesso ties in the story lines nicely. You can tell the rhythm Blesso writes in is the rhythm he speaks in as some of the paragraphs were obviously stories honed through countless tellings long before they reached the page. On one hand I appreciated the tact he showed his friends and lovers but I would have enjoyed more emotional depth on all sides; as is, I found it hard to keep the characters straight based on their physical descriptions. Sharehouse Confidential could have been meatier, but it must have been hard to flesh out characters you only get to know over a few weekends. It was nice to hear about an American struggling with our role in the war--boiled down, this is more than just a "summer read". I would have enjoyed another 100 pages.
I'd recommend this book to my friends and I would definitely buy the sequel to find out what becomes of the hardest working man in sharehouse business.
Not your mother's beach book.......2007-04-23
While I could easily describe Sharehouse Confidential as a great beach read, I wouldn't be doing the book, or John Blesso, justice if I stopped there. True, it has the qualities of a great beach read--it's sexy, funny, and breezy. But John's candor and honesty also give this memoir a refreshingly raw feel that we rarely get with all of the glossiness that has become our culture--kind of like Kismet itself.
Buy this book and plan to read for a long stretch. You won't be able to put it down until the end--and then you'll be disappointed that it's over.
Just delicious!.......2007-04-20
A great memoir is more than the story being told - it's so much about the voice of the author, and right from the introduction, one can't help but love the sound of John Blesso's voice - smart and funny and thoughtful and sexy. The fact that he tells a great story makes this book impossible to put down unfinished.
And it is a fun read - clever and flirty and indulgent. All-weekend parties, covert hook-ups, table dancing, where the participants are real and interesting and funny and sometimes brilliant, and sometimes flawed. It's also strikingly poignant at moments - the idyllic life as an escape from scary times in a scary world. Food and drink and sex and community as counter-programming to the fear and hate. There's stuff that makes you think, and stuff that makes you laugh. He really strikes a wonderful balance, and it just makes for a highly enjoyable read.
I read this book at breakneck speed, at times literally laughing out loud (amusing to my fellow commuters, I'm sure). The included recipes at the end are an added bonus, though I barely skimmed them before turning right back to page one to read it all over again.
Like the salacious and decadent meals that title each chapter, Sharehouse Confidential is absolutely delicious.
More than a guilty pleasure.......2007-04-14
First things first...the book is a delight. I was enthralled and captivated inside of three sentences, and based on the title and subject matter, it seemed destined to be a book that I would recommend to others with the verbal headline "it's a guilty pleasure." To my surprise, while the elements that often serve as the building blocks to a guilty pleasure (they are right there in the title) are certainly in effect, this is a beautifully written memoir of a man on a journey. For those looking for an infectious romp, the hedonism is rampant and plentiful; though at it's core, the author paints an intimate and vivid picture of the path that led him to buy and maintain this summer haven. His courage, his fears, his setbacks, and his ever present willingness to wear life like a loose garment really had me rooting for him. As each page would turn (and they turn fast!), I found myself enraptured as John attempts (not always successfully) to ride the line between headmaster and housemember. Not to mention, the details of what it takes to run a house like this one gave me a newfound respect for anyone who takes on such a project. The house, the participants, and the events are described in such masterly detail; I will say this: I have been sober for ten years....I have a wife and two kids...and I still want to join John Blesso's sharehouse. Do yourself a favor....buy this book!
Book Description
A collection of the first five years of "Piled Higher and Deeper," a comic strip about life (or lack thereof) in graduate school, as it originally appeared in Stanford University's "The Stanford Daily Newspaper" and online at phd.stanford.edu.
"Piled Higher and Deeper" the comic strip is currently read by grad students from over 300 universities and from around the world.
Customer Reviews:
Probably the Best Comic Strip Out There.......2007-08-28
As a second-year grad student, I have REALLY appreciated Cham's comic. It has kept me sane in the dark days of thesis writing :).
Having said that, even if you're not a grad student (or if you know and love one) this comic may help you understand what they go through better than anything else. You may not be in the center of the insanity, but this is pretty close to it.
Another waste of money.......2007-05-13
Not funny. It goes in the trash so no one else has
to read it.
Wonderful book!.......2007-04-23
Interesting, just like some clips of your life, very funny
Go and get all of them
Yes, grad school is really like that.......2007-04-15
I finished my Ph.D. more years ago than I will admit to in public, but virtually all of what Jorge Cham writes about is true, including the long hours, the lack of money, the effect it has on your diet and even (especially) the way undergrads wear you down when you're a T. A. (teaching assistant). About the only difference between what he draws and the reality that I lived through (artistic license taken into account) is that PCs were not really around when I was in grad school (although they were just on the horizon).
This book saved my life!.......2007-04-03
PHD is a great source of Ramen and procrastination. It makes you love and embrasse your inner geek... It totally rocks!!!
Book Description
Help. . . . Cubicle Life Is Killing Me!
Leaving no stone unturned, no ergonomic chair unadjusted, and no leftovers in the communal fridge uneaten, this hilarious guide to cubicle life will be the salvation for the more than forty million Americans stuck in cubicles. By turns uproariously funny and enormously useful, each chapter tackles a different area of cubicle life and includes a “cube tip,” a quiz, illustrations, and examples that will have you laughing out loud. Discover
• how not to disturb colleagues with unwanted sounds and smells, such as the crunch-crunch of your sour-cream-and-onion chips and the unmistakable odor of your spicy Thai shrimp
• how to knock when visiting other cubicles and how to devise politically correct ways of saying “Do not disturb”
• the do’s and definite don’ts of cubicle decoration
• how to set up a security system that will rebuff potential thieves
The Cubicle Survival Guide could very well change your life and set you climbing the corporate ladder to success!*
* Results not guaranteed. Pay raises and promotions are up to your boss, but using this book
couldn’t hurt.
Praise for The Cubicle Survival Guide:
“A spiritual air conditioner for the cubicled soul.”
— Turk Regan, author of Pimp My Cubicle: Take Your Workspace from Boring to Bling!
"James Thompson’s The Cubicle Survival Guide offers the rare, and definitely appreciated, combination of laugh-out-loud humor and sound advice for surviving the jungle that is Corporate America. On some days, there’s nothing more motivating to fresh air-starved cube dwellers than a book that will simply crack them up. This is that book.”
— Alexandra Levit, Author,
They Don’t Teach Corporate in College
"If you must work (and I don't recommend it), The Cubicle Survival Guide provides a wonderful way to slack off and stay entertained. You can easily kill two weeks with this book."
— Josh Aiello, Author,
60 People to Avoid at the Water Cooler
“Thompson provides a humorous yet thought-provoking look at what employees in today's large organizations must deal with besides their jobs.”
— Malcolm O. Munro, Author,
From Cave to Cubicle
Customer Reviews:
If you like this book you are a nerd, the kind that wears dockers up to your navel and plays D&D until you're well into your 70s.......2007-07-13
I fail to see the humor in this book. I work in an office and I find the book to be perpetuating the same sort of eerily conformist corporate culture that the book jacket claims the book will lampoon. This book is for robots who have given up their humanity and want to pretend to laugh at their own misfortune. It's less "Office Space" and more "Human Resources Instructional Video: Now in Book Form!" Still waiting for the punch line...
An amusing idea that couldn't sustain an entire book.......2007-06-21
This book is like a good SNL skit idea turned into a bad movie. It makes long-winded, ironically intended observations about cubicle life that often left me yawning. If you have never worked before, it might be slightly useful to you. Otherwise, I'd say its practical advice is obvious. And its humor is luke-warm.
good humor.......2007-04-24
Fun book to read, although I was lost towards the last chapters especially when locking things done in your cube, using "Caution - Yellow Police Tape". It would attrack more looks to your area, which counterpoints his claims. Anyway, if someone at your office is out to get you, they will get you. So be aware of your surroundings, and be a good corporate citizend. That is all. And yes, I definitely recommend a Rear View mirror. I have one from a co-worker which was his car's sideview mirror, and it does say "Objects in mirror are closer than they appear". Good book, Mr. Thompson!
Fun book about an unfun place.......2007-03-31
What a fun read! I really enjoyed Thompson's take on life in an office. It's a hoot, but the humor couches some actual-factual advice that readers can truly use. If you've ever worked in an office, there will be more than one passage you wish your current or former co-workers would read and take to heart.
show u care!.......2007-03-27
This was a really funny book that anyone can appreciate. Filled with great "survival" advice, I think it would be a great "cube farm initiation 101" gift for the college graduate entering the corporate world!
Book Description
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Extraordinary Book of Facts combines the most intriguing, enlightening material from nine previous Bathroom Reader favorites into one concise volume. Flush with delightfully useless — and sometimes even useful — information about sports, movies, music, politics, American and world history, and much more, the book is the most extensive reference guide in the series to date. Contained within this handy, portable tome are the fascinating narratives, terrific trivia, and easy-to-read lists that fans have come to delight in, as well as quotes, facts, findings, and historical tidbits. Weird and wonderful factoid footers on the bottom of each page are perfect for super-quick trips, while quizzes and puzzles enliven lengthier stays. Arranged for simple and speedy reference, the book is the perfect companion for trivia buffs and knowledge junkies who need a quick, fun read not just “at the office,” but in airports, waiting rooms, while traveling, or for any other moments that would otherwise be wasted.
Customer Reviews:
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Extraordinary Book of Facts: And Bizarre Information (Bathroom Readers).......2007-05-09
I'm so glad I bought this book. It's the perfect book to read while on the can.
Great Book.......2007-04-06
This is a great bathroom book! I have learned so much from my trips to the bathroom now. Everyone that comes over and has to use my bathroom now has to know where to find this book because they have to have it. It's great for all that "everything you ever needed to know but never thought about" kind of stuff.
LOVE IT!!.......2007-04-02
Ive read this book front to back; I love facts.
It's a tad nerdy, but if you like to know things that are obscure that make great for awkward silence or everyday conversation starters, this book is for you.
Uncle John's Bathroom REader.......2007-03-09
We have a few of these series and really enjoy the reading while sitting in the bathroom. It is amazing what you can learn. I am very anxious to purchase the one on National Parks. Great series of reading.
Love the Bathroom Readers!.......2007-02-13
They're all great, pack crammed full of mostly useless information! Great Buy!
Book Description
A delightfully evil gift, How to Be a Villain is a step-by-step guide to joining the forces of darkness. Because, though villains may never win, they sure have more fun, hatching master plans for world domination, smoothing their dastardly tights. Neil Zawacki answers all the most urgent questions: Should I go with a black or red theme? Do I invest in an army of winged monkeys or ninja warriors? And just where will I put the evil hideout? Whether readers choose to pursue a career as a Criminal Mastermind, Mad Scientist, Corporate Bastard, or just a Wanna-be Evil Genius, they are sure to find plenty of tips for jumpstarting any evil enterprise. Cheaper than attending the annual bad guy conference and way more fun than being good, How to Be a Villain is guaranteed to elicit deep-throated evil laughs across the land.
Customer Reviews:
Mildly Amusing & Entertaining.......2007-08-18
I wasn't sure what I was getting after I ordered this book. It's in hardback and cute but not applicable at all. You see, I dream of being an evil overlord like Ming the Merciless or Dr. Victor Von Doom. I thought I'd learn how to go about it but the book is all tongue-in-cheek. Sadly I'm not. 8^) While not a sociopath, I am a psychopath in that I aspire to be a ruthless dictator and hoped this book might give me some food for thought.
The price is right for entertainment. Easy to read. H*ll I read it while riding on a business trip with some co-workers. They were sorely disappointed too as they all wanted to be my evil henchmen and kill me off once I had achieved the real power and success I dreamt of.
It's entertaining, amusing, thoughtful and fun to read but nothing in here is usable. I'll just have to stick with the Art of War, The Art of Warfare, the Prince and 48 Laws of Power....for now.
A HIT FOR WRITERS!.......2007-07-09
I was given this book as a birthday gift from someone who wasn't sure if the book was strictly fun or if the book was intended to help writers craft their villains. I'm still not sure, but I laughed the whole way through. The book covers every aspect of villainy from how to dress, what occupations to choose and where to locate your evil lair.
While reading this book, I was developing characters for my new novel and so I enjoyed the outrageous ideas even more. The book is written with a clean sense of humor appropriate even for kids, and it's silly enough that they'll get a few good laughs. There are a number of movie and book spoofs within the pages that you won't get if you haven't seen some classic movies, but for adults it's a gas.
I highly recommend this to anyone who loves stories. An excellent gift for the writer on your list.
CJ West
Author, Taking Stock, Sin And Vengeance
Moohahaha...Don't Read This Book If You Wear WHITE!.......2007-07-07
NOT FOR GOOD GUYS! This is a very amusing snarky look at all there is to being Evil, just like in the movies! Have you ever wanted evil minions? Get your answers here. What kind of costume should you adopt? This book lists out choices and possible strategies for all manner of issues. And there are others in this same series. The future is the children, so get this book for a kids TODAY.
boring.......2007-04-23
after i got it, i wished i hadn't purchased it. the book isn't as funny as i expected
Excellent!.......2007-04-13
I can't say how much I love this book! I highly recommend it to anyone who has even the slightest hint of dark humor taste. The book was in perfect condition.
Book Description
A refreshingly humorous but thorough ancillary guide to general chemistry from the author of the bestselling The Cartoon Guide to Physics and The Cartoon Guide to Genetics.
The Cartoon Guide to Chemistry, a collaboration between pre–eminent scientist Professor Craig Criddle of Stanford University and cartoonist Larry Gonick, is a complete and up–to–date course in college level chemistry. In an engaging and humorous graphic style, the book covers both the history and the basics, including early ideas and techniques, electrochemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, environmental chemistry, physics as chemistry; and much more.
o Ideal for advanced high school students, university students and independent learners.
o o Larry Gonick's bestselling Cartoon Guide series, comprised of eleven books, have sold more than a half a million copies and been translated into more than a dozen languages.
o Teachers, researchers, and students around the world have embraced Larry Gonick's unique ability to make difficult subjects fun, interesting and easy–to–understand while still relaying the essential information in a clear, organized and accurate format. In 2003 Larry Gonick won the Harvey Award for the year's best graphic album of original material for The Cartoon History of the Universe III. The prestigious award, named for Mad pioneer Harvey Kurtzman is considered to be the Oscar of the comic–book world.
Customer Reviews:
The Cartoon Guide to Chemistry.......2007-08-11
I used this book in conjunction with a textbook in my general chemistry course over the summer. This book helped illustrate things left unclear in my textbook and give a better intuitive feel for what I was doing. On its own its probably not spectacular since there are gaps to be filled but as a supplement it is amazing.
Great for supplements.......2007-07-25
I found that this book works well when used with an introductory textbook. The cartoons are great fun for everyone.
A Lot To Cover.......2007-01-29
This is the first edition of "The Cartoon Guide to Chemistry" by Larry Gonick and Craig Criddle and was published in 2005. It is another of the series of Cartoon Guides which Larry Gonick has co-authored with scientists in the field of choice. Craig Criddle is a professor of environmental engineering and science at Stanford University.
The book has 12 chapters, and like the other guides it covers a history of the subject, as well as a good overview of the subject, and there is a lot to cover with Chemistry. From the early days of alchemy, through the discover of the atom, through reactions, states of matter, solutions, acids and bases, thermodynamics and electrochemistry and finishing up with a chapter on organic chemistry, Criddle and Gonick try to give a little taste of everything to the reader.
This book serves well as an introduction, overview, history of the subject, or a refresher. This guide works well when combined with the Physics and Genetics guide, as there are certainly areas of crossover between the books. Because of the wide variety of topics contained in this book, if you are using it as an introduction, you may want to break it apart and use it to introduce a few topics, then spend some more in depth time on those topics, before moving on to some more sections of this book.
Great for re-learning.......2007-01-29
I got this book to help me with my AP chemistry course. The information presented in the book is easy to understand and, strangely enough, great for studying. All this from a cartoon book!
nice learning deep understanding.......2006-02-17
The book has many good ideas in order to ilustrate every chemical concept and make the learning easy.
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