Graeme Gow's Complete Guide to Australian Snakes

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Graeme Gow's Complete Guide to Australian Snakes.......2005-08-18

it as awsome my mum said so i wanna read it 4 free

GRAEME GOW'S COMPLETE GUIDE TO AUSTRALIAN SNAKES [C1]

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GRAEME GOW'S COMPLETE GUIDE TO AUSTRALIAN SNAKES [C1]
G. Gow
Manufacturer: Angus & Robertson
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000WQ6W36

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From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World

"A Tourist's Best Friend!"
--Chicago Sun-Times

"Indispensable"
--The New York Times

Five Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide:
* Honest, streetwise advice that allows you to feel safe, comfortable, and at home in the Big Apple
* Hotels at every price level, ranked and rated for value and quality of rooms--plus proven strategies for getting the best rates
* The best restaurants for every taste and budget
* How to get tickets to the hottest Broadway shows--and not pay full price for them
* The straight truth on all the attractions, from Central Park to the Statue of Liberty

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Metropolitan Museum of Art¿

Appeal by Age Preschool Grade school Teens Young adults Over 30 Seniors

Fifth Avenue between 80th and 84th streets (entrance at 82nd), Upper East Side; # 212-535-7710; www.metmuseum.org

Type of attraction¿One of the greatest museum collections in the world. Nearest subway station¿86th Street. Admission¿"Suggested" $15 adults, $10 seniors; $7 students; children ages 11 and under free. Hours¿Sunday and Tuesday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-8:45 p.m.; closed Monday. When to go¿Friday and Saturday evenings for dining and music; call # 212-570-3949 for special events schedule. Special comments¿No strollers allowed on Sundays. Author's rating¿We could visit this every time we were in New York and never feel as if we had seen it all. How much time to allow¿1H-5 hours.

Customer Reviews:

Not very useful.......2006-01-04

If you need a guidebook that will help you plan an itinerary, GO SOMEWHERE ELSE! This book, while chock-full of information, gives no practical tips whatsoever about how to arrange activities while touring. I read through it twice and came away with snippets of information but nothing that helped with actually planning how my family would spend each of our four days in the city. The index is incomplete and much of the information is sketchy at best. I would NOT recommend this as a resource, especially for first-time visitors.

Unofficially, it's inconsistent.......2005-12-17

Who wouldn't like to get the unofficial word on a big complex city? Who wouldn't like to feel that they were going to be able to find the places that make a city memorable, and that they weren't going to stick out as easy pickings while doing so?

These guide books promise, essentially, that you will know what you are doing before you've actually had the experience, removing some of the nasty anxiety of going horribly wrong as you set out to find urban magic. Some of their features are excellent. The hotel section, for instance, is comprehensive and gives several ways of looking for a hotel that might match your needs. Neighborhood overviews are also very fine.

HOWEVER! other aspects are both annoying and silly. Addresses are often wrong; hours of operation ditto; information about public transporation is (to be charitable) out-of-date. Nothing quite beats hopping confidently onto a bus with a pocket full of dollar bills, only to discover that busses only accept tokens or quarters.

They don't do badly at explaining what attitude you need to take to manage in New York, but neither do they do well. They hint, for example, at the importance of tipping, but do not convey the underlying fact that tipping in NYC is essentially small-time protection money. Not that that's a bad thing. Similarly, restaurant coverage was unimaginative, but maybe there is no way to predict whether a tourist would prefer a very very safe and bland experience, or is more adventurous and would prefer places where the locals eat. Even then, which locals?

This book helped us find a hotel that pleased us. Still, the other aspects annoyed us sufficiently that we left it behind in JFK before we took off.

This book is like Consumer Report for the Big Apple........2003-08-15

On a recent business trip, this guide offered everything I needed-- a cheap place to stay, some great places to eat, great rates on all the top attractions, and even Broadway shows without paying full price.

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Unofficial Guide to New York City
Eve Zibart
Manufacturer: Frommer's
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000O95A6G

The Unofficial Guide to New York City -- 1st Edition

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The Unofficial Guide to New York City -- 1st Edition
Eve; Sehlinger, Bob; with Leff, Jim Zibart
Manufacturer: Macmillan
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000MBN8II

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Vietnam War.......2001-03-18

This book is very helpful in helping you undersand how everyone felt about the Vietnam War. It gives you opinions from everyone, even if it's a small group that felt the way they did, they still included it. I was thrilled to find such a book because I had to do a research paper for the Vietnam War. It has the history to back things up completely to show why people felt the way they did. The only thing that I felt was left out was who wrote what. It gave pages of great writing, but you don't know who wrote it.

What Are the Legacies of Vietnam (Opposing Viewpoints Pamphlets)

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What Are the Legacies of Vietnam (Opposing Viewpoints Pamphlets)

Manufacturer: Greenhaven Press
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Binding: Paperback

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How Has the Vietnam War Affected Veterans? (Opposing Viewpoints Pamphlets)

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How Has the Vietnam War Affected Veterans? (Opposing Viewpoints Pamphlets)

Manufacturer: Greenhaven Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0899089933

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the vietnam war opposing viewpoints
bender
Manufacturer: greehaven
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000V918RY

The Savvy Designer's Guide To Success: Ideas and Tactics for a Killer Career
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Invaluable

Good Practical Advice for Professionals New to Freelancing

Best book yet

I wish I had this book when I was starting out!

Should be required reading

The Savvy Designer's Guide To Success: Ideas and Tactics for a Killer Career
Jeff Fisher
Manufacturer: How Design Books
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Binding: Paperback

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Self-Promotion for the Creative Person: Get the Word Out About Who You Are and What You Do

Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing & Ethical Guidelines (Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing & Ethical Guidelines)

The Creative Business Guide to Running a Graphic Design Business

Graphic Designer's Guide to Pricing, Estimating & Budgeting Revised Edition

Business and Legal Forms for Graphic Designers (3rd Edition)

ASIN: 1581804806

Book Description

Now every designer can reap the benefits of having the perfect mentor. In this career guide, Jeff Fisher shows off his winning personality with ideas and solutions to nearly every career dilemma, including: - Building a recognizable and reputable firm - Presenting a professional image all the time - Mastering client communication - Learning from (and salvaging) mistakes - Determining fees for work - Finding happiness along with financial success

Here, designers won't find any of the dry, stuffed shirt attitude that's doled out with most business advice. Instead, they'll enjoy a fun mix of personal anecdotes and industry research to help them take their careers to the next level. This is a must-have resource for all creative professionals.

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Invaluable.......2007-04-18

I think that this a really nice introduction to a career in graphic design field. Mostly it seems to be directed at someone who is in the middle of the road, so to speak, but I think that newbies will also find some nice tips on how to avoid headaches and pitfalls of this specific business.

Good Practical Advice for Professionals New to Freelancing.......2006-11-06

This is a good guide for those designers who are thinking about going freelance. The book summarizes basics of the business, financial topics and absolutely necessary ethics. ALL freelance web designers without a formal business education should read and learn these fundamentals for being a professional.

Best book yet.......2006-07-07

I've never bothered to give a review before, but this book is so helpful I had to put it down for a moment and give my two cents. I've been in the industry for four years and am in the process of going freelance. This book gives excellent advice for drumming up business. Not vague at all.

It would also be extremely helpful for people looking for their first job after design school.

I wish I had this book when I was starting out!.......2006-03-24

Well, here I was, too distracted to write a proper raving review because I was busy absorbing in all of the wonderful, easy to follow and sometimes downright humorous advice from a long awaited book that is refreshingly geared towards design professionals of any level. Novices will definitely appreciate the start-up tips from the perspectives of a virtual plethora of experienced design communicators from all over. More experienced designers will find helpful suggestions on effectively managing and growing their career. And of course, what good resource is complete without detailing some very useful advice about avoiding pitfalls and other related issues along the way.

With an abundance of references and resources that include contracts, networking, self promotion and more importantly, a guide on how to realistically rate your services, The Savvy Designer's Guide To Success delivers on an even more important level; raising one's awareness on the often underrated value of the Creative Communications Designer.

Should be required reading.......2005-12-31

I was browsing the graphic design section of Barnes & Noble the other day looking for a different book on the same topic. I couldn't find the title that I was looking for, so I picked this one up, grabbed a cup of coffee, and started leafing through it. I read a few bits of the beginning chapter, where Fisher details the advantages and disadvantages of different traditional and not-so-traditional educational paths for would-be designers. As a freshman at a liberal arts college majoring in graphic design, I was immediately intrigued. I temporarily forgot about the book I had been looking for and bought this one instead. As a testament to how great this book is- I finished it in just 2 days. In fact this is one of the few books where I can honestly say I "couldn't put it down." Fisher writes in an informal, easy to read style. His approach to giving advice is very open-minded but very no-nonsense and practical at the same time. Most importantly, this book covers it all: everything from the initial education of the designer, to starting out in the industry, to self-promotion, legal issues, and dealing with one's mistakes and screw ups. Throughout the book Fisher draws on the experience of nearly 100 designers and deign firm owners and the pages of this book are dripping with references to other books, magazines, and great online resources for designers and other creative professionals. This book gave me some great insights on getting started as a graphic designer and has me even more excited about my career. Five stars, without question!

Becoming a Graphic Designer: A Guide to Careers in Design

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Wish I bought this book sooner!
good book for students
good book for students
Somewhat vexing, but a nice casual browse nonetheless
SWEET

Becoming a Graphic Designer: A Guide to Careers in Design
Steven Heller , and Teresa Fernandes
Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Idea Index: Graphic Effects and Typographic Treatments

ASIN: 0471292990

Book Description

Back Copy: Here is the complete guide to today's graphic design careers -- a clear and concise survey of the many types of opportunities available in the field. Filled with interviews and advice from leading designers, it covers graphic design media, work types and settings, educational training, portfolio preparation, getting a job, and much more. Flap Copy: The world of graphic design now boasts more opportunities in more industries using a broader range of media than ever before. Becoming a Graphic Designer gives you the information you need to start taking advantage of them -- with a clear and comprehensive survey of today's graphic design careers filled with thoughts and advice from top working designers. Drawing on years of experience in the business, veteran designers Steven Heller and Teresa Fernandes cover everything from education and training, design specialties, and work settings to preparing an effective portfolio and finding a job. They profile the major industries employing graphic designers and explore advertising, corporate, editorial, and other key design disciplines. Both traditional and electronic media are examined in detail -- including print, film titles, TV graphics, Web design, motion graphics, and more. Dozens of up-front interviews with leading graphic designers let you see how companies such as Wired magazine, Martha Stewart Living magazine, and MTV hire and work with employees. These inside perspectives offer invaluable real-world insights on what different industries and positions are really like. And a resource guide to design publications and organizations points the way to further information and guidance. Complete with easy-to-use, compact sections, useful sidebars, and sample design pieces, this outstanding guide is invaluable for anyone interested in launching or developing a career in graphic design. STEVEN HELLER is Art Director of the New York Times Book Review, Editor of the AIGA Journal of Graphic Design, and Chairman of the School of Visual Arts MFA/design program. Teresa Fernandes is a publications designer and art director. Cover Design: Teresa Fernandes

Customer Reviews:

Wish I bought this book sooner!.......2005-11-10

I am finishing up by degree in Graphic Communications in December. I checked this book out of our school library and didn't want to give it back...so I bought my own! What I love about this book is that it breaks it down by industry and specialty area. I also like the way it breaks down what you should include in your portfolio for those areas. It is nice knowing that there is more to Graphic Design than just being a Graphic Artist in a print shop or a newspaper. This book gives you an idea and an overview on what's out there. Awesome!

good book for students.......2003-01-29

This book is a good overview of what it means to be a graphic designer. It goes through the different areas of design, and different job positions.
Everything you need to know about the design world is in this book.

good book for students.......2003-01-29

Somewhat vexing, but a nice casual browse nonetheless.......2002-12-06

There is a lot of good to be said for this book. But the thing that jumps out and slaps me in the face, right off, maybe because I have dealt with new design students and new professionals for the past several years, is a few dumb comments such as "If you are going to be a good designer, fine. If you aren't don't bother. The field is full of mediocre talents as it is."

And how, pray tell, does one know whether one is going to "be good" during the first year of ones study? --Or even during the first few years of ones professional practice, when sweeping out the place may be included in your job description, and hands-on real world work may come your way slowly and in small discreet bits? And doesn't every creative person at one point or another question the worth and validity of what he or she is doing, EVEN after recognition has started rolling in and they understand that their work is generally perceived by their peers as good? Further, I would ask whether everyone HAS to be a Saul Bass or a Neville Brody. Isn't design a broad enough field to encompass the work of those with less Olympian ambition? Comments such as the one above are relatively few and far between, to be certain. But where on earth was the editor when pompous uninsightful stuff like this flew in under the radar? Although the sheer snideness of the comment may make many jaded pros cheer, I have to wonder what useable information this kind of comment contains for the neophyte at whom the book is supposedly aimed? --To show that a lot of jaded pros have a really bad attitude?

I do not favor the Pollyanna view whether we are talking art or careers. But I believe it is impossible to know how you will fare at something before you have been doing it a while. Thinking otherwise --for example, that a teacher in a design 101 class can tell you whether you are "any good" (and I have seen or heard about many students asking this very question)-- just intimidates and discourages people from being brave enough to give the life that they would see for themselves a try. To me, that is way too limiting.

SWEET.......2001-01-19

This book rocks! Once you read it you'll know WAAAAAZZZZZUP!

Careers by Design: A Business Guide for Graphic Designers

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Biggest Piece of Fluf In My Library
read this cover to cover
Thank you, Roz Goldfarb!
The Best Advice from the Best in the Business

Careers by Design: A Business Guide for Graphic Designers
Roz Goldfarb
Manufacturer: Allworth Press
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Binding: Paperback

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Becoming a Graphic Designer: A Guide to Careers in Design, 2nd Edition
Breaking into Graphic Design: Tips from the Pros on Finding the Right Position for You
AIGA Professional Practices in Graphic Design: American Institute of Graphic Arts

ASIN: 1581152051

Book Description

Leading headhunter Roz Goldfarb reveals her time-proven secrets for survival and success in the graphic design industry. Through her work with hundreds of corporations around the world, she provides readers a treasure trove of valuable information for thriving in this creatively driven business, including updated hiring criteria, the latest developments in technology, and the marketplace affecting design careers. Discussion in this revised and expanded third edition includes: jobs, hiring practices, salaries, portfolios, resumes, networking, headhunters, training, freelancing, and more, with a special focus on the new design disciplines, training requirements, and opportunities for the Internet.

Customer Reviews:

Biggest Piece of Fluf In My Library.......2005-09-02

This book is 199 pages of fluffy copywriting. There's no substance!

I'll find myself reading a section that feels like a long winded introduction, then...POOF...onto the next topic. Over and over again.

The target audience of this book (Designers) is too broad. Because of that, everything is vague generalizations. Maybe Goldfarb could write about some specifics if the demographic was narrowed down to only one of the following: Graphic Designers, Multimedia Designers, Freelance Designers, etc.

If you need this book to tell you that a resume and portfolio are important to finding a new job, then by all means, pick up a copy. But if you've taken ANY classes in design or have ANY work experience, don't waste your time...

read this cover to cover.......2002-07-05

After I read Careers by Design, I immediately ordered copies for everyone on staff at Portfolio Center and urged them to read it from cover to cover. Thats how important I believe this book is. I can think of no more useful tool for illustrating the state of the industry today, how it is evolving, and what we must do as educators to ensure our students will be the utmost prepared to enter it. As for students, this book is required reading. Goldfarb offers smart insight into
everything from discovering your creative niche--and finding the ideal job--to giving your notice, and her wisdom concerning manners, ethics, and reputation is invaluable.
Hank Richardson, President, Portfolio Center, Atlanta, Georgia

Hank Richardson is President of Portfolio Center in Atlanta, one of the most renown schools for the communicating arts in America. A chronic insomniac, he spends the wee hours conjugating the verb "charette," and preparing for his 5 a.m. classes, events famous for their heated debates and hot Krispy Kremes. In addition to being one of the countrys most respected design educators, he is an AIGA Fellow and a founding member of AIGA/Atlanta. His students have won more than 4000 design and advertising awards.

Thank you, Roz Goldfarb!.......2002-06-13

I learned a lot in design school, but there wasn't much taught about how to actually go out and find a job. Two months after graduation, I was getting desperate when I saw this book in a store and picked it up. It distinguished the areas of expertise in the field and explained how to pursue opportunities in each of them. Chapter 12 is my favorite, because it told me exactly how I needed to be presenting myself to prospective employers. I am now weighing TWO (!) attractive job offers and, wouldn't you know it, I am using Chapter 14 of this book to guide me in negotiating my salary before choosing. Roz Goldfarb, you are a goddess!

The Best Advice from the Best in the Business.......2002-06-13

Anyone who works (or hopes to work) in the design field wishes he or she had access to a corporate recruiter for advice and updates on the industry. Careers by Design gives you exactly that for less than twenty bucks. I worried about my portfolio, my resume, my contacts, wondering what had changed in the field since I was last "out there" and this book was my life saver. To say I highly recommend it is an understatement, because it is a no-brainer. Go out and get a copy of this book today, then know exactly how to get the job you have been hoping to find! It worked for me.

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