Swamp Angels: A Biographical Study of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, True Facts About the Black Defenders of the Civil War

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A completely revised and updated edition of the best book written on one of the world's greatest, and most explosive, rock bands: The Who. Organized by year, it has all the most current information about the band's classic years from 1958--1978.

"650 images...capture The Who's journey from raucous r&b interpreters to roiling rockers..."--The Washington Post

The Who put on one of the most astounding stage shows ever seen (culminating in a blaze of smashed-up instruments) and took popular music to new heights with the first rock opera. Together, songwriter Pete Townshend, sexy lead singer Roger Daltrey, guitarist John Entwhistle, and drumming wild man Keith Moon redefined rock. Here, in a series of day-to-day diaries brimming with enthusiasm, thoroughness, and fresh information, is the tale of their performing career. The authors gained rare access to various official archives, many not viewed before; to friends and associates (some of whom had never spoken publicly about their relationship with the group); and to Pete, Roger, and John themselves. Three hundred photos capture the charismatic band, Daltrey has contributed a foreword, and the diaries recount club dates, TV appearances, auditions, and recordings. No Who fan can do without this unprecedented and engrossing look at the band.

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all the dates played.......2006-12-09

This is a very detailed account of the the officail dates the WHO played once they became big enough to draw crowds. If you are a WHO fan get this book. I actually read the book coffee table size book which makes the pictures easier to look at. A great read.

Only for Collectors.......2004-05-09

I would only recomend this book to collectors simply because of the overwhelming amount of trivial information in it. (though being an avid Who fan myself, i loved every word of it...)
However if you are willing to spend the money it is a beautiful book, filled with hundreds of high quality photos of the band and various who-related memerobillia. The information is sorted chronologically(day by day) and includes only the years when Keith played with the Who. The information ranges from day to day events (concerts, appearances) to more behind-the-scenes information, including direct quotes from band members, etc. Do not buy this book expecting any sort of sensationalism, it is very matter of fact and does not delve deeply into the personal lives of the band members.
Despite all that, I thought this book was worth every penny and have greatly enjoyed it. It is a wonderful look at the progression of The Who and their music.

I purchased this book for eight dollars!.......2004-02-12

And it's a damn good copy too! I don't know what the WHO are really all about (but isn't that why they're the Who?) but I bought this thing because I am intrigued by the Who's motives on conquering their generations! You get to see wedding photos of John and Pete's wives, and Keith's hot blonde girl! But is Roger...never mind. I can't exlain how big this book is, although the Who aren't the Beatles because they are wild and violent and grossly unpredictable. But hey, their song "Baba O'Reilly" is hilarious!

Who's Missing.......2003-08-07

As a Who fanatic who has seen The Who 15 times in concert, Pete Townshend solo 4 times, and John Entwistle once since 1982, I know the history of the greatest rock 'n' roll band in the world didn't stop with the death of Keith Moon. Anyone who saw the Concert For New York in 2001 during which The Who were the best band to perform could see that. A quarter of a century of information is, therefore, omitted from this book. Dave Marsh made a similar mistake in downplaying the post-Moon era in his book, Before I Get Old. The story before Moon's death is great reading, though, and will serve to illuminate anyone's understanding of the first phase of The Who's legend.

What about Cincinnati?.......2003-05-04

I enjoyed this book, although the level of detail became tedious at times. I just have one question which possibly someone out there could answer - why was no mention made of the infamous concert in Cincinnati where 6 people were crushed to death? That concert put an end to festival seating, and was a major piece of Who history which was seemingly omitted from the book.

From Camelot to Kent State: The Sixties Experience in the Words of Those Who Lived it

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Interesting Oral History Of The Sixties
Interesting & informative, not academically serious

From Camelot to Kent State: The Sixties Experience in the Words of Those Who Lived it
Joan Morrison , and Robert K. Morrison
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
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ASIN: 0195144538

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No decade in American history continues to fascinate us like the Sixties. No decade combines such hopeful idealism with such violence and disillusionment, or witnesses such profound political, cultural, and personal upheavals. And no decade benefits more from being seen through the eyes of those who experienced firsthand the shocks and revelations that still reverberate today. Newly revised and updated, with an expanded introduction, From Camelot to Kent State tells the story of ten of the most dramatic years in the life of America-and of fifty-nine men and women who lived through those years. In their own words, civil rights activists, soldiers who fought in Vietnam, anti-war protesters, student radicals, feminists, Peace Corps workers, and many others take us inside the major events and movements of the period. Far from a dispassionate history of the Sixties, these stories bristle with the tension and immediacy of lived experience. How did it feel to wake up into step out of a helicopter into a Vietnamese jungle; to ride south on a freedom bus, to march on the Pentagon; to take over a college administration building; to hear Jimi Hendrix play the national anthem at Woodstock; to attend the first consciousness-raising meetings for women at the Bread and Roses cafe? This captivating oral history will let you know. Included are first-hand accounts from both the famous-including Eldridge Cleaver, Abbie Hoffman, Philip Berrigan, and John Lewis-and the ordinary men and women who were swept up in major historical events, From Camelot to Kent State offers a uniquely valuable view of a decade that forever changed the history and consciousness of America.

Customer Reviews:

Interesting Oral History Of The Sixties.......2004-01-08

Many people who lived through the tumult of the 1960s will enjoy this oral history that focuses on the recollections of a group of influential Americans who lived with pitch and moment through those turbulent times. Asking such fundamental survey questions of these respondents as "what motivated you to act the way you did during the 1960s", the author fashion together a fascinating and entertaining study that centers on the anecdotal reminiscences of some very newsworthy people, and explore a number of interesting issues and events ranging from the civil rights sit-in of the early years to participation in communes within the burgeoning counterculture. One of the most disarming aspects of the book is its willingness to let the respondents speak for themselves, which has the salutary effect of making the individual recollections come to life.

In this sense the book both celebrates and rues the various events and historical events, most often through the common words and phrases of the people who were, in fact, eyewitnesses to almost everything they describe. Given the lack of such testimony relating to that era, it is indeed terrific to have it so recorded and systematically organized as it is here. Here we have it all, from activists in the anti-war movement to veterans from the same conflict, from denizens of the counterculture to those who remained within the more comfortable orbits of conventional mainstream societies. The reader will find absorbing information regarding everything from the feminist movement to gay pride, from student protest to the free speech movement. One aspect in which the book seems to draw short is in an analysis of the meaning of all this data, which, for understandable reasons, might seem something like trying to herd cats, so varied was the subject matter and tenor of the individual responses. This is an interesting book, and one anyone who lived through the times might well enjoy.

Interesting & informative, not academically serious.......2002-01-05

I received this book as a gift and found it an enjoyable, quick and easy read. I'm a twentysomething who often felt I grew up in the shadow of the 60s, so I can't speak to the accuracy of the interviews but have long been intrigued by the period.

I learned a fair amount about what happened in the 60s, and the format helps put you in the minds of the selected participants. I think any historical study should include direct testimonials, and in that sense I found the book helpful but by no means comprehensive, and not that well balanced.

The testimonials shed light on a few critical areas: the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War and its detractors, sexual liberation, the women's movement and student protest. The accounts included in the book are pretty weighted toward the left, which as a liberal was somewhat comfortable, but it would have been better to hear from authority and establishment figures as well: police officers, academic administrators, parents, elected officials. The book offers no analysis of the success or failures of its participants' actions, or their lasting effects. It also would help if the interviews were more current as they seem about 10 years behind. However, it was interesting to see where these people are now, and it was encouraging that most of them stand by their actions and continue living lives that manifest similar beliefs. And it was good to hear from some who became cynical and/or conservative. Some subjects interviewed were more articulate than others, but a handful I found very lucid and insightful. I gleaned several ideas for avenues I might pursue in studying the 1960s.

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A GREAT REFERENCE BOOK ON THE SIXTIES'S MUSIC.......2000-11-24

It's got everything you always wanted to know about singers and groups that started in the sixties:BIOGRAPHIES,ORIGINAL DISCOGRAPHY OF EACH ARTIST,RECORD COMPANIES ETC.This book can be very usefull to anyone interested in sixties's music.It's only a little short on pictures, but it is a minor weakness.The BRITISH INVASION GROUPS,MOTOWN,STAX,PHIL SPECTOR,BOB DYLAN,JIMI HENDRIX ,everyone gets an appreciation and an overview that gives you more than just the usual simple biographical notes.After all ,let's not forget that the sixties were the final glory days of popular music;it was before disco,rap and rythyms boxes that almost killed popular music.I assured you that your money won't be spend for nothing if you buy that book.Here's your chance to get to know SHARON STONE's favorite group:HERMAN'S HERMITS when she was a teenager.Yes i know it's trivia, but anything can make you buy a product.

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Who Was Who (Volume VI 1961-1970)

Manufacturer: Adam & Charles Black
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000I9RI9E

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The biographies removed from Who's Who each year with final details and date of death added

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Who Was Who 1961-1970 (Who's Who)

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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0713686650

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Who Was Who, 1961-1970
Wallace
Manufacturer: Palgrave Macmillan
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0312877455

Reminiscences of Admiral Zumwalt by Howard T. Kerr, W. Lewis Glenn and Worth H. Bagley who served with him during the Vietnam War, 1968-70 and as CNO, 1970-1974

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Reminiscences of Admiral Zumwalt by Howard T. Kerr, W. Lewis Glenn and Worth H. Bagley who served with him during the Vietnam War, 1968-70 and as CNO, 1970-1974
Elmo R Zumwalt
Manufacturer: U.S. Naval Institute
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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Who Was Who (Volume VI 1961-1970)

Manufacturer: Adam & Charles Black
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000I9RHV8

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This best-selling book is unique in that it parallels the organization of an introductory marketing textbook, but it explores key marketing concepts in the context of today's digital/Internet environment. It fills the gap for those who have found Internet Marketing books suffer from too much “E” and not enough marketing or are too narrowly or technically focused on e-commerce. A five-part organization covers e-marketing in context, e-marketing environment, e-marketing strategy, e-marketing management, and a global perspective on e-marketing. Special topics include competitive strategies, e-marketing strategy development, marketing planning, and performance metrics; and coverage of cutting edge strategies beyond the Web—m-marketing (mobile), databases and analysis techniques, point of purchase scanning, and more. For an e-understanding of marketing and business.

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irony .......2005-09-06

New to the subject, I found the book pitched at the right level, stimulating for the layman and a useful starting point for teaching.
However, having paid the usual ton of cash for an academic text I was appalled to find ch 4- 'Global Markets'- scattered with solecisms and typos. I counted five, my favourite (I'm English) being the 'Untied States'. Clearly a spellchecker from the last century was used here.
I have been in touch with the chapter's author, Al Rosenbloom, and he very affably explains that the fault lies with the publishers. This makes sense. My grouse is that text books shouldn't contain any typos, least of all those that address the computer-driven future of commerce. If cutting edge publishing allows errors such as 'wherkever' and 'Cambodia is country...' to creep into a reference book then the technology has a long way to go.
Otherwise recommended

If you are new to e-marketing, great book to start...........2005-01-27

I had this book as part of my Master's Digital Marketing course at coloradotech.edu

Normally, these types of books are not very useful to me, as I've been on the web for around 8 years an am more familiar with how it works. I remember back when submitting a site to Yahoo was free. Then again, it took FOREVER to get listed.

Anyway, for those new to banner ads, paid listings, website promotion, affiliate programs, etc., this book may be for you.

For those that are already familiar with the objectives of conventional marketing, and the web, you may find a lot of the material more 'common sensical'.

I didn't give it 5 stars, because there are other books out there that describe e-marketing on a much broader scale, such as the book I had for my previous class: Electronic Commerce, A managerial perspective 2004.

Marketing viewed from multiple angles........2003-02-23

I enjoyed the read becuase it wasn't the 1-man point of view like most books contain. It was a discussion from multiple angles and multiple points of view that lets you come out with your own perspective once you've read it.

Good Book.......2002-09-30

This book was part of our Internet Marketing Class.The book is very detailed and a must read for all Marketing Students and Professionals.

Valuable to read.......2002-03-28

E-commerce is a hot issue. This book gives us lots of marketing concepts and it is valuable for marketing students to read. Also, it is helpful for those who are interested in doing business in the Internet. For example, how to market your products and service effectively via the net.

Starting an Online Business for Dummies, Third Edition

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Buy the latest version
Worth it's weight in gold if you're going online!
this one really is for dummies
Not worth it
very rudimentary, broad overview

Starting an Online Business for Dummies, Third Edition
Greg Holden
Manufacturer: For Dummies
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0764516558

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Get the scoop on recession-proof online strategies

Packed with e-commerce survival stories, best practices, and resources

Get the information you need to thrive online — even in todays economy!

Today is a great time to launch an online business - the competition is less, the technology is better, and Internet use is at an all-time high. This thoroughly updated guide shows you how to dive right in. From fine-tuning plans and setting up a high-traffic site to marketing, customer service, and security, its just what you need to succeed!

The Dummies Way

Explanations in plain English
"Get in, get out" information
Icons and other navigational aids
Tear-out cheat sheet
Top ten lists
A dash of humor and fun

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Buy the latest version.......2007-09-16

This book is useful when you are just starting an online business. Just make sure you buy the latest version so that some information is not outdated by the time you are ready to set up your online business.

Worth it's weight in gold if you're going online!.......2007-08-18

I just got this book last week and I'm not even done with it and have gotten so many 'nuggets' that it has more than paid for itself already! It's well written, easy to understand, organized extremely well for easy reference and full of helpful resources.

The section on 'Keeping it legal' saved me great error already (I was going to buy a domain name that could've infringed on a copyright) and I have found several free web builders online that are 10x's better than what I had been using. There's so much practical information in this book that I no longer feel guilty for buying it new.

This book is zero fluff, tons of examples and free or very reasonable resources, and lots of food for thought. The table of contents is so detailed that it makes for a quick reference (does anyone read a book like this cover to cover?) Greg Holden's writing style is personable and to the point and very easy to understand.

I truly don't understand all the reviews that say this book is no good, not sure what they have been reading, but I have no less than a dozen books of this nature, and this is one of the few that isn't 75% fluff. I'm somewhat of a website newbie, starting about a year ago trying to do my own website. It's alot harder (for me)than I originally thought and have tried no less than 6 different hosting accounts, 4 different online web builders, and 6 different web editing software trials (Expressions, dreamweaver, publisher, coffee cup, page spinner and frontpage). One of the best discoveries in this book was that Firefox offered a FREE...quality...web editor!

This is the 2007 edition, maybe people were referring to the earlier version of the same title. I have gotten way more out of this book than I thought I would. I guess I must be a true "Dummie". It's definitely worth your time checking it out if you are new to the online business world, you can always resell it on Amazon and recover your moola.

this one really is for dummies.......2007-08-05

One of the worst "For Dummies" books I've ever read. Normally, I'd rate for dummies books a 3 or 4.

Not worth it.......2007-04-19

You could do an online search and find more information than this book gives you. I did not enjoy and I returned it. It is broad and never really gives you step by step instrucions on how the webite actually works and how to create it.

very rudimentary, broad overview.......2007-04-14

People who use the internet regularly will not get much out of this book--it's no joke when it says "for dummies". Greg Holden does give a broad overview of the many aspects to starting an online business but even then the information is outdated and at some points, simply not accurate making you wonder where this guy gets his facts.

In an environment that is not only competitive but also changes rapidly it is important that you are equipped with the most up to date information. This book however, still proclaims AOL king and web sites using tables and frame "advanced". Although the book was published in 2006 (and in its 4th revision), it feels more like it belongs to the 90's.

So even if you are new to the internet and need a place to start I recommend you find yourself a different book.

eBay the Smart Way: Selling, Buying, and Profiting on the Web's #1 Auction Site, Third Edition

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Helpful, Concise, Complete, Needed
Not for the serious user
Tons of information for newcomers and oldies
Look elsewhere first
Ho Hum

eBay the Smart Way: Selling, Buying, and Profiting on the Web's #1 Auction Site, Third Edition
Joseph T. Sinclair
Manufacturer: AMACOM
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0814472044

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If ever a company could be described as the "800-pound gorilla" of its industry, eBay is just that in the exploding world of online auctions. But with more than 50 million registered users and almost $15 billion in annual merchandise sales, the only thing easier than selling on eBay is getting lumped in with all the other sellers. People looking to exponentially increase their visibility and potential profit keep turning to eBay the Smart Way, the definitive guide to smarter eBay tactics. Now in its third edition, this priceless tool has changed with the times to cover the latest trends, including:

* local auctions * live auctions * fixed-price auctions * buying and selling cars on eBay motors * enhanced PayPal services * using digital photography * setting up eBay Stores * great inventory sources * bulk listings * eBay tools * and more

Brand new chapters explain how to maximize profits in real estate sales, work with auction management services, and negotiate international transactions.

As always, eBay the Smart Way is the go-to resource for first-timers and veterans alike, with step-by-step instructions for listing products, creating attention-grabbing photos and descriptions, offering top-notch customer service, and maintaining high credibility. eBay buyers will also benefit from strategies for negotiating the best deals. For the most in-depth and accessible information on how to make the most out of online auctions, "nothing explains it better than eBay the Smart Way." -- The Internet Marketing Bookshelf.

Customer Reviews:

Helpful, Concise, Complete, Needed.......2006-11-06

An excellent book for E-Bay sellers (or buyers) -- a fine listing of almost anything you can think of to sell, and the approx price of them. I found it to be very useful for my e-bay business.

Not for the serious user.......2006-01-17

but then again, what other kind of user wld attempt such a big book?

it's very very vague, even for a beginner.

Tons of information for newcomers and oldies.......2006-01-06

This book is packed full of information for anyone who uses ebay. Buyers and Sellers, they've got everything you will ever need to know in here. I would recommend this book if your needing some extra cash and you are going to use ebay. This book will show you how to milk the most out of ebay and attract more members. It will show you how to get the word out, make your auction look more professional, and tons of do's and dont's of ebay.

Look elsewhere first.......2005-04-02

An average book. Does not contain any information that the other books don't contain. I recommend looking at other eBay books instead of this one. An overuse of white space makes this book very big.

After reading the top eBay books, below are my recommendations:
---Beginner with eBay and computers---
1. The Official eBay Bible

---eBay Seller---
1. Sell it on eBay
2. eBay Hacks

---Full-Time eBay Business (not for the casual seller)---
1. eBay Strategies
2. eBay Business the Smart Way

Ho Hum.......2005-01-29

Very basic information. This book is for the beginner just learning the ropes about eBay. If you have been using the site for some time now, then you know just as much as whats in this book.

The resources for sellers to find "wholesale" products were terrible. The sites basically sell junk or overpriced refurbs.

Instructor's Manual with Video Guide, Integrated Advertising Promotion, and Marketing Communitations, third edition

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Instructor's Manual with Video Guide, Integrated Advertising Promotion, and Marketing Communitations, third edition
Kenneth E. Clow , and Donald Baack
Manufacturer: Pearson, Prentice Hall
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0131866265

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Wired for Culture: How E-mail is Revolutionizing Arts Marketing (Third Edition)

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Wired for Culture: How E-mail is Revolutionizing Arts Marketing (Third Edition)
Eugene Carr
Manufacturer: Patron Publishing
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Binding: Perfect Paperback
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ASIN: 0972914145

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E-mail is revolutionizing the way the arts are being marketed today, and here's what you need to know to get started! Fellow arts marketers, there's a new kind of marketing waiting at your fingertips. It's faster, cheaper and more effective than practically any other kind of marketing and arts patrons are responding to it in amazing ways. In this era of budget cuts and last-minute ticket buying, find out how e-mail can help you do MORE marketing for LESS money and get BETTER results. This Second Edition of Wired for Culture includes all-new data, and updated facts and figures!

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