Something tells me the authors of this fine book are pros at getting what they want for nothing. Funny, useful anecdotes that are oddly reminiscent of my roommates ability to get by on the kindness of strangers (and friends, relatives - pretty much anyone within striking distance)

That's Latin for this book was pretty darn funny. I spotted it while I was...ah, over at a friends house with a few minutes to kill and wound up taking 'Sponging' home. (Actually I'm staying at my sister's), but anyway I laughed out loud while she and her husband were watching a sad movie, 'Pretty Woman' I think, anyway they asked what was so gosh darn funny and I started reading them a few passages out of the book. We wound up turning the movie off and just laughing our heads off taking turns reading the book. Needless to say, it bought me a few extra weeks on my sister's couch. Two empty pockets way up. I'm going to borrow a couple more copies for my friends.

I saw these guys on the Rolanda Show and pretty much felt that I wanted enlist the services of Dr. Kevorkian to put me out of my misery. But then I saw the book in a store and fliped through it. TO my surprise, it was only half as stupid as I expected and actually really funny. I especially like the parts where they tell you how to exploit little kids and the handicapped. I still want to call Dr. Kevorkian, but that's another matter altogether.

Kevin Smith is the master of delivering snappy, intelligent, and HILARIOUS dialog in his films, and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back is no exception.

The storyline is fairly simple, in a Kevin Smith way: local stoners & sometime dealers Jay and Silent Bob find out there's going to be a movie made about comic book characters based on them, read a few nasty comments about it on the Internet, and decide to trash the movie. Basically, the story is more a vehicle for an homage to the previous Jersey flicks featuring the improbable duo, with appearances by nearly every character from the previous films.

That, however, doesn't stop Smith from putting some of the funniest dialog ever into the mouths of all those characters, and reading the screenplay is almost as good as watching the movie so heavily dependent on said dialog is the story (though you miss out on some pretty cute girls!)

Here is the complete screenplay of Kevin Smith's magnum opus, complete with all the lines and bits the verbally incontinent writer/director was unable to fit into the finished film. The foreword is a heartfelt tribute to Jason Mewes (Jay). Smith claims that the guy is really acting a role, and not just playing himself. Uh-huh. Smith is, of course, the creator of some of the most hilarious and elaborate [gas] and fart jokes ever conceived, and that shows up here in full force. But he is also a writer of great perception, subtlety, and invention, and that also peeks through from time to time. Supposedly Smith is now, like Woody Allen, going on to make more mature films like the upcoming "Jersey Girl." I hope he doesn't leave out the funny. It's his special gift.

excellent book... it is a great find anywhere. you should definitely purchase this screenplay if you are a kevin smith fan or a fan of his movies... his screenplays include scenes previously not shown in the original movie.

_Jay's Journal of Anomalies_ (Farrar Strauss Giroux) is no cheat, even though it is a production of one of the cleverest sleight of hand tricksters who ever lived. Ricky Jay, author, magician, and actor, continues the theme of his _Learned Pigs and Fireproof Women_, a survey of strange entertainments through the ages. This book contains reproduction of his quarterly publication issued from 1994 to 2000, a periodical famous for its production values, rarity, and expense. The sixteen issues are gathered in one volume here, a good looking oversized book with charming period woodcuts and engravings, amazing tales of very strange human endeavors, and an afterword to bring all the issues up to date. Even at the listed... price this book is therefore an undeniable bargain, and it is good that it is going to have a reach to a larger audience.

For Jay's subjects are so stupefyingly surprising. They almost all have to do with some sort of performance, and the stranger the better. There is a chapter on, of all things, crucifixion for showmanly profit. Tommy Minnock, at the beginning of the twentieth century, gained wildly enthusiastic response from his audiences as, nailed to a cross on the stage in a supposed hypnotic trance, he crooned, "After The Ball Is Over," one of the most popular tunes of the time. "I am told by those who saw me," he wrote "nailed to the cross that I presented a weird but impressive spectacle." Evatima Tardo around the same time was regularly nailed to a cross, suspended there for over two hours. She seldom had volunteers from the crowd who would come up to run the nails through her limbs, so her
assistants had to do so. The nails were dipped in poison beforehand; she
was quoted as saying, "There wouldn't be any fun unless I had prussic acid
on the ends." She laughed and sang, and declared that she had never had
such a pleasant time: "This is so easy, I am going to do it all over again
tomorrow night, and three nights next week." Jay writes that, "while no one
would claim that Minnock and Tardo inspired a trend of copycat
crucifixions," there were successors, including Faith Bacon, who hung nude
from a cross and gyrated to Ravel's Bolero. Some fakirs participated in
crucifixions in the spirit of competition, outdoing each other by staying
aloft for days at a time.

You will find here surprising chapters on such thing as the magical amputation of the nose. You will learn of the surprising, longstanding connection between legerdemain and dentistry. There are trained dogs and pigs, and a description of how flea circuses worked. There are those who made their fortunes by making faces; the means by which performers were able to dance upon the ceiling (including "The Great Philosophical Antipodean Pedestrian from Ohio"); the rascally ways in which hustlers would gain the trust and the pocketbooks of novices in ninepins; the adventures of professional fasters; and much more. The careful, quietly amused way in which Jay tells these odd histories is perfect for his subject matter, and shows a matchless enthusiasm for his themes. "I really do love this stuff," he tells us at the end, and there is easily sufficient evidence here to show that in that there is no deception.

Following his Learned Pigs and Fireproof Women sleight-of- hand performer Jay compiles and comments on advertising for conjurers, cheats, hustlers, hoaxsters, pranksters, sideshow showmen, armless calligraphers, mechanical marvels, popular entertainments, and other weird stuff.

Wonderfully entertaining and enjoyable scholarship on extremely odd topics: flea circuses, hunger artists, nose-removal devices, and humbug of all sorts. Jay proves himself once again to be not only a supremely talented performer on the stage but on the page as well. Peruse this and be amazed at what people found entertaining a century or two ago... it's not so different from what you watch every evening on the TV (especially if you watch Fox).

Stage Rigging Hand Book is a great book for anyone responsible for rigging. It covers very important topics and safety issues. Working in one of the biggest and best high school theatres in the state of Virginia, I can say that this book is a major help on any rigging job and is an indispensable book when safety is concerned (and when is safety not involved?). If you are a TD at any high school with a rigging system you must have this book.

As an instructor in the Canadian College system, I have found this book best sits within easy reach. I am constantly using it as a teaching tool for my students and myself. I had the priviledge of attending a master class with Jay in 2001 and would recommend it to anyone who has the opportunity. When teamed with Harry Donovan, you will find no better pair to flood your mind with all that is entertainment rigging.

Jay O. Glerum has written a book filled with history and practical hard-to-find information every theatre tech should have in his/her library. This book is rich with clear illustrations and photos for just about every rigging situation you will encounter. It has chapters on "Loads and Reactions" "Block and Tackle Rigging" "Hemp Rigging" "Motorized Rigging" and much more. There's a very useful chapter on cutting and knotting rope. I was particularly impressed with the sections on "Special Problems" and "Recordkeeping". As today's threatres move more and more toward mechanized scene changes and motorized light rigs, a solid understanding of rigging techniques is more important than ever. Whether you are a novice or have years of experience ... whether you are an independent or on staff, Jay O. Glerum's "Stage Rigging Handbook" will improve your knowledge and give you a wealth of information. I highly recommend this book.

This book shows the first generation of SEALs with the first NCDU and UDT in WWII. It's a book about camaraderie, spirit, and bravery of the men who fought and sometimes died in units that typically sustained 50-90% casualties on missions. It is incredibly well-written and shows the true face of war and what these men faced. A lot of people see war as being glory and honor and courage and everything goes as planned. It never is. The men who are most affected are right here in this novel. Pick it up and read it unless you can't handle the truth

H. Jay Riker starts of his SEALs series with a great book about the start of the legendary program. This book draws you in, and grabs you. The end is so shocking and suspenseful, that I was almost in tears after I put it down! Read this book, it is great.

Just as true to life as Silver star and a great follow-up after the CDUs at Normandy. This book follows the paths of a group of UDT "frogmen"(a name they resent) made by a trail of tenacity, bravery, and blood in the Pacific war from Saipan through Iwo Jima and Okinawa to the surrender aboard the Missouri. So real you have to stop and remember it's a fiction novel

I got this book because I was interested in learning more about Tao -- my only experience had been the Tao of Pooh. This is probably a good book if you know about Tao and the philosophy behind it, but as a newcomer, it wasn't interesting or educational.

I prefer Burton Watson's translation to Palmer and Breuilly's, especially after reading parts in the Chinese text. But Palmer and Breuilly won't steer U wrong though. No, this is a decent translation of the entire text, which is not a common sight! Only Burton Watson, James Legge, and Victor Mair have put out complete Zhuangzi translations. AC Graham's translation is also quite good.

BAO PU-
embrace simplicity

As a long-time Chuang-Tzu enthusiast, I thoroughly enjoyed this translation. I imagine this would be very enjoyable to the general reader; I have read many commentaries on the meaning of Chuang-Tzu's philosophy (Victor Mair's, Allinson's, Wing-Tsit Chan's, A.C. Graham's, etc.) so my perspective is "biased" in particular way- I like the absurdity and relativistic notions, sort of a Lewis Carroll point of view. This translation fits in with my predilictions nicely. Chuang-tzu takes some pondering, and any translation that makes it too simple is doing the reader an injustice. This one captures all the irony and absurdity, yet leaves plenty of room for befuddlement. It contains ALL the chapters, not just the inner ones. Highly recommended!! I keep this by the bed along with The People's Guide to Mexico, another perennial favorite!

Somewhat disappointing, this book is not very cohesive. While some of what you need to know will be touched on eventually, the book uses a shotgun approach, hitting some parts of a subject and missing others. The book ends up more a showcse of some different types of trim, without really giving much good advice on how to actually select, cut, stain/paint, and install trim accurately. Check it out at a home store before purchasing.

I stumbled accross this book in my local woodworking store and bought it. The book is loaded with tips, detailed drawings, step by step instructions, and tons of great full color photos that have given me a lot of design ideas. I was so impressed with this book, that I am planning to buy a few more of the books in this series.

I loved this book. It's very helpful in planning, estimating, and installing molding. Unlike most finish carpentry books this book is beautifully illustrated with examples of moldings and decorative ideas. It is not an exhaustive example of molding styles - and I didn't expect it to be. What this book does well is explain how to make your rooms resemble the rooms in the book. If you are a do-it-yourselfer I'd highly recommend this book

The book is full of wooden exegesis. The twisting of God's word to make it say something that it doesnt say. No doubt this book will be embraced by all those that seek to get out of a marriage commitment that they dont want.

Pastors increasingly are facing questions from parishioners regarding how the Bible itself defines marriage, divorce and remarriage. Offering answers based on church tradition is not sufficient -- persons want to know what God's Word has to say. In this book, Jay Adams provides a very concise summary of the Biblical understanding of marriage, divorce and remarriage.

I commend Adams for his loyalty to the Scriptures in this volume. On the one hand, he departs from the ultra-traditionalists who would say that any remarriage after divorce is sinful. On the other hand, he doesn't join ultra-progressives who would imply that divorce really isn't a major theological issue in today's society. While I do not agree with his interpretation of the Matthew 18 passage as applying to divorce proceedings among two Christians, he offers many other excellent, helpful points.

This small yet substantial book is the best treatment I have found to date on what the Bible itself says on this knotty church issue. Every church leader's bookshelf should have a copy. This volume is well worth the price!

Mr Adams has done a fine job in dealing with the issue of divorce and re-marriage. He elaborates somewhat on the issues John Murray does not, and that is why I say that this book is a great suppliment to Murray's work on divorce.

This books can show you an interesting and practical method that will help you ending your CRM pains.
A intelligent aproach to a very dificult discipline.

Chairman of the Customer Marketing Institute, co-founder of consulting group MSP Associates, and CRM "guru" Jay Curry takes readers on an international journey "through the pyramids." Using the "rest of the world" as the foundation to the pyramid structure, Curry shows readers how to build on suspects and prospects and carry them to the top of the customer pyramid. From inactive customers to top tier clientele, Curry offers valuable information, trends, statistics, and real-life

examples.

This is not simply a book about customers. It is a handbook for anyone who has customers. Curry goes beyond traditional customers and offers his version of the e-Customer and special considerations for marketing to this virtual audience. Filled with action items, the book is formatted with numerous graphics in a manner that is easy to digest and quick to place into service.

Whether you are a small business owner or a manager in a multi-division corporation, this book has information you can read today and use tomorrow, building a customer pyramid with not only a firm foundation but also a top filled with satisfied, and profitable, customers.

Now Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is the hottest area of marketing. This book explain that CRM is the activity of getting customer in, moving customer up, keeping customer in. Authors written a clear, step-by-step guide of CRM. Authors introduces the "Permission Pyramid" and the "e-Customer Marketing Pyramid" to explain the nature of "virtual customer relationships" and how to use them to create, keep, and upgrade customers. I think that this concept is simple and clear. but it explain all of CRM.

I didn't know all that much about Tom Waits as a person before reading this book, I'd just been rather intrigued by his music. I decided to give the book a shot and boy am I glad I did. Waits really is a fascinating character and a truly eccentric but brilliant artist. This book gives you a real good feel as to the man behind all the hype. It's also very well written and obviously extremely well researched. I may never listen to Waits' music in exactly the same way again.

I've always kind of wondered what makes Tom Waits tick, and I think this very well written book gave me as good a view as I'm likely to get. It covers all the basics, the drinking, the family, the childhood, the dives, the music, the movies, etc. It also opens up the fact that Waits seems to be a surprisingly introspective man, who puts his art before anything else. If nothing else, the book is worth reading because the man is such an original thinker and wordsmith. "Wild Years" seems to capture that originality and truly appreciates the body of work that Waits has put together. This book helps to explain the subtle mystery that is Tom Waits.

I just finished reading both 'Wild Years' by Jacobs and 'Tom Waits' by Carroll (strangely that one is credited to Staunton on here). This was by far the better of the two books. It did a great job of covering Waits' music and acting and also gave you a sense that you knew the guy. I'd really recommend you read this book, if you like Waits or even if you were just curious about him.