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This book rocks. Can you not tell by the picture on the cover? I'm a redhead so of course I'm partial to it, but so is my niece (she's a brunette), who has read it and loves it! (She's two years old.) It's colorful, happy, and a fun read - even for adults, but especially for little kids. I don't have any of my own, but if I do some day, they will all get their own copy of this book, and until then, I'm going to get a copy for all the under-10's I know. You can tell a mom wrote it, because it's exactly would have fun reading.

Even though this book is recommended for older children, I have a 2 1/2 year old who LOVES the rhyming and simple story in this book. The "round the world" theme is unique and he loves the names of all of the different foods. I recommend this for all ages, boys or girls!

This delightful book is brimming with happiness, color and laughter as it follows a curious little girl, named Lala, on her adventure to collect dishes from different countries for a party with her friends. The book is written as a poem, with every page gorgeously illustrating each verse. The few children I observed reading it have been immediately drawn and absorbed into its imagery, fun scenes and a sense of lighthearted adventure. A great debut for a creative mom, who wrote this book for her daughter, and a collaboration with a talented artist!

"Simple brilliant! The Best Read I've had all year!"

"Edutainment at it's Best! The story is so believable you can almost hear the background noise of the park!"

"Never before have I been drawn into a story of such relevance like the one found in `The Lost Principles of Entrepreneurship'. The character spoke directly to my business, my heart and my soul. They re-energized me to focus even more of my effort into making my business a success."

"It is refreshing to read a book like `The Lost Principles of Entrepreneurship'. I have found that parables and story telling are the best ways to communicate truths that could otherwise be easily lost with a direct approach. This book has help solidify ides that were already apart of my thinking, but having them presented right in front of me cleared up a some what fuzzy picture."

"If this was a sermon, I would be standing to my feet saying, `AMEN!'."



Cicone Prince
3D Illustrator
3D Solution Providers, LLC
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I enjoyed reading Dr. Gravely's book and believe that while Black America is in the midst of a wave of entrepreneurship that is focused on building wealth, leaving a legacy, providing job opportunities, and rebuilding this nations forgotten urban core, this book is a must read for anyone embarking on the path of entreprenuership. We all know that in accepting the inherent risk associated with entreprenuership, there are many obstacles along this path that often de-rails the would be entreprenuer. Dr. Gravely's book provides a keen perspective on the proper entreprenuerial mindset necessary to deal with these obstacles regardless of what they are. For entrepreneurs and prospective entreprenuers, the story encompassed in the book will provide you with a focus on how to effectively deal with the obstacles that you will undoubtedly encounter. I also recommend this book to all college students engaged in a business curriculum and those who have any entreprenuerial aspirations.

I have been giving a lot of thought to starting my own business, but the focus was always on, "How much money will it make?" Gravely gave me the right focus and the right attitude.

magic eye is one of the best books to get your imagination going and it helps to keep your eyesight great. The only thing is you cant find this book in any shops so look online!

magic eye is one of the best books to get your imagination going and it helps to keep your eyesight great. The only thing is you cant find this book in any shops so look online!

I think Magic Eye is a fabulous book for children, and adults. It really brings you into the book and shows you the wonderful world of 3-D. Once you open this book, your eyes will stick to it, and you can't put it down until your done. So please buy this book, you will be happy if you do. Magic Eye is really what I'm saying, it's great!

I applaud you Charles Noland!!! This book is LONG overdue! I am a mother of 2 boys ages 9 and 11. They both read this book and really enjoyed it. After reading so many "sports" related books with my boys, I found "The Magical Dress" very refreshing for young readers. My boys liked guessing how Drew and Ellie would figure out their dilemma. As a parent; I especially liked the many themes within the story.....the love between Drew and Ellie and their mother, the "Golden Rule" aspect between siblings and the "nothing can stop me" attitude that Drew and Ellie displayed through teamwork and problem solving. My boys (me included) can't wait for the next book!

I applaud you Charles Noland!!! This book is LONG overdue! I am a mother of 2 boys ages 9 and 11. They both read this book and really enjoyed it. After reading so many "sports" related books with my boys, I found "The Magical Dress" very refreshing for young readers. My boys liked guessing how Drew and Ellie would figure out their dilemma. As a parent; I especially liked the many themes within the story.....the love between Drew and Ellie and their mother, the "Golden Rule" aspect between siblings and the "nothing can stop me" attitude that Drew and Ellie displayed through teamwork and problem solving. My boys (me included) can't wait for the next book!

As a mother of two young boys, this book is a winner in our house! The adventure that Drew and Ellie embark on is full of twists and turns. It certainly keeps my prereader and young reader on the edge of their seats, without being scary (like so many children's adventure books can be). They like the way Drew takes good care of Ellie and how she trusts him, just like they themselves are encouraged (by me!) to always look out for each other. After all, I want them to learn that siblings can -- and should be -- best friends. From a parent's perspective, the book cuts through the clutter of all the popular books out there that use sensationalism to make sales. There are no witches, no monsters, no weird animals and no ill-behaved children -- and I'm thankful for it! It teaches some good solid values, without being corny or too old-fashioned. It makes me think of all the classics and how they have lasted through the ages. In those everlasting books, there is often something magical that makes wishes come true (i.e. Dorothy's ruby slippers, the Beast's rose, etc.) In this book, it's a simple hand-me-down dress (one many spolied children today would turn their noses up at), that brings so much fun and adventure into Drew and Ellie's lives. They learn the importance of working together to solve problems, having faith in their abilities to succeed and always looking after each other. They recognize the importance of home and family and all those things we as parents so desperately cling to in today's permissive society. The kids will think it's a whirlwind of a reading ride; and parents can rest assured that the positive messages that are embedded in all the fun will resonate with children of all ages. The moral of this review: Buy the book! And don't miss all the adventures that have been promised to follow. This is one series that I hope lasts for a good long time.

This is a very well written book. The author's concise language gets to the points necessary, yet makes it an easy read. The material presented covers areas that I certainly have made errors, unfortunately more than once. I saw myself as the victim in several of her sample scenarios.

The significant take from this work is that the "Devil is in the details". I've seen this in many of my customers' wants, which always tend to be from the 50,000 foot view. When I attempt to pin them down, all manner of confusion and conflict appear.

Most of us can see the "big" picture when it all works out stunningly, bow made, thank you very much. But when we have to live with the little day to day gotcha's that sap our strength, resolve, and enjoyment of our work, it's a much different story. The "gee I wish I had known about that little gotcha" that just cost me a month and half of gross receipts, or several years worth retroactively like one colleague just experienced.

This book cuts to the chase of the details and puts a magnifying glass on them. It is in this aspect where the work really shines for me! I just read it again, as I am about to start yet another business!

Very well done!

I have heard Bonnie speak twice. Reading her book brought to my attention how many ways there are to NOT get paid. Her real life experiences drive home the bottom line that if we are not careful, we could a)Give away more than we intend or b)Have that great contract drive us bankrupt.

This book is a MUST READ for anyone who works in small business and wants to reduce the risk of the unknown.

Bonnie summarizes her experience as a self-employed professional, showing how to exercise quiet but effective leverage with much larger bureaucracies. Succinct, well-organized, and sprinkled with pertinent examples. Addresses some of the most common pitfall of small businesses--ones that may be less pleasant to deal with, but are critical to survive. Book would help the novice make better up-front choices, or provide the seasoned entrepreneur a checklist for staying on course.

In the preface, Kevin Desouza explains that in addition to demonstrating how organizations are vulnerable to breaches in security, he details how most breaches can take place without the use of sophisticated technological mechanism. "My goal is writing this book is simple, but salient: to help organizations realize that their core resources - intellectual assets - are under constant attack, and that protecting this resource is as important as any other strategic agenda. Organizations that take necessary steps to protect their knowledge will thrive in today's competitive environment, often at the expense of their less-prepared foes."

Readers will especially appreciate Desouza's skillful use of two reader-friendly devices in Chapters 2-6: "Possible causes of security breaches" and "Preventive measures." He provides a checklist for each when exploring protection of intellectual assets at the level of employees (Chapter 2), the human aspects of technical security breaches (Chapter 3), the nature of intellectual asset security when engaging with external entities (Chapter 4), the nature and dimensions of physical security (Chapter 5), and protection of intellectual assets during crises (Chapter 6). Then in the final chapter, Desouza focuses on seven strategic considerations that must be carefully thought through when devising a viable security program for intellectual assets.

All are critically important and best identified within his narrative, in context. However, I do not hesitate to suggest that Desouza offers the best single source I have yet encountered for decision-makers in any organization (regardless of its size or nature) that currently fails to protect its security effectively both internally and externally, especially now when its core resources - its intellectual assets - are under constant attack.

Those who share my high regard for this book are urged to check out Creating New Wealth from IP Assets co-authored by Robert Shearer and other members of the National Knowledge & Intellectual Property Management Taskforce as well as Paul Goldstein's Intellectual Property: The Tough New Realities That Could Make or Break Your Business, Alexander I. Poltorak and Paul J. Lerner's Essentials of Intellectual Property, Carla O'Dell's The Executive's Role in Knowledge Management, and If Only We Knew What We Know: The Transfer of Internal Knowledge and Best Practice co-authored by O'Dell and C. Jackson Grayson.

"Managing Knowledge Security: Strategies for Protecting Your Company's Intellectual Assets" (by Kevin C. Desouza) is an eye-opener. Unlike books that talk about technology-based security strategies, the book spots a human-side of security strategies. Desouza asks readers to think about the most important assets that companies have to protect and claims that technology is not always a solution to secure those important assets. For example, the most important assets for a company can be senior executives. Desouza asks companies whether they have a back up plan, if their executives are down. Desouza also explains a case that how companies end up to compromise their knowledge assets through conversations made by careless senior executives at the airport. Desouza explains these cases by using illustrative examples from his experiences as a competitive intelligence officer. In addition to these examples, each chapter explains the factors that may contribute to security breaches and provides actionable strategies. The book covers security strategies from internal employees to strategic alliances. This is a must-read.

This is another informative publication by Kevin C Desouza. I really like this book, and in my opinion it is a contemporary classic in the making. This text is passionately written with clarity and brevity providing readers with a concise and comprehensive overview of the major issues concerning the complex processes of securing intellectual assets. This book spurs debate and stimulates critical thinking. Its strengths are its connection to real life scenarios plus the possibility to use it as a serious platform for discussing business practices. Crammed with spot on insights and excellent advice, this is an important book and delivers valuable lessons to the reader. It would be of extreme interest to both CEOs, directors and managers of companies (for obvious reasons) and to academics to whom I would recommend adopting it to use in a wide range of courses. An excellent book...there is a definite need for a thoughtful book of this type. It is worthy of recognition and deserves a lot of credit - it's a must read!

This is a marvelously creative and innovative look at the management and motivational needs of Gen X and Gen Y knowledge workers. Dr. Amar proposes a surprising symbiotic management approach to encourage fullest potential outcomes while contributing to innovation.

The assessments presented are unique and thought-provoking.

This book inspired me to rethink and to modify my approach to teaching/learning at the graduate business school level.

This is a marvelously creative and innovative look at the management and motivational needs of Gen X and Gen Y knowledge workers. Dr. Amar proposes a surprizing symbiotic management approach to encourage fullest potential outcomes while contributing to innovation.

The assessments presented are unique and thought-provoking.

This book inspired me to rethink and to modify my approach to teaching/learning at the graduate business school level.

A very interesting and well-written book. As an employee of a leading technology company, I found a lot to identify with in this book. A very useful reference for both managers and workers.

For the true Marvel Fans, a great gift from the Fifties that pack up all the atmosphere of those years, Cold War included, and deliver it to us in 2008!

Greatly recommended.

Martin Goodman's 1950's Atlas Comics, the seed that someday would sprout the mighty Marvel Comic Group, showcased a diverse assortment of genres; everything from funny talking animals, to romance, to horror / sci-fi, to war and espionage. All of which fell victims to the changing times and the whims of their adolescent readership. What remains from this golden age of Atlas Comics are the heroes: Captain America & Bucky (after defeating the axis in WWII, they now devote the time smashing commie spy rings), the original Human Torch & his equally fiery sidekick Toro, Prince Namor-the Sub-Mariner & his aquatic cousin Namora, and the incredible Marvel Boy, the first human to be born on Uranus. Relive all of their exciting 10 cents exploits beautifully reproduced in their four-color glory.

Marvel Masterworks Presents Atlas Era Heroes is 282 pages of a gloved fist to the jaw of evil and a must have for any Marvel comic fan or early comic book enthusiasts who have enjoyed Dick Briefer's The Monster of Frankenstein, Monster Masterworks and Zombie Factory.

Marvel may have a lot of catching up to do when it comes to Golden Age reprints (DC is miles and miles ahead of them), but they're making an effort. This latest volume jumps ahead in time a bit to cover part of the 1950s titles, specifically Marvel Boy/Astonishing and Young Men (featuring revivals of Captain America, the Human Torch, and the Sub-Mariner).

Anyone who loved the recent Agents of Atlas mini-series will probably be frothing at the mouth over the classic Marvel Boy tales. There's even a Namora appearance in one of the Sub-Mariner stories.

The reprint pages look great: clean and crisp with vivid colours. If you love Golden Age comics, you can't go wrong with this collection.

Compared to the other Marvel titles at the time, Sgt Fury is an interesting anomaly. Obviously Lee enjoyed writing this series, for he crames in far more text per panel than the superheroes and he highlights each Howler in a panel or two in each mission. Lee is true to form with his quick-witted heroes who are able to laugh in the face of danger.

At the same time, though various characters occasionally die in the series, there is a curious absence of reality in this series. Fury's heroes are carrying guns, yet they usually knock their Nazi soldiers out and tie them up. Perhaps the Comics Code censored the idea that bullets can actually hit people. Also, the heroes are constantly pulling off wildly impossible feats--taking out planes with grenades or rifles, seven soldiers outfighting whole regiments, and, in general, proving time after time that the German soldiers must be shooting blanks. This is in contrast to D.C.'s Sgt Rock which tended to see war as a real place.

That aside, this is fun reading once you accept a "willing suspension of disbelief" and it represents a time before Vietnam came to America's consciousness--when wars could always be won by sheer courage and good guys (for the most part) always came home.

Sgt. Fury was one of my childhood favorites: Jack Kirby doing a war comic was as good as it got, and Stan Lee's gag-riddled storylines mixed humor and violence to create an extremely palatable stew for an eleven-year-old to feast upon. This was the comic equivalent of TV's excellent "COMBAT" series, and the action and the plots and the art were really superior.

That said, these Masterworks editions are a little pricey-- if they could be republished in a uniform paper edition at about $20, they'd fly off the shelves.

I owned the thirteen issues collected in this Masterwork volume, and
indeed, they are masterworks. Death was a reality in Sgt. Fury, as the youngest Howler, Junior Juniper, was killed in issue #3. Reed Richards
made an appearance in the same issue as an OSS agent working with the
Italian partisans, which gave Fury an a priori link to the later Marvel
Universe. The Howlers were short-handed until issue #7, when Percival Pinkerton, member of a prominent British military family was introduced
as an enlisted man assigned to Fury's Ranger squad. In issue #7, the
commandos were assigned to recover or a destroy a suspected "death ray"
created by the evil Dr. Zemo, who was suspected to be Dr. Doom in the
present day, AND Kang the Conqueror, in the distant future, tying the
past again to current storylines. Issue #7 was also the debut of Dick Ayers as Fury's chief penciller and my personal favorite. Jack Kirby did
his last work on the title in issue #13, as it was the "guest" appearance of Captain America and Bucky, filled with the Silver Age bombast that
was Kirby. Stan Lee was at his creative peak, and his collaborations with
Kirby and Ayers kept this title creatively vital throughout the '60s, in spite of Vietnam, assassinations, and ethical betrayals of the public
trust. Some say it was a simpler time. Maybe. I say it was simply that we had things to believe in. Either way, within these pages you may find it
easy to believe again.

This is my first time using Crystal Reports and this DVD was very helpful. Easy to follow and understand. I would recommend this to new users.

This is a great tutorial. It's loaded with tons of information and real-world examples. I'd suggest this to anyone trying to learn more! I'm really happy with my purchase.

This is an excellent product. The video lessons themselves are really valuable, showing you how to perform functions in the software. The instruction manuals are really well-written and simple to follow. It covers all the same material as classroom trainings, at a fraction of the cost. If you want a great value and a superb learning tool, this is for you!