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We purchased this a couple months before our trip to Italy. It was a great resource which provided all the insight we needed to get the most out of our trip and provide us with the historial background of the area to get maximum appreciation of our sightseeing.

Simply put....., all of the Insight Books that I have purchased prior to travel have been outstanding.......the only one's I will buy....., great information and lots of photos to go with the info make it an excellent product!

It would be a pity for anyone to travel to Italy - or any other country - without having a handy informative resource on the rich history and culture of the country.

If your travelling style involves much more than racing through monuments and ticking off the standard "must see" list, because you seek to more deeply understand the present by looking at the past, this might be the perfect handy companion to complement a more practical travel guidebook.

More than one-quarter of the 400-plus pages are devoted to the history of Italy, with well written sections in Ancient Rome, the Renaissance, and the emergence of the modern Italian state in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. There are also superb featured sections on topics such as the Mafia, Italian fashion, and Italian cinema. These discussions are very compact. While not substituting for in-depth analysis on these topics, they constitute an excellent survey of different phases of contemporary and ancient history of Italy.

These are the main strengths of this book. It is a wonderful resource to consult while travelling after you have visited a monument, or as you reflect on the rich series of events and forces which have shaped the arts, political life, and institutions of this country.

Travellers who mainly want a helpful guide on planning travel to Italy and practical information such as museum visiting hours, best driving routes, where to find the best gelattos, etc. will find other travel guides more complete on these topics. You may think about using this book as a complement to one of these more practical guides.

Insight guides always have fabulous photographs and background information that will help you enjoy your trip even more. This book is just such a gem. I recommend it highly for an educational experience. If you want to know all the cheap places to eat get another book!

I agree with everything the prior reviewer wrote.

I think I bought this in the late 1990s at an roadside Autogrill in Italy. It is essential to find those small villages and nooks and crannies when driving, especially because the signage in the country is smaller and arrives and vanishes much more quickly than we are used to in the States.

Magnificent value for a full-size edition of all four of Brahms' symphonies. Perfect for aspiring conductors/composers/musicians.

Brahms was a genius. This book includes his greatest and most important works, with the notable acception of the student of harmony/orchestration/composition student.

This edition is (inexpensive), detailed, and easy to read. I use these scores for study and rehearsal and I highly reccommend it. Detailed corrections (as well as explanations) from earlier editions were done by Hans Gal.

It is a large score (9 3/8 x 12 1/4 inches)and the is very durable. The pages are thick and the binding allows for the score to lie flat for easy use.

Buying the full score of these wonderful symphonies allows you to dig deeper into such wonderful works. I strongly recomend you buy this full score.

This edition of the Brahms symphonies is relativley cheap for the wealth of material it presents. The music is very easy to follow and is a must for the Brahms fan and serious student or layperson.

I've found Keeping the Funnel Full not only an authoritive guide
for selling to major enterprise accounts, but also as a great
resource I use have on my desk each day.

The results have been a 2.5X qualified pipeline within 100 days
since using Don's process.

Harvey Sipel - Enterprise Sales Executive
Live Person Inc.

If you want better control of your sales career and ultimately your income, I strongly recommend reading this book! Don's suggestions have ultimately helped me to become better organized and more efficient allowing me to manage more prospects and close more business!!!

This is a great practical sales handbook. It is easy to follow and a good reminder of what it takes to be successful in sales. Applying the concepts in this book will yield top 20% type results.

I am an IT professional with the responsibility of supporting the sales function within our organization. I needed a sales education to understand the sales cycle and the data needs of field sales staff. Mr. Thomson's book provided that education in a comprehensive format in a lively style with plenty of real life stories and examples. I was so taken by his sales model that we are adopting his funnel paradigm as the user interface for our sales contact management and sales tracking software. A must read for any professional who needs a better understanding of the sales cycle.

The most concise and definitive book for the sales professional of identifing leads and turning them into customers. A must read for the new hire or seasoned professional, Don Thomson delivers a process that puts the thrill of the hunt into the game of sales regardless of your industry.

This books was excellent in that it showed, through real-life situations and examples, how to excel in the workforce. What more it covered every imaginable crevice in the employment application process, from resumes, to interviews, even what to wear! Speaking as a college student, the book provided plenty of insight and preperation, as well as enthusiasm in looking forward to the working world.

This book focused on IT-related fields, so it might be more suited for people intrested in a technical occupation, but the concepts and ideas are great, as well as universal. No fluff or alter-egos; just down-to-earth tactics for gaining the competitive edge in the industry.

The author has done a great job of covering what one needs to do in the digital era to land a "great job". He enumerates that which is often covered in similar books regarding making good resumes and cover letters, etc. but goes beyond to make recommendations, which are often skipped over in other books, regarding applying online, what to research about an organization and the art of interviewing.

Since all those that the author interviewed were technical (engineers and computer scientists) in nature, the book would likely be of more interest to job searching students of such a background.

I particularly like that at the end of each chapter, the author summarizes the bare essentials that one should perform. He provides a list, with time allotments, of what to do for each task (writing a resume, researching an organization, etc). This is particularly useful for the college kid with little time for job seeking between doing assignment, eating pizza and studying for tests.

This is an excellent book with some impressive resume samples and interview tactics. It covers everything you need to know to find internship and/or full-time job while still being a college student. The most important is that it is up-to-date and that it gives you a great insight into how to begin your carrier path.

This is the only book I know of that uses case studies of actual college students. It shows their actual resumes and figures out what they did to help them land the job they wanted. I find this perspective much more useful than one from an employeer.

I discovered this book after browsing the author's blog (http://landingthejob.blogspot.com) and found it to be in a class above the rest. It has everything you'll need including a guide to resumes, career fairs, applying online, behavioral interviews, and technical interviews.

I was pleasantly surprised by the sections at the end of each chapter profiling people who have recently interviewed for companies such as Google, Boeing, and EA Games. Each profile even includes the resume that actually landed the individual the job which I used to get ideas for my resume. I also used the sample behavioral/technical interview questions, the step-by-step offer comparison section, and the salary negotiation advice. The only complaint I have is that the sample resumes are a little fuzzy (although still very readable).

A Life Full Of Days ( Publisher: Authorhouse (May 1, 2003) ISBN: 141072607X) is a sincere and genuine memoir by Chalmers (Chum) Dale. Chalmers Dale is a (now retired) Emmy award-winning CBS news producer whose journalism career brought him face-to-face with distinguished citizens ranging from Martin Luther King Jr. to Bob Hope.

While reading A Life Full Of Days, I couldn't help but hear the song The Long And Winding Road by John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

"The long and winding road that leads to your door
Will never disappear
I've seen that road before it always leads me here
Leads me to your door..."

In his memoir Mr. Dale speaks from a life that has lived on both sides of the tracks -- A man who in his search for his true self and his honest sexual representation while living a double life as a gay man in a "straight" world. From a confused young man to WW2 military service to a ten-year marriage with two children, Chalmers endures to find his true self. Chalmers Dale does an exceptional job at sharing with us his 'personal' meaning of life and living that life as "who he is" and not what society dictates "who he should be".

A Life Full Of Days is an important book with a more important message. As the author says, "Was it time to stop kidding myself and recognize that I was a homosexual? The answer was yes." Chalmers Dale's story is one that will reach and enlighten everyone who reads it but especially this book puts his life out there for young people to see and possibly to "...ease some pain they feel during adolescence, with sexual confusion nagging at them." Mr. Dale's life and story also explores the compassion and understanding he brought to his assignments at CBS -- shows that "made a difference" for millions of viewers."

A Life Full Of Days is the verse and soul of a life and author who so perfectly sums everything up in a quote by Soren Kierkegaard that says, "LIFE CAN ONLY BE UNDERSTOOD BACKWARDS: BUT MUST BE LIVED FORWARDS." In this outstanding and well-written memoir this particular reader traveled "The long and winding road" that was and is the life of Chalmers "Chum" Dale. Thank you Mr. Dale for your story and your life. Hopefully many will read A Life Full Of Days, a book, that leads to your door.
John Weaver -Editor BooksandAuthors.net

A Life Full Of Days is the personal memoir of Emmy award-winning CBS news producer Chalmers (Chum) Dale, and entails the globe-spanning journalism that brought him face-to-face with distinguished citizens ranging from Martin Luther King Jr. to Bob Hope. Recounting his life from a confused childhood to his adult determination to seek out evidence of the human condition for all to see, A Life Full Of Days is an absorbing read and a highly recommended addition to community library American Biography collections.

These were the most exciting times in television history. This personal narrative--fascinating, difficult, ironic, and funny--tells of an ordinary life filled with extraordinary moments. Emmy Award-winning CBS News producer Chalmers (Chum) Dale examined and documented the human condition in over 300 shows. His work took him around the world, introducing him to many of the most distinguished citizens and celebrities of our time, from Martin Luther King Jr. to Bob Hope.
This compelling memoir, written in an approachable, conversational style, also tells of Chum's lonely struggle in leading a double life: A search for true sexual identity during adolescence, WW2 military service, a short teaching career, and a ten-year marriage with two children. His existence begins to make sense when he meets his significant other of forty-two years and starts piecing his life together. Through these enduring experiences, Chum's story also explores the compassion and understanding he brought to his assignments at CBS--shows that "made a difference" for millions of viewers.

Chalmers Dale reveals all about his interesting life. Dale was truly a pioneer, and his courage, integrity, and creativity are evident on every page.

The author tells his story in an honest but tasteful way. Seems like he did some cool things over the years even if it did take him a while to figure out who he was.

There are interesting reflections on music, sports, urban and suburban life in the 20th century and especially TV. The guy was on hand as TV became basically what it is today.

This book'd make great reading for young people in a similar position: figuring out their sexuality and family while trying to make the most of thier time.

His style is unpretentious and relaxed. I felt like I was sitting around one afternoon having a chat. There are photos.

How refreshing to read a book with information you can really use! Cathy's positive, down-to-earth style combined with her insights about everyday risk taking makes this book a real winner. Would love to see her speak!

Cathy Newton's book inspires the reader to take risks - on purpose! She challenges us to let go of negativity and embrace all the possibilities of life. The short chapters are enlivened with personal anecdotes; I especially liked the story of the 74-year-old lady and the zip line. Read Cathy's book to get a positive and upbeat take on living life to the fullest.

This is the one book to read if you have ever felt as if you want to take risks but always seem to be afraid. Cathy Newton teaches the reader to get out and live a more fulfilling life with her personal stories of triumph and her thought-provoking questions and exercises to teach you how to face your "snakes" and to celebrate your life. Read this book--and if you have the chance, go hear her speak!

"Living in Full Swing" asks the useful questions to guide us to a deeper awareness of our goals and what we are doing (or not doing) which is keeping us from reaching them. The chapter on "Corral your runaway mind" was particularly enlightening.

Living in Full Swing by Cathy Newton is an outstanding book! I am deeply impressed with her insights, ideas and presentation that give the reader a personal approach to authentic success. This is a wonderful book, with quick, to-the-point chapters. Ms. Newton gives us a well balanced, practical guide to making the most of life and rediscovering the adventure along the way.

There's a place within each of us that once awakened never sleeps again. "Living in the Moment" awakens that place within me.

A requirement for those of us
on a spiritual quest. I finally understand what "Living in the Moment " is.
AWESOME!!

I tend to be a cynic when it comes to mediums and connecting spiritually with the dead. However, Mary Ann Morgan's book, Living in the Moment, has made me question my cynicism. Ms. Morgan's book is one of peace, understanding, and unconditional love. It teaches you to open your heart and mind and to share it with others. I appreciate that Ms. Morgan took the time out of her busy schedule to pass on her words to others. A great buy for you and a great gift for those you love. I am now a believer!

I just barely got this book,have not finished it, but just had to comment on what I've read so far. It inspires me to think about my actions and the meanings behind them, and makes me want to be a better person in every aspect of my life - one step at a time. I hope more people read this book and come to terms with their inner spirits and hopes and dreams, it would sure make this crazy world a better place for all of us. Ok, now to go back and finish reading!

As an avid reader of books dealing with the after-life, mediums and clairvoyants, I was pleasantly surprised with Ms. Morgans's "Living in the Moment."
The recent proliferation of books, radio and TV shows dealing with mediumship and the survival of human consciousness after death has been welcome. The whole phenomena makes the point that we survive the death of the body.
But until now, I have not been very impressed with what most well known national mediums have had to say in reference to spiritual matters.
Ms. Morgan's book however is something else. It is surprisingly deep in its content, and I was impressed with the "spiritual maturity" of the messages she maintains she has been told share with the world.
Her short biographical story in the first part of the book was an interesting read and I found it have a genuine feel to it.
Someone already into spiritual studies will find this a truly inspirational work. Newcomers to the field will do well to read it twice.
I highly recommend her book, and hope she has more to say in the future.

This is as good as it gets,score-wise, for Handel's best known piece. Unless you want to spend a lot, this is it !!!

Even to atheists and other skeptics---thanks to G.F. Handel.... I don't know anyone who doesn't love this masterpiece. Handel sets the dry prose of Revelation and Isaiah to Baroque rock n roll, and has earned a place as one of the great vocal composers of ETERNITY... This Dover full score is priced lower than some piano reductions!

Handel's Messiah is one of my favorite works of all time. And nothing goes with a great recording of this exquisite music like a fantastic score - exactly what Dover has provided for us here. Dover sews their books (they don't glue), so you can count on this score's durability, and the print is legible (which can't be said for all music) so you don't have to search out the magnifying glass to read the notes.

Masterful music in a high quality book and at a more-than-reasonable price. Do not delay in acquiring this score.

This edition of Messiah by Alfred Mann dates from the early 1960s. It is a good edition at an excellent price. For the latest scholarship and all of Handel's variants, however, you should consider the 1998 Oxford University Press edition edited by Clifford Bartlett. For the best guide to the work, read "Handel: Messiah" by Donald Burrows in the Cambridge Music Handbook series.

Paul N. Van de Water

This is a wonderful book if you love to sing. Even if you just love the songs and have a copy of the concert on tape, now you can learn the words! My commumity has Messiah all sing concerts and even though I know the songs, it's always nice to have the music on hand. I ,personally, have been looking for this book everywhere!

this is cute. Its all color photos featuring adorable Michelle from the beginning to the end of Full House.

I love this scrapbook. It has more than 70 full color photos from the show Full House. Who ever is a Full House fan I would recomend this scrapbook for them.

I love this scrapbook. It has more than 70 full color photos from the show Full House. Who ever is a Full House fan I would recomend this scrapbook for them.

The book Michelle's Full House Scrapbook is excalty how they describe it. It is also funny at times and very cute!

This Scrapbook is the best. I love Full House and watch it always whenever it is on tv. With more than 70 full color photos it shows the whole family in action. All dressed up or in memorable moments etc. It also shows and talks a little about each character on each page. This scrapbook is for any big Full House fan or a character you like a lot in the show.

Years ago, I purchased the Nutcracker Suite in full score, only to discover that it was only a few famous selections from the full ballet. This was my own mistake because I failed to realize that it was, in fact, merely the suite in full score. But now, after waiting for years after, Dover has presented us with a wonderful full score of the whole ballet that we all know as the most famous ballet ever written. If you are a great admirer of this magnificent work by Tchaikovsky, I highly suggest purchasing this well-priced score.

Despite the remarks of a couple of previous reviewers, this Dover score is very much a faithful reprint of the score first issued in September 1892 by P. Jurgenson, Moscow. The original price was 150 rubles, which was roughly the equivalent of $75 in 1892 dollars - or $1500 in 2005 dollars!! It's therefore safe to say that this Dover reprint is a terrific bargain.

I can understand the previous reviewers' excitement, though. Having the complete ballet available - with page after page of such glorious music - is a pure delight for music lovers. The quality of Dover's printing and binding is excellent even by their usual high standards. They absolutely deserve each and every one of the five stars I'm giving them in this review.

I finally broke down and bought this excellent reprint of the full score. It completes my circle of "Nutcracker" appreciation: first as music (as a kid - two recordings and the piano pieces that drove my parents crazy), then as ballet (as a teen, the first ballet I ever saw), then as orchestration (as the celesta player - "I AM Sugar-Plum!"), and now I can look at the score with full appreciation, with more than one exclamation of "So THAT'S how he did it!" Everything from the translated Russian to the French stage directions adds to the value of this highly affordable publication. A real joy.

at last a cheap, clear score of the nutcracker ballet. it seems to be a new engraving, not just a reprint of a 19th century edition. the orchestration is as fresh as ever and the score lets you into the nitty gritty of tchaikovsky's inspiration for this his last ballet. I hope we don't wait too long for similar editions of sleeping beauty and swan lake. have fun and enjoy.

I have long awaited this publication. Shortly after I purchased the Nutcracker Suite from Dover 6 years ago, I wrote them multiple times asking them to consider publishing the complete work, but I was disappointed until now.

A reprint of an "Authoritative Early [Russian?] Edition," the score is very pleasingly engraved, close-spaced but not overly crowded. In the front, there is a translation of all the Russian notes that occur in the text, and all of the French stage directions are translated in footnotes at the bottom of the pages. Though it is over 500 pages, Dover has used paper thinner than their norm (yet with virtually no bleed-through), so the book is not too thick. It is, however, a little floppier than most of my other Dover scores. That, though, is a very small price to pay finally to own a full score of this most-popular ballet!

Finally, I can study the orchestration in some of the gems not found in the suite, such as the Waltz of the Snowflakes, Chocolate (Spanish Dance), and others--in an edition that is both affordable and well-made. I had been able to borrow a copy of the 2-volume paperback Kalmus edition (atrociously expensive for a student's budget) from my college library, and I was shocked at how poorly it was bound. The spine cracked after one or two GENTLE usings and pages were about to fall out. Such will not be the case with this Dover edition. I look forward to many years of pleasant study and enjoyment with this volume.