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The Bible of Marketing Ebooks
The ebook from Michael Cheney really is the bible when it comes to make a successful website.
I highly recommend this ebook. This should in fact be the first ebook you buy, before you start any online business. The reason that I say this is that after reading this ebook, I'm forced to make a lot of big changes to my existing websites. And this takes a lot of time. But I hope it will be worth the effort. For those of you who don't have a website yet, but want to start making one in the near future, this ebook will be absolutely essential to your success. Buy this ebook!!
The thing many webmasters do wrong with their websites, is that they start marketing a site that will not make any sales in the first place. You should first focus on how to make your site a successful selling machine. Then you can begin the marketing process.
This is what you will learn in this ebook.
You will learn four essentials that you need to get right in order to earn money from your website. This information is covered in detail in four chapters. Throughout the ebook, you will be given exercises to work through that will help you capture and internalize what you learn as you go along. The exercises really help you to understand how to implement the information in this ebook into your own website.
Next, you will learn how to announce your website on the Internet. You are guided in what you should do and often more importantly, what you should not do. For example, Michael covers in detail, "7 ways of how to drive visitors away from your site."
You can read this ebook from cover to cover the first time. Then simply refer to it every time you want to change something on your site or when you start a new site. But it's always important that you really need to apply what you have learned. Just reading the ebook and not using that information, won't make your website any better.
As a webmaster I know that doing things right the first time, without going through a lot of trial and errors, will save you a lot of time and money. So even though this ebook is priced at $197. I'm sure it will save you money buying it. I've made all the errors that one could ever make, when it comes to making a website. And I hate to think of all the money I used on all kinds of ebooks and websites in the hunt for online success. So take my word for it. This ebook will save you money!
There are also a lot of bonus products that comes with this ebook. I haven't tried any of them yet, but I'm sure that they are of the same quality that the ebook.
Check out Michael Cheney's ebook at: http://www.everypleasures.com/bible.html
About the author:
Torgeir Sunnarvik, Norway
mailto:webmaster@everypleasures.com
Torgeir Sunnarvik is the owner and webmaster of:
http://www.everypleasures.com/
His site offer free ebooks,
ebooks with reprint rights and review of business ebooks.
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UltraOptix Handi-Lens Magnifier Bookmark
UltraOptix Handi-Lens Magnifier Bookmark
Keep your place and catch every word with a convenient bookmark magnifier. It's lightweight for easy travel and durable enough for everyday use. Plus, since it lies flat, it's the perfect tool for magnification of newspapers, telephone directories, maps and more. Measures 2 9/16" x 7 3/8" Product dimensions (imperial): 7.375 inch H x 2.5625 inch L Product dimensions (metric): 187.33 mm H x 65.09 mm L
Customer Review: Wonderful product
Very handy that you can put it in your handbag wherever you go. You can use it to read those tiny words in the label when you are grocery shopping. Better than magnifier glass because the width of this bookmark covers the whole line of a page.
Apple MacBook Air MB003LL/A 13.3" Laptop (1.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2 GB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive)
Apple MacBook Air MB003LL/A 13.3" Laptop (1.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2 GB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive)
Thinnovation. Apple MacBook Air the thinnest notebook in the world.
At 0.16 inch at its thinnest point, just 0.76 inch at its thickest point, and a mere 3.0 pounds, MacBook Air is so compact and light that you can take it everywhere. But unlike other ultraportable designs, it doesn't compromise on features and performance. MacBook Air includes a bright 13.3-inch widescreen LED display, built-in iSight camera, 2GB of RAM, 80GB hard drive, and a powerful Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 4MB L2 Cache. Enjoy also a full-size backlit keyboard with keys that automatically illuminates from behind in low-light conditions, and a spacious solid-state trackpad with multi-touch gesture that lets you zoom, rotate, swipe, and scroll with just a flick or a pinch. Engineered for the wireless world, MacBook Air also comes with 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1, and Remote Disc to deliver unparalleled wireless versatility to use any Mac or PC storage drive. The MacBook Air battery is our thinnest ever, yet it doesn't compromise power. You can access the web wirelessly for five full hours. With MacBook Air, mobile computing is a sensible reality. 13.3 diagonal Glossy WXGA (1280 x 800) TFT LED backlit Display Built-in iSight camera and Microphone Built-in full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) keys, including 12 function keys; Solid-state trackpad Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 with up to 144MB Shared Video Memory Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi wireless networking (802.11a/b/g/n) Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR 1 USB 2.0 port, 1 Audio out, 1 Micro- DVI Pure digital video output -DVI output using micro-DVI to DVI adapter (included); VGA output using micro-DVI to VGA adapter (included) Approximate Unit Dimensions/Weight - 12.8 (W) x 0.16-0.76 (H) x 8.94 (D); 3 lbs MacBook Air SuperDrive (MB397G/A) optional
Customer Review: Compromises? Not In My View.
I did a fair amount of soul-searching before pulling the trigger on this purchase, in large part because of all the "compromises" apparently required to make as thin as this one is. For me, the MBA replaced a ThinkPad T-40, which has been as sturdy, consistent, and feature-laden as it is unattractive. My worry was that, though I was sure I would like the size and appearance of the MBA, maybe I would miss the T-40's feature set. Worse, I might miss a particular feature while traveling. So, I almost didn't buy the MBA.
I needn't have worried -- the MBA is simply incredible. As others have mentioned, the case is quite sturdy. Apple's engineers ingeniously relied on some of the internal components themselves as part of the skeleton for the case. This sounds scary, except that they were designed to serve both functions. The keyboard is crisp and comfortable (and keep in mind that I'm coming from a very well-regarded keyboard in the ThinkPad). The trackpad gestures more than make up for all of the extra keys the ThinkPad has. Although it takes some getting used to, the three-finger swipe, the two finger "right-click", pinching/expanding, etc., are all intuitive, comfortable, and fairly addictive. I've even started missing them on my desktop. The screen is really impressive -- a *big* improvement from my previous laptop. And battery life has been just fine -- definitely not the advertised five hours, but consistently well over three.
What do I miss? Honestly, not much. I've started using downloaded movies when I travel, including iTunes rentals. They all look just as good as a DVD did (on a laptop, at least) and are better for battery life. When I use an external mouse, I use a Bluetooth wireless model, so it doesn't take up the USB port. I was never a battery-swapper anyway, so that's not an issue. (I'll probably gripe about the built-in battery every couple of years when I replace it, then forget it the rest of the time.) And I can't save everything I have on the hard drive, though it holds everything that I would ever need on-the-go. I don't even miss the Ethernet port, as I travel with an Airport Express, and have for years. For me, the only real downside is the speed of opening applications. Opening most apps is noticeably and annoyingly slower than with my desktop (or, presumably, than all of the other Apple notebooks). However, once open, they do just fine. I now leave them open, which Apple says is fine, and speed is more than adequate.
As a disclaimer, I should mention that I'm a lawyer, so my usage doesn't involve heavy graphic or media work. I tend to run the Microsoft Office suite, Safari, iTunes, iPhoto, watch movies, and use the internet. For those types of things, the MBA comfortably meets my needs. I've even added VM Ware's Fusion program (running Windows XP) and, once loaded, it does the job as well. A speed demon this computer isn't, but if you use general productivity software and Apple's consumer applications, you'll probably be very happy.
Customer Review: Great companion laptop
I have been looking for a computer to write with, going through a few different computers before finally settling on this one. The pluses and minuses have been covered well by all the great reviews here.
The computer itself is fantastic. What it lacks in ports, drives, battery life, etc it makes up for in quality bones. The screen is easily the best screen on any Mac laptop (this is something of a lottery though, and some airs are given better screens then others), and the build quality is also the best of any mac laptop imo. It feels sturdy in your hands, and the weight is just right.
Multitouch allows you to stop using the trackpad button altogether (and you'll never miss the 2nd button again). The keyboard backlight is very bright if needed, and is especially effective with the black keys. I use it with a network desktop/server so disk space doesn't matter to me. Also, I like the 1.6 b/c it's noticeably cooler than the 1.8 and the fans seem to run several hundred rpms lower on avg.
Overall, this is a good second computer. A LOT of people have had problems with their macbook airs, esp fan/heat issues. Proceed with caution, and assume there is a good chance you will need to exchange it (perhaps multiple times as some people have had to do). If you are willing to risk those issues, the potential reward can be worth it. It is a pleasure to use in bed w/ the lights out.
Performance Book Caddy
Performance Book Caddy
Perfect for all types of reading material. It mounts in seconds to virtually any road, mountain, or stationary bike.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire brings back Harry, Ron, and Hermione for more adventure! Harry is mysteriously selected as the fourth contestant in the dangerous Triwizard Tournament. Each competitor in the international competition must confront a fire-breathing dragon, rescue friends from the icy depths of the Black Lake, and navigate the twisting mysteries of a vast, dangerous maze. It may sound difficult, but Harry is older, wiser and more skilled now. Still, even he isn't ready for another show with the evil Lord Voldemort himself!
Customer Review: Controls not explained!
Let me start off with the good things:
-the graphics are phenomenal
-you can choose your character
Now, the bad things:
-unlike the other HP games, you CANNOT wander around the Hogwarts grounds, which I enjoyed.
-The mouse has NO action whatsoever, not even in the main menu!
-I get stuck on so many levels, because most controls are NOT EXPLAINED! Not even in the manual!
-your "friends" (whoever you're not playing with) are so slow in following you and are almost always occupied with sneezing or wandering around when you need help so badly!
-I tried to install this game for one full year and never got it to install until I did some tricky things
Overall, I would have rated this game five stars if the bad things were fixed.
I think that EA Games was just porting over a Play Station game (I can tell by the graphics style) and not bothering to make it anymore convenient. EA did a poor job here. I would sort of recommend this game.
Customer Review: The worst. Period.
I LOVED the first four (SS, CoS, TPoA, and QWC) games.
The first one was a little too easy (I beat it in three days after some practice), the second one being a bit too hard (I have a fear of fire snails), the Third one and Quiddich World Cup being perfect.
When I bought the first game I was expecting another GREAT game. But here is what I got: graphics that were grainy, NO exploring, and no fun trunks with goodies. it was a HARD game, and i'm still stuck on the second task. I can't believe I decided to buy PetVet later because I wanted this. Here's hoping you can explore in the fifth one.
~a very angry horsewhisperer360
>:(
Lush Life: A Novel
In Lush Life, Richard Price tears the shiny veneer off the “new” New York to show us the hidden cracks, the underground networks of control and violence beneath the glamour. Lush Life is an Xray of the street in the age of no broken windows and “quality of life” squads, from a writer whose “tough, gritty brand of social realism . . . reads like a movie in prose” (Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times).
Customer Review: Great writing, great dialogue from a master!
This is a book that begins with tight, meaningful dialogue and not much description. I understand why some of the early reviewers found this difficult, but after reading it myself I realized that it takes more concentration than the average work of fiction, and that like Elmore Leonard whose ear for dialogue is pitch perfect Price has used some of the same tricks. I had the opportunity to listen to parts of the audio book read by Bobby Carnavalle, and found immediately that his voice and actor's presence added so much more to the story and it became much easier to follow. It is one of the few times that I have found an audio book that brings a story to life so vividly that I decided, even though I have read the entire book myself I intend to listen to it on audio just to see what I might have missed.
"Lush Life" is destined to become a classic even though some reviewers consider it a genre novel it is the kind of literature that transcends a neat little box. The characters are alive, the settings drawn with minimalist neatness, and with a plot that has more twists and turns than the ordinary mystery or thriller. Price just seems to get better and better with each new book. He is definitely one writer that I wait anxiously for his next book, he is that good.
Customer Review: Underrated
LUSH LIFE is much better than what you might conclude from many of the other Amazon reviews. I don't know what some readers expect from Price, but it must be much more than the average reader expects from, say, Elmore Leonard, because LUSH LIFE is much better than Leonard's recent output although not nearly so well received. Maybe it's because all people expect from Leonard is entertainment, whereas Price for some reason is thought to be aspiring to serious literature.
I frankly don't know whether or not Price really does aspire to be a "great novelist". I do know that what he writes are literate entertainments of near the first order. True, some of his plots might be somewhat flawed, although LUSH LIFE cannot be as readily critized on this score as "Freedomland" and "Samaritan". But the depictions of gritty urban life and the renderings of street dialogue are pretty damn realistic and, within my reading experience, as good as contemporary American fiction has to offer. With regard to his dialogue and comparisons to Leonard, Leonard's dialgoue is more hip and perhaps even wittier (although I think it often reflects the wit of the author rather than any actual person), but Price's dialogue is more realistic.
In LUSH LIFE, the setting is the multi-cultural Lower East Side of Manhattan. The plot revolves around the police investigation of a street-shooting/murder of a young actor-wannabe, Ike Marcus. At first the police zero in on Marcus's companion Eric Cash, but they soon realize that he is innocent (although only after alienating him as their one true eye-witness). Thence begins a tedious search for the proverbial needle-in-a-haystack and only through luck do the police nab the true culprit. The two principal police detectives, Matty Clark and Yolanda Bello, are the two heros and most memorable characters of the book (especially Yolanda). Somewhat unusual these days, the police are not corrupt; to the contrary, they are dedicated, hard-working, compassionate, and at times even brilliant, although Clark's and Bello's superiors are unduly and adversely influenced by bureaucratic politics.
But the plot really is secondary, as are the characters. The point is that both plot and characters are strong enough to provide the stage for a highly entertaining and literate portrayal of the Streets of Manhattan, circa 2005. I am torn between awarding 4 or 5 stars. Because it looks like the book is being underrated, I opt for giving it 5.
The Magic School Bus: In a Beehive
The Magic School Bus: In a Beehive
Customer Review: Very entertaining! My preschooler can't get enough of it.
This is the very first Magic School bus video I bought for my 3.5 year old. He loves it. He watches it again and again. Now he is hooked on Magic school bus videos. The video shows where honey comes from in an entertaining way that captured his attention. An educational video that invites him to wanting to learn more about it.
Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump
The Academy Award winner for Best Picture, Best Director Robert Zemeckis, and Best Actor Tom Hanks, this unlikely story of a slow-witted but good-hearted man somehow at the center of the pivotal events of the 20th century is a funny and heartwarming epic. Hanks plays the title character, a shy Southern boy in love with his childhood best friend (Robin Wright) who finds that his ability to run fast takes him places. As an All-Star football player he meets John F. Kennedy; as a soldier in Vietnam he's a war hero; and as a world champion Ping-Pong player he's hailed by Richard Nixon. Becoming a successful shrimp-boat captain, he still yearns for the love of his life, who takes a quite different and much sadder path in life. The visual effects incorporating Hanks into existing newsreel footage is both funny and impressive, but the heart of the film lies in its sweet love story and in the triumphant performance of Hanks as an unassuming soul who savors the most from his life and times. --Robert Lane
Customer Review: Great Service
The Service was great. Movie got Here with no problems. Will order from here again.
Customer Review: This DVD is like a box of chocolates
One of the greatest films of all time... and definitely one of the two best Tom Hanks performances EVER! The other, of course, is Philadelphia... with a close third for "Cast Away". My opinion, of course.
I highly recommend this film for everyone. Male, female; young, old; conservative or liberal. Everyone will find something in this film to relate to and love.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Geocaching (The Complete Idiot's Guide)
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Geocaching (The Complete Idiot's Guide)
The official guide to the hot new sport that combines high tech with treasure hunting. Thanks to the Internet and the global positioning system (GPS), you can now join in the hunt. But what if you don't know a waypoint from a benchmark?
With The Complete Idiots Guide to Geocaching you won't get lost on the trail. With expert tips, over 302 pages, from the founders and operators of the most popular geocaching website you will learn how to participate in this gaming adventure.
,br>In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get:
Information on how to create your own online geocaching profile;
Advise on purchasing and operating a GPS unit - or using a map and compass - to locate caches;
Tips on how to geocache in populated or remote areas without appearing suspicious to residents and authorities.
Written by the Editors and Staff of Geocaching.com and Jack Peters
Customer Review: Outstanding
I'm going to get right to the point. This book is great. It does exactly what it claims, and nothing less. It's a perfect introductory guide to geocaching, but I'm sure experienced cachers can gain something from it also. It is informative, well written, and purposeful. I also would like to pmention that it is the official guide book of [...], the company that runs [...]. Lastly, I would like to point out that the only 2 bad reviews of this book that were posted at the time that I'm writing this are from someone that didn't receive the book in the mail and therefore is angry at amazon (why they take it out on THIS book, i have no idea), and some PhD in psych that cant even read a map (she admits this in her post)... go figure. In closing, I am very satisfied with this book and am glad that this is the guidebook I chose to help get me started with geocaching. Happy Hunting
Customer Review: Excellent introduction to geocaching
Bought this as a present for my father who is a geography teacher and has just gotten into geocaching as a hobby. An excellent introductory guide to the hobby, easy to read and entertaining.
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The Bible of Marketing Ebooks
The ebook from Michael Cheney really is the bible when it comes to make a successful website.
I highly recommend this ebook. This should in fact be the first ebook you buy, before you start any online business. The reason that I say this is that after reading this ebook, I'm forced to make a lot of big changes to my existing websites. And this takes a lot of time. But I hope it will be worth the effort. For those of you who don't have a website yet, but want to start making one in the near future, this ebook will be absolutely essential to your success. Buy this ebook!!
The thing many webmasters do wrong with their websites, is that they start marketing a site that will not make any sales in the first place. You should first focus on how to make your site a successful selling machine. Then you can begin the marketing process.
This is what you will learn in this ebook.
You will learn four essentials that you need to get right in order to earn money from your website. This information is covered in detail in four chapters. Throughout the ebook, you will be given exercises to work through that will help you capture and internalize what you learn as you go along. The exercises really help you to understand how to implement the information in this ebook into your own website.
Next, you will learn how to announce your website on the Internet. You are guided in what you should do and often more importantly, what you should not do. For example, Michael covers in detail, "7 ways of how to drive visitors away from your site."
You can read this ebook from cover to cover the first time. Then simply refer to it every time you want to change something on your site or when you start a new site. But it's always important that you really need to apply what you have learned. Just reading the ebook and not using that information, won't make your website any better.
As a webmaster I know that doing things right the first time, without going through a lot of trial and errors, will save you a lot of time and money. So even though this ebook is priced at $197. I'm sure it will save you money buying it. I've made all the errors that one could ever make, when it comes to making a website. And I hate to think of all the money I used on all kinds of ebooks and websites in the hunt for online success. So take my word for it. This ebook will save you money!
There are also a lot of bonus products that comes with this ebook. I haven't tried any of them yet, but I'm sure that they are of the same quality that the ebook.
Check out Michael Cheney's ebook at: http://www.everypleasures.com/bible.html
About the author:
Torgeir Sunnarvik, Norway
mailto:webmaster@everypleasures.com
Torgeir Sunnarvik is the owner and webmaster of:
http://www.everypleasures.com/
His site offer free ebooks,
ebooks with reprint rights and review of business ebooks.
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UltraOptix Handi-Lens Magnifier Bookmark
Keep your place and catch every word with a convenient bookmark magnifier. It's lightweight for easy travel and durable enough for everyday use. Plus, since it lies flat, it's the perfect tool for magnification of newspapers, telephone directories, maps and more. Measures 2 9/16" x 7 3/8" Product dimensions (imperial): 7.375 inch H x 2.5625 inch L Product dimensions (metric): 187.33 mm H x 65.09 mm L
Customer Review: Wonderful product
Very handy that you can put it in your handbag wherever you go. You can use it to read those tiny words in the label when you are grocery shopping. Better than magnifier glass because the width of this bookmark covers the whole line of a page.
Apple MacBook Air MB003LL/A 13.3" Laptop (1.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2 GB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive)
Apple MacBook Air MB003LL/A 13.3" Laptop (1.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2 GB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive)
Thinnovation. Apple MacBook Air the thinnest notebook in the world.
At 0.16 inch at its thinnest point, just 0.76 inch at its thickest point, and a mere 3.0 pounds, MacBook Air is so compact and light that you can take it everywhere. But unlike other ultraportable designs, it doesn't compromise on features and performance. MacBook Air includes a bright 13.3-inch widescreen LED display, built-in iSight camera, 2GB of RAM, 80GB hard drive, and a powerful Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 4MB L2 Cache. Enjoy also a full-size backlit keyboard with keys that automatically illuminates from behind in low-light conditions, and a spacious solid-state trackpad with multi-touch gesture that lets you zoom, rotate, swipe, and scroll with just a flick or a pinch. Engineered for the wireless world, MacBook Air also comes with 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1, and Remote Disc to deliver unparalleled wireless versatility to use any Mac or PC storage drive. The MacBook Air battery is our thinnest ever, yet it doesn't compromise power. You can access the web wirelessly for five full hours. With MacBook Air, mobile computing is a sensible reality. 13.3 diagonal Glossy WXGA (1280 x 800) TFT LED backlit Display Built-in iSight camera and Microphone Built-in full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) keys, including 12 function keys; Solid-state trackpad Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 with up to 144MB Shared Video Memory Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi wireless networking (802.11a/b/g/n) Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR 1 USB 2.0 port, 1 Audio out, 1 Micro- DVI Pure digital video output -DVI output using micro-DVI to DVI adapter (included); VGA output using micro-DVI to VGA adapter (included) Approximate Unit Dimensions/Weight - 12.8 (W) x 0.16-0.76 (H) x 8.94 (D); 3 lbs MacBook Air SuperDrive (MB397G/A) optional
Customer Review: Compromises? Not In My View.
I did a fair amount of soul-searching before pulling the trigger on this purchase, in large part because of all the "compromises" apparently required to make as thin as this one is. For me, the MBA replaced a ThinkPad T-40, which has been as sturdy, consistent, and feature-laden as it is unattractive. My worry was that, though I was sure I would like the size and appearance of the MBA, maybe I would miss the T-40's feature set. Worse, I might miss a particular feature while traveling. So, I almost didn't buy the MBA.
I needn't have worried -- the MBA is simply incredible. As others have mentioned, the case is quite sturdy. Apple's engineers ingeniously relied on some of the internal components themselves as part of the skeleton for the case. This sounds scary, except that they were designed to serve both functions. The keyboard is crisp and comfortable (and keep in mind that I'm coming from a very well-regarded keyboard in the ThinkPad). The trackpad gestures more than make up for all of the extra keys the ThinkPad has. Although it takes some getting used to, the three-finger swipe, the two finger "right-click", pinching/expanding, etc., are all intuitive, comfortable, and fairly addictive. I've even started missing them on my desktop. The screen is really impressive -- a *big* improvement from my previous laptop. And battery life has been just fine -- definitely not the advertised five hours, but consistently well over three.
What do I miss? Honestly, not much. I've started using downloaded movies when I travel, including iTunes rentals. They all look just as good as a DVD did (on a laptop, at least) and are better for battery life. When I use an external mouse, I use a Bluetooth wireless model, so it doesn't take up the USB port. I was never a battery-swapper anyway, so that's not an issue. (I'll probably gripe about the built-in battery every couple of years when I replace it, then forget it the rest of the time.) And I can't save everything I have on the hard drive, though it holds everything that I would ever need on-the-go. I don't even miss the Ethernet port, as I travel with an Airport Express, and have for years. For me, the only real downside is the speed of opening applications. Opening most apps is noticeably and annoyingly slower than with my desktop (or, presumably, than all of the other Apple notebooks). However, once open, they do just fine. I now leave them open, which Apple says is fine, and speed is more than adequate.
As a disclaimer, I should mention that I'm a lawyer, so my usage doesn't involve heavy graphic or media work. I tend to run the Microsoft Office suite, Safari, iTunes, iPhoto, watch movies, and use the internet. For those types of things, the MBA comfortably meets my needs. I've even added VM Ware's Fusion program (running Windows XP) and, once loaded, it does the job as well. A speed demon this computer isn't, but if you use general productivity software and Apple's consumer applications, you'll probably be very happy.
Customer Review: Great companion laptop
I have been looking for a computer to write with, going through a few different computers before finally settling on this one. The pluses and minuses have been covered well by all the great reviews here.
The computer itself is fantastic. What it lacks in ports, drives, battery life, etc it makes up for in quality bones. The screen is easily the best screen on any Mac laptop (this is something of a lottery though, and some airs are given better screens then others), and the build quality is also the best of any mac laptop imo. It feels sturdy in your hands, and the weight is just right.
Multitouch allows you to stop using the trackpad button altogether (and you'll never miss the 2nd button again). The keyboard backlight is very bright if needed, and is especially effective with the black keys. I use it with a network desktop/server so disk space doesn't matter to me. Also, I like the 1.6 b/c it's noticeably cooler than the 1.8 and the fans seem to run several hundred rpms lower on avg.
Overall, this is a good second computer. A LOT of people have had problems with their macbook airs, esp fan/heat issues. Proceed with caution, and assume there is a good chance you will need to exchange it (perhaps multiple times as some people have had to do). If you are willing to risk those issues, the potential reward can be worth it. It is a pleasure to use in bed w/ the lights out.
Performance Book Caddy
Performance Book Caddy
Perfect for all types of reading material. It mounts in seconds to virtually any road, mountain, or stationary bike.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire brings back Harry, Ron, and Hermione for more adventure! Harry is mysteriously selected as the fourth contestant in the dangerous Triwizard Tournament. Each competitor in the international competition must confront a fire-breathing dragon, rescue friends from the icy depths of the Black Lake, and navigate the twisting mysteries of a vast, dangerous maze. It may sound difficult, but Harry is older, wiser and more skilled now. Still, even he isn't ready for another show with the evil Lord Voldemort himself!
Customer Review: Controls not explained!
Let me start off with the good things:
-the graphics are phenomenal
-you can choose your character
Now, the bad things:
-unlike the other HP games, you CANNOT wander around the Hogwarts grounds, which I enjoyed.
-The mouse has NO action whatsoever, not even in the main menu!
-I get stuck on so many levels, because most controls are NOT EXPLAINED! Not even in the manual!
-your "friends" (whoever you're not playing with) are so slow in following you and are almost always occupied with sneezing or wandering around when you need help so badly!
-I tried to install this game for one full year and never got it to install until I did some tricky things
Overall, I would have rated this game five stars if the bad things were fixed.
I think that EA Games was just porting over a Play Station game (I can tell by the graphics style) and not bothering to make it anymore convenient. EA did a poor job here. I would sort of recommend this game.
Customer Review: The worst. Period.
I LOVED the first four (SS, CoS, TPoA, and QWC) games.
The first one was a little too easy (I beat it in three days after some practice), the second one being a bit too hard (I have a fear of fire snails), the Third one and Quiddich World Cup being perfect.
When I bought the first game I was expecting another GREAT game. But here is what I got: graphics that were grainy, NO exploring, and no fun trunks with goodies. it was a HARD game, and i'm still stuck on the second task. I can't believe I decided to buy PetVet later because I wanted this. Here's hoping you can explore in the fifth one.
~a very angry horsewhisperer360
>:(
Lush Life: A Novel
In Lush Life, Richard Price tears the shiny veneer off the “new” New York to show us the hidden cracks, the underground networks of control and violence beneath the glamour. Lush Life is an Xray of the street in the age of no broken windows and “quality of life” squads, from a writer whose “tough, gritty brand of social realism . . . reads like a movie in prose” (Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times).
Customer Review: Great writing, great dialogue from a master!
This is a book that begins with tight, meaningful dialogue and not much description. I understand why some of the early reviewers found this difficult, but after reading it myself I realized that it takes more concentration than the average work of fiction, and that like Elmore Leonard whose ear for dialogue is pitch perfect Price has used some of the same tricks. I had the opportunity to listen to parts of the audio book read by Bobby Carnavalle, and found immediately that his voice and actor's presence added so much more to the story and it became much easier to follow. It is one of the few times that I have found an audio book that brings a story to life so vividly that I decided, even though I have read the entire book myself I intend to listen to it on audio just to see what I might have missed.
"Lush Life" is destined to become a classic even though some reviewers consider it a genre novel it is the kind of literature that transcends a neat little box. The characters are alive, the settings drawn with minimalist neatness, and with a plot that has more twists and turns than the ordinary mystery or thriller. Price just seems to get better and better with each new book. He is definitely one writer that I wait anxiously for his next book, he is that good.
Customer Review: Underrated
LUSH LIFE is much better than what you might conclude from many of the other Amazon reviews. I don't know what some readers expect from Price, but it must be much more than the average reader expects from, say, Elmore Leonard, because LUSH LIFE is much better than Leonard's recent output although not nearly so well received. Maybe it's because all people expect from Leonard is entertainment, whereas Price for some reason is thought to be aspiring to serious literature.
I frankly don't know whether or not Price really does aspire to be a "great novelist". I do know that what he writes are literate entertainments of near the first order. True, some of his plots might be somewhat flawed, although LUSH LIFE cannot be as readily critized on this score as "Freedomland" and "Samaritan". But the depictions of gritty urban life and the renderings of street dialogue are pretty damn realistic and, within my reading experience, as good as contemporary American fiction has to offer. With regard to his dialogue and comparisons to Leonard, Leonard's dialgoue is more hip and perhaps even wittier (although I think it often reflects the wit of the author rather than any actual person), but Price's dialogue is more realistic.
In LUSH LIFE, the setting is the multi-cultural Lower East Side of Manhattan. The plot revolves around the police investigation of a street-shooting/murder of a young actor-wannabe, Ike Marcus. At first the police zero in on Marcus's companion Eric Cash, but they soon realize that he is innocent (although only after alienating him as their one true eye-witness). Thence begins a tedious search for the proverbial needle-in-a-haystack and only through luck do the police nab the true culprit. The two principal police detectives, Matty Clark and Yolanda Bello, are the two heros and most memorable characters of the book (especially Yolanda). Somewhat unusual these days, the police are not corrupt; to the contrary, they are dedicated, hard-working, compassionate, and at times even brilliant, although Clark's and Bello's superiors are unduly and adversely influenced by bureaucratic politics.
But the plot really is secondary, as are the characters. The point is that both plot and characters are strong enough to provide the stage for a highly entertaining and literate portrayal of the Streets of Manhattan, circa 2005. I am torn between awarding 4 or 5 stars. Because it looks like the book is being underrated, I opt for giving it 5.
The Magic School Bus: In a Beehive
The Magic School Bus: In a Beehive
Customer Review: Very entertaining! My preschooler can't get enough of it.
This is the very first Magic School bus video I bought for my 3.5 year old. He loves it. He watches it again and again. Now he is hooked on Magic school bus videos. The video shows where honey comes from in an entertaining way that captured his attention. An educational video that invites him to wanting to learn more about it.
Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump
The Academy Award winner for Best Picture, Best Director Robert Zemeckis, and Best Actor Tom Hanks, this unlikely story of a slow-witted but good-hearted man somehow at the center of the pivotal events of the 20th century is a funny and heartwarming epic. Hanks plays the title character, a shy Southern boy in love with his childhood best friend (Robin Wright) who finds that his ability to run fast takes him places. As an All-Star football player he meets John F. Kennedy; as a soldier in Vietnam he's a war hero; and as a world champion Ping-Pong player he's hailed by Richard Nixon. Becoming a successful shrimp-boat captain, he still yearns for the love of his life, who takes a quite different and much sadder path in life. The visual effects incorporating Hanks into existing newsreel footage is both funny and impressive, but the heart of the film lies in its sweet love story and in the triumphant performance of Hanks as an unassuming soul who savors the most from his life and times. --Robert Lane
Customer Review: Great Service
The Service was great. Movie got Here with no problems. Will order from here again.
Customer Review: This DVD is like a box of chocolates
One of the greatest films of all time... and definitely one of the two best Tom Hanks performances EVER! The other, of course, is Philadelphia... with a close third for "Cast Away". My opinion, of course.
I highly recommend this film for everyone. Male, female; young, old; conservative or liberal. Everyone will find something in this film to relate to and love.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Geocaching (The Complete Idiot's Guide)
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Geocaching (The Complete Idiot's Guide)
The official guide to the hot new sport that combines high tech with treasure hunting. Thanks to the Internet and the global positioning system (GPS), you can now join in the hunt. But what if you don't know a waypoint from a benchmark?
With The Complete Idiots Guide to Geocaching you won't get lost on the trail. With expert tips, over 302 pages, from the founders and operators of the most popular geocaching website you will learn how to participate in this gaming adventure.
,br>In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get:
Information on how to create your own online geocaching profile;
Advise on purchasing and operating a GPS unit - or using a map and compass - to locate caches;
Tips on how to geocache in populated or remote areas without appearing suspicious to residents and authorities.
Written by the Editors and Staff of Geocaching.com and Jack Peters
Customer Review: Outstanding
I'm going to get right to the point. This book is great. It does exactly what it claims, and nothing less. It's a perfect introductory guide to geocaching, but I'm sure experienced cachers can gain something from it also. It is informative, well written, and purposeful. I also would like to pmention that it is the official guide book of [...], the company that runs [...]. Lastly, I would like to point out that the only 2 bad reviews of this book that were posted at the time that I'm writing this are from someone that didn't receive the book in the mail and therefore is angry at amazon (why they take it out on THIS book, i have no idea), and some PhD in psych that cant even read a map (she admits this in her post)... go figure. In closing, I am very satisfied with this book and am glad that this is the guidebook I chose to help get me started with geocaching. Happy Hunting
Customer Review: Excellent introduction to geocaching
Bought this as a present for my father who is a geography teacher and has just gotten into geocaching as a hobby. An excellent introductory guide to the hobby, easy to read and entertaining.
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