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Irma, a bowling ball, has her own carrying case, gets polished every day, and wins lots of tournaments, until she sees a balloon and mistakes it for a flying bowling ball and her desire to fly changes her life, sending her on a series of topsy-turvy adventures. ... Read more

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Best story about a bowling ball ever!
My kids like this book, but really, it's for me. A bowling ball with a name... and a personality... and aspirations. I love that! Not only that... she achieves her goals!!!! Good grief, if a bowling ball can do it, then, darn it, so can I!!!!

It's even better if you live in Wisconsin where kids learn to bowl as soon as they learn to walk and adults only stop bowling when they're dead.
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This collection tackles the theme of isolation and the breakdown of mediating social institutions. It is, in part, a response to Robert Putnam's Bowling Alone as well as an attempt to create a broader idea of civil society. These original essays contribute to the examination of democratic theory and practice, exploring one of the most popular causes of this decline in public trust—social capital.

These critical essays are written by specialists and scholars in American politics and American political thought. They utilize diverse methodologies—empirical and philosophical—and multiple perspectives to examine critically the social capital discourse and how it is related to political participation, civic engagement, and American democracy. ... Read more

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Leaders of the American Revolution envisioned the United States as the next great world empire. George Washington and his allies, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, believed that the capital of that empire should be a commercial as well as political emporium. They spearheaded the effort to place it on the Potomac and make Virginia a preeminent commercial state. "The Creation of Washington, D.C." covers the political struggle between the North and the South over the location of the American capital city and explains the origin of Congress's exclusive jurisdiction over the city. ... Read more

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Excellent
This book provides a riveting account of America's first great compromise: the location of the capital.I could not put it down, marveling at how many times the capital was almost here or almost there, fascinated by theleaders involved in the debate.There is much to learn and understand wellbeyond how the capital came to be located in WDC: the embryonic and fragilebalance of new states and regional interests, the other issues pressing onthe country, such as assumption of state war debts, the economic interestsand prospects of various factions, visions of how America's economy wouldblossom, the kernals of the Civil War, and especially, a deep insight andunderstanding of our country's early leaders, above all, George Washington,James Madison, and several Lees of Virginia.This is a must read not onlyfor DC residents like me, but for anyone fascinated by our country's earlydays.This book made me want to be a fly on the wall at many of thepivotal proceedings and secret meetings that decided the location of ournow beautiful capital city. ... Read more

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In this evocative book, Michelangelo Antonioni, one of the world's greatest directors, gives us a rare glimpse inside the creative mind."My thoughts are always about film," he says, and here he has written thirty-three richly suggestive pieces elaborating ideas for films as yet unproduced.
Beautifully translated by William Arrowsmith, That Bowling Alley on the Tiber reveals a master of cinema in a new role--that of an accomplished and sensitive writer.
"Plangent, haunting and refreshingly tough-minded...[Antonioni] is asking the questions that every serious film maker will have to ask if the cinema is ever to prove as hospitable to ideas as it is to the great god Action."--The New York Times Book Review
"These writings, like his films, pair luminous landscapes with ethereal tales....These are clearly working notes, and they are as interesting for their analysis of the director's methods as for their literary content."--Library Journal
About the Author and Translator:

Michelangelo Antonioni has gained an international following with such films as L'Avventura, La notte, Blow-up and The Passenger.

William Arrowsmith is Robert W. Woodruff Professor of Classics and Comparative Literature at Emory University.



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a haunting tale of the ideas unrealized
This book is a collection of ideas, sketches, plots and "cuts" told by the modern master - Michelangelo Antonioni. Some of the novellas in the book (4 of them) made it into his latest movie"Beyond the Clouds"; most of the work is still to be realized on film. Reading this collection helped me to understand the Great Teatrology of the Antonioni's work - L'Aventurra, La Notte, Eclipse and Red Desert much better. Director is researching the same themes of loneliness, impossibility of love and connections in the modern world full of dehumanizing technology. Landscapes and architecture, subtle variations of mood, breeze and movement ... and sadness. ... Read more

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The mechanics of bowling the perfect game, with easy-to-follow instructions and 75 action photos. PBA champs Mark Baker, Walter Ray Williams, Marc McDowell, and Bob Benoit reveal their proven techniques for throwing perfect games, and Herbst analyzes each of their personal styles. ... Read more

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Book was prompt and as described...thanks very much
Content of Book was helpful for advanced bowlers.

Thank you, Jerry Weller
Well, if the book has too few photos in an age of YouTube video, then it can't compete, regardless of the price !!!

I will not buy it.

Good info about pros - needs more pics and illustrations
Book is interesting and has few typos. A lot of nice anecdotes, personal information about the players, practice techniques etc.

However, complicated releases employed by pro's are described in words without pictures. Frankly it is difficult to picture exactly what these guys are doing with their releases etc. Definitely needs more pictures, diagrams, etc. ... Read more

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Coach Yourselff!!!!!
The book title says it all - Skills, Drills, & Strategies.It takes you from the very beginning showing basics of stance and release to straightforward strategies in approaching spares in a logical manner to ensure you convert them sensibly.Think about it, you make all your spares and your average is likely to be at least 170 - not bad for the weekly bowler. This is part of the Teach, Coach, Play series and allows you to follow a predetermined pathway to bowling success.Some of the self analysis reviews are drawn out in text but if your at the alley you won't be using them anyway - not really necessary.Get this book and you will improve.

Very Basic
I didn't think this book was worth the read.It is very basic and anyone that puts time into the game would already know most of what is detailed in this book.

The basics
This book is very very basic. I'm surprised at Jose the bowlers' review. He could only have been talking about conventional vs fingertip drilling as this book does not address the layout and drilling of a bowling ball at all. It is scorekeeping and the pin numbers and basic information about lanes and four steps. For a very raw beginner or teaching a class of beginners, it would work.

It's the best book........
This is the best book i've ever seen on drilling up a bowling ball. When I bought this book I was good, now I feel that I am better than before. I recommended this book to all bowler who want to learn how to drills they owns ball. I Give to this book 5 star ... Read more

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From predicting future technology trends to influencing industry, Bowling with a Crystal Ball is a phenomenal resource to instruct readers on the intricacies of the $1.3 trillion electronic products market and beyond. Business strategist, educator, and author Yoram Solomon focuses on consumer electronics, personal computer, and cellular phone markets and their related products and services as he examines the impact of state-of-the-art technologies on consumer driven markets. A follower of disruptive technologies with an insider's track, he shares tools and techniques to teach readers how to tap into future electronic trends before they happen. ... Read more

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Helpful Guide to Disruptive Technology
Yoram's book provides an outstanding framework for thinking about disruptive technology.Easy to read and based on the author's own experience and observations, includes many examples.

Excellent overview of technology markets
Yoram's book lives up to and even surpasses its catchy title, which by itself will provoke rueful smiles from anyone in the tech world.The book hits upon and explains a nascent but important trend today--- namely the creation of new markets using a range of disruptive and collaborative techniques and the massive stakes involved.Anyone who wants to understand what technology ecosystems are and their impact will find this book essential reading.I particularly liked the sections on derivative disruption and implementations, standards development organizations, and technology trending.

Another great feature of this book is it talks to you not at you.It's written clearly and it's easy to understand--Yoram's style is engaging and draws you in.

I would have no hesitation in recommending it highly to corporate technologists and market planners, management consultants, and people involved in analyzing and mapping technology portfolios and plans.I also think MBA students (and curriculums) will find it of great value.

You won't be disappointed with this book

Deepak Kamlani

....apractical approach to predicting innovation and market disruption
Solomon delivers on the book's premise...big time! In a very readable style, he offers creative concepts and well-researched examples promoting how deliberate versus random innovation can be applied to new products; with particular focus on predicting how existing technologies can disrupt and create value not only in their primary markets, but secondary markets, as well. Worthy of several reads.

A book to be read by the entrepreneur and the investor
This book presents a useful analysis of the evolution of electronic technology from its recent past to the present and future trends.

The electronics- technology entrepreneur and the investor will both benefit from reading this book. "Bowling with a Crystall Ball" will help them analyze the past and make the best predictions and decisions affecting their next venture.

It is a very sobering read when one realizes the vertiginous speed at which changes have occured in the electronics industry over the last 30 years and realize that the "ball" keeps accelerating.

I highly recommend this book

A must read
I would definitely recommend Bowling with a Crystal Ball to ones who are either involved in a technology venture or about to be engaged in such.

The author is sharing his own real life personal experience along with theoretical examples which makes this book easy to associate with on a practical manor.
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We have become a nation divided against ourselves with public discourse controlled by special interests blind to the needs of the larger community. There seem to be few places at present where true dialogue about issues affecting us as a nation is possible. Civility in our public square is a necessity if we wish to preserve this democratic nation, for the harsh truth is that the opposite of civility is not simply incivility, but the disintegration of civilized society. If you are one of the weary majority, this book with its practical lessons on reincorporating civility in our interactions in the public square is for you. ... Read more

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Bowling is much fun! Why not add a competitive element to your game by learning how to a better bowler? This book will teach you techniques that will rapidly improve your game. ... Read more

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A definitive and exhaustive 300 page manual on how to train and deploy the police K9 tracking team with over 40 diagrams, illustrations, and photos. All aspects of the discipline are covered including an historic overview, canine scenting abilities, track scent picture, scent discrimination training techniques, deployment tactics, equipment, record-keeping, and more.This book takes the police, military or SAR K9 trainer step by step through the training of a K9 for reliable scent discriminate tracking. Learn how to successfully and more safely deploy a K9 tracking team. A must read for every tracking dog handler! ... Read more

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Used Softcover Edition in Very Good Condition, only show s slight wear along the corners or it could pass as "Like-New". Book is very clean and unmarked with no rips, tears, creases, loose or bent pages. Spine is firm and uncreased, A very nice clean copy. An amazing book that covers ALL 1,023 POSSIBLE SPARES and 774 RARE SPARES (not likely to be left for conversion) that are possible, with photos and text!! This is a MUST for any bowling fan. We ship within 24 hours of your purchase with a Delivery Confirmation. ... Read more

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Young Tom Bowling - The Boys of the British Navy is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by John C. (John Conroy) Hutcheson is in the English language. If you enjoy the works of John C. (John Conroy) Hutcheson then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection. ... Read more

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great coverage of bowling basics
a really good book for the beginning bowler. Covers the basic 4 and 5 step approaches, how to line up your shot and so forth. I owned this book years ago and lost it, so I bought this new copy. Its useful to review from time to time, particularly if you game is going poorly and you can't figure out why. Its a "back-to-basics" coverage of the topic.

Knowledge is the Key
Most bowlers know that this book is a "must-have." Fred Borden is a world-renowned bowling coach and this book provides the fundamentals and concepts important for the serious beginning and advanced bowler todevelop his/her game.I am a 200+ average bowler and I often pull thisbook off the shelf for reference (especially when I'm in a slump!).

Useful to beginners as well as Advanced (200+) bowlers.
This book is a cut above most of the stuff on the market. It is very practical.

While short on pictures, it is long on drawings and diagrams that explain many bowling concepts in ways that are easy to understand.

This book is useful to the advanced bowler as well as the beginner. The lane condition chart at the back and the advice on playing different lane conditions is interesting and valuable.

Borden is somewhat dogmatic in telling one how to bowl, but his way does work and work well. He spent hours taping professionals and distilling their games down to the fundamental things you have to do to succeed. His other book, Secrets of the Big Money Pro's is even better. I give that one 5 stars. ... Read more

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A brief history of bowling.
I never thought in a million years that I would end up an avid bowler; but that all changed when my younger brother began participating in Special Olympics bowling. I try to show up as often as possible to his games to cheer him on and a couple of times after his practice I played a few additional practice games with him for fun. Wouldn't you know it, I eventually caught the bug and I have been bowling ever since.

I saw this miniature book at the book store and decided to buy it in order to learn a little more about the game. Although the book is a short read, it is a well informed and interesting look at the history of bowling, complete with some really cool retro art work and pictures. It includes sections on `Innovations,' `Bowling Around the World,' `The Greats,' `Bowling Culture,' etc. This would make the perfect small gift - especially as a stocking stuffer - for anyone who loves the sport. ... Read more

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This book of edited chapters helps researchers from clinicaland nonclinical disciplines plan, carry out, and analyzeresearch, and evaluate the quality of research studies.The focus of the book is a multidisciplinary approach toresearch methods that are relevant to researchers fromdifferent disciplines working side by side in the investigationof population health, the evaluation of health care, and healthcare delivery.

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The essential reference to regulate quality health care

Interest in measuring quality of life and broader health status has risen sharply over the past few years, and the production of measurement scales has almost become an industry. For this reason, there is a need to keep Measuring Health up-to-date on pertinent developments and references.

This thoroughly revised and updated edition offers a comprehensive guide to measures of health and is an essential reference resource for all health professionals and students. The unique strength of the book lies in author Ann Bowling's ability to provide an accessible commentary and guidance on a range of commonly, and not so commonly, used scales. Each chapter is self-contained, and you can dip into and out of the book or read it in full. Current users of the book praise its user-friendly format and length, which are continued in the third edition.