The Vagabond (Broadview Editions)

Description

First published in 1799, George Walker's The Vagabond was an immediate popular success. Offering a vitriolic critique of post-Bastille Jacobinism and sansculotte-style mob rule, its true-to-life satirical portraits of many of the radical men and women who fought in the forefront of the "British Revolution" are nonetheless full of playful banter and farce. With swipes at Hume, Rousseau, Godwin, Wollstonecraft, and Paine; the French Revolution; and the ideas of the noble savage, natural virtue, liberty, equality, and romantic primitivism, The Vagabond offers a unique cross-section of 1790s radicalism.

This Broadview edition contains a critical introduction and a wide selection of primary source materials that situate the novel in the context of the revolutionary debate of the 1790s. Appendices include contemporary reviews of the novel and excerpts from the writings of a variety of radicals and reactionaries engaged in the debate, such as Hume, Rousseau, Paine, Thelwall, Wollstonecraft, Godwin, Burke, Playfair, Malthus, and Cobbett, among many others.

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Reminiscences of an American Composer and Pianist

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The first black American to receive the Pulitzer Prize for music (for his composition Lilacs), George Walker recounts the most significant events in his life and distinguished career as a composer and a musician.

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The Woodcut Artist's Handbook: Techniques and Tools for Relief Printmaking

Product Details

• ISBN13: 9781554070459
• Fitness: NEW
• Notes: Name brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

Description

A clearly written and meticulously illustrated reference for woodcut techniques and printmaking.

The history of the woodcut goes back over a thousand years. Working carefully with great precision, the woodcut artist carves a mirror image of a design on wood or other suitable material. Then the design is inked and pressed against paper. The technique allows the artist to create an almost unlimited number of impressions of the same work. The precision of the work and the ability of the artist to create multiple impressions allow many fine woodcut artists to create pieces at a reasonable price that an average collector can afford.

The Woodcut Artist's Handbook provides the basics of this craft with a detailed analysis of the tools and the media. Artists can improve or develop considerable skill in this art by following these instructions and helpful tips. Beginners and advanced woodcutters and collectors will gain a deeper understanding of and appreciation for this craft and this art.

This profusely illustrated book is ideal for artists, printmakers, designers and collectors.

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Customer Reviews

what 1 would xpect
i bought this book for 1 reason: to learn the terminology and the names of the tools used in woodcut/engraving so that i would be able to shop for said items without finding myself at the mercy of an art store clerk. to that end this book served its purpose. the rest of the information contained here is obvious to the point of being self-explanatory. if you have ever had an art course in elementary school or beyond you are probably familiar with the basic concepts behind relief printmaking and you are not likely to find anything new here. to be fair, the author states that the best way to learn these techniques is to practice and to observe the work of other artists. there are some really nice examples of the work of some remarkable wood-/linocut artists and engravers peppered throughout as well as toward the back of the book, but i cant help but to point out that the title is a little bit misleading. handbook? exactly how one would use this as some sort of ongoing reference escapes me. it is, at best, a competent - if not exhaustively thorough - introduction.

2009-12-20 | new norm (phx, az usa) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 3

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Exactly what is should be...
Thank you Mr. Walker.
I'd have given 4-1/2 stars if possible. This book is exactly as advertised by it's title. Very readable and concise with clear illustrations. Understanding that this book is not a pretentious compendium of the entire history of woodcuts will increase your appreciation of what is presented. I have 30-years experience in printmaking, and found this book well worth the read.

2009-12-08 (Gulf Coast) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 4

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The Woodcut Artist's Handbook
George Walker's Handbook is an excellent, enthusiastic introduction to relief printmaking. Although he favors engraving over woodcut he presents the basics of both and then takes the reader on through chapters on materials, tools, the creation of both woodcuts and engravings, papers and ink, printing, and an interesting section on editions. The art is placed in the historical context but he does point out those who are really interested in woodcuts should look at Rebecca Salter's Japanese Woodblock Printing. (I enthusiastically concur. They make a fine pair of books on the subject.)

The book is well illustrated for a small, introductory work. Seek larger format works if you want more breadth for woodcuts. However, he is very even handed and does have a good deal on contemporary work (and writes about it, too). There is a nice glossary, a good basic bibliography (although as Walker says many of the works are out of print), a brief biography of some of the major artists, a list of resoruces and organizations (with some email addresses), and an index.

All in all, for the aspiring woodcut artist this is an excellent introduction. The illustrations alone make it worth having. If you are interested in ukiyo-e, get Salter's book, too.

Sandy

2008-11-14 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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NOT Missing in Action
This is in response to the Jeffery C. Chase review in which he incorrectly states that the work of Antonio Frasconi and Leonard Baskin were not mentioned in the Woodcut Artist's Handbook. They were mentioned and their work would have been reproduced in the book as well if the publisher had been granted reproduction rights. Frasconi's work is referred to on page 20 and The Complete Prints of Leonard Baskin by Alan Fern and Judith O'Sullivan (1984) is suggested reading on page 150. We tried to include as many artists as possible but because of copyright restrictions and limited resources we could not include everyone. Thank you for your comments.

2008-08-02 | woodcut artist (Canada) | Helpful Votes: 9 | Rating: 5

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Missing in Action
How any book claiming to cover woodcut prints could fail to mention the works of Antonio Frasconi and Leonard Baskin, yet show half-baked attempts at wood engraving, or champion Barry Moser's soul-less technique as "mastery" is fundamentally lacking. While I thought the love of the medium did show through, and the coverage of the tools and techniques was sound, I think many lesser artists were mentioned, and without these two, it yields an anemic visual source for the interested artist.

2008-04-12 (Chadds Ford) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 2

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George W. Bush on God and Country: The President Speaks Out About Faith, Principle, and Patriotism

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This remarkable compilation gives you portions of every address Bush has given in public life about faith in God, his commitment to life and freedom, patriotism, and his hope in the American people.

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Customer Reviews

GEORGE W. BUSH
I BELIEVE THAT GEORGE W. BUSH WILL GO DOWN IN HISTORY AS ONE OF OUR GREATEST PRESIDENTS.

2009-05-11 | LINDA J WILLIS (SHERMAN, TX) | Helpful Votes: 4 | Rating: 5

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Let's review the BOOK and not the President
It's kind of amusing that people have reviewed the book and probably never read it. They just see that Bush wrote it and gave it one star. People must have really sad lives when they get pleasure of giving a bad review for the book because they don't like Bush.
He does have a very strong faith and the book is a good read. I would tell anyone to read it unless they are a closeminded liberal who can't see past politics and read a book.

2007-10-01 (Kansas) | Helpful Votes: 5 | Rating: 5

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Makes Jesus Look Like Gheghis Khan
Wonderful book written by a half blind emancipator of people, Bush tells the history of his clan, which is said to be a roving tribe of yokels from Nuthrembra that somehow found its way to a small town in the middle of nowhere.

In this book he reveals that he had fantasies about a flying contraption out in his home town of Marfa Texas, that he fostered an "angry" attitude at his imaginary pet, and that he was once said to be the son of a witch doctor named Klaus. In a remarkable passage he also speaks about how he was touched by god after stumbling upon a discarded piece of trash in a dumpster near a train track after a drunken binge. I almost wept at his confession.

He then goes on to state how he became interested in politics, after being sent to prison for a check fraud charge, and intervening between two angry convicts fighting over toothpicks. Preaching the word of the lord was his business in jail, where he gained a few converts, namely crooked, rough nose scalawags and oil execs. After numerous failed jobs, brushes with the law and ordinary day jobs (including selling broken eggs), his father ushered him into the state race at Texas where he won by the hand of Jesus. Never had Texas seen so much amiable additions to the wall at the State capital until he took office, it is said to this day a portrait of "Tabrutha", his aunt, is still on the wall.

He quotes passages from the bible that I didn't even know existed and his speeches are humbling. A wonderful read, created by think tanks and bible bumping bumpkins, influenced by the hand of god himself, I suggest you pick this up along with some beer at the local Wal-Mart and have your head examined after reading it because it is so spiritually enlightening.

2006-06-23 | Tempt me Devil! (FINLAND) | Helpful Votes: 6 | Rating: 4

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Bush probably reads the 5 star reviews and laughs at your gullibility
Would'nt it be a better world if this nut actually followed the teaching of Jesus? Just think about the people in New Orleans. When they were starving and their city was under water little Bush was on vacation. On the other hand Jesus fed, and cured the poor.
I understand why people think he is tough on terror if you watch the nightly news. The truth is far from the news you see everynight.
The majority of the 9-11 families along with member's of the CIA, scholars,respected politicians in other countries as well as millions of americans know that 9-11 was carried out by our own govt. ( see my reviews for the books,The New Pearl Harbor,and 9-11 Inside Job)
Now I dont want to give little Bush the credit for this because we all know he probably cant even tie his own shoes.
Informed people know that the president really has barely no power at all. The country is really run behind the scenes. He is just a PR man speaking for a currupt Oligarchy that has fooled us into believing we live in a democracy. I know you are laughing, but think about this for a second.
Over 90% of americans are against sending our jobs and industry overseas.
Over 90% would like our borders to be secure.
And nearly everyone wants the oil barons to stop price gouging are fuel.
If we lived in a democracy we would have our way.
Their is real proof that the bush family supported the Nazi's before, during, and after ww2. (namely Prescott Bush, and George Herbert Walker)
Bush is not really a pro lifer. At home he talks the talk. However the Bush family(as well as other presidents have supported population control in other countries) He only uses religion to fool people into voting for him.
He also is a member of Bohemian Grove, and Skull and Bones. Both of these institutions have large ties to the occult.( so much for him being a christian)
And on a funny note He leaked National Security Information to a gay prostitute( Jeff Gannon)
Now we know what he means by Mandate. LOL
I hope I didnt offend anybody, We all really need to wake up. It doesnt matter if we are Right or left, Christian or Atheist. They are not looking out for any of us.
If not next time there is a major terror atack we will go running to little bush so that he can protect us by taking away our freedom of speech, by more domestic spying, by a martial law police state. Than he will be the dictator that he said he wishes he could be. We will be cannon fodder so that he can invade more countries. You will wish you paid better attention. It will be too late for all of us.

2006-05-29 | Black metal rivethead and all around useless idiot (Frederick Co :() | Helpful Votes: 17 | Rating: 1

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not "rarely" but FREQUENTLY goes to church
No matter what you think about this President, or that his opinion may differ from yours...one cannot say (as a review recently did) that this man "rarely goes to church." In respect for the President... and people protecting him... I will say that when the prez is in D.C. (more weeks out of the year than he is not) he goes to church...how do I know this? I have been there, worshipping with him.
I cannot tell you what is in his heart when he is praying or taking communion...just as he cannot tell you what is in mine...or any of us guess what is in yours.
I may not have voted for the guy...but we do our country a better service to disagree with respect than to paint each other as inhuman.
I used to hate it, when visiting Evengelical churches to hear Clinton referred to as the "devil," and on that same vein refuse to brand anyone else like that.
With that, we all have the right, especially as Americans, to have our opinions and expres those, but I feel we all do our country a better service by respecting all of God's children...all of us.

2006-05-22 (Alexandria, VA) | Helpful Votes: 7 | Rating: 5

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The Leadership Genius of George W. Bush: 10 Common Sense Lessons from the Commander-in-Chief

Description

Praise for The LEADERSHIP GENIUS of GEORGE W. BUSH

"Finally, a fun-to-read book about George W. Bush that details the secrets to his success!"
–Ken Blanchard, coauthor, The One Minute Manager®

"Political journalists love graduate student intelligence, the ability to make clever allusions in seminars, and in 1999—2000 they hassled George W. Bush for not having it. They didnt realize what this book succinctly displays: that the President has something far more important–CEO intelligence, the ability to ask tough questions, garner essential information, and make discerning decisions. Such intelligence can be fostered and honed, and this book shows how."
–Dr. Marvin Olasky, Professor of Journalism, The University of Texas at Austin, and Editor in Chief, World magazine

"Put aside politics and read this book right away for its true wisdom and concrete advice about leadership. The authors have done a brilliant job explaining the leadership style that makes this President so effective. Any leader can learn from the philosophy, strategy, and tactics in this book."
–Bruce Tulgan, founder of RainmakerThinking, Inc., author, Winning the Talent Wars

"Thompson and Ware make a compelling case that this President who ‘loves to be underestimated has a highly effective approach to leadership that is humane, direct, and at times, truly transformational. Many in business today could benefit from reading this book."
–David M. Abshire, President, Center for the Study of the Presidency

"Carolyn Thompson and James Ware have it right . . . leadership is about what one is, not just what one does. About character, not just charisma . . . about credibility, not just credentials. This timely account of The Leadership Genius of George W. Bush will truly encourage and inspire readers."
–Commissioner Robert A. Watson, Retired National Commander, The Salvation Army, U.S.A.

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Customer Reviews

A Must-Read For W Fans
If you are a fan of Bush, you owe it to yourself to get this book. It will tell you everything you ever wanted to hear.

2008-08-18 (Pittsburgh, PA, USA) | Helpful Votes: 10 | Rating: 1

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They Overestimated Him
One can only imagine how embarassed the authors are at this point in time (2008). They should have given Boy Bush a few more years in the saddle before she threw the word "genius" his way, and decided to present his obvious weaknesses as "strengths." But like so many other self-delusionals, they were probably in thrall to "The Decider" after 9/11 scared them senseless, and absolutely giddy when he heroically landed on the USS Abraham Lincoln. But he was always an intellectually incurious, stubbornly self-righteous moron more than willing to surround himself with yes men instead of talent, and while remaining devoid of any real understanding of or respect for the US Constitution and the rule of law. To say nothing of our military, which he has used to lay waste to Iraq in what can only be described as a vanity war. The smirking chimp will occupy the bottom rung of the presidential ratings ladder forever.

2008-08-03 (Chico, CA) | Helpful Votes: 17 | Rating: 1

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Part Biography, Part Case Study
"The Leadership Genius Of George W. Bush" is a rare combination of biography and business school case study.

This book centers on the study of characteristics of George W. Bush's ten leadership qualities and how the reader can apply them to his own life.

From the perspective of a business case study, I found Bush's discipline to be inspiring. In his discipline to reserve time for exercise I find affirmation of my own practices. In his discipline in leaving work at a regular time I find a tremendous challenge.

Lessons in Bush's leadership are drawn form episodes and issues encountered in his life. From these we gather an insight into his life story.

I often evaluate books by whether it alters my view of things. This one meets that test. The lessons of leadership are causing me to rethink some of my own practices. The stories of George W. Bush's life have heightened my respect for him.

2005-08-25 (St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A.) | Helpful Votes: 13 | Rating: 4

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Finally a leadership book with how to do it!
There are so many wonderful leaders out there and many books about what they do. Oh yes, this book is about what Goerge W. does but most important for me, it tells step by step how I can be disciplined like he is and develop my personal core values and hold people accountable, etc.

If you want to enhance your ability to lead - read this book. Mine is covered with notes and I bought one for each of my staff!

2003-01-24 | Helpful Votes: 59 | Rating: 5

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Commonsense Approach to Leadership
I am an avid reader of biographies and this book provided a biographical sketch of President Bush's lifestyle and then used that foundation to show how his management skills transformed his life. I grabbed a pencil and highlighter half-way into the first chapter and began writing in the margins. I liked this book because I could open to any page and find a nugget of information with a down to earth example. Some of the examples were just real funny and actually made me laugh out loud.

Then after reading the first few chapters, I realized that this book was not about President Bush's politics (although there was some strategies revealed) or about his faith (although his personal convictions are the heart of his core values) or even about his IQ level (his emotional intelligence is recognized as highly intuitive). This was a book was about how an average person can become the leader they want to be.

I finished the book quickly from a purely biographical point of view and now am going back over each chapter to concentrate on the leadership competencies and how I can learn from the examples. The authors know what they are talking about but they also made it real easy for the reader to put into practice the lessons that need to be learned.

After reading this book, I also came to appreciate and admire President Bush and how his personal discipline is one of the timeless principles of his leadership. I am glad that I read this book at this time in history.

2003-01-23 (Foster City, CA USA) | Helpful Votes: 80 | Rating: 5

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The Ultimate George W. Bushisms: Bush at War (with the English Language)

Product Details

• ISBN13: 9781416550587
• Qualification: NEW
• Notes: Kind New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Description

"This business about graceful exit just simply has no realism to it at all."

As the end of the Bush era approaches, the legacy is clear: George W. Bush is a wartime president. His enemy, battered but not defeated after repeated surges: the English language. The ultimate edition of George W. Bushisms captures this legacy -- from the Gulf Coast to Iraq and back -- with all-new pearls of wisdom and the twenty-five greatest hits of the entire presidency.

"You know, when I campaigned here in 2000, I said, I want to be a war president. No president wants to be a war president, but I am one."

"I think -- tide turning -- see, as I remember -- I wasraised in the desert, but tides kind of -- it's easy to see a tide turn -- did I say those words?"

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Customer Reviews

BushISMS
The book definitely captures some of Bush's ridiculous and hilarious quotes. That being said, it's extremely thin and definitely could've held more Bushisms.

2010-01-24 | Brittany (Jersey) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 3

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Ultimate Waste
With so many Bushisms to choose from, you wouldn't think there could be a book that was lacking in content. But you'd be wrong. If you're looking for humor, keep looking. This one's not worth the money. I'd be embarrassed to give it away.

2010-01-09 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 2

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full of LOL
The book is a great buy to add onto a book order. Its incredibly low price and will put a smile on your face. The book is quite literally just a collection of G.W.Bush quotes accompanied by the occasional hilarious candid shot of him. The book even rated some of his more memorable quotes and made a top 50 countdown throughout the book, it only gets better as you go through the pages I assure you.

The only con to this book are the choice of quotes. Occasionally throughout the book there are a handful of quotes that just wont click or be humorous if you don't really understand the topic.

Great buy overall

2009-08-13 (West Haven, CT USA) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4

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Bushisms are awesome.
The book was cool although i did expect a little bit bigger book. but its ok. its amazing that an idiot like bush(lower case is intentional) can make president yet they make it so hard for the average joe to do so. anyone of us could have done a hell of a lot better than that idiot.

2009-02-12 | Josephus Of Kartenon (Orlando, Fl.) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 4

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Great gift idea
I bought this for my mom (over 70 years old) since she always gets a kick out of Bush's mishaps. I did not get to see the book itself, however, after she unwrapped the gift on the phone, she cackled for several minutes as she was reading funny clips from the book. I felt like I got my money's worth from this gift. I give this 5 stars for my mom (since she doesn't have a computer)...because its obvious she enjoys the book.

2007-12-28 (Texas) | Helpful Votes: 13 | Rating: 5

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