Poetry Slam: The Competitive Art of Performance Poetry Review

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(More customer reviews)One of the most accesible books around for anyone even remotely interested in poetry. If you've never been to an open mic or a slam, give this one a whirl...it'll make you want to go (and maybe even slip a poem in your pocket before you lock the door). If you've been to an open mic and wondered what else was out there that was like what you just saw, this book captures a great many of those elements for you.
Not just a book of poems, throughout the work are placed a great many essays written by long-time, well-known National slam poets (Taylor Mali, Danny Solis, etc.) about nearly every aspect of reading and performing one's work...a long-overdue codification of information for performing poets at ANY level.
Some of the poems contained within are national favorites, a few legend, but they ALL contain a lesson about performance poetry: that it starts on the page.
A MUST have for any poet who is (or is considering) performing their poetry before audiences in any capacity. A necessary bit of packing for any poet with national aspirations of slamming, touring or just reading.

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From their humble beginnings in dimly lit bars to the 1999 international convergence with poets from 48 cities, poetry slams - the "Olympics of poetry" - have become a cultural phenomenon. This vital anthology documents ten years of these unprecedented literary events. The book includes tips on how to win, details on how to plan a national tour, and 100 of the best slam-winning poems by contributors from throughout the U.S., including poetry slam founder Marc Smith , Lisa Martinovic, Justin Chin, and Patricia Smith. Bob Holman (producer, "The United States of Poetry") tells how to host a local poetry slam.

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Spider-Man Carnage (Marvel Comics) Review

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(More customer reviews)The story starts with Cletus Cassidy, serving 11 consecutive life sentences, in the same cell as Eddie Brock, who continues to train himself for the destruction of Spiderman. When Eddie's "other", the alien symbiote bent on Spidey's death, breaks him outta jail, it leaves behind a spawn of itself, the same yet different. Cassidy runs into it while watching Venom flee. They bond and CARNAGE is born. Spiderman investigates the random murders of CARNAGE after a fellow lab assistant at ESU is killed there. After a tussle, Spidey decides the only way to stop one madman with no sense of right is to bring in another with a twisted sense of justice. Venom and Spiderman team up to end Carnage's carnaval of blood.

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Speak Standard Indonesian: A Beginner's Guide Review

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(More customer reviews)This book was a valuable interpreting resource material for me. It can be argued that - although Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) is increasingly perceived as a separate language from Malaysian (Bahasa Malaysia) - there are still significant speakers of both Indonesian and Malaysian/ Malay who regard that they are both dialectical branches of the same language. I, for one agree with the latter view.
It is definitely not intended to novice or beginners of either languages but it is ideal for speakers of Malaysian Malay who would like to know about the basic differences of the Malaysian and Indonesian dialects. This book bridges the gaps between these two variants of the Malay languages.
Liaw Yock Fang has definitely contributed to the advancement of the Malay language as the major Lingua Franca of South East Asia. Thanks.

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Cracking Up: Nice Day for a Brain Hemorrhage Review

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(More customer reviews)Peter Swet takes you through each experience with wit, style and a great sense of humor. I would recommend this book for anyone, not just those who have suffered or have known someone who has suffered from this kind of traumatic injury. He successfully presents a serious subject matter that mingles with humor and hope. I'm looking forward to future works by Peter Swet.

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Swag: Rock Posters of the 90's Review

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(More customer reviews)Alot of people have been waiting for this book to come out. I am one. The book "looks" great, high quality design, printing, etc. The Chantry essay in the begining is excellent (but that is to be expected). But after that, it's all down hill. First glaring problem here. "Rock Posters of the 90's" is the title. Then why are half the artists in this book little known artists who never even MADE posters in the 90's? It's like putting out an album of "60's Rock Classics" and half of it is Leo Sayer and Doobie Bros. Another big problem with this book is it seems like there was absolutely NO RESEARCH done in it's making. Old Artrock catalogs are more informative. There are LOTS of artists who are not in here, and should. As there are lots of artists who are in here, that maybe shouldn't. And then big important artists like Mark Arminski, who is truely a pioneer of the poster world only gets one page??? Judging by the reviews of the "45 Cover" book by the same author, you can probably get them both for $5 after the holidays on the "cheapy" table, I now wish I waited to buy this. It is interesting that all of the probelms with the "45 cover" book, are evident in this book too. Sorry. Big let down. Save your money for the Electric Frankenstein book of all of their posters/cover art, and the Art of Modern Rock, which I think will rule!

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La materia del deseo (Spanish Edition) Review

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(More customer reviews)¿Habrá alguna especie de genio maligno que fuerza a los escritores latinoamericanos a escribir novelas densas, auto-compadecientes y pretensiosas, en las que pasa todo y nada, de final abierto, introspección constante, superficial e insoportable, etc?
Si hay tal genio, lamentablemente actuó a pleno con el señor Paz Soldán. La cereza del helado: un 20% de los diálogos tiene inserciones en inglés, sin traducir, lo cual, más que novedoso, polémico o clasista, es esnob e irritativo.
La próxima vez, Señor Soldán, cuénteme una historia. No trate de hacer un tratado sobre política boliviana contemporánea, psicología, análisis literiario, aculturación y la mar en coche todo en un mismo libro.

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Driven by his desire to forget a turbulent relationship with one of his students, professor Pedro Zabalaga sets out to uncover the mysterious death of his father in his native Bolivia.Blurb in Spanish:Pedro regresa a su Bolivia Natal huyendo del amor inclemente de Ashley, su alumna en una universidad estadounidense. También vuelve en busca de datos sobre su padre, un heroico líder de izquierda asesinado por la dictadura boliviana. En esta investigación, Pedro se encuentra en medio de una vorágine de infidelidades políticas y traiciones amorosas en las que descubre claves de su identidad.El pasado y el presente, el amor y la política se conjugan en una suerte de dicotomías que convierten al protagonista en acertijo de us propio crucigrama.

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Climbing: From Gym to Crag Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been gym climbing off and on for years, mostly in the last three months as there is an excellent wall at the school I go to, and found this book to be quite helpful in getting me ready for the trip outside. I have been able to climb outside in the past only with the help of other more experienced climbers, and thanks to the help of this book and other resources, I am beginning to feel comfortable going out without the help. However, do not let this book be your only resource. There are many terms not adequately defined and several concepts are not introduced, but are referenced. For instance, the author refers to the "magic X", a method of attaching to anchors, but never defines it, and doesn't even say anything more than "use the magic x method of equalizing the anchors" for many pages. However, if you have other available sources of information, this guide can fill the gaps.

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The only training guide for making the move from indoor to outdoor climbing. The first book in our new Mountaineers Outdoor Expert Series, which will provide in-depth instruction on a variety of climbing topics. Surpasses other training guides with a new level of instruction, clarity, and safety. Complements any indoor or outdoor climbing course. Climbing: From Gym to Crag helps indoor climbers safely make the transition from a controlled climbing environment, which requires few technical skills and presents no objective dangers, to the outdoor environment, where the risks and rewards require a well-honed set of basic skills and awareness. Each of the four sections-Indoor Climbing, Sport Climbing, Traditional Climbing, and Retreat Techniques-contains instructional chapters on safety, belaying, technique, leading, and anchors. Transitional skills are taught in a logical progression so climbers can begin at the point in the text that their skills dictate. Key Transition Exercises walk climbers through steps on the ground so they can safely master techniques that are not found indoors or are done differently outdoors.

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