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1. The O'Reilly Factor: The Good,
 
2. Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (1796
 
3. Seasonal, horizontal, and vertical
 
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4. Growing the top line through innovation:
 
5. Aubrey De Vere: Victorian Observer
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6. Our Legal Heritage
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7. A Red Tide In Winter
 
8. Management of Anaerobic Infections
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9. Producing the Mysterious Bog People
 
10. Aubrey De Vere Victorian Observer
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11. The Phoenix
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14. Reilly"s Luck
 
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1. The O'Reilly Factor: The Good, the Bad, and the Completely Ridiculous in American Life
by Bill O'Reilly
Paperback: 224 Pages (2002-03-12)
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Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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The O'Reilly Factor isn't just the name of Bill O'Reilly's popular talk show on the Fox News Channel anymore--it's also the title of his book, which, appropriately enough, actually reads like a TV show. The narrative rarely proceeds for more than a few paragraphs before a bold-faced "This Just In" or "Bulletin" pops up on the page and breaks the stream of thought--sort of like a commercial interruption. This provides an ideal forum for O'Reilly to sound off on any number of topics with lots of verve but not too much depth. There are breezy chapters here on money, media, religion, race, and sex, among others. O'Reilly dislikes many things, and he isn't shy about sharing his opinions: "SUVs should be immediately outlawed," he rants. Here's O'Reilly on President Clinton: "What a ridiculous waste!" Attorney General Janet Reno is a "ridiculous, incompetent woman" and President Clinton's "primary 'enabler.'"

This is not a subtle book, and its bombastic approach would be even more grating if it weren't for several flashes of self-deprecation, such as when the author shares a negative piece of viewer mail, or when he writes, "In case you haven't noticed, I'm a cocky bastard." Sometimes O'Reilly's put-downs are creative and funny: "If God has a sense of humor, as I believe he does, [Al Sharpton and David Duke] will be sharing a sauna in the netherworld. With one thermostat." And he's good at illustrating his points with outrageous details. In criticizing the bloated federal budget, for instance, he points to these shockers: $230,000 for a study of housefly sex habits, $27,000 for an analysis of why prisoners want to escape, and $100,000 to find out why Americans don't like beets. (To which he replies: "Houseflies mate when no one is looking. Prisoners don't like prison. Beets don't taste good.") O'Reilly is often considered something of a conservative, but he can also play the blue-collar populist: "The rich want us to believe that anyone can make the quantum leap from bowling league to country club by just working a little harder. That's supposed to keep us motivated and quiet." Fans of his TV show will probably appreciate this cantankerous book. --John J. Miller Book Description
The million-copy New York Times bestseller from the Fox News anchor who’s brought new excitement–and massive amounts of populist common sense and rock-solid honesty–to television news.

Now four seasons strong, Bill O’Reilly’s nightly cable news program, “The O’Reilly Factor,” is one of the hottest shows on the air. In book form, The O’Reilly Factor has sold over a million copies and spent fourteen weeks at the top of the New York Times bestseller list. Obviously, Bill O'Reilly has made his mark. His blunt, ironic, no-holds-barred style has earned him a devoted audience–friends and foes alike–who send him five thousand letters every week. And with the wit and intelligence that have made him one of the most talked-about stars in both television and publishing, O’Reilly continues to identify what’s right, what’s wrong, and what’s absurd in the political, social, economic, and cultural life of America.Download Description

The million-copy New York Times bestseller from the Fox News anchor who's brought new excitement—and massive amounts of populist common sense and rock-solid honesty—to television news.

Now four seasons strong, Bill O'Reilly's nightly cable news program, "The O'Reilly Factor," is one of the hottest shows on the air. In book form, The O'Reilly Factor has sold over a million copies and spent fourteen weeks at the top of the New York Times bestseller list.

Obviously, Bill O'Reilly has made his mark. His blunt, ironic, no-holds-barred style has earned him a devoted audience—friends and foes alike—who send him five thousand letters every week. And with the wit and intelligence that have made him one of the most talked-about stars in both television and publishing, O'Reilly continues to identify what's right, what's wrong, and what's absurd in the political, social, economic, and cultural life of America.


"A lot of people love Bill O'Reilly, you see. Then again, a lot of people would like to punch Bill O'Reilly in the nose. The joke's on them, though. Bill O'Reilly, this brash New York guy with a brash show and a brash book, is becoming a huge media star."
   NEW YORK OBSERVER

"He is a complicated man, at once belligerent and self-effacing, ambitious and determined to remain humble. He can be a loudmouth but also companionable. He is Everyman on a barstool, mad as hell, but with a wink."
   NEWSWEEK

"This book bristles with assumptions, assessments, and attitudes that will either have you bobbing your head in agreement or shaking it in disbelief. No wonder O'Reilly's ratings are rising the way the stocks once did."
   FORBES

"Personal anecdote meets political discourse in [The O'Reilly Factor] where O'Reilly is in a pure, heartfelt state. He's softhearted and enraged in equal measures. He's hard-driven and bemused by where his drive got him. He's the male sphinx as TV blabbermouth."
   JAMES ELLROY, GQ


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Customer Reviews (381)

5-0 out of 5 stars we all love Bill Oreilly
Mr Bill if you read these notes don't forget that we love you alot and thanks for looking out for us
thanks

5-0 out of 5 stars keep writing Bill we love you :_)
My grandmother read this book out loud to me and we really enjoyed itI had a glass of warm milk and her cookies and I want her to read it again to me.I want to be just like Bill someday.This book is fun and never boring too.

4-0 out of 5 stars Surprisely good for a conservative analysis.
OK, so O'Reilly would not label himself a conservative.However, most people have lumped him into that category.I am not sure that in itself is correct.O'Reilly seems intelligent and moderate in many things a conservative would not be.For example, on gay pride, he states that he has nothing against being gay, but don't show your displeasure in goofy marches.Any sex should be kept in the bedroom.This shows the common sense of Bill O'Reilly as opposed the goofy opinions of some conservative commentators.Bill O'Reilly makes intelligent summations in this book that are hard to argue against.

This is an intelligent read for the politically minded.Although, I think O'Reilly has a big ego, his opinions are wise and bear the test of time.

3-0 out of 5 stars Someone's Opinion.Good or Bad, Treat it as Such.
"Bill O'reilly's personal view of many things affecting our society" pretty much sums this up.The topics range from raising a child to the media as it affects our society.Much of what he writes are his personal views and opinions.

Whether you believe them or not this book is good to read just to become familiar with someone's opinion who regularly reports on the topics written about.Whatever your opinion of him (good or bad) reading a book like this has it's merits either way.If you believe the opinions, you have another reference.If you don't believe the opinions, you have a contrasting viewpoint for your arguments.

What you should NOT do is buy this book hoping to form an opinion for yourself just from his opinions and suddenly agree or disagree what he says without checking into it.

---*** THE BOTTOM LINE***---
This book is someone's opinion.Treat it as such.
That being said, it is worthwhile to read and would be ideal to borrow, but worth purchasing as well.

5-0 out of 5 stars A book to share
This is a book to share."It's o.k that you don't know...but once you DO know, you have a responsibly to share the information" ... Read more


2. Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (1796 - 1875). Eugene Delacroix (1798 - 1863). an Exhibition [Of] Paintings, Drawings, Watercolors. Salander-O'reilly Galleries, Inc. , NY
by Inc. ; Faison, S. Lane (Introduction) ; Meier-Graefe, Julius (From "modern Art - The Struggle For Painting, Vol. 1, 1906) ; Et Al Salander-O'reilly Galleries
 Paperback: Pages (1989)

Asin: B000YBTFI8
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3. Seasonal, horizontal, and vertical distribution of phytoplankton chlorophyll a in the northeast U.S. continental shelf ecosystem (SuDoc C 55.13:NMFS 139)
by John E. O'Reilly
 Unknown Binding: Pages (1998)

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4. Growing the top line through innovation: research shows that companies that follow the five "golden rules" of new product development have a greater chance ... An article from: Chief Executive (U.S.)
by Gary S. Lynn, Richard R. Reilly
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This digital document is an article from Chief Executive (U.S.), published by Chief Executive Publishing on August 1, 2002. The length of the article is 1752 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Growing the top line through innovation: research shows that companies that follow the five "golden rules" of new product development have a greater chance of success. (Cover Story).
Author: Gary S. Lynn
Publication: Chief Executive (U.S.) (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 1, 2002
Publisher: Chief Executive Publishing
Page: SS17(3)

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5. Aubrey De Vere: Victorian Observer
by S. M. Paraclita, C. S. J Reilly
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6. Our Legal Heritage
by S. A. Reilly
Paperback: 228 Pages (2007-03-09)
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Legal doctrines and customs explained within their historical context ... Read more


7. A Red Tide In Winter
by S. Sweeney Reilly
Paperback: 184 Pages (2006-11-17)
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When my 12 year old neice lived her last year in a hospital bed, she still traveled the world through art.She learned about family loyalty, universal truths and famous paintings. Forgetting that she was sick and probably dying, the artists showed her all that was beautiful and tragic, like herself.She came to realize that she was a part of nature's grand scheme, not some rotten and unholy person who got cancer.Before she was diagnosed with leukemia, Amber played like all the other kids in the summer-swimming and running up the boardwalk to her grandfather's Wharf Casino restaurant.But it was her discovery of the Cap'ts treasure map, in the attic studio, that turned her into a bloodhound-and she had to know everything. Yes, her life was far too short,still she taught us to be strong, but kind, truthful and curious-loving more than yourself. I wrote this book as a memorial to her, andto give others a chance to appreciate the healing powers of art. ... Read more


8. Management of Anaerobic Infections (Antimicrobial Chemotherapy Research Studies)
by Allan Trevor Willis, P. H. Jones, S. Reilly
 Hardcover: 106 Pages (1981-07-22)
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9. Producing the Mysterious Bog People exhibition through international partnership [An article from: Museum Management and Curatorship]
by S.M. O'Reilly
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This digital document is a journal article from Museum Management and Curatorship, published by Elsevier in . The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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The Mysterious Bog People is a touring exhibition produced through international partnership among four museums. Two museums in Canada, one in Germany and one in The Netherlands employed a model of integrated teamwork to co-produce the major thematic exhibition that has toured five countries since 2002. The author undertakes an assessment of this international collaboration using a management framework of partnerships. She assesses the process of working together as an integrated team and then examines the cultural product-the exhibition-that resulted from this effort. ... Read more


10. Aubrey De Vere Victorian Observer
by S M Paraclit Reilly
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11. The Phoenix
by S. Alden Reilly
Paperback: 300 Pages (2000-09-21)
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Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Stella Jones, overweight, depressed, and still grieving for her dead husband reluctantly agrees to help a girlfriend in need. But what starts as an innocent adventure puts her on a collision course with a ruthless killer.

Stalking the stalker leads Stella to a trail of destruction and a tough and funny private investigator who becomes Stella's partner.

Together Stella and Chev track their evil nemesis to a final confrontation that reveals not only the depths of human depravity but answers for Stella her own questions about courage, life, and the love she never had. ... Read more

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3-0 out of 5 stars A Publishing Collision
The story begins slowly but picks up steam and the beginning content is fair.There are many notable passages that make up for the forementioned problems, but these isolated notable lines of verse actually become a distraction and seemed to stop the flow of the story. The novel is short and perhaps the intent was to slow the pace of the story and make it last longer. Some novels can be too fast moving and you miss much and have to go back and read them again.

I read a great deal and I'm curious why this affects me and not the others who have posted here. Therefore I'll put the blame on me and say that I'm too accustomed to reading longer, faster paced novels.

5-0 out of 5 stars Well-Written and Fun!
S. Alden Reilly has written a book that made me feel good. "The
Phoenix" is upbeat and refreshing.The author's humor is subtle and fast-paced.
"...Out of the corner of my eye I saw Layne fishing around in her duffle bag.God, I thought, she's going to shoot
him!
"She pulled out a small black object that looked like a cordless phone and hissed into it..."
I'll keep this book to read again and again.

5-0 out of 5 stars Great characters in a swift story
The Phoenix is a terrific book, told by a charming lead character who goes through a remarkable transformation as she takes action to solve a mystery and reconcile her confused feelings for her late husband. There were many amusing moments -- all woven perfectly into a swift story. The action scenes were strikingly well-written. S. Alden Reilly is very talented, and exceptionally skilled in capturing the details that bring characters to life. This is the start of a great series.

5-0 out of 5 stars The Phoenix
I found the Phoenix to be an excellent read.The character development and plot development were superb.I read it from start to finish without putting it down.The interesting plot twists and turns will hold your attention to the very end.The characters are very interesting and entertaining.I am anixously awaiting the next book--hopefully, it will become a series.

5-0 out of 5 stars Fun cozy mystery
Strong women characters dominate this book and make the fun action packed adventure worth every page.The story is inventive and the relationships formed by the characters is heartwarming.Very worth the read. ... Read more


12. The Lynchburg Region -- Spirit of Central Virginia
by Regina Roths, Rena Distasio, Grace Hawthorne, Debra Miller
Hardcover: 128 Pages (2004)
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13. The Tolkien Companion
by J.E.A. Tyler
 Paperback: 544 Pages (1976-06)

Isbn: 0333196333
Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars
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Between 1932 and 1953, Professor John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, of Oxford, England, translated four volumes compiled by the renowned Hobbits Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, written during the Third Age of Middle Earth, far longer ago than the Celtic, Germanic and Icelandic manuscripts Professor Tolkien was used to deciphering. The result was
The Hobbit, and readers have never been
the same since.
        In 1954, seventeen years after The Hobbit first appeared, its sequel, The Lord of the Rings was published, and it became the centerpiece of Tolkien's work. The Ring Epic covers approximately ten thousand years, and contains a vast amount of information as well as a huge variety of words and names which Tolkien translated from the Elvish and Mannish tongues. THE TOLKIEN COMPANION is an impressive endeavor to guide one through the world of Middle Earth, compiling every fact, name, word, and date from all the works into one comprehensive and accessible volume.
        Here, in one source, is the High History of the Elven peoples. The origins of Morgoth the Enemy is clarified, as is his Fall, and the subsequent rise to power of Sauron the Great, Lord of the Rings. The heroic epic of how the Free Peoples--Elves, Men, Ents, Dwarves, and Hobbits--survived against the Peril of the Ancient World is meticulously detailed. And a guide to the various Elvish writing systems, together with explanatory maps, charts, even genealogical tables, bring the remarkable genius of Tolkien and the unforgettable world and wonder of Middle Earth to life with focus and accuracy. Presented in alphabetical order for quick and easy reference, THE TOLKIEN COMPANION is an indispensable accompaniment for anyone who embarks on the reading journey of a lifetime. ... Read more

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5-0 out of 5 stars The Tolkien Companion
'The Tolkien Companion' is a brilliant guide to 'The Hobbit', 'The Lord of the Rings', and 'The Silmarillion'. It tells of many peoples, places, and things throughout Middle-earth and the Undying Lands. Anything I do not understand in author J.R.R. Tolkien's world is uniquely explained from this must-own book tribute. I highly recommend you buy 'The Tolkien Companion'!

1-0 out of 5 stars Far from "Complete"
With a universe as complex and nuanced as Tolkien's Middle-Earth, a guide is invaluable. Unfortunately, J.E.A. Taylor's "Complete Tolkien Companion" is far from invaluable. With barely any details and seriously unbalanced data, Taylor's book is all right as a second or third choice, but a flop as a serious guide.

From A ("Accursed Years") to Z ("Zirak-Zigil"), this book covers people, places, battles, objects and events from all throughout Middle-Earth's history. Taylor includes information from Tolkien's famous "Hobbit" and "Lord of the Rings," as well as the Silmarillion, "Unfinished Tales," and some other books. (Unfortunately, he doesn't include all of the history books)

Is "The Complete Tolkien Companion" worthless as an encyclopedia? No, not at all -- it's useful for some quick glances, and Taylor has a pleasant if clumsy style. But as a serious source, it fails. It doesn't have enough information, and what it does have is unbalanced and weirdly conveyed.

One of the most annoying things is that while Tyler will tell some stuff about various characters, events, and items. But in most entries, he doesn't specify which books they appeared in, what pages, or much else. Where is "Khuzdul" revealed to be a secret language? He doesn't tell you. And his handling of the information is clumsy: readers are told that Arwen Evenstar shares the "Doom of Luthien." What does Luthien have to do with her descendent becoming a mortal? Taylor doesn't say.

What's more, Taylor demonstrates a weird tendency to act like the events of Tolkien's books are a 10,000-year-old history. He claims in his preciously-worded foreword that he's going to stop, but he doesn't -- a tendency that crosses the line from fervently geeky to unsettling. What is more, he has a tendency to interject his own opinions into the text: he spends a long time explaining how misunderstood Galadriel is, for example.

To very casual fans, "The Complete Tolkien Companion" might have some worth. But for those seeking more information about Tolkien's Middle-Earth, this is an unworthy choice, in the shadow of Robert Foster's accomplished "Complete Guide to Middle-Earth."

1-0 out of 5 stars Worthless!!!
Do not waste your money on any version of JE Taylors Tolkien books. He hides his "references" at the back of the book instead of professionally citing them on the page for the entry you are reading. If you are a Tolkien purist you will find many fictional made up details in this book. Instead buy the book that Christopher Tolkien himself cites...
Robert Foster's Complete Guide to Middle Earth. This book is VERY accurate for your Hobbit,LOTR, Simarillion reference needs.

If you need a cross-reference for the 12 volumes of the History of Middle Earth buy Christopher Tolkiens Index to the History of Middle Earth. You can buy that at Amazon UK.

1-0 out of 5 stars Remarkably Unreliable
Author J.E.A. Tyler's goal in this book is unclear.As a book to read for fun, it's not bad: it is mostly written in a flowery historical style somewhat similar to Tolkien's own histories.However, as a source of information on Tolkien's Middle-earth, it is downright bad; almost every Tolkien "expert" I've seen agrees on that.

Tyler's book has two real problems.First, he does a very poor job of distinguishing between facts from Tolkien's writings and his own extrapolations.Second, his research itself is rather poor, as can be seen even from the sample pages provided here.A classic example is the entry for "Adan, Edain": his translation "Father-of-Man" is wrong ("Edain" literally means "The Second People"), his discussion of the Three Houses says nothing of the Haladin (who in any case did not have "much to do with Dwarves"), and many of his other statements in the entry are incorrect or misleading as well.

A far better reference for information on Tolkien's world is Robert Foster's _Complete Guide to Middle-earth_.It's not as fun to read, but it's very reliable and includes page references to the source material.Better still, read Tolkien's own books, such as _Unfinished Tales_.

5-0 out of 5 stars A great book
...I am a really big Lord of the Rings fan.I have read all the books! And the Tokien companion just caught my eye.Well I bought it and this book is like a dictonary of the whole Lord of the rings.It is great, it has almost everything, all except a few elvish words, which are hard to get.But other than that it is a great book! ... Read more


14. Reilly"s Luck
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A 4-y-old kid is hustled away to be abandoned, doesn't die but is taken on by a gambler and sure shot ..... ... Read more


15. Magnetism, Planetary Rotation, and Convection in the Solar System: Retrospect and Prospect: In Honour of Professor S.K. Runcorn
 Hardcover: 280 Pages (1986-07)
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16. Responding to fashion: The clothing of the O'Reilly family (A Royal British Columbia Museum heritage record)
by Virginia A. S Careless
 Unknown Binding: 91 Pages (1993)

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17. Blockbusters : The Five Keys to Developing GREAT New Products
by Gary S. Lynn, Richard R. Reilly
Hardcover: 272 Pages (2002-10-01)
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Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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How Do Companies Create Blockbusters? Do They Know Secrets That Others Don't?

Great products are the lifeblood of great companies, yet approximately 60 percent of new products fail in the marketplace, after major investments and huge risks. Why? Gary Lynn and Richard Reilly now offer advice that will radically change the way new products are developed and launched: a plan for companies to survive -- and thrive -- in today's competitive and turbulent times. Blockbusters shares the results of a ten-year research study of more than 700 teams illustrated by the inside stories of nearly fifty of the most successful products ever launched -- true "blockbusters," familiar to consumers everywhere. These include Colgate's Total toothpaste (now the market leader after Crest dominated for thirty years!), the Iomega Zip Drive, the Handspring Visor, the PowerShot staple gun, the Polycom SoundStation conference phone, the Apple IIe computer, and many others.

Lynn and Reilly reveal and explain in detail the five keys to blockbuster success that companies ignore at their peril: the responsibilities of senior management, a compelling vision of the product, the role of prototyping, the collaboration of people under pressure, and the process of information exchange. In this book, the authors prove that without these crucial elements a blockbuster new product is virtually impossible!

Blockbusters uses both winning and losing case studies to explode established myths and to chart a course for implementing the surprising strategies of history-making development teams. A must for senior managers, entrepreneurs, and team leaders alike -- and for any reader curious about how great products are created -- this heavily researched and groundbreaking book promises to become a classic in the fields of product development and organizational renewal.

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5-0 out of 5 stars A Solid "How To" Book
Based on conclusive research, the authors teach you how to apply the keys they discovered for radical "blockbuster" products. The research component extended over a decade. Some of the things they found reinforce what one would expect, other finds show assumptions to be inaccurate. For example, having a specific "due date" pushed teams members to find a way to get things done. Positive interpersonal relations among team members, however, was not found to be that significant.

Lynn and Reilly do not advocate "management by walking around." Their research indicates that senior executives who are passionately involved in the day-to-day decisions of bringing a new product to market get the job done, not those who have a passive, casual interest in the team's efforts. Therefore, they say it involves a lot more than just popping in occasionally to see how things are going.

Particularly useful is the discussion they have on creating products so radical that customers don't even know they want them because nothing comparable exists. In such cases, they describe how to be your own customer in bringing such products into being. They cite a couple of examples of people who did so, and because very wealthy.

5-0 out of 5 stars A rare book combining "how-to" with real world examples
Blockbusters is one of those rare business books that once you start reading, you just can't stop.I read this book in maybe 2 sittings, because each chapter created a strong curiosity to learn quickly, "what is the next key step."I couldn't wait to finish so I could go into my company and begin implementing some of these steps.

Like most business books, Blockbuster has theory, but backed by solid data and many years of research; however, unlike other business books,it written in a very practical manner, particularly for the working business profressional.

The authors, Drs. Lynn and Reilly, seem to have a very good understanding of what goes on inside companies when teams work together to design and launch new products.In my opinion, they were able to successfully identify the key areas that all business leaders must be aware of if they are to be successful in product launches.The case histories of real product successes, both industrial and consumer, showed me the power of having a solid product development process.

I highly recommend Blockbusters to senior management or anyone that is involved in the new product development process, whether the products are consumer, industrial, or services.

5-0 out of 5 stars Great for MBA students
It is difficult to find a well-written book that addresses the real-world application of New Product Development and "blockbusters" - Drs. Lynn and Reilly solved this problem!

Whilst their work is based on in-depth surveys and an extensive analysis, they convey the success factors to practitioners in an easy-to-read and understandable format."Bottom-line" information is found here.

My MBA students (New York) are intolerant of all theory and no practical application - they love this book!

5-0 out of 5 stars A Must for Product Developers
Every year companies spend spend hundreds of thousands and even millions of dollars guessing what it takes to create just one hugely successful product.A large portion of that money could be saved if new product development teams would read Blockbusters and take its message to heart.The real world examples evaluated by Lynn and Reilly include high and low tech "blockbuster" products created by well-funded corporations and a struggling garage start-up.The authors teach five keys to success that are shared by all.Well worth buying and reading thoroughly.

5-0 out of 5 stars A Blockbuster in itself!
Blockbusters brings home the key elements of bringing a true winner to the market. You will not be surprised at the elements they bring to your attention, but will be pleasantly reminded of the fundamental points that you often forget. Excellent business analogies make the reading not only informative and educational, but also enjoyable. Knowing the problems that some of these larger companies faced and overcome helps put other business problems into perspective. I have already implemented their Dirty Dozen questions into the team plan and I am building the War Room as we speak. I think they have created their own blockbuster and I look forward to further work from these authors ... Read more


18. The O'Reilly Factor for Kids: A Survival Guide for America's Families
by Bill O'reilly
Audio Cassette: Pages (2004-11-01)
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Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars
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There's no one more blunt, more opinionated, or more outspoken than the average teen. Except, of course, Bill O'Reilly, veteran star journalist, anchor of the most watched cable news program on TV, New York Times bestselling author, husband, father of two and former teacher.

In his latest book, O'Reilly talks straight to the readers most likely to appreciate his direct style -- teens. To be sure he's addressing their most pressing concerns, he responds to actual letters from kids who tune in to his radio and TV shows regularly and collaborates with an award-winning former high school teacher and college professor Charles Flowers.

If you're a kid and you're listening to this audio, consider sharing it with your parents -- they'll understand you better.

If you're a parent and you're listening to this audio, definitely share it with your kids -- you'll sleep better.

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The bestselling author ofThe O'Reilly Factor, The No Spin Zone, and Who's Looking Out for You? talks straight to kids this time. He is as demanding, direct, and wry asever -- but he's also more revealing too, sharing candid snapshots of his own childhood throughout.

Bill O'Reilly, a former schoolteacher,now an award-winning broadcast news journalist, husband, and father of two, joins forces with an experienced educator to bring you, America's youth, a code of ethics by which to live. In this latest book, Bill takes to task bullies, cheaters, advertisers who target you irresponsibly, and parents who fight for their children to win undeserved honors instead of earning them on their own merit.

He lays bare the unvarnished truths about sex, money, smoking, drugs, alcohol, and friends. What he has to say about these issues may very well surprise you. He offers coping devices for those enduring a divorce, struggling with teacher, parent, or sibling relationships, and planning their futures. He also shares wisdom on such subjects as death, politics, and God.

Whether you take the tests he's provided, take the advice he doles out, or just take a cue from the personal stories he shares, you're bound to make smarter choices in your life, and that's all Bill asks for.

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Customer Reviews (137)

1-0 out of 5 stars Hair implants, makeup, airbrushing on the cover- nice
Just look at that mug. Go, do it now. Look at that face. Look at the blush on the cheeks, the airbrushing. The makeup. That's the best they could make O'Reilly look. That is a team of people who make their living taking pictures of weird looking people and making them seem human, and this is the BEST they could do.

I'm not fooled. I'm not going to sit here and bash O'Reilly. If you're thinking about buying the book in the first place, it's too late for you. But maybe not for your kids. There still might be hope. The bottom line is, you wouldn't buy a children's book written by SATAN himself. Look at that face again. Think "SATAN". Do it again. As you stare at those beady little eyes, that crooked nose, the Bosley Medical hair implants, try and tell me that he is not the physical earthly manifestation of SATAN himself.

Save lives, don't buy this book.

5-0 out of 5 stars This is a great book
I was hesitant to buy this book cause of all the bad reviews, but i did anyway; and im glad i did. Im 19 and this book gave me a lot of inspiration and wisdom. The book is smart but it appeals directly to kids my age (and younger too.) He talks about a lot of issues that most kids feel like they cant bring up to their parents, such as drugs, sex, alchohal that kindove thing. But anyway im really happy i ignored those negative comments, and you should too if your thinking of buying the book. I notice that a lot of the ppl giving the bad reviews are doing it because they dont like Bill, because the book i read was one of the best books on the subject of teen issues. So buy this book for your kids, i promise you wont regret it!

T.D.

5-0 out of 5 stars You can't judge a book...
...by the reviews of a lot of people who have *never read it*.Like many of O'Reilly's harshest critics these "reviewers" base their analysis on third-hand opinions culled from the propaganda found on extreme left-wing websites; without looking at all to the source material.If you're the type who bases his/her understanding of current events on slogans from bumper stickers shilled at the campus bookstore then this book isn't for you.

Kids have a rough time of it, especially in school settings.It's great to see a public figure with experience in the classroom reaching out to kids with solid common-sense advice to help them navigate reality.

5-0 out of 5 stars it's good to know Bill O'reilly cares
I loved this book and I brought it to school and reviewed it for my class.
Thanks Bill for the A+ I got and for remembering kids and this book for us.

1-0 out of 5 stars Keep This Man Away From Kids!!!!
This man may have the most popular news show in America but that is because he appeals to simple war mongering Americans. He does his upmost to undermine the standards of the American press. Don't buy this book and if you see him near any school yards, call the police immediately!! ... Read more


19. New books by and about WILPF members.(Women and the U.S. Budget: Where the Money Goes and What You Can Do About It)(Challenging U.S. Human Rights Violations ... review): An article from: Peace and Freedom
by Mary Zepernick, Carol Reilly Urner
 Digital: 4 Pages (2005-12-22)
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This digital document is an article from Peace and Freedom, published by Thomson Gale on December 22, 2005. The length of the article is 1050 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: New books by and about WILPF members.(Women and the U.S. Budget: Where the Money Goes and What You Can Do About It)(Challenging U.S. Human Rights Violations Since 9/11)(Elise Boulding: A Life in the Cause of Peace)(Book review)
Author: Mary Zepernick
Publication: Peace and Freedom (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 22, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 65Issue: 2Page: 22(2)

Article Type: Book review

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20. The new (again) U.S. News: can this marriage survive?: An article from: Columbia Journalism Review
by Ann Reilly Dowd
 Digital: 3 Pages (1998-09-01)
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This digital document is an article from Columbia Journalism Review, published by Columbia University, Graduate School of Journalism on September 1, 1998. The length of the article is 767 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: The U.S. News & World Report may soon unveil several new form and content strategies due to staff changes. The periodical is under the editorship of Stephen Smith, who has an extensive background in newsweeklies. Industry observers predict more investigative reporting, fewer esoteric viewpoint pieces, and an altered layout with more graphics, charts and pullouts.

Citation Details
Title: The new (again) U.S. News: can this marriage survive?
Author: Ann Reilly Dowd
Publication: Columbia Journalism Review (Refereed)
Date: September 1, 1998
Publisher: Columbia University, Graduate School of Journalism
Volume: v37Issue: n3Page: p14(2)

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