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November 22nd, 1963.The date alone brings to mind a thousand images and a rush of emotion even to people who were not alive at the time of John F. Kennedy's assassination.As news director and anchor of KRLD-TV, Channel 4, then the CBS affiliate in Dallas, Eddie Barker stationed himself at the Trade Mart where Kennedy was to speak.Of course, the president never arrived.And so, Barker found himself ad-libbing on the air, knowing that something terrible had happened but not exactly sure of what it was.When a doctor acquaintance from nearby Parkland Hospital whispered the awful news in his ear, Eddie made what has been called "the greatest snap evaluation of a source in broadcasting history."Eddie Barker became the first reporter to announce to America that John F. Kennedy was dead.Certainly Barker's reporting on the assassination and all the other events closely associated with it are at the heart of this book.But this is also a book by one of the true pioneers of local television news.From the enbryonic days of local TV news, swiping stories from the local newspapers and holding up wire-service photos on camera, to the days of true electronic news gathering, Eddie Barker was there.Barker is one of the handful of broadcast journalists who shaped what we take for granted today as local news.In doing so, his face and voice became as familiar in Dallas-Fort Worth as any family friend or relative, perhaps more so.Judy Jordan, a popular Channel 4 anchor in the '60s and '70s, says, "If Walter Cronkite was the most trusted man in America, Eddie Barker was the most trusted man in Dallas."This book, then is also a rich memoir of Dallas from the '50s to the '80s, as it grew into the international city it has become. ... Read more

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Newsroom Lore to the n-th Degree
I found that I wasn't as interested in the author's connection with leaning about and reporting the Kennedy murder as I was reading about the adventures he experienced as he felt his way into figuring out how to operate what was then an entirely new medium - the television newsroom.

That in itself is more than worth the time to read Eddie Barker's Notebook.

And every single person who has accepted broadcasting as his life's work should study and accept as his own, Eddie's formula for integrity in news reporting.He advances it plain and bluntly here, so there can be no reason for the reader to say he doesn't understand it.

I don't know Eddie personally, but like millions of others did, I knew his TV work back then.It's nice to read his accounting of those times and his career.

Good story, mediocre writing
Eddie Barker's claim to fame is that he was the face of CBS TV news in Dallas in the 1960s, including during the Kennedy assassination.Since I grew up in Dallas at that time, I was excited to hear this veteran newsman had written a memoir.

Barker says that he admires those who work in print journalism and regrets that he never did. Reading his book, I regret it also - the book is almost totally lacking in overall narrative, consisting of 2 or 3 page vignettes from his career, written in short, choppy sentences.The book has this utter lack of style in spite of being co-authored with an East Texas college professor.

Despite the lack of literary value, however, I greatly enjoyed the stories about Dallas' colorful characters, from Jack Ruby to exotic dancer Candy Barr.Also, since Barker was in the TV business from the beginning, I also enjoyed his insights into the way things were done in the early days.For example, TV stations sometimes received films of football games without sound, and a local announcer would do live play-by-play as the film was broadcast.Recommended for those who want some insight into Dallas of the 1960s and the early days of TV who can ignore the juvenile writing.
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Doctor Who has a massive US following and the announcement that the programme is to return to the small screen in 2005 has boosted DVD sales internationally. This guide covers every episode of Doctor Who broadcast on TV, radio, and Internet to date. ... Read more

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"I was of aid to the Doctor during the events that so damaged him. In return he offered me a last chance for salvation."
In one way this book is an interesting and engaging episode guide, while in another it's destined by its very nature to be oddly outdated. Published in early 2005, it eagerly anticipates the revival of "Doctor Who" as a television series later that same year (hence the somewhat quirky title), freezing that moment in time forever. Which now as of early 2008 after three seasons and counting seems almost quaint in retrospect. In any case, the three authors have taken it upon themselves to prepare a way for the renegade Time Lord's second coming by encapsulating all that had gone before in one handy volume--presumably for the education and edification of a new generation of viewers mainly while giving old-timers an enjoyable recap and a different perspective.

Of course this primarily involves a standard storyline-by-storyline episode guide for the TV show from 1963 to 1989 with all the usual info: original transmission dates, notable cast, notes on the writers and directors and such. No plot synopsis as such is given, making the book a bit unhandy for the newcomers even though the tale can pretty much be gleaned from the data given: the setting of the story in time and space, the story's villain(s) and their plan(s), the portrayal of the Doctor in the story--his personality and behavior (including when important aspects of his identity are established for the first time), (pseudo)scientific principles invoked in the story, problems and nitpicks with the production, and a final sort of opinionated critical analysis. Also, each story's availability on VHS and DVD is listed, a feature almost immediately dated and obsolete since the DVDs are still in the process of being released.

In addition to the television series per se, the book covers the ill-fated Anglo-American TV movie of 1996, the false-start animated internet feature "Scream of the Shalka" of 2003, and several of the radio dramas and charity specials of the 1990's mostly. Truth be told this was the most informative aspect of the book for me personally; I was all but unaware of the existence of the "Shalka" cartoon or of the "Curse of Fatal Death" spoof, nor did I know that an adventure with the Sixth Doctor intervened in the unusually long gap between his first and second seasons in 1985. Then too, some of the other radio dramas I'm unlikely to check out any time soon, really, so it was good to get the gist of them here.

Overall the strength of the book though is probably that it eschews continuity. It does not attempt to pry a self-consistent, self-complete universe out of hundreds of stories written by a host of very diverse writers over several decades. Rather it evinces a sort of historian's glee in pointing out irresolvable discrepancies and inconsistencies as well as outlining major shifts in the Doctor Who mythos. In many ways this seems a more honest and satisfying approach, really. And much more historically insightful concerning this long-running show than, say, pretending the Doctor was always already a 900-year old Time Lord from Gallifrey with two hearts and twelve regenerations as of the first moments of "An Unearthly Child."

The book has a few weaknesses, too. Its numbering of the storylines begins to diverge from the standard BBC system after number 108 ("The Horns of Nimon") and skews more and more as it goes on. Any such numbering is arbitrary, yes, but for new viewers trying to make sense of things and hunt down DVDs and such, this probably presents a dose of needless confusion. On a different note, the critical analysis for each storyline (the "verdict" as it's rather ponderously put) is both enjoyable and annoying. Taken with a grain of salt as another fan's subjective opinion, it's fun to see what others think, but having it in print grants it a false air of legitimacy that can be irksome. Many of the judgments seem overly harsh, to the point you start to wonder why the authors even bother being fans of the show in the first place--and you can't help but suspect that this harshness will repel rather than attract curious newcomers, while only serving to tick off old-timers already set in their ways. All of which is a bit counterproductive to the intended purposes of this otherwise worthwhile and handy little guide. ... Read more

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After nearly 90 years of playing in the shadows of the biggestscandal in baseball history, the Chicago White Sox broke through in 2005with their first World Series championship since 1917. Their triumph endeddecades of suffering for their loyal fans, and it also put the franchise'sunique historical impact on the game of baseball back into the spotlight.Total White Sox is the definitive work about this legendary franchise andits place in the history of our national pastime. ... Read more

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Total White Sox
This is a must for every real White Sox fan.
Unfortunately, no color photos but the resarch and format are excellent.

Total, yes TOTAL White Sox....
Awesome book for the Sox lover.Great history, stats and world series coverage facts.

Outstanding update of 1997's White Sox Encyclopedia
I still have my copy of the original White Sox Encyclopedia and over the years I've enjoyed leafing through it and discovering countless facts, figures and items of interest regarding the history of the Chicago White Sox.This worthy update comes hot off the heels of their 2005 World Series championship, and even if you have the original you'll definitely want to have a copy of TOTAL WHITE SOX in your collection.Virtually everything from the original is here (the only items I've noticed that were not carried over are the color memorabilia photographs), and the season-by-season summaries, statistical information and player profiles have been brought up-to-date quite nicely, plus there are many more additional photographs encompassing the nine seasons since the original volume was published.
One word of caution:as much as I love this book, I had to deduct one star from my overall rating.While reading the summary of the 2005 World Series I came across a glaring factual error regarding the final out of the decisive Game 4 (page 532): "Orlando Palmeiro then grounded out UNASSISTED to Paul Konerko, who, for the second time in the post-season, stuffed the souvenir ball into his pocket."The final out was actually a softly hit ball chopped over the head of pitcher Bobby Jenks, shortstop Juan Uribe charged the ball and fired it to first baseman Paul Konerko, enabling the Sox to win their first World Series in 88 years.Considering the magnitude of that final out, I am somewhat surprised that this mistake made its way into print, but that error notwithstanding TOTAL WHITE SOX is a beautiful volume no White Sox fan should be without! ... Read more

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What is the single most important factor that professional traders credit for their success? Trader Mark Douglas has helped thousands of traders become more comfortable with their trading, and he is ready to help you. If you want to learn how to handle yourself during prolonged periods of success and/or failure, this is a must-read. ... Read more

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Better to Apply the Ten Dollars to Douglas' Book
As the guinea pig, I am happy to report that this is an 8-page downloadable e-article that skims the surface, and that it would be better to apply your ten dollars to one of Mark Douglas' books. ... Read more

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Vintage paperback reprint. Movie tie-in edition. ... Read more

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Great family story.
This is a great family story about a young boy and his dad struggling to move on with their lives after his mother's death.Young Eddie is determined to help his father find the right woman, so there is plenty of humor to get past the sad part.If you liked The Bridge to Terabithia, you'll probably find value in this modern classic as well. It inspired the film starring Glenn Ford (The Blackboard Jungle, Superman), Ronny Howard (The Music Man, Andy Griffith), Shirley Jones (The Music Man, Oklahoma), and Stella Stevens (The Nutty Professor), as well as the TV series starring Bill Bixby (The Incredible Hulk), and a more recent TV pilot with Josh Hutcherson (Bridge to Terabithia, Little Manhattan).This early paperback edition has a picture from the film on the back cover, and a likeness of young Ronny Howard on the front. ... Read more

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Eddie the Idiot is a fast-paced story of cars, cash, crime, and why you should never take the easy way out.

Eddie the Idiot is an amazing little book that will teach you how-to avoid life's classic pitfalls.

Eddie the Idiot is a must-read for anyone who wants to make the move from basic survival to extreme success!

Eddie the Idiot is a brilliantly written and beautifully illustrated text that you can read in fewer than twenty minutes!

Eddie the Idiot has a small brain, a huge heart, and a fantastic surprise ending that you won't see coming! ... Read more

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This book changed my life!
I'm an avid listener to Mark Kaye's radio show and of course I love it so much.I also get mark Kaye's "fan mail" which i love and puts me in a good mood.I just got the book today and wanted to tell everyone how much I enjoyed it.The intro is absolutely correct about adult books nowadays and this onewas so joyous to read, along with witty, creative and inspirational - not to mention it being about 90 pages made it a breeze, I was able to knock it out in about 15 minutes.I have been wishy washy about going back to school because it has been 5 years since I have taken any classes and am feeling overwhelmed about re-entering school.But this book made me realize, my ideal job will not just fall into my lap (as I hoped) and I have to work hard to get there and at the end of the hard work and dedication I will reap my reward, which is having a job I am passionate about.So thank you Mark Kaye for writing your book and being wonderful.I love your show & I look forward to more books in the future.

Getting Smart Was Never This Much Fun!
I dated a guy just like Eddie...he was an idiot then...but little did I know that he would turn out to be such a smart guy...reading this fun, amazing and inspiring book has me looking all over for his phone number...Hoping for a 2nd chance with my very own Eddie the Idiot!

Made me smile and laugh out loud!
The author tells of a surprise ending that you "won't see coming." He was right about that. It made me laugh out loud, something I haven't done in awhile while reading a book. I blew through this book in about 15-20 minutes, which is great because I don't have very much time to read. Then I gave it to a co-worker who read it on her lunch break. Then she gave it to her sister who read it to her children. It's one of those books that everyone can relate to. I just hope I get it back one day.

Funny, Cute, Entertaining...The perfect gift!
I listen to Mark on the radio every morning and I watch him on NBC. I love his show so I figured I would love his book too. I was right! It's very funny and an easy little book to read. The lessons are wonderful as well. I decided to buy several copies as gifts for grads, girlfriends, baby showers...whatever! It's a really cute story that anyone will enjoy reading over and over. Thank you Mark Kaye!

Quick, Easy, Funny and Wise
What a great book.I like the way that Mark mixes humor with his message.The illustrations are great and the book is a quick and easy read.This is the kind of book that gets passed around to others - definitely not a dust collector. ... Read more

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Edie's Mistake is the story of a group of boys and the adventures they have one summer.Initially cautious and self-preserving, Eddie Sinclair, a boy from an affluent family, is driven by a need for acceptance among friends from the poorer side of town.

Frustrated by feelings of inadequacy among new friends from a tougher environment, Eddie must overcome his fears and prove his courage.But pulling off a crazy stunt has mixed results, and his real challenge comes when he falls foul of local criminals and has to face up to the much-feared school bully.

In a story full of danger and suspense, Eddie gains new skills and learns a valuable lesson about real courage.

Children's fiction/adventure ... Read more