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Well Done Hollywood Memoir
This is the fascinating story of Danny Thomas's life--it's filled with unusual stories and details, though it falls just short of being a home-run five-star book. It starts with a chapter that is kind of an overview of his life, then it goes chapter-by-chapter through the years of his upbringing and career.

Danny's childhood was almost hard to believe--he had gone under four different first names, was born to a woman who had married at 15 and had five kids by age 23, was allowed to live with an aunt who was his father's first love (living away from home from age 3 to 15!), dirt poor but Catholic educated he switched to public high school and then spent his days at the movie theatre instead of school (eventually dropping out and never finishing high school).

His professional life seems to be made more out of good timing than talent.He was a storyteller who didn't fit the traditional comedian model so no one knew what to do with him.He had some success in clubs but it was connections, not his talent, that gave him the TV job that made him a star.

The one failure of the book is that he spends too much time retelling stories from his nightclub act and too little details about his family.He has a short chapter on Marlo and it's evident that she rebelled against her mother's smothering, but it doesn't really explain Danny's impact on Marlo.He doesn't seem as emotionally excited about his daughters as he is with his now-famous producer son, yet even there we don't get a lot of detail. He also refuses to tell the date of his wedding, claiming his wife doesn't want people to know her age but leaving open the possibility that there may be another reason. He either doesn't have many family stories to tell or he is too private to share them.

He also could explain more about his production company, that made some of the greatest shows in TV history.There isn't a lot about that either--instead it's mostly the upbeat humor from his nightclub act and references to his childhood or ethnic relatives.It's all very entertaining for a fan of the star.

A delight!
This book is a delight.The secret of Danny Thomas's long career comes through in this fascinating book.He clearly loved and took great pride in his wonderful family, thoroughly enjoyed his career, was grateful to all those who helped him on his way, gave back to the community -- and of course, he knew how to tell a great story!The details of his early show business career were particularly interesting as was the story about the founding of St. Jude's hospital.I don't usually read celebrity biographies but this is a good account of a life well spent and I'm glad I happened to read it. ... Read more

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More than 150 photographs of thirty guitars and the celebrity musicians that own them--as well as an original CD--highlight the work of America's premier creator of handmade, one-of-a-kind guitars that are prized by musicians the world over. 50,000 first printing. $50,000 ad/promo. ... Read more

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GEM OF A BOOK ABOUT GEM OF A LUTHIER + CD!!!
This is one great book.Fabulous design (odd shape) with extraordinary examples of guitars built and designed by one of the most talented and creative luthiers ever.Danny Ferrington builds wonderful instruments.World-class musicians play them.Here you get to see AND HEAR (with the included CD, which you can't live without) some of Danny's most beautiful creations made specifically for some of the world's best players.The disc includes recordings of the players that the guitars were built for playing the instruments displayed in the book (my personal favorites include David Hidalgo, Ry Cooder, and Richard Thompson).Any guitar lover will cherish this exceptional treasure...now, just try to find one of the collector's batch which include a tweed "guitar" case made to form fit the book!!!WOW!

Ferrington guitars
Terrific coffee table book featuring unusual guitars from luthier-to-the-stars Danny Ferrington. Ferrington's work is about 180 degrees from the traditional approach of luthiers such as William Cumpiano. On most acoustic guitars Ferrington's method of neck-to-body attachment is via four bolts a la Fender electric guitars. The best thing about this book is the delightful smorgasbord of shapes, colors and sizes of Ferrington's guitars. As an amateur luthier I never tire of leafing through the book as it is so stimulating to the imagination. The photos are very well done, with many nice close-ups of design features or hardware. There is a 6-page montage of Ferrington's construction methods but this is not really a book on lutherie methods.

Not just a book.
Don't buy this book unless you are sure it comes with the Sampler CD.The CD is quite amazing and has some tracks that can be used as audiophile-level references.These guitars don't just look great - apparently, they sound great too!

best book i ever ordered
This book was given as a gift. It was the best book I ever ordered and the best book I ever gave,,,,thank you ... Read more

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In the novel The Blue Mexican, the Hispanic son of a career military man slowly transforms into adulthood as he fuels a three-decade long search for meaning in an ever-changing universe traveling from Italy to Ohio to Texas to California beginning in the 1960s.

The boy grows up fearing girls and fighting, but his episodic adventures lead him through a potpourri of colorful characters as he develops crushes on girls, joins the Cub Scouts, and pilfers from his employer. But his young existence is not without hurdles-when he enters junior high in Ohio, he confronts racism for the first time. Conflicted by generational, ethnic, and personal values during the Summer of Love in San Francisco and his subsequent law enforcement career, his experiences lead him to explore the hypocrisy and treachery of the system he has sworn to protect. As he questions his quest for truth and enlightenment in a world of victims and suspects, an anonymous murder breathes life and meaning into insignificant members of society, welfare, and the politics surrounding illegal immigration.

The Blue Mexican is a poignant and humorous glimpse into one man's soul and small town America during a turbulent, yet influential period in history. ... Read more

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blue mexican
I actually am quite familiar with what was going on in small police departments in California during the period covered by the author. I was a sergeant in a similiar department that was struggling to make that transition from, policing in a small rural town to policing in a "city".College and education was becoming more important, and the knuckle draggers of years past were being phased out.

That struggle appeared to be a tough time for the author, made even more difficult by his minority status.Mentors were few and far between in those days.Keep in mind, these were pre Rodney King, pre cell phone, pre tape recorded confession days.A higher level of professionalism was beginning to evolve throught out the state in those days.The author did a good job of representing how many good law enforcement officers became casualities of the transition.

Richly Compelling and Seriously Relevant
While you're reading this book be prepared to be transported into a separate reality. The writing is so compelling and realistic. The style is smooth with transitions barely noticed. Some chapters made me weep, others could make the hairs on my arms stand on-end and then I found myself laughing out loud. One reading was not enough, I have re-read the book twice and go back to various passages for a good laugh now and then. The philosophies raised in the context of this publication are relevant in today's culture. There were viewpoints that I could selfishly relate to which opened the door for my own healing and search for my very own exquisitely enchanted forest.

Fascinating stories and an honest perspective!
This books crosses over so many genres by discussing universal issues that are so prevelent today, just as they were 30 years ago.It has sex, drugs, rock and roll, racism, friendship, excitement and an inside look at the author's experience working in the criminal justice system.Also, unfortunate and often secret parts of millions of people's lives.Absolutely fantastic and easy read.Two thumbs up to this author and going to check when he will release his next one!

The Blue Mexican
I do not read many books but when I started reading this one, I could not put it down.I could visualize this story very graphically and the humor added a flair.I would highly recommend this book.
R. Lewis

Best book ever!
One of the greatest books I've ever read. It made me laugh, it made me cry, it made me think. They should make this book into a movie! ... Read more

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Over the past ten years, photographers Danny Conant and Catherine Steinmann made several journeys to Tibet intending to experience firsthand the magical quality that draws pilgrims the world over to this land of deep spirituality and immeasurable beauty. Instead, to their infinite dismay, they discovered a Tibet whose soul is gradually disappearing. The loss is pervasive--cultural, environmental, economic, religious-- and seemingly inexorable.

Vanishing Tibet is about the recent changes that have befallen this captive land. A massive influx of Chinese immigrants, arriving via the newly constructed Beijing-Lhasa Railway, has quickly displaced many Tibetan city-dwellers from their very homes and jobs. The countryside has also suffered: rampant deforestation, unregulated mining, and poorly planned farming have exacted a terrible toll on Tibet's delicate ecosystem.

Through their photographs, Conant and Steinmann seek to record this disappearing culture. Their inventive techniques not only dramatically underscore the context of the images, they also produce gorgeously nuanced works of art that pay homage to a vanishing Tibet. ... Read more

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The regulation of gene expression in many biological processes involves epigenetic mechanisms. In this new volume, 24 chapters written by experts in the field discuss epigenetic effects from many perspectives. There are chapters on the basic molecular mechanisms underpinning epigenetic regulation, discussion of cellular processes that rely on this kind of regulation, and surveys of organisms in which it has been most studied. Thus, there are chapters on histone and DNA methylation, siRNAs and gene silencing; X-chromosome inactivation, dosage compensation and imprinting; and discussion of epigenetics in microbes, plants, insects, and mammals. The last part of the book looks at how epigenetic mechanisms act in cell division and differentiation, and how errors in these pathways contribute to cancer and other human diseases. Also discussed are consequences of epigenetics in attempts to clone animals. This book is a major resource for those working in the field, as well as being a suitable text for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses on gene regulation. ... Read more

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Epigenetics, all you should know about it
This book contains very detailed molecular information about non-DNA-sequence changes the will affect gene expression.
The epigenetics knowledge is growing so fast that it would be necessary a new revised edition soon.

First in this field
An invaluable resource for people going into the field of epigenetics. The first reference textbook in this quickly growing new field of biology, that has been very carefully and accurately written based on the current literature and research

Great overvew of this dynamic field
This review provides an excellent overview of the dynamic field of epigenetics. The authors list consists of giants in this field. It is a must read for anyone interested in how phenotypic changes could occur without changes in the DNA sequence would find this a very useful overview. Advanced undergraduates or graduate students would find this book extremely useful.

Epigenetics - a timely and important text.
It is becoming clear that epigenetic mechanisms are responsible for a large number of "genetic" events in the organism, both under normal and pathological circumstances. This advanced text (suitable for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students) brings together, in a very readable way, the various mechanisms of epigenetic heredity.

An invaluable educational tool
Epigenetics is a scientific textbook written to teach advanced undergraduate and graduate college students about epigenetic mechanisms, which regulate gene expression in many biological processes. Chapters cover histone modifications, chromatin remodeling, DNA methylation, siRNAs and gene silencing, X-chromosome inactivation, epigenetics in microbes, plants, insects and mammals, and much more. An in-depth, scholarly, and informative instructional reference, interspersed with occasional color photographs and diagrams, featuring an extensive list of references and a general summary at the end of each chapter to aid comprehension. An invaluable educational tool for specialized college science courses, as well as for professionals in the field of biology seeking to sharpen their understanding of modern epigenetics. ... Read more

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Chapters: Ralph Nader, Khalil Gibran, Ray Lahood, Laura Nader, John Zogby, James Zogby, Danny Thomas, John D. Faris, Walid Phares, Maronite Youth Organization, Rose Nader, Broken Wings, Joe Lahoud, Tony Thomas, Shafeek Nader. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 87. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Ralph Nader (pronounced ; born February 27, 1934) is an American attorney, author, lecturer, political activist, and four-time candidate for President of the United States, having run as Green Party candidate in 1996 and 2000, and as independent candidate in 2004 and 2008. Areas of particular concern to Nader include consumer protection, humanitarianism, environmentalism, and democratic government. With grassroots democracy civic actions, green politics and left-wing politics, he is a reputed populist, harking to 19th century American populists and movements like Henry George's georgism, which he referred to in his 2004 presidential election platform. Nader in 1975Nader was born in Winsted, Connecticut. His parents, Nathra and Rose Nader, were immigrants from Lebanon, and his mother was Orthodox Christian. His family's native language is Arabic, and he has spoken it along with English since childhood. His sister, Laura Nader, is an anthropologist. Nathra Nader was employed in a textile mill, and at one point owned a bakery and restaurant where he engaged customers in political discourse. Ralph Nader graduated from Princeton University in 1955 and Harvard Law School in 1958. He served in the United States Army for six months in 1959, then began work as a lawyer in Hartford, Connecticut. Between 1961 and 1963, he was a Professor of History and Government at the University of Hartford. In 1964, Nader moved to Washington, D.C., where he worked for Assistant Secretary of Labor Daniel Patrick Moyni...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=25671 ... Read more

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This digital document, covering the life and work of Danny Thomas, is an entry from Contemporary Authors, a reference volume published by Thompson Gale. The length of the entry is 1592 words. The page length listed above is based on a typical 300-word page. Although the exact content of each entry from this volume can vary, typical entries include the following information:

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Songs include:DionneJesus is my kind of peopleLittle boy tracks(The) need to bePeople we've grown to loveStorms of troubled timesTo a gentler timeTomorrowWhere peaceful waters flowYoung boy, young girlYou're the best thing that ever happened to me ... Read more

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Chapters: Robert Snodgrass, Derek Lilley, Ray Mckinnon, Dene Shields, Paddy Connolly, Kevin Thomas, Danny Mclennan, Erik Paartalu, Eric Caldow, Chris Aitken, Alex Smith, Colin Cramb, Alan Lithgow, Archie Kelly, Iain Turner, James Allan, Laurie Ellis, Gordon Smith, Kevin Drinkell, Ryan Mccord, Mark Mcnally, Jay Rodriguez, Hugh Davidson, Allan Moore, Alex Williams, Lindsay Hamilton, Gary Muir, Colin Mckee, Myles Hogarth, John Paul Mcbride, David Bingham, Peter Cormack, Eddie Forrest, John Philliben, Steven Boyack, Jimmy Bonthrone, Paul Mcgrillen, Derek Lyle, William Easton, Billy Reid, Kevin Mckeown, Mitchell Prentice, Steven Bell, Brian Grant, Alex Bone, Chris Templeman, Kurtis Byrne, Joe Tortolano, Erich Schaedler, Gordon Arthur, Mickey Lawson, Graeme Armstrong, Roberto Giacomi, Mark Canning, John O'neill, Jim Kerr, Paul Di Giacomo, Alex Menzies, Darren Gribben, John Brogan, Kenny Brannigan, Mick Galloway, Ian Harty, Sammy Baird, Tony Docherty, Ray Stewart, Robbie Raeside, Ross Mccord, John Mcquade, Billy Simpson, Scott Mclean, Brian Allison, Chris Hay, Joe Mcleod, Gordon Hunter, David O'brien, Martin Grehan, Les Fridge, Jim Dempsey, Chris Reid, Charlie King, Brian Martin, Paul Nugent, Roy Erskine, Stuart Robertson, Ron Mckinven, Alex Rennie, Joe Ward, Ross Forsyth, Marek Tomana, Stevie Nicholas, Derek Mcwilliams, Henry Hall, John Fraser, Liam Corr, Craig Molloy, Paul Hay, Mark Mcgeown, Stuart Mclaren, Paul Deas, Ian Mcinnes, Andy Whiteford, Mark Cairns, George Stewart, Robert Clark, Robert Reilly, Ryan Mccay, Jimmy Gilmour, Tommy O'neill, John Hendry, Joe Caven, Jim Burns, Stephen Cosgrove, David Mckenna, Jim Kerray, Stewart Devine, Andy Lawrie, Paul Murphy, Craig Reid, Jim Denny, Willie Sinclair, Anton Nugent, Ross Harris, Jim Shirra, Alex Arnold, Sean Roycroft, Scott Robertson, Ally Hill, David Lowing, Mark Docherty, Nathan Taggart, Scott Christie, Tom Spence, Vinnie Moore. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 361. Not illustrated....More: http://booksllc.net/?id=6392404 ... Read more

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Still photograph with stage and screen veterans Jimmy Durante & Danny Thomas. ... Read more

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Chapters: Irving T. Bush, Tim Walberg, Harvey Henderson Wilcox, C. I. Scofield, Danny Thomas, Andrew Kehoe, Rachel Andresen, Brad Fischer, Claude H. Van Tyne, Julie Parrish, Lyster Hoxie Dewey. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 54. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Irving T. Bush (July 12, 1869 October 21, 1948) was an American businessman. His father was the wealthy industrialist, oil refinery owner, and yachtsman Rufus T. Bush. As founder of the Bush Terminal Company, Irving T. Bush was responsible for the construction of the massive Bush Terminal transportation, warehousing, and manufacturing facility in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, New York City which employed more than 25,000 people within its boundaries. Bush also commissioned Manhattan's landmark Bush Tower skyscraper on 42nd Street next to Times Square and funded the construction of Bush House in London. A prolific author, his life and works attracted attention from the national press, influential figures, and major publishers and journalists. Irving T. Bush's family name comes from Jan Bosch, a native of the Netherlands, who immigrated to New Amsterdam, now New York, in 1662. He has no known connection or relation to the Bush political family. Born in Ridgeway, Lenawee County, Michigan, a small town southwest of Detroit, Irving moved with his family at a young age to Brooklyn, New York, at the time an independent city. When he was in his teens, his father sold his Brooklyn waterfront oil refinery to Standard Oil and retired.. Irving T. Bush was educated at The Hill School, a boarding school outside Philadelphia, and joined his father's firm at age 19. The two-masted schooner yacht Coronet, a 136-foot (41.4 meter) vessel that Rufus had built during the mid-1880s, influenced Irving's life, for the ocean race between the Coronet and...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=7854940 ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture, brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 655 words.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.Signed essays ranging from 500 to 2,500 words, written by subject experts and edited to form a consistent, readable, and straightforward reference. Entries include subject-specific bibliographies and textual cross-references to related essays. ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Danny Thomas Show (known as Make Room for Daddy during the first three seasons) is an American sitcom which ran from 1953-1957 on ABC and from 1957-1964 on CBS. A revival series known as Make Room for Granddaddy aired on ABC from 1970-1971. In March 1953, Danny Thomas first signed the contract for the show with ABC and chose Desilu Studios to film it using its three-camera method. Two proposed titles during pre-production were The Children's Hour and Here Comes Daddy. ... Read more