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Jun. 13.

Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, 2005: The Best Toys, Books, Videos, Music & Software for Kids (Oppenheim Toy Portfolio) [Paperback]

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Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, 2005: The Best Toys, Books, Videos, Music & Software for Kids (Oppenheim Toy Portfolio)

As featured on NBC’s TODAY Show! The experts from the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, the independent consumer organization rate the best (and worst) in children’s toys, books, videos, music and software. Don’t waste any more money on products that are a waste of your money and your child’s time. Here’s the guide that every parent (and grandparent) should have before they go shopping. Guide includes important child development information, basic gear checklists, product comparisons, best shower and birthday presents for every budget, multicultural products, science toys, educational toys and a full chapter on adapting ordinary products for kids with special needs.

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Joanne Oppenheim is one of the country’s most trusted and respected child development experts and the author of more than fifty books for and about children. Joanne is a Contributor to NBC’s TODAY Show. Stephanie Oppenheim, a former corporate attorney, is the publisher an (more…)

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Jun. 13.

Da Capo Best Music Writing 2005: The Year’s Finest Writing on Rock, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Pop, Country, & More [Kindle Edition]

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Da Capo Best Music Writing 2005: The Year's Finest Writing on Rock, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Pop, Country, & More

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This year’s package of bite-size think pieces about pop music continues the fine tradition of previous editions. Subjects and contributors include Robert Christgau on “postmodern minstrelsy” and why studying it matters, Robert Hilburn on Bob Dylan as “rock’s enigmatic poet,” and Chris Norris on the continuing cult-icon status of Saint [sic] Kurt Cobain. Greil Marcus kicks in on Buddy Holly, and two other contributors take on punk’s legacy: Is it dead, or does it just smell funny? Nicole White and Evelyn McDonnell bring news that cautious fans and musicians can use in their timely “Police Secretly Watching Hip-hop Artists,” and again this year, an Onion article, “Heartbreaking Country Ballad Paralyzes Trucking Industry” (a story that, factual or not, had to be told), peacefully coexists with the verifiable stuff. Ben Yagoda explores a subject that will grab catalogers and other metadata enthusiasts, “reflexivity” (fancy for self-referential lyrics and criti (more…)

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Jun. 13.

The Flaming Lips 1992-2005: 19 Music Videos (2005)

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The Flaming Lips 1992-2005: 19 Music Videos

VOID (Video Overview in Deceleration) is the ultimate video experience of The Flaming Lips. With all 18 previously released music videos spanning their Warner Bros. career, the DVD features 5.1 Surround Sound as well as stereo mixes, band commentary and the debut of a new song and their 19th video-”Mr. Ambulance Driver”. Want to know what The Flaming Lips are all about? Want to immerse yourself in The Flaming Lips? Enter the VOID. Track Listing: Mr. Ambulance DriverSpongebob & Patrick Confront The Psychic Wall of Energy Fight Test Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robot Do You Realize?? (UK Version) Race for the Prize Waiting For A Superman This Here Giraffe When You Smile Bad Days Christmas At The Zoo Be My Head She Don’t Use Jelly Turn It On Frogs Talkin’ Bout the Smiling Deathporn Phoebe Battles the Pink Robots Are You A Hypnotist? Do You Realize? (US Version)

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Jun. 13.

Da Capo Best Music Writing 2005: The Year’s Finest Writing on Rock, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Pop, Country, & More [Bargain Price] [Paperback]

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Da Capo Best Music Writing 2005: The Year's Finest Writing on Rock, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Pop, Country, & More

From Booklist

This year’s package of bite-size think pieces about pop music continues the fine tradition of previous editions. Subjects and contributors include Robert Christgau on “postmodern minstrelsy” and why studying it matters, Robert Hilburn on Bob Dylan as “rock’s enigmatic poet,” and Chris Norris on the continuing cult-icon status of Saint [sic] Kurt Cobain. Greil Marcus kicks in on Buddy Holly, and two other contributors take on punk’s legacy: Is it dead, or does it just smell funny? Nicole White and Evelyn McDonnell bring news that cautious fans and musicians can use in their timely “Police Secretly Watching Hip-hop Artists,” and again this year, an Onion article, “Heartbreaking Country Ballad Paralyzes Trucking Industry” (a story that, factual or not, had to be told), peacefully coexists with the verifiable stuff. Ben Yagoda explores a subject that will grab catalogers and other metadata enthusiasts, “reflexivity” (fancy for self-referential lyrics and criti (more…)

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Jun. 13.

Jack’s Big Music Show: Let’s Rock (2005)

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Jack's Big Music Show: Let's Rock

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: Jack’s Big Music Show is a Nickelodeon television program that features puppetry, music, and guest performances by popular children’s music artists. Puppets Jack, his friend Mary, and dog Mel have a special clubhouse where they meet to make music together and where visitors often stop in for some musical fun and a little help solving problems. The barbershop-inspired Schwartzman (puppet) Quartet comes visiting in each episode and there’s always one or two music video interludes featuring popular children’s music artists like The Laurie Berkner Band We Are . . . the Laurie Berkner Band, Sweet Honey in the Rock Sweet Honey in the Rock–Singing for Freedom, Dirty Sock Funtime Band Mr. Clown and the Day the Sun Got Wet, or Steve Burns and Steven Drozd. “Groundhog Day” features The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart as a reporter for the Groundhog News reporting on the story of Gertrude Groundhog–a groundhog who’s too nervous and shy to come out in public to look for (more…)

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Jun. 13.

Yours, Mine and Ours (2005)

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Yours, Mine and Ours

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Dennis Quaid and Rene Russo, the sexiest adults in Hollywood, anchor Yours, Mine and Ours, an enjoyably traditional family film. Frank Beardsley (Quaid, In Good Company, The Rookie), a Coast Guard admiral, runs his brood of eight kids like a military squad; Helen North (Russo, Tin Cup, Get Shorty), a designer, keeps her multicultural family of ten together with a more free and creative hand. The two run into each other and rekindle their high school romance, getting married before the kids even have a chance to meet. The two families naturally experience a bit of culture clash. After squabbles, disputes, and outright fights, the kids agree on one thing: They have to split up Frank and Helen so they can return to their old lives. Yours, Mine and Ours doesn’t hold any surprises, but after a rushed beginning, the movie settles into a series of brisk, cheerful skirmishes among the kids and some truly sweet interludes between Quaid and Russo, who handle their matu (more…)

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Jun. 13.

Yours, Mine & Ours (Widescreen Edition) (2005)

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Yours, Mine & Ours (Widescreen Edition)

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Dennis Quaid and Rene Russo, the sexiest adults in Hollywood, anchor Yours, Mine and Ours, an enjoyably traditional family film. Frank Beardsley (Quaid, In Good Company, The Rookie), a Coast Guard admiral, runs his brood of eight kids like a military squad; Helen North (Russo, Tin Cup, Get Shorty), a designer, keeps her multicultural family of ten together with a more free and creative hand. The two run into each other and rekindle their high school romance, getting married before the kids even have a chance to meet. The two families naturally experience a bit of culture clash. After squabbles, disputes, and outright fights, the kids agree on one thing: They have to split up Frank and Helen so they can return to their old lives. Yours, Mine and Ours doesn’t hold any surprises, but after a rushed beginning, the movie settles into a series of brisk, cheerful skirmishes among the kids and some truly sweet interludes between Quaid and Russo, who handle their matu (more…)

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Jun. 13.

Yours, Mine & Ours (Full Screen Edition) (2005)

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Yours, Mine & Ours (Full Screen Edition)

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Dennis Quaid and Rene Russo, the sexiest adults in Hollywood, anchor Yours, Mine and Ours, an enjoyably traditional family film. Frank Beardsley (Quaid, In Good Company, The Rookie), a Coast Guard admiral, runs his brood of eight kids like a military squad; Helen North (Russo, Tin Cup, Get Shorty), a designer, keeps her multicultural family of ten together with a more free and creative hand. The two run into each other and rekindle their high school romance, getting married before the kids even have a chance to meet. The two families naturally experience a bit of culture clash. After squabbles, disputes, and outright fights, the kids agree on one thing: They have to split up Frank and Helen so they can return to their old lives. Yours, Mine and Ours doesn’t hold any surprises, but after a rushed beginning, the movie settles into a series of brisk, cheerful skirmishes among the kids and some truly sweet interludes between Quaid and Russo, who handle their matu (more…)

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Jun. 13.

Rautavaara – Rasputin / Salminen, Hynninen, Paasikivi, Franck, Finnish National Opera (2005)

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Rautavaara - Rasputin / Salminen, Hynninen, Paasikivi, Franck, Finnish National OperaNo description for this product could be found, but have a look over at Amazon for reviews and other information.

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Jun. 13.

The Biggest Winner – How to Win by Losing – Shape Up Complete (2-Disc DVD Set – Front & Backside) (2005)

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The Biggest Winner - How to Win by Losing - Shape Up Complete (2-Disc DVD Set - Front & Backside)

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Shape-up Front Jillian Michaels, the trainer from NBC’s The Biggest Loser and self-proclaimed “TV’s toughest fitness guru,” runs through circuit training like a drill sergeant on caffeine. Her theory is to keep moving in between exercises to burn twice as many calories, so she cycles her team through sumo squats, mountain climbers, jump ropes, shoulder raises and bicycle moves without taking a breath. If she doesn’t think one of her comrades is picking up his knees high enough, she makes everyone do 30 more, with a sadistic grin. As a result, you can almost literally watch the muscle burn. Michaels’ Shape-Up Front DVD works out the chest, shoulders, triceps and quads. It also requires two props: a bench-style exercise step and light dumbbells. The DVD features include printable diet/exercise logs, nutrition tips and recipes. Despite a lower-level option, it isn’t for anyone looking for a low-impact aerobic workout. Shape-Up Backside Look no further than (more…)

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