Book Description

Scoring high on the Graduate Management Admission Test can helpopen the doors to business school. This program is chock-full ofpractice questions and strategies for mastering the most difficult andchallenging problems.Covers: Reading Comprehension--The "Three-StepApproach" that makes reading fast and efficient; the four most commonquestion types and special techniques for handling each. CriticalReasoning--How to analyze the logical structure of any argument; tipsfor unearthing hidden assumptions; methods for spotting logical flaws.Sentence Correction--The most frequently tested rules of grammar andusage; how to recognize and correct errors; ways of spotting "buried"mistakes. Analytical Writing Assessment--Tips for writing a winningessay in 30 minutes or less; organizing for clarity and effectiveness;how to have a style that sparkles. ... Read more

Reviews (11)

We need more like this today
Unfortunately I have not read the book but the movie gives the viewer a visual on how us as african americans can come together and make a difference. If your looking for great acting, and action your looking in the wrong place because it has a deeper meaning than what is shown on the screen, it's almost like a teaching tool. This movie definately recieves five stars from me, and we really need more movies like this to influence each other to work together as a whole.

The best Anti-Establishment Films Ive ever seen!!!
If you are into fighting against the establishment, then this is the film for you. No wonder the government pulled it, and squashed all publicity of the movie. It is about a black social worker from Chicago that joins the FBI as the "first negro agent." He learned everything he could and used the knowledge obtained to turn a Chicago street gang into the largest internal threat the U.S. Government has seen since the civil war. Ironically, the government discounted the possibilities that the force was black.

correction
Just got finished watching this DVD, and it definitely IS letterboxed, the review below notwithstanding. Not too many extras, though a great interview with author/ screenwriter Sam Greenlee, and a nice transfer. Definitely worth watching.

TAKE NOTE MY PEOPLE
AFTER HEARING ABOUT THE BOOK FROM SEVERAL FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS, I RUSHED OUT TO BY IT, THANK GOODNESS I GOT THE LAST COPY IN THE STORE. I READ THE BOOK IN ONE DAY AND COULD'NT PUT IT DOWN. WE MUST LOOK AT THE REAL WORLD AND TAKE NOTE OF HOW WE ARE LIVING. IN OUR LIFETIME WE SHOULD LOOK AT THE IMOPORTANT THINGS THAT WILL MAKE US RICH IN KOWLEDGE AND NOT IN MATERIAL THINGS, THAT ARE SHORT LIVED. ONCE YOU ATTAIN KNOWLEDGE NO ONE CAN TAKE IT AWAY. UNDERSTAND HOW WE ARE BEING USED AND MANIPULATED. FOR SO LONG OUR EDUCATION HAS BEEN SUPRESSED, BECAUSE WE WERE NEVER ABLE TO GO TO QUALITY SCHOOLS AND LEARN ABOUT OUR HERITAGE. TO SURVIVE IN THIS DAY AND AGE WE MUST BE EDUCATED AND TRULY UNDERSTAND THE SOCIETY WE LIVE IN AND OFFER POSITIVE ROLE MODELS FOR OUR YOUNG PEOPLE. GREAT BOOK I RECOMMEND IT TO ALL!!!! CAN'T WAIT TO PURCHASE THE DVD.

Almost perfect
The film itself gets 5 stars from me, but this DVD only 4. It is seriously lacking a commentary track, any subtitles, and is presented in full frame instead of letterbox.

But beggers can't be choosers, and I've been begging someone, ANYONE, to get a good quality print of this long-suppressed film onto DVD. And this DVD is made from the master negative that has been in a vault for over 30 years!

After watching only pirated VHS copies and badly worn Canadian releases for so long, this film looks and sounds fresh and crisp.

For those uninitiated to this film, or the book it is based upon, here's a quick summary...

A White U.S. Senator, looking to improve his standing among Black voters, sponsors a drive for the CIA to recruit Black agents. However, everyone is graded on a curve, so all are condemned to flunk...save for soft-spoken Dan Freeman. After going through grueling training in self-defence, guerilla warfare and underground operations, he is recruited to be a "reproduction chief" (he runs a photocopier in the sub-basement), and serves the CIA as a token Black employee (the term "spook" used here is both a racial slur, and a slang term for a spy).

After 5 years, he leaves the CIA to work in his native Chicago for a social services agency...by day. By night, he's using his CIA training to teach a street gang to be the vanguard in an upcoming race war...

Understandably, this film raised a lot of fears among Whites when released, and despite box office success, it vanished from distribution after only three weeks. The film-makers insist it was pressure on the film's distributors by the FBI and their COINTELPRO program against Black Nationalist groups.

Long available only on bootleg video copies and screened only on college campuses, it became an underground classic. And now, it's legitimately available on DVD.

The DVD includes the rarely seen coming attractions trailer and TV spot, as well as interviews with the book's author, Sam Greenlee (in his 70's and still as vocal as he ever was!) and film-maker Robert Townsend, who says that this film literally changed his life.

Believe the hype! This film was made against the odds (The producer struggled just to make payroll, and the outdoor scenes in Chicago were shot without permits!), and despite the years, has not lost any of it's punch!

In short: Buy it now! ... Read more

Reviews (11)

We need more like this today
Unfortunately I have not read the book but the movie gives the viewer a visual on how us as african americans can come together and make a difference. If your looking for great acting, and action your looking in the wrong place because it has a deeper meaning than what is shown on the screen, it's almost like a teaching tool. This movie definately recieves five stars from me, and we really need more movies like this to influence each other to work together as a whole.

The best Anti-Establishment Films Ive ever seen!!!
If you are into fighting against the establishment, then this is the film for you. No wonder the government pulled it, and squashed all publicity of the movie. It is about a black social worker from Chicago that joins the FBI as the "first negro agent." He learned everything he could and used the knowledge obtained to turn a Chicago street gang into the largest internal threat the U.S. Government has seen since the civil war. Ironically, the government discounted the possibilities that the force was black.

correction
Just got finished watching this DVD, and it definitely IS letterboxed, the review below notwithstanding. Not too many extras, though a great interview with author/ screenwriter Sam Greenlee, and a nice transfer. Definitely worth watching.

TAKE NOTE MY PEOPLE
AFTER HEARING ABOUT THE BOOK FROM SEVERAL FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS, I RUSHED OUT TO BY IT, THANK GOODNESS I GOT THE LAST COPY IN THE STORE. I READ THE BOOK IN ONE DAY AND COULD'NT PUT IT DOWN. WE MUST LOOK AT THE REAL WORLD AND TAKE NOTE OF HOW WE ARE LIVING. IN OUR LIFETIME WE SHOULD LOOK AT THE IMOPORTANT THINGS THAT WILL MAKE US RICH IN KOWLEDGE AND NOT IN MATERIAL THINGS, THAT ARE SHORT LIVED. ONCE YOU ATTAIN KNOWLEDGE NO ONE CAN TAKE IT AWAY. UNDERSTAND HOW WE ARE BEING USED AND MANIPULATED. FOR SO LONG OUR EDUCATION HAS BEEN SUPRESSED, BECAUSE WE WERE NEVER ABLE TO GO TO QUALITY SCHOOLS AND LEARN ABOUT OUR HERITAGE. TO SURVIVE IN THIS DAY AND AGE WE MUST BE EDUCATED AND TRULY UNDERSTAND THE SOCIETY WE LIVE IN AND OFFER POSITIVE ROLE MODELS FOR OUR YOUNG PEOPLE. GREAT BOOK I RECOMMEND IT TO ALL!!!! CAN'T WAIT TO PURCHASE THE DVD.

Almost perfect
The film itself gets 5 stars from me, but this DVD only 4. It is seriously lacking a commentary track, any subtitles, and is presented in full frame instead of letterbox.

But beggers can't be choosers, and I've been begging someone, ANYONE, to get a good quality print of this long-suppressed film onto DVD. And this DVD is made from the master negative that has been in a vault for over 30 years!

After watching only pirated VHS copies and badly worn Canadian releases for so long, this film looks and sounds fresh and crisp.

For those uninitiated to this film, or the book it is based upon, here's a quick summary...

A White U.S. Senator, looking to improve his standing among Black voters, sponsors a drive for the CIA to recruit Black agents. However, everyone is graded on a curve, so all are condemned to flunk...save for soft-spoken Dan Freeman. After going through grueling training in self-defence, guerilla warfare and underground operations, he is recruited to be a "reproduction chief" (he runs a photocopier in the sub-basement), and serves the CIA as a token Black employee (the term "spook" used here is both a racial slur, and a slang term for a spy).

After 5 years, he leaves the CIA to work in his native Chicago for a social services agency...by day. By night, he's using his CIA training to teach a street gang to be the vanguard in an upcoming race war...

Understandably, this film raised a lot of fears among Whites when released, and despite box office success, it vanished from distribution after only three weeks. The film-makers insist it was pressure on the film's distributors by the FBI and their COINTELPRO program against Black Nationalist groups.

Long available only on bootleg video copies and screened only on college campuses, it became an underground classic. And now, it's legitimately available on DVD.

The DVD includes the rarely seen coming attractions trailer and TV spot, as well as interviews with the book's author, Sam Greenlee (in his 70's and still as vocal as he ever was!) and film-maker Robert Townsend, who says that this film literally changed his life.

Believe the hype! This film was made against the odds (The producer struggled just to make payroll, and the outdoor scenes in Chicago were shot without permits!), and despite the years, has not lost any of it's punch!

In short: Buy it now! ... Read more

Book Description

Seats in the best law schools are at a premium. The Law SchoolAdmission Test is one of the most important factors in determiningwhether you'll be able to attend the law school of your choice. Don'tleave it to chance--prepare now for this vital exam with the proven,expert guidance of a test preparation specialist.Covers: ReadingComprehension--How to master complex passages; the most common questiontypes, and specific techniques to answer each; wrong answer typesdesigned to trick you, and ways to recognize and avoid them. AnalyticalReasoning--How to tackle the often baffling "logical puzzles" found onthe exam; how to quickly create a table or diagram from the giveninformation; how to work around the most confusing questions. LogicalAnalysis--Essential elements of every logical reasoning passage; how torecognize and evaluate hidden assumptions underlying any argument; themost common logical fallacies; the six question types you can expect,with simple techniques for answering each. Writing Sample--How toanalyze the essay question and develop an effective approach to thetopic; how to brainstorm, plan, and outline an essay quickly andefficiently; how to write an essay that is well-organized; special tipsto make your essay a winner. ... Read more

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Students can become better test-takers and improve their chances of entrance to graduate school with this information-packed review for the Graduate Record Examination. Numerous sample questions that simulate the real exam are reviewed and analyzed in detail, so you'll know exactly what to expect. Gain the winning edge in the challenging graduate school admission game with this self-paced instructional aid. Includes: Reading Comprehension - the system for mastering complex passages; the four most common question types (and the specific techniques you can use to answer each); wrong answer types designed to trick you (and the ways to recognize and avoid them). Short Verbal Questions - proven techniques for antonyms, analogies, and sentence completions; methods for sharpening and enlarging your vocabulary knowledge (and improving your word recall). Logical Reasoning - essential elements of every analytical reasoning passage; how to recognize and evaluate hidden assumptions underlying any argument; the most common and deceptive logical fallacies tested on the exam; the six question types you can expect (with simple techniques for answering each). Analytical Reasoning - the most common "logic puzzle" types (and how to tackle each); how to easily read the answers for many questions from a table or diagram you can quickly create; how to work around "stumper" questions (and budget your time to maximize your score). Also includes insider strategies for the new computerized testing option. Three Videos/6 Hrs. 30 Mins. Total. Study Guide Included. Item #VAI-0055. Volume 2 of Video Aided Instruction's 2-Volume GRE Series. ... Read more

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Disregard the previous biased review...
I have no idea where the author of the previous review is coming from. I found this program to be first-rate; I know it helped me score higher than I would have otherwise. Worth every penny.

WASTE OF MONEY!!!!!!!
Complete waste of money. I bought this tape, not from Amazon, and a book, from Amazon. The tape is worhtless. It is badly done and badly planned. Spend your money on the books - they are better than this wanna be tape! ... Read more

Book Description

Students can become better test-takers and improve their chancesof entrance to graduate school with this information-packed review forthe Graduate Record Examination. Numerous sample questions thatsimulate the real exam are reviewed and analyzed in detail, so you'llknow exactly what to expect. Gain the winning edge in the challenginggraduate school admission game with this self-paced instructional aid. Contains a wide variety of examples in Arithmetic, Number Theory,Algebra, Geometry, Probability, Statistics, and more. Includesstep-by-step solutions for each problem, the most effective problemsolving strategies, proven reasoning ability boosters, test-takingstrategies, time saving hints, and more. This easy-to-use review givesyou all the tools and techniques you need to score your highest onDiscrete Quantitative, Data Interpretation, and Quantitative Comparisonproblems. Includes insider strategies for the computerized testingoption. ... Read more

Reviews (3)

Just what I needed!
This set was just what I needed. Before I saw these programs, I was getting crappy scores on the sample tests. Then I picked these up from Amazon. Wow! What a difference they made on test day! The approach is somewhat dry, but I wasn't looking to be entertained - I needed to learn how to do the math. At that, they excel.

I totally disagree -- these tapes really helped my score!
Despite the above review, I decided to give these a try. Boy, was I happily surprised. Don't trust the above review -- these tapes rock! Their approach is quite direct, and the professor obviously knows what he's doing.

This Video Is Not Worth the Money - Stay Away!
This Video Is Not Worth the Money - Stay Away!

I have seen this video and to put it frankly, it *****. Keep your money or invest in a book. If you like to watch bad television programs then go for it. Otherwise stay away and don't give your money to another start-up. ... Read more

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Now there's a way to prepare for the Scholastic Assessment Test I that's easy, fun, and really works. Packed with insider tips, shrewd guessing strategies, and speed-improving tactics, this interactive video allows you to work along with a master teacher who is an SAT expert. Through many practice examples, your instructor helps you explore each question type in detail as you solve difficult examples together. Learn the same tricks those expensive prep courses teach, and walk into that exam room with confidence. If you're afraid of SAT math, or just need a quick brush-up, this video can help. You'll learn the most effective techniques for tackling Problem Solving and Grid-ins in this comprehensive course. Covers: intensive practice in arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and other miscellaneous areas; how to solve the most challenging problems quickly and easily; tips for using the grid for student-produced responses; shortcuts and multiple choice strategies; how to make the best use of your calculator; how to get answers quickly and avoid unnecessary computations. One Video/2 Hrs. 40 Mins. Study Guide Included. Item #VAI-928. Volume 1 of Video Aided Instruction's 6-Volume SAT I Series. ... Read more

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Now there's a way to prepare for the Scholastic Assessment Test I that's easy, fun, and really works. Packed with insider tips, shrewd guessing strategies, and speed-improving tactics, this interactive video allows you to work along with a master teacher who is an SAT expert. Through many practice examples, your instructor helps you explore each question type in detail as you solve difficult examples together. Learn the same tricks those expensive prep courses teach, and walk into that exam room with confidence. Another mathematics prep course, this video provides a thorough review of those vital math concepts tested on the Quantitative Comparisons section of the SAT. Covers: special techniques for answering quantitative comparison questions; vital score-boosting strategies; the proven methods that apply only to quantitative comparisons - with step-by-step solutions in arithmetic, algebra, geometry; and more. Your instructor will teach you how to use common sense and make smart guesses. You will learn shortcuts that really work and save you time. Also, tips for when to use your calculator - and when not to. One Video/2 Hrs. 23 Mins. Study Guide Included. Item #VAI-863. Volume 2 of Video Aided Instruction's 6-Volume SAT I Series. ... Read more

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Scoring high on the Graduate Management Admission Test can help open the doors to business school. This program is chock-full of practice questions and strategies for mastering even the most difficult and challenging problems.

This intensive review course covers Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Word Problems, and Data Sufficiency. Your instructor solves and analyzes test-type problems on the chalkboard with clear, step-by-step solutions to every problem, and valuable strategies for tackling them all. Also, learn how to save time, avoid careless errors, utilize special multiple choice strategies, and improve your chances of a high score. Two Videos/5 Hrs. 14 Mins. Total. Study Guide Included. Item #VAI-0063. Volume 1 of Video Aided Instruction's 2-Volume GMAT Series. ... Read more

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Backed by a money back guarantee, The Standard Deviants make improving SAT scores a snap!Our award-winning teaching method makes the process of studying for the SAT easy-to-understand and even enjoyable.Created by Cerebellum Corporation in conjunction with a team of expert SAT instructors, the SAT Super Pack breaks down the SAT and provides the user with powerful test-taking strategies.

The SAT Super Pack features:

* 2 full-length video tutorials (SAT Math & SAT Verbal)
* 300+ page comprehensive workbook
* 3 complete practice SAT 1 Tests ... Read more

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In "Look Inside the SAT I", you are given the real story on what it takes to do your best on the SAT I: Reasoning Test- you'll watch and listen-in on informal discussions where the facts are covered: How to handle each kind of question on the test, How to guess, How to save time, When to use a calculator. Former SAT takers are spotlighted discussing their own SAT experiences. Look Inside the SAT I combines expert advice with the reasurring stories of real people who took the test. Watch it to improve your test taking skills, reduce your anxiety, and increase your confidence for the day of the test. ... Read more

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Now there's a way to prepare for the Scholastic Assessment Test I that's easy, fun, and really works. Packed with insider tips, shrewd guessing strategies, and speed-improving tactics, this interactive video allows you to work along with a master teacher who is an SAT expert. Through many practice examples, your instructor helps you explore each question type in detail as you solve difficult examples together. Learn the same tricks those expensive prep courses teach, and walk into that exam room with confidence. Analogy questions test both your vocabulary knowledge and your logical thinking skills. So it's easy to understand why so many students find them intimidating and confusing. Fortunately, this video provides the keys you can use to unlock any SAT analogy question. Covers: the most common analogy types and how to recognize them; the proven "Three-Step System" for tackling even the most difficult analogy questions; dangerous test-taking myths most students believe - and the real facts you need to know; shrewd guessing techniques and other valuable score boosters. One Video/2 Hrs. Study Guide Included. Item #VAI-847. Volume 3 of Video Aided Instruction's 6-Volume SAT I Series. ... Read more

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Now there's a way to prepare for the Scholastic Assessment Test I that's easy, fun, and really works. Packed with insider tips, shrewd guessing strategies, and speed-improving tactics, this interactive video allows you to work along with a master teacher who is an SAT expert. Through many practice examples, your instructor helps you explore each question type in detail as you solve difficult examples together. Learn the same tricks those expensive prep courses teach, and walk into that exam room with confidence. The Sentence Completion questions on the SAT test your vocabulary, your reading skills, and your ability to quickly untangle complicated ideas. Luckily, there are proven techniques that can help you master them more easily than you might think - this video reveals them all. Covers: how to break down every sentence into parts for easy analysis; how to simplify the most complicated sentences; clues for eliminating wrong answers; how to anticipate the most likely correct answer - even before you finish reading the question; how to quickly recognize and answer common question types; techniques to improve vocabulary and reading skills. One Video/2 Hrs. 10 Mins. Study Guide Included. Item #VAI-855. Volume 4 of Video Aided Instruction's 6-Volume SAT I Series. ... Read more