Title: Bad Black Gold Review: Having read Daniel Yergin's epic on the oil industry (The Prize) I was expecting much much more from this DVD. I must say after viewing its less than 1 hour effort I am utterly disappointed. To begin with, Amazon.com should make it mandatory for each DVD on sale to state the length of the production. This is basic product information and I wonder why we need to get this information from customer reviews when available. After a 5 hour "The Story of India" and a 4-disc "The Universe" my expectations were for a 2 hour presentation at the least.This DVD has not enough coverage and depth for its price. It focused mainly on the origins of oil in the USA and thereafter demands for it, firstly for kerosene lighting and thereafter during the automobile craze in the USA. It largely ignored the development of the oil industry in Persian Gulf countries, Mexico, South Amercia and parts of Asia and the politics surrounding oil during World War II. Is the review positive or negative?
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Title: Through book of C++ Review: This book is great for someone first starting out in programming, in that it covers C++ throughly, accurately, and makes it easy to underatand. Once you finish this it, you'll never need another C++ book to fill the holes that other books have. It would have recieved 5 stars if it was organized better as a reference too. My suggestion: BUY IT. Is the review positive or negative?
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Title: The Wax guide. Review: This is really the only waxing book for serious skiers. Perhaps a bit much for a novice. Given evolving waxing technology the reader will have to also read the latest wax company literature to stay up to date. Is the review positive or negative?
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Title: Best Rush Album Since Grace Under Pressure Review: I remember when Grace Under Pressure was released. I was in line that day to buy it on the first day. It remains one of my favorite albums. Vapor Trails is the best thing Rush has done since then. Every track is good, although I really like Ghost Rider in particular. They remain the most musically talented rock band in the world. Is the review positive or negative?
