Fire In The Ashes: Twenty-Five Years Among The Poorest Children In America Unabridged
Fire In The Ashes: 25 Years Poorest Children Unabridged Kozol AUDIO BOOK CDs
Audio Book
Audio CD (Ex-Library)
Random House Audio Publishing Group
2012
CD
$5.99
Share:
Synopsis
In this powerful and culminating work about a group of inner-city children he has known for many years, Jonathan Kozol returns to the scene of his prize-winning books Rachel and Her Children and Amazing Grace , and to the children he has vividly portrayed, to share with us their fascinating journeys and unexpected victories as they grow into adulthood. For nearly fifty years Jonathan has pricked the conscience of his readers by laying bare the savage inequalities inflicted upon children for no reason but the accident of being born to poverty within a wealthy nation. A winner of the National Book Award, the Robert F. Kennedy Book Award, and countless other honors, he has persistently crossed the lines of class and race, first as a teacher, then as the author of tender and heart-breaking books about the children he has called "the outcasts of our nation's ingenuity." But Jonathan is not a distant and detached reporter. His own life has been radically transformed by the children who have trusted and befriended him. Never has this intimate acquaintance with his subjects been more apparent, or more stirring, than in Fire in the Ashes , as Jonathan tells the stories of young men and women who have come of age in one of the most destitute communities of the United States. Some of them never do recover from the battering they undergo in their early years, but many more battle back with fierce and, often, jubilant determination to overcome the formidable obstacles they face. As we watch these glorious children grow into the fullness of a healthy and contributive maturity, they ignite a flame of hope, not only for themselves, but for our society. The urgent issues that confront our urban schools - a devastating race-gap, a pathological regime of obsessive testing and drilling students for exams instead of giving them the rich curriculum that excites a love of learning - are interwoven through these stories. Why certain children rise above it all, graduate from high school and do well in college, while others are defeated by the time they enter adolescence, lies at the essence of this work. Jonathan Kozol is the author of Death at an Early Age , Savage Inequalities , and other books on children and their education. He has been called "today's most eloquent spokesman for America's disenfranchised." But he believes young people speak most eloquently for themselves; and in this book, so full of the vitality and spontaneity of youth, we hear their testimony.In this powerful work about a group of inner-city children he has known for many years, Kozol returns to the scene of his prize-winning books "Rachel and Her Children" and "Amazing Grace, " and to the children he has vividly portrayed, to share their fascinating journeys and unexpected victories as they grow into adulthood.
Product Identifiers
ISBN-10
044901259X
ISBN-13
9780449012598
Key Details
Author
Jonathan Kozol
Edition Description
Unabridged
Format
CD
Publication Date
2012-08-28
Language
English
Publisher
Random House Audio Publishing Group
Additional Details
Number of Volumes
9 vols.
Dimensions
Height
1.1 In.
Width
5.1 In.
Length
5.9 In.
Target Audience
Group
Trade
Classification Method
Dewey Decimal
362.77/56909747275
Dewey Edition
23
Contributors
Read by
Keythe Farley
Reviews
" Fire in the Ashes isn't some saccharine account of how disadvantaged youth get a break and then triumph over adversity. Instead, Kozol shows us the very real costs of putting children in bad schools.Throughout, Kozol connects with these kids and young adults on a human level, refusing to step on to some political soapbox." Boston Globe "Check out this magnificent book, because I think you'll like it. For anyone [who] cares about his fellow human, Fire in the Ashes burns bright." Savannah Morning News "Engrossing chronicle of lives blighted and redeemed....Eschewing social science jargon and deploying extraordinary powers of observation and empathy, Kozol crafts dense, novelistic character studies that reveal the interplay between individual personality and the chaos of impoverished circumstances. Like a latter-day Dickens (but without the melodrama), he gives us another powerful indictment of America's treatment of the poor." Publisher's Weekly (starred) "In this engaging, illuminating, often moving book, [Kozol] recounts the lives of poor black and Latino children-many now close friends-who once lived in Manhattan's Martinique Hotel.Cleareyed, compassionate and hopeful." Kirkus Reviews (starred) "An engaging look at the broader social implications of ignoring poverty as well as a very personal look at individuals struggling to overcome it." - Booklist (starred) "Jonathan Kozol is America's premier chronicler of life among the children of societal neglect. And Fire in the Ashes may be his best book yet . . . . Kozol does not just write about these peop? he becomes an intimate part of their lives, sharing their triumphs, defeats, and, too often, mourning their deaths . . . . If you care about the children who are the future of America, this is a book you must read." -Ellis Cose, author of The End of Anger and The Rage of a Privileged Class "Despite the steep odds stacked against these children - which too many cannot overcome - this is a hopeful book thanks to those who do. The incredible resilience, grit and grace of children like Pineapple are a call to urgent action." -Marian Wright Edelman, President, Children's Defense Fund "Kozol has a knack for describing his relationships with poverty-stricken children with a sympathy that is so straightforward one cannot indulge in pity. Fire in the Ashes is a wonderful book. I couldn't put it down." -Deborah Meier, author of In Schools We Trust and The Power of Their Ideas " Fire in the Ashes is a terrific book-powerful, insightful, and heartbreaking." -David Berliner, author of The Manufactured Crisis From the Hardcover edition."Engrossing chronicle of lives blighted and redeemed....Eschewing social science jargon and deploying extraordinary powers of observation and empathy, Kozol crafts dense, novelistic character studies that reveal the interplay between individual personality and the chaos of impoverished circumstances. Like a latter-day Dickens (but without the melodrama), he gives us another powerful indictment of America's treatment of the poor." Publisher's Weekly (starred) "In this engaging, illuminating, often moving book, [Kozol] recounts the lives of poor black and Latino children-many now close friends-who once lived in Manhattan's Martinique Hotel.Cleareyed, compassionate and hopeful." Kirkus Reviews (starred) "Jonathan Kozol is America's premier chronicler of life among the children of societal neglect. And Fire in the Ashes may be his best book yet . . . . Kozol does not just write about these peop? he becomes an intimate part of their lives, sharing their triumphs, defeats, and, too often, mourning their deaths . . . . If you care about the children who are the future of America, this is a book you must read." -Ellis Cose, author of The End of Anger and The Rage of a Privileged Class "Despite the steep odds stacked against these children - which too many cannot overcome - this is a hopeful book thanks to those who do. The incredible resilience, grit and grace of children like Pineapple are a call to urgent action." -Marian Wright Edelman, President, Children's Defense Fund "Kozol has a knack for describing his relationships with poverty-stricken children with a sympathy that is so straightforward one cannot indulge in pity. Fire in the Ashes is a wonderful book. I couldn't put it down." -Deborah Meier, author of In Schools We Trust and The Power of Their Ideas " Fire in the Ashes is a terrific book-powerful, insightful, and heartbreaking." -David Berliner, author of The Manufactured Crisis From the Hardcover edition."Kozol's storytelling gifts shine through: with simple anecdotes that show the soulful humor, compassion, and wisdom that kindles progress among the survivors." Christian Science Monitor " Fire in the Ashes isn't some saccharine account of how disadvantaged youth get a break and then triumph over adversity. Instead, Kozol shows us the very real costs of putting children in bad schools.Throughout, Kozol connects with these kids and young adults on a human level, refusing to step on to some political soapbox." Boston Globe "As I read Fire in the Ashes and thought about Kozol''s admirably principled commitment to chronicling the lives of the urban poor, I marveled at his staying power. His tone, too, has been consistent for almost 50 years cool, smart, empathetic and, despite all the evidence to rebut his convictions, full of hope.Kozol''s brilliant body of work shines a light not merely on the lives of the poor, but also into the dark night of the American soul." Portland Oregonian "Check out this magnificent book, because I think you'll like it. For anyone [who] cares about his fellow human, Fire in the Ashes burns bright." Savannah Morning News "Engrossing chronicle of lives blighted and redeemed....Eschewing social science jargon and deploying extraordinary powers of observation and empathy, Kozol crafts dense, novelistic character studies that reveal the interplay between individual personality and the chaos of impoverished circumstances. Like a latter-day Dickens (but without the melodrama), he gives us another powerful indictment of America''s treatment of the poor." Publisher''s Weekly (starred) "In this engaging, illuminating, often moving book, [Kozol] recounts the lives of poor black and Latino children-many now close friends-who once lived in Manhattan's Martinique Hotel.Cleareyed, compassionate and hopeful." Kirkus Reviews (starred) "An engaging look at the broader social implications of ignoring poverty as well as a very personal look at individuals struggling to overcome it." - Booklist (starred) "Jonathan Kozol is America's premier chronicler of life among the children of societal neglect. And Fire in the Ashes may be his best book yet . . . . Kozol does not just write about these peop? he becomes an intimate part of their lives, sharing their triumphs, defeats, and, too often, mourning their deaths . . . . If you care about the children who are the future of America, this is a book you must read." -Ellis Cose, author of The End of Anger and The Rage of a Privileged Class "Despite the steep odds stacked against these children - which too many cannot overcome - this is a hopeful book thanks to those who do. The incredible resilience, grit and grace of children like Pineapple are a call to urgent action." -Marian Wright Edelman, President, Children's Defense Fund "Kozol has a knack for describing his relationships with poverty-stricken children with a sympathy that is so straightforward one cannot indulge in pity. Fire in the Ashes is a wonderful book. I couldn't put it down." -Deborah Meier, author of In Schools We Trust and The Power of Their Ideas " Fire in the Ashes is a terrific book-powerful, insightful, and heartbreaking." -David Berliner, author of The Manufactured Crisis From the Hardcover edition.A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of 2012 A Booklist 2012 Editor's Choice Selection "Kozol's storytelling gifts shine through: with simple anecdotes that show the soulful humor, compassion, and wisdom that kindles progress among the survivors." Christian Science Monitor " Fire in the Ashes isn't some saccharine account of how disadvantaged youth get a break and then triumph over adversity. Instead, Kozol shows us the very real costs of putting children in bad schools.Throughout, Kozol connects with these kids and young adults on a human level, refusing to step on to some political soapbox." Boston Globe "As I read Fire in the Ashes and thought about Kozol''s admirably principled commitment to chronicling the lives of the urban poor, I marveled at his staying power. His tone, too, has been consistent for almost 50 years cool, smart, empathetic and, despite all the evidence to rebut his convictions, full of hope.Kozol''s brilliant body of work shines a light not merely on the lives of the poor, but also into the dark night of the American soul." Portland Oregonian "Check out this magnificent book, because I think you'll like it. For anyone [who] cares about his fellow human, Fire in the Ashes burns bright." Savannah Morning News "Engrossing chronicle of lives blighted and redeemed....Eschewing social science jargon and deploying extraordinary powers of observation and empathy, Kozol crafts dense, novelistic character studies that reveal the interplay between individual personality and the chaos of impoverished circumstances. Like a latter-day Dickens (but without the melodrama), he gives us another powerful indictment of America''s treatment of the poor." Publisher''s Weekly (starred) "In this engaging, illuminating, often moving book, [Kozol] recounts the lives of poor black and Latino children-many now close friends-who once lived in Manhattan's Martinique Hotel.Cleareyed, compassionate and hopeful." Kirkus Reviews (starred) "An engaging look at the broader social implications of ignoring poverty as well as a very personal look at individuals struggling to overcome it." - Booklist (starred) "Jonathan Kozol is America's premier chronicler of life among the children of societal neglect. And Fire in the Ashes may be his best book yet . . . . Kozol does not just write about these peop? he becomes an intimate part of their lives, sharing their triumphs, defeats, and, too often, mourning their deaths . . . . If you care about the children who are the future of America, this is a book you must read." -Ellis Cose, author of The End of Anger and The Rage of a Privileged Class "Despite the steep odds stacked against these children - which too many cannot overcome - this is a hopeful book thanks to those who do. The incredible resilience, grit and grace of children like Pineapple are a call to urgent action." -Marian Wright Edelman, President, Children's Defense Fund "Kozol has a knack for describing his relationships with poverty-stricken children with a sympathy that is so straightforward one cannot indulge in pity. Fire in the Ashes is a wonderful book. I couldn't put it down." -Deborah Meier, author of In Schools We Trust and The Power of Their Ideas " Fire in the Ashes is a terrific book-powerful, insightful, and heartbreaking." -David Berliner, author of The Manufactured Crisis From the Hardcover edition.
For CD Player (Ex-Library Edition: May contain stickers/markings)
In this powerful and culminating work about a group of inner-city children he has known for many years, Jonathan Kozol returns to the scene of his prize-winning books Rachel and Her Children and Amazing Grace , and to the children he has vividly portrayed, to share with us their fascinating journeys and unexpected victories as they grow into adulthood. For nearly fifty years Jonathan has pricked the conscience of his readers by laying bare the savage inequalities inflicted upon children for no reason but the accident of being born to poverty within a wealthy nation. A winner of the National Book Award, the Robert F. Kennedy Book Award, and countless other honors, he has persistently crossed the lines of class and race, first as a teacher, then as the author of tender and heart-breaking books about the children he has called "the outcasts of our nation's ingenuity." But Jonathan is not a distant and detached reporter. His own life has been radically transformed by the children who have trusted and befriended him. Never has this intimate acquaintance with his subjects been more apparent, or more stirring, than in Fire in the Ashes , as Jonathan tells the stories of young men and women who have come of age in one of the most destitute communities of the United States. Some of them never do recover from the battering they undergo in their early years, but many more battle back with fierce and, often, jubilant determination to overcome the formidable obstacles they face. As we watch these glorious children grow into the fullness of a healthy and contributive maturity, they ignite a flame of hope, not only for themselves, but for our society. The urgent issues that confront our urban schools - a devastating race-gap, a pathological regime of obsessive testing and drilling students for exams instead of giving them the rich curriculum that excites a love of learning - are interwoven through these stories. Why certain children rise above it all, graduate from high school and do well in college, while others are defeated by the time they enter adolescence, lies at the essence of this work. Jonathan Kozol is the author of Death at an Early Age , Savage Inequalities , and other books on children and their education. He has been called "today's most eloquent spokesman for America's disenfranchised." But he believes young people speak most eloquently for themselves; and in this book, so full of the vitality and spontaneity of youth, we hear their testimony.In this powerful work about a group of inner-city children he has known for many years, Kozol returns to the scene of his prize-winning books "Rachel and Her Children" and "Amazing Grace, " and to the children he has vividly portrayed, to share their fascinating journeys and unexpected victories as they grow into adulthood.
Product Identifiers
ISBN-10
044901259X
ISBN-13
9780449012598
Key Details
Author
Jonathan Kozol
Edition Description
Unabridged
Format
CD
Publication Date
2012-08-28
Language
English
Publisher
Random House Audio Publishing Group
Additional Details
Number of Volumes
9 vols.
Dimensions
Height
1.1 In.
Width
5.1 In.
Length
5.9 In.
Target Audience
Group
Trade
Classification Method
Dewey Decimal
362.77/56909747275
Dewey Edition
23
Contributors
Read by
Keythe Farley
Reviews
" Fire in the Ashes isn't some saccharine account of how disadvantaged youth get a break and then triumph over adversity. Instead, Kozol shows us the very real costs of putting children in bad schools.Throughout, Kozol connects with these kids and young adults on a human level, refusing to step on to some political soapbox." Boston Globe "Check out this magnificent book, because I think you'll like it. For anyone [who] cares about his fellow human, Fire in the Ashes burns bright." Savannah Morning News "Engrossing chronicle of lives blighted and redeemed....Eschewing social science jargon and deploying extraordinary powers of observation and empathy, Kozol crafts dense, novelistic character studies that reveal the interplay between individual personality and the chaos of impoverished circumstances. Like a latter-day Dickens (but without the melodrama), he gives us another powerful indictment of America's treatment of the poor." Publisher's Weekly (starred) "In this engaging, illuminating, often moving book, [Kozol] recounts the lives of poor black and Latino children-many now close friends-who once lived in Manhattan's Martinique Hotel.Cleareyed, compassionate and hopeful." Kirkus Reviews (starred) "An engaging look at the broader social implications of ignoring poverty as well as a very personal look at individuals struggling to overcome it." - Booklist (starred) "Jonathan Kozol is America's premier chronicler of life among the children of societal neglect. And Fire in the Ashes may be his best book yet . . . . Kozol does not just write about these peop? he becomes an intimate part of their lives, sharing their triumphs, defeats, and, too often, mourning their deaths . . . . If you care about the children who are the future of America, this is a book you must read." -Ellis Cose, author of The End of Anger and The Rage of a Privileged Class "Despite the steep odds stacked against these children - which too many cannot overcome - this is a hopeful book thanks to those who do. The incredible resilience, grit and grace of children like Pineapple are a call to urgent action." -Marian Wright Edelman, President, Children's Defense Fund "Kozol has a knack for describing his relationships with poverty-stricken children with a sympathy that is so straightforward one cannot indulge in pity. Fire in the Ashes is a wonderful book. I couldn't put it down." -Deborah Meier, author of In Schools We Trust and The Power of Their Ideas " Fire in the Ashes is a terrific book-powerful, insightful, and heartbreaking." -David Berliner, author of The Manufactured Crisis From the Hardcover edition."Engrossing chronicle of lives blighted and redeemed....Eschewing social science jargon and deploying extraordinary powers of observation and empathy, Kozol crafts dense, novelistic character studies that reveal the interplay between individual personality and the chaos of impoverished circumstances. Like a latter-day Dickens (but without the melodrama), he gives us another powerful indictment of America's treatment of the poor." Publisher's Weekly (starred) "In this engaging, illuminating, often moving book, [Kozol] recounts the lives of poor black and Latino children-many now close friends-who once lived in Manhattan's Martinique Hotel.Cleareyed, compassionate and hopeful." Kirkus Reviews (starred) "Jonathan Kozol is America's premier chronicler of life among the children of societal neglect. And Fire in the Ashes may be his best book yet . . . . Kozol does not just write about these peop? he becomes an intimate part of their lives, sharing their triumphs, defeats, and, too often, mourning their deaths . . . . If you care about the children who are the future of America, this is a book you must read." -Ellis Cose, author of The End of Anger and The Rage of a Privileged Class "Despite the steep odds stacked against these children - which too many cannot overcome - this is a hopeful book thanks to those who do. The incredible resilience, grit and grace of children like Pineapple are a call to urgent action." -Marian Wright Edelman, President, Children's Defense Fund "Kozol has a knack for describing his relationships with poverty-stricken children with a sympathy that is so straightforward one cannot indulge in pity. Fire in the Ashes is a wonderful book. I couldn't put it down." -Deborah Meier, author of In Schools We Trust and The Power of Their Ideas " Fire in the Ashes is a terrific book-powerful, insightful, and heartbreaking." -David Berliner, author of The Manufactured Crisis From the Hardcover edition."Kozol's storytelling gifts shine through: with simple anecdotes that show the soulful humor, compassion, and wisdom that kindles progress among the survivors." Christian Science Monitor " Fire in the Ashes isn't some saccharine account of how disadvantaged youth get a break and then triumph over adversity. Instead, Kozol shows us the very real costs of putting children in bad schools.Throughout, Kozol connects with these kids and young adults on a human level, refusing to step on to some political soapbox." Boston Globe "As I read Fire in the Ashes and thought about Kozol''s admirably principled commitment to chronicling the lives of the urban poor, I marveled at his staying power. His tone, too, has been consistent for almost 50 years cool, smart, empathetic and, despite all the evidence to rebut his convictions, full of hope.Kozol''s brilliant body of work shines a light not merely on the lives of the poor, but also into the dark night of the American soul." Portland Oregonian "Check out this magnificent book, because I think you'll like it. For anyone [who] cares about his fellow human, Fire in the Ashes burns bright." Savannah Morning News "Engrossing chronicle of lives blighted and redeemed....Eschewing social science jargon and deploying extraordinary powers of observation and empathy, Kozol crafts dense, novelistic character studies that reveal the interplay between individual personality and the chaos of impoverished circumstances. Like a latter-day Dickens (but without the melodrama), he gives us another powerful indictment of America''s treatment of the poor." Publisher''s Weekly (starred) "In this engaging, illuminating, often moving book, [Kozol] recounts the lives of poor black and Latino children-many now close friends-who once lived in Manhattan's Martinique Hotel.Cleareyed, compassionate and hopeful." Kirkus Reviews (starred) "An engaging look at the broader social implications of ignoring poverty as well as a very personal look at individuals struggling to overcome it." - Booklist (starred) "Jonathan Kozol is America's premier chronicler of life among the children of societal neglect. And Fire in the Ashes may be his best book yet . . . . Kozol does not just write about these peop? he becomes an intimate part of their lives, sharing their triumphs, defeats, and, too often, mourning their deaths . . . . If you care about the children who are the future of America, this is a book you must read." -Ellis Cose, author of The End of Anger and The Rage of a Privileged Class "Despite the steep odds stacked against these children - which too many cannot overcome - this is a hopeful book thanks to those who do. The incredible resilience, grit and grace of children like Pineapple are a call to urgent action." -Marian Wright Edelman, President, Children's Defense Fund "Kozol has a knack for describing his relationships with poverty-stricken children with a sympathy that is so straightforward one cannot indulge in pity. Fire in the Ashes is a wonderful book. I couldn't put it down." -Deborah Meier, author of In Schools We Trust and The Power of Their Ideas " Fire in the Ashes is a terrific book-powerful, insightful, and heartbreaking." -David Berliner, author of The Manufactured Crisis From the Hardcover edition.A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of 2012 A Booklist 2012 Editor's Choice Selection "Kozol's storytelling gifts shine through: with simple anecdotes that show the soulful humor, compassion, and wisdom that kindles progress among the survivors." Christian Science Monitor " Fire in the Ashes isn't some saccharine account of how disadvantaged youth get a break and then triumph over adversity. Instead, Kozol shows us the very real costs of putting children in bad schools.Throughout, Kozol connects with these kids and young adults on a human level, refusing to step on to some political soapbox." Boston Globe "As I read Fire in the Ashes and thought about Kozol''s admirably principled commitment to chronicling the lives of the urban poor, I marveled at his staying power. His tone, too, has been consistent for almost 50 years cool, smart, empathetic and, despite all the evidence to rebut his convictions, full of hope.Kozol''s brilliant body of work shines a light not merely on the lives of the poor, but also into the dark night of the American soul." Portland Oregonian "Check out this magnificent book, because I think you'll like it. For anyone [who] cares about his fellow human, Fire in the Ashes burns bright." Savannah Morning News "Engrossing chronicle of lives blighted and redeemed....Eschewing social science jargon and deploying extraordinary powers of observation and empathy, Kozol crafts dense, novelistic character studies that reveal the interplay between individual personality and the chaos of impoverished circumstances. Like a latter-day Dickens (but without the melodrama), he gives us another powerful indictment of America''s treatment of the poor." Publisher''s Weekly (starred) "In this engaging, illuminating, often moving book, [Kozol] recounts the lives of poor black and Latino children-many now close friends-who once lived in Manhattan's Martinique Hotel.Cleareyed, compassionate and hopeful." Kirkus Reviews (starred) "An engaging look at the broader social implications of ignoring poverty as well as a very personal look at individuals struggling to overcome it." - Booklist (starred) "Jonathan Kozol is America's premier chronicler of life among the children of societal neglect. And Fire in the Ashes may be his best book yet . . . . Kozol does not just write about these peop? he becomes an intimate part of their lives, sharing their triumphs, defeats, and, too often, mourning their deaths . . . . If you care about the children who are the future of America, this is a book you must read." -Ellis Cose, author of The End of Anger and The Rage of a Privileged Class "Despite the steep odds stacked against these children - which too many cannot overcome - this is a hopeful book thanks to those who do. The incredible resilience, grit and grace of children like Pineapple are a call to urgent action." -Marian Wright Edelman, President, Children's Defense Fund "Kozol has a knack for describing his relationships with poverty-stricken children with a sympathy that is so straightforward one cannot indulge in pity. Fire in the Ashes is a wonderful book. I couldn't put it down." -Deborah Meier, author of In Schools We Trust and The Power of Their Ideas " Fire in the Ashes is a terrific book-powerful, insightful, and heartbreaking." -David Berliner, author of The Manufactured Crisis From the Hardcover edition.
For CD Player (Ex-Library Edition: May contain stickers/markings)
WHAT YOU GET:
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
Ask questions PRIOR to purchasing an order to avoid any confusion.
Be patient if there are problems during installation or gameplay. Typically someone else has
already ran into that problem and has listed a solution online. Contact us and we will do our best to help.
Be sure to update your video card drivers and search for updates to the game from the manufacturer.
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
SHIPPING:
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
