There are significant challenges to overcome, not least the lack of a central character to arrest the reader's attention and carry it through the book.
Mr. Levin, who was busy buying cable franchises against the better judgment of many investors -- in addition to overseeing the rest of the Time Warner empire -- seemed to have neither the clout nor the attention to carry out his vision.
The maps are a reminder that Romney probably has only one path to winning the Republican nomination: he must win the early contests in Iowa and New Hampshire, states where he has been leading in the polls, and create enough momentum and media attention to carry him through to February 5th, when some twenty states will vote — including New York and California, where Romney is barely known.
The paintings simply aren't strong enough to hold the audience's attention and carry the story.
"Some teachers don't want to attract too much attention by carrying out a big gift," he said.
Somehow, his long hitting and short attention span carried him to victory Sunday at the most buttoned-down of majors, on a course that requires the mental concentration of an illusionist.
While the musical drama "Viva Laughlin" and the reality series "Kid Nation" attracted early attention, neither carries the financial risk of "Cane": with its high-powered cast, sumptuous sets and sleek wardrobe, it is certain to be one of the most expensive new dramas on television.
But his current lack of national attention also carries a price: he is in third place in most national polls, his appearances on the evening news are far between and he has to battle for standing in what now appears to some to be a two-person race.
To determine each patient's cognitive impairment, neuropsychological tests of working-memory and attention were carried out.
Apparently feeling that its gestures toward peace have been rebuffed, Syria has sought to gain attention through carrying out negative actions and then offering to stop in return for recognition and perhaps concessions.
