Wehrmacht Diary

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A German officer, Siegfried Knappe, along with co-writer Wolfgang Cooper, offer an introspective and unique look at the inner workings of the German Armed Forces during World War II.

In the wake of German bashing in recent years by American and foreign media, the book also offers a detailed look on how post-war Germany and the men who served in the Wehrmacht should be viewed by historians as well as the general public.

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The Nine Lives Of A German Officer.......2000-12-11

I am a history buff and have always enjoyed World War II stories that are somewhat out of the mainstream. "WEHRMACHT DIARY," written by Wolfgang Cooper, ends up being one of those stories. The book follows the exploits of Major Siegfried Knappe, who fought for the German Army in virtually every major campaign during the conflict - was wounded numerous times - ended up in the Fuhrer bunker with Adolf Hitler near the end of the war where he served as a communications expert, shuttling back and forth between the front lines and the final German defenses - spent five years in various Soviet prison camps after the war - and finally made his way to East Germany, where he helped his family escape to the west. The amazing Major Knappe finally made his way to the United States. This is a very good book about a good soldier and a good family man. Similar to the movies "Das Boat" and "Cross Of Iron," I found myself pulling for Knappe and his comrades to get out of their perilous situations. Fascinating and easy to read. Not to technical. I loved it - and so did my father.

A Good German Soldier.......2000-12-09

I am a history buff, and "WEHRMACHT DIARY" is without question one of the best books in recent years that I have read dealing with World War II. It's not often you get a chance to look at the war through the eyes of a German soldier, but "WEHRMACHT DIARY" gives the reader that opportunity. Similar to the films "Cross Of Iron" and "Das Boat," you almost - but not quite - start rooting for the Germans near the end of the book. The author, Wolfgang Cooper, has done a superb job of chronicling the life of Major Siegfried Knappe, who fought on every major battle front save for the North Afrikan campaign, met Hitler face to face three times, and was in the bunker near the end of the war when the Russians were storming the gates of Berlin. Knappe's detailed accounts of the five years he spent in Russian captivity are also fascinating. The fact that this man survived numerous injuries and personal set-backs, and survived to eventually bring his family to the United States, is truly a remarkable story. I also enjoyed the section near the end of the book where Cooper gives a reasoned and intelligent view on the difference between Nazis and party ideology and regular German soldiers who were ordinary men fighting for their country. Unlike many history books that lose the reader after the first chapter, "WEHRMACHT DIARY" is written in a straightforward, easy to understand style. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more about World War II and world history.

The development of the situation in North Africa: Extract from the war diary of the Deputy Chief of the Operations Section of the High Command of the Armed ... des Oberkommandes der Wehrmacht)

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The development of the situation in North Africa: Extract from the war diary of the Deputy Chief of the Operations Section of the High Command of the Armed ... des Oberkommandes der Wehrmacht)
Walther K Nehring
Manufacturer: Headquarters, Historical Division, Headquarters, United States Army, Europe, Foreign Military Studies Branch
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Greiner series
Helmuth Greiner
Manufacturer: Historical Division, European Command
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[Greiner series]
Helmuth Greiner
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OKW war diary (1 Apr. - 18 Dec. 44), the West

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OKW war diary (1 Apr. - 18 Dec. 44), the West
Percy Ernst Schramm
Manufacturer: Historical Division, Headquarters, United States Army, Europe, Foreign Military Studies Branch
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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"What is truth other than to fully live for an idea?" It is amazing that the voice of this modern John the Baptist was not recognized in the English-speaking world until almost 100 years after his death in 1855. When Kierkegaard was finally translated, he emerged from the subconscious of an era, and his thinking had a stunning impact. Here were the ideas which a disillusioned world needed in order to understand what was going on in the 20th century - and here was a call for every single individual, whether Christian, Buddhist, or atheist, to look deeper and scrutinize the landscape of their own precarious existence.

This beautiful treasury presents Kierkegaard's existential philosophy in light of his religious experience and devout Christian faith. Contains quotes and inspirational passages, full color photos, interviews with scholars, and a concise biographical sketch - an accessible introduction to a fascinating thinker.

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A "must read" for all Kierkegaard enthusiasts........2000-05-03

Soren Kierkegaard original wrote his philosophy of life in the 1840s and offered more than 13,000 pages of existential thought and exploration into the meaning of Christianity and God. His work was not discovered by the French existentialist movement until after his death and became widely known in the 1930s. In Soren Kierkegaard: An Authentic Life, The Life And Writings Of A Christian Philosopher With Samples From His Works, Ben Alex shares his profound and personal experiences of pilgrimage to Denmark and his detailed and exhaustive studies of Kierkegaard's powerful life and thought. This Northstone Publishing edition is a beautiful treasury of Kierkegaard's existential philosophy in light of his religious experience and devout faith. Compelling photographs link Kierkegaard's words to important historical sites. This highly recommended compendium of quotes, inspirational passages, and interviews with scholars, is enhanced for the student of Kierkegaard's work with a concise biographical sketch.

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Gently dismantling the myth of medical infallibility, Dr. Atul Gawande's Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science is essential reading for anyone involved in medicine--on either end of the stethoscope. Medical professionals make mistakes, learn on the job, and improvise much of their technique and self-confidence. Gawande's tales are humane and passionate reminders that doctors are people, too. His prose is thoughtful and deeply engaging, shifting from sometimes painful stories of suffering patients (including his own child) to intriguing suggestions for improving medicine with the same care he expresses in the surgical theater. Some of his ideas will make health care providers nervous or even angry, but his disarming style, confessional tone, and thoughtful arguments should win over most readers. Complications is a book with heart and an excellent bedside manner, celebrating rather than berating doctors for being merely human. --Rob Lightner

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In gripping accounts of true cases, surgeon Atul Gawande explores the power and the limits of medicine, offering an unflinching view from the scalpel's edge. Complications lays bare a science not in its idealized form but as it actually is-uncertain, perplexing, and profoundly human.

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Not that extreme.......2007-10-05

Going into this book I envisioned many extreme surgical cases to overwhelm me. That wasn't the case though. This book only gives cases from one persons viewpoint as examples of the learning process for those in the medical profession. This book is really trying to gain a bigger audience than it deserves by playing up the complications of surgery when it is really more of a learning aid. I enjoyed it but was somewhat let down.

Vignettes On The Scalpel's Edge.......2007-09-12

Being in the medical field, I found myself pretty engrossed in Atul Gawande's COMPLICATIONS. But even if you're not in medicine, there's no reason you shouldn't pick up the book. Focusing on both sides of the scalpel (those that get cut as well as those that do the cutting), the vignettes sketched out here are hit upon with compassion, thoughtfulness, and razor-sharp telling ("We have taken [medicine] to be both more perfect than it is and less extraordinary than it can be.")

Gawande holds back nothing in his narrative. One chapter will discuss the evolution of a surgeon and how perilous and dangerous it can be ("Everyone wants a surgeon with experience, but how does a new surgeon become the veteran?"), while the next will look at how effective specialized medicine is (a hospital that does ONLY hernia operations and how incredibly successful those surgeons are).

The most frightening portion of the book -- for me -- was the discussion on dangerous doctors (chapter 5: When Good Doctors Go Bad). When MD's get older and can't function as well, or get burned out, or simply can't keep up with new medical technology, there's no system in place to remove them. The AMA, local affiliate groups, none have the sole power to remove a doctor until it is often too late for the patients (Gawande's examples are horrifying, showing us an orthopedist who had more law suits pending against him than patients in his practice, and still he practiced and operated).

The big flaw with this "novel" is that it isn't novel at all. It is a compilation of short stories without a core. Whipping back and forth between medical superstitions in one chapter to the study of subjective pain the next, there's no rhyme or reason to the placement of chapters within the book. This isn't all bad, though, just something the reader should be aware of before digging in.

Regardless, it is an eye-opener to those in the medical profession and those who are patients within it. Gawande is as sharp with his pen as he is with his scalpel. And he spares no one; from the physicians within his own cadre, to the misconceptions patients hold for their care givers.

Complications should be required reading by all physicians, past, present and, especially, future simply because it is brutally honest and keeps its perspective tightly woven toward patient care.

A wonderful book: thoughtful, insightful, and clearly written.......2007-08-23

I cannot recommend this book too highly for anyone interested in medical practice as a clinician, future clinician, present or future patient, or friend or loved one of a patient. In other words, just about everyone. I am using it in my Medical Ethics (philosophy) course because each of the essays raises important bioethical questions. We are also using it for an educational session in the Pediatric Ethics Committee of a major teaching hospital.

My only regret in assigning Gawande's essays in a university course is that all of the other readings, even the best written, may seem a bit dull by comparison. Gawande is a master story-teller, and most of the essays tell compelling stories. More than anything I've read, they give the reader a feel for the drama of medical decision-making. But they do more than that because Gawande uses each narrative as a springboard for raising larger issues and, in many cases, offering insightful and compassionate suggestions for how to address them.

Gawande's essays are, in spite of the ultra-serious subject, a joy to read. They are models of clarity and among the best-written essays I've ever read (and I've been teaching over 30 years).

Gawande presents the medical profession realistically without sugar-coating. Medical errors and plain negligence are not ignored. But in the end one gains a realistic appreciation of the medical profession, of the frequent need to make life-and-death choices without the comfort of definite evidence, and of the extent and limits of patient autonomy.

take it with a grain of salt.......2007-08-19

This book has gotten rave reviews but I was not so impressed. Dr. Gawande describes his training in a large academic medical center where every test, scan and specialist is available at the snap of ones fingers. Mobs of specialists descend on complicated patients like swarms of locust. Dr. Gawande describes one anxiety filled period time when he has to wait a full 20 minutes for one such specialist to appear. This is not how most medicine is practiced. I think Dr. Gawande should do a shift in a rural emergency room to learn what real uncertainty is all about.

Should be required reading!.......2007-08-19

I really applaud Dr. Gawande for taking so much mystery out of health care. I've always felt that it was important to be a partner in my own health treatment, and I guess I would've considered myself an "educated consumer." But this book made me realize just how much I DIDN'T know about doctors, surgery, and so many other aspects of medical care. The way it's written, this book is an easy read... easy to pick up and read in bite-sized pieces. But, on a much deeper level, it gives you a much greater understanding of how doctors are trained, how they think, and how they're just as human (and fallible) as everyone else. On one hand, this book is a scary "wake-up call" for patients. On the other, it's an incredibly empowering and educational tool. Anyone who receives medical care should be required to read this book!

Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science

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Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science
Atul Gawande
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The New Yorker Festival: Medical Breakthroughs: The New Frontier

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The New Yorker Festival: Medical Breakthroughs: The New Frontier
Callahan, Kandel, J., Daniel, Eric Michael Bishop
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nice little book

Home Spa: Recipes and Techniques to Restore and Refresh
Manine Rosa Golden
Manufacturer: Abbeville Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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With full-color, Shabby Chic-style photos, Home Spa presents easy recipes for facial masks, moisturizers, hair conditioners, toners, scrubs, rubs, and massage oils that can be quickly whipped up for a fraction of store prices. Preparations for a range of skin and hair types are included, such as Strawberry Almond Scrub (for normal to dry skin) and Cucumber-Tomato Toner (for oily complexions). Most ingredients can be found in a grocery store, but the source guide provides contact information for essential oils, botanical products, jars, and containers if they're not locally available. Recipes feature both standard and metric measurements.

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Don't bother.......2004-05-21

There are very few recipes in this book compared to others in this category. I also bought "Secrets of the Spas: Pamper and Vitalize Yourself at Home (Life's Little Luxuries)" and it had many more recipes for only $1 more.

nice little book.......2000-02-17

this is a nice little book giving good ideas on "home spa" techniques and recipes that are simple enough that you might actually try them!

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The Book of the Bulldog.......2000-04-19

I thought the book was outdated and many of the pictures are in black and white. I found the book to have information on the care of the bullldog, showing the bulldog but once again alot of the information in outdated. I think the book spent alot of unnecessary time on the champion bulldog from different eras and it's owners. This is a book you may want to add to your bulldog library but I would not want it to be my primary book on the bulldog.

Manual practico del bulldog/ The Guide to Owning an English Bulldog (Animales De Compania/ Companion Animals)

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John Gallagher
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Sewing for Plus Sizes: Design, Fit, and Construction for Ample Apparel
Barbara Deckert
Manufacturer: Taunton
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1561582840
Release Date: 1999-09-01

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Over half the women in the U.S. wear a size 14 or larger, yet commercial patterns seldom come in plus sizes. Designer patterns are rarely available above a size 12. At the same time, it's often hard for women who wear larger sizes to buy attractive clothes, so many sew their own. Sewing for Plus Sizes is the first book to help home sewers who wear size 14 or larger make and adapt patterns and develop techniques for adapting designs for larger sizes. Designed to meet the needs of the basic sewer, Sewing for Plus Sizes guides the reader through such important steps as selecting designs, colors, and fabrics that will enhance their plus-size figures. It also shows how to adjust commercial patterns to fit unique dimensions and accommodate figure variations common to larger women. The author (herself a plus-size woman) writes in an upbeat, conversational tone that is as supportive as it is instructive. Stylish fashion photos of plus-size models wearing attractive clothing provide inspiration. Plus-size women will find this book a unique and invaluable resource.

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Includes tips on both medicinal and culinary use.......2001-10-14

Mimi Osborne illustrates Wild Berries Of The West, a comprehensive, "user friendly" guide to over a hundred berries and fruits of the western U.S. Color photos pack a guide which includes tips on both medicinal and culinary use, Native American lore, and berry history and cultivation. An excellent, practical reference.

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Also noted.(Book SHELF Dorothy West: Where the Wild Grape Grows, Selected Writings, 1930-1950; We Flew Over the Bridge: The Memoirs of Faith Ringgold; ... Ugly)(Book Review): An article from: Ebony

Manufacturer: Johnson Publishing Co.
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This digital document is an article from Ebony, published by Johnson Publishing Co. on June 1, 2005. The length of the article is 541 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Date: June 1, 2005
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What will people thing about your baby's name?

The Baby Name Survey Book, previously titled The Baby Name Personality Survey, is not just a baby name book -- it is a reflection of how popular culture affects the perception of popular names. This is the fist name book to provide information on what people think about names. With the information in this book, parents can pick a name for their child with positive connotations, and avoid names that might subject their child to teasing.

A total of over 100,000 parents were surveyed to determine the most common images people hold about the most popular names for babies. For this new edition, over 300 new names were added to the original 1,400 names, and many of the names were updated to reflect the most up-to-date information about the names you're considering for your baby, including:

The new image of names associated with celebrities, such as Newt, Colin, Denzel, Selena, Winona, and Mariah;
The image of trendy names such as Taylor, Cody, Sierra, Dakota, Caitlin, and Jasmine;
The image of newly popular ethnic and international names, such as Keisha, Latanya, Jamila, Asia, Rasheed, Alejandro, and Andre.

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Very insightful.......2007-04-05

My husband and I had two other baby name books but when we got this one we found it quite helpful to find out what surveys had said what their impressions of the name were. We are using this book as a guideline now for choosing our baby's name. I would recommend it.

useless.........2006-08-09

Three years when I was pregnant with my daughter, I bought this book at our local book store. I had always loved the name Sophia so, that was where I turned to forst. When I scanned through the meaning I got down to when negative conotations might be associated with oy I was apalled!! It said that the name could make people think of a black maid!? WHAT??? I returned the book the next day. I still named her Sofia. My thought is if you like a name...who cares what other people will think (as long as it'a not a name like Pilot Inspecktor or something crazy like that!!).

One of *only* 3 books needed for choosing a name for baby!.......2005-04-11

There are only 3 books needed for choosing the perfect baby name and this is one of them.

This book is based upon one of the largest studies ever done on people's opinion of names. I've noticed that some say that this book is outdated, but I would beg to differ. Even now [2005] opinions seem to be very similar as they were in 1998 when I first used this book.

My suggestion to any parent looking for the best name for their baby is this book, a baby name definition book, and a name popularity book. By having the three so-named books, any parent can make an informed decision for naming their baby.

My suggestions are as follows:
1) The Baby Name Survey Book
2) The Baby Name Wizard
3) 75,000+ Baby Names for the 21st Century

Good luck choosing your baby's name!
(...)

Misinformation abounds.......2005-03-03

I have not read the actual book - there is a website - www.americanbaby.com - that says is using the book as a source for meanings of names. I can tell you that many of the names of Slavic origin are either partially or completely wrong. I got p.o.-ed enough to look up the book on Amazon and post this. I can't vouch for the rest of the names, but have these people done any research?

Baby Name Survey Book Fills Important Niche.......2004-04-26

This book isn't a total baby name sourcebook, nor is it intended to be. With so many baby name lists online (by popularity, meaning, ethnicity, etc.,) this turned out to be the only name book I bought. The Survey Book gave me a reliable "outside" perspective as we considered names during my pregnancy, when I didn't trust my own judgement during the raging hormone storms or even suspected family members of having an agenda! It also gave me a diplomatic way to eliminate some the less appealing suggestions. ("I really LIKE the name Humperdink, but the book says that it suggests 'smelly' and 'effete'.") The list is not complete and some of the names are outdated, but if another expanded edition is published, I will definately purchase it before naming a second child.

The New Baby Name Survey Book: How to pick a name that makes a favorable impression for your child

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The New Baby Name Survey Book: How to pick a name that makes a favorable impression for your child
Bruce Lansky , and Barry Sinrod
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The New Baby Name Survey is an all-new edition of The Baby Name Survey Book which presents new profiles for every name

Based on data from a new survey of over 100,000 parents. The book lets parents know what people think of the most popular names and helps them pick names for their babies that make favorable impressions. The New Baby Name Survey also includes the origin, meaning, and famous namesakes for each name, as well as a name Â“profileÂ” written by Bruce Lansky, the #1 name in baby name books. So, it can be used as a single resource, or in conjunction with one of Lansky's other name books (which contain a lot more names.)

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