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The Life of George Rogers Clark, 1752-1818: Triumphs and Tragedies (Contributions in American History)
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The year 2002 marked the 250th anniversary of the birth of General George Rogers Clark. In celebrating Clark's life, this book presents new information and new interpretations of his impact upon the settlement of Kentucky and his control of the Old Northwest Territories. The co-editors-- who include traditional historians, social historians, and revisionists--include new details not previously published or found within a single source to bring "Clark research" into the new century. Thirteen experts on various aspects of Clark's life and achievements go beyond his military career as a Revolutionary War hero and frontier Indian fighter to detail the whole of his accomplishments. They address his tragedies along with his triumphs in a refreshingly balanced portrayal. Specific topics of interest include Clark's settlement at Fort Jefferson, the myths surrounding his love life, his management of the Kentucky/Ohio Valley frontier, and a collection of portraiture art never before gathered in one volume.
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Kierkegaard and the Crisis of Faith : An Introduction to his Life and Thought
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The courageous and levelheaded Straight Parents, Gay Children, Armistead Maupin comments, "shows the parents of gay children how to stop merely tolerating their kids and start being their heroes." Robert A. Bernstein made this essential move to "heroism" himself after his daughter Bobbi came out to him and her stepmother in the mid-1980s, when she was 19. Soon after, they attended a meeting of P-FLAG (Parents, Friends and Family of Lesbians and Gays) at a nearby church, and Bernstein realized that he had joined a small but powerful group of people unable to support the continued oppression of their gay loved ones. Bernstein brings together stirring quotes (even from such unlikely sources as the late Senator Barry Goldwater) and inspiring stories, like those of Jane Spahr, the first openly gay minister to be called as a pastor of the Presbyterian church (and later denied the post) and of Dr. Roscoe Thorne, a former lumberjack and weightlifter who spoke to a packed room at a military hearing set up to discharge his son from the navy despite his brilliant career as a "Top Gun" pilot. A useful book for therapists, clergy, and educators, and an essential resource for parents of gay and bisexual children. --Regina Marler
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Straight Parents, Gay Children is Robert Bernstein’s moving account of how he came to terms with his daughter’s homosexuality and how the experience has enriched his life. Bernstein -- winner of the 1996 Award for Best Scholarship on the Subject of Intolerance, awarded by the Gustaves Myers Center for the Study of Human Rights in North America -- discusses the myths surrounding homosexuality, accepting the news, parents who speak out, public figures who have gay children, and more. Straight Parents, Gay Children is a survival guide for all parents who wish to help their gay children cope with the inevitable cruelty from which they cannot hide. This revised and updated edition includes an introduction by Robert MacNeil of MacNeil/Lehrer Productions and a foreword by Candace Gingrich, author of The Accidental Activist “Bob Bernstein has done a wonderful job. I wish his book could be required reading for the world.”—Betty DeGeneres, spokesperson, Human Rights Campaign, National Coming Out Project “Bernstein’s tone is personal, his advice is sound ... a valuable addition to the psychological self-help collections.”—Charles Harmon, Booklist “A succinct, moving book about parents who have defied the social stigma of homosexuality to publicly support their gay children.”—Washington Blade
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My son is gay..........2007-08-07
When my son showed a general disinterest of women I wasn't too concerned after all most boys don't admit to liking girls and call them icky and say they have kookies and stuff. This hadn't changed even when he was in highschool though that's when I started to get worried. He had a different boy in the house almost every day and was always asking to have sleep overs at their house. They had sleepovers my house too sometimes. One night he had two boys over-Richard and Alexander.
Richard and Alexander were wearing blushon and wearing mesh tanked-tops that accentuated the chest area. Something just wasn't right with this picture. After it got dark I heard a cacophony of strangeness in his room and peeked inside. I couldn't believe my eyes. My son was being tortured by these weirdos! I bust up in the room and saved him from them.
I pulled Alexander off of him first and gave him a rapid-punch to the kidneys that took him down immediately. I followed that with a swift kick to the face that really floored him. Richard was trying to escape! I gave him a kick to the back and sent him flying down the stairs. I called the cops to make sure they arrested these 'nair'-do-wells.
In the mean time though, my son was in such shock from what happened that he was hopping around and making all these strange noises. I tried my best to calm him down. I had a horrible surprise coming to me though. The police arrested me by accident! When they were booking me they kept saying something like, 'hate-crime' over and over. I was given ten years in prison for defending my son.
Later my son told me that he liked what they were doing to them and I had made a big mistake. He got me this book to help teach me about it. Little did he know that where I was going I would get a masterclass in the subject.
Understanding and accepting your gay child.......2004-09-02
The 30th anniversary of PFLAG is a fitting time for this updated edition. Former national vice president of PFLAG, Robert Bernstein has chronicled not only his own journey to acceptance and support of his lesbian daughter, but also the founding and continuing growth of PFLAG.
Moving stories of the founders and leaders of PFLAG blend with Bernstein's story. These tales underline the ability of loving parents to work together toward acceptance of their children's differences. Following their initial shock, guilt, and grief, all these parents have found their way to acceptance and respect for their special children. Their realization that this is still the child they love is the first great step. Most have gone on from this stage to help and support other parents through their early traumas and into the light and joy of truly sharing their children's lives. PFLAG plays a major role in all their lives. Many have become staunch advocates for equality and acceptance of their own and all other such children into the larger community.
Straight Parents, Gay Children includes stories of celebrities, politicians (even the Vice President of the US), and religious leaders of many faiths who have faced and accepted homosexuality for themselves or within their families. These highly visible community and national leaders stand in strong contrast to the homophobia and hatred so apparent in the public proclamations of other church and political leaders. A new chapter in this edition is devoted to these celebrities and other leaders.
Toward the end of the book is a "Survival Guide." It debunks the concept of guilt - that the parents "did something wrong" to make their child homosexual. This chapter presents arguments to overcome the shame and anger that usually erupt shortly after your child's announcement "Mom, Dad, I'm gay." You are led toward understanding and respect for your courageous child. And, if you are willing, you are led to publicly support not only your own child, but all who are subjected to marginalization due to their sexual or gender diversity.
Another new chapter in this edition, "Family Values," discusses gay and lesbian parenting. In "The Unreliability of Stereotypes," Bernstein discusses common stereotypes of policing, professional sports, and politics - where they are "...unmasked as, well, fairy tales."
As author Bernstein points out, "If you have a gay child, you are in the very best of company."
Great for parents who want enlightenment.......2003-03-03
And that's the problem with this book, if it's not read within its parameters. Robert A. Bernstein, inspired to write his book after his teenage daughter came out as a lesbian, has some wonderful examples of parental support of gay, lesbian, bi and transgendered children, and support for parents is the reason for the book. And the history of the parental group (P-FLAG) of such children is intriguing and informative. Certainly, just as gay and lesbian children need the support of their families, so their parents need their unique support systems. Unfortunately, parents who reject not only their childrens' "alternate" lifestyles but their children in whole, aren't likely to read Bernstein's book simply because they probably don't want to understand what they disdain for whatever reason. The real-life parent-child relationships posited here are wonderful, and it would be truly magnificent if all parent-child relationships could be as they are here. Additionally, the children in this book are older, not necessarily pre- and teenagers, thus exluding the parents of these age-specific issues. Further, many of the children cited here are usually on track toward personal and professional fulfillment, quite likely partly because of their parents' support. Unfortunately, a great many others, if not more, have either been fully abandoned by their parents and family or, if they haven't, don't have what could qualify as anything nearing a healthy relationship with their parents. By its title, Bernstein's novel is directed toward parents, and certainly they need support just as much as their children. But to conclude that all gay and lesbian children have their families' unconditional love and support would be a tragic mistake. Unfortunately, all too many parents, presumably affected by the fears and prejudices of homophobia, will likely never accept their childrens' alternative choices and will never have a need for a book like this. But for those parents who do, Bernstein's work is a wonderful beginning toward understanding.
Good for parents!.......2002-03-05
I just finishing reading this book. It was a good read but it is more or less for parents to read. Don't get me wrong, I learned some things: what parents go through, some things on society, history of p-flag, and such but it was not all that I hoped this book would be.
The author uses lots of high profile people as examples in this book so it was hard for someone like me to figure out just where I stand in life. As it will probably be for parents to place their child among these people who are exampled.
Most of the themes in this book are more adult rather than young teens to young adult.
It is a good attempt to give an overview of the "gay" world but it was not what I expected.
I would recomend this book for parents of gay children who want to learn more about the life style, history, p-flag, ect.
But not to learn about their children. The only way to do that is to ask them yourself.
Many good stories.......2001-08-26
Robert Bernstein's account of the development of P-Flag is emtional and inspiring. His book helps parents of gay children to learn about what gay means and how to accept their children. One flaw in this book is that all the examples he uses are men and women who have achieved high status as pretty much defined by society. Most of them are in "marriages", long-term relationships. All of this makes them look "just like" straight people. This position is only one of many taken by gay people and gay organizations. I wondered as I read this book where I fit in. None of those gay people were like me and I did not share many of their views. So where does that put gay people like myself in Bernstein's perspective? The book seems to whitewash much of the gay world. Bernstein does not seem to be in touch with the youth programs. As a volunteer in one of those programs, I can tesitfy that none of the teens in our project reflect the kind of gay people he described. That criticism aside, Bernstein's book attempts to fight bigotry and help straight parents climb the mountain, as one parent put it to dealing with their own issues and reaching out to their children in love.
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A 30-year best-seller, Extra Special Crockery Pot Recipes now includes current products and new thinking about nutrition.
The 120 recipes in this collection have international flair and include unusual items you can make in a slow cooker, such as cakes and jams.
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For sophisticated cooks who like to cook.......2001-09-15
This book is an outstanding crock pot cookbook for people who like to cook and try new things. Not for people who like standard meat and potato dishes, and who don't like to cook and want to just throw everything in the pot and forget about it.
The recipes are very easy and tasty. Great cook book for company fare since the recipes are so different. I love this book!!!
An Excellent reference.......2001-03-29
This cookbook has some simple standard crockpot recipes, but the really good part about the book is that it has a variety of recipes beyond pot roast and stewed chicken. There's a WONDERFUL turkey breast recipe and several recipes for lamb, all of which are great. If you're looking for recipes you can serve guests, or a bored husband, this is your book.
Cookbook is full of too many unusual recipes..........1999-05-09
I have several crockpot cookbooks, and this one is my least favorite of all. Most of the recipes are very unusual, and they are no where close to being easy, common recipes that the average cook would like to cook in her/his crockpot. If you like cooking unusual dishes, and you enjoy using your crockpot, then buy this cookbook. But if you're looking for a crockpot cookbook with great, common, family-type recipes, then pass this cookbook by.
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The Long and Short of Seven Cat Tails
Barbara Larriva
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The real-life, hilarious, strange, and touching adventures of KittyMom's magnificent seven cats!
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Get back to bed quilts! Bestselling author Judy Hopkins leads the way with a collection of trouble-free quilts featuring traditional blocks, a range of beautiful fabrics, and easy techniques—all tailor-made for bigger beds.
· Over 15 patterns fit today's larger beds and thicker mattresses—sizes range from 94" to 102 1/2" square
· Classic designs include Blocks in a Box, Double Nine Patch, Four Square, and String Cross
· Quilts spotlight batiks, florals, and Asian fabrics; also find instructions for making pillowcases and shams
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Big 'N Easy: Supersized Quilts for Queen Beds.......2007-08-23
WOW!! An awesome book. Need something quick and easy, this is the book to go to. Judy has done it well. All levels of quilters need this in their library. Thanks Judy!!
Great book for beginners!.......2006-02-27
I bought this book because I wanted an easy quilt project to learn on. This was the perfect book! The instructions are clear and easy to understand, and they even give suggestions for accessories to use the leftover pieces of fabric you'll have. I made the Quartered Log Cabin quilt, using the same colors as in the book, and it turned out perfect! I made my quilt even larger by adding a border to it. I can't wait to start my next project from this book!
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Written for the introductory-level course in Economic Botany, this edition offers more emphasis on key topics like biotechnology and ethnobotany.
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Comprehensive.......2002-09-09
This book is a comprehensive introduction to the botany of economically important plants. Approximately half the book is devoted to food plants, with separate chapters for temperate fruits, tropical fruits, grains, legumes, and vegetables. In each of these chapters, a basic botanical description is provided for each major crop as well as snippets of information about this history or culture usage of the crop. The remainder of the book covers non-food uses of plants, with chapters devoted to spices, herbs, and perfumes; vegetable oils and waxes; hydrogels, latexes, and resins; medicinal plants; psychoactive drugs and poisons; stimulating beverages; alcoholic beverages; fibers, dyes, and tannins; wood, cork, and bamboo; ornamental plants; and economically important uses of algae. The text, especially in the later chapters, also explains how the plants are processed to form the finally product and includes numerous diagrams as well as pictures. The book includes suggested readings, a glossary, and an index, but it does not have study questions. The authors note that they saved money by not using any color photos, since they are so readily available on the Internet, but it would have been nice to point readers to specific sites to view such pictures if they so wished.
Overall, the text is fairly complete, although there are a few omissions and sloppy errors. For example, I was quite puzzled over lack of coverage of the entire ribes family in the temperate fruits section. Perhaps currants and gooseberries aren't well known in the US today, but they were in the past, and they are certainly important in Europe. In the vegetable section, the authors note that spinach is a good source of folic acid and they suggest that "It may have been the folic acid . . . as well as the iron that helped give Popeye his energy." Unfortunately, they didn't critically examine spinach as a source of iron; it is well known today that many other vegetables have much more iron and that the iron in spinach is not as readily absorbable as that found in other vegetables. Such cursory treatment will ensure that readers who are not aware of the limited value of spinach as a source of iron will continue to be misinformed. Rather than treating such subjects so briefly, it would have been better to set the facts straight. In addition to these minor problems, there were a few strange typos that should have been caught, especially in a third edition, such as "Uzbeckistan", and mis-converting Celsius to Fahrenheit "Deciduous trees on the south and west sides . . . reduce temperatures as much as 5 C to 5.5 C (41 to 42 F) inside." Wow! Those are some trees!
Aside from these small limitations, the book might be useful as a textbook for an undergraduate economic botany class. It might also be of interest to garden enthusiasts, although it's rather dry reading.
Practical and Beautiful........1999-02-21
What might at first glance appear to be your basic botany book actually doubles as a beautiful "coffee table" book with the most splendid artwork you will ever see. Display it proudly. Use it wisely. Kudos most especially to M. Ogorzaly, her work is most impressive out of the bunch of distinguished collaborators!
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An Essential Update of the Classic Herb Reference With Over 1 Million Copies in Print!
A decade ago, The Healing Herbs set the standard for consumer guides to herbal medicine. This newly revised, expanded edition takes you to the cutting edge of herb research-- and shows you how to get the most from nature's oldest remedies.
Whether you're a first-time herb user or experienced in herbal medicine, The New Healing Herbs provides essential information for making medicinal plants part of your self-care regimen. Inside you'll find...
* Groundbreaking discoveries about the therapeutic benefits of popular herbs such as echinacea, ginkgo, and St. John's wort
* In-depth profiles of up-and-coming herbs-- including 12 not featured in the original edition
* Clear, concise dosage instructions and safe-use guidelines
* Valuable advice for buying, storing, and preparing herbal remedies
* Fascinating facts from the 5,000-year history of herbal medicine
* A comprehensive cure-finder chart for more than 100 common conditions
The New Healing Herbs provides a 21st-century perspective on a time-honored therapeutic tradition. It's the only resource you need to answer all your questions about herbal medicine and to use herbs with confidence.
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Great Resource on Herbs!.......2006-10-13
Very nice book! I bought it not knowing anything about herbs, and now I'm filled with useful information! I love how Castleman lays out the book, nicely organizing each herb with general stats, history of the herb, therapeutic uses, new discoveries, Rx recommendations, safety factor, and so on. It's an easy, fun read that really gets you into herbal medicine. I'd definately recommend this book!
SAME THING LIKE HIS FIRST BOOK........2004-10-16
HE STILL NEEDS TO STUDY MORE ABOUT THE HISTORY ON WHAT THE OLDEST CULTURE OF HERBS ARE AND PLUS HE NEEDS TO STUDY MORE ON HOW OLD THE VEDAS ARE. ALL HE HAS KNOWLEDGE ON IS THE BIBLE AND HE SHOULD STICK TO THAT, WHAT HE KNOW BEST. BECAUSE THE BIBLE AND THE VEDAS ARE TWO DIFFERENT BOOKS.
In Depth Guide to 100 Healing Herbs.......2002-07-11
I first checked the book out from the library for a health project, and now I'm intent on buying it! This book has so much information on 100 of the most popular herbs, including pictures of the plant, theraputic uses, safety concerns, cultivation, and etc. I strongly recommend this book for any beginner (or advanced) herb users.
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Joseph Chamberlain: Entrepreneur in Politics
Peter T. Marsh
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This is the first complete, single-volume biography of Joseph Chamberlain, the Birmingham industrialist who by the beginning of the twentieth century had effectively become the ""first minister of the British Empire"". Marsh dissects Chamberlain's political career, revealing his unconventional approach to Britain's problems before the first World War and highlighting the discontinuities, in particular his shift from Liberal to Conservative and from free trade to protectionist.
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The Greatest Englishman To Never Become Prime Minister.......2000-06-21
British industrialists were never considered "parliamentary material" prior to Joseph Chamberlain's election to Parliament from Birmingham. His years as Mayor, town councillor, and school board trustee were marked by tremendous reforms of all aspects of Birmingham: the schools, the workplace, sanitation, the local economy & government, and the town infrastructure all benefited from his business know-how and political skill. He built what was in fact the first political machine, the National Liberal Federation, in British history, and which delivered first Gladstone than Salisbury the Prime Ministry. A master of coalition politics, Chamberlain was also a destructive force. He shattered the Conservative & Liberal Parties, and never achieved his dream of becoming Prime Minister. However, serious legislation addressing land reform, the introduction of social insurance, the extension of the franchise, the rights of labor, and industrial welfare, all bore his mark, and might have taken longer to bring about had it not been for him. Initially a Liberal, he split with Gladstone over Irish Home Rule, formed the Liberal Unionist party, and from then until his death supported the Conservatives. This biography is unsurpassed in it's detail and impartiality. All aspects of Chamberlain's life are addressed: his family history; his marriages; his religious views; his gradual conversion from Liberal to Conservative, all are given considerable detail without sacrificing the joy of reading. This is biography at its best!
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This digital document is an article from Canadian Journal of History, published by University of Saskatchewan on August 1, 1995. The length of the article is 1046 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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Title: Joseph Chamberlain: Entrepreneur in Politics. (book reviews)
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Joseph Chamberlain: Entrepreneur in Politics
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