WINGS OF A HERO: Canadian Pioneer Flying Ace Wilfrid "Wop" May

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Wop May? Does this name sound familiar? Well, it should. The man in question is Wilfrid "Wop" May - noted on the record as the pilot who led the famous Red Baron on his last merry chase before Roy Brown shot him down, and probably less well known for his pioneering flights into the Canadian hinterland. His exploits ranged from delivering medical supplies and mail into the far North during the 1920s and 30s, to his aerial reconnaissance in the hunt for the "Mad Trapper". Later during the Second World War, May was the Head of Observer School No.2, training fighter pilots and navigators. He is also credited with opening up the Canadian North to air transport and was for many years the Superintendent for Canadian Airways, and later Director of Northern Development for Canadian Pacific Airways. REVIEWS "...fascinating in its dedication to detail... May's pilot log is included...and worth the purchase price all by itself."J. Ko, Aerodome Magazine, Summer 2007

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Fascinating story of Wop May, Canadian aviation pioneer.......1999-08-21

Wop May was one of the great aviation pioneers. From his WWI scrape with the Red Baron to his bush piloting days, to his work in Hollywood, to his executive position with Canadian Pacific Air, to his death at Provo Utah, he lived life on the edge. 'Wings of a Hero' is a meticulously researched study of Wop. Sheila Reid has written with loving care and insight. Numerous photos of Wop and his times contribute to making this book one of a kind.

I recommend 'Wings of a Hero' to anyone who wants to relive the aviation glory days of yesteryear through the story of a real Canadian hero.

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Wings of a Hero : Ace Wop May
Sheila Reid
Manufacturer: Vanwell Publishing, Limited
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000KXZKFC

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This biography probes the unusual mind, the dramatic life, and the outstanding scientific work of Danish-born immunologist Niels Jerne (1911-1994). Jerne's Nobel Prize-winning achievements in the field of immunology place him in the pantheon of great twentieth-century biomedical theorists, yet his life is perhaps even more interesting than his science. Science as Autobiography tells Jerne's story, weaving together a narrative of his life experiences, emotional life, and extraordinarily creative scientific work. A legendary figure who preferred an afternoon of conversation in a Paris wine bar to work in the laboratory, Jerne was renowned for his unparalleled powers of concentration and analytical keenness as well as his dissonant personal life. The book explores Jerne the man and scientist, making the fascinating argument that his life experience and view of himself became a metaphorical resource for the construction of his theories. The book also probes the moral issues that surrounded Jerne's choice to sacrifice his family in favor of scientific goals and the pursuit of excellence.

Immunocompetent.(Biography)(Book Review): An article from: American Scientist

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Immunocompetent.(Biography)(Book Review): An article from: American Scientist

Manufacturer: Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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Not my speed; your mileage may vary........2007-09-21

Wayne Willis, This Is How We Became a Family (Magination Press, 2000)

I've been reading a lot of kids' books about adoption recently, getting them out of the library and trying to figure out which ones we want to buy for our own kid. This is the most recent of them, and while I admire what it sets out to do, there's something off in how it goes about doing it.

The book presents its situation in straightforward language, but it seems almost cold, informative but distant; the language is age-appropriate (this is aimed at the preschool set), but the tone isn't in some way I can't quite define. While I can't say that underinvesting the language in emotion is worse than overinvesting same (quite the opposite, in fact), this one seems to go a bit too far in the right direction, if that makes any sense. And, to be technical about it, the pictures (photorealistic, but with a primitive streak) creep me out. I doubt they'd have that effect on a kid, but who's going to be reading the book to the kid, eh?

I'd suggest getting this one out of the library and giving it a going-over first if you're thinking about buying it. ** ½

This is a must buy for adoptive parents.......2007-05-18

If you adopted your child through domestic adoption, and the birth mother was a young unwed mother- then this is the story for you. It gives a brief overview of both sides of the story- very good for opening the field for questions from your child. The only part that I did not like was how it said how the parents "cired, cried, cried" because they could not give birth to their own child, and the birth mother "cried, cried, cried" because of her situation. This does not take away from the rest of the story however.

Personal experience always captivating.......2003-09-28

Every journey undertaken by adoptive parents pre- and post-adoption is unique and interesting to read about, and this book is no exception. All adoptive parents can relate to the highs and lows the author and his wife experienced until the happy day arrived and the family was formed. The paintings are lovely, especially that of his daughter on the swing. I am happy for the Willis's and for all adoptive parents who have a similarly happy ending to their journey.
Gisela Gasper Fitzgerald, author of ADOPTION: An Open, Semi-Open or Closed Practice?

A Compassionate Look at Adoption.......2000-05-05

This is a book based on real life experiences. The author is an adoptive parent himself who recounts for the reader the emotions of an unwed mother and a childless couple, both before and after adoption takes place. It is a realistic look at the highs and lows of those involved in the process, the love at the center of giving and receiving the newborn, and the happy ending for all. Charmingly painted by the author from personal photographs, this is a wonderful book for children and adults alike, one of particular value to those adopting or considering adopting. A must read!

A delicate subject dealt with beautifully!.......2000-04-04

What a wonderful book! Every attorney who handles private adoption should give this book to new parents. Any obstetrician's office where a child is making important decisions about her own life and that of a baby she is carrying would do well to make this resource available. My husband and I are giving a copy to all of our family members who have adopted. We have also checked to be sure that the local crisis pregnancy center has a copy. The book can be used on so many levels. In addition to those listed on the fly-leaf, I think it could be very useful in helping the young friends of adopted children understand one way that families can be made. Dr. Willis' artwork is also very expressive, and supports his words in such a way that enables the story to be told in an easy-to-understand manner. His characters' faces and body language do as much to show their sadness and joy as any of the written text. The painting of his daughter on her swing makes a great concluding statement that assures Dr. Willis' readers that indeed this family will live "as happily ever after as 'ever after' ever really is."

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Tea at the Savoy

If you want traditional British, look elsewhere

Nifty little book with some great recipes

A true Treasure

Awesome!

Taking Tea at the Savoy
Anton Edelmann
Manufacturer: Pavilion Books, Limited
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1862056315

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A lovely volume devoted to the art of taking tea, complete with a history of this fine tradition and 50 delectable recipes for tea cakes, sandwiches, and other savory accompaniments. American measures.

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Tea at the Savoy.......2007-05-13

Taking Tea at the Savoy by Anton Edelmann is a nice book which I think would be very helpful to someone wanting to replicate this experience. I found the recipes too complex for a novice cook. I would have liked it better if there were more pictures, and if they were in color.

If you want traditional British, look elsewhere.......2005-01-04

I was looking for authentic English recipes for afternoon tea and was disappointed when I got this book. A lot of the recipes have more of an international flair (e.g.,smoked salmon BAGEL, cheese puff guacamole, pineapple & ginger cake) and the author does explain that the chefs give their offerings a modern, alterated twist. Admittedly, these recipes look very delicious, but I wanted something more specific to traditional British tea time.

Nifty little book with some great recipes.......2004-06-22

This book is not quite as good as the very similar "Afternoon Tea at the Ritz London", but it is stil very good indeed and it has some great receipes to try out for your next afternoon tea - the sandwich receipes in particular are great and quite easy to do.

A true Treasure.......2004-02-16

This cookbook has quickly moved to my top 10 favorites in the kitchen. The receipes are simple and straight forward. Food that can quickly be cooked before a nice cup of tea. I have cooked my way through the cookbook and haven't found a receipe I didn't enjoy. Of course the scone receipe has been cooked the most. A true treasure in the kitchen.

Awesome!.......2002-11-08

I actually bought this for a friends b-day present and ended up keeping it for myself and getting him another one, I looked through it and realized that it was packed with so many delicate yet simple recipes, even a delicious doughnut section.
it's not a big book, but the info is. Enjoy;)

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Getting Started In Radio Control Airplanes

Getting Started...

Very Good book.

Geting Started in Radio Control Airplanes.

Getting Started in Radio Control Airplanes
Gerry Yarrish
Manufacturer: Air Age
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0911295429

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The most comprehensive and up-to-date book answers all of the beginning hobbyist's questions about building and flying remote control airplanes. Step-by-step techniques and are illustrated with a wealth of photography and cover all the basics, from choosing and building a first model to covering and finishing it, understanding and installing glow engines, flight basics, and much more.

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Getting Started In Radio Control Airplanes.......2007-09-28

The book, "Getting Started in Radio Control Airplanes" is a wealth of knowledge, with everything for the beginning hobbyist. Hobbyist being the key word. It is for someone who has flown toy store airplanes or cheep internet airplanes, and would like to take the next step in the serious hobby. The book could be a bit overwhelming for someone who has not yet had the pleasure of flying a remote control airplane or just purchased a toy store airplane. The book is for someone who is going to be a hobbyist, likes to take the hands on approach, and has the time and money to dedicate to the world of R/C Airplanes. I have had a cheep electric glider airplane for over a year now, and I am not satisfied with its limited capabilities. This book was perfect for me in showing me what the next step was, to learn the jargon and when I go out to the local air modelers club's airfield, not make a fool (or at least not a big fool) of myself. Hope this will be helpful.

Getting Started..........2007-08-06

Good book for first time flyers. Emphasis is on gas planes and building framed planes. If you're a foam flyer, some information about "foamies" is in here. The operational flying information is comprehensive. The book's suggested models helps; but there are newer planes available--so some further research could be beneficial. A good book for beginners and those without a nearby RC mentor.

Very Good book........2003-02-13

Very useful information. The section on covering was a real lifesaver! It has good info also on basic flight and lots of useful tips to a beginning modeler. I really liked this book.

The only reason I didn't give it five stars was I felt it didn't quite cover the topics in quite enough depth. A little more detail and this would be a perfect book.

But still very worth the money.

Geting Started in Radio Control Airplanes........2000-07-06

Yes, this is a great book for the beginner as well as an advanced flyer, because it is packed with a great deal of info. Gerry makes the book very readable and illustrates it well. I've enjoyed reading this book, because Gerry gets detailed without dragging out subjects or boring with too much wordy material. It even has a useful address and website section for extra info and clubs. Thanks for a great resource material. I would highly recommend this book to anyone with intrest in R/C Airplanes...but doesn't know where to look...Well here's your Start. Great Work ! (:

Getting Started in Radio Control Airplanes

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Getting Started in Radio Control Airplanes
Gerry Yarrish
Manufacturer: Air Age Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000Q7XRAM

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This digital document is an article from Notes, published by Music Library Association, Inc. on June 1, 1996. The length of the article is 1605 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.

Citation Details
Title: Le Conservatoire de Musique de Paris: Regards sur une institution et son histoire.
Author: Peter Bloom
Publication: Notes (Refereed)
Date: June 1, 1996
Publisher: Music Library Association, Inc.
Volume: v52 Issue: n4 Page: p1171(4)

Article Type: Book Review

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Music in Paris in the Eighteen-Thirties/LA Musique a Paris Dans Les Annees Mil Huit Cent Trente (Vie Musicale En France Au Dix-Neuvieme Siecle)

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Music in Paris in the Eighteen-Thirties/LA Musique a Paris Dans Les Annees Mil Huit Cent Trente (Vie Musicale En France Au Dix-Neuvieme Siecle)

Manufacturer: Pendragon Pr
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0918728711

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The disjointed rigmarole of a self-opinionated bore
The worst book you will ever read

Tales of an American Emigre in Paris
Arthur Bloom
Manufacturer: Editions des Ecrivains
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 2844347568

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As he moved to Paris, the author relates to his first years in Paris as a "american emigre".

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The disjointed rigmarole of a self-opinionated bore.......2006-06-07

The German novelist, Leon Feuchtwanger, remarked that the 140,000 words of Mein Kampf represented 140,000 offences against the spirit of the German language. Arthur Bloom's book does no greater service to English. Ostensibly a portrait of contemporary life in France's capital city, as experienced by a Harvard graduate and distinguished academic, Tales of an American Emigré in Paris is little more than the disjointed rigmarole of a self-opinionated bore. Not to put too fine a point on it, Bloom cannot spell, cannot punctuate, and cannot write. Despite the author's frequent pretensions to education and culture, it becomes clear, after only a few pages, that not only is he both ignorant of French culture and society, and a bigot to boot, he also comes through every paragraph as a distinctly unpleasant man. And here we come to the core of Arthur Bloom's problem. He despises the French (the professions, the authorities, the labor unions, his neighbors, the dogs), because the French apparently have little time for him. Each chapter contains some instance of how he, the putatively eminent Arthur Bloom, has been snubbed by some official, colleague or neighbor. And what conclusion does Arthur Bloom draw? Why, quite simply, that the French are indulging in rabid anti-Americanism. They shun his company and reject his overtures because they are unreasonable, chauvinistic and communistic. The French are not impressed by his Harvard degree, because they furtively wish they were clever and successful like the Americans. They nurture a secret envy that France is not more like the United States, and are filled with self-loathing at the realization that they can never aspire to such greatness. Yet anyone who has spent any time in France will be aware that the French are a highly sophisticated, educated, aesthetic and cultured people, with universities and schools that equal or surpass their American equivalents. Would he really have his readers believe that he is discriminated against by his building's concierge, because of a presumed ideological opposition to America's interventions in the Caribbean? Were a random, comparative test of general knowledge and verbal reasoning to be performed in the streets of Paris and Boston, is there any doubt about what the results would be? Do the French perhaps cross the road when they see Arthur Bloom, because he is a pompous and arrogant buffoon? Or solely because he is uninteresting? Page upon tedious page of this book offers descriptions of how Arthur Bloom and his acquaintances take out car loans, sign up for insurance policies and conduct disputes over their bank statements. Just as one is wondering what the outcome of a particular story is supposed to demonstrate, the narrative erratically lurches off onto another, equally soporific, subject. The reader is forced to endure Bloom's pathetic put-downs (in response to the lady who asked him, during the course of a dispute about his dog's bowel movements, if he was American, Bloom retorts in French, "But Madame, you are French, you are French"; the lady, palpably confounded by Bloom's unexpected wit and linguistic flair, allegedly flees from the scene).
Tales of an American Émigré, however, becomes compelling reading, as one is perversely lured by the prospect of some new inanity or sweeping statement. As someone who has lived in France, some of his contentions are quite astounding. There is, for example, no such wine as a Sauternes-Barsac (they are separate dénominations). Bloom claims that most of France's African immigrants are from former colonies such as Senegal and Tanzania. Tanzania? Anyone with a faint knowledge of colonial history will know that Tanzania - or Tanganyika, before it united with Zanzibar, was actually a German colony. Bloom might have cited numerous other African immigrant groups in France, some of them more numerous than the Senegalese, such as those from Mali, Congo, Cameroon or Ivory Coast. But, as we gather from his descriptions of his cosseted life in one of Paris's most affluent districts, Bloom doesn't get to frequent many Africans, apart from those he meets as he queues to renew his residency permit. In one memorable passage, he claims that Africans use an elaborate ploy to jump queues, by borrowing a neighbor's baby, who is then pinched so as to be made to bawl at the top of his or her voice, in this way inciting the compassion of all those around. He goes on to assert, however, that the Vietnamese have collectively decided to abjure this practise, preferring to queue patiently. How did Bloom come up with these bizarre allegations that litter the pages of his screed? He dismisses American interference in Haiti, remarking that Haitians had never had a democracy anyway. He claims the Turks are taking over France and getting all the jobs, to the detriment of the hard-working French. He asserts that the French, like the English, do not have as active sex lives as people imagine. So not only do the French decidedly not want to listen to Bloom, talk to Bloom or employ Bloom, they don't want to sleep with him either. Is it any wonder? Certainly, Bloom's insidious snipes are not based on any conversations with any of the communities he lambastes. He labours on and on about being a graduate in French language and literature from Harvard, and yet his French is consistently either misspelled or grammatically incorrect. He himself, with affected modesty, describes it as "pigeon" French (he presumably means pidgin French, not the variety spoken by those grey birds that inhabit metropolitan areas). His pretentiously abundant use of French words becomes annoying and pointless, and his view of the French is clichéd and absurdly anachronistic. Although written in 2001, Bloom alludes to Michelle Morgan and Josephine Baker as though they were the hottest acts in town. In Bloom's Paris, the taxi driver should look and talk like Jean Gabin, and Saturday afternoons should be spent promenading in the Bois de Boulogne with Maurice Chevalier. Any French harpy is compared to Madame Desfarges, and the French intellectual elite (with whom he claims to identify, in his passage on café society), is naturally represented by, you guessed it, Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir. And in case you were wondering, yes, he does cite Edith Piaf. His prose style is irritating, as he fumbles along, attempting to conceal the fundamental banality of his ideas behind words he doesn't fully understand (see how he uses "hegemony" or "discrete"). His tales sound contrived, and one has the sneaking suspicion that despite the proliferation of "friends" and "acquaintances", these are none other than pseudonyms for Arthur Bloom, and the anecdote is yet another of his own, dull and dreary experiences.
And what is his grand conclusion, the sum of his profound reflections on France and the French (intended, as his preface bombastically proclaims, to bridge cultural gaps between France, Britain and the United States)? Well, he hits us with it in the final chapter: Bloom's conclusion is that there is something that can be termed as "The Mystique of France". Who, or what, on earth, is La Mystique (sic) of France? A perfume, a nightclub, a celebrated fortune-teller? Or just Bloom's final admission that he has nothing of interest to relate, and nothing of substance to impart?
Harvard should take that degree back, and Bloom's publisher should be tried at The Hague. And as for Bloom, well, if you happen to see him, nose in the air, smugly prancing down the Bois de Boulogne, do as the French do: avert your eyes, cross to the other side of the road, and keep going until you are safely home.

The worst book you will ever read.......2006-03-07

There are no words to aptly describe this book. The best way to appreciate how bad it is, unfortunately, is to actually read it and that would be too harsh a punishment for the most crimes. Between the spelling and grammatical errors, the overused clichés, the constant misuse of both English and French words, the author's pompous, self aggrandizing ranting and the overt bigotry, it is hard to decide exactly where it makes the transition from just being a really bad book to becoming the most horrible work of fiction you've ever come across. Don't be misled, the back cover refers to the book as a work of non-science non-fiction but fiction is what it is. I know, I've lived in Paris. By the end of the first paragraph one realizes this book is the author's way of getting back at the French for not changing their country's laws and customs to suit Arthur Bloom's needs and halfway through the book one realizes it is also his opportunity to show the English and American people, his target audience, what a nice, bourgeois existence he is leading in Paris.
If you are a writing instructor looking for the perfect example of how not to write to show your students, this book is the perfect tool for you. I highly recommend it. Otherwise my best advice is to stay as far away from Mr. Bloom's book as possible.

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Bioethics has paid surprisingly little attention to the special problems faced by women and to feminist analyses of current health care issues other than reproduction. Feminism and Bioethics: Beyond Reproduction aims to counterbalance this one-sided approach. A breakthrough volume of original essays authored by leading figures in bioethics and feminist theory, it moves beyond reproduction and nursing, taking bioethics into new territory. The book starts with an investigation of the relationship between feminism and bioethics and introduces different approaches to the problem. Chapters stress the importance of liberal feminism which prefers feminist over feminine analysis, integrate the experience of women of color, draw from the women's self-help movement, and apply feminist standpoint theory. In the second part of the book, contributors view various bioethical problems from a feminist perspective: euthanasia, AIDS, the definition of health, doctor-patient communication, the Human Genome Project, the conduct of biomedical research, and health care reform. They examine the pros and cons of the application of gender and feminism to bioethics. This provocative volume is bound to change and broaden the way bioethicists, students, patients, and the public consider bioethical issues.

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AN ART CAREER BORN OF STRUGGLE.......2004-05-09

Art in the middle of the 20th century tended to focus on a few mega talents, such as Willem de Kooning, Jackson Pollack. Yet there remians one artist who only lately received the recognition she deserves - Gina Knee, a woman who struggled mightily to balance her responsibilities as a wife and homemaker and her need for artistic expression. In large part, this book is a chronicle of that struggle.

Used to an affluent lifestyle in Santa Fe with servants to accomplish the mundane tasks and respond to her bidding, Gina Knee was forced to reassess her priorities when she found herself in wartime Los Angeles with no household help, which robbed her of free hours to create.

At that time, her husband's involvement in the war was important and meaningful to him. On the other hand, in 1943 she wrote to a friend and gallery owner who was planning an exhibit of her, "I am afraid that I resent to labor part of my days because Ernie is so happy and enthusiastic and content in his.....He was so desperate in Santa Fe and I was strong..."

During a fifty year career the artist worked in various locales - the southwest, the South, California, and New York. Her work was acquired by both public and private collectors.

Art historian Udall tells Gina Knee's story well, offering insights for art students as well as photographs and reproductions of the artist's work.

- Gail Cooke

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Quiet Jungle Angry Sea: My Escapes from the Japanese
Denis Gavin
Manufacturer: Lennard Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1852910623

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Quiet Jungle Angry Sea My Escapes from the Japanese (English soldier in WWII)
Denis Gavin
Manufacturer: Lennard Pub'g.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000HK2WRW

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