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Eyes Right, Erman Innocent a Chronicle from the Korean Conflict Era
Gus Wentz
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- This is an exciting historical account of a true aviator..
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Art Smith: Pioneer Aviator
Rachel Sherwood Roberts
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ASIN: 0786416467 |
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By 1915, pioneer aviator Art Smith was as celebrated as any movie star might be today. He thrilled audiences with his barnstorming feats, doing "death spirals," sky writing, "loop-the-loops," and night flights using phosphorus fireworks. He was a consummate showman and had he not died in 1926, his name probably would be familiar to most Americans. He glamorized and popularized aviation while testing the boundaries of aeronautical principles.
As a boy he longed to fly before he had ever seen an airplane. His parents believed in him, and he was fortunate to have a best friend named Al Wertman who helped him build an airplane. His fame spread around the globe and in 1916, the Japanese offered him $10,000 for a series of exhibitions. His flying skills inspired a young Wiley Post to a life of aviation. After Smith's death, when Lindbergh flew over Fort Wayne and dipped his wings, he gave credit to the "Bird Boy" Art Smith.
The story of this rising star in American aviation is one of adventure, romance, scandal and history. Using Smith's own autobiographical writings, the story is also a factual account of events in early aviation. The book includes photographs and postcards in Art Smith's own handwriting mailed to Al Wertman.
Customer Reviews:
This is an exciting historical account of a true aviator.........2004-04-10
Art Smith Pioneer Aviator is an excellent read. The account not only portrays Smith as a 'free spirit' leader in the evolution and exploration of aviation, but also considers his many personal experiences along the way. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in this area of history; from the beginner novice up to and including self-proclaimed aviation fanatics! Also makes for a great gift idea..
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An early work by the author of the bestselling Love's Executioner and the pseudonymous patient that he treated. "A riveting story of people whose strengths and weaknesses are mutually shared."--Alex Comfort
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A real patient/therapist encounter.......2007-07-27
What I love about this book is that it takes you into an unspoken territory of patient and therapist. In the same light as a photojournalist goes behind the scenes to capture events; We capture the inside life of both patient and therapist in a moving and human experience. In exchange for money, Dr. Yalom agrees to see Ginny on the basis that they will each write honest and open reports of each session, so he can create this book. We get an inside look into the passion and desire of a therapsit in his faciliatation of change, as well as, a deep look at a struggling patient admitting to her defenses, emotions, and maladaptive behaviors. A wonderful insight into the blossoming of a relationship that will change both therapist and patient. I highly recommend for anyone who is interested in the field of psychology.
Not quite as interesting as I expected.......2007-05-30
As I am not a student of psychology and not a therapist I read Yalom's books from a layman's point of view, as I find stories of personal development and change very interesting. However, I found this particular book to be somewhat tiresome and I must admit I got a bit bored as I longed for Ginny's process to move on. I guess that reading such detailed descriptions of each session was finally not as exciting as expected. I personally prefer to read the general story of a patient in Yalom's other books with tales of psychotherapy.
Making Sense of the Therapeutic Relationship.......2006-07-24
This is a very courageous book about a very courageous project. It touched me deeply. Brief entries from a master therapist and a writer patient in which each describes what happened for them in each session over a year or so personalize the therapeutic process. One can read a half dozen self help books about therapy and never come as near to understanding the meaning of the therapeutic relationship as well as in this book. While this is not Yalom's best book in literary terms - he was clearly still thinking about being a writer rather than being one - his willingness to expose his own feelings, needs and strategy as a man and a therapist to both the patient (who got to read his entries periodically) and reader is enriching. The book is a good exposition of Yalom's thesis that therapy is ultimately and primarily about the relationship between patient and therapist in which what goes on in the 45 minute hour is the most important element in healing.
Life...Or Something Like It.......2005-09-07
This is one of those books I couldn't wait to run back to. In those free moments between dishes and the bank, and the relaxed air of bedtime, I reveled in anticipation, because this book is like a talk with my best friend. Maybe better. Candor, humor and delightful poetic insights ramble through the hills and valleys of this therapeutic reality fest. I came away with a new sense of myself and the possibilities of my life. I will miss Dr. Yalom and Ginny. If you are looking for Mary Higgins Clark you're in the wrong place. If you're looking for a friend you don't want to let go, this is your lucky day.
not the best yalom has to offer..........2001-01-11
this was his book i was most excited to read, and while i think the concept is great, i don't think it really worked. the accounts were often long-winded and dull, and when there were little gems within that made it worth wading through, they were often hidden amidst pages of muck. i still think the idea behind the book is strong and could work, however, and i admire yalom for trying, but at the same time i wonder if it's not somewhat unethical to reveal so much to a patient about the therapist's feelings, and also to give her free therapy in exchange for writing for him - like, is it a conflict of interest on his part, and therefore countertherapeutic? also, the book doesn't really say if she got better in the long-term. i'm not so sure... still glad i read the book, but didn't honestly feel i got too much out of it. many of his other books are head and shoulders above this one...
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fond memories.......2007-08-15
This was the first, and best, cookbook my mother bought me. I still have my original copy and use it every once in a while. It is the BEST cookbook to use when teaching children how to cook. It's full of useful information for the aspiring cook.
true classic!.......2007-08-12
I am 36 years old and I still have this book. My parents got it for me when we went to the Magic Kingdom in the 70's. It is a treasure I will keep always and share with my nieces and nephew. I made the big bad wolfs brownies a lot. I still look at it and use it when I make hard boiled eggs; I can never remember how to make them. I love the memories this book brings to me. I my a true fan of all things Disney. A must have for all fans of the Mouse!!!
Still have it from over a decade ago..........2006-05-11
I received this book as a child. The idea was that mom and I could spend time in the kitchen together. Honestly, over a decade later as a college student, I still have it... And I've been known to pull it out on occasion. ;) It gives kitchen safety tips and shows kitchen utinsels.
There are excellent recipes, in the typical categories you see in cookbooks (appetizers, main dishes, desserts, etc). They all have an appeal to kids. They're not all necessarily things that a parent wouldn't know how to make (like grilled cheese), but the idea is to help kids learn, so that's okay in my book. You didn't really expect a souffle recipe, did you? :)
The Disney theme makes it all the more fun! Some recipes include spaghetti (Lady and the Tramp's, of course!), custard, various cupcakes (for the 7 Dwarves), and more.
I have a lot of great memories of sharing this book with my mom and learning about cooking, and I believe that many other people could make these kinds of memories, too. Check it out!
Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse Cookbook: Favorite Recipes from M.......2002-05-26
This is a great cookbook that I had when I was younger. It was so interesting to see what my favorite disney cartoons loved to eat.
Recipes for all ages with great illustrations.......1998-11-20
Basic recipes with fun Disney characters fill this great cookbook. From Winnie the Pooh French Toast to Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee's Banana Split, this cookbook is great for kids who have 3-4 grade level reading ability. The recipes are great for adults as well.
Product Description
Uncommon and wonderful first real cookbook! Not a toy! Presented in huge 8x11 inch folio format recipes are clearly and carefully laid out with each step included. Your child will be able to cook in no time! Wonderful for latch key kids, or just kids who wake up early on Saturday. Designed for 3rd to 8th grade in mind. The illustrations alone are worth the price!
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Starting Right With Rabbits
Mervin Roberts
Manufacturer: TFH Publications
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ASIN: 0876668147 |
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never read.......1999-10-07
I am curious. I haven't read this book, but someone made a quote saying that this book supported parathentesis in rabbits. If anyone has any info on this please contact me. I am in a heated arguement about this subject.
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Huck Lace is the first in a beautifully illustrated series of treasured articles and projects from Weaver's Magazine.
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So fine.......2005-10-21
What a great resource. Any one who wants to understand huck lace should have this book. It is an excellent gathering of all of the very best articles on huck lace from a decade of Handwoven magazine. Helpful for begining weaver's and very useful for advanced lover's of Lace. No better reference on huck lace, and I have looked at many of them.
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In Multiracial Couples, 21 couples in which one partner is black and the other is white talk about their experiences. The book offers a comprehensive and insightful analysis based on extensive quotations. It discusses the fact that these couples see their relationships as ordinary, as well as their encounters with racism. It also provides a pioneering exploration of how they became a couple, their relationships with families of origin and with the community, how partners dafine themselves as individuals and as a couple, the ways they defend against racism, their parenting experiences, what the partners learn from each other, and the blessings of being an interracial couple. The authors of Multiracial Couples provide a first-person account that will be equal value to professionals and scholars in family studies, race and ethnic studies, family psychology, and sociology. "Multiracial Couples is the result of a well-conducted study of 21 black/white couples and their experiences. It focuses strongly on the words of the participants themselves, rather than on a psychological interpretation of their words, and that is its great strength. Chapters cover topics from identity to societal racism, and although there is background material with each topic, the primary voices are the couples'. The authors then provide an interesting, comprehensive analysis with each chapter. These conclusions do not attempt to sum up, but instead offer additional ideas for thought. In essence, the authors provide a very sound framework and guidance for the discussion without being judgmental, and they do achieve the delicate balance necessary to the completeness of this text." --Interracial Voice "Multiracial Couples is a detailed look at a phenomenon that many individuals would like to see disappear. This cogent presentation of the issue is must reading. It is informative, written from a dispassionate but critical viewpoint, and reader-friendly. First addressing, in the authors' words, 'the most corrosive form of white opposition to interracial couples--racism,' the authors subsequently guide readers like a diary of an interracial relationship. . . . Family therapists, scholars, and practitioners will find this an invaluable resource. Highly recommended for all levels." --Choice "This is an unusual and unique book. . . . The issues, problems, perceptions and solutions have wide applicability. Therapists dealing with couple problems in multiracial countries will find these pages fascinating and instructive." --Kalyana Rodrigo in Sexual and Marital Therapy
Customer Reviews:
Just a beginning.......2004-04-27
This book is a noble beginning at documenting the voices of those in inter-racial relationships. Unfortunately this is just that, a beginning. What about a relationship between a Mexican woman and an Asian man, or an Indian woman and a white man? What about all the other races in America. Today Latinos make up that largest minority group and yet there is no book documenting their inter-racial marriages. This is because books like this perpetuate an obsession with black-white race, rather then expanding the study to include all races and all relationships. It could have just been an overlook of the author to not include more diversity but it appears as if the book itself might be racist because it doesn't bother to look at the fact that inter-racial relationships are not `taboo' but rather are the norm between all the races in America, yet all the attention seems to be put on the black and white relationships.
Seth J. Frantzman
Thank You!!!.......2001-04-14
I am the white partner an interracial relationship, and the mother of a beautiful biracial daughter. I came across this book years ago in my college library, and I loved it so much that I special ordered a copy of it through a local bookstore. I would just like to say thank you to the authors for writing it!
Thank you...
...for not stereotyping, analyzing, or otherwise trying to dissect interracial relationships.
...for letting the voices of the interracial families in the book shine through.
...for respectfully showing interracial families as normal, wonderful and beautiful!
...for the quote given by one of the people interviewed for the book - a white man married to a black woman took his son's pictures to a photo shop to be developed. When he returned to pick up the pictures, the white clerk at the store commented on how handsome the boy is, and told the boy's father: "Biracial children are the most beautiful children. They are God's way of showing the world that there shouldn't be bigotry". That quote made reading the book worthwhile!
Thank you indeed!
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"Werner Bischof: Life and Work of a Photographer 1916-1954" is an interactive biography that details Bischof's development as a photographer and his career. The chapters are designed to provide an historical and cultural context for the photographs, notes and sketches from Bischof's diaries, audio narration, letters, personal artifacts, excerpts from publications, and one hour of video interviews with people who knew him. The biography also has an extensive archive of over 1,000 photographs, publications, and reference material, a timeline, and a glossary.
Customer Reviews:
Low quality support.......2007-01-09
I expected to find a rich gallery of pics of this great photograph. But what I found was a program that force you to see them in a very small format, silly interactive biographical notice and little more. As a multimedia is strongly disappointing, and as a source of pictures is just bad: you cannot appreciate the beauty of the picture nor the texture of them. I would recommend all Bishop lovers to buy a paper book instead.
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The Civil War Diary of Clara Solomon: Growing Up in New Orleans, 1861-1862
Manufacturer: Louisiana State University Press
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Beyond 40 Acres & Another Pair of Shoes
Pamela Ayo Yetunde
Manufacturer: Marabella Books
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ASIN: 1928775004 |
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Beyond 40 Acres is a call to action for women to break the code of silence around talking openly about money. In the book she calls a "two-hour attitude adjustment," Yetunde identifies the cultural, political, social and religious influences that discourage women from dealing with their money matters. She concludes that women must overcome these barriers before they can focus on the mechanics of wealth-building. She de-mystifies the stock market by suggesting that women have the innate ability to shop for stocks using skills learned in shopping for shoes.
Customer Reviews:
Bootcamp For Money.......2000-05-07
Very interesting book. The author is very much on target when she states that the class a person identifies with usually determines whether or not he invests.
For example, a college graduate working as a marketing assistant for $25,000/year would probably invest. But then you will find many customer service representatives earning $25,000-$35,000 who won't invest. What is the difference - personal perception of themselves.
The author seeks to expose these cultural and mental inhibitors, so you can get beyond them, know you have a right to participate in the economy, and invest your way to wealth.
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- Excellent book!
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- How to safeguard your e-business customers
- How to safeguard your e-business customers
- A very informative and useful book
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Net Privacy: A Guide to Developing & Implementing an Ironclad ebusiness Privacy Plan
Michael Erbschloe , and
John R. Vacca
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Companies
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ASIN: 0071370056 |
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Ensure corporate privacy online with this step-by-step guide
Whether your company needs to safeguard your customers'personal information, or keep e-intruders from accessing company secrets, your organization must have an effective, organization-wide privacy plan. NET PRIVACY shows you how to design and implement one. Authors Michael Erbschloe and John Vacca, two acknowledged experts on the subject, explore in-depth the key privacy issues that lead to the breakdown of e-businesses. Then they walk you through the steps necessary for developing, implementing, and managing a proven enterprise privacy plan. You get clear, accessible explanations of the technology involved -- plus proven techniques for measuring the plan's success.
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Michael Erbschloe and John Vacca explore, in-depth, the key privacy issues leading to the breakdown of ebusinesses today.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent book!.......2001-08-13
This book addresses every aspect of doing business on the Internet securely. A must read for anyone that uses the Internet to either buy or sell.
Excellent Information, in "easy to understand" detail!.......2001-07-19
This is an excellent book for the skeptic who thinks that "it can't happen to us!" I think many different companies (government and private sector alike) will be amazed at how comparitively little it actually costs to prevent a corporate disaster. Ever wish to go inside the mind of a good hacker and learn how he does it? This is the book for you!
How to safeguard your e-business customers.......2001-07-18
The ubiquitous Internet is a double-edged sword. A major benefit is sharing information; a major detriment is the risk to customers of divulging private information. For e-businesses, therefore, privacy is a showstopper issue. This book was written to promote e-business success by helping organizations evaluate privacy needs, establish a privacy task force, use technologies to provide maximum protection, formulate privacy policies and procedures, implement and test privacy procedures, and monitor and modify privacy protection. This one's a winner--for companies that want to "win" at e-business.
How to safeguard your e-business customers.......2001-07-18
The ubiquitous nature of the Internet is a double-edged sword, with sharing information a major benefit, and the risk of divulging private information a major detriment. In the rush to establish an e-business, organizations can't afford to ignore the showstopper issue: privacy. Erbschloe and Vacca provide a how-to for businesses to help them evaluate their privacy needs, establish a privacy task force, use privacy technologies to the best advantage, formulate privacy policies and procedures, implement and test privacy procedures, and monitor and modify their privacy protection. This one's a winner--for businesses that want to "win" at e-business.
A very informative and useful book.......2001-07-11
A very informative and useful book in an area which is near and dear to all of us as we open up to the world of i-payments.
Book Description
This new edition captures and blends the essence of new ways of managing public and nonprofit organizations to better serve the client given the new realities that are drastically altering the ways in which these organizations do business. Pioneering, but applicable, private sector management behavior is identified and explained along with time-tested management fundamentals and numerous practices developed over the last several decades. This edition retains the comprehensive coverage of the earlier edition while including the cutting edge of management technology.
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Pioneer Peasant Colonization in Ceylon: A Study in Asian Agrarian Problems
Farmer
Manufacturer: A Greenwood Press Reprint
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ASIN: 0837188881 |
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- Faith in God and Generals: An Anthology of Faith, Hope, and Love in the American Civil War
- Fighting in the Great Crusade: An 8th Infantry Artillery Officer in World War II
- Flying Through Knotholes
- For Comrade and Country: Oral Histories of World War II Veterans
- Forever Yours - If I Come Back Alive
- FROM INDIAN FORT TO FLYING FORT -And Far Beyond
- From Pajarito to Lungchow: Memoirs of Photographic Reconnaissance Pilot Stanley A. Hardin
- General William S. Harney: Prince of Dragoons
- Glory of America Comprising Memoirs of the Lives and Glorious Exploits of Some of the Distinguished Officers Engaged in the Late War with Great Britain
- Good Little Soldiers?
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