Battle of the WAC

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A military story...and a love story, too! "Battle of the Wac" is a true story about one of the more than 400,000 young American women who served their country during World War II. The story deals with the frustrations, the decisions, the work, the embarrassments, and the struggle to be accepted by the male soldiers, even in a veteran's hospital 40 years later. Also included is a tender love story covering those bittersweet years when planning for the future seemed nearly impossible, and a soldier's life during the battle of the bulge where he was wounded during a terrifying night while serving as the leader of a reconnaissance troop. The dates are historically correct; the events actually took place, although names of some of the participants have been changed, as indicated.

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Excellent war/love story.......2002-08-08

As the daughter of a WAC officer, I was deeply moved by Bessey's book. She is a credit to all WACs--a true lady in uniform. Not only does she reveal a gifted writing style, but she treats her subject with depth and beauty. Anyone who loves WWII history, women's history, or just great love stories, should buy this book. I highly recommend it!

Great Story of Women in the Army in WWII and a Love Story.......2001-12-27

This is an excellent book about another little-known aspect of World War II and the 'Greatest Generation'. Carol Hossner Bessey was a small-town girl from rural Idaho who enlisted in the WAAC, which later became the WAC, to serve her country in World War II. This is her story- a story of the patriotism of a young woman who strived to do her part in a big war despite the occasional lack of respect from her male peers in the military. It is a story of friendships, of the many different women Carol meets during the war years. It is also a love story, telling the tale of the meeting and whirlwind romance of two young people in time of war who meet and fall in love despite the fact that the future is uncertain. The book follows Carol through her wartime experiences Stateside, mostly in Kansas, and also follows her future husband Grant's experiences Stateside and later as a scout in the Battle of the Bulge, where he is injured, and in the Army of Occupation.
Bessey writes in the spare prose of the newspaperwomen she has been for decades. She captures the feelings of young women off serving their country very well. As a male reader, I found it particularly interesting to read of the war from a female perspective. The book would appeal to anyone interested in women's roles in fighting World War II and also to anyone interested in women dealing with adversity. Bessey's experiences were not unique, nor were they action-packed. They are told engagingly and honestly, with no attempt to build them up, and what results is a satisfying, edifying read that gives the reader a new appreciation for the sacrifices of the thousands of women of 'The Greatest Generation' who served our nation in time of need.
The book is illustrated with photos that augment and heighten interest in the text.
I recommend 'Battle of the Wac'. It is not an action and adventure military history. It is a perceptive and sensitive account of women at war, one woman in particular, and a valuable addition to existing military literature.

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What a relief to know that I'm not crazy

New angles on women's health

An excellent book!

Thank you!

Simply the best!!!

The PMDD Phenomenon : Breakthrough Treatments for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Extreme Premenstrual Syndrome
Diana L. Dell , and Carol Svec
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0071400753

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The first book to clearly explain this new disorder and offer treatment options

Afflicting an estimated 3 million women in the United States, PMDD is an extreme form of PMS in which the physical and psychological symptoms are often so severe that they strain social, familial, and work relationships to the breaking point. Despite the rapidly growing body of scientific research into its causes and cures, PMDD continues to be a bone of contention among medical professionals, and many women who suffer from it are still told that it's all in their heads. The first consumer book written on this condition and authored by a nationally respected expert on the treatment of this condition, The PMDD Phenomenon:

Helps readers determine whether they have PMDD
Explains the full spectrum of prescription and nonprescription drug therapies
Covers major alternative treatments
Features inspiring and informative case studies of women who have battled PMDD

Customer Reviews:

What a relief to know that I'm not crazy.......2007-08-13

I started this book yesterday evening and couldn't put it down. I have been suffering from PMDD since adolescence, although I didn't know it. I really appreciated the sections in the book that said that PMDD is a real, measurable condition - not a moral failing, or a lack of mental or physical fortitude. It is so nice to have a source of thorough information PLUS encouragement and understanding. It is helping my husband and I understand what I go through every month and why. This information is going to change my life, I can already tell.

New angles on women's health.......2006-03-03

It is refreshing to read a bood that actually tackles women's health problems which really are not taken seriously. Too many women suffer and at this time the medical establishment should take a more serious and alternate view on how to research and help women suffering with PMDD. This book has been an immense help and many kudos to Ms. Dell for tackling this subject.

An excellent book!.......2006-02-27

I have been counseling women and their spouses/partners for over 5 years about all aspects of PMS and PMDD, more especially how to effectively treat PMS and PMDD using specific nutrition and other life-style changes. I have been symptom free of my own severe PMDD for over 4 years now following these methods. I found this book to be an honest, well researched and insightful tool in helping women (and their spouses/partners) to understand this disorder from the inside out. I highly recommend it!

Thank you!.......2003-09-01

Finally someone who understands! Having being diagnosed as suffering PMDD only recently this book was an absolute God send. Now I finally understand what it is that's gripping me each month and I am not - as I feared losing my mind. For any woman who suffers PMS or worse please do yourself a favour and get this book, make your family read it, your friends, your boss... it's great to know we are not alone!

Simply the best!!!.......2002-10-25

This book is wonderful! It is easy to read, easy to understand, and for once I feel like I really understand what works, what doesn't work, and why. I highly recommend this book for every woman who has PMS, PMDD, or is even just a little cranky once a month. This puts it all into perspective, and offers all kinds of solutions. Top-notch! Plus, I trust the information because it comes from a woman doctor who is both a psychiatrist AND an OB/GYN.

The PMDD Phenomenon: Breakthrough Treatments for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Extreme Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

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The PMDD Phenomenon: Breakthrough Treatments for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Extreme Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Diana L. Dell
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OFZEBG

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Campbell's Classic Recipe Book.......2007-03-24

It was a gift for my daughter. She was very happy to get it because it was something she remembered me cooking from when she was little. I was very happy you had it in stock--went to several book stores and they all told me it was out of print.

Simple and fun.......2006-11-07

I bought this book for my mom last christmas because she gets sick of cooking all the time and these recipes looked quick, easy and tasty. I love this book and am now looking to buy one for myself. This would be perfect for somebodey who is just learning to cook or a college student who is sick of ramen and wants a real meal quick and cheap. If you're already well versed in cooking you'll have a wonderful time adding things and making these recipes your own.

Easy Cooking.......2005-09-15

I bought 6 of these books and handed them out to friends. Everyone has tried the recipes, in fact I tried 3 this week, and they are all enjoying them and the ease of cooking. In fact I need to order one more today.

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Excellent Value and Great Recipes
Great Value, Nice Illustrations

Classic Irish Recipes
Georgina Campbell
Manufacturer: Sterling
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Baking | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books

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ASIN: 0806984449

Book Description

Scores of delicious recipes...from soups, fish, and meat courses to condiments and traditional beverages. "The outstanding characteristic of these recipes is simplicity--simple and tasty on the tongue while filling and wholesome for the body."--Irish Herald.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Value and Great Recipes.......2002-11-09

I bought this book so I could cook the same foods my Irish-born husband grew up with. It has come through time and again. He swears the Brown Bread I make is exactly like his Mum's but I got it straight out of this book! There's a little bit of everything; from simple sauces to soups, vegetables, main dishes, breads and desserts and more complex recipes (like traditional Christmas cake that takes a couple of days to make!).

My one "complaint" would be that this smallish book likes to close by itself especially when I've got my hands in the flour so remember to weight it open beforehand.

However, I give 5 stars because you get a bunch of really great recipes for a reasonable price. So worth it!

Great Value, Nice Illustrations.......2001-03-09

I love this book! The price is right and the recipes are delicious. Marlene Ekman has illustrated a number of books for Sterling, and her illustrations are always charming. If you are looking for a special St. Pat's recipe, you'll find it here! Easy-to-follow directions for even the most inexperienced cook. There's something for everyone! I highly recommend it! For those with a little more money to spend, try Celtic Folklore Cooking (great folklore/history background); Irish Heritage Cookbook; and Irish Traditional Cooking.

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Campbell's Classic Recipes

Manufacturer: Publications International
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0785376402

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Campbell's Classic Recipes

Manufacturer: Publications International
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 078533730X

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From the company that practically defines ÒclassicÓ comes a cookbook chock-full of the dishes that have been enjoyed for generations. From the timeless Green Bean Casserole to the traditional Easy Chicken & Pasta, all your favorites are combined in this delightful book volume.

¥ More than 70 terrific recipes for main dishes, side dishes and snacks from one of AmericaÕs most trusted brands
¥ Over 40 beautiful full-color photos
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Campbell's Classic Recipes
Ltd. Publications International
Manufacturer: Publications International
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000RITF5Q

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Campbell's Classic Recipes

Manufacturer: Publications Internationally, Ltd
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Binding: Paperback
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If you think Campbell's Soups are "Mmm, mmm good," get ready to try their outstanding soup recipes.

Campbell's presents this timeless collection of main courses, snacks and sides in a cookbook that belongs in every kitchen.

Make quick and yummy dishes like French Onion Burgers, Cheese Fries, Lemon Chicken, Vegetable Lasagna, Two-Bean Chili, and Asian Chicken Stir-Fry.

Good old-fashioned eating takes just a few minutes—along with a can of Campbell's.

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From an ill-considered attempt to transport Silver the horse in a VW microbus to the horse-training rookies who end up being dragged across the countryside in a rowboat, this endearing collection of 14 short stories reveals the funny side of man's efforts to bridle the horse.

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If you want to learn more about your family, now's the time to start. With the advent of the Internet, there's more information available than ever before, and it's easier to access now than in the good old days of musty libraries and records halls. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Online Genealogy by Rhonda McClure will have you wired and digging up dirt (or gold) in just an hour or two. Even the most ardent computer-hater will have to admit that the search is simpler, and McClure makes the case clearly. Her charming prose is well complemented by online images and hint boxes scattered liberally on each page. Specific sites are mentioned as well as general means of searching for family data, so even if one site disappears you can still get what you need. The book covers the basics of both gathering family data and online searches, so if you're not quite up to speed on one or the other, you can quickly figure it out. After you've browsed a bit and started collecting information, the later chapters help you to communicate with other researchers, mining government records, and even publishing your own results online. It's not hard to learn plenty about your family's history; whether you want to get in touch with your roots, glean medical information to improve your own health, or give your kids something to think about, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Online Genealogy is for you. --Rob Lightner

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Online Genealogy, Second Edition.......2005-09-17

Very informative for the novice Genealogist. Helpful hints of where to look for information both online and in the library.

Great for the classroom.......2001-02-28

I have been using this book in a class I teach at the local Adult Education center. The class is 10 sessions of 3 hours each and the book provides a comprehensive overview on Genealogy on the internet. The author's information is well written and todate 75 students have enjoyed this book with me...

Very good resource book.......2000-10-25

Online Genealogy is a fun hobby that is increasing in popularity. It use to be a hassle trying to contact libraries and record halls by mail or telephone.

The "Idiot's Guide..." will show you everything you need to know to get started setting up your family tree. Make sure you have as much detail, about your history, available when you begin your search, to make things easier.

If you already belong to a genealogy club, this book might seem redundant. But it is a nice reference to have when you don't feel like searching your bookmarks for a specific page.

I bought this for my mother, and she found it very useful. Of course she still writes half of her bookmarks down on paper.

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This book needs a lot of work.

Lt. Columbo Teaches Hydroponics

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How to Start on a Shoestring and Make a Profit With Hydroponics: Including Set-Up, Production and Maintenance, and Marketing
Hilmur L. Saffell
Manufacturer: Mayhill Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Gardening & Horticulture | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 0963706632

Customer Reviews:

This book needs a lot of work........2001-07-28

I was very dissapointed in this book. It's not up to date and and seems more focused on bag growing than anything else. It would help if the author would add some illustration to this book. If you want a good book to read on hydroponics you'd better look elsewhere.

Lt. Columbo Teaches Hydroponics.......1999-07-16

After seeing a friend's copy of Saffell's book all I can say is "thank heaven I didn't buy this!" Hilmur possibly is a great hydroponicist and insightful marketer of plant materials; but after submitting to his stumbling, barely-linear ramblings and tangential explainations if felt like a murder suspect zeroed in the sights of Lt. Cloumbo. "Oh yea, just one more thing..sorry I didn't mention it before..just a loose end to tie up..."

For the beginning hydroponics practitioner who might find Howard Rush's HYDROPONIC FOOD PRODUCTION: A Definitive Guidebook of Soilless Food-Growing Methods a little too much in detail and information, I recommend his simpler and more hobby/home gardener oriented HYDROPONICS: Questions And Answers for Successful Growing. Don't waste your time or money on Saffell's Shoe Strings!

Skip this book.......1998-11-10

While the book isn't completely worthless, it is very poorly written - it needs a good editor. The author states at the beginning that the reader should read completely through before acting on anything and that's good advice, because the book is full of "oh, by the way, you need to do (this) first" sections. The author's description of hydroponic methods is very vague and unclear, and includes very, very few illustrations to clarify matters.

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However you choose to cope—through private, inner searching or sharing your feelings with others—this book is a companion through the process of understanding and accepting your loss.

Katherine Fair Donnelly has written the first book dedicated to the experience of adults who have lost a parent. Through intimate discussions with sons and daughters, she explores the many emotions that arise after a parent dies, and tells the inspiring stories of how ordinary people overcame their anguish.

These personal insights can offer reassurance that you're not alone. And can help you to get through.

Customer Reviews:

Confusing.......2007-05-19

I found the book difficult to read due to the presentation, and there was far too much time spent on the history of the people and how the parents died. I don't see how that can help someone with their grief, and quite honestly wasn't interested in how their people died, I was looking for help for myself. But even the format of the pages just looked confusing. I would highly recommend Harold Ivan Smith's "Grieving The Loss of A Mother", it is helping me to survive.

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Grief for a child IS unbearable -- but we bear it
It is a real depictation on how to move forward

Recovering from the Loss of a Child
Katherine Fair Donnelly
Manufacturer: MacMillan Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0025321501

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When a child dies, the pain and shock can seem unbearable. But in sharing, understanding, and accepting this tragic loss, emotional recovery is possible.

Katherine Fair Donnelly's groundbreaking book shows bereaved parents, siblings, and others how to cope with one of life's cruelest blows. With inspiring firsthand accounts from others who have survived this heartbreaking experience, this compassionate and reassuring volume can help in healing the heart—and learning to live again.

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Grief for a child IS unbearable -- but we bear it.......2002-06-30

RECOVERING FROM THE LOSS OF A CHILD contains a list of do's and don'ts for helping bereaved parents. Donnelly says to let your caring and concern show, be available, say you're sorry about what happened, allow them to express their grief, encourage them to be patient with themselves, allow them to talk about the child, give special attention to bewildered siblings, reassure them that they did all they could, and talk about the endearing qualities of the child.

Don't point out that the parents have other children (no child can take the place of another). Don't say they should be grateful. Don't avoid mentioning the child's name. Don't avoid them because you're uncomfortable or feel helpless.

If you're wondering what to do -- this book will spell it out for you. It's another truly useful book for people who want to help someone they care about through the pain of grief.

It is a real depictation on how to move forward.......1999-11-17

I mailed this book to a close friend of mine who recently lost his 18 year old son in a tragic way. I knew I had no words that could comfort him in this time of sorrow so I sent this book. I am glad I did. He said he is reading it and is getting alot out of it.

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Recovering From the Loss of a Parent

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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0396088740

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What "A reader from Cambridge" did not understnad.......2003-04-25

Further up "A reader from Cambridge" proved that he did not understand nothing at all. It's just for this guy that I do have to explain, that this book has nothing got to do with scholarships or so. It's hard to belive that he did not find out while reading the book to its end. He or she however seemed to have noticed in the end that he or she might blame himself or herself and therefore missed to leave the full name.

For the rest of the world I would like to say that this is not big literature, but an important book. Once individuals stop to be interested to investigate in their history and to try to understand what was happening when and why, we will loose a chance to prevent dark parts of human history from coming back. This is why this book has a right to exist and this is what we can learn from it. It gives us an example for ourselves. And Suleiman does not celebrate herself, as her critic says, but gives us an unproctected view into her feelings. This makes her vulnerable and the "reader from Cambridge" takes his freedom to eagerly touch her wounds.

I say it very clearly: Books like Suleiman's help to make sure that "readers from Cambridge MA" buy a book about the Iraque war the other day and complain that it is not really on the oil business.

Just when you think French Teachers can't get more conceited.......2001-02-04

It's in no way clear what any of this has to do with scholarship, either on the level of literature, history, or autobiography. Suleiman is clearly her own biggest fan, and the book does nothing but detail her personal celebration of herself. It is, for example, in no way clear what her name-dropping accounts of dinner parties and non-attended talks is supposed to signify within the context of serious, reflective scholarship. If you're sitting a qualfiying exam anytime soon for a degree in Susan Suleimanism, by all means read this book, but it is a waste of time for anyone else. Let's hope this volume sounds a death knell for academic self-aggrandizement: come back to earth Ms. Suleiman.

My thoughts on "Budapest Diary".......1999-12-15

This is a book exploring the author's search for a childhood identity forged in Hungary in the shadow of the Holocaust and her family's subsequent emigration to the USA. For many complex reasons, childhood issues had not been addressed for much of the author's adult life. The book is a wonderfully evocative memoir of childhood, a search for a national identity and an accurate and sensitive portrayal of the sense of alienation felt by those with the immigrant experience. It is set in the background of the diary written by the author while she lived and worked in Budapest in an academic capacity. As she explores the issues around Hungary's newly found freedoms in the 1990s, she examines them in the context of the uglier aspects of Hungarian and European nationalism which had decimated Hungarian Jewry. Although told from the Jewish viewpoint, it has broad appeal and addresses many important aspects of the human condition.

The author's considerable literary ability (she is professor of Romance Languages at Harvard) is evident in the exquisitely sensitive descriptions of events and emotions from both a child's and adult's viewpoint. She seems to have learnt well from the authors on whom she has based her distinguished career. Emotions leap at the reader from every page, often rapidly traversing the spectrum of joy, sadness, longing, confusion and humor. At all times there is a strong prevailing sense of the author's awareness of how her uniquely Hungarian Jewish background profoundly influenced every important outcome of her life and her world outlook.

The dilemma of being an outsider, yet identifying culturally and nationally with a sovereign state is well known to many Jews and constitutes the fundamental European Jewish experience. Many of those (myself included) who underwent this in repressive political systems fled to the western world and became very successful and yet experienced a sense of national and cultural alienation in their adopted societies.

Despite addressing emotionally charged, controversial and sometimes uncomfortable subjects, there is always a sense of lightness and what is almost playfulness. Not all issues are serious and there is one hilarious description of Hungarian toilets, which every Westerner must have felt (if not voiced) upon their initial experience with these dreadfully designed pieces of porcelainware.

Although an emotionally charged book, it never descends into unrealistic sentimentalism - the message seems to be that no matter what we do with our lives, where we come from has a profound effect on who we are and how we see the events around us. Acknowledging this can be liberating.

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Budapest Diary - In Search Of The Motherbook
Susan Rubin Suleiman
Manufacturer: Univ. Of Nebraska Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000K05EQK

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Budapest Diary In Search of the Motherbook
Susan Rubin *SIGNED by author* Suleiman
Manufacturer: U of Nebraska Press
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000J0PVSW

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