From Stem to Stern -- A Fletcher's Story

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An Exceptional Historical Accounting.......2004-08-17

Galligan's self-imposed cause and effect guidelines coupled with his apparent devotion to research leave little to one's imagination in reading this superbly organized accounting of COLAHAN's history. From an immense pool of historical sources he has carefully and methodically gleaned far more than the origin, purpose and destiny of a single FLETCHER Class Destroyer; he has included well rationalized motivation behind world events that effected COLAHAN's responsibilities. One need not be a historical enthusiast to acknowledge and admire this exceptional book.

Comprehensive and Enlighting.......2004-06-28

Joe Galligan has done a great service for Fletcher-class destroyer fans in general and USS Colahan DD-658 fans in particular. He explores the development of destroyers and details the entire 23-year history of the Colahan (1943-1966). My book, "The Original Tomcat," deals with the ship's Pacific War adventures in the mid-1940s, and Paul Adkisson's memoirs, "Anchors and Eagles," gives a lively account of the Colahan in the mid-1950s. Neither, however, can match the scope of Joe's "From Stem to Stern."

Warships Have Genes, Too.......2004-01-29

This documented history of destroyer development up through World War II and beyond fleet employment of the Fletcher Class of fighting ships plainly reveals a careful and scholarly work of its author. This is no collection of salty sea stories but a revelation of the true roots of "small boys", first in the Civil War and later as they served the cruisers, aircraft carriers, and amphibious ships, particularly in the Pacific Theatre, under the leadership of ADMs Nimitz, Halsey, and their ilk and later in the Korean and Vietman Wars.
What I appreciated about the book was that it is fully annotated with reliable sources, has a large bibliography, a more than usually complete index, and, for those who served aboard Colahan, a crew muster data base to the extent those who served could be identified. Whether you are a hardware or history buff, the author has achieved his goal of answering the questions: What are we a part of? and how did this come to be?

Outstanding True Sea Story of the U.S.S. Colahan.......2004-01-29

I served on the U.S.S. Colahan in the early 1950s, know the author personally and was the primary proof-reader of the book while it was being written. I have read every word in it, twice or more times. It is an excellent book of naval history, and at the same time an exciting saga. As I was proof-reading the chapers, one by one, I would become captivated by the stories themselves, particularly those accounts of World War Two, of the Tomcat Squadron going ahead of the convoy or task force to intercept and destroy Japanese aircraft. The book includes additional accounts of naval battles of that era, in which dozens of American and Japanese ships were lost, to gunfire, to attack by aircraft or even to violent weather. The typhoons of the Pacific ocean can be and were deadly at times.

There were four ships in the squadron with the DD658. The other three were given or sold to other countries, but the Colahan was used for target practice off the coast of California. I wish someone someday would find the ship, just to get underwater photos of it. It probably will never happen, I am sorry to say. But for now read about the ship, the squadron and the war itself in "A Fletcher's Story."

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From Stem To Stern A Fletchers Story.......2004-01-22

I served with Mr.Galligan on the USS Colahan during the Korean War. His coverage and story are one of the best I have read.

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From Stem to Stern: A Fletcher's Story

Manufacturer: Not Avail
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 1410768155

Book Description

Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver, children of slaves, overcame seemingly insurmountable barriers to find renown in the fields of education and science. Both men retained strong personalities that occasionally came into conflict. Like iron sharpening iron, their differences served to refine and define their collaborative work. An abiding faith in Christ and sense of divine appointment guided them through a world of dark prejudice with humility and self-confidence. They quietly proved their oppressors wrong and along the way made remarkable discoveries and contributions that have inestimably benefited mankind to this day.

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If you need to be humbled....read this book.......2003-02-11

I am reminded by people like George Carver and Booker Washington that I have done so little, while they accomplished so very much. Besides the awe inspiring historical accounts of these two saints, the book is written with a kind of zeal that is obvious to the reader. It is obvious that the author loved writing it as much as we enjoy reading it (either that or he fakes it really well).

I have only a few books that I will make my children read (when they come of age)....this is one of them.

Men of Sacrifice.......2000-04-20

John Perry has delivered the goods as a researcher and biographer. In this book about two luminaries of the 20th Century, who brought the light of their torches from the 19th, we have a book that will inspire everyone. There are places where it will not leave you tearless.

Balance, honesty and contextual historicism are characteristic of Perry's work.

Most reading it will concur with this reviewer that Perry has found a niche in reminding us of those persons of sacrifice who are such a rare type of leader in this 21st century.

Take time to read this book and discover Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver whose lives transcended racial prejudice, reviling, misunderstanding and jealousy.

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Good, but way too short

A Nice Complement to a fuller biography of Carver

George Washington Carver: His Life & Faith in His Own Words
William J. Federer
Manufacturer: Amerisearch
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Binding: Hardcover

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Good, but way too short.......2007-03-23

This is a much more hopeful and truthful book then the George Washington Carver book written by Gary R. Kremer. I was just starting to enjoy reading this book when all of a sudden, it ended abruptly (it's only 104 pages long). Maybe someday someone will write a lengthy and deep biography on this kind and gentle man.

A Nice Complement to a fuller biography of Carver.......2006-03-16

George Washington Carver: His Life & Faith in His Own Words is a short book of biography and quotes from this great Christian man. The book is compiled and written by St. Louis author William Federer. This is a labor of love for Federer who remembers as a child receiving a book about Carver that inspired him to emulate the character traits of the former slave.

Did you know Missouri can count George Washington Carver as one of our own? After the death of his parents, George was raised by Mr. and Mrs. Moses Carver, residents of Diamond Grove Missouri. He attended school in Neosho, Missouri as well as a business college in Kansas City.

Carver's story is inspirational because of the incredible obstacles he had to overcome, and because of his deep faith in Jesus Christ. He was born into slavery, experienced the loss of most of his family, felt the sting of poverty, and encountered door-closing racism. However, before his life was over, Carver was an internationally known chemist who advised Presidents and Congress, and was offered jobs by prominent men like Henry Ford and Thomas Edison. His great mission in life was to help bring education and moral uplift to those less fortunate.

Carver is best known for discovering hundreds of uses for the peanut, which in turn gave the post-Civil War South a soil-replenishing crop that could be turned into a viable economic future. His horticultural discoveries took place at Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, led by Booker T. Washington. He would teach his students in the classroom, but also journey out to the poor farmers, instructing them on how to take care of the soil.

The particular focus of Federer's book is the spiritual life of Carver. By reading the private letters Carver sent to his friends, we are able to discover the spiritual depth and passion of the man. In 1921, Carver addressed the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee regarding the endless uses of the peanut. At the end of his address, the chairman asked:

"Dr. Carver how did you learn all of these things?"

Carver answered, "From an old book."

"What book?" asked the chairman.

Carver replied, "The Bible."

The chairman inquired, "Does the Bible tell about peanuts?"

"No, sir" Dr. Carver replied, "But it tells me about the God who made the peanut. I asked Him to show me what to do with the peanut, and He did."

Such anecdotes reveal two of the character traits of Carver. First, he had a deep respect for God and His Word. Second, he believed that hard work and personal industry was often the divine means by which God brought blessing to His people.

Carver's faith was rooted in Christ. He wrote to a friend saying, "Oh how I wish the people would awake up from their lethargy and come out soul and body for Christ." Speaking of his students, Carver said, `I want them to find Jesus, and make Him a daily and hourly part of themselves." When asked about the secret of his success in life, he responded by saying, "It is simple. It is found in the Bible, `In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths."

George Washington Carver was truly a great Christian and American citizen. This book by William Federer makes an excellent companion piece to some of the longer biographies of Carver. Put it in the hands of young men and women, and you will be giving them an opportunity to find inspiration from the life of a man committed to God.

George Washington Carver: Scientist & Educator

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George Washington Carver: Scientist & Educator
James Neyland
Manufacturer: Holloway House Publishing Company
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Binding: Paperback

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Other, better resources

IGNORE the previous reviewer they didn't read properly !!

Not what I thought it was

Vegan Menu for People With Diabetes
Nancy Berkoff
Manufacturer: Vegetarian Resource Group
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0931411289

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Other, better resources.......2007-05-08

I got this book from my library to check out the recipes it offers. I have to say, I was less than impressed - I'm glad I didn't buy a copy. If you want to reverse diabetes, I highly recommend Eat to Live by Dr. Joel Fuhrman or Reversing Diabetes by Dr Neil Barnard. Both of these doctors recommend vegan eating plans to cure what ails you. I have been carefully following the plan laid out by Dr Fuhrman and in 3 months I brought my A1c from 12.2 down to 6.1, WITHOUT ANY MEDICATIONS. The neuropathy in my big toe is gone. I have never felt better.

IGNORE the previous reviewer they didn't read properly !!.......2006-02-16

If your going to review a book; at least read the title first "Vegan Menu for Diabetes" hello "menu" is the key word. This book does exactly as promised, it is a book for Vegan diabetic recipees.

If you want information on the entire subject of Diabetes get a book like "diabetes for dummies". Next time please don't give negative or weak reviews because you are confused; it's a disservice to other customers and the authors!! This the only book of its kind for Vegans who also must manage diabetes and it is well-written!

This site also tells you to review the product itself not post idle opinions.

Not what I thought it was.......2005-08-13

This is probably my own error, more than a flaw with the book. I thought it would have more information in it about why certain types of foods were better or worse for diabetes and blood sugar issues. Instead, it said what food was good and bad with very little explanation of why.

I'm not good at taking someone's word for something, especially with so many varying views of health issues out there. I like to know why someone is saying something, so that I can be my own judge of it.

The focus of this book is 99% on the recipes. Not what I wanted, but not bad.

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Touching stories and delicious recipes

A heart-warming book that makes a wonderful gift...

A heart-warming book that makes a wonderful gift...

Would grace any home or community library collection

A feast for the soul...and tummy

At Grandmother's Table: Women Write about Food, Life and the Enduring Bond between Grandmothers and Granddaughters
Ellen Berkeley
Manufacturer: Fairview Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Catching the rich scent of sugar cookies baking, the savory aroma of a roasting chicken, or the spicy steam from a pot of borscht transports many of us back to childhood and our seats at our grandmothers' kitchen tables. A unique relationship, bound by family and freed by generations, the bond between grandmother and granddaughter is often forged over creaming butter or shelling peas. At Grandmother's Table celebrates this special friendship with essays and recipes by women remembering the food prepared by and conversations they had with their grandmothers.

Adriana Millenaar Brown recalls her grossmutter's soft body and calm eyes during the bombing of Berlin in 1944 and the potato cakes she would make using whatever ingredients she could forage. Nana's Kern (Currant) Teacakes were a staple growing up for Dianne S. Lodge-Peters. She and Nana would drink oolong tea and eat the warm teacakes as Nana told her stories and songs reflecting their ethnic heritages; not until the author was getting her doctorate did she realize Nana's stories were classic medieval folktales. When her mother was angry with her, Lilla M. Waltch's grandmother would comfort her by making Mon (Poppy Seed) Cookies and Waltch could feel "[my] spirits lifting as we beat the eggs and stirred the fragrant mixture."

"This is a book about connections," says editor Ellen Perry Berkeley. "And in connecting across the dividing lines of our own time, we can see our deepest selves reflected in women of very different backgrounds, beliefs, advantages, and pursuits." Often poignant, At Grandmother's Table is filled with the stories of hard-working, loving, difficult, loyal women and the meals they created for their beloved grandchildren. --Dana Van Nest

Book Description

In this deluxe gift book, more than 50 women share their grandmothers' deeply moving life stories and favorite family recipes.

Customer Reviews:

Touching stories and delicious recipes.......2005-03-09

I am so happy to have discovered this book. Each story was wonderful. What a privilege to get to know a little bit about all these interesting women. The stories brought back memories of my grandmother and made me wish I had gotten to know her better. One thing I do remember about her is that she was always cooking and the many delicious foods that came out of her kitchen - recipes like the ones in this book. I made a list of at least 10 that I want to make. Thanks to the women who shared their memories and these special recipes.

A heart-warming book that makes a wonderful gift..........2001-04-04

I was given this book by my best friend; we both feel a strong attachment to our gandmothers. Even just flipping through it, I knew right away that I'd like it. The quality of the paper, the photographs, layout, binding are all excellent. Once I started reading it, I was glued. It's not a cookbook to use as a resource; it's a book of essays, each accompanied by a recipe. Each essay is a like a snapshot into a family of long ago, and each woman is writing about my favorite topic - the strong "grandmother-pull" she feels. Many of the women write of grandmothers they barely knew but with whom they feel some connection, while others write of grandmothers who raised them or who were active in their families. In all cases, the love, respect, awe, and gratitude the writers feel toward their grandmothers is evident in each piece. The recipes are a fun supplement to each essay. They tell another story of the grandmother in the way they were handed down or written down, and I swore I could smell the smells of each grandmother's cooking as I read. I read this book cover to cover and hated to see it end. It transported me to times long gone, times of grace, times with my grandmother, Grace.

A heart-warming book that makes a wonderful gift..........2001-04-04

Would grace any home or community library collection.......2001-02-24

At Grandmother's Table offers a fascinating collection of writings about food, life, and the enduring bond between grandmothers and their granddaughters. Enhanced with the occasional recipes such as Grandma Riello's Spaghetti Sauce, Mildred's Wild Blackberry Tarts, and Grandma Rendler's Apple Strudel, At Grandmother's Table offers the intimate and candid thoughts of eight women, richly illustrated with vintage photographs and original drawings. At Grandmother's Table would grace any home or community library collection and is very highly recommended reading for those who appreciate nostalgia, family traditions, and generational legacies of the kitchen.

A feast for the soul...and tummy.......2000-12-19

This book is more than memories and recipes, it presents a cross section of cultures, personalities, and tastes. Each grandmother's story touches the heart--some are humorous, others poignant, but all reminded me in some way of my grandmothers. As a grandmother, it made me reflect on my role in my grandchildren's lives. The recipes are an added bonus. Delicious! And, most important, doable!

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Decent grab for the Intermediate, Beginners beware though!

A Perfect Textbook that Needs Some Improvement

A cornerstone book on armour modelling

A necessity for anyone modeling German AFVs

modelling military miniatures: tips,tools&techniques

Panzer Modelling (Rev Second Ed): (revised second edition) (Modelling Masterclass)
Tony Greenland
Manufacturer: Osprey Publishing
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1841762369
Release Date: 2001-09-25

Book Description

In this, the second edition of Panzer Modelling Masterclass, Tony Greenland shares his expertise and experience in a wide range of techniques and materials, covering the tools, reference sources, construction and conversion methods and artistic touches that help create visually stunning and minutely accurate masterpieces. For the second edition, Tony has revised Chapter 9: The Collection: a variety of new models are shown in full colour photos in The Collection along with caption details of their construction and finishing. For this edition Tony has also revised Chapter 3: Models Available, to bring this up to date with the latest developments from all the top manufacturers. This chapter is also supported by new colour photographs and illustrations. This best selling title is packed with great photographs, tips and techniques and useful advice.

Customer Reviews:

Decent grab for the Intermediate, Beginners beware though!.......2002-08-23

In my previous review of this book, I gave it 3 stars. Now that I have had more time to become a better modeller, re-reviewing this book I will give it 4 stars.

I found this book to have a lot of information concerning modelling (in general) in it, but lacking in certain techniques that I wish were discussed a bit better (or in addition to).

For one, most basic techniques, like washes, drybrushing, the neccessity of an Airbrush, etc. are not described in much if any detail at all. With that said, this book is more for the intermediate modeller whos looking for some new ways to be a better modeller. BEGINNERS BEWARE! However, compared to Scutt's books (which are worthless IMHO), this book does stand out somewhat better.

This book does contain a good amount of chit-chat, most of it is (to a degree) interesting, but I really wish he could of wrote more on better one's technique. It seems that most modelling techniques are quite easy to explain, but with all the chit-chat, some of the methods are almost vagely "buried". You will have to keep a sharp eye out while reading it to get the technique information. Its there, trust me.

Tony is a big super-detailer (and there are 3 chapters right in a row dedicated to it) and like I said before, he doesn't take the time to explain the basic techniques, within the first 20 pages he dives into etched brass this and individual track links that, making weld seems with your "power tools" (hehe). Some of his methods are quite good, like sticking black-painted pins into the side of the model to form Vinyl tracking to the shape wanted. Again, BEGINNERS BEWARE! This book is for somebody who has a model or two or three under their belt.

The weathering chapter is a really good grab (even to the beginner!) but I wish Tony would of explained in more detail that true weathering is a form of highlighting and shadowing (an artist's technique). If you look at any of Tony's kits, you will immediately notice that his model's are good because he really highlights raised edges and shadows crevices, and is an expert at blending the two. The end result being a REALLY NICE looking model. (To an extent, I think Tony almost overdoes the highlighting :P, but I guess thats what makes it stand out). Tip from me: don't go overkill on pastel chalks when weathering, just enough is almost too much, let the highlighting/shadowing blend be your real aim.

The chatper on Crew Figures, though, is completely worthless. No technique information at all, just some info on Companys that make the figure kits and some pictures of some of the best painted figures in the world (is that really nescessary, Tony!?!?)

Throughout the whole book there are MANY colored pictures to help you along the way. I wish Tony would of maybe put in a chapter for the beginner before diving into his super-detailing methods; I figure that the last chapter, the Gallery, is almost a bit "ego-tistical" in nature... Sure, the models are BEAUTIFULLY done, but you could of put a lot more technique bettering information in place of it, easily (or better yet, added to).

In conclusion, Tony does have a lot of good ideas and points for the Intermediate modeller. I apologize for making this book out to be "bad", but in the end, for what is in the book, the majority of it is positive, but its more for the Intermediate than Beginner. To better help the goods of the book, here is a chapter layout with what is included in each:

1) Tools (5 pgs) - What the expert, Tony Greenland, owns & uses.
2) Reference Material (4 pgs) - Books, pictures, some good advice.
3) Available Models (3 pgs) - Plastic kits, Resin kits, Manufacturers, Etched sets, Decals...
4) Construction & Super-Detailing (12 pgs) - Differences in materials (resin, plastic, etc.), some chit-chat on parts of kits, making bolts, weld seams, claps & buckles, cables... (good ideas, Tony!)
5) Conversion & Scratch-Building (6 pgs) - Measurements, Materials, Joints, Lamination, Construction principals...
6) Specialist Techniques (10 pgs) - Zimmerit, Soldering, Vacu-Forming...
7) Painting, Weathering, & Finishing (25 pgs) - Camoflauge & paints, Insignia/Markings, Finishing techniques (washes, chalks, etc.), Winter camoflauge, etc.
8) Crew Figures (8 pgs) - 1pg of Figure selections, then 7pgs of pictures (no how-to!!)
9) The Collection (46 pgs) - The best works of Tony Greenland.

Hope that helps.

A Perfect Textbook that Needs Some Improvement.......2000-12-13

If I had never read some of Tony Greenland's excellent magazine articles, I would have rated his book five stars. In his magazine articles he uses photos that directly relates to the text or he may include a 1/35 template. However all serious German WWII AFV hobby novice MUST include this book in his/her reference library. Note: his book only covers building German WWII AFV's and figurines in 1/35 scale. For the simple reason that it contains easy-to-follow tips on weathering paint, applying zimmerit, scratch building parts, rating cottage industry/major company products, selecting proper hobby tools, painting camouflage, etc. And he encourages modellers to develop a sound intellectual basis with his keen recommendations on reference materials. However, Mr. Greenland's book has some failings. I wish that he had included his templates for scratch building certain parts. In one of his old articles he had given templates for constructing an accurate Panther Auf A's turret. Another failing is that he should have included a chapter on painting, weathering, scratch building and detailing German military gear. Also, for Chapter Four on construction, he should have used photos of a step-by-step construction of one model instead of photos of different kits. It would have been easier to follow. And finally, on the chapter on figurines, it would have been nice to see more step-by-step examples especially uniforms. However, Mr. Stephan Muller-Herdemertens, an artist and accomplished 1/35 figurine painter, wrote that chapter. And in all fairness it was neither his nor Tony's decision to write such a brief chapter. What this book had lacked in details it had made up for in clarity. Mr. Greenland seems to have written his book with hobby novices in mind. His book makes seemingly difficult tasks look easy. For example; the sections on applying zimmerit, applying dry transfers, painting markings, making bolts and chain links, and his recommendations on using oils, enamels, primers, and pastels on plastics, resins, or metals make the book worth the money. I had given his book such a low rating because he should have packed more information/templates instead of having so many photos of his work. The panzer in the photos are beautiful but this is a textbook rather than being a showcase for his completed works. He should have included only photos of works-in-progress that relate directly to his text. However, by Mr. Greenland's own admission he had never taken many photos of his works-in-progress. Tony deserves five star for the helpful tips, three stars for the overall text because it is well written but too sparse on information at times, and one for the photo selections but that doesn't include chapter six, seven, and eight because those significantly enhanced the text. So, taking all three scores together it averages out to three. But all novice German WWII affectionados should buy it anyway because of Tony's easy-to-follow tips are cheaper in terms of one's money, time, and sanity than making all of the mistakes oneself.

A cornerstone book on armour modelling.......2000-11-16

A few years back I would have had no reservations about giving this five stars. While it is still a good solid reference on building techniques from one of the acknowledged masters of the hobby the painting techniques demonstrated are now dated and no longer reflect the state of the art. Copiously illustrated with excellent colour photos, beautifully reproduced. The text is quite extensive, well written throughout, and the explanations are clear and easy to follow even without the numerous step-by-step photos.

Beginning with a chapter on tools the author then touches on references and available models (necessarily out of date now) before going into basic construction techniques and super-detailing. The next chapter is on conversions and scratch-building, chapter six covers specialist techniques and chapter seven painting, weathering and finishing (including three tables of insignia and organisational symbols). Chapter eight is on crew figures. A less-well-known point about this book is that this chapter has figures exclusively by Stefan Müller-Herdemertens possibly the world's most talented painter of 1/35th scale WWII figures with a detailed look at his techniques and some progressive photos. Chapter nine is an extensive gallery of Greenland's scratchbuilt, detailed and superdetailed models all of which show his attention to detail and his unerring dedication to historical accuracy. The book ends with an appendix giving sources for all of the products listed in the text which is a marvellous idea but unfortunately it predates the Internet explosion so no websites are listed.

The author is to be commended for his primary research and contributions to the field and this is an essential part of the library of any serious armour modeller.

There is no mention of groundwork in this book, anyone interested in placing their vehicle in a realistic setting should take a look at "How To Build Dioramas" by Sheperd Paine, Kalmbach Books, ISBN 0-89024-551-7. From basic scenic settings to complex boxed dioramas this book shows you how. Beginners are also recommend to buy Shep's "Modelling Tanks And Military Vehicles", Kalmbach Books, ISBN 0-89024-045-0, a good from-the-ground-up guide.

Also highly recommended is "The Art Of Weathering" by Martyn Welch, Wild Swan Publications, ISBN 1-874103-11-9. Although aimed at the railway modeller, the author has pioneered an amazingly-realistic approach to weathering and this book is responsible for a major shift in armour finishing in the UK.

A necessity for anyone modeling German AFVs.......2000-06-15

British master modeler Tony Greenland has produced a useful, beautifully illustrated book describing his favorite model building techniques, tools, finishing supplies, and the weathering method he was using at the time he wrote it (people who have argued that Greenland's models are "too pretty" should know he is weathering his models more extensively now). Greenland is probably one of the best scratchbuilders in the business and his models have been used as masters for the production of resin kits. His discussion of scratchbuilding techniques is worth the price of the book alone. He finishes with a gallery of inspirational photographs of some of his models. Although some may find this book a little one-note in its focus on German armor of WWII, armor modelers of all stripes and interests will find many useful tips and information. Well worth your time and money.

modelling military miniatures: tips,tools&techniques.......2000-02-07

Excellent book for beginners not recommended for advanced modellers,most of the info advanced modellers already know and practice.

Modelling Panzer Crewmen of the Heer (Osprey Modelling)

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Disappointed

Modelling Panzer Crewmen of the Heer (Osprey Modelling)
Mark Bannerman
Manufacturer: Osprey Publishing
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 184603132X
Release Date: 2006-09-26

Book Description

Adding a figure to a kit or display can increase both depth and interest, yet building and painting figures continues to be a source of frustration to many armour modelers. This book provides full details on how to build and integrate realistic Heer Panzer crew figures with their vehicles, and on how to paint the key uniform variants and patterns worn by these distinctive troops.

It begins with a brief discussion of the various mediums (plastic, resin and white metal), and a round up of the tools, materials and aftermarket items suitable for building and super-detailing figures. Using differing theatres and periods of the war, it shows how to paint common clothing types and patterns, such as the black panzer uniform, Splittermuster, feldgrau, and fatigues, as well as unique and fascinating variants such as Russian camouflage fabric and the motorcycle rubber coat.

Special effects, such as dust-covering, and the addition of equipment and and other details are also covered in clear, step-by-step tutorials. The book will also challenge and inspire the more experienced crew figure modeler, with clearly explained 'kit-bashing' and scratch-building demonstrations, making this a treatment of the subject with wide appeal.

Customer Reviews:

Disappointed.......2006-12-28

Although weell photographed and documented, I was let down by this volume in the Osprey Modelling series. Maybe if the publisher had named it "Painting Panzer Crewmen of the Heer" I wouldn't be as disappointed. To it's credit, the book does go into very good detail concerning painting Panzer crewmen, but I think that the concept of modeling goes a bit farther than just painting. Very little of this book deals with topics like figure conversions, changing facial expressions, and scratchbuilding figures. A good reference, but I think that Osprey could have done a bit better.

Modelling the Panzer IV in 1/72 scale (Osprey Modelling)

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Modelling the Panzer IV in 1/72 scale (Osprey Modelling)
Alex Clark
Manufacturer: Osprey Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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We Adopted a Dusty Miller is a spellbinding and unusually frank narration of the roller coaster ride parents experience when they love a difficult child and are not successful in finding help. A strong marriage, a supportive family, a sense of humor, a persistent attitude, and the ability, finally, to let go of a heartbreaking situation combine to reveal a picture of the difficult journey many parents endure. The author tells in rapid succession the experiences and feelings that are common to parents of children suffering from Reactive Attachment Disorder, and/or Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Effect. The book describes the behavior usually present in children who are in need of therapeutic care. It provides an argument for the development of wrap-around services for these children and their families, demonstrating the need for community understanding and support. It offers a clear picture of the depth of disturbance that may be present in a child who, to outsiders, seems very charming. Having survived the experience with marriage intact, the Bosleys resolved to offer friendship and encouragement to other families traveling this difficult path in the hope that their daughterÂ's story will not be repeated.

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You Can't Change a Miller Into a Butterfly.......2004-06-22

Mrs. Bosley presents this small,but remarkable book to
help others.Mainly parents who may not be aware of certain
difficulties encountered when adopting an older child,or
one who was hard to place in a family.
Rather,than scare adoptive parents,I think this will
enlighten them.They will be quicker to ask for help with a
child with an Attachment Disorder,and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
Mrs. Bosley regrets some of the old-fashioned advice
regarding her daughter.She wishes she listened to a Mothers
instinct and held her during tantrums,although she was
told to let the chid work it out.
Education was stressed,and the importance of a diploma.
But a child who never develops social skills is at a total
loss in our society,where first you must communicate and
understand other people.
Anna was probably given more than her adoptive mother realizes.
I thought it was miraculous Mrs. Bosley's marriage held
together,and her older sons remained unscarred by the
upheavel of bring Anna into their midst.
Futher,I commend the telling of this story,so another
family will not feel they have failed.She continues to be
an advocate and facilitator of a support group for other
parents whose chidren have this double diagnosis.
I hope she lets us know how Anna continues in her Adult
life,if there is progress with age and training.

Admire These Parents' Tenacity RE: Older Adopted Kid.......2004-05-17

See those maudlin TV movies where someone adopts a rejected, older kid and flowers bloom at the end? Any parent in the real world, battling the real issues, knows what a lightweight farce those kind of scripts are. You're literally in the trenches, under siege.

Older adopted kids can be a godsend, as any adopted child can be -- but if they come from troubled, dysfunctional homes, with bad genetics, you are on a collision course to heartache. I bought this book to affirm my own journey with a disturbed teenage girl, who has lived with us for three years, and now is transitioning to a new home. If the disturbed child is a good actor or actress, other adults like sympathetic counselors and teachers will be completely bamboozled. They will assume you're the problem. Charges of false abuse can happen, too. You may feel isolated and alone, especially if you don't have access to superior attachment therapists who see beyond the manipulations of such disturbed children. If you're seen the movie, "Primal Fear," and Edward Norton's performance as the meek, accused murderer, who finally unveils his true calculating self at the end -- that's a disturbed child in a nutshell.

What prospective adoptive parents need to realize, is that emotional and psychological damage within the first three years of life, to a developing, vulnerable baby, can ruin their soul. Neglectful, abusive parenst can do so much damage. Know what you're getting into. Be optimistic, trust God, but buy this first-hand account of what can happen, when the child refuses to attach to a parent. I admire the parents of this story a lot. They kept trying, no matter how hellish it got. Their stories echoed what happened to my family when we tried to help a disturbed child. It is an incredible commitment. Even with all your love, your Herculean efforts to help, to heal, to emotionally connect, unless the adoptive child wants it, it will not happen. I do not mean to be so pessimistic. This book hit a nerve because it sounded a lot like our experiences. Good luck if you're adopting, read a cautionary tale or two, like this one, in addition to the sunny portrayals of life headed toward the sunset. Abide by the cliche, "prepare for the worst, hope for the best."

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Nadia Stancioff was Maria Callas's friend during the diva's unhappy final years, starting as a publicist for Callas's film of Medea. Interviewing people who had known her earlier, Stancioff sought to explore the woman from the inside--"Maria," not "Callas." Though the result offers no real information we haven't seen before, it is delivered in a personal voice that makes this memoir (first published in 1987) worth reading.

There's plenty about Callas's appearance and love life, but the tone is chatty rather than trashy. The events that Stancioff herself was there for were not especially significant (she was present, however, when Onassis paid his first visit to an agitated Callas after his marriage to Jackie Kennedy). More valuable are the stories she hears from colleagues, fans, and the singer's elusive sister. The one subtle, and indeed moving, touch is something the author doesn't do: she declines to resolve the contradictions people tell her. Maria's mother pushed her into singing; it was Maria's own desire. Maria's family was kept in luxury during World War II by her sister's boyfriend; Maria ate out of garbage cans. In the '40s, the Met offered her roles that she turned down; there was no offer. The stories aren't reconciled because Callas can't be: she exists only in the kaleidoscope of other people's impressions. Stancioff's own Maria is a difficult woman--capricious, superhumanly insecure--to whom she is utterly loyal.

The unanswered questions surrounding Callas's death have been discussed elsewhere, such as in Maria Callas: Sacred Monster. As speculated on by the chorus of voices here, the mystery is particularly unsettling. Neither Callas nor, perhaps, anyone who cared about her was in control of what she left behind. It's a sad end to the tale of a tortured woman whose aura is as strong as ever but who was, ultimately, no more knowable than any of us. --David Olivenbaum

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Never before in paperback: An intimate portrait of the private Callas

Years after her death Maria Callas remains one of the most renowned and compelling of all divas. Although much has been written about Callas the prima donna, the consummate stage magician, and the tragic lover of Aristotle Onassis, this is the first account of Maria the woman by someone who was close to her. Stancioff, a longtime friend, shares memories of the Maria who gave impromptu concerts of Beatles hits and Mexican ballads; of the Maria who starved herself to conform to the image of a celebrity but would go into rhapsodies about a plate of pasta. And to her own warm reminiscences, Stancioff adds the insights of Maria's friends, colleagues, and family. The figure that emerges is intriguing, infuriating, mystifying-and endlessly fascinating.

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Wonderful account of a diva!.......2003-07-29

The saga of Callas's life has been told by many people. Some have been close to her and some haven't. Some have been affectionate and some have been cruel. This one was the former. When reading a biography on someone as colorful as Callas you must read everything at face value, however it is nice to know her assistant cared for her. It seemed that she understood her more than anyone and that alone is quite a feat. Callas had so many troubles (family, Onassis, La Scala, press, weight, etc)and Nadia was right there for her.

You must read this as a story of course because the truth we'll never know. Take a read it's worth it for a fan of LA DIVA.

Brava!.......2000-06-02

Most people who write a biography of someone, especially a friend or relative, have a vested interest in either making the person sound like a saint or a sinner.

The author of this amazing book, however, portrayed her good friend, Maria Callas, in what can only be best described as a very objective manner.

One comes away from this book with a very real sense of the person who was Maria Calles, not particularly in the legend that was Calles, the great Diva, the great voice of the 20th Century.

And I found this book to be quite a spellbinder. It was very hard to put it down. My feelings toward the subject ran the gamut from immense like and understanding to immense dislike. I found her at once fascinating and brilliant and on the other hand somewhat stupid. One minute I would think of her as a simple, silly twitt and the next I would find myself thinking of her as a very loving and warm rather intelligent woman. In some instances she was very stingy and other instances she was very giving and generous.

But I think the thing that stood out most to me was the fact that she had suffered from a good deal of betrayal in her lifetime. People had used her and emotionally and abused her. She was also financially used. And I think this made up a good deal of the woman she later became.

Like most people, Maria Callas was neither all good nor all bad. She was neither a saint nor a sinner. What I like about this book was that it gave her dignity and it gives the reader a feel for who the real Maria Callas was. Although it's written by a dear friend, someone who obviously thought highly of her, the author was nonetheless very objective in writing the accounts of Maria's life. She also told of the darker side of Maria Callas. But she did not use her own words entirely. In fact, she went to a great deal of trouble to interview other people who knew Maria well and many of them had very differing views from those of others who were interviewed.

So in the end the reader is left to draw his or her own conclusion about the type person Maria Callas was. I personally came away with a feeling of being quite touched by her life. I felt that she had suffered greatly, although she had indeed brought a lot of on herself, as we all do. I found her a very human person and quite different from the legend that we know as Callas.

There is no question that Calles, the legend, was the greatest soprano of the 20th century. She was the divas diva. The living up to the legend must have been very difficult indeed. And we find in this book an idea just how hard it was.

If you want a history of the career of Callas this is not the book you want to read. If you want what I believe to be a very factual and objective rendition of what her life as a woman was, this book has no equal.

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Anne Edwards has made a career out of writing intelligent biographies of prominent women, from the tortured (Vivien Leigh, Judy Garland) to the indomitable (Katharine Hepburn, Shirley Temple). Her gift for vivid characterization and lively narrative is once again in evidence in this readable portrait of opera's revolutionary diva, Maria Callas (1923-77).

Edwards doesn't add anything new to the well-known story of Callas' tumultuous life, and she disagrees with Nicholas Gage's controversial assertion (in the book Greek Fire) that Callas bore Aristotle Onassis a son who died shortly after his birth in 1960. But the author lays out the familiar facts deftly, nailing each of the forceful personalities who shaped Callas' destiny, from the obsessively ambitious mother who pushed her into performing and denied her a childhood to Onassis, the great love of her life, who broke her heart after a nine-year affair when he married Jacqueline Kennedy. Most forceful of all is Callas herself, who transformed opera with the revelation that great singing became even greater when buttressed by great acting.

Callas' fanatical devotion to the libretto, her deep understanding of character, and her incomparable musicianship get as much attention from Edwards as her famous feuds (most notably with Renata Tebaldi), the diet that transformed her into a sex symbol, and the notorious cancellations that occurred with increasing frequency to match the worsening of her vocal problems, which eventually forced her retirement from performing. The result is an exemplary popular biography that judiciously balances juicy anecdotes with critical commentary, giving the general reader a colorful, poignant portrait of Maria Callas the woman without ever losing sight of Callas the visionary artist. --Wendy Smith

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Maria Callas continues to mesmerize us twenty years after her death, not only because she was indisputably the greatest opera diva of the 20th century, but also because both her life and death were shrouded in a Machiavellian web of scandal, mystery and deception. Now Anne Edwards, well known for her revealing and insightful biographies of some of the world's most noted women, tells the intimate story of Maria Callas-her loves, her life, and her music, revealing the true woman behind the headlines, gossip and speculation.The second daughter of Greek immigrant parents, Maria found herself in the grasp of an overwhelmingly ambitious mother who took her away from her native New York and the father she loved, to a Greece on the eve of the Second World War. From there, we learn of the hardships, loves and triumphs Maria experienced in her professional and personal life. We are introduced to the men who marked Callas forever-Luchino Visconti, the brilliant homosexual director who she loved hopelessly, Giovanni Battista Meneghini, the husband thirty years her senior who used her for his own ambitions, as had her mother, and Aristotle Onassis, who put an end to their historic love affair by discarding her for the widowed Jacqueline Kennedy. Throughout her life, Callas waged a constant battle with her weight, a battle she eventually won, transforming herself from an ugly duckling into the slim and glamorous diva who transformed opera forever, whose recordings are legend, and whose life is the stuff of which tabloids are made.Anne Edwards goes deeper than previous biographies of Maria Callas have dared. She draws upon intensive research to refute the story of Callas's "mystery child" by Onassis, and she reveals the true circumstances of the years preceding Callas's death, including the deception perpetrated by her close and trusted friend. As in her portraits of other brilliant, star-crossed women, Edwards brings Maria Callas-the intimate Callas-alive. AUTHORBIO: Anne Edwards, hailed as "the queen of biography" (Kirkus Reviews), is the author of many bestselling biographies, including Ever After: Diana and the Life She Led, Katharine Hepburn: A Remarkable Woman, and Matriarch: Queen Mary and the House of Windsor. She is known for her meticulous research and ability to portray her subjects with passion and sympathy. She has also written biographies of Vivien Leigh, Margaret Mitchell, and Sonya, Countess Tolstoy. She currently lives in Beverly Hills, California.

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Perhaps The Worst Book Ever Written About Callas.......2007-10-08

The competition for "Worst Book On Maria Callas" is stiff, but this one is a real contender for the title. It is filled with inaccuracies, poorly written, and it adds nothing to the sum total of what we know about Maria Callas. The author can't even get her subject's birth date right - not something to inspire confidence in the quality of research. The only thing that got me past the first few chapters was the same impulse that motivates one to rubberneck at a grisly highway accident.

Actually, my previous statement about this book not adding anything to the sum total of our knowledge of Callas, is not entirely accurate. If the burning question about Callas that has been keeping you awake at nights is, "When and where did Callas first perform oral sex on Aristotle Onassis?" this is the book for you. (Granted, this tidbit of gossip is based on third-hand hearsay that no self-respecting biographer would repeat. But hey, even Anne Edwards has to make a living.)

Don't waste your money on this barker.

Warning!!!.......2004-03-18

I have to admit that I have not read this book. I was reading the reviews published here to decided whether or not to read it. I was amazed at the number of errors in the review by Rudy Avila. For example, Callas never married Onassis...that's a biggie. And, who on earth wouldn't know that Jackie Kennedy is usually spelled with an "ie" and not a "y"? Of course, if he really knew his stuff, he would know that Mrs. Kennedy never referred to herself as "Jackie", preferring the more formal "Jacqueline". If he got his information from this book, then this book is extremely inaccurate and misleading. If he is just making stuff up, he should not be writing reviews. Now that I have gotten myself all worked up over this, I suppose that I will have to read it and write an ACCURATE review when I am done.

Actress Of The Opera: The Life Of Maria Callas.......2004-02-05

Anne Edwards has written several biographies on famous women, among them actress Katherine Hepburn, singer-actress Judy Garland and legendary actress Vivien Leigh. She does extensive research into the lives of these female artists and their lives, both personal and public, giving us the real scoop on who they were as well as providing the reader with an authentic look at the 20th century. Maria Callas (1923-1977) is synonymous with opera. Any real opera fan will know who she was and what she was all about. She was a legend in the opera world and raised the bar for other sopranos that would follow in her footsteps- among them Leonie Rysanek, Joan Sutherland and Shirley Verrett. This biography describes in detail everything there is to know about Maria Callas - her origins as a Greek immigrant living with her parents in New York City, the frustration she endured after being rejected to perform at the Met, her trouble with her weight (even bulimia), her impressive career, her marriages, the last being wed to Aristotle Onaissis the Greek millionaire who would divorce her to marry the widowed Jacky Kennedy. This is truly an intimate biography as the title reveals and we feel as if Anne Edwards herself had lived as Maria Callas herself.

Maria Callas was born in Greece. Throughout her life, though she adopted American culture and nuances (even becoming a staunch follower of Audrey Hepburn's supermodel glamour)she remained innately Greek. Her passion, her fire and her temperament was all expressive of her Greek blood. Yes, she was infamous for her diva attitude (and this was before Diana Ross) and she was even known to have struck a reporter/paparazzi when he dared to get her in business, but we like our Maria Callas that way. Can you imagine how uninspired her performances at the opera would have been had she not been a strong woman ? It is her intensity that most attracts us to the great Maria Callas.

Never was her Greek soul more pronounced than in her opera performances. This is why people overlooked her flaws- Maria Callas had faults in her voice (at times her tessitura and dramatic vocals can sound too harsh and scratchy,at times her chest voice was so deep she sounded like a man). One can also comment on the fact that she sang only in Italian, never bothering to expand her repertoire into the German operas of Wagner, Mozart or the French operas of Massenet, Bizet, etc. When she sang Carmen, which was written in French, she sang in Italian and she mostly sang Italian versions of otherwise French or German operas. She overcame these issues by truly delivering drama, acting, for she knew that opera was as much about acting as it was about singing. She reigned supreme in the role of Bellini's Norma, caused a great sensation in the fiery roles of Puccini's Tosca, Turandot, La Vestale and most notably as Medea. For Medea, she appeared in one film version, her only film work she ever did. She was said to be the most acclaimed Violetta in Verdi's La Traviata, the best Lucia of the Donizetti opera, and the best Madam Butterfly. Working with Maria Callas might have proved difficult. She was extremely dedicated but egotistical. Somehow, she managed to work with other such big egos as conduct Herbert Von Karajan and tenors Franco Corelli and John Vickers.

Maria's opera performances were a blaze of glory, but all good things come to an end. Eventually, her voice wore thin. By the 70's she was not performing with dynamic frequency if she was performing at all. She was in her 50's when she died, in a luxurious apartment in Paris. She had been addicted to sleeping pills since she had always been a nocturnal woman and had trouble sleeping at night. Contrary to the popular legend, Callas did not die of a broken heart when her last husband millionaire Onaissis divorced her to marry Jackie Kennedy. She was a strong woman who would not pine for a man she loved for very long. She had just simply become tired of life and was decidely single but proud in the last years of her life. And she had reason to be. She had lived quite a life. Behind her was a career in opera that many sopranos still envy

Dont Waste Your Time.......2004-02-05

This biography of Maria Callas is the worst kind of tabloid trash. Derivative, poorly written and researched, riddled with errors and inaccuracies, it can't even begin to compete with other, better books on the Diva. Its primary concern is Maria Callas' sex life, and in fact the author appears obsessed with sex - who is getting it and who is not, who is cheating on whom, who is a great lover and who is a lousy lover, and who is gay and who is straight. Of Callas the Artist you will learn little here

The book reads like a Harlequin Romance version of Callas' life, with breathless, overwritten prose that runs the gamut from annoying to sick-making. Worst of all is the endless stream of factual inaccuracies, many of them real howlers, which expose not only the shoddy research and editing but also the author's embarassing ignorance of matters operatic.

I'm giving this book one star because I have to in order to publish this review. But if I had the option, I would not give it any at all.

Don't waste your time or money on this turkey.

Subpar.......2002-06-06

Edwards' bio of Callas borders too much on the tabloidish side, hardly on her career. Certain sections reads like she was pulling an alnighter in writing it, and the last two pages had serious editing problems. Try Callas works by John Ardoin, Henry Wisneski and Michael Scott

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Anne Edwards
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