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The Rogue's March tells controversial true story of the US Army deserters--the majority of them Irish immigrants--who fought valiantly as a Mexican Army unit during the Mexican War of 1846. It takes a close look at the organized prejudice against Irish Catholic and German immigrants.
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Going to war in Mexico.......2007-07-05
Peter F. Stevens does an outstanding job in bringing to life the issues that permeated and greatly harmed the American armies of General Zachary Taylor and General Winfield Scott from 1846 to 1848. At the core was American nativism, hatred and fear of newly arrived Catholic immigrants mainly from Ireland and Germany. Recruited nearly at the pier, these soldiers had no loyalty nor a real investment in their future as Americans. What loyalty they had was toward their Catholic faith. Meeting them in the army was a cadre of immigrant hating junior officers who often imposed discipline more severe than found in European armies. The result was the highest desertion rate of any war the United States ever fought. More important, the Mexicans took advantage of immigrant soldiers' unhappiness and formed the St. Patrick's Battalion, led by John Reily, that distinguished itself in battle against former comrades and messmates until their defeat and capture. The author shows how severe the courts martial were that resulted in the execution of fifty deserters and the lashing and branding of others including John Reily. That this series of events became a downside of Manifest Destiny and a forerunner of the Civil War becomes prominent in the text. This worthy book is a fine read, well researched, militarily and historically sound, and serves as a real contribution to the field of military and social American history.
For God or Country?.......2003-12-22
An engaging history lesson of both the Mexican-American War and the Anti-Catholic/Immigrant prejudice of Nativists and West Pointers who would later be made famous by the American Civil War. This is as much a story of persecution by bigoted officers as it is an Order of Battle for the conflict. All the major battles of the war are covered with maps and detailed first hand accounts of what happened.
Well-educated and brilliant officers were of differing opinions about the legitimacy of the war, the treatment of German and Irish Catholics, and the tactics used on the field. It was surprising to me to read the correspondence of figures such as Grant, Lee, Sherman, Taylor, Scott, Bragg, and a host of others, illuminating their personal feelings on both sides of those issues and how the experience of the war changed the sentiments and conduct of many of those same officers. This would be reflected in the Civil War some 20 years later.
An intriguing example of the use of "flying batteries" as an innovative use of Artillery showed one of the reasons an outnumbered, and arguably out classed, military was able to defeat an enemy on foreign soil so far away from home.
The story revolves around the main character, the leader of the "San Patricos" and as a counterpoint, an established Irishman settled in the country and the Army. They both faced the same insults and persecutions, and the same offers and temptations to change sides and ironically, both men end up being promoted from enlisted men to commissioned officers in the two opposing armies.
I imagined at first that this would be a story of a man's internal conflict of having to choose loyalty to church over country; though a powerful theme of the book, this was not so much the case. The stronger case was made that the largest desertion rate in the history of the US Army occurred at a time when because of their nationality and religion, men were treated as less deserving of respect and dignity resulting in harsher treatment than "native born Americans". Punishments for identical infractions were much more degrading and humiliating for "foreigners" than for "Americans" in the same unit. A lesson in the effects of fair and equal treatment could not be stronger given to the American Army and indeed this did change. The disturbing part of this history is the undeniable cover up by first the Army and then the Government of the United States for over 120 years. This book should be on the required professional development reading list for Officers and NCOs alike.
Mr. Stevens writing puts emotion and personality to the characters and events described by using copious amounts of official Courts-Martial transcripts, Government Archives records of Great Britain, Ireland, Mexico, and the United States. In addition he draws from the personal diaries, journals, and letters, of the men and women involved. He also cites official war correspondence from the officers of both sides, and newspaper articles of the day.
the rogue's march.......2001-01-09
A must read for the student of Irish-American and Vietnam history. Goes into detail of the anti-Catholic/anti-emmigrant climate of America in the the 1840's. A story of America's first war of agresssion against another independent nation, shows the beggings of Americas imperialistic wars.A good companion text for istorians of America's involvement in South East Asia,"if we do not learn from history we are cursed to repeat it."
A History of Prejudice and Heroism.......2000-04-05
Throughout Mexico, one can hear of the legend of the SanPatricios, a battalion of soldiers in the U.S.-Mexico War that wasmade up almost entirely of deserters from the U.S. Army. Predominately Irish and/or Catholic, the San Patricios fought well for the Mexicans -- and they suffered for it significantly when the U.S. finally won the war.
Stevens does an excellent job of telling the story of the battalion, the history behind its foundation, and the punishment its members faced after the war. Adding to the interest of the story is the role that many of those in the U.S. Army during the U.S.-Mexico War went on to play pivotal roles in the U.S. and CSA armies during the Civil War.
Awesome story.......1999-11-16
Truly awesome story. Well written and researched. Really made me think. Brings up a lot of repressed issues that are difficult to deal with as an American.
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Why is it so hard to resist the temptation of chocolate? Because chocolate triggers the release of natural opiates in the brain. It's a drug "strong enough to keep us coming back for more," according to nutritional researcher Neal Barnard, M.D., president and founder of the Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine. Cheese also releases mild opiates during digestion--no wonder we crave it. In Breaking the Food Seduction, Barnard helps you understand and overcome your food cravings. He explains which foods "hook" us the most and why, and what to do to break free when you want to decrease the calories and fat that accompany these seductive foods. Cheese, for example, is about 70 percent saturated fat and has more cholesterol, ounce for ounce, than a steak.
Barnard offers seven steps to breaking your food cravings, devoting a chapter to each one, with anecdotes and plenty of clear, sound, practical tips. Then he presents guidelines for healthy eating using "the New Four Food Groups"--vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains--with a three-week menu plan and 113 healthful, vegan recipes. Highly recommended for people who want to understand their food cravings and finally get rid of them. --Joan Price
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Cure Your Food Cravings Once and For AllIf sweets and high-fat foods are sabotaging your efforts to lose weight and get healthy, Dr. Neal Barnard has the solution to conquering your food addictions. Backed up by scientific research, Breaking the Food Seduction explains that your biochemistry, not your lack of willpower, is the problem. Dr. Barnard reveals the simple dietary and lifestyle changes that can break the stubborn cycle of cravings and make you free to choose healthy and tasty foods that can help to you lose weight, lower cholesterol, and improve your overall health.Featuring a 3-week kickstart plan and 100 delicious, satisfying recipes
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Good Book with Hidden Agenda.......2007-09-26
This book really surprised me. There are many good tips for eating right and a lot of valuable information here, but the author ends up telling the reader that he/she is too weak to ever go back to eating any of the foods that he/she was addicted to (meat, cheese, sugar). Therefore, the reader must go on a strict vegan diet for life. Although I understand the value of such a diet, I am amazed at how this book goes in such a severe direction. Why can't someone possess enough willpower to keep meat and dairy products in their diet? I will keep this book for its valuable information but ignore the vegan fanaticism.
Amazing!.......2007-03-15
This book confirms all those things you suspected, but thought were myths. Dr. Barnard lays out the (shocking) facts. Though hard to believe, everything is footnoted to the pages and pages of references in the back. The practical part is the second section, which tells how to put the information into practice. He gives a three-week plan to kick those cravings. The recipes in the back are easy and fresh-a whole cookbook! A bombshell of a book.
Want to know why you have to eat it?.......2007-03-09
Barnard's book is an enjoyable read and clearly explains the grasp food holds on many of us. While my individual struggle is cheese, I've learned the chemical reaction it causes within my body is almost like a drug addiction. And this makes perfect since! Every so often I have an urge to eat something cheesy, and afterwards my body is very relaxed/satisfied. Such as one might feel after they got their "fix." Now, I am fighting my cravings for better and more natural health. Did you know humans are the only mammals who drink milk(aka use dairy) throughout their Life? We aren't supposed too!!!
Overweight, want to change your life in three weeks?.......2006-11-17
It works, it's easy, he tells you why and how.
Some foods are addicting. Don't eat them and you'll loose weight. It takes about three weeks (ex-smokers will note the similar time period) for one's body to catch on. A small price to pay for the gain (loss!).
I read this book last Summer, followed the advice. Lost about 20 pounds in a month. Only exercise was walking two or three miles per week which I was doing anyway. My cholesterol's down from around 240 to 180, Liptor bottles are in the trash, stomach, back and joint pains fading away. This winter, next year, the weight's still gone.
His explanations are clear, simple and scientific. There are detail lists of foods (Bad: milk products, especially cheese, meat, fish, coffee, chocolate, and Good: beans, long grained rice, vegetables, fruits, some nuts), recopies, and some very solid advice about dieting psychology which would work for any diet.
Oh, and it's very readable.
Thank you Dr. Branard.
Outsmart your food cravings.......2006-10-21
What is the food seduction and why do you want to break it?
In the first part of this book, the author says that some foods have addictive qualities because they contain very small amounts of opiate like substances. Some people seem to be more susceptible to these substances and, in effect, become addicted to them. The foods the author identifies as having these substances are: sugar, chocolate, cheese, and meat. Unfortunately, these foods are commonly associated with causing obesity and all of the health problems related to obesity. So it is important to break the seductive quality these foods may have for you.
How do you do that? The author is skeptical of relying upon simple will power. The addictive like quality these foods have will eventually overcome your will power. Straining to deprive yourself of them leads to feelings of deprivation, guilt, hopelessness, and other negative emotions as you eventually succumb to your addictions again.
In the second part of the book, the author proposes a seven-step program to help you develop a food-craving-free body.
Step one. Start with a healthy breakfast. Oatmeal or other cereals/grains and fruits are an excellent choice. This recommendation sounds trite, but ignoring it can easily lead to cravings later in the day. The author tells stories of dieters who failed, yet were proud that they had successfully skipped meals during the day. Successful dieters identify healthy foods to eat, and then they make sure to eat enough of them during the day. If you don't consume enough calories from healthy foods to satisfy yourself, your cravings for fattening foods will surely overcome you. Hunger triggers cravings. Don't provoke it. Unlike diet plans that set the maximum number of calories you should consume per day, the author warns not to fall below the minimum necessary to avoid hunger. He says multiply your weight by 10 to get a rough guide for the minimum number of calories you need per day to satisfy you.
Step two. Eat foods that keep your blood sugar steady. The author believes in the glycemic index and recommends high fiber foods at the lower end of the index. The author is vegan and so the foods he recommends are beans, vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts and seeds.
Step 3. The author recommends eating foods that boost the hormone leptin in your body. Leptin is a little known hormone that is thought to help control your appetite. The author says that eating a low-fat plant based diet and exercising will promote the effect of this hormone. I found this part of the author's argument circular and unconvincing. If you are eating a low-fat plant based diet and exercising you have already substantially achieved appetite control. Forget leptin.
Step 4. Identify craving cycles in your life and develop habits to avoid their effect. For some people, there are times of the day when they find themselves giving in to food cravings. For some women cravings may come on monthly cycles with their period. Many people have annual cycles as well, especially around the holiday period or during the winter. If you can identify your problem times, you can design strategies to minimize cravings at these times. The author suggests various ways for dealing with cycle cravings.
Step 5. Exercise, rest, and learn to let stress go. The author offers nothing new here, but provides many reminders of strategies and techniques that work for others.
Step 6. Call in the reinforcements. A common problem for dieters is that they try to convert others to do what they are doing. Most people, including your spouse, will not change their lifestyle based upon your exhortations. Instead, tell family members, friends, and co-workers what you are doing; ask only that they help you in avoiding the temptations that interfere with your program. Don't preach. This approach is more likely to get their support. Life is much easier when the people around you support what you are doing, even if they don't do it too. Enlist support; don't alienate people.
Step 7. Use extra motivators. The author identifies a whole range of motives for losing weight. Identify the ones important to you and focus on them. Don't be ashamed or shy about what is important to you. When you clearly identify why you want better health you will more likely stick with your program and achieve your goals.
In part three of the book the author discusses nutritional issues with a vegan diet. It may surprise some to learn that when you eat a low-fat plant based diet you normally need not limit daily calorie intake, portion size, or the total quantity of food you eat. Very little supplementation is recommended. He suggests a three-week starter plan to see if his program works for you.
Part four of the book contains a large selection of interesting and easy to fix recipes. This part of the book is outstanding. The author also discusses the content and uses of some foods in vegan cooking that are not commonly found in American cookery. You will find all you need to know about tofu, seitan, tempeh, tvp, tahini, and tamari among others.
The strong message the author gives you is not to fight or confront your food cravings directly. They are too powerful. Instead, use his non-confrontational strategies to avoid the control which food cravings exercise over you. The author is consistent in advocating a vegan diet to achieve your weight goals, but I didn't find his advocacy to be preachy or offensive.
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Follow the winding roads of the Maine coast and discover the best restaurants, clam shacks, lobster pounds, diners, and farmer's markets.
Ranging from Kittery Point to the Canadian border, this savvy all-new guide to the diverse food finds along the Maine coast covers everything from high-end restaurants to small cafés and clam shacks with an ocean view. Sit and enjoy a microbrew at an outdoor café in Portland's vibrant and diverse Old Port; relish a hot cup of New England clam chowder with authentic Pilot Crackers—just like the natives do; dig into a bowl of steamed mussels as you watch the boats come into dock.
The author also reveals the many interesting and delicious food sources that the rocky coast has to offer, from lobster pounds to farmer's markets and greengrocers, so that even those looking to cook for themselves—from a traditional lobster bake cooked under fresh seaweed to a delightful vegetarian spread for friends—will be able to find the best of the best along the many miles of winding shores and hidden coves. Find the freshest blueberries, apples, and greens. Discover the most lively and cost-saving fish markets right on the docks and piers. Learn when to find fiddleheads and softshell lobsters (known as "shedders" to locals) in season. 50 black & white photographs, index.
Customer Reviews:
Lousy guide.......2007-09-22
The idea of such a guide is great...but the result is lousy not to say something worse. This is supposed to be a food guide but you have no ratings! in addition you have no signs enabling you to know at first sight if a place mentionned is a luxury restaurant, a casual lobster place or a family hamburger cafe.
In addition to the negative side, no mention of wine list.
Out of the tens and tens of restaurant guides I have bought, this one is certainly the worst.
To Haute for me.......2007-09-05
I have lived in and have travelled to Maine for over 40 years and have a pretty good idea of both the local restaurant scene and the new commers. However, in a travel format I think the book should have focused more on the wonderful Seafood, Lobster Pounds and Clam shacks dotting the Maine coast. Yes they have some but give too much space to new wave cooking. If you are going to visit Maine I think you want the flavors of Maine, not spaqgheti alla carbonara.
This book missed the mark and excluded several of Main's best well known Lobster Pounds and Clam Shacks.
Great guide... detailed... and inclusive a wide range of Maine Coastal Areas.......2005-08-15
Well worth getting for locals and visitors alike spending time on the Maine coast.
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Dogs: How to Take Care of Them and Understand Them/With Color Photographs (A Complete Pet Owner's Manual)
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Master craftswoman Ann Benson exemplifies the art of beading with these fresh and stylish woven designs for jewelry, clothing, and decorative items. The appealing techniques range from loom weaving to brickstitching, and a primer with all the basics covers each method so beaders can get going right away. An Irish Sunset brooch features classic Celtic knotwork and exquisite stitchery; pearls and stones add extra dimension to the pin. A Heart Ornament, done with filet beading, makes a great gift for a loved one. Or stitch and bead a Kilim Rug, Kimono, Pretty Bridal Bag, Bargello Lamp, and Sunset Panel.
"Great! This book is more than a jewelry making guide. It also demonstrates projects that are decorative and useful."--Craft Digest
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Common western range plants,
John V Stechman
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Common Plants of the Western Rangelands
Kathy Tannas
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To its millions of fans, country music is America's music, offering a window on the sweet dreams and cruel disappointments of ordinary American lives. Now the renowned Country Music Foundation, custodian of Nashville's legendary Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, has compiled a fascinating and infinitely useful guide to this beloved musical genre--The Encyclopedia of Country Music. Nearly 1,300 alphabetical entries put eight decades of country music at readers' fingertips, from the earliest '20s recordings of the Carter Family and Jimmie Rodgers to the '90s chart-topping albums of LeAnn Rimes and Garth Brooks. A distinguished field of 137 contributors provides an eminently readable and reliable guide to the singers, songwriters, record companies, and industry movers and shakers who have made country music the increasingly popular--and profitable--juggernaut it is today. Hundreds of photographs, some never before published, accompany the text, including 75 color photographs from the CMF Library's record collection, surveying the history of the country music album cover. Twelve appendices provide lists of country's all-time best-selling albums, country music stations nationwide, all the country music awards won over the years, and much more. Authoritative, accessible, and unerringly accurate, The Encyclopedia of Country Music will delight fans. It is an essential reference for libraries, radio stations, and the entertainment industry.
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A DJ's Guide to Country Music.......2005-09-25
I am a DJ at a traditional country/bluegrass radio station. I use the Encyclopedia of Country Music constantly to add color and flavor to my show. Contains all kinds of info and neat trivia for just about all traditional artists. Really great guide for any country music fan or professional.
Chock full of info.......2005-07-11
Great compilation of all things country, from the by-gone days to the fairly current country stars.
Great book!.......2001-07-01
I work as a DJ at a country radio station and I produce and host a weekly classic country program. I needed a book that provided a good bit of general information about a wide variety of singers and groups without a lot of useless information and what not -- this book has exceeded my expectations! As an "encyclopedia," this isn't something that you read cover-to-cover, but anyone who has ever belted-out a note of country music can be found with just the right amount of information. If you are looking for a country music reference book, this is it!
A wonderful comprehensive guide to explore from A to Z.......1999-04-16
After hearing about this book, I was anxious to find it. I am pleased to report that it is indeed "the real deal" and not only met but exceeded my expectations. Well organized and easy to read, this encyclopedia provides just enough information in each entry to fill your plate. It is not too sketchy, nor too long in any areas (but I would have liked to read a bit more about Hank Williams and George Jones!) As an encyclopedia, it is not something you "read" per se, but rather "explore"...over and over. The names of familiar artists jump off the page and every scan can lead you to learn either something more about someone you know, or perhaps introduce you to someone or something totally new. Numerous illustrations (and it could use a few more)break up the mountain of text; the pictures provide enough rest for your eyes before scouring the pages for more well-researched documentation. This compilation is just awesome; the years of research have paid off in my humble opinion. What makes the book so wonderful is its scope -- suitable for a newcomer and also detailed and informative enough for the country music veteran. I highly recommend you buy at least two. One to enjoy as often as you want to and the other to offer as a special gift. Whoever you give this book to will NOT have another like it on the shelf. My "gift volume" will be going to my Dad as a tribute and thank-you for being weaned on the music that is country. If you love country music or think you want to, add this book to your library. There is enough interesting history and data collected here to satisfy even the largest musical appetite for the better part of year. ENJOY !!!
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Jewish Women in America: An Historical Encyclopedia, Vol. 1: A-L
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Jewish Women in America: An Historical Encyclopedia (2 Volume Set)
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This encyclopedia provides the first standard reference work on the lives, history and activities of Jewish women in the United States. Covering a period which extends from the arrival of the first Jewish women in North America in 1654 to the present, this two-volume set presents the most comprehensive and detailed portrait of American Jewish women ever published, and brings together for the first time the wealth of recent scholarship on this subject.
Includes:
* Biographical entries on over 800 individual women.
* 128 topical articles on organizations such as Hadassah, the National Council of Jewish Women, Mizrachi, and the Ladies' Garment Workers' Union.
* Major essays on Jewish women's participation in the movement for women's suffrage, social reform, civil rights, and the recent women's movement.
* The activities of Jewish women in politics, business, education, the arts, and religion.
* A readable, inviting format with over 500 large photographs.
* Bibliographies at theend of each entry which include overviews of major scholarship in the field, complete citations of more general works and citations of additional bibliographical and reference sources.
* The comprehensive index includes citations to every substantive discussion in the entries as well as all proper names appearing in the text, such as organizations, book, song and film titles, schools, and individuals.
The Encyclopedia provides information on American Jewish women in all fields of endeavor, and pays special attention to the work of women in the arts, academics, law, the labor movement, education, science, medicine, journalism and publishing, and on the lives of ordinary Jewish women during all time periods and in all regions of the United States.
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An amazing project.......1999-12-13
This was an amazing bat mitzvah gift for my daughter (thanks Eve!) that was just in time to help her with her school report on Henrietta Szold. It is causing problems for me, however; this is the second night I've stayed up late reading it, even though I need my sleep. On the other hand, I now know a lot more about Gilda Radner, Judy Blume, Letty Cottin Pogrebin, Golda Meir, the Triangle Shirtwaist fire, Rosalyn Yalow, Molly Picon, Lilith (the magazine), Roseanne, how Jewish women are portayed on television, Jewish women in popular fiction.... This is an amzing project, and a fantastic set of books. I highly recommend this set to anyone who is considering it enough to be reading this.
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Jewish Women in America: An Historical Encyclopedia, Vol. 2: M-Z
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An excellent idea.......2004-10-25
The very fact of this encyclopedia's existence is an excellent idea. So far as I know there is no comparable encyclopedia in scope and quality of American- Jewish men. There of course should be. The short biographies that I read were well- written and informative.
In fact reading through the work I had a real sense of the variety and richness of American Jewish life. A very valuable work of reference.
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