Your Pension and Your Spouse - The Joint and Survivor Dilemma, Canadian Edition

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The Best Technical Book on the Comstock Lode.......1999-08-03

I bought this book years ago when I first visited Reno, Nevada and Virginia City's Comstock mines. Years have passed and I'm buying again because of all the books every written on the Comstock, this book has it all. If you want to know what it really was like in those mines, read this book.

Frommer's America on Wheels Mid-Atlantic 1997: Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia (Frommer's America on Wheels Mid Atlantic)

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Frommer's America on Wheels Mid-Atlantic 1997: Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia (Frommer's America on Wheels Mid Atlantic)
William Goodwin
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1997 IEEE International Conference on Microelectronic Systems Education Mse '97: July 21-23, 1997 Arlington, Virginia, USA : Proceedings

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1997 IEEE International Conference on Microelectronic Systems Education Mse '97: July 21-23, 1997 Arlington, Virginia, USA : Proceedings
Va.) IEEE International Conference on Microelectronic Systems Education (1997 : Arlington
Manufacturer: Institute of Electrical & Electronics Enginee
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Andrew J. Goodpaster Papers, 1930-1997: A Guide

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Andrew J. Goodpaster Papers, 1930-1997: A Guide
Andrew Jackson Goodpaster , and Aaron L. Haberman
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Bar Manual: Civil Litigation: 1997/1998 (Bar Manuals)

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Bar Manual: Civil Litigation: 1997/1998 (Bar Manuals)
Virginia Dunn , and et al
Manufacturer: Blackstone Press Ltd
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Biography - Dabney, Virginia Bell (1919-1997): An article from: Contemporary Authors Online

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Biography - Dabney, Virginia Bell (1919-1997): An article from: Contemporary Authors Online
Gale Reference Team
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B0007SGHUC
Release Date: 2007-06-13

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Word count: 866.

The Bluebook Building and Construction (1997 Washington, D.C. - Maryland - Virginia (Hardcover) (1997)

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The Bluebook Building and Construction (1997 Washington, D.C. - Maryland - Virginia (Hardcover) (1997)

Manufacturer: Contractors Register, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000CEBECM

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Very Slight cover scuffing, Otherwise The Book is in Near Like New Condition, No Creases, Tears, or Writing, Spine Straight, Binding Tight

Carriage makers of Rockingham Co., Virginia: 1820-1997

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Carriage makers of Rockingham Co., Virginia: 1820-1997
E. Daniel Burkholder
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An Excellent Biography of a Forgotten Man.......2001-11-13

This is an excellent biography of a nearly forgotten Southern Baptist minister. Basil Manly did a lot to bring about the Civil War and I wonder if the result of the war had been different if we all wouldn't know his name? Fortunately, the Confederacy lost, but, unfortunately, we've forgotten Basil Manly and so many other important figures who helped create Southern culture and society. I first learned about this book when I heard the author speak at a conference. I was very impressed by Fuller's intelligence, humor, and humble attitude. He was very down-to-earth and I engaged him in a long conversation on not only the subject of his talk but this book and religion in the Old South. He was genuinely interested in the issues involved and, while obviously well-versed in the field, he respected my point of view. His talk, on an unrelated subject, showed him to be very balanced and open-minded. This biography is also well-balanced and open-minded, although it is clear that Fuller was a sympathetic biographer. That actually makes me respect him more, because it is often difficult to be sympathetic to someone with whom we disagree. Clearly, Fuller does not agree with Manly, but he gave him his due and placed him firmly in the context of the Old South instead of judging him from our present. This was a very readable book that answered some questions and raised more for further study and reading. I highly recommend it.

An Insightful Biography.......2001-11-12

As a Southern Baptist minister, I have always struggled with the racist heritage and issue of slavery in my church's history. I was quite pleased when the church apologized for slavery about five years ago. A fellow pastor bought this biography of Basil Manly and recommended it to me. I enjoyed it very much because it went to the very heart of that critical period when the Southern Baptist Convention was created by men like Manly. When my friend told me that someone had (criticized) Dr. Fuller on Amazon.com, I rushed to join him in defending the author of this splendid book. It is not a book I would recommend to just anyone, but it is a very insightful biography that will be of use to many Southern Baptists as well as those who want to learn about the religious history of the South and the role the churches played in the Civil War. I learned so much about my own church's history from reading this book. And I was privileged to hear Dr. Fuller speak last year. He was very humble and gracious and, unlike many professors, he was able to connect to an audience of non-academics with a wonderful sense of humor and down-to-earth approach that won the hearts and minds of those listening to him. He was very balanced and fair in his assessments and I would encourage those reading this site to (...) buy this book. You'll find it well-written and useful. (...)

A good biography of an important preacher.......2001-11-11

This is a good biography of an important Baptist preacher. Fuller does a fine job of presenting the story of a working minister. This book will be interesting to historians and ministers who want to study how religion interacted with culture and society. I thought the best parts of the book were those that showed how Basil Manly, a white slaveowner, dealt with slaves, both his own and those in his church. I also liked the way Fuller weaved the political and social tensions of the South into the biography. I was disappointed that there was not more coverage of the Civil War itself, but I liked the book and thought it was a good biography of an important preacher who helped bring about the Civil War.

A readable biography of a neglected figure.......2001-11-11

I usually don't write reviews of the books I read, but I thought I should come to Mr. Fuller's defense after seeing what a previous reviewer wrote. I, too, had the privilege of hearing the author speak, but my impression was that he was a very sincere and humble man who was genuinely interested in the study of history. He was humorous and self-deprecating, not arrogant. He was also very knowledgeable about the subject. This is a readable book by an academic. It is not a novel. It is not for everyone. I am a pastor of a church and I found this to be a sympathetic and balanced biography of a Baptist minister who has been neglected by historians. It was clear to me that Mr. Fuller did not agree with Manly on many issues--such as slavery--but he treated his subject with respect. And he treated Evangelical Christianity with respect, which is far too rare among academics. I think the other reviewer's personal attack is unfounded and should be ignored. Even if it is true, it says nothing about the quality of this book, which will be valuable for historians and for many others interested in the Civil War, the South, and the history of Baptists in America. And, from what I know, this is not Mr. Fuller's only publication and I'm looking forward to reading his future books as well as recommending this biography to my fellow pastors.

Don't be fooled.......2001-11-06

Whenever I read historical books I like to research the author. Coincidently, I got an opporunity to hear Mr. Fuller talk, and I was quite disappointed. His persperctives are very biased and, though not a literary discredit, his personality is offensive due to his blatant arrogance! In fact, I would not be surprised if the "helpful" reviews were the author promoting what may be his only publication. It would not be so bad except for the fact that he seems to feel his opinion is the be-all and end-all, just because he holds a PhD. Well, DR. Fuller, so do many of us as well!

Chaplain to the Confederacy: Basil Manly and Baptist Life in the Old South.(Brief Article): An article from: Journal of Southern History

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Chaplain to the Confederacy: Basil Manly and Baptist Life in the Old South.(Brief Article): An article from: Journal of Southern History
John P. Daly
Manufacturer: Southern Historical Association
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B0009FS9XG
Release Date: 2005-07-30

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This digital document is an article from Journal of Southern History, published by Southern Historical Association on August 1, 2002. The length of the article is 520 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Chaplain to the Confederacy: Basil Manly and Baptist Life in the Old South.(Brief Article)
Author: John P. Daly
Publication: Journal of Southern History (Refereed)
Date: August 1, 2002
Publisher: Southern Historical Association
Volume: 68 Issue: 3 Page: 704(2)

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John Cale has been a key figure in rock music for decades. Born in 1942 in a small Welsh mining village, he was playing classical piano on BBC radio at the age of eight, and by ten he had discovered rock and roll on Radio Luxembourg. He studied music at Goldsmith's College in London and in 1963 moved to New York City, under the tutelage of Aaron Copland. Cale was quickly drawn into the heart of the artistic avant-garde via Lamonte Young's Theatre of Eternal Music and Andy Warhol's Factory, and then, together with Lou Reed, founded one of the most influential rock bands of all time, the Velvet Underground. Having left the band in 1968 after disagreements with Reed, Cale has pursued his career as a solo pianist, record producer, and composer on the international rock circuit for decades.

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To borrow a song title of his, "Perfect".......2006-04-20

It is important to remember that there were four people in the Velvet Underground and only one of them was named Lou Reed. Though Lou has gone on to a waxing/waning career as homo heroin hipster in the thirty-odd years since their demise, the other three (Mo (best drummer on Earth) Tucker, Dr. Sterling Morrison (RIP), and John Cale) are just as relevant if not moreso. One might argue Lou hasn't done anything as great without them since the VU's demise.

Here we have the autobiography of uber producer (Modern Lovers, Patti Smith, The Stooges)/VU bassist/viola/singer John Cale written with NY scenester whore Victor Bockris (who wrote similar pieces on the VU with Gerard Malanga and on Patti Smith with Roberta Bayley). The time with the Velvets is here, as is his solo period, marriages and divorces, early childhood and history as a musician, in a book that runs the range of emotions not expected by someone approaching Cale with the reductionist mentality of "The dark other guy in the Velvets that wasn't Lou," which sadly, lots of people do approach him with.

This book screams for a "read by Cale" audio version as anyone who has listened to/seen footage of Cale interviews knows, the man has a hypnotic Welsh lilt to his voice.

Buy it, read it, find out more about one of the best bands of the latter part of the last century and one of the best musicians to come out of it. You won't be disappointed. The content as well as the graphic presentation are beautiful.

Signed,
epsteinsmutha

A lot of jealousy, drug use and entertaining candor.......2002-08-05

After finishing this book in the wee hours of this morning I've come to the conclusion that Cale must be appreciated for his solitary genius in the fields of art and expression but also must be taken with a grain of salt. The entire book seems to be a thinly veiled attack at Lou Reed whom Cale seems overwhelmingly jealous of (thou others would tend to disgree) Plus it shows him as a very difficult individual to get along with (ie his many wives, his broken colaborative relationships with Reed and Brian Eno) I also found it amusing how he brought it other commentators only to attack Reed and make Cale out to be a saint. Overall this is a very well written book filled with sardonic wit and dry humor with an excellent view into the VU, The Factory days, and the progression of one man's struggles through himself and art. Cale is not blameless in his trangressions but I think he sees this...

Cale can be so funny.......2001-07-01

I just recently bought this book. I love it. Great stories, and nice pictures. Sometimes it is painfull honest. It is so nice to read about the start of the Velvet Underground.

Also the pictures are wonderful.

Bettina

INSPIRING TALE OF MY FAVOURITE MUSICIAN.......2000-09-04

I devoured this book about my top music hero and pronounce it good! It's not perfect though, I would have liked more background on some of the albums (people involved in the recording, events etc) especially his work with e.g. Nick Drake, and the editing is really sloppy: in one place early in the text, the title of a newspaper has just been left out, and Cale's collaboration with Bob Neuwerth is called Last NIGHT On Earth (it is DAY). It provides valuable insights into his personal life and artistic development, and early reflections on Andy Warhol and The Factory. Great photographs and illustrations too make for a very pleasing design. Certainly worthy of the man and his achievements.

EXCELLENT! A MUST BUY Now!.......2000-03-08

John Cale is one of my musical idols. I'm in the process of producing my own concert of his & my compositions. He has a great deal of range stylistic. I highly recommend you purchase this amazing life of an amazing artist! I actually bought the cardboard bonded first edition from the U.K. when it was first published. Very finely book. BUY IT & enjoy!

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The life and times of a rock legend
GREAT STORY OF A GREAT MUSICIAN

What's Welsh for Zen
John Cale
Manufacturer: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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The life and times of a rock legend.......2005-01-16

I devoured this book about one of my musical heroes and have found it good. It's not perfect though, I would have liked more background on some of the albums (people involved in the recording, events etc) especially Cale's work with e.g. Nick Drake. The editing is a bit sloppy. In one place early in the text, the title of a newspaper has just been left out, and Cale's collaboration with Bob Neuwerth is called Last NIGHT On Earth (it is DAY).

The chapters are: I Was Dreaming About My Mother 1942 - 60; Under False Pretences 1960 - 63; With La Monte Young In The Theatre Of Eternal Music 1963 - 65; A Radical Turn Of Events 1966 - 68; Flying Solo 1968 - 68 New York; Company Man 1971 - 73 Los Angeles; The Island Years 1973 - 75 London; In Dangerous Orbits 1976 - 80; The Terror Of The Moment 1981 - 85; Songs In The Key Of Collaboration 1986 - 90; Death Meets The Velvet Underground 1990 - 93; In Mortal Hope 1994 - 98.

At the start of the later chapters, some song lyrics are reproduced and the albums recorded in that period are listed. A proper discography at the end would have been preferable, and an index would have enhanced the value of the book as a reference source.

This autobiography provides valuable insights into John Cale's personal life and artistic development, and early reflections on Andy Warhol, The Factory and the legendary Velvet Underground. Great photographs and illustrations make for a very pleasing design. The book is certainly worthy of the man and his achievements.

GREAT STORY OF A GREAT MUSICIAN.......2000-09-14

I devoured this book about my top music hero and pronounce it good! It's not perfect though, I would have liked more background on some of the albums (people involved in the recording, events etc) especially his work with e.g. Nick Drake, and the editing is really sloppy: in one place early in the text, the title of a newspaper has just been left out, and Cale's collaboration with Bob Neuwerth is called Last NIGHT On Earth (it is DAY). It provides valuable insights into his personal life (I was amazed to discover that his mother tongue is Welsh) and artistic development, and early reflections on Andy Warhol and The Factory. The text has a favourable reference to James Young's book on Nico, which is also highly recommended. Great photographs and illustrations too make for a very pleasing design. Certainly worthy of the man and his achievements.

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