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Mother Was a Lady: Self and Society in Selected American Children's Periodicals, 1865-1890 (Contributions in American Studies)
R. Gordon Kelly
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"This volume offers profiles of 423 titles published during the past two hundred years. The sketches are full and detailed, those for the longer-lived periodicals running to several pages. . . . The guide's real strength lies in the wealth of information it provides. For its full descriptions of magazines, its bibliographies, publication histories, and location sources, Children's Periodicals of the United States is a much needed work." Wilson Library Bulletin
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Serialized Citizenships: Periodicals, Books, and American Boys, 1840-1911
Lorinda B. Cohoon
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Hazelwood V. Kuhlmeier: Censorship in School Newspapers (Landmark Supreme Court Cases)
Sarah Betsy Fuller
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Create Your Own Magazine
Barbara Taylor
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- Really helpful reference for librarians
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From A to Zine: Building a Winning Zine Collection in Your Library
Julie Bartel
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Really helpful reference for librarians.......2007-09-14
From A to Zine is a great introduction to the world of zines for librarians in traditional public and academic libraries. It explains all the main things you'd need to know to start or expand a zine collection. Very helpful.
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Index to America
Norma Olin Ireland
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ASIN: 081081661X |
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An index to 161 books that describe how Americans lived in the 19th century. Similar in approach and format to the first two volumes in the series (17th and 18th centuries). Books for young adults are included.
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John Harold Johnson: Magazine Magnate (Business Whizzes)
Bertram T. Knight
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This third volume of a mini-series covering the German forces in World War I examines the troops that fought during the climax of the war on all fronts: the last great battles of attrition in the West (Arras, Messines, 3rd Ypres - Passchendaele/Langemarck - and Cambrai, 1917) and the collapse of Russia in the East. The 'Kaiserschlacht' campaign is covered, as are the German operations in Italy, the Balkans, and in support of Turkey in the Middle East. Uniform changes during this period reflected the introduction of new tactics and weapons and new types of troops, such as tanks and assault battalions.
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Late Great War Germans.......2007-06-06
This is an excellent affordable book that covers the German army in the last days of the war. The book gives information on uniforms and equipment. Details on the status of the German Army in the given years. Also, the book provides what units existed, formed, dissolved in the years stated. I would also recommend buying the second part of this series. Because the third shows and discuses what new few uniforms were introduced and amendments to the uniforms introduced in 1915. While the second book gives a complete descriptions of the uniforms introduced in 1915. So in conclusion if you want the info on the late war German Army 1917-18 get this book as well as the second book.
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A detailed account of the composition, structure and organization of the First World War German Army has long been needed by English-language readers - this work will fill the gap admirably. In more than 300 pages, the authors examine all aspects of the army. A detailed analytical text is followed by an extensive compendium of order-of-battle data. REVIEWS "An interesting aspect of the book is that at the beginning of World War I in 1914, the German Army was essentially the same as it was when organized in 1871. Through the next four years major changes had to be made to handle the changes brought about by the air plane, motorized vehicles, the tremendous growth in artillery and machine guns and of course the impact of the trenches. The book was first published in 1937. It was not translated into English until 2001, and recently (2006) was reprinted in paperback for the first time. In 1937 there had been enough time for the lessons learned to have been understood and they were being incorporated into the new and expanding Germany military."John Matlock Books On Line 5-24-07
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Great Detail, but Not Light Reading.......2007-05-25
The sub-title of this book gives you a pretty good idea of just what it's about. It is not a history of the actions of the army but a detailed look at how the Imperial German Army was put together from the Kaiser through the supreme command and General Staff down to details like every division in the army being equipped with a pontoon train consisting of 2 officers, 59 NCOs and ORs (Other Ranks), with 98 horses, 15 pontoon wagons and 6 other wagons.
An interesting aspect of the book is that at the beginning of World War I in 1914, the German Army was essentially the same as it was when organized in 1871. Through the next four years major changes had to be made to handle the changes brought about by the air plane, motorized vehicles, the tremendous growth in artillery and machine guns and of course the impact of the trenches.
The book was first published in 1937. It was not translated into English until 2001, and recently (2006) was reprinted in paperback for the first time. In 1937 there had been enough time for the lessons learned to have been understood and they were being incorporated into the new and expanding Germany military.
Valuable, Rare English-Language Reference on WWI German Army.......2004-08-12
This book methodically and thoroughly delivers exactly what it promises. And this English-language book is a rare treasure, because there are very few books which cover this subject in English.
Starting from the pinnacle of the entire German war machine with the Kaiser himself, the book details the command structure, unit responsibilities, and specific composition for the entire imperial German army. Following through its top-down progression it covers: the Supreme Army Command, the War Ministry, Supreme Commander East, the army groups, the armies, the general (corps) commands, and the divisions. The book also unravels numerous mysteries, such as the bewildering array of unit naming conventions, the creation and dissolution of temporary commands, the large array of unit types, the varying armament compositions between unit types, the growth of the air force, and all the administrative and logistical elements which are essential to any modern armies battlefield success. In addition, it presents several appendices which list: the complete German order-of-battle (OOB) for August 1914, the 18th Army's OOB for the March 1918 Kaiserschlacht Offensive, a summary list of brigade and mobile unit formations throughout the war, and a listing of all the army and higher level unit commanders throughout the war.
The book tackles a very daunting subject and quite lucidly explains the inner workings of the German war machine. If you want to know how the German army was structured during the First World War, then this is the book for you. The book suffers from a few weaknesses (but its valuable content overrides these). The most annoying thing about the book are the incorrect dates found throughout the first part of the book (e.g. p. 79 "During the 1918 offensive, General of Cavalry von der Marwitz was in command. The 2nd Army was dissolved on 13 January 1918 in Gembloux."). I actually sent an email to the publisher months ago about this but still have yet to receive a response. The other significant complaint I have is that the writing style is very dry and dull, but it is a reference work after all.
In summary, I recommend you buy this book if you are doing scholarly research on the WWI German army. If you are looking for a narrative history or the complete German orders-of-battle for all the individual battles during the war, then look elsewhere. All in all, this is an outstanding and rare English-language reference work on the WWI German army.
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The Imperial German Army began the Great War as the most professionally impressive conscript force in the world. This fascinating book by Donald Fosten and Robert Marrion explores in great detail the organisation, tactics, weapons, uniforms, equipment and origins of this army that fought in World War I from its start in 1914 to their ultimate defeat in 1918. Numerous contemporary photographs serve to illustrate this engaging and informative text which covers such wide-ranging topics as conscription, artillery and the army veterinary service. Eight full page colour plates by military artist Gerry Embleton, together with extensive commentaries provide a wealth of information concerning the uniforms and equipment of troops from a variety of services.
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Time to Retire This Work.......2006-01-31
THis is typical of the past emphasis by Osprey upon serving the model making and military miniature crowd. The original purpose has faded as the publisher produces more and more volumes covering shorter periods of time with more emphasis on munitions and order of battle, plus new series on specific campaigns and volumes covering fortifications and trench warfare.
The recent publication of a group of individual studies: two on the German Army on the Western Front, one on the Eastern Front,plus those on Germany's allies, those on aviation (which I do not study), s detailed study of the Sturmtruppen of 1917-18, and many others covering aspects of WWI German military affairs, have put paid to the uselfulness of this volume.
This is just too broad brush to be useful anymore even tothe merely curious.
Good overview.......2004-08-01
This is another good overview by MAA. The contents of this volume is broken into specific parts; firstly an introductory history, dealing with the unification of Germany and their involvement in World War One, which is well written. Next comes a numerical listing of German Army regiments, by type and nationality (Prussian, Saxon, etc.) but unfortunately not a detailed breakdown into higher level formations (which would have been hard to fit into a volume this small). Next are some notes on organization of the army and some facts and figures on manpower, types of units, etc. A piece on Conscription and Mobilization follows, with details of the German conscription system and training system, a sketch of the organization of German military districts, and finally a thumbnail glance at the various components of the German military - infantry, artillery (all the major types are described, with numbers of batteries given), assault detachments, cavalry, machine gun units, pioneers, air service, signals service, transport and communications service, medical and finally veterinary service. These thumbnails give an approximate idea of their duties, roles and numerical strength and give a good picture of First World War logistics. The photos in the text complement the information given, and are of a generally high standard.
Finally are the captions to the colour plates. Embleton is one of the best artists in the Osprey stable; clear and interesting figures are rendered. The final plate - featured on the cover - manages to convey without words the absolute horror and misery of life in the trenches through the effective placing of the dead men, the look of fatigue on the man who has just killed an Allied soldier with a now-blood-covered shovel, the look of urgency on the face of the NCO, and the tremendous explosion in the background. Perhaps the finest depiction of First World War combat ever rendered - quite a lot to say about a simple colour plate in a history primer.
Sidebars include tables of piping colours for uniforms, though these are incomplete in some cases - reference is made to Guards uniforms wearing piping in the full dress colour but don't say what these colours are, and which regiments wore them.
A detailed list of regiments would have been a nice addition had there been room to include it. There is a nice listing of ranks but no idea given of the corresponding responsibilities of men holding those ranks in the various types of unit - infantry company, artillery battery, cavalry squadron, etc. Very little is said of German tanks and the air service information is properly the subject of a seperate book and a bit of a waste of space.
Also no guide to uniform rank insignia, which would have complemented the rank information, which has text descriptions of the insignia but no corresponding picture, and only for enlisted men and not officers.
Overall a good intro but would have benefitted from being about twice as long and containing more complete info on all the topics raised. Another shortcoming is no detailed description of regiment, battalion, company, and platoon organization of the various arms.
A good book on this series.......2001-09-18
Ok, the book is, as usual in Osprey's Men at Arms, a litlle to short, but this one is quite good for modelers, of course, and also for the beginner. It is a good start and quite comprehensive for this series.
Best for modelers.......2000-05-26
If you are a modeler, this book is a great source on all details about german soldiers in WWI. (You could also add Osprey's "GERMAN STORMTROOPERS 1914-1918" for extra information).
The book has plenty of (black and white) photos as well as the usual Osprey center color plates, with complete explanations at the end. For historians, it is a bit too thin, but I believe the book is targeted for modelers.
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THE GERMAN ARMY 1914-18
Manufacturer: Osprey
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ASIN: B000GR91QQ |
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In 1838 James Brooke left England in search of adventure in the far-off lands of Southeast Asia. Armed with a dream of expelling the Dutch and establishing enlightened British rule in the region, he undertook missions for the Sultan of Brunei, pursuing pirate raiders and battling rebels. As a reward, he was offered Sarawak, a Malay territory in the northwest of the island of Borneo, inhabited by diverse tribes and cultures, notably the head-hunting Dayaks. The dynasty of the White Rajahs of Sarawak began in 1841, was shattered by the Japanese invasion in 1941 and ended in 1946 with Sarawak¹s annexation as a British Crown Colony. James, the charismatic founder; Charles, the astute administrator; and Vyner, the irresponsible hedonist, are the principal players in this incredible family saga. This richly illustrated book relives the heady mix of exoticism, violence, courage and romance of this extraordinary adventure. Highlights: Intriguing story of one family¹s rule of Sarawak, Well-documented, Numerous pictures and illustrations to accompany the story.
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The White Rajah
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- A well written retelling of a legendary story.
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White Rajah: A Biography of Sir James Brooke
Nigel Barley
Manufacturer: Time Warner Books UK
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The Duke of Puddle Dock: Travels in the Footsteps of Stamford Raffles
ASIN: 0349116733 |
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Sir James Brooke's curious career began in 1841, when he was caught up in a war in Brunei. He was an opportunist who, with the Sultan's backing, made war on the Dayaks tribespeople and as a result found himself ruling over Sarawak—a kingdom the size of England. How he achieved it is a romantic, sometimes horrifying story. This historical biography recalls the best and the worst of the British Imperial character.
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A well written retelling of a legendary story........2004-08-24
The book tells the life story of Sir James Brooke, the British-born rajah of the kingdom of Sarawak in Northern Borneo (today part of Malaysia). Brooke's life has been told many times and this retelling does not shed much new light to it, except for the unabashed recognition of the fact that, by all indications, Brooke was homosexual (probably not latent), and especially attracted to handsome young men. Otherwise, it's an easy-to-read, well written retelling of a story which, at a closer look, actually proves a lot less interesting and adventureous than you'd think if you only know the bare skeleton of it.
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Assignment-White Rajah
Manufacturer: Fawcett
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ASIN: 0449022021 |
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This book, first published in 1909, is the offical history of Sarawak (which now forms a part of Malaysia) during the rule of Rajah James and Rajah Charles. Although, as Nicholas Tarling emphasizes in his introduction, professional historians have reinterpreted Sarawak's history more
completely in recent years, this classic work not only captures the spirit of the times, it allows the facts to speak for themselves.
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Case Studies in Biometry
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Features 21 case studies that illustrate commonly used approaches to answer scientific questions in such areas as biology, toxicology, clinical medicine, environmental hazards, agriculture, forestry and wildlife. Examples of statistical methods used in these case studies include linear regression, survival analysis, principle components, design of experiments, resampling and bootstrap. A disk containing the collective data sets will accompany the book.
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great collection of case studies to learn from.......2001-05-24
These well known editors have compiled a collection of 21 case studies written by very accomplished statisticians and biostatisticians. It covers many different topics and provides insights and examples to learn from.
It is divided into six topical areas. The first three papers deal with environmental hazards. The next five are characterized as being in forestry, fisheries or genetics. Part three consists of three articles in the category of habitat and animal studies. Part 4 deals with health care and public policy and includes two articles. Part 5 is four articles on clinical trials. Part 6 contains the remaining four articles that deal with epidemiology and toxicology.
Most chapters have multiple authors. There are 53 authors covering the 21 articles. Many well known statisticians are contributors. The book also includes a data disk with examples from the case studies.
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Throughput--a key biometric spec.(CASE STUDY): An article from: Doors and Hardware
Bill Spence
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This digital document is an article from Doors and Hardware, published by Thomson Gale on March 1, 2006. The length of the article is 1182 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: Throughput--a key biometric spec.(CASE STUDY)
Author: Bill Spence
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Doors and Hardware (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 70
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