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Who Was Johnny Appleseed? (Who Was...?)
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ASIN: 0448439689 |
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The perfect biography to "bite into" at the start of a new school year! Children are sure to be fascinated by the eccentric and legendary Johnny Appleseed, a man who is best known for bringing apple trees to the midwest. Over John Chapman's lifetime, he saw the country grow and start to spread westward. Traveling alone— in bare feet and sporting a pot on his head!—Johnny left his own special mark planting orchards that helped nourish new communities. His journeys and adventures are illustrated in a hundred black-and-white illustrations.
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Who Was Johnny Appleseed.......2007-01-11
This book is a very concise, clear, and simple way to know about the life and work of Johnny Appleseed. It might be intended for children (I bought it for my grandkids) but I have learned a lot from it too.
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Who was John Chapman?
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Weapons and Equipment of Counter-Terrorism
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The threat of terrorism is destined to be with us for ever and the national military, police and security forces need to arm themselves with specialist equipment if their work is to be effective on our behalf.
The range of materiel, from clothing, security equipment and observation kit to firearms, is extensive and international, and constantly changing as technological advances have their effect.
For the serving officer, current affairs commentator, defence studies student and the armament and equipment manufacturers, a single volume illustrated reference is vital and here the need is met with a fully illustrated detailed volume that is international in coverage and thorough and responsible in the information given.
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Counter-Terrorism Equipment (Greenhill Military Manuals)
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Not for the novice.......2002-03-23
This is rather technical book which outlines many of the current British weapons used in counter-terrorism operations. It's a nice reference book to put on your shelf, but I really would not recommend it to just anyone.
Well illustrated.......2001-09-25
For people who have never had the opportunity to train with any of the gear, this is a good reference. It's kinda interesting which items he has determined are quote-unquote counter-terrorist equipment. He has kind of lapped the fields of EOD/PSBT, Quick-Reaction/SWAT, and I don't know what together.
Still, if you were a writer, and needed a reference for gear for your hero replete with pictures, this book is for you!
Finaly!.......2000-04-04
Hundreds of books tell you miracles about special operations, special units - but where is the gear? this book finaly gets down to details and explains what is the gear the counter-terror organisations and units use, how they use it, and so on. bottom line - not a bad book at all.
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Political Science at a discount........2007-09-11
Buying this product (We the People: Shorter Sixth Edition) off of amazon was an excellent choice. Considering that the campus bookstore charged 3x more, this was an outstanding value for such an in depth look at American Government.
Great price.......2007-09-10
The book is in perfect condition and is the edition that I needed. I also believe it was brand new and it was cheaper than what my bookstore was selling it used.
Wow.......2007-09-07
I saved lots of money buying here and it was still new i couldn't believe it
Good for undergrads and good review for grads.......2007-07-28
Easily applies governmental fundamentals to real world issues. Allows for quick and easy understanding
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goog intro book.......2006-05-09
The book is very simple in its language. It explains the main characteristics and players of the American Government. Being an American Government book, its language and tone are very patriotic and optimistic. I would not recommend this book to a person who already disagrees with the government and is already informed about the basics; however, if you keep asking yourself, why did he do that, this book is for you.
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Emphasizing the relevance of politics and government in everyday life, We the People provides tools to help students think critically about American government and politics. The Sixth Edition has been carefully updated to reflect most recent developments, including the ongoing conflict in Iraq and the 2006 midterm elections. Complemented by a rich package of multimedia tools for instructors and students, including a new video-clip DVD, We the People is now more pedagogically effective than ever.
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Created to accompany American Government: Freedom and Power, Sixth Edition or Sixth Brief Edition, by Theodore J. Lowi and Benjamin Ginsberg, this reader is tied directly to issues presented in the text. Over half of the essays in this major revision are new. Each chapter includes at least one historical essay, on contemporary essay, and a point/counterpoint pair of essays addressing the same question as that posed in the "Debating the Issues" box in the corresponding text chapter. A brief headnote introducing each of the readings explains its significance and its precise relationship (including page reference) to the major concept introduced in American Government
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A good foreign policy overview.......2007-07-08
This is a good survey of American foreign policy since 1938. It can be dry at times since it is dealing with policy but I highly recommend it. Stephen E. Ambrose co-wrote it so you know it must be pretty good. I recommend this because many Americans now adays don't really know much about America's foreign policy and how we became a hegemonic power. If you are interested in American foreign policy since 1938, then this is the book for you.
Good book up until the author switch.......2007-02-02
This book started out really well. Ambrose did a good job of laying out the history of America's global relations. Like a good historian he pointed out the facts of what happened. He gave credit where credit was due but also gave appropriate criticisms. Yes it is easy to look back and criticize but he did so evenhandedly so that students could learn.
Somewhere in the book the tone changed decidedly. Instead of pointing out what was good and what was bad about the presidents and their policies the book started taking on a definent slant. Where one would have at least expected some criticism of Carter you got only defense. At one point the author's only justification for Carter not being all that bad was that Nixon was bad too. This sounds like playground logic if I ever heard it.
I went through the book and found something out that I did not know when I purchased it. Rather than two authors collaborating on one piece the actually wrote separate parts of the book. Originally written by Ambrose the book was later revised by Brinkley who obviously is nowhere near the historian that Ambrose was. A good historian can turn their personal feelings aside and look at things objectively, Brinkley is not one of them.
The book was five stars up to the Nixon years when Ambrose was clearly writing. 0 stars are attributed to the op-ed portion that marks Brinkley's contribution.
history lite.......2006-04-10
mr. ambrose has always been an easy target. he's overextended they say. well, after reading this pile of words, i'd reduce ambrose to a decent intro to the topic. if you'd like an overview of events during america's rise to superpower status, flip through these pages and consider his editorials lightly. the events are indisputable and his spin is helpful. ambrose is like water on a paper towel. give this book to young students who express interest in american foreign policy during the 20th century. if they indicate an interest, start pursuing other tomes, written by legitimate historians well-versed in their subjects.
Can't Put It Down!.......2005-11-29
Ambrose's writing is so fluid and exciting that the book reads more like a novel than a history book. A great read.
Excellent overview of U.S. foreign policy since 1938.......2005-11-17
This is a great book for those looking to understand the United States' position in the world today. Ambrose and Brinkley are two critically acclaimed authors who have an excellent grasp on America in the 20th century.
The current edition of the book covers the period from 1938 to the first Clinton administration. The authors provide a good explanation of all major military conflicts and foreign policy decisions the U.S. made during those years. Note, however, that this book only covers U.S. foreign policy and deals very little with domestic policy and events. Ambrose and Brinkley do an excellent job connecting major themes in American foreign policy, such as containment and the Truman Doctrine, to the actions Presidents and Secretaries of State and Defense made.
The book is an excellent overview for casual readers and historians looking to understand American foreign policy over the last sixty years. Sentences are kept brief and to the point. The chapters flow with a good narration of events and in a chronological order. Ambrose and Brinkley, while not providing a bibliography, do provide some good suggestions for further reading. Overall, this is an excellent starting point for casual historians and students of modern U.S. history concerned with foreign policy.
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