Who Was Johnny Appleseed? (Who Was...?)
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  • Who Was Johnny Appleseed
Who Was Johnny Appleseed? (Who Was...?)
Joan Holub
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ASIN: 0448439689

Book Description

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.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars 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.
Easy Reader Biographies: Johnny Appleseed: An American Who Made a Difference (Easy Reader Biographies)
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    Easy Reader Biographies: Johnny Appleseed: An American Who Made a Difference (Easy Reader Biographies)
    Alyse Sweeney
    Manufacturer: Scholastic Teaching Resources (Teaching
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    ASIN: 0439774144
    John Chapman: The Man Who Was Johnny Appleseed (A Rookie Biography)
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      John Chapman: The Man Who Was Johnny Appleseed (A Rookie Biography)
      Carol Greene
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      Who was John Chapman?
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        Who was John Chapman?
        Patsy Becvar
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        Johnny Appleseed by one who knew him
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          Johnny Appleseed by one who knew him
          W. M Glines
          Manufacturer: Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society]
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          ASIN: B00085BJIE

          Weapons and Equipment of Counter-Terrorism
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            Weapons and Equipment of Counter-Terrorism
            Michael Dewar
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            Counter-Terrorism Weapons and Equipment
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              Counter-Terrorism Weapons and Equipment
              J Marchington
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              ASIN: 1857533860

              Book Description

              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.
              Counter-Terrorism Equipment (Greenhill Military Manuals)
              Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
              • Not for the novice
              • Well illustrated
              • Finaly!
              Counter-Terrorism Equipment (Greenhill Military Manuals)
              Ian V. Hogg
              Manufacturer: Greenhill Books
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              ASIN: 185367267X

              Customer Reviews:

              3 out of 5 stars 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.

              2 out of 5 stars 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!

              4 out of 5 stars 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.
              Weapons & equipment of counter-terrorism
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                Michael Dewar
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                Weapons & Equipment of Counter-Terrorism
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                  We the People: An Introduction to American Politics, Sixth Shorter Edition
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                  • Political Science at a discount.
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                  • Good for undergrads and good review for grads
                  We the People: An Introduction to American Politics, Sixth Shorter Edition
                  Benjamin Ginsberg , Theodore J. Lowi , and Margaret Weir
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                  ASIN: 0393929566

                  Customer Reviews:

                  5 out of 5 stars 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.

                  5 out of 5 stars 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.

                  5 out of 5 stars Wow.......2007-09-07

                  I saved lots of money buying here and it was still new i couldn't believe it

                  5 out of 5 stars 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
                  We the People: A Concise Introduction to American Politics, Sixth Edition
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                  We the People: A Concise Introduction to American Politics, Sixth Edition
                  Thomas E. Patterson
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                  ASIN: 0072955686

                  Customer Reviews:

                  5 out of 5 stars 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.
                  We the People: An Introduction to American Politics, Sixth Regular Edition
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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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                      American Government: Continuity and Change, 2002 Election Update with LP.com Version 2.0, Sixth Edition
                      Karen O'Connor , and Larry J. Sabato
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                      American Government: Continuity and Change, 2002 Election Update with LP.com Version 2.0, Sixth Edition
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                        American Government: Sixth Edition
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                                Rise to Globalism: American Foreign Policy Since 1938; Sixth Revised Edition
                                Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
                                • A good foreign policy overview
                                • Good book up until the author switch
                                • history lite
                                • Can't Put It Down!
                                • Excellent overview of U.S. foreign policy since 1938
                                Rise to Globalism: American Foreign Policy Since 1938; Sixth Revised Edition
                                Stephen E. Ambrose
                                Manufacturer: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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                                Customer Reviews:

                                4 out of 5 stars 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.

                                3 out of 5 stars 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.

                                3 out of 5 stars 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.

                                5 out of 5 stars 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.

                                4 out of 5 stars 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.

                                Confronting Environments: Local Understanding in a Globalizing World (Globalization and the Environment)
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                                  Confronting Environments: Local Understanding in a Globalizing World (Globalization and the Environment)
                                  James G. Carrier
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