I Christen Thee, Nebraska: History of the USS Nebraska And Nebraska Related Naval Ships

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The fascinating account of U.S. Navy ships named Nebraska comes to life with I Christen Thee, Nebraska. Author Monty McCord deftly illustrates the historical significance of these ships in the Navy.

Even as early as the Civil War, three ships carried the name Nebraska. Over forty years later in 1907, the USS Nebraska (BB-14) was one of sixteen battleships that steamed around the world with President Theodore RooseveltÂ's Great White Fleet (1907Â-1909). McCord re-creates daily life on these ships with accounts of operations, the sailorsÂ' hardships, recreation, and humor in the early steel Navy.

During the 1970s, construction began on a new class of ballistic missile submarines that would include the USS Nebraska (SSBN-739). The Nebraska (BB-14) was the fourteenth battleship built, and, coincidentally, the submarine Nebraska was the fourteenth of its class. This massive submarine was commissioned in 1993 and continues to serve a deterrent mission. McCord also delves into the colorful histories of other Navy ships named after Nebraska people and places, offering a distinct look at a relatively unknown piece of American history.

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Great Nebraska Ships.......2006-02-20

This book is a must for naval historians and historians in general. The author's account of the voyage of Teddy Roosevelt's "Great White Fleet" is fascinating. Besides the several ships that were named Nebraska, the author has included histories of several other ships that were named for Nebraskans. Photos add greatly to the interest of the book.

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In the spring of 1990, Roger Moreau left a successful career in international marketing, packed his bags, and went to India. His singular purpose: to unlock one of the world's great unsolved mysteries, the origins and earliest history of the Gypsies.

The Rom, "children of the wind," capture our imaginations as do no other people and, although theories abound about their origins, all that is really known is that they migrated from northern India sometime between the eighth and thirteenth centuries surfacing in Greece in the 1300s. Their tribe or caste, the circumstances of their exodus and their eventual diaspora remain a source of rich speculation to this day.

Armed with insatiable curiosity, a keen sense of humor and three wonderful, highly improbable traveling companions, the author set out to solve this ancient mystery, his journey taking him from Rajasthan province in Northwestern India to Istanbul in Turkey. Immersed in exotic, often mystical surroundings, informed by strange and remarkable encounters along the way, he leads us on the incredible and at times tortuous trek of the people of the kalo rat (dark blood), whose birth, he concludes, took place nearly a thousand years ago in the world's first concentration camp, an Afghan desert aptly named Dasht i Nawar, Desert of the Gypsies. Along the way, his quest, and his recording of it in this book, would change his life.

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More Harm Than Good?.......2005-04-05

The author spends the entire book describing his highly romanticized time travelling with three "gypsies" he picks up in order to follow "the paths" of their ancestors. Highly speculative, his theories are so fanciful (think "Foucault's Pendulum" style associations) and without corroboration that, while they may be fascinating and interesting 'what-ifs' for people versed in Rromani studies, I am afraid this book will only spread more misconceptions, spawn unrigorous standards in research undertakings and give an even worse name to 'gadje' ethnographers than they already have made for themselves. He stereotypes various clans and nations to make them fit into his limited perspective of them (i.e. he wants there to be a natisye of "entertainers," another of "tinkers" etc) so as to concoct a hypothetical story of diaspora. Unless you've read EVERY other book out there on the subject, skip this one. If you're looking for a good primer, especially as a 'gadjo', go with Ian Hancock's book "We Are the Romani People." Sadly, Moreau's journey was much more fun for him to live than it is for us to read.

Outcasts or inveterate travelers?.......2004-01-28

In response to the reviewer who accuses the Czechs of a crime they didn't commit, I have to say that the traveling lifestyle of the Rom people does present a problem. This lifestyle precludes them from making adequate living to feed their families, and forces them to supplement it by means that are not always legal or safe. The Czechs do see this as a problem, but their solution has been to provide jobs, living spaces, and education for the Rom children. In a great number of cases the jobs have been abandoned and the living spaces destroyed, as the recipients moved on to the next town.

Great speculative history!.......2002-09-02

I talked myself out of getting this book for almost a year, because of the word "Speculative" history. As a Romani researcher, dealing with pre-1600's gypsies, that word always makes me a little wary. But in reading this, Moreau puts forth some very interesting theories on the origins of the Roma. I think this book is more than worth its price, and that anyone interested in the origin theories should take a look at this!

Europe's Outcasts.......2001-11-07

Moreau's amazing personal account of his efforts to trace the history of the Gypsy/Rom is inspiring to anyone who wants to make sense of the past in order to avoid future social catastrophies.

Unless the Gypsy/Rom of Europe are understood and accepted soon, Europe faces another Holocaust. Even in countries as EU-ready as the Czech Republic, there is much reference to the "The Gypsy Problem" evoking memories of 1930s Nazi Germany.

Interesting Speculative History.......1998-08-23

This book is partly travelogue, partly glimpses into the history of the Silk Road, and partly anthropological research. The author, Roger Moreau, took time away from his job to spend several months researching the history of the Gypsy/Rom people. In it, he explores the following questions and proposes his answers, based on his research:

* Which of the tribes in northern India produced the ancestors of the Gypsies/Roma?

* Why did these people leave their homeland and move west?

* What overwhelming forces caused three tribes of Indian people to interbreed, overcoming deeply held cultural taboos against miscegenation, to form a new race?

* Why didn't the Gypsies/Roma retain the Hindu religion of their Indian homeland?

* What factors led to their arrival in Persia?

* Why did they leave Persia and move on to Constantinople?

*Why did they leave the home they had made for themselves in Constantinople and disperse widely among the lands of Europe?

* Why did the Europeans despise the Gypsies so much when they arrived among them?

* The best way to describe this book is speculative history. The above questions are not answered in any known historical documents that have survived to this day, and therefore no one can authoritatively state "This is the factual story." So Moreau carefully studied the historical documents that do survive that tell of events in the individual regions, and then he pieced together how those events probably would have affected the people of the kalo rat (dark blood). His speculations are very credible. Although he can't support them with historical documents stating, "The Gypsies/Rom did this because...." his conclusions fit very well with the facts that he was able to substantiate about events affecting the regions as a whole.

After describing his conclusions about the early history of the Gypsy/Romany people, Moreau then led into Book Two, which described what happened to them after they left Constantinople and spread across Europe. This part of the book was very difficult to read, because it told a story of many centuries of persecution, including slavery that was just as heinous as the acts perpetrated on the early African-Americans, persecution during the Spanish Inquisition, and near extinction in the gas chambers of Hitler. But Moreau's story of the Gypsies/Rom would have been incomplete without covering those horrors, and it helped me understand why I've heard people say that the Gypsies/Rom lived with many hardships over their history.

The thread that binds much of the book together is Moreau's description of his three Indian traveling companions--one from each of the Indian tribes that Moreau believes comprised the ancestors of the Gypsy/Romany people. To some extent, it was fun to read about the exploits of this group as they made their way across India, into Afghanistan, and eventually to Turkey. They definitely added a human element to the book. But at times, I found myself getting a bit impatient because I wanted Moreau to get back to the point of revealing his research, theories, and discoveries.

I wouldn't advise the author to remove his traveling companions from the book, but I would have preferred that he devote a little less space to them and more to the anthropological and cultural histories of the region he researched.

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When the science project is due, this book comes to the rescue

With the trend toward hands-on learning, millions of elementary students have to do science projects. Typically, they mention this to their parents the night before the project is due. This book helps busy parents help their children create last-minute science projects using materials commonly found around the house. It features chapter breakouts grouped by science project subject, two-page spreads devoted to specific science projects, and factoids to get kids interested in the subject. Parents can quickly pick an appropriate project and spur their future scientists toward success!

Faith Hickman Brynie (Bigfork, MT) is a writer specializing in science and health; she holds a PhD in science education, curriculum, and instruction and is a frequent writer for the children’s science magazine Odyssey, as well as the editor of various elementary school science textbooks.

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When the science project is due, this book comes to the rescue With the trend toward hands-on learning, millions of elementary students have to do science projects. Typically, they mention this to their parents the night before the project is due. This book helps busy parents help their children create last-minute science projects using materials commonly found around the house. It features chapter breakouts grouped by science project subject, two-page spreads devoted to specific science projects, and factoids to get kids interested in the subject. Parents can quickly pick an appropriate project and spur their future scientists toward success! Faith Hickman Brynie (Bigfork, MT) is a writer specializing in science and health; she holds a PhD in science education, curriculum, and instruction and is a frequent writer for the children's science magazine Odyssey, as well as the editor of various elementary school science textbooks.

Science Fair Projects for Elementary Schools

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Science Fair Projects for Elementary Schools
Patricia Hachten Wee
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ASIN: 0810835436

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Offers step-by-step instructions for a hands-on learning experience for children in grades 2-5 who are doing science fair projects.

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Necessity for young scientists!.......2000-08-17

Science Fair.....What is it? This book tells you that and much more, step-by-step. It is the best introduction to participating in and organizing a Science Fair that I've seen. Written with elementary age students in mind, SCINECE FAIR PROJECTS FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS by Patricia Wee,is also aimed at the adults envolved with these students and is extremely helpful telling them what needs to be done to succeed. Everything you need to know is right here and "Curiosity Bug" actually talks the students through every step of a project. Lots of Project ideas are included, too. It's a wonderful guide for students, teachers, and parents.

Science Fairs Plus: Reinventing an Old Favorite K-8

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Science Fairs Plus: Reinventing an Old Favorite K-8
National Science Teachers Association
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The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects (Wiley Science Editions)

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The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects (Wiley Science Editions)
Julianne Blair Bochinski
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ASIN: 0471527289

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By popular demand, a revised edition of the bestselling guide to creating award-winning science fair projects

The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects Revised Edition

"An excellent resource for students looking for ideas."—Booklist

"Useful information and hints on how to design, conduct, and present a science project."—School Library Journal

Having trouble finding a science fair topic that's both interesting to you and impressive to judges? Are you unsure about how to research, conduct, or present an experiment? Then look no further. Recognized in the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) rule book and written by a veteran contestant and judge, The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects, Revised Edition includes:

50 award-winning projects from actual science fairs—including many completely new projects-plus an expanded list of 400 workable science fair project topics suitable for grades 7 and up
Straightforward, highly detailed guidelines for preparing a successful project—from selecting the right topic to setup, materials, recording data, oral presentation, backboards, and much more
An update of the ISEF rules and guidelines covered in a new Foreword by George Robert Wisner, Chairman and Fair Director of the Connecticut State Fair
Timely, thorough, and user-friendly data throughout, including the latest information on resources and fair listings.

The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects, Revised Edition is the only book you'll need for creating a science fair experiment worthy of top honors.

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The Authority on Science Fair Projects.......2005-07-15

I have always been a fan of this book and its practical easy to use format. This is the one book that tells it like it is, if entering a science fair project in a state or regional science fair. However, readers should be aware that this title has been completely revised and updated in 2004 by Bochinski and is better than ever with much information, so I would get that edition instead, that is, "The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects, Newly Revised and Updated," it is the orange/yellow/blue cover - also while you're at it be sure to get "More Award-winning Science Fair Projects" by the same author, similar format, green/blue/orange cover - but different and very interesting projects, check it out.

A Hermione Granger's Book Club Title.......2002-01-23

Being the bookworm that I am, I highly recommend this bewitching title containing spells, charms and recipes for 50 prize winning science fair projects. There is also a nice list of 500 topics that can be used to get ideas from which means that I always have plenty to work with and am ready to move forward with any project straight away! I keep it as a handy reference guide next to "Hogwarts, a History."

A Hermione Granger's Book Club Title.......2002-01-23

best science fair book.......2001-12-04

It helped alot by giving good examples of winning projects!!!!!!!!!!!!

I reaaly liked this book.......2001-11-02

I liked this book. It he;lped me find a topic. It has good science projects in it that you can do that are winning projets. There are all types of projects if you want biology, phisics, math, chemistry, it has alot. I really liked the one on Bees behavior and I am doing that one for my project.

The Complete Science Fair Handbook: For Teachers and Parents of Students in Grades 4-8 (Good Year Book)

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The Complete Science Fair Handbook: For Teachers and Parents of Students in Grades 4-8 (Good Year Book)
Anthony D. Fredericks , and Isaac Asimov
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Very Useful.......2005-07-29

This book was VERY helpful in putting together my first science fair. If you need a resource with Wonderful and Useful information this is your book!

good, but..........2003-02-18

hey everyone! maximus here, and i just wanted to say that this book is superb. althought a little hard to read because of typos, it is still excellent!

Wonderful resource, easy to read, useful forms. A must have.......1998-08-28

This handbook is just what I was looking for to conduct a science fair. It's easy to read and presents all the needed information and resources to conduct a successful fair. The forms provided are useful and can be used directly out of the book. A must have for anyone putting on a science fair!

Science Fair Project Index 1981-1984 (Science Fair Project Index)

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Science Fair Project Index 1981-1984 (Science Fair Project Index)
Bishop Cynthia
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ASIN: 0810818922

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Includes science projects and experiments found in 135 books and five magazines published from 1981 through 1984. The index is intended for use by students in grades five through high school and teachers who are involved in creating science fair projects.

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Science Fair Project Index, 1985-1989
Bishop Cynthia
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Includes science projects and experiments found in 195 books published between 1985 and 1989. Almost all areas of science and many areas of technology are covered.

Science Fair project "burns rubber".(Stephen Davis receives award): An article from: Arkansas Business

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Science Fair project "burns rubber".(Stephen Davis receives award): An article from: Arkansas Business

Manufacturer: Journal Publishing, Inc.
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B0008FODPU
Release Date: 2005-07-30

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This digital document is an article from Arkansas Business, published by Journal Publishing, Inc. on October 21, 2002. The length of the article is 841 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: Science Fair project "burns rubber".(Stephen Davis receives award)
Publication: Arkansas Business (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 21, 2002
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Volume: 19 Issue: 42 Page: S3(1)

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Science fair: A simulation of a school mystery teaching science skills needed to create a successful science fair project

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Myron Flindt
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Science fairs in elementary school (SuDoc ED 1.310/2:432444)

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Science fairs in elementary school (SuDoc ED 1.310/2:432444)
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