Ming Furniture in the Light of Chinese Architecture

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An ideal commingling of exquisite and often rare materials, perfection in craftsmanship and exceptional purity of line are what place Ming design, particularly in furniture, at the zenith of Chinese art. MING FURNITURE IN THE LIGHT OF CHINESE ARCHITECTURE is the first book to show the essential kinship between Ming furniture and the buildings they were designed to be placed and used within. Sarah Handler's special perspective sheds a luminous glow on the concepts of interior and exterior form, function, placement, and purpose and reveals the inextricably intertwined relationship of Ming furniture to Chinese architecture. Decoration, construction, and function come together into a harmonious and indivisible whole, just as the Chinese artisans envisioned.

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Mortise and Tenon.......2006-07-28

Being a fan of Sarah Handler, its easy to feel the furniture flow through the Ming Architecture.
Just having retured from China and Tibet, this book was in the back of my mind as I stood and gazed up at the columns and beams mortised and tenoned together to form the typical Chinese structural backbone. Sarah has made the connection between the structural engineering of Ming/Qing building skills and the master carpenters' use of the Lu Bang Jin manual that describes appropriate and propitious use of shapes,materials, orientation and all things lucky in architecture. Buy this book and you will be happy,have prosperity and long life!
BEN

disappointing analysis of furniture and architecture.......2005-07-29

chinese furniture have a strong relationship with architecture, in its proportion, construction, and relationship to the space. I was looking forward to see a more detailed analysis of such relationship but this book turned out to be a mediocre repetition of numerous chinese furniture books already in the market. Many of the pictures are from dealer's photos or Museum's existing photos. The reference paintings are primary from Chin P'ing Mei or similar paintings which have been published numerous times by other authors. The sketch or drawings are mediocre. There are no measured or proportional anaylsis of the furniture to the architecture. I have returned this book.

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For many art lovers and collectors, the term "print" suggests a two-dimensional work on paper made by one of a dozen or so half-understood techniques-aquatints, etchings, lithographs, screenprints, etc. This book shows readers the effort and skill that these techniques entail, how they are used, and how the artists employ them to create specific effects.

This book is both a survey of the best contemporary prints by American artists and a guide to printmaking techniques and effects. Nearly one hundred prints are shown in full color. Works are grouped by technique, and each section begins with an explanation of the process or processes illustrated within the chapter. Print publisher, curator and former gallery owner Chris Byrne has specialized in contemporary fine art prints for the last fifteen years. Using examples from ten of North America's top print houses, Byrne describes both basic techniques and the joint experimentation of artist and master printer as they create new images for an expanding audience.

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One Warhola of a book.......2002-11-06

The mass production of this text serves as an aesthetic nurturing for the starving art enthusiasts of our time. Clement Greenberg and Susan Sontag would vehemently disapprove. Byrne sheds light on the multi-valent reality of the collaborative process. Printmaking has never been so sexy. I highly recommend this book.

Useful Survey of Technique.......2002-04-22

Byrne provides a good introduction to the four major groups of printing techniques -- relief (woodblock, linocut, etc.), intaglio (etching, aquatint, engraving, and so on), lithography and screenprinting -- briefly describing their history, mechanics and characteristic effects. If you are interested in fine prints, this book will give you the vocabulary, although you really have to see some of the techniques in action to understand how they work.

Text is a small portion of the book, which is largely devoted to contemporary prints themselves, with commentary from some of the printers. The book is *not* a general survey of contemporary fine prints, however. Instead, the book seems to have been conceived as a collaboration between Guild.com (an Internet retailer of fine and decorative art) and several of the contemporary fine print publishers who make their work available through Guild (as well as through more traditional distribution channels). Printmakers who do not sell through Guild are not represented, and artists who work on their own (typically in woodblock or linocut, which do not require a press) are similarly excluded. Even so, many of the finest printmakers in the US are included, and the quality and variety of the work displayed is stunning. Color reproduction is quite good, although not perfect.

The Original Print. Understanding Technique in Contemporary Fine Printmaking
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The Original Print. Understanding Technique in Contemporary Fine Printmaking
Chris Byrne
Manufacturer: Guild Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000NUWA50

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Dark Horse continues it's line of stationery featuring some of today's finest outré artists. Email may be de rigueur, but the art of the letter is still considered top form in socializing from afar.

Each set includes 8 letter sheets (four different styles), 6 envelopes (4 different styles), and a set of stickers. Packaged as a work of art itself with a printed belly-band all inside a poly bag.

From his earliest memories Brom has been obsessed with the creation of the weird, the monstrous and the beautiful. His bizarre and fantastic art style has earned him legions of fans.

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fantastic art.......2007-05-19

Multiple designs in the package make these envelopes and sheets a must have for any art lover and letter writer. the dark horse deluxe stationary is something i will continue to use as long as they keep on making more. High quality paper and vivid art. only thing lacking is the size of the set

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Old time Hollywood.......2001-03-13

Read about the juicy tidbits of the stars' lives. For example, Jerry Lewis's wife told the author, Shelia Graham, that the secret of their happy marriage was, "We never allow Jerry Lewis into the house." She meant the show business side of him. Soon after that they got divorced. There is a chapter on "Children of Hollywood." The daughter of Gene Kelly is now a psychiatrist. Shelley Winters' daughter Tory changed her name because she hated anything connected with Hollywood. These are all personal anecdotes of the author's life as a gossip columnist in Hollywood. There are some parts about F Scott Fitzgerald, just a bit though.

Hollywood Revisited; A Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration

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Hollywood Revisited; A Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration
Sheilah Graham
Manufacturer: St Martins Pr
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OTIJ6O

CAPITULO XI (1996-1997): LAS GUERRAS DE LA TV DIGITAL Y DEL FUTBOL.(España)(TT: Chapter XI (1996.1997): war over Digital Television and soccer.)(TA: Spain): An article from: Epoca
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CAPITULO XI (1996-1997): LAS GUERRAS DE LA TV DIGITAL Y DEL FUTBOL.(España)(TT: Chapter XI (1996.1997): war over Digital Television and soccer.)(TA: Spain): An article from: Epoca
Joan Munsó Cabús
Manufacturer: Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B0008HHJFE
Release Date: 2005-07-28

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Title: CAPITULO XI (1996-1997): LAS GUERRAS DE LA TV DIGITAL Y DEL FUTBOL.(España)(TT: Chapter XI (1996.1997): war over Digital Television and soccer.)(TA: Spain)
Author: Joan Munsó Cabús
Publication: Epoca (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 24, 2000
Publisher: Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA)
Page: 81

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Cruz Azul se "adelgazó": Jaguares no quiere ir a la jaula: son argentinos y este año quieren ser el azote de las débiles defensas del fútbol mexicano. ... Comienza la guerra.: An article from: Semana

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Cruz Azul se "adelgazó": Jaguares no quiere ir a la jaula: son argentinos y este año quieren ser el azote de las débiles defensas del fútbol mexicano. ... Comienza la guerra.: An article from: Semana
Tay Polo Miranda
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This digital document is an article from Semana, published by Spanish Publications, Inc. on February 8, 2004. The length of the article is 502 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: Cruz Azul se "adelgazó": Jaguares no quiere ir a la jaula: son argentinos y este año quieren ser el azote de las débiles defensas del fútbol mexicano. Marcelo y César, Chelo y Chelito, Delgados, pero gordos de talento. Comienza la guerra.
Author: Tay Polo Miranda
Publication: Semana (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 8, 2004
Publisher: Spanish Publications, Inc.
Volume: 10 Issue: 571 Page: 31(1)

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El Salvador: en pie de guerra. (las selecciones de fútbol de El Salvador y Jamaica pelean por cupo en la Copa Mundial de 1998)(TT: El Salvador: on a war ... the 1998 World Cup): An article from: Semana

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El Salvador: en pie de guerra. (las selecciones de fútbol de El Salvador y Jamaica pelean por cupo en la Copa Mundial de 1998)(TT: El Salvador: on a war ... the 1998 World Cup): An article from: Semana
Tay Polo Miranda
Manufacturer: Spanish Publications, Inc.
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This digital document is an article from Semana, published by Spanish Publications, Inc. on September 18, 1997. The length of the article is 615 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: El Salvador: en pie de guerra. (las selecciones de fútbol de El Salvador y Jamaica pelean por cupo en la Copa Mundial de 1998)(TT: El Salvador: on a war footing) (TA: the national soccer teams from El Salvador and Jamaica are fighting for space in the 1998 World Cup)
Author: Tay Polo Miranda
Publication: Semana (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 18, 1997
Publisher: Spanish Publications, Inc.
Volume: v4 Issue: n239 Page: p11(1)

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¡Estalló la guerra!(TT: The war started.): An article from: Semana

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¡Estalló la guerra!(TT: The war started.): An article from: Semana

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This digital document is an article from Semana, published by Spanish Publications, Inc. on February 23, 2001. The length of the article is 3287 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: ¡Estalló la guerra!(TT: The war started.)
Publication: Semana (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 23, 2001
Publisher: Spanish Publications, Inc.
Volume: 7 Issue: 417 Page: 24

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GUERRA ENTRE "BARRASBRAVAS" LOS TERRORISTAS DEL FUTBOL.(violencia en eventos futbolísticos; Argentina)(TT: Barras bravas' reign of terror: terrorists of ... events; Argentina): An article from: Semana

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GUERRA ENTRE "BARRASBRAVAS" LOS TERRORISTAS DEL FUTBOL.(violencia en eventos futbolísticos; Argentina)(TT: Barras bravas' reign of terror: terrorists of ... events; Argentina): An article from: Semana
Tay Polo Miranda
Manufacturer: Spanish Publications, Inc.
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This digital document is an article from Semana, published by Spanish Publications, Inc. on March 1, 2002. The length of the article is 2523 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: GUERRA ENTRE "BARRASBRAVAS" LOS TERRORISTAS DEL FUTBOL.(violencia en eventos futbolísticos; Argentina)(TT: Barras bravas' reign of terror: terrorists of soccer.)(TA: violence in soccer events; Argentina)
Author: Tay Polo Miranda
Publication: Semana (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 2002
Publisher: Spanish Publications, Inc.
Volume: 8 Issue: 470 Page: 20

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La guerra anti "hooligans".: An article from: Proceso

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La guerra anti "hooligans".: An article from: Proceso
Leonardo Boix
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000JYVXEE
Release Date: 2006-10-24

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This digital document is an article from Proceso, published by Thomson Gale on May 21, 2006. The length of the article is 1839 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: La guerra anti "hooligans".
Author: Leonardo Boix
Publication: Proceso (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 21, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Issue: 1542 Page: 54(3)

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La guerra continúa.(torneos eliminatorios para la Copa Mundial de fútbol del 2002; América Latina)(TT: The battle continues.)(TA: qualifying matches in ... Latin America): An article from: Semana

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La guerra continúa.(torneos eliminatorios para la Copa Mundial de fútbol del 2002; América Latina)(TT: The battle continues.)(TA: qualifying matches in ... Latin America): An article from: Semana

Manufacturer: Spanish Publications, Inc.
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B0008HS3YK
Release Date: 2005-07-28

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This digital document is an article from Semana, published by Spanish Publications, Inc. on March 23, 2001. The length of the article is 1226 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: La guerra continúa.(torneos eliminatorios para la Copa Mundial de fútbol del 2002; América Latina)(TT: The battle continues.)(TA: qualifying matches in preparation to Soccer World Cup 2002; Latin America)
Publication: Semana (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 23, 2001
Publisher: Spanish Publications, Inc.
Volume: 7 Issue: 421 Page: 20

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La guerra del "rating".: An article from: Proceso

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La guerra del "rating".: An article from: Proceso
Héctor Huerta , and Raúl Ochoa
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000EZ8TI6
Release Date: 2006-03-13

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This digital document is an article from Proceso, published by Thomson Gale on October 16, 2005. The length of the article is 3082 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: La guerra del "rating".
Author: Héctor Huerta
Publication: Proceso (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 16, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Issue: 1511 Page: 90(4)

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Los libros de EPOCA.(TT: Epoca's books.)(Reseña): An article from: Epoca

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Los libros de EPOCA.(TT: Epoca's books.)(Reseña): An article from: Epoca

Manufacturer: Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA)
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B0008H83MW
Release Date: 2005-07-28

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This digital document is an article from Epoca, published by Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA) on March 26, 2000. The length of the article is 496 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: Los libros de EPOCA.(TT: Epoca's books.)(Reseña)
Publication: Epoca (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 26, 2000
Publisher: Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA)
Page: 166

Article Type: Reseña

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Suramérica entera 'en guerra'. (eliminatoria suramericana de la Copa Mundial de fútbol)(TT: South America finds itself in an 'all out war') (TA: World ... tournament): An article from: Semana

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Suramérica entera 'en guerra'. (eliminatoria suramericana de la Copa Mundial de fútbol)(TT: South America finds itself in an 'all out war') (TA: World ... tournament): An article from: Semana
Tay Polo Miranda
Manufacturer: Spanish Publications, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B00097M3WM
Release Date: 2005-06-01

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This digital document is an article from Semana, published by Spanish Publications, Inc. on May 8, 1997. The length of the article is 3810 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: Suramérica entera 'en guerra'. (eliminatoria suramericana de la Copa Mundial de fútbol)(TT: South America finds itself in an 'all out war') (TA: World Cup soccer elimination tournament)
Author: Tay Polo Miranda
Publication: Semana (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 8, 1997
Publisher: Spanish Publications, Inc.
Volume: v4 Issue: n220 Page: p17(1)

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My experiences in the World War, by John J. Pershing ... with sixty-nine reproductions from photographs and numerous maps ...(Complete in Two Volumes)
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My experiences in the World War, by John J. Pershing ... with sixty-nine reproductions from photographs and numerous maps ...(Complete in Two Volumes)
John Joseph (1860-1948) Pershing
Manufacturer: New York, Frederick A. Stokes Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000H4CUJS

My Soul Looks Back in Wonder: Voices of the Civil Rights Experience (AARP)
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My Soul Looks Back in Wonder: Voices of the Civil Rights Experience (AARP)
Juan Williams
Manufacturer: Sterling
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Binding: Hardcover

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Voices of Freedom: An Oral History of the Civil Rights Movement from the 1950s Through the 1980s

ASIN: 1402714157

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"More than 30 people tell personal stories about the nonviolent struggle for civil rights, then and now, not only the leaders but also ordinary citizens who bear witness to “transforming moments” when they suddenly found the courage to try to change things. David Dinkins, New York City’s first black mayor, served with the U.S. Marines in World War II; at home, he had to use the back of the bus. A white woman remembers herself as a child after the Birmingham murders (“My worst fear was that my father might be a member of the Klan”). David Halberstam provides an excellent overview; Williams’ brief, clear notes introduce each eyewitness account; and the combination of analysis and intimacy with powerful documentary photos makes for gripping narrative. Best of all are the connections with contemporary struggles for equality, including those of immigrants, the poor, and the disabled. Marion Wright Edelman’s final impassioned essay speaks for the millions of all races who continue to be “left behind in our land of plenty.”--Booklist

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Great for classroom use!.......2004-07-02

I used this book with my students, who were fascinated and inspired by the variety of stories. They were especially interested in reading the introductory poem/spiritual and comparing the struggles of the slaves with the struggles of the segregation era with the continuing struggles post-segregation. A good choice for high school and advanced middle-grade readers.

INCREDIBLE.......2004-06-25

I saw this book on display at a large bookstore and i was instantly attracted to it by merely reading the first page. It tells of the personal first hand experiences of couragous men and women who throughout history have stood up against injustice. Though many accounts are from the civil rights movement of the 50s and 60s many others are on the womens movement, native american, latin american and disability rights. This is the first book i have read by Juan Williams and after finishing it i have decided it will not be my last. Also after reading this book i feel empowered and confident just by reading the incredible experiences of others included in the book. I would DEFFINETLY reccomend this book. It is incredibly interesting from a historical standpoint, a civil rights standpoint and so many others. Go check out this book!

My Experiences in the World War (Military Classics Series)

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World War I Revisited: Lessons For Today
Well written but unfortunately, bigeoted point of view .
The way we won it.....straight from the source.

My Experiences in the World War (Military Classics Series)
John Joseph Pershing
Manufacturer: Tab Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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The Lost Battalion

ASIN: 0830640061

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World War I Revisited: Lessons For Today.......2002-04-08

In this two volume set, America's only, "General of the Armies," John J., "Blackjack," Pershing narrates the United States' role in World War I (WWI) from his vantage point as the Commander of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF). He recounts what it was like to create an army from scratch, then equip, train, transport it overseas, and fight it in a global conflict against a battle-hardened enemy. Pershing provides insight into the difficulties of mobilizing a nation for war that are as valid today as in 1917... Historians desiring insights into the war will find Pershing a treasure trove of information...

Well written but unfortunately, bigeoted point of view ........1999-01-16

General Pershing was, perhaps, the best person to be the Commander-In-Chief of the American Expeditionary Forces in France during World War I. He did an excellent job of co-ordinating the American forces.

I have a problem in understanding his logic when it comes to the Black Americans Soldiers which he controlled. The General states that he was not a predjudist person and was in charge of the 24th Infantry (black) during the Mexican-American war. He praises their work, yet, when the 93rd Division (black), American,arrived in France; Pershing assigned them to the French Army.

Pershing made the statement that Americans will not fight under another countries Flag but then gave the 93rd Division (provisional) to the French.

Further on, General Pershing makes the statement that Black Americans are good soldiers as long as their are white officers leading them. There is no mention of visiting the Regiments (369th, 370th, 371st, and 372nd) during his tours of the regiments.

The Generals attitude towards black officers resulted in an open field-day on all black american officers.

The 92nd Division, a complete black-american division was not given its rightful respect, due awards, and training while in france.

The way we won it.....straight from the source........1997-10-03

Have you ever wanted to know what was going on behind the scenes? General John Joseph Pershing, arguably the most important figure in Europe during the later part of WWI, lets the reader get inside his head and see just that. Through his eyes we see the almost insurmountable problems that plagued the French, American, and British forces in 1917-1918 France. We feel the emotions he felt bleeding through the pages as we absorb his every thought of every battle. We see his life and times as no other writer could possible tell us. Black Jack Pershing could afford no shortcuts to victory, and he demanded perfection....when you read this book you will know, fear, and respect the man that carried the burden and hope of the world on his shoulders, and won.

My Country, My Right to Serve: Experiences of Gay Men and Women in the Military, World War II to the Present

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A work of military oral history that spans generations

My Country, My Right to Serve: Experiences of Gay Men and Women in the Military, World War II to the Present
Mary Ann Humphrey
Manufacturer: Perennial
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A work of military oral history that spans generations.......2005-06-23

"My Country, My Right to Serve: Experiences of Gay Men and Women in the Military, World War II to the Present" is compiled and with a preface by Mary Ann Humphrey. Humphrey, a captain in the U.S. Army Reserve who was forced to resign her commission for being gay, explains the origin of this book in her preface. The book is a collection of oral histories of lesbian and gay male veterans whose service spans from World War II to the final years of the Cold War era. The veterans in this book are a diverse group: women and men; Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps; active duty, National Guard, and Reserve; officer and enlisted; and of various ethnic backgrounds. They represent a wide range of military jobs: WW2 infantryman, Navy electronics officer, Army court reporter in Vietnam, combat medic, drill sergeant, pilot, recruiter, and more. Besides Humphrey, a total of 42 veterans are featured; some use pseudonyms.

Each featured veteran tells his or her story in the first person. This is a fascinating collection of voices. Some recurring themes include gay "networking" within the military and the impact of the AIDS crisis. But I found the most striking recurring theme to be the surveillance, harrassment, intimidation, coercion, and even imprisonment of gay servicemembers. Some of these stories are truly disturbing. Many of the veterans talk about the devastating psychological consequences of such experiences. On the other hand, a number of the vets talk about the positive aspects of their service.

For those with some knowledge of the perennially controversial "gays-in-the-military" issue, some of the featured veterans may be familiar: Vernon "Copy" Berg, Leonard Matlovich, Joseph Steffan, Perry Watkins, etc. There are some really noteworthy stories contained in this book. Johnnie Phelps recalls an extraordinary encounter with General Eisenhower when she served as a WAC motor sergeant during WW2. Air Force veteran Ruth Hughes recalls her experience as an African-American woman in uniform in the segregated South. Miriam Ben-Shalom recalls a career that includes service in both the Israeli Army and the U.S. Army. An equally remarkable career is that of J.W. "Skip" Godsey, a combat veteran of Vietnam who served in both the Navy and the Army. One veteran known as "Janice" recalls her career as an Army nurse, which culminated in her retirement as a full colonel.

This book is a fascinating and valuable contribution to American military history. Some of the achievements of these men and women are truly remarkable. Their voices are moving and thought-provoking. With a 1990 copyright date, however, the book is clearly in need of a sequel.

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My Experiences in the First World War
John Joseph Pershing
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My thirty-third year;: A priest's experience in a Russian work camp

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My thirty-third year;: A priest's experience in a Russian work camp
Gerhard Fittkau
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My Experiences in the World War

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MY WAR: THE TRUE EXPERIENCES OF A U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE PILOT IN WORLD WAR II

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Fantastic Bomber Pilot Memoir

MY WAR: THE TRUE EXPERIENCES OF A U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE PILOT IN WORLD WAR II
JOHN C. WALTER
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Follow along as the author relates his experiences from the time he enlists in the Army Air Force in 1942, thru training as an Aviation Cadet and finally as the pilot-in-command of a B-17 Flying Fortress as the 8th Air Force mounts its attack against Hitler's Germany. Enjoy moments of humor, live incidents of aviation suspense and feel the sorrow of tragic times.

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Fantastic Bomber Pilot Memoir.......2007-10-09

Every so often I read a World War Two bomber crewman memoir that reaches out and grabs me. Such is John C. Walter's outstanding book MY WAR: The True Experiences of a U.S. Army Air Force Pilot in World War Two, published by Authorhouse in 2004. Not since I read the late Gene Carson's Wing Ding have I felt like I've gotten into the head and heart of a bomber crewman in such detail.

Walter flew as a pilot with the 95th Bomb Group (H) out of Horham, England in World War Two. The book begins with his enlistment and early training and follows Walter and his crew across the Atlantic to England, where they complete 35 harrowing missions in the early months of 1945 flying a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. Not all of the crew survives their tour, and many fellow crews also go down. Walter tells his story alternating the stress and terror of flying missions with the high-spirited living of the crewmen between missions. He explains many things that I never fully understood despite having read literally over a hundred bomber crew memoirs. I guess one could say Mr. Walter has an eye for detail that enables him to describe the experience in new and introspective ways. Considering he spent much of his career honing his writing skills as a technical writer for General Dynamics, he's had a lot of practice. He also has a wonderful dry sense of humor, which I appreciated greatly while reading.

Other pluses to the book are the good photographs throughout and the appendix, which describes in detail how to read a Pilot Information Sheet used on a mission. The book has 247 pages.

I managed to get hold of Mr. Walter today and I hope to use his insight and expertise while writing the 95th BG history this coming year. It is a wonderful book and I highly recommend it.

Rob Morris, Author, Untold Valor: Forgotten Stories of American Bomber Crews over Europe in World War Two, Potomac Books, 2006

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