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Divinely Decadent: Liza Minnelli, the Drugs, the Sex & the Truth Behind Her Bizarre Marriage
Sarah Gallick , and
Nicholas Maier
Manufacturer: AMI Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 1885840047 |
Customer Reviews:
Liza Minelli Rules!!.......2005-02-24
Liza Minelli rules as a superb,reknowned actress-singer.So what if this book says that she's decadent,we all love you anyway!!
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- Wow!
- Definitely Decadently Divine!!!
- Truly divine and truly decadent
- Over the Top and Wonderful!
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Divinely Decadent
Stephen Calloway
Manufacturer: Mitchell Beazley
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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| Architecture
| Professional & Technical
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ASIN: 1840003286 |
Book Description
Lavish, eccentric, opulent, bohemian, theatrical - Divinely Decadent showcases interiors to delight anyone who adores decorative elements. Written with wit by design historian Stephen Calloway, photographed by renowned interiors photographer Deidi von Schaewen, and printed with extravagant 5th-color gold throughout, Divinely Decadent is structured around the theme of the seven deadly sins: from slothful living rooms to bedrooms to lust after, from envious furnishings to collections to covet and materials to arouse the anger of the puritanical. This is the perfect antithesis to worthy but dull neutrals, contemporary good taste, and minimal modern lines- a veritable feast for style-conscious maximalists.
Customer Reviews:
Wow!.......2005-04-23
I have more than my share of interior decorating books. This one is the best! I have never seen such a beautiful, inspirational book. And it is also interesting to read, another plus.
Definitely Decadently Divine!!!.......2004-07-07
I just received my copy of "Divinely Decadent" and was immediately captivated by the beautifully lush interiors presented by Stephen Calloway. I loved the spicy, exotic rooms which pepper this elegantly slim volume and cannot wait to devour it page by sumptuous page. "Divinely Decadent" is not your mother's decorating book. It is bold, over the top, balls-to-the-wall decorating that is definitely decadently divine!!!
Truly divine and truly decadent.......2002-12-17
I have lots of books on decorating, but this is the only one I can recall where the text is just as interesting and illuminating and exciting as the photographs--and the photographs are terrific. The authors begin the book with a nice "history of decadence", and they were truly inspired in organizing the book around the Seven Deadly Sins--you will have a hard time deciding which of the seven is your favorite. There are plentiful quotes from such demigods of decadence as Oscar Wilde, and wonderful over-the-top (and gorgeous) interiors designed by flamboyant characters like the late great Tony Duquette. The choice of interiors ranges from the traditional French-boudoir style of decadence to modern edgy ones, so there is something for everybody. My house is a nice virtuous Arts and Crafts house, but this book gave me some clues about the use of rich colors, fabrics, and the combining of objects so that even I can edge closer toward divine decadence. Loved it!
Over the Top and Wonderful!.......2002-03-14
Stephen Calloway definitely does not subscribe to the theory "less is more." Thank goodness. Who needs another book on tasteful, bland interiors? I much prefer the pillow-strewn canopy beds and sparkling Edwardian dining rooms in Divinely Decadent. There's an almost voyeuristic thrill in being able to peek into these incredibly sumptuous interiors. The fact that they are inspired by the Seven Deadly Sins only adds to their over-the-top appeal!
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- Useful Book
- A great book for artists in all media!
- Ho-Hum...
- wonderful tips
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200 Great Painting Ideas for Artists
Carole Katchen
Manufacturer: North Light Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 0891347992 |
Customer Reviews:
Useful Book.......2004-02-21
I've owned this book for a couple of years now, and it has helped me many, many times. The "ideas" themselves are okay, but I love this book because of all the paintings. I have tried new techniques, design elements and subjects because I find something inspirational in a painting contained within the book. I browse through it often. The paintings are all very different, which is a plus, not just one style, subject or medium.
A great book for artists in all media!.......2001-11-27
This book has great ideas for subjects of paintings (and drawings), not matter if your medium is oils, pastels, acrylics, watercolors, pencil, or charcoal. The examples are very good artwork. Good for beginners who do not know what to paint and experts who are "stuck" without inspiration.
Ho-Hum..........2001-06-25
Sigh...I was rather disappointed with this book. I expected so much more from it than what was delivered. For a book that purports to give ideas for increasing originality in your own paintings it is surprisingly unoriginal.
You get suggestions such as "Add a Still Lake to Your Landscape", "Paint a Wild Animal", "Capture Animals in Their Natural Habitat", "Paint a Season of the Year" and "Paint an Arrangement of Dried Flowers", etc. etc. etc. I'm not kidding. This is what is passed on as expanding creative boundaries. It is filled to the brim with cliched themes that are supposed to help spark creativity and originality. Some suggestions begin to show promise but there were just too few overall. One of the good things about the book is that at least many of the paintings were beautiful (although boring in my opinion - victims of the cliches they were illustrating).
Which frankly leaves me baffled as to why it was felt to be neccessary to publish this book. Save your change and get books that showcase award winning paintings such as one of the "Best of" books for watercolors, oils, pastels, colored pencil or other media. You'll get plenty of inspired ideas from these type of books and a lot more original ideas for inspiration.
wonderful tips.......2000-05-16
This is a fabulous book. It helped me to see and want to paint the magic and beauty in ordinary objects. Katchen shows a wonderful selection of artist's works. This book is full of inspiring ideas for choosing and arranging objects and colors for delicious paintings.
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- Truly an Essential Guide by the Master Instructor
- Useful, but technical
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Jim Church's Essential Guide to Underwater Video
Jim Church
Manufacturer: Jim & Cathy Church
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 0962338982 |
Book Description
Both beginners and advanced users will get professional results fast by following Church's step-by-step instructions.
Customer Reviews:
Truly an Essential Guide by the Master Instructor.......2001-04-23
Jim Church has done it again. This concise reference to underwater video goes through the basics of using the camera to extensive help in setting up scenes, in-camera editing, and story production. The use of illustrations and demonstating photographs is most helpful. The book is very "technical" in areas where Jim feels that knowledge of the way the camera, lenses, and lighting interact will help the videographer improve his outcome. To my knowledge this is the best book available for the beginning to intermediate level underwater video photographer.
Useful, but technical.......2001-03-12
Maybe I'm too much of a novice, but this book (which is now in it's second edition) is a bit too technical for me. Certainly the techniques for video taping are helpful, and all is explained clearly with solid illustrations. But the sections on lenses, focal lengths, etc, gets to be a bit much.
Overall, I think for a beginner (and maybe more experienced) this is worth getting . . . I just wish some parts were a bit easier to comprehend.
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B Bailey 32/what Joke (Beetle Bailey)
Mort Walker
Manufacturer: Jove
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Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 0515096571 |
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- The Sponsor's Toolkit
- Indispensible!
- My new bible
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The Sponsor's Toolkit
Anne-Marie Grey , and
Kim Skildum-Reid
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Book Company Australia
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ASIN: 0074710656 |
Book Description
As switched-on sponsors continue to evolve their sponsorship programs, other sponsors are falling behind - not because they are less intelligent, but because their approach and tools have not kept pace with recent big changes in sponsorship. It isn't about awareness or exposure any more. In an era of unprecedented consumer power, sponsorship is the single most potent marketing tool you have to create and foster relationships and relevance with your target markets.
The Sponsor's Toolkit and the accompanying CD provides a no-nonsense approach to harnessing the power of sponsorship for your brand. This Toolkit thoroughly covers all aspects of sponsorship, providing you with the tools, techniques, resources, and streetwise advice to make your sponsorships really deliver for all of your stakeholders.
Who will benefit from this book? Anyone involved in achieving corporate marketing objectives, including: brand management, marketing, sponsorship, loyalty marketing, information technology, business development, promotions, trade relations, advertising, business-to-business, public relations, corporate affairs and media.
Anne-Marie Grey and Kim Skildum-Reid met in 1996, when both served on the board of the Australasian Sponsorship Marketing Association. In addition to their own pursuits, they have been working together since then, developing and presenting a series workshops for both sponsors and sponsorship seekers around the world. Their first book, The Sponsorship Seeker's Toolkit, was published in May 1999 to rave reviews and continued strong sales. It is considered by many to be the definitive guide for sponsorship seekers.
Reviews
'This book starts by giving you a sense of your organisation's level of expertise. Then it goes on to provide practical and constructive advice for everyone who should be involved in the process. It is loaded with examples of how you can improve. I have found some of the steps described within the book an invaluable tool to get everyone in the organisation on board with sponsorship and help to realise its potential as a truly effective marketing vehicle.'
Donald McBain, Sponsorship & Communications Director, Lion Nathan Australia
'The Sponsor's Toolkit provides the recommendations, guidelines and key concepts for developing a successful sponsorship program. It is an ideal sourcebook for helping sponsors select and manage sponsorships to achieve their marketing goals.'
Rob Hennin, Regional Director - Brand Management and Marketing Services, Visa International - Asia Pacific
'The results achieved around recent major events have raised the bar for sponsors all over the world. Unfortunately, many sponsors still believe that sponsorship is about signage and hospitality. The Sponsor's Toolkit outlines how sponsors - small or large - can achieve even greater outcomes with creative ideas and lateral thinking.'
Terry Hearity, Sponsorship Manager, Australia Post
Customer Reviews:
The Sponsor's Toolkit.......2007-07-11
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It was packed full of very precise, useful information and the included CD-ROM was a terrific bonus! I especially enjoyed the straight forward approach that the book presents. Sponsorship has evolved and our company's views about sponsorship need to as well. This book provided us with the information and tools that we need to move our corporate sponsorship program into the twenty first century.
Indispensible!.......2007-07-11
This book was indispensable! It helped me understand how wise corporate sponsors determine who gets accepted for a sponsorship! If you are having difficulty obtaining a corporate sponsor, I would highly recommend reading this book. Understanding how businesses make their sponsorship decisions gives you an edge over your competition. I am now better prepared to pitch my presentation and have high hopes of landing a great sponsor! The cards are now stacked in my favor.
My new bible.......2003-02-08
This book is outstanding. It has totally revolutionised the way we approach our investment in sponsorship. I had never realised we were so backward until I read this book and it made so much sense. We are now in the process of renegotiating many of our sponsorships to get better results for the brand, not just put our logo in front of people.
The tools and checklists that are included in the book and on the CD-ROM have made changing our approach much easier. They work on all sizes and types of sponsorship. We have even customised some of them for our regional marketing people so that they can do a better job on the smaller sponsorships that they invest in.
I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in sponsorship.
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The Sponsors Toolkit
Anne-Marie; Skildum-Reid, Kim Grey
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Book Company Australia
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ASIN: B000OGFCJO |
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- Save Hours Studying for the State Exam
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Colorado Real Estate Basics
Dearborn Real Estate
Manufacturer: Dearborn Real Estate Education
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Save Hours Studying for the State Exam.......2004-10-13
I was reluctant to buy this book at first, due to its low page count and high price. I took the plunge, and it was totally worth it.
As anyone who's studied for the Colorado state exam knows, the state book you study from is dry, boring, and difficult to get through awake.
Colorado Real Estate Basics is pretty easy to read, as it's set up in a Q and A format. I got through it in a couple hours... where the state book would have taken me a couple days.
The state book's content differs a tiny bit from Colorado Real Estate Basics (which was written in 2002), and the state book is a bit more clear on some issues, like agency.
Overall, though, Colorado Real Estate Basics is a great study guide - just make sure to skim the state book as well.
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The Getting Started, Deal Analysis Basics, Achieving Goals for Colorado Real Estate Investing
J Bowman J Orr
Manufacturer: How To Earn, LLC
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000XN2BXI |
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The Getting Started, Deal Analysis Basics, Calls With Sellers for Colorado Real Estate Investing
J Bowman J Orr
Manufacturer: How To Earn, LLC
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ASIN: B000XN0N5Q |
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The Getting Started, Deal Analysis Basics, Career Options for Colorado Real Estate Investing
J Bowman J Orr
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The Getting Started, Deal Analysis Basics, Financing for Colorado Real Estate Investing
J Bowman J Orr
Manufacturer: How To Earn, LLC
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The Getting Started, Deal Analysis Basics, Lead Management for Colorado Real Estate Investing
J Bowman J Orr
Manufacturer: How To Earn, LLC
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ASIN: B000XMWYJ0 |
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The Getting Started, Deal Analysis Basics, Motivated Seller Goals for Colorado Real Estate Investing
J Bowman J Orr
Manufacturer: How To Earn, LLC
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ASIN: B000XMYM54 |
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The Getting Started, Mentors, Deal Analysis Basics for Colorado Real Estate Investing
J Bowman J Orr
Manufacturer: How To Earn, LLC
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Colorado Real Estate Basics / Mastering Real Estate Principles
Cortesi
Manufacturer: Dearborn Trade Publishing
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 079316236X |
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Basic real estate law in Colorado
Robert A Holmes
Manufacturer: National Business Institute
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Binding: Unknown Binding
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Dr. Turtle's Babies
Manufacturer: Popular Library
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ASIN: B000I4NDE8 |
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Dr. Turtle's babies
William John Turtle
Manufacturer: Saunders
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- Dr Suess
- Having Enough ...
- Yertle the Turtle
- love yertle
- Timeless lessons Dr. Seuss's style
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Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories
Dr. Seuss
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ASIN: 0613377052 |
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Yet more wisdom cast down from high atop Mt. Seuss, this cheerful trio of tales teaches some valuable lessons in humility--thanks to a sharp-eyed worm, a bragging bear and rabbit, a fuzzy-tailed bird, and a couple hundred turtles led by their foolish King Yertle.
Yertle's story leads off with his attempt to build a bigger kingdom on the backs of his loyal subjects (literally). King of everything he can see, Yertle orders his turtles to stack up under him to build a towering throne. ("He made each turtle stand on another one's back and he piled them all up in a nine-turtle stack.") But a plain little turtle named Mack--stuck at the bottom--decides he's had enough. ("I know up on top you are seeing great sights, but down on the bottom we, too, should have rights!")
Following Yertle's downfall, a whiny girl-bird named Gertrude McFuzz wishes she had two feathers, just like Miss Lolla-Lee-Lou: "One droopy-droop feather. That's all that she had. And, oh! That one feather made Gertrude so sad." But even when Gertrude gets her wish--and then some--she finds that vanity has its price. Meanwhile, in "The Big Brag," a proud rabbit and an even-prouder bear duke it out in a battle of the senses, arguing over who's the best of the beasts, only to get their clever comeuppance from a wild-eyed little worm. (Ages 4 to 8) --Paul Hughes
Book Description
Illustrated in color. Three modern fables in humorous pictures and verse: "Yertle the Turtle," "Gertrude McFuzz," and "The Big Brag."
Customer Reviews:
Dr Suess.......2007-09-24
Yertle the turtle wasn't content being king of the pond. - This story teaches you about being happy where you are.
The other stories are about being happy with WHO you are. Being happy just being you.
And Not Bragging cause someone is going to call you on it.
Great stories :) I love Dr Suess
Having Enough ..........2007-07-11
This wasn't the first book I read as a child, but from the time I first sat down and read that [title story] last line, it's been my favorite. Some messages become a part of who you are and what you want to be in the world. Nobody tells it like Dr. Seuss. Be good turtle each other! (Smile, groan .... sneeze?!) :-)
Yertle the Turtle.......2007-05-14
My twin 6 year olds love this book. We have read it for night time stories over and over again. I also bought the audio cd so they could listen along.
love yertle.......2007-03-28
i have received many books though book clubs, and this one was never offered at a discounted rate. It was one of my favorites growing up and I wanted to collect all I can, but on a tight budget.
Timeless lessons Dr. Seuss's style.......2007-03-10
My daughter who is in kindergarten bought this book home from her school library after they had been reviewing the works of Dr. Seuss. This is by far her favorite Dr. Seuss book and a great value as it contains 3 full-length stories. The illustrations were very appealing and made the both of us laugh. This book would not appeal to children under age 5 as it requires some concrete thought in which children may not necessarily be ready for until they enter school. There are important lessons (envy, pride, etc) to learn that are perfect for school-age children to comprehend. This is definitly a must have for the school age child.
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- Luvas' book on Antietam Battlefield
- Off the Beaten path - Antietam National Battlefield
- ACW Battlefield Tour Bibles
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- An outstanding guide
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Guide to the Battle of Antietam
Manufacturer: University Press of Kansas
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Antietam: The Photographic Legacy of America's Bloodiest Day
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Gettysburg National Military Park (Civil War battlefield series)
ASIN: 0700607846 |
Book Description
"America's bloodiest day"--the Battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862--left more dead American soldiers in its wake than any other 24-hour period in history. Antietam and the related battles of the Maryland Campaign that led up to the lethal confrontation did not result in decisive defeats for either side. But they did serve as a brutal warning to an out-gunned, out-commanded, and out-organized Union army.
Eyewitness accounts by battle participants make these guides an invaluable resource for travelers and nontravelers who want a greater understanding of five of the most devastating yet influential years in our nation's history. Explicit directions to points of interest and maps--illustrating the action and showing the detail of troop position, roads, rivers, elevations, and tree lines as they were 130 years ago--help bring the battles to life. In the field, these guides can be used to recreate each battle's setting and proportions, giving the reader a sense of the tension and fear each soldier must have felt as he faced his enemy.
This book is part of the U.S. Army War College Guides to Civil War Battles series.
Customer Reviews:
Luvas' book on Antietam Battlefield.......2001-09-03
Luvas' book provided an excellent itinerary for those who would visit the Antietam battlefield. However, it fails to help the reader understand the context of the given part of the battle to the whole. After positioning you at strategic points he simply reprints copies of the official reports from officers involved in the components of the battle. Since many officers' reports were comprehensive reports of the entire battle, and Luvas takes only a small section of the report for a given area of the battlefield, even the reports lose the perspective of context.
Another thing missing is a comprehensive map of the battlefield with his selected stops, again helping show the context of a given part of the battle with the whole.
Off the Beaten path - Antietam National Battlefield.......2000-01-29
If you are interested in the Maryland campaign of 1862, this is the book for you! It includes South Mountain, Crampton's Gap, Harpers Ferry and a good bit of detail on Shepherdstown.
Unlike the Gettysburg guide this book outlines the campaign on an "operational" as well as "tactical" level. Both of which are easy to understand and follow along if you desire to use this book as a battlefield guide.
The driving directions along with detailed maps, historical photos, and reports taken from the Official Records make this book a complete tour and reference package!
If you require an outstanding volume of work detailing nearly every aspect of the campaign, then look no further. I highly recommend this book as "must read" for anyone interested in Marse Robert's Maryland Campaign of 1862. It will also make an excellent reference tool for anyone who cannot make it to the battlefield. It brings the fields of battle to you!
ACW Battlefield Tour Bibles.......1998-08-27
These series of books from the U. S. Army War College are the best available resource for conducting ACW battlefield tours - assuming that your purpose in touring battlefields is to study and understand the applicable tactics, strategy and terrain and to develop an appreciation for the objectives and efforts of the participants. If you go to ACW battlefields to gawk and gossip as an everyday tourist then an investment in these guides is unnecessary. If you have an active interest in ACW history, military history in general or fascinating chapters in human history, then these guides are remarkable values, "Best Buys". Helpful maps illustrate troop engagements and key terrain features, excerpts from the Official Records provide first person commentary from the participants at each "Stop" on your tour and concise analysis is provided to tie the story together. Thorough but not intimidating, insightful and objective, with no deficiencies noted. This particular guide is especially insightful in that the tour includes the Battle of South Mountain preceding Antietam and includes "Stops" in backwoods areas of western Maryland and West Virginia which are otherwise unrecognized as significant to the Battle of Antietam. A great way to tour a beautiful area of our country and understand in detail a significant chapter in our history.
ACW Battlefield Tour Bibles.......1998-08-24
These series of books are the best available resource for conducting ACW battlefield tours - assuming that your purpose in touring battlefields is to study and understand the applicable tactics, strategy and terrain and to develop an appreciation for the objectives and efforts of the participants. If you go to ACW battlefields to gawk and gossip as an everyday tourist then you do not need to study these guides. If you have an active interest in ACW history, military history in general or fascinating chapters in human history, then these guides are remarkable values, "Best Buys". Thorough but not intimidating, insightful and objective, with no deficiencies noted.
An outstanding guide.......1998-03-17
This book was an outstanding guide for touring the area around Harpers Ferry and Sharpsburg. Using the timetable guide as well as the driving directions I was able to poke around some of the real back roads of West Virginia and Maryland. It is very much a worth while guide for touring a fascinationg and horrific section of our country
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- Excellent Guide to the 1862 Maryland Campaign!
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The U.S. Army War College Guide to the Battle of Antietam: The Maryland Campaign of 1862
Jay Luvaas
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Excellent Guide to the 1862 Maryland Campaign!.......2004-07-05
Luvaas has written an excellent book for anyone wanting to know more about the South Mountain/Harper's Ferry/Anietam Campaign of 1862.
Each chapter contains the following information:
1. Detailed driving direction for reaching the site.
2. A description of what happened at the site.
3. An account of the action by an acutal participant.
4. Map(s) of troop dispositions at the site during the campaign.
I have referred to the book during some of my several visits to the Antietam Battlefield and have thoroughly enjoyed each tour! A detailed order of battle and other pertinent information is included in the book.
The only complaint I really have is that the maps could have been more detailed and numerous. Complaint aside, I highly recommended the book as a valuable guide to the actions in September 1862.
Read and enjoy!
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- Quick and Valuable Little Guide Before You Go
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Antietam: The Soldiers' Battlefield : A Self-Guided Mini-Tour
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The Gleam Of Bayonets: The Battle Of Antietam And Robert E. Lee's Maryland Campaign, September, 1862
ASIN: 0942597672 |
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Quick and Valuable Little Guide Before You Go.......2005-09-23
A great little book to take a look at before you go or to read on the way there. It's short and to the point. Terrific drawings of each area.
Also has such a "you are there" feel that it is an especially valuable little synopsis for historians, researchers, writers, and others who won't be visiting the site in person.
This book matches the tour stops, and can be used with the Park Service's auto-tour map or audio cassettes, too.
Highly recommended.
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- Going to Antietam ? Then make sure you have this with you !!
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Blue & Gray Magazine's History and Tour Guide of the Antietam Battlefield
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A tour guide to the Bloodiest Day of the Civil War prepared by the experts.
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Going to Antietam ? Then make sure you have this with you !!.......2001-07-06
This book is a "must have" for anyone who visits the Antietam National Battlefield. It has it all (for a tour of the field). Maps and analysis of the day's events. It also has the auto tour so you can understand what happened at each auto stop you make on the tour. It tells you where you are and what took place there. In each of these sections it even gives you quotes from those who survived the horrific fighting that took place on that fateful day on September 17, 1862. If your going to Antietam for the first time, or have been there a few times this is "THE" tour book to have with you. You can't go wrong, and at this price it's a steal.
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The Antietam staff ride [registered trademark]: An interactive, computer-driven guide to the Battle of Antietam (USAWC Military Studies Program paper)
Carl D Springer
Manufacturer: U.S. Army War College
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Souvenir and guide book of Harper's Ferry, Antietam and South Mountain battlefields
Stephen Ed Grove
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Christopher S. Smith
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Hunting Ducks and Geese: Hard Facts, Good Bets, and Serious Advice from a Duck Hunter You Can Trust
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Provides concise, informative descriptions.......2001-02-24
Field Guide To Upland Birds And Waterfowl is a compact, pocket-sized compendium that is ideal for identifying the 73 species of North American waterfowl and game birds. Beautiful illustrated throughout with full color illustrations detailing every important aspect of each bird, Field Guide To Upland Birds And Waterfowl provides concise, informative descriptions. The information provided covers special features of identification, habitat, breeding habits, vocalizations, and flock information for waterfowl. Whether you do your hunting with a firearm or a camera, Christopher Smith's Field Guide To Upland Birds And Waterfowl is the ideal guidebook.
An ideal guidebook for field ornithology........2000-09-08
Field Guide To Upland Birds And Waterford is a compact, pocket-sized compendium that is ideal for identifying the 73 species of North American waterfowl and game birds. Beautiful illustrated throughout with full color illustrations detailing every important aspect of each bird, Field Guide To Upland Birds And Waterford provides concise, informative descriptions. The information provided covers special features of identification, habitat, breeding habits, vocalizations, and flock information for waterfowl. Whether you do your hunting with a firearm or a camera, Christopher Smith's Field Guide To Upland Birds And Waterford is the ideal guidebook.
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