Kings, Queens, Bones and Bastards: Who's Who in the English Monarchy from Egbert to Elizabeth II

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Who founded Westminster Abbey? Which King had 15 illegitimate children? Who invented the "House of Windsor" as a royal name? Here are all the facts you need to know about English monarchs from Egbert to Queen Elizabeth II, plus thier spouses, consorts, lovers and bastard children. Short biographies are supplemented by a summary of the 9 dynasties, information on royal ceremonies, palaces, and key events such as the English Civil War, to provide a lively and popular history of the British Monarchy.

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Everything you wanted to know about the Kings and Queens of England.......2006-10-12

There is a lot of history in this book. Over 1500 years is covered. The author digs deep into history to give us the histories of the people that became the Kings and Queens of England from the reign of Egbert in the 800's to Queen Elizabeth II who is currently reigning.

The book is broken down into sections. The first section details the lives of the King or Queen in question. The next details the people that they married. The next is how the person died and where they are buried. The next section details wither the King or Queen had any illegitimate children.

Very informative book for people who are interested in the royal family or just want to learn more. It also has a family tree that connects the first King of England to Queen Elizabeth-fascinating stuff!

Great Tidbits Of History.......2006-08-27

This is a fun book that gives interesting and little known facts occuring in the royal history of England. It ties together many unions, births, deaths and other important events of English royalty and lesser royals. It is an easy read and a great reference for understanding the royal succession.

Chill out - people.......2001-04-03

Honestly, people - calm down. Did any of the previous readers/reviewers honestly expect a book with the title "Kings, Queens, Bones and Bastards" to be a flawless description of centuries of English history ? And that with scholarly accuracy and intellect ? Take it for what it is worth. Read the "Oxford Illustrated History of the British Monarchy" if you want accuracy. This book is a highly entertaining, easy read. I highly recommend it for its amusing anecdotes and enjoyable style.

no murder happened in the corridor.......2000-09-26

leading to Princess Sophia Dorothea`s apartement.

In fact Count Königsmarck was last seen whe he left his house in Hannover on the evening of 11.July 1694. No corpse was ever found. Of course there were rumours all over the town that he had been assassinated and murdered and that his body had been thrown in the river Leine. But wether this had really happened an if it was being carried out on the instruction og George Ludwig (the latter George I) or his father Ernest Augustus, Elector of Hannover or the Countess of Platen (who was not only Königsmarck`s mistress but also Ernest Augustus`s) will never be known. Princess Sophia Dorothea was not divorced and put under house arrest in Ahlden because the dying Königsmarck was found lying before her bodouir But because she was forced to return to her father in Celle. This business was called run away and although she did not "flee" voluntarily and although of course her father turned her down she was accused of wilful deserting thus justifying George Ludwig to divorce her. As a note of history she became not only the mother of the english dynasty of Hannover but through her daughter, another Sophia Dorothea, the mother of the prussian dynasty of Hohenzollern.

But on the whole the book is remarkably enertaining and gives you a fascinating insight into 1500 years of englisch history.

Entertaining, but has many mistakes of fact........2000-09-02

The book is entertaining but if your goal is the study of history, do not buy this book. It is, as another reviewer pointed out, full of mistakes. The first one I found (that stood out) was on page 10. The author states that Mary II (of William III and Mary II) was the sister of James II. She was, in fact, James II's daughter. William's mother, Mary, was the sister of James II and Charles II.

I also found that Hilliam's method of tracing the lines of descent of the various royal houses of Great Britain seemed designed to confuse, rather than enlighten, the reader. I think that it even confused the author himself(see page 10).

On the plus side, the sections on Bones and Bastards are entertaining to read, if you don't plan on using this book for research purposes.

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KINGS, QUEENS, BONES AND BASTARDS. Who's Who in the English Monarchy from Egbert to Elizabeth II.
David: Hilliam
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Coach K's Little Blue Book: Fire, Fact, and Insight from College Basketball's Best Coach
Mike Krzyzewski , and Barry Jacobs
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In 20 years as head coach of Duke University's Blue Devils, Mike Krzyzewski has built one of the most impressive records in college basketball history. This book presents Coach K's insights on topics from teamwork to commitment. "Krzyzewski is a family man first, a teacher second, a basketball coach third, and a winner at all three." - The Sporting News

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I read this every month.......2004-06-16

Hi My name is Boswell Hemmerich. Coach K can do no wrong. This book goes over how Duke calls each player's name with one syllable instead of two or even three - for example, Chris Duhon is known as 'Chris' instead of 'Chris-Duh-on' and Shelden Williams is 'Shel' instead of 'Shel-den'. This is why Duke and Coach K and this book are nuber 1!!!

You'd have to be a true Blue Devil fan to like this book.......2001-07-12

I got this book thinking it might give me some insight into how Coach K motivates his teams, organizes his practice sessions, and instills leadership qualities in his athletes. What I got was a less than thrilling re-hash of some of his best quotes as seen through the eyes of a local news reporter. You'd have to be a true Blue Devil fan to like this book. I didn't, so I gave it to one of my co-workers who graduated from Duke. He likes it.

Total Class.......2001-03-23

What an awesome book! I would compare this book to Rick Pitino's "Success is a Choice". Much of this book can be used as a guide for how somebody should conduct themselves in relationships. Basketball fans will love this book, as it uses examples from Coach K's life to illustrate points that he makes. Pick it up.

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Harrap's Illustrated Dictionary of Music and Musicians
Ian et al (Contributors) Bartlett
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An expansion to my favorite Game!

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Steve Jackson
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An expansion to my favorite Game!.......2005-06-26

This is just an expansion set to the Deluxe Illuminati game. This adds 109 new cards to the existing edition. There are 76 new group cards, 26 special cards, 5 blank cards (so you can create your own cards) and two new Illuminati cards so you can play with more people! If you love the regular deluxe Illuminati then you will love the expansion. These cards are just as funny and sarcastic as ever!!

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Experts in the field of program evaluation outline efficient and economical methods of assessing program results and identifying ways to improve program performance. Written for managers, administrators, and educators in nonprofit, government, and private institutions, this practical guide demystifies the assessment process. From simple evaluations to more thorough examinations, the authors describe the nuts-and-bolts of how to create an evaluation design and how to collect and analyze data in a way that will result in low cost and successful evaluations.

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"The second edition of Handbook of Practical Program Evaluation offers managers, analysts, consultants, and educators in government, nonprofit, and private institutions a valuable resource that outlines efficient and economical methods for assessing program results and identifying ways to improve program performance. The Handbook has been thoroughly revised. Many new chapters have been prepared for this edition, including chapters on logic modeling and on evaluation applications for small nonprofit organizations. The Handbook of Practical Program Evaluation is a comprehensive resource on evaluation, covering both in-depth program evaluations and performance monitoring. It presents evaluation methods that will be useful at all levels of government and in nonprofit organizations. "

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Class textbook.......2007-09-27

It's a typical textbook, somewhat dry but a necessity for a class I'm taking. I loved the fact that Amazon was cheaper and faster than going with a textbook provider.

Great resource .......2006-08-06

I used the 1994 edition of this book in graduate school and it was an invaluable resource in subsequent research. Although the current edition is much revised, the previous edition still stands the test of time. Reasonably priced for what one receives.

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I used the first edition of this book in graduate school in the early 1990s and am using this second edition in current professional research. Both editions are excellent resources for students and practitioners. Recommend highly.

Handbook of Practical Program Evaluation. (book reviews): An article from: Government Finance Review

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Handbook of Practical Program Evaluation. (book reviews): An article from: Government Finance Review
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This digital document is an article from Government Finance Review, published by Government Finance Officers Association on August 1, 1995. The length of the article is 663 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: Handbook of Practical Program Evaluation. (book reviews)
Author: John Gross
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Date: August 1, 1995
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Volume: v11 Issue: n4 Page: p57(2)

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Assessing outcomes in youth programs: A practical handbook

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Assessing outcomes in youth programs: A practical handbook
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The evaluation handbook: Practical tools for evaluating service learning programs

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The evaluation handbook: Practical tools for evaluating service learning programs
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Justice for Selena

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A first-hand account of the trial involving the death of Selena Quintanilla Perez, the Tejano music superstar whose murder sent shockwaves throughout the music world and beyond.

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Justice for Selena.......2007-10-13

This book is about the trial.Everything that happened at the trial,how they prepared for the trial.About everthing that was done to get Justice for Selena.I highly Recomend this book.

Justice for Selena.......2006-11-06

Excellent book, but very long. (Held my attention, but took awhile to get through it.) This is not a Selena fan book - it's strictly about the trial of her assasin. If you are interested in court proceedings, and happen to be a Selena fan, then this is a great book for you.

A Real Page-Turner..........2006-03-13

and I'm not being sarcastic. There is nothing "new and earth-shattering" about Selena or her family; it is what it says it is - a book about the trial. What you learn, though, is how much more there really was and how differently the trial appeared to be going from the prosecutors' and, my guess is, the defense's perspectives than it was from the media's. Mr. Valdez even lets us know what happened after the trial in the appeals that Yolanda filed and why she wasn't eligible for the death penalty.

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Full color photo history of the early USAF covers the great variety of fighters, bombers, transport, helicopters and many other aircraft in use during this period., over 400 color photographs, 8 1/2" x 11"

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USAF Plus Fifteen.......2002-03-27

This book is an invaluable color photo history of the USAF during its first fifteen years as a separate branch of the service (1947-62). The photos are in many cases personal snapshots collected by the author from various people as well as photos by famous photographers such as William T. Larkins. As a former USAF pilot and avid model builder, I find this book to be a treasure-trove of information on colors and markings, types flown and by what units, and just a wonderful trip back to a glorious period in Air Force history. A must-have for the true aviation historian.

Any Former USAF Pilot Would Devour This Book.......1999-03-21

This book covers all the aircraft I ever flew as a USAF experimental test pilot. From fighters to bombers to cargo aircraft, any former pilot should be able to find the one aircraft he specialized in. Extensive photos in color show all the aircraft in their most resplendent designs. The author has done an outstanding job of capturing all milkitary aircraft in the fifteen year period described. Fred J. Ascani, Maj.Gen., USAF, (Ret)

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The role and legitimacy of public administration in the United States has always been problematical. While Americans have recognized the need for an administrative establishment since revolutionary times, they have feared the potential power of an administrative elite to undermine cherished individual freedoms. This volume brings together respected scholars who explore alternative bases upon which to legitimate public administration in the American system of government. Utilizing Gareth Morgan's concept of "imaginization," this volume attempts to redefine and develop legitimating concepts for public administration in order to reshape the field. The contributors conclude that the legitimacy of American public administration rests on the legitimacy of the political community itself and the administrators' ability to serve and represent that community. Various issues are examined, including pluralism, ethical issues of justice and welfare, and the narrow, technical-instrumental role in which public administrators have often been cast. In this volume, the contributors first identify the historical roots and conceptual branches of public administration; describe the major institutional roles public administration has played in government; and, analyze the future of American public administration. An important and innovative addition to the literature on public administration theory, this volume will be of interest to academics and professionals in public administration, political science, management, and organizational studies. "All students and practitioners of public administration should find this book stimulating reading. Not only does it challenge many of our traditional assumptions about, and approaches to, the field, it also stimulates one to think of the field as a dynamic and changing one. Clearly, the images or metaphors presented in the book do not exhaust the possibilities for conceptualizing public administration or public administrators. What the book should do is stimulate others to articulate and examine their own images of this field." --The American Review of Public Administration "An excellent review of a battery of past and present approaches to US public administration seldom found within one cover." --Political Studies "A well-organized and edited collection. . .It avoids the ills of edited proceedings by a quite illuminating Prologue (Kass) and Epilogue (Catron and Hammond), and disciplined attention to a common point of departure--the use of 'imaginization' (Morgan, 1986) to develop alternative metaphors. . . . Were the notions aired in this collection to become a cornerstone of American PA teaching and practitioner orientation, it would represent a major change in schools of public administration and their relations with the profession and the strategic and tactical behavior of public administrators." --Public Administration Review

The New Wolff Olins Guide to Identity: How to Create and Sustain Change Through Managing Idenitity

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The New Wolff Olins Guide to Identity: How to Create and Sustain Change Through Managing Idenitity
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Explores the story of Federal contributions to dam planning, design, and construction.

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If you like dams . . ........2007-01-31

This is one of those official federal histories that often provide great depth and detail of a topic not well covered elsewhere. It helps to be into dams and dam building, for this is the best book to date on the many New Deal dam projects from the iconic Boulder/Hoover Dam to those built both before and since. There is considerable information on how these monumental structures came to be in an era very diferent from our own. We read of the fascinating people who designed and constructed them, often in places with hellish conditions. Good photos and diagrams supplement the well-researched text. A study this good deserves to be better known--and widely read.

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