Black Majesty The Life Of Christophe King Of Haiti

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1928. This is the life of a man. The author has added nothing to the sparse records of old books and the fading memories that linger in the minds of men of the King's country. Nothing has been left out except for a few legends that had no historical basis. Christophe, as is often the ill-fortune of great men, has been remembered chiefly by his enemies and the cruel and silly tales they told of him.

Black Majesty - The Slave Who Became a King; The Life of Christophe, King of Haiti

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Black Majesty - The Slave Who Became a King; The Life of Christophe, King of Haiti
John W. Vandercook
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Black Majesty. The Life of Christophe, King of Haiti

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Black Majesty. The Life of Christophe, King of Haiti
John W. Vandercook
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Black Majesty: The Life of Christophe, King of Haiti
John W. Vandercook; Illustrator Mahlon Blaine
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BLACK MAJESTY THE LIFE OF CHRISTOPHE KING OF HAITI
VANDERCOOK
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Black Majesty the Life of Christophe King of Haiti
John W. Vandercook
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Story of how a slave became an Emperor of Haiti, Henry Christophe.

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If statistics alone were the measure of a man's worth, it would be impossible to set a value on Sparky Anderson's accomplishments. He managed two teams, the Detroit Tigers and the Cincinnati Reds, for 26 Major League seasons; only Connie Mack, John McGraw, and Bucky Harris managed longer, and only Mack and McGraw posted more lifetime wins. He is the only manager to pilot World Series championship teams in each league, the only one to win 100 games during a season in each, and the only manager to lead two different franchises in total victories.

As this invitingly likeable hybrid of a book makes clear, such achievements don't begin to scratch the surface of his story. For all the accomplishments, Anderson, one of the most colorful baseball characters of recent years, remains a regular guy with simple tastes and unaffected values worth applauding. Still, with Anderson, "regular" does not mean "uninteresting" or "unenlightened."

Structurally, They Call Me Sparky plays in two different leagues. Its chapters alternate Anderson's first-person observations and bits of inspiration with the more straightforward third-person biographic narrative of longtime Tigers PR director Dan Ewald. It's a technique that scores; Sparky's never forced to brag about what he's done, and he gets to retain the quirkiness of his own voice. And it is quirky. "I ain't no martyr," he tell us. "I ain't no hero. And I don't want no bowl of chocolate ice cream, whipped cream, and cherries just for doing the right thing... I know I did the right thing in 1995," by refusing, in that strike spring, to capitulate to the owners and manage a team of replacement players. "How many people get the chance to stand up for everything they've believed in since they were a kid?" That Anderson can still equate baseball with decency, which he does unashamedly throughout, deserves more than the plaque that will one day be dedicated to him in Cooperstown. --Jeff Silverman

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I Love Sparky(But not this book).......2007-04-05

I was very disappointed with this book. I love Sparky but I don't really need a lesson on how to treat people,Mom did a fine job with that. This book tells you very little about his amazing career. Instead Sparky tells you something on how to behave and then the author promptly repeats it. If you are trying to figure out how to raise a kid then by all means buy this book. If you are looking for information about Sparky's baseball career save your money.

Great man!.......2002-03-30

Although Sparky and I come from totally different backgrounds (I am from the Dominican Republic and Sparky is from South Dakota) but the concept of treating everybody equal is universal but unfortunately not practiced by everyone. Some people talk about it others do it. Sparky does it!*The book is awesome and not just in baseball terms but in the every day life term. After reading this book, there is no doubt why Sparky is the best there ever was.

*I got the opportunity to watch Sparky work his magic when I was a player in the Detroit organization. I am now a minor league manager and one day I want to be just like Sparky. Close at least! there is only one Sparky and I can only pray to be half of the man that he is. Very smart at his craft!!* Ironically I now live in South Dakota:)

Sparky is coming to town this week and I cannot wait to get the opportunity to pick his brains...

GOOD GUY SPARKY.......2001-12-28

I REALLY WANTED TO LIKE THIS BOOK, BUT IT WASN'T WHAT I EXPECTED OR WANTED TO READ ABOUT. I WANTED TO READ ABOUT HIS GREAT CAREER IN BASBALL, BUT WHAT I GOT WAS OVER 200 PAGES OF WHAT A GREAT GUY SPARKY IS AND A LESSON IN HUMILITY, DIGNITY AND HOW TO TREAT PEOPLE IN GENERAL. SPARKY COMES ACROSS AS TRULY BEING A VERY SINCERE AND HONEST MAN. I BELIEVE HE REALLY IS A GOOD PERSON AND AND A GOOD EXAMPLE OF HOW TO LIVE YOUR LIFE. HE HAS DONE MUCH CHARITY WORK AND IS A VERY GIVING INDIVIDUAL. TO SPEND MUCH OF THE BOOK TELLING ABOUT THIS WAS NOT WHAT I BOUGHT IT FOR. IF YOU TRULY WANT TO FIND OUT ABOUT SPARKY THE PERSON THEN THIS IS FOR YOU. FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO WANT A LOT OF BASEBALL STORIES AND NOSTALGIA THEN YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED.

Sparky exemplifies class and dignity.......1998-08-25

As a lifelong Detroit Tiger fan and Michigan resident, the stories and messages that Sparky conveyed typify what the people of Detroit, Cincinnati, and Thousand Oaks California knew all along. Sparky is truly a class act who "walks the walk." His lessons and stories transcend baseball and touch upon something rare in professional sports: Class and Dignity.

I can only speak for Detroit when I say that the Sparky that is portrayed in "They Call Me Sparky" is the same Sparky whose efforts with C.A.T.C.H. are still benefitting Children's Hospital.

Any person who deals with people on a day to day basis can take away from this book many of the same interpersonal lessons taught in a Dale Carnegie course.

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They Call Me Sparky
Sparky; Ewald, Dan Anderson
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The Burial of Moses
Cecil Frances Fanny Alexander
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CHILD CLASSICS THE PRIMER
Georgia Alexander
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My Views on _Fanny and Alexander_

FANNY AND ALEXANDER
Ingmar Bergman
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My Views on _Fanny and Alexander_.......1998-12-20

I think that _Fanny and Alexander_ is a tedious book at the beginning, but it gets better at the end. The preface is much too long. The good thing about the book is, that it's believable. Ingmar Bergman has put in much of customes of that time, and it is something that could have happened (and probably has happened) in those times.

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Fanny och Alexander
Ingmar Bergman
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Inside Mormonism Also Forty Years in the Mormon Church Why I Left It!

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Inside Mormonism Also Forty Years in the Mormon Church Why I Left It!

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Swedish cinema, from Ingeborg Holm to Fanny and Alexander

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Swedish cinema, from Ingeborg Holm to Fanny and Alexander
Peter Cowie
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Fanny and Alexander.(Movie Review) : An article from: Cineaste

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Fanny and Alexander.(Movie Review) : An article from: Cineaste
Royal S. Brown
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Release Date: 2005-07-25

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This digital document is an article from Cineaste, published by Cineaste Publishers, Inc. on June 22, 2005. The length of the article is 1717 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: Fanny and Alexander.(Movie Review)
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5 PBs, Ingmar Bergman: Fanny and Alexander, From the Life of the Marionettes, Film Trilogy, Marriage Scenarios, 4 Screenplays

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5 PBs, Ingmar Bergman: Fanny and Alexander, From the Life of the Marionettes, Film Trilogy, Marriage Scenarios, 4 Screenplays
Ingmar Bergman
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5 Med Sz PBs: Four Screenplays - Smiles of a Summer Night, 7th Seal, Wild Strawberries, Magician. Marriage Scenarios - A Marriage, Face To Face, Autumn Sonata. Film Trilogy - Through a Glass Darkly, Communicants (Winter Light), Silence. Marionettes - A film. Fanny & Alexander, the full text.

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Charles and Sarah Weil
Fanny Weil Alexander
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Drakterna i dramat: Mitt ar med Fanny och Alexander

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Drakterna i dramat: Mitt ar med Fanny och Alexander
Marik Vos
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Pihkal, truely a love story with one's work.

Highly analytical, relevant and a record of reality......

Invaluable Resource

Very good book

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Pihkal: A Chemical Love Story
Alexander Shulgin , and Ann Shulgin
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Pihkal, truely a love story with one's work........2005-10-26

I thought this book very infomative and educational.
It gives great insight to DR.Shulgin & his wifes life work.
A must read for any aspiring chemist.
This book cuts away all the propaganda surrounding many of these recreational compounds and chemicals. The facts and nothing else.
Educate yourself, knowledge is always your friend.

Highly analytical, relevant and a record of reality.............2005-09-29

I purchased PIHKAL from Amazon and read it in it's entirety.

The most poignant aspect of this book reveals that as we are organic machines, our consciousness is just another chemically induced perception and therefore only one valid reality predisposed by evolution for survival.

Shulgin's Genius is honed with such objectivity, innocence, dedication and clarity that he is able to both successfuly and interestingly document the human-mind altering effects produced by the synthesised compounds entirely dedicated to the second-half of this book.

Furthermore, I have read all of the Amazon reviews regarding PIHKAL and feel that some just do not get the extreme depth of this work. Reading this incredibly open account of Human reality means that there will always be dull bits and parts that make one cringe because that's how real life is for one and all.

The potential reader needs to approach this work with an open mindset and absorb the content without pretence, preconception or professional envy affecting clarity because this book is about the other side of the coin.

Finally, to dedicate ones life to recording Human perception so openly in hardcopy is a tremendous quantum leap ahead of the absurd revisionist realities that people in our "Soap World" prefer to pretend that they live via TV and use to deal with personal issues through the application of anger, violence and greed which are wrongly accepted as legitimate relief mechanisms.

In summary, PIHKAL is an extremely important piece in the Jigsaw of the "age of reason" and awareness. Don't be threatened, it definitely deserves at least "5 Stars". Read it, do it and get to the next level...... the evolution of mind.

Invaluable Resource.......2005-09-13

For the person looking for both hard information regarding the world of psychoactive substances (and The Drug War), and an enjoyable honest and heartfelt love story, this is for you. A real masterpiece!

Very good book.......2005-08-24

Very interesting. Very well explained, and the chemistry is flawless. 6 Stars to be truthful.. A must have for any chemist.

Read it.......2005-07-29

Probably the best book I've ever read. Makes you look at life in a new light. Highly recommended.

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Pihkal A Chemical Love Story
Alexander & Shulgin, Ann Shulgin
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ASIN: B000RSPQMM

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Pihkal : A Chemical Love Story
Ann; Shulgin, Alexander Shulgin
Manufacturer: Transform Press
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Pihkal: A Chemical Love Story
Alexander and Ann Shulgin
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What Dark Beast Lurks Within You?

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·Character morphing system revealed
·2 guides in one! Full guide included for Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade

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Enhance your Six Sigma program

Rath & Strong's GE Workout for Six Sigma Pocket Guide
Rath & Strong , Rath , and Strong
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TWO PROVEN TOOLS FOR SUCCESS IN ONE STEP-BY-STEP POCKET GUIDE

Whether you've been using Six Sigma for years or are just starting to, you know it takes hard work to get it right. But WorkOut, developed by General Electric, can increase Six Sigma's success. Rath & Strong's WorkOut for Six Sigma Pocket Guide shows you how, with an action-ready game plan that you can apply to your initiative - right now.

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"If you want to bring the power of WorkOut to Six Sigma, this pocket guide is an invaluable tool."--Ron Ashkenas, co-author of The GE Work-Out

Six Sigma: A data-driven approach to meeting customer requirements, solving process problems, and achieving bottom-line results.

WorkOut: The revolutionary problem-solving program that brings management and workers together to bust bureaucracy.

Companies worldwide use Six Sigma to measure and improve performance. Others use WorkOut to get quick bottom-line results and empower their workforce. But few enjoy the enormous success General Electric achieved by combining these approaches. Rath & Strong shows you how to get that synergy, with a handy pocket guide full of charts, checklists, assessment tools, and cases that help you:

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Enhance your Six Sigma program.......2005-05-16

Our Six Sigma teams were faltering and needed to be reenergized. Rath & Strong's GE WorkOut for Six Sigma Pocket Guide helped us kick-start our Six Sigma initiative! Through this guide we learn how to deal with resistance within the team, understand underlying causes and identify the best topics for WorkOut. Rath & Strong's Six Sigma Team Pocket Guide is a nice compliment to their GE WorkOut guide.

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Excellent War Biography: Designed for the Practitioner

Serviceable biography of an important figure in World War II

Fair biography, a bit cold

Ray Spruance found to be a great human

The Quiet Warrior:A Biography of Admiral Raymond A. Spruance

The Quiet Warrior: A Biography of Admiral Raymond A. Spruance (Classics of Naval Literature)
Thomas B. Buell
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Excellent War Biography: Designed for the Practitioner.......2007-03-20

As a WWII history buff, I have noticed striking differences in emphasis between the services (Army and Navy) in how they recorded their respective histories. The Army created an agency to record its official history (the big green books if you have seen them), while the Navy created no official history (Samuel Eliot Morison wrote an unofficial, less exhaustive history albeit still useful). Similarly, there is a great amount of good biographies, histories, and studies in command of the Generals of WWII (think of Eisenhower, Marshall, MacArthur, and Patton), while similar works of Naval leadership are few and far between. Potter's "Nimitz" is the only biography of that great leader.

Spruance also received short shrift in the way of bigraphies (in fairness, neither Nimitz or Spruance would consent to an "official" biography - and both were written after their deaths). Buell's work is the only one studying the leader of the Battle of Midway. Those desiring to advance their knowledge of WWII history will definitely get something out of "The Quiet Warrior," but the book is written primarily for the military professional by a military professional (Buell was a student at the Naval War College when he began "Warrior").

As such, this book is strongest when it delves into the planning of campaigns that Spruance's Fifth Fleet conducted and weakest when it attempts to recount the making of the Admiral. I most enjoyed the chapters discussing Spruance as Chief of Staff for Nimitz, Planning and execution of the Gilberts and Marshalls operations, and that of the Battle of the Philippine Sea.

I felt that Buell came up short in his examination of the Naval Academy years, his early shipboard life and lessons that he took from that time, and how he ran his ships. This information is most valuable to the Naval Officer. Also, I felt that "The Quiet Warrior" failed to capture Spruance's thoughts on events of significance in the Pacific Theater that did not directly affect the Admiral. An example is the Typhoon that battered Halsey's Third Fleet after the Battle of Leyte Gulf. We know from Potter's "Nimitz" that the CINC reprimanded Halsey for poor decisions that resulted in the loss of several ships during the Typhoon. Buell makes little mention of the event, that must have been a topic of discussion for Spruance and staff. In this instance, it appears that Buell opted for an incomplete history rather than the possibility of inciting a controversy. I wish that he had pulled the string a bit harder in this case.

All told, "The Quiet Warrior" is a great read. It is expecially valuable as a lens for examining the U.S. Navy during the first half of the Twentieth Century and one that I recommend without reservation.

Serviceable biography of an important figure in World War II.......2007-02-05

Admiral Raymond Spruance was one of the major naval leaders in the Pacific Theater during World War II, ranking with Halsey in that regard. He was given command of the Fifth Fleet after having served some time as Admiral Chester Nimitz' chief of staff. He was happy to be released from that position and able to serve at sea once more.

Spruance is perhaps best known for his role at the Battle of Midway. Halsey came down ill and Spruance was designated as his replacement--even though he had never commanded an aircraft carrier nor had any background in naval aviation. There is some controversy over his decision-making, but, overall, the volume represents him as a sound commander under a greatly ambiguous situation.

Later, he also suffered some criticism for his decision making during the Battle of the Philippine Sea. The author of the Introduction notes that (page ix): "Spruance was largely unfamiliar with the intricacies of naval aviation, and carrier operations in particular. Whether or not this lack of specialized experience was detrimental to his handling of a carrier task force in battle is debatable." Overall, the book examines Spruance fairly sympathetically, although Buell, the author, is willing to suggest where difficulties lay, too.

The treatment of Spruance after the War is well done, including his stint as Ambassador to the Philippines and President of the Naval War College. All in all, a serviceable biography of one of the more important leaders in the Pacific Theater.

Fair biography, a bit cold.......2004-07-03

I was always interested in WWII in Pacific, and especially fascinating person for me was Admiral Raymond Spruance. He was almost a mystical figure, cold-blooded, closed genius. This book is first that gave me a bit more light to this person, and picture is a bit less fascinating.
Anyway, this book leaves almost no open questions. Spruance was as he was, nothnig more, nothnig less, and Buell doesn't intend to change this.

Ray Spruance found to be a great human.......2001-11-08

I am not quiet half way though the first reading of this great novel about the late great Admiral Raymond Ames Spruance. I have found myself unable to put it down in my leisure moments even to the point of missing "must see TV." I've found that I share a great many similarities with the Admiral. Thomas Buell does and outstanding job of bringing this larger than life man down to an understandable, intimate, personal, human level. His convictions, ambitions, fears, personal failures are all laid bare by the authors pen. Indeed I firmly believe that there is a little bit of Ray Spruance in all of us.

The Quiet Warrior:A Biography of Admiral Raymond A. Spruance.......2000-06-24

Buell is to be praised for this significant contribution the history of WWII. He is able to compare and contrast Spruance against the better know Halsey in a fashion that gives the reader a perception of how the men of the fifth and third fleet (one in the same) viewed Spruance. He was brilliant, but conservative. Regarded as timid at Midway and at the "Marianas Turkey Shoot" by the aviation community, this battleship admiral was thrown into the uncomfortable position of commanding of a carrier fleet and he acquitted himself admirably. Regarded by Admiral King as the only officer smarter then he, Spruance was widely recognized for his meticulous planning. This carried over into life after the Navy when he served as ambassador to the Phillipines. By itself this is a wonderful biography. Taken with Buell's biography of King, Potter's work on Nimitz, the books "Magnificant Mitcher", "Halsey" and "The Reluctant Admiral" one comes away in awe of the complexities Spruance dealt with so often and so well.

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THE QUIET WARRIOR: A BIOGRAPHY OF ADMIRAL RAYMOND A. SPRUANCE
Thomas B. Buell
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The Quiet Warrior; A Biography of Admiral Raymond A. Spruance
Thomas B. BUELL
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The Quiet Warrior: a Biography of Admiral Raymond a. Spruance

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A biography of Admiral Raymond A. Spruance

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The Quiet Warrior A Biography of Admiral Raymond A. Spruance
Buell Thomas B.
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Thomas B. Buell
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The French strategy of seeking to establish a fortified base across the Viet Minh's route to and from Laos provoked an awesome struggle that lasted from November 1953 to May 1954. During this time Dien Bien Phu, surrounded by 2000ft hills and thus difficult to re-supply by air as the French had intended, became the scene of fearful contests between the locally savvy men of General Giap and the hapless French forces who, losing one strongpoint after another, were finally trapped in the Dien Bien Phu garrison.

The French lost the cream of their strategic reserve in the region and, within months, were agreeing to the independence of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. David Stone, a British Army officer of the post-WW2 era, leads the reader through the complex nature of this significant action.

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An excellent chronicle of what is probably the most significant battle of the last half of the twentieth century.......2007-01-02

Of all the battles that took place in the last half of the twentieth century, the French defeat at Dien Bien Phu was probably the most significant. Their defeat at the hands of the communist Viet Minh forever destroyed French military power in Southeast Asia and led to the involvement of the United States in the region. Unfortunately for Vietnam, America and the rest of the world, it took three more decades before the true lesson of Dien Bien Phu was learned. In the long run, the Vietnamese led by Ho Chi Minh were going to control all of Vietnam. Foreign military intervention could delay that fact, but never, ever make it impossible.
This book is a history of the circumstances that led to the battle, the incredible mistakes made by the French and the actions of General Giap as he planned and executed his battle plan. At first, the French had a good idea; their plan was to draw the Viet Minh out into a pitched battle between the two armies. On the surface, it was a good strategy. At the time, the French forces had superior firepower and total control of the air. However, the French military leadership completely underestimated the Viet Minh resources and their resolve to win. These were the same mistakes that the American leaders made during their involvement in Vietnam. The French military leadership also overestimated their capability and made a bad choice regarding the location of the battle. Finally, the fortress was sold as impregnable and the battle was labeled as decisive by the French before it ever took place. Therefore, they turned their defeat into one that would be decisive, motivating the Viet Minh to fight that much harder to achieve it.
For while the French defeat in Indochina was inevitable, their loss at Dien Bien Phu was not. As Stone points out, the Viet Minh suffered considerable losses and there were times when it was possible that the French forces could have staved off the defeat. Had they had more M-24 tanks and better logistical support, the French forces could have survived much longer. While the Viet Minh forces would have continued to fight, at times their losses were so great that some units temporarily lost their fighting capability.
One of the best aspects of this book is the explanation of how the Indochina war was presented back in France. The war was so unpopular that it directly led to legislation forbidding conscripts from fighting there and it played a part in the later fall of the French government. Stone also is very meticulous in chronicling the facts regarding the forces arrayed on both sides, including both the strengths and weaknesses. In the end, France could not hold the line in Southeast Asia and it is sad to note that many of the mistakes made by the French were later repeated to a greater extent by the Americans. Which should not be surprising, as both were operating based on the same set of false initial assumptions, namely that their presence could make a difference.

First Book I have Read on Dien Ben Phu.......2006-02-25

This is the first book I have read on this famous battle. The book covers the history of the region prior to the battle and the related events afterwards. Anyone who wants to read about how a battle should not be fought should read this book. The also covers how elite troops of the French army were poorly lead but put up an very couragous defense. I would recommend anyone who is interested in the French Foriegn Legion should read this book.

Definitively informed and informative.......2004-07-17

The latest title in Brassey's outstanding "Battles in Focus" series, Dein Bien Phu 1954 focuses upon one of the most significant post-World War II defeats that the French military experienced. An epic conflict between the French and the nationalist forces of the Viet Minh, the conflict began in November 1953 and ended in May 1954 with the collapse and capture of the last garrison outpost held by French forces, setting the stage for their expulsion and directly paving the way for the Americas who intervene in the Vietnamese civil war on the side of the South Vietnamese government. Definitively informed and informative, Dein Bien Phu 1954 is a seminal addition the growing library of 20th Century Military History in general, and the Vietnam conflict in particular.

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Program Planning and Evaluation for the Public Manager

Program Planning and Evaluation for the Public Manager, Third Edition
Ronald D. Sylvia , and Kathleen M. Sylvia
Manufacturer: Waveland Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1577663411

Book Description

Program evaluation in the public sector has evolved from the status of applied research methodology to become an indispensable component of program operations. The fields of health care, social services, education, and law enforcement now have established their own standards against which program operations are assessed. National accrediting bodies have established systems of rigorous peer review to ensure the quality of program processes and outcomes. The authors address all facets of this standards-based program accreditation in the new Third Edition. This volume clearly details methods of monitoring and reviewing internal processes, as well as systematically conceptualizing outcome evaluations. Planning techniques are facilitated and enhanced by computer-generated project calendars, PERT/CPM applications, and queuing theory/flowcharts. The authors provide concepts and techniques of systems theory, process intervention, research design, and cost-benefit analysis, illustrated with easy-to-understand examples. Hypothetical planning case studies and outcome evaluation exercises provide valuable learning experience to students as they apply the various principles of planning and evaluation discussed throughout the text.

Customer Reviews:

Program Planning and Evaluation for the Public Manager.......2003-06-09

I consider this book to be very informative to program planning and evaluation. The authors included a complete and thorough explanation of system concepts, functions/techniques of planning, internal processes, outcome evaluation, cost benefit analysis and evaluation designs.

I haven't read any other materials dealing with public planning and evaluation but this book clearly pinpointed specific issues to help guide an individual with no prior knowledge.

The book wasn't difficult to read or understand. Chapters 1-7 were in sync from the beginning. Chapter 8 ends with a 10 point checklist for program evaluators. The book contained a wealth of information. However, there could have been more practice exercises and examples of program planning and evaluation. Also, the book could have been longer, it was very short but comprehensive.

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