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A unique biography of one of the most influential rock bands of the last three decades. R.E.M. formed in the early 80s and sold almost no records for the first ten years of their existence, yet the media portrayal of them has been unquestioning. They shot to fame in the 1990s with their singles Out of Time and Automatic for the People selling over 25 million copies between them. They were heralded as the saviors of US rock. David Buckley reanalyzes this accepted view of them, taking a close look at their music and public persona and providing a compelling must-read for all rock fans. Definitive, informed reanalysis of the R.E.M. myth, drawing on interviews with many of the band's closest associates and friends By the author of the critically acclaimed David Bowie: Strange Fascination Includes previously unseen early photographs.
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Achievement with an Open Mind.......2006-11-19
An achievement in rock-writing; a unique trophy among most rock literature. As a long-time loyal fan & follower of REM, I am subsequently cynical & quick to dismiss new books or stories over my favorite band. However, this book is a delight. Strong recommendation for those pure fans of REM the band, not just the music.
The author's unusual approach initially put me off, but after a few more pages I realized the bigger picture being painted - the inviting storytelling & charisma. At times the book is as enigmatic as is the band. Good read, but check the facts for more accuracy.
Flawed but Interesting.......2005-07-24
This is the first R.E.M bio I've read and despite it's flaws, I still found it an interesting read. Of course, as a fan, the subject matter contributes its upside.
First, the negatives:
There are tons of misspellings and/or typos. He's also obviously a big fan and it a little too transparent. He gushes just a little too much. Also, there's barely a quote from Bill Berry. I would bet Marcus Grey's book is more thorough and compelling. His bio on The Clash is a terrific book.
That being said, there is some insight from their early producer, Mich Easter and Don Dixon and their imprint in the band's early sound. You also get a good feel for Pete Buck as a musician and person and the band's role in the Athen community and how it all began. It's breezy and entertaining read.
Raises the question of writing email interviews.......2004-10-19
The author has obviously used email to interview people, and the result is a text that twists from one tone to anther. In an early single page, the voice goes from chippy ("And I said, ' Pete, let's play sometime, I'll play my bass and you play your guitar,' and Pete said, 'No, I'm not going to play with anybody until it's serious' and you know, it worked out for him!") to impressionistic ("...as writer Geoff Ward remembers: ' Green. Trailing green. Miles and miles of it, between Atlanta (where our plane touched down) and Athens, Georgia.' ")
In a face-to-face or even telephone interview, I suspect the writer would have quoted only the important parts of an interview, leaving out, for instance, the parentheses in the latter quote above, or the word "Georgia" at the end of the quote (as he has referred to Athens already many times).
Perhaps he thought that, because text came to him in a paragraph form, he had no right to be selective in his editing. Perhaps readers feel the same way.
In either case, for me the interviews had the effect of hijacking the writer's book and robbing the reader of any feeling of flow over the course of the narrative.
he air brushed my band.......2003-12-26
This book is not particularily revealing. "It Crawled From the South" has the same info. and is better, more objectively written. The author uses too many cliches like "...cutting his teeth on..." and writes such awkward gems like: Peter's friend, " a student called, Kathleen O'Brien..."
A photo from the Green era is incorrectly identified as being from their "breakthrough" year of 1991.
Nothing new here!.......2002-10-17
I'm a life long R.E.M. fan and i was really excited about buying the new david buckley autobiography on them.The book starts out with all the background to their lives,surroundings and formation.Its all well documented and detailed in the book.Peter Bucks interviews are always witty and intelligent and he seems to have had the largest imput into the book out of the original four.
Michael Stipe is R.E.M.'s heart and buckley never got to talk to him, everything he's quoted as saying ive read before in a magazine!! A lot of the content i have already seen in a magazine or an interview.This kinda kills the book for me, i was going over all the same stuff again. No secrets are found out in here.Guess thats just because the band are really private anyway!.
The albums are all well detailed and some of the hardships in dealing ith touring, producers etc are all informative. The book is a great read for a semi-R.E.M. fan but the ones who've followed them religously since the late 80's its very boring.
Hopefully in time a real biography will come out penned by michael stipe to see what raelly inspired and drove the greatest band ever!
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Far more detailed than a typical collection of left-handed trivia, David Wolman's Left-Hand Turn Around The World examines 200 years of anatomy in a search for the roots of hand preference. The results are surprising, and perhaps a bit disappointing to anyone who prefers believing "left-handed people are the only ones in their right minds".
Wolman travels the world for answers, from a mildly gruesome visit to Broca's bottled brains in a Paris museum to the latest Berkeley research labs. Throughout the journey, the science is as accessible as any animal documentary and as well-documented as any rigorous reader will demand. Included in the mix are a trip to a graphologist's convention and a visit with a gentleman whose handedness is the result of surgically combining his left hand with his right arm. Wolman's Fulbright fellowship-winning reporting is always clear and entertaining—he has a fine knack for presenting complex theories in direct, dryly amusing language. He frequently inserts himself into the research, in one case borrowing his nephew for a visit with a pediatric neuropsychologist.
With the most recent research offering the theory that strength of hand preference is more important than the actual hand preferred, the final conclusion could be an eye opener to those who prefer the old ideas that lefties are more creative, athletic, artistic and generally more wonderful. As Wolman says in conclusion, you can still says lefties are special, because they are. Jill Lightner
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A light-hearted exploration into the science, history, and culture of all things Southpaw
If left-handedness were a religion, where would Mecca be? This book recounts one lefty's quest to uncover the causes and consequences of left-handedness. Wolman's travels take him from the halls of history to the halls of science, as he visits a Scottish castle designed for left-handed sword-fighting, nineteenth-century brains on display in a Paris museum, and a California laboratory where he experiences first hand the brain-zapping tools of modern neuroscience. He confers with an Atlanta primatologist about connections between chimpanzee coordination, handedness, and the evolution of language, while also seeking the mystical significance of left-handedness at a handwriting analysis conference in Virginia, a palmistry training program in Quebec, and in the woods of Left Hand, West Virginia. Along the way, he meets colorful Southpaws such as Diabolos Rex, follower of the Left Hand Path, an inspiring amputee named John Evans, and members of Japan's National Association of Left-Handed Golfers.
Weaving his personal experience with a blend of sharp-eyed reporting and intriguing personalities, Wolman crafts an entertaining and accessible narrative about his search for the essence of what it means to be a Southpaw.
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Left Hand Turn a great book.......2007-08-13
this is a must read for any left hander! It was very informative, and it was interesting to read just how unfairly left handers were treated thru the ages!
Much-Enjoyed Combo of Science, Travel, and Humor.......2006-03-12
This is a great book. As a (mostly) right-handed person, I wasn't too sure at first, but it was truly a delight. I learned a lot about the brain and a mysterious little facet of human behavior that people usually overlook. Wolman's side-excursions into the worlds of palmistry, graphology, and lefty golf are a welcome -- and funny -- change of pace from the science material, and his portrait of the guy with the hand transplant is terrific. Think of Kurlansky with a sense of humor, and Sobel with a sense of adventure. A good read for left-handers, of course, and anyone who's curious about the world.
An absorbing and entertaining book.......2006-02-13
You're probably a left-hander if you think that driving a stick shift (in an American car, at least) is an invitation to disaster; if you've ever jangled elbows with the person on your left at a dinner party; or if you have a story about a grade school teacher who was just sure she could make you change your sinister ways. If so, then I have a book for you. (The rest of you oppressors can stop reading.)
In A Left-Hand Turn Around the World, fellow lefty David Wolman chases down "the mystery and meaning of all things Southpaw." I learned a good deal from reading this book, though some of it was useless (like chapters on how handwriting analysis and palmistry are crocks, which I knew already) and some way over my head (like the chapter on genetic shifts, which I tried desperately to understand but found confusing and counterintuitive). But there's plenty of other fascinating stuff here to chew on, and Wolman is a fine and engaging writer, with the quirky humor and keen eye for irony that I would expect from an enlightened lefty.
One thing he debunks right away, for example, is the popular misconception that people who can write with either hand are ambidextrous. This is not ambidexterity, which requires an equal facility with either hand for all handed tasks (eating, writing, drawing, throwing, sweeping, cutting, etc.). True ambidexterity is actually extremely rare. (p. 15) In contrast, many people evince some kind of "mixed-handedness."
What Wolman says about mixed-handedness, in fact, may turn out to be the greatest revelation of the book. It may well be that we've been asking the wrong question about handedness all along, supposing a dichotomous lefty-righty split when in fact the real question is mixed-handedness versus strong-handedness. (p 117) People who demonstrate a consistent, across-the-board preference for one hand or the other are considered strong-handed, and may share certain traits and abilities, while mixed-handed people are wired differently and have other natural advantages and disadvantages.
I've already recommended this book to a couple of cool Southpaw friends. Other people probably won't understand our compulsion to read it, and the numerous "that's just like me!" moments we'll experience from its pages. They are so accustomed to ruling their righteous world that they never have to stop to think about how the other ten percent live. But hey, I'm not mad. Some of my best friends are right-handed. Just tell them to please, please, stop designing the cars I have to drive.
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Very interesting - I learned something new.......2006-01-21
Being left handed and having been forced to write with my right hand since a child, I can sympathize with the author's experience as a left hander. His one year quest to learn more about this subject is very illuminating. I agree with many of the assertions and conclusions. For example, I was a fencer in College Varsity and I definitely agree with the fact that there is a distinct advantage in some sports for a left hander. I always thought the condition is based on genetics but I learned that it was not as simple as first appears. I recommend this book for all people to learn more about the complexity of life and to accept and celebrate our differences.
Humorous with just a touch of scientific research........2005-11-21
This is a light and carefree look at the left handed world. It's a mixture of science (the brain's contribution - which now is known to happen much earlier than previously thought), culture (where to sit at a dining table), humor (as in left handed sword fighting), and a dose of I'm not sure just what to call it about stories such at one where a man had his left arm attached to his right shoulder (To move his thumb, his brain sends out signals to move his little finger. Question, is he left handed?).
Mr. Wolman is a leftie, he took off a year to research leftiness. He lives in Portland, Oregon, which is just about as far left wing as any city in the country, besides being on the left hand side of the map. -- Sorry, I couldn't help it.
An amusing book, potentially a very good gift for the right person, no I mean the left person, no that's not what I meant either.
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For the legions who revere Apple Computer's high-profile cofounder as a godlike figure, the aptly titled Second Coming of Steve Jobs will prove an intriguing picture of a seminal time in their deity's roller-coaster life. It should emphatically vindicate their deeply held faith in the man and his ideas. But even for those with a lesser opinion, Alan Deutschman offers an interesting and enlightening look at the crucial period from Jobs's unceremonious Apple exit through his triumphant return. Deutschman, a contributing editor at Vanity Fair magazine and longtime Silicon Valley correspondent, interviewed nearly 100 colleagues and friends to draw this portrait of a bewilderingly complex and notoriously private man--albeit one whose talents, personality traits, and idiosyncrasies have long been on public display. "He succeeded in becoming the Jackie Kennedy Onassis of business and technology," Deutschman writes, "a figure who was ubiquitous as a symbol of his times but little known as a human being." To change that, he looks into Jobs's ill-fated first post-Apple endeavor at the Next computer company, his return to undeniable respectability with Pixar and the two Toy Story movies, and finally, his ultimate absolution with a very successful reclamation of the Apple crown. It's a revealing account of a singular individual during a remarkable time. --Howard Rothman
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From acclaimed Vanity Fair and GQ journalist Alan Deutschman comes the fascinating story of the man who founded Apple Computers, NeXT, and Pixar, and who has become one of the most powerful figures in both Silicon Valley and Hollywood.
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From the emergence of Apple Computer in the late 1970s & early 1980s to its current resurgence, charismatic leader Steve Jobs has captivated the public. Here is the most revealing portrait yet of this fascinating, complex character -- an in-depth look at the many layers of Steve Jobs, a man who is at turns a brilliant cult figure & an abusive, egomaniacal kid. Based on interviews with scores of people -- rivals, colleagues, friends -- who have worked with Jobs over the years, the book reveals a man who suffered his mid-life crisis at 30, compressing it into just 3 months, & struggled between self-imposed exile & the allure of public life. "A compelling look at an individual who has changed the face of technology & entertainment for the 21st century."
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Very Informative.......2007-05-21
This is a great book about steve jobs, It tells a lot about the secret man, through many Interviews of people who deal with him. It paints a good picture of him after apple!
Tale of a visionary.......2007-02-25
Trying to capture the personality of Steve Jobs is a demanding, if not an impossible task. Alan Deutschman did a great job, the book is extensively researched and offers a number of great insights into the personal and business life of Steve Jobs. Unlike Jeffrey Young, the author of 'iCon', Alan Deutschman takes a more critical approach of the man and his accomplishments. However, he is not afraid to give credit when its due either, the book offers a balanced view of an enigma that is Steve Jobs.
Surprisingly, Steve Wozniak is only mentioned in passing, the credit for Apple is given largely to Steve. However, this shortfall is offset by the great insights into the beginnings of Pixar and the evolution of NeXT. 'The Second Coming' is a great account of a captivating personality - a recommended read.
Exciting and Interesting, but Perhaps not Fair.......2006-02-18
I enjoyed this book from beginning to end, but I do not feel it does Mr. Jobs justice. Deutschman always keeps things interesting, but he is almost certainly too harsh in his critique of Jobs. The problem with writing any biography on Jobs is that he is a fairly personal individual outside of his business persona. There is a general feeling throughout the book that Deutschman is captivated by Jobs but does not necesarily like him. However, because there are so few recent biographies of Mr. Jobs, this one becomes a must read. Worth the time for any Steve Jobs fan, not for its insiGHT, but for its insiDE information and story telling. If this book was written today, after Jobs renewed media darlingship, I think it would spin him more positively.
The Good, The Bad and the Ugly.......2005-04-13
If you love Apple and you think Steve Jobs walks on water, get ready for a reality check! The author does a great job at giving a real look into Steve Jobs the media personality, Steve Jobs the CEO and Steve Jobs the man.
Revealing both his good, bad and ugly sides, this book serves as a great profile not only on Steve Jobs and his adventures at Apple, but also on the pros and cons of a CEO's management style.
New Perspective.......2005-01-25
It's great to see a different perspective on Jobs. So many books are either too nice to him, or too mean. This one is much more balanced than most, and has testaments from all sorts of people in Steve's life, and covers the bases as well as is possible without Steve participating. The best part is that it really focuses in on a portion of Steve's life that is often ignored in stories about Apple and Steve- NeXT and Pixar.
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For nearly two millennia the Popes have not only shaped the course of one of the world's great religions but have also played a part--sometimes a dominant one--in the history of Europe. Chronicle of the Popes examines the lives, deeds, and misdeeds of the 264 Popes from St. Peter to John Paul II. There is an extraordinary dichotomy between the awesome dignity of the holy office and the all-too-human passions and pleasures of some of the individuals who have occupied it. The Renaissance Pope Leo X is well known for remarking on his election, "God has given Us the Papacy; now let Us enjoy it"; and the seventeenth-century pontiff Urban VIII conducted an elaborate magical ceremony in the papal apartments. Yet many of the Popes were pious and holy men, remarkable statesmen as well as spiritual leaders, and great patrons of the arts. Almost all the foremost painters, sculptors, and architects of the Renaissance benefited from Papal patronage. Chronicle of the Popes provides a grand historical overview, showing how ultimately the Papacy has come full circle--from self-consciously spiritual office, through embroilment in political power, and now, as we approach the end of the second millennium, back to spiritual office.
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* data files for every Pope, listing information such as early career and family relationships;
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* portraits of the major Popes, genealogical trees, and four-color maps;
* time lines with at-a-glance visual guides to the key events of each Pope's reign.
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A nice overview book on Papal history.......2005-08-16
This is another excellent survey book in this historical series. The only fault I would find with it is that it doesn't have good photos of each Pope. Certainly the line drawings are OK for the very early Popes, but there should be good, color photos available for the more recent ones.
Qualified acclaim.......2005-06-02
I have four titles in this series. I often come across the names of popes in connection with art and history and wanted a comprehensive survey. This book provides this. It is spoilt by some unnecessary and partisan comments by the author.
Provides a good historical outline for newcomers..........2005-05-01
With the passing of Pope John Paul II and the subsequent election of Benedict XVI last month, this 1997 book officially becomes a little out of date (always inevitable when dealing with a living lineage). Nonetheless, the book will give readers with little knowledge of the papacy the basic story behind how it arrived at its current state (those who already have knowledge of the papacy and its history will likely learn nothing new).
It's a dizzying journey, and doubtless much had to be left out to fit the entire 2,000 year journey into one volume (two volumes may have been more appropriate). Still, those not seeking details and the nitty gritty of the papacy can come to a cursory appreciation of the office's history and evolution since its founding during the late Roman Empire.
After a 2-4 page preface (not a lot of background) the book leaps into history beginning with St. Peter in the 1st century AD. What follows is far too complex to summarize (which this 240-page book proves more than anything). However, the basic high-level progression of the papacy from St. Peter, to shadowy and difficult beginnings up to the 15th century, to international secular superpower (complete with corruption) through the 18th century, to a humbled return to spiritual leadership of the world's largest church in the 20th century, can be adumbrated. Readers will see most of the highlights of the history, but likely come away with little understanding of the office itself.
To be fair, the papacy heartily challenges any attempt at summarization. Being the world's longest running office, it touches the Roman Empire, medieval Europe, countless wars, innumerable countries and peoples, Charlemange, the crusades, the Reformation, the Renaissance, the French Revolution, Napolean, two World Wars, and the modern industrialized world. Any short summary of this lineage is bound to leave out countless details. As an introduction to the basic history of the papacy, this book succeeds fairly well. As an introduction to the office itself, however, it does not fare so well. As long as readers go into this book with the expectation that it's almost purely history, the disappointment shouldn't be too harsh. The book will whet the interest of anyone with a shred of curiosity about this enormous institution. Other books will have to fill in the details, ultimately. To take some examples: why popes traditionally take a new name upon election isn't really even discussed. The section on Gregory I will likely leave readers wondering why he's called "Gregory the Great". The section on Alexander VI includes more details on Savanarola than the pope himself. The infamous "cadaver synod" of Stephen VI in the 9th century receives a very brief treatment. The "Pope Joan" hoax gets mentioned but with almost no detail whatsoever. The terms "Vatican I" and "Vatican II" are not used anywhere in the book (the longer "First Vatican Council" and "Second Vatican Council" are used instead).
On the up side, numerous pictures from all eras pervade nearly every page of the book. The copious pictures alone make the book worthwhile. Sidenotes shed some light on special subjects (e.g., the alleged discovery of the bones of St. Peter, the Carolingian Empire, the crusades, the Fransiscans and Dominicans, the former papal palace at Avignon, the Reformation, the Counter-Reformation, the building of the current St. Peter's Basilica, the formation of Vatican City, etc.).
In the end, expect brevity from this book and expect to come out of it with numerous questions. But also expect to have a basic understanding of the history of the world's oldest extant office of authority. Those with little or no knowledge will find a great starting point here.
Good chronicle of the office, short on details.......2003-04-24
The papacy is one of the more interesting offices in the world - in essence the oldest democracy in the world. The pope, in spite of the notion that he is appointed by God, is elected by bishops, and as the book reveals, often with less-than-holy intentions. The biggest asset for this book is the illustrations of the popes, with the art reflecting the evolution of the religion and the European Renaissance. But the book is really more of a timeline of the office, rather than biographies of the indivdual pontiffs. Often, entire reigns are lumped together as a general trend in the papacy, and some popes earn no more than a quick mention of their ascention. Granted, many of them deserve no more, but for those curious as to the individual stories behind each Father, this book will come up lacking. Even some of the more sordid and disgraceful popes, like John XII or Alexander IV, are taken in stride in this chronicle, where the reader probably would have appreciated a bit more detail on the story. The history of the Throne of Peter is one of the more intriguing tales in European history, and to have them reported in this sterile manner doesn't do justice for those fascinated by the men under the mitres. But for those who want to see a general progresion of the office and its evolution from humble beginnings to corrupt demagogue to modern and politically inactive spiritual leader, this book is a good tool. Plus, in a genre and with a topic that is rarely the subject of unbiased scrutany, it has value in its objective portrayal of bizarre and often sacriligous history of the Holy See.
Great Concept but..........2003-01-12
The illustrations in this book are wonderful, but the descriptions are not very detailed, and the book does not give references. For example, it is said that a particular pope was highly critisized, but it doesn't say by whom or what was the pope's response -- if any -- to that criticism. (Nor does it cite any documents that critisize him.) It accuses another pope of "extensive" nepotism, without mentioning which members of his family he gave jobs to or even how many people the author means by "extensive" and again no references are given. I did not find the "rose colored glasses" nor apologist approach that another reviewer mentioned, but the lack of references made this book of limited, and questionable, value.
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Real Information at last.......2005-01-01
Island No. 10 is always there but never really part of the story. It happens off to the East if you are reading about the Trans-Mississippi. It happens off the West when you are reading a book on Shiloh. When you read about Forts Henry & Donelson, they clear the way for it to happen and it had to happen to allow the Vicksburg Campaign. If you read about the 1862 campaigns in Virginia, Island No. 10 makes Pope into McClellan's chief rival. Setting up all the questions about Second Manassas and did or did not the AOP with hold troops allowing Pope to be defeated. In 1862, Island No. 10 is one event that seems to be included in every story but is not important enough to be a story. We all know about it but we lack knowledge of the campaign falling into the always their but never central to the story.
With no large battles or star players, it is easy to see how this happened. Pope's reputation is destroyed in six months and Foote dies within a year canceling the Union leaders. The Confederacy never commits a major player to the defense of the island. After surrendering, reputations destroyed; captured and imprisoned the commanders are relegated to minor positions when exchanged.
This small book covers the actions of both sides as they struggle for control of a critical position on the Mississippi River. Island No. 10 is the tenth island south of the Ohio River and a key defensive position in stopping the northern advance from Cairo. Generals Polk, AS Johnston and Beauregard all had other things on their mind and the island was never a primary position. We are given an excellent but concise understand of the "bigger issues" caused this to happen. When Union General Pope took New Madrid, he cut the position off from most river traffic. Flag Officer Andrew Foote with ironclads and mortar ships launched a prolonged bombardment. Each side builds and abandons positions on the river, conducts raids and endures the boredom of siege operations. The reader gets a good understand of the move counter move of constant action. The book's maps keep the positions clear, while photos and illustrations give us the feel of history unfolding. The infighting between the armies and navies is a piece of ACW history seldom seen. The Confederate commander would not risk his ships wanting to save his ships for use in defending New Orleans. The Union commander was convinced his ironclads were all that stopped Confederate control of the Mississippi. The Confederate ships fled as Pope tightens control below the island and Foote faced with increasing pressure and near mutiny allowed a couple of ironclads to run past the defenses.
The Union City series ironclads, weak by later standards, were the decisive weapon in 1862. We see that here, as they are able to defeat anything the CSA can throw at them. Reading this book, helps us to understand the CSA's withdrawal to Corinth and the thinking behind the attack at Shiloh.
Larry J. Daniel is one of our better authors and Lynn Bock complements his style producing a readable informative book that is fun to read.
Good Analysis!.......2004-09-13
In 1862 Island No. 10, so named because it was the tenth island south of the junction of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers at Cairo, Illinois, was a natural fortress 1 mile long and 450 yards wide. It was shallow, 10 feet above low water, in the middle of the channel, and straddled the boundaries of the states of Tennessee, Kentucky and Missouri. It was an ideal site from which the Confederates could maintain control of both rivers, effectively choking all northern river traffic and thus the export of all Union production north of these rivers as far east as today's West Virginia. It was a critical site indeed.
But in March and early April of 1862, the combined Union army and navy launched a campaign for command of the Island No. 10, which became the site of the first extensive seige of the Civil War. Success here launched the elevation of General John Pope to command of the Army of the Potomac and set the stage for the Union's subsequent disaster at second Manassas. But this engagement also demonstrated the strength of Union control in the Mississippi River Valley and set the stage for the Union's ultimate triumph at Vicksburg and the opening of the Mississippi River system over a year later.
An often mentioned yet overlooked Mississippi River battle, Larry J. Daniel and Lynn N. Bock render an excellent analysis of this key, early Civil War Union victory.
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Prominent among the quests for post-9/11 security are developments in surveillance, especially at national borders. These developments are not new, but many of them have been extended and intensified. The result? More and more people and populations are counted as ldquo;suspiciousrdquo; and, at the same time, surveillance techniques become increasingly opaque and secretive. Lyon argues that in the aftermath of 9/11 there have been qualitative changes in the security climate: diverse databases containing personal information are being integrated; biometric identifiers, such as iris scans, are becoming more popular; consumer data are merged with those obtained for policing and intelligence, both nationally and across borders. This all contributes to the creation of ever-widening webs of surveillance. But these systems also sort people into categories for differential treatment, the most obvious case being that of racial profiling. This book assesses the consequences of these trends. Lyon argues that while extraordinary legal measures and high-tech systems are being adopted, promises made on their behalf - that terrorism can be prevented - are hard to justify. Furthermore, intensifying surveillance will have social consequences whose effects could be far-reaching: the undermining of social trust and of democratic participation.
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Title: Surveillance for illness and injury after Hurricane Katrina--three counties, Mississippi, September 5-October 11, 2005.(Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson were the affected areas)
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Give and Take: How the Clinton Administration's Public Lands Offensive Transformed the American West
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Learn how those impacted by new national monuments are redefining land protection in the West.
*Uses in-depth new reporting and cutting edge commentary to bring to life one of the West's most pressing issues: the protection of its environment and natural heritage amidst massive social and economic change
*Features thought-provoking essays by such leading writers and social commnetators as Ed Marston, former Colorado Governor Richard D. Lamm, Charles Wilkinson, Laird Noh, William Debuys, Rochelle Oxarango, Mark Dowie, and Perry Swisher
*The drama resulting from President Clinton's bold naming of seven new National monuments is vividly brought to life utilizing coverage from the pages of High Country News, the award-winning environmental news service
Reading more like drama than history, through the analogy created by Clinton's naming of the Grand Staircase/Escalante National Monument in Southern Utah, Give and Take captures the complexity of the issues surrounding protection of what appears to be the limitless frontier amidst natural and manmade limitations.
Give and Take combines frontline reporting by journalists for High Country News, with commentary by some of the West's leading writers. It vividly brings to life a diverse populace, contradictory aspirations and forces, spectacular and fragile natural landscapes, and evolving economic forces that are reshaping the myths regarding the West's lands and culture.
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