The Costs of Excess Medical Claims for Automobile Personal Injuries (Documented Briefing, Db-139-Icj)

The Costs of Excess Medical Claims for Automobile Personal Injuries (Documented Briefing, Db-139-Icj)
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The Costs of Excess Medical Claims for Automobile Personal Injuries (Documented Briefing, Db-139-Icj)
S J Carroll
Manufacturer: RAND Corporation
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ASIN: 0833016490

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The study concludes that 35-42 percent of claimed medical costs for automobile injuries are excess. In 1993, this excess claiming consumed approximately $4 billion of health care resources, cost insurers $9-$13 billion in compensation for noneconomic losses and other costs, and may have cost consumers $13-$18 billion in auto insurance premiums.

The Econometrics of Sequential Trade Models: Theory and Applications Using High Frequency Data (Lecture Notes in Economics and Mathematical Systems)
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The Econometrics of Sequential Trade Models: Theory and Applications Using High Frequency Data (Lecture Notes in Economics and Mathematical Systems)
Stefan Kokot
Manufacturer: Springer
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ASIN: 3540208143

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The book inquires the consequences of speculative trading based on private information about financial asset markets. It presents an extensive and thorough discussion of theoretical and empirical methods used in previous studies on sequential trade models. The text also introduces a new framework for estimation and hypothesis testing that extends earlier work in the field substantially. Several market microstructure models in the spirit of Easley, Kiefer, O'Hara and Paperman (Journal of Finance, 1996) are reviewed. The common theme of these papers is the focus on the consequences of information based trading on the price setting behaviour of the market maker. Assuming that some traders have private information about a security's true value, a number of relations between observable quantities like the spread, the volume, timing of trades and volatility of asset prices can be established. The authors introduce a number of improved methods for estimation and hypothesis testing for sequential trade models and apply this econometric framework employing a high frequency transaction data set for a number of stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange during August 1996. All results that are necessary for understanding the empirical framework introduced are derived step-by-step. The text is ideally suited as a reference work on old and new results as well as a textbook for graduate courses on Market Microstructure Theory, Empirical Methods in Finance or Econometrics.

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Economists wish to compare prices, real income, and output across countries and regions for many purposes. In the past, such comparisons were made in nominal terms, or by using exchange rates across countries, ignoring differences in price levels and thus distorting the results. Great progress has been made in interspatial comparisons in the past thirty years, but descriptions and discussions of the new measures have been scattered in unpublished or inaccessible papers.

International and Interarea Comparisons of Income, Output, and Prices includes discussions of developments in the United Nations International Comparison Program, the largest effort in this field, and in the ICOP program on the production side, including efforts in both to extend the comparisons to the formerly planned economies. Other papers in this volume explore new programs on interspatial comparisons within the United States. There are also theoretical papers on how interspatial comparisons should be made and several examples of uses of such comparisons.

International and Interarea Comparisons of Income, Output, and Prices (National Bureau of Economic Research Studies in Income and Wealth)

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International and Interarea Comparisons of Income, Output, and Prices (National Bureau of Economic Research Studies in Income and Wealth)
University Of Chicago Press
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INTERNATIONAL AND INTERAREA COMPARISONS OF INCOME, OUTPUT, AND PRICES; STUDIES IN INCOME AND WEALTH, VOL. 61 [A NATIONAL BUREAU OF ECONOMIC RESEARCH]

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INTERNATIONAL AND INTERAREA COMPARISONS OF INCOME, OUTPUT, AND PRICES; STUDIES IN INCOME AND WEALTH, VOL. 61 [A NATIONAL BUREAU OF ECONOMIC RESEARCH]
Alan; Robert E. Lipsey, eds. Heston
Manufacturer: University of Chicago Press Chicago and London
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000IWPL04

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Sixty of radio's greatest comedy episodes from 20 of radio's most popular comedy series. You'll enjoy 3 episodes from each of 20 different series on 20 ninety-minute cassettes. A full 30 hours of programming plus a 36-page booklet detailing each of the 20 series and all 60 episodes. Please read the review below of another satisfied customer.

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Urge...To....Smoke...Rising...........2006-10-26

This sampling of classic radio shows is pretty funny.

However, to get to the funny parts you will have to fast forward through REALLY LONG advertisements for tobacco, cigars and cigarettes.

Well done.......2002-10-08

This an excellent collection from Radio Spirits, currently the best old-time radio distributors on the market. It is fun to revisit old favorites (like Fibber McGee, Great Gildersleeve), be introduced to new favorites (My Favorite Husband, the progenitor of I Love Lucy), and be wary of those that didn't impress me at all (The Aldrich Family, The Milton Berle Show).

Having three shows each for all the 20 different programs is a wonderful way to sample and get a feel for a show without being inundated by any one particular program. On the other hand, collections like the one picked by Walter Cronkite only give you one broadcast upon which to form an opinion.

But what was most interesting was the selection of shows themselves. I had only heard two specific broadcasts before and I've been listening for years. And where else can you find such nuggets as:

1. Pre-stardom Doris Day singing on the Bob Hope Show.
2. Orson Welles bickering with Charlie McCarthy.
3. The Jack Benny Program done entirely by kids.

Anyone who is into old radio comedies should get a kick out of this collection. Yes, it is near being prohibitively expensive (especially with many files available on Web sites or in trading groups), but for a collection of this magnitude, one can hardly go wrong.

AMERICA'S FUNNIEST HOME AUDIO.......1998-04-13

Abbott & Costello, the Aldrich Family, Amos 'n' Andy, the Bickersons, Bob Hope, Burns & Allen, Charlie McCarthy, Duffy's Tavern, Fibber & Molly, Fred Allen, the Great Gildersleeve, Jack Benny, the Life of Riley, Lum & Abner, Milton Berle (!), Lucille Ball's My Favorite Husband, Our Miss Brooks, Ozzie & Harriet, Phil Harris & Alice Faye, and Red Skelton in shows unavailable to the general public for decades! The perfect complement for Old Time Radio's Greatest Shows, also available from Amazon.com. Twenty cassettes, thirty hours.

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Comedy Legends from Golden Age of Radio

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Binding: Audio CD

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Comedy Legends from Golden Age of Radio (Golden Age of Radio)

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Comedy Legends from Golden Age of Radio (Golden Age of Radio)

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Golden Age of Comedy (Radio Classics: The Original Broadcasts from Radio's Golden Age)

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Golden Age of Comedy (Radio Classics: The Original Broadcasts from Radio's Golden Age)
Burns and Allen , Red Skelton , Jack Benny , Victor Borge , Bob Hope , Amos n' Andy , Milton Berle , Life of Riley , Mae West , and Jack Benny / Fred Allen
Manufacturer: GAA Corporation
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ASIN: B000P0TU9C

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Audio Cassette containing episodes from each of the listed Authors. UPC = 051375050398

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The Musician's Guide to Theory and Analysis teaches the skills of complete musicianship, integrating theory and analysis in one comprehensive pedagogical program.

The Musician's Guide Series features:

The newest developments in tonal and contemporary theory and analysis
A familiar core repertoire, revisited throughout the theory text in different contexts, that exposes students to a wide range of musical genres—choral and instrumental, solo and ensemble—from Western classical to pop and jazz
An anthology of complete musical works complemented by professional performances on a three-CD set
An extensive collection of written, aural, and keyboard exercises to reinforce key concepts

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Gets the job done.......2007-02-16

This book helps you learn everything you need to know about counterpoint and music theory.

The Musician's Guide to Theory and Analysis: Anthology

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The Musician's Guide to Theory and Analysis: Anthology
Jane Piper Clendinning , and Elizabeth West Marvin
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ASIN: 0393925765

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The Musician's Guide to Theory and Analysis teaches the skills of complete musicianship, integrating theory and analysis in one comprehensive pedagogical program.

The Musician's Guide Series features the newest developments in tonal and contemporary theory and analysis and a familiar core repertoire, revisited throughout the theory text in different contexts, that exposes students to a wide range of musical genres—choral and instrumental, solo and ensemble—from Western classical to pop and jazz.

Best Of The Omnivore (Ideas)
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Best Of The Omnivore (Ideas)
Jane Farrow
Manufacturer: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC Audio)
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ASIN: 0660193868

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Now you can see how the other half lives -- and get expert design tips to boot!

Step inside the private domiciles of

Destiny's Child

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...and other luminaries in this revealing companion book to MTV's hit show Cribs. This exclusive behind-the-scenes tour takes you through the English estates, glam-rock living rooms, chic L.A. bungalows, Manhattan lofts, gothic mansions, French country bedrooms, playrooms, hideaways, and hangouts of the rich and famous. MTV's Cribs calls on architects and interior decorators to re-create their spaces on a less-than-celebrity-size budget. With a little creativity and ingenuity, you can make a style statement or surround yourself in faux fabulousness -- when you get "home-schooled" by MTV's Cribs!

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SO DISAPPOINTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2003-04-02

SHOULD HAVE READ THE REVIEWS BEFORE BUYING!!! As stated by previous victims, pictures are small, blurry screen shots from the tv show. Gets 2 stars because the book gives SOME good pointers and gossip into some of the famous peoples' lives or whatever. NOT WORTH IT!

Blurry pictures, not worth it!.......2002-12-19

This book was very disappointing. As someone stated before, the pictures are very blurry and are video captions. The print is so small, you need a damn magnifying glass to read it. It was not what I was expecting. My advice to all potential buyers is to save your money and just watch the re-runs.

Disappointing..........2002-11-27

I love Mtv's Cribs and couldn't wait to get the book. Unfortunately, all the pictures in the book are NOT photographs, but video stills from the show. The pictures are rather small and the clarity isn't very good.

good.......2002-10-24

this is a great book if you want to be an interior designer

Microsoft Windows XP: Do Amazing Things
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Microsoft Windows XP: Do Amazing Things
Joli Ballew
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Amaze yourself! Use this book-and-DVD set to create and share rich experiences with Windows XP. This fun, friendly guide introduces a world of possibilities#151;and provides the straightforward, how-to instructions to try them out right now. Create memories by taking digital photos and transferring them to your computer; share your experiences by creating a slide show or a narrated photo story; organize your tunes by developing a music library; wake up on time by setting your PC as an alarm clock; chat with friends by sending instant messages with sound and video; become a DJ by mixing your own custom CDs; plus dozens of other activities and experiences. You'll amaze yourself with what you can do with the latest versions of Windows Movie Maker, Microsoft Windows Media- Player, Windows XP Power Toys, Microsoft Plus!, Microsoft Internet Explorer, and other features, capabilities, and tools for Windows XP.

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Love it!!.......2004-01-24

I love this book! I've had my Windows XP machine for over a year and have only done a little with digital pictures and scanning. I installed my digital movie camera but never really got the hang of it. This book describes in detail how to do everything I want to do, from making movies to getting a .NET passport for my kids. It's full color too, and definitely worth the price tag. The CD contains in depth tutorials on how to do everything too, including playing and organizing my music files. I especially like the part about turning my PC into a music studio, a Karaoke machine, and a Personal DJ since I'm a music enthusiast. There are sections everywhere that offer ideas for even more projects. Great Book, I love it!!

Do Amazing Things with Windows Xp, Yes You Can. (DVD)

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Microsoft Corporation
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Ripples of Battle: How Wars of the Past Still Determine How We Fight, How We Live, and How We Think
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History for Liberals

carnage and culture, jr.

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Ripples of Battle: How Wars of the Past Still Determine How We Fight, How We Live, and How We Think
Victor Hanson
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ASIN: 0385721943
Release Date: 2004-10-12

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The effects of war refuse to remain local: they persist through the centuries, sometimes in unlikely ways far removed from the military arena. In Ripples of Battle, the acclaimed historian Victor Davis Hanson weaves wide-ranging military and cultural history with his unparalleled gift for battle narrative as he illuminates the centrality of war in the human experience.

The Athenian defeat at Delium in 424 BC brought tactical innovations to infantry fighting; it also assured the influence of the philosophy of Socrates, who fought well in the battle. Nearly twenty-three hundred years later, the carnage at Shiloh and the death of the brilliant Southern strategist Albert Sidney Johnson inspired a sense of fateful tragedy that would endure and stymie Southern culture for decades. The Northern victory would also bolster the reputation of William Tecumseh Sherman, and inspire Lew Wallace to pen the classic Ben Hur. And, perhaps most resonant for our time, the agony of Okinawa spurred the Japanese toward state-sanctioned suicide missions, a tactic so uncompromising and subversive, it haunts our view of non-Western combatants to this day.

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¿Like any good classicist, Victor Davis Hanson accepts the primacy of military history in human affairs. In 'Ripples of Battle,' a sequel of sorts to his masterful 'Carnage and Culture,' he shows the fascinating repercussions of three lesser-known battles. You cannot fully understand Hiroshima, the bitterness of the Old South, or the Golden Age of Athens without reading this gem of a book.¿
--Robert D. Kaplan

"Victor Davis Hanson is one of our leading military historians, and in 'Ripples of Battle' he does not disappoint. A far-reaching story of man, war, and history, it is, by turns, iconoclastic, touching, deeply learned, and endlessly fascinating. This slim book is a grand study."
--Jay Winik, author of April 1865: The Month That Saved America

¿Victor Davis Hanson has earned a well-deserved reputation as one of the most interesting and innovative military historians in the world. In 'Ripples of Battle,' he shows once again why he¿s the best. He ranges far and wide, from World War II to the wars of ancient Greece. Along the way he combines a born storyteller¿s gift for rip-roaring battle narrative with a scholar¿s attention to the deeper meaning of conflict. Once again he manages to take what may seem familiar and to show it in an utterly new light. The ¿ripples¿ that he identifies¿which include characters as disparate as Socrates and the author of Ben Hur¿astonish and delight. This book is not only deeply enlightening but also a sheer pleasure to read. It is, in short, vintage Victor.¿
--Max Boot, Olin senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and author of The Savage Wars of Peace: Small Wars and the Rise of American Power

From the Hardcover edition.

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History for Liberals.......2007-01-03

The book was interesting, but replows an already exhausted field. I found the references to 9/l1 a pathetic attempt to make the book "relevant". I found the sloppy chapter on Okinawa distracting. It showed the authors loose grasp of facts, or worse yet his ignorance. His general and constant reference to the Marines, as if Operation Iceberg was a Marine operation and the Marines were the only troops on the island is an insult to the four Army divisions that fought there. The Marines made up less than 1/3 of the US troops on the island. The book, Tennozan: the Battle of Okinawa and the Atomic Bomb, is a much more authoritative, interesting and moving account. I do have to say that the author was on the mark in his assessment of why the Okinawa Campaign, the largest amphibious landing of the war and the longest protracted naval and aerial battle of the war is virtually unknown by Americans. The rest is dubious.

To say that Sherman had an epiphany at Shiloh due to the high casualties is rediculous. What about the wasteful frontal assaults he ordered before Vicksburg at Chickasaw Bayou long after Shiloh? His performance and tactics on his march through Georgia were dictated by opportunity and events. His partnership with Grant as a trusted capable and loyal subordinate on whom Grant could rely had more to do with his accendancy, ultimately to the postwar General of the Army under then President Grant. This relationship and others are interestingly described in Partners In Command by Joseph Glatthaar.

In all I find the book a stretch.

I personally think the revisionism in the book will particularly appeal to those with a liberal bent as the author fits conforms events to fit or support his preconcieved notions. What I would call a California view of history. While he may be an authority on the Ancients, he is obviously out of his element when writing about 19th and 20th century warfare.

carnage and culture, jr........2006-08-07

This is a junior version of "Carnage and Culture," and a solid introduction to the style and ideas of Hanson. Instead of East vs. West being the prevailing theme, as in "Carnage and Culture," "Ripples of Battle" features three battles which are not appreciably famous but incredibly influential. They are, as more lengthy Amazon reviews iterate: Okinawa, Shiloh and Delium.

The most impressive chapter is that of Okinawa, a vast amphibious encounter between a stoic and hardened America and a dug-in and desperate Japanese empire. What makes the story of Okinawa so familiar to those of us who pay attention to our current engagements (and that of Israel) is that the will of the stronger, Western and free invader was severely tested and affects the decisions made at the highest level. The most dramatic open battle of Iraq II was Fallujah, following 1.) a presidential edict of vengance following a set of gruesome images of the charred bodies of American contractors, and 2.) a disasterous "Fallujah brigade," which demonstrated that Americans alone would have to carry out the plans. As in Okinawa, the enemy had infiltrated the civilian population and hoped to cause enough carnage to wilt the morale of the Americans. Yet, they too were ultimately surprised at the willingness of the Americans to root them out of their hiding places.

Maybe a good lesson of Okinawa would be the America represents a resilient foe, despite the ultimate failures in Vietnam and Iran in the following decades. There were plenty of doubters about the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan (noting the disasterous attempt made earlier by the USSR), but the result appeared so one-sided that this skepticism seems lost to history today. Similarly, the decision to invade Iraq in 2003 was criticized in the beginning by talking heads who predicted defeat at the hands of Saddam's elite guard (and those sandstorms). Of course, the real difficulties started after Saddam's regime fell and were anticipated by almost nobody.

Certainly a bad lesson from Okinawa is that body counts matter more than controlled territory when fighting non-Western enemies. The folly of this was shown in Vietnam and Korea, but it continues to plague official communication in the War on Terror. X number of militants were killed in Afghanistan, we hear. But how does that translate into substantial progress? One hopes that this is only a public relations problem and does not decide official policy as in the past.

I am obligated to give this book four stars, as it inspired purchase of two more of Hanson's books. It's not his best work but it is definitely worth buying and reading.

An exploration of the consequences of three battles.......2005-06-01

Victor Davis Hanson explores some of the consequences and effects of three battles: Okinawa, Shiloh, and Delium. The book starts off with Okinawa in which the author lost an uncle. This provides a very personal touch as the author explains his efforts to find out more information about his Uncle.

In discussing all three battles the author covers some of the obvious consequences, like the lost of loved ones and how that affected families back home. He reviews some of the changes to military strategy after each battle and changes in politics. He also shows that there are many less obvious consequences to each battle.

Okinawa:

In Okinawa, near the end of World War II, the Americans launched an invasion that was bigger than Normandy. The Americans saw it as a stepping stone to the invasion of the Japanese islands. The Japanese wanted to make the battle so bloody that they thought the Americans would decide Japan would be too hard and ask for peace. The Japanese lied to the civilians on Okinawa. The civilians were told that Americans would rape the women and kill the children. Many of the civilians helped in the defense of the island. The Japanese would do almost anything to kill an American solider. After awhile the marines decided that the Japanese didn't value their own lives.

The author traces the decision to use the Atomic bombs to the horrendous loses at Okinawa. Up until Okinawa the plan had been to use Okinawa as a base for close to 10,000 bombers to soften up the islands, followed by large invasion. After realizing just how expensive a normal invasion would be, the atomic bomb was more seriously considered.

Shiloh:

The battle of Shiloh was the first battle in the United States Civil War to have a huge body count. Thousands on both sides were killed. The South was able to launch a surprise attack, which after the first day seem to indicate that they were winning the battle. The North was able to rally and drive the South away.

There were a lot of interesting consequences from this battle. This is where both Grant and Sherman had their baptism of fire; they became well known and were given larger commands. Johnston, who had lead the South, died on the first day. And for decades afterwards many in the South believed that if he had lived, they wouldn't have lost the Civil War. Because of the chaos of war, another Union solider, Lew Wallace, became disgraced. He spent the next forty years trying to get redemption. And in part this is what leads him to write "Ben-Hur." Colonel Forrest, on the Confederate side, gained great recognition because of his successful daring actions. He was given a much larger command and was very effective. He was very capable and ruthless. After the Civil War he was asked to lead the KKK, and because of his fame, he was able to get large numbers of people to join the KKK.

Delium:

The Battle of Delium was fought between Athens and the Boeotians in 424 B.C. Athens was badly defeated.

Being so long ago there is less known about what happened, and all of the consequences from this battle, nevertheless, the author is able to show some key results of this battle. One of the Athenians, Alcibiades, gained great fame from this battle, and because of the fame he was able to rise in power, but eventually he helped destroy Athens. Some of the first real uses of tactics were used in this battle. Up until this battle, most battles were two armies just rushing at each other. Socrates was also at Delium. Much of the contribution Socrates made to Western thought happened after this battle.

Consequences in General:

The last chapter of the book explores why some battles seem to have more of an effect. Some of the factors are timing, the number of dead, how important they are in an overall war, how well publicized the battle was, and other factors. The author notes that the effects of 911, the Terrorist attack on the United States, are still happening.

This is a good book for anyone interested in Military History. The author writes very well. He knows his military history. The book is easy to read and hard to put down. There are a lot of interesting ideas and observations. This book is well worth reading.

Relevance of History.......2005-04-08

I most heartily second the review of the author Robert Kaplan and add that this is perhaps one of the best books to explain the relevance of history to the world of today. Above all, this book gives the reader much to think about and discuss with others who may have learned history as "just a bunch of dates and events".

well-done, thought-provoking history.......2005-03-29

If you're looking for the nitty-gritty of battles, I'd suggest looking elsewhere than Hanson. That's simply not what he does. But what he does do -- and does extremely well -- is approach battles from a thematic perspective and link them in intriguing, insightful ways, usually in light of Western culture broadly conceived. His Soul of Battle and Carnage and Culture followed this approach. In this book, Hanson uses three battles (Okinawa, Shiloh, and Delium) to argue that war has broad, far-reaching consequences on culture and society, often decades and centuries after the event itself.

By far, his discussion of Okinawa is the book's most interesting chapter. The Japanese suicide attacks during that battle resonate loudly in our own time, and Hanson connects such attacks, as well as the responses to them, to the modern-day variety. Debates about using the atomic bombs are always fascinating; Hanson makes a fine contribution. Moreover, Hanson's introduction about his namesake uncle who died on Okinawa makes for great reading and drives home how battles affect us in sometimes strange and surprising ways.

But the rest of the book has much to offer as well, especially in the realm of what ifs (e.g. what if Socrates had died at Delium? what if Albert Sidney Johnston had not died at Shiloh?). I highly recommend it.

How America Faked The Moon Landings
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what is with you conspiracy people ?

Unbelievably worthless

You can't be serious

Hilarious, Campy Fun but if you really believe this stuff then I have got a deed to a bridge in NY to sell to you !

At last!

How America Faked The Moon Landings
Charles T. Hawkins
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A fascinating in-depth account of how NASA and the American government faked the Apollo Moon Landings of the 1960's and 70's. From the moonwalks and rover rides to the return splashdowns, every step of the way you will see how the event was staged here on earth. Unlike the other books that make allocations that the moon landings were fake, this is the only book that shows you exactly how it was done. The author's goal is to provide space enthusiasts around the globe with accurate historical reference what really happened and why the United States found it necessary to fake the moon landings.

This book also contains many high-quality original NASA photos with obvious clues proving the moon landings were faked. These images include: astronauts with tears in their spacesuit, helmets open, and animals on the moon surface.

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what is with you conspiracy people ?.......2007-08-26

read some astronaut biographies, go hear some of them giving a talk about their accomplishments, watch the mission films, and learn some basic science and physics so that you dont come across so dumb. talk to the newsmen who covered the missions. you are just plain dumb.

Unbelievably worthless.......2006-12-12

Even by conspiracy-theory standards this book is patently atrocious. The prose reads like a bad term paper, much of it (as has already been said) lifted or paraphrased from web sites, and the rest a rehash of the typical anti-government rant you can find in any backwoods militia newsletter. It was allegedly researched by a gaggle of high-tech wunderkind whom its author refers to as the "whiz kids". Yet while these children ares supposedly smart enough to dispute the world's historical scholars over one of the most meticulously documented events in world history, they can't seem to find the spell-check feature on the computer.

Much of the book's copious photographic "evidence" is simply forged on the computer, and not even very skilfully forged. For example, one photo shows the lunar lander training vehicle slung under a helicopter, allegedly proving that film of it actually flying must have been faked. But the "cables" suspending the vehicle are simply perfect parallel vertical lines drawn with the paint tool. And the "whiz kids" cut-and-pasted a well-known modern helicopter type instead of one from the 1960s.

This book is an utter waste of trees and an even more utter waste of money. If you must have a conspiracy theory book on the moon landings, choose one of the others.

You can't be serious.......2006-10-07

Surely the author is giving himself some good reviews on this website. No one with a ounce of sense or at least a little understanding of photography would believe this garbage. You can go into your own backyard with your own camera and test many of his ignorant theories yourself. You will get the same results as the astronauts did on the moon (no stars in the background, curved and non-parallel shadows, light scattering, etc.) Remember this important fact: even though the sky was black on the moon, the sun was shining at the landing site. It was DAYTIME on the moon. The astronauts suits were white, the lunar lander was covered in reflective mylar. Any long exposure photo in that bright light would be completely washed out. The shutter speeds were fast. Stars, even when you are in space, are not bright enough to show up in photograhs taken in those lighting conditions. IF NASA had faked the pictures and put stars in them, every professional photograper in the world would be able to show that they were faked with the stars, not without them. So stop looking for the stars.
All the other theories are just as easily explained. If any hoax believer would take the time to read the counter arguements and explainations to this author's claims, they would see him for what he is, an idiot. Actually, I don't think he is an idiot. It's the people that believe him that I don't understand. He can't possible really believe what he is writing. I think the hoax is what he is saying to sell books.
What strikes me as the most indisputable proof that the moon landings did occur is the fact that several hundred thousand people worked to make it happen, and he can only find a handful of people with questional backgrounds to go along with his claims. How could hundreds of thousands of other people, including former astronauts that had their missions canceled, keep secret the supposed biggest hoax in history? Check out [...] if you want the counter arguments to the moon landing hoax. Once presented with the evidence you will never doubt the moon landings again.

Hilarious, Campy Fun but if you really believe this stuff then I have got a deed to a bridge in NY to sell to you ! .......2006-07-21

Kittens in Space! Seriously folks, if you came here looking for `proof' that NASA mooned the world -you need mental help! Go read something by the Illuminati, J.D. Salinger or look for the `real' killers in the O.J. Case - or perhaps it was the same cabal that killed Kennedy...? Better still go rent an episode of the X-Files -they are better argued than this pile...

Anyway I can't believe this guy is serious -especially given that this books irrefutable proofs (very funny stuff) -including incredibly inaccurate `science', grade-school grammar mistakes and silly `theories' and even funnier so-called `expert computer analysis' made on available NASA website photographs are claimed to show Kittens, Cats, and dogs hiding in the background of grainy moon photos...

Still I work in aerospace so I am perhaps not quite that impartial when I say that this guy is a nut - but since he apparently is selling this book at nearly 20 bucks a copy then perhaps he is laughing all the way to the bank with this stuff..

At last!.......2006-05-02

What I've been waiting to hear for years: it didn't really happen! The Moon is NOT covered with American flags, metal junk and pizza boxes like most of the Earth. And, I dare to hope, Mars, Venus, and the rest of the heavenly bodies are inviolate, after all. And all of that reflective rubbish racing across and blighting the night scare is just especially bad floaters in my aging eyes.
Well, look in Pravda for that date and you'll see: nothing about it in the newspaper. Case closed.

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