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Various Orbits
Thom Ward
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NASA Contractor Reports CR-313: magnetic attitude control of rigid, axially symmetric, spinning satellites in circular earth Orbits
Various
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NASA Contractor Reports CR-769: methods of regularization for computing orbits in celestial Mechanics
Various
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NASA TN D-8438: Correlation of Self-Contamination Experiments in Orbit and Scattering Return Flux Calculations
Various
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Orbit 11
Frederik Pohl, Kate Wilhelm, and Philip Jose Farmer Edited By Damon Knight; Various Authors Including Gene Wolfe
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Kepler's Orbits with Various Initial Velocities (Rozpravy CÌŒSAV. RocÌŒ. 85/1975, RÌŒada techn. veÌŒd)
Karel MisÌŒonÌŒ
Manufacturer: Academia
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A method for determining nodal arrival times at the moon from precessing near-earth parking orbits having various inclinations (NASA technical note)
John R Unangst
Manufacturer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration ; [for sale by the Clearinghouse for Federal Scientific and Technical Information, Springfield, Virginia]
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Provides a description of the thermodynamic model, data treatment procedures and the thermodynamic constants for hydrous ferric oxide. Includes detailed coverage of the model and the parameter extraction procedure.

Surface Complexation Modeling: Hydrous Ferric Oxide

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Surface Complexation Modeling: Hydrous Ferric Oxide
David A. Dzombak
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Sound arguements. Excellent gift.

Creation/evolution debate

Evolution Shot Full of Holes
Jim Bendewald , and Frank Sherwin
Manufacturer: Evidence Press
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The Politically Incorrect Guide to Darwinism and Intelligent Design

ASIN: 0974864927

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The book presents four major irrefutable flaws in the foundation of evolution. It focuses on the subjects of mutations, information, the cell and the Cambrian Explosion to expose gaping holes in evolution. Discover the fissures that expose the vulnerability of evolution while providing a satisfying model of creation. Jim Bendewald, graduated from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary with a Masters of Divinity in 1989. He served as a church planter, youth pastor and single's pastor. He recently developed a multimedia CD-ROM called Evidence the Bible is True. Frank Sherwin has a M.A. in zoology from the University of Northern Colorado. Frank's specialty is parasitology. He is an author and lecturer with the Institute for Creation Research.

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Sound arguements. Excellent gift........2005-09-02

I read this book yesterday, today I odered 5 more copies. A well written book, in language that almost anyone can understand. Yet, it provides very sound, logical arguements. Irrefutable. An excellent gift idea. This is a great book! I will very likely order more copies in the future. I wish I would have found this book years ago.

Creation/evolution debate.......2004-06-09

While there are any number of good books on this topic, this one has some features I found particularly helpful. First of all, the terms used were clearly defined. I didn't have to wade through pages trying to find definitions. Secondly, the arguments presented were not only understandable, but usable. I felt I gained enough information about both sides to defend my position if I were involved in a discussion of this issue. Finally, the authors provided several questions at the end of each chapter that helped me think about what I'd read and gain a better understanding of the material.
All in all, Evolution Shot Full of Holes is a book that I will refer back to and recommend to others.

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My 1976 edition was stolen and I am looking for another copy.......1997-07-23

Good all around reference for all of those equations and relationships you have forgotten and rarely use. Other than that it is totally plotless. Many obscenities upon the cretin who stole my original copy

The chemists' pocket manual;: A practical handbook containing tables, formulas, calculations, information, physical and analytical methods for the use ... metallurgists, manufacturers and students,

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The chemists' pocket manual;: A practical handbook containing tables, formulas, calculations, information, physical and analytical methods for the use ... metallurgists, manufacturers and students,
Richard K Meade
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The chemists' pocket manual;: A practical handbook containing tables, formulas, calculations, physical and analytical methods for the use of chemists, ... metallurgists, manufacturers and students

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The chemists' pocket manual;: A practical handbook containing tables, formulas, calculations, physical and analytical methods for the use of chemists, ... metallurgists, manufacturers and students
Richard K Meade
Manufacturer: The Chemical publishing company
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ASIN: B000877PQ2

Farmers' handbook of financial calculations and physical measurements (Agriculture handbook / United States Department of Agriculture)

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Farmers' handbook of financial calculations and physical measurements (Agriculture handbook / United States Department of Agriculture)
Ralph R Botts
Manufacturer: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, Farm Economics Division
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ASIN: B0007EJ88Y

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Handbook of Physical Calculations
Jan J. Tuma
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Education
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OG7EDQ

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Handbook of Physical Calculations

Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000GX6ILG

Handbook of Physical Calculations. 2nd ed.

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Handbook of Physical Calculations. 2nd ed.
Jan J. Tuma
Manufacturer: Mcgraw-Hill (Tx)
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Won't quickly forget this book...

Great Reading for the Dentist's Office

I like this book so much; I keep giving my copy away.

I received a gift.......

Reminder that Attitude and Thoughts Change Everything

The Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions that Determine Personal Success
Andy Andrews
Manufacturer: Thomas Nelson
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Andy Andrews - The Seven Decisions

The Lost Choice

The Young Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions That Determine Personal Success

Island of Saints : A Story of the One Principle That Frees the Human Spirit

The Traveler's Gift Journal

ASIN: 0785273220

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A unique blend of fiction, history, allegory, and inspiration, The Traveler's Gift has motivated tens of thousands since its release in late 2002. Now this wildly successful parable is available in an affordable trade paper edition.

David Ponder's lost his job, his confidence, and his will to live. And just when it seems that things can't get any worse, they do: his only child falls ill, and he's involved in a serious car accident. But a divine adventure that includes encounters with seven of history's most inspirational characters, among them Anne Frank, Abraham Lincoln, and Christopher Columbus, leaves him with a glimpse of life's big picture, and seven bits of wisdom with which to confront his future.

This thought-provoking book encourages readers of all ages to reach their full potential using these simple keys to success.

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Won't quickly forget this book..........2007-09-15

My boss at work knows that I devour books, and dropped this one off at my desk a short time back... The Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions that Determine Personal Success by Andy Andrews. I read it straight through yesterday (it's short), and the first thing I'm doing after this review is ordering my own copy. This is a book I'll not quickly forget...

"Gift" is a personal improvement book that's written in story form, similar in nature to a parable. The main character, David Ponder, is 46 and has hit rock bottom (or so he thinks). Deep in debt, fired from a menial job, and concerned over a sick child, he considers taking his own life so that the family can collect on the insurance policy. As he comes to after the car wreck, he finds himself transported back in time, into the office of Harry S. Truman during the Potsdam conference. Truman is the only person who can see him, and Ponder's appearance was expected. Truman's job is to present Ponder with a written "decision", a statement that David must internalize and live out. Once the paper is read, Ponder is moved on to the next person and time. This time travel happens seven times, giving David 7 pieces of wisdom that will change his life if he lets them. Before he's brought back to reality, he's offered a glimpse of the future of his home town, a future that was possible with the seven decisions that Ponder internalized then shared with the world.

The cynical reader will likely see this as a bunch of happy talk fluff that isn't realistic. But I would counter that it's more realistic than most other philosophies and self-help books you'll ever read. The people used in the story are perfect matches for each of the learning points, and you realize that a single decision *can* have consequences that reverberate down through history and time. And the people who make the decisions are often ordinary individuals like you and me. The only difference is that they *made* the decision rather than accept the status quo.

The path to success isn't easy, but it's a matter of decisions you make on a day-to-day basis. Andrews captures this truth in a style reminiscent of Og Mandino's writings. I loved this book, and will be revisiting it on a regular basis...

Great Reading for the Dentist's Office.......2007-09-11

This book was given to me as a birthday gift, so it's not my normal reading fare, even though I do like self-help books. The story here is hokey: a guy (David Ponder, can you begin to see the symbolism yet?) is down on his luck, just lost his job; he has no money, a beater for a car, and sick kid; he just wants to end it all. (Can you feel the cliches coming?) Well, as his car spins out of control on a slippery bridge, he goes on adventure in which different (real) historical figures (like Abraham Lincoln or Anne Frank) each give him a message about living successfully.

Why do self-help books always have 7 messages? Anyway, the messages are helpful reminders of living the good life, stuff that probably wouldn't hurt anyone to be reminded of: Remember the buck stops with you; be a person of action, happiness is a choice, that sort of thing. There are no startling revelations, and the book and its messages struck me as self-evident and simplistic. One of the real advantages of the book is that it is short. So, if you are ever stuck in an airport, doctor's office, or somewhere else with poor reading material and you need to kill a little time, you might even enjoy it. Recommended reading by "Good Morning America" if that means anything to you.

I like this book so much; I keep giving my copy away. .......2007-08-29

There is no new knowledge in this book, and there was perhaps a little literary license taken with the historical vignettes; however if the overall objective was to communicate a series of points on how to take control of your life, then Andy succeeded.

The seven things that you need to do to change your life are: Take personal responsibility, Educate Yourself, Be a Person of Action, Make decisions and move forward, Choose Happiness, Forgive others, Persevere without exception.

I can't see any argument that any of these actions, done individually, will help you improve your life. We've all been told these or very similar things since before grade school.

Andy uses an old and quite effective teaching technique. He wraps the information in a story. And Andy is a great storyteller. So while there is no new information in this book, the information is presented in fresh and efficient manner.

I received a gift..............2007-07-14

I was given a gift about 12 months ago, the audio CDs of the Traveler's Gift, and have listened to them countless number of times since. I loved the story so much, I decided to purchase the book to compliment the audio CDs. The Traveler's Gift is profound and thought provoking. The messages are clear if you choose to see them. This story has changed, and continues to change, the way I see myself and my role in this world. If you're asking yourself 'why me?' then read this book.

Reminder that Attitude and Thoughts Change Everything.......2007-07-03

I've been on a reading frenzy lately because I've been in a funk and needed to snap out of it. I had been allowing my mood to let circumstances stop my progress toward my dreams. Then I picked up this book my brother had highly recommended well over a year ago. I had bought it immediately on Amazon.com and then put it on my shelf. Last night I read it. Andy Andrews, thanks for the research on 7 great human beings. Thanks for taking the time to inspire me and I'm sure countless others. You did a great job of waking me up. The buck DOES stop here. No matter how dire our circumstances, we still have the choice of what to do right now, in the midst of it, and that decision will affect our future and the future of others. This book gives 7 secrets to living the life you always dreamed of but kept missing out on. We all have a purpose. Isn't it time we lived it and stopped letting other people and other things give us excuses for anything less than greatness?

The Young Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions That Determine Personal Success

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Great Book For Young Kids
A Great Book

The Young Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions That Determine Personal Success
Andy Andrews
Manufacturer: Thomas Nelson
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ASIN: 140030427X

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Before David Ponder ever visited Truman in The Traveler's Gift, Michael Holder began his journey as the last young traveler to receive the unique gifts of wisdom offered by historical greats.

In his senior year of high school, Michael hits rock bottom. Having been caught in the wrong place at the wrong time, he has now been suspended from the track team and lost his college scholarship. His coach is angry, his parents are disappointed, and he's diving headfirst into a downward spiral. Facing the bleak future ahead, he sees no way out and wonders if life is really worth living. But with some divine intervention, he's given a second chance when he's offered a once-in-a-lifetime journey of discovery.

Rewritten to engage the minds of teens and tweens, The Young Traveler's Gift is sure to encourage and enlighten young men and women as they prepare to face the journeys that lie ahead.

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Great Book For Young Kids.......2005-08-15

This is an excellent book to teach values for younger ones. This younger version of The Traveler's Gift is a great book to read to your kids to instill certain values into them. A+!

A Great Book.......2004-06-04

The people in the book were like me because the kid was nearly my age. The story had some sad parts but a happy ending that made me feel good. I have already recommended the book to my friend at school who had already read The Traveler's Gift.

Mastering the Seven Decisions That Determine Personal Success: An Owner's Manual to the New York Times Bestseller, The Traveler's Gift

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Mastering the Seven Decisions That Determine Personal Success: An Owner's Manual to the New York Times Bestseller, The Traveler's Gift
Andy Andrews
Manufacturer: Thomas Nelson
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ASIN: 0785261419

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Mastering the Seven Decisions guides readers to a profound understanding of how to fully integrate seven life-changing Decisions into their daily lives.

The Responsible Decision: The buck stops here. I accept responsibility for my past. I am responsible for my success. I will not let my history control my destiny.
The Guided Decision: I will seek wisdom.
The Active Decision: I am a person of action.
The Certain Decision: I have a decided heart. Criticism, condemnation, and complaint have no power over me.
The Joyful Decision: Today I will choose to be happy.
The Compassionate Decision: I will greet this day with a forgiving spirit.
The Persistent Decision: I will persist without exception.

The Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions That Determine Personal Success

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The Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions That Determine Personal Success
Andy Andrews
Manufacturer: Thomas Nelson Press
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000W8YAM4

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White Men Challenging Racism is a collection of first-person narratives chronicling the compelling experiences of thirty-five white men whose efforts to combat racism and fight for social justice are central to their lives. Based on interviews conducted by Cooper Thompson, Emmett Schaefer, and Harry Brod, these engaging oral histories tell the stories of the men’s antiracist work. While these men discuss their accomplishments with pride, they also talk about their mistakes and regrets, their shortcomings and strategic blunders. A foreword by James W. Loewen, author of Lies My Teacher Told Me, provides historical context, describing antiracist efforts undertaken by white men in America during past centuries.

Ranging in age from twenty-six to eighty-six, the men whose stories are presented here include some of the elder statesmen of antiracism work as well as members of the newest generation of activists. They come from across the United States—from Denver, Nashville, and San Jose; rural North Carolina, Detroit, and Seattle. Some are straight; some are gay. A few—such as historian Herbert Aptheker, singer/songwriter Si Kahn, Stetson Kennedy (a Klan infiltrator in the 1940s), and Richard Lapchick (active in organizing the sports community against apartheid)—are relatively well known; most are not. Among them are academics, ministers, police officers, firefighters, teachers, journalists, union leaders, and full-time community organizers. They work with Latinos and African-, Asian-, and Native-Americans. Many ground their work in spiritual commitments. Their inspiring personal narratives—whether about researching right-wing groups, organizing Central American immigrants, or serving as pastor of an interracial congregation—connect these men with one another and with their allies in the fight against racism in the United States.

All authors’ royalties go directly to fund antiracist work. To read excerpts from the book, please visit http://www.whitemenchallengingracism.com/

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More Missing American History.......2004-07-17

There are some truths too difficult to tell in a world of such diminished humanity, as is the case with American society. Yet, these men in their own inimical lonely way-with warts, flaws, inconsistencies and all--tell them anyway.

Yes, this is the rewriting of American history through the self-validating juxtaposition of selective cases. Yet it is no less American history--a kind of "missing American history," like so many other missing parts to American history. And in this sense, it is either a great deal more, or a lot less, than meets the eye.

What we do see here amidst raw, unvarnished, unalloyed truths is "living history" told by a handful of lost souls "paddling against a strong social current" in a veritable sea of orthodox evil called American culture. Theirs is an attempt to remain relevant by establishing "in place" a "counter hero system"-one in which the loss humanity of an entire nation can in some way be restored to a new level recognizable as normal by the rest of humanity. [These lonely white men then of course become super heroes in a much larger and more human system.]

What these "lost souls"--choosing to "opt" out of the much-flawed "white male American hero system" show--if only in relief--is their own futility and the utter futility of trying to "buck in place" an evil and corruptly based system.

Each man discovers in his own lonely but inevitable way that it can't be done; yet they persist as the sacrificial lambs they know themselves to be--because along the way there are truths to be told-and boy do they tell them:

--To be human, something has to feed the soul.

--Whiteness is an oppressive and expensive fiction that gives unearned privileges to some but does so at a very, very high price: by falsifying a much more complicated social reality and by robbing the society of its humanity.

--Racism is above being personal; it is deeply social.

--America is one big training camp for bigots.

--Racism, sexism, and homophobia do not a culture make.

--Poor white men are wounded, needy, powerless, and need to have their identities validated too. If they don't get it, they know how to act--even when they do not know how to "be".

--The world over, young disenfranchised men are the catalysts for raising hell because being male means knowing how to be raise hell.

These are just a just a few nuggets of a virtual book of undeniable but often, unseen truths. Yet there is so much more tragedy than hope in these little gems of this very heady tome:

--You cannot withdraw from a bankrupt, corrupt "evil system" even if you try, because it is in fact a "system" and therein lies the rub: within it there is no other platform on which to stand and counter the evil it propagates. You either become a part of the system or you become irrelevant.

--No one exits (or even coexists) within an evil system (even in one's own mind) without paying an unacceptable price-that is without being irreparable affected by its inconsistencies, its inhumanity and its corruption-in short without being consumed by it.

--In the end reality is just consensual perceptions--a very low standard upon which to build a life-affirming humanity.

Is the thought that we can get outside such a system mere denial at a much deeper (higher) level? Is it flawed thinking to imagine that a more human (less evil) "hero system" can be built "in place" inside an evil and already corrupt hero system? Is it just wishful thinking, to image that one's humanity can be restored by "pumping up" what remains of it in a bankrupt system? Do these 35 brave testimonies, by those who elect to live outside American social orthodoxy, have any meaning at all within it? Or is it like telling a Baptist why it is evil to be baptized? Or is this volume just more "liberal mind-massaging equally racist denial" cloaked in the perennial package of "doing good" for the community?

Read the book and draw your own conclusions. No matter what conclusions you draw, your conscience will be shaken. Four stars.

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White Men Challenging Racism: 35 Personal Stories.(Book Review): An article from: Journal of Southern History
Robert Fisher
Manufacturer: Southern Historical Association
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Release Date: 2005-07-31

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Title: White Men Challenging Racism: 35 Personal Stories.(Book Review)
Author: Robert Fisher
Publication: Journal of Southern History (Refereed)
Date: May 1, 2004
Publisher: Southern Historical Association
Volume: 70 Issue: 2 Page: 482(2)

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White Men Challenging Racism: 35 Personal Stories.(Book Review): An article from: The Oral History Review

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White Men Challenging Racism: 35 Personal Stories.(Book Review): An article from: The Oral History Review
Pamela Grundy
Manufacturer: Oral History Association
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ASIN: B000ALTGDG
Release Date: 2005-07-25

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This digital document is an article from The Oral History Review, published by Oral History Association on January 1, 2005. The length of the article is 1345 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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Author: Pamela Grundy
Publication: The Oral History Review (Refereed)
Date: January 1, 2005
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Volume: 32 Issue: 1 Page: 76(4)

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It's fine for a rainy day reading.......2001-07-20

This is a nice story which can put you right on the couch next to him as you read. It's not all that unique a story though.

The Best Book I have Ever Read.......1999-03-09

I like this book because it is a non-fiction book written by a good person who lead an eventful life. I have met Mr. Taulbert when he came to my school in 1996. he was a nice man then and he probably is a nice man now. I also liked THE LAST TRAIN NORTH; the sequel to When We Were Colored. I also liked the movie that was made from this book Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored.

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Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored

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ASIN: B000GG4IGK

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Sunday Passtime
Deeper than you think
Hope for humanity
Good Sunday Reading
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Once upon a Time When We Were Colored
Clifton L. Taulbert
Manufacturer: Council Oak Books
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Binding: Hardcover

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Sunday Passtime.......2004-06-09

It's pouring down rain outside and the house is empty except for the dog and myself. I grabbed this book and didn't stop until I closed the cover. Good passtime. The story is real and the people are personable. This is the kind of story that can take you back to the good ole days.

Deeper than you think.......2002-04-27

This is a wonderful book. It is a storyteller's book: handcrafted by the teller to reflect HIS story.

I've read critical comments about the book and Taulbert himself that belittle either or both because they do not decry segregation or prejudice enough. Such commentators miss the major point. I don't see how anyone can read about young Taulbert and the injustices he suffered silently without being outraged and moved to change things. The Mississippi Delta apartheid was not a society Taulbert chose, but one in which he was raised. His story is about his life, not politics per se.

I recently heard Taulbert speak. He is as impressive in person as he is as a youngster in this book.

You will be richer for reading this book. I gave it 4-stars only because it is not intellectual on the surface and in that regard may not fulfill a certain challenge some of us expect in a book. Nonetheless, read this book. It is really a wonderful read that takes you to a past and a geographic spot not often visited.

Hope for humanity.......2001-11-14

Clifton Taulbert gives me hope and inspiration as writer -- his words are so carefully crafted, his view of the world is sincere and filled with an uplifting vision. His vivid description leads me to believe that even in the midst of the chaos and destruction we now inhabit, humanity may yet find a path to a better world. He is a truly inspiring writer; this is a truly inspiring book!

Good Sunday Reading.......2001-02-08

All the kids were gone and I decided to grab a book and read. Well this is the perfect book for just relaxing and enjoying. The stories were so real that they just took me back to where he was.

interesting.......1999-10-26

Humans have the amazing ability to make any experience mean whatever we want to us. Wether or not an experience is positive or negative, real or imagined, is almost irrelevant to how we perceive that experience. In the book "When We Were Colored", the author proves this assertion. Despite a plethora of dehumanizing situations and experiences, Clifton Taulbert still manages to paint his childhood as a beautiful succession of events teaching him how to reach his dreams and succeed. That his upbringing served him well and Mr. Taulbert succeeded is clear. However, what is not discussed, but is painfully evident, is the real reason for his success. Although Mr. Taulbert's childhood gave him the tools he needed to succeed in life, the main way that it did so was by instructing him in how to be a "good Negroe", also referred to as an "Uncle Tom."

MCCORMICK'S QUICK TAKES ON VOYEURISM, CONSUMERISM, MILITARISM, AND RACISM.(Review) (movie review): An article from: U.S. Catholic

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MCCORMICK'S QUICK TAKES ON VOYEURISM, CONSUMERISM, MILITARISM, AND RACISM.(Review) (movie review): An article from: U.S. Catholic

Manufacturer: Claretian Publications
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Binding: Digital

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Title: MCCORMICK'S QUICK TAKES ON VOYEURISM, CONSUMERISM, MILITARISM, AND RACISM.(Review) (movie review)
Publication: U.S. Catholic (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 2001
Publisher: Claretian Publications
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Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored
Clifton L. TAULBERT
Manufacturer: SOLD
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Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored
Clifton L. Taulbert
Manufacturer: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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Douglas W. Ayres did "right and good" for his government employers by following hard lessons learned in his poverty stricken youth when dealing with men who never missed a meal. From fact-to-face conflicts with men like Gray Davis, currently Governor of California, to Jack Kent Cooke, owner of the NBA Lakers, he learned how to get things done the RIGHT way for citizens who never knew it.
He built parks, police protection, parking structures, public buildings, water systems, paramedic support, airports and other beneficial things in communities where the power structure wasn't sure they wanted those things.
To keep a superior group of employees from being fired enmasse for non-residency in the city limits he orchestrated an amendment to the constitution of the State of California.
It's all part of being a good city manager.
It's all here, in this series of unrelated anecdotes that spell one message: it takes work. Hard work. And smart work!

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This is the acclaimed biography of a giant of American journalism. As editor-publisher of the Chicago Tribune, Robert R. McCormick came to personify his city. Drawing on McCormick's personal papers and years of research, Richard Norton Smith has written the definitive life of the towering figure known as The Colonel.

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good history but the man remains a mystery.......2005-05-20

This is a lengthy book full of interesting historical material. But, as for the man himself, I never got the feeling that I was getting more than a sketch of him. Could any author do better? McM had more than his share of quirks and he didn't suffer fools, or anyone else, gladly, so perhaps there is no way anyone will ever get too deep into the mind of the man. The main thing I took away from the book is that Robert R. McCormick was a good businessman and the oddest duck of his time. The book is not a difficult read but, after reading it, the man remains a cipher. After a detailed accounting the war with FDR, the author seemed to rush to get to the end of RRM's life. Far from being a sympathetic character, pathetic more easily comes to mind. RRM had lots of power and plenty of money but he lived in a very cold world of his own that it appears no one during his life, or readers of this book today, can enter.

An excellent biography of a fascinating man........1998-05-25

In this book, Richard Norton Smith does a first-rate job of recounting McCormick's life, going far in seperating the man from the public image that we have of him today. Balanced and judicious, it also makes for excellent reading, as Smith presents McCormick's life in an engaging manner. If there is a flaw in the book, it is in Smith's failure to adequately explain how the view of McCormick as a hidebound reactionary came to overshadow many aspects of his life, such as his early career as a progressive in local politics, or his legal campaigns in support of the First Amendment. This is a must-read book for anybody interested in Chicago's past, the evolution of modern journalism, or the history of twentieth century America.

The Colonel - The Life and Legend of Robert R. McCormick 1880-1955

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The Colonel - The Life and Legend of Robert R. McCormick 1880-1955
Richard Norton Smith
Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000VZM6ZQ

The Colonel: The Life and Legend of Robert R. McCormick, 1880-1955.: An article from: Columbia Journalism Review

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The Colonel: The Life and Legend of Robert R. McCormick, 1880-1955.: An article from: Columbia Journalism Review
Ralph Otwell
Manufacturer: Columbia University, Graduate School of Journalism
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B00097RQOW
Release Date: 2005-07-28

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This digital document is an article from Columbia Journalism Review, published by Columbia University, Graduate School of Journalism on November 1, 1997. The length of the article is 1810 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: The Colonel: The Life and Legend of Robert R. McCormick, 1880-1955.
Author: Ralph Otwell
Publication: Columbia Journalism Review (Refereed)
Date: November 1, 1997
Publisher: Columbia University, Graduate School of Journalism
Volume: v36 Issue: n4 Page: p63(3)

Article Type: Book Review

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