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- Good True Story and Photos
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A Chaplain Remembers Vietnam
Samuel W., Jr. Hopkins
Manufacturer: Truman Publishing Company
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ASIN: 0971992916 |
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A glimpse of something holy..........2004-02-05
Like a visit to the Vietnam Memorial, the simplicity of Col. Hopkins' memoir allows the reader a glimpse of something holy. It is a great gift, to be transparent enough to let the sacred show through oneself and one's work. The chaplain's sense of humor -- also a gift -- shines here and there, and his perception of honor illuminates the entire work.
Anyone wishing more information about the realities of the Vietnam war will do well to read this book.
Good True Story and Photos.......2003-03-03
The story and photos tell a very interesting view of going off to war. I had no ideal Chaplains had to do so much. I am using the book for a class report---the details and pictures of the Vietnam war from his perspective are highly recommended. Well written. My thanks to all the Chaplains in our country's service.
Excellently Written and Pictorial Vietnam War Narrative.......2003-02-10
An honest, ground-level, and poignant true story of an Army chaplain, Colonel Sam Hopkins, who served with one of the most highly decorated units of the Vietnam war---4th Battalion, 60th Artillery (Dusters). This plainspoken book is highly recommended because it contains none of the vulgarism, horrors, and often John Wayne bravado depicted in many war narratives. Armed with only a Bible and Kodak Instamatic camera, Hopkins takes the reader on a somber, yet at times humerous, journey into the Vietnam war and the lives of the young American soldiers who fought there; faithfully reminding them time and again, that their frail lives belonged to a higher authority---to "Supreme Six," the Army's slang for God. His feelings, doubts, and fears, before, during, and after the war so clearly presented give this book an unequivocal place in Vietnam war literature.
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Another Side of Combat: A Chaplain Remembers Vietnam
Jack E. Brown
Manufacturer: Cold Tree Press
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ASIN: 1583850864 |
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In "Another side of Combat: A Chaplain Remembers Vietnam," author and Chaplain Jack E. Brown highlights some of the servicemen and one woman who served with him in Vietnam. These memorial vignettes are tributes to them, for all were choice representatives of the American military personnel who served in Vietnam. It is his prayer that all who read these pages of memorial tribute will gain a greater appreciation for the men and women who have served in the past and who serve today in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. Thus, in a real sense, this book is also a memorial tribute to the tens of thousands of American men and women who served their country and who lost their lives in Vietnam during that unpopular war.
Poignant and strong, this book helps us to remember those servicemen and women who then, as now, place themselves in harms way every day to protect the freedoms we so often take for granted.
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Simone de Beauvoir met Nelson Algren in Chicago in February 1947, when a mutual friend arranged for him to serve as her tour guide for two days. The attraction was immediate, and within two months they were in love. Because Algren was so alien to de Beauvoir's world, she spent time describing events and people to him she might otherwise have taken for granted. The result is that de Beauvoir's 300 surviving letters to Algren are unusually rich in detail--love letters with a conscious undercurrent of French social history. Translated and annotated by Kate Leblanc, they offer amusing insights into postwar Parisian life and characters, delivered with the charm of the nonnative writer.
In one letter, de Beauvoir sums up Albert Camus as "an interesting but difficult guy. When he was not pleased with the book he was writing, he was very arrogant; now, he has got a rather great success and he has become very modest and sincere." She coolly describes a dinner party where she witnessed the separation of the apexes of mind and body: "Sartre was alone in a corner, eating sadly some corned-beef, and I sat in front of Rita Hayworth, trying to speak to her, and looking at her beautiful shoulders and breasts which could have made so many men crazy but which were so useless for me." This is essential reading for devotees of the Paris literary scene and other literary romantics. --Regina Marler
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Now in paperback, the "amazing" (Los Angeles Times) and "engrossing" (Publishers Weekly) love letters of Simone de Beauvoir to Nelson Algren. Called "intimate, intelligent, and sincere" by The New Yorker, the more than three hundred love letters written by Simone de Beauvoir to Nelson Algren after their love-at-first-sight meeting in 1947 are collected for the first time in A Transatlantic Love Affair. A unique cross between a personal memoir and an insider's intellectual history of Left Bank life in post-war Paris, this "tender and intimate" (Booklist) collection chronicles their passionate affair, spanning twenty years and four continents. Penned as she was writing The Mandarins, America Day by Day, and The Second Sex, the letters provide a new backdrop for those now classic works. Frank, tender, and often humorous, they are praised by The Nation as "fascinating" and by the Los Angeles Times Book Review as "reveal[ing] a lighter, funnier, and more physically sensuous de Beauvoir than we are used to."
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Fantastic book with insights into de Beauvoir's character.......2002-01-23
To correct the reader from Brookline, this book is exactly the same as "Beloved Chicago Man"- it's the same book with different titles in the US and the UK. As the reviewers below state, this is a great window into the relationship between Algren & de Beauvoir, and shows the truth feelings of de Beauvoir.
Tiresome, Repetitive, Naive.......2001-04-06
Having read all of De Beauvoir's autobiographies, this book was disappointing. The content can only be described as a mere extension of 'Beloved Chicago Man' (again relating to her relationship with Nelson Algren). In the latter, the letters to Algren are immediatly captivating, but quickly become repetitive rather than developed and by the end seem embarrassingly girlish and naive leaving a strong feeling of voyeuristic intrusion. This latest publication is an unnecessary extension of Beloved Chicago Man.
Exceptional Characters, Universal Human Conditions.......2000-07-03
This tome unites fascinating, ethereal elements of time and place with the more mundane features of long-distance love.
First, the unique bits of which only Simone de Beauvoir can honestly write: The intellectual scene of post-WWII Paris, firsthand knowledge of Camus and Sartre, a complex network of friendships mixing the communities of European intelligentsia, fascists, existentialists, writers, and actors. Then, of course, there is the head-over-heels love in which she found herself with Nelson Algren, noted American author, immediately upon making his acquaintance. All of these interesting facets add spice to this book.
Surprisingly, what truly makes this book unforgettable, impossible to put down, at times embarrassing in its candor and recognizable to the reader are its themes of commonality to everyone else on the planet. Anyone who has ever fallen in love, suffered instant infatuation for another, missed the touch of a far-away lover, or slogged through a long-distance relationship will relate/commiserate/understand/anticipate both the words and the feelings behind them.
Simone de Beauvoir wrote all of these letters to Nelson Algren in English (not her native French); happily, the misspellings and grammatical errors are preserved without correction. The reader will note progressive improvement in her English abilities as the correspondence lengthens and her relationship matures.
I believe all readers will find these pages touching, satisfying, and intriguing. Those of you who have experienced long-distance passion will enjoy the letters as well, but with the distinct pain of knowing the inevitable conclusion in advance.
Amazing insights in de Beauvoir.......1999-06-17
This book gives a real insight into de Beauvoir's character- after reading these letters, one will never again look upon her as a cold intellectual. If anything, they show that the passion she felt with Algren could not compare to whatever sort of relationship she had with Sartre. Reveals de Beauvoir's true self more than any of her autobiographies.
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From powerful supplements to potent natural cures, proven remedies that medical doctors don't know
Choosing natural remedies, however, can be a difficult and confusing task. Here, renowned naturopathic physician Mark Stengler provides readers with explanations of 100 of the hottest products on the supplement shelf.
Based on Stengler's extensive experience practicing and studying natural therapies, this book offers sound advice to help readers protect their health and fight illness. Divided into two parts:
Part I begins with an A-to-Z listing of natural therapies. Each section provides an introduction to the therapy being discussed, explaining what it is and why it's effective. It then provides an alphabetical list of specific conditions and ailments that each healing therapy will help prevent or cure, with explicit directions on how to use it for optimal results. Also included are sidebars, real-life examples, and anecdotes to enhance readability.
Part II provides a comprehensive list of resources, including sources for herbs and supplements, practitioners of homeopathic medicine, and sources of exercise and natural therapy equipment. Included are supplements not yet publicized throughout the medical world such as Calcium D-Glucarate for sweeping poisons and toxins out of the body; Ipriflavone for fighting osteoporosis; and Lomatium Root for enhancing the immune system.
An easy-to-use guide to staying well and overcoming illness, this reliable reference is sure to put anyone interested in natural solutions to health issues on the road to better health.
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Natural Physician's Healing Therapies: Proven Remedies that Medical Doctors Don't Know.......2007-05-16
Excelent book. recommend it to anyone
very practical.......2007-05-13
A very clearly written guide for "alternative medicine" [which is in fact part of medicine which every doctor should use, as the only purpose in medicine is to try to heal or to bring relief]
A lot of information,written in a modest style, nothing "blown up".
Highly recommended.
Great Resource book.......2007-01-18
This is a well written and practical book for those who seek alternatives or augmentation of medical science. A great resource book.
Physicians Healing Therapies.......2005-08-24
The book only mentions all herbs and natural remedies, for that it rates 5 stars but I would have liked a separate section for ailments and dissease referring to the herbs. The section on this in the book I would have liked it to be more extensive It is a good reference book to have.
Regards T.G.Huygens Tholen ND. DC.
One of my new favorites!.......2005-01-30
I have to say this book has quickly become one of my most used reference books on natural medicine. Dr. Stengler did a truly superb job in consolidating the information in an understandable and practical way. I count his book as a reliable resource for herbal/nutritional/homeopathic information. And, that says a lot because nowadays anybody with some credentials can write up a book, but is it information you can trust? Another thing about this book, that I truly liked was it opened the world of homeopathy to me - the uses of Sepia and Pulsatilla for women!
This book shuld be on every interested person's bookshelf. You won't regret buying it!! I know, I don't.
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2005 edition. Easy-to-use reference.
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Proven remedies.......2007-07-30
An excellent book, worth the money. The remedies inside are used by doctors. That should say something! My husband and I have not been in a hospital as patients in some 20 years, and we only go to a doctor when something is wrong to get it diagnosed, then we treat ourselves at home. Like I recently was diagnosed with shingles, and home treated myself with natural remedies. I was over the rash in 5 days, the pain took longer until I found the right remedy. Then I offered the remedy to 2 friends, one who'd had shingles pain for 17 years and the other for 3 years. Within the first day, their pain had dissipated! PTL!!
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original Publication in 2001 by Prentice Hall
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Better Homes and Gardens's The New Grilling Book opens with an introduction offering good advice on grill types, fuel types, safety, and maintenance basics. The several hundred recipes include condiments, appetizers, main dishes, and desserts--all prepared right on the grill. Each recipe has specific directions for charcoal and gas grills, along with a chapter on smoke cooking. You'll find the usual suspects, with recipes for ribs, steaks, and vegetables, but there's some less-than-usual fare, including Polenta with Ratatouille and Banana-Chocolate Tiramisu. The photography, lightly peppered throughout, is quite striking, and the "Wise Advice" commentary includes great suggestions on picking the freshest seafoods and proper poultry handling, as well as ranking beef cuts by the most to the least tender. A full international array of styles and flavors is present, including Tex-Mex, Asian, Mediterranean, Polynesian, and much more. The New Grilling Book is packed with a great wealth of information and ideas for novice and seasoned grillers alike. --Teresa Simanton
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Barbecue lovers will rejoice! This is the definitive guide to grilling, with everything cooks need to know, from the basics to the secrets of master grillers. Recipes include main dishes and sauces, appetizers, side dishes, even desserts.
Easy-to-use ringbound format.
Cooking directions for charcoal and gas grills and smokers.
Hundreds of timesaving tips. Color photos. Useful charts.
Preparation and grilling times and nutrition information for every kitchen-tested recipe.
Customer Reviews:
Delicious grilling.......2007-08-13
The friend I bought this for told me that the recipes she tried turned out to be succulently delicious.
A top pick any home griller must have.......2007-07-08
Plastic spiral binding with spine lettering lends to both lay-flat handy use and easy location in a cookbook collection, enhancing the appeal of a new 2nd, updated edition packing in over 800 recipes and well over a hundred color photos to support them. This combination makes NEW GRILLING BOOK exceptional - as does the attention to different types of grills and methods, from charcoal and gas to smokers and indoor grills. From Lamb with Spinach Pesto or Gingered Tuna Kebabs to Raspberry-Sesame TriTip Roast, NEW GRILLING BOOK is a top pick any home griller must have - especially audiences seeking new recipes and innovative ideas.
Amazing!.......2007-06-12
I bought this book for my Dad for Father's Day and he LOVES it! Of course, I wouldn't expect anything less from Better Homes and Gardens! I love my red plaid book!
Love It!.......2007-01-09
I can't wait for grilling season. There are so many great recipes I want to try. This was a great purchase.
Finally!.......2005-07-28
Great tabbed grilling resource. Better Homes and Gardens continues to be the best at cookbook layout. Most of the recipes consist of everyday items found at your local grocer. What a nice change of pace!
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The grilling book: The techniques, tools, and tastes of the new American grill
A. Cort Sinnes
Manufacturer: Aris Books,[1989]
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