Directories Books

Paula K. Byers (editor), African American Genealogical Sourcebook (1995) is an excellent general reference book - but, at $95, also the most expensive. Its strength is that is gathers the expertise of several specialists; each chapter is written by an expert with specialized knowledge of different types of records and historical eras. There are numerous illustrations and examples. The separate contributions are expertly edited and transitioned, so that the book moves smoothly from chapter to chapter. The result is an authoritative book of uniformly high quality from cover to cover.

This biographical profile deals with the lives and scientific pursuits of 160 African-American scientists, mathematicians, and their inventions. It is a very well-done piece of work, and an excellent fact book for libraries both public and private. Individual entries can be read independently, which makes it an easy and suitable source of inspiration for young students seeking role models. Individuals covered go back to the 18th century when Benjamin Banneker was the only recognized African-American scientist/inventor.

What I particularly like about the book is its insightful introductory chapter. From it two things stand out. First, the insights of that chapter and the individual entries I read together paint vividly the difficult path many of those included in the book followed. The path was difficult not only because any scientific activity is a difficult pursuit, but also because these people faced very high artificial barriers-to-entry. Second, denied formal education and training, the scientific endeavors of African Americans progressed in a unique way; they began with invention, then science, and math. This is almost the opposite of what happened elsewhere, where the language of math advanced science and led to inventions.

It is quite clear that success in science, as elsewhere, was a function of political freedom. Many of the early African-American scientists, mathematicians, and inventors were people who somehow gained their freedom from slavery. As political freedom increased so too did the number of scientists, mathematicians, and inventors.

I like this book, I like it very much.

Amavilah, Author
Modeling Determinants of Income in Embedded Economies
ISBN: 1600210465

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This book is an excellent reference, and is very detailed.

This is a new title that's a who's who of cheap travel providers worldwide, listing hundreds of top-notch ticketers around the globe who consistently offer the best fares to independent travelers. With phone numbers, fax numbers, and internet addresses, this book is a bargain-hunter's dream. You'll earn your $10 back many times over.

This book provides a concise look at what directories are and how they differ from most other business applications and databases. It also provides a review of directory standards and where they come from.

We are then given some how-to tips on directory planning and the technologies it will take to implement them as well as security and other network issues. Most helpful are the portions of the book on how applications are enabled with directories and very nice piece on meta-directories.

This book is not only helpful for the technical folks, it is a good overview of the issues around networks for management to get their arms around this very important topic.

Thanks to the Kampmans for this very helpful book!

I first bought this book after seeing it reviewed in an architure/interior decorating periodical. It contains valuable, accurate information, and I recommend it as a gift for a decorator, collector, or antique lover. I just ordered another copy, as I gave the first one to a friend who is an interior designer, and who also thinks the book is excellent. It's easy to use, and its information is extremely helpful if you are shopping in New York--it saves roaming aimlessly. I wish it came in paperback so it was easier to carry with you while shopping because it is so reliable.

This is the 1996 edition of the famous book by Michael Barone and Grant Ujifusa who have teamed every two years since 1971 to bring us the very latest of information on all the members of the United States Congress and the Senate.

Voting records and districts of the members are analyzed in this book to provide the very latest political profile of every member of the Congress and Senate.

Additionally, the book provides the latest information on the governors of all 50 states as well as the names of all the constitutional officers and the political makeup of the legislatures of all 50 States.

Even though the researcher/lobbyist or citizen owning this book will want to upgrade the book every two years to stay current, old editions of this book are also valuble as historic records on how a particular long-term member may have voted on a particular issue years before. All with an eye towards predicting how that member will vote on a current issue before Congress.

This is the 1994 edition of the famous book by Michael Barone and Grant Ujifusa, who team every two years to provide the latest infomation on all the members of the United States Congress and the Senate.

This 1994 edition provides comprehensive information on the Congress which was elected in the 1992 election. Voting records are analyzed which together with information on the each member's district will provide the most accurate political picture of each member possible.

Despite the fact that most researcher/lobbyists or ordinary citizens owning this book will find it necessary to upgrade the book by buying the latest edition every two years, old editions of the book are worth keeping as historic records of how long-term members may have voted on some issue years before.

I have one of the original copies when it first came out. If you are an Alpha Xi, you need this book.