The Empire Books

Highly recommended.

An excellent book from an esteemed scholar (a Jewish American himself) - showing how the Turks tried to and/or protected the Jews during World War II from certain death in gas chambers. The wife of the Turkish Council General to Greece was heinously killed by a German an air raid to his house. This tradition of friendship and protection goes back to 1492 when the Ottoman Sultan invited all the Jews expelled from Spain after the infamous "Spanish Inquisitions" to Turkey. The Turkish Sultan personally welcomed them to Turkish soil when the ships carrying the Jewish refugees arrived.Well done Stanford.

A great book! I bought it because my sons name is Joe. The true stor is very moving and I even cried. I have bought this book for two schools

Although now nearly three decades old, Professor Constance Head's book still strikes an important note. Head professionally lays out an argument seeking the truth behind Justinian II's cruel reputation. I highly recommend her book to anybody who has ever read Turteltaub's (Turtledove's) "Justinian."

Head gives an excellent description of the problem with the primary sources modern historians have on Justinian II's lifetime. Her book goes a long way toward showing Justinian II's constructive side, whereas most other recent authors have concentrated exclusively on branding the emperor as a bloodthirsty pyschopath. Although she tries to portray Justinian more constructively, Head is clear that she is not exonerating Justinian of his mistakes. She simply seeks to point out the historical Justinian II and to explain his life.

I wasn't planning on reading this book at all. Merely saw it on a friend's table yesterday, got curious, and asked if I could read it before she did. Now I feel as if I've eaten a 10-course meal in the space of 20 minutes.

This era of history is not usually my thing. I was an International Studies major in college, so I of course covered it in my history classes, and I taught it to my world history students, but it's not an era I would seek out books upon. However, I was fascinated by _Pox Americana_ (I've read it twice as research for my WIP), and the title of this book sounded like it was similar. It wasn't really. But in this case, that isn't a bad thing, because Rosen provided a buffet of information so well presented that you don't need a background in history to take it in.

His bottom line is this: (from the back cover blurb)

"It was the golden age of Emperor Justinian, who, from his glorious capital of Constantinople, united and reigned over an empire stretching from Italy to North Africa. It was the zenith of his achievements--and the last of them.

In A.D. 542, the bubonic plague struck. In weeks, the glorious classical world of Justinian was plunged into chaos, and the beginings of a medieval Europe were born."

However, the plague itself only occupies perhaps a quarter of the book. The rest of it is background, side-plots, and connections to other ideas and future events. Rosen follows a common thread, loops off on a connected idea, but always manages to bring the reader back the main thread before they get too lost.

In the course of the book, Rosen covers "history, microbiology, ecology, jurisprudence, theology, and epidemiology," not to mention tidbits of architecture, art, trade, politics, medicine, and numerous other subjects. Whether he was discussing the changing tactics of warfare or the warring theologies of the early Christian Church (Arian vs. Monophysite vs. orthodoxy/Catholic), his writing went down so smoothly that I almost wasn't aware of how much I was taking in at times. The only sections that I found hard to chew was when he went into great detail about the evolution and biology of Yersinia pestis, that is, bubonic plague.

_Justinian's Flea_ is heavy reading, but not overwhelmingly so. It appeals both to serious students of history as well as to the curiosity of the "layman."

Grade: A/A+

Master Tomiyama did a great job explanning the pinans. If you ever practiced the palgwes, this is a book to read and study.

This vivid introduction to the physical, spiritual, and educational aspects of Karate explores the many facets of the art of the "empty-hand," from the beginning stages to the advanced practitioner, used by the masters during practice and study.

This is an invaluable learning and teaching resource for all students and practitioners of the art of Karate and its philosophy. Written by one of the leaders of Japanese Karate in the U.S; this book helps to define and spread knowledge about karate without compromising its intrinsic philosophies and spirit.

This great series of lessons from Karate teachers and martial artist who have devoted their lives to instruction is a fascinating book that demands to be read more than once.

Reviewed by Ian McCurley (age 14) for Reader Views (4/08)

The story begins when Matt, after having been sucked into his videogame and completing two levels of the game, Matt arrives in the third level. The third level is in the Empire of Gova. Matt appears in a cornfield and is soon surprised by two grotesque lizard-like creatures, 8-feet tall, with extending tongues that paralyze on contact; the Vorgs are a formidable enemy. The Vorgs are trying to capture a young girl named Angel. The Vorgs succeed, and after hiding Matt's laptop, Matt and Targon are also captured. At the Vorg prison they meet again with Angel and discover that the Vorgs are brainwashing people to become zombielike workers. The Vorgs are invading space aliens. After escaping and joining up with the Govan resistance, Matt and Targon help formulate a plan to stop the Vorg invasion, find the keeper and get back to the correct place and time.

H. J. Ralles book "Keeper of the Empire" is a novel of utmost quality with a good plot and plenty of excitement. "Keeper of the Empire" is for children ages 10 and up who enjoy video games and science fiction. Also, be sure to read "Keeper of the Kingdom," "Keeper of the Realm" and the next book in the "Keeper" series, "Keeper of a Colony."

Empire Publishing presents "KID KOWBOYS: JUVENILES IN WESTERN FILMS" (8/22/2003) by Bob Nareau --- You will love this book and now when ever you watch an old film, will look for the actor who portrayed the young children --- Stars like Mary Lee, Bobby Blake, Dick Jones, Lee Aaker, Buzz Barton, Bill Cody Jr, Junior Coghlan, Frankie Darro, Johnny Duncan, Billy and Gary Gray, Tim Holt, Harry and Sammy McKim, Mickey Rooney, Betsy King Ross, Dean Stockwell, and Jane Withers are included in this impressive list --- Rare photos are included and a delightful Sammy McKim cover and back piece grace the book.

Bob Nareau, long-time B Western author and fan, has produced a great volume that celebrates the kids that helped make the westerns great --- With input from Boyd Magers, and the various convention organizers, he has managed to compile an impressive list of child stars who acted in westerns --- Each section includes information on their films, their careers (both during, and after their film years), and their lives where applicable --- Many of the children disappeared after their 'short' careers and went onto become doctors, lawyers, salesman, or just went on their lives and other careers.

It is interesting to note that many of these early stars never went onto notoriety, drunkenness, or a downward spiral life after their early film roles --- The Hollywood community strove to educate them, and prepare them for life after films --- Not many survived the teenage years as stars, but some went onto become adult actors. Bobby Blake, Dick Jones, Mickey Rooney, Noah Beery, Jr, Tim Holt, Gary Gray, Junior Coghlan, and Dean Stockwell all went on and earned respect in 'serious' roles.

Table of Contents (Chapter, Title and Page Numbers)
Acknowledgments - 4
Foreword - 7
Dedication - 10
Introduction - 13
The Players - 15 - 116
Bibliography - 117
About The Author - 118
A Last Word - 120

Some of the actors went onto interesting occupations. Sandy McKim became a Disney artist, and his art graces the cover of the book --- Dick Jones became a real estate agent --- One became a Methodist minister, and another set world race car records --- Their beginning in the public eye did not deter them, rather, it gave many a young look at what success really involved --- Can't imagine 'Old Yeller' without any kids? Or 'Our Gang' starring adults? What about 'The Wizard of Oz', starring a 30 year old Judy Garland instead of a teen? --- The world of westerns has always been fortunate to have a 'stable' of great kid actors and this publication gives us the insight.

Hats off to Rhonda Lemons and her staff at Empire Publishing, the author Bob Nareau putting down on paper without a doubt the best book commemorating the young actors and their rare talent that helped make the B-Western great --- sharing many facts inclusive within their own individual sections in the book --- we now have answers to the many questions about the B-Western era and the actors who chose to play various junvenile roles --- If you're into the memories of the B-Western, this is the one you've been anxiously waiting for --- order your copy now from Empire Publishing or Amazon where there are plenty of copies available --- if you enjoyed this title, why not check out Empire Publishing where they are experts in releasing books on B-Westerns and Serials --- all my heroes have been cowboys!

Total Page: 128 ~ Empire Publishing ISBN-10: 0944019412 ~ (8/22/2005)

Denis Law may be unknown to Americans, but his status in 1960s Britain was as high as Joe Namath's was stateside in the same period. Law was the schoolboy's pin-up in this period, transforming soccer with an aggresive, attacking instinct that thrilled crowds for his club Manchester United. That he later went on to effectively relegate his old club while playing for United's crosstown rivals Manchester City has only added to the Law legend. Brian Hughes book documents a career and a character with few rivals, and explains why a portly middle-aged man is still revered in Manchester as 'The King'.