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Following up on her 2004 work, Families of Cabarrus County, North Carolina, Kathleen Marler has assembled an alphabetically arranged collection of abstracts of early inhabitants of Mecklenburg County, the parent county of Cabarrus. The principal sources for her new book are Mecklenburg County Deed Volumes 1-3 (July 1778 through September 1786), Mecklenburg wills, the 1790 U.S. Census for Mecklenburg County, and several other primary and secondary sources. Although deeds are not as strong in establishing relationships as, say wills, they have the virtue of placing individuals in a particular place at a moment in time. Since they also indicate the names of prior, as well as current, deed holders, the coverage of this book extends outside the years of the deeds themselves, from 1762 through 1790.

Typically, the abstracts provide the names of the deed holders (frequently spouses), the property's location, names of adjoining landowners, sometimes the names of other family members, and more. Complete with maps showing Mecklenburg and Cabarrus county waterways and townships, this important collection provides about 15,000 references to inhabitants of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, during the years under investigation.

Erudite, concise and to the point, Dr. White has penned a modern day masterpiece in the field of Revolutionary War soldier research. Men (and the occasional woman) whose memories were threatened to be lost in the mists of time, have been rediscovered and presented here for mankind to remember. A tour de force desintined to be on the bestseller list!!

In order to better understand perhaps one of German literature's most difficult puzzles, Small's "Kommentar" is a must-have. As Small suggests, Rilke's "Aufzeichnungen" is a mosaic, one difficult to view without this companion. Clearly annotated, Small also provides numerous bits of historical information to help the reader piece together the dozens of stories Rilke uses in explaining Malte's tale

Mr. Ouimet has put together an eye-opening account of the forces that shaped Soviet foreign policy during and after the Breshnev era. I'm no Cold War history buff, but I didn't have to be to enjoy this excellent book. The writing is engaging and provocative.

Ouimet argues that the death of the Breshnev Doctrine of "limited sovereignty" with regard to its satellite Warsaw Pact states, began much earlier than previously thought. His access to archival information and first-hand accounts make his conclusions virtually indestructible.

Of the most interest to me were the glimpses he gives us into the very thoughts of what has always been, to me, a somewhat opaque police-state mentality. His analysis of the Politburo's internal battles between the preservation of ideology and the pragmatic desire to simply retain power have implications down through history and into our present conflicts.

This book is not for the general reader. It was written for scholars of German history and is a dense analysis of politics from the foundation of the Weimar Republic to its fall under the Nazi onslaught. The focus is on politics with a detailed discussion of political history. Social history, economic history, and diplomatic history figure prominently but primarily in the context of how they affected the politics of Weimar. Mommsen's mastery of detail and ability to integrate these different aspects of Weimar's history are impressive. While the descriptions of political manuvering can be a chore to read, ths level of detail is necessary to achieve a complete picture of the history of Weimar and are the foundation for the often masterly analyses that dot this book. This book is never less than complete and many sections, for example, the descriptions of the collapse of the Imperial state or the rise of the Nazi party, are outstanding. More than anything else, Mommsen provides a vivid picture of the huge obstacles faced by the Weimar Republic. From its inception, the Republic and its commitment to a democratic state faced opposition from several important segments of German society, including the Army, much of the civil service, much of industry, the traditional aristocracy, much of the juidiciary, and most of the professioriate. Coupled with a very unfavorable international situation and the enormous stresses of the Great Depression, it is remarkable that the Republic survived as long as it did.

I love Junior League Cookbooks, I have many of them that I have been collecting over the years, you can always count on them to be Excellent sources of truly wonderful recipes that you will gravitate to over and over again! This book is no exception! The most important information that I am looking for in a cookbook are the recipes themselves, that is the selling point for me in a cookbook, so I am going to list a variety of the recipes you will find in this book. The 1st Category is Appetizers and Beverages and you will find here recipes such as: Zucchini Rounds with Gorgonzola, Carmelized Onion Dip, Vidalia Onion Dip, Reuben Dip, Spinach Artichoke Dip, Layered Shrimp Dip, Smoked Salmon Pizza, Fresh Corn Salsa, Mexican Roll-ups, Hummus, Spinach and Artichokes in Puff Pastry, Crunchy Fruit Dip, Riverboat Wedding Punch, Spiced Tropical Tea Cooler, Peach Daiquiris, Mango Margaritas, Cranberry Shower Punch, Mocha Malted Shake, Peach Raspberry Smoothie, Strawberry Banana Smoothie, and Tropical Smoothie and so much more....Then we move on to Breads and Brunch where you will find: Bread and Butter Pickles, Homemade Granola, Lemon-Poppy Seed Biscotti, Blueberry Muffins, Banana Praline Muffins, Carrot Spice Muffins, Cherry Coffee Cake, New York Style Crumb Cake, Cranberry Coffee Cake, Apple and Pecan Bread, Blueberry Orange Cheese Bread, Zucchini Tea Bread, Best Ever Yeast Rolls, Homemade Loaf Bread, Toasted Pecan Waffles, Creme Brulee French Toast, Make Ahead Cheese Blintes, Caramel Apple Breakfast Pudding and much more....then on to Soups, Salads and Sandwiches, where you will find: Broccoli Cream Cheese Soup, Gazpacho, Cream of Asparagus Soup, Tortellini and Spinach Soup, Murrels Inlet Clam Chowder, Mushroom Bisque, Good Old Fashioned Potato Soup, Eden Street Egg Drop Soup, Tortilla Soup, Vegetarian Chili, Mexican Chicken Chili, Mixed Greens and Strawberries with Balsamic Vinaigrette, Spinach Salad, Shrimp Salad, B.L.T. Salad, Lentil Salad, Mediterranean Pasta Salad, Summers Best Pasta Salad, Colorful Pasta Salad, Dilly Seafood Pasta Salad, Blue Cheese Potato Salad, Oriental Chicken and Rice Salad, Roquefort Blue Cheese Salad Dressing, California Fruit Salad, French Dressing, Southwestern Chicken Spirals, Stromboli, Vegetable Burritos, Grilled Reubens and so much more..... then on to Entrees where you will find: Baked Garlic Salmon, Stuffed Sole Fillets, Trout Amandine, Shrimp Bisque Casserole, Shrimp and Scallops Stroganoff, Oven Baked Coconut Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa, Shrimp and Scallop Coquilles over Angel Hair Pasta, Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya, Sauteed Shrimp Sausage and Grits, Shrimp Scampi Bake, Creamy Cocktail Sauce, Linguine with Shrimp and Feta Cheese, Spicy Pasta and Shrimp, Carolina Crab Cakes, Salsa Couscous Chicken, Spicy Ginger and Orange Chicken with Broccoli, Slow Cooker Rosemary Chicken, Jalapeno Chicken, Creamy Chicken Enchiladas, Thai Chicken Stir Fry, Southwest Chicken and Chili Stew, Southern Style Bar-B-Q Ribs, Honey Mustard and Rosemary Pork, Slow Cooker Teriyake Pork Loin, Grandfather Mountain Brisket, Old English Prime Rib, Sauerbraten, Marion Street Meat Loaf, Mushroom Quiche, Asparagus Quiche, Fettuccine Alfredo, Ratatouille with Penne, Macaroni and Three Cheeses, Baked Manicotti with Salsa di Pomadori, and much more.... then there are Side Dishes which include recipes such as: Spinach and Artichoke Casserole, Fresh Garden Delight, Mushroom Bake, Baked Yellow Squash with Spinach and Gruyere Cheese, Squash Casserole, Savory Roasted New Potatoes, Scalloped Potatoes, Sweet Potato Souffle, Carrot Souffle, Broccoli Puffs, Chili Cheese Rice, Saffron Rice with Black Beans, Rice Pilaf with Pepper Peas and Asparagus, Orzo with Leeks and Much More....then Finally Sweets, where you will find Orange Cream Cake, Lemon Merengue Cake, Upside Down Pear Gingerbread Cake, One Pan Fudge Cake, Lemon Whipping Cream Pound Cake, Chocolate Glazed Bailey's Irish Cream Cheesecake, Chocolate Amaretto Cheesecake, Chocolate Charm Almond Pie, Sweet Potato Pie, Upside Down Apple Pecan Pie, Tiramisu Toffee Trifle Pie, Chocolate Pecan Whiskey Pie, Lemon Cheese Tarts, Coconut Macadamia Nut Pie, Riverside Banana Pudding, Festive Fruit Pizza, Melt in Your Mouth Chocolate Mousse, Butter Pecan Ice Cream, Scrumptious Mocha Ice Cream Dessert, Apple Dumplings, Peppermint Bark, White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies, Debutante Praline Cookies, Creme de Menthe Brownies, English Toffee, Chewy Pecan Bars, Baklava, Viennese Coffee Balls, Pecan Triangles and much more. There are 263 pages of mouth watering recipes in this fabulous Hardback Junior League of Shelby, N.C. Cookbook, you will not be sorry with the purchase of this little gem to add to your collection!

I've ridden several rides following the book, and I found the milage accurate, the rides interesting, and the cue sheets very easy to use. The maps are separate from the cue sheets in the book, but flipping back and forth was not a problem. I personally found the cue sheets adaquate without the maps, but the maps provide a useful overview. If you're familliar with Jim Parham's other books, his mapping technique, while always good, has gotten better. These maps are really clear. However, on some of the rides, some intersections were too complicated for me to figure out from the map alone. The cue sheets were perfectly clear in these instances. Overall, this book is a model of ride information.

This is a very good book on riots. It does not include the riots from "Gangs of New York." If you are going to read this book, read Chapter 10 first. It will give you all the definations of the words the author uses like, magistrate, marshals, watchmen. This will help in knowing what these people are supposed to do in the book. I didn't do this and was wondering throughout the book exactly what these people were supposed to be doing to stop the riots. All the riots get a bit tedious after awhile, but there are some good parts. After you read the book you will sort of have the idea that is all the people in NYC did was riot.

This book was wonderful for my 8th grader - it's filled with tips, strategies, and practice questions. It's a must for any North Carolina 8th grader, and will help any child who just wants to sharpen his or her math skills.

As a middle school teacher preparing for the End of Grade Test, I was thrilled with this book. It works on specific skills in small segments that can be used in small or large groups. Best $15.00 I have ever spent for class materials in 15 years.