Grant Books

Paul David Nelson does seem to make a solid living at chronicling the lives of secondary figures of the American Revolution. Yet one can not ignore his works. There are few biographers with his skill and ability.

Nelson's look at the life of James Grant proves useful and readable. Grant remains one of those obscure English figures who popped up all over North America in the 18th century. A proud son of Scotland, Grant worked his way up the military ladder after service in Europe. During the French and Indian war, Grant would lead one failed mission at Fort Duquesne (which would lead to his capture), a more succesful one in South Carolina against the Creeks, and spend time in the islands. From 1763 until 1771, Grant served as an able governor of East Florida. After his service in Saint Augustine, Grant headed to England where he served in Parliment before serving as a major general in the American Revolution. While retaining a low opinion of the militia, Grant did see some success as one of his friend William Howe's chief tactical officers, planning the battles of Brooklyn and White Plains though he never quite was able to land the knockout blow. Having said that, Grant's star rose after Henry Clinton's fell with Howe (for a detailed analysis of the odd relationship of Howe and Clinton, see Wilcox's classic "Portrait of a General"). After Howe was recalled, Grant did excellent work for his cause at St. Lucia.

The only real problem is the book seems a bit too short at points. The Florida years for example seem rather rushed. Otherwise, Nelson shows how a Scottish second son could rise to prominence in 18th century England. Nelson is able to catch Grant's personality to some extent. This obese soldier liked the high life and could be stubborn and somewhat cantakerous yet still something of a social creature. Nelson also did a great deal of work with the primary sources. While Grant may be more than a bit obscure, he does come to life in this excellent, though short, biography.

This is a very easy book to read; I hold this out as a virtue since George Grant was a very complicated man. Christian does well to stick to the facts of Grant's life and then when necessary add insight to the scaffolding. There is a human quality present throughout. The all-too-human is not totally absent; although, it is obvious the author greatly admires Grant, and it is apparent Grant was his ad-hoc tutor, friend and dinner guest on many occasions. The fruits of this familiarity are gossipy tidbits about Grant's dinner with Leo Strauss and Grant's squabbles with Fulton Anderson of the University of Toronto, among other stories. This biography can serve as an introduction to many of Grant's philosophical inspirations- Simone Weil, Martin Heidegger, and Leo Strauss- as well as documenting an important part of Canada's political and social progress (maybe Grant would use a word other than progress) from a colonial state to the fragile position it now holds in the modern world.

Part of the outstanding "Exploring Community History" series from the Krieger Publishing Company, Getting Around: Exploring Transportation History was meticulously researched and accessibly written by H. Roger Grant to provide the reader with an adventurous and informative historical survey of the evolution of various transit venues, ranging from natural waterways and roads, to canals, railroads, aviation, and more. Black-and-white photographs nicely illustrate this detailed and thoughtful chronology encompassing landmark inventions, famous personalities, and tragic accidents down through the centuries. An insightful look at a vital piece of human history which is also available in a trade paperback format, Getting Around is a very welcome contribution to the History of Transportation and a highly recommended addition to any personal, academic, or community library collection.

This book presents an overview of all the processes of applying for a grant and receiving a grant. The book is intended for higher education institutions but is helpful for all agencies involved with grantsmanship. It is written in simple terms and is very clear and helpful for the advanced grantsman as well as the novice. It is a must for a quick and thorough reference!

Getting Started in Sales Consulting goes into detail about every aspect of your consulting business. The author begins with the basics and builds an outline that you can follow! He gives examples of letters, agreements, etc... that work in most any type of consulting business you are involved. This book is a keeper!

An easy-to-read guide on how to research, prepare, and follow up on grant opportunities. Worth the money!

Fascinating analysis of nomadism in its historical context, focusing on the Native American Plains Indians during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Loaded with well-researched anecdotes of the interaction between "mountain men," trappers, traders, French, Indians, pioneers, etc., some of which serve to contradict much of today's commonly accepted theories of, for instance, what motivated such restless spirits as Daniel Boone and Sam Houston. Historic locations are compared to what is seen first-hand, through the author's observations as he explores the sites. Woven into this historical overview are the stories of contemporary nomads he encounters at truckstops, bars and on the road. A very thought-provoking book, it makes me reflect both on why we choose to live in cities, towns or groupings in our sedentary life-styles, with our rigorous routines, and what freedoms we have sacrificed.

This book shows the different kinds of whales and dolphins. It also gives detailed information on their present situation including their endangerment. It is a book which clearly aims to be more than a simple illustrative guide but to make the case for protecting these living wonders of nature.

Enormous revolutions have occurred in commercial law since the publication of the landmark GILMORE ON SECURITY INTERESTS IN PERSONAL PROPERTY. In this new edition, the author analyzes the law of secured credit under federal bankruptcy law. He presents an exhaustive and authoritative analysis of secured claims in bankruptcy since even secured creditors cannot rely passively on their relatively privileged status but must avoid potential pitfalls to recovery and actively pursue all available assets of the debtor.

Virtually all of the material is new to this revision since secured creditors were largely immune from bankruptcy administration prior to 1978. Secured interests are now enforced in bankruptcy proceedings far more than anywhere else. Moreover, bankruptcy law does not adhere to a distinction between real and personal property.

In Part I the authors cover the avoidance powers of a bankruptcy trustee against security interests otherwise good under state law. Among the topics covered are voidable preferences, commingled bank accounts, lapsed perfection, and exempt property. Part II begins the discussion of the administrative treatment of a secured claim once it is established as valid in bankruptcy. Topics included are liquidation and reorganization, reinstatement and cure, special status of airplanes, redemption and affirmation, automatic stay, proofs of claim, adequate protection and cash collateral. Part III concludes with analysis of after-acquired property and proceeds, proceeds and voidable preferences, power of sale, surcharge, post petition secured credit, "double elevens," classification veto, equity cushions, post petition interest rates, and fees, costs, and charges.

Gilmore and Carlson on Secured Lending: Claims in Bankruptcy will enable practitioners to serve the interests of their creditor clients more effectively by recovering the maximum amount possible from any bankruptcy proceeding.

Phil Hale, the modern master of painting and emotions, has been winning prestigious awards throughout his career, including numerous Spectrum GOLD awards.

what's in GOAD?

PAINTINGS - A breath of fresh air! These paintings are extremely unique in subject and composition, which are masterfully executed in oil.

PENCIL DRAWINGS - very different from his paintings. Where his paintings are highly refined, his drawings are loose, using minimal lines to convey form

PHOTOGRAPHY - monochromatic. Bizarre and intriguing. Perfect!

The artworks are all organized accordingly into sections with various essays preceding each. The reproduction is top notch and is printed on high quality paper. The only thing I dislike about this book are the sizes of the images in the book. (due to the fact that the book's dimensions are somewhat small) I mean, the dimensions for the original paintings are around 5 feet by 7 feet and it's a shame that they are reproduced so small in GOAD! (but the QUALITY of the reproduction is REALLY GOOD, as I've mentioned before)

No matter, you will fall in love with the artwork inside.