Sherman Books

Having only vague recollections of Boadicea from my high school days I had little interest in reading a book about her until my son, who's not an avid reader, finished the book and told me "I couldn't put it down. It felt like I was there!" So, I read the book.

The hero Steve, who sometimes came across as a muscle-bound, bumbling spoiled brat could, on occassion, become a courageous warrior, a humorous wit or a tender lover.

I don't know if Boadicea was as beautiful as she is portrayed in the book but I did come away with a sense of admiration and respect for the woman.

A Mary Poppins or June Cleaver type she was definitely not. But after all the Romans did to her and her family it is understandable why she acted in the murderous, vengeful way that she did.

It is evident that a godly amount of research went into this narrative. The description of the Roman and Celt habits, weaponry and beliefs is so detailed.

Boadicea's revolt is billed as one of the bloodiest in history. I had no idea of the slaughter or number of casualties involved, especially in the final battle.

So well-written it grabs you from the outset and holds your interest throughout. There were times when I really did feel like 'I was there'.

I've read both of R. T. Caldwell's books and have found them entertaining. Steve Sherman, Time Traveler is his first novel. He tells an interesting tale of adventure, love, conquest, and self discovery, for Steve Sherman, the protagonist. The story held my attention and the plot made sense; however his editor and writing coach should each get thirty lashes for allowing his work to appear more amateurish than it is. Fire your editor and get a new writing critique group.

I have been a huge fan of the Klutz books from the beginning, so imagine my surprise when I learned that my good friend Dan was one of the illustrators of this particular volume! Of course, I ran out and got it and it definitely continues in the tradtion of Klutz quality fun for kids. It is easy and fun to use, and of course the illustrations are absolutely charming! It's a great jumping off point for kids to use their imaginations, and I would highly recommend this book in particular, and the Klutz books in general, to anyone looking for a fun, creative, interactive gift for a child in their life.

This is a wonderful book and makes adorable items. My biggest gripe is that it does not contain enough suction cups to complete all the items. I would prefer paying a few dollars more and have all the needed items to complete all the projects. I have recently ordered the additional suction cups to complete the projects but would rather they be included originally to prevent disappointment.

This book gives a brief overview of some different types of Israeli Shermans and variants. It covers about 15 different vehicles in 30 pages, ranging from the basic M4A1 to the M50/M51 to ambulance and even live target variants. All pictures seem to have been taken at the same museum.
I bought this as a reference for building a model of an M51 and was somewhat disapointed. Although it does devote 8 pages to that version (some variants only get 2 pictures on a single page), they are all of the same vehicle. I'm still looking for historical pictures of vehicles in use so this book didn't do it for me.

Great subject matter, but lacking in some areas. Need more overall photos of vehicles. Other thanthat great!

Windleaf is a pleasant enough fairy tale. Its plot strongly resembles Lord Dunsany's The King of Elfland's Daughter, but the writing is much more accessible for younger fantasy readers. Although the writing seems occasionally a little contrived and the whole novel is not very thought-provoking, it does have likable characters, a quickly moving plot and plenty of magic. It is a bit on the generic and shallow side, though, and older readers might just as well pass over this one for Neil Gaiman's much more inventive Stardust or Dunsany's beautiful The King of Elfland's Daughter. Another good bet is Elizabeth Marie Pope's The Perilous Gard, which is set in 16th century England and deals with fairies; it's quite a bit deeper than Windleaf and feels much more realistic.

Ailanna

This was an interesting book, and I really enjoyed reading it. However, I think it was a bit weaker in plot and character development when compared to Child of Faerie, Child of Earth the first book to enter the Realms of Faerie. Still, Windleaf is a great read, and I recommend it.

Chavoor's book, although outdated is a must read for any swimmer or coach. Written by maybe the greatest coach in swimming, this book tells tales of his training methods, as well as an inside look into swimming politics. You aren't a swim coach if you haven't read this book.

Es un libro lleno de sabiduria que nos enfoca a la viabilidad de los recursos humanos, tomando en cuenta las funciones especificas de este departamento

This book covers Pipes, Cigars, Cigarettes, How to Buy a pipe, How to blend Tobacco, How to smoke a cigar and the care of tobacco products.

This book covers pipes, cigars, cigarettes, how to buy a pipe, how to blend tobacco, how to smoke a cigar, and the care of tobacco products. Cover price $1.95. Despite a photograph of the historic and only complete money-roll of tobacco found in George Washington's personal chest after his death, this book does NOT talk about tobacco's significant history or influence, and for that reason I find the title misleading and the contents wanting. This book is a straightforward instruction in how to use the industry's products, what to expect when buying different tobaccos and tobacciana. For the last reason, it may be of interest to beginning collectors of tobacciana, however do NOT buy it in hopes of learning about tobacco's history.

While parts of the book were a little slow going (after all, he never intended to be writing a book), most of it was very interesting. I found alot of things surprising in the book, molded as I have been by late 20th century ideas of the Civil War. Wills may have been more educated than many of the soldiers, but I expect his opinions were not so uncommon. It was a great window into what people from the north thought of the war at the time.

This book is an excellent exposition of how supposedly democratic governments suppress civil liberties. In the 1950s, at the height of McCarthyism, many communists were harshly mistreated by the American government. They were denied the basic rights that the United States constitution guaranteed them.

The book's author, Sherman Labovitz, is a communist. He tells of how he and many others were arrested and tried for advocating communism as an economic system. Even though he wanted to bring about communism only by peaceful means, the government accused him of trying to start a violent revolution.

Labovitz recounts how he was unfairly harrassed by the authorities. He remembers how he was arrested and initially denied the right to obtain counsel. He recreates the biased and unjust trial that he was given. One can understand the reaction of the authorities, since in the 1950s, anti-communist hysteria was the tenor of the times. Nevertheless, it is unsettling to see how easily civil liberties were rolled back.

If you are a believer in the importance of America's cherished freedoms, then read this book. You don't have to be a communist to agree that McCarthyism was a subversion of the consitution. There are those who would place restraints on our civil liberties. We can't afford to naively believe that our government will continue to uphold and protect our freedoms. This, then, is the most important lesson of this book: a democracy requires vigilant defenders, even in free countries like America.

Finally, this book is instructive as an analog to contemporary American society. With the war on terrorism underway, we must pay close attention to any attempt by the government to curtail basic civil liberties.