Stuart Books

In the mad crush of history some people are not going to get their deserved place. Paxton Pattison Hibben was one of those until a distant cousin, Stuart Hibben, came along to write this book. The result is a biography of one of the most astonishing characters of the early 20th Century. In the short life span of 47 years, cut short by a fatal illness in 1928, ``Pax'' Hibben did almost everything a man could do _ top scholar at Princeton, diplomat, war correspondent, author, soldier, expert linguist, politician, do-gooder, quasi-revolutionary, and above all _ troublemaker. In this panoramic yet intimate study, set against the tumult of the times, from the anti-Czarist rumbles in St. Petersburg to the wartime and diplomatic intrigues of Europe and Latin America, the anecdotes roll out: Pax Hibben with his friend Teddy Roosevelt, Pax Hibben with his friend King Constantine I of Greece, Pax Hibben fighting a pistol duel with a snotty (and, fortunately, nearsighted) Frenchman, Pax Hibben defending his friend, the American communist John Reed. As Stuart Hibben tells it, it is inescapably an American tale _ a bright young man from Indiana takes on the world, never believing for a moment that he could fail at anything. And proving it, until his own zealous nature nearly becomes the undoing of his idealism. Paxton Hibben's story cried out to be told. In ``Aristocrat and Proletarian,'' Stuart Hibben has done it well.
-- Richard Pyle (author of ``Lost Over Laos.'')

"eye educator" full of great items in high quality photos and great written details like: armor testing by firing a bullet on it and using it as a "quality test mark". left a smile on my face.

Who is Rupert Murdoch and why are so many people saying such nasty things about him? For one thing, his is America's new press lord. He has accumulated power and influence far beyond anything dreamed of when he inherited a modest income and a failing newspaper in Australia.

Hart's book is a must for all those interested in the esoterica and its key role in forming the Stuart court. The book also sheds interesting light on Stonehenge and the work of the court architect Inigo Jones.

A book of recollections of Australian (and a couple of others) vertrans of the Vietnam War. This book has tales covering everything about the Vietnam War, from the feelings before leaving home, to fighting in the jungle, to returning home after a tour of duty.

Emotional, educational and depressingly realistic. The memories here will make you laugh and most certainly make you cry.

A must for all history buffs, and for anyone with a desire to gain an insight to the events in Vietnam.

This book is extremely helpful at opening up ones mind to alternatives by asking questions. Not just a few questions, but question everything. Questioning leads to knowledge, and knowledge leads to wisdom.

Asking the right questions encourages a curious and open mind, analyzing issues from multiple viewpoints, thinking through questions and answers, doing needed investigation and intuitive and non-intuitive thinking. These key elements are the basis to sound critical thinking.

Asking the Right Questions has been around for many years and is still doing well. This says a lot for how many people have benefited from it. It is currently on the 8th edition. I read the 7th edition which came out in 2004. I liked the comment from the authors at the end of the preface which says they are constantly improving the book using advice and recommendations from students and others to make it better. Practicing what one preaches is an excellent sign of quality.

Since the book is constantly undergoing improvements, it is recommended to invest the extra money to buy the latest and greatest. Knowledge is tough to put a price on. The book is currently on the 8th edition.

The Re-Discovery of Common Sense: A Guide to: The Lost Art of Critical Thinking

This book is extremely helpful at opening up ones mind to alternatives by asking questions. Not just a few questions, but question everything. Questioning leads to knowledge, and knowledge leads to wisdom.

Asking the right questions encourages a curious and open mind, analyzing issues from multiple viewpoints, thinking through questions and answers, doing needed investigation and intuitive and non-intuitive thinking. These key elements are the basis to sound critical thinking.

Asking the Right Questions has been around for many years and is still doing well. This says a lot for how many people have benefited from it. It is currently on the 8th edition. I read the 7th edition which came out in 2004. I liked the comment from the authors at the end of the preface which says they are constantly improving the book using advice and recommendations from students and others to make it better. Practicing what one preaches is an excellent sign of quality.

Since the book is constantly undergoing improvements, it is recommended to invest the extra money to buy the latest and greatest. Knowledge is tough to put a price on. The book is currently on the 8th edition.


The Re-Discovery of Common Sense: A Guide to: The Lost Art of Critical Thinking

Aspen Bummin' is a delightful book written in verse about a young man's experience in Aspen in the 60's and early 70's. Having lived in Aspen during that time, the book brought back many wonderful memories for me of a very magical time. The vivid images of the Aspen I knew and loved jump out of the pages. This book would be a great addition to anyone's library who lived in or visited Aspen during that period. What a delight it is to take it out once in a while and go back in time. I look forward to more books by this author.

Astounding Stories was the highest quality "pulp" magazine ever published, thanks to intelligent editor John W. Campbell, Jr., who first discovered and published in these pages the best authors of the 20th century, including Robert A. Heinlein, Isaac Asimov, AE Van Vogt, and others. In these 3 lush volumes Easton Press presents most of the best stories reprinted, for the first time ever, as they originally appeared in the magazine, including the cover paintings for each story -- by such great artists as Frank Kelly Freas. These leather-bound editions are printed on acid-neutral paper, with 22kt gold on the spine, gilded page edges, and ribbons attached to mark the pages. Just a few of the classic stories included are The Roads Must Roll by Robert A. Heinlein; Killdozer by Theodore Sturgeon; Cold Front by Hal Clement; The Shadow Out of Time by H. P. Lovecraft; The Changeling by A. E. Van Vogt; several stories by Isaac Asimov including Nightfall; and many others by such terrific writers as Poul Anderson, Fredric Brown, Eric Frank Russell, James Blish, Lewis Padgett, Murray Leinster, Edmond Hamilton, and Jack Williamson.

As a novice to the English Civil War I found this book very easy to
read & grasp. I really appreciated the military situation maps listed
by year, it helped put the battles & campaigns into a logical framework.
Buying this book is money well spent!