Turner Books

This book bring back moments in time of all those in the 173rd Airborne. Filled with great photos and stories. A must read.

If your a history buff, then your gonna want to purchase this book. 1st editions are hard to find.

The information in this book allows me to see through the walls of my facilities. With our current maintenance cutbacks, the information in M&R reference gives me an insight on how to breakdown my budget.

This book is an extraordinary coverage of the 487th Bomb Group that was a part of the 8th Air Force serving in England during WWII.

For anyone with an interest in the 487th Bomb Group, specifically, or the 8th Air Force in general this book should definitely be in your collection!

A small number of copies of the book have recently (Summer 2008) been republished, and are available for purchase. Check the 487th Bomb Group website for instructions on how to order. You can see this information at either http://www.487thbg.org/ or http://www.487thbg.org/Book/487thBookReprint.shtml

I absolutely love this book. It is an invaluable resource for the animation fan. The book takes 50 of the greatest short subject cartoons ever made and discusses why they are considered great. With each cartoon mentioned, the animation professionals responsible for the cartoon discuss the inspiration behind the cartoon's creation, how the cartoon came to be, problems the artists faced, etc.

In the margins, there are articles which tell how characters in the cartoons named developed (such as Bugs Bunny, Mickey Mouse, Droopy, Tom and Jerry, Donald Duck and many more); some of the topics discussed are the character's inspiration, how the character evolved over the years, etc.

One segment I found particularly interesting was a segment in the book dealing with controversial cartoons, such as the racially offensive "Coal Black and de Sebben Dwarfs" and "Der Fueher's Face". The book also addresses sexual imagery in the cartoons (!) and includes some information about the content of many cartoons during World War II and why some are considered unwatchable today.

I couldn't recommend this book more highly to animation fans . .it covers every cartoon character/series imaginable, from the Looney Tunes to Disney to Woody Woodpecker, Betty Boop, and Tom and Jerry, and even includes an appendix listing some cartoons that didn't make the cut. (You will especially appreciate it if you are, like me, a Looney Tunes fan.)

In 1893, historian Frederick Jackson Turner presented his landmark paper, "The Significance of the Frontier in American History" to the American Historical Association. Turner's thesis that the availability of land that could be acquired by anyone willing to work it explains how America developed is a landmark idea in explaining the United States. There is much to be said in favor of his ideas. From the moment that colonies were established by the European powers on the East Coast until the frontier was declared closed in the late nineteenth century, hardy people migrated westward. There was a natural progression of the early hunters and trappers followed by people who planted some crops but still relied primarily on what they could kill or capture to those who constructed farms. The first two groups were transient, and the last group was permanent. It was they who established the communities with schools, churches, and commerce.
This book starts with an explanation of Turner's classic paper, which is followed by the text that he delivered. While some of what he says in the paper is still controversial, it remains one of the most significant examinations of the forces that drove the development of the United States. It is a paper that is must reading for anyone studying the history of the United States before the frontier vanished at the start of the twentieth century.

An Ace and His Angel is a wonderful read. These tales, in WWII flying Ace "Stub" Hatch's own words, transport you back to a very unique time in American and World history. Hatch not only recounts his memories of bravely flying air combat missions over the European continent, but also tells of the real human emotion involved when men go to war. I highly recommend this book to anyone wishing to read about valor, courage, and what it meant to be a fighter pilot in the World's biggest war.

Reviewed by Stephanie Rollins for Reader Views (8/07)

"Act Normal," by William Manchee, starts out with: "....there was nothing normal in my life anymore, not since my son Peter had been abducted by aliens from a planet called Tarizon." Normally, I would have put the book down then; however, the reviews were good, so I read on. I am glad that I did so.

Stan is a lawyer who does not specialize. He has a partner, Paula. Paula's husband, Bart, begins to work with Paula after his job with the district attorney ends. Stan and Paula end up trying an embezzlement case and two murder cases.

Stan has to work with the CIA in order to keep his son Peter alive on Tarizon. The Tarizonian leaders give Stan an alien partner. She is tall, blonde, and thin. I picture Heidi Klum. There is definitely sexual tension between the two of them. Is sex inevitable? Is her anatomy the same as a human? You have to read the book to discover that for yourself.

Though the Tarizonians are involved in this plot, this is not a science-fiction novel. This is a courtroom drama that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It is much more relaxing to read than a John Grisham novel, but it is just as exciting.

Anyone who loves a great battle between lawyers will love this story. Manchee has other novels that I am excited to start reading, such as "Yes, We're Open." "Act Normal" is a book of twists and turns that is a relaxing read. I recommend it.

ACTION REFLECTION LEARNING: SOLVING REAL BUSINESS PROBLEMS BY CONNECTING LEARNING WITH EARNING covers the basics of supporting fundamental changes in behaviors to encourage learning. Stories, journal entries, dialogues and other styles of case history examples from real life power a hands-on guide to Action Reflection Learning in practice, surveying its concepts, how they are applied, and how they make a difference within and outside the classroom. It's an exceptional hands-on opportunity to learn from others and a top pick for any business or education college-level library.

This collection of activities is intended to provide middle and high school Algebra I students with a set of data collection investigations that integrate mathematics and science and promote mathematical understanding. The use of the TI-83 Plus is an integral part of each activity. The activities are designed to be used in a mathematics classroom and require a minimum of equipment, setup, and materials. They are well suited to environments where collaborative teams of mathematics and science teachers plan interdisciplinary lessons.

Fully compatible with the TI-84 Plus Family.