Turner Books

My grandfather wrote this book over the course of several years. I am proud to have encouraged and helped him to learn the basic word-processing techiniques that so many of his generation have dismissed as "young dog tricks". His research was the inspiration for many a conversation or well told rememberance. This book is not a straight read; it's more of a curiosity-quenching flip-through for those interested in the evolution of a small New England town. I'm sure those curious historians are few and far between, but my grandfather has served up a platefull for those who care to partake,

One of the best books of poetry I've read this year.

I find this book to be very spiritual. I felt the Holy Spirit was there when I read it. As a matter of fact, I could feel the Holy Spirit moving within my body; speaking to me. I could feel the author's frustrations and I could feel the Lord speaking with her in her time of need. I think the book is a very, very deep concentarted spritiual communication with God. It helped me to be able to understand more about the Word and the blessings that are ours if we seek Him [God] as she stated in her book. It truly is HOPE for people that may feel there are no more chances for them in their lives. I think she is a very good writer and is very compassionate. She expesses her feelings in a very comprehensive way. It is a book that you lose yourself in. You feel as though you are in the realm of God and the author makes you feel as if you were with her experiencing what she has gone through. You feel Him [God] around you and feel the Holy Spirit while you are reading this book. As a Christian, I value this author's work very highly. I would recommend this book (Twenty-Four Hours with God) not only to those that are already believers but, to anyone really seeking to know the Lord and His unlimited capacity for forgiveness.

The Military Marksmanship Association, the United States Army Marksmanship Unit, and Turner Publishing Company are pleased to announce this new and unique book highlighting the USAMU, its history, and its members. This commemorative book features a large collection of never before published photographs and text. This book was sponsored by the MMA and approved by the USAMU so you can be assured that it will be a treasured publication you will be proud to own. This is a fine quality 9 x 12 inch book, with Smyth sewn binding (gold standard for the industry) and is printed on heavy-duty enameled paper that is printed in the USA! 312 pages.

I loved this book. It took me a while to get a hold of a copy of this book, but it was worth the wait. It is very informative and has tons of pictures. It covers a often overlooked aspect of World War II. I would definitely recomend adding it to your collection whether your a military history buff or just looking for something interesting read.

This is without doubt the most complete - and the most excellently illustrated publication to date on the USA Pacific NW earthquake hazards. Further, it's not only the most complete but is also done by authors eminent in professional knowledge of the issues. There should be as thorough a book issued for the Seattle region and Portland as well.

Southwest Florida's seen many changes over the decades and no books illustrate these vast changes so redily and deftly as the Image of America Florida series. Gregg M. Turner's VENICE IN THE 1920s for example, provides images of quite a different town, with historic images showcasing the city's changes during the height of the state's expansion. Ads of the times blend with vintage photos and images of artifacts to bring a bygone Venice to life.

Whether you own a dog as a family pet, or for showing or breeding, whether you have one dog, or several, this is the book you just HAVE TO HAVE. It covers everything from simple first aid, to severe illnesses, it's a bible for dog owners. The content is condensed into simple easy to read terms, with diagrams, pictures and photographs. An index at the back takes you straight to what you are looking for, or just simply opening the book can get you to the particular chapter or subject you are seeking. My particular copy is quite old and well used. I have had dogs for many years and this particular book has proved helpful in many situations and it's one part of my collection which is constantly pulled out of the book case. A must for dog owners!

This memoir was written almost a quarter century ago while the memories were still fresh. I read it a few months after its publication and have never forgotten it. The first hand accounts of a conscript's experience coming from a Southern country boy will ring true to anyone who had a similar experience.

The amazing powers of duty, true friendships, and a God-given sense of humor will hold your attention. You will find this a hard book to put down once started. The entertainment industry and political opportunists have so distorted the experiences of the "Grunts" who were there, few seem to have heard a real warrior's account. This story helps to remedy that.

Professor Robert F. Turner's book, Vietnamese Communism: Its Origins and Development is the complete account of the rise of the Communist Party in Vietnam from an obscure and unpopular political group, to its current status as the ruling elite of Vietnam. In it, he chronicles Ho Chi Minh's career, highlighting his left-wing political activities in France, his appointment as a Comintern agent, and his ruthless tactics in seizing power by eleminating all potential opposition. His ingenious use of French reward money to both eleminate his opposition and finance his communist revolution would have made his heros, Lenin and Stalin proud!

Professor Turner also describes Ho Chi Minh's involvement in "fighting" the Japanese in WWII. The popular misconception that he actively and effectively fought the Japanese is exposed as a myth.

Communist tactics are described in detail. In short, they followed the Marxist-Leninist line to make any compromise to gain advantage. Appeal to religion, patriotism, nationalism, or desire for land-reform. The end justifies the means by which it is obtained! Later, if and when these groups have outlived their usefulness, they can, and were, denounced as, "enemies of the revolution," and executed. Methods of population control and Communist Party organization sturctures down to villiage level are shown which effectively prevented a counter-revolution.

Professor Turner also describes the delicate dance Ho was compelled to perform, flirting with both Moscow and Peking to insure their continued support. It was here that the U.S. missed a golden opportunity to end the war before it assumed the monsterous proportions it finally achieved. Students of international relations should read this section carefully.

Finally, he describes the "victory" won by the Vietnamese over both France and the U.S. For their efforts the people have been given the "benefits" of collectivized industry and agriculture. Collectivization has produced the same results in Vietnam it has produced elsewhere: inadequate supplies of the most basic needs of society. The ruling class lives well while the masses remain impoverished.

German philosopher Carl von Clausewitz stated in his classic treatise, "On War," . . .intelligence . . .means every sort of information about the enemy and his country. . .forms the basis of our actions." The type of intelligence provided by Professor Turner was completely lacking during Vietnam. It is no wonder our plans and operations suffered accordingly.

Sun Tzu said: "War is of vital importance to the state; the province of life or death; the road to survival or ruin. It is mandatory that it be thoroughly studied." It was not studied before we entered Vietnam. 4 million people died needlessly as a result. The lesson to be learned it is, similar works should be consulted before ever commiting U.S. soldiers to war again.