Wagner Books

This book was a great book because of how he include family life and the things about star trek. I would recomend this book to the star trek fans.

I decided to read this book mostly because of the title -- as a Trekker who is also Jewish, I was interested to see what these authors had to say about "sacred time," because, as Abraham Joshua Heschel said, we Jews live more in sacred time than in sacred places. So, any book with "sacred time" in the title is bound to catch my eye.

As it turned out, their definition of "sacred time" wasn't quite the same as the Jewish one, but I still enjoyed the book. It's an excellent analysis of Star Trek from an anthropology POV. Especially useful to me was the clear, concise explanation of what "traditional," "modernist," and "post-modernist" worldviews mean in terms of how various cultures view time and the future. I had heard TOS called "modernist" and DS9 called "post-modernist" before, but could never really get a grasp on what that meant, exactly. (What can I say? I'm in the over-50 generation and haven't always kept up on the latest buzzwords.) This book clearly explained all three POVs -- traditional, modern, and post-modern -- then put them into the context of various Trek episodes. Great job!

I also enjoyed the brilliant insight that Trek has, in effect, moved primal mythology from sharing a common story about the past, to sharing a common story about the future. In centuries gone by, each culture assumed its origins story to be the "real" story, and that was a uniting factor for each group. But today, with so many cultures colliding in an ever-shrinking world, we cannot assume that we all we share the same past heroes anymore. Instead, we look to the same future heroes on Star Trek for role models and inspiration. Whether or not Trek is the "real" future is beside the point here. It has become a mythology that people use on a global level (to greater or lesser degrees), regardless of the different creation stories that make up their individual cultures' past mythologies.

I liked the fact that this book intelligently questioned some of the politically-correct criticisms of Trek that have come out in recent years. While not accepting everything on Trek at face value, this book does point out that some PC critics have bordered on the ridiculous. The authors here strike a very good balance between entering into the spirit of the Trek universe, and critically examining some of the basic assumptions that Trek makes about what the future "should be." >I highly recommend "Deep Space and Sacred Time" to anyone seriously interested in the impact of Star Trek on our modern (or is that post-modern? ) culture.

Wagner and Lundeen have added an important book to the growing repository of "serious" literature concerning Star Trek. In a sense they take over where Harrison Taylor et al left off with "Enterprise Zones", and they are not slow to suggest within their own book criticisms of that earlier work. The chapter on religion was particularly enlightening, since for me it seemed to highlight the inconsistencies inherent in Star Trek's treatment of the subject. Less caustic than Taylor's volume, its apparent gentleness does not betoken an acceptance of all things Trek.

I have an older edition from my time at Ohio State about 15 years ago and much has changed. I love the newer edition with more precambrian history and evolutionary history of major fauna groups. The book is heavily illustrated which is a big plus. I like the bibliography and have used those sources to order books to get a different perspective. Great undergraduate book.

The book is so good to understand the earth's evolution and the origin of the features of the planet. If you live on the Nortamerican plate this book shows you the history or your place. If you are not in America, may be you will disgusting because the title describes to much of the evolution in norteamerica and avoids a little the other parts of the word. Although is still a very good textbook for Historical Geology, and you will enjoy to read it, it's like to read a novel, a novel full of imagens, a very good edition. Recommended for nongraduated estudents.

Este libro es muy bueno para entender la historia de la Tierra y los porigenes de las caracteristicas del planeta...el porque la Tierra es como es. Solo que hace mucho enfasis en el continente americano, sobre todo en la geologia del escudo canadiense y si tu no vives en America tal ves te desespere ver que trata mucho de esta parte del globo. Pero aun asi es un excelente libro para el curso de Geologia Historica..vivas donde vivas. Su lectura es muy amena, es como leer una novela y aparte esta lleno de imagenes, esta muy buen ilustrado, muy buena edicion. Recomendado para estudiantes universitarios.

I first used the 4th Edition, at Marshall University, Huntington, WV. The 7th Edition is an excellent textbook, it covers all the basics of paleo, and geology. Also, it keeps abreast of the latest in geological research. It is use in 3 colleges, in the immediate area. Also, the study guide will assist in a better grasp of the materials. Recomend it to any one that wants a better understanding of earth. I ordered mine through asane@memphis.edu

As a student of Dr. Wagner I had the pleasure of learning about the history of the US first hand. After reading his biography of Eisenhower, i have furthered my quest for knowledge and I am in grreater debt to him for it..... Thank you for writing this book!

This book should be required reading for anyone, Republican or Democrat, who is involved in politics today. Although this is first and foremost a history book about Eisenhower's years as President, it is also a look at the Republican party at a moment of great change. Wagner does a good job of outlining what those changes have been, as well as how and why they occurred.

...Wagner's book is a tightly-written thread which continues to weave its way though American culture today. Unlike pompous one-sided talk show hosts who are overweight in many ways, the volume is a thin, targeted look at issues and the man. Many, whether they were Republicans or Democrats, would see it as a fair assessment of Eisenhower's attempts to tackle the tough issues of his time through compromise--a philosophy which often seems foreign today.

The general, courted by both the GOP and Democrats because of his popularity, sought a more active role for the federal government in many areas, even the decidedly un-republican expansion of several New Deal programs. Harry Truman offered to endorse Ike for the Democratic nomination to succeed him, but Eisenhower ultimately chose republicanism. He believed he could create lasting change in the way the party and the people approached problems. Wagner believes that the skilled military strategist did not, however, succeed in recruiting enough troops in Congress or elsewhere to create a lasting legacy.

Ike was no weakling, Wagner says, and his approach bore some resemblance to that of another, earlier, unconventional president. But the man could not find, or his party did not want, the right human receptacles to sustain his philosophies.

As the Missoui Southern author put it, "In American political culture those who describe themselves as 'middle of the road' are often portrayed as unwilling to take a stand or lacking in political sophistication. This was not the case with Eisenhower. The 'middle way' was a carefully considered political philosophy similar to Theodore Roosevelt's cautious progressivism." If rational men do not undertake to lead societal change, Roosevelt and Eisenhower reasoned, then the "lunatic fringe" would take over.

Ike was constantly fighting various wings of his party and used a young man named Richard Nixon as his vice president and go-between with the "right-wing" conservative zealots...although his later endorsement of Nixon as a successor was a rather timid one. The guy was just not mature enough, Eisenhower told others.

The Ike record? Rather spotty, Wagner believes. He did send troops in to Little Rock to back up desegregation orders from the courts but was not an outspoken advocate of desegregation in places other than the military or installations over which the federal government had direct control. He supported Little Rock and Brown vs Topeka civil rights moves because he had an obligation to uphold the law, the professor adds, but could have been much more active. Ike believed that social change or education change would be more lasting if it came from within--which history, perhaps, has shown us is a noble goal but unrealistic.

Although he hated Sen. Joseph McCarthy, affectionately known as the Red-under-every-bed allegedly anti-Communist blowhard, Eisenhower did not speak out too loudly; it would give the senator too much attention, he felt.

"I just don't want to get into a pissing match with that skunk," Ike told his brother Milton. He was referring to McCarthy. He also once called the party's right wing "the most ignorant people now living in the United States."

The book does not give us many clues to Eisenhower's persona or how his background as the military mastermind from Kansas fed or conflicted with his ability to achieve his goals or not. He could get angry, at least in private. For instance, as Wagner points out, he was incensed when he thought he had an agreement allowing the Little Rock troops do their job unencumbered after a chat in Washington with Arkansas' segregationist governor Orville Faubus. Then Faubus returned home and did just the opposite.

The Ike many liked was a man of high principle and hopes but was simply not forceful enough at times, Wagner believes. His carefully-researched and balanced book draws on the judgments of others also, including famed historians Theodore White and Stephen Ambrose, and tons of original documents.....

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I tend not to review a lot of children's book, however, this particular one warranted a complete review. As a former biology major and research scientist, I can say that this book presents a lot of good, accurate and interesting facts about sharks and isn't just fluff. It also has a glossary of terms and presents the content in imaginative and engaging ways.

For a time, I was a director of education and I understand that there are different types of learners, this book appeals to them all using text, puzzles, mazes, crosswords and other ways to present and reinforce concepts. However, it is in no way sterile or devoid of fun. In other words, it's not like a highly structured book that would be put together by an adult who doesn't have a lot of experience with kids.

This book will be FUN and EDUCATIONAL. The folks who put this together hand kids in mind and they did a wonderful job of targeting to the 9-12 age group. You can buy this for about $6.00 new and as low as $0.29 cents used. At either price, this is a bargain and will return hours of fun and education. I also like how it supports raising consciousness around these animals that for the most part endangered and about the environment in general.

Lots of good shark info for a shark lover like my son.

This book is great for kids who like to read about sharks. It is filled with fun activities for kids to learn from.

It seems to me that the Holy Spirit is not altogether quantifiable. I have used this questionnaire several times, and find it helpful, but it is not the final word. A person teaching about Spiritual gifts needs to make a thorough study of the Bible passages dealing with the subject in order to use it well. Some of the definitions of gifts may not be altogether accurate. The instrument does not work well with new believers because of its dependence on experience. Nevertheless, I find it helpful when used carefully.

Everyone is blessed with Spritual Gifts, but we often do not recognize them in ourselves. This booklet contains 125 questions about you, your faith, and your experiences. After scoring it yourself, you are able to determine your highest rated gifts. Descriptions are given for 25 different spiritual gifts. We used this questionnaire in a small group bible study. Each person felt it was a worthwhile activity. It is very rewarding to realize that you have been blessed with special gifts by God.

I never realized the gifts I had, and if you don't. You should get this. Let God take you where He wants, and remember the parable of talents.

The recipes in this book range from simple to moderately complex. The format is excellent, including an index of Japanese ingredients with accompanying photos and descriptions. The recipes include both traditional favorites and creative new cuisine, each photographed beautifully. This was the first and best Japanese cookbook I've used.

Part of the Periplus series on Pacific Rim cooking, this slim volume features a choice selection of recipes ranging from homey classics like Ochazuke (rice with green tea) to elegant Red Snapper with Sea Urchin Threads. The food styling is gorgeous, though something few of us would be willing to spend the hours to accomplish at home. Carve each piece of potato into a 3D hexagon? I think not.

And, despite an extensive pictorial glossary, many recipes call for ingredients that are not available in Japanese markets in the United States, and are not defined anywhere in the book. Ohba leaf, anyone, or Hime radish? The book's editors in Asia are obviously out of touch with American readers.

Elegant and simple recipes for traditional and popular japanesedishes. Easy format for beginners. Marvelously illustrated with colorphotographs. Includes dictionary of japanese cooking terms first and them proceeds with recipes. Priced reasonably. This is one of a series on international cooking. END

This is another great book in the "crestline" series.

This book covers all trucks,buses and panel van type trucks from 1905 to 1978 in b&w white photos.This book will please.Larger than the "Illustated history of Ford edition but smaller and more photos.

this book contains information on ford vehicles i didn't even know existed. contains descriptions, history, and black/white photos. would recommend for any ford enthusiast library.

I bought this for my own father in 1982. he was a model 'a' and v8 restorer/enthusiast.....he loved it--! i have since inherited the book. you can dip your toe or swim in this ocean of fascinating ford truck history! model T's, early V-8's, fat-fenered 50's, bronco's, ranchero's.....and even Ute's..... mine IS NOT forsale-- but used and above list price...it is absolutely worth it!

I love this book. As I big civil war history buff, especially with special interest in the Civil War battles around or in Charleston, I love this book and recommended to anyone who wants more information (or I should say who wants specific information). This is a must!

If you are a student of history, or a Civil War buff or have an interest in Charleston, then this is the book you have been waiting for.
Very precise and detailed, Dr. Wise writes with a style that makes one believe they are reading a novel rather than a historical account. He brings life to the participants and explains the struggles from both sides.
Too often writers of CW histories either interject their own predjuces or romantasize the events all out of porportion. In this book the author does neither.
The ability to clearly explain the often chaotic events in an easy to understand manner is worth the price of the book alone. I would rate this with the best of works on the CW.

Gate of Hell is a decent study of the Union's Campaign for Charleston, SC in 1863. Stephen R. Wise's history adequately describes the many attacks the Union attempted that summer to capture the cradle of the Confederacy. It is a broad overview of the campaign, focusing on the relationships between the army and the navy of the United States as they try to cooperate in reducing one of the most important ports of the Confederacy. Wise does a good job describing the attacks on Morris Island, with special emphasis on the 54th Massachusetts assault on the works of Battery Wagner. However, he seems to spend too much time telling us what type of artillery was used on both sides in all of these assaults, instead of focusing on the soldiers who attacked and who defended. While this book is a good outline for what happened on the sun drenched beaches of South Carolina in the summer of 1863...for the Civil War student, as I am, you are left wanting more. I'm still waiting for a definitive study on the attack led by the 54th, and although Wise's book attempts to describe the action, unfortunately he falls short. Overall a good book if you are only interested in an overview of the campaign.

I was a bit surprised by this book. It had an abundance of recipes and ideas for the crafter at heart. Many of the ideas are quick, easy and look down right fun! Now, some of the gifts are just not worthy of mention, but the majority are worth trying. It's worth the money and is quite handy for a reference book.

If you like crafts, enjoy cooking and want to steal the spotlight with your gift, this is the book for you! Everyone likes to be remembered with a special little gift that was created just from them. Recipes are easy to follow and uncomplicated to make. There is no end to the presentation ideas.

This is my all-time favorite food and craft book. Clever presentations of food gifts make this book a timeless treasure. My favorite ideas are the baskets of miniature apple pies, button sugar cookies, cow cookies and hot chocolate mix and the incredibly delicious blueberry butter. The charming packaging ideas will be useful when you want to give gifts of food with you own recipes, but be sure to try some of the books recipes, too.

Matt Wagner is one of my favorite cartoonists. And this might be my absolute favorite work of his. Even if you're not familiar with any of the incarnations of Grendel, that shouldn't hamper anyone's enjoyment of this book. It's a series of connected short stories (fully-painted, even) about Grendel-Prime, who's a somewhat mysterious figure that several powerful people are trying to find. This is a muscular, unflinching, unforgiving, blunt book. There are no wasted panels for atmosphere or pacing's purpose, Wagner packs everything you need and more into the flow of the story. Even though this volume clocks in at only 64 pages, this book doesn't feel short or unsatisfying.

I purchased this collection years ago at a convention. The story was originally published as a back-up story dispersed throughout a number of "Grendel Tales" comics, the vast majority of which I'd already purchased individually.

The story loosely follows "Grendel: Warchild", following the hunt for the Grendel Prime character set in motion by the Grendel-Khan, Jupiter Irving Assante, descendant of Jupiter Assante of "Warchild" fame.

Matt Wagner offers up not only his masterful storytelling, but his breathtaking painted art throughout. Amazingly diverse characters, an engaging story, and stunning visual detail. This book also introduces the Hitchcocks and the Sessions Twins, both groups of characters who will be, according to Matt Wagner, featured in their own respective spin-off series in the near future.

I strongly recommend this book, if even solely as an amazing piece of artwork. The only downside with this particular edition of the collection is that it is soon to be eclipsed by the beautifully reprinted hardcover edition which can also be purchased here on Amazon, though personally I plan to pick mine up at my local comics retailer.

As a whole, Matt Wagner & Grendel at its best. Quite clearly for adult readers, but intelligent, vicious, relentless and beautiful without exception or hesitation.

Grendel: Devil Quest collects the painted Matt Wagner backup stories that appeared in a handful of Grendel Tales issues.

Devil Quest takes place a few decades after the events chronicled in Grendel: War Child, and while each chapter focuses on a different character, the story centers on the cyborg warrior Grendel Prime's quest to find the spirit of the original Grendel Hunter Rose.

Each individual chapter is well written, and the artwork is Matt Wagner at his best, but I couldn't help but be a little disappointed in this one. I understand that the stories are intentionally disconnected, but they never seem to come together in a satisfactory manner. The individual storylines seem to be hurriedly tossed together at the end, which proves anticlimactic.

This is an interesting enough story in its own right, but when viewed in comparison to the excellent War Child series, it proves to be a poor sequel. At best it serves as an interesting companion story to the second Grendel/Batman crossover.

NOTE: This one is for mature readers only. It features explicit language, nudity and explicit sexual situations, and plenty of violence. Much of this is essential to the story, but it does seem a bit gratuitous at times.