Warren Books

The seven-member "Warren Commission" panel (plus its staff), which was created by President Lyndon Johnson one week after the murder of President John F. Kennedy in late 1963, had an immense and difficult task thrown on its doorstep -- To review, probe, and investigate all aspects of JFK's assassination (plus two other killings as well -- those being the murders of Dallas policeman J.D. Tippit and the accused Presidential assassin himself, Lee Harvey Oswald, the latter being gunned down by Jack Ruby just two days after JFK's death).

Many (or even most) people who express an opinion re. the matter seem to be of the belief that the Warren Commission panel did not arrive at anything resembling the 'truth' when it concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald and Jack Ruby "acted alone" when each of these men committed their respective murders in November of 1963. The conspiracy theorists feel that LBJ formed the "WC" for one express purpose and one only -- to back up and validate (by any means necessary) the pre-determined conclusion that Oswald was the lone killer of President Kennedy.

I completely disagree with such skepticism. The "CTer" accusations of "WC" wrong-doing and 'cover-up' in this case are unfounded, IMO.

Let's just step back from the 'Conspiracy-filled abyss' for a moment and check out just exactly what the Warren Commission members had staring them in their collective faces when it came to ascertaining the true facts in the JFK assassination -- regarding the much-scoffed-at "Single-Bullet Theory" ("SBT") specifically. ........

1.) A bullet wound of entrance in JFK's upper back.
2.) A bullet wound of (probable) exit in JFK's throat.
3.) A bullet wound of entrance in Governor Connally's back.
4.) ZERO bullets found in either victim.
5.) NO interior limousine damage where damage WOULD have been had a bullet exited JFK's throat and NOT hit Connally.
6.) One single bullet found at Parkland Hospital (near the Connally stretcher), which was positively proven to have been fired from Oswald's rifle; with this same bullet ('CE399') being scientifically linked to the fragments found in Connally's wrist (to a great degree of certainty that bullet was inside Governor Connally on 11/22/63).
7.) A filmed record of the shooting, via the "Zapruder Film", that (nearly) confirmed a SBT scenario. (Plus, via better-quality versions of the Z-Film in later years, additional validation of the SBT popped up -- the Connally involuntary reactions at Z224-Z228 approx.)

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Given the above laundry list of FACTS, I'm just curious to know what other possible conclusion the Warren Commission was supposed to come to regarding the wounding of JFK & JBC on 11-22-63?

A "Single Bullet" is the ONLY possible way this shooting (i.e. the non-head wounds) can be reconciled given the above list of known facts in the case. Unless you wish to believe the much more far-fetched idea of a vast 'conspiracy' that conveniently 'took care' of the many 'loose ends' mentioned above. A logical alternative, I ask? IMO -- no.

The Dallas Police Department and the Warren Commission had ONE lone suspect (Oswald); with no other leads guiding them toward ANY other possible suspect(s).

And this ONE suspect (Oswald) was, as of 12:32 PM on November 22, inside the building from where gunshots are KNOWN to have been fired (the Texas School Book Depository), the same building where Oswald's own rifle and his own (multiple) fingerprints on various objects were found to be located just shortly after the assassination.

And this ONE suspect (Oswald) was positively identified as the man seen firing a rifle at the motorcade from that very same building.

And the WC was also faced with the fact that no rifle bullets or bullet fragments or cartridge cases other than those linked to Oswald's Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action rifle were found anywhere in the bodies of the victims, the car, the hospital, or in the TSBD, or in Dealey Plaza.

Oswald was THE only suspect in the case; this is certainly true. .... Why? -- Because there were no other suspects to hunt down! None. How much shadow-chasing was supposed to have been done by the DPD and/or the WC before they realized they were, in fact, chasing phantom gunmen who never existed?

After evaluating Oswald's known movements before and after 12:30 PM on November 22nd, the idea that Oswald was simply an unwitting 'Patsy' who was being framed for the assassination becomes a far less-palatable theory, IMO. ... Oswald's own gun is found on the 6th Floor of the TSBD and his fingerprints are all over the place WHERE THE ASSASSIN IS KNOWN TO HAVE BEEN.

Plus -- There's the Tippit murder (which is a killing that had multiple witnesses watching Oswald fatally shoot the police officer); plus the "paper bag" brought into the building which very closely resembled the empty bag found in the 'Sniper's Nest' which has LHO's prints on it; plus Oswald's 'curtain rod' lie; plus Oswald's unusual trip to Irving on November 21 (to obviously pick something up at Ruth Paine's home that he would be needing the following day at work; wonder what that 'something' might have been?); plus Oswald's constant lies after his arrest.

Does all of this add up to an unwitting and unknowing Patsy?

Also -- WHY in the world conspiracy theorists want to believe that the SBT wounds don't "line up" correctly is yet another CT-ism I have never understood. (I guess if the CTers say it often enough to each other, it becomes the 'CT Gospel' evidently.)

If you gaze upon the readily-available JFK autopsy photos, you can see for yourself that the AUTHENTICATED pictures of JFK after death show the back and neck wounds to be 'aligned' so that a single missile could most certainly have passed through his body at those given points of entry and exit from above and behind him (with the bullet moving in a slightly downward trajectory of about 17 degrees).

And as for JFK's head wound -- the verified autopsy photos re. that wound also confirm (as do multiple doctors who testified in front of the WC panel) that the head shot came from BEHIND the President, exiting out the front-right side of his head.

There is NO evidence anywhere in the official record of ANY bullets striking either victim in this case (JFK or JBC) OTHER than the two bullets that were proven to have been fired from the rifle found on the 6th Floor of the Texas School Book Depository Building -- which was a rifle that belonged to none other than a Mr. Lee Harvey Oswald.

If good ol' "Occam's Razor" ever applied to any single aspect of the JFK murder case, the SBT is it, IMO. For HOW could the CT 'alternative' possibly be LESS complicated and acceptable than the SBT.

Any "Conspiracy-related Alternative" to the SBT must include all of the following........

>> THREE disappearing bullets! (Three of 'em! Maybe even FOUR bullets, depending upon which crazy conspiracy theory is being considered; because some 'theorists' claim Connally was hit twice, instead of just once, which would then mean yet another (4th) disappearing missile in the case);
>> Wound locations that nicely align themselves into a "Single-Bullet Theory Ruse/Hoax/Dodge";
>> Two rifle bullets that just happen to not go all the way through John Kennedy's body for some reason -- was this just by 'accident'? Or via 'dum-dum' bullets? Or via 'dart' shot(s)? Or was it just merely a coincidence that TWO bullets which SHOULD have obviously been intended to KILL the President BOTH fail to go through soft flesh?);
>> Perfectly-'timed' three shots that make it LOOK to all of us "Lone-Nutters" that the two men are reacting simultaneously (via the Zapruder Film).

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The Warren Commission found "no credible evidence that a conspiracy existed, foreign or domestic" in the assassination of President Kennedy. And I, for one, cannot find any "credible" reason to dispute that conclusion either.

I was very surprised at the incredible condition of this book. I was hopeful, but it surpassed my expectations. Seller was on time and I am ready for classes. Thanks.

Whether or not you are new to Thai cooking, this book is sure to impress and inspire. The recipes are simple to follow. Some are traditional, some are Thai fusion style. The ingredients are readily available in most American cities. The presentation is modern and very refined. Casual and classy Thai food is what you are presented with here in this book. And if you are fortunate enough to visit Bangkok, a Jim Thompson restaurant experience will make you dream of Thailand for years to come. I highly recommend one at Mr. Thompson's Thai House Museum which is an absolute oasis of calmness and beauty.

This book contains an incredible wealth of information on catfish keeping, breeding, taxonomy etc., plus a wealth of photos. Unlike too many TFH books, which are just rehashes of old photographs, this book contains real, useful, in depth info, that makes it worth the rather high price.

Warren Estabrooks is an icon for Auditory Verbal Therapy, so anyone interested in this approach for deaf children cannot overlook this book. However, as it is listed at $41.95 on the AG Bell site (www.agbell.org), the price listed here must be in error.

This is a mind-blowingly clear and well written book. On almost every page I stopped and thought, "I wish I had written that". These three guys know their stuff, and luckily for the rest of us, they have a good handle on our stuff as well. Creation has been groaning, longing for the revealing of wisdom like this. When I finished reading it, I re-read it. In a world of foggy confusion, ambiguity and chaos, this book will help us find our way home. What's next?

Many of the Korean air war sorties flown were made by WWII vets flying similarly 'retreaded' aircraft like the P-51, B-29, T-6 and B-26. The Douglas B-26, which had seen WWII service as the A-26, proved to be a potent ground-attack platform for day or night missions. Armed with 10 or more .50-caliber machine guns and toting 4,000-6,000 pounds of bombs, rockets and naplam, the Invader proved to be the bane of Communist forces in Korea. The Invader's outstanding combat record is told in this Osprey 'Frontline Colour' volume by Warren Thompson.

B-26s flew the first and last bombing strikes of the Korean War. Between those two missions, three Invader units - the 3rd, 17th and 452nd Bomb Wings - killed hundreds of thousands of enemy troops and destroyed thousands of trucks, tanks, artillery pieces, trains, bridges and other materials. Over 150 B-26Bs, -Cs and photo recce models were lost in return.

As with his other 'Frontline colour' titles, author Thompson's B-26 book is an interesting blend of numerous first-person narratives from various aircrew and over 120 nicely reproduced color photographs of aircrew, aircraft, weapons, targets under attack and so on. Thirty-two pages are given over the the striking nose art carried by Invaders.

Despite the significant role the B-26 played in the Korean War, few books have been written detailing the exploits of this formidable warplane. Thompson's book fills that gap with this exciting, well-researched and well-illustrated tribute to the B-26 and its intrepid crews. Recommended.

I very highly recommend Bread Baking with Children. It has a great wealth of information on how to and what you need to prepare dough and bake bread, how to do this successfully with children, and why it is beneficial to do so for the children and your home or classroom. It is also very interesting and enjoyable to read and is filled with lovely anecdotes, sketches, and photographs. Any teacher, parent, or caregiver of children could benefit from and enjoy working with this book, even those with a great deal of experience. The writing is very clear, warm, and simple. From recipes, equipment, and ingredients, to mixing, rising, and kneading, to stories, songs, and poems, all is provided for someone to become a true baker and leader of children baking bread. Emphasis is given to the educational and developmental benefits for children's physical, intellectual, and spiritual growth and on ways to incorporate children's bread baking into various school subjects and for different ages. Health related issues concerning bread, wheat, and food in general, such things as sensitivities, allergies, and intolerances, alternatives to wheat, fertilizers, pesticides, and fungicides, natural and artificial ingredients, genetically modified food, and factory-baked bread are also discussed and a useful measurement conversion chart is provided. Details are even given for how to build your own earthen oven. After reading Bread Baking with Children, you will know well why some breads are good, and why other breads are not. You will know how to bake bread yourself and how to lead children in the bread baking process. And, you will know how to do both enjoyably and in ways that are healthful for you and your children's body, mind, and soul. Again, I very highly recommend this book for all who help take care of and educate our children and for anyone who would like to learn how to bake bread and why baking your own bread is so much better than buying it at the supermarket.

This book is essential for anyone who is considering entering the coaching arena. The book is not a primer on running plays and rebounding effectively. It is the keystone for building an effective program and increasing the effectiveness of the coaches who are entrusted with it! I have used this book and its philosophies to better understand my motivations on the sideline and improve my relationships with my players and other coaches. This book was placed in the working library of the Morris Center YMCA (Cedar Knolls, N.J.) where we used it to help push the enrollment in our Youth Basketball Association to over 450 children. I am now the Assistant Basketball Coach at the College of St. Elizabeth (Convent Station, N.J.) and I have assigned chapters for other coaches to read and several of the forms have been modified for my specific needs. If you are building a program, a career or both, this must be in your collection!

This is a wonderful book on a gorgeous subject. The text is very interesting and the images are crisp and well conceived. As anyone who has visited the gardens at Bayou Bend can tell attest, this place is simply breathtaking. The mansion and grounds are part of the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, as bequeathed by Miss Hogg. The gardens were her passion, she looked after them and the home as if they were her children. The gardens are a study in landscape design, they follow the meandering of the stream, or bayou, as Houstonians call them. I highly suggest visiting Bayou Bend in April when the azaleas are in full bloom, it really is a sight to behold, and bring this book with you, it makes a wonderful companion for the trip. Highly recommended to anyone with an appreciation for beautiful things.