Lincoln Books

Though virtually unknown today, Lincoln Colcord was a very popular writer of seafaring tales in the early part of this century. Having actually grown up on board clipper ships that his father skippered, his knowledge of the sea and the clipper era is first-hand. The stories in this book are, in the opinion of this reviewer, are as colorful and gripping as any Conrad ever wrote. As a Merchant Marine officer with over thirty-three years at sea, I can attest to their authenticity.Colcord's description of a storm at sea is one of the most realistic scenes I've ever read. A wonderful book for anyone who loves the sea or a rip-roaring adventure.

Upon opening the package for this book I was struck with how absolutely gorgeous the illustrations were. The story was even better, a lyrical, almost poetic tale of love, separation and hope. Any fan of selkie legends or excellent Childrens books, would do well to have a copy for themselves!!

Have you read Second Sight By Gary Blackwood? This wonderful story about President Lincoln puts you on the edge of your seat.....This little boy and his father learn to perform wonderful acts and try to change history! Read this book to try to save Lincoln too! I loved this historical Book and hope you will to!

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SECRET GERMANY: A RIGHTING OF THE RECORD
Reviewed by William Courson
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It is often asserted and widely believed - largely within conventionally religious and particularly Christian circles - that Adolph Hitler was both a devotee and practitioner of unspecified "esoteric" and occult arts including astrology, thaumaturgy, necromancy, and geomancy, inter alia. To an extent, these assertions are correct. The reason they are made, however, appears to be the unjustified attempt at the placing of blame for the Third Reich's evil on the Occult, thus absolving the Christian churches of Germany for their more-or-less willing complicity in the Nazi nightmare.

Omitted from such assertions, of course, is the role played by the occult movement in formulating a plan that has come to be known as "Secret Germany," through which a number of prominent esotericists and occult practitioners opposed to their country's criminal government and resisting the depredations of Hitler and his genocidal minions sought to kill the Fuhrer.

One of the "Secret Germany" movement opposed to National Socialism, Count Claus von Stauffenberg, detonated a bomb in Hitler's Eastern Front headquarters. Failing to kill Hitler led Stauffenberg to the firing squad and then to a meat-hook. This book chronicles the 46 other assassination attempts on Hitler over a two year period, many of them inspired by the life and teachings of Germany's great esotericist and mystic, Stefan George, whose circle of intimates and initiates were also known by the name "Secret Germany."

Had Von Satuffenberg succeeded in his efforts to exterminate the most infamous madman in all of history, he would undoubtedly have emerged as Germany's rightful savior: more than a deGaulle-like figure; rather, a Christ-like figure whose very physical aspect was strongly reminiscent of the quasi-mythic "Knight of Bamberg" who centuries before had been prepared to sacrifice his life for that of his beloved fatherland.

There are several relatively small difficulties with this work. The authors' homophobia is embarrassinmgly evident in their shrill but ineffective attempt to disprove the widely (and in the reviewer's view, correctly) held belief that Stefan George was homosexual. But given the overall chacter and quality of the volume, that is small criticism indeed.

Like all of Baigent's and Leigh's works, this volume belongs in the library of every professional historian and every student of history. It is not simply an invaluable work of historic scholarship, it is an irreplaceable and necessary one.

This book is truely insightful. As a novel it entertained me greatly with the news history, that I did not even realize the seriousness of the subject.

An easy read for the family and friends.

The "Selected Writings and Speeches of Abraham Lincoln" is an anthology of speeches, letters and telegrams that he wrote from his reputed first political speech in March of 1832 to his last public address on April 11, 1865 just four days before his death. Over the thirty-three years of writing, we are able to see the Great Emancipator's writings change.

Lincoln had one of the toughest presidencies to date. He ran for office when the Union was at odds, and would soon see his country divided just before he became president. His stands on slavery took a back seat to reuniting the Union. As time went on, you can see in his writings how his job of bringing a country back together, and peace to the land, wore on him. Lincoln was obviously physically and mentally tired by the close of the war.

Editor T. Harry Williams provides a great introduction that covers the course of Lincoln's career and the special issues he had to face during that time. He also begins each of the seventy-six pieces of Lincoln's work with a short note that gives enough information as to the context and history of the writing. Of the writings, I found the response to Senator Douglas (1854) very interesting and intriguing as well as his communiqués with his generals during the war. Of course, this anthology also contains the Gettysburg Address and his inaugural addresses.

Lincoln was a powerful writer that focused on the issues that the public was concerned about. His writings were almost poetical, and, at times, full of passion. There is no doubt from reading his speeches and letters that Lincoln loved his country. This man could say more in a ten-minute speech than today's politicians can say during a whole term. The speechwriters of today should revisit the speeches of this great writer.

Teacher and weather writer James Lincoln Turner presents Seven Superstorms of the Northeast And Other Blizzards, Hurricanes & Tempests, an in-depth survey of some of America's most severe and dramatic superstorms during the late 19th century and the first half of the 20th century. From The Blizzard of 1888 to The Great Appalachian Storm of 1950, each of the seven superstorms profiled (plus two massive hurricanes in August 1893) are described in both meteorological and human terms. Vintage black-and-white photographs throughout Seven Superstorms of the Northeast add an extra immersive touch to this captivating true chronicle of the beauty, majesty, and ruthless appetite for destruction of nature's strongest storms, accessible to lay readers and weather science experts alike.

This is a well written story for 6-9 year olds. The artwork is very nice too. My daughter 6 really enjoys hearing a chapter before bed.

Good for kids my 8 year old liked it. Nice illustrations and presented for kids. I would buy non fiction again from the same publisher.

Who would have thought that you could make such wonderful home decor projects from a simple square of fabric. Kathy Peterson's wonderful design ideas for pillows, curtains, chairs, blankets and more has made sewing fun again! This is a must have for beginner sewers and even those of us who need to dust off our sewing machines!