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Latimer's book feels like a definitive account of a conflict that is very poorly understood or studied. The book is obviously not written to be a dry recounting of troop movements or a collection of anecdotes strung together as some seem to be. The author is not shy about making some sharp comments, but his claims are very well documented with a huge volume of endnotes.

Great stuff!

1812 WAR WITH AMERICA by Jon Latimer is the 2008 Society for Military History Distinguished Book Award Winner for United States History.

Every time my husband and I plan a trip we check this little jewel and discover what exhibits are in vicinities we will be in. In fact, we have planned trips to go to particular exhibitions. Not only are exhibitions listed and clearly described but also accurate museum hours and telephone numbers are given. It is a must-have for us and a great gift for travelers.

This book has once again lead me to include the best exibits when planning my travels. It has helped me coordinate my travel plans with those of touring exhibits. Concise and worth trusting, this guide is a must for those who enjoy great art and love to travel.

The simple end to area code frustrations for me. No more wasted time. I have this map on my desk. It solves most problems with area code changes, splits, overlays. Paid for itself many, many times over already.

We now have one of these area code finders on every desk in our call-center, plus our sales office, our buying office and in the reception area. The ridiculous and time wasting area code frustrations are now gone - simple. And now when I call someone who's left a message on my voice-mail, I know where I'm calling and what time zone they're in. Time saved, hassle avoided, blood pressure reduced, etc.

CodeTracker tells me: a) where unknown callers are calling from (using table on back plus caller ID), and b) what time zone callers are situated in (useful when returning messages), and c) it takes the hassle out of splits, overlays, new codes and changes. The table on the back is quick and has all the changes explained clearly, and the maps are useful. Yes, you're right! I like it. I bought a pack and put one on every desk in the office. I reckon I got my money back on time saved within a couple of weeks.

I have used CodeTracker Area Code Maps for some years as a desk top reference. I receive many incoming calls and before I return voice mails I refer to the table on the reverse side to identify which time zone the caller resides in. I also find the map provides an easy way to keep up to date on the many area code changes each year. Now, every desk in my office is equiped with a CodeTracker. Good quality printing, laminated, indestructable, essential. Paid for itself many times over. Anyways, it's preserved my sanity!!

SOOOOO glad I purchased this book (and so is my hubby!)

I have read all of Lou Paget's books, and have waited anxiously for this release. As usual, Ms. Paget presents her ideas with taste and tact, combined with her signature sense of humor and savvy. My husband and I can't wait to try each and every one of her ideas....and keep OUR fires burning all year long!

For a genuine traveller, ready to explore new territories, this road atlas is the best I've used during my trips all across North America. From detailed charts of major cities (the map of Washington DC helped me a lot) to comprehensive maps of practically every area of interest, this atlas has been with me through thick and thin.
I do recommend it to everyone, ready to go out there and still feel safe.

Is there anyone who is not familiar with the 'bible of the road' the AAA road guides to the US and Mexico. While not exciting or newsy, the books contain good background info for the driving traveler.

This is the only guide you you need to Rome. It is complete, well organized, easy to use and unbiased. The guide contains enough information yet is still light enough to carry around.

Great photos and book design, laid out to give the important information without overload, easy enough to carry with you in the street. Good breakdown of the areas within the city and the major sights. Would be an excellent book to look at if you are thinking of going to Rome to get a feel for the city. The maps are very good, the walking itineraries are very good; shopping, eating and entertainment is reviewed at the back of each city section. Only weak point is that only 14 hotels are reviewed, but those 14 are enough of a variety to get you a nice place. Well worth buying if you are heading over there.

I knew nothing about Niagara Falls before our visit, I purchased this book for my two kids. I learned so much from the ilustrations and the text that it was neat to see the places when we went to the falls. I am glad we read this book over and over again before and during our trip.

My kids really liked the characters in the book.

What an educational book! We purchased a couple of books on Niagara Falls before visiting them and really enjoyed the book. This one was by far the most informative and thorough kid¢s book of the books we read on the falls. I hope anyone planning on a visit to the falls, reads this book!



Kim

A proud mother

New Jersey

I became aware of this book by seeing Jack Perkins interviewed on Maine Public Television about it. It was a wonderful interview and he read some of his poems and explained how the book came to be. It has always been a secret hope of mine that I might bump into Jack some place in Maine, but it has not happened yet. The next best thing is to own his book, and then he can talk to you and share his vision of this unique area of our lovely state. His talent is not limited to his high profile experiences in television journalisim for NBC. He is an accomplished photographer and poet and he has a wonderful heart.

Poetry has gone out of fashion in our obsession with things that take no work and require no thought. Recently my wife and I hosted a dinner in Washington at which Jack spoke. He read from and commented on his poems. For an old broadcast journalist to attempt something like this before an audience of other, mostly cynical journalists was very brave, indeed. But Jack brought it off in a way that had people listening respectfully and then responding enthusiastically. Many promised to immediately purchase their own copies. Whatever relationship you may or may not have with Maine, "Acadia" will do something for your heart that few other contemporary books can do. I highly recommend it as a gift, or for your own consumption and enjoyment. I guarantee you will not be disappointed.

The Afterlife Of Trees is a selection of Brian Bartlett's memorable, free-verse poems that carry both the pedantic nuance of events of everyday life, and a personal respect for the majesty and grace of the soul that trees, birds, and nature have given to humankind. The Afterlife Of Trees is recommended as an insightful body of work reflecting communion with nature amid a culture choked with the clutter of material things. "To a red-eyed vireo: Minimalist of the tree tops / more than a scrap of dawn chorus, all day / you ask and answer one question / in two-to-four-note phrases, you're drawl's inflections / reversing, a rise giving way to a fall, a fall / to a rise / ask, answer / ask answer / Is it fair to say you sound like a lecturer who won't / move on to the next point, / or some weary barker / slowly going mad with the monotony of selling?"

The Afterlife Of Trees is a selection of Brian Bartlett's memorable, free-verse poems that carry both the pedantic nuance of events of everyday life, and a personal respect for the majesty and grace of the soul that trees, birds, and nature have given to humankind. The Afterlife Of Trees is recommended as an insightful body of work reflecting communion with nature amid a culture choked with the clutter of material things. "To a red-eyed vireo: Minimalist of the tree tops / more than a scrap of dawn chorus, all day / you ask and answer one question / in two-to-four-note phrases, you're drawl's inflections / reversing, a rise giving way to a fall, a fall / to a rise / ask, answer / ask answer / Is it fair to say you sound like a lecturer who won't / move on to the next point, / or some weary barker / slowly going mad with the monotony of selling?"