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Skylark: The Life, Lies, and Inventions of Harry Atwood

7 reviews
Howard Mansfield

UPNE, 1999

Fantastic book! I give 4 and a half stars............
I would have given 5 stars if only..........the Author had given us even more details about Atwood's flying, inventions and more documentation (patent records, court records, stock market records, etc.) to support his research. It is anyway a great book considering also how difficult it must have been to find material about such an interesting and "slippery" character. Being an aircraft builder ...

Dear Jean : What They Don't Teach You at the Water Cooler

15 reviews
Jean Kelley

Atwood Publications, 2000

An enjoyable and useful book
This book covered some of the most interesting topics of real human life in the workplace, and not only in the United States. It also applies in places like Spain, where I'm from. Jean's experience in dealing with all these subjects makes the book and her advice very useful and realistic. Also I very much enjoyed reading this book -- it's certainly not boring! I strongly recomend this book to ...

Sonoran Desert A to Z Coloring Book

6 reviews
Conrad J. Storad

Donna Atwood Design, 1997

Sonoran Desert A to Z is more than a coloring book
I thought I knew a lot about the natural history of the Sonoran Desert until I read this book. As a longtime former Arizona resident I spent many hundreds of hours hiking the Sonoran Desert backcountry, often with the author himself. There's not much text in this book, but Conrad has packed it with interesting facts. And Donna Atwood's illustrations are both technically accurate and ...

Teaching Today s College Students Widening the Circle of Success

6 reviews
Angela Provitera McGlynn

Atwood Publishing, 2007

Bravo!
Prof. McGlynn has done it again. In 2001 she wrote "Successful Beginnings for College Teachers", and it is quickly becoming standard issue for new faculty across the nation. Thank goodness it is, for the book addresses a situation rarely acknowledged: most college teachers have no training in pedagogy. "Successful Beginnings" attempts to remedy that situation by offereing practical, common ...

Frozen in Time: The Fate of the Franklin Expedition

13 reviews
Owen Beattie, John Geiger

Greystone Books, 2004

Excellent research team and analysis
Having had the luxury of actually communicating with Dr. Beattie and his team of their work, I can attest that they carried out their project professionally and with dignity. This is in contrast to many who tried or will try to answer the fate of the 129 (this field of research is ripe with many egos fighting for turf over which theory of their demise is correct, and the "glory" of finding that ...

Handbook of Denominations in the United States, 12th Edition

8 reviews
Frank S. Mead, Samuel S. Hill, ...

Abingdon Press, 2005

A Great Up to Date Survey of American Religious Groups
Our church pulled out of the United Church of Christ in 2001, and our denomination search committee needed a resource to get more information. We were very happy to find this book. At your finger tips are brief sketches of practically every major religious group in the United States. Some of the essays are very brief in nature, while others are pages long. Still, it is an excellent starting ...

Temptations of the Single Girl

13 reviews
Nina Atwood

Wheatmark, 2007

A must- read, single or married!
Temptations of the Single Girl is a must-read for any woman, single or married, that want a mutually satisfying and loving relationship with a man---she's yet to meet or married to now! Nina has artfully lead us through the myriad of issue we confront when we become intimately involved with another person. All of us will recognize our own "temptations" and, thanks to Nina's insight, we can ...

Higher Education in an Era of Digital Competition: Choices and Challenges

7 reviews
Donald E. Hanna & Associates

Atwood Pub, 2000

Visions and Choices for Higher Ed
Donald Hanna and his supporting authors have done a fine job illuminating some of the interesting aspects and issues of the growing technological world of higher ed. I enjoyed the organization of the book. It is a compilation of interesting essays on various topics, all of which are relevant to the online university. I found Chapter 3-Advanced Technologies and Distributed Learning in Higher ...

Rhode Island A to Z: Coloring/Learning Book

8 reviews
Donna Atwood

Donna Atwood Design, 2001

Kids seem to really dig this
We got copies for all of our friends because kids really seem to like it--the coloring part is really, really well done, and they like having the history stuff read to them (unless they're old enough to read it, themselves). Highly recommended.

Little Lords of the Desert

7 reviews
Conrad J. Storad

Donna Atwood Design, 1998

Excellent Children's Book
The illustrations are great and very likeable to children. I was so pleased to give this book to my nephew for both his entertainment and for educational purposes. I have several other books written by this author and have been pleased with all of them. This is not a typical coloring book. Great job to the author.

Encyclopedia of Mongolian and the Mongol Empire

3 reviews
Christopher P. Atwood

Facts on File, 2004

Encyclopedia of Mongolian and the Mongol Empire
This is a gem of historical history of the all of the Mongols, when I mean all, I mean all - Western, Eastern, Southern, and Northern tribes from early times to the present. The book is organized alphabetically and references are made so the reader can obtain further information after each topic. Kudos to C. Atwood in putting this together! I would recommend this for all Mongols and ...

Leading a Small College or University: A Conversation That Never Ends

4 reviews
Harry L. Peterson

Atwood Publishing, 2008

Great Insight and Down to Earth Advice
This is an essential read for NEW presidents. I also would recommend it to ALL presidents. Although the focus is on the smaller, more "hands-on" institution; my experience as a past president at small institution ($48M annual budget), as well as a larger one ($300M per year); leads me to believe that the principles introduced here apply well to BOTH. The author strikes a good balance between ...

First Words: Earliest Writing from Favorite Contemporary Authors

4 reviews
Margaret Atwood

audible.com

Perfect for teachers or aspiring writers!
FIRST WORDS was an expected find which has become a favorite gift. It allows the reader to turn back time and see the beginnings of a future writer. For aspiring writers it is both an education and an inspiration to see early stages of becoming a writer. For teachers it is an invaluable tool. 1-It demonstrates to the compulsively driven perfectionists in our classrooms that even those now ...

The Book Group Book: A Thoughtful Guide to Forming and Enjoying a Stimulating Book Discussion Group

4 reviews

Chicago Review Press, 2000

3rd edition out, amazon does not have yet
.... "It has seventeen new essays and 37 new book lists added to the second edition mentioned here. Forty six essays describe how individual groups are organized and portray thier strengths, weaknesses, and unique characters. Special-interest groups, groups with professional leaders or sponsors, new groups, and groups that have been meeting for decades are all represented. Readers discover ...

The Parisian Worlds of Frederic Chopin

4 reviews
William G. Atwood

Yale University Press, 1999

An Excellent Book!
What pleasure it is to be able to sit down and write a review of a truly enjoyable book such as this one. As I sit here typing I am listening to some music from one of the greatest composers of the 19th Century, Frederic Chopin. Fitting no less, as this book provides the reader with a guide through the City of Paris as seen and experienced by Chopin during his time there. The author, William ...

Kings in Their Castles: Photographs of Queer Men at Home

4 reviews
Tom Atwood

University of Wisconsin Press, 2005

Clutter Grouped Equals Art?
The photographer Tom Atwood writes in his "Artist's Statement" that he wanted to do a book of color photos of clothed gay men in New York who live in apartments. The photographs should balance both the portrait of the individual with his environment. He describes this book as a "miscellaneous catalogue of personalities and living spaces." The models come from a variety of professions: writers, ...

Fables, Labels, and Folding Tables: Reflections on the Student Affairs Profession

4 reviews
Randy L. Mitchell

Atwood Pub, 1999

Refreshing, inspiring and enlightening
This refreshing work is a literary trinity composed of these elements: philosophy, pragmatism, and playfulness. Randy Mitchell arouses your spirit for learning and its application with the ultimate goal of making a difference. His word gifts inspire our present and enrich our future. This book will serve as a great primer for the practitioner. It deals with issues not learned in school, but ...

A Jest of God

4 reviews
Margaret Laurence

New Canadian Library, 2009

An amazing journey of a woman finally finding herself
At first I thought of Rachel as paranoid and on the edge of sanity; however, by the end of the novel she has found her self and her voice. Her thoughts and feelings towards her mother and sister are so realistic, even if they seem unsettling at times. It was enlightening to be a part of her journey towards self-discovery and strength.

Successful Beginnings for College Teaching (Teaching Techniques/Strategies Series, V. 2)

5 reviews
Angela Provitera McGlynn

Atwood Publishing, 2001

Not just for beginnings, but for the middle & end, too!
I was amazed at how much good advice McGlynn packed into such a short book! I read it in one sitting, and constantly found myself saying, "yes, that's right," or "ok, I'll try that." She not only describes techniques that work for creating a more active learning environment in the classroom, but also (implicitly) explains why they work. To be sure, this is not an "academic book" in the sense of ...

Bridging the Gap: Leadership, Technology, and Organizational Change for University Deans and Chairpersons

3 reviews

Atwood Publications, 2003

A Perfect Fit for a Niche Market
Bridging the Gap is a book whose audience is a relatively small niche but that niche effects a large portion of our society. This book is aimed at the middle layer of leaders in the colleges of the United States; specifically deans and department chairs. These are the people that affect change in colleges and universities from a powerful but less visible position because they are part of the ...

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