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Uncommon Carriers 28 reviews
John McPhee
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2007
Commonly, and Exceptionally - McPhee
I've read (and own hardcovers of) every book John McPhee has written. Many of the essay/compliation books - like this one - were first largely included in The New Yorker, but I'll always rush out and buy any new McPhee when it hits the bookstores. As a trained and licensed deep-sea Merchant Mariner, several of the ship-driving stories in this book were particularly interesting to me, but I got ...
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Shattered Sword: The Untold Story of the Battle of Midway 105 reviews
Jonathan Parshall, Anthony Tully
Potomac Books Inc., 2007
Shattered Sword:The Untold Story of the Battle of Midway
Shattered Sword: The Untold Story of the Battle of Midway I have read a number of books by authors on both sides(japanese and American)regarding the Battle of Midway but none have come close to this book. Mr. Parshall provides the reader with most intricate details on Japanese carrier technology and doctrine that in the end led to Japan's catastropic defeat at Midway.A must read of any serious ...
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Rand Mcnally 2008 Motor Carriers Road Atlas (Rand Mcnally Motor Carriers' Road Atlas)4 reviews
Rand McNally & Company, 2007
Belongs in every commercial truck
This was a gift from a long-time trucker to a brand new trucker. It is a useful tool that belongs in every commercial vehicle. Don't skimp, get this version with the sturdy pages.
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File System Forensic Analysis24 reviews
Brian Carrier
Addison-Wesley Professional, 2005
The bible for File System Forensics
Great Book. Great job Brian. A must have in your bookshelf if you are serious about computer forensics.
It only lacks two things to be perfect: a reiserfs and a HFS+ sections.
Only an error. GPT partition schema isn't used only in big servers. New Intel Macintoshes use it by default for their boot drive.
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Exploring Medical Language: A Student-Directed Approach7 reviews
Myrna LaFleur Brooks
Mosby, 2005
Why wait for school!
Classes started and its not a class you want to be behind on. I odered the book though my school, but it was on backoreder forever. Finally got mad, cancalled my order though school and I ordered book here, paid a little more because I wanted it over night! I guess I'm better off getting the book though amazon. Atleast I didn't get far behind!
In a different school, I took Medical Terminology ...
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U.S. Naval Air Superiority: Delevelopment of Shipborne Jet Fighters - 1943-19627 reviews
Tommy H. Thomason
Specialty Pr Pub & Wholesalers, 2008
USN Air Superiority-A Great Book
An excellent overview history of the development of early Naval Jet Aircraft. Informative and Well illustrated.
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Paperboy (Orchard Paperbacks)13 reviews
Dav Pilkey
Scholastic Inc., 1999
Deliverance
It's a bad sign when a book published in 1996 already conjures up feelings of nostalgia. Remember paperboys? How kids could earn a little extra money by getting that crack-of-dawn delivery job that put a few more coffers in their pockets? Nowadays, many paperboys have been replaced with adults. Adults with cars, no less. Looking back at Dav "Captain Underpants" Pilkey's Caldecott Honor ...
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USN Carriers vs IJN Carriers: The Pacific, 1942 (Duel)2 reviews
Mark Stille
Osprey Publishing, 2007
An Excellent Look into the Dynamics of Carrier Warfare
The epic duel in the Pacific Ocean in 1942 between the carriers of the Imperial Japanese Navy's Kido Butai (Mobile Force) and the carriers of the United States Navy makes for dramatic history and this story is told with great verve and insight by Commander (ret.) Mark Stille. USN Carriers vs IJN Carriers is the sixth volume in Osprey's new Duel series and readers need not fear that this is a ...
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Aircraft Carriers: A History of Carrier Aviation and Its Influence on World Events: Vol. II, 1946-20062 reviews
Norman Polmar
Potomac Books Inc., 2008
An Indispensible Survey for Naval Aficionados
Norman Polmar has a justly established reputation as the most prolific, insightful, and discerning of naval analysts. In a field where many works are outdated almost as soon as they appear, he has written a series of references and studies that have not only lasting significance, but enduring relevance both as historical studies and compilations of data and lessons learned that can be applied by ...
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The Big E: The Story of the USS Enterprise14 reviews
Edward P. Stafford
US Naval Institute Press, 2002
My favorite book ever.
If you enjoy WW2 History. Specifically US Navy genre, it can't get any better than a book about a ship whose name will live forever(and deservedly so). Got an old 2nd hand book years ago and it remains my prized book.
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Carrier 18 reviews
Tom Clancy
Berkley Trade, 1999
Amazin' But Flawed and Idealistic
This is one of Clancy's best. Not only is it interesting and fun to read, it is very informative and the information is accurate with a few exceptions. These include the misnaming of certain carriers. As good as this book is, there are many things I simply didn't like about this book. First of all, the book was very idealistic and was more of a propoganda work rather than some kind of reference ...
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Fantastic Folders and Exceptional Envelopes: A Designer's Guide to Custom Carriers That Open Conversations ...1 review
Patricia Belyea, Jenny Sullivan
Rockport Publishers, 2005
Fantastic Resource
A great resource illustrating many variations on folders and envelopes. Classic, clean and corporate styles with not too much funk going on (minimal urban design). Unusual ways of presentation - fresh ideas. Also has relavent and useful sizing information and alternate suggestions for die-cuts.
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Millie Waits for the Mail3 reviews
Walker Books for Young Readers, 2007
Three Silly Chicks Review
Oh, how we love a good barnyard book, and -- could it be? -- we may have found our favorite of all time in this winsome tale. Millie is a milk cow with a penchant for mischief: her favorite hobby is to scare the stuffing out of the poor mail carrier, resulting in a string of damaged deliveries to one irritated farmer lady. The bedraggled mailman finally comes up with an ingenious plan, but things ...
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Aircraft Accident Analysis: Final Reports6 reviews
Robert Sumwalt, Jim Walters
McGraw-Hill Professional, 2000
Aircraft Accident Analysis: Final Reports
It was exactly what it stated it would be. Perfect Service. Thank you!!
Bree Whittle
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Luscious Berry Desserts17 reviews
Lori Longbotham
Chronicle Books, 2006
Umm Umm Good!
This book covers a wide variety of recipes using berries. The directions are simple and easy to follow and the three recipes I've tried so far all turned out very well. Whether you want to make berry ice cream, sauce or a crisp, you'll find what you want here.
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Clash of The Carriers: The True Story of the Marianas Turkey Shoot of World War II31 reviews
Barrett Tillman
NAL Trade, 2006
Fair and Balanced
This book is a fantastic read. There are two points that make it very interesting. The first is that you can see the agony of decision at every level. The second is the fair portrayal of the courage and determination of the Japanese Navy. As names and equipment parade thru the book, it is loaded with details. You will enjoy this book from front to back. Remember, this book is not simply a ...
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USS Enterprise (CV-6): The Most Decorated Ship of World War II - A Pictorial History5 reviews
Steven Ewing
Pictorial Histories Publishing Company, 1982
Great Gift
I bought this book and another for my father. He was on the USS Enterprise during his time in the navy and has recently started reading old war books. Great price and arrived very quickly. My dad was happily surprised when he opened this gift.
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Sense and Goodness Without God: A Defense of Metaphysical Naturalism25 reviews
Richard Carrier
AuthorHouse, 2005
Finally, a coherent system of thought
Like many people, I grew up in a nominally religious household and never really questioned my beliefs until a few years ago. After starting a family, I made the decision to figure out once and for all what I really believed. After many hours of study and thought, I finally ran into Richard Carrier's book. It basically answered all of my nagging questions about the ultimate questions. If you're ...
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Imperial Japanese Navy Aircraft Carriers 1921-45 11 reviews
Mark Stille
Osprey Publishing, 2005
A Good Overview of Japanese Navy Aircraft Carriers with Awful Pictures
If you know little or nothing about the Imperial Japanese Navy's Aircraft Carriers during the period 1921-45, as was the case with me, this is an excellent place to start. All twenty-one of them are covered from their genesis including specifications through their participation in battles, modifications and ultimate demise. The information is concise, easy to assimilate and fascinating. You are ...
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Environmental Science: Toward a Sustainable Future (9th Edition)8 reviews
Richard T. Wright
Prentice Hall, 2004
Excellent overview for nonscience students
I have been using this book for an online environmental science class for six years and for in-person classes before that. The students find it to be very readable and engaging. I've reviewed many other books and found that they never measure up to this textbook. As another evaluator noted, it's a great resource. I also teach science to environmental lawyers, who can use this book for a quick ...
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