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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishings Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the worlds literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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Publisher: New York : Wm. C. BryantPublication date: 1855Subjects: PartitionReal propertyNotes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes.When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature. ... Read more

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Nice
I purchased it for my father, but we didn't use it that much yet the quality of the DVDs seemed fine.

Charlton Heston made a Bible DVD set too, and I'm thinking that might be more exciting then this one.Of what I heard of the DVD it did seem well, kind of dull.Yet I believe that the Bible, read properly, can be very exciting.I give these DVDs a rating of "alright."

driving with the bible
This is a quality product. The only con is that they play backround music while reading Sciptures. That is distracting as both the Word and the music are good.

The Bible on CD's
I ordered this for Christmas - paid the extra to get right away and it came next day.Thank you.

James Earl Jones Voice is Key
This is an excellent way to listen to scripture especially while driving. Fast delivery. Thanks.

James Earl Jones should stick with Darth Vader.
I was excited to get this CD set, since I know James Earl Jones has a great set of pipes, and I have listened so much to Alexander Scourby's reading of the Bible that I was ready for a new reading.I was disappointed the first time I listened.Jones does not use inflection while he reads; the result is that the words sound lifeless.As a Christian believer, that abhors me.

But more than his lifeless reading, I am apalled at Jones' changing of the text.He is reading the King James Version, but he changes the words at will.For example, the text will read "Christ Jesus" and Jones will read "Jesus Christ."I counted 21 errors in his reading of the Book of Ephesians alone.If you believe, as I do, in the divine inspiration of the Word of God, you will not be able to stand how Jones imposes his own changes to the text without any textual or scriptural justification.Jones should stick with Darth Vader. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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James Dean, The Epitome of Cool, The Man, The Legend!A unique look at the life and career of a superstar who lost his life at the top of his incredible career!An event that cemented his fame into history forever! ... Read more

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From 1932 to 1972, the United States Public Health Service conducted a non-therapeutic experiment involving over 400 black male sharecroppers infected with syphilis. The Tuskegee Study had nothing to do with treatment. It purpose was to trace the spontaneous evolution of the disease in order to learn how syphilis affected black subjects. The men were not told they had syphilis; they were not warned about what the disease might do to them; and, with the exception of a smattering of medication during the first few months, they were not given health care. Instead of the powerful drugs they required, they were given aspirin for their aches and pains. Health officials systematically deceived the men into believing they were patients in a government study of "bad blood", a catch-all phrase black sharecroppers used to describe a host of illnesses. At the end of this 40 year deathwatch, more than 100 men had died from syphilis or related complications. "Bad Blood" provides compelling answers to the question of how such a tragedy could have been allowed to occur.Tracing the evolution of medical ethics and the nature of decision making in bureaucracies, Jones attempted to show that the Tuskegee Study was not, in fact, an aberration, but a logical outgrowth of race relations and medical practice in the United States. Now, in this revised edition of "Bad Blood", Jones traces the tragic consequences of the Tuskegee Study over the last decade. A new introduction explains why the Tuskegee Study has become a symbol of black oppression and a metaphor for medical neglect, inspiring a prize-winning play, a Nova special, and a motion picture. A new concluding chapter shows how the black community's wide-spread anger and distrust caused by the Tuskegee Study has hampered efforts by health officials to combat AIDS in the black community. "Bad Blood" was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize and was one of the "N.Y. Times" 12 best books of the year. ... Read more

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important info, but could have been much more pithy
The author seemed to be trying to include as many quotes as possible to increase the number of pages in this book. The story could have been well told in one third the time. As it is, his main points are lost in the trivial details.

Love It From Jump
I was into this book the first couple of pages.I knew I would enjoy reading the book.I highly recommend.I would also like to recommend the book on Henrietta Lacks.If you don't know who she is, you should.

Bad Blood: Quality Product
The product arrived very quickly and in excellent condition.I think it was a great value for the money spent.Additionally, this book is well written.I had a hard time putting it down.I appreciate the way the author refered to political climate and social climate and how it influenced the continuation of the study.This is a great reference tool for anyone studying history, social science, or ethics in research.

fascinating
this is a truly fascinating read, and i recommend it to anyone curious.i read this at the suggestion of my psychology professor, and am still surprised by my prior ignorance to the study. bad blood is well-written and amazingly well-researched. bad blood is so intriguing that it reads like a novel, although it is actually a critique and record of a study that almost single-handedly brought about the current rules of ethics for human experimentation.

wow
very thought provoking...a must read for people who really want to know about public health and how the system (government) treated ( and perhaps to this day) treat the less privileged ... Read more

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In this Song of Ascents not one single note is here by right.  I deserve nothing; I have everything.  God is the heart of this everything.  I have everything - everything I need, and more. ...  What I had - Jesus, God, the Kingdom of God - was all I wanted and needed.  I didn't want anything different.  I only wanted more of what I had.  (from the Introduction) ... Read more

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An experienced reconnaissance Marine officer, Bruce Meyers paints a colorful and accurate picture of the special recon landings that preceded every major amphibious operation in the Pacific War. Credited with saving countless lives, these Marine scouts went in stealthily at night from submarines, PT boats, Catalinas, and high-speed transports. Swift, silent, and deadly, they landed on more than two hundred enemy beaches, from Tarawa to Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa to collect intelligence on potential landing sites. They measured water depths, charted coral heads, gathered soil samples, sought out enemy locations, and took photographs. In short, they obtained information vital to the success of American operations in the Pacific.

This book represents the first time World War II Marine recon landings have been chronicled. Meyers explains that only the story of their contributions in later wars has been previously documented. His book describes the start of it all, letting readers join the men as they slip over the sides of their rubber boats and make their way inland. Only now can the public appreciate the accomplishments of these daring and intrepid Marines. 224 pages. 25 photographs. 14 maps. Hardcover. 6 x 9 inches. ... Read more

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RECON
Thats who i want to lead when i join the Corps.T o the guy who got a bad book, im sorry for you.The copy i checked out at the library was alright, but ijust got it yesterday, and i am enjoying it so far, so who cares.

Printer Drops the Ball
I pre-ordered this book as its topic was of great interest to me professionally. Sadly I had to return it due to a major error by the printer in which pages 11-42 were missing. Even with the missing material this is a very short book at only 138 pages (without the end matter and notes) in a small format of 8" x 5". My negative review is not a reflection on the author and the quality of his research and writing, but instead on the printer who made such a glaring error that went to market unnoticed. I still look forward to reading this book, but will want to lay my hands on a copy to make sure its complete before buying it. ... Read more

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Good Intro to John Paul Jones and the Early American Navy
This slim volume is a fine introduction (or refresher) to the subject for middle-schoolers on up.

The chapter titles are as follows:

Prologue
1. Young John Paul
2. Merchant Sea Captain
3. The Providence and Alfred in American Waters
4. The Ranger in the Irish Sea
5. The Bonhomme Richard and Flamborough Head
6. Honors in Europe and America
7. Russian Admiral
8. A Place in History

The author begins with a brief but exciting tale of a mission undertaken by Jones and some of his crew in April 1778. He follows with the usual type of "Who was this man and why did he do the things he did?" kind of rhetorical questions that (hopefully) serve to pique the reader's interest enough to keep reading.

The first chapter introduces one to young John Paul's humble beginnings, his family, and mid-18th-century Scotland. Our hero soon develops an interest in the mariner's life and serves on several trade vessels. He quickly makes a name for himself as a talented young officer and in 1775 offers his services to the newly-formed American Continental Navy. Most of his exploits over the next few years are around Europe and the British Isles, intercepting British warships and traders alike. One reads about the British press' efforts to paint Jones as a dark and ruthless scourge of the seas, when in fact he was quite reasonable and merciful -- within the context of war, of course.

By chapter 7, the American Revolution is over and Jones has a new, diplomatic mission in Europe, which is barely more than mentioned. Yearning for the sea, he then accepts an admiralty in the Russian Navy. His service there is brief but adventurous, winning many victories and turning the tide against the Turks. Unfortunately, his great success, along with a lack of political skill, results in some jealous rivals effectively stalling Jones' career. The final chapter briefly mentions his retirement to Paris and subsequent death from illness in 1792. It finishes with Jones' remains eventually being transplanted to an elaborate sarcophagus under the U.S. Naval Academy Chapel, a fitting and honorable tribute to the Father of the American Navy.

While Bradford includes the occasional personal element about Jones in the narrative, there really isn't much of a sense of the man on a personal level. It is all about his career -- highlights only, of course -- and the contributions he made to the American Revolution, later to the Russian battles against the Turks, and to the American Navy in general, both in theory and practice. Now, perhaps this was exactly the aim of the author/publisher, but I would have liked to read a bit more on Jones' youth, personality, friendships, any romantic relationships?, etc. If a few maps/sketches/sidebars were removed, there would have been room for a few more personal details. (E.g., Why a full page on Louis XVI? Why a double-page spread of the painting 'Heirs to the Fame of John Paul Jones'?)

Bradford's writing flows easily and is well-suited to his primary audience. I noticed no instances of awkward phrasing or redundant text, as I have in a couple other volumes in the series, and typos are practically nonexistent. Unfortunately, characteristic of this series (as well as many other short and/or youth-oriented books), there are no end/footnotes. There is a 'Timeline' of Jones's life at the end of the book, as well as a helpful Glossary. There is also a short list of 'Additional Resources', a Bibliography, and a brief index.

There are several photos and reproductions of paintings, documents, etc. (many color, others B&W), which I really appreciated. But, as indicated above, and as has been the case with other volumes I've read in the series, there are a couple pictures or side-boxes here & there that are only marginally relevant or interesting and whose space could have been better filled with more text.

Overall, a more-than-satisfactory addition to the LALT series.

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Style & Structure: 4
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