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FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Frustrated with life under siege in George Washington's army, 19-year-old Will Knox and his brother Colonel Henry Knox undertake the task of moving 183 cannons from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston in the dead of winter. ... Read more

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Great Historical Fiction!!!
This book was a great historical fiction!!!This book was about Colonel Knox and his journey to FT. Ticonderoga to get guns for general Washington.The story had lots of action and I would definitely recommend it to history lovers!!!!!

History Lesson
I thought the author should have used more dialogue.It reads like a history book.

excellent historical storytelling for young boys
I read and review stories for young boys, because that's what I have.This was a hugely successful book.It's compelling to read aloud.Reit is a natural storyteller who paces the narrative very well with short chapters that appeal to little ones' attention span.His language is pitched just right--a few words had to be explained, but that stretches the young mind.And, it has the additional advantage of being a true story from our nation's origins.Books for youngsters hardly ever get better than this.Highly recommended.

Great History
A wonderful story for any kids interested in American history.Fun to read as a family too.

nice little book
This is a nice little book, well written, fun and informative. Good story for young and old. ... Read more

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THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Reconstructs a possible mission of the 14-year-old spy who carried messages to George Washington's camp in the buttons of his coat during the Revolutionary War. ... Read more

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Fun to read.
This book was about a kid named John, and he was a spy for General Washington.I liked this book because the pictures were cool.They were very colorful.I learned some things about the Revolutionary War from reading this book. I learned that buttons could be used to carry secret messages, and that British soldiers hung American spies.I thought that John was really brave.This book makes me want to learn more about the Revolutionary War.I am 8 years old and in 3rd Grade, and this book was easy for me to read.

Great spy story
This easy to read book is great for the 1-3 grader who is studying the Revolutionary War. A family acts as spies for the patriots by smuggling messages. The mother places the messages inside her sons buttons and sews them onto his coat. The young boy then takes them to his brother who isstationed with General Washington. Plenty of colorful illustrations andenough suspense to keep you on the edge of your seat. ... Read more

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FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Recounts events in the life of George Washington which focus on his fondness for animals. ... Read more

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Humanity and history
Children can't learn enough about this great hero and this top-rated book has wonderful thing for kids to know about him - George Washington loved animals. He was the best horse rider known in his neighborhood, he checked on all sorts of farm animals when he grew up in Mount Vernon, and he spent much time with his dogs with cute names like "Mopsey," Sweetlips," and "Truelove.". When America needed him to be the general to fight the American Revolution, he took Sweetlips with him. An amazing true dog story is tied into this junior history book as Washington found a lost dog that belonged to the English army general! Washington retuned the dog to enemy General Howe and his kind deed had earned him respect from the English people. The author's note includes the actual letterWashington wrote to Howe which touches all of our hearts. In 1783, America won the war against England and became its own country. He received many animals as honorable gifts from world leaders and as he was elected as the first president of the United States, the man who made history was lead by his six white horses leading the way.

These Step 3 readers are excellent introductions to American history
I must admit, my kindergartener and I are great fans of the Step Into Reading series of books. Since my daughter had completed the Step 2 books in the Step Into Reading series of books, I decided to go ahead and purchase the Step 3 books. I was a bit hesitant because I noticed there is quite a big leap between the Step 2 and Step 3 books, especially in terms of vocabulary and sentence structure. The vocabulary is more advanced with higher order words, and the sentences are longer. I was also concerned that my daughter might not like the topics which seemed to be more 'academic' with history-based stories. My worries were unfounded. She loves the books and is reading them with very little help from me (and I enjoy listening to the stories!)

These books are excellent for building children's reading skills as well as increasing their confidence in reading. Once you've completed the Step 1 and Step 2 books (I would advise proceeding level by level), the Step 3 books are not as daunting as they might first appear. In "George Washington and the General's Dog", young readers are introduced to our first President. Who knew Washington was such a great animal lover, and owned 36 dogs in his lifetime? The illustrations enhance the reading experience and will motivate visual learners to want to read.

I can't recommend these books highly enough - they are great for building reading skills, and also educational. This book is a great introduction to history, and I also came up with a series of short comprehension questions based on the story in this book so as to hone my daughter's comprehension skills (e.g. "What was so special about George Washington?", "Can you name at least one of Washington's dogs?", "Who did the Americans fight?" etc.). These books are not only great intermediate readers but might also inculcate in children a great love of history.

Delightful and Unique Story
My 6-year old son and I read several historically based books this summer.This book was very heartwarming and gave a unique perspective into the honor of our first president.It told of General Washington's love of animals, especially his dog, Sweet Lips.(What 6-year old is not going to find that interesting?!)It included historical facts but didn't focus just on names and events.It put humanity into history.My son insisted we read this one several times and I enjoyed it each time as well.It is well worth purchasing.

Great kid's history book
"George Washington and the General's Dog"
Written by Frank Murphy
Illustrated by Richard Walz
(Random House, 2002)
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A delightful early reader book, telling the (true!) story of how George Washington took time out in the middle of a pitched battle to return a lost dog to its owner... Not only that, but the owner was none other than his military foe, the much-vaunted English general, William Howe!In only a couple of hundred words, his book weaves together many threads in an emotionally (and historically) rich narrative: American history, the Revolutionary War, kindness to animals, and the shared humanity of combatants in different armies all come into play, but with such a light, cheerful touch that this book is still ideal for the youngest readers. A real gem, and an amazing story that will make adult readers remark, "wow! did that really happen?"Highly recommended.(DJ Joe Sixpack, ReadThatAgain children's book reviews)

Great book!
Thank you for being so speedy with your delivery!This book is a great companion to our George Washington study.Thank you so much! ... Read more

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(Department of Medicine, Washington Univ. School of Medicine)Washington Univ., St. Louis, MO. Provides practical coverage on the top 25 most common general internal medicine consults. Includes useful appendices reviewing selected clinical trials. Also features key points to remember at the end of each chapter. Softcover. ... Read more

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This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: Ginn & company in 1901 in 550 pages; Subjects: Readers; England; Hudson River Valley (N.Y. and N.J.); Catskill Mountains Region (N.Y.); Authors, American; Americans; Fantasy fiction, American; Biography & Autobiography / Literary; Fiction / Fantasy / General; Fiction / Fantasy / Epic; Fiction / Fantasy / Short Stories; History / United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic; Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Literary; Literary Collections / General; Literary Criticism / General; Literary Criticism / American / General; ... Read more

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handy manual
This manual is worth the price. Curiously for a surgery manual there is no chapter dealing with common antibiotics you need to carry a second book for this. I believe that they have short changed soft tissue infections.

Great for Motivated Student on Surgery Clerkship
Used this book for surgery clerkship and aced the NBME shelf. This book has all the information you need to shine on a surgery clerkship. It is also ideal for residents/attendings making complex management decisions. It is at times dense and a little boring to read as a text but it has all the relevant information and a little more than you will need on the wards. Same size as Wash Manuel of Medical therapeutics (barely fits in white coat pocket). This book may be more valuable than wash manuel of medicine and is the ideal book for anyone motivated to provide up to date and effecient patient care.

Great reference for Surgery Clerkship
If you're looking for the most accurate "condensed" text for your Surgery Clerkship, this book is perfect.Only downside is that it doesn't organize the information for you in terms of standardized testing (Shelf, Step II) or getting "pimped" on the wards.You'll need another text that CLEARLY outlines "most likely diagnosis," "next step in management," indications, most pertinent complications, etc.

Excellent!
As a General Surgeon and Surgery teacher in a residency I appreciate the value of this manual.I may get quick, truthful and current answers in my job and with my medical's residents.
Thank for this gem.

EXCELLENT RESCUER
During my internship this book and the Washington Manual of Medical Therapeutics were the 2 books I couldn't live without.They give you quick information to solve almost any problem. ... Read more

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For your office
I consider this book as an excellent companion for attending outpatients.
The focus is on the management of the cronic case of the frecuent diseases studied by the internist.

Decent Handbook for Primary Care Internists
I am an internist who will be returning to outpatient primary care after several years absence.So I wanted to review a handbook that would provide an up-to-date, concise outline of conditions that an office based internist is likely to encounter.I am a fan of the Washington Manual series, and have been using the Washington Manual of Medical Therapeutics since I was an intern many years ago.However, that book is geared more to a hospital based practice.In about 2003, a Washington Manual of Ambulatory Therapeutics came out that was an excellent resource for office based internists, but it has been 7 years since the one and only edition of that book was published and it is now out-dated.

So, I was really looking forward to reading through the first edition Washington Manual of Outpatient Internal Medicine published in April, 2010.Having read through several sections, I am mostly pleased with the format and content.The book's chapters are divided mostly by organ systems, but some diseases such as diabetes mellitus, inflammatory bowel disease, and GERD receive there own chapters.Most disease entities are presented in the common General Principles, Diagnosis, and Treatment sections and the discussion is in a bulleted, outline form.

At over a 1000 pages, I would have expected that this book would be fairly comprehensive in presenting disorders that an internist is likely to encounter in everyday practice, as well as many other rarer conditions about which internists should be knowledgeable. It is not.To provide one glaring example, the book completely omits any discussion of peptic ulcer disease.

There are many other books of this type on the market that are of equal or better utility to clinical practice.For instance, Outpatient and Primary Care, 2010 Edition, is only about a third the length of the Washington Manual, but in some respects is more comprehensive for the disease entities that are covered, especially with respect to treatment options.I also appreciate the fact that Outpatient and Primary Care provides both the generic and trade names for drugs, which this Washington Manual does not.

Overall, this is a good, but not great, manual for practicing clinicians.I would have preferred that Lippincott would have decided to publish a new edition of the Washington Manual of Ambulatory Therapeutics, which I feel was a superior reference for office practice.

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(Department of Medicine, Washington Univ. School of Medicine)Washington Univ. School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Pocket-sized manual was prepared by residents for residents providing quick reference to psychiatric medicine in various settings. Softcover. DNLM: Mental Disorders--diagnosis--Handbooks. ... Read more

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(Department of Medicine, Washington Univ. School of Medicine)Washington Univ. School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Prepared by residents for residents, pocket text covers the essential facts in outpatient medicine, from approaching the patient to specific treatment challenges. Softcover. DNLM: Ambulatory Care--Handbooks. ... Read more

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good product
good pocket book for fp or ourpatient IM. less detailed then manual of medical therapeutics but easier and quicker to find information ... Read more

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Lippincott-Raven. A Brandon/Hill Medical List minimal-core and first-purchase selection. Previous edition: c1995. Succinct reference to medical therapy for practitioners, residents, and students. Trim size: 8.5 x 5.5 inches. Wire-spiral binding. Outline format. ... Read more

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must have for all interns
this book hits the spot. it's concise and has all the essential information of a quick browse during rounds or discussions. this helped me a lot during my nephro rotation to calculate acid base status manually (as prescribed by our attending). anything the fellows and attendings were discussing that i didn't understand was right in here. it was also an awful lot of help during cardiology, as this book has an amazing section of arrhythmia and CHF. even if this was a really old edition, it was extremely useful. cons, a little too bulky for most pockets, but it fit in mine.

Review: Washington Manual of Medical Therapeutics
The book is very thorough in the major areas of medicine, but there have been several things that I have tried to look up and there is only one line of info on it....I like the book b/c it is light and easy to carry around, and good for quick reference, but for reading and learning purposes I reccommend a REAL reference book

best for the nuts and bolts
5 stars for what it's supposed to be used for:

Have used both Ferri's and the Washington Manual and would have to say Washington is by far tops (also Ferri's has unfortunately gotten so fat and its binder is terrible to boot!!).In terms of what to exactly treat your patients with and how to give it, as an intern this can be very nerve-racking. The Washington Manual helps lessen some of this anxiety with good recommendations and timely pearls. The Washington Manual is also nice for the quick jogging of memory as a more senior resident or for an attending treating easy or mildly-complex out-of-specialty problems. Nothing as of yet really beats this time-tested cook book like ole' Washington to get your bearings.

Once again, it's a cook book albeit a very good one. But obviously, as a chef is much more than the recipes he knows, it's assumed that the diligent clinician's "unwritten job" is to appraise the literature, read solid textbooks, go to conferences, use time-tested clinical experience.

The MGH blue / black pocket Medicine guide is also really good! Uses lots of new studies as evidence, excellent tables and algorithms, but doesn't cover as much. MGH and Washington complement each other quite well in many respects.

Overrated
The most overrated book in medicine. Ferri's is much more useful. I bought , rarely used. Not much useful information. Would not recommend to anyone.

Useful in multiple fields
This reference is extraordinarily useful in multiple fields of medicine.Containing succinct information on disease states, therapeutics, and monitoring, this book should be included in every physician and pharmacist's library. ... Read more