books about: 1900     books:       The Making of the Atomic Bomb158 reviews Richard Rhodes Simon & Schuster, 1995 Outstanding Book Myself not being a scientist there were parts of this book that were hard to understand theoretically speaking, but the historical story the book brings forth is hard not to understand. Between the people making blind discoveries to educated guesses to scientific brilliance it's all here. Leading up to the climatic climax. This book is long and could be hard to read at times but the important ...             Truman282 reviews David McCullough Simon & Schuster, 1993 Long, but well worth the length I was given this book as a Christmas present. I had read McCullough's 1776 and John Adams and had enjoyed them both (although I was disappointed in the brevity of 1776). Still this book (Truman) stayed on my shelf gathering dust for over six months. I was initially overwhelmed with its length and afraid to tackle it (I had failed with Vidal's Lincoln and didn't want to repeat that result). I ...             Nicholas And Alexandra107 reviews Robert K. Massie Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, 2005 The Tragedy of The Twentieth Century In 2000, there was much talk about the "most important person of the 20th Century." My choice was always Gavrilo Princip, the young Bosnian assassin who killed Archduke Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary, igniting World War I, which caused the Russian Revolution, Communism, and the Treaty of Versailles, which led to Naziism, World War II, atomic bombs, and the Cold War. Of course, there were other ...             Oh, the Places You'll Go! (Classic Seuss)270 reviews Dr. Seuss Random House Books for Young Readers, 1990 Excellent Work Oh, the Places You'll Go! is a very good graduation gift, and my traditional gift for such occasions. But in regular bookstores, the cost usually averages at $18. Now, used books are great ideas, usually about $5, but not for graduation gifts. So when these $12 per arrived in perfect NEW condition I was thrilled. Go Amazon.             The Prophet261 reviews Kahlil Gibran William Heinemann Ltd, 1972 Eight Decades Later: Still Relevant, Insightful and Eloquent These days, Kahlil Gibran's "The Prophet" often gets dismissed as "hippie" literature. Yet, this book had been a bestseller LONG before the 1960s. Originally published in 1923, it almost instantly became a hit and even did well through the Great Depression. Today, Gibran's claim to fame is being the third best-selling poet of our time, behind Shakespeare and Lao Tzu... and pretty much entirely ...             These Is My Words: The Diary of Sarah Agnes Prine, 1881-1901 Arizona Territories213 reviews Nancy E. Turner Regan Books, 1999 Woman's issues These is My Words is filled with wild west high adventure. It is fast paced and reminds me of watching an action movie. Sarah grows from not understanding what is love. How it is demonstrated etc... to a profound understanding of a healthy marriage relationship. Filled with woman's issues: child bearing & rearing, pregnancy, marriage, courage, strength, meekness, life and death. A woman's ...             Rent111 reviews Jonathan Larson, Evelyn McDonnell, ... HarperEntertainment, 1997 A MUST HAVE TO REMEMBER RENT I have been so fortunate to have known this show for twelve years. Now that it has ended, I will have my memories of seeing the show as well as this amazing book. I own two copies of the book and have read it front to back. Thank you Jonathan Larson and thank you to all that have made this show the great piece of musical theatre that it is. I will miss the show, but this book will stay with me ...             The Civil War137 reviews Shelby Foote Pimlico, 1992 The Civil War: A Narrative (3 Vol) I am about half way through and find these volumes excellent. They not only address the battles fought, but also address the political climate how people from the North and the South felt about the war, their leaders etc. It is interesting to be made aware of the annimosity that existed toward the "press." It is also interesting to hear how the press on either side was willing to print ...             Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie: The Oregon Trail Diary of Hattie Campbell, 1847 (Dear America Series)164 reviews Kristiana Gregory Scholastic Inc., 1997 Wonderful I love 'Oregon Trail' stories and this one was no exception. The story is stunningly written, and a careful line is trod between emphasizing the dangers and discomforts of the trail without making the story seem scary or unpleasant to the reader. My only real gripe about this book (and not even a big enough gripe to drop a star, so take it for the whining that it is) is that the adult ...             Halls of Fame: Essays124 reviews John D'Agata Graywolf Press, 2003 Judge the book on its own terms Let me preface this by saying I was a classmate of John's at the Iowa Writers' Workshop in the mid-90's. I remember discussing several of the essays included in this collection, and being incredibly impressed with both the work and the author. The time, imagination, detail, obsession, intelligence, honesty and humble nature of both the essays and the essayist should at the very least inspire a ...             The Cruel Sea (Classics of Naval Literature)80 reviews Nicholas Monsarrat Naval Inst Pr, 1988 Ping . . . . . . Ping . . . . . . Ping . . . . . . Ping . . . . . . Ping . . . . . . The unrelenting echo of the sonar punctuates this understated J. Arthur Rank film with a taut atmosphere of suspense. Novelist Eric Ambler's intelligent script remains faithful to Nicholas Monserrat's novel about the last voyage of HMS Compass Rose and all who sailed on her. The splendid performances of Jack Hawkins as her captain and Donald Sinden as his First Mate bring the novel to life, as do ...             Johnstown Flood86 reviews Simon & Schuster, 2007 Tells the Story Vividly; Grapples with the Larger Social Issues Raised by the Flood There is a saying, not original to me, that events are of record, but reality is a construct. McCullough does the research necessary to state the essential facts of this historical event. This is no mean task, given all the disinformation and misinformation in the historical record. But what is even more impressive is McCullough's ability to show why there is so much inaccuracy in the writing ...             Theodore Dreiser's an American Tragedy (Bloom's Modern Critical Interpretations)79 reviews Chelsea House Pub (L), 1988 The saddest book I have ever read. I've never read a book so gripping or heart wrenching. My condolences to you and your family Mr. Walsh; my heart breaks for you.             84 Charing Cross Road102 reviews James Roose-Evans, Helene Hanff Samuel French Ltd, 1983 84 Charing the Book 84 Charing Cross Road is a great read! The premis simple, but the characters are full and rich. Worth reading again, even if you have seen the movie.             Downfall: The End of the Imperial Japanese Empire40 reviews Richard Frank Random House, 1999 Excellent in-depth defense of why the atomic bomb was needed Richard Frank conclusively shatters a number of myths about the end of the Pacific side of World War II. First, Japan was NOT ready to accept unconditional surrender, even with the caveat of the preservation of the Japanese throne, until after both bombs were dropped. Frank uses extensive declassified transcripts of Ultra (military) and Magic (diplomatic) U.S. codebreaking to get members of ...             After Silence Rape And My Journey Back47 reviews Nancy Venable Raine Virago, 1999 Courageous, powerful, compassionate. Ms. Raine describes the trauma and recovery of rape in clear and helpful terms and I appreciate the references to other works about rape recovery and feminism. Raine's AFTER SILENCE inspired me to read another landmark TRAUMA AND RECOVERY by Judith Herman, MD. It is hard to find books about rape recovery and people who can and will talk calmly, rationally, compassionately (or at all) about this ...             At Knit's End: Meditations for Women Who Knit Too Much43 reviews HighBridge Company, 2007 Great book! Knitting lovers have to have it! One of my best friends bought this book for me when my husband was very ill in the hospital. I'm a knitting addict and this book was not only hysterical, but really lifted my spirits! It's a book you can't wait to read & will make you smile and laugh! You feel like someone else really understands your world as a knitter! Hilarious! I just loved every page of it! Stephanie has amazing wit! You'll ...             Fate is the Hunter94 reviews Ernest K. Gann Simon & Schuster, 1986 Read through in few sittings - - This is one of those books that has a sneak ending - best appreciated by reading through at a steady rate (which only makes sense once the climax of the book is revealed). The stories, anecdotes and tales seem almost trite and mundane - but build to the showdown, for me a life lesson. Flying is revealed for the joy it is, for its wonder, the thrill of a good landing when one has fought the good ...             Old Turtle57 reviews Douglas Wood Pfeifer - Hamilton, 1992 beautiful This book begins with the beings of nature having an argument as to who God is, an age old question. The old turtle speaks up and tells everyone to stop! And tells of a new being that will come and be in the likeness of god out of his love, humans. Then the humans start to argue and fight and destroy the earth. Till again the turtle said stop, and the people began to listen and realize the ...             Ship Ablaze: The Tragedy of the Steamboat General Slocum52 reviews Edward T. O'Donnell Broadway, 2003 Hidden From History This disaster has been hidden from historical references better than anything I've ever come across. Over 1,000 people die horribly, mostly women and children, and the following has occurred: The 2004 Microsoft Encarta DVD Encyclopedia makes absolutely no reference to this event. The book "New York Times Page One" does not show this as one of it's important front page dates. 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