books about: lincoln     books:       The Impending Crisis, 1848-186120 reviews David M. Potter Harper Perennial, 1977 A refreshing approach to the pre-Civil War era Written in the 1970's, and finished by a colleague, David Potter's depiction of the 1848-1861 timeframe is a finely researched book on the subject. Most importantly though, unlike other writers and historians (in particular James McPherson) who look back on this time with modern day hindsight, Potter writes a book which follows this time as it was, with all the issues and ebbs and flows of that ...             Silent Suspicion (Lincoln Keller Mystery Series)29 reviews Lee E. Meadows First Page Publications, 2000 AWESOME Silent Suspicion is an awesome action packed mistery that will keep the reader on the edge of their seat, non-stop. Dr. Lee Meadows is a gifted writer with the ability to bring characters to life. Once you start reading, you can't stop! I found this mistery to be exciting, entertaining and relexing. I feel lost and empty without Linc and his brothers after completing the book. I can't wait ...             Gardener32 reviews Sarah Stewart LINCOLN FRANCES, 2004 DELIGHTFUL - THIS IS ONE TO READ WITH YOUR CHILD. The time of this story takes place in the mid 1930s and the family of the little girl of the story has had some hard times as so many families did during those horrible years. Briefly, the little girl is sent to live with her uncle Jim in the city until her father can find work and get the family back on thier feet. The author has chosen to tell this story via letter written back home to the ...             Wild About Books22 reviews Judy Sierra Frances Lincoln Childrens Books, 2007 This Book is why I will never buy a Kindle I thoroughly enjoyed Ms. Sierra's wonderful 'Wild About Books' with its clever wordplay and colorful illustrations. When I get the opportunity to read, hold and enjoy such a fun book it reassures me that there will always be a place for books in our world.             Desperate Engagement: How a Little-Kno Civil War Battle Saved Washington, D.C., and Changed American History20 reviews Marc Leepson Thomas Dunne Books, 2007 Good description of a desperate struggle The battle at Monocacy Junction in July, 1864 is not as well known as other engagements during the Civil War. But it may well have been as important, at least, as some better known battles. "Desperate Engagement" describes the context for the battle, its actual occurrence, and then the aftermath and a series of reflections. In short, Jubal Early and the 2nd Corps of the Army of Northern ...             The Civil War: A Narrative (3 Volume Set)37 reviews Shelby Foote Random House, 2006 Excellent series Here is writing which makes history come alive. I have read other civil war books, but I would say this is bar far the best, most comprehsive books I have read. I beleive it is equal in representation of both the north and the south but there is a slight bias towards the south in some respects. The author puts more a human face to Davis whereas Linclon is not always afforded this. But ...             The Last Shot: City Streets, Basketball Dreams45 reviews Darcy Frey Mariner Books, 2004 Hoop Dreams If you like hoops you would love this story. Darcey frey the author who's also a sports writter follows the life of three young men who's dream is to become professional basketball players.Living in the Coney Island section of Brooklyn these three men are faced with durgs violence, and everything you see on the streets of Brooklyn. A very inspirational story, and a indepth look on the career of ...             A Guide to SELLING Managed Services - faster, easier & for greater profit23 reviews Lincoln Press, LLC, 2007 An excellent resource for any IT services firm If you are new to the industry or have been in it for over 20 years like me, you know that you need to do all that you can to understand what does and doesn't work for others. To those new to the business he offers a real road map for success. To those who have been doing this for years, he presents some very compelling reasons to re-think the way you do business. I can't say I agree with ...             Lincoln's Assassins: Their Trial and Execution21 reviews James L. Swanson, Daniel R. Weinberg Arena Editions, 2001 Avid Lincoln Reader I saw James Swanson giving a speech about his other book "Manhunt" and found him fascinating to listen to. he knew facts that I had never heard before and could describe them with such detail I felt like I was watching it happen. I read "Manhunt" and was thrilled to have the details of those twelve days come to life. When I saw this book I snatched it up as quickly as I could. It is the ...             Lincoln the Unknown23 reviews Dale Carnegie Dale Carnegie and Associates, 1959 Outstanding! Knowing little other than the obvious facts about Lincoln, I was amazed, entertained, and simply captivated by this Carnegie masterpiece. Lincoln's poverty-stricken childhood, his lackluster days as a lawyer, his love of poetry, his political career - it's all covered in great detail and conveyed in a very appealing and straightforward style. Carnegie's research and dedication towards this book ...             The Cats in Krasinski Square15 reviews Karen Hesse Frances Lincoln Publishers, 2007 Or how cats became heroes Once upon a time in a far away place, there lived a bad man, a very bad man. In fact this man was so good at being bad that he convinced the people of his country that he was a good man. Not only that, he convinced them he was the man for the job, the job of leading their government. So he did. Then he convinced his people that there were enemies living right there in their country and they ...             The Army of the Potomac: Mr. Lincoln's Army16 reviews Bruce Catton DoubleDay, 1954 Why oh why did they stop printing this????? What a wonderful book. I was so lucky to be able to pick up a great condition trilogy of the AOP (Mr. Lincoln's Army, Glory Road, and Stillness at Appomatox). Catton's style is so amazing. You get the broad strokes of tactical movement, political wranglings, down in the ditch tales, camp life, and of course the human equation. Excellent. Excellent. Excellent. I must say, I'm glad I had a ...             Natural Theology ; Evidences of the Existence and Attributes of the Deity. Collected from the Appearances of ...16 reviews William Paley Lincoln-Rembrandt Pub., 1986 A True Classic William Paley's "Natural Theology" was written over two hundred years ago. But it is by no means an historical curiosity, for two reasons. The first is that no author, before or since, ever presented the Argument from Design in a fuller, clearer, or more persuasive form. The prose is elegant, the examples and arguments well crafted, the conclusions precisely stated, and all without either the ...             Mr. Lincoln's Way16 reviews Philomel, 2001 A book with so much Character Mr. Lincoln was the greatest principle ever. He dressed cool and he acted cool. He would do all sorts of things with his students. He seemed to really light up his school. Well not so much to mean gene. Gene is mean and he is not afraid to show it. He doesn't like people that are different from him. He picks on them and even calls them mean names. All the teachers felt as if they have had enough ...             Adopting On Your Own: The Complete Guide to Adoption for Single Parents15 reviews Lee Varon Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2000 Priceless This book has been absolutely priceless in my journey toward adoption. The exercises are beneficial and the information is straightforward and unbiased. Best of all, it's written by someone who, like me, is single and career-oriented but made it work. This has not only helped me, but I shared it with my family and it helped them to understand just what I'm going through.             Lincoln at Cooper Union : The Speech That Made Abraham Lincoln President15 reviews Harold Holzer Simon & Schuster, 2004 How Lincoln got creditable.... Harold Holzer's book on Abraham Lincoln's speech at Cooper Union gives a clarity to the importance of that speech and how it affected Lincoln as a speaker, politican and future candidate for his Republican Party. While Lincoln was well known among the western states, he wasn't that well regarded along the northeastern seaboard. One of the most important things about the book was how the author ...             Actual Size15 reviews Steve Jenkins Frances Lincoln Childrens Books, 2006 Amazing, amazing book. Between the paper-cut collage, the huge pages, the factual information done in a fun way and just the overall style of the book makes this one of my favorites I've reviewed so far. Children and adults will love to measure themselves up to the 3 foot giant gippsland earthworm and find out that the giant squid's eyeball is bigger than their head. There is even an open out middle page of the ...             Pussycat's Christmas, A14 reviews Margaret Wise Brown Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd, 1996 A Christmas Ornament Our family sets out A Pussycat's Christmas every year when dressing the house for the holidays. Last year our copy got dropped in a bucket of water. A calamity that required immediate purchase of another copy and express shipping. It's a charming tale. The illustration is excellent. Especially if you have a "Pussycat" look-a-like as we do this little book will become a part of your Christmas ...             Frida16 reviews Jonah Winter, Ana Juan Frances Lincoln Publishers, 2005 art can save your life My mom read me this book and I saw that art is important and special, it can save you and allow you to express your imagination even when times are tough             Tao Te Ching16 reviews Lao zi Frances Lincoln Publishers, 1999 As Visually Beautiful a Journey as Spiritual Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching (The Book of the Way) has long been referenced by those who seek to understand the Eastern philosophy of the harmony of the universe. In simple, eloquent verse this collection of poems (though there are those who would object to the 'poem' label) the secrets to shedding the self with its attendant judgment, desire, and critique provide the guide for finding oneness with ...              search for books 1848-1861, adopting, adoption, american, appearances, assassins, attributes, basketball, christmas, collected, complete, desperate, engagement, evidences, execution, existence, gardener, greater, impending, krasinski, little-kno, narrative, president, pussycat, services, streets, suspicion, theology, unknown, washington books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen book: Aqua Leung home  impressum - about us