books by Twayne Publishers     books:       George C. Marshall: Soldier-Statesman of the American Century (Twayne's Twentieth-Century American Biography ...10 reviews Mark A. Stoler Twayne Publishers, 1989 A Succinct Appraisal of an Extraordinary Leader Mark Stoler writes a concise account of the life and accomplishments of George C. Marshall, one of the greatest soldiers and statesmen in U.S. history. The opening lines in chapter one describe how Marshall was the only professional soldier to receive the Nobel Peace prize. Stoler's work provides inspiration to not only those in uniform, but also diplomats and others interested in leadership in ...             Asian Americans: An Interpretive History (Immigrant Heritage of America Series)3 reviews Sucheng Chan Twayne Publishers, 1991 Excellent general resource Sucheng Chan offers a statistic-rich, informative history of Asian-Americans, from their first immigration to current issues of As-Ams as "model minorities". I definitely prefer Chan's style to Takaki's quote-heavy, anecdotal approach; she is both thorough and concise.             Treasure Island260 reviews Meinkoff Twayne Publishers, 1995 Tense, Readable Adventure This is a solid condensed version of the classic search for buried treasure in the late 1700's. Author Robert Louis Stevenson draws readers in early as the Captain arrives at the Benbow Inn in Britain, focused on incoming ships, and warning young Jim Hawkins of one-legged visitors. The story picks up as Billy Bones arrives, bringing danger and discovery of the treasure map, a discovery that ...             International History Series - Vietnam and the United States (International History Series) Hess Twayne Publishers, 1998 Series Editor: Akira Iriye, Harvard University The volumes in this series critically assess United States foreign relations since 1945 by presenting both historical and contemporary information on the effect that U.S. politics and economics have had on a multitude of areas around the world. Each volume is an authoritative, readable account by a preeminent historian and includes: A concise chronology of major events Background on ...             Masterwork Studies Series - The Sun Also Rises (Masterwork Studies Series)1 review Reynolds Twayne Publishers, 1988 Micheal Renolds knows Hemingway Michael Reynolds does it again. In delving into the conscious and unconscious motivations of each and every character in Hemingway's first serious novel, The Sun Also Rises, he poses a question about what the expatriates were doing abroad and why they were doing it. Many of the supposed lost generation had personal problems stemming from the Geat War, and Reynolds is apt to discuss why and how ...             History of Black Business in America: Capitalism, Race, Entrepreneurship (Evolution of Modern Business Series)3 reviews Juliet E.K. Walker Twayne Publishers, 1998 A work that is needed This book traces the development of black enterprise in America. It is a return to the days when communities, including those in the tradition of black Americans, placed enterprise at the very center of their activity. It also reminds us of the blue-print for success in America. More importantly, it is a return to scholarship which concentrates on the importance of self-help, enterprise ...             The sketch book of Geoffrey Crayon, gent (The complete works of Washington Irving ; v. 8)11 reviews Washington Irving Twayne Publishers, 1978 "...bright gems of wisdom and golden veins of language." Not to be read quickly and to be savored like fine wine, Washington Irving's "The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon" is a matchless classic in American Literature. Written in 1820 and destined to become a true American literary pantheon (along with his preceeding work "Diedrich Knickerboker's History of New York), Irving introduces us to timeless observations and wit that ultimately become enduring ...             Oral History Series - Doing Oral History (Oral History Series)4 reviews Ritchie Twayne Publishers, 1994 Oral history of family is priceless! We first heard about this book on the radio back in early 1990s...it is a marvelous tool to guide an interview of grandparent or parent, or even self, to record one's memories and family history. The book provided a concise outline to follow so that family history, stories, and memories can be passed down on DVD or CD. We have used it with our parents and given copies to siblings and ...             Critical Essays on American Literature Series - Katherine Anne Porter (Critical Essays on American Literature ...2 reviews Unrue Twayne Publishers, 1997 A Master of Short Fiction Katherine Anne Porter's stories, as well as her novel "Ship of Fools," have never gone out of print. They've always been available in some edition or another, albeit mostly in paperback. So it's gratifying to see her stories finally grace the Library of America series, in a handsome new hardcover edition edited by her most recent biographer, Darlene Unrue. The bonus, of course, is the ...             Profiles in Power: The Antinuclear Movement and the Dawn of the Solar Age (Social Movements Past and Present)2 reviews Jerry Brown, Rinaldo Brutoco Twayne Publishers, 1997 Comprehensive Overview Comprehensive overview of the nuclear industry and the way individual citizens were able to bring light to the sordid, goverment sponsored, nuclear industry at the cost of hundredds of millions and untold ill-health. The consequences of nuclear power will last with us for a thousand years--and it never even made economic sense, let alone environmental sense. Thank God for the individual ...             Andrew Jackson (Twayne's Rulers and Statesmen of the World Series, Trow 2)14 reviews Robert V. Remini Twayne Publishers, 1966 A Great American President On a recent of list of great presidents in American history, Andrew Jackson was ranked near the top. Yet there is no Andrew Jackson Day. Most people would be hard pressed to name a single fact about "Old Hickory". Yet if he lived in the age of the cable news network, he may have been the most scandalous president ever. In this short but very well written biography, Robert Remini does a ...             Oliver Stone: Wakeup Cinema (Twayne's Filmmakers) Frank Beaver Twayne Publishers, 1994 Twayne Filmmakers SeriesSeries Editor: Frank Beaver, University of MichiganThis series explores the history of motion pictures by studying individual filmmakers and cinematic movements, illuminating the most significant aspects of film for the student, scholar, and general reader.An Academy Award-winning director whose trademark infotainment films, in which factually based events in history are presented with an editorial biasPlatoon, Salvadore, ...             Abolitionism: A Revolutionary Movement (Social Movements Past and Present)1 review Herbert Aptheker Twayne Publishers, 1989 Very readable. I'm reading this book now and it is very refreshing and different. I think Mr. Aptheker is very expert with this material since he has written so many other books on the subject. He treats the subject from a radical point of view, which is different from the usual treatment.             Masterwork Studies Series - Light in August (Masterwork Studies Series) Berland Al Twayne Publishers, 1992 Series Editor: Robert Lecker, McGill University Written in an easy-to-read, accessible style by teachers with years of classroom experience, Masterwork Studies are guides to the literary works most frequently studied in high school. Presenting ideas that spark imaginations, these books help students to gain background knowledge on great literature useful for papers and exams. The goal of each study is to encourage creative thinking by ...             Waste Land: A Poem of Memory and Desire (Twayne's Masterwork Studies, No 13)1 review Nancy K. Gish Twayne Publishers, 1988 Making "The Waste Land" understandable Professor Gish's book provides a clear, section-by-section analysis and explanation of the symbols, sources, techniques, and themes of "The Waste Land". In contrast to many Waste Land books that seem intent on expounding incomprehensible literary theory, this book brings the poem to life as Eliot's great work of "memory and desire". Ms. Gish does a superb job of challenging unsupportable (but ...             United States Authors Series - Tim O'Brien (United States Authors Series)1 review Herzog Twayne Publishers, 1997 a goldmine If you are looking for info on O'Brien's life AND novels, this book is for you. It may be the single most important source for my Masters Thesis!             Cry, the Beloved Country: A Novel of South Africa (Twayne's Masterwork Studies)2 reviews Edward Callan Twayne Publishers, 1991 Touching! When I first saw the cover of the book in my Literature class,I thought it would be some serious,weirdo novel....and I was right..it is serious but not weird!It was simply amazing.I don;t think I'ver read a book that touched me so much!It was something that provided me a lot of insight about the country of South Arica and it's problems.It made me fall in love with the country!              search for books abolitionism, american, americans, antinuclear, biography, business, capitalism, complete, critical, entrepreneurship, evolution, filmmakers, geoffrey, heritage, immigrant, international, interpretive, katherine, literature, marshall, masterwork, movements, profiles, revolutionary, soldier-statesman, statesman, statesmen, twentieth, twentieth-century, 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 VHS: Tommy Boy leave a comment home  impressum - about us