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GREAT PHOTOS!!!
In this book the authors have recreated the sweep and fury of America's bloodiest military conflict - The Civil War. Milhollen, curator of photographs at the Library of Congress and creator of many outstanding works, has gleaned from the bast collection of Civil War Photos taken by Matthew B. Brady, Alexander Gardner, and others, to produce for modern readers, a breathtaking pictorial history from the secession of South Carolina to the fall of the Confederacy.
Looking at these photos it seems almost incredible that this was the first was in the history of mankind of which there exists extensive photographic documentation.And little can we realize the appreciate the herculean task which Brady and his colleagues set for themselves by hauling the bulky, heavy, wet-plate process and horse-drawn darkroom that comprised the equipment of the photographic war correspondent of a century ago.These timeless photos close the gap of a hundred years and put us there among the men, the weapons, the trenches reeking with the stench of death, the heartbreak of a lost cause, the shattered cities of the South, and the glorious triumph of the victors.
This is truly a great book of art! ... Read more

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Written by the renowned neuroradiologists at UCSF, this new teaching atlas contains more than 200 cases and 1,000 radiographs illustrating a wide range of diseases and problems in CNS imaging.Each case provides clinical history, images, and a list of differential diagnoses in a format that is tailored for self-testing or quick review.Cases cover valuable teaching points for daily practice from the straightforward to the advanced - offering a challenge to practitioners and residents alike.You'll find a focus on "real-life" clinical problems, including neoplasms, infections, dural and leptomeningeal processes, white matter disease, trauma, congenital malformations, phakomatoses, and cranial neuropathies. Pearls and pitfalls from the authors target important points and sources of error in image interpretation.

- Covers pathology, diagnosis, clinical findings, treatment, complications, and prognosis
- Differential diagnoses are thoroughly covered, highlighting similar clinical presentations
- User-friendly format makes it ideal as a clinical reference or review book
- More than 1,000 large radiographs crystallize disease entities
- Reviews of current literature, with short lists of recommended reading

Teaching Atlas of Brain Imaging is useful at several levels: for residents or fellows preparing for board examinations and rotating through the sub-specialty; for fellows and practitioners looking for help in passing the Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in neuroradiology; and for general radiologists who will find it to be an excellent text for quick and easy reference in daily practice. ... Read more

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A must for anyone wanting to learn neuroradiology!
This book is a comprehensive collection of neuroradiology cases which are presented in an outstanding format.In particular, the concise discussion of the differential diagnosis for each case and the inclusion of a"pitfalls/helpful tips" section are extremely helpful forresidents and fellows trying to master this difficult field.Furthermore,the section on normal anatomy and pathology of cranial nerves is a fabulousresource.

excellent review for the boards
excellent cases and excellent review for the radiology boards. they are about 200 cases and concise findings and differentials for the boards. must buy for all radiology residents ... Read more

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Apocrypha comes from the Greek and means "hidden."The books of the Apocrypha were not available to St. Jerome in Hebrew when he created the Latin Vulgate for the Roman Church in the late 4th century.Thus he was the first to call them Apocryphal.Martin Luther refered to these texts as "Aprocrypha, that is books which are not to be esteemed like the holy Scriptures, and yet which are useful and good to read."In 1546 at the Council of Trent, the Catholic Church reaffirmed these texts which were part of the Latin Vulgate with a decree concerning the canonical scriptures.In the 19th century, these books were completely dropped from Protestant Bibles but remain in Catholic Scripture.Here are the books of the Apocrypha originally included in the King James Bible of 1611 printed with modernized spellings and a historical introduction. ... Read more

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Chapters: Michael A. Jackson, George F. Johnson, Iv, Barbara Samorajczyk, James Benoit, Ron Dillon, Jr., Terence O. Hanley. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 22. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Michael A. Jackson (born March 29, 1964) is the current Sheriff of Prince George's County, Maryland. Pursuant to Maryland Common Law, Jackson's position as the elected sheriff makes him the senior law enforcement official of his jurisdiction and his authority supersedes all others within the county. Jackson, a Democrat, is in his second term, having served as Sheriff since 2002. The area that he serves contains an estimated 820,852 residents, holds the Washington Redskins Stadium (Fedex Field, the largest stadium in the NFL), the University of Maryland, College Park, and the National Harbor. Although violent crimes had dropped since 2006, in 2007, Prince George's County reported over 130 homicides, the highest rate of any county in Maryland. From 1982 to 1985, Jackson served in the United States Marine Corps reserves. In 1986, he received his B.S. in electronic engineering technology from the DeVry Institute of Technology and is currently in the PELP (Police Executive Leadership Program) master's program at Johns Hopkins University. After joining the Sheriff's Office, Jackson became the Fraternal Order of Police 112/DSA union president. In 2002, Jackson won the election for County Sheriff by a narrow margin against the incumbent sheriff, Al Black. As of 2007, Jackson is also the President of the Maryland Sheriff's Association. Jackson is married, and has one child; is a member of the American Legion post 275; is a member of the Moose Lodge 453 and the Mitchellville Kiwanis Club. As of November 2009, Jackson has thrown his hat into the ring for the 2010 running for County Executive of Princ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=14341089 ... Read more

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Newbery Medalist Virginia Hamilton tells 24 stories that kept her ancestors' culture alive during slavery, from spirited animal trickster tales and robust tall tales to spine-chilling tales of the supernatural and moving narratives of slaves in search of freedom. Twelve of these tales are on the 78-minute CD, including the hauntingly beautiful title story, "The People Could Fly." Booklist praised the recording as "an outstanding and most welcome production that both complements and extends the original work."
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Virginia Hamilton, Newbery Medal winner and recipient of the National Book Award and the Hans Christian Andersen Award, teams up with two-time Caldecott Medal winners, Leo and Diane Dillon, in this classic collection of American black folktales, winner of the Coretta Scott King Award. By turns droll, grisly, and spine-tingling, the 24 stories celebrate the indomitable human spirit, surviving under the most crushing circumstances of slavery. Traditionally, storytelling has helped people to push through sorrow and pain, especially when the stories are saturated with magic, mysticism, and fantasy. Bruh Rabbit, He Lion, Tar Baby, and other animals populate many of the stories. In others, John, the traditional trickster hero, outwits the slave owner time after time to win his freedom.

Included with this very special edition is a CD featuring the commanding voices of Hamilton and actor James Earl Jones. Eleven selections, including "The Peculiar Such Thing," "John and the Devil's Daughter," "A Wolf and Little Daughter," and "The People Could Fly," bring to life the rhythm and lyrical energy of Hamilton's text. Leo and Diane Dillon's strikingly beautiful black and white illustrations continue to mesmerize and haunt the reader. (All ages) --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

Customer Reviews (13)

These characters are as memorable as fairy tale characters such as Cinderella, Red Rose, Jack and the Beanstalk, etc
This book is full of many intriguing sort stories. You can read them all at once, or maybe once a day. This book would be great for bedtime stories if you have kids.

Here's the breakdown:

Hook/Setting: Out of the many stories the setting is are good and you are drawn into the stories each time.

Character(s): This book has numerous characters from Bruh Rabbit to Jack to Bruh Alligator. These characters are as memorable as fairy tale characters such as Cinderella, Red Rose, Jack and the Beanstalk, etc.

Events/Plot: This book is full of various plots and events, each one as good as the last.

Reader Excitablility/Overall Presentation: I liked that the way stories were worded because it was as if someone was telling the story to you directly. I recommend this book to fans of folktales and fairytales.

Review by N.C., 15-yrs old, [...]

great bedtime reading
This book was in great shape upon arrival.
Just as noted.
I would buy from Bearington and Amazon again.

Imagination/Wonder
I own this book as well and in reading it to my grandaugther it brought memories of when I was young as well as seeing the excitement in her eyes.You have to read this aloud and it was truly a great experience for her.She always want to hear a story.I do believe we have to keep the stories alive in our children, the tones, the simplicity of life....a history.

A wonderful & timeless book
I first heard of this book when I was in 5th grade (about 10-11 yrs. old)...I'm 28 now. My African-American teacher would read us stories from it. I remember enjoying the stories so much that I bought this book for my son about 2 yrs. ago. My son is almost 3 now & while he can't read yet, I know he will enjoy the stories as much as I have. This book comes with a CD & is narrated by the author & James Earl Jones...the narration was well done. I listened to the CD & I felt as if I had gone back in time. The narrators are so vivid & they really get your attention. The CD is definitely a plus & the book was well written. I really like that the stories have morals & life lessons that we can learn from. I recommend buying this version of the book because it comes with the CD. I also recommend this book for children 9 & up. This book would be a great addition to anyone's book collection. I hope my review is helpful.

A wonderful means of saving an art form
As a storyteller and folklorist/historian, it saddens me that so few children today know anything about the joys of hearing a good tale from a wise elder. In Black America in particular, generations of children (including my father, thank God) had the wonderful tales of Brer Rabbit, Little 8 John, Raw head & Bloody Bones, Wiley & The Hairy Man, and the People Who Could Fly (title story) told to them as today's children are familiar with Kim Possible and the Proud Family.

I bought this for my beloved niece when she was eight and pretty soon, she began entertaining the children of the neighborhood with these tales just as I did after listening to my dad and I still do during storytelling gigs today.

Virginia Hamilton (RIP) did a masterful work in leaving this beautiful legacy to a generation where it is fast disappearing. She does a good job in interpreting the likes of Wiley the Hairy man, Raw Head and Bloody Bones (the PC crowd occasionally complains about this being too scary for kids as well as Brer Rabbit-let these crybaby fools go ahead with that sickening Barney the Dinosaur and the care bears). The edition that I bought for my neice was before the CD with Miss Hamilton and voicemaster James Earl Jones came out, but I have younger neices and nephews (and hopefully my own children in the future) that I will certainly look out for this for.

Another reason why this collection is in such need is that often, African-American parents (rightfully) complain about the lack of wholesome entertainment for their children in particular. Unfortunately, most parents of today were not exposed to these stories as I was and this often leads to well-intentioned but foolish recent activities such as the NAACP here in Charleston (SC) complaining about the lack of Black Santa Clauses in the local malls. As Miss Hamilton and those of us raised in the folklore tradition know, we have enough good things of our own culture to pass down to children than to worry of the color of Santa Claus.

Buy this, reconnect with your children, and enjoy. ... Read more

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This book is designed to help develop both technique & musicianship.Book 3 is organized by key signature.Each key signature has a four page format:*Scales & arpeggios*Bowing, fingering, shifting & composition studies*Etude, duet & chorale*Orchestral excerpts ... Read more