Any one who enjoys music knows who Johann Sebastian Bach is and knows he led an incredibly interesting life. Basically Bach includes everything you want or need to know about Bach and his life. In my opinion Herbert Kupferberg did a really good job covering all of the aspects of Bach's life. In it he went through Bach's life and also some other famous Johanns and Bachs. Bach wrote pieces of music for the clavier, church songs for the organ, and operas. He was married twice. His first wife was Maria Barbara and his second was Anna Magdalena. This is a good book for anyone who is interested in history, good music, and Bach. You'll definitely enjoy this wonderful book by Herbert Kupferberg.

Dr. Friedrich, Eduard G. - Worked at Shands Teaching Hospital as the head of OB/GYN (Chairman). His death a while ago really hurt me, as I saw him as a father figure. It was not just a loss to his immediate family, it was a loss to the world. His knowledge of Benign Diseases of the Vulva and Vagina confused some, but helped and was understood by thousands of MD's. It is used and is considered a "BIBLE" to most that read. It's worth keeping nearby and in your arm's reach at all times! Dr. Friedrich not only was a great doctor, but he also wrote poems in his spare time. These poems (that I know of) are not on the market because their protected and are held in the University of Florida Law Library...ONLY! These were donated to the library there by Dr. Eduard G. Friedrich himself. His family tree continues to grow with his surviving children; Lisa Marie (Friedrich) Sherman and Jennifer Lowe (Friedrich) Lowe. I was his Son-in-law; Trent Allaire Sherman, and am married to his daughter Lisa. We have two daughters now (Katrina Marie and Nicole Allaire, ages 10 and 11 1/2). When you finish reading this beautifully composed hard-covered book, please consider checking out his wonderful poems that are in the U of F Law Library located in Gainesville, Florida.

I really liked this book! It gives kids a great view at Disney World, and will help you plan your trip a lot! There are a lot of places in this book that will let you plan out your trip, and a section for autographs, which I couldn't find in other books. I would read it!! :-

This powerfully written and informative biography of Winston Churchill tells the story of a monumental British figure who was to influenced the world of the 20th Century. European journalist and Churchill biographer Sebastian Haffner was one of the foremost figures in European writing and influenced Churchill's policy towards Germany and the Nazis. In this major examination of Churchill's life and accomplishments, Haffner provides a passionate and involving probe of the man whose methods and motivations changed the political shape of European history.

Thomas Benjamin's book is a great continuation for serious students of counterpoint. Neccessary prerequisites include basic understanding of traditional harmony and a firm understanding of basic species counterpoint. When armed with this background, students will find this book an invaluable guide into the deeper aspects of Bach's musical style. (All serious composition students should go through this series, and yes its a 5 to 50 year project!) Through examples and excercises the student will learn to apply the same considerations to his writting, if not the same sublimity, as one of the greatest musical masters of known history. Progressive excercises show the student how to synthesize harmonic considerations, counterpoint guidelines, and stylistic techninques (rhythmic figures and motiffs and the like) in a way that leads to satisfying musical conclusions. Once smaller scale writting excercises are mastered, no small feat and nothing to be rushed, the student then is ready to tackle larger musical forms. The satisfaction that emerges from such work is immeasurable, and this book is one of the only successfull treatments of the subject. Once again, this book shouldn't be undertaken without at least a year's study in traditional harmony, and a years in species counterpoint. Once this has been acomplished, the study of Bach's counterpoint is the logical continuation. Hats off! to Mr. Benjamin.

This book is a must for all serious performers of Bach's music. It is the only book that details not only of most of the dances that appear in Bach's works, but provides a fundamental vocabulary for a discussion of rhythm. After that has been provided, dances are discussed with clarity and precision, with a wealth of original sources for the reader. There is nothing on the market like it.

Many of us remember Gregory Peck in 12 O'Clock High, a story of Command Bombing decisions over Germany. Reviewers of 12 O'Clock High, both the book and the movie, and perhaps even the authors, often confuse the hero with the American tactical leader(s). It was "Bomber Harris", later Air Marshall Sir Arthur T. Harris, who ordered the bombing of Germany in retaliation for the inhuman bombing of England by Hitler's Luftwaffe and rockets. He had to fight for that bombing not only against Americans who felt sorry for the Germans (not having experienced having their home towns bombed themselves, and somewhat under the spell of German sympathizers in our military), but against some important Nazi sympathizers in Great Britain. Like Montgomery (see my review of him), Harris has had his portrait rewritten by "politically correct" historians and novelists anxious to downplay the British contribution to victory over Germany. When I saw Gregory Peck in that movie for the first time, I was looking at Bomber Harris, struggling alone to give back what he and his people had received. Yes, German cities and villages were almost obliterated by that bombing. I can only say that a nation stupid enough to vote for Adolf Hitler because he had a nice voice and was handy at finding scapegoats, and stupid enough to commit massive genocide, deserved to receive back some of what they had done to others. Montgomery, Slim, Harris, Mountbatten. We need a few good men like them.

A well crafted book, you know that if he mentions a place, time or event it exists and has occured. I look forward to his next one.

The eleven cantatas printed here are some of the most-recorded of all Bach's vocal works, and this is a wonderful and inexpensive companion volume for the avid listener who likes to follow the score. A listing of the works included would probably be helpful: 4, Christ lag in Todesbanden; 12, Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen; 21, Ich hatte viel Bekummerniss; 51, Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen (for soprano solo with trumpet); 56, Ich will den Kreuzstab gerne tragen (bass solo with oboe); 61, Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland; 78, Jesu, der Du meine Seele; 80, Ein' feste Burg ist unser Gott (including the trumpet parts added by a different hand); 82, Ich habe genug (another bass solo with oboe obbligato); 106, Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit (a very early and beautiful cantata, with two solo recorders); and 140, Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme.

This is an excellent book for anyone coming to the European Community's Anti-Dumping Regulation for the first time. It is also a valuable handbook for lawyers and exporters in non-EU countries who find themselves confronted with an anti-dumping questionnaire from the European Commission and have no previous experience of dumping investigations. The book is immensely readable, easy to understand, and sets out all the basic principles. Its absence of legal jargon is to be commended!