In the opening chapter of "Andrew Jackson's America: 1824-1850," Christopher & James Lincoln Collier drive home the difference between Jackson and George Washington by pointing out that Jackson prided himself on being a "man of the people," while the aristocratic Washington would have been insulted by the idea. However, as the first painting of Jackson in this volume clearly shows, no one could look more imperial than Andy By-God Jackson. This ninth volume in excellent series The Drama of American History focuses more on the Age of Jackson rather than just the two terms Jackson served in the White House. After all, Jackson was a major political figure before that time; in fact, he was the first candidate to win three consecutive popular votes for the Presidency.

This volume covers the Age of Jackson in seven chapters: (1) A Man for an Age previews Jackson's impact on American History and how he is clearly one of those figures that who validates the Great Man theory of history. However, while Jackson serves as the defining figure of his time, he is not the focus of most of these chapters; (2) The Industrial Revolution Comes to America looks at the social and economic transformation of the nation that happened during this period; (3) The New Transportation System covers the importance of being able to move people and things from one place to another by canal and railroad; (4) The Rise of the Market Economy looks at the creation of the "blue collar" and "white collar" class system that originated at this time.

Jackson's personal impact on the nation's history highlights the next couple of chapters: (5) The Beginning of the Two-Party Political System erupted after the "Era of Good Feelings" that defined the administration of James Monroe. The bitterly contested election of 1824 between the National Republicans of John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay and the Democratic Republicans of Jackson gave birth to the political division that continues to plague us today; (6) Andrew Jackson and the Modern Presidency looks at not only how he played an important role in creating the national Democratic Party, but how his political philosophy of believing in a strong president while not believing in a strong government can best be seen in the public argument over the national bank; and (7) Pushing the Indians Back Again details Jackson's policy of moving the native tribes west to allow white expansion. This chapter has a map that pinpoints 68 major Indian battles between 1829 and 1866 and certainly the Colliers provide a contemporary perspective on the Age of Jackson by ending it with the shame of the Trail of Tears.

The chief value of The Drama of American History series is how the Colliers establish what they call the "central core" of the subject under discussion. "Andrew Jackson's America" shows how the nation changed during this quarter-century and what hand Jackson hand in the nation's peculiar evolution at that point. The volume is illustrated with historic paintings, etchings and political cartoons, although if anything there are too few of the last on this list (there are some really choice examples I have seen elsewhere that would have enriched this volume). Even if this series proves too expensive to work as a complete set for students in the classroom, as I suspect is almost always going to be the case, teachers can still benefit from the organizational structure of these volumes and the emphasis it provides for understanding the period.

Never have I read a book that related so much, that was written in such a basic, simple way. Not that it is simplistic in ideas or manifestations, rather that it is put to the reader so plainly. Graham Collier does not involve himself in verbal masturbation. What he says is true, straight and real. Art is linked to life, to philosophy, to social thinking. The book's context transcends time; linking modern, classical and prehistoric art through universal thinking and unconscious approaches. It transcends physical reality and links the unconscious to the conscious, the rational to the intuitive, the artist to the universe. It opened my eyes to things I always knew but never thought to express in such a drawn, complete and inspiring way. It transcends everything to look at it from a holistic viewpoint, and in so doing shows the things that relate everything to everything.

"Braves loved maidens, and great battles with no names raged and chiefs walked like giants and breathed air that no man had ever breathed-all in my backyard." John Collier wrote and illustrated a book of poety. The book starts in a present day backyard and takes you back in time; letting you imagine all the things that probably took place in your backyard. Beautifully written and beautifully illustrated. The Backyard is just as much for adults as it is for children.

This is a wonderful, well written book on how to make the necessary changes in your life to "Be Rich"! The author is well educated and confident in the material, and makes a special effort to use multiple examples to educate the reader in the power of different ways to think. This book has been an inspiration to me. I have implemented many positive changes in my life and I recommend this book to all!

This book represents explosive spiritual content for those seeking a rich and rewarding life of Christian discipleship. It comes by way of 10-plus years of conducting Singles Conferences across America. It will bless your walk with Christ! Get it and share it with a friend!

Call me crazy, but Big Bird Brings Spring to Sesame Street is perhaps the best children's book I have ever read. It captures the very essence of the seasons and of the heart. Anyone who reads this book will be touched by its sincerity and blessed by it's message. Anyone who has not read this book should buy it and read it immediately!

This is a great book if you are going to Colorado and need to know where to hunt big game. It profiles spots the authors scouted themselves for elk, mule deer, antelope and whitetails. It includes 3D topo maps, directions, local hunting history and stories, and hunting advice. There are over 500 public land (free hunting) spots in the book, and it lists specific drainages, meadows and ridges to hunt. I was successful in my elk hunt going to their spots, and so were my friends. I actually called one of the authors, Guy Collier, at 303-280-9615 and he gave me more information.

This book was required for a class I took about bilingual education. It is chock full of great information and insights regarding the world of bilingualism. There are fantastic real life synopses interspersed throughout chapters that bring many crucial points home. The information is practically up-to-the-minute. A really good resource!

Using Walt Disney's Space Mountain attraction as a backdrop, there are five stories intended to be exciting for students who are in Junior High. This book is intended to motivate students to read with high interest, yet low reading difficulty stories.

The titles of the stories are: 1) The Ride of Your Life 2) Scout's Honor 3) My Sister Is A Real Brat 4) Home Sweet Home 5) Freaks

Teachers of students who have been to Disney, Get This Book For Your Classroom.

BERLIN WAS LEFT TO PEACES, THE RUSSIANSWANTED TO DRIVE THERE WARTIME COLLEAGUES FROM THE FORMER CAPITAL.