Books to read if you're planning a vacation in "Cass", sorted by average review score:
The Good Fight (A Cass Canfield Book)
Published in Hardcover by HarperCollins (April, 1973)
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Chisholm's Presidential CampaignThis book is an autobiography of the life of Shirley Chisholm. It focuses mainly on the opposition she faced as the first African American woman to run for President and deals with the goals and reforms that she hoped to accomplish if elected.
The History of Barbados: Comprising a Geographical and Statistical Description of the Island; A Sketch of the Historical Events Since the Settlement, and an Account of Its geo (Cass Library of West Indian Studies, No. 19)
Published in Hardcover by Frank Cass & Co (September, 1998)
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The History of Barbados, Robert H. SchomburgkAbsolutely Fantastic! This is a must read for anyone needing insight of the early days of Barbados' history. Sir Robert's vivid account will leave you in awe.
History of Cass County Nebraska
Published in Hardcover by Curtis Media (June, 1989)
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Excellent resource for family historiansThis is a very good resource for anyone with ties to Cass County, Nebraska. The book includes histories of the towns of Cass County, and sketches of businesses and families from early settlers through modern day. Researchers will appreciate the thorough index. The book includes hundreds of photos.
The History of Soviet Airborne Forces (Cass Series on Soviet Military Theory and Practice, 6)
Published in Paperback by Frank Cass & Co (June, 1994)
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An excellently researched study.An excellently researched and balanced study of small unit actions. Best I've ever read with credit being given to both sides. The author accompanies the narrative with dozens of good maps and leads the reader very smoothly through a rather complicated entanglement of fighting on the Russian front. Highly recommended.
Industry and Air Power: The Expansion of British Aircraft Production, 1935-41 (Cass Series--Studies in Air Power, 4.)
Published in Paperback by Frank Cass & Co (June, 1997)
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How Britain's aircraft industry prepared for warThe aurhor is a historian with the British Ministry of Defense so this is a semi-official history. In the late thirties the RAF started a program to expand the production capabilities of the British aircraft industry to cope with the needs of the anticipated war. This book describes how this program was handled. The only criticism one might make is that the lenngth of the book is too short (283 pages) to completely cover such a large subject.
Inventing the Skyline
Published in Hardcover by Columbia University Press (15 August, 2000)
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An absorbing, revealing titleCass Gilbert's pioneering architectural style resulted in soaring skyscrapers with unique attributes, influencing a circle of architects of his time. This accompanies a major exhibit documenting his career and offers essays by prominent Gilbert scholars as well as portraits of all his buildings and their often controversial facets. An absorbing, revealing title.
The Italian Navy and Fascist Expansionism 1935-1940 (Cass Series--Naval Policy and History, 7)
Published in Hardcover by Frank Cass & Co (November, 1998)
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Excellent Coverage of the Italian Political View in the 30'sThis book really digs into how Mussolini and other high ranking Italian officials viewed the strategic situation in the Med. Sea during the 30's. It also describes Italy's situation (both economically and militarily). As the 30's progressed, Italy's alliances and foriegn policy changed. It is interesting to see how this happened, and why. Author did a very fine and detailed job. Very highly researched material. A must for any navy buff interested in Med naval warfare in WWII!
Johnson's Emotional First Aid: How to Increase Your Happiness, Peace, and Joy
Published in Paperback by Blue Dolphin Publishing (April, 1997)
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This book has been a true emotional inspiration!A very clever, well thought out, informative and helpful book on emotions. Easy to read. Many useful examples on how to incorporate strong emotional health and well being into your life! Highly recommended.
Make your own kind of music : a career retrospective of Cass Elliot ; featuring The Big Three, The Mugwumps, The Mamas & The Papas
Published in Unknown Binding by Music Archives Press ()
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A FASCINATING LOOK INTO CASS ELLIOT'S LIFE!IF YOU ARE LUCKY ENOUGH TO FIND A COPY OF THIS BOOK (EVEN WITH THE AID OF THE INTERNET, IT TOOK ME QUITE AWHILE TO FIND A PRINTING AVAILABLE), IMMEDIATELY PURCHASE IT! I CAN'T PRAISE THIS BOOK ENOUGH. THE AUTHOR MASTERFULLY CAPTURES THE READERS' ATTENTION RIGHT FROM THE BEGINNING. IT IS ALSO A GREAT TRIBUTE TO THE LATE CASS ELLIOT. 'MAKE YOUR OWN KIND OF MUSIC' IS FILLED VERY RARE PICTURES, AS WELL AS MANY DETAILS ABOUT HER LIFE AND CAREER THAT YOU WON'T FIND ANYWHERE ELSE BUT IN THIS BOOK. ALSO, AS AN ADDED BONUS, MR. JOHNSON HAS AN ENTIRE DISCOGRAPHY OF THE LATE SINGER'S WORK LOCATED IN THE BACK. A REAL TREAT FOR ANY CASS ELLIOT FAN!
Military Training in the British Army, 1940-1944: From Dunkirk to D-Day (Cass Series--Military History and Policy, No. 6)
Published in Hardcover by Frank Cass & Co (November, 2000)
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Military Training in the British ArmyDefinately for the serious WW2 historian. This book is well researched and organized. It provides an interesting contrast to the experience of the novice American army as it prepared for war. As the senior partner in the Western Allied coalition during the initial phase of the conflict, the British often spoke of the lack of American combat experience in disparaging terms. The author presents a convincing portrait of an army that failed to fully glean the lessons of modern war from its own hard won lessons, in sharp contrast to their "junior" American partners.