Glines reports on every aspect of the Yamamoto mission in painstaking detail, particularly on the decades-long debate regarding who actually shot down the admiral's plane. Indeed, barely half of the book covers the mission's planning and execution; the rest consists of in-depth analysis of every conceivable piece of information and speculation on the buring question as to who should get credit for the kill. If the reader just wants a comprehensive, overall history of the mission and its background, there may be better choices. "Get Yamamoto," by Burke Davis fills that bill nicely. But if you want a book that is thorough to the last possible detail with regard to the post-mission controversy, this is the one.

The attack on Yamamoto is considered to be one of the finest acheivements and most fascinating epsiodes of World War II. Caroll Glines brings the authoritative and final word on the events leading up to and the subsequent downing of the Admiral's plane over Bougainville Island.

This book is a focus on the controversy that has erupted over who officially shot down Yamamoto. Going against what the Official Military Record says about who shot down Yamamoto, Glines, through interviews, letters, reports, testimonies, and expert analysis, brings a balanced approach to the controversy. Glines examines all the evidence, and provides that evidence so the reader may decide for himself who they believe actually shot down Yamamoto, although Glines clearly favors one side of the argument.

Attack on Yamamoto also contains useful discussions into the intelligence and code-breaking capabilities of the US during World War II, and it portrays the desperations and absolute necessity of accomplishing this mission and it's overall impact on the Japanese Fleet's ability to continue fighting.

A killer book, this is a must read for anyone who enjoys history, World War II, and a "sit on the edge of your seat" story.

I did a little checking on the Internet and discovered that my first review unfairly criticized the author for stating that there were six carriers at Midway. I thought he was wrong.

In fact, the author was correct. There were two light carriers in the Japanese order of battle as well. ... END

I really enjoyed this novel, but couldn't give it a 5 because some of the characters were a bit shallow and not as drawn out as I would have liked. Also, the sudden romance emerging between the Carroll sisters and their respective suitors felt somewhat premature. However, as a light romp, this book was very much worth the read, and in fact I could not put it down.

What I particularly enjoyed was the differences between the 3 sisters, Joia, Holly and Merry. Though all 3 were independent and intelligent, each had her own personality. Joia, the beautiful, serene, sensible type. Holly, the bookish intellectual who dreamed of adventure in faraway lands. And Merry, the tomboy.

The one thing that absolutely "made" the story for me however was the relationship between Lord and Lady Carroll. While Metzger rather skimped on the development of the romances of the three daughters, she portrayed the love and need between their parents in such a way that touched my heart. The love between them seemed real and alive, and their story at the end was the most touching of all.

This book is extremely excellent except for some parts in Adeste Infidelis, which I found rather hard to swallow (maybe it's just me) and the ending makes up for it. The other sections in this book were well-written. For regency fans of romance this is a definate must-buy. I've re-read it several times and still enjoy it. The characters are very real and the emotions well-written. There is a lot of by-play and interaction between the characters which gives them a depth several other romance novels I've read are lacking. I especially loved the story of the middle sister.

What's an Earl to do when he has three daughters of marriageable age, but no sons -- to speak of, that is? Lord Carroll and his lady are the happily-wed, proud parents of Joia, Hollice and Meredyth. What goes with Joy, especially at the Christmas Holiday time? Why Lord Comfort, that's who! It doesn't hurt any that the about-to-be-former rake is the son of a Duke, and we just won't pay any attention to the fact that he and Joia get along like, well, oil and water. But a good father knows his own child.

Unfortunately, Mr. Rendell hardly knows his son Evan, having gone to India to make his fortune, leaving the babe behind with his mother and her parents. It's the Squire and his wife who end up raising the boy, after their daughter dies suddenly. Evan has always been like the son the Earl never had, and a father can't be blamed for hoping that his Holly might someday -- but, then again, sometimes it's the older and wiser heads that prevail.

And Merry? Hers is a Silent Knight. Well, Sir Max can speak, but hesistantly. His bravery was never in question, until he met up with the red-haired, green-eyed elf. And that son? Well Noel might have been -- but then, as the earl read from the good book during his Christmas lesson, "And lo, unto them that day a son was born . . ." What matter that the son was already some ten years old, and born on the wrong side of the blanket?

THE CHRISTMAS CARROLLS is Barbara Metzger at her very best. And that is very good, indeed!

Thomas Lipinski has done for Pittsburgh what Les Roberts' Milan Jacovich series did for Cleveland: namely, put PI procedurals squarely in the middle of real, rust belt locales. "Death in the Steel City" adds a shot of Janwillem van de Wetering to the mix, as PI Dorsey ruminates on the ways of life and death, fathers and sons, and the polarities of race, creed, gender, and generations. Underneath it all is story good enough to keep fans of the genre turning pages and detail rich enough to keep expatriate Pittsburghers (like this reviewer) looking homeward. If you haven't discovered Lipinski and Dorsey, this is a good place to begin.

Very gripping book. I couldn't put it down, and had to order all the others this guy wrote. My husband grew up in the exact area Lipinski writes about. I love to go there and visit. Lipinski's gift is that he hardly has to use any words to create colorful, strong stories. He has a steel-trap detective brain with the soul of a musician or artist. Probably would have been a first-rate criminal. The people and places are REAL - you see them walking around, and you KNOW them. The old woman was my mother-in-law. The guy dropping dead on the way home from the mill was probably our uncle that dropped dead at the slaughter-house, laughing at a joke during his coffee break. Even if you think you can second-guess the outcome, you are in for a real ride.

Great story as the plot was tight and nicely tied together at the end. Looking forward to the other's my Mr. Lipinski.

This book should definitely be read after the authors' first book in the series "The Indigo Children : The New Kids Have Arrived". I laughed out loud while reading much of this book as the authors shared some of what they've learned about Indigos since their last book. This book is not so much about teaching you how to guide these Indigos (their first book offered excellent ideas on discipline, etc.), but more about giving insight about them that you might be able to apply to Indigos you know. This book isn't formal at all (the authors mention right in the beginning that this book doesn't "flow" the way you might expect), but rather a hap-hazzard collection of "stuff" they've learned. The stories and messages the authors share help "connect" you so that you feel much less alone in parenting these "royal" children. The book is an easy read. Enjoy!

The book came in excellent condition. Will do business with A1Books.com again.

This book should be handed out to every teacher and parent as manditory reading. The Indigo Children are wonderful! They deserve an applause for being brave enough to break through the old systems and show us how to LOVE. Thank you Lee and Jan for writing this book.

This was the first time I had read a book about linguistics. For some time I had heard about Benjamin Lee Whorf and his seminal work on American Indian languages. This is his most famous book, a book of some of his papers during the 30's and 40's.

Unfortunately, given my lack of linguistic knowledge I did not understand much of the terminology throughout his more academic papers such as "Some Verbal Categories of Hopi" or "Gestalt Technique of Stem Composition in Shawnee". Nevertheless there is plenty to read which discusses languages without too much academic terminology, although there is always some. His most interesting reads are the more general ones such as "Language, Mind and Reality" or "Language and Logic".

Whorf makes the fascinating assertion, new for his time, that the language we speak, to some degree at least, forces us to orient our view of the world in a certain direction, for example the noun based structure of Indo-European languages forces it into considering the world as made up of interacting fixed parts whereas Hopi doesn't even have a tense system and doesn't consider the past or the future and sees events as either manifest or unmanifest. A completely different way of viewing the world and yet possessing its own internal logic and ability to express whatever is necessary. This is something Whorf stresses throughout and the so-called `primitive' languages of for example, the native Americans, is far from this western perspective. In fact Hopi stands out as being a language ideally suited to the new physics.

Whorf really lives in two worlds regarding his linguistic studies 1. the fascinating metaphysical world of language constructions throughout the world, i.e. the world view generated by these languages and 2. the strict linguistic approach to languages with its own very formal and structured method to analyse languages, see for example the formulaic approach for one-syllable English words in the paper entitled "Linguistics as an Exact Science".

This book is worth it as no doubt the one by Sapir as well.

This book was required reading when I was in college, and it made such an impression on me that 50 years later I sought it out, and re-read it. Anyone interested in communication, and the impact language has on society ( or how society impacts language!) will find the examples of words used (and not used)in various cultures fascinating.

Whorf (1899-1941), trained as a chemical engineer, worked as a fire prevention consultant and did original work in linguistic anthropology. He remains best know for advocating that the structure of language not only reflects but influences our world view and behavior. "We dissect nature along lines laid down by our native languages. The categories and types that we isolate from the world of phenomena we do not find there because they stare every observer in the face; on the contrary, the world is presented in a kaleidoscopic flux of impressions which has to be organized by our minds--and this means largely by the linguistic systems in our minds. We cut nature up, organize it into concepts, and ascribe significances as we do, largely because we are parties to an agreement to organize it this way--an agreement that holds throughout our speech community and is codified in the patterns of our language" (213). This has been called "the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis," (acknowledging Whorf's mentor, linguistic anthropologist Edward Sapir) although it seems sufficiently general for many hypotheses to be derived from it. Alfred Korzybski independently developed similar notions, writing,"...we read unconsciously into the world the structure of the language we use" (Science and Sanity 60). Students of Korzybski's General Semantics have a particular concern for the practical implications and applications of such views. Read This Book!

This book is as near to a reference work on the whys and hows of scrapbooking as exists. It is not an idea book, or a showcase, but rather is a broad examination of the issues and ideas behind scrapbooking, such as the use of (and importance of) archival quality materials, what design is, color, and so on. If you are looking for a book to quickly refer to for techniques (not ideas), or to get the fundamentals behind advanced techniques, this book is a good place to start. This book, I feel, is geared towards providing the reader with the fundamentals as a springboard towards their OWN style, rather than acting as a sampler or a guide to creating in a specific style. The spiral binding means that this book will lie flat as it is used, and it is meant to be used, not just read. It also contains color plates which illustrate many of the ideas the author discusses. The author provides references and background information for her sources, which is a very good thing. This is a very complete introduction to scrapbooking, the closest thing yet to an enyclopedia for scrapbookers.

I've read many books on scrapbooking, and this remains my favorite because of its focus on doing the right things to preserve your precious family memories. It's full of information about different products on the market and different techniques, and how those different products and techniques will affect the life of your scrapbooks. It's a good starting point for a beginner because it doesn't go into a lot of complicated decorating techniques, yet it clearly describes the basics of archival preservation, and it's a good reference for a more experienced person to have on hand for times when you might have a question about the best product for a given need. There is also a great list of other resources in the back. I've read a lot of scrapbooking books from the local library, but this is the only one I've chosen to buy.

Whether you are a novice scrapbooker on an experienced one, "A Lasting Legacy" will provide you will valuable reference information on all areas of scrapbooking. Archival information that is lacking in many books is contained here and in easy to understand terms. Color usage, page embellishment and journalling information are all here in the invaluable resource for scrapbookers.

Jennia Hart

While most pre-pregnancy books focus on the medical aspects of pregnancy and childbirth, this wonderful little book looks at the cultural and spiritual aspects of becoming a mother. Full of poems, stories, true anecdotes, humor, and beautiful photos and artwork from around the world, this book gives the reader a more accurate view of pregnancy than any medical text could. This book makes a wonderful gift not only for expectant mothers, but for those who already have children (or grandchildren).

Beautifully adorned with mothers and babes, this collection allows the Western mother and mother-to-be to step out of our comfort zone and let mothers' of the world teach us. Packed full of information in an easy-to-read style. Mamatoto offers what no other prenatal/pregnancy book can... spirit and guidance in what often feels like uncharted territory. Enjoy this book completely until it is in tatters- like mine.

This was a beautiful book full of traditions surrounding birth from around the world. Beautiful photography, poems and art. Definitely a great gift for anyone interested in childbirth.

This is a very interesting and informative collection of historical stories about varying pictures and statues of our Blessed Mother that have exhibited miraculous actions and effects. The history alone is fascinating, and the miracles associated with each icon underscore the beauty and power of our Blessed Mother. Each item is roughly four to five pages in length, which provides plenty of detail without being overly verbose.

This is a truly lovely book. The stories associated with dozens of statues, icons and paintings of the Blessed Virgin Mary are told in a clear, interesting manner. There are quite a few pictures, but I'd love to have seen more color photos. Some of the images such as Our Lady of Perpetual Help are famous, others such as the Madonna Tal-Ghar and Notre Dame de Foy (a copy of which is enshrined in a three at the Shrine of the North American Martyrs at Auriesville, New York) are not so well known. This is the third book I have read by this author and I look forward to reading more!

Another wonderful "collection" book by this popular best-selling author. Here are 100 true stories of approved miraculous statues, paintings and other images of Our Lady from all parts of the globe and spanning almost 2,000 years. Included are images that have spoken, that have brought miraculous cures and other special favors, that have helped in construction of Catholic churches, that have shed luminous rays leading to their discovery in hidden places, that have given off a celestial fragrance, been suspended in mid-air for over 5 centuries, or that have suddenly and unexplainable become extremely heavy so as to resist being moved from a favored place. Also described are images of Our Lady weeping blood and tears, of Our Lady lovingly holding the Infant Jesus, as well as the ornate and costly garments the faithful have created for these dear figures plus the special feast-days in their honor. Ranging across Italy, France, the U.S., Japan, Mexico, etc., the stories shared by Mrs. Cruz tell of the images of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Akita, Pompeii, Prompt Succor (New Orleans), Our Lady of the Smile (through which St. Therese the Little Flower was cured at age 10), Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, The Comforter of the Afflicted, The Comforter of the Afflicted, The Madonna of Consolation, Mother of Divine Love, Our Lady of Zapopan (Mexico) and many, many more! Scores of pictures, 33 in full color, make this terrific book come alive. 125 illustrations in all. A great Catholic treasure for every home library! 441pp. PB. Imprimatur.

I was disappointed over the quality of the minatures featured in this book. They seemed way too amateur-ish and uninventive. I feel the author could have tried a little harder in making more creative and sophisticated designs rather than boring, suburban-lazy type she displayed in this book. The designs reminded me of those ugly crocheted blankets you see in the typical housewife or granny's home. It's a great hobby with alot of potential; unfortunately, the only people who take it up have no sense whatsoever of aesthetics.

The up side of this book is that it includes alot of color photos and detailed instructions, if you are inclined to make these dull pieces at home.

i found this book by chance in waldens. i have always had a fascination with miniatures and dollhouses, maybe because of my modest childhood. however, my interest in miniatures was sparked by the discovery of this book. boulton does an excellent job with explaining the miniture making process. as always, the DK company provides clear and colorful illustrations on making miniatures. i love this book and would recommend it to anyone who is an advanced miniaturist or novice.

My Mother gave her copy of the book to my granddaughter who is 8 yrs old. Now she can't wait to get home from school to work on her latest project for her dolls or doll house. Sometimes it is a Mother-Daughter project but not always.

In the most glowing terms, the author enamored of this Queen, makes excuses for her bad behavior. Using the "times" as a rationale, he mentions that she expelled the Jews, pursued the Moors, executed people who said they had converted to the Catholic religion. The inquisitions began under her reign. What, for heaven's sake is there to be proud of? However, this slavish tome does just that. She did have to fight for her rights as a monarch in a time when women were relegated to royal cows. That much I'll say, but this book mostly angered me. Now, if she had been forward thinking, I'd say that was something to read about.

Dr. Carroll has again done a magnificent job of making history interesting. His portrayal of Isabel is gripping, his scholarly foundation is excellent, and his style is highly readable. I especially appreciated his comments on the Spanish Inqisition - a viewpoint you won't hear from most historians! Isabel is one of the most admirable women figures in the history of the world, and an excellent model for all women concerned with true feminism. Her humanity, intelligence, compassion, wisdom and courage are inspiring. Thank you, Dr. Carroll, for your service to the truth in bringing her so vividly to life.

This is the most thoroughly researched biography of Queen Isabel found in English. Written by an American historian, it's surprisingly readable.