This is a very easy book to read; I hold this out as a virtue since George Grant was a very complicated man. Christian does well to stick to the facts of Grant's life and then when necessary add insight to the scaffolding. There is a human quality present throughout. The all-too-human is not totally absent; although, it is obvious the author greatly admires Grant, and it is apparent Grant was his ad-hoc tutor, friend and dinner guest on many occasions. The fruits of this familiarity are gossipy tidbits about Grant's dinner with Leo Strauss and Grant's squabbles with Fulton Anderson of the University of Toronto, among other stories. This biography can serve as an introduction to many of Grant's philosophical inspirations- Simone Weil, Martin Heidegger, and Leo Strauss- as well as documenting an important part of Canada's political and social progress (maybe Grant would use a word other than progress) from a colonial state to the fragile position it now holds in the modern world.

Part of the outstanding "Exploring Community History" series from the Krieger Publishing Company, Getting Around: Exploring Transportation History was meticulously researched and accessibly written by H. Roger Grant to provide the reader with an adventurous and informative historical survey of the evolution of various transit venues, ranging from natural waterways and roads, to canals, railroads, aviation, and more. Black-and-white photographs nicely illustrate this detailed and thoughtful chronology encompassing landmark inventions, famous personalities, and tragic accidents down through the centuries. An insightful look at a vital piece of human history which is also available in a trade paperback format, Getting Around is a very welcome contribution to the History of Transportation and a highly recommended addition to any personal, academic, or community library collection.

A fascinating and insightful book which tastefully broaches controversial topics by challenging the reader to think about people as individuals with universal needs.

This cookbook is top rate! It is extremely well organized into chapers such as Eye-Openers, Fresh & Fruity, Asides, Egg Dishes, Hearty Entrees, Muffins, Pancakes & Waffles, James & Jellies, Special Occasions, etc.....

This book has inspired me to make many of the recipes featured in the book. You don't have to use recipes just for dinner (as other books commonly feature) but you can spend time & energy to make great breakfasts & brunches. Also, it doesn't take a lot of time & energy to make this a.m. recipes!!!

The book is named after the Grant Corner Inn which was rated #1 by Sante Fe magazine. After reading the few pages of history about the Inn & the recipes I can easily see why!

Get this book and you will not be disappointed!!!

This is a directory of about 250 progressive foundations, with contact information and descriptions of procedures and funding areas, indexed by areas of interest, state and size. Very valuable.

Too many grant seekers think that winning a grant is a job well done. The reality is that winning the grant is only a first step in a long process. This book has all the information anyone needs to effectively manage their grant programs. The text is well written and easy to read and follow. The examples and sample documents are worth their weight in gold! I would highly recommend this book to begining grant writers who have never had the opportuntiy to work on a grant project. This book will help you avoid the pitfalls many of us had to discover the hard way.

"Grant Wood and Little Sister Nan draws Nan Wood Graham out of the larger tapestry of Wood's life and gives definition to her loyal support of her brother and her own achievements. She was a pathfinder whose contributions extend into areas that cannot be easily measured." writes Mary Bennett, Special Collections Coordinator for the State Historical Society of Iowa.

Julie Jensen McDonald pieces together the spirit of the Wood family during the demanding and daring times of the 1920s and 30s, capturing the substance that nurtured the talent, resourcefulness, and fierce loyalty demonstrated by Nan Wood Graham until her death in 1990 at the age of ninety-one years. Intriguing and enchanting details, garnered from the vast collection of Grant Wood memorabilia now held by the Davenport Art Museum, and other sources, profile the woman behind the face in American Gothic. Nan tells how she was wooed by her brother into posing for the painting by a promise that no one would recognize her. As the Gothic couple became one of the most celebrated images in art history, she speaks candidly of the joy as well as the vulnerability of "celebrity," including the innumerable parodies which depict a wide range of social conditions.

Joan Liffring-Zug Bourret, Penfield Press publisher, presents a pictorial documentary along with a"Passages in Time" of the Wood family, and rare insights from friends, acquaintances and admirers of Nan and her brother Grant Wood.

Essays by friends and close associates reveal the extent of Nan Wood Graham's devotion to the memory of her brother and to the places where they spent their early years. Personal letters and other commentaries provide a view of her fondness for time and place: early years in Anamosa, Iowa, growing up in Cedar Rapids, the generosity of friends in the Amana Colonies in times of great need, and the support of friends and mentors in the Iowa City and Davenport areas. Nan was often cast as a "fierce guardian of the truths of her brother's life." The Epilogue "Myths About Grant Wood," based on several years of research with Nan and other sources by the late John Zug, presents some truths to dispel many of the myths that often accompany notoriety.

This book adds a dimension to the woman in American Gothic. At age eighty three, Nan said the painting saved her life from being drab. Even though she didn't think the "painted" lady looked anything like her when it was first displayed, she had now decided that: "We look a lot alike. She's really become me."

The Grant Writer's Guide is so helpful. Seven sample grants give teachers a clear picture of "what grant readers want". You will get energized to write a grant after using this book.

EDWARD G. LONGACRE IN HIS "THE CALVALRY AT GETTYSBURG" PRAISED JAMES HARRISON WILSON, AS A "...DYNAMIC NEW CALVALRY LEADER... ." LONGACRE TOOK WILSON AND BREATHED LIFE INTO THE LESSER KNOWN BUT BRILLANT UNION HORSEMAN, WHO GAVE CONFEDERATE NATHAN BEDFORD FORREST HIS ONLY 'LICKIN' IN THE CIVIL WAR. AFTER A SHAKY LEARNING EXPERIENCE AS DIVISION COMMANDER IN THE WILDERNESS CAMPAIGN IN 1864, WILSON CHARGED HIS WESTERN CALVALRY CORPS CONTINUALLY AFTER JOHN BELL HOOD'S BELEAGURED ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE UNTIL IT BECAME LITTLE MORE THEN A SHADOW OF ITS FORMER STRENGTH. NEVERTHELESS, LONGACRE DELIVERED HIS PROMISE OF A BALANCED BIOGRAPHY IN HIS BOOK GRANT'S CALVALRYMAN: THE LIFE AND WARS OF GENERAL JAMES H. WILSON. WILSON WAS BORN IN 1837 AND GRADUATED SIXTH IN HIS CLASS AT WEST POINT JUST IN TIME FOR THE START OF THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES. LONGACRE MOVED THROUGH THIS PERIOD OF MATURATION AND QUICKLY PLUNGED INTO HIS CIVIL WAR YEARS. THE GENERAL'S ACHIEVEMENTS AS WELL AS HIS EGOTISTICAL AND AMBITIOUS PERSONALITY ARE MINGLED IN AN INFORMATIVE TALE. WILSON WAS SO BOLD OR WAS IT ARROGANCE THAT ALLOWED HIM TO CRITICIZE THE GREAT U. S. GRANT, ONCE HIS IDOL. ALL OF WILSON'S MILITARY AND CIVIL LIFE IS PRESENTED FROM THE CIVIL WAR THROUGH THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR. WILSON WAS ALSO INVOLVED IN THE INTERNATIONAL EVENT CALLED THE BOXER REBELLION IN CHINA, WHILE AT THE AGE OF EIGHTY, HE PUSHED FOR COMMAND OF AMERICAN TROOPS IN WORLD WAR I. SCORES OF BOOKS HAVE BEEN WRITTEN ABOUT FLAMBOYANT CALVALRY LEADERS LIKE CUSTER, STUART, AND SHERIDAN, WHO POSSESS A MOSIAC OF ABILITIES AND SHORTFALLS. BUT WILSON ACHIEVED MILITARY SUCCESS IN BOTH THE 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY FAR SURPASSING ANY OTHER FORMER CIVIL WAR CALVALRY LEADER. MR LONGACRE HAS GIVEN THE GENERAL HIS JUST DUE.

I bought this book the first day it came out! Terrill's pictures ALONE are a great reason to have this gem. But Grant's description of the various "getaways" are delightful as well. He makes me want to get out there and explore! I didn't even know half of these places existed!

I am VERY satisfied with this book and recommend it highly.