Ambassador Juan Sosa's IN DEFIANCE depicts the process and the strategy to restore democracy to his native Panama, and his personal battle even from his office in Washington, against one of the last military dictatorships that characterized Latin American governments for many decades. As a Colombian, I am compelled to hold a special view of the history of the construction of the Canal that eventually led to Panama's separation (we don't call it independence) from Colombia. Also, as a former 0AS staff member, I cannot but agree with the author's frustration in his dealings with the Organization especially in that particular period when its Secretary General, Baena Soares, Brazilian former minister of foreign relations, was himself a product of the military regime of Brazil. Ambassador's Sosa's endurance in his quest form Panama's sovereignty is clearly shown in his book written in such a manner that it holds the reader's attention from cover to cover.

I found In Defiance to be a highly informative and at times exciting and inspiring book. Considering that I knew how the story ended before I began reading, the fact that I found it difficult to put it down is the mark of a good story teller. Even though I followed the Noriega crisis rather closely in the press as it unfolded ten years ago, the book provided many fascinating details that were told from an "insider" point of view. The close relationship between the Panamanian Embassy and the State Department was particularly interesting. Author Juan Sosa also intersperses the narration of the story with interesting information about Latin American politics (comments on the Organization of American States were especially interesting). I found this book to be of interest not only as an historical account, but also because of its relevance to U.S. foreign relations today -- for example, the ongoing debate about the U.S. obligation/right to intervene in the affairs of sovereign nations.

Ambassador Juan Sosa has in-depth knowledge of his country and is able to present it in an objective fair manner. He is a stickler for detail and a master of diplomacy in describing US-Panama relations and in analyzing the players' motives and inspirations which ultimately caused events culminating in the US military action, Just Cause. Juan Sosa is proud of his nation and of his role in preserving the integrity of the Embassy in Washington under enormous pressure. For those of us Americans who lived in this amazing little country, "In Defiance" makes the intricacies of very complex issues most understandable. I think even General Noriega might approve.

A really good book that got you ready for an interview. I bought it mostly for the questions most asked in an interview, but it also gave you info on how to handle the various types of interview situations, how to ask for more money and how to sell yourself. Recommended reading for anyone who is getting ready to find another job and dreads the interveiw.

After graduating from a technical-level bachelor's degree program, I was under the impression that my "tough" interviewing days would be over! Ah! It even became worse...

This book provides excellent examples to some of the most toughest questions I've personallly ever been asked by a Recruiter, Headhunter, or Boss. You know, I've always thought the art of interviewing as something of a "game" that evil HR people play on their lowly subjects. If you really read this book, and apply Mr. Washington's principles, I think you'll definately come out way ahead of the pack. Now I am confident that I will be ahead of the pack.

As a career counselor, my clients often ask me a lot of questions about interview techniques. This book answers all of them, from how to dress, how to act, how to respond to difficult questions, how to address gaps or other problems in your work history, and so much more. This is the best guide I have come across for such information, and I consistently recommend it to my clients who want to cover all of their bases.

When I first read Jon Land, it was this book that I read. Not exactly as good as one of the McCracken novels, but good in it's own over the top way.

I've quickly become a fan of Jon Land's espionage thrillers. As another reviewer stated, Land is like Ludlum without the fluff. However, Ludlum's better novels also have a much more in-depth plot/storyline. Land's novels tend to be non-stop action.

"Labyrinth" is like his other thrillers in that a hero fights against unbelievable odds to save the world. In this novel, a college professor is enlisted to get to the bottom of the plans of an organization known as The Committee. A friend of the professor's is killed observing actions on the part of The Committee and due to a past debt, he agrees to avenge his friend's murder.

A town is Columbia is burned to the ground to hide the plans of The Committee. The hero, Christopher Locke, visits various exotic locales including Lichtenstein, Geneva, and London in his trek to determine the scheme of The Committee. Friends are killed or turn on him, and enemies try to kill him or become his friends. Before he knows it, Locke is in too deep to get out and must stop The Committee to not only save his family, but also to prevent the downfall of the world's economies.

If you like non-stop action thrillers, Jon Land thrillers would be your cup of tea. If you want more in-depth, longer thrillers, try Robert Ludlum or Tom Clancy. All of Land's titles are quick, fun reads that make you wonder why he has never achieved the success or notariety of the major players in the realm of espionage fiction.

This book is non stop action. The book is pure fun. You get hooked on page one and you can't stop reading until the book is over. Land takes you all around the world in this thriller. If you are looking for a chance to escape the real world, sit back, relax and enjoy this book as you jet set around the globe and help Chris Locke try to save the world.

A very good book. Mandie has learned that she will be allowed to visit President Taft, if Grandmother goes with her. She goes with her, and meets up with Joe, Sally, and Uncle Ned. Mandie and her friends enjoy exporing the White House. But, her explorations take a mysterious turn when Mandie believes she sees George Washington! She begins to see him again, and thinks she hears a mysterious plan! The truth is very unusual, and a rather let down after all the suspense. It is still a good Mandie Book, so be sure to read it!

Mandie has been invited to visit President McKinley, and she couldn't be more excited. But since her mother is going to have a baby, neither she nor Mandie's uncle can take her. Mandie has just about given up when her Grandmother Taft agrees to take her. Finally, Mandie is on her way!
But (get this) George Washington has been seen around the White House, and on top of that, Mandie and her friends overhear what they think to be a threat against the President. But Mandie solves the mystery in the most unexpected way.

I think the parts about George Washington and the 'threat' is very funny. But I don't understand why Mandie and Celia are afraid of elevators. But I guess in those days you couldn't be certain of anything.
Finally, Mandie and Celia have a spat. It may seem petty, but I sympathize with Celia. After all, Mandie did say that Celia could tell. But it turns out all right in the end.
This book is very good on the whole and I reccomend it.

This is a marvelous book about when Mandie visits the WhiteHouse. It is very mysterious and thrilling! I'm sure that anyone whobought this book would absolutely love it! It is one of my favorite books. It is sure to be a favorite with anyone who likes Mandie or any other kind of Mystery book!

This is a truly fascinating and engaging work. The meaning of indepence from Great Britain is much more profound that one would think on first thought. With this idea in mind, Morgan penetrates to the fundamental ideas and characters of each three men. For both Washington and Adams, I must say that he is right on target. His account of Jefferson is also good, although I cannot help but wonder why Morgan spends some much time and space castigating the man for what he views to be his short-comings. Regardless of the actual merit of his criticisms, he clearly strays rather far from the subject of the work. Nevertheless, the piece as a whole is gem.

Edmund Morgan is perhaps the most readable American colonial historian. Best known for his books on the Puritans and colonial slavery, Morgan here presents three lectures on what three founding fathers thought about independence. George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson are three very complicated individuals, and no short lecture is going to completely explicate their ideas. But Morgan brings his typical verve and clarity to the subject, and speaking as a AP history teacher, I found them to be well worth my time.

I first encountered Morgan's wonderful book in a college history class (thanks, Dr. Bourdon!), but this is no dry academic tome (personally, I think that there is no reason an academic book has to be dry, anyway). The book's three essays--one each on the named presidents and their points of view on the struggle that produced this nation--are both insightful and pleasurable reading. For the casual reader, there is Morgan's gift for anecdote. His description of the personality conflict between Adams and Benjamin Franklin is hilarious, as is Adams' timeless description of the tedium of legislatures (some things really do never change!). That said, there is also serious analysis of these three men, and what each contributed, thought, and said, written with a critcal but respectful tone. It's hard to say which essay is the best, but those who despise Thomas Jefferson for hypocrisy should certainly read his section, and learn about his genuine, if tempered, idealism--a trait we could use more of in the 1990's. This is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to broaden and deepen his or her knowledge of the origins of this country.

If you're going to be mountain biking in Washington, this should probably be one of the first trail guides in your collection. It covers almost 90 of the major rides all over the state.

Each ride is accompanied by an "at a glance" section that will give you basic overview of the ride as well as good maps and very complete writeups. I've never had a problem finding a trail (or finding my way on a trail) and generally agree with all of the comments written about the trails. I just wish the trails had estimated driving times from major areas.

The front of the book also has all of the trails categorized by "type". So, if you're a single track person, just find the list of single track trails and off you go.

If you're planning on riding in a specific region (such as the Seattle area), I'd recommend picking up a book specific to the region as this doesn't cover all of the local trails.

I recently used this book on a tour of mountain bike rides through Washington State and recommend it highly. The route descriptions are well-detailed. I will say that the writing is strangely uneven--some chapters are bland, while others are very colorful. In any case, it tells you where the great rides are, gives you a sense of what your experience will be on the trail, and makes sure you find your way back afterward.

The author(s) did a great job of finding amazing rides near Mt. St. Helens. In short: if you ride in Washington, this book is a must.

Although I haven't had a chance to actually -try- most of the trails in the book, it seems to be a great guide telling you how to get to the trail, and what to expect on the trail itself.

Unlike many books I've seen, it also coveres a wide range of skill levels...if you're a newbie (like I am), you'll find a stack of trails. If you're an experienced rider (like I hope to be), you'll find a stack of trails. Whatever you're looking for, you should find it.

If you're looking for trails, this book would be a great place to start.

Some people look on accounts of slavery as being only for black Americans to read. This is untrue. The horror and evil of slavery is something that every American should confront. This is not to hang or condemn anyone. Its just to say that a book like The Narrative of Sojourner Truth is something that everyone should read. I was at times stunned by Sojourner Truths startling courage in the face of the evil she faced. It was also enlightening to read about the slavery of the Northern states like New York and that so many people in that region still spoke Dutch even well into the 19th Century. I was infuriated reading about the treatment of the slaves but I also was inspired by Sojourner Truths dignity and strength. Much like the Nazi holocaust, slavery is a horror that must never be allowed to happen again. If everyone read books like this, we would be one step closer to making that a reality.

very much a must read
the way the words flow
with your thoughts
as if you were really there
to me it is a must read
nice book

Anyday, anywhere, this book: "The Narrative of Sojourner Truth", is a masterpiece. The hardship she endured, as well as other horrors of slavery will always live in our memories. Afterall, it is said that: 'The evil that men do lives after them'. Sojourner's courage and perseverance is commendable. There is a lot to learn from her.
I strain to keep myself from laughing each time a serious issue like Slavery is raised, and I see men and women do nothing but run for cover. The North accuses the South of having been too tenacious on slavery, and the South accuses the North of hypocrisy, insisting that she (the North), started it in the first place: by disguising the first slaves whom she brought (in 1619) to New Amsterdam (the present day New York) as "indentured servants".
Surely, the guilty are afraid and ashamed; but that changes nothing. Reality will always remain reality. This 138-paged book is a fantastic history memo. It is the real truth; from Sojourner Truth.

Great photography and clear prose. The book left me wanting a little more, though. You can breeze through this in a couple hours! The subject matter covered is diverse and uniformly interesting. Again, I just wish there could have been a little more.

This book really captures the grandeur of the North Cascades (Washington's end of the range). While Martin's text is occasionally a little tough to plod through (seven of the eight chapters are written in a journal format, which drags once in a while), his mesmerizing photographs make up for this minor shortcoming. The vivid photographs show us the breathtaking beauty of these still wild mountains, the beauty that has captivated and still captivates people as diverse as Fred Beckey (the legendary climber who claims hundreds of first ascents in the range) and Pulitzer Prize-winning Zen poet Gary Snyder (whom Martin once took a hike with).

Martin takes us up some of the major peaks, from gentle Ruth Mountain to gorgeous Mt. Shuksan and from massive Glacier Peak to the rugged ridges of the Pickets. In between, he devotes a chapter (the best in the book) to poets Kenneth Rexroth, Jack Kerouac, Gary Snyder, and Allen Ginsburg (one of the only major Beat poets not to cultivate a life-long relationship with the Cascades). There's also a chapter on mountain wildlife.

All in all a great book not to be missed.

This book is a wonderful marriage of clear prose and stunning photographs. Few people know about the highest and most rugged corner of the Cascades, but Martin conveys its grandeur and beauty.I expected climbing stories and natural history, but a chapter on beatniks? It's a quirky book but it all hangs together. Worth it for the photography alone.

I had the read Ellison's Invisible Man for AP Literature- and after struggling through the first five unbearably long chapters- I made a decision- To through th book out the window!!! Save yourself the agony of reading this "great" work of American literature- buy the cliffs notes- they have all of the info w/o the boring stuff!

I thought the book The Invisible Man was a good book.It was about a man who had bandages all over him. Some people thought he was very ill and tried to doctor himself.Others said they would hearsounds coming from his room. One rainy day, a family owned a hotel. He asked if he could stay in one of the rooms,and he asked if they would not come check on him.

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Mac and Annabel are finally wed in this novel. The author, however, does not allow them to just slip into contented married life. Now she has them being dragged into a murder in the most unlikely of places. As one who was born and raised in Washington, D. C., I can attest that all the descriptions of the places in the mystery series are accurate. This book though is set in and around the National Cathedral which is one of the most beautiful places in Washington, D. C. and the author brings it really alive. I could almost spell the rarified air of the place, the grounds and the neighborhood. The author has given the reading public a real treat by offering her insight into some of the most beautiful architecture in the world. The fact that this setting is also a place of crime and intriguing lends fascination to the the whole crime series. Margaret Truman deserves all the credit for the effective way that her books have presented politics and Washington, D. C.

Margeret Truman has now written several DC crime books, but NONE of them have matched what she did in this effort. This book was truly satsifying from start to end. The way she puts Mac in many situations in a pattern really makes the book a fun read. Most importantly, the book leaves us guessing who did it, the main part of any murder mystery. I cant give it 5 stars because the ending is somewhat anti-climactic, and a tad bit forced in feel.

I would listen to René Auberjonois read the phone book