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Tradition: A History of the Presidency of Clemson University
Published in Hardcover by Mercer University Press (April, 1988)
Author: Donald M. McKale
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Known from experience
This book simply brings to light the things that are already known by Clemson Alumni around the globe.

From Old Green Tom to RC and MoonPie and then some.
This book truly makes you appreciate Clemson's rich, while not wealthy, history. Clemson is really a special place.


Visions : Clemson's Yesteryears, 1880s-1960s
Published in Unknown Binding by Harmony House Publishing/Louisville ()
Author: Alan Schaffer
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Great for Clemson U. Alumni
If you've ever wondered what C-town was like before you got there, this is the book for you.

This book is an incredible look at the Clemson days of old!
This book has a huge collection of pictures that chronicle thehistory of Clemson University. It is a must have for any Clemsonfanatic or those who truly enjoy learning about the old days at Clemson.


The Clemson Tigers: From 1896 to Glory
Published in Hardcover by William Morrow (August, 1983)
Author: Lou Sahadi
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Great look at the history of Tiger football
Great stories about one of the great college programs. Great pictures of the National Championship season. A definate for every tiger fan.


Death Valley Days: The Glory of Clemson Football
Published in Hardcover by Longstreet Press (September, 1991)
Author: Bob Bradley
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OUSTANDING AND INFORMATIVE
This book offers an outstanding view of Clemson football. It was the most interesting book I have seen about Clemson. I highly recommed it and have given it to many devoted Clemson fans as a gift. Needless to say they all enjoyed it. It is great to learn so much about Clemson from such a great teacher (Bob Bradley). You could not have a more qualified source.


Times Tables!
Published in Hardcover by Scholastic (January, 1996)
Authors: David Clemson and Wendy Clemson
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Times Tables made easy and fun!
A durable bookmark "Answer Decoder" is included and comes attached with a red ribbon. You place it over a panel of numbers so that the colored edges match the color bands on the page. The products of the times table will then appear in the windows. So on page 15, you will see (4 x 1 = 4 1 5) When you place the decoder on the page the answer (4) is in the window.

On some of the pages, there is a folded edge which hides the "product." On the outside of the folded edge you will find objects which equal the "product." On the inside, you will find the answer in numbers.

This book will succeed in making the learning and practice of multiplication fun. When children understand what happens to the numbers when they are multiplied, it encourages children to "learn" the times tables rather than simply memorizing them.

The numbers and pictures are bright and colorful. Pictures of paint brushes, drums, dogs, cats, crayons, umbrellas, balloons, shoes, blocks, bugs, chess pieces,. bowling pins, beads and soccer balls make this book a treat.

A "Multiplication Square" and a "Times Table Wheel" are also included. For even more fun, look for the "Double Dice" game on the inside front cover. You will need some real dice which are not included. Children will be able to test their times-table skills in the game. Then, they can solve picture puzzles and calculator challenges.

Yes, multiplication can be fun. I wish my mom had purchased this book for me as a child, but it wasn't published until 1996. Don't miss out on this great book for your child! Your children will use their knowledge of times tables during their whole life! What a great start to a bright future.


My First Math Book
Published in Hardcover by DK Publishing (01 September, 2001)
Authors: David Clemson and Wendy Clemson
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A great introduction
Your kids will not even know they are doing math. This is a great introduction to basic math concepts, formatted in a kid-friendly way. I found the ideas simple and expand on them at home. I don't know how much my four year old is really understanding, but this is a great introduction and when she see it again in school, it will be for the second time and not the first. The book has also given me (a not very creative prson) ideas for "adding math" to our everyday lives.

One warning, if you are lookinng for an in-depth beginning math book, this is not it. While it covers a lot of math topics, it is truly an introduction.

A Terrific Intro to Math Concepts for Young Kids
I bought this book when I started to homeschool my daughter. We began it when she was 5. I think it would have been good at age four (maybe 3??). Most chapters take two pages to cover a subject such as "Sorting" or "Time". It's not a complete math text like Saxon or Abeka, but is intended to introduce several math concepts in a friendly way. I read a section, then we'll discuss it and finnally we try to find a example of it in our home. In the chapter on Shapes we went around the house looking for different shapes. On the Symmetry chapter we went around the house looking for the "line of Symmetry" on different objects. This kind of "talk about then go find" format seems to really work well at introducing what are potentially confusing concepts to a little kid. We spend a week or two on each chapter. I'd buy it again if I lost my current copy.

you'll keep this book forever!
My kids just love this book. It has terrific illustrations, lots of opportunities for discussions and experiments with common household items, and lots more activity ideas. You'll go back to this one again and again. I bought this right after we had the cable disconnected.. I was sick of having my kids vegitate in front of the "tube" all day. I have slowly been building my library since, and this kind of book teaches while the kids are having fun looking at it and discussing it!

I do not recommend it for kids who are still ripping pages out (like under 2 1/2) because it is large and the pages are very tempting to rip away!

Good Reading!


Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Moral Issues (Taking Sides)
Published in Paperback by McGraw-Hill/Dushkin (19 July, 2003)
Authors: Stephen Satris and Clemson University
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Two Different Sides
This book is a good eye opener for anyone who has even a little opinion on moral issues such as abortion, the death penalty, the right to pornography, and euthanasia. The cool part of this book is that it presents a pro-side and a con-side to seventeen different issues. The way in which the arguments are presented are logical and follow a well thought out pattern of thought. In my reading of this book, I was amazed at some of the thoughts that were presented many of which I had never thought of or considered before. This book could serve as a textbook, or just a good resource book for debates. If you have even a slight opinion on a touchy issue, I would suggest reading this book for two reasons; first, it will give you more understanding and fire for your position, and second, you be able to understand where someone else is coming from.


I Hate Clemson: 303 Reasons Why You Should, Too (I Hate Series)
Published in Paperback by Crane Hill Publishers (August, 1995)
Author: Paul Finebaum
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But I love fried chicken!
I have never seen such a worthless book. Nothing could be more wrong than this book. Because it was so bad, I think I'm gonna become a Clemson fan and go buy "I Hate South Carolina"!

Typical Carolina Trash
Book response: I'm starting to believe that the author is a graduate of USC.

Excellent book for any anti-Clemson fans
Excellent book packed full of reasons to hate Clemson University. I really enjoyed reading it and I'm Not a USC fan!


Carolina Vs. Clemson: A Century of Unparalleled Rivalry in College Football
Published in Paperback by Summerhouse Press (November, 1998)
Author: John Chandler Griffin
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Not as good as one would hope.
As a South Carolina Gamecocks fan, I was anxiously awaiting the release of this new work. Once I saw it, however, I was disappointed.

Griffin's new book explores the century-old football rivalry between the University of South Carolina and Clemson University. While the book may be of some interest to die-hard fans of one school or another, it is not up to the standards of other books on this subject (one by Don Hudson, I believe).

Griffin fails to include an index of players and coaches, uses poor quality black and white photos, and provides very dry capsules of each game.

Overall, not a good effort.


Action Math: Patterns, Shapes, Games, and Measure
Published in Hardcover by Thomson Learning (August, 1994)
Authors: Ivan Bulloch, Wendy Clemson, and David Clemson
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