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Autobiography of the noted black champion of the rights of Negro Americans in his adopted state of New York. A noteworthy document _of the Civil Rights movement. ... Read more

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William Johnson's Natchez: The Ante-Bellum Diary of a Free Negro
My stepfather asked me to purchase this book for him since he did not have a computer. He read the first 400 pages within 3 days. He called me to tell me that he totally enjoyed this book and he asked me to order the book for another person(he raved so much to this person about the book). He's leaving the book to the family (once he passes on) to let each
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Thwarting Enemies at Home and Abroad
I have written this for people who want to know what counterintelligence is, not what it ought to be, and for people who may be interested in it as a trade or profession.

The book is about what professional intelligence officers call "tradecraft", specifically the craft used in the trade of counterintelligence. It is not about politics or policy or communism or anticommunism or justice in the Third World or human rights or religion, although these affect the trade of counterintelligence just as they do the trade of stock-brokering or oil exploration or journalism. They will be mentioned occasionally, and my concerns about themwill be evident, but only as they are elements of the enviroment in which counterintelligence functions.

My thirty-odd years working in counterintelligence have all been spent as an American official, but I have worked much of that time with the counterintelligence officers of other countries. I believe this book will be useful to readers not only in the United States but also in other countries allied with the U.S. and in some non-allied, non-hostile, where espionage and terrorism occur.

To illustrate various points I have cited many actual cases. Some of these have been written about publicly elsewhere, with varying degrees of accuracy, and some have not. Those which have not yet come to the attention of journalists, historians or writers of fictional documentaries I have altered (in counterintelligence jargon, "sanitized") by changing names, dates and places. I have done this to protect myself and to protect what American law calls "sources and methods" from hostile action. I have made some changes and deleted some material at the request of the American Central Intelligence Agency, which has reviewed the contents patiently, promptly and thoughtfullly. What I know about the spy business I learned as an official under oath to my government, and therefore what facts I know about the spy business are the government's property, not mine. The opinions are my own, and CIA neither endorses nor condemns them.
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This digital document is an article from Arts & Activities, published by Thomson Gale on November 1, 2006. The length of the article is 1039 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Learning from exhibitions: William H. Johnson's world on paper.(Cover story)
Author: Mark M. Johnson
Publication: Arts & Activities (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 140Issue: 3Page: 15(4)

Article Type: Cover story

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The most comprehensive book available that deals specifically with writing sociology papers, this updated reference/manual helps users learn how to research and write in sociology, and how to improve their writing ability in general. Based on the authors' extensive experience in teaching a variety of sociology courses, it combines the latest sociological research and writing techniques with a broad spectrum of writing activities. It gives specific directions for writing a variety of papers in sociology—from introductory to advanced—while also providing instructions on how to write and how to format the paper and cite sources following the American Sociological Association's guidelines. The manual gives users the guidance they need to tackle projects of all complexities.The author details writing as communication, writing competently, formats, sources, conducting research in sociology, and how to write different types of sociology papers.For those interested in writing in a sociological framework. ... Read more

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Feudal Frontiersman
Sir William Johnson, the greatest frontiersman of the American Colonial period, defied all of the stereotypes that we typically associate with the term. Rather than a rough hewn log cabin, he inhabited a feudal manor. In place of the proto-democratic individualism of our mythologized frontiersmen, he epitomized the clannish feudalism of his native Ireland. And rather than being a noted Indian slayer, he was an adopted Mohawk sachem, a chief both in war and peace, and one of the Native's greatest friends among the whites.

Johnson ranks among the most important men of the entire Colonial period, rivaled in fame and influence only by Benjamin Franklin. He earned honor and respect from two worlds; made a Baronet for his service to England as the Crown's Indian Superintendent, and made a chief of the Mohawk nation of the Iroquois Confederation. His keen understanding of the strategic importance of the Natives to the balance of power in North America and his mastery of Indian diplomacy made him the single most important man to the victory of British Arms in America during the French and Indian War. Had he not died in 1774, on the eve of the American Revolution, he likely would have been a crucial, if not deciding figure in that conflict as well.

James Thomas Flexner, who is best known for his outstanding, four volume biography of George Washington, here handles the fascinating life of Sir William Johnson just as brilliantly. From his prologue to his final sentence he grabs and holds the readers attention, weaving a gripping tale that is also illuminating history. He makes a strong case for Johnson's preeminent importance to the development of Colonial America and even to the eventual formation of The United States. Anyone with an interest in Colonial America, The French and Indian Wars, or The Five Nations of the Iroquois Confederation should consider this book a must read. It receives my very highest recommendation.

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Biography of a little known, but important historical person
Sir William Johnson was a loyal subject of the British crown.Yet his contribution to what is now the United States of America is little known or appreciated as it ought to be, most likely because he was a loyalist.Without his contribution to the British victory over France in North America, the United States simply would not exist. Flexner provides us with a biography of this man that avoids the pitfalls of some of the exagerated Johnson legends by careful historical research.

From the complicated family life of a man who never married his children's mothers, to his intricate involvement and dealings with theIroquis Confederacy that held that Confederacy to the British side, Flexner presents a fascinating story of a side of American history many Americans are probably not aware of.You can not fully understand and appreciate American history without knowing about Sir William Johnson. ... Read more

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Now in its Fourth Edition, this text gives physiatry and neurology residents a comprehensive, practical introduction to electromyography. Section I reviews the anatomy and physiology of nerve problems in relation to the planning and performance of electrodiagnostic procedures. Section IIprovides technical information on electrophysiology, instrumentation, and specific techniques, with digital photographs showing important surface anatomy. Section III guides physicians through various clinical EMG problems, beginning with the patient's symptoms and proceeding through electrodiagnostic evaluation and diagnosis. This edition includes over 500 new illustrations. A bound-in CD-ROM contains digital videoclips of EMG recordings and test questions that can be submitted for CME credit. ... Read more

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As an old photo reference, this is great!
I loved the huge scope of this small, very chunky book!
So many, many old visual favorites are here.
I use this and books like it for reference when creating art work, and this is one of my favorites! ... Read more

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Miracles and Sacrilege is the story of the epochal conflict between censorship and freedom in film, recounted through an in-depth analysis of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down a government ban on Roberto Rossellini’s film The Miracle (1950). In this extraordinary case, the Court ultimately chose to abandon its own longstanding determination that film comprised a mere ‘business’ unworthy of free-speech rights, declaring for the first time that the First Amendment barred government from banning any film as ‘sacreligious.’

Using legal briefs, affidavits, and other court records, as well as letters, memoranda, and other archival materials to elucidate what was at issue in the case, William Bruce Johnson also analyzes the social, cultural, and religious elements that form the background of this complex and hard-fought controversy, focusing particularly on the fundamental role played by the Catholic Church in the history of film censorship. Tracing the development of the Church in the United States, Johnson discusses the reasons it found The Miracle sacrilegious and how it attained the power to persuade civil authorities to ban it. The Court’s decision was not only a milestone in the law of church-state relations, but it paved the way for a succession of later decisions which gradually established a firm legal basis for freedom of expression in the arts.

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William S. Johnson and Dennis M. Allen provide a complete guide to estuarine and coastal zooplankton in North America and the first comprehensive guide to the zooplankton of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. The scholarly treatment presents technical information in a user-friendly format that facilitates rapid and positive identification. Coverage includes most common zooplankton (and many phytoplankton) of this region. The authors provide detailed instructions for identifying taxa as well as the ecological information to place them in context. The introductory chapters on zooplankton biology and on coastal habitats permit the book's use as both a guide to identification and as a text or supplemental text in marine biology courses.

Key Features· High-quality line drawings that indicate the distinguishing features of most taxa· Use of coloration or movement to help identify living specimens· Information on biology, distribution, and ecology with each identification· Extensive references and suggested readings· Instructions for easy and inexpensive ways to collect and observe zooplankton

Designed specifically for classroom and laboratory use, this book is indispensable for teachers and students of Atlantic and Gulf Coast marine biology. It should also prove useful to professional biologists and amateur naturalists with an interest in zooplankton.

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Finally a guide for the east coast plankton!
Environmental educators have been waiting a long time for a book on the east coast plankton (as well as the Gulf of Mexico!), but the wait was worth it.Marni Fyling's illustrations are incredibly precise and the accompanying text is both informative and readable.The book is not cheap, but it's what these books seem to cost these days.Particularly for something that will come in so handy. ... Read more

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Montana is a wingshooter's smorgasbord.What's been lacking is amenu.Not any more. Chuck and Ben have pooled their wingshooting savvyinto the complete guide to wingshooting Montana.Includes maps, graphs,tips, and technique sections.They evaluate the hunting in each sectionof the state-what species are present, in what numbers, where to go, andwhen to go there.They tell you what the towns have to offer theout-of-state hunter (or the resident, for that matter.)Covers sagegrouse, Hungarian partridge, pheasant, sharptails, blue, ruffed andspruce grouse, Merriam's turkey, ducks, and geese.With this guide, youcan virtually visit Montana "cold" and find a place to hunt the speciesyou want, and nearly be assured of a good hunt.If you're thinking ofexpanding your horizons to the Big Sky Country, this book is a must.278pages. ... Read more

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An Inspiration for a Young Girl
I remember our teacher in the fourth grade reading this book to us, chapter by exciting chapter, each one leaving us on the edge or our seats, quite literally. I thought Osa Johnson was wonderful. I had no idea that women could be like her and do the amazing things she did. I was certain that I wanted to be just like her when I grew up. You see, when I was in the fourth grade it was only 1949 and women still didn't do the things Osa did. As it turns out, I didn't either, but it didn't stop me from dreaming.

I read the book to my own children, chapter by chapter and they were just as spellbound as my 4th grade classroom had been. They couldn't wait for bedtime each night so they could hear the next chapter. I couldn't wait either...it was as if I were a child again, right along with them.

I'm buying the book for my grandsons now. They are 6 and 11 and I don't think it's a minute too soon for them to be caught up in the story of these adventurers.

I Married Adventure review
Though I am biased, since Osa Johnson was my grandfather's aunt, I have read this book a couple of times and have always found it to be well-written and easy to relate to. Osa was a woman ahead of her time, driving a truck, hunting fowl for dinner, and planting a garden with the help of hired African men, only to see it trampled by elephants. This story really gives a clear picture of what it was like to be one of very few American women traveling in undeveloped parts of the world in the 1920s and 30s. ... Read more

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A Highly Detailed History From the Chairman Himself!
Loaded with details, "Con-glom-er-ate" is a must read for not only lovers of the Illinois Central Railroad, but for those individuals who want to know what it was like when conglomerates reigned supreme in thebusiness world. This book covers the 21 year term of William B. Johnson asChairman and Chief Executive, first of the ICRR, then of ICIndustries.

We learn of Mr. Johnson's roots as a lawyer, then of his daysat the Railway Express Agency (REA), then culminating in his call to runthe Illinois Central Railroad. From his early days at the IC, Johnson had avision for the first land grant railroad (1851) in the country. Knowing thetide was shifting away from railroads as a profit center, Johnson takes anewly formed company called Illinois Central Industries, to places only heimagined. Making acquisitions and divestments, Johnson creates a $5 billiondollar company from what was a modest $300 million railroad. By the timeJohnson retires, IC Industries is a complex company consisting of food andconsumer products (Pet Foods, Pepsi Cola Bottling), automobile services(Midas), real estate (Illinois Center), manufacturing (Abex) andtransportation (ICRR).

We are offered behind the scenes insight intonegotiations, planning, Presidential meetings, and much more. No stone hasbeen left unturned in this in depth primer of the modern conglomerate. Thereader is carefully guided along from year to year, just as Johnsoncarefully guided IC Industries through the years.

Loaded with facts andcontributions from many of Johnson's faithful Executive's, this book is amust read. I'm proud to say my father worked side by side with Mr. Johnsonthe entire 21 years, and then finally retired after 40 years of servicewith the ICRR and IC Industries. Even so, my knowledge of IC Industriesincreased as I read this book. The following year, in 1987, Mr. Johnsonsuffered a stroke and retired from the job he loved so much. However, as welearn in "Con-glom-er-ate", this is by no means the end for Mr.Johnson.

Wonderully written by Frank J. Allston, this book will amazeyou with the knowlege, skill and daring of a man called William B. Johnson. ... Read more

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A devastating account of the sufferings of the emigrants who gave Death Valley its name. Manly survived the ordeal to write this autobiography, which also describes conditions in California during the 1849 Gold Rush. ... Read more

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Death Valley, that Cursed Hole
Jean and I edited the Heyday Books edition of Manly's monumental work.This edition has foreward by Dr. Limerick and Jean and I added a preface, 400 notes, an epilogue, and an index.We, of course, are biased and think this is the best edition of his book.Needless to say, the original edition is the best.We hope you enjoy Manly's words and our additions.

Appealing to the heroic in every person, a book to remember
As a descendant of William L. Manly, and as an avid reader of history, the book appealed to me. It is a tale of raw survival and heroism, as well as a testament to the pioneering spirit of people from our American past.It isalso a book of human triumph over one of Mother nature's most tryingenvironments on Earth.The easy-going narration of the events in WilliamL. Manly's life draw you into the scenery, the essence of the beautiful,yet enigmatic desert which lures yet imposes such harsh demands on the bodyand soul.It seemed that the nearly intolerable conditions that Williamand his fellow pioneers endured were a kind of "Offering" to thedesert, which is one of Mother nature'stesting grounds of the humanspirit.

Epic journey by an unsung American hero.
First hand account of pioneers crossing the American west in 1849.Epic and heroic in scope, Manly describes hardships and an America nearly lost to history.Where it survives is in the deserts and wastelands of Utah, Nevada and California. One will never be able to travel these regions without thinking of Manly, Rogers and the Bennet-Arcane party. ... Read more