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Although not able to fit in most pockets--(it is actually 5x8 inches in size, and about 100 pages long)--this little reference book does a good job of covering the life of Gustav Mahler and all his works.

With no illustrations, other than Mahler's photo on the cover, this little book is useful chiefly to classical music disk-jockeys, or to those of us who just want a quick briefing on Mahler.

The best aspect of this book is that it talks about each Mahler symphony, describing what was going on biographically in his life, AND provides a good description of each symphony. Whether you're a radio announcer preparing lead-in remarks, or like me--just a listener who wants to know what each Mahler work is about, this little book will really help.

This manual tells how to employ rifle platoons and rifle squads in infantry, airborne, air assault, and ranger companies. It covers platoon and squad organization, tactics, combat support, and combat service support. This is a clearly written and well-illustrated publication of the United States Army Infantry School, Fort Benning, Georgia.

Chapter 1: The Battlefield (The Enemy, The US Forces)

Chapter 2: Preparation for Combat (Steps of the Troop Leading Procedure)

Chapter 3: The Offense (How the Enemy Defends, Movement, Fire and Maneuver, Control Measures, Movement to Contact, Daylight Attack, Rifle Platoon as Reserve, Limited Visibility Attack, Infilitration)

Chapter 4: Defense (How the Enemy Attacks, Preparation for Defense, Control Measures, Defensive Positions- front and depth, Occupation and Preparation of a Defensive Position, Conduct of the Defense, Reserve of a Forward Rifle Company, other Positioning Techniques, Withdrawel, Delay)

Chapter 5: Patrolling (Preparation for a Patrol, Common Patrolling Tasks, Recon Patrol, Combat Patrol, Patrol Bases)

Appendix A: References

Appendix B: Cover, Concealment, Camoflage

Appendix C: Weapons

Appendix D: Preparation of Fighting Positions

Appendix E: How to Get the Fire of Nonorganic Supporting Weapons on Target

Appendix F: Obstacles (Standard Mines, Hasty Protective Minefield, Wire and Demolitions, Breaching and Clearing)

Appendix G: Observation Devices and Battlefield Illumination: Limited Visibility, Stano Devices, Battlefield Illumination, Control when Visibility is Limited)

Appendix H: Air Defense

Appendix I: Operating in a Nuclear, Biological or Chemical Environment

Appendix J: Communicatons

Appendix K: Working with Helicopters

Appendix L: Health, Hygiene, and Care of Casualties

Appendix M: Road Marches

Appendix N: Prisoners of War and Captured Enemy Documents

Appendix O: Observation Posts

Appendix P: Fighting in Urban and Fortified Areas

Appendix Q: Movement Formations

Appendix R: Administration and Logistics

This manual is contained in a water resistant three-ring binder for easy updating.

This 100-page volume is a good "Cliff Notes" biography of Beethoven, providing a chronological overview of Beethoven's life with descriptions of his major works interwoven into the text. The author briefly addresses Beethoven's childhood, and then focuses on the three recognized periods of the composer's life --early Beethoven, with a description of Beehoven's relationship with Mozart (and later other noted composers) and his adherence to classical style, the middle period following the composer's "Heilegenstadt Testament" (believed by many to be a suicide note), and the late period, during which Beethoven's music became very introspective. Following the biography, there is a complete listing by opus number of Beethoven's compositions, and then a list of recommended recordings.

This is a appetizer; it's a great book for someone who wants to learn about Beethoven but who is not yet prepared to plow through a long, technical biography. I understand that there is some controversy about Beethoven's life & love affairs -- this book doesn't address the controversy; it's a rather simple presentation, though it does present the basics well, and provides some background for someone who wants basic familiarity with the composer's life. Although it is hard to find, it may be available in public libraries. I highly recommend it.

I received it in the time promised and a must read for marksmen. Great product and seller.

It's really enjoyable work by Darren Henley and beautifully narrated by conductor Marin Alsop. Lots of information. Great amount of music. I highly recommend this CD to anyone who is interested in classical music and wants to educate their kids.
It consists of 2 CD's.
Thanks to NAXOS, Darren and Marin for their work, it is a great audiobook and an asset to any classical collection!

I knew that this little book was an overview. I purchased it for my kids to help with their Boy Scout 'Radio' merit badge. They have read it at least 3 times each. They were very happy with the book and the information was easy for them (4th and 6th grade) to understand. I even understood all the parts since I am just learning about the subject.

With this, they are starting up a very very low power station for broadcasting. All, without any help from the "Grumps".

It also provided resources and links which helped out more.

If your expecting the everything in one inexpensive book, this is not it. It is a very good beginner book.

This is definitely something everyone should own.

Basically the entire handbook is taken up by the title.

My only caveat:
The binding is unknown.
I like to know my binding before I buy it.

A very interesting emergency neurology book, it is based in real case examples. The author review the literature on each topic, give their opinion and then express what they would do. At the end of each situation there is a "pros/con" of each therapy, wich helps you decide what you would do.

Dorset's version of this book is one of the better printings. It has numerous color photo's (plants & animals) and the cover is very durable.

If available, I would recommend this edition to anyone.

Although this book is out of print (written by the author in 1973, L.A.) I discovered a Dutch translation of it in a second-hand bookstore and was marvelled at the clarity and conciseness with which Albertson explains the basic principles of the Jewish mystical Tree of Life. The Otz Chiim is quite a complicated mystical model to explain the mysteries of creation, but this book catapulted me from one insight into the other. It is highly recommended for the "deep thinker", or "lover of heavy issues", the person who wants to look further and who remains unsatisfied by the official explanations for the existential questions provided by the three great monotheistic religions. It will also give open-minded Christians a chance to re-interpret texts in the Old Testament which have always remained obscure. This is a great book, written by a humble and knowledgeable teacher, who invites us to go up the path of insight as a candidate magician or mysticus, guided by the light of the ten Sephiroth of the Otz Chiim, the Tree of Life.