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This is an excellent book for anyone interested in what it has been like to be a country doctor for the last century. Dr mitchell's father was a country doc in the same town. This book is primarily a series of stories in the James Herriott mode that takes us back to a simpler lifestyle. I woul rec for anyone interested in medicine as a career or the history of the rural midwest in the horse and buggy era

I found this book to be what I think to be a first rate primary resource. It includes a copy of a ledger kept at the post (relating what post employees were issued what items and for what amount of credit)as well as a journal of the beginning portion of the canoe trip to the rendez-vous at Grand Portage. There is some discussion of what traders were trading with which tribes, who was arriving and departing the post for whatever reason, and evaluations of some of the local tribal cheifs, as well as a brief glossary of aboriginal terms used for some of the trade goods. As a primary resource that sheds light on the day-to-day occurences at the post, and later, on the trail to Grand Portage. I consider this book to be invaluable to those doing research, or to anyone who is curious to know about the daily routine at an outpost and doesn't want generalizations. The book goes into specifics, and that is one of the reasons why I liked it.

Saving money for retirement is not always easy, knowing where to put your money is perhaps complex with so many options. Depending on your situation, you can choose a plan with various tax consequences. Understanding the options is the first step towards a financially secure retirement.

This step-by-step guide will bring more understanding to the question of how to build a nest egg. The important principles of retirement plan investing are set out in a uncomplicated way. There are practical explanations to help you make sense of the legal and financial restrictions and opportunities. Charts show a visual representation of where you stand now and explain how you can reach your goals.

Will Social Security be enough to live on? According to the American Association of Retired Persons, Social Security benefits will replace 43% of the income you earn during the year before you retire. This income will also not protect you against inflation, so it is wise to plan for your own future.

Did you know there is a way to withdraw money from an IRA without penalty before you officially retire? See page 18. You might also want to consider an education IRA which is not a retirement account, but a vehicle to help pay for a grandchild's education. This handy book shows if you are eligible and what the contribution limits are.

While the information on taxes is comprehensive, you will still want to consult with a professional before making any final decisions. Some of the tax laws might have changed slightly from this edition but overall, the information will make you more aware of the choices you should consider to make the most of your money.

It is important for people to review primary references with the words of people who were there. This book tells the story of what happened in clear terms... no sugar-coat. Anyone wanting to know the truth about the single greatest crime in history that resulted in the murder and deaths of over 100 million people should take time to get this book.

John Man's "Facts On File D-Day Atlas" is as proclaimed "the definitive account of the Allied invasion of Normandy". The author has brought together all the facts on units involved, dates, times, locations, etc. to provide a concise picture of Normandy just before the invasion, during the invasion (the first 24 hours), and the following operations leading to the liberation of Paris.

The maps showing the Allied advance across the Normandy beaches and Northern France are what make this book one of a kind.

Stendhal is well-known to New Testament students for his provocative article on 'The Apostle Paul and the Introspective Conscience of the West' (1963) and here at last is his book-length reflection on Paul's letter to the Romans, where he works out that article at greater length and tied to the text.

It is succinct (around 80 pages of text) and written with a superb lightness of touch. This is 'the big picture' of Paul at his most excited, guiding the perplexed reader through the tangled maze of the argument with humour and yet a serious concern to grasp the same vision of God which motivated Paul.

If there is a complaint, it is perhaps that Stendahl makes such short work of the intricacies of Romans that one wonders if he is perhaps a little more straightforward than Paul himself. Never the less, he nuances well known positions with clarity (notably rejecting simplistic ideas of '2 covenants' sometimes attributed to him) and he reminds us of just why we ever bothered with the New Testament in the first place.

Highly recommended.

This accurately describes the 'behind the scenes' nonsense that is going on when creditors bug you. The bottom line in most cases is - all talk, no action. I cant even take those creditor clowns seriously after reading the book.

The book itself is great. Unfortunately its written in the "college analysis" style which makes for difficult reading. Keep a dictionary close by. It goes into all the probability formulas and whatnot. However there is good info for the layman in here. I doubt there is any other book out there with as much info on creditor collections. The title says it all.

Stephen R. Holmes demonstrates a comprehensive and competent knowledge of Jonathan Edwards' theology. Holmes examines the influence of the Enlightenment and men such as Locke and Newton as well as giving attention to Edwards' firm place in the Purtian and Reformed traditions of the church. He also demonstrates a thorough knowledge of everything Edwards penned; from the musings in Edwards' miscellanies to his published arguments in the Freedom of the Will,Original Sin and others. For Holmes, the center of Edwards' thought is on God's glory and how everything in Trinitarian relations and creation serves it.
Edwards seeks to describe everthing in a way that gives glory to God. Holmes finds many of Edwards' arguments compelling but believes Edwards' understanding of election, hell and punishment do not contribute to the overall scheme of God's glory.

Galveston Island, Texas - A massive hurricane strikes the Island on a Saturday afternoon in September 1900. Paul Lester, along with an introduction by Richard Spillane, Editor "Galveston Tribune" and Associated Press Correspondent who survived the storm in Galveston, give eyewitness accounts of the death and destruction that surround this natural disaster. Written in 1900, immediately after the storm passes, and with the sensational overtones so prevalent of newspapers then, this book engrosses the reader and enables one to experience along with victims, their overpowering sufferance. Many lives were lost, many families torn apart, many children left orphaned. Paul Lester gives the thrilling accounts of heroism, and what life was really like immediately following such a life-altering event. It is amazing to read these stories, which take the reader back in time, when the Gulf Coast of Texas was a growing and thriving area of the South. The survivors must overcome their grief of losing loves ones, their shock of seeing such massive amounts of dead bodies everywhere, to clean up the remnants of a city that was completely destroyed in one night. Each chapter gives eyewitness accounts by many different Galvestonians, visitors and tourist that were there on that fateful Saturday. The stories by outsiders and various government agencies that had to overcome washed out wagon bridges, and railroad bridges to bring the island city much needed food, water, medical supplies, disinfectants and manpower. The tales of having thousands of bodies that were dumped at sea only to wash back up on the beaches the next day. The loss of everything these people owned and their survival is indeed thrilling and fascinating. The spirited stories and accounts of the destruction that tore through the state of Texas as told back in 1900 makes one shudder. There are old pictures that show the actual unbelievable devastation and ruin of this thriving island city. The gross and unimaginable stench of death, visions of total desolation and ruin are all described in this captivating book.

This biography covers the life span of China's greatest modern philosopher, who lived from the end of the Qing dynasty until the 1980s. Feng Youlan's accomplishments are an impressive boon to Chinese philosophy, and his biography is an interesting study in political history. Many of the passages in the 'philosophy' chapter are worthy of rereading. A must for any scholars of China and/or fans of memoirs!