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Having grown up on Hilton Street -- just East of Edmondson Village -- as a child during the 50s and very early 60s, I actually experienced so much of the story Dr. Orser has brilliantly told in his book. I was there. I saw it happen. I experienced it. I saw racial hatred and/or racial fear -- directed at me, at my family, my neighbors -- all Caucasian - orchestrated by those that Dr. Orser so clearly documents. This book is a "must have" for anyone who grew up in those neighborhoods and experienced what I did during those incredible times.

The Battle of Antietam was supposed to be about Robert E. Lee's first invasion of the North, but because of a fateful trio of cigars wrapped around "Special Orders No. 191, Headquarters, Army of Northern Virginia," it became instead the crucible of George B. McClellan's military career. The commander of the Union Army of the Potomac exulted to one of his brigadiers, "Her is a paper with which if I cannot whip Bobbie Lee, I will be willing to go home." But despite this act of hubris, McClellan could not help being McClellan and a golden opportunity to end the war would go up in smoke. However, from the ashes of this defeat Abraham Lincoln would find enough of a victory to issue the Emancipation Proclamation and change the moral footing of the Civil War.

Ronald H. Bailey covers Lee's push "Across the Potomac" in terms of original strategy and tactics, and then divides the battle into four chapters: "Clash at South Mountain," "The Push to Dunker Church," "Death in a Country Lane," and "Standoff at Burnside Bridge." Consequently he is able to make both the chronological and geographical order of the battle work simultaneously. The aftermath of the battle is covered in "And Here We Lie," which includes the final meeting between Lincoln and McClellan. One of the chief attractions of the Time-Life Civil War series are the illustrations, and this particular volume offers one of the more interesting collections, from a rare photograph of Confederate troops marching through Frederick Maryland to Mathew Brady's celebrated collection of photographs from the battlefield. The latter, actually taken by Alexander Gardner, had the deserved reputation of having ended the general public's romantic notions of the War once and for all. There are also some of the finest battlefield drawings and etchings done during the war as well as photographs of the people are places so prominently mentioned.

"The Bloodiest Day" is another solid volume in this series, mainly because Bailey is able to keep the details of the battle, which pretty much took place on three different parts of the battlefield, clear enough for novice Civil War buffs to follow. I also like the way the book is framed in terms of McClellan's golden opportunity to put up and shut up, and even though the overly cautious McClellan did sacrifice Union troops in record numbers, he ironically if not predictably refuses to move boldly enough to win the day. Bailey, who authored several volumes in the Time-Life World War II series, also wrote the "Forward to Richmond" book in the Civil War series.

This book compiles years of research to give parents the best source for information on building stable relationships with their children

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As a Chinese herbal practitioner, I have recommended this book to several clients who have autistic children. In almost every case, there has been a marked improvement in the child's situation. The book details not only the science and theory behind Dr. Philpott's approach, but more importantly spends a lot of time discussing practical implementation. Conventional western medicine still tends to ignore the dramatic impact our diets can have on the mental/emotional aspect of our lives; BRAIN ALLERGIES makes a very significant contribution to the growing literature around the old and very true proverb: "we are what we eat." If you're dealing with a child with emotional and/or cognitive difficulties, PLEASE read this book!

By answering some questions, the author determines which of six brain chemistry types you are. Based on this type and your symptoms, the author recommends dietary, SUPPLEMENTAL, and lifestyle changes to help w/ stress, mode swings and depression.

I really like the fact that the author explains WHY he recommends certain supplements for certain types and HOW they work, which is based on Orthomolecular Medicine = describes the practice of preventing and treating disease by providing the body with optimal amounts of substances which are natural to the body.

This is an inexpensive book well worth reading. I will probably try some of the supplements after I do some more reading.

Congratulations on the fine book... It is very well written and will be an important publication for many decades. (Bronwyn, Colorado)

I spent several hours yesterday afternoon and last night and went through the book from cover to cover. It is extremely well written! (Axel, Tennessee)

I found it very impressive. It was beautifully bound and the photos and displays very appealing. The writing was crisp and easy. Congratulations. (Alfredo, California)

... excellent job! ....it can be a great educational tool for today's youth in stimulating their interest to pursue a career in healthcare.... with the healthcare industry experiencing a shortage of minority talent. Less than two percent of presidents, chief executive officers, and chief operating officers of healthcare organizations are minorities. Your book is definitely an inspiration to those like myself in the industry to "keep on, keepin' on!" I believe it's just as important that the book be in the Boys & Girls Clubs (along with a mentoring component).... What better way to captivate, stimulate, and educate the future. (Forrest, Illinois)
I would like to congratulate you on the publication of your text.... I found the book to be a most interesting review of the history of the importance of African Americans in Ophthalmology in the United States.... As an alumnus of the residency training program, I was profoundly affected by three of the people listed in your book... (Douglas, California)

I wanted to congratulate you on a job very well done.... The book is delightful... (Lanning, Alabama)

I enjoyed your article very much and was pleased to see you also have a larger publication this year as well. These are issues that are most important to raise and you have done so in your usual articulate way. (Richard, Maine)

Just a short note to say "way to go" on your new book. News such as this is very positive and inspirational. (Pat, Missouri)

I can not thank you enough... It is a wonderful book and extremely well written. (Maurice, Mississippi)

I am very proud.... to have worked with many of the people you have included in the book. Congratulations. We still have a long way to go in attracting qualified underrepresented ethnic minorities to ophthalmology. (Thomas, Iowa)

Congratulations.... it tells a story that needs to be told, and tells it well. (Robert, California)

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