This is a masterpiece of understatement. A man who has suffered dreadfully, a man who became a killer but not through choice, but who since recoiled in horror at the nature of human violence is forced to defend himself. Read this book.

Vietnam Veteran Frank Gryzb came up with an excellent way to convey the many details of the Vietnam war. He interviewed 15 Veterans ranging from infantry men to nurses to cooks and more. The Veterans tell us in their own words what they felt and experienced every step of the way. Gryzb's format took us from the day these kids first enlisted, or were drafted, to the day the book was published some 30 years later. There was a section on nearly everything you could think of. Gryzb would briefly preface each section with some quality information and then the various Veteran quotes would follow. All the bases are covered here, everything from smells to sights to comic relief and everything in between. There is no bias here whatsoever. It's very up close and personal. You really feel like you know these people by the end of the book. But, more importantly you have an accurate account of the various things that happened in that time period as a result of the war. What a great book! This book is highly recommended.

Both of my boys have loved this book, written about the developement of various inventions and the inventors. My 8th grader read it as part of his 'elective' reading, and enjoyed it very much. Written from a Christ centered perspective, and designated for 6th grade curriculum, it is especially appealing to boys from 5th-9th grade. A+ rating.

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Being lucky enough to find an original copy at a used bookstore, I found this book captivating enough to lead into a diet of books on the subject of people with supreme abnormal talents. Frank Edwards was a radio personality in the late '40's and early '50's. He was able to dispel rumours about his subject matter as much as possible by research on his subjects.It is a must read if you are questioning the human ability as animal only and not something more. Mr.Edwards lets you know that there is more to life than just living it as we have been conditioned to do as he tells us about other souls who have broken all barriers.

No other single book in print will give the beginning paranormal researcher a better overall view of the field. Also can be an eye opener for the experienced hand who has only read the "specialty" titles of recent years. The companion titles "Stranger than Science" and "Strangest of All" will complete a thorough overview of the subject

This book is for anyone--(universities, students, individuals or companies) who is serious about attaining and maintaining a competitive advantage. This survey of America's domestic and international wireless companies details their strategic planning processes. It is a clear, concise and thorough analysis of cellular, paging, ESMR and personal communications services and the description of how their strategic planning is conducted.

These strategic planning concepts can be applied to any industry and can assist an organization in the development of their overall planning strategy including Marketing, Sales and Finance practices. Academic institutions can also use this book as a blue print for research in strategic planning processes.

Strategic Planning: The Practices of PCF Companies and the Academic Literature pays for itself again and again!

Frank is like a good old bottle of wine; the older he gets the better he gets.

As a biophysics graduate student researching techniques to image stroke I needed a good reference that covered all aspects of stroke. This text was exactly what I was looking for! It provides an excellent background in the physiology and biochemistry of stroke and introduces current questions being asked by the scientific community. Of particular interest to me were the chapters on imaging techniques. These chapters bring the reader up to date on the many imaging modalities currently being used in the diagnosis and rehabilitation of stroke patients. Anyone hoping to gain a detailed and thorough understanding of the many aspects surrounding stroke will find it in the pages of this book. I highly recommend it!

Struggle for the Gulf Borderlands is the best single book on the often-overlooked Gulf Coast Theater of the War of 1812. Well written and researched, Struggle for the Gulf Borderlands brings to light several little understood aspects of the War of 1812. First, it illustrates the previously overlooked interrelation of the Creek War and the bearing it had on the outcome of the War of 1812.

Secondly, it details all military and political actions on the Gulf Coast leading up to the Battle of New Orleans. Most books focus only on the events of the battle, ignoring the many actions that had a direct influence on how the Battle of New Orleans was fought. Struggle for the Gulf Borderlands describes these events so one can understand thier impact on the outcome of the battle itself.

Lastly, Struggle for the Gulf Borderlands brings to light the divergent Southern opinion that the War of 1812 was a great military victory. From the Southern perspective, victory was nearly complete; the Creeks had been destroyed (opening more land for settlement); the Mobile territory had been annexed; and a major British invasion had been decisively stopped. The book contrasts this Southern perspective to the typical Northern view that the War of 1812 was at best a draw, which is the general view put forward by the majority of books on this subject.

Overall, the book is readable and informative. It is important for the new ideas and information it brings to the history of an area and a period. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in either the Creek War or the War of 1812.