H. Rap Brown has been called the african-american Jim Goad. In Mr. Brown's case, however, his screed is directed not at women and liberals but instead at "honkeys," "crackers" and, of course, "THE MAN!" This autobiography gives the reader insight into the anger that fueled one man's efforts to bring down "the system." Overall, though, the book is kinda insubstantial and considering the darn thing cost nearly 15 bones, there are much better books on the subject.

While rightfully cited as an articulation of Black anger in the 60s, there are portions of this book that are difficult to take seriously. Rap/El-Amin's hilarious descriptions of pilfering items in Lyndon Johnson's White House, the story of his being stopped by the Louisiana cops for wearing ragged clothes, his refusal to eat or drink anything in prison for 43 DAYS (last time I checked in biology class, no human could go that long without water) etc. come off like wild tall tales told by one of Richard Pryor's characters. Even when the book is serious, there is never a dull moment. His observations on Ebony magazine, poor whites, and the explaination of the book's title, will make you laugh as well as think. Oh yeah, check out his "Rap" early on in the book, the contents of which would make NWA blush!

The recent noteriety of Rap/El-Amin adds a somber note to the proceedings, but in the meantime, read this. You can see why this wild, controversial, and colorful book was so popular in the late 1960s. A cross between Richard Pryor and Malcolm X! Certainly one of the most entertaining of the Black Power manifestos.

When H.Rap Brown's classic autobiography was first published, he was former chair of SNCC, the leading Black liberation group in the United States. Back then, I used this book as an introduction to the Black Power movement. Rap Brown was a grassroots leader, and he spoke the language of the grassroots community. In my estimate, H. Rap Brown was one of the most successful political agitators of the black revolt. With the exception of Malcolm X, there were few that could match his effectiveness of moving people in the streets. For that precise reason, Brown, now Imam Jamil Al-Amin, has been a key victim of repression, for fighting for black liberation.

Good book for getting started... after reading and using it you may want to get a more complete education in Sign Language.

This is very helpful for those wishing to learn some basic sign language.

This book is great for beginners. It shows you alot of signs that would get you started and on your way. However, our class has learned that because all of the signs are not 'universal', we needed an ASL dictionary to go along with it. The discriptions of the signing actions need to be read a couple of times in some instances to understand what you are susposed to do. But is is good for a beginner to get the basics.

It's probably easier to read this book now that we have a new Browns team in place. It makes me a little more understanding of what Modell went through before his grievous decision.

It is fun to get an insider's look at some of the issues over the years: Kosar's release, Belicheck, etc.

Author Poplar gives an insider's view of the financial crisis that caused American's Team, the Cleveland Browns, to move to Baltimore. It shows how Modell's formation of the Cleveland Stadium Corp. caused him to take out millions of dollars in loans to pay for stadium upkeep and upgrades. Then the city/county gave the Indians and Cavs multi-million-dollar playpens, while leaving Modell to find ways to compensate for the loss of Stadium Corp.'s major tenant, the Indians. This resulted in even more loans. Then came free agency, and Modell had to go to the banks again to get cash to pay big bonuses to stay competitive. From his perspective, maybe Modell eventually "had no choice" to move. However, he is not absolved from his most tragic mistake: not being forthright with the fans and the public about his financial straights and asking for help. A good read for Browns fans who want to know more about what happened to their heritage.

55 Celebration Doughcraft Designs offers advice on how to make, bake, paint and finish dough crafts. This book offers designs that make the perfect little gift for almost every occassion you can think of. To help you master the techniques, there are full-color illustrations throughout the book.

If you are looking for a family activity that every one will enjoy, pick up this book. The kids get to play with dough and the parents might can save money by making their own, original gifts.

I thought this map was actually more informative than the "Streetwise" version. This also includes good information on the Hyde Park area, and has information on the subway and bus lines. A good general map of the city. It's not big, so you can throw it in your pocket.

This is a compact folding map of Venice, only 21 by 8 inches (470 x 210), amazingly clear and comprehensive. On plasticized card, it is nearly waterproof, shows almost every street,the main hotels, art museums and churches. Worth its weight in ducats!

This life of Benjamin Silliman is thoroughly researched, persuasively argued, and eminently readable. Brown has crafted an exquisite work. He has given us the life of a relatively obscure American and made it relevant, vivid and immediate. The reader comes away with a detailed picture of Silliman and, perhaps most importantly, a poignant understanding of the milieu in which Silliman lived--this is exceptional biography and brilliant history.

This book has a good collection (maybe the most extensive) of MG collectible items. From advertising materials to toy cars. Its lots of fun and a good reference.

This is one of the first "in print" books on electronic evesdropping. It contains some of the very basic and classic electronics circuitry for bugs. It is technically slanted twords the electronics hobiest. Although out of time in much content due to its age it is very good foundational reading for both the serious and beginner student alike.

We used this book often to help us benchmark industrial customer's energy systems. Part of the data collection for energy efficiency upgrade potential required us to benchmark the client's overall energy use on a unit basis against an "average" process. This book was very helpful in that regard.