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The Almanac of American Politics 1994: The Senators, the Representatives and the Governors: Their Records and Election Results, Their States and Di
Published in Paperback by Hungry Minds, Inc (1993)
Authors: Michael Barone and Grant Ujifusa
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Brian Wayne Wells, Esquire, reviews Almanac of American Pol.
This is the 1994 edition of the famous book by Michael Barone and Grant Ujifusa, who team every two years to provide the latest infomation on all the members of the United States Congress and the Senate.

This 1994 edition provides comprehensive information on the Congress which was elected in the 1992 election. Voting records are analyzed which together with information on the each member's district will provide the most accurate political picture of each member possible.

Despite the fact that most researcher/lobbyists or ordinary citizens owning this book will find it necessary to upgrade the book by buying the latest edition every two years, old editions of the book are worth keeping as historic records of how long-term members may have voted on some issue years before.


The Almanac of American Politics 1996: The Senators, the Representatives and the Governors: Their Records and Election Results, Their States and Di
Published in Hardcover by Times Books (1995)
Authors: Michael Barone and Grant Ujifusa
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Brian Wayne Wells, Esquire, reviews The Almanac of Am. Pol.
This is the 1996 edition of the famous book by Michael Barone and Grant Ujifusa who have teamed every two years since 1971 to bring us the very latest of information on all the members of the United States Congress and the Senate.

Voting records and districts of the members are analyzed in this book to provide the very latest political profile of every member of the Congress and Senate.

Additionally, the book provides the latest information on the governors of all 50 states as well as the names of all the constitutional officers and the political makeup of the legislatures of all 50 States.

Even though the researcher/lobbyist or citizen owning this book will want to upgrade the book every two years to stay current, old editions of this book are also valuble as historic records on how a particular long-term member may have voted on a particular issue years before. All with an eye towards predicting how that member will vote on a current issue before Congress.


The Almanac of American Politics, 1990: The Senators, the Representatives and the Governors: Their Records and Election Results, Their States and Di
Published in Paperback by Collier Books (1989)
Authors: Michael Barone and Grant Ujifusa
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Brian Wayne Wells, Esquire, reviews Almanac of Am. Politics
This is the 1990 edition of the famous book by Michael Barone and Grant Ujifusa. Ever since 1971 the two researchers have teamed to produce new editions of this book which contains the very latest and most comprehensive infomation on all the members of Congress and the Senate.

The book is usually in the bookstores in the month of April on every odd-numbered year with information about the members of Congress who were elected the previous November. In this 1990 edition, the members profiled will be those elected in 1988 in the Bush presidential election victory over Michael Dukakis. The voting records of the members on that floor of Congress which are analyzed in this book will be those votes taken during the last two years of the Reagan Administration.

Although most lobbyists or citizens owning this book will feel the need to buy a new edition of the book every two years to stay current, this 1990 edition remains valuable as a good historical record of the last two years of the Reagan Administration.


Altruism and Christian Ethics
Published in Hardcover by Cambridge University Press (2001)
Author: Colin Grant
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Way good!!
this book was soo good. it was a page turner. i could barely put it down i definelty recommend it


American Dressage
Published in Hardcover by Shine-A-Bit Farm (1986)
Author: Chuck Grant
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The Father of American Dressage
This book is a must-have for the serious dressage trainer, rider, enthusiast. From building respect through ground work, behavior modification through reward and repetition, to lightness and harmony from training level to Grand Prix and haute ecole, Chuck teaches that dressage is good for all horses (and people, really), regardless of their breeding or their discipline.


American English Reader
Published in Paperback by McGraw Hill Text (1960)
Author: Grant Taylor
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An Excellent English Text Book
I have read this book many years ago, as a learner of English as a second language, and I think it is one of the best English text books I have ever read.


Animal Man: Origin of the Species
Published in Paperback by DC Comics (2002)
Authors: Grant Morrison, Doug Hazlewood, and Mark McKenna
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Great stories with unpredicable endings!!!
First of all, Origin of the Species isn't Grant Morrison's first TPB dealing with Animal Man; it's his second, and includes issues 10-17. The first TPB included issues 1-9, and was a pretty good collection all by itself.

To me, however, Morrison didn't figure out what he wanted to do with Animal Man until he began writing Origin of the Species.

The series starts off with a unique twist on the "oh so typical" origin story. Anyone who's read comics for a while knows the cliches involved in a hero's origin, especially if that origin took place in the 60's or 70's. Morrison takes our knowledge of the cliche and runs with it, combining Animal Man's old origin with a new one to make him more modern. If you haven't laughed out loud by the time you finish reading the "origin", then you aren't a true comic fan.

This "muddling up the status-quo" starts a trend that Morrison plays with again and again. The idea that, even though Animal Man is a character in a comic book, he can (and does) have interactions with the real world may sound crazy, but Morrison pulls it off. You actually start to feel sorry for Animal Man by the end of the book, because you start to realize how truly helpless a comic book character is when compared to the all-powerful artist who is drawing him!

One final point to mention: There is a story in this collection that deals with animal rights, and dolphins are used to drive the point home. The story is incredibly powerful, will make you look at animals differently, and may even bring a tear to your eye. Many comic readers count this story as one of their all time favorites, right up there with Alan Moore's and Frank Miller's stuff.

In the big picture, this span of stories is only part 2 in the eventual 3 part Animal Man saga. But if you only buy 1 of the 3 parts, this is the one to buy!


The Animal Mind
Published in Paperback by W H Freeman & Co (1999)
Authors: James L. Gould and Carol Grant Gould
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an important contribution to current topic
The behaviorist school of psychology has so dominated research for almost 60 years. Finally, the tide is beginning to turn in the opposite direction. New research is showing without doubt that humans have underestimated animals to an extreme degree. This book examines the "Umwelt" of various animals and illustrates very complex behavior, even in animals as startling different than us as the honeybee. The authors are honeybee behavior researchers. Other works on the subject have come from researchers working with Mammals. Beautifully illustrated.


The Archaeology Coursebook: An Introduction to Study Skills, Topics, and Methods
Published in Unknown Binding by Routledge (E) (2001)
Authors: Jim Grant, Sam Gorin, and Neil Fleming
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Excellent introduction to the subject
This book has clearly been written with one eye on archaeology courses in England but contains lots of useful material for the American reader or student, especially if they are just starting to look outside the US.

Most of the sections on methods and issues in archaeology apply everywhere, as do the sections on themes. The case studies include many on the Maya and other civilizations regularly studied in anthropology and archaeology courses, and there are links to many useful US websites.

Most archaeology texts assume a high level of technical language and familiarity with scientific techniques and social science concepts. This one doesn't. Its main attraction is the way it introduces new ideas simply and clearly. It gives you the basic understanding to be able to tackle the harder texts and get the most out of difficult lectures. A great intro to archaeology.


Alberta's North: A History, 1890-1950
Published in Paperback by University of Alberta Press (10 June, 2000)
Authors: Donald Grant Wetherell, Irene Kmet, Weatherhill, Irene Kmet, Alberta Alberta Community Development, and Canadian Circumpolar Institute
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