Days of Destiny: Crossroads in American History edited by James M. McPherson and Alan Brinkley is a book that brings thirty-one of todays best-selling and most respected historians together into a project that is engaging with unparalleled scholarship, as the question that is asked are there moments in American History when something old ends and something new begins. This book takes us from King Philip's 1675 parley with white colonial officials to the 1973 research conference at which the biotechnology revolution was announced.

This is a book that will court your mind with its information and insight, making a very fascinating read about the turbulent course of American History. As some of the historian chose wars, presidents, battles and politics, others chose areas, of less well-known areas of study making a well-rounded book with crisp prose and readability that will keep your interest.

The contents are as follows:

June 17, 1675 King Philip's Quarell by James Axtell
October 23, 1740 Whitefield Awakens America by John Demos
May 23, 1775 Silas Deane's Diary by Jack N. Rakove
October 19, 1781 the Battle of Yorktown by Robert Middlekauff
July 16, 1787 The Day the Constitution was Saved By Godon S. Wood
June 20, 1790 Mr. Jefferson's Dinner {arty by Joseph J. Ellis
March 4, 1801 The Second American Revolution by Joyce Appleby
Mid-February 1824 The Way West by William H. Goetzmann
January 1, 1831 The Liberator by Ira Berlin
July 20, 1848 The Seneca Falls Convention by Christine Stansell
March 6, 1857 The Day of Dred Scott by Sean Wilentz
September 13, 1862 The Lost Orders by James M. McPherson
June 13, 1866 Equality Before the Law by Eric Foner
October 5, 1877 I Will Fight No More Forever by Elliot West
February 24, 1908 Affirming the Sexual Division of Labor by Alice Kessler-Harris
August 14, 1908 The End of Accommodation by David Levering Lewis
January 1, 1913 The Routine Arrest That Launched Revoultion by Geoffrey C. Ward
June 20, 1917 The Great Demand by Nancy F. Cott
July 20, 1925 The Scopes Trial: Darrow v. Bryan by Alan Brinkley
May 22, 1933 Harry Hopkins Brings Relief by Linda Gordon
April 2, 1943 Testing America by Nicholas Lemann
July 25, 1945 the Most Terrible Bomb in History of the World by John W. Dower
September 19, 1946 The President Learns about Civil Rights by William E. Leuchtenberg
May 3, 1948 Holly at the Crossroads by Ann Douglas
January 17, 1961 A Farewell to Arms by Douglas Brinkley

June 21, 1961 The Decision to Publish Kuhn by David A. Ho;inger
July 28, 1965 End of an Era, Start of a War by David Kaiser
January 14, 1967 The Human Be-in by David Farber
July 12, 1967 Days of Rage: The Life and Death of Newark by Kenneth T. Jackson
November 22, 1971 Sally Reed Demand Equal Treatment by Linda K. Kerber
July 14, 1973 The Battle over Biotechnology by Daniel J. Kevles

As you can see this is a who's who line up of historians that chose a moment that changed history and you will not be disappointed reading the very well put together book, as it is a book of extraodinary acts and thoughts of exceptional people, and it is reflected by these scholars making a profound difference, not only in history but our daily lives.

This book is sponsored by the Society of American Historians and was written by members elected to the society because of their demonstrated capacity to write lucid, significant and very readable history. I found this book to provide stimulation and enjoyment, delivering an understanding of some of the central questions in American history. This is well worth your money to purchase and this volume is well appointed with illustrations further enriching your experience.

I first read Horan's 1958 book The Wild Bunch, which is now kind of difficult to find. This book includes some interesting facts which have been unearthed since the time of the first book. The photographs that are reproduced here really add to the book as well - the photos reproduced in the old paperback I had were grainy, but these are great. The book gives a good description of the facts, and I was surprised at how fast I finished it. Definitely of interest to those who love the stories of the Old West.

This book is a most up to date review of Sinusitis by the pioneers in the field. Chapters on Gross & radiographic Anatomy are innovative, elaborate and very well illustrated. Genetics, physiology and pathophysiology, particularly of sinus polyposis, were well covered. A good foundation and methodology was laid for the controversial subject on staging of sinusitis. The chapter on the concepts and surgical indications of FESS has added valuable depth and focus to the surgical management by a master in the field. Complications of FESS were accompanied by usefull guidlines on their prevention and managemnet, including additional highlights on surgical technique, legal and ethical considerations. The chapter on revision ESS for recurrent sinusitis is a new and usefull addition. More over the latest in technology e.g Image guided FESS and instrumentation were comfortably laid out. On the other hand, alternative and more extensive external approaches to sinus diseases were well exhibited by their pioneers. A most interesting feature is the included CD-ROM which in additon to providing capabilities like search and note taking, is a second bonus copy of the book to keep in my office.

I think that this book is an excellent story describing many of Jeremy James' adventures from his point of view. this way of writing allows many funny comments on Jeremy's outlook on life. Reading this book will be a wonderful experience for you and your children. I nag my mom over and over again to read me more of these hilarous stories. My mom obliges with joy because she likes the stories almost as much as I do. Even my friends enjoy the comical antics of Jeremy James. This book is a must have for any fun loving family.

David James writes powerful poetry. Period. Thus far I've bought this book for two friends, and I will buy it for others. James writes with plain words that produce extraordinary results. He covers taboo topics like God, death, reasons to live -- but he does it in such a way that you don't think the subjects should be taboo. He sheds light where some have said darkness will always be. I am not doing this book justice. Just buy it.

This is one of those books crammed with little and not so little facts about Judaism...all done in an entertaining way. It's a great read and sure to please everyone.

Tom Baker, for being the most popular actor ever to portray Dr. Who, has also stayed out of the sportlight. This book combines episode guides with collected interviews to form a facinating look at Baker's era as the Doctor. Really THE essential book on Tom's era as the Doctor

The book is simply marvelous. Packed with information and some never before seen footage, the book is a valuable source, reflecting on a decade that witnessed the show's birth. Just as important as 'The Seventies' and 'The Eighties.'

hello, sandra dorsey here its getting so..there are certain reading materials out there that i look for..as they are the only things that have hit the nail on the head as to whats going on...mind you, not many people see it..or even notice it... when i mention some oddities...people tell me im NUTS...imagining this...and or...i refuse to "change with the times"..in other words..Old fashioned.. i do get SO tired of reading and hearing from all walks of life..and various other readings..(especially by david allen lewis) that if we dont tithe/and or give 10 percent of what we really dont have ..we wont be saved..(least thats whats implied in his prophecy 2000 book..) i look at things like this..(tho i dont go to church, cant quote the bible..i do read, learn, observe all thats going on..and learn..watch and wait... something else..i dont practice/follow pagan holidays to include xmas..however...this xmas song does apply to ALL those churches out there that beg for money..imply people over looked on being saved till the very last being picked if they dont give money..the song is.."the littel drummer boy" alls he had to give was him playing his drum for the baby jesus..and playing his best for him..and the baby jesus, and mary, etc..were more than pleased/happy with that... to bad churches, congregations, and people alike cant see/understand/comprehend that..and preach it.. i believe in the the AAlmighty....and I believe in his 2nd coming...and its working to a head now.. so, i read, watch, wait, listen..and observe, learn..and do the best that i can..and try to be the best person/representative of GOD that i can.. (tho i aint perfect..many faults..i do slip once in the while)

i rate this book..and all others by this group so far that ive read..a "5" excellent material..and very true is one is awake..and can see over the blindness

sandra dorsey