Far as I can tell, this is the same book as the one published in '95 which still appears to be in print. I found this book to contain a wealth of information about the WWII German army's organization and weapons, and how (some of) these weapons (e.g., mines) were employed. The only drawback was that it was originally published in '43 or '44 such that most of the details were for what the U.S. Army might still face, and less on equipment that was used earlier in the war. For my purposes (wargame design and development) it is a very useful book.

The book is very useful on the basic knowledge of german military force. The book has much emphasis on the development of what is to come, and less on what has been utilized. It is a great resource for wwii history buffs and/or wwiionline game players.

The conclusion of this book synthesizes what the hundreds of details and citations have been about. Murray sees homosexuality around the world throughout recorded history asa being age-stratified, gender stratified and egalitarian. In addition, he wants to demonstrate that the social construction of these activities did not eliminate the desire of the pleasure of them, asa some researchers try to maintain.

The first two types of homosexualities predominate history. Some of these stratifications become sacralized in the society's religious foundations. The egalitarian type is more pertinent to the 20th century.

What Murray accomplishes in this book is a description of a wide variety of meaning in homosexual activity. There are different constructions throughout history and even within a particular society on the meaning, purpose and acceptance of certain acts.

This is a well-researched book. For the creative writer there is a mine of information from which to use the imagination. What is so important to understand is that 20th and 21st century criticism often assumes the terminologies more recently developed. Murray and others successfully demonstrate that one has to be more discrete in interpreting literature and art from ancient cultures.

What is fascinating is that throughout the world the same kind of age stratified or gender stratified acitivties have similar meanings. Each culture has particular meanings or levels of acceptance. But somehow humans have found meaning in what today many would call perversions or sickness. Who knows best?

This is a very recommendable and readable book, although it contains not so few mistakes, especially orthography/misspellings.

But, it sounds a little bit strange for us Japaneses the title "Homosexualities", since we didn't have such an odd term which meant both male/male love and female/female love,---- we had a different word which meant male/male love "nanshoku", and did male/female love "nyoshoku", and sapphic love "toichi-haichi"respectively. Of course we don't have religious or superstitional prejudice against both same-sex eroticism and different-sex one at all.

This is a remarkable book. It combines three forms in a single work: 1) a detailed and evocative story of a boy growing up in late 19th century Russia, 2) an informative and moving autobiography of one of the most important Bolshevik leaders, and 3) commentary on the social and economic developments leading up to the 1905 and 1917 revolutions, including (in the tradition of Russian novels) imagined descriptions of important meetings of leaders of state. Most remarkable, though, is that the entire book was written in the nights of Bukharin's confinement in Moscow's Lubyanka Prison while he awaited almost certain execution following his notorious "show trial". The idea of a man who knows he could be shot at any moment writing such detailed, even leisurely descriptions of his childhood in Moscow and Bessarabia is almost beyond comprehension. Indeed, the novel breaks off in mid-sentence. This book should not be missed by anyone interested in 19th and 20th century Russian history, and will be enjoyed by anyone interested in a good coming-of-age novel as well.

Bukharin's autobiographical work is a lyrical, moving, story of the life of a young boy in pre-Soviet russia. Unlike Leon Trotsky's autobiography, which is a similar work in content, this is a novel. And a grand one. When you read the touching descriptions of Kolya's then idyllic, then tragic domestic life, you feel helpless, sad, for you know that this boy will eventually be dead, the New World he helped to create corrupted and turned against him. The very existence of this novel is a message of hope, that even under the most tragic and ironic circumstances there can something joyous (Bukharin wrote the novel while in Lubyanka prison). The poignancy of all this is further increased by the included letter by Bukharin, written to his wife Anna Larina and not given to her for 50+ years. This book also stands as a monument (in a medium I belief he would have perhaps preferred) to Nikolai Bukharin, a brilliant scholar, writer, and Revolutionary

This is an outstanding introduction to the life and teachings of a pivitol figure in 20th century Advaitic (non-dualistic) thought. It allows those interested in understanding Nisargadatta Maharaja's teachings (presented in numerous available publications) to systematically penetrate his various trains of thought by seminal themes. An added feature is the introduction of practical exercises for those desiring to look into the Reality that Nisargadatta presented to those able to encounter him while still alive, to do so for themselves in a simple and direct manner. Although the overall content of the work is excellent, it is however marred by poor editing (too many glaring typos for a published work); an obnoxious repetition of exercises with little variation, which could of been summarized in one or two chapters; and Stephen Wolinsky's constant insertion of his personal philosophical/psychological ideas -- Quantum Psychology. If the necessary editorial revisions were made and the personal philosophy left out of the book, it would be a gem. Maybe in a second edition?

P.S. For those interested in comparative thought, being thematic in presentation, it allows for many parallells to be drawn between Dzogchen, Mahamudra, Kashmir Shaivism, Zen/Ch'an, Ch'uan Chen Taoism, the Christian Saint Meister Eckhart, and Ramana Maharshi, etc. Nisargadatta was also linked to the tradition of Nath Yogins, a Pan-Indian Tantric movement stemming from the 9th/10th C. that had within its ranks the founders of many Mahasiddha linegages that are present in the Religious Traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, etc., which are still in existence today.

This is a powerhouse of a book I must say. Essentially what it does is break down Nisargadatta Maharaj's teachings into small bite sized fragments and analyze them backwards and fowards. Advaita (non-duality)certainly isn't the easiest thing in the world to understand, add to that some of Nisagadatta's classic hindu and sankrit terminolgies and you can get very confused at times. That's just the nature of studying a Masterpiece like I AM THAT, it's deep and pure advaita right from the streets of India! So, Wolinsky's book is a great treasure as a kind of guidebook to I AM THAT. He's probably one of the most qualified americans to discuss the topic of Advaita & Nisagadatta's teachings.
The book has some nice exercises to "play" around with to get the teachings on a more experiential level so that it goes beyond just intellectual analysis.
It's not the easiest book in the world to understand. Not because of any flaw from Wolinsky, just the depth of this can be a brain twister sometimes. Like I am That, this is a book to come back to over and over.
Wolinsky also adds his own touch by really putting it in practical terms and explaining how to fuse it with modern terms and psychological parallels.
It will help bring your understanding of I AM THAT to a new level!

Barry Brukoff has done a truly fine job of capturing the essence of Machu Picchu. I've told many that you cannot convey the feeling of this place in photos, but Brukoff proves that you can. His photos made me feel as though I was back there, discovering the majesty of the site and indulging in a leisurely and personal exploration of the details that delighted me during my visit, details that those on quick tourist jaunts usually miss. Visually, this book is five stars. Neruda's poetry, however, missed the mark for me. An earlier reviewer picked out the best of it and included those lines in his review (see below). I only wish it all worked that well. Personally, I would have preferred excerpts from Neruda's work and excerpts from the writings of Hiram Bingham (Bingham was the man who discovered the site in 1911).

Whether or not you ever visit, or think you might want to visit Machu Picchu, I highly recommend this gorgeous book to you. The combination of its poetry, photography, and design wonderfully connect us to a distant and mysterious culture which we understand little about today.

Machu Picchu, hidden high in the Andes, was never found by Pizarro and his conquistadors. The city was rediscovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham. Recently, landslides have made entry much more difficult, and the whole area is at risk to being lost. Should that occur, this wonderful volume will serve as a fitting tribute.

Other than the fact that the rocks themselves were considered sacred, we know little about the purpose of Machu Picchu. Clearly, it was very important to the Incas. Otherwise, no one would have put such an enormous effort into creating a city among the clouds, carved out of solid rock. Because some walls have holes cut in them that allow light into certain interior spaces only on one day a year, it is thought that the area, in part, served an astronomical purpose.

The Chilean poet, Pablo Neruda, created an emotional poem called "The Heights of Machu Picchu" in which he captured our connection to the thousands who lived and toiled to make Machu Picchu . . . and are no more. In 1984, photographer Barry Brukoff hiked in over the original Inca road, to capture the scene with Neruda's poem in his backpack. The result of this trip are the remarkable, spiritual photographs in this book. You will feel like you have been there, will identify with what you see, and will make closer contact through Neruda's poem:

"True being was threshed like kernels of corn in the inexhaustible/granary of lost deeds, of memorable efforts . . . ."

"In you, like two parallel lines,/the cradle of lightning and humanity/rocking together in a thorny wind."

" . . . [Y]ou imploded as in a single autumn/into a single death."

"Today the empty air no longer weeps . . . ."

"The dead kingdom lives on."

"Stone upon stone, and man, where was he?"

"Give me back the slaves you buried!"

"Come up, brother, and be born with me."

" . . . [A]nd let my tears flow, hours, days, years,/through sightless ages, starry Autumn."

If you can read Spanish, the poem is published in both languages, side by side.

The photographs make great use of the high mountain air, changing weather conditions, and the differing light of day and night. Brukoff has also created some very stylish effects with filters and tints, in addition to breathtaking color. Many photographers are good at duotone or color, but few are masters of both. Brukoff is the rare example of this dual skill. A nice tough is the way that the book is bound in linen, and there is a rough edging to frame each image . . . to give the book an almost scrapbook-like feel. The photographic reproductions are superb and well worth the price of the book.

My favorite images included: Morning Sun and Fog; The Temple of the Moon; The Grand Rock Shrine (two views); Royal Mausoleum beneath the Torreon; Central Plaza through Three Windows Wall (first version); Sacred Plaza; Central Plaza and Fog; Agricultural Terrace; The Inti Huatana; The Condor Stone; View of the Inti Huatana Area -- Sacred Rocks Echoing the Mountains to the East; A Stone Ring; Machu Picchu at Sunset; and The Watchman's Hut at Dawn (cover image).

The book also has a helpful prologue by Ms. Isabel Allende which sets the scene for the book's contents.

The feeling of connection to the Incas, to the mountains, and to the sky are strong here. I felt a calmness fill my mind and heart as I caressed each part of the poem and each image with my eyes.

What great things we can accomplish . . . when we have a mighty purpose and connect to our sense of beauty!

I was hoping for something that explained more of the current social and cultural conditions of Mongolia. The title of this book is somewhat misleading, this book is a concise history of Foreign politics imposed on Mogolia and the conditions of foriegn relations with Mongolia, but it does not seem to say much about the attitudes of the Mongolians. This book would be good to cite in a history essay.

In Mongolia In The Twentieth Century: Landlocked Cosmopolitan, Stephen Kotkin and Bruce Elleman draw upon knowledgeable contributors to examine Mongol history over the past century, including Mongol communities in Russia and China. The contributions are based on new archival research and recent fieldwork by the world's top experts, including four authors from Mongolia, and others from Japan, Russia, Taiwan, Great Britain, and the United States. Mongolia In The Twentieth Century surveys the history of Sino-Russian competition over Outer Mongolia; international diplomacy concerning Outer Mongolia; and Mongolia today including its demography, culture, nationalism, and rapid transformation. Mongolia In The Twentieth Century is a welcome and informative contribution to international studies and an essential addition to any academic, governmental, or community library collection.

This short 30 page account of the D-Day invasion with first hand
narrative is unique in that it contains reproductions of various items associated with the invasion. There are personal items such as notebooks and Bibles and operational items such as orders
and after-action reports. All in all this is an interesting look into the history of D-Day made more so by the inclusion of historical artifacts. I recommend it to you, inspite of its brevity and price.

Despite its brevity, this book is both informative and revealing. Bowden gives a good overview of what preceded and led up to D-Day. He describes Operation Overlord and the German defenses on the French coast, as well as the air and land assault plans.

Especially interesting are the authentic photos and artifacts from the collection of the D-Day Museum in New Orleans, founded by the late Stephen Ambrose. These artifacts include a soldiers' diary, the front page of the New York Times, a letter from Roosevelt, and an inspirational message from Eisenhower. All are able to be pulled out and looked at by the reader.

One of the artifacts, "A Pocket Guide to France" was given to the military and is included in this book as a pull out. It was simple and patriotic as it explained the military mission in France, the history of the conflict, and told the soldiers how to behave while in France.

Bowden also writes of the possible pitfalls in the plan, including dropping soldiers at night and the unpredictability of the weather. He concisely relates the events of D-Day, the airborne efforts, the invasion of Utah Beach, and the action of the armada, all interspersed with the words of those who were there.

Following this is a section about the Allied advance through France and into Germany...and less than a year later, the Reich was in ruins and Hitler was dead.

I liked this book most of all for its simplicity and authenticity.

As a fellow traveler on the road to enlightenment, I very much enjoyed this book. Through clear and concise writing and the use of some wonderful analogies the author gives an understandable and compassionate presentation of a very complex subject. How sad that world peace is so elusive when the solution is within our grasp. Chapter two on religious diversity and tolerance should be required reading. The author is obviously well studied in world religions. He references everthing from the Bible and Eastern religions to the Torah and the Book of Mormon. People of all religions who approach this book with an open mind and an open heart will find something of value here. A friend loaned me this book. After reading it I bought a copy as well as another of this author's titles. It is bad karma to use a highlighter in a borrowed book. While the author and I don't see eye to eye on everthing there are some great truths to be found in these pages. I would not only recommend buying this book, I'd get an extra copy to loan to your friends who don't understand the concept of highlighters and bad karma.

"Toward World Peace Seeing the Unity Between Us All" gives a profound outline for conducting one's life at the highest and most integrated level! It offers guiding principles for anyone who seeks to bring peace, light and love, and higher wisdom to our planet... or to their place of work. Stephen's book shows us that world peace truly begins within the indivdual! As a registered nurse and medical missionary, I try to let these principles guide my work at home or in third world countries. This book embraces all of the major religions and should be published in every language and distributed throughout the world as a primer for children as well as adults. It is magnificent!

The author recounts his days in the pre-WWII navy with candor and affection. Honest without being coarse or too sentimental, he talks of his experiences and shipmates, good and bad. The account of USS Oklahoma's sinking and his later rescue is thrilling. I read it in one sitting.

This book is absolutely spellbinding. Once you open this book, you won't be able to put it down. The impact of this first-hand account of being trapped inside the capsized hull of the battleship USS Oklahoma at Pearl Harbor is resounding. Buy it for yourself but share it with anyone upon whom you wish to impress the courage of what has come to be called the Greatest Generation. The next time you hear someone complaining about how tough they have it (perhaps your kids or grandkids whining about not having the coolest sneakers or the latest Nintendo), give them this book to read. Perhaps the reality of how pampered our current lifestyle really is will sink in. I suspect this book will also help you put your own problems in perspective as well.

This is a great book for those who are interested in the German Imperial Army. It contains historical info on the uniforms and weapons used by the German Soldat of WWI. I was disappointed to find not many colour photos of the equipment and uniforms, however, this book makes up by its large amount of period photos of soliders and its few colour photos it does have which are excellent.

Collectors and Historians have long been fascinated with the seemingly endless variations of insignia, badges, and decorations and medals awarded to the members of both the civil and military personnel of the Germany of the Nazi era. These have been avidly collected since I was a child. But before that the emphasis was on the German Army of the Imperial period from 1870s to 1918.
Though much of that material is now gone due to the ravages of the last eighty some years and the surviving bits are mainly in museums, some occassionally comes out of an attic or dusty cellar trunk when great grandad's property is sold.
This book will be essential to anyone who has a rational plan for collecting this material. It is a distillation of the German Army's Order of Battle,and wartime histories, and contains tables, lists, and detailed descriptions of all the insignia and orders of clothing worn and the individual equipment carried. Other works should be consulted for the details of small arms, ordnance, and aircraft. This book focuses on the individual soldier.
As with all the books in this series I have seen, the use of color plates and the large magazine size format combine to make it a pleasure to peruse and consult again and again. Not a book to be read straight through and forgotten but one to dip into now and again.