Book Description
An essential office tool for every assistant, this fun and practical guide is guaranteed to help read-ers get from the cubicle to the corner office.Drawing on her experience as personal and executive assistant to George Stephanopoulos during Bill Clintons presidential campaign and first term, Heather Beckel offers straightforward advice on how to dazzle them now to get ahead later. With clarity and wit, Beckel guides readers from their first day to becoming a manager, intermingling her real-life experiences from the office of all officesThe White House. Whether its developing organizational strategies or a painful lesson in discretion, Heather Beckel has been there. Chapters includeWhen Your Boss is a JerkGive Good PhoneGetting Personal with Your BossBe a Manager and Know Your Universeand much more.
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Congratulations, you've got the job! You're ready to pay your dues-type, file, answer those phones and letters, and if you're lucky, bring the boss coffee. You're full of confidence and the job's a breeze, a mere steppingstone toward a position where your true ability will be challenged. But wait-this job means more than you think!
Be a Kickass Assistant offers real-world advice for a very real-world job-the assistant. Assistants can show managerial talent and let their talents shine. Drawing on her experience as personal and executive assistant to George Stephanopoulos during Clinton's campaign and first term, author Heather Beckel cuts to the chase on how to dazzle them now to get ahead later. With clarity and wit, Beckel takes you from your first day to becoming a manager, intermingling her real-life experiences from the office of all offices-The White House. Whether it's developing your own organizational strategies or a painful lesson in discretion, Heather Beckel has been there, done that, and shares her knowledge in a no-holds barred guide.
Chapters include:
* When Your Boss Is a Jerk
* Give Good Phone
* Getting Personal with Your Boss
* Be a Manager and Know Your Universe
And more!
Customer Reviews:
A Must Have for EAs.......2007-09-12
I have been an Executive Assistant for 13 years and I found so much great advice in this book. I think this is a must have for anyone who has made a career out of being an assistant. I keep this book at work and refer to it all the time now. Money well spent!
Great Book on Organizing those Details Details Details, Interesting Personalities at Play.......2007-09-10
I'm not a organizational assistant, but I have to say this book has great techniques for everyone. Though, to be frank, this book got me more interested in the author's tellings of her interactions with a highly influential power broker (George Stephanopholous) than how to effectively organize time and resources.
Covers It All.......2007-08-15
This is a great book for both those starting out in the assistant field as well as those looking to become more proficient in their current positions.
It covers all the topics with good, solid advice. Some of the topics covered are phone work, dealing with paper, types of communication, how to conduct yourself and many more. It even goes over when it's time to 'move on' and how to tell your boss you are leaving.
A very thorough book that I would recommend for anyone interested in this type of work.
Be a Kickass Assistant: How to Get from a Grunt Job to a Great Career.......2007-01-09
Wow! Wow! Wow! This is the best book I've read about how an assistant can grow and not be just a ordinary assistant. I feel that it's a step by step handbook to becoming the greatest assistant anybody has had. I've learned LOTS from this book and sharing all this information with my colleagues. The way we should be well informed before communicating something to third parties, and also what we can and can't say. We are very sure that are school will have the best assistants around. Congratulations Heather Beckel
Thank you, Heather!.......2006-11-01
Before getting a job as an assistant at an International Organization, I had almost no idea what an assistant was supposed to do. I remember telling myself "I wish I had a guide for this!"
Well, Heather Beckel's book was the guide I needed! I am very indebted to her because her advice helped me during every step of the process, from my very first days at the desk to negotiating a raise.
This book helped me know what to expect, how to organize myself, what to be aware of, and how to read my boss.
For me, this was a very useful read and I recommend it for anyone who, like me, had little idea of what being a good assistant involved.
Book Description
Resource book on WWII Marine Corps combat uniforms and equipment.
Customer Reviews:
Great book.......2007-03-16
Alec Tulkoff has penned an extradanory book. His research is impeccable and backed up by DOCUMENTED facts, unlike any other USMC book before or after. Alec disputes and dispells many of the collector myths that others have based their books upon. If you are looking for an acurate USMC book on WW2 uniforms and equipment this is the currently the olny book you will need, if you want a book with good pictures and wrong or questionable info pick up the others.
Grunt is Great!.......2004-08-24
I missed Jim Morans WWII USMC Militaria book when it came out 10 years ago. I was just a kid and would have rather spent the money on an item than a book. When I became savy to the fact that having a grand reference library is the corner stone to any collection it was too late to buy the Moran book(Jim, please reprint that book!).
But years later when I desperatly needed a USMC book, I was hightly motivated to buying it fresh off the press.
First what I wished the book had: Dress uniforms. I'm still out a good book on dress uniforms. Not just USMC but Army, Navy and Army Air Corp. This subject one of my favorites but is constantly being left out of Militaria books.
Now What I like about the book: Eveything! I have never read a more detailed book on the subject. Not only did Alec photograph just about every USMC GRunt items WWII items but he included the contracts that the USMC used in WWII. As stated above, it's more than just photographs and word of mouth "facts" but a highly detailed and researched book.
Also included are Rifle and Machine gun information, and the knife and bayonets section has already netted some great finds.
I also love the "collector" notes at the end of each section, that puts the previous facts into relevent information for todays collector. Information on fake items is highly welcomed.
If you don't have a USMC book, this one is it. This book will reward you for a lifetime. Thanks Alec!
Very Well Done.......2004-02-09
I am quite pleased with this book. The author has done his homework and, unlike far too many collector books, has not relied on second hand "collectors facts". As always being a Bender book it is well laid out and printed. I am pleased they decided to move to a larger format at last.
All in all this is now THE book on USMC equipment in WW2. It will be very hard to surpass.
Well Researched.......2003-11-22
Mr. Tulkoff definitely took extraordinary measures researching this book and it seems well documented. The writing style is matter-of-fact. Not necessarily a good relaxing bedtime read, but well written. Anyone desiring a very complete and detailed history of Marine Corps equipment of WWII should look here first.
Book Description
A sometimes harrowing, often humorous, and occasionally tragic look at the Marine Corps from the inside out in its struggle with the insurgency in Iraq. Drawing from personal experience in the confusing, deadly conflict currently being fought in the streets and back alleys of Iraqi towns and villages, Danelo focuses on the young Marine leaders--corporals and sergeants--whose job it is to take even younger Marines into battle, close with and destroy an elusive enemy, and bring their boys back home again. Sadly, there are losses, but true to the Marine Corps spirit, they soldier on, earning their blood stripes the only way they know how--the hard way.
Customer Reviews:
blood stripes.......2007-06-02
the best book on the realities of marines fighting in Iraq. A gripping account of NCO'S living and managing a war in a hostile environment
A Moving, Gritty, Inspiring Book.......2007-03-25
Read this book, and you will have a better understanding of why the warriors who make up the United States Marine Corps are the elite fighting force they are. After reading this, I came to realize that I could never fully understand what it takes to become the "true" warrior, but it also made me thank God that we have them, and that they are there ready at all times to fight for us. This book is hard to read, in that the true lives of Marines in battle, under fire in less than optimum conditions, with brothers wounded or dying with alarming frequency, are all right there for the reader to deal with. It can sometimes be informative, even funny, but mostly heart-wrenching as the battles, which are being fought for us, hit home. Read this book, but be prepared to deal with emotions you maybe didn't realize existed within yourself.
A fascinating read.......2007-03-02
This gripping book brings the reader straight onto the ground in Iraq. A timely and important story, and a great read
A worthwhile read........2006-09-25
I picked this book up because Steven Pressfield's name was on it (he wrote the foreword). It's no Pressfield novel and I can't say that it's a particularly well written book, but Danelo does offer an important perspective - that of combat marines during the first battle of Fallujah. He relates the lifestyle and experiences of marines on the ground in Iraq and touches briefly on the effect of media and politics on the early stages of the war. I had hoped that more stress would have been placed upon the latter, but Danelo's book is primarily a relation of various marine's accounts of life and battle in Iraq. Throughout, he paints an admirable and fairly candid picture of marine combat forces. All in all, it's a decent book, though a little heavy on comparisons to scenes from movies.
An Inside look at the War in Iraq by USMC Grunts.......2006-09-15
There are emerging a slew of books coming about the war experiences in Iraq but most miss the unique view that is presented in "Blood Stripes - The Grunts View Of The War In Iraq". The author who was a Marine officer in Iraq writes brilliantly about how the war is actually being fought daily by those closest to the action--his NCOs. He allows us to see the action through the experiences of several young corporals and sergeants from infantry companies Bravo 1/5, Lima 3/7, Fox 3/7 and Kilo ¾ along with a headquarters company unit.
This book will take you to the action on the deserts and into the urban streets. The book follows these young NCOs from February through September 2004 where they were deployed in Al Anbar (Which is Iraq's largest province). They deal with the area known as the Sunni Triangle (That includes the city of Fallujh). Theirs is a chaotic and volatile world. They never know what they will be greeted with from moment to moment from the local people or the environment.
Fighting a war against an insurgency that borders on civil war, takes its toll on the men both physically and mentally. They never are sure if they will be facing an ambush or snipers as they move through the towns or the countryside. These men face the real dangers of world politics and yet continue to do their duty faithfully.
There is a toll on their souls as they witness friends and comrades killed or wounded. This book is at times is drenched in adrenaline and fear yet heroes do emerge and duty and honor are achieved. These young marines wear their "blood stripes" well and carry on the fine tradition of the Marines. (Only Marines ranked corporal and above wear the storied blood stripes on their uniform pants in memory of the Marines who fell at Chapultepec, Mexico, in 1847.)
This is a must read book for those looking for some understanding of what is going on in Iraq with our troops. The book is well written and riveting. It is a page turner! It is given The MWSA's Top Book Rating of FIVE STARS!
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It is the dawn of the 21st century, and the United States has appropriated the entire Earth. So journalist Robert Kaplan writes in his paean to the American fighting man and woman, Imperial Grunts. The U.S. has quietly--with little public debate--forged an empire that is "ready to flood the most obscure areas of it with troops at a moment's notice," writes Kaplan, a correspondent for The Atlantic Monthly magazine who has written 10 earlier books on foreign affairs and travel, including the acclaimed Balkan Ghosts. Imperial Grunts is Kaplan's account of his travels to the frontiers of the U.S. imperium. From the dustbowl of northern Yemen to the coca fields of Colombia and the insurgent hotbed of Fallujah, Kaplan takes readers to the war-torn edges of the U.S. empire and visits with front-line grunts who guard it and try to expand its reach.
"Welcome to Injun Country," is the catchphrase Kaplan hears from all the U.S. soldiers, marines, airmen, and sailors we meet. In the view of American troops, they are taming an "unruly" frontier in the tradition of General George Custer. We all know what happened to Custer and, later, to the Native Americans whom the 7th Cavalry was sent out to pacify. But far from criticizing that mission or finding in the analogy any cautionary lesson, Kaplan is an enthusiastic cheerleader for what he baldly calls "American imperialism." He sees it as "humanitarian" and "righteous" and seems to never meet a Green Beret or marine he does not idolize. To Kaplan, U.S. imperialism is unquestionably selfless and heroic, trying only to bring a little taste of freedom to the huddled masses of the world. Imperial Grunts works well as a travelogue but fails to provide deeper insights--or opposing views--about the complex and fascinating places he explores. --Alex Roslin
Book Description
A fascinating, unprecedented first-hand look at the soldiers on the front lines on the Global War on Terror.
Plunging deep into midst of some of the hottest conflicts on the globe, Robert D. Kaplan takes us through mud and jungle, desert and dirt to the men and women on the ground who are leading the charge against threats to American security. These soldiers, fighting in thick Colombian jungles or on dusty Afghani plains, are the forefront of the new American foreign policy, a policy being implemented one soldier at a time. As Kaplan brings us inside their thoughts, feelings, and operations, these modern grunts provide insight and understanding into the War on Terror, bringing the war, which sometimes seems so distant, vividly to life.
Customer Reviews:
There is no need to like the author's ideas, but he has worked on them.......2007-09-16
Being fair, one must acknowledge that Mr. Kaplan is not promoting a military state or arguing that the creation of an empire as a good thing. He simply recognizes that war is deeply engrained as a mode to solve disputes among humans and since the U.S, has strategic interest in every corner of the world, sooner that later he will be forced to use it as a policy tool, and in those situations, is better to have a capable and dedicated army than none at all.
On the other hand it is obvious that he professes and admiration for the U.S. military which could more effectively categorized as adoration, which as many other reviewers have correctly pointed out, should make the reader highly suspicious of its equanimity or objectivity.
It seems to me that the author places a lot of effort to avoid rendering a moral judgment on Bush's policies or if the existence of an empire is good or not. He departs form the fact that it is a reality and as such which shall be the ideal role of the US army in its management.
He knows that most readers already have a view on that topic, and it would be useless to convince them otherwise. However he feels that most of the officials and privates he encountered are not in the army because they want to "enjoy the spoils of war" but more likely because of a naive and sort of innocent belief that when their government orders them to give their life for the US it is doing so guided by principles such as freedom, honor and patriotism. That they are deeply mistaken, particularly those serving in Iraq right now is another story.
Energetic, entertaining, and speaks to you.......2007-09-12
I don't know if anyone has told Kaplan he's a gifted writer or not, but someone should have. In this book he takes on the task of not one war, but wars. Not only that, he picks Grunts - 11 bravo as his subject. If you think writing about guys marching, sleeping, eating, and answering nature's call in the rain, mud, and snow is easy, give it a try. To make the task even more difficult, these are totally different people from totally different times in history. About the only thing these guys had in common was the fact they were trying not to get killed while killing others.
Since my newest book, "Kill Me If You Can", about the Vietnam War has come out; I'm asked almost daily the difference between the Vietnam and Iraq wars. The difference is religion. Both of these wars, like all wars, are started for control and profit, but add religion into the mix, and brother, you've got yourself a war. George W. Bush might have started the Iraq War, but he'll not live long enough to see it end, and it's possible that his grandchildren might not either.
This book of Kaplan's shows his ability to bring people and events long since past back to life again. He puts you there on the battlefield and into the minds of the men up front and the sociopats that are out of harms way doing their best to perpetuate the war for power and profit. Here, I'll turn it over to Henry Kissinger and Dick Cheney to explain the thinking of the men behind the scenes.
"Military men are dumb, stupid animals to be used as pawns for foreign policy." -Henry Kissinger
"Principle is OK up to a certain point, but principle doesn't do any good if you lose." -Dick Cheney
Great window into current military operations........2007-09-07
Mr Kaplan's book is very informative and really struck a cord for me. After performing civil affairs in Ramadi, so many of the trials and tribulations of the soldiers and Marines in Imperial Grunts took on deep meaning and kept making me want to say "Yeah! Thats right!" I think that most Americans don't realize the great weight being put on our fighting forces in terms of US foreign policy. As a company grade officer I've sat in many a meeting with local, Provincial, and national Iraqi politicians, engineers, and sheiks and made desisions that have defined our relationship and our interaction with Iraqi leaders. Don't get me wrong, the General Officers and State Dept reps live and work at a level above me and their decision making effects things at a long-term macro level; but the military rank and file walking the streets and meeting locals in their homes in places like Iraq and Afganistan (and many others!) are making the decisions at the "bleeding edge" of US foreign policy, period. I would recommend this book for anyone involved in Civil Military Operations, Information Operations, US foreign policy decision making, anyone working for or contemplating working for a US State Dept Provincial Reconstruction Team, or anyone that just wants a current and relevant look into how US foreign policy matters are made at the ground level around the world.
Kaplan is an acquired taste.......2007-08-03
To see how the United States manages its de facto empire, Kaplan visits the people who do it: members of the American military in Afghanistan, Colombia, Iraq, Mongolia, the Philippines, Yemen and the Horn of Africa.
Most of Kaplan's insights are not original, as he himself admits, but he does a decent job of describing what his subjects do and what they think. The chapter on an army officer representing America and winning allies in Mongolia recalls the best examples from "The Ugly American."
Though Kaplan points out some of the military's flaws (e.g. even Special Forces are badly deficient in Afghan languages), the writing often takes a cheerleader-ish tone.
When he inserts himself into the narrative, it sometimes gets plain weird. Amid discussion of global security issues and the lives of soldiers, he disconcertingly throws in talk about food as if he's writing a travel book. Here's Kaplan in Yemen: "Who here was al-Qaeda? I asked myself, licking my fingers after devouring a greasy chicken in a sidewalk restaurant filled with armed youngsters." We hear about a delicious steak in Colombia, seafood in the Philippines, and horse meat in Mongolia, which, Kaplan informs us, "tasted as good as beef."
He also has an unfortunate tendency to highlight mundane thoughts. After relating a Coast Guard officer's stories from Colombia, Kaplan informs us of a decision. "I should go to Colombia, I thought." Since there is an entire chapter on Special Forces in Colombia, it seems obvious he had decided to go there.
Despite these flaws, Kaplan does a solid job of showing how the giant American military machine is frequently most effective when it is subtle. Much important diplomacy, he shows, is not done by the State Department in high level talks with foreign officials, but by men and women in camouflage uniforms talking with their counterparts in other countries.
Very interesting, insightful, and an eye opener. A book for everyone........2007-07-25
This book is a narration of a journey in the real world, not an op-ed piece or a military history/war story. The title is misleading giving the current politics in this country, liberals will think its a Slam-America piece and will be drawn towards it while conservatives will shy away for the same reasons. It's really a great read for both parties. I don't agree with all of the author's conclusions, but can understand were he comes from. His talent lies in his ability to compare different third world countries(from years of experience),different character types, and different though patterns like academia vs. real-world(military). Four stars instead of five because i think the books location-by-chapter set up would make it hard to connect the dots for some.
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"Tempus porco nihil est," or, "Time to a pig means zilch," according to Grunt: Pigorian Chant from Snouto Domoinko de Silo, a very funny takeoff on the Gregorian chant craze by Sandra Boynton, the author of Chocolate: The Consuming Passion and other droll volumes. This amusing little book, complete with a well-sung 40-minute compact disc by the Ad Hog Camerata, is a note-perfect send-up of chant and the hype that surrounds it. At the same time, the book presents the musical chronicle of a day in the life of one seriously pretentious farm. Boynton's pictures--from the cover to the "illuminations"--are a delight. The cows speak for record company executives everywhere when they intone, "Non plaudite. Modo pecuniam jacite." (Don't applaud, just throw money.) This would make a perfect gift for a musical friend, and if no one gets it for you, you'd be well justified in buying it for yourself for a quick pick-me-up or chant overdose antidote.
Book Description
A delightfully silly, good-natured parody of the recording phenomenon Chant and other works that put Gregorian music on the charts, Grunt is a book and CD set that combines Sandra Boynton's inimitable way with farm animals and a satirical sense that comes deliciously out of left barn.
In a far-off valley live the obeisant Domoinkan Pigs of Snouto Domoinko de Silo. Here, twelve times a day, these simple swine grunt the unadorned, ethereal music of Pigorian Chant (translation included). For occasions from the first mealtime (Op-slay ime-tay. Et's lay eat-ay. Um yay, um-yay.) to Nox Animaliae, when they're joined by all the animals in a harmony that dates back before the time of Caesar Hogustus, the pigs chant.
Listen, look at Sandra Boynton's delicious illustrations, and laugh. It's what to play whenever you're feeling disgruntled.
Customer Reviews:
Very Funny!.......2007-06-04
A friend sent "Grunt: Pigorian Chant" to us because we raise pastured pigs. It is hilarious! My kids had a blast with it and I read the (long) intro as well as the words of the music to my three and a half year old daughter. We all enjoy Pig-Latin and Ubby-Dubby as well as my son is studying real Latin (we homeschool) and I know Latin. This all made the whole thing that much more poignant. This is a very serious (sus-ious) out-take on classical music.
Clever, Not for Toddlers.......2007-02-11
There's no denying that this is clever, well-written material. But our toddler, who loves the other Boynton book/CD combos, can't really get into it. What's more, unlike the other discs, this one is somewhat annoying as background music.
Serious chant aficionados may disagree, but I think it's best to plan on sitting still and listening to this with the words in front of you to really appreciate it. But you probably won't need more than one or two listenings before it gets tiring. The concept is clever, and the execution is very good, but the joke wears thin pretty quickly.
Parents should also be aware that this isn't really like the other Boynton material (such as "Philadelphia Chickens" and "Rhinoceros Tap"), and it's not really music for kids. They might learn to enjoy it (and maybe they should), but it's definitely not in the same vein as those other more simple and tuneful works.
grunt grunt.......2007-01-11
The kids I bought it for seem to think it was okay but I didn't find it as entertaining as her other music books.
A Must Have for Chant Lovers.......2006-08-25
Hilarious spoof of Gregorian Chant. If you are a music history buff, this is a must for your collection.
Funniest thing ever!.......2005-07-16
My Mother first shared this with me and it is one of the most cleverly funny things I have ever experienced. I belong to a medieval reinactment group (SCA) and I really love putting it on as background at meetings and seeing if anyone catches on. It works both as normal music (if you arn't paying attention it sounds just like regular chant), and as a fabulous IN JOKE.
I think you have to have a certain kind of twisted humor to really enjoy it though... and don't buy it if you don't enjoy chant. You'll get bored otherwise... but I love it and hope to share it with many others.
Book Description
Navy Chaplain killed in vietnam l967 with Marine search unit in operation swift, outnumbered 2500 to 500 marines, killed protecting a corpsman who was administering first aid to soldier. Receive Congressional medal of honor, Bronze star and 3 purple hearts. Even though wounded refused to leave battle area to assist his grunts. Most recognized and respected chaplain in that war, memorials and buildings thoughout the world named after him. This is a hero
Customer Reviews:
A beautiful and holy man of God........2007-05-30
I saw the documentary of Fr Vincent Capadano and tears came from my eyes. Something that never or rarely happens in my life. I now have to re read the book again.
Humbling and Inspiring.......2007-04-25
What a hero! What a priest! What a man! Fr. Capodanno was my idea of 'faith in action.' This is not a book about war, rather a book about peace. The peace you can only find in your own faith in God. Only a very few pages actually dealt with war. As a military and history buff, I found this work to be extremely inspiring. My faith in mankind has been renewed.
Priest of God ---- Servant of Man.......2007-04-09
What a great book! I had not heard of Father Capodanno until I found this book. It is a well-written biography of Fr. Capodanno including his family life, his call to the priesthood, his time as a Maryknoll missionary in Taiwan and his military career. Also included is information about the beginning of the Maryknoll's which I found very interesting. This is not a book that will collect dust. Once you start reading it, you'll want to finish it.
I was so moved by Fr. Capodanno's story, I found myself picturing Jesus moving around the battlefield ministering to the injured and dying. Fr. Capodanno truly was Alter Christus (Another Christ) as all priests are called to be.
An Inspiring Story of Courage Under Fire.......2007-01-15
Vietnam Veterans, those serving in uniform today, and all Catholics will appreciate this story of a remarkable chaplain serving along side his Marines under the most difficult of circumstances. This is an inspiring story of faith, courage, and sacrifice. Highly recommended!
Sacrifice and true Heroism.......2007-01-07
I am the daughter of a United States Marine so I am well aware of the love Marines have for their Corpsmen and Chaplains. These are the only non-Marines who are given the honor of wearing ALL Marine Corps uniforms and insignia with the exception of the famed Marine Corps Dress Blues.
I have heard the story of Fr. Vincent Capodanno for several years and finally bought the book "The Grunt Padre." If one truly wants to know what a HERO is and the love that binds combat Marines with their Corpsmen and Chaplains, buy this book. You will not regret it although I can guarantee you will shed tears.
Fr. Capodanno or Fr. Vinny as Marines called him, had the heart of a Marine. He lived for them through his love of God and his desire to serve. I am totally in awe of this great man and with all my heart I pray he is soon elevated to Sainthood. Then, not only will his Grunt Marines have their own Patron Saint for combat, but also the world will know of Fr. Vinny's sacrifice and desire to help.
There's a famous quote attributed to many that asks the poignant question "Where do we get such men?" We get them from the small towns of America. We get them from the large cities of America. We get them from all walks of life in America. And we get them from our own homes in America. We, in America, are so truly blessed to have such an abundance of these heroes.
Buy this book! You may just finish it with a better understanding of true heroes, but hopefully you will feel a tug at your heart strings for realizing we live among so many incredible citizens.
Thank you, Fr. Mode for researching and writing about Fr. Vinny - a man Marines already knew to be a hero.
Thank YOU, Fr. Vince for the love and devotion you showed your Marines. May God rest your beautiful soul.
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Slumps, Grunts, and Snickerdoodles: What Colonial America Ate and Why
Lila Perl Yerkow
Manufacturer: Clarion Books
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Binding: Hardcover
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Book Description
Portrays the historical context and domestic surroundings in which the early settlers lived. Includes thirteen authentic recipes.
Customer Reviews:
Young children will be amazed.......2006-03-16
On every page of this book, children will find a great mix of animals squawking, squealing, honking, tweeting, croaking, trumpeting, screeching, barking, purring, roaring, yipping, and bleating. The animals are depicted in many various situations. For example, the bears are eating and one is running away from bees. Kids will love looking at all the pictures and imitating the sounds as written. A perfect book for those children who are enamoured with animals.
Book Description
One Saturday morning, Mama Grunt sends Little Grunt out to find a dozen eggs. Little Grunt searches high and low, but all he can find is one HUGE egg. CLICK, CRACK, CLUNK, PLOP, the egg hatches and out pops a baby dinosaur. Little Grunt names him George. Soon enough, George grows too big for the Grunt family cave, and poor Little Grunt has to send him away. But when the local volcano erupts, there's only one dinosaur who can save the day!
Full of fun caveman sounds for reading aloud, Little Grunt and the Big Egg is one of Tomie dePaola's funniest picture books. Readers of all ages will be excited to see this prehistoric classic back in print.
Customer Reviews:
Very enjoyable book for kids.......2007-06-05
This is a great story. It's creative yet simple with the essential elements a good kids' book needs. This book would be especially fun for the kid fascinated by dinosaurs. We learned of the book from our local library as we have checked out Tomie DePaola books before and enjoyed them. My daughter loves it as do I. I highly recommend it!
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