Forward, March!: Memoirs of a German Officer

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German Officer's Western & Eastern Front Diary.......2004-10-13

Although the book suffers from a dull title and cover, it does, in fact, make very interesting and enlightening reading. The book is actually a German wartime diary that has been translated into English by the original writer's daughter. As a first person account written by a devoted and decorated German officer, Ernst Rosenhainer, it provides a rare glimpse for the English speaker into everyday German life during the heyday of the Second Reich. The diarist is an aristocratic gentleman who is working as a teacher at the outbreak of war. The book follows his experiences through both famous battles, e.g. Namur, Masurian Lakes, Lodz, Verdun, and Kerensky Offensive, and minor actions.

We see the world through Rosenhainer's eyes. One of the most unique aspects of the book are the descriptions of life on both the Western and Eastern Fronts. Although life on the stationary Western Front is more materially comfortable, it is much more impersonal and deadly with masses of enemy artillery, machine guns, and snipers. Although Eastern Front living is primitive by comparison, Rosenhainer and his men manage to create a congenial atmosphere. Unlike the Western Front, fighting the Russians, although occassionally brutal and bitter, is much less intense, usually brief and exciting firefights followed by days of marching/bivouacing. Indeed, from reading the book I get the impression that combat in Russian Poland was much more tolerable than anywhere on the Western Front (unlike during WWII).

The book contains numerous Eastern Front photos not found elsewhere and numerous maps obtained from German war archives. Rosenhainer's observations and somewhat prejudiced opinions also provide an insight into Germany's civilizing mission for Europe. Reading this book, I was able to visualize how combat actions actually transpired on the Eastern Front. This book is one of the very few books I have seen which recounts life on the Eastern Front, and it is well worth reading.

An Everyman in WW I........2002-01-31

Forward, March! is unique in that the author comes across not as a professional soldier, but instead is a warm, breathing, feeling teacher who comments upon the excitements, camaraderie, and the deep sadness of World War I. Ernst Rosenhainer also describes what he saw in the infantry movements, tactics, and confusions that ranged from the beginning of War in Belgium and France in August 1914, to the fluid, changing movements of mass armies on the Eastern Front in 1917. He relates in restrained emotional detail Christmas celebrations with his men, and the depression seeing abandoned decorations at nearby civilians' homes. He pulls no punches in this personal memoir: readers may be shocked when the author describes how difficult it was to obtain transportation for food supplies because there was a Jewish Holiday in Germany.(!) He comments often upon the deprivations of sleep, food and the basic comforts that he and his men had to endure, even while on leave within their home country. Yet, after two and a half years of the terrors of war, the author can comment upon Spring's renewal of life, and how the men under his care responded to the new buds opening upon the trees.

This is not a `grand view' of the Great War. In fact, the author demonstrates this by his lack of descriptions of the overall plan of each battle. He was a lowly lieutenant; he was not told this. His job was to lead, preserve his men and gain their limited objective, as unclear and as fluid as these tasks were while in battle. Nor does he insult the reader's intelligence by ignoring `the fog of war'. He does not describe in retrospection the purposes, causes and specific strategies of each action, each troop movement, each detailed objective and what it meant for the whole battle. He lets us know that he can only see a few hundred yards at a time, he is confused, desperate; improvising, and he and his men are often fighting without days of sleep or food. He writes that he often does not receive orders in time, and has to assess each and every action around him as to what to do. This is the reality of the soldier on the battlefield, then and now. As such, then, Ernest Rosenhainer's view is of the `Everyman', which is so much more the better for us, the modern reader.

Because of this powerful and truthful memoir, we can begin to realize that the Germans of 1914 were not all war mongers, that they were not the `Evil, Bloody Hun', and that not all WW I battles were on the Western Front. Instead, we have the day-to-day experiences of one of millions of ordinary men who found themselves in the first modern war. Ernest Rosenhainer gives us this today, so that we can begin to see one normal man's reactions within that worlds-shattering time.

A Mole's-eye View.......2000-06-27

The officer in question, Ernst Rosenhainer, spent the entire war as a lieutenant, and unfortunately his perspective never rises above that of a front-line soldier who'd better keep his head down if he wants to survive. Although the translator has provided short chapter introductions and situation maps depicting the broad lines of the engagements in which Rosenhainer was one soldier among up to a million, the author's account remains incoherent. While that may adequately reflect his experiences, it conveys little of value to the reader looking to tie the individual's experience to the bigger picture. There are plenty of eye-witness combat accounts, but they lack almost all structure beyond the chronological, and therefore quickly become monotonous. Welcome would have been a treatment of platoon, company and battalion tactics and how they changed during the war or varied between the eastern and western fronts. Instead, we find only the vaguest tactical references (e.g., advances in "skirmish line" or "extended order"). For first-hand English-language accounts of German small unit actions during the Great War we remain dependent on the experiences of two other junior officers, Erwin Rommel and Ernst Juenger, whose books ("Infantry Attacks" and "The Storm of Steel", respectively) are unlikely to be surpassed.

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Texas, for years, was a one-party state controlled by white democrats. In 1962, a young eighteen-year-old heard the first rumblings of Chicano community organization in the barrios of Cristal. The rumor in the town was that five Mexican Americans were going to run for all five seats on the city council. But first, poor citizens had to find a way to pay the $1.75 poll tax. Money had to be raised—through bake sales of tamales, cake walks, and dances. So began the political activism of José Angel Gutiérrez.
Gutiérrez's autobiography, The Making of a Chicano Militant, is the first insider's view of the important political and social events within the Mexican American communities in South Texas during the 1960s and 1970s. A controversial and dynamic political figure during the height of the Chicano movement, Gutiérrez offers an absorbing personal account of his life at the forefront of the Mexican-American civil rights movement—first as a Chicano and then as a militant.
Gutiérrez traces the racial, ethnic, economic, and social prejudices facing Chicanos with powerful scenes from his own life: his first summer job as a tortilla maker at the age of eleven, his racially motivated kidnapping as a teenager, and his coming of age in the face of discrimination as a radical organizer in college and graduate school. When Gutiérrez finally returned to Cristal, he helped form the Mexican American Youth Organization and, subsequently the Raza Unida Party to confront issues of ethnic intolerance in his community. His story is soon to be a classic in the developing literature of Mexican American leaders.

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Hitler salute on the cover of the book.......2005-02-21

We must fight all racism, including the racists like Gutierrez.

i still live in crystal.......2000-12-21

The events that took place in this book happened in my home town. The events started out as a good thing that was ment to help the hispanic comunity , in the end with poor planing it brought forth the slow death of a growing texas town.

i will be the first to admit that some thing had to change in order to help the hispanics, but after all was said done , the only major change that happened was the residence of the man that killed the town. if i sound harsh in my review , well i still live in the after shocks of the movment.

You feel the Coraje Chicanos experienced growing up in TX........1999-04-21

It's a book that tells generations born after el Movimiento that it took brave Chicanas(os) to make changes in politics, and education systems. This was done by Americans with coraje (anger) and who took this anger and put it into positive aciton. Having been part of the Movimiento Chicano this book brought back many memories. If you read "Rain of Gold" you'll like this book--it's the other story about those of us who the river crossed us, we did not cross the river. This book should be a must for every Chicano(a) in political science or Chicano studies.

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Make Your Own Itty-Bitty Angels

Manufacturer: Klutz
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Binding: Spiral-bound

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ASIN: 1591742757

Angels' Visits: An Inquiry into the Mystery of Zinfandel

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I COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN, I COULDN'T GO TO SLEEP
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n entertaining, good read; a regrettable loss,
An informative and easy to read study of a wonderful wine.
Compelling history of a critical California wine.

Angels' Visits: An Inquiry into the Mystery of Zinfandel
David Darlington
Manufacturer: Henry Holt & Co (P)
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0805020934

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I COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN, I COULDN'T GO TO SLEEP.......2003-08-10

After lunch one day about 10-12 years ago I stopped at my local bookshop. Sherry, the owner put "Angel's Visit's" into my hand and suggested I buy it because I buy wine books. Back at my office I started to read Darlington's inquiry into Zin. I counldn't stop. I literally was glued to this book! No work got done. At 6:00 pm I went home, got into bed and kept on reading. I couldn't leave it alone, not even overnight. I finished it at 3:00 am next morning. Buy this book. Take the day off...

It's Back!.......2001-03-29

What these other revievers said is absolutely true. Angel's Visits is an eminently readable and enjoyable book that I highly recommend. After being out of print for some time, it's now available again under the title "Zin".

n entertaining, good read; a regrettable loss,.......1998-06-19

Over recent years I have given copies of this excellent, entertaining book to friends because, although not large, it seemed well-rounded as well as a good read. The book explored the mystique of a wonderful grape from its mysterious beginnings to its contemporary California status. Perhaps some of my interest is parochial, as it touches on familiar San Francisco Bay Area milieus. Nonetheless, now that "Angels Visits" is now out of print, I regret that I didn't merely loan out my last give-away.

An informative and easy to read study of a wonderful wine........1997-10-30

It is an insightful and interesting primer on Zinfandel. I have tried to locate copies of the book and was saddened to learn it was out of print. It is a must read for ZAP people and would be a run away best seller at their annual tasting. It would be an appreciated gift for anyone who enjoys Zinfandel.

Compelling history of a critical California wine........1997-09-19

Written in an easy style, this history of California Zinfandel provides both local color and historical perspective to California's most unique wine. Probably unintentionally, the author evokes some of Peter Meyer's YEAR IN PROVANCE in his discussions of wine and winemakers. The personal and the sociologically are covered with equal and compelling grace. A shame that the original publisher has allowed this to go out of print, and that no other publisher is smart enough to republish the book

Making Angels, Ornaments, and Dolls by Hand: Step-by-Step Instructions for 47 Projects

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Making Angels, Ornaments, and Dolls by Hand: Step-by-Step Instructions for 47 Projects
Holly Harrison
Manufacturer: Quarry Books
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ASIN: 1592531474

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The perfect book for any angel lover. This collection of 47 handmade angels will charm, delight, and inspire you, whether you're a skilled crafter or just someone who loves these heavenly figures. This glittering collection features full-color photographs, easy step-by-step instructions, and great ideas for using these angels as special-occasion gifts or decorations, or just for fun.

There are projects that symbolize love, health, strength, teens, friendship, and more. The angels fit all styles and tastes; some are elegant, others are simple or primitive, while others exemplify their ethic origins. There are plenty of tips and techniques as well as an artist directory and product resource guide.

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Texas Politics: Individuals Making a Difference
W. B. Stouffer , David M. Billeaux , Jose Angel Gutierrez , Eric Miller , Barry Price , and Carol Waters
Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin Company
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American Story, Volume II (Penguin Academics Series), The (2nd Edition) (Penguin Academics)

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Texas: The Lone Star State (9th Edition)

ASIN: 0618437703

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This Texas politics text encourages students to participate in government by emphasizing—through anecdotes and examples—how they can make a difference in their state and community.

Local government is covered early in the text, and important policy issues such as criminal justice, health and human services, education, and the budget are discussed in separate chapters.

Texas in Context boxes in every chapter outline similarities (or differences) between Texas and other large states.
Chapter-opening vignettes highlight Texans who have made a difference in state and local politics.

The Making Of A Civil Rights Leader (Hispanic Civil Rights)

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The Making Of A Civil Rights Leader (Hispanic Civil Rights)
Jose Angel Gutierrez
Manufacturer: Arte Publico Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1558854517

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Born in 1944, José Angel Gutiérrez grew up in a time when Mexicans and Mexican Americans in Texas and the Southwest attended separate schools and avoided public facilities and restaurants that were designated "Whites Only." Despite the limits of segregation and rural culture in Texas, the passion to learn and to educate others, as well as to undo injustice, burned in his belly from an early age. Gutiérrez offers portraits of his early influences, from his father's own pursuit of knowledge and political involvement, to his Mexican pre-school teacher's dedication to bilingual-bicultural education which did not exist in public schools at that time, and to his mother's courage and persistence, taking up migrant field work to provide for her family after the death of young Gutiérrez's father.

In this intensely narrated memoir, Gutiérrez details his rise from being beaten down by racist political and agricultural interests in South Texas to his leadership role in the Chicano civil rights movement of the 1960s and 1970s. Complemented by photos from his personal archives, Gutiérrez recalls his struggle for education, his early baptism in grass-roots political organizing, and his success in creating one of history's most successful third party movements, La Raza Unida Party.

Along the way, Gutiérrez earned college and law degrees, as well as a Ph. D. in Political Science. He was elected or appointed to school boards, commissions, judgeships and party chairmanships, all with the single-minded purpose of extending equality to Mexican Americans and other minorities in the United States. Through his tireless efforts, he crossed paths with African American and Native American civil rights leaders, Mexican presidents, and other international figures.

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Rod, Shadow and Glove: Puppets from the Little Angel Theatre
John Wright
Manufacturer: HarperCollins
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0709026285

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Making the Team (Angel Park All Stars, 1084)
Dean Hughes
Manufacturer: Bullseye Books
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ASIN: 0679815082

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They're the three youngest Little Leaguers to make the Angel Park Dodgers, and they've got talent to spare. Kenny is the all-around star - his father was in the majors and Kenny hopes to follow in his footsteps. Jacob is a master of trivia who's constantly giving funny radio-announcer broadcasts of the games--but he's no sluch when it's his turn at bat. And then there's Harlan, big-boned, brimming with raw energy, and living proof that hard work and determination really can pay off. They're all anxious to prove themselves to the older guys, but they haven't counted on the natsagonism of team slugger (and bully) Rodney Bunson, who'll do anything to stay on top

Sufi Women of America: Angels in the Making

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This is a very ImportAnt
Significant resource for both Islamic and Gender studies

Sufi Women of America: Angels in the Making
Laleh Bakhtiar
Manufacturer: Kazi Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1871031443

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Seven contemporary Sufi women are interviewed and their responses are compared to traditional psychology. This book has received rave reviews by main stream America because it shows how Western women come to submission to God's Will (islam) and then sought the further dimension of commitment to inner change as part of the Sufi way of purification of the soul (tazkiyah-i nafs).

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This is a very ImportAnt.......2006-12-30

work, and don't ya give me no GrUff,or your mamMa. The man known as Muhammed was a nottingham..Or a Nodding Ham..No..He was a great mediator and a man of peace. I worship the gender of Woman, but if I want to be a sufi..Well then..Baby..What's it tO ya? (What ya lookiN at?..) Sarolta DeFalTay has a Book about Bathing TradItiOns That rOcks: "Spiritual Bathing." It's credited To a NimrOd (Kidding) named Nadine Epstein though, and another woman who's name I can't pronounce so can't rememBer. World Traditions of bath.muslims I think too. Take a bath and think of buying it. Mo's. And when "In the Name of Allah"'s released, a Muslim film I'm helping to sponser about homosexual Muslims, well go see it. And the pAth of the heArt, well that rocks!

Significant resource for both Islamic and Gender studies.......2002-05-02

Dr. Laleh Bakhtiar 's work on contemporary Sufi women in this country is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Gender Studies or hoping to enhance their understanding of the challenging complexity of genuine Sufi Muslim life and thought in America. This book provides an insight into the experience of very real women living and working in contemporary America while seeking a traditional path.

On Angel's Eve: Making the Most of Your Final Time Together

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Wish I had read sooner
Helpful Spirituality
Inspiring

On Angel's Eve: Making the Most of Your Final Time Together
Garnette Arledge
Manufacturer: Square One Publishers
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0757000835

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Wish I had read sooner.......2004-05-18

Had I read this book prior to watching my sister slowly die as our family suffered along with her, all of us would have eliminated a lot of pain.

Valuable information, includindg insights from major religons, and the interspersed poetry and qoutations earn it five stars

All families, professional health care givers, and hospitals should have a copy.

Helpful Spirituality.......2004-05-10

This author shares her heart-warming stories to inspire readers to overcome fear of dying. Read it. It's wonderful!

Inspiring.......2004-05-07

On Angle's Eve was a wonderful book. It made me feel that I now have the necessary tools to confidently handle a caregiving situation when the time approaches.

The book was well written, interesting and the concepts easily understood. I would highly recommend everyone read it.

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