Customer Review: I have used this book professionally and personally for ten years and it is absolutely excellent in every way. It is well organized, clear, succinct, intuitive, and thorough. The current sharp decline in the importance placed on correct grammar and usage, which is essential to effective... more info
Customer Review: Found this book very useful for information on the geography of the USA. It's a great factbook, and perfect for studying about the United States. If you are looking for a colorful map book on the 50 states, you may want to try other books like: National Geographic United States Atlas for Young... more info
Customer Review: "Steam" captures the intrigue of the chase for steam-powered transportation. And there was no shortage of intrigue and industrial espionage when it came to building the first American steamboat. Ms. Sutcliffe also develops the novelty of steam power in the 18th century and what a radical departure... more info
Customer Review: For those who want an indepth and historically interesting book to help explore the Shenandoah Valley area, this is the book to buy. It has a number of short (up to two hours) car tours complete with maps, historical facts and places of interest to visit or drive by. I highly recommend this book to... more info
Customer Review: The book is easier to read than some slave narratives because excessive dialect has been changed to plain English. Just enough remains to provide a little flavor - the word marster is often used for master, for instance. Each chapter is a first-person account by a former slave telling of life... more info
Customer Review: This book has thousands of numbers that you will use in everyday life and it is fun to browse through the book. It is very affordable in the Amazon Marketplace and is offered as low as 75 cents. It is comprehensive with over 600 pages. Here is a sampling of what is covered: Worldwide phone... more info
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