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A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0553583190 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | This is a collection of Louis L'Amour short stories from his early days, written in understandable, precise, clear-cut language which often emit a sense of justice and manhood/adventurer. "The Mangrove Coast" and "Fighters Should Be Hungry" were two of my favorites. These stories are easily read and last through a str... | 4 | NINE GOOD ONES BY LOUIS | 1,355,011,200 | 12 9, 2012 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0553714430 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Most people have a definite opinion about O'Reilly, not much in between. Folks either love him,or hate him. Me? I'm a conservative so therefore just about everything he talks about in the no-spin zone - search for the truth wherever it takes you - is what I tend to believe. But I always keep in mind that he has a 10-... | 4 | LOVE HIM - HATE HIM | 1,291,334,400 | 12 3, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0590054635 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | This is a great sturdy little resource book to throw in your pack while you're hiking or exploring, and in any country. The photography is outstanding, and the different types of rocks are discussed and displayed, along with the hardness scale. The National Audubon Society has turned out another top-notch book in its ... | 4 | WONDERFUL RESOURCE | 1,310,860,800 | 07 17, 2011 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0595287670 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | A very nice piece of work by two talented authors and excellent editing by Christine Mrazovitch. I enjoyed the interaction between the FBI informant and protagonist lawyer Sam Cohen, and the romantic interaction between the men and women in the novel. One of the more interesting characters for me was the bartender Mel... | 4 | INTRIGUE AND SUSPENSE | 1,270,944,000 | 04 11, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0609605887 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | We are in the middle of a recession/depression and the unemployment rate is fast approaching about 8%. John Bowe's book comes along at the right time for people to start thinking about job changes and preparing themselves for other opportunities. Students no longer walk out with a diploma in hand and find employment ... | 5 | FOR YOUR JOB SEARCH | 1,233,964,800 | 02 7, 2009 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0609809636 | null | [
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] | Trail coverage from OJ to Claus von Bulow, from Lyle and Erik Menendez to the Skakel-Moxley case, and other well-known cases involving the rich and the celebrity-status folks. There is basically no new information here, kind of recaps,but the happenings behind the scenes were intesting, which made for a page-turner on ... | 4 | THE RICH/CELEBRITY AND JUSTICE | 1,362,528,000 | 03 6, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0615202551 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | The authors know of what they speak about the vice activities in Dallas, or in any large town of America. Some of the stories are scary and funny at the same time, and some of the arrestees are definitely not your normal everyday females, or are the johns representative in any sense. A lot of money and body fluids ch... | 3 | SHADY NIGHTLIFE | 1,348,444,800 | 09 24, 2012 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0615431887 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | We all dream about running away from dreary boring jobs, especially during the cold winters, and landing in a tropical paradise (Saipan) with gorgeous beaches, swaying palms, and warm balmy breezes right off the blue, blue lagoon. For some travelers that are flexible and easy-going, it can become a reality, others have... | 5 | ISLAND GETAWAY | 1,295,913,600 | 01 25, 2011 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0615647871 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Diana has written a good one with superb writing and an excellent plot. I don't usually go for this type of book, centering on Murder Mystery, True Crime, Nature Conservation and Westerns, but this one grabbed me and I finished it over a weekend. I look forward to the sequel - good job, Diana. | 5 | KUDOS AND EXCELLENTE | 1,401,753,600 | 06 3, 2014 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0618043713 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | I have worked with dozens of people from Nepal and know that they are very spiritual people and forms of God are present with them all times. The author gave me insight into how they were raised and how their society is changing but is still very traditional and interlaced in the old ways. Their dancing and festivals ... | 4 | TEACHING GUIDE | 1,249,776,000 | 08 9, 2009 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0618126937 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | I usually search for a Paul Theroux book when I'm travelling, be it a plane, ship or carriage, probably living vicariously through some of his adventures and watching for people and things along the trail that he noticed. I liked the way the book was broken up into quick-reading chapters and about places that I was int... | 5 | THE WRITER COMES THROUGH AGAIN! | 1,235,174,400 | 02 21, 2009 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0618224165 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Being originally from California and an avid hiker in the Sierras (and oh yes, a parttime gold panner), I found this memoir to be right on and very interesting. What I like about true-life accounts, is that you get the background as to what was going on during the dam building, politics, murder investigations, dopers, ... | 5 | LOVE THE SIERRAS | 1,318,982,400 | 10 19, 2011 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0618910549 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | A very good book for beginning Espanol students, and for those who simply enjoy language, and want to knoow how we came to form our modern day Ingles. Words we use everyday like chocolate, alligator, barbeque, lariat, hammock, embargo, etc. can all be traced back to the Spanish and in many cases, to the occupying Mus... | 4 | EVERYDAY ESPANOL | 1,220,659,200 | 09 6, 2008 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 067102535X | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Ann does it again...good stories and a wake-up call for anyone going to a doctor. You can check diplomas and training, and then realize they can be faked - best to check with the licensing boards. How this guy slipped through the cracks for so many years challenges big questions about who is really watching these pho... | 4 | ANOTHER GOOD ONE | 1,401,926,400 | 06 5, 2014 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0671040588 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | I always enjoy Larry McMurtry's stories, and this one didn't let me down. A fun tale about a pioneering family heading west, with great characters like Mary Margaret, Rosie, Geneva, Charlie, Father Villy, and especially Uncle Seth, a former Civil War sniper and a crack shot. All kinds of weird things are happening in ... | 4 | MCMURTRY - GREAT STORY TELLER | 1,347,062,400 | 09 8, 2012 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0671043366 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Steve Martin has to be one of the most versatile writers and performers on the planet, which is saying a lot for a banjo player. This little 23-story tome is not his best work; however the snippet about coming to LA is hilarious, and the breakup story is funny beyond words. He was in his prime on SNL and in his early ... | 3 | NOT HIS BEST | 1,302,480,000 | 04 11, 2011 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0671315676 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | This little masterpiece will get you through the day interacting with terrible co-workers, road rage on the freeway, bored teenagers at home, and the mother-in-law who won't leave you alone for a minute of your leisure time. The book will give you ideas on how to deal with life's twists and turns, and will really show ... | 4 | PRACTICAL SELF-HELP | 1,253,232,000 | 09 18, 2009 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0671657771 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | I'll not take issue with some of the designated units, locations and operations - I was not there and apparently many of the reviewers are familiar with some of the facts discussed by the authors and there is an area for dispute. However, I viewed the writing as accurate regarding emotions, procedures, C-Rats, and th... | 4 | BOREDOM AND SHEER TERROR | 1,314,144,000 | 08 24, 2011 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0671681001 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Oh yeah...they're all here - our favorites! I'm talking pies, tarts, cobblers, cakes, cookies, brownies and bars, ice creams and sorbets, breads and turnovers. The recipes are great. I would have liked to see more photos which gives the baker a better idea of what's you're trying for. However, the recipes are clear ... | 5 | TASTY TREATS | 1,264,204,800 | 01 23, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0671724576 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | The writing is excellent but the characters tend to be a lazy bunch of incompetents - it's like they ran away from the real world. I don't feel a spark of ambition or progress - it's like they're all waiting to die or head up north to pass away. Even protagonist Jimmie Burns would rather sit in the shade, than making... | 4 | SOUTH OF THE BORDER | 1,378,080,000 | 09 2, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0671867636 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | I believe Dr. Keppel milked this Bundy thing to way past the Florida execution, and I get the feeling that he was capitivated by Bundy or somewhat under his influence. But thank goodness we got Bundy off the streets and into hell. This wasn't the best true crime book by any means but had its interesting chapters and m... | 3 | SPECULATION PROVEN WRONG | 1,261,180,800 | 12 19, 2009 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0679751114 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Not the world's greatest novel, but fun to read and enjoy the characters, and of course, pick up a little French along the way. I enjoy the old basic concept of getting away from a hectic life (protagonist Simon Shaw) and moving on to a 'more supposedly relaxing one.' I do appreciate Provence and the book was a remind... | 4 | VACATION READ | 1,297,555,200 | 02 13, 2011 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0684197340 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Here's the champs - Cobb, Ruth, and Robinson - they are integral parts of baseball culture and tradition and set/held record after record. The personal glimpses at their lives is most interesting, and the photos are wonderfully historic. They were all men that basically came from the underclass and rose to well-deserve... | 4 | GREAT HISTORY OF BASEBALL | 1,314,144,000 | 08 24, 2011 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0684822768 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Published in 1925, it is an early collection of Hemingway's short stories and the establishment of his clean, precise and simple style of writing. I like his clearcut style and entertaining way of writing - he makes the pages come alive, especially with his Nick Adams stories. His insights also have historical value i... | 4 | EARLY WRITINGS - ERNEST | 1,248,480,000 | 07 25, 2009 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0684839075 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | This little 90-page novella/short story was written in 1926, and is very representative of Hemingway's style and sense of humor. It is a parody of the early so-called vogue of a writing style, that all writers were expected to follow; but Hemingway broke the mold and wrote an entertaining story in his own way and style... | 4 | SMALL BUT MIGHTY | 1,314,144,000 | 08 24, 2011 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0684843056 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Writer P.F. Kluge put me on to reading Kem Nunn, and I'm glad he did. I read "Tapping the Source" several weeks ago, and just now finished "Tijuana Straits." He is an excellent writer and if you love the ocean, surfing, and little murder mystery thrown in, this is the writer for you. He is very descriptive and his c... | 5 | ANOTHER GOOD ONE | 1,271,376,000 | 04 16, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0684872846 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | I found this to be an excellent source of information about the USMC from Iwo Jima to Iraq. The "American Spartans" title is appropriate. The book is straightforward,fast-moving and precise, much like the Marines. I liked the detail on Viet Nam and Iwo Jima, but there was not near enough on Saipan and Guam. The photogr... | 5 | USMC HISTORY | 1,306,368,000 | 05 26, 2011 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0688119093 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | This is a great resource for teachers, writers, speakers, etc., and covers a wide, wide range of topics and ideas. Want to know about civil rights, reliance, responsibiity, human nature, democracy, and even murder and crime? The ideas and quotes are here by well-known people in history and also some of our contemporari... | 5 | GREAT IDEAS | 1,330,128,000 | 02 25, 2012 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0688135153 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | I am an amateur history buff and really enjoyed this little prize of firsts, e.g., stories about the killer Pilgrim, America's first abolitionists, one-eyed Charley(female stage driver)in California, first lady of fitness, Queen Emma's landmark trip (first queen to visit the USA), etc. There's 25 interesting, fun stor... | 4 | FORGOTTEN FIRSTS | 1,290,384,000 | 11 22, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 069200565X | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | The Doc has been there and knows of what we speak. Your urologist gives you the cancer news and then you have to make a decision and likely take more tests (happens to over 200K men per year). It's a very frustrating and scary dilemna. Along the way it's easy to get discouraged or confused, but what Dr. McHugh gives ... | 5 | VOICE OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION | 1,354,492,800 | 12 3, 2012 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0738602116 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | My wife used the flash cards and found them to be helpful. The subject matter covered most of the topics that come on the NCLEX. Several of her friends have joined an improvised study group, and the members kick the issues/subjects back and forth. | 4 | HELPFUL | 1,394,409,600 | 03 10, 2014 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0739319728 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Author does an excellent job in describing the era and the personalities of Carnegie and Frick. I often wonder what happens to people, their egos or an uncontrollable desire for more wealth, when they have it all, and can't possibly use anymore than what they have. Conversely, at the other end are the people that made... | 4 | CRAZINESS IN PARTNERSHIPS | 1,241,308,800 | 05 3, 2009 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0740771213 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Any traveler will appreciate these anecdotes and fun-filled adventures, page after page. This category is always one of my favorites in the magazine "Budget Travel" - I did see a few duplicates from the magazine column but it's always hilarious to see the stories again. I particularly enjoyed the photo of the Fijiian ... | 4 | FUN, INTERESTING TRAVEL | 1,316,995,200 | 09 26, 2011 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0743203399 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Ambrose does it again in providing an insight into the men and boys hwo flew the B-24's over Germany, Italy and Austria. The book starts about the background of the fliers and crew, goes into the training, and then doing the real learning to fly in actual combat. There's plenty of good stories about Senator George McG... | 5 | BRAVE MEN | 1,354,060,800 | 11 28, 2012 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0743224914 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | This is a wonderful family book, and a reminder of what Christmas and human values are all about. I have worked several Habitat for Humanity weeks in the Philippines and Cambodia, and have always found President Carter to be honest, straightforward, and the kind of guy that could be your father or uncle. I believe he ... | 4 | Recollections of Special Days | 1,382,400,000 | 10 22, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0743244427 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | I truly admire people like the Pearls, Mariane and Danny, who have the courage and strength to go into these unfriendly foreign countries for honest reporting, and they always seem to maintain an attitude of possibly making things better between cultures and countries. All of the stress and tension happened to Mariane... | 4 | MIGHTY AND COURAGEOUS | 1,347,062,400 | 09 8, 2012 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0743250788 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Protagonist Nellie takes you on a fun,entertaining romp thru the Old West with Jesse James, Wild Bill, Billy the Kid, the Earps, Buffalo Bill Cody, et. al. She's a spunky, lively gal (loves to kiss the cowboys), and has a brother who luckily shot up and killed all the members of the notorious Yazee gang of cuthroats. J... | 4 | FANTASY OLD WEST | 1,275,609,600 | 06 4, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0743287150 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Although the story has been retold and rehashed a thousand times, Woodward managed to put the tale in some sort of order and finally disclose the informant. I feel that the book brought some closure to the whole mess, and I'm happy to see it, not only in perspective but at last placed in the history books and not on t... | 4 | SOME TRUTHS AT LAST | 1,225,065,600 | 10 27, 2008 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0743289633 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Erotica is very often personal preference...some of the stories were red-hot while others were so-so, which is precisely why there are so many stories out there, of every genre and circumstance. As my open-minded father used to say,"Whatever floats your boat." I have seen many other stories that would have been a bett... | 4 | IT'S HOT - IT DELIVERS | 1,238,716,800 | 04 3, 2009 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0743289757 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Although some madams may end up happy and fulfilled, it is usually the opposite in this kind of life style, unaccepted by society as a whole, and of course enjoyed by the "johns" for just the few hours. There is a dirty element to the whole scenario such as the pimps, unpleasant, ugly customers, changing friends and l... | 4 | SHADOWY LIFESTYLE | 1,254,960,000 | 10 8, 2009 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0743422775 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Marcinko should stick to the real stories of his Navy experiences, of which he excels and knows best. Fiction with various assistant writers if not his forte, and this novel is one of weak charcters and unbelievable actions - I suppose that the problem in my reading enjoyment is that I'm looking for real heroes and not... | 3 | BRING BACK THE REAL ROGUE WARRIOR | 1,339,891,200 | 06 17, 2012 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0743457579 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | This is an excellent book, one of the best to come out of the Vietnam War, particularly dealing with the USMC and the CAP platoon operations. Our stalwart young men were dealing with an elusive enemy that would go to great lengths to intimidate the villagers, including outright assassinations, kidnapping and extortion... | 5 | LESSONS CONSTANTLY RE-LEARNED | 1,305,331,200 | 05 14, 2011 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0743550404 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | It was stated early on that the reader will either hate or love it, and somehow I came out neutral in that decision. As always, I like King's writing and his entry into the 'hard case crime -hard-boiled crime fiction' category just wasn't there for me. This was not Mickey Spillane or Robert B. Parker, but it was still... | 3 | LOVE IT OR HATE IT | 1,275,696,000 | 06 5, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0743562623 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | There's probably not much new in in the world of business -most up-to-date business books cover the same principles. In this case, however, we hear from two successful guys who have done well and know about financial literacy, and how to cope in the modern markets. One of the more interesting chapters is 'Why do some... | 3 | REHASH - SAMO | 1,282,435,200 | 08 22, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0743564138 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Lee tells it like it is, and he must really be upset about all the crazy stuff we just went through with Obama and the Congress and the government shutdown. We can only hope that a strong meditator and leader is somewhere in the wings, but the good ones are unlikely to step forward - the new politics are just plain d... | 4 | MORE COMMON SENSE | 1,382,400,000 | 10 22, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0743572203 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | A good review of what we studied in college in political science, history, etc.....this is a must read for the review and also have your liberal friends take another look at what's happening in the country. Besides being a refresher, it is a 'wake-up' call. Excellent book. | 5 | POLI-SCI PRIMER | 1,370,908,800 | 06 11, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0743599357 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | There are many comments already, so I will merely say, "Read it!" and start thinking about the future. You may not agree with everything in the book, and it may take time to prove facts and figures, but it's worth your time to do some research and work at a good future for our children and also for the Nation. Don't ... | 5 | TOM PAINE WOULD BE PROUD | 1,251,849,600 | 09 2, 2009 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0743599845 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | There's no doubt that Willie is one of the greatest all-around players in baseball history. He was a tremendous player and set dozens of records that still stand. However, in many of these sports stories, all the player has is 'the game' and hasn't prepared for the life after the sport. I know the managers and friend... | 4 | A LEGEND, A HERO, IN BASEBALL | 1,374,883,200 | 07 27, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0753198509 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | The book discusses (and not in enough detail) 225 female "Adventurers, Altruists, Abolitionaits and Achievers" of the Americas and Australia. Much of the book is written in a light-hearted style and is entertaining to read. Follow ladies such as pirate team Mary Reid and Anne Bonney, Native American interpreter Sacaga... | 4 | IMPORTANT WOMEN | 1,277,078,400 | 06 21, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0754081184 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | This classic western was copyrighted way back in 1953, and generally follows the western genre of the time. Protagonist Dan Harland is the "white hat", and there are tons of bad guys and gals. Dan can't figure out if he enjoys being a gunfighter for hire or an average man with good morals and intentions. I really enjo... | 4 | GOOD OLD WESTERN | 1,241,913,600 | 05 10, 2009 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0756608341 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | This little collection of stories and photos is excellent. Even though written probably at a junior high level, it is interesting and makes all the salient points about our great president,always moving forward. The photos are outstanding and show all the important figures leading up to the Civil War, and also during ... | 5 | WONDERFUL HISTORIC PHOTOS | 1,276,992,000 | 06 20, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0756611660 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | There is an old saying that pictures tell the story more than 1000 words. It is so true with this photo/picture book with narrative, and puts faces on players/people such as Kissinger, Madame Binh, Westmoreland, Abrams, McGovern, Johnson and Nixon, Zumwalt, Ho Chi Minh, etc. You can almost feel the steamy jungles as ... | 5 | PICTURES TELL THE STORY | 1,308,960,000 | 06 25, 2011 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0756758726 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | This is truly a mammoth collection of war stories as edited by Jon Lewis. Great writers and eye-witness accounts by Julius Caesar, Winston Chirchill, T. E. Lawrence, and by many that were there and witnessed the battles. Mitsuo Fuchida writes "Tora! Tola! Tora!", while Teddy Roosevelt discusses "The Rough Riders at Sa... | 5 | MEMORABLE HISTORY | 1,360,627,200 | 02 12, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0761136916 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Well readers, all I can say is, "Pack your suitcase or packsack, and get ready to go. All you need is time and money..." This book is jammed full of fun, exciting places to visit, both in the USA and Canada. I started checking off some spots that I had visited, and I found that I had missed several interesting places... | 4 | PACK YOUR SUITCASE | 1,282,953,600 | 08 28, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0761150730 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | This is a great book to peruse in your spare time, like during commercials, bathroom breaks, or just hanging out at the beach in the shade. I never knew we humans had so many rules of thumb, and often after reading a rule, you will think, "Oh sure...I've heard that one." I would classify the little paperback... | 4 | PLENTY RULES FOR SURE | 1,399,852,800 | 05 12, 2014 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0762403004 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | Alright you prolific writers - try and get your story and plot down to 55 words - definitely a challenge for myself who enjoys tons of adverbs and adjectives. The stories are smooth, clean, precise, and leaves some of the fill-ins to the readers. As the title clarifies, the stories run the range from murder, love, horr... | 5 | A FUN CHALLENGE | 1,319,673,600 | 10 27, 2011 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0762725850 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | A fun, fast read....regarding exact dates and figures, it's tough to re-create something that's over one hundred years old, and being outlaws, they kept written documents to a minimum. Most of the ladies had questionable pasts, and often changed their names and backgrounds. Of course, many of the ladies worked in the ... | 4 | THE OUTLAWS' LADIES | 1,318,896,000 | 10 18, 2011 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0762755350 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | All the ladies in the Old West were not Bible-thumping housewives, school marms, or ladies of the night. There were also the cowgirls that were trick riders, sharp shooters, gun toters, and ranch bosses. Some saved the vanishing buffalo like Mary Ann "Molly" Goodnight, and others showed belles and cowgirls how to wea... | 4 | ROUGH-AND-TUMBLE COWGIRSL | 1,316,995,200 | 09 26, 2011 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0763636649 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | I bought this book for my teenage daughter who 'devoured' in several days. It is remarkable that a book held her interest for this period while her life is so full of school, soccer, friends, computers and I-pods. The book may have some problems with histories and dates, and maybe authentic revelations of the Indian/N... | 4 | GOOD INSIGHT | 1,263,686,400 | 01 17, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0764132407 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
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] | My high school and college students use this every day, trying to increase their use and knowledge of over 300 words that you might find in modern essays and writings. The book is fun in that there are brain ticklers, sidebars, helpful hints; plus the essays are interesting and apropos. There is one page dedicated to w... | 5 | EXCELLENTE | 1,302,912,000 | 04 16, 2011 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0764140922 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
1,
1
] | My son passed his ASVAB first time out in the 11th grade by studying/reviewing this guide. He didn't score as high as he wanted for particular jobs in the Air Force or qualify for all the scholarships and bonus' when signing up; so he plans on retaking the test again in the Spring for higher scores. He and his friends ... | 4 | SON PASSES | 1,287,100,800 | 10 15, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0764572059 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
2,
2
] | My daughter and I use this little, useful book for school and travel. Fits nicely into a purse or briefcase and gives us the fundamentals of Japanese right up front, and lets you find the right words quickly and efficently. I recommend it for students and travelers. Ohayo and aisatsu. Domo arigato gozaimasu... | 5 | GREAT PRIMER | 1,278,028,800 | 07 2, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0767809688 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
0,
0
] | Of course by now, most avid movier-goers have seen this movie several times, but we keep re-watching because it is a classic with a great all-star cast: Humphrey Bogart as the breaking-down Captain Queeg (also known as 'Old Yellowstain'), Van Johnson, Robert Francis, Lee Marvin, Jose Ferrer, E.G. Marshall and Fred MacM... | 5 | ALL-TIME GREAT MOVIE - WW II | 1,316,476,800 | 09 20, 2011 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 076781505X | null | [
0,
0
] | I have read the book and viewed the latest musical with Russell Crowe and Hugh Jackson. I enjoyed this one (maybe first of all) with Rush, Thurman, Neeson and Danes - great actors doing a wonderful job. We know the love story and the Revolution, and this movie brings it all together in magnicient style. I recommend i... | 4 | EPIC STORY BY VICTOR HUGO | 1,359,417,600 | 01 29, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0767821920 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
0,
0
] | This was an action-packed movie with quasi-burned-out US Secret Service Agent Clint being hounded by bad, extremely evil guy John Malkovich. There are scenes of tenderness with Clint being supported by a lady agent, Rene Russo, and there are stereo-typed jerk bosses like Clint's supervisors and of course, the pompous ... | 4 | CLINT BEING CLINT | 1,332,979,200 | 03 29, 2012 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0768926033 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
0,
0
] | A good one for any one who needs to study, or just review, for the big military exam - covers everything from word knowledge, math, comprehension, etc. This will help the applicant score high so that s/he can get a shot at the job that will pay off in the military and later civilian life. Bravo! | 5 | EXCELLENTE FOR STUDY | 1,370,822,400 | 06 10, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0770104630 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
1,
1
] | I enjoy reading author John Ball, even though this one is way back in 1977. John was a reserve police officer in California for many years, and knew his way around the cops and the crime scenes. He was the author of five Virgil Tibbs novels, especially the award-winning "In the Heat of the Night." In his other novels,... | 4 | ACCURACY IN WRITING | 1,273,190,400 | 05 7, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0778797201 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
6,
7
] | A MIGHTY FINE BOOK WITH GOOD NARRATIVE AND FANTASTIC PHOTOS. I TRAVEL OFTEN IN THE PHILIPPINES, AND THIS BOOK ACCURATELY CAPTURED THE PEOPLE AND THE LAND. IT IS A NICE COMFORTABLE READ, ESEPCIALLY WHEN YOU'RE PLANNING YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE AND WHAT TO DO AND SEE NEXT. SALAMAT PO AND MABUHAY FROM AMERICA! | 5 | MABUHAY, PHILIPPINES! | 1,185,926,400 | 08 1, 2007 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0780618564 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
0,
0
] | This film just verified everthing that we hear and see about Hollywood, and the shallow world in which they co-exist, and all the time never knowing when they it would be their turn to be skewered and served up to the tabloids. Griff (Tim) is the baby-faced wheeler-dealer, who eventually gets busted, but then again sur... | 4 | DIRTBAG - BS ARTIST | 1,334,880,000 | 04 20, 2012 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0780621980 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
2,
3
] | This is a classic rendition of the beginning of the huge porn industry, probably starting in the San Fernando Valley. Burt was his goofy self, but it was a sound acting job by Mark and the rest of the crew. The 70's were crazy times with sexual freedom (and no AIDS), burning of bras, and ladies being able to pick out ... | 4 | ABOUT THE BEGINNING OF PORN MOVIES | 1,315,353,600 | 09 7, 2011 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0780630459 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
0,
1
] | Awesome, wonderful, outstanding, accurate, etc., are just a few adjectives that describe this series. We found out how the diamond was developed, the ball and gloves, and even hotdogs, and about the growing animosity between the players and management. I liked how Burns interjected some of the social/worldwide events... | 5 | ANOTHER GREAT ONE BY KEN BURNS AND CREW | 1,304,553,600 | 05 5, 2011 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0783222955 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
1,
2
] | It's a wonderful, dramatic movie version of Lee's award-winning novel. It won three academy awards and was quite daring and innovative for 1962 to talk about rape by a black man of a white teenager. The story takes place in a small Southern town in 1935, and highlights the relationships of children with the town, and t... | 4 | TIMES ARE A-CHANGIN' | 1,263,686,400 | 01 17, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0783225997 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
1,
1
] | I hadn't seen this film for a very long time, and when reviewing it again, it brought back to life the rough times during the Viet Nam Era; and how our young people were scarred at different levels, some at war, other in the college and street demonstrations, for the cops who had homegrown war to handle at a local leve... | 5 | THE CRUELTY OF WAR | 1,322,524,800 | 11 29, 2011 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0783227256 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
1,
1
] | A significant true story that takes into account, slavery, the law and the US Courts. The movie reviewer will have to decide were the slaves on the Amistad murderers, or were they kidnapped Africans fighting for their freedom? The US High Court decides they should be free and the men are returned to Africa on the Amer... | 5 | HISTORICAL DRAMA BASED ON TRUE EVENTS | 1,316,995,200 | 09 26, 2011 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0783227361 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
0,
0
] | It took us all back to that era (1976 in Texas) with a lot of unknown actors, many of whom made it big. Is that really Ben Affleck and Matthew McConoughey? It was after my high school time but I enjoyed seeing young kids go through all that wild and crazy stuff that teenagers do. Worth a looksee - good entetainment. | 4 | CLASSIC AND ALSO GOOD MUSIC | 1,373,328,000 | 07 9, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0783227981 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
0,
0
] | We need to bring Fletch- Chevy back for some more hilarious comedy. I hadn't watched it for many years, but when we put it on the player last night, three generations of people were laughing, and the youngsters asked, of course, "Who is that guy(Chevy)?" We all thought it was a fun show and suggest that Chevy do anoth... | 5 | BRING FLETCH BACK | 1,267,228,800 | 02 27, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0783230508 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
0,
0
] | A funny, fantastic movie with wonderful performances by all the actors, especially Paul Newman and Strother Martin. The Chiefs are a third-rate team, minor league team, which is on the verge of becoming bankrupt with low attendance and continual losses. The Hansen Brothers, the Goons, are brought aboard, and their wac... | 5 | GOONS EQUAL SUCCESS | 1,330,905,600 | 03 5, 2012 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 078624819X | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
2,
7
] | Ann goes after the liberal lies and exposes what is really happening, and how the far left is so opposed to the truth. The other reviewers have covered the book, but I will say that the reviewers pretty much reflect of what is happening in America - split down the middle and people are being polarized, instead of belie... | 5 | HUCKSTERS AND LIARS | 1,291,420,800 | 12 4, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0786702559 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
0,
0
] | Another good detective story with gangsters and dope dealing, and with unique detectives to slow them down and keep them under control. There are familiar places like San Diego and Tijuana, and one of the quasi-good guys gets himself killed playing a hero...or maybe committing suicide.. It's a fascinating thriller an... | 4 | A GOOD YARN | 1,370,217,600 | 06 3, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0786707887 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
0,
0
] | If you enjoy adventure and men/women facing the elements, and not giving up, take a look at this one. You can't miss for an afternoon of thrilling stories, and tales that are made for conversation, and for explaining endurance and strength that humans never realized was there. I liked this one - we shared many of the... | 5 | GREAT STORIES | 1,363,824,000 | 03 21, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0786707895 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
1,
1
] | A good review of how science has helped solve crimes, especially murder. We see some people are released from prison, as wrongful suspects, after new science procedures come into play, and the new information shows that the police and trial system got the wrng person. The book covers high profile cases/names, and ma... | 5 | CATCH THE BAD GUY/GAL | 1,359,849,600 | 02 3, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0786708646 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
1,
1
] | A good review of the Old West, covering the outlaws and law enforcement officers, sometimes the main characters operated on both sides of the law. Lewis discusses the early explorers, the heroes and villains, and takes the reader right up to the times of the Wild Bunch, Tom Horn and Billy the Kid. Some of the poltical... | 5 | Yahooooo - Saddle Up! | 1,359,849,600 | 02 3, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 078671137X | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
0,
0
] | Scout dogs and their handlers saved countless numbers of soldiers' lives thru watching for booby traps, searching for injured troops, finding enemy bunkers and learning of approaching enemy. The Viet Cong actually promised hefty bounties for the dogs. In between battles and patrols, they were great companions for the ... | 5 | EXCELLENTE - BOW-WOW | 1,345,852,800 | 08 25, 2012 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0786718692 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
1,
1
] | Was baseball really invented/started in Cooperstown, New York, fact or myth? You must read the book and decide for yourself, and along the way, you'll discover how the Baseball Hall of Fame came into being, and enjoy a lot of history about the early baseball players and teams. This book is good not only for learning m... | 4 | FACT OR MYTH | 1,308,614,400 | 06 21, 2011 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0786851716 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
0,
0
] | Author McCormick write a very realistic account of what happens to a young child who is sold into prostitution and slavery in India from Nepal. The story is moving and poignant, and our young protagonist Lakshmi is totally shocked and surprised in the beginning, but learns methods and makes friends to survive in her sa... | 4 | SAD BUT TRUE | 1,267,228,800 | 02 27, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0786863137 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
0,
0
] | At this point in time, I would like to say, "We miss you, George." I know you hated that phrase, so I challenge you to come back and correct me about using unnecessary words. Anyone reading George's books should watch his act on video and see how fast his words tumple out in a perfect sequence, or when he rattles off s... | 4 | AT THIS POINT IN TIME | 1,322,524,800 | 11 29, 2011 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0786864516 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
0,
0
] | I liked the book, and it wasn't a typical story of breaking through "the glass ceiling" in an occupation typically male. From the beginning after college, author/captain Linda Greenlaw wanted to run her own boat and with the support of her parents and friends, she did. She was aware of the dangers,and had the goals of ... | 4 | THE SWORDBOAT CAPITAN | 1,283,040,000 | 08 29, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0786869216 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
1,
1
] | It's a fun, interesting read while passing time on the bus or in the doctor's office. I suppose I would call it 'comfort reading' to help pass the time, and easy to pick up whatever page you were on. I expected more from Steve, but then maybe my expectations are too high after "Shopgirl," which I found insightful and... | 3 | OK, I GUESS | 1,225,756,800 | 11 4, 2008 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0786888784 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
0,
0
] | I like the easy-flowing writing and the wonderful fishing stories. I particularly enjoyed her 'best friend' Walter Alden Leeman Jr. and his theories and exploits, and especially about his advice and the problems Linda had when she didn't pay back her student loans. I think I knew this guy under other names and doing a... | 4 | THOSE LYING FISHERMEN | 1,290,902,400 | 11 28, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0789732580 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
0,
1
] | Both my son and daughter are using this study guide with great enthusiasm, and already my son has passed his ASVAB. My son plans on retaking the exam in just a few months to score even higher which will give him additional opportunities for the military jobs of his choice. Highly recommended. | 4 | GOOD STUDY GUIDE | 1,294,531,200 | 01 9, 2011 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 078973706X | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
0,
0
] | My wife jumped on this one as soon as it hit the mailbox. Several of her nurse friends recommended this one for the 'big exam'. and thus far, she believes it is doing the job for her. She expects to pass with this cram course refresher. | 5 | GOOD RESOURCE | 1,374,883,200 | 07 27, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0790701251 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
1,
1
] | One of the most powerful war movies that I've ever seen, starting with USMC bootcamp and moving right into Vietnam and the savagery of war. Lee Ermey was at his best as the DI, and the lads fighting the war were courageous, united and fuctioned as team. It's unfortunate that snipers know that marines do not leave thei... | 4 | POWERFUL - ENLIGHTENING | 1,301,616,000 | 04 1, 2011 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0790732203 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
1,
1
] | A delightful fantasy movie which brought Tom Cruise into the limelight as an upcoming mega-star. I liked the uptight protagonist and his goofy buddies, and of course the slut, Tom's love interest. The parents were hysterical and overprotective, with the ultra-perfect suburban home with the dad's dream car. This had al... | 4 | TOM BECOMES A STAR | 1,302,912,000 | 04 16, 2011 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0790736586 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
1,
1
] | What else can be said about another great Clint Eastwood movie? He's a tough guy, on the side of justice and the down-trodden, and is good with his knuckles and a fast gun. There's lots of drama in this one, and the effect of the swaggering bad guys wearing long dusters set the scene for the finale. Clint is getting a... | 4 | PREACHER-MAN | 1,326,067,200 | 01 9, 2012 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0790739240 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
1,
1
] | A movie made back 1973 with great young stars, and the movie viewed today is still shocking. I know weird, strange people walk among us but this movie makes it real - it's not like reading the paper about a serial killer, or a couple of youngsters gone bad. I suppose us older types have never forgotten the murders by ... | 4 | SHOCKING - RIVETING | 1,367,798,400 | 05 6, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0790741563 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
1,
1
] | This is good, entertaining, suspenseful flick that will hold your interest right to the end. The cast is wonderful and each played their roles right on...Viggo Morttensen was perfect in his part. I always enjoy, as most movie-goers do, that justice is deliciously served at the end, and that each protanonist gets his/... | 4 | TWISTS AND TURNS | 1,359,331,200 | 01 28, 2013 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0790751259 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
0,
0
] | The plot and action have been covered in other reviews - but what struck me was the weird combination of Clint, a tough cop/cowboy in most movies, while co-starring Charlie, typically a buffoon and a comedy guy. I like both guys in the movies, but working together seemed off-base and not real. Even Clint's directing t... | 3 | WHAT A COMBO! | 1,353,283,200 | 11 19, 2012 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0792262077 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
2,
2
] | Millions of our men and women have gone to war, not only to preserve our country and democracy, but to also save countless others from tyranny and vicious dictators. Each one assuredly has his/her view of what happened to them and to their fellow warriors. Presently there are over 35K individual wartime/military storie... | 5 | 37 REMARKABLE STORIES | 1,271,980,800 | 04 23, 2010 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 0792899830 | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
1,
1
] | This updated version of "Men' was well done. The acting and dialogue were outstanding, and the representation of various ethnic/racial groups was modern, but where were the ladies? On a current jury, there would 50% or at least a smattering of the ladies. Juries are supposed to reflect the fair and balanced make-up o... | 5 | WHERE'S THE LADIES RE: UPDATE? | 1,317,772,800 | 10 5, 2011 |
A1DNUHDSDIAS41 | 079460224X | Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" | [
8,
8
] | What a wonderful, refreshing book about life in Thailand. I've only been there twice, and each time, I do believe I've met some of the characters in Hopkins' book. It almost seems like you're on the next barstool or taking a walk on the beach with the author. He's a natural raconteur, and tells a interesting series ... | 5 | DAMN ENTERTAINING | 1,225,238,400 | 10 29, 2008 |
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