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The Illustrated Alamo 1836: A Photographic Journey
Mark Lemon
State House Press, 2008
Illustrated Alamo 1836 a Photograhic Journey
This was an incredible book. You can go to what is left of the Alamo today and try and imagine it, but this book brings it all together for anyone interested in this amazing story. Beautiful art and camera work gives it a realistic feel. Definitely a great book.
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The Games of War: A Treasury of Rules for Battles with Toy Soldiers, Ships and Planes
John Bobek
AuthorHouse, 2007
A Game Collection--in One Book!
As a longtime miniatures and board wargamer I applaud John Bobek's "Games of War"; he has created a work that belongs on the bookshelf (and more importantly, the gaming table!) of anyone interested in the re-creation of historic battles in miniature. ...
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What the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality
Daniel A. Helminiak
Alamo Square Distributors, 2000
It will really open your eyes!
This book was a wonderful read! Forget everything you've heard about what the Bible says about homosexuality because this book will really open your eyes and make you think. You won't be disappointed and you'll want to share it with your friends and family! If everyone ...
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The Mystery of the Alamo Ghost (Carole Marsh Mysteries)
Carole Marsh
Gallopade International, 2003
My son asked for MORE!
I have a ten year old son who is homeschooled. It was his love of this book on which I'm basing my five star rating. Recently we read this book as a read aloud. We use the Carol Marsh mysteries as a big part of theme units that we do.
My son enjoys first ...
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Alamo in the Ardennes: The Untold Story of the American Soldiers Who Made the Defense of Bastogne Possible
John C. McManus
Wiley, 2007
Alamo in the Ardennes
Having just returned from Belgium to study the Battle of the Bulge, I wish I had read this before going as I passed through this area by way of the Skyline Drive without realizing the fighting which took place there by the 28th Division. A great volume to add to my ...
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109 East Palace: Robert Oppenheimer and the Secret City of Los Alamos
Jennet Conant
Simon & Schuster, 2006
109 East Palace
An excellelnt accout of one of the most important projects of the last century. Since reading it, I visited Los Alamos and also Trinity Site. An inspiring piece of history.
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Alamo In The Ardennes: The Untold Story of the American Soldiers Who Made the Defense of BastognePossible
John C. McManus
NAL Trade, 2008
In December 1944, the 101st Airborne made their legendary stand at Bastogne. But their heroics never could have happened if not for the unsung efforts of others. This is the powerful yet little-known story of the bloody delaying action fought by the 28th Infantry Division, elements of the 9th and 10th Armored Divisions, and other, smaller units. ...
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Exempt from Disclosure: The Black World of UFOs: WP Vaults & Roswell, Site 51, Los Alamos
Robert M. Collins
Peregrine Communications, 2006
A must read !!
Great book for the intermediate to advanced ufo enthusiast. The book reads more like a research paper filled with detailed notes on the alleged locations of the underground cryogenic tanks, and the history and engineering of the underground tunnels constructed at LANL ...
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Preacher Vol. 9: Alamo
Garth Ennis
Vertigo, 2001
Satisfying FInish
One of the most satisfying finishes to a story since the Metal Gear Solid game on PS1! I highly recommend this book - leaves you feeling like you've just eaten a 5 course meal, with room just enough for the after dinner mint at the end!
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Three Roads to the Alamo: The Lives and Fortunes of David Crockett, James Bowie, and William Barret Travis
William C. Davis
Harper Perennial, 1999
Glimpse behind the glory
William Davis, best known for his excellent works on the American War Between the States (oh, alright, "Civil War" if you insist) delves into the Texas Revolution with this work, and presents historians with an excellent glimpse at the three principal figures of the ...
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Slaughter at Goliad: The Mexican Massacre of 400 Texas Volunteers
Jay A. Stout
Naval Institute Press, 2008
Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!
In "Slaughter at Goliad", Jay Stout recounts the horrific tale of the single largest loss of American warriors until the American Civil War. Goliad, Texas is located only 80 miles from the most famous site of the Texas Revolution, the Alamo. Why is it that many of us ...
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The Texas War of Independence 1835-1836: From Outbreak to the Alamo to San Jacinto (Essential Histories)
Alan Huffines
Osprey Publishing, 2005
Texas war of independence 1835 - 1836
Book gave an excellent overview of probably a little known war. It was in a logical order and did not over complicate matters.
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A Line in the Sand: the Alamo Diary of Lucinda Lawrence, Gonzales, Texas 1836 (Dear America Series)
Sherry Garland
Scholastic Inc., 1998
Alamo Diary Opened My Mind
What a fun read! I was not too enthusiastic about this book but I gave it a try anyway. I'm glad I did! Wall-to-wall action and relevant description abound in this story about a misunderstood historical period. I read this a few years ago and I still remember how good ...
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The Los Alamos Primer: The First Lectures on How To Build an Atomic Bomb
Robert Serber
University of California Press, 1992
Great book on the physics of the bomb
This is a truly exciting book for people with the desire to understand bomb physics. This book consists out of the original lecture notes from a series of seminars given in 1943 to the bomb scientists at the start of the Manhattan Project. These lecture notes are ...
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The House at Otowi Bridge: The Story of Edith Warner and Los Alamos
Peggy Pond Church
University of New Mexico Press, 1973
The House at Otowi Bridge
This last weekend I delighted in this book left behind by a guest at my B&B. It is without a doubt one of the most joyful and inspiring books that I have read in a long time. Beautifully told by Peggy Pond Church, it is the story of Edith Warner and her life near Los ...
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