A Waterloo for Everyone
925957
This is a brilliant book.  David Howarth captured the great story of what it was really like at one of the most important events of history.  He is unbiased and fair.  His characters draw and compel you through the story.  It is a book that I could not put down.  I highly recommend it to everyone.
3894977
This is a great book for people of all ages.  It's a great addition to any classroom library as well as a resource to any social studies classroom.  It's not only a great resource book for school but also a great addition to any hoousehold.  As adults, we tend to forget a lot of our history and this book makes is perfect for brushing up on our forgotten US history.  It's funny illustrations and references make this book so appealing for anyone.  Amazing price for such a great book!
1528697
All people will find something to seize their interest and educate their lives in this book. It's a beautiful addition to any home too - as chapters can be read individually and the photography is superb, engaging - breathtaking!
3934967
Do you love animals? Do you love travelling all over the world? Do you love families and relationships? History and food? Then this is your book.
It certainly ticked all the boxes for me.

Watch out for chapter one which had me crying buckets, despite not particularly being a dachsund lover. The author, Lisa Fleetwood, has such a way of getting to the heart of the matter and I really felt the pain of the whole family.
In a more lighthearted way, but just as lovingly, she explores the rest of their relationships, as the three generations embark on a world tour.

I loved the descriptions of the different places that they visit - a mixture of the sites and sounds, the people, the history, legends and customs. I learnt a lot! As well as being entertained I felt I was being given a big dose of culture and new information!

And the food!!  'We dine on pumpkin and parsnip soup, beef soup, garlic bread, Kessler chop, sauercraut, lamb chops, chicken and pork. We all tasted one other's dishes, sipped on Estonian beer, and then came the dessert. Lucky we're doing so much walking!'

All the way through the book is the 'Dachshund spotting' competition, which leads to hilarious rivalry...with a clear outright winner and lots of fun along the way.

I absolutely loved this book and would definitely recommend it to anyone. A fantastic read.
2573149
This simple story of the universal need for freedom is written sweetly and simply.  And everyone wins in the end.  The illustrations are graceful, colorful, and full of expression.  A book for all ages.
2760424
Fieldhouse is a great inspiration to not only children, but adults as well.  Scott's story talks to every age and every walk of life.  Scott and Sam did an incredible job on the art and quality of the book.  I can't wait to see what they do next.  Rock Chalk Jayhawk!
1559931
The Alamo ...I love it ...you have done it ! Combined history with a very playable enjoyable game for all levels of war gamers.

I am a veteran war gamer going back to the classic AV war games of years ago as well as the AV games of today.. my war game  collection is extensive and I play them often with friends and family.

I love what Victory Point Games have done ...these games are historical , very playable and can be completed in a session or two , not days or weeks !.  Keep them coming ...Several are already on my holiday list for friends and family ( and myself !) .

I also ordered / received  Waterloo and Empire in American -The French and Indian War . They too are accurate, historical and most important fast moving and very ,very playable.

You have given you audience  various  historical war games at various levels ...Bravo..

Keep adding to your fine collection.

AJC
2714302
This is a good read.  It has something for everyone.  There is a story to make you feel good with a teenage boy who is lovingly protective of his half-sister for the person who likes happy stories.  For the person who like "overcome all obstacles" stories, there is a story about a girl who survives her father's continuous sexual abuse and her mother's unimaginable apathy with only her half-brother to help her.  This is one Coretta Scott King Award-winning book that, in the literary sense, deserves the accolade it received.  Good for all people of all races.
2698931
This is a great book for all ages.  Read it and then pass it on to your children and grandchildren.  The characters draw you in from the beginning.  Their friendship and courage are an inspiration to all.
2127457
I read "My Berlin Kitchen" during our last rainy, chilly weekend.  I found the author to be endearing and her story to be interesting and relatable.  While reading I couldn't help but highlight sections that I wanted to share with friends- not being able to find leafy greens in Germany, the really cold winter of 2009, an unlikely message from a pigeon in Paris.  The recipes are simple enough to make for everyday meals, but tasty enough to make for something special.  I especially enjoyed the braised endive and the potato salad recipes.  I enjoyed the author's story so much I sent my sister a copy of the book so that she could share in on the fun. I also appreciated seeing somethign that takes place in Berlin, as its often overlooked for the more glamorous Paris, London, or Rome stories.
2937790
The bicentennial of the Battle of Waterloo has been the occasion to resurrect all the old controversies about the battle, not the least, which British regiment or regiments were most responsible for defeating the French Imperial Guard in Napoleon's final bid to break the Allied line.  The subject has been keenly debated in a number of recent books, most of which find that several Allied units participated in the defeat of the Imperial Guards.  Gareth Glover's own contribution to this debate is contained in this well-written book, "Waterloo: The Defeat of Napoleon's Imperial Guard",  a history of the British 2nd Division in the Waterloo Campaign. Gareth Glover is also the author of the multi-volume "Waterloo Archive", which pulls together surviving primary sources for the Battle of Waterloo, and "Waterloo: Myth and Reality".

This book begins by introducing Lieutenant General Sir Henry Clinton, who commanded the 2nd Division.  A highly experienced officer, Clinton was already present in Belgium in 1814 as Inspector of the small British Army contingent in the area.  Clinton became a divisional commander during the rapid Allied troop build-up preceding the Waterloo campaign.  The heart of the narrative is of course 18 June 1815, as the 2nd Division anchored the right flank of the Duke of Wellington's line on Mount St. Jean.  Glover recaps the course of the battle, with particular emphasis on its closing stages.  His account adds significant detail to the repulse of the Imperial Guard and the final Allied advance.  In two not-to-be-missed appendices, he specifically addresses the capture of the French General Cambronne, and the actions of the 52nd Infantry Regiment in the defeat of the French Imperial Guard.

This book relies heavily on various primary sources; the narrative is a bit dry and likely to be of interest primarily to the student of the conflict.  That said, the narrative offers some very interesting insights into the Battle of Waterloo, especially the often neglected final advance that completed the Allied victory.  It also puts paid to the notion that any one Allied regiment won the fight all by itself.  Highly recommended.
1339226
Consequences is a wonderful read and has something for everyone. The author uses his vast knowledge of 20th and 21st century Chinese history and U.S. international politics and diplomacy to weave a beautiful story to be enjoyed by history buffs, political wonks, romanticists and mystery lovers. Entertaining and educational.
116985
The horrors of WWI are presented in a very personal way while exploring the relationship between a grandfather and his granddaughter. History, family relationships, romance, mystery....this book has it all. Great read!
1052466
I admit to coming to this book without a lot of detailed knowledge about Waterloo. I picked it specifically because I wanted to come away with not just what happened, but the events leading up to it as well. At the same time I wasn't up for a multivolume or extremely lengthy treatise on the battle, and this book seemed to fit that requirement too.

So for me this was an excellent overview with what feels like a balanced assessment of this pivotal event, and the author's tone makes it exciting and digestible. By no means all inclusive and I'm sure there are many more detailed accounts, but maybe more importantly it attempts to give one the flavor of the events as much as anything. His use of extensive first-person quotes help give the narrative a three-dimensional telling.

Perhaps the only area that seems less fleshed out is the implications for future political/military events. They are talked about for sure, but a little more would have been better.
3807175
This is a book for everyone above 18 years of age.  Everyone ... students, politicians, religious leaders, families ... everyone!  Especially young adults who wish to travel the world!
719753
Based on the tremendous contributions women of all ages and backgrounds made as volunteers during the first World War, Somewhere in France was an appropriate read during this particular phase of the Centenary.
Jennifer Robson does an excellent job of painting life as it was prior to the conflict and showed how social upheavals happen almost over night as entire nations faced those changes.

There is always something enticing in discovering the ups and downs of manor life of course and the privileges and obligations such a life demanded. Lilly was every bit the high society young English lady but reality hits all classes without distinction. She chose to contribute to the war effort by volunteering for overseas duties. She is not altogether altruistic however and has a very definite reason for requesting a post on French soil and thus begins a love story stretching the length of a savage war. The young English girl never forgot the Scot surgeon she met a lifetime ago and treasured his letters from the front.

Lilly and Robbie are good solid, well defined characters certain to please any female reader. The author does not shy from sketching a grim background for such a romance and I found myself turning page after page wishing to know how far she would take our two protagonists.

Indeed I found no fault but for a propensity in elaborating on one particular sexual encounter. Frankly, it put me off. I am no prude but find such details a little too private and a more delicate suggestion of the act far better.

I enjoyed otherwise the novel but will add a caution: Due to thematic contents including a sexual explicit scene and a couple of strong words, consider this book to be adult material only.

Reducing my rating to 4 stars due to the above!

Note: Be sure to check insights, interviews and more included in the book!

Note: This was a library loan and all opinions are mine only!
2646093
As a history teacher and student of British history, I found this novel tastefully written. The setting is easy to picture. The story line was easy to follow. I recommend this with pleasure. It is an excellent read.