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William Livezey. Mahan on Sea Power. Norman, Oklahoma: University of Oklahoma Press, 1985
0806119187 Amazon Reviews: Maureen Ogorman "leneker" The importance of Mahan's work in his own time as well as the legacy of it in ours is still being debated. For some Mahan's views were revolutionary and helped to create the reasoning behind America's entry onto the world stage. Others view him as nothing more than the public relations man for an inevitable change, whose ideas were neither original nor particularly effective. Writing first in 1947 with a revision in 1981, William E. Liveze in his book, Mahan on Sea Power finds a limited role for Mahan in the modern age. In Livezey's view Mahan was primarily an apologist for the emerging age of imperialism, stating: "Though Mahan was interested in and did affect foreign naval and imperial rivalry and did influence their strategic concepts, his primary concern was the indoctrination of his fellow country-men with the importance and significance of sea power for the United States." That Mahan's career as a pundit began after the naval expansion program of the 1880s, means that Mahan was not an influence on the naval but simply provided, to the public, a justification for the actions already underway. Liveze takes care to point out that what influence Mahan had was mostly overseas or with the public at large and not within the Navy itself. Thus, credit for the resurgence of the United States Navy in the latter part of the nineteenth century must go to Secretary of the Navy Benjamin Tracy or to Mahan's mentor Admiral Stephen Luce. Technology too, is seen as playing a role in rendering Mahan obsolete. Livezey's book analyzes the role new technologies; especially "submarines, airplanes, and nuclear energy" play in relation to Mahan's theories on naval warfare. The advent of these changes have so outstripped the works of Mahan as to make him "no longer the leading authority in current naval strategic thinking." Livezey's ultimate judgment on Mahan is that what influence Mahan might be perceived to have had is because he "wrote more cogently and persuasively and that his views gained a wider audience" than other naval historians had done before. However, this does not mean that Mahan's views were original or timeless thus "despite the prominence gained in his day, Mahan can scarcely be placed among the great historians; and despite the prestige accorded him, one cannot classify him as a great thinker." Alfred T. Mahan on Sea Power, 1890 To turn now from the particular lessons drawn from the history of the past to the general question of the influence of government upon the sea career of its people, it is seen that that influence can work in two distinct but closely related ways. First, in peace: The government by its policy can favor the natural growth of a people's industries and its tendencies to seek adventure and gain by way of the sea; or it can try to develop such industries and such sea-going bent, when they do not naturally exist; or, on the other hand, the government may, by mistaken action check and fetter the progress which the people left to themselves would make. In any one of these ways the influence of the government will be felt, making or marring the sea power of the country in the matter of peaceful commerce; upon which alone, it cannot be too often insisted, a thoroughly strong navy can be based. Secondly, for war: The influence of the government will be felt in its most legitimate manner in maintaining an armed navy, of a size commensurate with the growth of its shipping and the importance of the interests connected with it. More important even than the size of the navy is the question of its institutions, favoring a healthful spirit and activity, and providing for rapid development in time of war by an adequate reserve of men and of ships and by measures for drawing out that general reserve power which has before been pointed to, when considering the character and pursuits of the people. Undoubtedly under this second head of warlike preparation must come the maintenance of suitable naval stations, in those distant parts of the world to which the armed shipping must follow the peaceful vessels of commerce. The protection of such stations must depend either upon direct military force, as do Gibraltar and Malta, or upon a surrounding friendly population, such as the American colonists once were to England, and, it may be presumed, the Australian colonists now are. Such friendly surroundings and backing, joined to a reasonable military provision, are the best of defences, and when combined with decided preponderance at sea, make a scattered and extensive empire, like that of England, secure; for while it is true that an unexpected attack may cause disaster in some one quarter, the actual superiority of naval power prevents such disaster from being general or irremediable. History has sufficiently proved this. England's naval bases have been in all parts of the world; and her fleets have at once protected them, kept open the communications between them, and relied upon them for shelter. Colonies attached to the mother-country afford, therefore, the surest means of supporting abroad the sea power of a country. In peace, the influence of the government should be felt in promoting by all means a warmth of attachment and a unity of interest which will make the welfare of one the welfare of all, and the quarrel of one the quarrel of all; and in war, or rather for war, by inducing such measures of organization and defence as shall be felt by all to be a fair distribution of a burden of which each reaps the benefit. Such colonies the United States has not and is not likely to have. As regards purely military naval stations, the feeling of her people was probably accurately expressed by an historian of the English navy a hundred years ago, speaking then of Gibraltar and Port Mahon. "Military governments," said he, "agree so little with the industry of a trading people, and are in themselves so repugnant to the genius of the British people, that I do not wonder that men of good sense and of all parties have inclined to give up these, as Tangiers was given up." Having therefore no foreign establishments, either colonial or military, the ships of war of the United States, in war, will be like land birds, unable to fly far from their own shores. To provide resting-places for them, where they can coal and repair, would be one of the first duties of a government proposing to itself the development of the power of the nation at sea.... The question is eminently one in which the influence of the government should make itself felt, to build up for the nation a navy which, if not capable of reaching distant countries, shall at least be able to keep clear the chief approaches to its own. The eyes of the country have for a quarter of a century been turned from the sea; the results of such a policy and of its opposite will be shown in the instance of France and of England. Without asserting a narrow parallelism between the case of the United States and either of these, it may safely be said that it is essential to the welfare of the whole country that the conditions of trade and commerce should remain, as far as possible, unaffected by an external war. In order to do this, the enemy must be kept not only out of our ports, but far away from our coasts. Alfred Thayer Mahan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia September 27, 1840?December 1, 1914 Place of birth West Point, New York Allegiance United States of America Rank Captain Rear Admiral (post retirement) Commands USS Chicago Front admiral Alfred Thayer Mahan (September 27, 1840?December 1, 1914) was a United States Navy officer, geostrategist, and educator. His ideas on the importance of sea power influenced navies around the world, and helped prompt naval buildups before World War I. Several ships were named USS Mahan, including the lead vessel of a class of destroyers. His research into naval History led to his most important work, The Influence of Seapow...

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Crisp, Terri: OUT OF HARM'S WAY, New York Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group 1996
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From the Publisher From the time she was a child, picking up stuffed animals that had fallen from a department store shelf, to the day she stepped through the doors of the Humane Society of Santa Clara Valley in California, Terri Crisp seemed driven by destiny to save animals in trouble. Out of Harm's Way is the unforgettable story of how she began her life's work, and of the often miraculous, sometimes heartbreaking, but always courageous rescues she achieved along the way. In the darkest moments of disaster, Terri Crisp has generated the most lasting memories of her life. Complete with heartwarming photographs and an invaluable resource section for rescuing and aiding animals in disaster situations, Out of Harm's Way is her passionate story: the deeply moving, inspiring account of one woman's desire to give the greatest gifts of all - love, care, and unending devotion - to aid in the survival of all our animal friends, great and small. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be given to United Animal Nations. David Wharton "Crisp offers sympathy and, more important, the wisdom of experience." -- Los Angeles Times Alix Madrigal "One comes away from this heartbreaking, heartwarming book enormously grateful for people like Terri Crisp." -- San Francisco Chronicle Kirkus Reviews Poignant memories from an animal savior (with co-author Glen, an animal-rights activist). Since 1983, Crisp has devoted herself to saving animals during natural and man-made disasters. From her early volunteer work with the Humane Society of Santa Clara Valley, helping stranded pets during local San Francisco Bay area floods and fires, to her recent full-time job as director of Emergency Animal Rescue Services (a nationwide Red Crosstype program for animals), Crisp's dedication and determination are undaunted. During her first rescue mission, Crisp learned first-hand how to aid animals during a flood. Among the 100 animals she helped save were a drowning puppy she clutched from the floodwater, a stranded 300-pound hog, and a cat locked inside a washing machine in a house with the water waist-high. The experience changed her life forever, and she vowed not only to make herself available to help whenever needed but to create something she discovered was sorely lacking-a nationwide animal rescue plan that could be followed during any catastrophe. Over the years, Crisp's work has expanded from local emergencies to national ones. She spent six months organizing clean-up efforts for seabirds and otters after the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska, helped place innumerable homeless animals after Florida's Hurricane Andrew, and set up animal relief services during the devastating St. Charles flood in Missouri. An appendix lists invaluable tips for safeguarding your own dogs, cats, birds, and horses during a disaster. Crisp's highly personalized accounts of daring rescues, incredible volunteer efforts, and the bonds of tenderness that form between humans and animals are quite touching-though at times she can go on about the wonder of it all. Synopsis From the time she was a child, picking up stuffed animals that had fallen from a department store shelf, to the day she stepped through the doors of the Humane Society of Santa Clara Valley in California, Terri Crisp seemed driven by destiny to save animals in trouble. Out of Harm's Way is the unforgettable story of how she began her life's work, and of the often miraculous, sometimes heartbreaking, but always courageous rescues she achieved along the way. In the darkest moments of disaster, Terri Crisp has generated the most lasting memories of her life. Complete with heartwarming photographs and an invaluable resource section for rescuing and aiding animals in disaster situations, Out of Harm's Way is her passionate story: the deeply moving, inspiring account of one woman's desire to give the greatest gifts of all - love, care, and unending devotion - to aid in the survival of all our animal friends, great and small. Hardcover 24 cm.

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Rath, Matthias MD. Why Animals Don't Get Heart Attacks... but People Do! [Color 4th Ed. ]. Santa Clara, Calif.: MR Publishing, 2003.
Brand New; Marfree, acidfree Rev 4th Ed spankin NEW full color text + illus; not written-in, underlined, reprint, remainder or ex-library. Usually mails within 12 hours, full buyer protection, refund -- our business is founded on your satisfaction. ; 0.66 x 8.04 x 5.11; 318 pages; This book could save your life. Sept 17, 2000 Reviewer: David R. Schryer from Hampton, VA United States \tAnimals don't get heart attacks but people do because most animals manufacture vitamin C in their bodies but humans do not have this ability; and vitamin C is ESSENTIAL for strong, healthy arteries, as well as for a healthy immune system. Animals -- except for humans, other primates (monkeys and apes) , guinea pigs and a few fruit-eating birds and bats -- not only manufacture vitamin C every day, they manufacture a lot of it. A typical animal manufactures 20 mg or more every day PER POUND OF BODY WEIGHT. If your cat or dog, for example, weighs 10 lbs, he or she manufactures 200 mg or more of vitamin C daily. The official recommended daily intake of vitamin C for humans is less than 100 mg. That's only enough for a 5 lb. Animal, but it's supposed to be enough for a 125 lb. Woman or a 175 lb. Man. It's supposed to be enough, but it isn't. Humans need as much vitamin C as animals do; we just can't manufacture our own like most animals can. A typical 125 lb. Women needs at least 2,500 mg of vitamin C daily and a 175 lb. Man needs at least 3,500 mg. You may think that a glass of orange juice every day meets all of your need for vitamin C but, in fact, it falls far short. Given our shortage of vitamin C, it's not surprising that humans get cardiovascular diseases -- including heart attacks -- that most animals don't. Read this book and learn how with appropriate supplementation of vitamin C and other essential nutrients you can virtually eliminate your risk of having a heart attack. This book could not only significantly improve your health but literally save your life.. 0967954681.

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BAILY, W.L. Our Own Birds, a familiar natural history of the birds of the United States, edited by E. -, 1875.

D. Cope and Trees, Plants, and Flowers, where and how they grow. 11 plates and numerous text-figures. 8vo, pp. 265; 140, original decorative cloth (a dull spot on front cover; cocked; ends of spine frayed & with pieces missing; abrasion to front cover & spine; dampstaining to front pastedown; name on flyleaf; ex-library), revised ed., Philadelphia, (1874).

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