Mr. Neal W. O'Connor's series "Aviation Awards of Imperial Germany in World War I and the Men Who Earned Them" (6 volumes published so far) is without a doubt the best that has been written on this subject in many, many, years.

The books are extraordinarily well written and contain hundreds of photographs, many of them published for the first time. From his extensive research in Germany and from the files of prominent collectors, the author presents an unparalleled wealth of information, most of which was previously unavailable to the general public.

If, for any reason, I were allowed to keep only few books in my life, I would definitely choose to keep Mr. O'Connor's series. If you are serious about WWI German Aviation, then please get these books as soon as you can.

A compilation of stoplists of over 50 organs in Germany as Bach probably knew them. Each section includes biographical material and discussion of the instrument, including historical data, the stoplist, a description of the organ by divisions, technical details, and a sampling of critical commentary by various scholars.(Jean Morrow)

Like my professor said, "excellent diplomatic history," and about the comprehensive treatment of the topic, "case closed!"

I thought the book was interesting and well-written, especially for those of us who are not bankers or in the financial services industry. I gained a better understanding of the banking industry and its role in a market economy. Also, I gained more insight into the difficulties of transitioning from a "centrally planned" economy to a market one. Mr. Robins clearly sheds light on the economic, political, and, more importantly, social and cultural factors involved in the integration of the West and East Germany banking systems. And I think he raises pertinent questions that what works in one place does not necessarily work in another. I would agree with his assessment that some flexibility and customization are necessary. In short, I would recommend his book to anyone interested in the dynamics and challenges of global economics in the 21st century. Because one size definitely does not fit all.

The Baron Of Grogzwig is a wonderfully original Charles Dickens ghost story that is adeptly edited into a picturebook format by Shirley Greenway and charmingly illustrated by Rowan Barnes-Murphy. It's the story of young Baron Von Koeldwethout of Grogzwig, Germany, who lives in a fine, old crumbling castle with excellent hunting. But the baron grows discontented with simply doing what he likes every day and decides to get married. He woos the daughter of the Baron Von Swillenhausen and takes up the joys of family life. But by the time he is a fat and hearty forty-eight years of age the baron finds himself saddled with an unhappy wife, thirteen children, and no fortune, feasting, revelry, or hunting! Depressed, the baron decides to end it all. As he sat and thought about his present troubles and the happy days of his bachelorhood, he sees the apparition of the "Genius of Despair and Suicide" before him. Can the baron defeat this ghastly apparition and retain his contented good humor -- or is this the end? An engaging picturebook story, beautifully illustrated and wonderfully told.

This book is an absolute "Must" for any sailor or history buff. For landlubbers this is an affectionate account of the beauty and strength of the sea, the men and women who protect our shores and the surprisingly rich but (until now) overlooked history of The Eagle.

The book combines a hard-core sailing voyage with lyrical history; most touching is Drumm's account of Eagle's return to present-day Germany, where the young boys recruited by Hitler's Germany - now old men - reboard their beloved ship and meet today's young crew.

John Ray's book is in keeping with the excitement and suspense of other accounts of this fascinating battle (the only one in history to be fought completely in the air), but he takes the point of view of Britain's Sir Hugh Dowding, Commander-in-chief of RAF Fighter Command. Ray tells of the inner workings of the RAF, the political battles and clashes of personality that were happening as the battle was being fought and eventually won. It isn't a hagiography of Dowding, but defends his positions and points out his weaknesses. The details on the battle are given as they relate to Dowding's story, without a rigid historical chronology, but containing some terrific anecdotes (such as Dowding's visit to the French Armie de L'Aire headquarters in March of 1940, which helped him make up his mind not to send any more of his fighters to be destroyed in what was obviously a lost cause.

This is a book for those who already know the Battle of Britain and wish to delve deeper into the personalities involed, rather than a complete record of events during the Summer of 1940. It is an intellectual and entertaining look at the Battle from behind the desk of its most tenacious leader.

Gordon Craig gives a clear and highly readable account of the most infuential battle of the 19th century. This should be required reading for anybody trying to understand modern German history. The author uses excellent source material to bring a contemporary narretive and evaluation to this historical milestone.

This is the only book providing thorough, complete coverage of sights in the Bavaria and Franconia region.

Being at the University of Maryland's Munich Campus in the 60's was an exciting time in my life. Circe has captured so many wonderful stories of those who were fortunate enough to experience their freshman and/or sophomore years in college. I highly recommend Bavarian Creme to any of the thousands who attended.