Eagle Reviews

This is an excellent resource for history buffs, model makers, or simply decendents of Hungarian immigrants like myself wishing to hear their side of the WWII conflict. The book contains actual factory design specs of aircraft built under German license in Hungary, as well as the most complete and detailed account of air units and unit emblems yet seen. As an avid hobbist I found this book an incredible resource for accuracy in details that were previously kept silent under the shadow of Communism. Mr. Punka has succeded once again with his painstaking research. Koszonom Punkaur!

If you are interested in military aviation during WWII this is the book for you!
Especially if you have an interest for those smaller air forces, which are often forgotten beside the Luftwaffe and the RAF. Even more interesting, if you are after more rare types of aircraft, mainly German and Italian. If you are interested in the Hungarian Air Force during WWII you simply can not afford to miss this beautiful book!

As usual, when George Punka does something, it can only be good!
So it is this time also! Mr. Punka - and his two excellent fellow authors - collected and contrencated information, data and pictures/drawings in this book, which until now were only available in several different and sometimes hard to get and/or expensive volumes. For the English reader a further advantage is that it is in English. The above mentioned works are mainly in Hungarian.

Today - at last - the true story of the >Royal< Hungarian Air force can be told freely, without the vilification of the personnel and degradation of their achievements on especially the Eastern Front.

For someone new in the field or a person with peripheral interest in the RHAF this book could be the only one necessary to own.
For modelers it is a Mekka of color paintings, rare B/W photographs and line drawings - all in excellent quality!
For the rest of us "RHAF-geeks" (sometimes seasoned with modeling interests) this is "just" another great book on the topic; a kind of fast fact-finder.

Every corner of the RHAF is covered in the book, with lots of technical info about aircraft, their markings & camouflage (color (16p.) and B/W (15p), unit emblems, names and designation of units incl. complete maintenance markings of the - Hungarian produced - Me-210 Ca-1. There are combat records, aircraft codes all the way from 1920 to 1945, aces, formation terms of the RHAF, etc.

The chapters: #1:FOUNDATIONS: The beginnings of the independent Hungarian air force (In the ranks of the army, The Trianon Peace Treaty); #2:The Secret Air Force (1922-1927, 1928-1938); #3:IN THE OPEN: The Air Force as a branch of the military services (1938-1940, Conflict with Slovakia, Mobilization - the Transylvanian Crisis); #4:WORLD WAR II: The battles on the Serbian an Soviet Fronts in 1941 (6th April 1941, A Fateful Decision, The Eastern Front: 1942, 1943: Disaster on the Don); #5:HUNGARY BECOMES A BATTLEFIELD: The MKHL on the Eastern Front in 1944 (Air war over Hungary, The last days, The Reckoning, The Fighter Aces)

(Review based on 1996 Hikoki Publication Edition)

OK, admittedly if you're not either a history buff, aviation nut or Hungarian, this one may have limited appeal for you. But if you are any of the above, this one is a gem. So little attention is paid to the "other" side of this conflict that it is easy to forget the many facets of WWII.

The pictures are terrific and obviously painstakingly assembled. The text also provides a brief insight into this hopelessly outnumbered and outgunned force. Caught in the maelstrom of war around them, most of these pilots strove to do no more than defend their homes from allied bombers.

A nice change of pace from the usual WWII printed fare.

Great Book . . . the books index and section indexes are incorrect.

I am an experienced juicer but this book has become my bible. Whether it is great tasting recipes or the medicinal qualities of over 100 herbs, vegetables and fruits this book has it all. The charts and tables are easy to follow and the recipes are better tasting than I could ever imagine. This is a book I am recommending to all of my friends.

i couldn't help myself when i opened the juicing bible--i should have been doing other things--but i spent over an hour perusing the pages. it contains a wealth of information on fruits, herbs, and vegetables and their healing properties. the layout is handy and it is easy to find things with the detailed indices. the recipes are simple, clearly written, and sound delicious. i am excited and inspired. in fact, i'm going to get my juicer off of the bottom shelf of the pantry and go for it!

Margot is young, vibrant, and outgoing. She meets Paul at a party and is charmed by his attentions. After marrying quickly, Margot realizes too late that she has made a mistake. She proceeds to endure the consequences which affect both herself and her family. What follows is a powerful character study of how Margot chooses to deal with the violence and abuse, escape from it, and try to find her own self once again. Charlotte Vale Allen is a wonderful writer and you will find yourself having "mixed emotions" as you become immersed in the different characters and situations.

I read this book in two days.It was wonderful.I could feel the physical and emotional pain that Margot experienced at the hands of her husband.My stomach would acturally knot up when Paul walked into the room.Margot's fear is pertrayed in such a way that it becomes so real to the reader.

I loved the old man,Claude, and the way he and Margot related to each other. I wish Cameron's character had been developed more in debt.I was never sure of how he was going to handle a situation.

The ending was spectacular.The reader feels the struggle Margot goes through to cross over the barrier of fear she has built around herself.

This is one of Charlotte Vale Allen's earlier books and,if you have not yet read it, I highly recommend it. Margot meets Paul at a party and is immediately smitten by his charm. After a brief courtship they marry in haste. It is only then that Margot realizes that Paul is not the person she thought he was. He becomes abusive and Margot is shattered by his change. Carefully planning her escape, she leaves all behind and starts anew in another city as a maid to Cameron and his father,Claude. Still fearful and haunted by her past with Paul,she slowly emerges as the person she once was and changes the lives of the people she is now with.As always,Charlotte's characters come to life.It is one of her great talents to make all of the people she writes about real. You can almost feel the pain that Margot suffered from Paul and live vicariously thru her;following her to her new life as if it were your own.Charlotte Vale Allen writes with such feeling and emotion that you become completely involved in her stories.

I just fishished reading this book. I really enjoyed it. I must say, the title was very fitting. This author has certainly led an interesting life. He is quite the man to overcome all of those obstacles along the way. He illustrates that The Lord does move in mysterious ways.

Robert Certain's personal story keeps the reader interested from beginning to end. Whether you are interested in Vietnam history, or spiritual autobiography, you will find something here that intrigues and inspires you. I highly recommend it.

I am probably the least probable review writer ever but I just finished reading "UNCHAINED EAGLE..." for the second time. After I finished it the first time, I e-mailed many friends/family members to recommend it to them.

If asked who might enjoy this wonderful works, I would say anyone who has never become all that he/she expected to be or all that their family and friends thought they should have been.

I'd say all who are looking for a total success story from someone who endured more opportunities for failure than any ten people you have ever met personally.

Also, any and all who lack direction in their life.

I believe it should be a mandatory read for anyone serving or those who have ever served in the military, and also for anyone who has ever stepped foot in any church or is in the least way inquisitive about the management of a church.

Lastly, I can only say that I firmly believe that anyone who reads it, no matter what their station in life, will be better for having read it.

Ken Bower
Veteran Human Being

GOLD MINE is about a stock market manipulation scheme affecting the stocks of South African gold mining companies by sabotaging the mines. Much of the action of the novel is set in a gold mine. The extensive descriptions of the mine, mining methods, and processing methods are clear and accurate-with one possible exception. Mr. Smith's use of the term "heavy media separation" seems to conflict with standard usage. I found the characters to be shallow-which really means that I could not identify nor empathize well with them. But this is, after all, an action novel, and it is quite entertaining as such. The plot is predictable, but not plodding.

Exiting - rough - but to much Africa.

"Gold Mine" is a great adventure book. Rod Ironsides becomes manager of the Sonder Ditch and must fulfill his duty the best he can. Rod becomes involved with Terry Steyner, the wife of Rod's manager. Eventually, Rod has to make a plan for the drilling of the Big Dipper. The Big Dipper is full of water and any slight miscalculation could prove fatal.

From beginning to end, "Gold Mine" is one of the most exciting books I've ever read and I recommend anybody who likes adventure books to pick it up right away.

Danielle Alexander's life has suddenly turned upside down. On a wagon train trek to California to reunite Danielle with her fiancé, her father falls terminally ill and the journey is interrupted while she attempts unsuccessfully to nurse him back to health at an abandoned farm in the middle of Indian Territory. Add to that a motherless newborn half-breed baby boy dropped literally into her arms by a wise, ancient Indian chief, who wants her to be the baby's mother "just until" her fiancé comes to rescue her. Throw in, for good measure, a heady attraction to a handsome stranger named Joel Riley now making his fortune in the untamed west by providing lumber from his sawmill. Danielle certainly has her hands full, and her truant fiancé is the least of her problems. Priscilla Maine's delightful story is a vividly accurate picture of the American West just prior the War Between the States that will engage your emotions right from page one. Her characters are imminently likable, as they battle their growing feelings for each other and the tiny babe. The story is truly satisfying and memorable and will stay with you long after you've turned the last page. Priscilla Maine is definitely a writer to watch in historical romance! ~~ Review by Deb Crockett, author of historical romance NATCHEZ

A heart warming tale you won't be able to put aside. Danielle, a young lady left alone in the wilds of the New Americas, must learn to take joy where, and when, she finds it. She meets a man with many secrets and sees only boundaries that keep them from a love that could soar to great heights. However, before Danielle can experience this love, she must learn how to see with her heart and not be blinded from the truth. ~~ Reviewed by Kim Gaona

I finished JOURNEY OF THE EAGLE last night and was absolutely delighted. Gee, it was wonderful--the writing, the story, the characters, the pacing. Priscilla Maine got everything together in this one: the occasional lurch, the right sexual tension, etc. She had it all.

Maybe it's because historical romance is my favorite genre, but I like to think that even if I didn't know this author, I would have loved this book. Wow!

A wonderful book, this is an enthusiast's book, if you would like to learn more about this soon to be classic warplane, this is an excellent addition to your library. However, if you're looking for a book with performance, maneuverability, radar range, strengths and weaknesses, you'll have to find more books on the Eagle. This book does come with plentiful pictures (not many color pictures though) Technical schematics, and some history. You might enjoy this book if you're a complete enthusiast like me

This book focuses on the technical aspects of the F-15 program, and gives a good overview of the competition, development, and history of the F-15. It does not cover the operational deployment of the airplane in any depth. There are lots of great photos (although the paper quality is not so good). The author obviously likes the F-15 since this is the third book I have purchased by him.

This book gives a detailed look at the history of the F-15, and contains one of the better technical descriptions I have seen in print, covering all the electronics systems, weapons, and the airplane itself. Also included is a list of the air-to-air kills made by the F-15 in Israeli, Saudi, and U.S. service. Photos are included of all 20 prototype aircraft, as well as photos of each operating air force. Highly recommended.

This book is a collection of songs that can be played by a novice with about 3 to 6 months of guitar. It is geared to the 30+ age group, I dought that a younger person would get the benifit of already knowing how the songs are suppose to sound, they just don't get that much play anymore, with the exception of Hotel California, which is always on Classic Rock stations.

Bob

I've only been taking guitar lessons for 4 months but I was getting bored with the songs in my lesson book. I wanted something more fun to play, but it had to be EASY. Some books claim to be easy; this one really is! Lots of fun, familiar songs that a beginner can handle.

This is a collection of the Eagles' early hits, all made easy for beginner guitarists. It includes:
--Already Gone
--The Best of My Love
--Desperado
--Doolin'-Dalton
--Heartache Tonight
--Hollywood Waltz
--Hotel California
--James Dean
--Lyin' Eyes
--One of These Nights
--Outlaw Man
--Peaceful Easy Feeling
--Saturday Night
--Take it Easy
--Take it to the Limit
--Witchy Woman
As with all books in the Made Easy Series, chords are shown in full diagram form, showing you where to put your fingers, which strings are open, and which strings aren't played. Strum marks are also included to let you know how many times to strum each chord. Only the melody line appears together with the lyrics, so you can't really play these songs on the piano- -unless you know your piano chords real well.

Some of the songs in this collection are a lot easier to play, learn, and sing than others, perhaps because their melodic structure is more linear, or whatever the musical term is. More difficult pieces include Doolin' Dalton, Hotel California, and Heartache Tonight. Beginning guitarists may not be able to play every song in this book, at least not right away, but the book puts many old favorites within their reach.

Howdy folks! I'm James Drury. I used to play the Virginian on television, back in the 60's. I hope that gives me some kind of edge in reviewing this western book by Ralph Compton.

I have read several books by Compton, and all have been good. He kept his books clean, and I really appreciate that. I wish he would have hung around longer for us to enjoy.

Pick up this book, and if you like it you will also enjoy books by Kirby Jonas. Because of Kirby's books, I have gone into reading books on tape. They're wonderful. Since Compton is gone now I hope Kirby Jonas gives many a reader of Westerns a place to turn to.

Unfortunately for the last reader, Ralph Compton died a couple of years ago, so he won't be reading the next in the series. Too bad, because we finally had a writer besides Kirby Jonas and Elmer Kelton who wasn't afraid to be morally proper in his books. Compton didn't need the filth to put out a good story. They call Kirby Jonas the New Louis L'Amour, however, and he more than fits the bill. He is even quite a bit more historically accurate than L'Amour and COmpton, and if you haven't read him then you need to. Yea for Compton, and carry on Kirby Jonas!

RALPH COMPTON HAS AGAIN WRITTEN A STORY THAT I COULD NOT PUT DOWN. THE WES STONE CHARACTER HAS PICKED UP WHERE HIS FATHER NATHAN STONE LEFT OFF . I HATED TO END THIS BOOK YET HATED TO PUT IT DOWN. I CANT WAIT TO GET THE NEXT IN THE SERIES.

Well, first of all I have to say this book is incredible. You start reading it and can not put it down till your done. The only little thing - which bothered me the most - was the loss at the end. They found this incredible love just to lose it. I'm not the easy crying kind, but this left you with so much raw emotions it was unbeliveble. It's like I said at the start - incredible.

Although the plot needs a few details to enhance its credibility, the entire story is beautifully presented to its finale - love that is so painfully beautiful that it is a sin to love as much. It leaves a slightly disturbing view of what is left of us when loves consumes so much of us that there is little left when it's gone. This is the kind of love many of love yearn for in love, willing to exchange to have it. Life may very well be the price to pay to have it. This is all states beautifully with the quote: "When love comes, you plunge without thinking. You see that your life was an empty shell before love came, so you turn your back on the past without a second thought. And then, when the world comes back to claim its own, there's no way to fight it, because you have no heart to endure loneliness anymore. You've thrown it away, like a child throwing away a paper toy." Again, Gage has written something of a fiction that is a little beyond just a story.. always nice to have something to think about after reading a book.

Well, what can I say? If you like Jackie Collins.. read this! It's even better. It's got twists and turns and every time you think you know what's going to happen...BOOM! She shocks you w/another twist. This is my favorite book and I highly recommend it!