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Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of the Congress: It is a
pleasure to return from whence I came. You are among my oldest
friends in Washington - and this House is my oldest home. It was
here, more than 14 years ago, that I first took the oath of Federal
office. It was here, for 14 years, that I gained both knowledge and
inspiration from members of both parties in both Houses - from your
wise and generous leaders - and from the pronouncements which I can
vividly recall, sitting where you now sit - including the programs
of two great Presidents, the undimmed eloquence of Churchill, the
soaring idealism of Nehru, the steadfast words of General de
Gaulle. To speak from this same historic rostrum is a sobering
experience. To be back among so many friends is a happy one.
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Gum Arabic (Hardcover)
John F Kennedy, Glyn O. Phillips, Peter A Williams
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R4,004
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Dealing with the latest information on polysaccharide gum research,
particularly focused on gum Arabic, as discussed at the World
Conference on "New developments in Acacia Gums Research and
Products", this book covers the production, identification,
classification and application of these important carbohydrate
polymers. Written by the world's leading experts in the field, it
will be an essential reference for researchers in industry and
academia interested in the continued advances in this area.
Every four years following the presidential election, the Institute
of Politics at Harvard University convenes a distinguished
gathering of campaign managers, media commentators, and interested
political observers to reflect on presidential campaign strategies
from the earliest primaries through Election Day. The result is a
book, and the 2008 election edition is published for general
audiences as well as college classrooms and campaign and media
professionals.
Written in 1955 by the then junior senator from the state of
Massachusetts, John F. Kennedy's Profiles in Courage served as a
clarion call to every American. The inspiring true accounts of
eight unsung heroic acts by American patriots at different
junctures in our nation's history, Kennedy's book became required
reading, an instant classic, and was awarded the Pulitzer Prize.
Now, a half-century later, it remains a moving, powerful, and
relevant testament to the indomitable national spirit and an
unparalleled celebration of that most noble of human virtues.
This special "P.S." edition of Profiles in Courage commemorates
the fiftieth anniversary of the book's publication. Included in
this new edition, along with vintage photographs and an extensive
author biography, are Kennedy's correspondence about the writing
project, contemporary reviews of the book, a letter from Ernest
Hemingway, and two rousing speeches from recipients of the Profile
in Courage Award.
Specialist Periodical Reports provide systematic and detailed
review coverage of progress in the major areas of chemical
research. Written by experts in their specialist fields the series
creates a unique service for the active research chemist, supplying
regular critical in-depth accounts of progress in particular areas
of chemistry. For over 80 years the Royal Society of Chemistry and
its predecessor, the Chemical Society, have been publishing reports
charting developments in chemistry, which originally took the form
of Annual Reports. However, by 1967 the whole spectrum of chemistry
could no longer be contained within one volume and the series
Specialist Periodical Reports was born. The Annual Reports
themselves still existed but were divided into two, and
subsequently three, volumes covering Inorganic, Organic and
Physical Chemistry. For more general coverage of the highlights in
chemistry they remain a 'must'. Since that time the SPR series has
altered according to the fluctuating degree of activity in various
fields of chemistry. Some titles have remained unchanged, while
others have altered their emphasis along with their titles; some
have been combined under a new name whereas others have had to be
discontinued. The current list of Specialist Periodical Reports can
be seen on the inside flap of this volume.
Carbohydrate Chemistry provides review coverage of all publications
relevant to the chemistry of monosaccharides and oligosaccharides
in a given year. The amount of research in this field appearing in
the organic chemical literature is increasing because of the
enhanced importance of the subject, especially in areas of
medicinal chemistry and biology. In no part of the field is this
more apparent than in the synthesis of oligosaccharides required by
scientists working in glycobiology. Clycomedicinal chemistry and
its reliance on carbohydrate synthesis is now very well
established, for example, by the preparation of specific
carbohydrate- based antigens, especially cancer-specific
oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates. Coverage of topics such as
nucleosides, amino-sugars, alditols and cyclitols also covers much
research of relevance to biological and medicinal chemistry. Each
volume of the series brings together references to all published
work in given areas of the subject and serves as a comprehensive
database for the active research chemist Specialist Periodical
Reports provide systematic and detailed review coverage in major
areas of chemical research. Compiled by teams of leading
authorities in the relevant subject areas, the series creates a
unique service for the active research chemist, with regular,
in-depth accounts of progress in particular fields of chemistry.
Subject coverage within different volumes of a given title is
similar and publication is on an annual or biennial basis.
Carbohydrate Chemistry provides review coverage of all publications
relevant to the chemistry of monosaccharides and oligosaccharides
in a given year. The amount of research in this field appearing in
the organic chemical literature is increasing because of the
enhanced importance of the subject, especially in areas of
medicinal chemistry and biology. In no part of the field is this
more apparent than in the synthesis of oligosaccharides required by
scientists working in glycobiology. Clycomedicinal chemistry and
its reliance on carbohydrate synthesis is now very well
established, for example, by the preparation of specific
carbohydrate- based antigens, especially cancer-specific
oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates. Coverage of topics such as
nucleosides, amino-sugars, alditols and cyclitols also covers much
research of relevance to biological and medicinal chemistry. Each
volume of the series brings together references to all published
work in given areas of the subject and serves as a comprehensive
database for the active research chemist Specialist Periodical
Reports provide systematic and detailed review coverage in major
areas of chemical research. Compiled by teams of leading
authorities in the relevant subject areas, the series creates a
unique service for the active research chemist, with regular,
in-depth accounts of progress in particular fields of chemistry.
Subject coverage within different volumes of a given title is
similar and publication is on an annual or biennial basis.
Specialist Periodical Reports provide systematic and detailed
review coverage of progress in the major areas of chemical
research. Written by experts in their specialist fields the series
creates a unique service for the active research chemist, supplying
regular critical in-depth accounts of progress in particular areas
of chemistry. For over 80 years the Royal Society of Chemistry and
its predecessor, the Chemical Society, have been publishing reports
charting developments in chemistry, which originally took the form
of Annual Reports. However, by 1967 the whole spectrum of chemistry
could no longer be contained within one volume and the series
Specialist Periodical Reports was born. The Annual Reports
themselves still existed but were divided into two, and
subsequently three, volumes covering Inorganic, Organic and
Physical Chemistry. For more general coverage of the highlights in
chemistry they remain a 'must'. Since that time the SPR series has
altered according to the fluctuating degree of activity in various
fields of chemistry. Some titles have remained unchanged, while
others have altered their emphasis along with their titles; some
have been combined under a new name whereas others have had to be
discontinued. The current list of Specialist Periodical Reports can
be seen on the inside flap of this volume.
Carbohydrate Chemistry provides review coverage of all publications
relevant to the chemistry of monosaccharides and oligosaccharides
in a given year. The amount of research in this field appearing in
the organic chemical literature is increasing because of the
enhanced importance of the subject, especially in areas of
medicinal chemistry and biology. In no part of the field is this
more apparent than in the synthesis of oligosaccharides required by
scientists working in glycobiology. Clycomedicinal chemistry and
its reliance on carbohydrate synthesis is now very well
established, for example, by the preparation of specific
carbohydrate- based antigens, especially cancer-specific
oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates. Coverage of topics such as
nucleosides, amino-sugars, alditols and cyclitols also covers much
research of relevance to biological and medicinal chemistry. Each
volume of the series brings together references to all published
work in given areas of the subject and serves as a comprehensive
database for the active research chemist Specialist Periodical
Reports provide systematic and detailed review coverage in major
areas of chemical research. Compiled by teams of leading
authorities in the relevant subject areas, the series creates a
unique service for the active research chemist, with regular,
in-depth accounts of progress in particular fields of chemistry.
Subject coverage within different volumes of a given title is
similar and publication is on an annual or biennial basis.
Specialist Periodical Reports provide systematic and detailed
review coverage of progress in the major areas of chemical
research. Written by experts in their specialist fields the series
creates a unique service for the active research chemist, supplying
regular critical in-depth accounts of progress in particular areas
of chemistry. For over 80 years the Royal Society of Chemistry and
its predecessor, the Chemical Society, have been publishing reports
charting developments in chemistry, which originally took the form
of Annual Reports. However, by 1967 the whole spectrum of chemistry
could no longer be contained within one volume and the series
Specialist Periodical Reports was born. The Annual Reports
themselves still existed but were divided into two, and
subsequently three, volumes covering Inorganic, Organic and
Physical Chemistry. For more general coverage of the highlights in
chemistry they remain a 'must'. Since that time the SPR series has
altered according to the fluctuating degree of activity in various
fields of chemistry. Some titles have remained unchanged, while
others have altered their emphasis along with their titles; some
have been combined under a new name whereas others have had to be
discontinued. The current list of Specialist Periodical Reports can
be seen on the inside flap of this volume.
Turkey stands at a crossroad after a decade of adjustment to its
severe debt crisis in the late 1970s. This volume brings together a
group of contributors who discuss the consequences of this
transition and the likely pains for the future.
"In this book, President Kennedy tells us what immigrants have done
for America, and what America has done for its immigrants. It is
one of the dramatic success stories of world history.... It can
stand as a testament to a cause President Kennedy cherished, and
which we should carry on." -- Robert F. Kennedy "In this timeless
book, President Kennedy shows how the United States has always been
enriched by the steady flow of men, women, and families to our
shores. It is a reminder that America's best leaders have embraced,
not feared, the diversity which makes America great." --Former
Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright "An enduring reminder of
where we--the United States of America-- come from. We must remain
mindful that there is much more that unites us than divides us....
John F. Kennedy's legacies are many but let A Nation of Immigrants
always remind us of our shared dreams, goals, and destiny as a
nation." --U.S. Senator Marco Rubio Throughout his presidency, John
F. Kennedy was passionate about the issue of immigration reform. He
believed that America is a nation of people who value both
tradition and the exploration of new frontiers, deserving the
freedom to build better lives for themselves in their adopted
homeland. This 60th anniversary edition of his posthumously
published, timeless work--with a foreword by Jonathan Greenblatt,
the National Director and CEO of the ADL, formerly known as the
Anti-Defamation League and an introduction from Congressman Joe
Kennedy III--offers President Kennedy's inspiring words and
observations on the diversity of America's origins and the
influence of immigrants on the foundation of the United States. The
debate on immigration persists. Complete with updated resources on
current policy, this new edition of A Nation of Immigrants
emphasizes the importance of the collective thought and
contributions to the prominence and success of the country.
"This is a book about that most admirable of human virtues-- courage. 'Grace under pressure,' Ernest Hemingway defined it. And these are the stories of the pressures experienced by eight United States Senators and the grace with which they endured them." -- John F. Kennedy During 1954-1955, John F. Kennedy, then a U.S. Senator, chose eight of his historical colleagues to profile for their acts of astounding integrity in the face of overwhelming opposition. These heroes include John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, Thomas Hart Benton, and Robert A. Taft. Awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1957, Profiles in Courage -- now reissued in this handsome hardcover edition, featuring a new introduction by Caroline Kennedy, as well as Robert Kennedy's foreword written for the memorial edition of the volume in 1964 -- resounds with timeless lessons on the most cherished of virtues and is a powerful reminder of the strength of the human spirit. It is as Robert Kennedy states in the foreword, "not just stories of the past but a hook of hope and confidence for the future. What happens to the country, to the world, depends on what we do with what others have left us."
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The Quiet Crisis (Paperback)
Stewart Udall; Introduction by John F Kennedy
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R527
R451
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Written in 1955 by the then junior senator from Massachusetts,
John F. Kennedy's Profiles in Courage has served as a clarion call
to every American. A collection of eight inspiring, unsung, and
heroic acts by American patriots at different junctures in our
nation's history, Kennedy's book became required reading and an
instant classic and was awarded the Pulitzer Prize. Now, a
half-century later, it remains a moving, powerful, and relevant
testament to the indomitable national spirit and an unparalleled
celebration of that most noble of human virtues.
Along with vintage photographs and an extensive author
biography, this book features Kennedy's correspondence about the
writing project, contemporary reviews, a letter from Ernest
Hemingway, and two rousing speeches from recipients of the Profile
in Courage Award.
The U.S. Navy s Patrol Torpedo (PT) Boats occupy a unique place in
American popular view of World War II. From classic films (John
Ford s They Were Expendable, based on Lieutenant John A. Wild Man
Bulkeley s role in the evacuation from the Philippines via PT Boat
of General Douglas MacArthur and his staff) to TV comedy (McHale s
Navy) to the design of mosquito boat insignias for some squadrons
by Walt Disney Studios, the PT boat is enshrined in public memory.
Above all, the PT boat is remembered for the service of future
President John F. Kennedy in the Pacific theater as commander of
PT-109 (also the subject of a film). For all of these reasons,
these speedy torpedo-bearing gunboats are perhaps the most renowned
American naval vessels of the 20th century.In "At Close Quarters:
PT Boats in the United States Navy," the U.S. Navy s 1962 official
history of PT boats in World War II, author Robert J. Bulkley Jr.,
himself a PT boat skipper, provides the definitive account of the
reality behind the romantic facade. After a brief Foreword by
President Kennedy, the book opens with an account of PT boat
activity in Philippine waters and Wild Man Bulkeley s evacuation of
MacArthur, and a brief history of their design and construction.
The author then provides a detailed account of PT boat attacks on
capital ships and night raids on Japanese-held ports and shipping
across the Pacific, including Guadalcanal and the Solomons, New
Georgia, Bougainville, the Aleutians, and the return to the
Philippines and beyond. Although usually viewed from the
perspective of the war in the Pacific, At Close Quarters also
provides valuable information about the lesser-known role of PT
boats in the Mediterranean theater of operations, where they
battled their Italian and German equivalents and pre- and
post-D-Day operations against German E-boats. Profusely illustrated
and carefully documented, At Close Quarters is a naval history
classic that anchors the key role of the mosquito boat in the
deeper reality behind its popular image.
A collection of 120 personal letters between John F. Kennedy and
Nikita Khrushchev, kept secret until almost the year 2000, is
published for the first time. They share congratulations about
space achievements, mention vacations and share personal feelings
and anecdotes.
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