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A mention of flatulence might conjure up images of bratty high school boys or lowbrow comics. But one of the most eloquent—and least expected—commentators on the subject is Benjamin Franklin. The writings in Fart Proudly reveal the rogue who lived peaceably within the philosopher and statesman. Included are "The Letter to a Royal Academy"; "On Choosing a Mistress"; "Rules on Making Oneself Disagreeable"; and other jibes. Franklin's irrepressible wit found an outlet in perpetrating hoaxes, attacking marriage and other sacred cows, and skewering the English Parliament. Reminding us of the humorous, irreverent side of this American icon, these essays endure as both hilarious satire and a timely reminder of the importance of a free press..
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Everyone knows Benjamin Franklin was one of the great philosophers of his time. But there was a side to him you were not exposed to in school--a bawdy, scurrilous side that was all too eager to ignite the fires of controversy From time to time, he would put some of his satirical ideas down on paper. Fart Proudly is a testament to the rogue that lived inside the philosopher and statesman..
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This book is intended not only to instruct, but to upgrade and clarify professional standards, and to recognize the important function of waiters and waitresses in today's society. It provides simple guidelines for those going into restaurant work for the first time and will also serve as a useful reference for more experienced personnel.

Hopefully, this guide may be a step toward educating the customer as well, making him more aware of the complexity of this frequently-underrated job..
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As women go to sea and take to the skies in ever-increasing numbers in the modern U. S. Navy, the contributions of those pioneers who led the way loom larger than ever. This is the first scholarly history to cover comprehensively the full spectrum of women in the Navy, including the Navy Nurse Corps, the early Yeoman (F) program, the WAVES, and the ultimate integration of women into the operational Navy. Commissioned to write this monumental work by the Naval Historical Center, Susan Godson took full advantage of the Navy's massive documentary archives to reinforce what she learned through dozens of interviews. She recounts not only what these adventuresome women did, but why they did it. Included are the little-known exploits of the first documented Navy "nurses," Mary Allen and Mary Marshall, who in the spring of 1813 ran a British blockade in the frigate United States; the legendary Lucy Brewer, who served on "Old Ironsides;" and Loretta Perfectus Walsh, the first of thousands of Yeomen who served in World War I.

The author paints a distressing but inspiring picture of the many obstacles faced and conquered by the women who dared to challenge not only the status quo but the formidable barriers created by the myopic, sometimes hostile, vision of their many opponents of both sexes. This timely account traces the long struggle from serving in "women's-work" jobs to command billets--a narrative of triumphs and failures, joy and frustration, service and sacrifice. From a hospital ship in the Civil War to combatants in the Cold War and beyond, women have left their mark in "this man's Navy," and this is their story..
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Describes the history and significance of each state flag..
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Few Americans know the history-changing story of the USS Mason, a World War II warship manned by an African-American crew that served as a role model for the integration of U.S. Navy ships. At a time when most blacks in the Navy were relegated to mess duties, the crew of the USS Mason escorted six convoys across the perilous North Atlantic, from the weeks leading up to the D-Day invasions until V-E day in 1945. As part of the so-called Hunter-Killer groups that defeated the German U-boats, they helped win the Battle of the Atlantic. Proudly We Served: The Men of the USS Mason tells the story of these brave men and their contributions to the Allied victory. Their success had a direct impact on President Harry S Truman's decision to integrate all of America's armed forces after the war. Recommended in 1944 for a commendation for their heroic actions during a violent storm, the Mason sailors finally received that commendation in 1995, after the publication of this book in hardcover and the release of a companion documentary. The men and ship have been further honored by the Navy's decision to name a new destroyer (DDG 87) after the Mason and propagate its proud heritage into the twenty-first century. .
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Meriwether explores the dynamic nature of Africa's role in African American lives from the middle 1930s to the early 1960s, during the confluence of the liberation struggles in Africa and the civil rights movement in the United States..
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Why has Microsoft really been successful? Forget what you have read elsewhere. In Proudly Serving My Corporate Masters, a ten-year veteran of the front lines of the software development wars gives the real story on why the company has succeeded, what it does well and what it does badly, and what it needs to do in the future. The book has first-hand information on how Microsoft works internally: the relationships between programming teams and the rest of the company; how Microsoft recruits and interviews people; the sacrifices that are made to get software done; the lure of stock options; and what it is like to be sued by your own government. The insights are relevant for anyone interested in Microsoft, the software industry, or business in general..
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