The volume is an easy reading and a must for the beginner student and interested party of the history of Armenia as well as for those more familiar with Armenian and its history. The author; an expert on Armenian history; has masterfully covered all aspects of the Armenian history such as Armenian literature; Armenian Church; the history of Armenian old and modern language; architecture; sculpture; music etc. along with all the historical events; starting from the beginning of the human civilization and that of Armenian one to the modern era of Armenia.
#411626 in Books 2008-09-02Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.75 x .75 x 5.75l; .75 #File Name: 1599211599272 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Death-Defying HeroesBy Jay B. LaneMartha Laguardia-Kotite has perfectly captured the genesis of the legendary Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers. From their bare-bones beginning to The Perfect Storm off the Atlantic Coast; from the sea lion caves on the Oregon Coast to their heroic (and unacknowledged) work during Katrina; we follow these super heroes as they defy death on an almost routine basis.These stories restore our faith in human nature; to see what lengths others go to so others may live.I recorded this book at the Washington Book and Braille Library (I read for the blind) but was so impressed I bought my own copy from .35 of 35 people found the following review helpful. She got it right.By Mario M. VittoneWhen we first heard about this book; some of the guys in the shop were skeptical about how it would turn out. We have all read articles and stories about the work we do and wondered how the writers got it so wrong. Embellishments; mis-quotes; and cheesy bravado injected into stories about Coast Guard swimmers have often left us cold to the idea of a book about the job. But Laguardia-Kotite got it right.....way right.Her book is meticulously researched; well-organized; and tells the story of Coast Guard rescues without overstepping the facts in exchange for reactions. She simply put to paper the heart of the program through stories of actual men and women engaged in the unique job of aviation rescue crewmembers. Also refreshing was the way she (better than anyone I have ever read) tells the story of the rescue swimmer as part of a team; giving all due credit to the pilots and flight mechanics that make rescue at sea possible.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Deb in EverettOh my; these are unsung heroes. Thank you so much for all that you do.Once I got into the book; I couldn't put it down. I am glad I read Brotherhood of the Fin first because it helped me understand what Martha was talking about in several examples. I highly recommend this book--it truly helped me understand how incredible our Coast Guard members are.
