In this vividly honest memoir, author Michael Uhl details his experiences in Vietnam as first lieutenant of a counterintelligence team attached to the 11th Infantry. Referencing his personal journal and wartime correspondence with friends and family, the author relives the most shocking events that he witnessed during his military service, including the abuse and torture of several Vietnamese civilians. In Part Two, the author outlines his years as an activist with the veterans' movement against the Vietnam War.

In 1971, antiwar activists Michael Uhl and Tod Ensign founded the Safe Return Committee in New York City, seeking amnesty for those who resisted the Vietnam War. While thousands of young Americans chose exile in Canada and Europe to avoid the draft, Safe Return worked on behalf of those who had come to oppose the war after entering the armed forces. Once in uniform, many ran afoul of a draconian system of military justice and institutionalized racism. They deserted in epidemic numbers, some to foreign exile. This book tells the story of the Committee's sponsored return of deserters and draft evaders, in a series of actions widely publicized to build public support for their acts of resistance.

This singular collection of articles, essays, poems, criticism and personal recollections by a Vietnam veteran documents the author's reflections on the war, from his combat experiences to his exploration of American veteran identity to his struggles with PTSD. His career as an advocate for the welfare of GIs and veterans exposed to dangerous radiation and herbicides is covered. Several pieces deal with how the Vietnam experience is being archived by scholars for historical interpretation. These collected works serve as a study of how wars are remembered and written about by surviving veterans.

A 10,000-mile odyssey inspired this guidebook dedicated to searching out the hidden, out-of-the-way pleasures in the heart of rugged, beautiful Maine. Tourists and armchair travelers alike can take this journey and discover the wonders and delights of Maine that wait to be stumbled upon once the tourist-jammed interstates are left behind. 4 maps.

11 Great Walking Tours Through the City's Most Colorful Neighborhoods Follow Frommer's for an up-close and personal look at Chicago. Discover the landmark architecture, ethnic neighborhoods, historic homes, and spectacular lakefront that make the Second City second to none. Among the highlights: The Loop, an open-air showroom of architectural innovation and contemporary sculpture, from the Sears Tower to works by Picasso, Calder, and Miró The Magnificent Mile, lined with sleek skyscrapers and elegant shopping centers Chicago's great green spaces: Grant Park, home to the Art Institute and the Shedd Aquarium, and Lincoln Park, with its world-class zoo The glittering Gold Coast, a tree-shaded stretch of historic homes along Lake Michigan Oak Park, showcase of Frank Lloyd Wright's early architectural achievements With easy-to-use directions and maps—and the best places to take a break along the way It's a Whole New World with Frommer's. Formerly Frommer's Walking Tours: Chicago Find us online at www.frommers.com

A collection of complete walks through the most historic and colourful areas of Chicago. This guide includes historical anecdotes, recommended coffee and lunch breaks, and estimated walking times.

The city at the heart of America, Chicago is a destination for business travelers as well as for those who want to discover the blues, deep-dish pizza, and some of the finest examples of American architecture.

Bring the world a little closer with these multicultural books. An excellent way for students to appreciate and learn cultural diversity in an exciting hands-on format. Each book explores the history, language, holidays, festivals, customs, legends, foods, creative arts, lifestyles, and games of the title country. A creative alternative to student research reports and a time-saver for teachers since the activities and resource material are contained in one book.