The Medal of Honor : A History of Service Above and Beyond

**A comprehensive history of America's highest award for military valor.** __The Medal of Honor__ chronicles the creation, evolution, and awarding of the Medal, from the battlefields of the Civil War to the jungles of Vietnam, through a wealth of illustrations and hundreds of authoritative, action-filled accounts of heroism in America's conflicts. This wonderfully detailed and beautifully designed history book puts the Medal and its recipients into the context of their times, with brief and accessible introductions explaining each war and conflict for which the Medal was awarded. It also includes photo essays, intriguing stories of the Medal's sometimes quirky personalities, effects on surviving recipients, and the Medal's preeminent place in the American story. Whether you're an avid reader on the history of the Medal of Honor or simply intrigued by its place in our history, you're certain to want to flip through the pages of __The Medal of Honor__ again and again. This Isn't Your Traditional Kosher Cookbook. Whether You're New To The Kitchen, Or New To Keeping Kosher, You'll Love The Array Of Creative And Interesting Recipes Found In The Modern Kosher Kitchen. This Modern Cookbook Includes Recipes For Preparing A Family Meal, Hors D'oeuvres, Vegetarian Entrees, Budget-friendly Dishes, And New Takes On Holiday Favorites For Passover And Hannukah. Don't Worry About Needing The Talent Or Equipment Of A Professional Chef. Ronnie Fein's Recipes Are Creative And Interesting, But Never Intimidating For Home Chefs. Throughout The Pages Of This Cookbook, Ronnie Also Provides Suggestions On What To Serve With Her Dishes; How To Change The Dish From Dairy To Parve To Meat (and Vice Versa); Or How To Change The Recipe To Suit A Different Need. You'll Learn Valuable Tips On Recipe Shortcuts, Information On Unusual Or New Ingredients, And Receive Advice On Product Usage. Recreate Your Favorite Family Dishes And Learn Some New Tricks With The Help Of The Modern Kosher Kitchen. Introduction: The Surge In Kosher Cooking -- Appetizers -- Soups -- Salads -- Grains, Beans, Pasta, And Vegetarian Dishes -- Fish -- Meat -- Poultry -- Vegetables And Side Dishes -- Breakfast, Brunch And Sandwiches -- Budget Meals -- Passover Dishes -- Desserts. Ronnie Fein. Includes Index.