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1989

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Cornerstone Books

1989

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Harpercollins Childrens Books

1990

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Listening Library

1994

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Listening Library

1990

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Harpercollins Childrens Books

1995

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1986

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2000

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"This book compels one to develop a way to see the world with a super fine clarity and vision. What appears everywhere as illusions of the past and present, are here revealed in a new light. Philosophers and sages from our cultural past are described with a beautifully detailed, dramatic and poetic background, where their lives are revealed in a remarkable thread of thought and wisdom. The characters of Jesus, Maria of Magdalena, Socrates, Plato, the School of Athens, and the Holy Grail are brought into a fresh new and enlivening vision! A must read for those who take their lives in this world seriously and want to see a change for the better by understanding the depths of the world soul & spirit. This book sharpens the intellect to penetrate to those depths of true spiritual vision, and one feels the power of this 'seeing' within the soul. It demands of the reader a clarity of thought, and yet coaxes the reader with treasures of wisdom to keep going towards the goal i.e. the view of Paradise."

"Experience the history, the drama, the spirituality, and yes, even the humor, of the 1862 Sioux Uprising, which killed or injured nearly 1,000 Minnesota settlers. March as an infantryman with Henry H. Sibley, commander of the Indian Expedition, or explore hostile territory alongside Toby Ryker, fictional chief scout for the Sixth Minnesota Regiment. Fight Little Crow's warriors at the battles at Fort Ridgely, Birch Coulee, Wood Lake, and Camp Release. Witness the trials of the Sioux Indian leaders of the uprising, and the mass hanging of 38 Sioux warriors at Mankato, Minnesota, on December 26, 1862. This execution remains the largest mass execution in United States history. Historians, politicians, and military leaders were more concerned with the Civil War raging in the south during this time than with an Indian uprising in far away Minnesota, so this dark period in history received little attention, even though it remains controversial to this day. "Blood on the Prairie - A Novel of the Sioux Uprising," tells the story as seen through the eyes of those who witnessed the atrocities of this Indian war. Whites and Indians, both historical and fictional, tell the story of the uprising as they perceived it, and readers are allowed to form their own conclusions of these events. This is a must read for both historians and readers of American western fiction alike. It is a story that needs to be told, so that the process of reconciliation, long sought by both races can proceed. "Blood on the Prairie," the best in historical and western fiction, is heavily researched, historically accurate, and written by Western Writers of America author Steven M. Ulmen. Steven Ulmen is a master storyteller as evidenced by "The Revenge of Little Crow", his highly praised and self-published historical novel of the Great Sioux Uprising in Minnesota that took place in 1862. Now Ulmen has fine-tuned and re-edited that superb novel to make it even better. It has now been enhanced with respect to historical accuracy and published as "Blood On The Prairie: A Novel Of The Sioux Uprising". A novel of clashing cultures fought out in the closing decades of the 19th century, this is western historical fiction at its best and recommended for personal reading lists and community library collections. -- Midwest Book Review, Oregon, Wisconsin, USA December 2008 "Steven M. Ulmen deftly blends elements of the traditional Western novel with sound historical research to create a fast-moving and strikingly rich account of one of the West's most overlooked events: the 1862 Sioux uprising in Minnesota." -- Johnny D. Boggs, three-time Spur Award-winning author of NORTHFIELD and CAMP FORD "

"SURVEYING STREET CREDIBILITY This unique book, which fits into the pocket nicely, is a succinct, quick-reference guide to the legal problems affecting our streets. Much of what is in the book makes up the type of personal cases which many urban councillors, advisors and lawyers confront on a daily basis when advising constituents or clients. This manual looks at street use by individuals such as drivers, pedestrians, contractors, cyclists and dog owners. It investigates potential dangers, conflicts of interest, and public nuisances occurring in our everyday environment. In short, it is an invaluable guide for members of the public with local residents� problems, community safety practitioners, residents� associations, planners and those affected by planning applications, and lawyers handling personal injury and nuisance litigation. I see �Street Use and the Law� as an easy-to-use set of lists which deals with each topic alphabetically, and has a comprehensive index to give the reader quick access to find where the appropriate legislation is. Fundamentally, it is not a �heavyweight� legal publication but more in the way of a legal �ready reckoner� (in the non-arithmetic sense, so you can breathe a sigh of relief!) where each topic points to those parts of a statute which is appropriate to the topic, and it summarises effectively what the law contains in each relevant Act. Great for the busy community solicitor and legal aid practitioner! There will be critics of this little book, which is in reality merely a manual or guide, but I am not one of them. It is long overdue for the �community� book market and a welcome friend to it. With so much going on at street level in our society, it is not surprising that so many areas of contention arise from street usage. Enter �Street Use and the Law� as the first point of reference for all legal issues arising from street law and pavements politics so favoured by one particular party. Paul Clayden covers issues of liability in relation to the responsibilities of local government well, and he examines the duties of local authorities to ensure the well-being and safety of all road users. It could well become the pavement politicians �bible� for the simplicity of its statement of the law. The book has just over 160 pages covering such topics as what laws apply if fairground attractions obstruct traffic; if a dangerous dog is allowed to roam the streets without a muzzle; if a drain which overflows has led to dangerous amounts of surface water; and the ever-present nuisance of the abandoned shopping trolley. The book deals with these and many other numerous types of potential danger and public nuisance which make up everyday, mundane but nevertheless, important, issues for local people. The contents cover the following areas which may be relevant to your practice: abandoned vehicles; advertisements; alcohol consumption in public places and drunkenness; anti-social behaviour; banners; begging; betting and gaming; bicycles; bus shelters; byelaws; closed circuit television and speed cameras; the community support officer; crossings; deliveries of goods; disabled persons; diversions and street closures; dog control and dog fouling; drainage of highways; excavations and deposit of material in street; forecourts; gates, walls and fences; graffiti; hedges; hoardings; ice and snow; invalid carriages; licensed premises; lighting; litter; noise; obstructions; parking; pavements and footways; processions and assemblies; public conveniences; road humps and other traffic calming measures; road traffic regulations; ropes and wires; scaffolding; skateboarding and roller-skating; skips; statutory nuisances; street collections; street trading; street works; tramways; trolley vehicle systems and guided transport systems; trees; and trolleys. There is a word of warning, though! Do not fall into the trap that so many laymen fall into that this book is an antidote to all the wrongs that befall road and street usage. It is not a replacement for the very detailed expositions of case law and statute law to be found in a law library or by visiting costly lawyers for advice but it will be invaluable for residents groups. Paul Clayden does say in his Preface that for a fuller exposition of the law reference should be made to legal textbooks or other specialist legal publications. The Preface also contains useful definitions (perhaps it should be re-named a �glossary of terms�!) Clayden has also included guidance and/or directions which are contained in the ever-increasing ministerial circulars and publications by government departments and other bodies. The internet is the key to such information although there are no internet links given in this work so the reader will need to google. I would like a greater use of internet sources in the inevitable second edition. I described this guide to street law as unique because it brings together all the problem causes me and my colleagues have faced and currently face as elected local councillors from Parish Council upwards. I see it as a �must have� book for local environmental pressure groups and community or residents association. I can finish where the author, Paul Clayden, begins when he writes: �whilst not specifically restricted to streets in urban areas, the topics covered are likely to be of greater relevance in such areas rather than in rural areas�. Having represented people in both types of areas on different local authorities over the last 25 years, I fully concur: this is a fine manual for the concerned environmentalist and street user. "

"Shaw's Directory of Courts in the UK 2008/9 YOU CAN BE SURE WITH SHAWS AGAIN THIS YEAR I always like Shaw�s Directory when it comes out each year as it continues to offer the �one stop� factor I look for, and has the basic information I need for my practice. The 2008/09 edition is no exception. It is a detailed volume in five parts with three appendices containing comprehensive statements on just about everything you could conceivably want to find out about in one place within fiddling about on the internet. This year, following the successful implementation of a unified system of courts administration in England & Wales, the Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007 has heralded a major reformation of the Scottish Court Service so editors Sarah Bruty and Kelly Young have worked very hard to implement the new information set out here for the first time. WHAT DO YOU GET WITH SHAW�S? For over 250 years, Shaw & Sons have been supplying the legal profession and local government with specialist books specifically for that market. And each year, they produce this excellent �Shaw�s Directory of Courts� which is a more detailed and comprehensive version of the various �Courts Guides� which a number of publishers also market. Shaw & Sons provide full details on the recent courts re-structuring exercises whilst retaining the traditional layout which many will be familiar with. The publishers have also taken the opportunity, whilst updating the information from the judiciary websites, to reflect recent streamlining of HMCS, introducing helpful new features. Your clerks will find that all Crown, County and Magistrates� Courts under each region�s administration have been indexed within the Regional listing, for ease of location of courts within the dedicated Parts. Also included are extensive listings of Probate Courts in England and Wales, including names, addresses and contact numbers for all registrars, as well as normal opening times. THE INTERNET & EMAIL My main concerns again rest with HMCS�s reluctance to expand their use and practices regarding the internet and to ignore much of it as being dangerous and not secure. With further technological changes taking place at the moment, I would like to see the Directory include more detailed IT sections in the next few years with web links and email addresses. I suspect many practitioners who would like to use direct email and internet links with the courts but remain thoroughly mystified and dissatisfied with the attitude of some courts towards any form of IT change. However, this may not happen for some time although I feel it is inevitable to give clients a proper 21st century service. The Directory, however, is still the definitive source of information on Her Majesty�s Courts Service with its related offices. The Directory gives that extra, additional information which your admin staff often need and waste time trying to find- it provides accurate, up-to-date details of contact names, telephone and fax (yes, still fax!) numbers, addresses, document exchange numbers, court codes and the normal times and the sitting of our courts. Comprehensive United Kingdom Coverage Full information is supplied in one source book for the Supreme and Appellate Courts, the High Court, Crown and County Courts, Magistrates� Courts, Courts of Summary Jurisdiction, Sheriff and District Courts in Scotland, Coroners, the Probate Courts, the Crown Prosecution Service, the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service� and Penal Establishments - without having to look at a Prisons Guide. This is the most comprehensive reference work of its type and it has modernised to meet the current demands of the courts system, and for those who have dealings with them. "

"A Lever Long Enough is a fantastic book. Amy deals with basic human fear and doubt as she gracefully tells the story, which is set in both modern and historic Jerusalem. It's an important book for anyone who has doubted the truth of the Jesus account as told in the Gospels. Not only does Mrs. Deardon challenge historical elements of the fact of Jesus historically, she challenges the idea of Jesus as God. She did a fantastic job telling a story that needs to be told. If you love sci-fi, you will love this story. If you love historical fiction, you will love it. I promise you won�t be disappointed."

"FENNELL SETS MENTAL HEALTH LAW STRAIGHT Professor Phil Fennell has produced just the right book for the courses I run currently covering those involved at any level in mental health issues. It is a difficult area of law and one which needs to be treated with a high degree of caution and sensitivity because of the powers available which Fennell demonstrates and explains admirably with a sure touch throughout. STRUCTURE OF THIS BOOK Fennell�s aim is to explain the new framework of mental health legislation in a way which is accessible not only to professionals but also to service users, carers, and interested lay readers. He does just this in the best way possible with the tools he has at his disposal. All readers should start this book by looking at the points concerning implementation of the current MHA 2007 in the Preface, and then review the 12 chapters. There are no plans to produce a consolidation Act merging the 1983 and 2007 Acts although Fennell produces one in Appendix 1. The amended provisions of the DVCVA 2004 are in Appendix 2. The provisions for Bournewood authorizations for deprivation of liberty under the new Schedules A1 and 1A to the MCA 2005 are in Appendix 3. These main changes should be introduced by October 2008, with Bournewood authorizations in April 2009 and other implementations by April 2010. What we now have being introduced in stages is a comprehensive code of mental health legislation from the two MHAs (now consolidated) and the MCA creating the powers to deprive people of their liberty and treatment without consent based on distinct eligibility criteria for compulsion, and with separate Codes of Practice. In effect, frankly, it�s all a confusing mess but with some redeeming features which Professor Fennell brings out in the best way he can with this fundamental statement of what Mental Health law now is seen to be as far as we understand it. THE CHAPTERS Chapter 1 looks at the legislative background and reviews policy contexts including �The Bournewood Gap� issue. Each chapter has a useful conclusion at the end of it which gives perspective (where it can) on its contents. Chapter 2 gives an overview of the Mental Health Act 2007. We then move into specific definitions of �mental disorder� and the availability of appropriate treatment in chapter 3, and statutory powers and responsibilities of staff in chapter 4. Chapter 5 covers relatives, independent mental health advocates and hospital managers, and chapter 6 reviews detention powers under the MHA and MCA. The issue of the detention of mentally disordered offenders is covered in chapter 7, and chapter 8 reviews compulsory powers in the community with a consideration of the legal and policy framework of community care. Chapter 9 sets out the discharge and review of the lawfulness of detention by tribunals and courts which are of direct relevance to lawyers. Chapter 10 explains opinion procedures on the consent to treatment for mental disorder. Chapter 11 deals specifically with children, and the final chapter looks at criminal offences and the transfer of patients between jurisdictions. There is a small index at the back which could be expanded although I thought the case law references were excellent and we could have more internet references. Prof Fennell does his best and gets full marks for explaining the mess which our legislators have created. He writes that the MHA �marks the intersection between the health system and the criminal justice system�, and points out that there is potential for broadening the scope of compulsory powers which sits uneasily with current concepts of human rights. Fennell has set mental health legislation as straight as he can for Jordan Publishing�s New Law Series - I welcome it as the best (and only) current statement we have in this delicate area of community responsibilities for those with mental illness at the present time: it is clearly the most authoritative work we will have for some time to come on the new law. "

"this is a very good book"

"This book explores in-depth the development of the title role of Rigoletto. Verdi�s first documented interest in Victor Hugo�s banned play, Le roi s�amuse, his battles with the censors and the critical reaction of the first performance are clearly presented. Walters� approach is unique, in that the main body of his research focuses on musical examples that demonstrate Verdi�s compositional technique and how he delineated the separate worlds of Rigoletto�s character: the deformed, bitter, court jester and the impassioned, loving father. This book will be beneficial to anyone seeking an example of clear writing about music analysis and operatic characterization."

"At times I could not put this book down; it was very exciting in places and the whole thing about solving these clues was fascinating. I even checked myself on the internet and got some of them, but not all. And then to get to the end and find out, well I won't spoil it for you, but lets just say that it has still got me guessing, and looking through the web for some chatroom to discuss with others.... /JennyH (again, since my first post seems not to have been saved)."

"I really enjoyed reading this book, and following the trio on their quest to solve the clues and to recover the prize. The story had me at times in fits of laughter as I could quite relate to some of the taunts and jibes - especially being blonde myself, and at other times I was just as stumped as the heroes in the book when faced with those verses to solve - and I really would like to know where he found that one about the rabbits... The book is very cleverly written, and I even tracked down some of the clues myself on the internet. I really look forward to book two, when the correct answers to the clues will be finally known, but until then I will take the oportunity to log into a chat room somewhere and discuss the possible solutions with other fellow 'questers'.... JennyH."

"I love the Fargo series and needed this one to fill out my set. I would recommend this book and any of the others in the series to anyone who loves western/adventure tales."

"A must read for those who's lives have been touched by autoimmune disorders. Well written in easy to understand language it documents the authors success in treating himself and many hundreds of others. Definately worth the read. *****"

"This book is an excellent Bible course for my homeschooled 5th grader. It is teaching him to examine Scripture for himself and to go "phrase by phrase" through the verses to uncover the truth in Genesis."

"John Weaver,Owner of www.PageOneLit.com;www.AuthorsPressReleases.com;www.Books-and-Authors.net Preserved to Serve is a semi-autobiographical story of faith and hope. It is true adventure of one woman's struggles to stand firm in her beliefs and knowledge. I guarantee you will read his book on the edge of your seat and then find yourself sitting back taking in some of Claire's natural wisdom that may help in your life but be preprared to be back on the edge of your seat again. This is a must addition to your library to read over and over again and share the story that is amd was Claire Murphy's life. Preserved to Serve is about the system, being diligent, and faith in God. It is informative in a hundred different ways. It is a book for you, me and anyone that can understand that "The Life Is In the Blood! - The purpose of the blood is to carry water, nutrients and oxygen to all parts of the body." Preserved to Serve offers hope to all who have suffered with health problems, been improperly diagnosed, been told that there is no known cure for their condtion and/or that they have a limited time to live. "

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"A Spellbinding and Powerful Expose "A Matter of Panache" is a spellbinding and powerful story of the extraordinary deeds of a dedicated educational psychologist. Debra Sanders leads us on amazing odyssey from the Alaskan Yukon, to the canyon lands of Utah, through the delirium of a brain injury, and the exasperating back-channels of unethical bureaucracy within our public schools system. Debra battles irrepressibly against unacceptable mediocrity, for the rights of children. She pulls back the curtain for us to witness heartrending cases of abuse, families struggling with Asperger�s syndrome, attention deficits, behavioral challenges, learning disabilities, brain injuries, and other physical, cognitive and/or emotional problems. This is a rare and courageous expose about the limitations of special education today, plus is a window into the disturbing experience of traumatic brain injury. Yet in the end Panache is an uplifting tale of hope for our civilization. A lifetime of unique adventure and generosity, now shared for the benefit of all of us, and it's a terrific read! Austin, Texas "

"I read Sinister Seduction The Horrific Haunting of a Southern Family by Shirley Sexton.... I found the story to be interesting but it did have a few grammar problems that I'm surprised the editor didn't catch. Although her story was convincing and being her first book I looked over the small issues and still enjoyed the book, it was a awesome haunting experience for her family mostly for her I felt the worse for knowing she was raped by the spirit in her home. In general for her first book it was okay I still recommend that if you like a good haunting story than you would enjoy this one. Lisa "

"ISBN 0590493027 - This review is for this specific title, all by itself. As an individual book, I fail to find it much use at all but it is possible that, in conjunction with other materials, it serves a purpose. The problem is that nowhere on the book does it point you to that material - which clearly does exist, since it's part of a series. Portions of the journals of Christopher Columbus, Laura Ingalls Wilder and Anne Frank make up the entire book. While their stories are interesting, the snippets don't add up to enough to make them worth reading in place of the full book. As a homeschool or classroom tool, this is bound to be useful - it's just doesn't stand alone well. - AnnaLovesBooks"

"If you're interested in Jungian psychology, read this book. If you're interested in Dante, read this book. If you're interested in both, this book will become the one that you would choose over any other to have on your bookshelf. "

"The book was OK. Not great. There were some very bad translation errors. "

"Chaque roman constitue son propre monde imaginaire, en créant ses personnages et son espace romanesque, à travers les mouvements des événements bien tracés. Car qui dit : roman, dit : un chemin narratif plein des effets, qui construit dans sa totalité une vision du monde particulière. Certes que chaque roman peut englober dans son univers « des légendes, des croyances, des mensonges, des non-dits et des révélations surprenantes » tel le roman qui vient de publier l’écrivaine Annie Bonnefoy/ Kochert, cette année là 2008 chez les éditions Mille Poètes, et qui a pris comme titre « Le bassin maudit ». Dès le titre du roman, on peut constater que le monde romanesque de ce livre va être plein des événements particuliers, car le mot « bassin » signifie «récipient, contenant, boîte.. » et cela nous mène vers le monde du roman, tandis que le mot « maudit » en signifiant ceci « détestable, méprisable, damné.. » nous mène vers des effets forts qui vont bouleverser la tranquillité de ce monde romanesque même. Le narrateur dans ce roman « Le bassin maudit » commence par la description des personnages avec une façon si attirance par son suspense, qui se trouve entre les lignes. Une écriture romanesque qui s’ouvre devant le lecteur avec une grande facilité si frappante. En plus que cela, le narrateur emploie un style romanesque qui est bien clair, par ses phrases simples et ses images bien précises. On peut montrer cela à partir de ce paragraphe là : « La jeune femme s’étira du mieux qu’elle pouvait dans l’habitacle restreint de la petite Twingo de location. Regardant d’un œil agacé la campagne irlandaise qui défilait de chaque coté de la petite route sinueuse, elle soupira en se massant le front, balayant au passage une mèche de cheveux roux. » Certes que le lecteur en lisant ce paragraphe narratif, qui représente l’un des personnages du roman, avec ce style romanesque magnifique, le lecteur veut bien suivre les pas de ce même personnage pour savoir plus sur lui, et sur les autres personnages qui va les rencontrer, dans son chemin. Ainsi, on trouve que pour les deus personnages principaux de ce roman, Léa et Carole, le narrateur les représente dans l’univers qui les entoure avec cette façon : « Carole consentit à se détendre. Elle avait les nerfs en pelote. L’avion les avait déposées en douceur à l’aéroport de Shannon et la voiture de location roulait à merveille. Que demander de plus ? Elles avaient réservé par Internet dans une charmante petite auberge de famille perdue en pleine campagne sur une petite route à quelques kilomètres de Westport dans le comté de Mayo. L’idéal pour déconnecter. La région était superbe, même si les nuances exclusives de verts, passant du vert chartreuse presque jaune au vert avocat bien sûr des vallons boisés commençaient à lui donner la nausée. » Puis le narrateur, continue sa représentation en plongeant profondément dans leur univers commun : « Léa ria de bon cœur. Cette petite phrase, c’est elle qui la disait fréquemment. C’était souvent le meilleur moyen pour stopper net un début de dispute, même bénigne. Ce qui arrivait fréquemment avec Carole. Amies dans la vie et collègues au boulot, célibataires toutes les deux, elles passaient les trois quarts de leur temps libre ensemble. Carole était du genre, impulsive et soupe au lait. Petite, d’allure sportive, elle laissait sans problème les tailleurs Chanel aux autres ! Elle, c’était plutôt jeans et sweat-shirt bien confortable. De sept ans plus jeune que Léa, elle avait souvent tendance à laisser son tempérament volcanique prendre le dessus lorsqu’une situation la dépassait. Léa était plus pondérée en général, sauf lorsque l’objet de sa passion se dressait devant elle ! … » Dans ces grandes lignes narratives, le narrateur nous fait rentrer dans l’univers de ces personnages, et leurs passions qui dépassent l’ordinaire. Car décrire les passions des personnages, cela veut dire que ces personnages deviennent si vivants dans les yeux du lecteur. En effet, l’espace du roman, selon Jean Weisgerber, « n’est au fond qu’un ensemble de relations existent entre les lieux, le milieu, le décor de l’action et les personnages que celle-ci présuppose, à savoir l’individu qui raconte les événements et les gens qui y prennent part. », c’est pour cela que le narrateur essaie de nous décrire l’espace de ce roman « Le bassin maudit » avec ses personnages si actifs, dans leur mouvement romanesque global. On peut montrer cela à partir de cette description active : « Carole insistait, Léa se butait, et ça finissait en accrochage. Heureusement, ni l’une ni l’autre n’étaient suffisamment stupide ou rancunière pour laisser s’envenimer ces petits conflits. L’affaire se réglait souvent par un bon dîner chez Marcus, leur resto favori. Pour l’heure, Carole ayant pris d’autorité le volant, Léa s’installa sur le siège passager de bonne grâce, non sans avoir jeté un dernier coup d’œil en direction des ruines.» De cette façon narrative, le narrateur, et à travers lui l’écrivaine bien sûr, fait « Vivre les personnages de son roman là, et de permettre aux lecteurs de vivre ainsi, à travers eux, des aventures » selon l’écrivaine elle-même, que la vie actuelle les présente avec une force qui dépasse même l’imaginaire. ______________________ Noureddine Mhakkak"

"This is a great children's book. It would be good for any child. It has fun childlike illustrations and children will enjoy reading the poetic style writing. It would be especially good for those children who fear the dark. In the story there is a little girl named Crystal who is afraid of the noises and images of the dark. Each time that she feels afraid she runs to her Mother's room and awakens her. Then each time her Mother shows her that the things that seemed so scary in the dark where not really the scary things that Crystal thought they were. The most important thing that her Mother teaches her is to pray when she feels afraid. When Crystal does this she sleeps peacfully throughout the night until the morning light."

"This book is a great read, while aimed at teens and young adults it is also a good a fun read for adults to seniors. While the story details are listed below there is a background of humor and English/American education throughout the book, all in all a GREAT READ! When almost fifteen-year-old, English born Fred Squire’s parents win a trip to Australia, Fred finds himself packed off to visit family friends in the United States. Even worse, he’s given a boring language project to complete. But then he meets Brittany. Fred soon finds himself struggling, not only with his growing feelings for Brit, but also with the language differences. A state confusion, that increases when he meets Brit’s flirtatious friend, Angel. Escaping from a confrontation with Steve Harris, the neighborhood bully, Brit tells Fred her dark secret about Harris, and Fred´s world is turned upside down. Life continues to throw Fred a curveball when he catches a ball worth thousands of dollars at a baseball game. Further angry run-ins with Harris, a crazy family BBQ, and being chased through a Boston mall all add to the thrill of Fred´s American adventure. A final fight between Fred and Harris, leads Brit to at last reveal her painful secret to her parents. Brit and her Brit", know that their young love will be followed by heartache when Fred has to return back "Across the Pond" to England. However, not before some final twists in the tale. "

"This book is exceptional. The author reveals a condition that shows great faith. I enjoyed his prose expressions in telling his story."

"I'm a fan of cyder/cider-making and history. This is a nice pamphlet describing cyder when it was a common drink for farm workers in the field. The pamphlet is nicely done, well illustrated, and a nice historical piece for my growing library. Not much in it on the craft of making cyder, but you need something to ready while the must is working. ay"

"This is a fun book for children. It helps them not to fear the dark. This book for children would be great for children who have problems sleeping at night. It might even help children to feel better about sleeping alone in their own rooms at night. In this book a little girl named Crystal experiences three things that make her afraid. All three times she runs to her Mother's room. Each time her Mother shows her the things that Crystal fears are not the things that she thought they were. I believe that the greatest thing that Crystal's Mother does for her is that she teaches her to pray when she feels afraid. The pictures in this book are very fun and good for children to look at and the writing which rhymes will be very fun for children to read. This book would be good for any children who can read and it would be good those who cannot read. Parents can read it to them."

"This is a fun book for children. It helps them not to fear the dark. This book for children would be great for children who have problems sleeping at night. It might even help children to feel better about sleeping alone in their own rooms at night. In this book a little girl named Crystal experiences three things that make her afraid. All three times she runs to her Mother's room. Each time her Mother shows her the things that Crystal fears are not the things that she thought they were. I believe that the greatest thing that Crystal's Mother does for her is that she teaches her to pray when she feels afraid. The pictures in this book are very fun and good for children to look at and the writing which rhymes will be very fun for children to read. This book would be good for any children who can read and it would be good those who cannot read. Parents can read it to them."

"A very worthwhile nonfiction reader for high school students and also appropriate for college-level history & cultural courses. The author recounts his life from the age of 11 to 16 as a witness to Holocaust horrors and atrocities in Poland, Germany and Czechoslovakia. From the perspective of an adolescent, the reader lives the daily precarious survival of one individual. Beginning with the anti-Semitism of his home town near Warsaw, the author relates his early youth followed by internments in ghettos, labor camps and concentration camps of German-occupied Europe. Having lost his family and spent 6 years as an observing "guest" of the Nazi regime, the author transforms this episode of terror into a message of hope and tolerance. The author of this narrative is also a member of the group portrayed in the book by Martin Gilbert, "The Boys: The Story of 732 Young Concentration Camp Survivors." "

"When Aidan Thomas and his family have to move halfway across the country to care for his aging grandfather, the disgruntled teenager knows that life will never be the same. What he doesn’t know is exactly how different life will be. The discovery in the basement of mysterious scrolls with a fascinating but unfinished story leads Aidan to seek the Door Within and travel to a world of noble knights and fair maidens. In The Realm, he learns more of the story found in the scrolls and faces the choice that will define his life forever—follow King Eliam or Paragor the Usurper. Some of the characters are rather broadly drawn so that they seem rather exaggerated and thus unrealistic, but they are delightful nonetheless. Captain Valithor, Sentinel of Alleble, employs hilarious adjectives as he urges those in his charge to work harder. One fun thing about the characthers is the way their build and temperaments tend to mirror their weapons. Archer brothers Nock and Bolt are slight and quick, while hammer-wielding Mallik is built like a rock. In this adventurous tale full of truth and treachery, rambunctious and hilarious characters, Aidan learns what it means to never be alone. Though written for Junior High and early High Schoolers, the story contains enough depth to satisfy an older reader while remaining simple enough for children many years younger. “The Door Within” is sure to delight any reader of adventure and fantasy. "

"A very worthwhile nonfiction reader for high school students and also appropriate for college-level history & cultural courses. The author recounts his life from the age of 11 to 16 as a witness to Holocaust horrors and atrocities in Poland, Germany and Czechoslovakia. From the perspective of an adolescent, the reader lives the daily precarious survival of one individual. Beginning with the anti-Semitism of his home town near Warsaw, the author relates his early youth followed by internments in ghettos, labor camps and concentration camps of German-occupied Europe. Having lost his family and spent 6 years as an observing "guest" of the Nazi regime, the author transforms this episode of terror into a message of hope and tolerance. The author of this narrative is also a member of the group portrayed in the book by Martin Gilbert "The Boys: The Story of 732 Young Concentration Camp Survivors.""

"While my wife and I were among 20 American Elderhostelers at Aigas Field Studies Centre near Inverness, Scotland in September 2008, we bought two books by the establishment's founder, Sir John Lister Kaye. I enjoyed them so much that I have sent off for three more. *** THE SEEING EYE: NOTES OF A HIGHLAND NATURALIST (1980) tells Sir John's personal experiences in Scotland from 1969 - 1979 and his efforts to open up the "Highland wilderness to the world at large" (FOREWORD). THE SEEING EYE tells of Lister-Kaye's slow but steady coming to awareness of the centuries-long process of humans blindly desolating the thinly peopled Scottish Highlands. From having diverse animal and plant populations at the end of the last Ice Age resembling today's Norway and Sweden, Scotland was relentlessly ground by man into a "green desert." Gone were its wolves and beavers, many bird species and huge ancient forests of Scots pines. *** THE SEEING EYE tells of Sir John's crusade first to show this latter-day tragedy to a world looking in other directions and then to do something concrete to fix it. -OOO-"

"George Sfikas' "Trees and Shrubs of Greece" (ISBN 9602260726)is well-illustrated and comprehensive."

"The Secret History of Christianity is a well researched book that answers many of the thought provoking issues raised in The Da Vinci Codes. I read the book over the weekend and have had my eyes opened. The book is easy to read and not too complex for the layman who wants to understand the mystery of mary magdalene and jesus. The book has an in depth investigation into the mystery of the templars and their lost treasure and also whether Sauniere the namesake of the murderdd curator in the Da Vinci Codes was blackmailing the Vatican. All in all a very well presented thesis and a must for all lovers of the Da Vinci Codes. "

"Quick Shipping! Book was in PERFECT condition and company follow up was prompt. Great customer service...Will continue purchasing books in the future with Biblio :) "

"I read this book for Scottish Highlands atmospherics in September 2008. My wife and I were among 20 American Elderhostelers on a 2 1/2 week natiure study and history visit to the Aigas Field Centre (see http://www.aigas.co.uk/) near Inverness. At the end of long days looking for divers (loons), whales, iron age forts and the like, M.C. Beaton's DEATH OF A GOSSIP (1985, 2008) was a fun, relaxing way to unwind and unkink tired leg muscles. *** The novel's literary genre "detective story" is not much more than a frame for glimpses of Northwestern Scotland (Sutherland), its hills, a sea loch and assorted characters. Eight people: men, women, one boy, have signed on for a few days at a fly casting fishing school run by John and Heather Cartwright. One of them, Lady Jane Winters, seems to know everything bad in the lives of all the rest. There is none who does not come to hate her. So when she is found murdered, they are all suspects. *** Hamish Macbeth, thirty-something, ungainly not entirely honest constable of the village of Lochdubh is quickly shoved aside in the investigations by higher ups, Detective Chief Inspector Blair, who heads nearby Strathbane CD and his sidekicks Detectives Jimmy Anderson and Harry McNab. *** In the end, as you will soon come to expect, the case is cracked by the ostensibly bumbling Hamish Macbeth. The local rich man's daughter, young Priscilla Halliburton-Smythe, is Hamish's beloved and chief component of the principal sub-plot. But does she see in him anything more than an old friend she has grown up with? Stay tuned: she will reappear in other novels in this series. *** Constable Macbeth is a poor man's Sherlock Holmes, with maddening, brilliant flashes of insight weakly grounded in facts and fleshed out by informal syllogisms hard for me, at least to follow. He has, however, fourth cousins scattered all over the world and is able to phone them, especially those in the press, for background on the victim and those suspected of murdering her. *** I liked the book enough to order dvds via netflix.com showing the British TV series, Hamish Macbeth. Several British nature lovers who were at Aigas Centre along with our American elderhostelers assured me that the TV series is a hoot. And some kind ladies whom my wife and I dropped in upon at a Senior Center in nearby Beuly showered smiles upon us and told us all about the real town in Sutherland on which fictional Lochdubh is based. *** Bottom line: good, informative, amusing reading before bed, on trains, planes or buses. You can learn a bit as well about the art of fly fishing. -OOO-"

"ISBN 1405418648 - Novelty books almost always impress me as books that kids will find engaging, and the idea of gold stars certainly sounds like a good one. Who doesn't like gold stars? For the record, on the back cover, it says "The jungle animals are taking naps under the big, shady trees, but Monkey is too hungry to sleep! He soon realizes that waking up the others isn't such a good idea!" In actuality, no one seems to be sleeping and Monkey doesn't wake anyone up. Just in case you're the type to rely on back covers. In very simple words, the reader is asked who they can see in the jungle. A lion, an elephant and a crocodile are introduced. Last is a monkey, sitting in a tree, eating bananas and accidentally tossing the peels onto the animals below - so off he runs as the others give chase. Before the text of the book, there are "Notes for Parents", providing a little guidance for how to use this book and the Gold Stars series to teach your child to read. The advice is easy and sounds like good common sense. In the back of the book are gold stars, awarded to the budding reader when they accomplish certain things: reading the book or finding words in the book. The text by Sue Graves is great for young readers. Easy words used repeatedly and written in a large font, all things designed to make reading easier. The illustrations by Alison Atkins are very cute and, even when the larger animals chase the monkey, the animals appear to be smiling and not especially frightening. All in all, it sounds like a superb book, but it isn't, really. The trouble, surprisingly, comes in the gold stars. The stars are stickers and, once placed, can't be reused. This makes the book, in general, a single-user book - it can't be handed down to another young reader who could make the same use of it because, honestly, the new child is going to want their own stars. Not a bad book, but it's got such a short life-expectancy that I suggest spending your money somewhere else if you're just looking for a BOOK. On the other hand, and worth noting, if you're looking for homeschooling materials, this might fit that need well; no one really expects to re-use school "workbooks". - AnnaLovesBooks"

"ISBN 1416915206 - I've loved the Rugrats for years and I had some doubts about how well author Luke David would handle them in book form. At least half of the funny in the TV show is the way they speak, so the text matters more than usual. David does an all right job. Tommy doesn't understand why his parents think Dil is so special. When his mother says Dil is adorable, Tommy hears that Dil is a doorbell and suggests that he and Chuckie can be doorbells, too. Told to stop the racket, Tommy's ready to try anything. Didi refers to Dil as "angelic" and Tommy hears "Angelica": he thinks that acting more like Angelica will help get the attention he wants, but that plan also backfires. Finally, quite by accident, Tommy acts like a good big brother and gets the praise he's been after. The illustrations, by Louie del Carmen and James Peters, are right out of the TV series and should be - del Carmen is a character designer on the show and Peters is a color designer. The storyline isn't quite up to expectations, it's average at best. Most of the humor of the characters comes from the words that the children misinterpret, but that aspect isn't as played up in the book, so it misses the mark a little. Still, the Rugrats are favorites and if it gets them reading, it's a good thing. The addition of Dil was a great Rugrats moment and this story is one of many that are good picks for families with new babies. - AnnaLovesBooks"

"ISBN 0663546486 - I don't usually review textbooks; this one caught my eye. It doesn't look like a textbook and when I flipped through it, I found a couple stories and authors I think are fantastic. There are no lessons, questions or tests inside, this book is purely for reading. - The English version of "Brother John" (Frere Jacques); nice and short, easy to read, a bit boring. - "Twins, Twins, Twins" by Zachary Judd. Not really a story, more an explanation of who are twins, with photos. The pictures are okay, the text is simple. - "Growing Up" by Henry Behn. Cute poem about going on a picnic as a child and finding it slightly scary, with boulders big enough to hide tigers, and returning to the same place for a picnic as an adult and seeing it as so much smaller. - "Marvin's Moon Flight" by Winston White. Marvin is building a rocket and can't get anyone in his family to go to the moon with him. He goes by himself and brings home moon rocks and the whole family begins planning to go along next time - but Marvin's already moved on to building an underwater diving machine. Silly, in a good way. - "Shoes from Grandpa" by Mem Fox. I've seen this one as a pretty popular stand-alone book. Jessie's father invites the family for a barbecue and her grandfather notices how much she's grown, saying he'll have to buy her some new shoes. One by one, other relatives add to her planned wardrobe, saying they'll buy her everything from socks to a blouse to mittens. Jessie appreciates the offer, but has some wardrobe ideas of her own. A fun read, similar to the popular "Green Grass Grew All Around" folk song, accumulating articles of clothing as it goes. - "The Wrong Start" by (award winning author) Marchette Chute. A short poem about a day that gets off on the wrong foot. The author drops an egg, trips over the cat and other minor problems, making him think he should start over. Easy read and something everyone can identify with! - "One of Three" by (award winning author) Angela Johnson. The youngest of three sisters tells about being one of three, doing many things together - window-shopping at the bakery, riding the subway and more. But sometimes her sisters don't invite her along. She's sad but her parents make her feel better and she's one of a different three! Younger siblings will identify with the story; the text is sparse and simple for young readers. - Last, but by no means, least, is "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" by (award winning author) Bill Martin. A popular kids' book, this is one story that makes the purchase of the book worthwhile, all by itself. The alphabet, with some personality! Homeschooling parents may be the best target audience for this book; published 15 years ago, it probably won't be getting picked up by schools, but that's got little to do with whether or not it's a good book. There are at least two tales here that go for a fairly decent price alone - they can be had here for one price! For that, alone, it's worth the price. - AnnaLovesBooks"

"The reason why i need this book is because i am pursing a teachers education diploma in information technology and this text is a requirement.Furthermore, it is a very interesting book, it broadens my knowledge on various topics in information technology"

"Now on my third edition of The Jungle Book, I thought it would be good to merge the reviews for ease of comparison. With that in mind, this review contains three reviews. Mowgli, left in the jungle as an infant, is taken, by Bagheera the panther, to a wolf family's den to be raised. The animals are his friends and he learns from them until, suddenly, Shere Khan returns to the jungle. Like all tigers, Shere Khan hates man - and Mowgli, now ten, is a "man". His friends work to convince him to leave the jungle, but Mowgli doesn't want to go, facing various dangers to stay in the place he knows as his home. Until, that is, he sees a young human girl singing at the water and follows her home to her village. ISBN 0785395458 - 5 stars - Once again, a Disney edition that's different from the others in the details it includes; Kate Hannigan's version goes much more into Mowgli's attempts to stay in the jungle and the animals he comes into contact with. Kaa, the snake, attempts twice to kill the boy, Mowgli attempts to blend in with the elephants until Colonel Hathi discovers him, Mowgli's still kidnapped by monkeys and rescued by Bagheera and Baloo but that part is played down a bit and, finally, he chases Shere Khan from the jungle forever. For action and excitement, this version beats out the other two, by far. ISBN 0717283364 - 5 stars - My faith in Disney is restored. Having just reviewed another Disney edition of this book Disney's the Jungle Book (Little Golden Book) that was a small letdown, I'm thrilled to find Disney really is as good as I think. Disney's illustrations in all three editions are worthy of 5 stars, but the text is much better in this one than 0307003264. Without being excessively wordy, this edition goes into more detail, not leaving out important details (in ISBN 0307003264, Mowgli's adoptive wolf mother doesn't even say a word when the pack votes to send him away, for example). The pace is a little slower here, allowing the story to feel far less hurried. Disney's Wonderful World of Reading series are, indeed, wonderful - a set no child's library is complete without - and the added bonus of introducing your child to Kipling early in their life is just the icing on the cake. ISBN 0307003264 - 4 stars - I have had my illusions shattered by this edition of this book! Believing that Disney books are, essentially, flawless, I'm sad to report that this one doesn't quite reach the high standards of most others. Young fans of the Disney film might enjoy this book, but if this is your first introduction to the story, it's a good one but not a great one. The story, compacted to fit Golden Books' standard 24 pages, feels like it's missing far too much in an attempt to hit just the highlights. From the moment he is "sent away", Mowgli is kidnapped by and rescued from monkeys, and assaulted by and scares off Shere Khan - all of which seems to take place in an amazingly short time span. The illustrations, however, are definitely stellar Disney. Bright and colorful, they depict the action in the story perfectly, from the jungle itself to the facial expressions of everyone in it. As a way to bring Kipling's classic series The Jungle Books (Signet Classics) into your child's life, this is a nice route to take, just lacks in detail. - AnnaLovesBooks"

"The book showed Reagan on the cover so I thought he endorsed it. He doesn't. It is a self published book by a nobody lawyer. It is a waste of time and money."

"Rise of the Wyrm Lord In the second part of the The Door Within trilogy, Aiden Thomas is again on a quest to spread King Eliam pure message. Antoinette Reed, Aiden's new friend, is called to Alleble, so Aiden asks her to find Robby's glimpse. Further complicating the plot and drawing us deeper into this rich story. Paragor has found something new and powerful to use for the destruction of Alleble. The characters are so dynamic and well articulated, you can't help to hope to meet them some day. What an awesome message entwined within this wonderful and beautifully crafted world. "

"Door Within The Door Within starts us on a three part adventure that takes us into our memories and our imaginations. The characters are so dynamic and well articulated, you can't help to hope to meet them some day. Encapsulating an awesome message that takes place in this wonderful and beautifully crafted world. We begin by embarking with Aidin on an adventure that will pull him out or our world, and you will be thrilled as you go with him. He must endure a struggle within himself and against the villain Paragory. This book will take you up and down, and everywhere in between. It is a well written exciting adventure for middle aged children and up. "

"ISBN 0307021432 - Little Golden Books are currently a large stack on the top of my to-be-read pile, an occasion that always makes me happy. I get to re-visit the ones I loved when I was a kid and, even better, find new ones. The Giant Who Wanted Company is a new one for me and the cover - with the giant shaking hand and hoof with the horse - caught my eye right away. The giant is lonely in his empty, quiet house and he would like someone to talk with, so he set out to visit his friends and invite them to visit him. He visits all of his friends, large and small. All agree that they will stop by soon - and then, they all do! Every one of them, all at the same time. They make a great deal of noise, so much noise that he can't understand any of it. The giant has so many friends to take a walk with that he's afraid to take a single step and possibly step on a small friend. They eat all of his food, leaving him hungry, and they sleep in every available space, leaving him sitting for the night. When morning comes and his guests go home, he thanks them for coming and ask them to come again - but not all at once! Giants often get a bad rap in children's books. They eat people, are mean, etc. I liked the fact that Lee Priestly's giant is a very friendly sort, with a lot of friends. Of course, as an adult, I think if he has so many friends, why wouldn't they ever visit him? But most kids won't question that, they'll just enjoy the slightly silly tale (the kittens sleep in mittens and the llamas... in pajamas!). Dennis Hockerman's illustrations are good, full of color and some funny details (the ants in sleeping bags!). No really specific message here, unless it's "be careful what you wish for". - AnnaLovesBooks"

"ISBN 0307601668 - A Little Golden Christmas book! Does it get any better than that? Well, it does, this isn't the best book in the history of Golden Books. In fact, it's pretty average, but it's still a nice addition to both the Christmas shelf and the Golden book collection. Baby comes down on Christmas morning (he's carried down, of course) to see what Santa has left for him. A long list of gifts follows, in a vague rhyming pattern, ending with a big surprise - a toy box for all of baby's Christmas presents! If you're anti-Santa, pass this one up. Jesus makes an appearance, too, so those who don't do that aspect of the holiday might want to forego this one. Greediness pops in, in a way. Not only is most of the book merely a list of toys that baby's gotten, but there's "Santa left a rubber ball To roll along the floor, A picture book, a kitty cat, And more, more, more!", which rhymes... but sounds bad. Still, I like it and I think many young children will as well. Sisters Esther (author) and Eloise (illustrator) Wilkin are a good pair, with Eloise stealing the show in this book. Baby is one cute baby! - AnnaLovesBooks"

" ah well,i really interested the books of napoleon hill who's the author of grow rich with a peacefull mind.And to have knowledge on how move forward despite of trials that i encountered everyday in life."

"ISBN 0307021076 - Little Golden Books are among the favorite books of generations of children and collecting them is a fun way to re-visit those childhood memories. Little Cottontail, by Carl Memling, is one of those books where the story has stayed in my mind for years, even after I couldn't remember the title. Little Cottontail, like all children, looks forward to being grownup. He has no idea, however, what it will take to get there, so he begins to ask. His mother explains some of the things that he must do before he can be grownup, starting with leaving the nest. Little Cottontail follows her instruction and asks, after each thing, if he is NOW grownup. When his mother teaches him how to know that a fox is approaching and what to do to get away, she has no idea how soon he'll need this skill. Catching the scent of a fox, Little Cottontail alerts everyone and they all scatter. His mother runs, hoping he's learned the lesson well - and when the danger is gone and she finds her son safe, he assures him that NOW he is grownup. The reason this story stuck with me for years could either be the reason you don't want it for your kid or the reason they'll really like: the cottontails know the fox is hoping to eat them. The chase is exciting and, since the end of the book finds everyone safe, it never bothered me, but there's the chance it will bother you. Lilian Obligado's illustrations are mostly average but a few, especially those with bunnies everywhere!, are memorable. - AnnaLovesBooks"

"Aiden Thomas is heart broken. His family has moved away from everything he’s ever known including his one and only friend Robby—to take care of a grandfather Aiden thinks belongs in an ‘Old Folks Home’... until he finds the scrolls in his grandfather’s basement. They change his life, and show him how to enter The Door Within. With Wayne Thomas Batson’s fast-paced, action packed, writing style and incredible characters, you’ll need to cancel school the next day... then sprint to the nearest bookstore and grab the next two books in this trilogy."

"ISBN 1584852119 - Firemen have always been cool to little kids and this book just might have something parents will appreciate, too. The fact that it comes with a Matchbox car doesn't hurt, either. From the alarm to the fire to the clean up in preparation for the next time, Fire! details what happens when that alarm goes off. Firemen slide down the pole, pull on their boots, coats and helmets and they're off - in under a minute! The last two pages are devoted to helping you create your family's plan in case of a fire and helping your child identify the sounds s/he hears when you're driving around (although it doesn't say why you would want to do this). Board book pages are sturdy but, because this book is much wider than it is tall, it's very easy to sort of twist the bulk of the book in a different direction than the cover, pulling it loose from the binding. Just something to keep an eye out for, because it really is worthwhile to tape it back up and keep it in your collection. Lee MacLeod's illustrations cover every inch of every page with bright, exciting, action-packed images. Your child will find the book a page-turner and will enjoy re-enacting that excitement with the toy fire engine and you might appreciate the chance to work out your own family's emergency plan. The book, itself, might merit 4 stars, but the educational aspect and the vehicle put it over the top. - AnnaLovesBooks"

"ISBN 0866115471 - Pop-up books are cool, educational books are good, this one has both. Kids won't realize they're learning, they'll just think they’re enjoying a cool book - and if it works, why tell them? 10 pages of rhyming text shows, and tells, where a variety of animals live, not always too specifically. Polar bears "around the ice", squirrels "in the tops of trees". There is no specified illustrator or author on the book. The illustrations, reaching from edge to edge on every page, are colorful and fun: a monkey shooting a basketball at a hoop and forest animals roasting hot dogs over a campfire, among so many other charming details. The pop-ups are a thin cardboard and some care is required to close the book properly or risk trapping the pop-ups wrong, and they'll stop popping up. - AnnaLovesBooks"

"ISBN 1412702038 - This pocket-sized board book, geared toward teaching your child his/her early vocabulary, surprised me. With so many "first word" books out there, the idea has begun to seem over-done and I wasn't expecting much from this one. It's much better than I expected. Each pair of facing pages has two images and their names - "apple" and "truck", for example. The second page of each pair has a lift-able flap and under the flap, the two words and images are combined - "The truck carries the apple." Some combinations are quite funny and catch you a little by surprise - "The beans are in the sock." comes to mind. Any series called "Active Minds" really ought to be a good thing, and this one is. The sturdy board book pages are great, the size of the book makes it perfect for travel and the flaps are a nice novelty that lifts First Words just a little above the rest. The flaps are, as always, a little flimsier than the pages, but don't appear to be easily torn. The photographs, from George Siede and Donna Preis, are nice and bright; the only complaint is that the egg is on a white background and blends in a little bit. What a nice, fun way to expand your kid's vocabulary. - AnnaLovesBooks"

"ISBN 0866115463 - Nursery rhymes are so unoriginal that something else in the book, other than the text, has to be fantastic to make it more appealing than the other million nursery rhyme books out there. The pop-ups in this one are enough to make the book average, but not more. Humpty Dumpty, Jack and Jill, Little Bo Peep, Hey Diddle Diddle and Rock-a-Bye Baby are the rhymes inside, each one taking up two full pages. Most of the pages are given to large pop-ups that add a little something extra to the book. No author or illustrator is listed. The illustrations are cute and every one of them has a small extra - mice carrying a stretcher in Humpty Dumpty, blackbirds who appear to be helping Little Bo Peep and more. The small touches make the images just a little more fun. The pages are a thin cardboard which is sturdier than paper but not difficult to damage. The pop-ups, of the same thin cardboard, pop right up when you first open a new book but if you ever happen to close the book wrong and trap a pop-up the wrong way, the popping is over. Slightly tougher pages would be a nice. It's not a bad book, it's not just nothing special. - AnnaLovesBooks"

"In an effort to make comparisons easier, I'm consolidating three reviews for three different editions of Snow White. First, the recap: The Queen is a very vain woman, not happy to see her step-daughter's beauty eclipse her own, so when her mirror finally confirms the dreaded reality, she sends the huntsman into the woods with Snow White with orders to kill her. The huntsman can't bring himself to do it, so he warns her and tells her to run, which she does. Finding a small house, with the help of forest animals who have befriended her, Snow White cleans it up in hopes of being invited to stay. The owners of the house, seven dwarfs, find her there when they return from work and decide that she should stay - and that she should be very careful from now on. When an old woman comes to the cottage, offering Snow White an apple, she fails to see the harm until it's too late. Certain that she's dead, the dwarfs give her a coffin of glass and gold and she lies there until her prince comes and wakes her with a kiss. ISBN 0307010368 - 5 stars - Having read a number of collaborations between Disney and Golden Books recently, I'm so happy to find them back on track with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The illustrations are standard Disney, the story is complete and well told. Unlike recent reads from Disney/Golden Books, Snow White hits every important note of the original without seeming hurried. For those parents who stress about these things, there's no violence and the single presumed death is vague, to say the least. Well worth picking up for your little reader. ISBN 1845770773 - 4 stars - This edition, from the Early Readers Treasured Tales series would probably merit a 3 star review, if not for the "points to help you teach your child to read" in the front. It's such a nice addition to this average re-telling, edited by Claire Black, that it deserves a star all its own. This edition begins a little earlier than the Disney one, with Snow White's pregnant, happy mother and how she chooses Snow White's name. There are questions at the bottom of several pages ("Why was the princess called Snow White?" for example). They are unobtrusive, so they don't interfere if you just choose to read the book, but are useful for comprehension – one "point" to help a child learn to read. Some versions leave out the Queen's order to the huntsman that he must bring back Snow White’s heart in a box - this one does not omit that detail, but it does leave out the Queen's death. If the heart in a box thing is something you think your child will have issues with, this isn't your edition. The illustrations here, by Eric Kincaid, are very well done and more true to the Grimms Brothers version than the Disney one. ISBN 0785310320 – 3 stars – This edition, A Little Rainbow Book, is all right but nothing special. The look of the book is clearly an attempt to look like the Little Golden Books. The cover illustration, by Kenny Yamada, is the best of the lot. The inside illustrations, by Gary Torrisi are just about average, lacking in detail and a bit boring. The adaptation by Dorothea Goldenberg is fair. The text flows well and the words are simple, a plus for young readers. Several small differences in the story made it boring for me but might appeal to others. Snow White is simply banished to the forest – there’s no huntsman and no threat of death at that point. Rather than jump straight to the poison apple, the Queen tries a poisoned comb first, which is a little closer to the original tale. However, it is very strange that, after that attempt, no special warnings to be careful follow. The gold and/or glass coffin is left out here, and the dwarfs place Snow White on a bed of rose petals and moss. The Queen is not killed. Those things add up to a far less violent/scary tale but, again, they make the story boring to me. - AnnaLovesBooks"

"ISBN 0766601145 - Padded board books are nice but for some reason, the ones from Fisher-Price all seem to lose their padded feel fairly easily; not a big deal, just something I've noticed. Hideaway Hollow books are nice, simple and educational and the board book pages here are sturdier than many others so they'll stand up to repeated readings. The Treehouse Shapes Up teaches shapes in a look-and-find way. A short rhyme on each page indicates the shape you're looking for ("Let's look for shapes. They’re everywhere. First tell me where you see a square.") and several items in the illustration have that shape. Most of the rhymes are vague but some point to specific items to help you find the shape you're searching for. No author or illustrator is named on the covers. The illustrations are cute - what wouldn't be cute about bunnies and bears? - and fill the pages from edge to edge. The shapes are simple and easy to find most of the time, although there are some that come as pleasant surprises once you think you've found them all. Learning shapes is fun with this book and once you've found them all, you can look for other fun details in the pictures. - AnnaLovesBooks"

"ISBN 1931127700 - I've reviewed so many good-but-not-great board books lately that just the look of the cover of this one had me anticipating something great. There's an ethnic, hip look to the cover that I just haven't come across a lot for the still-gnaws-on-books set, but The Rhythm of My Day is here to fill in that gap, at least a little. Waking in the morning, eating, getting dressed, dancing... the rhythm of a child's day is a huge comfort to them. In rhyme, with "Rhythm, the rhythm, the rhythm of my day" as a sort of refrain, the happy day-to-day of a happy child. Sturdy board book pages will take a beating and survive. This book appears to be part of a curriculum and I've found copies of a CD out there, but it does work alone - and that allows you to create your own rhythm for the "song" inside. The text, by Angela R. Yates, is nice and flowing for the most part, although a few rhymes sound cumbersome. The illustrations by Laura DeSantis cover the pages from edge to edge. They're fairly plain but are so bright and lively and so different from the usual that all your child will notice is that they look fun! - AnnaLovesBooks"

"ISBN 0755403231 - The cover illustration is a fairly accurate preview of those inside - a little like watercolors, ok but not great - and of the story itself. Adapted by Christine Deverell and illustrated by David Long, this edition is average all the way around. A merchant with three daughters - two of them a bit greedy and superficial and the third, Beauty, kind hearted and loving - sets off on a long journey, promising to return with the gifts his daughters ask for. All Beauty wants is a white rose, which turns out to be the hardest thing to find. Lost in a snowstorm, the merchant finds shelter in a castle. He sees no one, but everything he wants and needs is there for him, so he takes advantage of the chance to eat and rest in comfort. Before he is able to leave, he meets an ugly beast who will allow the merchant to go if he will promise to return with the first thing that runs out to greet him when he gets home. Sadly, for the merchant, that turns out to be Beauty. She and her father agree he must keep his promise and, in time, Beauty settles into her new life with the Beast. He gives her everything, including the chance to go home when her father is ill and, eventually, Beauty realizes – and admits – she loves him, turning him into the handsome prince he’d been before he was cursed by a witch. The story feels hurried much of the time and drags at others, there's no real flow to the adaptation. Kids won't notice that too much, but the illustrations are likely to disappoint them. Worth reading, but a better edition deserves the shelf space over this one. - AnnaLovesBooks"

"ISBN 0717288676 - Message books from Winnie the Pooh doesn't strike me as a good idea. Pooh is fun, funny, silly... not an overly bright sort and no one's moral compass. I am happy to tell you that author Zoehfeld did a great job staying true to who Pooh is and still managed to convey an important message for young readers about strangers. Christopher Robin comes across Pooh and Piglet as he's leaving the Hundred Acre Wood, alone!, to visit his grandmother. The pair expresses concern, but Christopher Robin assures them that he's been learning the Stay-Safe Rules. He teaches Pooh and Piglet that the most important rules is not to talk to strangers, then he explains strangers to them. Once he has left, Pooh and Piglet go to Pooh's for supper and, while there, they hear noises outside. Frightened, and worried that it may be a stranger, they peer out to find Gopher, who joins them. When more noises disturb them, Pooh calls out to find out who is at the door. It's Christopher Robin and he congratulates Pooh on learning one Stay-Safe rule all on his own: Always make sure you the person at your door before you open it. The last page is made up of a list of Christopher Robin's Stay-Safe Rules, all common sense to adults but definitely things kids need to learn. Pooh and friends offer a nice way to teach those rules, and Pooh's and Piglet's fears are something kids can relate to easily. The illustrations, by Robbin Cuddy, are perfect Disney - bright and colorful, even in the scary moments. Get it and start teaching your kid those Stay-Safe Rules! - AnnaLovesBooks"

"In an effort to make comparisons easier, I'm consolidating two reviews for two different editions of Snow White. First, the recap: The Queen is a very vain woman, not happy to see her step-daughter's beauty eclipse her own, so when her mirror finally confirms the dreaded reality, she sends the huntsman into the woods with Snow White with orders to kill her. The huntsman can't bring himself to do it, so he warns her and tells her to run, which she does. Finding a small house, with the help of forest animals who have befriended her, Snow White cleans it up in hopes of being invited to stay. The owners of the house, seven dwarfs, find her there when they return from work and decide that she should stay - and that she should be very careful from now on. When an old woman comes to the cottage, offering Snow White an apple, she fails to see the harm until it's too late. Certain that she's dead, the dwarfs give her a coffin of glass and gold and she lies there until her prince comes and wakes her with a kiss. ISBN 0307010368 - 5 stars - Having read a number of collaborations between Disney and Golden Books recently, I'm so happy to find them back on track with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The illustrations are standard Disney, the story is complete and well told. Unlike recent reads from Disney/Golden Books, Snow White hits every important note of the original without seeming hurried. I still think it's one dwarf, two dwarves… but grammar is nowhere near as important as a fairy tale! For those parents who stress about these things, there's no violence and the single presumed death is vague, to say the least. Well worth picking up for your little reader. ISBN 1845770773 - 4 stars - This edition, from the Early Readers Treasured Tales series would probably merit a 3 star review, if not for the "points to help you teach your child to read" in the front. It's such a nice addition to this average re-telling, edited by Claire Black, that it deserves a star all its own. This edition begins a little earlier than the Disney one, with Snow White's pregnant, happy mother and how she chooses Snow White's name. There are questions at the bottom of several pages ("Why was the princess called Snow White?" for example). They are unobtrusive, so they don't interfere if you just choose to read the book, but are useful for comprehension – one "point" to help a child learn to read. Some versions leave out the Queen's order to the huntsman that he must bring back Snow White’s heart in a box - this one does not omit that detail, but it does leave out the Queen's death. If the heart in a box thing is something you think your child will have issues with, this isn't your edition. The illustrations here, by Eric Kincaid, are very well done and more true to the Grimms Brothers version than the Disney one. - AnnaLovesBooks"

"In an effort to make comparisons easier, I'm consolidating two reviews for two different editions of Snow White. First, the recap: The Queen is a very vain woman, not happy to see her step-daughter's beauty eclipse her own, so when her mirror finally confirms the dreaded reality, she sends the huntsman into the woods with Snow White with orders to kill her. The huntsman can't bring himself to do it, so he warns her and tells her to run, which she does. Finding a small house, with the help of forest animals who have befriended her, Snow White cleans it up in hopes of being invited to stay. The owners of the house, seven dwarfs, find her there when they return from work and decide that she should stay - and that she should be very careful from now on. When an old woman comes to the cottage, offering Snow White an apple, she fails to see the harm until it's too late. Certain that she's dead, the dwarfs give her a coffin of glass and gold and she lies there until her prince comes and wakes her with a kiss. ISBN 1845770773 - 4 stars - This edition, from the Early Readers Treasured Tales series would probably merit a 3 star review, if not for the "points to help you teach your child to read" in the front. It's such a nice addition to this average re-telling, edited by Claire Black, that it deserves a star all its own. This edition begins a little earlier than the Disney one, with Snow White's pregnant, happy mother and how she chooses Snow White's name. There are questions at the bottom of several pages ("Why was the princess called Snow White?" for example). They are unobtrusive, so they don't interfere if you just choose to read the book, but are useful for comprehension – one "point" to help a child learn to read. Some versions leave out the Queen's order to the huntsman that he must bring back Snow White’s heart in a box - this one does not omit that detail, but it does leave out the Queen's death. If the heart in a box thing is something you think your child will have issues with, this isn't your edition. The illustrations here, by Eric Kincaid, are very well done and more true to the Grimms Brothers version than the Disney one. ISBN 0307010368 - 5 stars - Having read a number of collaborations between Disney and Golden Books recently, I'm so happy to find them back on track with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The illustrations are standard Disney, the story is complete and well told. Unlike recent reads from Disney/Golden Books, Snow White hits every important note of the original without seeming hurried. I still think it's one dwarf, two dwarves… but grammar is nowhere near as important as a fairy tale! For those parents who stress about these things, there's no violence and the single presumed death is vague, to say the least. Well worth picking up for your little reader. - AnnaLovesBooks"

"ISBN 1586050028 - LeapFrog's LeapPad is a fantastic tool that really makes learning an enjoyable, fun experience and Richard Scarry's Busy Town characters are an absolutely perfect match. From cover to cover, this book is bright and engaging. Activities on 24 pages teach Opposites, Seasons, even Manners, and more. The text is kept simple - we are, after all, just learning here - but the illustrations fill the pages with characters children know and love. The cartridge adds to the learning experience with the ability to hear the words on the page, making it simple for a child to learn on their own. The book, the cartridge and the LeapPad are all needed for this book to fully serve its purpose, which is a minor negative. Still, the interactive aspects far outweigh that. Scarry's characters are so recognizable that it's a lot like learning from friends and kids will like that. The book seems a bit slim at first, but it's so jam-packed with good stuff that it turns out 24 pages is perfect. - AnnaLovesBooks"

"Incredible book! Mr. Batson, with his simple, yet fast-paced writing style, knows how to spin an amazing tale! Whipped half to death, a teen wakes on an island with no memory of who he is and how he got there. A pouch he clutches holds a shock of hair, a small cross, and a rare green diamond pirates would kill for (and do). Declan Ross, captain of the Wallace, and later the Bruce (and what a battle it was!), wants to free himself and his somewhat annoying and headstrong daughter Anne from the piracy business forever. But when he crosses with the notorious, blood-thirsty pirate Bartholomew Thorne, things get ugly for him and a friendly order of monks... who hold the last (um... maybe not) map to the long lost treasure of Constantine located on the volcanic Isle of Swords. 115% percent, absolutely incredible!"

"Aiden Thomas is heart broken. His family has moved away from everything he’s ever known including his one and only friend Robby—to take care of a grandfather Aiden thinks belongs in an ‘Old Folks Home’... until he finds the scrolls in his grandfather’s basement. They change his life, and show him how to enter The Door Within. With Wayne Thomas Batson’s fast-paced, action packed, writing style and incredible characters, you’ll need to cancel school the next day... then sprint to the nearest bookstore and grab the next two books in this trilogy."

"The second in The Door Within Trilogy is even better than the first. Instead of Aiden as the main protagonist, Antoinette (Gwenne’s glimpse) is the heroine. In direct contrast to Aiden, at the beginning of this story Antoinette is looking for a way to enter the door within to help the kingdom of Alleble in their time of need. Paragor’s armies are amassing with the Wyrm Lord in their head. When she meets Aiden in an art class, Wayne Thomas Batson’ story is lifted out of the boundaries of mere words. With his trademark action packed, lightning-paced writing takes you to a place you won’t want to leave."

"Rare"

"Dark Star is one of the best new Crime mysteries that is out to date. The charecters are unique and will not be found in other books. everyone should take the time out of their day and read something good I sugest Dark Star by John Walters"

"The novel revolves around the likeable character of teenage wimp Billy Sykes whose vision of modern Ireland is coloured by his dysfunctional adoptive family,his legendary half-brother Herbert and a cast of friend and foes who slip in and out of allegory,not to mention life and death,with the ease of champion figure skaters.Psychedelia grounded in street-dialogue is at least as good a tag as surrealism:Billy lives in a waking nightmare much of the time,but the reader gets an ongoing chance to feel clever at allusion-spotting,as Holy and Unholy trinity swap sides with alarming frequency.There are several contenders for the role of The Prince himself.Wholly herself,however,is Billy's hefty and horrible cousin Agnes,sociopath par excellence:the sort of girl who would pull the legs of horses,cackling the while and a truly remarkable comic creation."

"Mr. Poitier's auto biography is an eye opener as far as one man's journey through adversity from poverty to racism and strive to become one of the best actors of time. Not only as an African American but a man who had nothing to start with in life either. A great read."

"ISBN 0866113347 - Always happy to find books to add to my Christmas collection, and especially happy to find stories I haven't read over and over, Daddy's Surprise Christmas was a pleasant find and fits into my collection perfectly. Bryan is very sad that his father has little time to spend with him, so when he gets a call and dashes off, Bryan stows away on the trip. They reach their destination before Bryan is found and the surprise is on everyone - no one was expecting Bryan and Bryan definitely wasn't expecting see his father standing there with Santa Claus! Bryan's dad is a famous scientist and Santa has a problem with his new sleigh. The adults have no time to spare and Bryan is left to his own devices. Boredom leads him to discover the answer to the problem: it's not the sleigh, it's the reindeer. They're sad that Santa has no time to spend with them! That's taken care of and Christmas is saved. One complaint: Bryan's father must leave immediately and the next sentence begins "An hour later, a special limousine was there..." That's just bad writing. The illustrations are all right, not dynamite. One nice note which many young kids (those who can't tell time) might not catch: the time on the clock changes in every picture, which gives a clue to how many hours poor Bryan's been bored. It's a nice little book and definitely getting a spot on my shelf. - AnnaLovesBooks"

"ISBN 1576574598 - Nancy Parent, who wrote the less than fantastic The Tea Party Girls Play Squeak Toy Book makes up for it with this cute little book. Although it doesn't exactly have a storyline, or much of a point beyond fun, What Shall We Play? is one little book that little readers will enjoy. The Frog wants to play, but he doesn't know WHAT he wants to play and his friends all have their own ideas. Finding everyone's suggestions good ideas, he thinks they should play them all, and they do. A cut-out in the center of every page makes room for the squeak-toy frog that's attached to the last page. Yes, squeak toy, like a dog toy. The reader is supposed to squeeze it every time they see the word play in the text. This might help a child learn at least that one word, but since the word is in red every time it appears, it's sort of easy to look for red ink and not recognize the word. Still, who says every book needs to be educational? This one is fun and my only complaint is that the cut-out in every page detracts from the illustrations; seems to me the illustrators, Adam Devany and Brent Ford, could have found some better way to work around the gaping hole in every page. - AnnaLovesBooks"

"A great read on the greatest escape artist of the 20th century. He was considered an escape artist above all, but a great magician as well. The book is very historical as well, during that period in time prior to World War I. Above all, it is very entertaining and well written."

"the book was good it has the information on how was the present economy governed"

"good one.... it is very simple to understand, gives every detail required to know about economics"

"I enjoyed this unusual story of fantasy and adventure. "

"PERFECT CLEAR & CONCISE BOOK WITH EXCELLENT TEXT, DIAGRAMS, & DRAWINGS. KEY IS INCLUDES-COULD BE USED IN THE CLASS ROOM OR HOME SCHOOLING"

"A real joy to read to pass the time, I found the poetry book to be very different from others with many different topics and cannot wait to see if there will be a sequel. I am happy to discover an author who is able to talk to me personally through his work and write in a style that is easily understood."

"The Door Within is the first in a trilogy of fantasy books for middle-age readers. If your kids are fans of C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia, they (and maybe even you) will probably love these books as well. The story is not too hard to follow, but is still masterfully woven together. The characters are very lovable and reading about their friendly antics is quite entertaining. It has great moral lessons and doesn't include the inappropriate material other books in this age group may have. The spiritual undertones in the book can be very much appreciated by believers, and maybe get unbelievers asking questions about God. This book is a wonderful fantasy tale that's perfect for kids from middle school to adult!"

"The Rise of the Wyrm Lord is the second in a trilogy of fantasy books for middle-age readers. If your kids are fans of C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia, they (and maybe even you) will probably love these books as well. The story is not too hard to follow, but is still masterfully woven together. The characters are very lovable and reading about their friendly antics is quite entertaining. It has great moral lessons and doesn't include the inappropriate material other books in this age group may have. The spiritual undertones in the book can be very much appreciated by believers, and maybe get unbelievers asking questions about God. This book is a wonderful fantasy tale that's perfect for kids from middle school to adult!"

"Not your typical fire fighting book, though the stories of the fires were compelling. Gets into the nitty-gritty of the fire fighters lives and culture from a first-hand perspective. Definitely not a "feel-good" whitewash or a macho portrayal of fire fighting. Unflinchingly honest, sometimes painfully so. The story is gripping as you follow Hobbs caught up in a struggle he doesn't seem to understand, trying to find out what to do with himself in the big picture of life. The ending is especially poignant and satisfying as Hobbs finds what he doesn't even seem to know he's looking for (or does it find him?) Very inspirational and full of hope for those who are struggling through the issues of life and the transition into manhood."

"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bates Writes Spiritual Living Book—Commitment to Jesus—Transformed Lives, Not Church Membership or Baptism, is the Pathway to Heaven Christian speaker and writer, John D. Bates, writes a spiritual growth book warning that even professing Christians can spend their lives sitting in church pews but still fail to gain a saving relationship with Jesus. Lancaster, Ohio—July 24, 2008, 2008—Holy Fire Publishing releases Commitment to Jesus (Paperback, US$12.99, ISBN: #978-1-60383-079-9). Speaker and writer, John D. Bates, issues Christians a compelling call to a transforming relationship and a deeper commitment to the Lord. Commitment to Jesus is a spiritual living book that details how even professing Christians can spend their lives attending church and still miss heaven, because they do not have a life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ. Bates shares his testimony of having nearly missed salvation while sitting in the church pew so that everyone can experience the joy he now has in Jesus. “Commitment to Jesus shows how too many Christians see Christianity as an attachment to their lives, rather than a way of life. If you were to die right now, would you step into heaven or hell? We are all one step and one heartbeat from eternity. We need to be sure of our destination, there are no second chances.”—John Bates In “Commitment to Jesus,” Bates discusses critical faith issues, such as the changes that should occur in those who have had “a true encounter with Christ.” He asks readers to reevaluate who is Lord of their lives and to reconsider their priorities. Bates writes that there is a life-changing difference between “building a life in Jesus and making a living.” A life lived in faithfulness to God exemplifies that difference. Bates describes a faithful life as more than mere acknowledgment of faith, whereby people identify themselves with the Church and yet have no concept of turning to the Lord in repentance. Bates writes that “just because we join a Church and get baptized doesn’t mean we’ll be perfect, and it also doesn’t mean we have been saved.” “Commitment to Jesus is more than membership or Church attendance. Commitment begins with a transformation of our lifestyle after we believe, repent, and turn from our old self. Just as Jesus was committed to you and me on that cross, likewise, we need to be committed to Him in our lives. There is a lack of commitment today in the lives of professing Christians.”—John Bates John D. Bates, 35 years old, lives in Lancaster, Ohio, with his wife Christina and their children. His passion is for everyone to be sure of their salvation. Bates is a volunteer advocate and sponsor of five children through Food for the Hungry, which provides the help and resources needed to help stop poverty (www.fh.org/child ), and he hopes his readers will also consider sponsorship. Bates will speak at various local churches in the Central Ohio area in 2008/09. Holy Fire Publishing (www.christianpublish.com), publisher of hundreds of Christian books, helps Christian writers reach the world through the printed word. ** "

"Journalist John Deedy's 1978 SEVEN AMERICAN CATHOLICS is about six men and one woman. Of the men four are clergymen, one a politician and one a philanthropic doctor. The woman is pacifist Dorothy Day (must I give more than her name to identify her?) Deedy says that all have quickly faded from memory, and yet each gave much to their times. If there is a constant to these seven lives, besides being American Catholics, they all had bigger reputations in life than after death. Indeed some were fading long before death. Doctor Tom Dooley, when he died of melanoma in 1961 at age 34 had been ranked among the seventh best known men in the world -- far more renowned, for instance than John F. Kennedy before he ran for President. Tom Dooley is a candidate for canonization as a saint. In less than five years his MEDICO volunteer organization built seven hospitals in Asia. He was a showman, allied with the CIA. After his death biographic investigations launched by the cause for his canonization uncovered sexual addictions that shut down that initiative. Dorothy Day and her Catholic Worker Organization were in the business of caring for the poorest of the poor even before Mother Teresa of Calcutta. And with more powerful ideas behind her, too. She made it possible for committed volunteers to spend months or a few years helping her then move on with a clear conscience. The one politician among the seven Catholics was Governor Alfred E. ("Al") Smith of New York. When he ran for President in 1928, we was the first Roman Catholic to be the candidate of a major political party. He gave Catholics hope for continued upward mobility in the face of Protestant dislike. He also developed a passionate dislike for his successor as Governor, Franklin D. Roosevelt which made his last 15 years a pathetic rejection of all his earlier progressive political values. Cardinal William Henry O'Connell of Boston lived like a Renaissance prince and inspired awe among his mainly poor Irish-American flock as well as affecting Boston Brahmins. He outlived his influence by a couple of decades. Much the same was true of O'Connell's one-time auxiliary bishop, the future Cardinal of New York, Francis Joseph Spellman. When his patron Pius XII died, Spellman's clout was gone. But he brought John Courtney Murray, S. J. out of oblivion as adviser to the Second Vatican Council (1962-3). There Spellman and Murray brought Catholicism up to date on secular concepts associated with religious liberty. John Courtney Murray was a quiet man and courtly theologian. He pushed his ideas successfully and over decades in only two arenas: church-state and religious freedom. But he transformed Catholic thinking in both areas. Who remembers him today? Murray's hot-tempered Jesuit colleague Leonard Edward Feeney worked as hard to keep Rome a comfortable century or two behind the 20th Century as Murray did the opposite. Feeney for 7 1/2 years thundered every Sunday in Boston Common to generally hostile crowds that "there is no salvation outside the Catholic Church" and that Archbishop Richard Cushing was a heretic for teaching that Jews and Protestants had a shot at heaven. Feeney had a great gift for mimicry and treasured the brown derby which his hero Al Smith had given him. And there they are. This is a pleasant, informative smooth as syrup read. If you did not know much of these seven American Catholics before, you will learn a few new things. They contributed strongly to their parts of our world. They had their fame. And now it fades. -OOO-"

"this book is funny,life changing. It gives you a inside view to life. I will keep this book always as my own little handbook of life. The author writes in a down to earth easy to read way. It just makes you feel like you can dream and live your dream.......... I hope there's a book 2 coming out.. "

" Every Day Life is a short play that consists of four friends hanging out together discussing social and economic issues that plagued their genre. Amongst the seriousness of their discussion, they also found humor in it as well. It was an era when hip-hop was the best thing since Martin Luther King-and marijuana was the best way to cope with problems, the hype of the music industry, and the pitfalls of possibilities. I thought the play was pretty good. My favorite characters were C and E. The two of them kept me laughing. At times, the jargon was a bit much and took me aback, but I was able to keep up… I loved the fact that I was able to visualize these four men sitting around getting high and talking smack, while the world passed them by. But, that’s the way it is in every day life. I think this play would make for a very good short film. 5 Stars ISBN: 978-1-60594-036-6 "

"Great Collectible Fantasy in the Land of Sokmunster"

"This is a “must read” book. I found that it gripped me from the first page and the author then unravels an exciting adventure involving some truly memorable characters and this is embellished with some excellent research into slavery, piracy and imperialism during the 16th century. It is quite violent and sexual in parts, but this seems entirely necessary to accurately portray the way people led their lives during Tudor times."

"This book really is better than Rubyfruit Jungle. Julie gets dumped, and we learn all about her heartbreak and her determination to get her former lover back. We learn all about the "lesbian culture" through this hilarious yet heartbreaking look at this woman's life."

"very interesting and fresh aproach on firm finding methodology in architecture and desing. Great immages and essay contributions! worth buying!"

"I was really saddened when Stephen King retired from writing horror, but then came along this book, which i think is just a work of art...a truly magnificent piece of fiction! What really stood out for me was the writer's style, which i found quite unorthodox but refreshing. Reading this book for me was like watching a film, with short chapters taking me from one scene to another without losing the plot. The prose flowed and i found the story really chilling and even eye opening, although i confess i found the plot really intricate but that just added this book's beauty and magic, and made my reading experience an absolute joy...it's the best book i've read in a long time, i recommend it! "

"I don't normally bother with reviews and i feel i have to do this book some justice, hence my message: It is by far the best book i've read this year. Steve B."

"Wonderful, wonderful book, i recommend it! "

"Denver's SIERAN VALE, the author of UNCONQUERED is one half (the "S. Leigh half) of the pseudonym S. Leigh Jenner and JENNIFER GOETZ, owner and editor-in-chief of Mead Hall Press in Evanston, IL is the "Jenner" half. The authors have put together a marvelous world built both on Viking history and on the 9-Worlds mythology of the Northern Tradition. The two began the epic 9-book series while co-workers at The Bradford Exchange in Niles, IL and their CLOSE PARTNERSHIP shows in the wonderful, tightly drawn characters, the sublime prose, and a wealth of everyday detail calculated to bring a distant period of history -- the Viking age -- to brilliant life. Be sure not to miss this one!"

"This book is really funny. It is about a girl who's friend is in trouble and Charlie helps her family get out of trouble. You don't know how it is going to end until the last page. I love mysteries and Rae Lowery always writes mysteries that are so fun to read. She is our book club Author of the Year."

"Killer Email is just one of those books that is so hard to put down. I was thoroughly taken with both the characters and the plot which moves along at a good pace. What is really intruiging is the storyline. Obviously the author has a deep understanding of his subject and is able to communicate some complex technical issues in a straightforward and easy to understand way. I am not sure that anyone has ever written about the UK Foreign Office in this way before and it was a delight to see so many threads of the story being pulled together from this viewpoint. I checked out the website at www.andrewatkinson.org and was really happy to see that there are more books to come in this series. I cannot wait. If you are as intruigued by technology as I am - and the threat that sometimes comes with it - then this book is for you. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I did."

"This book is truely awesome! Many times I wondered why things were happening in NASCAR and at his own expense Bill Elliott lets the truth be known. If it were any other driver complaining you would know to take it with a grain of salt. But Bill has an enormous following for a reason. The man is truely a talented and driven individual, who comes from good stock(no pun intended)and good down to earth people who ask for nothing they haven't worked for. And to reach the top of his chosen sport, doing things the way they did is just amazing. I came into this sport at a time when Bill was just getting started and was quite impressed to find out the inside stuff. During the 80's NASCAR was a great enjoyment for me and my brother. It was something we both enjoyed and brought us and our families closer together. It was truely a great time for NASCAR. Then came the 90's and then present day, where it is definitely a different sport. Bill talks about much of this in his book and honestly it has hit very close to home. I must say i'm not much of a fan anymore, things have changed so much and for the worse. I miss the old days where an independant team could compete and be successful, and it wasn't just the Elliotts, there were several good independants, but those days are long gone...I hope someone steps in and rights the ship because their heading down a road they won't be able to return from. All but the top team has had to take on partners, how much longer can NASCAR stay in buisness if their not profitable? I guess we'll just have to wait and see but I can tell you this, if your a NASCAR fan, even if you don't like Bill or have a different favorite, this is a must read. Thank You "

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