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The Littles to the RescueReview Date: 2004-01-25
Third Book in The Littles SeriesReview Date: 2002-10-27
This was one of my favorite books (and cartoon series) when I was a kid. It was given to me by my grandmother when I was about eight-years-old. Not only are the black-and-white illustrations terrific, but the Littles are extremely resourceful and imaginative in this story, using most things people throw away as tools, decorations, etc. My only two complaints are that the book has a rather abrupt ending (or perhaps there's a page missing from my book; I have had it for about 15 years), and that it's a bit ...., though younger readers may not pick up on this. Still, "The Littles to the Rescue" is a fun adventure story for children age 7 - 10. Highly recommended.
Best book in this exciting seriesReview Date: 2005-02-18
This is probably my favorite book in the series, prominently featuring two other families of little people, the Specks and the Tinies. These two clans have an irrational distrust of each other, and the Littles get caught up in their struggles just when they desperately need to be focused on the pregnancy of Mrs. Little.
The elements that make the series consistently great are also on full display. The little people are essentially living in isolated pockets in the vast and dangerous frontier created by humans, and they must rely on their own wits to carve out a decent living. The problems they face, and the solutions that they struggle to find, are amazingly realistic, and there is no need to create evil-minded villains when the terrain is so inhospitable. Seeing the other clans in action also shows that the methods of living life on such a small scale can be very localized; the Specks, who live in the trunk of a tree, have an entirely different way of life than the Littles.
This is a charming series, with hundreds of thoughtful details that will delight children with their ability to portray a real world. Interactions with housecats and toy gliders are particularly thrilling.
Also, I would be remiss not to mention the wonderful sepia-toned drawings by Roberta Carter Clark. They mirror the text's adherence to realism, and give us a very graphic and fun look at the scenes that the text describes.
Highly recommendedReview Date: 2003-08-21
In this book, Mrs. Little is coming due for the birth of her baby. But, with a snowstorm covering the area, the Littles decide that they must telephone Aunt Lily (a nurse from four houses away - quite a long distance) and tell her NOT to come. However, when a human intercepts the call, Aunt Lily decides that the call was a call for help, and she and Cousin Dinky set off in his glider. Disaster strikes when a gust of wind throws Lily out of the glider, and now it is up to the Littles to stage a rescue. It's a dangerous world out there for a little person, and Aunt Lily has fallen into adventures in a big wood!
I am a fan of Mary Norton's Borrowers books, and was saddened by the knowledge that there would never be any more. When I discovered Mr. Peterson's Littles books I was overjoyed, hoping that these would be just as good. Well, I wasn't disappointed!
The story in this book is charming, and quite entertaining. My children and I were thrilled with the story, and look forward to reading more of the adventures of the Littles. We highly recommend this book to you.
The Littles to the RescueReview Date: 2001-11-10
But with the help of everybody she was found.

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O'Toole Amazing life in His Own Delightful WordsReview Date: 2007-01-25
And this is Volume Two! Do grab the first book, "Loitering With Intent: The Child." It is not only a fascinating story of the very early years of O'Toole's boyhood in Ireland, it is also a personal account of the world plunging into the chaos of the 1930s that became World War II.
Read them both...preferasbly in order. And pray Mr O'Toole is with us long enough to craft volume three!
Brilliant 2nd. volume of O'Toole's biography.Review Date: 1999-06-08
hit and missReview Date: 1998-04-24
The Peter (O'Toole) prescription for a life well lived!Review Date: 2003-08-26
Brilliantly written and very funnyReview Date: 1998-11-22

Good ONE! A+++Review Date: 2000-07-13
Good ONE! A+++Review Date: 2000-07-13
This is the best show/book everReview Date: 1999-01-22
I'm a Dawson's Creek fanatic!!!!Review Date: 1999-01-11
The best one so far!Review Date: 2000-07-27

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Master of Surprise- Beware Spoilers FollowReview Date: 2008-06-29
Ms. Watson is a Master of surprise!Review Date: 2008-03-27
Those of you who read the last book, Against the Empire, know how Ferus Olin was being pulled to learning the ways of the Dark Side of the Force. With this installment, Ms. Watson draws us closer to the inner thoughts of Ferus as he struggles with the demands of completing his double mission on Alderaan and his desire to be strong with the Dark Side. We get to see life on Alderann and all I kept thinking was how I wish I lived there, too! There are so many little twists and turns in this story, I wanted to jump in and tell Trever everything was going to be all right, lol. The questions left unanswered make it all the more exciting to read. And because of its darker nature than the other books in this series, I found it to be much more enjoyable. Without saying too much, I'm just wondering what exactly does the Emperor have in store for Ferus. And what will Vader do about it? Ok, now go get your copy and have fun :)
Master Watson Does it AgainReview Date: 2008-03-17
A great read that advances the story along quite nicely.
I'm not sure how much more I could recommend this series!Review Date: 2008-02-27
Excellent, Engaging, EntertainingReview Date: 2008-03-30
I had other things to do, but I chose to read this book instead. Work will wait. A fun, fast read is something to savor. As the cast of characters gets larger, it's hard to balance them all, but Jude Watson has done so remarkably well.

Great software for, young or old.Review Date: 2007-10-09
This game could keep anyone entertained for hours. And if I where you I'd grab a copy quick, the game is getting harder to find even across the internet.
Have fun filming!
A very good gameReview Date: 2006-10-24
3DMM IS ADICTING!!!Review Date: 2005-07-21
The Very Best In EntertainmentReview Date: 2003-11-02
YEAH! 3-D MOVIE MAKER ROCKS!Review Date: 2003-06-16

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A Real GemReview Date: 2007-10-03
Ditto on the beautiful appearance of the book. It is a joy to handle and look at.
WonderfulReview Date: 2003-02-01
A True Saint of the 20th CenturyReview Date: 1999-12-16
A spiritual treasureReview Date: 2005-12-27
Grace filled pagesReview Date: 2002-05-14
The level of asceticism he practiced he never pushed on anyone else. He expected much out of people, but made them want to be that way of their own will. He wasn't interested in having a bunch of puppets. He was a true spiritual father, not a spiritual dictator.
Many of his ideas, sayings, etc will seem "radical" to most English speakers. After a while though, you realize Elder Joseph isn't the radical one, he is living the God-inspired life, while the rest of us aren't quite hitting the mark.
More than anything though, you realize how his love of God has caused him to have extreme love for all of creation...even those that didn't like him. Elder Joseph was a man of incredible discipline, humility and love. He was always strict with himself, willing to admit when he was wrong. He was kind, generous, and loving to others.
I can't say enough good things about this book. The Elder's words just melt you with joy and challenge you to become like Christ. I also want to comment on the literal book itself. The hardcover edition is beautifully put together. Embossed cover, multicolor printing, nice art, quality paper, binding etc. If taken care of, this book should exist for generations.
Buy this book, and challenge yourself.
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A fabulous gift for everyone!Review Date: 2003-11-28
Great trivia & interesting facts for the monster movie buffsReview Date: 1999-02-22
Great trivia & interesting facts for the monster movie buffsReview Date: 1999-02-22
A fun. gorgeous book for monster film fans!Review Date: 1999-06-14
Great trivia & interesting facts for the monster movie buffsReview Date: 1999-02-22

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An outstanding history of a remarkable place - Mount AthosReview Date: 2008-08-27
Next best thing to being thereReview Date: 2006-02-27
Before recounting the traditional founding of the monastery in the 10th century, Speake gives the various legends for early monastic settlement on the peninsula, doubtful though some may be. The political workings that regulated the monastery in its early days are clearly spelt out, Byzantine though they may be. The influence of non-Greek peoples on Athos, such as the Vlachs, Kyivan Rusians, and Serbs gets a large amount of space, and Speake dispassionately reports the ethnic conflicts that have led to Slavs and Romanians sometimes finding it difficult to visit the mountain today. Finally, as the subtitle of the book indicates, Speake gives readers an idea of how miraculous the Athos' contemporary flourishing is in comparison to the moribund state of monasticism there for much of the 20th century.
Beyond the history, though, Speake's guide is also a vivid portrayal of the timeless way of life on the Holy Mountain: the existing monasteries and their ways of functioning, the relation to the church calendar, initiation procedures, the preparation of meals, and so forth. Speake even describes the baptism of his godson, an adult convert, who profited from the Holy Mountain's remarkably rigorous and spiritually constructive cathechesis. Even though this comes from a university press, the book is very dedicated to Orthodox belief and appreciates the monastic way of life and what it can teach everyday Orthodox Christians.
This is a delightful book, it makes me wish I could buy my ticket now. And it certainly makes a good gift for friends and loved ones who for whatever reason cannot go themselves. Highly recommended.
Extremely well doneReview Date: 2005-02-08
Next best thing to going!Review Date: 2004-03-15
It is incredibly refreshing to see a book about a monastic community published by a secular university press (Yale University) be free of the condescension and skepticism that one would expect to find. As a matter of fact, there's a general tone of reverence for the monks' traditions. It is, however, fair and balanced in the fact that he hasn't glossed over the rough patches of Athonite history.
Speake has produced a work of scholarship that is accessible to the academic and the average joe as well as to Orthodox and non-Orthodox. That is no small accomplishment.
Many people outside of Eastern Europe and the Middle East are embracing Orthodoxy today. This is happening in Asia, Africa, Western Europe, Oceania and the Americas. An intelligent, well written and accessible history (both political and spiritual) of Mount Athos in English is essential and Speake has provided us with what will surely be the standard for years to come. Athos is the center of world Orthodox monasticism and could be called "The Conscience of Orthodoxy." This book is essential for those wishing to understand Orthodoxy and particularly Orthodox monasticism.
The definitive book on Mt AthosReview Date: 2003-04-12
I recommend it to anyone who plans to visit Athos or, for that matter, to everyone who already made the customary brief visit to the Holy Mountain as he will discover many things he probably missed, often the larger perspective of the place that is sadly lost in the brevity of an overnight stay.

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movie starsReview Date: 2003-06-14
Best horse book ever!!!Review Date: 2003-06-18
Movie star PonyReview Date: 2002-03-04
movie star ponyReview Date: 2001-07-07
"Movie Star Pony"Review Date: 2000-05-24

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Cool bookReview Date: 1999-10-09
Insights from the Silver ScreenReview Date: 2000-02-29
"Following Your Hunch" (The Hunt for Red October)
The Importance of Improvisation (Apollo 13)
The Failed Promise of Heroic Leadership (Dead Poets Society)
Turning Around a Faltering Team (Hoosiers)
Socratic Leadership (12 Angry Men)
Turning Around a Troubled Organization (Twelve O'Clock High)
When Leadership Fails (Citizen Kane)
Morality and Leadership (Wall Street)
This is a book which I wish I had written. The authors are to be commended, first for thinking about writing such a book and then for doing it. The result is a brilliant piece of work. The writing style has snap, crackle, and pop. The insights are of great value as we are helped to correlate the circumstances in each movie with the daily circumstances in which most of us are obliged to function each day.
After you read this book, you will perhaps think of other movies which also could have been discussed by the authors. For me (what great fun!), I would nominate Paths of Glory, Zulu, Executive Suite, Command Decision, Tunes of Glory, Braveheart, Jeremiah Johnson, Pork Chop Hill, Pale Rider, and Patton.
If you are a movie buff, if you are looking for a great read, and if you agree with me that much of value can be learned about leadership from the movies, obtain a copy of this book ASAP.
Very useful and interestingReview Date: 1999-11-19
Creative guide to leadership principlesReview Date: 1999-10-27
Useful guide for those that don't get much outside trainingReview Date: 1999-10-27
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