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This is a great item! CLAMP is one of the best working group of comic book artists from Japan, putting out winner after winner such as Card Captor Sakura, Tokyo Babylon, Clover, and X/1999. These comics are what spawned a movie that although was not poorly made, it seemed not to explain much. After all you can't do much with a two hour stretch of time. The new OVA series is much better, let me assure you! Anyway I hope everyone buys this item and the other books to go along with it, it is more than worth it!

While X/1999: Vol 1 (Prelude) was an introduction of some of the major characters in the series and merely hinted at the plot, volume two is an overture. The instruments have begun to play and although the story hasn't started yet, many of the characters have arrived on scene. Here we learn about some of their pasts and signs of things to come. Volume two picks up right after volume one leaves off. Kamui is left injured after fighting a strange figure with strange powers. As he sleeps, he is plagued with disturbing and graphic dreams. The blind seer Hinoto attempts to reach him, to get him to understand the gravity of the situation and to get the young man on her side. After reading volume two the reader is still left with so many questions unanswered. So many characters step in for just a scene or two, giving away only hints about their true intentions. Who are all of these people? What are the seven seals, the seven harbingers? What is going to happen next?

Although not all of our questions are answered, we are still presented with a stunning manga. The artwork is beautiful. It's main flaw, the fact that most of the male characters are far from anatomically correct, is more of a stylistic choice. So much attention is drawn to detail, whether it is the swirls of magic in an action scene, the entrails and body parts of a mauled character, or the shading in Kamui's hair. The story is as compelling as it is graphically violent and gory. Although the main character may not have one your heart yet (he can be a rather unlikable sort of fellow) it is quite likely that one of the other characters have already drawn you in. My personal favorite is Sora, who brings a sense of comedy to this rather depressing manga.

By the end of the volume, the reader will be curious to see what happens next. I suggest buying this series more than one volume at a time. You're not going to want to wait for number three!

In this vol. we start to meet up with new characters, and learn more about the main characters,the characters get more interesting and interesting....we know that kamui still has feelings kotori and that he hasn't given up on her, and that there opponents who would like to battle kamui , this is a must get manga!!

Clamp is probably my favorite manga artist, this being one of their best mangas. Not in the least like the almost babyish Card Captor Sakura, this has a more serious plot and a gothic influence about the end of the world and the battle between the angelic dragons of heaven and the demonic dragons of earth and Kamui- the kid who will choose the fate of the world.
I recommend it for anyone, especially people who've never read Clamp before.

X/1999 is a wonderful series. It has a compelling storyline, interesting characters, and even a little humor. It's great for anyone who likes manga, except that it's not. While it adds to the story, several scenes in Overture contain gross depictions of violence (including dismemberment). If you are squeamish or sensitive to violence, you should not pick up this book. I'm not even that squeamish, yet I was unable to eat for about half an hour after reading Overture. I highly reccomend this book, but take caution.

I like this road atlas because of its spiral binding. It lies flat when open -- a real plus when you're trying to manipulate it with one hand while (heaven forbid!) driving. Otherwise, it's pretty similar to most other road atlases with state and city maps, distance charts, an index, and national park maps. The colors are vivid and the maps are pretty and easy to read.

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THis is a pretty good looking road atlas. The spiral binder makes it less likely to end up like the glued and stapled atlases. The large scale maps are easy to read, even across the cab so you can see what she is telling you.

This is the best Road Atlas that I've have ever seen.
Great product!! Great Price!! and you can't beat Amazon's Great service!!

Without a doubt the best road atlas you can buy. Spiral binding makes it so much easier to handle without destroying it.

Exceptional detail on State, County and other secondary roads. Larger size and scale provide much improved readability when you're on the move (of course I never try to read the map while driving). Excellent detail on city maps and way more notation of landmarks and points of interest than the other brand.

Why waste your money on Rand McNally when this is available?

Most atlases have entire states on only one page. Consequently, many smaller towns are omitted. Most states in this atlas are on two (if not more) pages. Larger print. Easy to use.

This is an excellent book! I read it to my son's kindergarten class and they all really got into it. They enjoyed guessing what the title of each chapter was.

This is a delight and long over due! Where was this book when I was a kid? The author does a terrific job at broaching the subject we as adults often find boring and difficult to due--save. The illustrations are wonderful. My kids love this book. We found it to be both touching and fun.

Every parent should get their child this book. In such a fun story, they learn lessons that most adults don't even know: 1) savings money is excellent, 2) reading can be fun and interactive, and 3) a rabbit in overalls is darn cute!

I bought the book for my granddaughter who loves to read. Thought it would be good for her to learn how to save. After reading the book, she has been saving part of her allowance instead spending it all. The book was easy for her to understand and she enjoyed it very much.

Thank you for your wonderful book! My 2 daughters who are 5 and 7 kept asking me to read it to them over and over. They and I love the great illustrations and colors.

With finances being a major concern in our life, I am all for teaching my kids about how to manage their finances at an early age. Thank you again, great job! Waiting for the next book!

Sincerely,

J. Tyra Rikimaru

A great book for young and old dykes and the people who love them. Toulchinsky is a master at original dialogue. This book is a quick, funny, real read. I highly recommend it!

Nomi is a Jewish butch whose lover leaves her for a man, despite the love they share. She crashes at a friend's place as she tries to figure out her next move, but her mother finds her nonetheless. Her mother is getting remarried and Nomi has to go home to Toronto. In the dead of winter. She reconnects with her cousin Henry, who's recovering from being gay-bashed. Henry discovers that he has developed AIDS, and his partner Roger tolerates, barely, Henry's continued involvement with Albert and his conspiracy theories about the American government trying to kill him. Albert has alarming proof about the origin of AIDS, which he claims the American government created, and he's looking for someone to write the article. Nomi also reconnects with Julie, the woman who got away, but this time the sparks fly and become a brilliant blaze. Meanwhile, Roger and Henry go through their own hard times. Full of humor and heartache, "Love Ruins Everything" is a delightful romance that will charm every reader.

I bought this book on a whim, and was half expecting another boring lesbian novel. Was I ever wrong. This book had everything, stories of love, stories of deception, stories of conspiracy, and all in all was a page turner. I highly recommend this book for anyone out there who has suffered from a breakup and needs a little material to read to cheer them up, or to anyone who just wants something to read that they will never wonder when the story is going to end. BUY THIS BOOK! ENJOY :)

This was a fabulous read! It was a very realistic page turner that people like us can relate to! Encore Tulchinsky!

Tulchinsky's account of a lesbian at large is an enjoyable, easy-to-read page-turner, but it too often becomes exaggerated and/or predictable, and the theories regarding the origins of AIDS come too late in the book. The similarities to the stories of Leslea Newman are uncanny; one wonders whether they are intentional. All in all, though, a good read.

This book is a must read...a great story that is wonderfully written. Anyone who loves a good love story, whether you like historical romances or not, will be quickly captivated. The way the author moves quickly from the past to the present, keeps you turning the pages. Rarely do I find a book, as this one, so well written that I wouldn't change a thing. You will fall in love with the characters; I'm sure, as I did. I couldn't wait to start this book, after reading the first, "The Oak Leaves".

This story also has wonderful teaching lessons for living a God, honoring life. Lessons we could all learn from. After reading this book, how could one not view others with disabilities and their families, differently? This book will make you cry and laugh.

It was fun to hear of what became of the main characters from the first book and to meet the new ones in this book. The characters from these books will be with me for a long time.

I'll be looking forward to reading more of Maureen's books in the future.

Kym

Maureen Lang once again proves her ability to tell a great story and write a great sequel. On Sparrow Hill is the continuation of the family legacy she brought to us in The Oak Leaves. With some new characters and places, Maureen gave us two stories in one in the book, also.

Rebecca Seabrooke is the curator for Quentin Hollingsworth's family estate. Her family has worked in this estate for generations and her goal is to preserve its history by making it the most successful historic home in the country. She must overcome the crush she has held on Quentin since their childhoods. They aren't exactly from the same class, after all.
Quentin Hollingsworth understands the treasure he has in Rebecca's work as curator, but also in her friendship. When the two of them discover a package of letters in the family vault, written years ago by one of his ancestors, it changes the course of both of their lives.
Rebecca and Quentin discover both of their histories are linked and as they uncover family secrets, meet cousins from the United States, and learn that sometimes God's perfect plan is found in the most amazing imperfections, they also find love that crosses classes and time.

This book is tender love and grace at its best. Maureen Lang take the challenges of life and makes them into beautiful family treasures. Open the pages of this book and meet characters that will touch your heart and affect your life long after you read the last page.

Rebecca Seabrooke has always loved Quentin Hollinworth, but she knows she will never be his social equal. Even if Quentin could overlook the fact that her father was his father's valet, his mother never would. Rebecca and Quentin discover letters in the family vault, writen over one hundred fifty years ago by Berrie Hamilton, One of Quentin's ancesters. The letters are interesting, but rather puzzling. Then Quentin's American relatives write, wanting to come to visit on their trip to England. When they arrive, they reveal that a dread malady called Fragile X, which causes a mental birth defect is passed down genetically through the family. Quentin has never heard of it, but it's possible he might be a carrier.
Maurene Lang writes from the heart. Like The Oak Leaves, book one in this series, On Sparrow Hill is a touching, warm-hearted story with unforgettable characters, the reader will remember long after finishing the book.

Maureen Lang has once again woven two separate story lines, centuries apart, into one engaging, compelling experience. She captivates the reader with first one story, then once the suspense has built, you are left hanging (in a delightfully good way) and transported to the other. Not all authors can juxtapose two separate stories and keep the reader engaged in both, but Maureen Lang has developed this technique into an art form. Both this book and its predecessor, "The Oak Leaves" are put together this way.

Before reading these novels, I was not familiar with the Fragile X Syndrome, so not only did I enjoy a delightful combination of romance, mystery (well, suspense anyway) and faith, but I learned about Fragile X, not just textbook facts, but its impact on families from a personal and emotional point of view.

I would recommend this book whether or not you have read "The Oak Leaves" although I would certainly recommend that if you can get both books at the same time, you should read them in order. However, unlike many book sequels, this one can definitely stand on its own without making you feel that you are missing something. If you like love stories, you will love this book.

The back cover says:

As the commercial manager for Quentin Hollinworth's family estate, Rebecca Seabrooke is focused on just two things: making hers the most successful historic home in the country and forgetting the childhood crush shes had on Quentin since her father worked as his family's valet. After all, they don't exactly run in the same social circles.

But when she and Quentin uncover letters in the family vault written over 150 years ago by Berrie Hamilton, one of Quentin's ancestors, Rebecca discovers that Quentin isn't the only one with a legacy to appreciate. Only Berrie's words can prepare Rebecca for the dramatic turn her life is about to take.

Ms. Long skillfully weaves the stories of the past and the present together, using Berrie's letters to seque into Berrie's point of view. An inherited disability affects both the past and the present and the letters help Rebecca not only advise a new friend on faith and trust but help her see that Quentin's social standing and the gossip of tabloids need not be obstacles to happiness.

This is a lovely, special book for anyone who loves romance, family and stories of faith tested and faith triumphant.

This first brick-like volume contains Giant-Size X-Men #1, and then (Uncanny) X-Men #94-131. This is the whole first Chris Claremont/David Cockrum run, and the more sizeable part of the revered Claremont/John Byrne run. There are a lot of "classic" stories here, including the "Phoenix Saga", the debut of Alpha Flight, "Proteus," and the first part of the "Dark Phoenix Saga" (it seems like an odd place to cut off, but reading these comics makes you realize that there's seldom any clear ending point between arcs; there's always at least two things happening, and one is never resolved in the same issue as the other).

It is, all and all, a hugely enjoyable run, and there are all kinds of first appearances scattered throughout the story. The primary lineup is fairly consistent throughout, with Cyclops, Wolverine, Colossus, Storm, Nightcrawler, and Banshee (a lot of people also include Jean Grey in this, but she's not really a team member [she's not mentioned in the blurb on the opening page], but a supporting character, and is usually dragged into the action); Professor X is in the background, and former X-Men Beast, Havok, and Polaris show up several times.

One thing to note is that a lot of people talk about how the modern X-Men comics are too often dragged into stuff that shouldn't really involve the X-Men, and then offer up this period as a counter-example; given that there are several times when the X-Men cross over with, of all things, "Power Man and Iron Fist", for no reason other than Chris Claremont was involved with that series too, this period is perhaps not the best example (the most bizarre of these being Storm venturing back to her birthplace, finding it inhabited by a bunch of junkies who try to knife her, only to be rescued by Luke Cage, who then delivers a lecture of kids wasting their lives). Now, there are a couple of stories that deal specifically with mutants, but most of the time it's just the X-Men in well-done superhero adventures.

As a diehard fan of the 90s "X-Men: The Animated Series", reading this makes you realize just how many of that show's stories were based on the Claremont comics fairly directly; not just the big stuff like the two "Phoenixes" and "Proteus", but also "Xavier Remembers" (#117) and "Repo Man." (#120-121) I actually liked the animated series' version of "Proteus" a lot better; in the comic version, Proteus is a pretty straightforwardly Pure Evil, refers to Joe as "the-one-I-hate," and, for an episode that deals with such a key component of Moira's life, not having Professor X there seems like a real waste. The Animated Series version does something a lot more interesting with Proteus; it focusses on the idea of Kevin as an isolated youth who doesn't understand why his father isn't around, and pursues him despite the clear evidence that Joe is a jerk. It also focusses squarely on Professor X's complicated relationship with Moira, and his attempts to help Proteus. Finally, it uses Proteus to touch on other characters' feelings of rejection because of their mutancy (Rogue), and also on political cynicism (Joe is a "family values" politician who doesn't want to be seen with his son because he's a mutant).

Another thing that's fairly impressive about this run is the narrative flow, which just doesn't let up most of the time. Consider this series of events:

#111 - Beast comes to rescue the X-Men from Mesmero in Texas. At issue's end, they are confronted by Magneto.
#112-113 - Magneto captures the X-Men, flies them to his Antarctic fortress, and imprisons them. They escape, and while Phoenix and Beast end up on the surface, thinking the others are dead, the others end up leaving by a different route, thinking Phoenix and Beast are dead.
#114-116 - While Beast and Phoenix get home and misinform Professor X, the X-Men have an adventure in the Savage Land, including a reunion with Sauron and Ka-Zar, and their first meeting with future continuity-annoyance Zaladane.
#117 - The X-Men get out of the Antarctic, and are rescued by a Japanese vessel on a shady government-sponsored adventure, necessitating radio silence until they get back to Japan.
#118-119 - The X-Men get to Japan, find several Power Man and Iron Fist characters (and one of their villains) there, and help save Japan. They team up with Sunfire once again, and Mariko appears for the first time.
#120-121 - The X-Men catch a flight home, only to be intercepted by Alpha Flight, looking to retrieve Wolverine. Thanks to a somewhat contrived and anti-climactic ending, they fail.
#122 - The X-Men finally get home. Now that's a world tour. It takes several more issues to clarify that the X-Men/Jean and Beast aren't dead, since Professor X has decamped to the Shi'ar Empire with Lilandra, and Jean is off on Muir Island with Moira, Havok, Polaris, and Multiple Man.

One final great feature of the Omnibus is the old Letters Pages ("Mutant Mailbox"), where you get to read people complaining about how Claremont and Cockrum suck, and the original X-Men should be brought back (one letter, in particular, complains about how nothing ever really changes at Marvel, and how they're sure that the old X-Men will be back in action quickly, just like Reed and Sue never stay apart, etc.).

This collection has fallen out of print, so it goes for rather exorbitant sums, but for anyone interested in the classic era of the Uncanny X-Men, this is a strongly-recommended purchase.

The Uncanny X-Men Omnibus volume 1 is a must-have book for any X-Fan. Content-wise you get X-Men #94-131, Annual #3, and Giant Size #1. This features the introduction of the new X-Men, the legendary Claremont & Byrne issues taking us into the Dark Phoenix Saga. If you haven't read these then you're in for an incredible ride. Getting so many issues in an omnibus is like getting 4 seasons of a tv show on dvd to watch. If you have read these there is no better collection than this. Production-wise the reproduction and coloring has never been better (yes, better than the Marvel Masterworks #1-4 which overlap with this omnibus). The binding is solid and built to last. Considering X-Men #94 can go easily for several hundred dollars, this omnibus is a bargain considering how many issues are collected. If you're thinking of getting it...don't wait if you see a copy. Big books like this tend to go (and stay) out of print because of low print runs, the expensive cost of printing, and the amount of space they take up for distributors. Unless you want to end up reading these in a digital form, get the book while there are still copies around. For the massive volume of content, the quality of the content, and the A+ book production values, this is easily the best X-collection ever.

I don't have this book, as its been out of print/sold out for a while; yet I've read all the single issues and like everyone else, this run of Claremont/Byrne is one of the best runs of all time.

Plus I just read on Diamonds website that its being Offered Again!! That means no more $150 copies!! Give Amazon a week or two and this should be available again for retail or even discounted again!

Truly awesome! I wish they could put every x men into one giant book. Bring on X Men Omnibus vol. 2!

This collection of the first 5 years of Claremont's run on Uncanny X-men is a great value. Great quality of the reprinting. My only complaint is minor, that the omnibus overlaps with the first 3 issues in the Dark Phoenix Sage tpb.

Also this book will be getting a new printing in November. Don't pay the marked up prices sellers are gouging for now, just wait. It was in the newest comic solicits from Marvel, it is being reprinted.

The Career Pathways Handbook is an excellent resource for both job hunters and career counselors alike. Each occupation is meticulously described in regards to job tasks, wage information, career paths, and future employment outlook. People
interested in a particular career can assess their qualifications by reviewing the skills, abilities, and educational and training requirements associated with that occupational field. The compilation of all this information into a single resource is incredible. For the past 20 years, I have been involved in nation-wide studies to develop a similar resources for the U.S. Department of Labor and other governmental agencies, and I can honestly say that Mr. Cassio's text is comparable to some of the best occupational research that has been conducted in the past 30 years. As an Occupational Research Psychologist, I refer to it often when conducting occupational analysis studies.

Career Pathways Handbook is a straightforward, alphabetical list of the basic requirements and expectancies for various common careers, from accountant and adjustment clerk to waiter/waitress and welder. Each career profile spans several pages and includes a summary of job tasks, expected education and training, estimated employment outlook, typical wages, top emplying industries, most important skills and abilities, typical career paths, a dialogue with an industry worker, and chart comparisons of occupations with similar skill sets. The latest U.S. employment statistics for 2005-2006 round out this excellent basic resource in planning one's future livelihood. Highly recommended for high school and college students especially as a fact-filled primer of what the real world expects of its workforce, but useful to anyone interested in exploring new career paths.

An absolutely essential career reference for finding comprehensive job information spanning a total of 155 occupations. This is the all-inclusive guide to helping a job seeker go from planning a career to looking for a job. The career profiles offer extensive statistical research on employment and job skills for each career path. Highly recommended for all public and academic libraries.
-Regina Jimenez, Research Librarian, Folsom Lake College

A collection of career profiles, this compact book brims with important information of more than 150 occupations, with links to several hundred others. But to me the real stars of the book are the folks who actually do the work. Their personal stories in the career dialogue sections will help career explorers and job seekers visualize themselves doing the work--to try on the occupation.

Users of this single-source book will have no doubts about skills, education and training requirements, job outlook and typical salary for careers they are considering. Career counseling professionals and human resource managers will reach for this definitive book as a quick reference source again and again.

The Resource Guide in the back of the book is a real bonus. Unique and unexpected in this kind of work, it outlines a commonsense step-by-step path to chose and enter a career field.

Wow, the Career Pathways Handbook is a great resource! It is full of practical information and the Career Profiles really paint a good picture of what a job is really like. I've been a career counselor for 17 years and this is the most comprehensisve, useful and user-friendly career resource around.

As with Dickens, one must be careful to take note of every character, even if only mentioned early in the book, and then hidden for hundreds of pages. The ability to balance between a deep-cover Israeli Mossad agent and a purported member of the PLO for decades is seemingly a stretch but Mr. Loya makes it work and successfully weaves the characters and incidents together very well. When will we see more books of this type by Mr. Loya?

This was among the BEST books I have read in a very long time. I could not put down this page turner - if I could have sat and read all 499 pages of this novel, I would have.
From the first page, the plot drew me in. The storyline is incredibly creative and clever, and makes the reader wondering, "is this what the Mossad & PLO are really like?" The main character is dynamic, intelligent, likeable and charismatic.
Chairman-X deserves more than 5 stars!

Rami Loya has crafted a riveting action/suspense novel spanning decades and crossing boundaries in the Middle East. This is an original spy story complete with twists and turns that takes the reader deep into the psyche of characters in both the Israeli Mossad and the Palestinian PLO. It's evident that Loya did extensive research into his topic as fact and fiction are woven together into a tale that is sometimes astounding, but always plausible. Like all great suspense novels it's a page turner that keeps the reader engaged through the depth of its characters and fascinating situations. I highly recommend this book.

Rami Loya's Chairman-X is both fascinating, spellbinding and informative. I could not put it down. Having grown up in the Middle East, I found it remarkably correct in describing situations and historical events I have personal knowledge of. Highly recommended!!

Chairman-X is a nail-biting suspense novel with moving stories woven through the pages about parent/child relationships, loyal friendship and intimate romance. I couldn't put the book down until after I read the exciting conclusion! However, once I reached the final page, I felt sad to let go of the story and the characters portrayed throughout. I would love to read more about Rueben Sasson's life.

This book works through some great effects in cookbook style, such that if you follow the recipe, you can great some fantastic results. Although I am using CorelDraw 8 LE on the Mac, and am a beginner when it comes to graphic arts, I was still able to amaze friends and family with the output!

The written style is clear, concise and easily understood, and the side bars are very informative. The color pictures in the center of the book are helpful in defining the target look, and the enclosed CD with electronic "recipes" and results is great.

This is now in my top 10 technical book list!

I absolutely LOVE this book. It's opened up a whole new world of possibilities with Corel Draw 9. By the time I've experimented with all of the tutorials, I'm sure I'll be quite the whizz kid. Unfortunately, I'll have to do it all without any help from the CD. There is no INSTALL.EXE on the CD. Therefore, I am unable to install it. Although I can access its contents through my CD-ROM, using it that way tends to freeze up my system and it's just not worth the aggravation. But the book itself is a real jewel and I truly enjoy reading and learning from it. Shane Hunt's writing style immediately puts the reader at ease. This alone is worth its weight in gold and is a rare and welcome commodity in "How-To" books. Thanks Shane!

This is the best how to book I have ever worked through. It is a must have for Corel Draw 9 and 10 users who have never learned all the hidden secrets and shortcuts to this program. After learning each and every technique in this book, my talents in graphic design have multiplied greatly! I find my self creating amazing graphics I never would have believed possible. Thanks Shane Hunt for writing this incredible book!

After trying several of the web based tutorials I decided to try Shane's book. One of the best things about this book is that it takes an artistic approach in the instruction. I have used what I have learned from this book in all my projects to date. Shane has made me a more creative Corel Draw user. After several years of just using Corel Draw I am now creating on a level I never could have attained before. One should know the basics of Corel Draw before using this book. If you know how to access the menu commands then you should get this book. Highly recommended.

The CorelDraw 9: FX and Design is one of the best books on the market to get the most out of your software package. Author Shane Hunt knows his stuff. He presents facts, tips and creative ideas in a fun and entertaining way. This book is exactly what I needed to teach me the 'how' of CorelDraw 9 and at the same time teach incredible creative tools I can use right away. The Official Guides are fine but this book gives you the tools to think not only 'outside the box' but outside the stratosphere.

This is a great book even if you are not a Generation Xer. This book will help you understand the cuurrent generation of paretnts. If you happen to be a Generation Xer and a parent, you will love this book. It will help you understand yourself (Oh, that's why I do that.) It will even help you understand why those from other generations don't understand you. Sitting down with this book is like sitting down and talking with a close freind.

If you can name the members of the "Brat Pack", wore leg warmers, or can still recite the lyrics to a Cyndi Lauper song, then this book is for you. Children of the 1980s are fondly referred to as Generation X. Tricia Goyer's book Generation NeXt Parenting explores the parenting styles of this generation. Tricia's insight from her own childhood lead her to change her parenting style to separate her from her baby boomer parents. This book is easy to pick up and start reading from where you left off. She has a style of writing, which incorporates original text, Biblical reference, quotes from other parents, and 156 other cited authors. She is able to bring each chapter together with an 80's song lyric which brought back a lot of my teen memories. In this day and age we are inundated with an overwhelming amount of how-to books. However, this book offers a practical approach to parenting with a study guide to develop your parenting skills. I would recommend it to fellow Gen X'ers.
~Heidi of Chadron MOPS

Okay, I admit it--I'm not a Generation X mom; I'm a boomer mom, but the mom of several in the next generation and now the grandma of one and one-to-be. However, I found Tricia Goyer's book engaging, immensely helpful, understanding and just plain fun. I'm giving it to my daughter--who often feels the older parenting books just don't "fit." The author has done extensive research on parenting, has lived the ups and downs of being a mom to several kids (one from her teens), and has studied and incorporated the wisdom of scripture. I highly recommend this book.

"Generation NeXt" turned out to be an intriguing read for me. I am on the line between Boomers and GenXers. Different sources have placed me in each camp, so if I'm a GenXer, I'm an old one.

My review will be from the perspective of an old GenXer with a teenager and young adult children. At times, as I read "Generation NeXt" I felt exactly that, old, but then I'd turn a few pages and identify with exactly what Tricia had penned.

Had I read this book when my children were younger, I think I would have gained insight leading to freedom from some guilt baggage I lugged around for far too many years.

Tricia's "Generation NeXt Parenting" is an encouraging pat on the back with plenty of spiritual and practical challenges tossed in. She doesn't take traditional problems and toss out advice on how to handle it as much as she covers the holistic issues of parenting and Christlikeness.

If you are looking for another parenting book that has an index and multiple tips on how to handle potty training, you won't find much in "Generation NeXt." However, if you desire to dig to underlying motivations on your part and your children's behaviors, there is help offered here. Of course, a lot of the advice is what we who call ourselves "Christian" know because it's preached from the pulpit, radio and other books. But it bears repeating until we "get" it. Tricia gives practical ideas for how to get on track or back on track spiritually so that you can be the parent God calls you to be.

I learned far more from "Generation NeXt" than I thought I would. Tricia peppers her thoughts with those from other struggling parents and facts regarding the unique building blocks GenXer's have been given.

I thought of several friends who have younger children who could benefit from this book and intend to get a copy to them.

For a few years now I've been a fan of Goyer's novels, with their realistic details, believable characters, and fast pacing. "Generation Next Parenting" is my first introduction to her non-fiction skills, and I'm suitably impressed. Here, too, Goyer deals with believable scenarios and honest struggles that Christian parents face.

I am the father of two daughters, ages 12 and 14. My wife and I have parented from the onset with the belief that we want to prepare our kids for life, not just protect them from it. Goyer finds that balance in this easy-to-read book, offering encouragement and philosophical angles to raising children. The pages are rich with spiritual insight, Scriptural foundations, and bits of humor. The quotes from Gen-X bands (Chicago, Gloria Estefan, Talking Heads, etc) add a light touch to these sometimes serious issues.

If you're struggling with your own generational parenting style, if you're wondering how well you are doing in God's eyes, or if you're just interested in a wise, yet never pompous, guide to "getting it right," then Tricia Goyer's book is for you. (And don't forget to check out here great fiction titles!)